Family Heritage
Title: Family Heritage
Author: nancygrew
Rating: G
Notes: Takes place April 2018. Originally written for Friday Fun Fics on Lure_atwt.
Disclaimer: Characters belong to atwt.
Summary: Damian is visiting with the Snoliver babies
Reid was walking down the hall of the home he shared with Luke when he heard his father-in-law’s voice coming from inside a nearby room.
“Regardless of genetics or bloodlines, the two of you are Grimaldis. And you will carry on all of the best traditions of the Grimaldis.”
Reid wondered if Damian was referring to his hot, hot accent. ‘Cause as far as Reid was concerned, that was the best tradition of the Grimaldis. He sometimes enjoyed convincing Luciano to use an accent during playtime. The Klingon accent during the ‘A Vulcan and a Klingon Meet at a Space Disco’ scenario was definitely less sexy than the Maltese accent during the ‘Maltese Playboy Seduces Virgin Neurosurgeon’ scenario.
“We may have had a slight history of Machiavellian power struggles, madness and flexible ethics,” continued Damian. “But no family is perfect. Even during times of our most severe moral decay, we’ve maintained a sense of noblesse oblige with those less fortunate than us. Which is everyone.”
Reid barely prevented himself from snorting while he continued eavesdropping.
“Your father, Luciano is the epitome of all of the positive aspects of the Grimaldis. You’ll inherit an enormous amount of wealth and power. He’ll teach you how to use both wisely. He’ll also teach you how to live a life with an open heart.”
Reid nodded silently.
“Your great grandmother, Lucinda, will teach you how to wage war on your enemies. Sometimes, it’s a kindness to decimate your foes outright instead of taking pity on them and allowing them to continue their plotting.”
Reid wondered if Damian’s mother had read Sun Tzu’s The Art of War to him as a bedtime story when he was a tot.
“Your great grandmother, Emma, will touch you the importance of committing to your values. And hopefully she’ll teach you her pot roast secrets.”
Reid suspected that the revelation of Emma’s pot roast secrets would involve sacred oaths of secrecy.
“Your grandmother Lily will teach you to never be afraid to love.”
Reid winced at that one. Hopefully his daughters would be a little more discriminating than Hot Mom.
“Your grandfather, Holden, will teach you that you can love family that you choose just as fiercely and powerfully as the family with whom you share bloodlines.”
Reid was reminded of Luke having once told him that Damian had always been careful to not be critical of Holden to him when he was a little boy. Damian was still careful not to criticize Holden to Luke. He was willing to criticize Holden to Reid. Reid really tried not to laugh whenever Damian referred to Holden as the hairy arsed stable boy.
“Your father, Reid, will teach you confidence and blunt honesty. I’ll teach you how to block the inevitable punches that are thrown your way.”
Reid laughed and entered the room. “No boxing lessons until they’re at least six months old.”
Author: nancygrew
Rating: G
Notes: Takes place April 2018. Originally written for Friday Fun Fics on Lure_atwt.
Disclaimer: Characters belong to atwt.
Summary: Damian is visiting with the Snoliver babies
Reid was walking down the hall of the home he shared with Luke when he heard his father-in-law’s voice coming from inside a nearby room.
“Regardless of genetics or bloodlines, the two of you are Grimaldis. And you will carry on all of the best traditions of the Grimaldis.”
Reid wondered if Damian was referring to his hot, hot accent. ‘Cause as far as Reid was concerned, that was the best tradition of the Grimaldis. He sometimes enjoyed convincing Luciano to use an accent during playtime. The Klingon accent during the ‘A Vulcan and a Klingon Meet at a Space Disco’ scenario was definitely less sexy than the Maltese accent during the ‘Maltese Playboy Seduces Virgin Neurosurgeon’ scenario.
“We may have had a slight history of Machiavellian power struggles, madness and flexible ethics,” continued Damian. “But no family is perfect. Even during times of our most severe moral decay, we’ve maintained a sense of noblesse oblige with those less fortunate than us. Which is everyone.”
Reid barely prevented himself from snorting while he continued eavesdropping.
“Your father, Luciano is the epitome of all of the positive aspects of the Grimaldis. You’ll inherit an enormous amount of wealth and power. He’ll teach you how to use both wisely. He’ll also teach you how to live a life with an open heart.”
Reid nodded silently.
“Your great grandmother, Lucinda, will teach you how to wage war on your enemies. Sometimes, it’s a kindness to decimate your foes outright instead of taking pity on them and allowing them to continue their plotting.”
Reid wondered if Damian’s mother had read Sun Tzu’s The Art of War to him as a bedtime story when he was a tot.
“Your great grandmother, Emma, will touch you the importance of committing to your values. And hopefully she’ll teach you her pot roast secrets.”
Reid suspected that the revelation of Emma’s pot roast secrets would involve sacred oaths of secrecy.
“Your grandmother Lily will teach you to never be afraid to love.”
Reid winced at that one. Hopefully his daughters would be a little more discriminating than Hot Mom.
“Your grandfather, Holden, will teach you that you can love family that you choose just as fiercely and powerfully as the family with whom you share bloodlines.”
Reid was reminded of Luke having once told him that Damian had always been careful to not be critical of Holden to him when he was a little boy. Damian was still careful not to criticize Holden to Luke. He was willing to criticize Holden to Reid. Reid really tried not to laugh whenever Damian referred to Holden as the hairy arsed stable boy.
“Your father, Reid, will teach you confidence and blunt honesty. I’ll teach you how to block the inevitable punches that are thrown your way.”
Reid laughed and entered the room. “No boxing lessons until they’re at least six months old.”