“How’s it going this morning?” he asked. “I’m a little nervous,” he replied honestly. “First time on TV, huh? It gets to the best of us,” Frank said, draping an unwelcome arm across Jose’s shoulders. “Just do your best out there, and Denise will do the rest. She’s the best.” He had no doubt the seasoned anchorwoman would paint him in the very best light, commanding the screen with all the talent he lacked, however, he didn’t need her to win an Emmy. He just needed her to put the word out that he was looking for Andrea. And then he needed Alejandro to take the bait. As the weather segment ended and the crew took a commercial break, he was whisked into an upholstered armchair toward the edge of the stage. A moment later, Denise arrived, looking much fresher than she should have for the early hour of the day. She greeted him warmly and within seconds the lights came up as the crew counted down to the on-air cue.
