Arthur: “Ok everybody, dinner is ready.” he said walking past Spencer and Ashley, putting a dish on the table. Everyone took their seats and said grace. Ashley was sitting between Spencer and Aiden, Madison was next to Glen, but across from Ashley. Clay was by Chelsea and Paula and Arthur were at the head of the table. Everyone introduced themselves.

Paula: “So Madison, Glen tells me you two are dating.”

Madison: “Yes ma’am, I’m really lucky to have him.” she put on her fakest smile, and Paula smiled back. “So Ashley, are you dating anyone?” Spencer choked a little on her food.

Ashley: “Why yes, I am Madison.” she said mocking Madison’s voice. Madison rolled her eyes and Ashley smiled proudly. Spencer’s eyes widened as she shot quick glances between Ashley and Madison. Spencer’s eye’s darted around the table.

Madison: “Well…” Madison waited.

Ashley: “Well what?” she snapped at Madison.

Madison: “What’s her name silly?” If no one was paying attention to the conversation before, they were definitely paying attention now. Spencer was breaking into a sweat, her breathing became rapid, she was no longer hungry, she was too worried to eat. Worried about the next thing that would come out of Ashley’s mouth.

Paula: “Her?” Paula gave both Ashley and Madison a puzzled look. Arthur and Glen were just as dumbfounded. Spencer started shaking, she was holding her fork and you could hear it clanging against her plate.

Arthur: “Spencer are you ok?” he gave a concerned look

Spencer: “Oh I’m fine, I’m just fine and dandy dad, no problems here. Spence, is a-ok.” she said this with speed. Arthur raised an eyebrow at this and Paula’s eyebrows narrowed inward.

Paula: “Are you sure, you look kind of clammy.”

Glen: “You can say that again, check out her pit stains.” Aiden stifled a laugh. “I’m a guy and I don’t even sweat that much.” Clay elbowed Glen, Chelsea giggled at this. Spencer was too nervous to worry about Glen’s little comment.

Madison: “Well, as I was saying, what’s her name?”

Aiden: “Actually, his name is Aiden. Me. Ash and I are dating.” Aiden took Ashley’s hand in his and kissed it. “Madison’s got a slip of the tongue, she has this thing where she mixes up words with similar endings and beginnings.” He smiled and continued eating. Spencer relaxed.

Madison: She glared at Aiden, then Ashley. “Like hell I do.” she mumbled looking down at her plate.

Paula: “What was that Madison?”

Madison: “I said, Aiden how could you? How could you tell my secret?” She faked her frustration.

Aiden: “Sorry.” he smiled. “I guess the tongue slipping is contagious.” When dinner was over everyone was leaving. Spencer, Ashley, and Aiden were outside by his car, and everyone else was in the house finishing up their goodbye’s.

Spencer: “Aiden, thank you so much. I don’t know what I would have done in there if you hadn’t spoke up.”

Aiden: “Don’t worry about it. I saw you in there sweating bullets and I just felt like I had to do something.”

Ashley: “Thanks for saving us from the wrath of Madison.”

Aiden: “Yea, well at least it made for an entertaining dinner.” he chuckled. “Spence you should take a shower now, I think I’m starting to smell your “pit stains”.” He and Ashley laughed.

Spencer: “Hey!” she playfully hit Aiden in the arm. “I can’t help it, I was really nervous. I don’t usually sweat like that.”

Ashley: “You better not, or I’m gonna have to dump you right now.” She joked. Spencer pouted. “Spence, you know I’m only kidding. I love you and all your sweaty, stinkyness.” she hugged Spencer, kissing her on the cheek. They released from the hug and Spencer smiled. “emphasis on the stinky.” Ashley waved her hand in front of her nose. Spencer gaped her mouth and playfully slapped Ashley on the side of her arm.

Aiden: “Well, I’m gonna go. It was nice having dinner with you guys.” he hugged them, then go into the car.

Ashley: “See ya layer Aiden.”

Spencer: “Bye.” she waved. Aiden drove off.