Doug and Evie dished up plates for the company, even a side plate for Dude. Mal remembered the fight pretty early on about having Dude at the table. The idea of a dog at the table horrified Evie, especially a mutt that nobody knew where it had been. The fight didn't last long, especially when Jay and Mal sided with Carlos. Dude is part of the family now, so Evie compromised and said that he could be near them but he must stay on the floor.

No one talked for a little while, mostly because when Evie cooked you pretty much savored every bite. "So Jay," Evie asked above the hum of satisfied diners, "Did you get called down to Fairy Godmother's office too?"

"Yeah," he shrugged. "But my understanding is that all of us were called down." Lonnie and Doug looked around at the nonchalant faces. Mal found it curious that Ben did not react to this, in fact he seemed to smirk as if he knew about it or even instigated it. Luckily for Ben, Mal decided not to pry.

"Why were you all called to the office?" Lonnie seemed indignant for the bunch. She'd always been a champion for them even before they showed up. Evie thought it was because she didn't have a player in the battles of their parents, but Mal figured it had to because she knew that everyone had a little evil in them and she hoped that the Villains would exploit that. Lonnie got her wish, and gained an understanding that she hadn't anticipated as well as some new friends.

Carlos answered her question first, "I was called in because she wanted to check on me. We did make a really big commitment to be good, and I think she just wanted to make sure that we knew she was supporting us." They group nodded in agreement. Once again Mal sneaked a look at the un-phased Ben. She knew by the smile on his face that some hidden plan of his had been followed through.

"Godmother also had a gift for me," Carlos continued. He bent down to pick up Dude. Evie was about to protest when she caught sight of what Carlos was trying to display. Around Dude's neck hung a brand new red leather collar. Jay tease about how the leather was so fresh he could almost smell it. "Thanks to her, Dude is officially MINE!" Everyone else congratulated him, but Ben stood and came to Carlos's side.

"I am so happy for you both." Ben petted Dude and then turned to Carlos. Ben roughed up is stiff curly hair and whispered. "Good boy." Carlos smiled at the endearment that only passed between Ben and Carlos. Mal watched Carlos's face beam with pride, something that would've never happened if they still lived with their parents.

Jay spoke next, "She went through pretty much the same routine for me, but she really wanted to praise me for my great teamwork in Tourney. Apparently Coach wants me to help coach the underclassmen during the off season." Once again happy congratulation went around the table.

"Just don't bruise them too badly," Ben teased. He remember that first day at Tourney practice Jay had practically knocked out every single guys on that field, including him and Carlos.

Lonnie leaned over and kissed Jay's cheek. Mal never thought she'd see the day when Jay blushed, but there she saw it the slight pink just barely peeking out.

"She asked me if I'd be interested in starting and teaching a Home Economics class," Evie announced. Her contagious giggle made them all smile. Mall laughed because she knew that a "Happy Homemaker" class would be the perfect job for Evie, and maybe if all went well Evie could use those resources to start her own clothing line like she always wanted.

Doug squeezed her hand and Ben patted her back. "That dress you made Mal for the Coronation was a knock out. I'm excited to see what you do next," Ben commented. Mal notice Evie blossom under his praise. Ever since the villains landed at Auradon Prep, Ben has been nothing but faithful. Now that they were finally starting to be accepted, he never stopped trying to show them that he really cares.

Soon enough all eyes were on her waiting for her office tale. She had absolutely no idea what she would tell them. She couldn't tell them the truth, she wasn't ready to believe it herself. But she knew that she couldn't out and out lie to them, Evie had seen her outside the office and Carlos has seen her get called down.

Mal decided to make light of it all, "I got a fortune telling," Mal said with and insincere chuckle. The looks that group gave her worked to turn her laughter into something real. She peeked a look and Ben and this time he seemed honestly intrigued by her answer, but tried to hide it behind his food. "Yep," She continued. "You are looking at the apparent future Queen of Auradon."

The entire company fell silent and considering how quiet they were before that was quite the feat. Well most of the company fell silent Ben, on the other hand, started choking on his soup. After brief eye contact with her dear friends she could tell that they didn't see the humor or absurdity that she did, in fact their eyes only reflected the truth of the statement. Her terror flared once again, so she did the one thing she could. "So I was thinking Ben. As queen do I get to change whatever I want?"

Evie seemed to know where she was going. "What do you want to do Mal? Change the royal colors to lime green and violet?"

"Exactly," the three girls giggled.

Ben chuckled uncomfortably. "I think we've got some time. I am going to need all I can get to talk you out of that one." Mal smiled at him. She was glad that his eyes did not show revulsion at the suggestion of a future together, but she also felt relieved that Ben didn't jump up and down for joy.

Dinner didn't last much longer, in fact Ben pretty much ended it for both him and Mal by announcing that they had a date. In some way Mal was relieved to get out of the room, but she wasn't so sure she was ready to be alone with Ben.