Joey had his right hand lifted defensively at the mention of her Mom's message. "Oddio, can't even write a few papers. She rushes everything." His voice sounding playful and jokingly, adding to that with a smirk forming on his lips. He had no objection to refuse her kiss when she leaned forward, making a couple of glances down to her bountiful bust nearing his chest. "Bu-bye, bellissima." He'd watch as she retreated back down the stairs, giving it a few minutes before he followed down a level.<br/><br/>"Hey-hey, famiglia! Why's mia fratello got Aurora doing all the work? He's actin' like he never made meatballs before!" His joking persona and relaxed mood obviously meaning it'd been a good month from the profits earned. He worked his way around the kitchen to flank Aurora's side, but not before calling out to give a brief greeting to Vittorio. "Heh-ey', you're shrinkin' dude, what's up?" His head turned back over to the pot of delicious-ness being cooked before his very eyes by the professional Aurora. "Oh, you work too hard. If I hadn't been upstairs, y'know I'd be helpin' you make an appetizer or somethin'."