The Other One

Dinner

Christopher

Christopher slowly stood up and walked towards the door with Donald Caliente hot on his heels.

He had always had respect for Minnie's dad and always looked up to him when he was in his teen years.

Christopher stopped in the backyard and turned to face Donald. Donald's face was stern and emotionless. Christopher tried his best not to show any emotions back, but failed terribly. Even though he was now a grown man, he was terrified of the man staring at him. None of them said anything for what felt like forever, and then Donald finally spoke.

"I thought you were engaged."

Here we go.

"We were both unfaithful against each other and decided to break it off."

"You were unfaithful with my daughter?"

"I love your daughter. Always have, always will."

Donald was quiet for a short time, taking it in.

"And what do you plan for the future?"

"I have been talking to my boss and he has in turn been talking to the police department here about me making a transfer here. During my free time this week, I have been looking at houses to buy. And rings."

"You're going to propose?" Donald tried to mask his surprise.

"Because I want to, not because I feel obligated to."

"And the two of you are giving me a grandchild?"

"Two actually." Donald frowned and Christopher continued. "She's expecting twins." 

Donald was quiet for a moment. Then his face broke into a huge smile. "Comer here, son," he said and embraced Christopher, who let out a deep breath. "I have always liked you. Glad I can still scare you though. If you receive daughters, I will teach you how to scare away boys."

Donald let go of him and the two of them got back inside. Christopher found everyone else in the kitchen, where they had had a perfect view of the backyard. Minnie walked over to her father and embraced her. 

"Twins, huh?" Donald chuckled and Minnie nodded. "I call dibs on teaching them to fish." Donald said and everyone laughed. Even Christopher.

*Earlier, during the same time*

Minnie

Minnie watched Christopher's scared face as he walked outside in front of Donald. She felt sorry for him. Donald could be really hard on guys dating his daughters. And on top of it all, Christopher had impregnated Minnie. He was in for a long ride.

"So, when did this happen?" Ethan asked, referring to the pregnancy.

Minnie and April looked at each other and April sent her a reassuring smile.

"At the wedding," she sounded unsure and her mother looked surprised.

"Their wedding?" Harper asked and pointed at April and Ethan. Minnie nodded and looked at Ethan again, who looked...proud?

"I did that," he proudly said. "I was the one who invited him to the wedding."

"There's something else," Minnie began. "I'm expecting twins."

Minnie studied the three of them and like on accord, they all got tears in their eyes. They all laughed and cried at the same time. Minnie got slightly uncomfortable watching them.