They arrive to a nice Germany bar that Carlos chose. They go to a table near the window and sit down. A waitress picks their order; they are going to test all kind of beers. He always wanted to go there.

-Well, here we are…

-Yes… Thanks for invite me to go out, Kiera… You know, because of my birthday…

-I thought your birthday was not important.

-I said that to Betty because I didn´t want that she feel guilty… She is almost my only friend; I always go out with her on my birthdays.

-Right. I am your friend, too, I think. And we are here because this is what friends do.

He smiles.

-Yes, of course you are, Kiera… What is going on?

-Nothing, why?

-You were weird all day.

-Well, recently were my son birthday, and then my husband birthday… I have a conversation with Alec today that made me think…

-What did you two talk about?

-My life.

The waitress put theirs drinks on the table and then leaves.

-Your life?

-Yeah… You know… This is not my life, but what if I never come back to 2077?

-It is difficult to me understand all that about time travel yet, but… I think you don´t have to give up hope, but in the meantime you have to start living a new life, Kiera.

-Something like that Alec told me.

-He is a smart guy.

They laugh.

-I don´t know who I am here, Carlos. Am I a mother? Am I a wife?

He takes her hand and looks right at her eyes. She is surprised but not removed it.

-I think…

-What do you think?

He never saw Kiera so calm… and never before thought about her like a woman, it mean, in a romance way. But he is doing it now.

-I… Maybe is hard, Kiera, but you are young… you deserves a life, you can´t live waiting to return because maybe it never happen. I am not saying that you have to forget about whom you were, but maybe is time to move on…

She cries.

-My husband… we were in a transition… but… How can I move on of my son?

-You can´t forget about him, but… without doing that you have to have a life. I know is difficult, Kiera. I am sorry you have to live this.

-Thanks, Carlos. I am glad I met you, really.

-Me too.

He leaves her hand.

-Tell me something about your life. Now you are a mystery to me.

- Not is much to say. I live alone. I have a big sister in Europe. My parents died in an accident when I was seven. I… I was going to marry with my high school crush but she cheated on me… My life is pretty much my work just as you.

-Oh, I am sorry about your parents and your girlfriend.

-Yeah… thanks! I miss my parents but I know that I can´t bring them back. And she… Pamela… She was nice but I think she wasn't for me. She is married now with a workmate and they have a kid.

-We are like soul mates, Carlos…

-I think that you drank too much, Kiera, maybe is time to go home.

-No, we are having fun. We are knowing each other. I think we should do this more often.

-Yeah…

They talk for a little while and then Carlos pays the bill and helps her to stand up. Kiera is very drunk. They go to his car, and he helps her to sit down and puts her seat belt.

-Came on, Kiera. I'll take you home. Although I don´t really know where are you living. You will have to tell me.

-I live in a nice building… I have a sun… who are you? Do I know you?

-Yes, Kiera, I am Carlos, your friend.

-You are cute, Carlos. I don´t have a lot of friends… And my husband was almost my only friend but… I think he doesn´t love me anymore…

He enters the car and starts driving.

-Kiera… please, tell me where do you live?

-I live… in a hotel.

-Which one?

-A boring one.

She can´t remember the name of her hotel, so he goes to his apartment. He helps her to go in and then he helps her to lie down in his bed. He sleeps in the living room.

In the morning, she wakes up and then remembers the night before. Her head is paining. She gets up and goes out of the room.

-Hey, you are awake. How did you sleep?

-Very deep. Thanks for all, Carlos. I am sorry I ruined your birthday; I am in debt with you.

-I have a nice birthday, Kiera. Come on, I made breakfast.

Keira goes to the table and sees all he made.

-Wow, how many people are having breakfast with us?

-Just us… I didn't know what you like it so I made a few things.

-I really don't eat breakfast since… Even I don't remember.

-Well, take a seat. Enjoy.

-Thanks.

Kiera takes a seat and eat a bit of all.

-I am glad you liked it.

She smiles.

-I think I was hungry.

He smiles.

-What are you going to do today?

-Work.

-Is Saturday, Kiera.

-I work every day.

-Today is my day off, so is yours too.

-I don´t know what to do in a day off, Carlos.

-I do. What do you think if I take you to know the city?

-I… I think is great!

-Well, we are going to your hotel so you take a shower, change clothes and then we are going to sightseeing.

To be continued…