When Ezra's lips embraced Samantha's her body momentarily. Why was he kissing her in front of everyone. His entire family and hers. It had been the last gesture she expected from her finacè. Never had they been so affectionate in the company of their families. They were always careful not too step on anyone's toes. Especially those who were secretly against their union. Samantha looked up into Ezra's dark eyes,her breath fanning his lips "What was that for?"
Ezra had not received the chance to respond. Fauna Willowfoot approaching them with her usual sunny demeanor and a platter of delicious meats in hand. Samantha's mouth sprung a leak, it had been forever since she last tasted Red's magic. It had been her favourite part of Green Market. Despite her caution of Red and the long lines he procured. She purchased anyway.
As soon as Ezra sat her down she reached on the platter, attacking the ribs first. She absolutely loved it, the way the meat melted off when her teeth bit into it, the juices oozing onto her tongue. Like a hot knife to a butter. The spices corrupted her senses and a satisfied moan escaped her lips, her tongue running slowly along the bottom, taking in any juices that dared to escape. When Red poured their tea Samantha Beckett could barely utter a word. Her thanks displayed in the form of gibberish and a nod of head. When her eyes fell on Ezra, her cheeks became the colour of a cherry tomato, something it had not done in awhile. "Don't judge me, this is amazing" Her words only manageable after she had taken a drink of Illysa's equally amazing tea.
Marcia observed the couple from afar, knowing deep down that their love had been inevitable. Once Ezra Willowfoot set his mind and sight on a particular thing, he got it. Marcia knew the moment he set his eyes on her daughter, it was game over. He entered Samantha's life at a moment when she had been most vulnerable, his conquest had been easy. She fell quickly in love, and had been happier than Marcia had ever seen when she dated Colin. Colin was danger, and so was Ezra. There was no stopping Henry Beckett if the two of them married. She could not stop the man before, deep down Marcia knew Samantha 's hit and run had been her uncle's doing. Marcia could not protect her, neither could Ezra...it made the blonde woman angry.
Marcia took a deep,shaky breath and shut her eyes "If only he stayed away.." if only Henry remained in England.
Sean Beckett noticed his wife's expression and made his way over. To everyone Marcia may have looked fine, but he knew the subtle differences in the woman's expression that signaled distress.
He searched her face "What is wrong?"
Marcia barely shook her head "I just need to sit"
"Here.." Sean helped her to the chair away from the crowd "I know it must've been difficult, I haven't gotten used too it either. She isn't little anymore, but I don't know why I can't see that" Sean squeezed Marcia's hand gently "I could have never kissed you like that with your parents around"
That statement brought a laugh to Marcia's lips. Sean had absolutely right, her parents would consider it disrespectful. Her father would have had his shotgun out for Sean quick less than three. "We couldn't hold hands till we were married"
Sean nodded "I should warn him not to do that in front of me again till he has her at the alter, in a white dress...After their 'I do's'"
Marcia gave her husband an incredulous look. She was living with him now, and they knew for certain they were having sex. In the department of raising a prim and proper young lady, they may have failed. "Don't...leave them be" They may not be abiding by the moral standards of their parents generation. But they loved each other, they were kind, honest and good kids.
Sean chuckled "I'm not going to be your father...or mines for that matter" with Marcia's permission he left her side, slowly making his way to Samantha. "Hey kiddo"
Samantha grinned at the sight of her father. A kid in a candy store. Like seeing Santa for the first time. "When did you get here?"
Sean took a seat his daughter's side, acknowledging Ezra with a nod "Just a little while ago, but you weren't around"
Samantha nodded, trying to not think about what she had been doing. What they had been doing. Her mind had been preoccupied when the rib she had been devouring was stolen "Daaad"
"Relax" Sean but into the meat "You were master thief in your prime, think of of this as payback"
Samantha playfully lashed her father arm, the two of them laughing their heads off in the process. The perfect duo. Father and daughter.