"My name is Roma. I am a kind of salt of the earth gal. I have a big family, and like to keep things simple and low-key. We're from Europe-- some part, at least."
"I am a Spinelli, Italian, of course. We Spinelli don't mess around with the fancy lifestyle, we're to the point. We may not leave the best taste in everyone's mouth-- but we get the job done."
"I don't think people like me... They sort of just put up with me because they know that I'm good to have around. Even then, when I AM around, they try to turn me into something I'm not... Oh yea, my name is Kale."
"Hi-Hi! I hope you're having a faaabulous day. I know that I am. How can you not, when the sun's got your face bright red, and you're surrounded by good friends and family. Everything's great, even under the surface! I'm Betty."
"So, I don't want to sound like I'm stuck up or anything, but people really like me. I don't even do anything for them, I just sit there, hanging out, and I'm the first person that they come up to. Only a few people think that I'm hard to chew, being a total square at times, but most people just take me as I am. They've even allowed me to join their tons of crews."
"Let me begin by saying that I'm an acquired taste. You may not know that I'm like to begin with, and then when you DO experience me first-hand, you may not like it. My name is Egnes, I'm from an older school of thinking. Take me as I am, or leave me out."
"I LOVE TO PARTY! Oh my GOD, if I could just go to a party every day, I would. I SORT OF DO! I'm Kevin B., BROS FOR LIIIFE! Haha, dudes love me, chicks love me, even if you don't like to party as much as me, I can tone it down and have a chill kinda party. You busy tonight?"
"Don't worry, I'm not as strong as I look. I'm really sweet, actually. I've got a bite, but overall, I'm a sweetheart. Even when I'm gone, I leave a lingering presence. Sorry, my name is Adelia. Did you hear about Kevin B.'s party tonight?"
"I unno... Just cuz I'm a Spinelli dun mean nuthin. I'm just a kid. Everyone says I'm cute and nice and funny and good. I'm not a baby, tho'. Grown ups 'spect me too..."
"I'd just like to thank Kevin B. for getting us all together for this! The sun is shining! And everything is perfect! Spinelli, honey... Come here. Help me with the streamers...." Betty began to cut some ribbons for baby Spin's party.
"Okay babe, EY! Roma! You made it! Did youse bring the cake?"
Adelia walked up to a seat and sat down, looking around with a smile, enjoying the whole set up of balloons-- even a clown! She saw baby Spin peering out of the curtains. He was just going to ruin the surprise wasn't he?
Kevin B. ran up to the newcomer. "Heeey man! Everyone meet my newest member of the Crew!" Just as the newcomer began to utter his name, Kevin B. interrupted him with a beer in the face. "Cmon, chug it!"
Roma was setting down the cake when someone under the cloth of the table was standing up, nearly knocking her and the cake over. Kale stood up, catching her around the waist. They exchanged blushes and smiles.
"Gramma! Gramma Egnes-- Oh, there you are. Okay, we're ready. Can you go get baby Spin? Thank yeeew! Everyone hide!"
With a half-hearted attempt at hiding, baby Spin was walked out by Egnes and everyone yelled "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"
He pretended to be surprised and laughed, and ate cake.
Everyone talked over one another-- and they once again thanked Kevin B. for making all of it possible, with the support of the Spinelli's, Roma, Kale, Adelia and even Egnes-- even if no one was really interested in hanging out with her. And the guy who was new to the crew? His name was Jonathan. But nobody ever found out.
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