Epilogue
“You’re moving back to Italy already?”
“Yeah Momma, we need to get to know each other better. Become who we are to become as a couple, that kind of stuff.”
“You’re okay with this, Rebekah?”
“I am, I love your son.”
Momma smiled. “You will take care of each other?”
“Of course.”
“What about Christmas, Zandor?”
“It’s a little over a month away. We’ll figure it out.”
“You have to be home for Christmas.”
“Why don’t you come to Italy for Christmas, all of you?”
Momma smiled. “That may be just what we need.”
“I think it would be awesome. We own a big old house there. Bekah and I can check it out see what shape it’s in.”
“Ah now that could be a project for you, Rebekah. It’s my childhood home you know?”
“I bet it’s amazing.”
“It once was.”
Momma was lost in thought when Jase, Bella, and Carly walked in the room.
“You should turn on the news.” Jase was annoyed and walked over and grabbed the remote. “It was on the fuck...” he looked over at Bella. “Sorry girl. Big story on the radio about the new list of the most eligible bachelors.”
Carly giggled and he looked at her. “Baby, this isn’t funny at all.”
“I think you’re just upset you didn’t make it?”
“Nah, I’m exactly where I want to be. You know that.” He winked at her.
Xavier bounded down the stairs. “What’s up?”
The front door slammed and Cyrus’ voice boomed. “Did you fucking see the shit all over the local news?” He walked in. “Damn, Bella, aren’t you at school?”
She laughed. “Nope, off till Monday.” She pointed at the television. “Look Uncle Zandor. It’s you and Bekah.”
‘This video went viral after being posted on You-Tube. Apparently a person who is only known by the screen name Remember That Time posts pictures and videos caught in their everyday life of beautiful moments others may actually miss. This photo captured many eyes and was shared on all of the major Internet social networks around the world. After one of our reporters saw it she looked into this beautiful couple and found out that the man was Zandor Steel, a single man who lives right here on the Jersey Shore. The woman’s name is still anonymous.
‘You may know Zandor Steel and his family if you’re into body art. They are the owners of Forever Steel, a tattoo and body piercing shop that was once a family owned restaurant on the shore. Jonathon Steel, the patriarch of the family, was killed while volunteering during the search and rescue mission during Hurricane Sandy.’
‘He is survived by his wife Josephina Steel, an Italian immigrant, and their four sons. Now look closely people, this is certainly a crew you don’t want to forget. Cyrus Steel shown in this clip was a Navy Seal, he is the oldest and the only member of the family whose residence is still known.’
They showed a video of Cyrus storming toward the camera crews in his boxers. The audio was blocked because he was apparently very verbal about the invasion of privacy.
‘Talk about a storm of a man. Cyrus Steel is a very eligible bachelor. The second son in the family is Jovanni Steel, check this picture out.’ Jase was all tanned and in board shorts laughing, ‘I can imagine your reaction is the same as every female and even some of the males in our studio here today. Unfortunately for us he is,’ she paused, and a red X came over his photo, ‘Married and has a child. Zandor Steel is the man from the video, but have no fear we found a photo of him as well. Please excuse the censor box covering one of his best…assets.’
“I’m not fucking single!” Cyrus roared.
Bella giggled and Carly, took her hand and walked out of the room.
“Do you have no shame, Zandor?” Momma scolded me.
“Does it look like I should be ashamed, Momma?”
Bekah poked me, and Xavier laughed.
‘Zandor Steel is an eligible bachelor, for now anyways. Watch out, unknown blonde, the cougars will be coming for your man, rawrrr. And last but certainly not least, check out the youngest and most eligible bachelor in the Steel family. Ladies grab a cold one and maybe a power tool, Xavier Steel is one hot piece of…Steel.’
Xavier smiled as his photo came across the TV, he was holding a guitar in front of his…manhood.
‘To all those who believe ink disfigures a body I say look again and please do not lick the screen. We will have more to come on these Men of Steel as we, uncover the story.’
I looked at Bekah and she was looking at Momma.
“This will undo everything we have worked so hard to hide.” Momma stood and paced. “You and Bekah leave when?”
“Monday, Mrs. Steel but we don’t have to. I know how important you all are to each other.”
“Thank you, Rebekah, and its Joe, dear. No, you two get out of here or they will ruin you before you even start.”
“Boys, we will be going to Italy for the holidays. Jase, I think you need to consider a private school for Bella.”
“I have no problem with that Momma, its Carly who thought it would be best if she was raised more normally.”
“Jase.” Carly walked in. “Whatever is best for her. This does change things.”
We all looked around at one another knowing that what we had held sacred was about to be public knowledge.
“This doesn’t change who we are.” Momma looked at all of us.
“Forever Steel, Momma.” I stood and threw my arm around her shoulder.
“Forever Steel.”
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