The moment Edwin and Thomas caught wind of that revelation, they rushed straight into the kitchen chaos, abandoning Julio and Fred—the family's remaining bachelors—who stood there looking utterly dejected.
Julio and Fred, the last unmarried Vernon brothers, found themselves stranded and visibly envious, their expressions turning an unfortunate shade of green.
Clearly irritated, Julio draped his arm around Fred's shoulders and grumbled, "Great, so this is our reward for staying single—getting ditched by our own blood! Alright then, Fred and I are just here for the meal tonight. We'll sit back, enjoy the entertainment, and wait for dinner!"
Julio attempted to drag Fred toward the exit, but Fred planted his feet firmly, refusing to budge.
After a moment's consideration, Fred declared, "If being the single guy means taking all this grief, believe me—my days in that category are numbered."
