It felt like a jolt of some sort, being a part of someone else's family. Mona knew it would take some getting used to. But here she was with Rico at his father's which she felt was rather chaotic. His sister Caitlin alone was a drama in itself. But they'd stayed a night or two at his Dad's during all this Caitlin mess.
Mona even asked her mother, "Is it always like this?"
"Well, every family is different," she explained their family wasn't big with extended family. There was just Mona and Ari.
Mona guessed she understood. Although, she knew she couldn't sit around to be waited on. She had to pitch in, and she did because otherwise she would just watch Rico make breakfast, then lunch, and so on.
Of course, Gabe and Sammie brought Hannah. Things were coming around. Caitlin had a big baby boy. They named him Benjamin after Deano's dad.
She knew Rico wanted to go to the hospital right away.
"But what if you get sick?" She found herself perhaps a little selfish. She didn't want to get sick, although she told him his dad might get sick.
"Oh he's healthy as a horse," Rico winced back as if there was nothing to worry about. That's when he mentioned that his father was seeing Gabe's mother. "Wouldn't it be great if they got married?"
"You just want everyone to get married," She teased and pinched him. Yes, she might have been a little mean. Still, it was a lot to take in. She was an Aunt now (well, she would be) and she didn't know how to act around children.
A very beautiful episode, I love how Mona so gracefully embraces Rico's family, which is so different from her own!
ReplyDeleteAcceptance is indeed important,
it helps us adapt to various situations.
Adaptability is one of the key skills for an individual's success!
It's always important:-)
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that Rico was so supportive to his father dating again...
ReplyDeleteAn aunt - exciting
ReplyDeleteLas primeras impresiones hay que mirarlas con cuidado. Pero son importantes.
ReplyDeleteSaludos
First impressions must be looked at carefully. But they are important.
DeleteBest regards 💗💗💗💗💗 So true! Thank you!
All the Best for you
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ReplyDeleteYes, that's right, every family has its own rhythm and customs.
Uy ser tía es dificil. Genial fragmento. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGreat chapter, I really like how you write dear. It´s very interesting. Happy sunday!
ReplyDeletebeautiful relationship .....
ReplyDeleteYou're right, first impressions are very important.
ReplyDeleteI liked the chapter, thanks
ReplyDeleteSei como é ser tia, é difícil as vezes, nem sempre causamos uma boa primeira impressão. Beijos e feliz 2025!
ReplyDeleteI know what it's like to be an aunt, it's hard sometimes, we don't always make a good first impression. Kisses and happy 2025!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗You are so funny! Oh we all love our Aunties..we see them in a special way!
DeleteHer mix of emotions—being overwhelmed yet willing to pitch in—makes her very relatable. Rico’s laid-back approach contrasts well with Mona’s more cautious nature, making their dynamic fun to follow. The addition of a new baby and the potential for family changes adds an exciting layer, and it’ll be interesting to see how Mona adjusts and bonds with her new family. It’s a sweet exploration of finding your place in a new family!
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