Chapter 39 No More Pretending 48 % Finished Thinking of how Rosalie had resisted Christopher earlier , Holden hesitated before saying , " Let's not tell her for now . We can surprise her later . Consider it a test . Besides , Mom's a woman - women get shy . We men have to take the initiative . Don't treat her like some stranger . Could you bring her flowers for us ? " " Flowers ? " Christopher was taken aback . But after a pause , he nodded . Holden's face lit up . " Thanks , Dad ! " He threw his arms around him in a big hug . Then he looked up and added , " Dad , my brother and I want a whole family , yes , but more than that we want you and Mom to be happy . If you're unhappy together , we'll accept divorce . But shouldn't you at least try before deciding ? " Christopher stayed quiet , waiting . Sure enough , Holden pressed on . " So ... could you buy Mom red roses ? " Christopher : " ... " This little rascal was scheming . P " Dad ? " Holden asked nervously at his silence . " I agree with your point about trying before deciding . But I believe in steady steps , not shortcuts . Chasing instant results only ruins what you've built . So I refuse your rose request . " Holden's shoulders slumped . " Fine ... I guess I rushed it ." " Patience and persistence win in the end . Don't be blinded by a quick victory , " Christopher said , ruffling his hair . " Tell me - what's going on with your mom and Morris ? Since when are they so close ? " " I don't know . " Holden shook his head . " But I think Sean and Mom seem to click . " Christopher : " ... " " What about before today ? How did they act ? " " Like the other didn't exist . " Christopher nodded thoughtfully . Holden added , " Actually , Sean wants a mom to love him too . My brother and I don't mind sharing . That way we all have a mom . So this works . " Just then , Holden's watch beeped . He answered , and Alex's voice rang out , loud as ever : " Holden , did you fall in the toilet ? Why aren't you back yet ? The crew told me to ask if Mom should bring Sean and me to fish you out ! " Holden winced . " No need . I'm coming now . " He hung up , said goodbye to Christopher , and returned to the arcade with Sean . Inside , Rosalie had Morris on the dance machine , dragging him through the routine while Alex clapped along . 1/3 Sep 48 % Chapter 39 No More Pretending Finished Holden barely made it through the crowd before Alex rushed to him , covering his mic and whispering : " Did our mom forget she has two other sons ? " " Thank God my brother's smart , or she'd lose us completely . " " Who knew my husband could make even misery look handsome ? Though his dance moves do scream physical therapy patient ! " " Mr. Xavian , maybe buy your family some fruit to fix the constipation - look at them , they're one step from vanishing ! " " Go on , roast them harder , hahaha ! " " Director , are you sure this show is Mama vs. Mayhem and not Mayhem vs. Mama ? Rosalie's not raising kids -kids are raising her ! " Rosalie was having the time of her life . Every machine she saw , she pulled Morris onto it . At first , he tried to keep his cool , but she shoved him forward with no chance to refuse . " If you're going to play , really play . Don't act all stiff - it ruins the fun . Life's about experience . The more you try , the more stories you'll have later . " " Let go . Even if people laugh , so what ? We're happy , that's what matters . " " I'm not scared of being laughed at , so why should you , kid ? " Morris wasn't sure if it was her words or the sheer joy shining in her eyes . But he found himself loosening up , even enjoying it . Meanwhile , the two little ones ran back and forth serving them , fetching and carrying , watching in disbelief . The livestream viewers were just as stunned . " How are those two not playing and just babysitting Mom and her ' boyfriend " ? " " Don't ask . They're mama's boys through and through . 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