Lydia came out of her room a couple hours later and joined them for a movie playing on the TV, their mother came out soon after to start on dinner.
"Elizabeth, when will you be leaving?"
"Tomorrow evening Mama."
"Alright, we'll have dinner with Charlie, Jane and the baby. William, you'll be joining us right?" She asked sweetly. Her mother always had a soft spot for Will. She saw him nothing less than a son, which was probably why the breakup was so hard on everyone.
"I, I actually am going to be visiting Gigi tomorrow."
"Oh, I see, shame. How about I pack you food to bring to her?"
"That would be great. Gigi is going to love it, thank you so much."
Lydia was petting Boyfriend, as he laid on her stomach, "Will,"
"Sup?"
"What do you call mama and papa?" Lizzie looked at Lydia, then looked at Will. She was a little curious now too, "I mean, you used to call them by their names, or Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, but you called them Mama and Papa too…"
"I don't know, I guess, I just avoid the situation." Will answered quietly, so that their mother wouldn't hear.
Lizzie laughed, "that's so typical you." She smacked him. "You can call her Sharon, and you can call papa Raphael. It's their names."
"It's a little weird…" Will said. "I'll just avoid it for as long as I can."
"What do you call Charlie's parents?" Lydia asked.
"Mr. and Mrs. Bingley. I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face if I called them Bert and Patty."
"I'd stick to the Mr. and Mrs. too." Lizzie agreed. "Lyds, more popcorn?"
"Yes please!" Lizzie got up and walked to the kitchen, where she was ambushed by her mother.
"Elizabeth," her mother was standing a little too close for her liking. Her arms grasped hers tightly.
Lizzie didn't know how to react. She furrowed her eyes, "I was just getting more popcorn mama."
"No, when did you and William happen? I just- I'm surprised."
"So was I, so was he. Believe me…"
"Did the two of you talk about what happened?"
"Yes Mama,"
"And he's willing to get back with you after four years?"
"He's not taking me back. I'm not taking him back. We're adults, and agreed that this maybe wasn't a bad idea."
"I missed having him around here. Will knows he's welcome here all the time."
"Yes mama, he does, I'm sure. I'm just not sure you're reason enough for him to come over." Lizzie laughed, landing a slightly harsh, but hilarious joke."
Lizzie's mom laughed at it too, "I just don't want you breaking his heart again."
"What makes you think he won't break mine."
"I know how stupid crazy in love he is with you, but I know you love your dreams too."
"Mama," Lizzie called her mom, pulling a fresh batch of popcorn from the microwave, "no one's heart is going to break."
Lizzie plopped on the couch next to will after handing Lydia the popcorn.
"You okay Goose?" Will whispered to her.
"Yeah…" Lizzie said in a delayed response. "You know i'm not going to break your heart right?"
"I know." He pulled her in close for a hug.
Half an hour later, dinner was ready and Mrs. Bennet called them to the dining room.
Will sat next to Mrs. Bennet, next to Lydia, next to Mr. Bennet, next to Lizzie.
They made small talk until about half way, when Mrs. Bennet's questions started to pour in.
When did this happen?
What are you going to do next?
Four years is a long time, why now?
And so much more that Lizzie and Will weren't prepared to answer. "I can take Lizzie to the airport tomorrow." Lydia said.
"Perfect." Lizzie smiled.
"Thank you for dinner, it was great." Will meant for Mrs. Bennet. Lizzie and Lydia bursts laughing. They knew that he had been waiting for her to make eye contact with him before he spoke. He started to blush slightly.
"What are you two laughing at?" she asked.
"Nothing Mama," Lydia answered, "William just doesn't know what name to call you."
"I told him he can call you Sharon."
"William, you know you used to call me mom. But if you want you can call me Sharon."
"Thanks Sharon…" He paused.
"That sounded weird." Lydia said. "Just call her mama."
