Chapter 86: Meeting the Family, and "Sweet Pussy" in the Studio
Month: Late October 2002
The day after dropping Serene off at her house, Holmes decided it was time to introduce her to his family.
A Family Introduction:
Realistic Conversation:
- Holmes called Serene. "Hey, I want you to meet someone."
- Serene hesitated. "Who?"
- Holmes, "My mom and my brother, maybe niece"
- Serene sounded worried. "Holmes, I don't know if I'm ready. What if they don't like me?"
- Holmes, "They're going to love you, Serene. I promise. Just be yourself."
Holmes picked her up and drove to his mother's house.
- The Atmosphere: Holmes's mother was overjoyed to meet Serene.
- Warm Welcome: Teddy and Celeste were also there, eager to meet the woman who had captured Holmes's heart.
The Introduction:
Realistic Conversation:
- Holmes: "Mom, this is Serene. Serene, this is my mom, Martha."
- Martha extended her arms with a hug. "Oh, Serene, it's so nice to finally meet you! Holmes has told us so much about you."
- Serene blushed. "It's a pleasure to meet you too, Mrs. Holmes."
Serene's nervousness quickly faded as she experienced the warmth and genuine affection of the Holmes family.
Realistic Conversation:
- Teddy: "Welcome to the family, Serene."
- Celeste chimed in. "It's so great to finally meet you! We've been dying to know who's been stealing Holmes's attention!"
The room was filled with laughter and stories. Serene felt like she was part of the family already.
To the Record Label:
After spending a few hours with his family, Holmes decided to take Serene to his record label.
- Holmes Records: A state-of-the-art facility in downtown Chicago.
The Studio Visit:
Realistic Conversation:
- Holmes: "I want you to meet someone important."
- Serene: "Who is it? Another business contact?"
- Holmes smiles to himself "No, her name is Juice."
Juice, who had just started on a new song, "Sweet Pussy," gave Holmes and Serene a warm greeting.
Realistic Conversation:
- Juice: "Holmes! What's up, man? Oh, you brought a friend!"
- Holmes: "Juice, this is Serene. Serene, this is Juice, one of my most talented signees."
- Juice shook Serene's hand. "Nice to meet you, Serene."
- Serene: "Likewise, Juice. It's great to meet you too."
The Song:
Juice led them into the recording booth.
- The Track: "Sweet Pussy" was a provocative and edgy song.
The Recording Session:
Realistic Conversation:
- Juice: "I'm working on my new track, 'Sweet Pussy.' Want to hear it?"
- Holmes: "Of course. Serene, what do you think?
Juice played the track and Serene was shocked at the explicitness. She looked back and forth at Holmes and Juice.
As the chapter ends, the reactions and implications of the new song remain unclear, leaving room for more conversation and questions for future installments.