NOTE: I realized the end might sound ominous, but don't worry about Valeria!! I promise, she's fine on her own 💗 Antonio's concern is really just to show his character.
NOTE: Encanto-wise-style, the outfits of those sitting at the table are color-coded. The Alegrias (plus Pavan) are wearing yellow/brown, and the Medinas are wearing green/blue. Hilary, in red, is there because Dulce does love her.
NOTE: The post with Frankie's family tree is here. It's easier to use them for reference since they're in the middle of it all.
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Transcript:
[The Medina Home; Tartosa, Italy]
[Dulce scheduled the family meeting for the next day to make an annoucement. Mostly everyone was excited that Antonio would join. The two waited at the Medina Home as everyone trickled in after work.]
[Antonio raised his eyebrows at the irony. Their grandfathers had once been business partners until his betrayed hers. Two generations later, their descendants were joining forces. This time for “Barbie lemonade stand” instead of a resort.]
[Perhaps this “enterprise” would have a happier ending.]
[Outside the room, Dulce listened to the excited chatter below. She was letting her opinionated loved ones get certain things out of their systems, especially Hilary who was in the middle of a painfully drawn-out divorce. Don’t let the ring fool you.]
HILARY: AHEM!! Where are Dulce and- what’s his name again? Antony?
NOEMI: I know you missed Dulce dearly, but please relax. I’m sure they’re working up the courage to announce they’re officially a couple.
GUILLERMO: Hilary, his name is Antonio. He’s a cool guy.
[Palmira nodded.]
PALMIRA: He has a nice smile and a sparkle in his eyes.
ESPERANZA: Yeah, he’s not as much of a stuck-up square as I thought he’d be.
GUILLERMO: You’re one to talk...
ANGEL: When he didn’t show up to Dulce’s celebration party after the trial, I didn’t know what to think. I wondered, ‘does he not like her’ or ‘is he scared of looking unprofessional’? But, I’m glad things worked out for them.
PAVAN: Me too-
HILARY: Unprofessional, yes! He looks like a delinquent. I don’t care how well he cleans up for court, he can’t fool me.
NOEMI: I thought you liked him?
HILARY: That was before he started getting romantically involved with Dulce.
BEN: Mrs. Laurent, I believe pets and children are excellent judges of character, and Valeria adores him already. That settles it for me.
IRENE: She was reading one of her favorite books to him.
NOEMI: Let’s not forget he wanted to take the case pro bono when he absolutely didn’t have to. You pushed him to accept your money because you have more than you know what to do with.
[Hilary grumbled that it was probably all for show and that she only wants the best for Dulce.]
ERICK: Anyway.. Antonio seems like a good balance for Bug. More reserved, but still interesting and ambitious enough to keep up with her.
TEODOR: And he has his own established career. We want someone respectable and trustworthy for her. Unlike that that ex-boyfriend.
HILARY: I suppose that’s a valid point-
[While Hilary was speaking, Erick leaned toward Noemi and lowered his voice.]
ERICK: Honey, it’s just... I can’t help but wonder.. What if there’s more to this announcement?
NOEMI: You mean like-
GUILLERMO: OH MY GOSH. What if she’s pregnant???
[Hilary was too stunned to speak.]
IRENE: Mijo!
GUILLERMO: What?? I can’t be inquisitive??
TEODOR: It’s impolite to interrupt.
ESPERANZA: Yeah and would a baby really be the worst thing? Damn, Guillermo.
NOEMI: Okay, okay! Let’s settle down. If there were a pregnancy, Erick and I would support our daughter. Not that she needs financial assistance, but it still takes a village, right? We’d see the situation as a blessing.
ERICK: And we’re not in a position to judge an unplanned pregnancy. In fact, nobody is because it doesn’t matter.
ANGEL: I’d do anything for that baby!
GUILLERMO: No, same! The idea just shocks me. That’s all.
ESPERANZA: She’s not a teen anymore.
[While everyone else continued talking....]
PAVAN: Psst, babe. Maybe we could revisit the idea of moving to Del Sol Valley? We could help her any time. I could find the time in between acting gigs.
ANGEL: I thought we already dropped that topic..
PALMIRA: Aw, Valeria could use a playmate. Even though Antonio makes a good one, hehe.
BEN: It could be an engagement announcement, though.
HILARY: Oh my heavens!! Certainly not. It’s far too early.
DULCE: Alright, that’s enough of that..
HILARY (from downstairs): She’ll need a prenup!
ANTONIO: Where are the cups? The customers will be arriving soon.
VALERIA: Found them!
[Dulce walked in, smiling.]
ANTONIO: Wow. These cups are tiny. Dulce, are these not hazardous for children her age?
DULCE: No, the box said for ages three and up.
ANTONIO: Oh. I thought she was one.
VALERIA (giggling): I not a baby.
DULCE: Of course not! Now, Miss Not-A-Baby, do I have your permission to borrow Antonio? We might take a while.
