Watching Loki pull the mute woman Natalia aside to discuss things with his mother for ages...
Alvin knew they had to be extremely cautious about this child named Lucifer.
The child was destined to be entangled with the devil. He needed to grow up somewhere quiet and peaceful, and develop a kind worldview.
Otherwise, whether he could control the "Hell" within him once he came of age would be a serious question.
Clearly, Loki wasn't a qualified father...
Alvin held Morgan, who was sulking over being ignored, and tickled her a few times. The little terror shrieked and called for her old man to save her.
Having fulfilled Stark's "heroic dream," Alvin went to the kitchen and brewed a pot of coffee.
Looking at Frank, who seemed completely out of place, Alvin said with a smile, "Buddy, why do you still look like that? Compared to us, you're already out of the woods.
Do you really want me to call Shirley and help explain things to her?"
Frank hesitated, then nodded earnestly. "I'd appreciate that, of course..."
Alvin stared at Frank in shock. "Did you take something? I always thought you were the second toughest guy in the Men's Club..."
Frank glanced at Lucifer, who was laughing happily in little Ginny's arms. He suddenly smiled tenderly and said, "Shirley's been pregnant for a long time. I shouldn't make her worry any more than necessary.
I'm happiest with the way things are now. I don't want anything to rock the boat."
Alvin stared wide-eyed at Frank, who seemed like a completely different person. He smiled and shook his head. "Never admit fault over the phone. We have to preserve the last shred of dignity the Men's Club has left."
Then Alvin looked at Frank and hesitated. "How about you call Fox