Maria Casagrande always considered herself to be a fairly reasonable woman, considering the fact that she worked at the city hospital and was often the voice of reason in both her own household and her extended family.

Maria was known for her can-do attitude. She didn't always get to spend as much time with Bobby and Ronnie Anne as she wanted, but the time they did spend together, she made sure to make special...

While she was on the fence about moving in with her extended Casagrande relatives, they were embracing big-family life. While it wasn't perfect, Maria was content. Ronnie Ann and Bobby had adjusted well, and all the extra help put Maria at ease.

This weekend was an anomaly, as the house is usually full today. Bobby Santiago, his brother Carlos, his parents, and grandmother Lupe were out of town on a mini-vacation that Carlos had won.

Since everyone couldn't go on vacation, they drew straws and Maria, Frida, Ronalda, Carlota, Carlos Jr, Carlino, and baby Carlitos elected to stay home.

Maria had even gone as far to let Ronnie Ann invite her little friend Lincoln over for the weekend, the kids mostly occupying themselves as Frida and Maria got some much needed relaxation time.

While Frida usually starts sobbing hysterically if Carlos is gone for any length of time, the other woman was uncharacteristically invested in Lincoln coming over to visit...

It was strange to see Frida practically push her husband out the door, which amused Maria to see the crestfallen look on her brother's face; it definitely went against Frida's usual behavior.

She caught Frida hovering over the corner in the hall. Lincoln and Ronnie Ann were in the latter's room playing video games while. Carlos Jr and Carlino were spectators awaiting their turn next.

"What are you doing?"

Maria crept up on the taller woman, making Frida stifle a yelp as she covered her mouth. Rolling her eyes, Maria grabbed Frida by the wrist and dragged her into the living room.

"You can't tell me; you're not a little curious..."

Deadpan Maria frowned at her sister-in-law, "Curious about what? The kids are just playing video games."

Frida smirked knowingly, "that's what you think... but Ronalda and Lincoln are almost at the age where they'll start experimenting."

Maria's mouth fell open as Frida continued, "Lincoln comes from a big family too...I bet he's got quite a libido."

Shaking her head, Maria was at a loss for words as Frida went back to her hiding spot. Now that Frida mentioned it, Maria was a little worried about having Lincoln over. He and Ronalda had grown quite a bit over the last year.

Throughout the night, Maria tried to study Ronnie Ann and Lincoln's interactions, trying to see if there was anything going on between the two.

It felt ridiculous, Ronnie Ann and Lincoln were still children but it never hurt to be cautious, that's what Maria told herself anyway.

Through the end of the night, Maria felt stupid for being so concerned about the kids; a day off was wasted worrying. After dinner, everyone settled down for bed, except for Maria, Frida, and Carlota.

The three were watching movies together when Carlota announced that she was taking a shower, leaving Maria alone with Frida. Unapologetic about her earlier statements...

"Of course they'll behave during the day, but at night the blood boils with passion, and thoughts fill the mind," Frida smirked knowingly at Maria and wiggled her brows.

Maria choked on her drink as Frida laughed and got up to get more snacks for their movie. Sighing, Maria scrolled through her phone for about fifteen minutes. She had no idea what could be taking Frida so long.

Getting up Maria rounded the kitchen twords the kitchen in slight irritation, on the counter Maria spotted a bowl of popcorn and various other snack items...however Frida was nowhere in sight.

Growing concerned Maria started looking around for Frida, she didn't even have to look hard either. To Maria's annoyance Frida was once again hovering in the corner, seemingly watching something.

Maria quietly crept up on the taller woman. The sounds of running water could be heard as she got closer. She couldn't see what Frida was so fixated on yet, but the soft breathy moans soon made everything very apparent...

Shocked, Maria stood next to Frida in silence. Lincoln was crouching by the slightly open bathroom door. Carlotta must not have locked the door when she got into the shower. Lincoln was facing away from Maria, so all she could see was his back. But his movements indicated that he was probably masturbating.