Carmy is desperate to save The Beef, by any means necessary. But despite that, he can't help but be hesitant when Jimmy comes to him with a proposition - Let his troubled, estranged English Goddaughter come and work for him. Every month Carmy can keep the woman there, the 300K debt Michael left him will be reduced. But that turns out to be difficult when he clashes with the headstrong mess who somehow simultaneously threatens the stability of The Beef, but in other ways fits right in. || Eventual Fem OC x Carmy - SLOW BURN || || COMPLETE UNTIL SEASON 3 || - || 89, 948 words ||

APÉRITIF [a·pe·ri·tif] noun // An aperitif is a light alcoholic drink typically consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite. It is meant to prepare the palate for the flavors of the upcoming food. The term is derived from the Latin word "aperire," which means "to open," reflecting its role in opening up the dining experience. In the aftermath of heartbreak, chef Carmy faces a choice - stick with his disastrous past or embrace a promising future amid the chaos of his kitchen. Juggling an up-and-coming restaurant and a self-sabotaging love life, he meets someone new. Just like an aperitif opens the appetite, will this girl be the intoxicating sip that opens up Carmy to a new course, or will she only by a fleeting taste to keep him occupied for his first true love? ------ This is a Carmy x Y/N ff. With mature themes.

finally coming back together after a harsh night in new york and mikey's death. valerie finds herself helping carmen with the beef, will it be like it was before?

they seemed to understand one another on a different level, right where spirit meets the bone. ofc x carmy berzatto