Jul 21, 2025
Will you?
After the long, musical drive back to Chestnut, Mateo was walking Addison home when he finally popped the question.
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Will you?
After the long, musical drive back to Chestnut, Mateo was walking Addison home when he finally popped the question.
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Music and Wine
Back in Chestnut, Rohan is busy with his lab work, although he's strongly considering retirement, and Addison has been completely head over heels for Mateo and vice versa.
They've been spending a lot of time together since the wedding. Officially a couple, they spend most of their days working at the Elderberry ranch and writing music. Mateo has also gotten to use the nectar-making machines in the Elderberry's basement. Maybe they'll finally start something with it?
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Addison: And then she blamed ME for it! Can you believe it?! Mateo: But even if you had told him, you still wouldn't be in the wrong here. You can't lie about this kind of stuff. Especially to the person you're about to marry! Addison: Point blank period.
Mateo: I'm sorry you lost a friend, though. Want any dessert? Lift the mood? Addison: I don't think I'm up for it... Mateo: They have custard pie. >.>
Addison: How do you already know me this well? Mateo: I pay attention, Fletcher.
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"Don't blame yourself and don't ask why"
Addison sang while Mateo played the guitar; he learned the strings all the way up the hill and, to everyone's surprise, played it beautifully. Terrell arrived in the meantime and listened to the rest of the performance with Neve.
Terrell: Who's the guy? Are we asking for ransom? Neve: Terrell! Don't be silly.
Mateo: Hey, so that was decent writing. A bit morbid, but pretty. Want to give me your number for future duets? Addison: That was quite the elaboration to ask a girl in a bar for her number. Mateo: Gotta stand out. Addison: I'll see you around, Mateo.
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Two to three
For as long as Cecilia can remember, it was her brother Mateo who always took care of her. Now he was here, asking for her opinion on adding Addison to the family. He'd spend most of his time there anyway, so maybe with this, Addison could be the one moving in, and she wouldn't miss her brother as much. Right?
Cecilia: You're sure you're ready for marriage? Mateo: With her? I am. Cecilia: Then I'm very happy for you!
There was nothing in this world that Cecilia loved more than her brother. And no one in this world loved Mateo more than Cecilia.
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After dinner, Mateo took Addison to the nearby nightclub to release some more anger. They danced, drank a little more than recommended, then went upstairs where it's usually quieter.
Mateo: Want me to go scold her for upsetting you? I can. Addison: Don't be ridiculous, she clearly doesn't care. Besides, that would only make everyone question our friendship. Mateo: Well, can't they?
Addison: What?
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Addison: I don't know, Neve. It's just hard to write about something you don't know much about. Neve: You have to open your heart a little more, Addi. Addison: Says the girl whose boyfriend's been loyal even before you started dating. Neve: And look at what happened when I did open my heart. And why are you writing love songs anyway?
???: Excuse me, sorry to overstep, but did I hear you're a songwriter? Neve: My friend Addison is, and a great one at that. ???: So I see. How about a spontaneous duet, then? Got anything original I could quickly learn? Addison: You can learn a song you've never heard before that fast?
Addison: What even is your name? Mateo: Mateo. And there's nothing I can't do. There's a stage upstairs. Up for it? Addison: I might have something on my phone.
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