Elena and Massimo arrived at the restaurant's host stand to see Luna and Elio arguing. Elena admittedly had only known Massimo's extended family for less than a day, but she was surprised to see two of the more mild mannered and quiet members yelling at each other.
Even more surprising was that the rest of the Contis were there, but they made no move to break up the angry couple. Instead, they just awkwardly stood to the side and watched.
"I can't believe you would do something so thoughtless," Luna shouted. Though her voice was louder and higher than Massimo's ever got, Elena recognized that dangerous harsh tilt she'd come to hear in Massimo's own speech when he got particularly angry.
Elio either didn't recognize the tone or didn't care about its significance. "I don't have to consult
