Mamma is waiting for Logan and hugs him as only she can. He recharges with the help of the warm love his mother-in-law gives him, the woman who knows and understands it all. She cups his face, kisses him, smiles, and walks back into the kitchen.

Logan makes his way over to Lucas, lifts the boy from his chair, and sits down on it with his nephew on his lap. Leo yells from Lexy's lap: "Daddy! Amo! Mommy ouchie!"

Lucas slides down Logan's lap and turns around, climbing back on his uncle's lap to give him a big hug. Logan hugs Lucas back and wipes a tear from his cheek. Lucas hugs him tighter than ever and Logan takes a deep breath.

"Thank you, Lucas. Why are all our kids so smart? It's crazy."

Lexy says: "They all easily pick up on our moods. And I think that's your girl's fault, brother. Her presence in these kids' lives has made them more sensitive. In a very special, beautiful way."

Leo looks at Logan and waves his hands towards his dad. Lexy asks: "Want to switch kids?"

Lucas slides down Logan's lap again and Lexy hands Leo to her brother. He holds Leo against his chest, who touches his dad's face with his little hands. His little eye stares at Logan's black eye and gently pets it. "Daddy ouchie."

He kisses it gently before resting his head against Logan's shoulder. Logan holds him with one hand against his bum, looking around the cafe.

Enzo is sleeping on one of the benches near the window, covered by a blanket and with his head on a pillow. Pia is sleeping in Leo's stroller and mamma and Violetta are busy in the kitchen. Dino and Ciro are laughing about something and Bruno and Lexy are talking to Lucas.

There's a relaxed, loving mood in the air and he's grateful for all of them. Leo fell asleep and he takes him to the stroller to lay him down next to Pia. He pushes the stroller into the kitchen, so they can sleep there quietly.

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Dino opens his laptop and calls Flavio over to him. Flavio sits down next to Ciro and Dino plays the video. Logan already knows what they're watching by looking at Flavio because the tough Don turns pale in an instant. Flavio's hand moves up to cover his mouth while he stares at the footage in shock.

He mumbles: "I can use a double whisky right now, I think."

Logan walks behind the bar, grabs the whisky and a couple of glasses. He puts a glass on the table in front of Flavio and pours him a double. He quickly makes eye contact with Ciro and Dino, quickly filling their glasses too. He pours himself the last one before sitting down at the table too.

Flavio downs his whisky in one go and squeezes his eyes shut. "Porca troia! I didn't see much of the fight because I was busy doing other things, but this is... Otherworldly... Lei è una divinità. Madre di Dio."

They all patiently wait till he's calmed down. "How could she have possibly been sitting with us here? That woman must have broken every bone in her body... The pain has to be unbearable. My brain can't make sense of this at all."

Dino says: "Flavio, I sank down to my knees when I saw her bruises. She looks like a truck ran over her. Twice. And still, she managed to tell me she was proud of me."

Dino takes a deep breath and adds: "But our job right now is to share this clip with the right people. And you know who. Because the ones that weren't scared of her yet will be after seeing this."

Ciro grins, "That's smart, little brother. Ha! I wish I could see their faces when they watch it for the first time."

They sent the clip to everyone they can come up with and Dino uploads it to a few sites linked to the mafia. Bruno sits down next to Logan and is about to ask what they're watching. He abruptly turns his face away when he sees it and Dino looks for the footage from the juniors. They talk about the tournament and about the qualities of their team members.

Mamma walks up to Logan and grabs his attention by squeezing his shoulder. He turns around to her and she asks: "Is it still okay if we all have dinner here, Logan? Or do you want us to go?"

"Please stay, mamma. It's so lively in here and even though Scorpia is sleeping upstairs, I know she loves the fact that we're all together."

Mamma says, with a bright smile: "Okay, then I'll get to work. Flavio? Lexy?"

They both get up to help mamma in the kitchen and Violetta walks in to sit down on Dino's lap. Dino wraps his arms around her and kisses her softly.

Logan looks at it with a smile, feeling his phone vibrate in his pocket, retrieving it to look at the screen. It's a message from Scorpia.

Logan?
I have to pee.
And the bed's already wet. :(

Logan gets up and runs upstairs. Scorpia is sitting up, trying to swing her legs out. Logan rushes up to her to help and sees the wet spots the icepacks made in the bed. He puts them om the floor and picks Scorpia up carefully, carrying her into the bathroom and sitting her down on the toilet.

"Ahhhh, a second longer, and the bed would have been wet for a different reason."

She chuckles softly, quickly followed by: "Ouch."

Logan helps her to her feet. "You feel really cold Bonnie. Do want me to fill up the bath?"

"Oh, yes please."

Logan turns on the taps and she carefully sits back down on the toilet. He runs into the bathroom, pulls the wet bedding from the bed, flips the mattress, and makes the bed before walking back into the bathroom. The bath is already half full and he lifts Scorpia into the water.

She relaxes right away and moans. "Mmmm, nice. Is the entire family still downstairs? Where are the little ones sleeping?"

Logan fills her in on everything, while she enjoys the warm water with her eyes closes. He tells her about Flavio and sending the clip to people who weren't scared enough of her already.

She laughs, "Another advantage to the fight. I like the fact that I was able to inspire the other boxers better. And to be honest, I'd like to see that clip myself, because I don't know how it ended."

She looks at Logan, who grabs a towel before helping her out of the tub. He dries her off gently and asks her what she wants to wear.

"Erm sweatpants and one of your sweaters."

Scorpia makes her way over to the sink and leans on it while she inspects her face in the mirror. She puts make-up on the bruise on her face and rubs the numbing cream on her ribs.

Logan comes back with the clothes she asked for. She puts the sweatpants on right away and Logan pulls the sweater over her head with a naughty grin on his face. Scorpia looks at the text on the front and laughs. There's a boxing bag on the front with the words: 'I'd hit that.'

He pulls the hood over her head and kisses her lips. "Looks good on you, Bonnie."

She wraps her arms around his neck, her face showing the pain it caused, and whispers. "Pick me up, handsome Scot."

He slides his hands down to her butt and lifts her up.

She wraps her legs around his waist and sounds relieved. "Better. I don't have to stretch my arms out like this."

He walks into the bedroom with her and carries her down the stairs. He's about to set her down when she takes her chance to kiss him slow and deeply. "Mmm, I needed that. You can put me down now."

They walk into the cafe holding hands and Scorpia sits down next to Dino. "Show me the clip already."

Dino stares at her in shock, not expecting to see her again today. Logan comes from behind the bar with a cup of tea placing in front of Scorpia before sitting down next to her.

"Are we watching it together, handsome Scot?"

Logan nods and grabs her hand.

Dino says: "We just have to keep an eye on the kids, to make sure they don't come over. Because this is not a clip for kids."

Enzo en the little ones are still sleeping. The only one awake is Lucas, but he's busy helping his grandma and mom in the kitchen.

Dino starts the video and Scorpia and Logan watch it closely. Logan admires her strength and they both laugh at Duane's shocked face, especially during the moment she uses his weak knee against him.

She watches herself go down and be carried off. Logan's eyes burn with pugnacity while he waits for his turn with his hand on his heart.

And as soon as he's allowed to start, he goes all in.

Scorpia whispers: "So fucking fast."

She grins when she sees how stunned Duane is. She hears Bruno yell: "Take a hit!" As she watches Logan drop his defense, she holds her breath, closing her eyes for a second when Duane's fist connects with Logan's eye. A happy cheer follows right after when she witnesses Logan knock Duane out.

"Fuck yes!" She leans over to Logan and whispers into his ear. "So hot!"

Logan blushes, a storm forming in the grey of his eyes. She kisses him wildly and he moans into her mouth. She grabs his hair and tries to pull him closer when a sharp pain shoots through her body.

She breathes out: "Ouch."

She lowers her arms sadly and Logan cups her cheek with his hand. "I'm sorry, Bonnie."

He kisses her lips lightly and she sits back up straight in her chair. She grabs the tea from the table and takes a sip, twisting and turning in the wooden chair to find a comfortable position.

"Do you want to sit in the red chair again, Bonnie?"

"Where did it come from?"

"Flavio brought it here from his house."

She sighs, "That's the one thing missing in this cafe."

"What is, Bonnie?"

"Two of those lounge chairs in a corner. And then push them together to create one big loveseat."

She stares in the distance with dreamy eyes and doesn't realize Flavio heard her. He walks back into the kitchen to make a phone call and comes back out with a wide smile on his face.

About thirty minutes later there's a knock on the front door of the cafe. Flavio runs over to it and lets a few dangerous-looking guys in, who carry two lounge chairs, pillows, blankets, and a small side table in.

Flavio makes his way over to Scorpia, "Where did you imagine them exactly?"

She is baffled and points at the corner near the dartboard, close to the door that leads to the stairs. Out of sight of the tables but still with a view of the bar and the door to the kitchen.

Flavio instructs the men and takes care of the blankets and pillows himself, sees the men out, and locks the door behind them. He invites Scorpia to come look at it, holding his arm out to her.

She follows him to the chairs and sinks down on the one on the right, closing her eyes as soon as she feels how soft and comfortable it is. It's like lying on clouds. She moans softly and settles in.

Flavio drapes one of the blankets over her feet. "And?"

She looks him straight in the eye and says: "Ti Amo."

Flavio laughs. "Did you say something about pushing them together?"

She nods and Logan, who walked up, helps Flavio to push the left chair against Scorpia's.

Flavio asks: "Now what?"

Scorpia looks at Logan and gestures for him to lay down too. He crawls onto the chair and closes his eyes, fully enjoying the comfort of the chair. Scorpia snuggles up to him, resting her head on his shoulder. He wraps his arm around her and kisses her forehead.

Flavio smiles down at them. "Yes, that looks comfy and fun. Better than they looked in my house. They're yours. Enjoy!"

He looks over his shoulder and says: "I think there's someone else who wants to test them."

Lexy comes closer with Leo on her arm and lays him down on Logan's chest. Leo rests his little hand on Scorpia's cheek, looking at his mom all happy. Scorpia smiles back at him and kisses his lips.

"Mommy amo."

Scorpia looks at her little boy and chuckles, his little face showing clearly what he's up to. Before Logan can ask her what's so funny they hear: "Leo stinky."

Scorpia laughs harder, holding onto her ribs.

Logan lifts Leo up and smells his behind. "Eww Leo! You can say that again, stinky. Nice move my friend. Right in the middle of a romantic moment with mommy."

Leo giggles about Logan's fake anger as his dad sits up. "Well, let's get you clean little skunk. But daddy's afraid his place won't be empty for long."

He gets up and takes Leo upstairs.

Scorpia closes her eyes and shuts the world around her out until she hears Matteo's voice. She opens her eyes again and calls for him. He comes running and jumps onto the chair next to her.

"Scorpia!" He kisses and hugs her gently. "I've missed you. Westling was so much fun! I ate a hot dog and Ricardo knew everybody."

Scorpia smiles as she listens to his story and moves into a more comfortable position. Her sweater pulls up a little and a warm hand reaches for it to cover her up. She looks over her shoulder and finds Ricardo, looking down at her.

Matteo asks: "Where's Leo?"

Logan walks back in with the little boy and Scorpia says: "It's okay. Go to him."

She hears Leo yell Matteo's name and laughs. Ricardo takes Matteo's place and peeks under her sweater. He is startled but doesn't say a word. Scorpia moves closer and he wraps his arm around her.

His voice is soft and kind when he says: "I'm so proud of you. You're the bow around my research. The one who makes me believe in myself. So strong. So full of life."

She hides her face against his chest and listens to his calm heartbeat.

"I knew it. My spot is stolen."

Ricardo laughs, "I wasn't even the first one who did."

Scorpia asks: "Could you two help me sit up? I can't support myself with my arms, that hurts too much."

Logan positions next to the chair, grabbing her armpit. Ricardo kneels and does the same on the other side.

She's sitting up fairly quickly, without a lot of pain. "Ahhh, I like these male nurses."

Logan puts a pillow behind her back and Ricardo pulls the blanket up to cover her. Mamma walks up with a bowl and spoon and rubs Scorpia's cheek softly with the back of her hand. She hands Scorpia the bowl before gathering the troops to set the table.

Scorpia smells the contents of the bowl and moans. Ricardo gets up and Logan asks her what's in the bowl. "Chicken Alfredo. Mamma put it in the blender."

She takes a bite and a single tear rolls down her cheek. Logan catches it with his finger and kisses it off. She enjoys every bite and the bowl is empty in no time. She hands it to Logan and says: "Go and eat with the family. I'm staying right here. I'm tired."

Logan kisses her softly and walks over to the big table.

Scorpia slides down and snoozes, wrapped in the loving sounds of her family. 

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