Taste of Love (Part 2)

Arrival

"Gee, Fred, it sure was nice of your uncle to invite us over to his restaurant for the Grand Opening." said Velma as the Mystery Machine drove down the street towards the Rocky Harbor Culinary Resort. "Not a problem gang." said Fred. "Yeah, thanks for inviting us along as well." said Spaceman who was sitting next to Shaggy. "Not a problem, guys." said Fred. "Besides, I'm sure my uncle won't mind." "You know, Fred, you still have yet to tell us who your uncle is." said Cleo raising an eyebrow. "Other than the fact that he's a chef." said Demon who was sitting next to Cleo. "I still can't believe Fred comes from a long line of chefs." said Catman. "That would make two of us, Catman." said Cleo. Shortly after, the Mystery Machine arrived in front of what looked like an inn with a man waiting up front. "Uncle Bobby!" greeted Fred with a smile going over to the man as everyone piled out of the van. "Gang, I'd like you to meet my uncle, Bobby Flay." said Fred introducing the gang to his uncle. Shaggy and Scooby's mouths immediately fell open upon hearing Fred's uncle's name. "Are those two alright?" asked Spaceman watching Shaggy and Scooby in concern. "Oh, they'll be fine. Just a bit overwhelmed seeing a world famous chef in person." said Cleo watching as Shaggy and Scooby began bombarding Bobby with questions. "A bit too overwhelmed if you ask me..." said Demon. "That's enough, you two!" said Cleo dragging Shaggy and Scooby off of Bobby. "Aw, but Cleo!" whined Shaggy. "No buts, now help us with the luggage." said Cleo pointing to the van. Shaggy and Scooby slumped and went over to the van. "Good thing you know how to keep those two in line, Cleo." said Daphne. "What can I say, its a gift." said Cleo with a slight laugh. "Something tells me you'll need to be keeping a closure eye on those two this weekend." said Velma. "Don't I always?" asked Cleo grabbing her suitcase and headed inside. "We'll be there in a minute guys." said Starchild as Fred, Bobby, Shaggy, Scooby, and Velma followed Cleo inside. "Everything alright?" asked Daphne. "You bet, darling." said Starchild winking at Daphne making her blush and giggle as she went inside. As soon as Daphne was out of sight, Starchild turned to Demon. "Demon, we need to talk about Cleo." he said crossing his arms. "What about her?" asked Demon. "Come on, Demon, it's been four years now. When are you going to tell her she's your soulmate?" asked Spaceman. "Look, I'm just worried about how she'll react. I don't want her to hate me or anything." said Demon. "Seriously, Demon, she can turn people to stone." said Catman. "Yeah, and some of us don't want to become a statue! Listen, I'll tell her before we leave, promise, just, give me a bit." said Demon. "Alright, Demon, but don't wait too long." said Starchild. "Yeah, I know. Anyway, we better catch up with the others." said Demon heading inside. "He better tell her soon or else who knows what will happen." said Spaceman. "The part we really need to worry about is will she accept it?" said Catman. "Unfortunately fellas, the only one who can answer that question is Cleo." said Starchild as he, Spaceman, and Catman went inside the old inn. 

"Oh good grief, what did those two do now?"  asked Catman as the rock band made their way inside and saw Cleo holding Shaggy and Scooby by the ear. "Don't ask." said Velma. "Good thing we brought Cleo otherwise they'd be driving uncle Bobby half crazy." said Fred. "Don't worry about it, Fred, always nice to see fellow food lovers." said Bobby placing a hand on Fred's shoulder.  "By the way, Mr. Flay, this place looks pretty nice." said Spaceman. "Apparently it's a recreation of the inn as it was hundreds of years ago." said Cleo. "Come on, Cleo, can't you let go of us!?" begged Shaggy. Scooby whimpered in agreement. Cleo glared at them. "I'm glad you guys like it here. And let me just say its an absolute honor to have the famous rock and roll band KISS inside of my culinary resort." said Bobby. "The pleasure's all ours Mr. Flay." said Starchild with a smile. "By the way, if you don't mind me asking, where exactly do people come here and learn to cook with the professionals or whatever?" asked Demon. "Are you trying to make my job of keeping Shaggy and Scooby under control harder?" asked Cleo with a hint of teasing in her voice. "Come on, Cleo, we'll behave! Promise!" said Shaggy. Scooby nodded in agreement. "We do that in the back actually, come on, I'll show you." said Bobby leading the group down the hall followed by his cat, Nacho. "Let's go, boys." said Cleo dragging Shaggy and Scooby behind her. "OW! Cleo!!!" yelled Shaggy. "Maybe I should tell her when those two aren't around...which shouldn't be hard since we're going to be surrounded by food." muttered Demon to himself. "Demon, are you coming or must I drag you along as well!?" called Cleo. "No thanks!" yelled Demon running to catch up with Cleo as the eyes of the painting of Chef Edward Flay followed without anyone noticing.