#daphnesosa

(As the delicious aromas waft through the air, Miles and Daphne make their way to the dinner table, the sight of a beautifully set table filled with dishes making their mouths water.)

Miles: (grinning as he sniffs the air) “Smells incredible, Mom! What did you make?”

Daphne: (stirring a pot near the kitchen counter) “Just your favorite tacos with all the fixings! I figured we could have a little fiesta tonight.”

(Tatum, still half-protesting, shoots Matteo a pointed look as they all gather.)

Tatum: “If you hadn’t been so late, we could have eaten sooner and actually had a chance to enjoy it.”

(Miles, always ready with a quip, jumps in.)

Miles: (with a mischievous grin) “Maybe he was off making a musical version of our waiting for him!”

(Tatum smacks him playfully on the arm, but it’s all in good humor.)

Tatum: “Very funny, Miles. I’ll make sure to include you in the cast!”

(Daphne, overhearing the sibling banter while setting the table, calls out from the kitchen.)

Daphne: “Come on, you two! Let’s keep the peace or I might just put your portions on the ‘naughty’ side of the table!”

(Miles laughs and nudges Tatum playfully as they settle into their seats.)

Miles: “Yeah, Tatum! You wouldn’t want to end up with the small taco, would you?”

(Tatum shakes her head, slightly annoyed but smiling.)

Tatum: “Whatever. Just make sure you don’t eat mine!”

(After a moment of playful back-and-forth, Tatum turns serious, glancing at her mom.)

Tatum: “Hey, Mom, is it still okay if I meet Breanne at Goldlands and the Fair after cheer practice tomorrow?”

(Daphne pauses for a moment, contemplating the question while dishing out the tacos into brightly colored plates.)

Daphne: “Of course! Just make sure you're home by a reasonable hour, alright?”

(Tatum beams, clearly excited at the prospect of spending time with her friends. She glances over at Miles, who nods knowingly.)

Miles: “I’m sure you’ll have a blast! Just don’t forget to take tons of pictures!”

Valentino: (leaning in) “Yeah, try not to end up in a dunk tank. We don’t need a viral video.”

(The scene unfolds in the cozy, slightly cluttered Sosa household, filled with the warm glow of the television. The sounds of laughter and playful banter echo through the rooms as the family gathers for their cherished Friday Night Family Night.)

(The door swings open just as Matteo steps inside, his bag slung over his shoulder, and an apologetic smile on his face.)

Matteo: (breathless but cheerful) “Sorry I’m late, everyone! Got caught up finishing that one song.”

(Daphe, who had started cooking out of concern, looks up from the kitchen with a raised eyebrow, but her lips curl into a smile.)

Daphe: “Just in time for dinner, Matteo. I was about to send a search party for you!”

(Everyone else is already settled, with Jayme in her favorite armchair, animatedly sharing another fun fact.)

Jayme Chapell (Grandma): “Did you know that the lead actor in this movie was nominated for an Oscar three times? I just love when they bring out the emotional depth in their roles!”

(Tatum groans, her eyes rolling theatrically as she leans back against the couch.)

Tatum: (sarcastically) “Yeah, Grandma, I think we’ve heard that one at least a dozen times already!”

(Miles and Alejandro, snuggled comfortably on the couch, stifle their laughter at Tatum’s exasperation, occasionally exchanging glances of shared amusement.)

Miles: (whispering to his grandpa) “She’s just mad she’s not the star of the show!”

(Alejandro chuckles softly, nodding in agreement, his eyes twinkling with mischief.)

Alejandro: “That’s right, not everyone can handle the spotlight like Grandma!”

(Just as Matteo makes his way into the living room, Valentino hears the door and springs up from his seat, racing to greet his brother with a warm bro hug.)

Valentino: “Finally! I was starting to think you were ditching us for a jam session or something!”

Matteo: (grinning as he returns the hug) “Never! You all know I wouldn’t miss our movie night for anything.”