Villareal: Chapter 6, Part 12
Can we mend the bond between Max and Miriam?
More importantly can I get these indoor water features to work?
For ease of reading if the toddlers are trying to say real words I'll put the English in brackets. Luna (mummy) and Devin (mama) use some German and Italian. Amore (Italian) Love Arrivederci (Italian) Goodbye Bambino/s (Italian) Male child/children Buongiorno (Italian) Good morning Caro (Italian) Dear Ciao (Italian) Hello/Bye Grazie (Italian) Thank you Piccolo (Italian) Little one Schatz (German) Treasure Zia/Zio (Italian) Aunt/Uncle
Devin: *hums to self*
Alfred: Mama! Bon gee no (Buongiorno), what you doing Mama
Devin: Waiting for my bambinos to wake up
Alfred: I early riser
Devin: I know. Do you want your bath first while we wait for your brother to wake up
Alfred: Yes please Mama
While he doesn’t have the loving water quirk like his brother Alfred still enjoys a good splash about in the tub.
Rilian: MAMA! Mama I want bath please. Why Alfred bath
Devin: You were sleeping caro, give Mama a second then you can climb in
PHONE RINGS
Devin: Ciao, Devin Villareal here. Oh hey De! No it’s just a chill day, feel free to come around. Arrivederci
Alfred: Zia De?
Devin: Zia Deanna is going to come by and see us, how lucky are we. I think we best be in the gym this morning
Rilian: I can walk
Alfred: I race
Devin: Alright, let me get these dishes and I’ll see you there
The toddler take off down the long hallways, bobbling along with Alfred in the lead. Deanna lets herself in and passes the waddlers, giving them a brief squeeze as they complain about being in a race.
Deanna: Wanna spar? We’ve seen ma do it enough
Devin: Three more reps then I’m on it
In the background Rilian and Alfred play with some of the more active toys.
Deanna: Why do you pull faces when we spar
Devin: I have to practice my battle face for ZBB. Met any cute girls yet
Deanna: *sighs* Not yet. Tamika’s idea of going to a singles night is sounding more and more appealing though
Devin: Just don’t say you’re my sister or they’ll want to date me instead
Deanna: *laughs* More like they’ll get my number just to collect an autograph long term
Devin: Like I’d give them an autograph if they’re stringing you along. And…. End scene!
Deanna: *laughs* I guess that’s actor for “end spar”
Devin: Grazi for coming by. Give my love to ma and pa... and Emisia or she’ll feel left out
Following early lunch and naps the twins have convinced Devin they should watch Melodies of the City again. With each rewatch they get closer to remembering the words to the songs, not that not knowing ever stops their sing along.
Rilian: *blows kiss* Mama a screen star
Devin: *laughs* Grazie piccolo
Rilian: Next time we watch, hope Mama has red dress
Alfred: Me to!
Devin: Bambino’s, that’s not quite how it works. Mama had a yellow dress when she was filming so every time we watch Mama will have a yellow dress
Rilian: *sadly* Why?
Alfred: *sadly* Does Mama not like red?
Before Devin can figure out how to respond she’s saved by the bell, Luna has arrived home.
Alfred: Mummy! I love Mummy! Hug?
Luna: Oh course. Mummy missed you. And Mummy missed you
Rilian: *laughs* Snuggles with Mummy
Luna: Did we have a good day
Alfred: Yes. Zia De came and we play
Rilian: After nap we watch Mama sing on screen
The boys are soon distracted by some kids show and Luna takes the opportunity to pull Devin into her arms.
Luna: *kisses* I missed you today to
Devin: *giggles* Same here
Luna: So I’ve had an idea. Since we didn’t see Miriam at brunch I’ve invited her and Max for dinner
Devin: That’s a great idea! Although I don’t know that our house screams romantic atmosphere
Luna: I thought we could try Del Sol eatery again, maybe they just need a nice romantic dinner to get back on track
Devin: You have such a good heart amore mio
Luna: So do you schatz. Do you think Joey will be able to watch the twins on short notice
Devin: I think so, he doesn’t normally go... fishing on weekdays
Rilian: Zio Joey fish?
Alfred: He never show us fish
Rilian: We ask Zio Joey to see fish
Alfred: YES
Max: This is a swanky place, wonder if I could nick that guys wallet
Luna: Max, behave! This is meant to be a nice relaxing dinner for you and Miriam
Max: If you say so. Don’t be surprised that she looks different though. Rocked back in with a new do and wardrobe
Luna: Different? Wait-back?
Max: I don’t know, she said something about wanting to look edgy, I wasn’t really listening
Luna: *sighs* Max, step number one is listen when your wife is talking
Max: I thought step number one was… you know… in bed
Luna: Apologising in clothes can be more important than apologising in bed you know
Bonnie: *in monotone* Welcome to Del Sol Eatery, the best little gem in the valley
Devin: Yes hi, me again. Reservation for four under Villareal
Bonnie: *monotone continues* We offer our customers a range of dining experiences-
Devin: Not to be rude but we have heard your speech, know where the exits are and will continue to tip generously. Can you pretty please skip to the part where you show us our table?
Bonnie: *scoffs*
Devin worries she’s overstepped for a minute. It’s not as if she told her to get charisma lessons though, just to show them to a table. After an extra-long sigh Bonnie points to a table and Devin goes to grab it before the speech can start again.
Devin: Wow… that’s a nice dress
Miriam: Thanks! I’m trying to go more gothic to bind with Max more
Devin: That’s… cute, but remember even if you’re in a relationship you still have to be yourself
Miriam: I just don’t think pastels were the right way to gel with him, too bright
Devin: How are you and Max? We missed you at brunch
Miriam: Yes I- I’m back for now at least. Oh here they come. Honey pie, we’re over here!
Max: Yes sugar, my eyes do work
Luna: I grabbed a placemat!
Luna: I just realised you’ve never told me how you two met
Max: Oh look, a waiter, let’s order
The group peruses the menu and eventually settles on something to order. Again the conversation shifts back to romance.
Devin: Oh me and Lu met in high school
Max: Not this story again
Luna: Then tell us your story to pass the time. How did you meet? Who said I love you first
Max: Luna you know I’m not a sap
Luna: It’s not about being a sap, it’s about being able to say nice things about your partner
Max: Fine. Miriam, you have nice boobs
Miriam: And you have a nice butt
Max: There, compliments done
Devin: Oh come on, I’m sure there’s more you like about each other
Max: Yeah Miriam, I’m sure there was a reason you came back that wasn’t another fake pregnancy or more money
Luna: *fake laughter* Such a unique sense of humour my brother has
Miriam: Why yes Max. I came back because I figured you needed someone to sleep with you
Devin: *quickly* What do you think about these pools? Didn’t the watcher fix things up in here? And I see no one in swimwear
Max: Swimwear?
Luna: Let us tell you all about it
Eventually the food arrives and the talk can move to a more neutral territory. The tension never completely disappears but Max and Miriam stop taking bites out of each other and tuck into the food. Luna is worried about her brother and wonders if he’s keeping his hurt hidden or if he really thinks so little of Miriam now. When she and Devin meet each other’s eyes over the table she can feel her wife’s love without any words. She wants that for Max, even if he can be prickly as a hedgehog.
Miriam: Thank you for treating us Luna, it was good to get out
Luna: You’re welcome but this one will technically be from Devin’s paycheck
Fan: OMG Devin Villareal! Can I have an autograph
Devin: I’m sorry, I’m actually eating with my family right now. But if you want to shoot a quick video…
Luna: Uh oh
Devin: That’s right, serenade time!
Devin bursts into song and Luna beams proudly. She used to get flustered when Devin would break into song in front of strangers but as her wife has gotten more famous she’s found it reassuring. Max may be having trouble, but her marriage gives her nothing but joy.
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