[color=lightgray][right][sub]Saturday afternoon/evening - day after gym scene[/sub][/right]
[center][sup]A [@LovelyComplex] & [@Venus] Collaboration[/sup]

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[indent]Sofia had kept her conversation with her mother idle. When they entered their place of residence, the only sound that could be heard was the waterfall in her father’s freshwater home aquarium. All her siblings were sleeping or pretending to. Dani was likely reading a book or doing a crossword puzzle, while Franco was on his switch. Something about dysfunctional families was it's so easy to lose sleep. That’s why she got into weed. Weed relaxed her and helped her not think of everything that was wrong with her story. [color=a22d2e]"Where’s dad?”[/color]

[color=9f1b3e]“Fuck if I know.”[/color] Placing her purse on the entryway table, Caterina went straight to the kitchen to pour herself a glass of, hm, what was she feeling? Rosé? Yeah, sure, why not? It was the first drink that came to mind. Might as well drink it. 

Taking in her mother’s demeanor, Sofi felt like it was definitely her time to go upstairs. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a good opportunity to talk about the events that transpired this night but that’s fine. She will have an opportunity before the baptism tomorrow. Yeah! 

The moment Sofia tried to take a step in the direction of the stairs, her mother called out for her. Deeply sighing, knowing very well that her mom’s intuition was tingling, the eldest Belmonte-Morelli trudged her way into her mother’s sanctuary. The kitchen. Not for the food, though. No, for the corner kitchen [url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/11769111_web1_copy_Wine-Cellar-Expert.jpg]wine cellar[/url]. Her mom was drinking more and more by the day, it was getting kind of concerning but the Belmonte way was to ignore and hope it got dealt with, eventually. Not a problem until it becomes one, amiright? [color=a22d2e]"Yes, mother.”[/color] With dull eyes, Sofi observed her mother pour herself a tall glass of wine, filling it to the rim, taking one, two, three… four sips… before sitting on one of the barstools by the island. 

With her finger, Cat motioned her daughter to sit beside her or stand on the other side of the island. Sofi decided the latter because being that close to her mother when she was in her interrogation state was not good for anyone. Caterina put her finger up once more for her daughter to give her another moment and started downing half the glass. When she was satisfied with her alcohol intake, she placed the glass down and rolled her eyes, [color=9f1b3e]“Don’t yes mother me. Where the fuck were you? You certainly weren’t at Mallory’s. You really think Robbie and Avi would lie to me? [i]Please[/i].”[/color]

[color=a22d2e]"You’re bluffing.”[/color] 

[color=9f1b3e]“Am I?”[/color] 

The two ladies in the kitchen had a stare down before Sofi went from shrugging to crossing her arms. [color=a22d2e]"So what if I wasn’t? I’m sixteen and can take care of myself.”[/color] 

Going for the bottle, Cat poured more wine in her glass, [color=9f1b3e]“Is that so?”[/color] 

[color=a22d2e]"And, like, if I didn’t explore I wouldn’t have found out—”[/color] [/indent]
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[indent]The following day, things were calm or so it seemed. In Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrows the Belmonte family were at peace. The twins finally got their chance to be godparents, as Natalia held Angelina and Danilo held Vincent. The only Belmonte who couldn’t attend was Sylvia, but she was there by spirit. Tiziano made sure to have Facebook live going on, handled by his granddaughter Sofia. Both his son-in-laws were present, his children, his beautiful niece, and all his thriving grandchildren. It truly was a beautiful family affair. If only his wife could be here, with him, to watch the babies get blessed through water and the word, their lives being sealed as Christ’s own forever.  

Outside of the church, in front of the town hall, Hailey Grimm had woken up the neighborhood with a protest. She had gathered not only her band [i]Of Hail & Fire[/i] but also all the like minded souls that thought the gangs of Edenridge were more violent than ever. They were the problem and the reason why Charlie’s letters were coming to haunt them. Gun and gang violence will bring this town to it’s grave. It’s already started. 

After Hailey got the scoop of how last night transpired, a video getting spread around as fast as lightning to everyone’s phones, the eldest Grimm daughter was infuriated. Allison was dead and part of the reason why was because of violence. What was the point of her father leading this town? His entire platform stood on human and civil rights, demolishing the chains that hold Edenridge back. 

Yet, tragedy after tragedy kept happening and she knew for a fact he was bringing the worst out of people. Emboldening them instead of improving. So, the songstress would do what she did best. She’d release the current crime stats of Edenridge and Boston alone, speak all the deaths into existence, making sure no one forgets who died in this town, and scream how it doesn’t make sense that young kids are being shot down, losing the hope for the future. Oh and sing a badass [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XSESvCgT30&list=OLAK5uy_lLFmzqae6vURQae4tEdmq5sQGw9gDB_1E&index=6]song[/url].

As the baptism ended, the family step by step made their way outside the church. As they chatted, gave love and adoration to each other, and planned to meet at Palermo for lunch Sofia excused herself. She told her mother she had forgotten grandpa’s phone in the pew she was sitting in. Lazily, Sofi marched inside. Once she accomplished her mission, her attention was brought to a sound in the confession booth. Hesitating, replaying the night prior, the eldest grandchild of Taz tried to convince herself it wasn’t worth it. Unfortunately, the battle was one-sided because she was nosy, like mother like daughter. 

Step by step, as quiet as a mouse, Sofia found herself getting closer and closer to the booth… [/indent]
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[indent]As the late hours approached, Tiffannie was getting ready in her cousin Vivia’s room, since her cousin had plenty of make up and accessories she loved. Getting ready for what you say? Getting ready to go out, of course! Tiff was never one to slack on her self care and beauty ritual. While her beauty seemed effortless, she put time, energy, and hours into being the prettiest girl at any party. 

The young Barbie girl was caught off guard when the door swung open and slammed against the wall, which showed in the way she nearly jumped out of her skin at the loud noise. 

[color=9f1b3e]“TIFFANNIE!”[/color] To her surprise it was Cat. If anyone was visiting her, she would surely think it would be Vivia. Before the pure hearted Belmonte could speak, her cousin angrily teethed, [color=9f1b3e]“Did you sleep with the Father?”[/color] 

Tiffannie's blue eyes widened in surprise. [color=EA60A5]"Who's father?"[/color] she blurted out before she could stop herself.

[color=9f1b3e]“Not anyone’s father. THE FATHER. Did you sleep with the goddamn Father?!”[/color] In bloody rage Cat crept closer and closer. She was going to lose her shit with this family. Not enough alcohol in the world could prepare anyone for how fucked up her family was. 

The blonde let out a nervous chuckle, eyes darting around the room nervously-- anywhere and everywhere, except from how Catarina's enraged bull figure was looming closer. [color=EA60A5]"The Father?"[/color] Tiff repeated, putting on her best attempt at a disbelieving face, throwing in a little scoff for dramatic effect. [color=EA60A5]"Why would I sleep with the Father? He's like, celibate and all of that. Where did you even get this crazy idea from?"[/color]

[color=9f1b3e]“Celibate?! Not anymore! You fucking little slut.”[/color] Cat tried to contain her breathing, but boy oh boy she was reaching her boiling point. She could already hear footsteps rushing upstairs. [color=9f1b3e]“You just ruined Father Joseph’s career. His fucking LIFE. You fucked him and you have the audacity to lie to my face!”[/color] 

Tiffannie was panicking at this point, her slender body slightly shaking with nerves. She swallowed hard and tried to take deep, soothing breaths while her mind raced with questions about the situation she was currently in. Nobody except her and Joe knew what happened behind the closed doors of the church, and she was as careful as she could to leave no trace of their dalliances. How Cat had found out, she had no idea. But she wasn't going to admit to anything-- especially not when [i]she[/i] had been the one pursued by [i]him[/i], not the other way around. 

[color=EA60A5]"I'm not lying!"[/color] Tiffannie cried out, her voice betraying her by taking on that slightly higher pitch it always did when she was aggressively confronted about being deceitful. [color=EA60A5]"Jo- [i]Father Joe[/i] have nothing going on together!"[/color]

With another lie out of her mouth, Cat’s fury was itching to come out. 

[color=9f1b3e][i]Don’t do it. Don’t do it. Don’t do it.[/i][/color] 

Before Cat could say anything more, Viv ran into her bedroom, [color=c85d84]“What the hell is going on?! You’re going to give ma a—”[/color] 

[color=9f1b3e]“This little bitch slept with Father Joe. Here, look at this shit.”[/color] In a matter of seconds Cat was holding her daughter’s phone and showing Viv a picture that shouldn’t be on a 16 years old phone. [color=9f1b3e]“Explain [b]this[/b], Tiffannie.”[/color] 

The young woman's eyes turned to saucers and she suddenly froze on the spot, unable to do anything other than let her mouth hang open as the realization of what had happened hit her. Tiffannie had 'forgotten' her purse on the pew she'd been occupying, so she'd told her family she'd catch up and went back inside to 'retrieve it'. But because she and Joe had been too caught up with each other inside the confessional, they must have missed the sound of Sofia following her back into the church shortly after.

[color=EA60A5]"I-- I--"[/color] Tiff stammered, trying her hardest to come up with something to defend herself, but the words just didn't seem to be cooperating with her. [color=EA60A5]"I didn't-- We were just-- I [i]swear[/i] I wasn't-- I wasn't going to do anything, but he came onto me first--"[/color]

That was the last straw. No longer holding herself back, Cat swung her hand and gave Tiff a cold and crisp slap to her right cheek. [color=9f1b3e]“You disrespectful cunt. You don’t deserve staying with us. Get the fuck—”[/color]

[color=c85d84]“Cat you can’t kick her out!”[/color] 

[color=9f1b3e]“And YOU!”[/color] Cat turned on her heel to face her sister, grabbing a hold of her by the shirt, [color=9f1b3e]“You’re no better! Does dad know about you and ReyRey?!”[/color] 
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