Afterwards they all ate and finished their food silently

DAVE: Nice meal sweetheart...

JAX: Mom was at her magic recipe again.

BRIDGETTE: Yeah! I want to get to know how to cook like you mom.

MALLORY: (Smiles) Thank you lovelies. I'm happy you all enjoyed it.

DAVE: We always enjoy every of your meals.

JAX: Rex you didn't complement?

MALLORY: Oh Jax, you shouldn't bo...

REX: (Casually) It wasn't bad, it was ok.

JAX: Just like that? "It wasn't bad, it was ok?"

REX: Yes just that. Did I do anything wrong? (Looks at the others)

MALLORY: No darling, thanks for the compliment.

JAX: Mom, really?

MALLORY: Yes, you've got any problem with that?

BRIDGETTE: Forget it Jax, I know your problem, you think he's cuter than you!

JAX: There's no way he's cuter than me!

DAVE: Enough! I think Rex just have a problem of unsophisticated complements. He did that to me earlier and I felt a bit annoyed but now I see he not just good at complementing people.

REX: Looks like I'm not welcomed by everyone maybe I should leave.

MALLORY: No! You're highly welcomed just forget about Jax's behaviour, you'll adapt. (Rubs his shoulder)

DAVE: You two better settle your differences 'cause he'll be sleeping in your room tonight.

JAX: (Laughs) dad your joking right??

DAVE: Deadly serious and now if you would excuse me I have to go get a warm shower.

JAX: (Frowns) but...

DAVE: I already made my decision! (Stands up to leave and stop) One more thing every discussion here should be kept confidential by every member of this family.

MALLORY: By the way school resumes tomorrow.

BRIDGETTE: Finally!

MALLORY: Aren't you excited?

BRIDGETTE: Not really! Just have to readjust y'know remove the holiday spirit and put on the school or rather, student spirit.

JAX: I feel you bro...

BRIDGETTE: I keep telling you Jax, don't bro, bruh or chief me. Calling me sis isn't bad!

JAX: Get used to it.

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LATER THAT NIGHT
MALLORY: I like him!
DAVE: Well I'm not sure if I do. I'm still mad about my job...
MALLORY: (Snuggles closer to him) It's ok honie it'll be fine! (kisses his forehead) They've lost a vital part of them and they'll soon realise it.

DAVE: You think so?

MALLORY: I know so! (smiles)

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