Isabella awoke with a start to see her grandparents arriving. Jumping up, she hugged them warmly. "I didn't expect you tonight Grandfather! You really mustn't drive so late."

Her grandfather chuckled indulgently. "Well your grandmother has been cooking up a storm again, convinced you girls are being starved here!"

Isabella laughed, circling her grandmother affectionately. "Please don't fuss Mima! We eat very well, just tired from studying. Marta and I hope to win that prestigious publishing internship."

Marta stepped forward, blushing as Santiago embraced her. "It's true Sir," she admitted shyly. "We work very hard."

Santiago studied both girls fondly. "You do look pale and drawn," he mused worriedly. "Very...