96 A Day In The Life of Steven Omeo, Part III (1/2)
Once we were home, I darted straight to the kitchen and got started on dinner. I made pate as the appetizer and while everyone did get some, I had to keep an eye on it because Kanna would try to grab more than her share.
Other than that, everything was fine.
Madelyn: ”I tidied up the living room like you asked.”
Steven: ”Thanks, Madelyn, I'll make sure you eat well tonight.”
Madelyn: ”I'll hold you to that, Chef!”
Kanna entered and her pleading eyes were telling me that she wanted even more pate.
Steven: ”Sorry, Kanna, I can't make any more pate. I need enough salmon to feed everyone.”
She stands behind me and embraces me.
Kanna: ”I love you…”
No way…
When my mom said ”food is the fastest way to one's heart,” she wasn't kidding.
Madelyn: ”I'mma leave… I feel like a third wheel here.”
Steven: ”I love you too.”
Kanna: ”Can I help?”
Steven: ”Of course, uh, you know how to make the salsa?”
Kanna: ”Toss together the oranges, avocado, red onion, cilantro and lime juice?”
Steven: ”That's perfect, Kanna.”
Kanna: ”Is that all?”
Steven: ”Yeah, this is an easy dish, so we're not going to cook for hours.”
Joan curiously comes into the kitchen.
Steven: ”Hey, Joan.”
She stands next to me, peeks over the counter, and watches me as I cook.
Steven: ”Do you like fish?”
She nods.
Joan: (SL) ”What kind of fish are you using?”
Steven: ”Salmon. Did you need anything?”
Joan: (SL) ”I wanted to know how you do it.”
Steven: ”Do you want to watch us cook? I don't mind getting a stool you could sit on.”
Joan: (SL) ”When is mama coming to visit?”
Mama?
Visit?
She could only be talking about one person in particular.
Steven: ”You mean Rayna?”
She nods.
Steven: ”Why would you think she's your mama?”
Joan: (SL) ”You both saved me and gave me a home.”
Steven: ”Well, you'll be surprised to know that she's visiting today.”
Joan: (SL) ”She is?”
Steven: ”That's right, apparently they figured out a better way to travel without having to—”