Location: Avalon Beach – Just Moments After the Fight
The sand was still settling.
Bruised egos and sore bodies were being dragged away by embarrassed parents. Beachgoers whispered behind hands. Phones buzzed with clips already going viral on campus.
But at the Vale beach house?
It was quiet.
Too quiet.
Damon, Caelan, Zeke, and Rico stood side by side like four warriors after a clean hunt—calm, proud, and slightly smug.
Until…
Scene: Trouble Returns in Heels and Fury
"Oh, we leave for ten minutes…"
Three figures marched down the sand like angels of judgment dressed in sundresses.
Nova. Arielle. Elina.
Sun-kissed. Stunning.
And not happy.
Nova (pointing): "Damon Vale."
Damon (immediately nervous): "Yes, love?"
Arielle: "Zeke Vale."
Zeke (taking a slow step back): "We were provoked."
Elina: "Rico Vale."
Rico (raising hands): "This is entrapment."
Nova (coldly): "Caelan Drayce Vale."
Caelan (blinking): "Technically, they started—"
Nova: "WE LITERALLY LEFT FOR FIVE MINUTES."
And then?
Smack.
Nova smacked the back of Damon's head.
Arielle grabbed Zeke's ear and twisted.
Elina pulled Rico by the collar and swatted him with her sunhat.
Caelan tried to back away, only to be yanked down by Liora, who joined in with a smug smile.
Scene: The Siblings Laugh While the Beach Watches
The girls howled with laughter.
Azra: "Y'all thought you were tough until Mom pulled out the sandal."
Liora: "Caelan tried to run. And still lost."
Selene (to Isla): "We're watching legends get grounded."
The entire beach stared, jaws dropped, as the terrifying Vale men were scolded like mischievous toddlers by three beautiful, furious women.
Someone whispered:
"Wait… are those their moms?"
"They look like sisters!"
"This family is unreal."
Scene: Making Peace and Making It Funny
Finally, Nova took a breath.
"Are we done beating people up for the day?"
Damon (rubbing his head): "I think I have a concussion."
Rico: "Mine's emotional."
Zeke: "I feel spiritually attacked."
Caelan: "Same. Also physically."
Arielle (deadpan): "Good. Next time? Talk it out. Or wait until we're back."
Elina: "Or at least wait until we've finished our shopping trip."
Final Scene: Back at the Beach House – That Evening
Everyone gathered again—Vale family and friends sprawled across hammocks and bean bags.
Wounds iced.
Egos soothed.
Pride intact… sort of.
The tension was gone.
What remained was laughter, affection, and one very clear truth:
The Vales were dangerous.
The Vales were beautiful.
But most importantly—the Vales were family.
And when they moved?
They moved as one.