Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2013 16:31:16 GMT -6
The smell coming from the kitchen meant only one thing, mom was making her lasagna again. As I poked my head in the kitchen door, there she was . He graying hair neatly in a bun so it wouldn't be hanging in her face. I remember seeing this time and time again when I was younger. Unless ofcourse my old man decided he wanted to make dinner on some occasions. As she kneeded the dough into the lasagna pan and covered it withj her homemade sauce she suddenly spoke to me.
" Frank, when did you pop in the door? I thought you were arriving later this eveninmg?"
Seeing her wide smile brought back good memories to my mind as I answered her.
Frank: I had the pilot get the plane ready early this morning , instead of this afternoon> I wanted to get here as soon as I could. Especially since we are having a show here this week.
My mother turns to me as she is holding the lasagna pan and sliding it into the oven.
"Thats good derar, now get out of my kitchen , I have n't started on dessert yet and you know how much your father enjoys his dessert every night."
Frank: He has never changed mom, probably never will. Dessert as soon as the entree has been completed. Just like clockwork.
She smiles at me as she waves her hand at me in a "go on,scoot" motion and I exit the kitchen and just at the right time too. I intercept my father as he is about to disturb mom in the kitchen. I grab him by the artm and spin him around head towards the living room.
Carmine : Now why did you do that Frank? I wanted to see if dessert was being prepared.
Frank: That is exactly why I stopped you too pop.
Carmine: Ah, she wanted the kitchen to herself eh?
Frank: Indeed she did pop.
once in the living room, I sit down on the large leatjher sofa , my father plops down in "his" high back recliner. Nobody dares sit in that chair if they know what is good for them. My father lights up one of his "special blend imported cigars" He quickly tosses one my way as he slips his between his lips and lights it up. I follow suit and the flavor on my palate is remarkable. Smooth, bold and no harshness at all
Frank: Alright dad, where did you get these Cuban Cohiba's from? And why didn't you send me a box or five ?
Carmine: These are not Cuban Cohiba's son, the ones from Cuba are garbage now a days. These are Dominican Special Blend made for me by Perdomo if you want to know. I'll make sure you get a few boxes to take back home don't worry. Now let's just enjoy these wonderful sticks.
We both smile as I nod my head and comply. One thing I know not to do is dis obey "Don" Finelli, especially when he is trying to enjoy a cigar. Guess that is where I got it from too. But for now, just peace , quiet and the aroma of two very good cigars fill the living room.
Carmine: The one thing I really like about this blend of tobbacoo is it makes you want to eat your entire meal when you have one a couple hours before eating dinner.
Frank: For a robusto leaf wrapper on it, it is very smooth pop.
Carmine: Yeah, that is what sold me on this blend to Frank.
Suddenly the front door opens and al, i hear is "Cousin Frank! You made it". Looking at my now ten year old second cousin Dominic ,I smirk at him.
Frank: Hello Dom, where is that good for nothing dad of your's? Will you running your yap on the prch with Sal again?
A very loud Shut your own trap Frank comes from the front porch and I nod my head and chuckle. Yep, my cousin's Will and Sal had arrived and were out on the proch trading insults with each other about who the better wrestler was between them. I get up and head for the porch,
Will: Ok Sal , Frank will tel you himself that I am the better man in the ring , not you.
Sal: You are full of it Will! I have beaten guys you haven't, don't forget that.
Will: Oh sure Sal, you beat Studnuts cause he was flashed by Ivy at ringside.
Sal: It was your plan for her to do it so I could win too Will!
Frank: Guys, guys, you want to know who is the better wrestler?
Wil and Sal (together): Yes Frank!
Frank: I am you dopes!
s my two cousins look at me. their jaws dropping towards the floor. I grab each by an arm and Irish whip them into the damn house and off the front porch.
Frank: You know, you two clowns make us look like a low class family. Standiong out on the front porch arguing about who is better in the ring. You both know I am end of discussion.
A few seconds later Will's wife Debra walks in with Sal's wife Linda in tow. The ladies are gossipoing about something no doubt as they walk right past me and barely nod their heads.
Frank: Helo to you too Deb and Linda.
They stop in their tracks. Uh oh..
Debra : Well look who it is Lin, it's non other than Frnk Fineli himself. Come to pay us a little visit Franky boy?
Linda: Of course not Deb. He's just passing thrugh town to say Hi ysa pop to his dad.
Frank: Funny as ever ladies. Now shut the hell up and give me a damn hug will ya geez.
They both grab a hold of me and start to bear hug me as both Will and sal laugh their heads off. Finally everyon takes a seat in the living room as the television is turned on. From the kitchen , my mom pokes her head out.
"Dinner will be on the table in about an hour kids!"
Ten sets of eyes dart aeround the living room.
Sal: Did we just get called kids?
Will: Sounds like it to me their sonny.
Sal : Oh you son of a.. your only three years older than me Will damn.
Will: True, and I still look better too.
Frank: Now I know why the ladies hate taking you two amywhere.
Will, Sal, Deb, Linda: Shut up Frank!
Will: So Frank, how diod it feel losing to some chick named after a television show last week?
Frank: How you gonna feel when I put your mug right into the floor Will?
Will : Oh, I'm so scared ! save me Sal, Frank is gonna Fatality me!
Frank: keep it up fur ball. And anywya, when was the last time you had a title match Will?
Will doesn't answwer.
Frank: Ah, the wonderful sound of silence!
Will: Your'e a damn asshole you know that Frank?
Frank: Yep, I sure do Will, proud of it also.
Sal: So who are you facing this week in NEW Frank?
Frank: Tao Ishida Kun and a guy named Dample I think.
Will: They any good?
Frank: Well, I do hear that Tao competed in Japan for quite a while . So I guess I'll have to keep an eye out fr all kinds of kicks or martial arts based moves. Dample,. I am not too sure of. He is just coming to NEW . So he is the unknown quantity.
Sal: They both sound like they are unknown Frank. I say take this Tao dude out of the match fast and go at Dample. Ort you could just knock them both into next year at the same time.
Will: Sal is right, after all , you ARE the better wrestler . Ha.ha.
the joking back and forth continues on until...
"Alright kids, dinner is on the table!"
Dinner was fantastic as usual when my mom cooks. After we all finish coffee and dessert . It's back to the living room for the gtuys as the ladies help mom clean things up.
Will : So What did happen with Vanessa last week> I saw Cera come out and attack her?
Frank: Yeah, the fact that Iser didn't say a word to Reya was kind of creepy after he laid V down onm the couch. I'm kind of pissed off and worried at the same time. Vanessa and Reya are my friends , but Cera is starting to push things farther than she ever has before.
Sal : What are you gonna do Frank?
Frank : Officially, not much I can do except suport my friends as best I can. And of course use my opponents this week as an example of what I can do to people when I am focused and motivated.
Will : Oh, in other words. You'll be yourself like always eh Franky?
Frank: It's who i am Will, it's who I am. Tao and Dample had better watch out because The Executioner is in town and I mean business.
We all start to lau gh as my dad brings out the cards fpr a night of poker!