Chapter 17 First Date!
It is Rosalina's 10th birthday and they decide to have it at Theresa and Jerry's place. Rosie is sad that her whole family isn't here and so concocts a plan, though she is hesitant considering how her other plans have turned out, Rosie is confident this time.
'Alex walks into Rosie's room while she is still asleep and kisses her on the cheek.' Mmm- Mom? Good morning, Happy Birthday Sweetheart! Come on downstairs when you wake up, I have a surprise for you! Rosie wakes up though still very groggy and makes her way downstairs almost forgetting her glasses.
Hey there's the birthday girl, happy birthday! Thanks Mason. Here I made some breakfast— Thanks. Rosie sits down and eats her oatmeal trying to wake up. So, this year we are going to have your party at grandma and grandpa's house.
And you can even invite your friends from school. What about Uncle Max, and Uncle Justin, and Aunt Harper? Well, they are all really busy hon. Hey don't look so down you still have me, and Mason, and Grandma and Grandpa too.
It's not the same mom, I haven't seen my uncles or aunts in years. Well, I wouldn't say years but... okay I get you. I will see what I can do, but for now how about you call Bonnie and your friends.
Hello! Hey Bonnie it's me, do you want to come to my party later? I don't know I have a lot to do! Oh, okay see you at school. Wait Rosie I'm kidding, of course I'll be there you're my best friend I wouldn't miss it.
After Rosalina is done on the phone with Bonnie, she takes the phone with her and goes down to the Lair looking for a spell. Yes, Found it! Rosie finds a spell to make her sound like other people, and now her plan begins.
The first person on her list is Max- 'Phone Ringing' Hello! Hey Max it's Alex— Hey how have you been? Uh good... listen I need you to come back, there is an emergency here and I need you. What's going on? I have to go Max but please try to get here quick! Okay I'm on my way 'Line Disconnects' Yes its worked! Now for Uncle Justin.
Yello! Hey Justin it's Alex, listen something happened here and I need you back now! What's going on? What's wrong? I don't have time to explain, and bring Juliet too. Yes! One more.
Hello! Hello? Hey Harper it's Alex— Alex! Oh my gosh, I haven't heard from you in a long time how are you? I'm great! Same, so how is my favorite niece doing? She uh... she's good... I was wondering if you could make it for her birthday? Yeah, I'm actually back in New York so I'll swing by.
It was really nice to hear you voice again— Aww! You too Alex, see you soon. I miss you Harper 'As Rosie' Alex are you OK you sound a little strange? Yeah, I'm fine see you soon, bye. Rosie lets out a big sigh of relief and now she just has to wait.
Wow it's nice to have a plan that doesn't blow up in your face, oh, man I hope I didn't just jinx that. The party is under way and some familiar faces start to show up. Alex, You here? Max? Hey mom, good to see you. Where's Alex? What's the emergency? Alex, I'm here, what's... Max? Hey bro.
What is going on? Uncle Max! Whoa! 'Rosalina runs to max hugging him almost knocking him over.' Hey it's good to see you kid— I've so much uncle Max! I've missed you too! Wow you've grown so much. The last time I saw you had your hair in little curly pig-tails. It's so long now, you look just like your mom.
I'm home! I have the streamers, the party poppers, the... Max? Justin? It's so good to see you guys! But what are you doing here? You called us remember? The emergency. What emergency? What do you mean I called you? 'The wizards hear a knock on the door and Alex gets it.' Harper?! Alex! Oh, it's so good to see you.
Aunt Harper! Oh, hey jeez if I had known you give hugs like this, I would have come back a while ago. Sorry Alex Zeke couldn't make it, but you have me! Okay what is going on here? You called us! I didn't call you, any of you.
Yes, you did! You said that there was some emergency here and you need me. Yeah, you told me the same 'Max Replies' yeah and you called me and asked if I could come to Rosie's birthday. What? Rosalina Russo! Where do you think you're going? Downstairs to get food. Come here right now young lady! What were you thinking? I'm sorry mom I was just trying to bring everyone together.
For your birthday? Yeah, that's part of it but... I just really miss everyone and I wanted everything to be like how it used to be, all of us together. Oh, Rosie, Honey I know what you were going for but you can't do that, everyone has things that they have to do. That's just part of being an adult.
Being an adult really stinks! Yeah, it does. I'm sorry mom— it's okay, you got everyone back together, that's pretty amazing. Hey Rosie! Hi aunt Harper, sorry for calling you here. Don't apologize it's OK it gives me a chance to see my favorite niece again! I'm your only niece aunt Harper! Yes, you are.
You know Alex, I never noticed when she was younger but Rosie looks just like you, in fact if she were a little older people would probably think you're the same person.
The party goes on with Bonnie and her parents showing up a little later. The night goes on and it's time for cake but first- All right time to blow out your candle's sweetheart! Make a wish! 'Rosie blows her candles' did you make a wish? I don't need to; I already have my wish. Aww! so do I. How did I get such an amazing little girl like you? How did I get an awesome mom. I love you, Rosalina! I love you too Mom.
The night is done Rosie is crashed out on the couch eating way too much cake. (Rosie had a special cake made for her) Rosalina wakes up in the middle of the night and throws up from how much cake she ate, luckily it was in the bathroom and her mom was there.
Another year passes and Rosalina is finally starting middle school. Mama, I was thinking now that I'm Eleven and I'm in middle school maybe I should have a phone! Rosie, we talked about this. I know, but everyone else in my grade has them, please! I'll think about it, now get to school.
Hey, Bonnie! Rosie! Hey are you exited for our first year of middle school? No, it's school, why would I be excited? Wow looks at how tall everyone got over the summer! Look there's Noah! Rosie... Rosie! Girl what are you looking at? OH! I see.
He's like an Angel. Rosie, girl close your mouth you're drooling. I don't care, his eyes are so sparkly— Oh, my god. 'Bonnie snaps her fingers in front of Rosalina trying to get her attention.' Rosie! What?! You were staring. 'Rosie scoffs' No I was not, I was just looking... without blinking.
Mm-Hmm sure. Look were going to be late to class come on. After class Rosie and Bonnie and hanging out at their lockers and talking. Oh, my gosh he just looked over here! OK this is just sad, just go talk to him! Bonnie are you crazy I can't just go talk to him! Either you go talk to him or I do it for you. No Bonnie please don't! Wha- Bonnie get back here! Bonnie! Gahh!
Hi, I'm Bonnie. What's up I'm Gavin, nice to meet you. Yeah, so look... my friend over there likes you but she's too shy to come talk to you. Your friend likes me? Oh yeah, totally into you. You should go talk to her! She is really cute, OK thanks Bonnie! Yeah- yeah whatever, go talk to her.
Uh hi, I'm Gavin. Uh... uh... I... uh...? So, listen your friend Bonnie asked me to come talk to you, the truth is I've been trying to work up the nerve because... I think you're really cute 'Rosie laughs nervously' so do you want to go out some time? She would love to! Great here's my number, call me.
He talked to me, he actually talked to me! Oh, lord, it is going to be a long year. 'School is out and the girls head to Rosie's place' it was so embarrassing, I acted like a complete idiot. Do you think he know I like him? No! I'm sure you were subtle enough... In la-la land. Gah, Bonnie— Okay I get it.
Hello girls! Hey Mason! Now look Rosie, you know me, I'm not that into boys, but Mason- Mm. Eww! Bonnie gross. What? He's like my dad— And that's why you can't see it.
A good week passes and Rosie and Gavin have a date set up. Oh, Mason, I need you to do me a big favor! Yeah, what can I do? Stay far away! What? Rosie, what is going on? OK look... the truth is, I have a date! Ah, that explains why you're wearing a dress.
Look what I really need you to do is keep mom away! Why would I do that? Please you know how she is, I really like this boy and I don't want mom to embarrass me. All right I'll distract her— Thank you Mason! 'Rosie hugs Mason' you're welcome. He's going to be here in 20 minutes. How do I look, is the dress too much, maybe I shouldn't wear my glasses...? Rosie! Calm down, you look amazing— Thanks.
OK go wait outside! Hey Mason! Alex, hello love, you're home rather early! Yeah, decided to finish the rest of my work at home. Why are you out here? I wanted to greet you at the door love, welcome home! Is Rosalina here? Yes- I mean No, no she's not. Mason, what's going on? Nothing— then why are you blocking the door? I'm not.
OK, Mason hon, either you move, or I move you! Thank you. Mom, what are you doing home? Brought my work home, you look nice! Wait why are you wearing a dress? What are you talking about, I always wear dresses. Rosalina, the last time you wore a dress it was to your uncle Justin's wedding when you were Four.
OK fine, I'm going on a date. Oh, My Gosh, you're going on a date! Oh, come here! 'Alex hugging and kissing Rosie' Mom! My little girl is growing up! Tell me everything, what's his name, where is he from, what school did he used to go to? Mom stop, you're embarrassing me, this is why I didn't want you to know.
You didn't want me to know? Is that why Mason was standing outside, to distract me? You two are something else. OK look, I'm okay with your date on one condition. You have it upstairs in the loft... MOM! With supervision. Ugh THIS ISN'T FAIR! Those are the rules, and don't rase your voice.
Ugh! 'Suddenly Rosalina gets extremely angry and explodes with magic' Rosalina! I'm sorry mom, I didn't mean to. Gavin comes over and the date begins. HI, come in you must be Gavin? Yes Ma-am. Wow very respectful! Let's see, no piercings, no tattoos 'Rosie puts her head in her hands and sighs' Okay looks good, enjoy your date.