The Kids:
At around 8pm the Adams-Foster teens come treading down the stairs in hurry to eat dinner.
In a chatter, everyone makes their plates and take their place at the dinner table. Lena and Stef at the ends, with Brandon, Mariana and Jude on the right, while Callie, Jesus and River are set on the left side.
Forgetting his bread, Jesus gets up and grabs a piece. " Bread me! " Jesus hears from the table, he's throws the bread in the direction of Brandon.
" Boys! " Lena bolts at her sons. Being the more laid back parent, Stef laughs along with her kids as Lena rolls her eyes.
Wanting to strike up a conversation with her family, " How was everyone's day? " Stef asks.
Speaking up first, River says " Well, my day started off pretty shi- " changing her choice of words " pretty bad because I was running late because someone took too long in the bathroom " throwing a look at Mariana " but today was great, let's just say I'm off the market now " she finishes in a smile
Catching her one year older sisters drift, Mariana looks at her with a look of surprise
" What. Who took you off the market?! " Mariana says confusingly. " I didn't even know you were talking to someone "
" We knew " Callie pointed out. " And we meaning, me, B, Jude and Jesus "
Mariana stops eating, sits up straight and crosses her arms. Lena noticing her daughter wasn't happy with the kids keeping that from her, she jumps in the conversation.
" Why didn't Mari know? " Lena questions the other 5
Before River could explain herself, Jesus clarifies " Because Riv is dating this girl from Mari's dance team. When I started dating Hayley, she was all up in our business and Riv noticed that and told us not to say anything until they were official so Mariana wouldn't ruin her chances with Tia "
Quickly turning to her brother, " and not saying her name was part of the deal too, thanks Jesus " River reminds him.
" Tia? The one that dances extremely well ? " Stef questions River, River nods in her moms direction, " She's pretty, good job hon ! "
River smiles shyly down at her plate, " thanks mom "
" She seems like a sweet girl, you treat her right " Lena warns, " I know Ma, I'm not Jesus " she replies jokingly.
Still in shock, " I can't believe this… " Mariana utters. " like it just had to be Tia, why can't you and Jesus date girls outside of my team "
" I don't see what the problem is… " Callie adds
" You and Mat have been talking but I haven't told you can't possibly date him because he's in my band. " Brandon acknowledges. Stef and Lena shoot each other a look across the table, while Jude quietly sits there enjoying his siblings bicker
" This is different, dance is serious, not a garage cover band. What if they break up I don't want Hayley or Tia taking it out on me "
" So let me get this, you don't want me and Riv dating girls on your team so we can cover your ass. Well it's too late, get over it " Jesus says to Mariana with a smirk.
" One, watch your mouth young man and two, Mari stay out of your brother and sisters business " Lena ordered
Mariana crosses her arms and mumbles " fine ". The family sits in silence waiting to see if the 5 older kids had anymore to say.
Jude noticing no one else was going to speak says " I got an A on my English test and a B on my math test "
" That is awesome babe ! " Lena praises the young teen
" Looks like we a little genius in the house " Stef boasted, Jude softly laughs at his comment
The other teens congratulate their young brother.
" To celebrate Jude's amazing test scores, how we go out and grab a scoop ? " Lena suggests
The kids automatically agree with their Mama's idea. Stef tells the kids to leave their plates at the table and to quickly go and put on their shoes. Stef gets up and starts collecting the plates from the table as Lena remains seated, as she softly smiles in Stef's direction.
" What you all smiley about? " Stef jested at her wife
" Those kids, they really keep me entertained. " she explains. Stef laughs in agreement, " and Jude just sits there as the other 5 just debate back and forth "
" He's our sweet baby boy " The curly haired women smiled
" Yeah he is, I just hope he doesn't become ruined like the rest of them " Stef jokes. Lena lightly hits her wives arm, as the kids head back down the stairs to the front door. Stef goes up stairs to grab her keys.
Noticing his mom is still sitting as the kids walk out the door, Jude offers to help his very pregnant mother.
" Do you need help Mama? " Jude volunteered. Smiling at the boy, Lena declines.
" Thank you for offering honey but your mom will be back soon. You go out to the car with everyone else " Jude smiles and heads out the door
Having been come back from up stairs and catching her youngest son offer his mother help, Stef smiles in the direction Jude left.
" How did we get so lucky with him? " Lena questions as Stef smiles at her and big belly.
" Come on baby " Stef beamed as she lead Lena out the house door.