Eddie exits her bedroom wearing a fitted top and slim jeans. Luca can't help but ogle her tight attire.
"Cara, you are killing me." She hears him speak gently. He envelops her in his arms while inhaling her aroma. She smells so delicious, it's almost erotic.
Luca releases Eddison from his arms when the doorbell rings. Marc chuckles as he walks to the door.
"Ready, lovers?"
As his brother opens the door, Luca stands a good few steps apart from Eddie just to be safe. He observes as his parents enter the home in such ease. Before turning to Eddie and Luca, His Ma initially encircles Marcello in her arms.
She gives them each a hug in turn before turning to face them.
"Oh, Luciano and Edison are together!" Mrs. Morreti exclaims fervently.
"How do you know that?" Luca looks accusingly at his brother while asking his mother.
Marc put up his hands and said, "Non l'ho fatto". Eddie observes the Italian talk from a distance, completely perplexed.
Can you translate for me, please? When she asks, everyone turns to face her. Once more closing the gap between them, Luca wraps his arms around her waist.
Ma is an expert. Everyone laughs as Luca shrugs his shoulders and says.
"I am overjoyed!" says Mrs. Morreti.
It's "ORA MANGIAMO!" Loudly, Mr. Morreti says.
"Now, we eat." In Eddie's ear, Luca whispers the translation.
The five of them make their way to the dining room and take their seats.
Lasagne is removed from the oven by Luca. Dante Morretti speaks first while everyone else fills their plates.
He raises his glass of crimson wine, "To Marcello." Finally taking his position is my eldest son. assuming control of the family company.
Luca turns to look at his mother, father, and sibling while Eddie claps her hands joyfully. She embraces Mare while leaning in. Eddie gives him a cheek kiss as a way of congratulating him.
Think this is a touch too abrupt? Loudly asking, Luca.
Dante responds, "It is the best time."
"Your father is best at knowing Luciano,"
Am I overlooking something? Eddie touches Luca's thigh with his hand.
"Luca, this is good news." Eddie beams at her adopted family, who return the smile. The five people have dinner and then unwind in the living area.
To Luca's chagrin, Marc decides to stay in Boston with Christmas just a few days away. As he takes off his clothes, Eddie reclines on Luca's bed.
"Luciano, we're not required to have sex every night." Eddie makes fun of him.
"I am aware of that, but why must he remain here?"
I'm able to hear you. Eddie laughs as Marc's voice can be heard through the wall.
Eddie climbs into Luca's side as soon as he gets into bed.
Why were you so upset during supper earlier? Eddie gently enquires.
"Nothing.
"Luca, don't mislead me."
"Marcello simply cannot handle such a large task."
Having a CEO? Yes, I suppose, but Marc will...
"Eddie, there's more to it than that. Our household... Eddie shifts so she can see him in the eyes while Luca falters.
"What?"
Marc will take over as the next boss of the Italian mob after Pa. Luca speaks rapidly and softly.
"What?" Eddie exhales. She is a member of this family. She has known them at their house for at least three years; how could she not know? Why didn't anyone inform me?
"I apologize, Eddie. We ought to have...
"You! I should have known from you. No 'we' exists in this Luciano.
You've been telling me lies. Eddie jumps out of bed and sprints for the door.
"Eddison."
"No! Right now, I'm unable to even look at you.
"Eddie, I don't have to participate. I won't if you don't want me to.
"The Mob doesn't interest me, Luca! "You misled me," Eddie leaves her behind and enters her former room by slamming the door.
Eddie eventually nods off in her previous bed. She hasn't slept alone in almost two weeks, and she doesn't enjoy it at all.
Luca groans as the light shines in his window in the morning. He hardly slept, worried without Eddie by his side. He drags himself from bed hoping to find her in the kitchen like normal, everything forgotten.
"Where's Ed?" He is greeted by his brother's voice. Luca looks around to find Marc making pop tarts for breakfast.
"Are you really going to do it?" Luca asks his brother ignoring the previous question.
I don't have much of a choice. Dad has passed the torch." Marc replies and Luca nods. "I want you to be my vice." Marc says and Luca stiffens. "I heard your fight with Eddie. I know she is ok with the mob."
She doesn't like me, though. I think I damaged our relationship.
You apologize, and everything will turn around. We decided that keeping it a secret from her was best.
"I misled her. You understand the value of trust to her. She most likely won't ever speak to me once more.
The world will turn out okay.
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Eddison stayed in her room all day. On the rare occasion when she left, she would get some food and return right away.
Marc believed Eddie was being too harsh on his brother, despite the fact that Luca had participated in the lie.
Marc brings some leftover lasagna to Eddie when Luca goes to bed early. She was cuddled up in her bed when he cautiously opened her door.
He approaches her side and places a hand on her shoulder.
"Luke?" Eddie has a gentle, upbeat voice.
"It's me, Cara."
"Marc." Eddie raises himself to confront him.
Luca wished to give you some breathing room.
Eddie sighs, "He thinks I hate him."
"Well, yeah." Marc smiles at her.
I was upset, but I now see why you withheld the information.
"You do?"
"Sure, that. However, I wished he would visit and speak with me.
He will, but I bought you dinner to eat while we wait.
"Don, thank you."
Marc is great, cara. Marc chuckles. "Luca has been invited to serve as my vice. Do you consent to that?
"So long as he's content." Eddie sighs.
"Goodnight, Ed." Mare gives her a hard kiss before sending her out to eat.
Eddie ponders her bizarre romance with Luca. The cherry on top of this nut-filled dessert is the Italian Mob.