Author's note: Here is part two of Chapter four. I know it is kind of short but Chapter five is going to be long. I just wanted to show how Gio's family and get more into Gio and Betty's relationship before their big date.

Carmen stared at Betty and Gio as she sipped on her wine. She thought Gio had found a winner when it came to women. This was the first time that Gio brought a girl home that seemed to fit right in. She watched as Gio and Betty smiled at each other and laughed at Sophia when she said something funny. When she saw Gio lean over and kiss Betty on the cheek her heart melted. She knew Gio learned everything he knew about woman from her dad. She was thankful that he was nothing like his father and one day he was going to make his wife very happy.

Carmen walked up and sat down where her kids were at.

"Hey, Ma," Gio let out.

"Hey, what are you guys talking about?" Carmen asked.

"Oh, how Gio used to call himself Ioanni because he couldn't pronounce the G and V." Sophia said as she let out a chuckle.

Carmen laughed at the memory.

"I remember your grandpa would work with you every day. Then one day you finally said it without his help." Carmen announced with a smile. She also remembered how Gio's dad thought he was stupid because he couldn't pronounce his name. "Your grandfather was so proud of you that day." She exclaimed as a tear rolled down her eye.

Gio put a hand on his mom's shoulder as his mom smiled at him.

Betty grabbed Gio's wine glass and hers to go put it in the kitchen. "Mrs. Rossi, would you like some coffee or more wine?" she asked.

"Betty, you can call me Carmen. Mrs. Rossi makes me feel old and coffee would be great." Carmen announced as she watched Betty exit to the kitchen. She turned to her son and put her hand on his.

"She is a keeper, Gio." She complimented.

"I know,Mom. We haven't been on a first date yet, so, don't go making any wedding plans just yet." Gio said as he smiled at his mom.

"You love her though, I can see it." Carmen acknowledged.

"If this is what love feels like then yes I do," Gio said as he stared at the kitchen.

"You need to tell her how you feel. I think she feels the same way about you."

"I will, when the time is right."

Betty came back to the table with two cups of coffee for Gio and his mom.

"No coffee for you, Betty?" Carmen asked.

"Nope, I'm not much of a coffee drinker. Plus weak hearts run in my family, so, it's probably best that I don't have any."Betty announced as she winked at Gio.

"No, I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you. Gio was telling me you guys are going dancing Saturday."

"Yes, we thought it would be a fun thing to do. I went dancing another time with him but he was on a date with my sister and I had a boyfriend at the time." Betty let out not knowing why she added that piece of information.

"Well, Gio said you guys have been friends for a while and you met through Mode?"

"Yep, he used to run the sandwich cart until…."

"Until I opened up the sandwich shop down stairs." Gio interrupted so Betty didn't look bad in front of his family. He gave Betty a wink and she smiled knowing that he saved her.

"That's nice."

Later that night Gio drove Betty home. They both didn't say much on the way but it was a comfortable silence. Once they approached Betty's house Gio parked his van across the street. Gio got out of the car and opened the passenger side door. Betty took Gio's hand as he helped her out of the car. They walked hand in hand to her front door step.

"I know I have probably said this a half a dozen times tonight but thank you for being there with me." Gio said softly as Betty turned to face him.

"No problem." She let out as she squeezed his hand.

"So, I will call you tomorrow then maybe again on Friday before our date on Saturday." Gio announced as he smiled at Betty.

"That sounds good but why don't you call me when you get home, so, I know you're ok." Betty said. She just wanted to hear his voice before she went to bed.

"I think I can manage that." Gio explained as he pulled her closer to him. He wrapped his arms around her waist as she wrapped her arms around his neck for a hug. Gio took in her shampoo and left over perfume and wanted so badly to tell her how he felt but knew it was too soon.

Betty pulled back a little and smiled at Gio. Gio looked into Betty's brown eyes and leaned in just enough to brush her lips with his. Betty relaxed into the kiss after the shock wore off and she pulled him closer to her body.