Mom
As the holidays approach, Luca and April's family finalized their plans to reunite after a decade apart. The families are excited though not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for the upcoming visit...
Mom
Hey, Lu
U remember your Aunt Sarah, Uncle Ja mes and your cousin April from the U K?
Luca
Uh
Not really
Mom
Well, that's not surprising
U were a kid back then
Luca
Weren't they the one with the really an noying dog?
Mom
That was years ago
And Ruffles wasn't annoying
He was just friendly
And very active
Luca
I don't think so
He bit my toe
Through a sock
Mom
Anyway..
We're spending Christmas with them t his year
Luca
Wait
What???
Mom
Yes!
They are coming to stay with us
Remember
They live in the UK now
So it's a big deal!
Luca
So they're staying here?
Like in the house?
Mom
Yes!
Isn't that great?
Luca
Maybe
For u guys
Mom
Oh come on!
It's gonna be exciting, Lu!
And your going to spend time with ur c ousin
April
It's good to bond with her
Ur the same age too
Luca
And what am I going to take about wit h
Wait, who is she again?
Mom
April
Luca
Right
Isn't she waaay older?
Mom
She's two years older
Don't be dramatic
You'll have fun
Luca
Not sure about that
Mom
Oh, stop it
You two will get along
Luca
Idk mom
I don't even remember what she looks like
Mom
She's lovely!
I'll send you a picture of her
This is her now 😬
And she was such a sweet little girl
Luca
Yeah
She was
We don't know what she's like now
What if she’s a snob?
Mom
Luca
Be nice
She's ur cousin
Luca
I'm just saying
We only met when we were 5
And 2 years is still a big gap, mom
Mom
Nonsense
Luca
It's true
We're probably completely different p eople
Mom
Different people can still get along
Be positive!
You are too negative
Luca
What are we even gonna talk about?
Mom
The basic questions
You can start by asking about her life i n the UK
Luca
I can ask her how's tea and crumpets?
Great convo starter
Mom
DONT BE RUDE
Luca
I'm not
Just sayin
It's gonna be awkward
Mom
If u make it awkward
It will
Just be natural and friendly
Luca
Soo
It's on me to make this not terrible
Mom
Luca
Luca
Im not putting an effort alone
Mom
You could TRY to be more friendly for once
Luca
I am friendly
Mom
Sure
When ur not glued to ur Xbox
When u plan to get out of ur room
Luca
Wow
Okay
What's with the personal attack
Mom
I'm serious, Lu
They're family
Make an effort
Luca
Fine
But if she's stuck up
I'm blaming u
Mom
I think she's still very sweet
Look at her
Sarah and James really raised her well
But Alright
Luca
Wait
So how long are they staying?
Mom
It's just a short visit
Just to celebrate Christmas with the f amily
Luca
Which is?
Mom
Two weeks
It was supposed to be 3
But sadly they can't
Luca
TWO WEEKS?!
Mom
Yes
It'll fly by
Luca
This is gonna be a long Christmas
Mom
Don't worry
It'll be fun!
April and u are gonna be very close aft er the 2 weeks
Meanwhile, at the same time in the UK. April's mother brings the news...
Mom
Sweetheart©
Remember your aunt Mary?
April
No?
Mom
You do
In the states when you were little
We used to go BBQ all the time
April
Still no
Mom
What about ur cousin?
Luca
You and Luca used to play together
April
I barely remember what I ate for lunch yesterday
Mom
Well..
We're spending Christmas with them t his year!
In the US
April
Why??
Mom
Because we're family!
And it'll be nice to reconnect
April
Define ‘nice’
Mom
April
April
Fine
Whatever
Are they hosting?
Or are we getting a hotel or smthn?
Mom
Were staying with them
April
Of course we are
Mom
It'll be fun!
It's been too long since I last saw the m
April
There's nothing fun to this
What am I supposed to do?
Babysit their child?
Mom
Luca's 18 dear
April
So?
I'm still older
Mom
Just be nice to each other
April
No promises
Mom
Dear, come on
Your not a kid anymore
Try to be open minded
April
Why should I be forced bonding with h im?
Mom
It's not forced
It's a family Christmas
April
Exactly
Forced
Mom
Come on, it's just two weeks
April
Not a lifetime
Mom
Not a lifetime
April
Close enough
Mom
Just stop being dramatic
Theyre lovely people
April
Yeah, I'm sure
Except I'll have to talk to people I kno w nothing about
For two weeks
It'll be annoying
Mom
Don't be like that
You'll find something you both can aff ord to bond
Anyways, both of you are you g
April
Mum
He's practically in high school
Mom
He's in college, actually
April
Oh
So Im babysitting a college student
Got it
Mom
April
I mean it
Be kind
April
I'll try
But don't count on it
Esp if hes annoying
Mom
He's probably not
U will be close
April
Doubt it
I'm not great with people
Mom
That's a lie
Ur great
When u want to be
April
Exactly
When I want to be
Mom
I'm asking u to want to be for two wee ks
April
I'll think about it
Mom
That's the best I'm going to get, isn’t it
April
Pretty much
Mom
Fine
Just behave
And mind ur attitude when we arrive th ere
April
I'll try
Mom
April
April
Okay okay
I will
Mom
Oh
Almost forgot
There's one more thing
April
Great
Can't wait
Mom
Don't be like that
It's actually a nice idea
April
That's what u always say before you d rop something weird on me
Mom
It's not weird
We thought it would be nice if you and Luca
Planned a group gift for the parents
April
I knew it
Can I decline?
Mom
Absolutely not
April
What kind of group gift?
Mom
Something meaningful
Like a joint gesture
April
Okay
First of all
Why is this my problem?
Mom
It's not just yours
It's yours and Luca
April
Mum...
This sucks so bad
Mom
Show some Christmas spirit, dear
April
Oh yeah
Because nothing says Christmas spin t than forcing two strangers to bond o ver pinterest gift ideas
Mom
Ur not strangers
Ur cousins
April
We basically are
I don't even remember the sound of hi Ss voice
Mom
You'll be fine.
April
That's your favorite line
Mom
Because it's true
Your creative
You'll come up with something great
April
Do I get Veto power if he suggests so mething terrible?
Mom
Work together
Be collaborative
April
Fine
But if he suggest somthn cheesy
I'm out
Mom
Your not out
Your in this
April
Can't wait
Mom
I already gave ur Aunt your number
So Luca will probably text u soon to st art planning
April
You WHAT?
Mum!
Mom
Don't act so horrified
April
U didn't even ask me
Mom
Consider it a life skill learning how to work with others
April
Pretty sure I already passed that level
Mom
Humor me, okay?
April
Ugh fine
I'm muting him tho
If he'll get on my nerves
Mom
Don't you dare
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