Round Here

Chapter Thirty Five

April '87

Sonny's POV

The past three months have treated us fairly. My wife and I have stopped our drinking shenanigans and promised to keep it controlled. Marlon and Little Sonny are still going strong. They've officially been living on their own for almost three months. They love it. They still do come over however and bother us when they're not busy with school work. Which they're almost finished their first year as well, and we are very proud of them over here in our home. My wife has been a bit busy lately since Rafi's hockey season is going so well. She thinks they'll win the cup or something like that. Caroline and I were hoping that the Leafs won this year, as we did every year. We're in the playoffs this year, but she doesn't know if we're gonna win. She has hope. So do I. We're just worried. 

The thing my wife is worried about is V giving birth anytime soon. She's ready to pop that bun out of the oven. I hoped she didn't tonight since we were celebrating Tom and I's birthday. It was actually mine today, but Tom's was three days before and we always celebrate together. San said we still could so I was happy to do so. So was he. I already gave him his birthday present, which he enjoyed very much. He told me he'd give me mine later on once the kids were gone to bed. I didn't mind waiting. He didn't either that's for sure. 

Today was quiet, well for now it was quiet since the kids were at school. My wife was sleeping on the sofa with Atticus. He's getting so big and she loves her afternoon cuddles with her little guy. Tom and I were just watching the television with Freddie. That was until the phone rang. I went over and grabbed it before my wife woke up. "Hello?" "Mr. Corleone is that you?" "It is. Who's this?" I looked at my watch. It was ten to two. "It's the principal from the school." "High school or public?" She sighed. "Public, you're probably hoping it wasn't me." I chuckled. "I mean I always assume it's gonna be a call for Vinny, but what brings you to calling me today." She sighed again. I wondered what happened. "Well, it's almost two o'clock and your daughter and nephew were caught having coitus in the bathroom ten minutes ago by a staff member. That is why I'm calling you." It would have been better if it were Vinny. "So you're talking about Lucy and Junior then I assume?" Coitus was such a funny word. I kept laughing at that. "Yes I am Sir. What's so funny? Nothing about this is funny Mr. Corleone." "Nothing, sorry I'm watching the television and something's funny. Of course this is not a laughing matter. Coitus in public places should be taken serious." I tried covering up my laughter. She wasn't impressed. "You don't seem to be taking it very serious Mr. Corleone." "Oh no I am. I think it's very serious. You should tell them I'm coming to get them." "No need to. They already left." I rolled my eyes. Even through the laughter. "I assume they're coming home then. So why do you need me?" I asked as I looked over to my wife. She was still asleep. "To tell you that your children need to stop making a name for themselves. The Corleone children don't need a reputation of having coitus in public bathrooms." I tried not to laugh. Santina was to blame for that. She always had this thing for having sex in places she shouldn't. "Alright I'll talk to them about it. That it? I've got a baby to care for." She sighed once again. "Yeah that's all. Have a nice weekend Mr. Corleone." "You too." I hung up. I looked over to them. They were staring at me. 

"What?" I asked as I came back over to the couch. "So?" "Junior and Lucy were having coitus in the school bathrooms." Freddie just laughed. "That's my boy." I laughed a bit too. "You two that's not funny." I heard my wife say. "You can't say anything. You were doing it too." She groaned. "Yeah but that was a long time ago. Like twenty years ago." I smiled at her. "And your point is?" "They're not supposed to follow in their parents footsteps. Also it's very naughty to have coitus in the school's bathroom." She said with a bit of a giggle. "Is it?" I asked as I came over to her. I picked up our grandson. "Hey!" She turned over and gave me that beautiful smile. "And to answer your question, yes it is." "Atti, Nana thinks it's naughty to have coitus in the bathroom. What do you think?" He clapped. He was just like his father, so smart. "Dada." Santina sat up. "Oh Sonny he said his first word." I smiled at her. "Good job Atti." He squealed. It was adorable. "Dada!" He squealed real loud this time. "Okay buddy. Nana's takin' you back." I handed her Atticus. "I see Poppa is just a little pest." I kissed her head as I heard the door open. "Oh Atti, daddy's here to get you." "Dada!" He jumped up and down on Santina's lap. "Did you just say your first word?" "Dada!" Marlon came into the living room. "You are a smart little cookie. Come see daddy." San let Marlon grab him. "Oh we saw Junior and Lucy walking so we picked them up." "Good." San said as she got up. "Lucy and Junior come in here." Marlon said his goodbyes before leaving.