Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 3
#3 of welcome back to cappuccinos! now serving: the lion's share "dad?" art said as he saw the elder lion enter the coffee house. "what are you doing here?" art's father gave him a bemused grin.
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 12
#12 of welcome back to cappuccinos! art by fa: siriusdog now serving: a failure to stand up "dad," venti said, "i appreciate what you're trying to do, but let me handle this situation with my father, okay?" the response didn't surprise him.
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 2
#2 of welcome back to cappuccinos! now serving: webshow, interrupted venti's cellphone started vibrating, and a quick glance at the caller id showed his adoptive father was trying to reach him.
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 15
#15 of welcome back to cappuccinos! art by the mighty fa: taoren now serving: shower peeks venti followed art into the bathroom. "have you ever had that feeling you're missing something in a conversation, but you can't quite get it?"
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 5
#5 of welcome back to cappuccinos! now serving: responsible stress "dad," art said, hoping his father couldn't hear the waver in his voice, "i appreciate what you've done, but do you mind if i ask you a question?"
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 1
#1 of welcome back to cappuccinos! welcome back to cappuccinos! the installments will be weekly until i decide to increase the frequency.
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 8
#8 of welcome back to cappuccinos! now serving: a losing battle "so i want you to arrange a nice, little meeting with you, me, and your biological father," venti's dad said in the too-familiar tone of voice of someone used to getting his way.
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 4
#4 of welcome back to cappuccinos! now serving: patriarchal interference venti steeled himself as he answered the door. "hi, dad," he said to the grizzled hyena standing in front of him. "put on a shirt, son. you're making me feel inadequate."
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 7
#7 of welcome back to cappuccinos! now serving: nicknames and football "so are you going to put on a shirt anytime soon, son?" venti's father asked. "i was just about to do that, dad," venti said, "but i had to answer the door, remember?"
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 6
#6 of welcome back to cappuccinos! now serving: embarrassing childhood stories venti knew who was at the door without having to look through the peephole. "well, isn't _this_a surprise," he said after opening the door.
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 17
"yeah, sure," art said, thumping venti's broad back with a fist. "now can you put me down before all my blood rushes to my head?" "i don't know," venti said. "i don't think you've learned your lesson not to be so uppity to me."
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 18
#18 of welcome back to cappuccinos! now serving: slow on the uptake "so what's bothering you?" venti asked once earl stepped into the restaurant to check the availability of a table.