"I want to believe you." She said. "I want to believe both of you."
"Thank God for that." Sebastian said. Alex gave him a menacing look.
"I don't know what's gotten into my brother. You'll have to forgive him."
"Forgive him?" She said. "You're the one who was ready to beat his brains out."
Alex stood helplessly, realizing his mistake. He loved his little brother but he knew how shrewd and cunning he was, especially when it came to women. It was the only thing he was unable to beat him at. He had never cared because women also came easily to him; you lost one, there was always another ready to take her place. Until now.
Alex looked Melanie hard in the eyes.
"Mitch McGovern." He said. "Tell me what he means to you."