One day had come and gone, and the whole family had fun, with games and laughter the cousins ​​got to know each other better, because, although they had their differences in such a large house and with so many people they could always find someone with their own tastes, and although there was still friction between some members, there seemed to be no major mishap, or so it seemed.

In the middle of the kitchen, three men were standing looking at each other, Lynn Sr., Clyde and Roosvelt kept an expressionless face and a look of great seriousness, while the other members of their family, watched them from a safe distance.

Immediately the three men turned their backs, and began to prepare breakfast, the sound of pans, knives and spoons flooded the kitchen, while the family watched in amazement, as they showed their skills, Lynn Sr. placed the pans and demonstrating With great poise and aim, tossing eggs, cheeses, and toppings that always fell into the center of each pan, Clyde took the veggies, tossed them into the air, and sliced ​​them into thin, even strips before they landed on the table, while Ross He was in charge of the meat, and with great force and speed (and disturbing violence) he cut the meat into small pieces.

At the end, 41 dishes were served with delicious personalized food for each member of the family, even the dog, everyone was happy and thanked the chefs with loud applause, but when they sat down to eat, they realized that they had forgotten their own food , so they went back to the kitchen to make something for themselves.

Seeing that table full of people Lori was happy to have rented that cabin, because so many people would never have fit in any of their houses, and while she ate her breakfast, the new generation of her family also had their things to worry about.

Luis and Ruby would take care of Rosa, Martin and Rita were excited and planned to go up to the highest hill to go sledding, without realizing that Harriet and Harriot were listening very carefully, Amanda, Beca and Mona were arguing about a home movie they were filming and they were planning to take advantage of the frozen landscape to make some scenes, a project that Hailey, Harvey, Darwin and Roxanne would join, Roxi as a writer, Darwin helping with the audio equipment and the twins were just curious, Barbara was trying After convincing Lani to play a song together, Lani wasn't quite sure of doing it, but when Ross arrived, he and Third helped convince her to try it, Joseph chatted with Lois and Lara with Victoria, and between them they planned a strategy. to win the snowball war, and while these kids planned how to have fun on that second day, the older cousins ​​seemed to have other things on their minds.

Loreline, kept her gaze fixed on Ruth, while she chatted happily with her uncles, Hector noticed this and decided to talk to his sister.

-If you keep looking at her like that your eyes will fall- son Hector in a mocking way.

-It's only a matter of time, sooner or later he will do something, and when he does I will be there- Loreline said without taking her eyes off her cousin.

-Please Lori, you were after her all day yesterday, you slept after her, you woke up before her, and the only thing you discovered is that she likes babies, she is good with skates, she likes science fiction movies, He plays the piano, writes a fashion blog, tells good horror stories and seems to have a great sense of humor- Hector said as he remembered how Ruth had spent the day before living with all her cousins.

-This is how she works, first she earns everyone's trust, then some disaster happens (most of them having to do with me), and then she arrives to fix it, and everyone believes her while a little girl cries for her stolen sweets using princess costume- he said with obvious anger.

-It sounds like you're making this too personal.

-Which side are you on?- She asked looking at her brother.

-On the side where we all had a happy party-

-Then you don't have to worry, because nothing bad will happen as long as I have her under surveillance- he looks back at Ruth's empty chair -hey! Where did she go?

-Hi Lori- said Ruth, appearing next to Lori and sitting in a chair that had already been vacated -I hope you are not full, because I prepared some pancakes especially for you.

-When did you make pancakes?- Lori asked, looking at the plate nervously.

-I made them during the cooking demonstration, while no one was looking at me, I'm not as good as Grandpa, Uncle Clyde or Ross, but I'm sure you like them- she said as she cut a stump and offered it to her cousin.

Loreline found herself completely nervous about the saucer and kept looking at her cousin who was showing her a big smile combined with her furrowed eyebrows, she was about to slap them away when Hector intervened and ate the piece of hotcake.

-Hmm, delicious, does the dough taste like blueberry?

-That's right- Ruth answered with a smile -the original recipe was with strawberries, but I changed them because I know that Lori is allergic and I know she likes blueberries.

Hector nodded and proceeded to sit in his place next to Loreline, meanwhile, she took the pancakes and began to eat them, showing her face that they were delicious, something that Ruth noticed instantly.

-I'm glad you like them- I keep smiling -I wanted to do something special for you, so I looked for the recipe on the internet, we haven't seen each other in a long time and I ...

-That's enough- Loreline interrupted her cousin abruptly -Stop pretending, I know you're hiding something, and neither your attitude, nor all the delicious hotcakes in the world will be able to fool me.

At first, Ruth looked at her in confusion, but slowly her face changed to a smile, adorned by a small chuckle and a challenging look.

-Of course you know- he said without losing his smile -I would be surprised if not, you have always been very smart, but I'm afraid you will have to wait cousin, and when I reveal it, it will be better for everyone if you pretend surprise, enjoy your pancakes, we see later- and without saying anything else, she got up and left, leaving Loreline very scared and surprised.

-Tell me you heard that too- she said addressing her brother, but when she turned to see her, she was sitting down, after coming back with maple syrup.

-Excuse me? I went for honey for the pancakes, what did I miss?

An hour later, all the children were touring the frozen surroundings of the cabin, the interior was used to practice music, the cars were parked in the southern part, a movie was being filmed in the eastern area, a snow war in the west and in the huge northern part, a pair of purposeful kids found the biggest and steepest hill for their.

Rita and Martin were at the base of a steep snowy hill, imagining with great childish illusion the speed they would reach if they launched themselves from there, and they were both setting out to climb it when they were startled by Harriet and Harriot, who suddenly appeared in front of them. Their backs, when they were asked why they were there, they answered in unison that ears speak during breakfast, and they liked the idea of ​​risking their physical integrity in the snow using sleds, Rita was struck by the twins' sleigh, because It looked like a black box, and the twins clarified that it was not a sled, but a coffin that I brought in their mother's car, since I have not packed sleds.

Rita and Martin were silent for a moment, but then they accepted it, thinking it was almost the same; They proposed to climb the hill, but the twins made the observation that it was very steep, and they did not believe they would be able to reach the chasm, but Rita just laughed, and declaring herself an expert climber, began to climb, time I passed between freezing winds and surprising slips, and after 10 long minutes ... Rita had climbed a meter, Martin and the twins congratulated her with applause but caused a small avalanche and Rita fell to the base.

Lying on the ground, Rita felt embarrassed and tried to justify herself by saying that climbing would be easier if she had her climbing equipment that she had left at home, Martin tried to comfort her, but as soon as the twins suggested using the equipment from the cellar, Rita got up immediately and asked them to show her the winery they were talking about.

Shortly after, they entered a dark and terrifying fishing cellar, full of hooks, hooks and harpoons, the twins said they had found it the day before, and they assumed it was used during the summer, when the lake was thawed, they claimed to have rope , and that they could use them to scale the steep hill, and as they entered for them, Rita and Martin advanced with caution in the middle of the sinister environment, both were brave (reckless) for their age, but they knew that this place was not at all common.

Suddenly, their doubts were dispelled by a beam of light that entered through a hole in the ceiling and illuminated a small child-sized pedal boat.

-Are you thinking the same as me cousin? - Rita said excitedly.

-I think so, but where will we get 11 ducks at this time of year?

-Not that- Rita answered irritably -but write that idea down and we'll try it in the spring- Suddenly the twins came back carrying the ropes.

-Forget the hill ladies, we have found something better, we only need cloth, hammers and a lot of duct tape.

Meanwhile Ruby and Rosa were riding in a sleigh pulled by Luis, Luis had asked his mother for better jobs during the celebration, claiming that he was old enough for that, and consequently, Lori had entrusted him with the care of his little sister Rosa, Ruby added to this task, who wanted to help him, knowing what it felt like to be treated as the baby of the family, Luis appreciated his support, but thought he would appreciate it more if he did not have to walk them both on the sled, and tired and out of breath, I ended up reaching up to where Rita and Martin were, who seemed to be trying to fit a mast into an old pedal boat.

Intrigued by the activity of their older brothers, the youngsters approached and were surprised to find out that they were planning to turn the pedal boat into a sailing sled, Luis was excited, but Ruby did not like the idea, claiming that they did not know no boats or sleds and that that could be dangerous, but was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Harriet and Harriot, who were bringing some blankets that they would use as sails, and a few yards of duct tape later, the sailing sled is ready.

Proud of what they had achieved, Rita and Martin asked the twins to take a photo of them before going out for a walk, the twins accepted and started a photo section, when suddenly, a strong wind broke loose and the sled boat He shot out before the surprised look of the onlookers.

-I knew something like this would happen- Ruby said as she sighed.

-How long will it take before they crash? - Luis asked anticipating the result.

-I don't know, but we'd better go get the first aid kit ready- Ruby was ready to go back to the cabin, when she realized something -Luis, where's Rosa?

Scared, the children looked in all directions and even began to dig in the snow, until they were interrupted by the twins, who showed them the photos of their cell phones, where they could see how the baby got on the boat and then left. At this, Luis was speechless with fear imagining that her mother would turn her into a human panezel, but Ruby was not willing to accept that fate, so she took a lot of air, put two fingers in her mouth and blew with all her might.on her back and force Luis to do the same, and then Snowflake ran at full speed behind the sled boat before the astonished looks of the twins who remained in the place.

-Wow- they said in unison -our great cousins- said Harriet -Do you want to see how it ends?- Harriot asked -Let's go for the coffin- Harriet answered -this will be fun- they concluded in unison.

Meanwhile, Rita and Martin screamed with excitement, their idea had worked and now they had an entire frozen landscape to explore, but when they realized that they were taking baby Rosa (who was also having fun) with them they decided to stop, only to realize that they had no brakes.

-Who builds a boat without brakes?- Rita questioned between shouts.

-I think pedal boats are supposed to brake when you pedal backwards, but it's not working- Martin replied as he pedaled backwards to no avail.

-It's not the time to be logical, I will take us to a hill to stop- but at the moment of turning the steering lever, it broke -alright- he said calmly -we are adrift in a vehicle without brakes and at the mercy of the wind , this would be very exciting if it weren't very scary, so they suggest we shout until we crash, who's supporting me? - both Martin and Rosa raised their hands, and they all started screaming, although for Rosa, it seemed to be a simple game.

The screams of the children increased as they headed towards the cabin at full speed, but the adults were not listening because they were playing Faces and Gestures and their screams overshadowed those from outside, plus Lani, Barb, Ross and Third practicing their songs, luckily for them, Ruby and Luis had caught up riding Snowflake, rescue had arrived.

-I told you you didn't know anything about boats or sleds!- Ruby yelled, claiming her sister.

-Less criticism and more rescue!- Rita replied, irritated by her little sister's comment.

-Catch it!- Martin yelled as he threw his backpack at his brother, but he just fell in the snow, rolled violently, and somehow exploded.

-... Now Rosa!- Luis yelled, but everyone agreed that jumping was a bad idea, it seemed like they would crash into the cabin, when the twins suddenly appeared.

-We have a better idea- they said in unison in her coffin, which now had a mast and a sail, scaring everyone, but offering a solution - remove the sail from the mast- said Harriot while steering with a makeshift rudder -then use

Although that had been strange, the children did not have time to think about it, Rita and Martin tried to untie the candle, but they had taped it with a lot of duct tape, seeing this, Ruby took out a fork from her pocket and claimed that They had only warned him not to run with scissors, he threw it at his sister, who quickly began to cut the tape, the candle almost flew but Martin held it, and doing what the twins had said, he tried to stop using it as a parachute , but it was useless, each time they got closer to the cabin, and without finding another solution, in a desperate act, Rita told Martin not to let go of the parachute for the world, so he took Rosa and rushed at Martin , who in amazement saw how the parachute lifted them through the air and then let them descend gently in the snow.

Quickly, Snowflake approached them and began to lick them with joy, Ruby and Luis took Rosa and hugged her while they agreed that none of them would tell their parents anything about this, for the health of everyone present, from Suddenly they remembered the sled that was still approaching the cabin fast, it seemed that it would crash, but against all odds, a strong gust of wind changed its direction, making it surround the cabin, interrupting a snowball war that was quickly resumed, maneuvering miraculously between parked cars, and getting into the middle of a home movie shot.

-Cut!- Ramona yelled angrily. -Dang it, Rita, I told you not to get into my set.

-Technically, this is a location- Darwin tried to clarify, who was in charge of the sound.

-Contradict me again and I will replace you with a lamp- Ramona replied, scaring everyone, and continued trying to calm down -Very good people, the power goes out, from above- she take a notebook that I use as a megaphone -take 30 - and they all groaned tiredly.

Returning with Rita and company, the children watched in amazement as the sled returned to the point of origin and stopped gently in front of them practically intact. Everyone was shocked and then scared at the sudden appearance of the goth twins.

-That was fun- they said in unison -and it is still intact, you can repair it again for ...- the twins were interrupted by the sounds of Rita and Martin who destroyed the sled by hitting it.

-No, it's broken- Martin said, obviously happy.

-I think it was enough emotions- said Rita -for today, did you write down about the ducks?- She asked her cousin in a whisper and he showed her his notebook.

-Yes, it was a lot of emotions- Ruby said with relief, and proudly continued -but luckily for you, I do know sledding.

After that, the children used the ropes that had survived and tied Snowflake to pull the twins' coffin, which was now a fun and relaxing sled, and so the children continued to have fun for the rest of the day.

As night fell, the whole family was happily gathered inside the cabin, Loreline continued to watch over Ruth, now more alert than ever, and Hector more concerned than ever for his sister, Ruth was singing with his cousins, who had practiced All day, Lois and Lara debated over who had won the snowball war while Josh and Tori just laughed at the memory, Roxi and Mona argued over creative differences while the actors chatted with each other, and the younger ones met in company of Aunt Lori, being congratulated for taking care of Rosa, since they had omitted different compromising details.

Proud to have overcome the challenges of that day, and even more happy to have survived, Luis and Ruby withdrew while praising each other, saying that they both made a good team, at that moment someone knocked on the door, and confident in themselves they decided open it while declaring that nothing could stop them.

Suddenly there were two loud screams in unison that scared everyone in the cabin, one of fear on the part of Luis and another of joy on the part of Ruby, they all went to the door and before them they saw a creature of silver shine without legs and with tentacles instead of arms, who communicated with those present through his square and shiny face.

-Greetings infants of the species, take me to your leaders.

Luis is dumbfounded, but Ruby on the other hand, knew exactly what to say, while showing a huge smile on her face.

-I knew it.