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Mother-Son Bonds in the Like Us Series: Lily with Moffy & Xander, Rose with Charlie, Beckett, Eliot, Tom, & Ben

You all voted and the results are in for May 💕💐🎉 It's such a perfect topic for the month of Mother's Day 🥹 We get to talk about two awesome moms in the Like Us series and their sons. The last three months have been all about the bonds, and this one rounds out and completes the father & mother bonds of the Like Us series! We'll link all of those previous podcasts below in case you want to take a listen. We're super excited to talk about Lily & Rose's relationship with their boys 💗

Let us know in the comments if you have any questions about Like Us series mother-son bonds that you'd like us to chat about!

MOTHER/FATHER BONDS PODCASTS:

Father-Daughter Bonds in the Like Us Series: Jane & Connor, Luna & Lo, Vada & Garrison, Sulli & Ryke

Mother-Daughter Bonds in the Like Us Series: Rose & Jane, Lily & Luna, Daisy & Sulli, Willow & Vada

Father-Son Bonds in the Like Us Series: Loren with Moffy & Xander, Connor with Charlie, Beckett, Eliot, Tom, & Ben

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shi luvs st.cobalt

• Are there any specific character traits that the mothers see in their sons that they admire? • What does Rose think of The Carraways’ merch designs? Would she and Tom ever work together on a collaborative design in the future? :)

cass (ben’s version)

does rose support her kids interests? like would she listen to tom’s music, donate to charities ben believes in/try being vegan, etc etc

Lucia

Can you talk about the difference between Lily's relationship with Xander and Moffy?

Lucia

Could you talk a bit about the mum's relationship with the school's administration. I'm pretty sure they would loath Rose after all the chaos Tom and Eliot brought to the school.

Lucia

What is the biggest punishment they have given their kids? And could you talk a bit about the differences between their punishment styles? Who's stricter?

Lucia

Have lily and rose ever tried to meddle a bit to try and fix the relationship between Ben and Xander. I remember Connor stopping Rose maybe the moms had a conversation about it.

Lucia

What's the best present they've ever received from one of their sons? And what about the preset they've given their kids and felt the most proud of?

Lucia

Did Rose talk to Beckett about the sex tapes when his hookup leaked their text conversation? I feel like Rose would have a lot of advice about how to deal with the violation of privacy.

Lucia

Considering Hockey can be a pretty violent sport with all those fights, could you describe Rose's vibes during Ben's games? Is she more of a silent watcher, the mum who won't stop yelling/cheering, the mum that gets all worked up when they hit her son... Etc

Yasti

I so badly want to know this

Yasti

If the boys could swap moms for a weekend, who would they choose and why?

cass (ben’s version)

since rose loves birthdays, does she aways go all out for her sons? is she hurt if they want to do a friends-only type party?

Lucia

Rose and Lily have different relationships with Samantha Calloway, could you talk about how it has influenced their kids relationship with her?

Sarah

Would Rose ever partner with one of her sons to create a collection for her fashion company?

Sarah

If rose were to go out to coffee with her sons each individually, what would that look like? Her order and whoever she was with. What would they talk about. Would it be a routine thing?

Sarah

What time does Rose get up? With this in mind what time of day does she find it best to bond with her sons?

🤍

what kind of advice do moffy and xander seek out from lily? for example, what topics do they tend to feel more comfortable discussing with lily rather than lo?

Ella

if rose & lily could pair their sons with a different mom for the day (daisy, willow, & poppy), who would rose & lily pair each son with and why? for example, lily would pair xander with willow bc they’d probs stay indoors the entire time. rose would pair ben with daisy so they could do outdoorsy things.

Ella

if lily could pick a pop culture character to represent xander & moffy, who would she choose & why? BUT lily cant choose the characters that xander & moffy were named after

Ella

this question might not be allowed, but how does daisy feel about having 2 sons (in law)? does she get excited that she can also say she has two sons now? is there anything daisy does with akara & banks as their mother in law? does daisy try to be more motherly towards akara bc of akara’s mom having passed?

Ella

what does rose worry about most for each of her sons & why? how would rose describe the differences of each her sons? like what traits would rose say specifically differentiate each of her sons from each other?

Ellieeeee

Does Beckett ever confide in Rose when he’s struggling with his ocd, having a bad day, needs a little help with it? Alsoooo we know Rose tried a tonne of different medications to help her ocd, did she help Beckett find some as well?

Ellieeeee

When Xander is having a bad mental health day what would Lily do to try make him feel better or be there for him?

Lucia

What do the sons admire most about their mums?

Sioned

What a cool mental picture!

Sioned

If the boys could switch moms for a week who would it be and why? (I feel like I’ve asked his a million times💀😂)

Sioned

At what age did the moms start to realise “oh my gosh we’re raising BOYS?!” As in started to hear their voice cracking, always having showers, texting crushes, being smelly, getting pimples basically not being cute little baby boys any more 😂🫣 I’m asking because only recently my younger brother, he’s 14 has started looking like an “actual” boy, and it’s been slightly freaking me out and my mums been laughing about it with me 😂

Sioned

We know rose and lily and huge advocates for therapy, have they ever suggested it to one of their sons and have it shot down? Or have they boys been pretty keen on therapy

Sarah

How often do Rose and Beckett talk about their OCD? Has Beckett ever helped Rose with hers? I know that Rose is consistently trying to help Beckett in any way she can but do the roles ever switch?

Evie N

Does lily think Donnelly is good for Xander as a bodyguard?

cass (ben’s version)

this is slightly off topic, but because of the met gala happening recently i’m curious. do the famous ones (adults and kids) get invited to big events like this? have any of them gone to the met gala?

Kayla Reynolds

What are the mom’s favorite memories wit their sons from when they were kids?

Kayla Reynolds

I imagine that Lily has shared Xander’s birth story with him. I’m curious to know how that went down and how he reacted as his birth story is such a special one :) Also connected to his birthday, does Lily do anything special to “separate” his birthday from Christmas? I have a birthday that will fall on thanksgiving every few years and my parents try to do some special things to still make the day feel like my own so I wonder if Lily does the same (or if she’s ever felt pressure to do so).

Kayla Reynolds

I asked this question from Connor’s perspective on the father sons podcast, but I was wondering if you could go into Rose and Ben’s dynamic? Again, even though they have some pretty significant differences, Rose supports Ben wholeheartedly. I’m pretty sure if you told Rose in kiss the sky that she would be helping her son find his bird in SKOP she wouldn’t believe it lol. I know a lot of that comes from love, but I’m sure there’s adjustments for Rose in her approach with Ben and was wondering if you could speak on that!

a

what type of advise does xander usually take/ ask for from lily

a

what are lily’s thoughts on moffy and xanders relationship

Ellieeeee

My friend had the same birthday as Xander and she’s always had her birthday party is the summerrr

Sioned

When beckett was younger and living with rose what kind of triggers did rose witness and have to help him through? (I know you probably won’t be able to say much because of spoilers but will this be explored in the cobalt empire books? ❤️)

Ellieeeee

In the current timeline Xander is almost 18, is Lily worried about him moving/going off to university, if so what are her worries or does she think he’ll stay, go to a close university

Ellieeeee

Also staying on the Xander almost being 18 comment, doesn’t that mean the bodyguard situation will change? Donnelly will no longer have to tell his parents everything as he’ll be an adult. Will there be a meeting between Xander the parents and bodyguards?

Shelby Keating

Is Lily proud/glad that Moffy doesn’t often need advice or does she feel less needed and wish he did?

Shelby Keating

How often does Rose go to see becketts ballet, toms concerts, elliots shows, and bens hockey games?

Shelby Keating

And do her and connor make it a competition the way charlie and jane do?

Shelby Keating

How does rose feel about beckett dedicating his life to ballett? Since it fueled his cocaine use, hurts his ocd, and keeps him from the family. Does she wish he wouldn’t or is she glad he found his passion?

Shelby Keating

Does rose wish charlie were home more or is she excited for him to travel the world?

Shelby Keating

A little off topic but kinda related: What kind of relationship does rose have with oscar? Since he’s the first bodyguard that has lasted on charlies detail?

Shelby Keating

How much does lily worry about xanders safety? Since she tends to worry a lot and xander has been a danger to himself before, is that something she constantly stresses about or does she trust that he’ll come to her.

Shelby Keating

When beckett requested Donnelly to be off his detail I’m sure both rose and connor has suspicions about why since they were so close. Did a part of her think him and donnelly hooked up? (Since this was right after moffy and farrow got together and then jane and thatcher, plus donnelly and beckett were extremely close)

Anna

Did Lily and Rose's sons bring home hookups during their high school years, if so, did it happen often? How did Rose and Lily feel about that? We know that Moffy has lunches with the dads and Janie has the treehouse with moms. But does Moffy have any traditions with the moms & Janie with the dads?

Diana Medd

Does Lilly ever feel the same way Lo did when Lo felt Moffy didn't need him anymore?

Sioned

Who would the boys say is a important maternal figure in there life sans their mum?

Sioned

If each boy got to pick something to do with their mother or maternal figure what would it be and why?

Sioned

Have any of the boys made their mother cry during a fight if so when and why?

Sioned

Have the boys ever said to their mum “uhhh stop embarrassing me!” If so how did the mums react?

Sioned

Did any of the cobalt boys enjoy swimming the way moffy and sulli do?

Sioned

Who would you say has a relationship with their mum that is more similar to a friendship? (My bets are on moffy so if it is him who would be the second?)

Sioned

The boys most probably wouldn’t be into this buuut if they got to style their mums for a week what would they pick and why? I think Eliot and Tom could either pick something really stylish and punk rock or put rose in something horrid 🙈

Sioned

When the boys were baby’s what colour did the mums dress them in most? Did they ever switch up the style between kids?

Lucia

I'm so curious about it too! (I adore Oscar hahaha)

Yasti

Which of Rose’s sons are closest to her as opposed to Connor? other than Beckett

lina

What’s something Lily does to bond with both of her sons individually and together? :)

Teresa

Who of Rose's sons would she say is the most stubborn, selfish ,pessimistic, non judgemental, optimistic and forward?

Marcades

Whats something about each of their sons that Lily & Rose are most proud of, whether it be an accomplishment or just about them in general (up until this point from what we know!!) also i’m sure it would be a super hard question for them to answer bc of how much they love their sons 💖😊

Marcades

I’m curious if Rose has ever had to protect one of her sons to the extent of harming herself, the way she did with Jane when she had her hair ripped out 🥺 It hasnt been mentioned on page, so i hope she hasnt and they’ve all been harm free!! Made my heart hurt reading that scene

Lucia

It's a little random but I need to know the ranking of the Wednesday night dinner trivia, who has the least points of the sons? And the most? Does Beckett still try and help rose? Are there other secret (or not so secret) allegiances?

cass (ben’s version)

i know the gremlins love rose’s hugs, even if they are stiff, but do any of them wish for more affectionate parents? do any of them seek affection from other parents of the core 8?

cass (ben’s version)

have any of rose’s sons confided in her about their virginities since she kept hers for so long? even if they grew older and didn’t stick to it, have any of them wanted to wait like she did?

a

what are somethings that lily would do to ease xanders anxiety

a

what are the shows lily would watch with each if her sons

Kayla Reynolds

A big theme in the Xander Crisis at Home bonus was Lily feeling as though Xander being like her wasn’t a good thing. Have her feelings towards this stayed the same or changed? Does she also see that while Moffy may seem he’s all Lo that he really has her heart?

Shelby Keating

Does the rift between Charlie and Ben grate on Rose, because of the value she holds in sibling bonds?

Lucia

It was mentioned in a bonus scene called Lily overhears a thump :)

Shelby Keating

Does Rose get shocked by how far elliot and tom will take things sometimes? Or has she just grown used to it? And does she find it more entertaining or annoying?

Shelby Keating

I dont remember lord of the rings being something that lily and lo were really into, was she already into it or did she watch it specifically for xander?

Shelby Keating

I know he is ‘t HER son, but he’s her sisters son so I’m gonna try to ask- has lily tried to convince Charlie to get sorted into a harry potter house? I remember that he was the only one that didn’t want to be sorted and labeled, but has she continued to try over the years? Like asking him the questions without mentioning what it’s for? Cause that sounds like something she would have done to ryke or connor.

Shelby Keating

Do Moffy and Lily secretly bond over DC behind Lo’s back? I can imagine them watching a batman movie together and quickly shutting it off when Lo comes home. And if it is something they’ve done, I’d LOVE to see it in a bonus seen lmao.

Sioned

When rose has seen her sons with their baby cousin’s or even nephews and nieces what has she thought? Has she melted with joy because they’re naturals or been like “did I teach you how to hold a baby properly, gremlins” or been super excited to see them with their own little families?

Sioned

Have dais and willow ever given a few wise words to their nephews? If so what kind of situations would it be on?

Sioned

Do the boys like their relationship with their mother or do they wish it could be different in certain ways? If so who would that be and why?

Sioned

Have the boys ever been jealous of xander and moffy beachse their mum doesn’t have to split her time as much because she only has two sons? (I don’t think they would be but you never know)

Sioned

If the moms (and aunts, please include them!) were the same age as their sons and nephews, who would they like and dislike? Would they enjoy their company or would they not associate with them 😂 if so what and why? I wanna know everything! Like becca I adoreee hypotheticals!

Sioned

If the boys met their mums, without knowing they were going to be their mums (obvs or that would be weird) would they be friends with them?

Sioned

Has moffy ever compared himself to Charlie and then told lily about it and the same for rose? I don’t think either would necessarily “tell” their mum but maybe their mum might ask them and someone it comes up?

Sioned

We know lily have moffy the sex talk when he was fairly young, when did rose do it and how did she do it? With each boy separately or all together or did rose and Connor divide and conquer like the king and queen that they are 😂

MJ

When did Rose first realise Beckett had OCD?

Yasti

Yesss, would they have been friends with them? :D

Kayla Reynolds

With Mother’s Day coming up, what are some of the things the sons will do for their moms?

Sarai

How do you think the moms will approach their son’s girlfriends or boyfriends? Would they meddle or be protective?

Shelby Keating

What traits from each son are most like their mom?

cass (ben’s version)

what were rose’s rules for when the boys had significant others over? also, what were the rules when friends were over? i know ben is said to have his friends over and i can’t imagine what rules would be necessary in order to keep them safe.

Teresa

What are Rose's thoughts on Becketts attack from Donnellys family? Does she want to lock Beckett away safe until the issue with his family is resolved? Does she want to take a more physical action like when she was young to take care of the problem? What are her thoughts on the Donnelly family and Donnelly himself at this time?

Kristin

You’ve talked about Eliot looking most like Connor, but which boy would you say resembles Rose the most? How does Rose feel about Ben going to Penn like Connor? Is she sad he didn’t want to live with his brothers or does she think it’s for the best?

Bussoloti's

Did Rose stopped adding new updates to the boy's "style evolution" scrapbooks since they are adults now? Or does she still uptade them, just not as frequently?

Bussoloti's

We saw in SKOP that Lily had the sex talk, or at least the first one, with Maximoff. Was she the one to talk with Xander too? If so, what age was he and how did that conversation go? In what way would It differ from the one with Maximoff?

Bussoloti's

What does Rose thinks of the bodyguard relantionship between Charlie and Oscar and the buddyguard realtionship that Beckett and Donnelly had? Does she prefer that her sons have a more stric bodyguard or a buddyguard?

Bussoloti's

Rose designed Jane's wedding dress. Does she plans/ would like to desing future daughters-in-law wedding dresses?

Bussoloti's

What does Lily think about Xander's friendship with Easton?

Yasti

This is a great question! I’ve wondered about this 🥰

Yasti

I wonder if Rose has ever played chess with Oscar

Ellieeeee

It’s clear that Charlie still struggles with his leg, he often doesn’t put all his weight on it and limps, has rose noticed or has Charlie mentioned to Rose that he struggles with it?

Bussoloti's

Lily and rose have very different relantionships with their mother. How did that affects how they are as mothers?

Bussoloti's

Before all the boys moved out of the Cobalt Estate, what would a "lazy day" would look like for the Cobalts? Would they spend time with Rose?

Bussoloti's

What would be something that each son finds annoying about their mothers?

Bussoloti's

If Rose were to choose a vacation destination, which places would she choose for which son? And what places would Lily choose for Maximoff and Xander?

Bussoloti's

Would the sons talk with their mothers about losing their virginities?

cass (ben’s version)

in the “cobalt civil war” bonus it says : “Ben shrugs. “I like it.” He mumbles a, “you wouldn’t understand,” to not just Eliot but the rest of us. Like we’re all so different from him, and he trudges off so fast that none of us run after.”. ben feeling misunderstood has been a prevalent theme since SKOP. does he still confide in his parents about it? or does he go more for talking to winona or other non-cobalt family members?

cass (ben’s version)

have any of rose’s sons been interested in their namesakes like jane was?

Sioned

If the moms had to choose different sons for a week who would they be and why? (I love getting to ask these and it not seem “weird”)

Shelby Keating

If each son had to spend a day one on one with a different one of the moms (daisy included) who would they pick?

Theblues2

poppy willow and Daisy all only have daughters, but in an alternate universe if one of them had 5 sons instead of rose and 2 sons instead of lily which of them would it be and what do you think some of their sons names would be

Teresa

Which of Rose's son would she describe 'that gets in their own way' ?

Sioned

If moffy and charlie were to meet lily at 20 years old when she was deep into her addiction, how would they treat her?

Lauren Johnson

We know that Connor is worried that Charlie won’t find his “perfect person”. What does Rose think about Charlie finding love. Does she share Connor’s perspective or does she think something else?

Lauren Johnson

It’s heavily mentioned that Charlie is closer to Connor, but what are some things that he has done in the past/enjoys doing with his mom?

Lauren Johnson

Since they both share similar viewpoints on love, does Charlie ever talk about love with Rose?

Sioned

Did lily ever find it hard to spend time with the boys after they were old enough to understand what her addiction is? Like did she feel awkward or ashamed?

Sioned

Sorry for replying so late! To be fair, I don’t think charlie would get on with rose because she’s too similar to him. With maximoff it could go either way. He could either be the shining light for lily and really help her in a way that ryke helped. Or he could really dislike her for how selfish she is, even though she doesn’t want to be. I think he would like rose because they both have a lot of similarities in what they value. Family, knowledge, being in the know, etc. I think xander could get along with her? They’d both still be rather unhealthy for each other because they wouldn’t be strong enough to push the other to get better or want to but they might be able to bond over comics, fandom talk, cosplaying, etc. I know moffy has those interests too but his need to be selfless and be around people who are is bigger I think… What do you think? I only thought about three so we’ve got many more to learn about

Sioned

😂❤️Do not apologise for that! I’ve been exited to get the time to read this for the past few hours!

cass (ben’s version)

it says in a bonus that connor can see that ben misses his brothers in the way he drifts through the halls. does he ever go and bug rose when he’s feeling bored or lonely?

Lucia

Rose and also Connor have always been extremely confident and they don't usually let people see them in their vulnerable moments. Has this made the Cobalt boys struggle when showing vulnerability? I know Ben usually wears his heart on his sleeve but what about Charlie, Beckett, Eliot and Tom?

Sioned

Dude 🤯 this is amazing! Hopefully they answer this

Bussoloti's

Which of her sons does Rose thinks is the best liar? And which of her sons does Lily thinks is the best liar?

Illyana

If each family member had to bond over their shared enjoyment of listening to a podcast(s) say as they cook dinner together, as they carpool, what would each of the mothers jointly want to listen to with the kids and why?

Illyana

In her relationship with the kids, Rose manages to strike a healthy balance of aloofness yet comforting warmth to her attitude towards her boys and her two girls. Is this her way of preserving her legitimacy and respect as the authoritative figure and matriarch in the family? How much of it is instinctive and how much of it is a conscious effort? Does it ever pain her to make harsh decisions that make her feel either hyporitical or feel like she's being dishonest in a way, and how does she resolve her feelings about it?

Illyana

If its a night in with the boys, what would the mothers each do to bond and hang out and would it at all differ if their daughters were involved? :))

Illyana

Its the night before a school day, what are each of the mother's putting in the kid's lunch boxes?

Illyana

At what age did the kids get ipads/phones? Did any of them grow up as Ipad kids? XDXD

Illyana

It's family subscription time! What apps/magazines/newspaper and or online shared subscriptions (not tv services cuz we all know they all have them all) does each family have unique to them, that is shared with the kids and why?

Illyana

Do all the cousins and parents have keys to each other's famous ones family? Do they just let themselves in because the door is unlocked (cuz that's an american thing still in wealthy neighbourhoods? or am i out of date)? Are they tight like that? Or do they nock (which sounds deeply informal as well like, imagine Rose knocking to get into the Hale house, or Lo knocking on Daisy's door to let themselves in? I ask because i reread a prologue bonus chapter where Moffy lets himself into Garrison's place without any inhibitions, just very naturally which was quite lovely.

Illyana

Do the mothers ever go to the Dalton Country club with the kids ever? It was alluded to in Bad Reputation that Garrison says that a lot of folks are members of that club with kids that go to Dalton, and I was wondering if the Famous Ones are members as well? And Is that where Lily brought Moffy for his premature swimming lessons and meet ups? Or are they not the country club type?

Illyana

How do the girls and sons have each other saved on their phone contacts? Does Rose have all her boys full name middle name and all? What emojis are attached to Lily's contacts for her sons? :D

Sioned

OoooH I really want to know this now!

Illyana

What time do all the girls their boys wake up on an average day? :O

Kaitlyn Kennedy

ben says he shares no traits with his parents, what would trait would rose say her and ben are similar in

Sioned

I second this 100%! You could also make the case that Rose was idealistic when she dated Connor and believed that he too would come to believe in love. Connor definitely thought she was 😌 I think he’s too focused on their differences. How intellectual they all are, how tactless they can be that he misses all the other traits that he too shares.

Sioned

If each boy were asked what the most embarrassing thing their mums have done what would it be and tell us the story!

Sioned

Would any of the boys want to go clubbing with their mums or is that too “much” for them?

Illyana

It's time to snoop and see what the girlies and their sons are following on twitter! Who are they following aside from each other? Is Rose following a politician? Is Moffy following Michael Phelps? Is Eliot following tom hiddleston's thespian shows in the East End of London?

Krista & Becca Ritchie

We have begun prepping this podcast! So anything past this comment won't make it on-air! Thank you so much for all your amazing questions!!