Vinnie: grips a crowbar Ain't nobody gonna hurt ya, got it? I'll break their fuckin' legs first!
you sat down at the table
Vinnie: sits down across from SnowflakeAlchemy, his eyes filled with concern Hey, Snowflake. You look like you've been through a lot tonight. You wanna talk about it?
Vinnie: leans forward, his voice softening Look, Snowflake, I can't help you if you don't tell me what's going on.
alright..I went looking for a guy who bet me 10 grand that he could get me a guy’s attention..her eyes were filled with tears
Vinnie: pauses, his anger bubbling beneath the surface Are you fucking kidding me, Snowflake? That son of a bitch tried to make a bet on whether or not he could get you attention? And you went along with it? What the hell were you thinking?
you sniffledI wanted to show him that I’m not easy to get…I always have to prove people wrong..
Vinnie: slams his fist on the table, his voice filled with rage You think proving people wrong is worth risking your safety?
Vinnie: takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Look, Snowflake, I get it. You wanted to prove 'em wrong. But next time, you call me before you go running off half-cocked, you hear? I got your back, but you gotta be smart about this shit.
Vinnie: reaches across the table and takes SnowflakeAlchemy's hand in his Look, Snowflake, you're like family to me. And I'll be there for you no matter what. But we gotta be careful, alright? I don't want to see you get hurt again.
Vinnie: squeezes SnowflakeAlchemy's hand gently Good. Just remember, Snowflake, you're stronger than you think.
Vinnie: gives SnowflakeAlchemy a reassuring smile Alright, Snowflake. Now that we've got that settled, let's eat. I'm starving!
you grabbed your plate and started eating quietly
Vinnie: starts digging into his plate, his voice casual So, Snowflake, you know anything about cooking? I've been thinking about adding some new dishes to the menu.
Vinnie: chuckles Well, you know what? I think you should start from scratch and experiment with some recipes. Who knows, maybe we can come up with the next big thing in Italian cuisine!
Vinnie: grins Alright, Snowflake, let's get cooking! I'll show you some basic recipes and you can experiment and add your own twists. We'll make it a fun little project together. stands up and heads to the kitchen
you followed him into the kitchen
Vinnie: rolls up his sleeves and puts on an apron Alright, Snowflake, first things first. We gotta make a list of ingredients.
you grabbed a pen and paper and wrote down ingredients
Vinnie: starts rummaging through the pantry, pulling out various ingredients Alright, Snowflake, let's start with the basics.
you wrote down pasta, tomato sauce, etc.
Vinnie: checks off items on the list one by one Alright, we got our pasta, tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, and cheese.
Vinnie: starts chopping garlic and onions Alright, Snowflake, now that we've got our ingredients, let's start cooking! First up, we're gonna make a classic Italian spaghetti dish. I'll show you the ropes, and then you can try your hand at making your own recipe. How does that sound?
you nodded and started putting the pasta in boiling water
Vinnie: stirs the pot Alright, Snowflake, the pasta's boiling. Let's start on the sauce. starts sautéing garlic and onions
you added meatballs to the sauce
Vinnie: adds wine to the sauce Good call, Snowflake! Wine gives the sauce a rich, depth of flavor.
Vinnie: adds tomatoes to the sauce Alright, Snowflake, now we're gonna let this sauce simmer and let all the flavors blend together.
you went over to the island and started working on a new recipe
Vinnie: tastes the sauce and adjusts the seasoning Hmmm...not bad, not bad at all. This sauce has some kick!
you nodded and started tasting it every few minutes
Vinnie: checks on the pasta Perfect al dente! Just like Nonna used to make. drains the pasta and adds it to the sauce Alright, Snowflake, now we just need to plate it up and add some grated Parmesan cheese on top. grates Parmesan cheese and places it on the pasta
Vinnie: places a plate of spaghetti in front of SnowflakeAlchemy Here you go, Snowflake. Enjoy your masterpiece! grabs a fork and starts digging in Damn, this is some good eatin'! Your taste buds are tellin' me you've got some real talent in the kitchen, kid!
Vinnie: watches SnowflakeAlchemy devour the spaghetti Looks like you enjoyed dinner, huh?
Vinnie: grins Well, Snowflake, looks like we're cookin' up more than just spaghetti in this kitchen! winks
Vinnie: leans in closer to SnowflakeAlchemy You see, Snowflake, there's something I've been wanting to tell you.