Carlos uttered, "You're welcome, princesà," as he retrieved the gummy snacks from his duffel bag in the bedroom. Returning to the living room, he placed the gummy snacks in a small bowl.
"These are gummy dinosaurs. Sammy mentioned earlier that he loves dinosaurs. This is perfect. What's the next step in your plan, Katie?" Delaney inquired.
"I plan to place the bowl in the bedroom I've been using and wait for Sammy to come out of hiding. He's most likely under the bed or in the closet," Katie explained.
"I'll come with you," Delaney offered.
"I need to do this alone," Katie insisted.
"Why?" Delaney questioned.
"Because you're the one who upset him in the first place. Your presence will only make him anxious and likely run away again. We need to keep him calm and relaxed," Katie reasoned.
"Well, that's just hurtful," Delaney responded.
"But she's right, Delaney," Camille interjected sympathetically.
Sighing softly, Delaney acknowledged, "I know. Thanks, Katie, for caring so much about Sammy even though you just met him today."
"You're welcome, Delaney. Carlos, I require the use of your hockey helmet," Katie states.
"Why?" Carlos questions, showing reluctance towards the request.
"Because it will enhance the success of my concept," Katie explains. Noticing his hesitation, she reassures, "Relax, I will return it."
After a brief pause, Carlos hands it over. "I have faith in you to safeguard my hockey helmet, knowing you will protect it."
"Thank you, Carlos," Katie expresses her gratitude before departing.
"Why is he so emotionally connected to that hockey helmet?" Mason inquires.
"His father presented it to him at the age of six when he first embarked on his hockey journey. It holds sentimental value as the initial piece of equipment he received," Logan clarifies.
"Ah, I see. Does he carry it everywhere? I recall seeing him donning it in photo shoots for Pop Tiger magazines," Delaney remarks.
"Yes, we have attempted to persuade him that he appears very unprofessional with it, especially during photoshoots where we are required to wear formal attire. Removing it from his head and keeping it away from him for a few minutes becomes a challenge," Logan explains. "He transforms into some kind of Mexican warrior and wrestles us until we agree to let him keep it on."
"Do you encounter this situation every time you participate in a formal photoshoot?" Mason inquires.
"Yes, but we have ultimately concluded that it is not worth debating about it because no matter how hard we try to persuade him, it will only be temporary until he retrieves it back; he believes we are deceiving him. Therefore, we have surrendered and allowed him to wear it. This drives Gustavo crazy," Kendall shares, chuckling at the idea.
"Yes, he embarks on a despotic diatribe regarding Carlos's expected appearance of sophistication and charm," Logan remarks.
"Well, he falls under one of the two categories," James remarks.
"What does that imply?" Carlos inquires. "Are you suggesting I lack maturity or charm?"
"I believe you possess both qualities, but labeling you as charming makes me uncomfortable. I am not an adolescent girl. Carlos, you are aware that there are areas where you could enhance your maturity. There is no shame in that," James explains.