"Excuse me," Ellis apologized, trying to dry the table and the guest's face with the same napkin.

"That's alright," replied the guest, wiping his face with his own napkin.

"Bring a napkin for this ragazza and a glass of water," Antonietta requested. "Is everything okay?"

"Yes," mumbled Ellis awkwardly. "I just didn't expect a date so soon. There's so much to do..."

"That's why my mother will help you, my love. She's great at this," Vittorio said. "And from what I can ...