Cait's voice wakes Logan up, who seems to be yelling at his dad. He looks at the spot next to him to see if it woke Scorpia up, but she's not there.

He sits up right away and immediately gets worried until he hears her voice.

"Cait! Behave! Come on, get in the shower. I will make coffee. But don't you dare blame Lachlan for the situation you caused yourself. Now go!"

Logan grins and can perfectly imagine how Scorpia man-handles his mom into the bathroom. He opens a drawer and finds boxers and a T-shirt, puts them on, and opens the bedroom door.

He walks down the hall and finds Scorpia pulling the bedding from his parent's bed, followed by scrubbing the floor.

"Bonnie?"

Her head shoots up and her eyes are sparkling with adrenaline. She continues cleaning the floor until the stain is gone, sitting up and wiping the sweat off her forehead.

Logan picks the dirty bedding up from the floor and carries it to the laundry room. He puts it in the washing machine and turns it on, opening the bedroom window as soon as he makes his way back there.

He grabs the bucket next to Scorpia, "Come Bonnie. Coffee."

She smiles and nods. They make their way downstairs and find Lachlan in the kitchen. He's holding his head in his hands and doesn't move when they enter the room. Logan pours the water out of the bucket and rinses it along with the brush.

Scorpia washes her hands, "Where's the first aid kit?"

Lachlan mumbles an answer and Scorpia pulls it from the cupboard behind her. She walks up to the kitchen table and sits down on top of it, in front of her father-in-law. She drenches a cotton ball in disinfectant and pulls Lachlan's hands from his face.

Logan watches the scene unfold in silence, shocked when he sees the blood on his dad's face. Scorpia cleans the wound above Lachlan's eyebrow and looks at it closely. She puts a few Steri-Strips on it, pulls the cut closed, plants a gentle kiss on it, and jumps off the table to put everything away again.

Scorpia makes coffee and when it's done she pours it into two mugs. She picks them up and whispers, "Talk to your dad. I'm off to see your mom."

Scorpia walks upstairs and finds Cait sitting on the edge of the bed in her bathrobe. She hands her a mug before sitting down next to her, staying quiet as she sips her coffee.

She waits patiently till Cait starts to talk softly. "I can't even imagine what you must think of me now. I must have made a wonderful impression on you."

She sobs and Scorpia rests her hand on her mother-in-law's leg. "Cait. Tell me what the real problem is. Because it can't be Lachlan."

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Logan looks at his dad, who is still staring at the kitchen table. He pours coffee into the two remaining mugs and sits down across from his father, putting the coffee on the table. "Dad, what did I miss?"

Lachlan looks up at his son and Logan startles when he sees the look in his eyes. His dad sighs and takes a sip from his coffee. "I wanted to wake her up, help her shower and get dressed because you were both still here. But she got mad."

Lachlan stares out of the window and drinks more coffee.

"I told her you stayed the night... And that we drank whisky and talked. She was adamant that I should've told her. Called Rosie's house even to let her know. That she never would have left if she knew you were staying. And that I always kept her from her children."

Lachlan drinks the last of his coffee. "I don't know, Logan. I wanted her to have fun. I didn't want to ruin anything for her at all. Maybe I should have known better."

"Dad, I don't think you did something wrong. And going by Scorpia's reaction, she sees it that way too. How did you get that cut?"

His father chuckles, "Wuthering Heights is a fucking heavy book, boy."

"Dad! Do you want me to get you a painkiller?"

"That would be wonderful. My head is a little bit less hard than I thought. But that Bonnie of yours... She is not scared at all. No one has ever dared to treat your mom like that."

....

"Scorpia, I don't think I should talk to you about this." She sips her coffee before staring into the dark liquid.

"And who do you talk about it with?"

"I haven't talked about it with anyone for the past ten years."

"That has worked very well I see. Cait... if you don't talk to someone about it, it will ruin everything you still have left. Because Lachlan is a very patient man if you've been treating him like that for ten years."

Cait starts to cry and Scorpia wraps her arms around her mother-in-law, who wipes her tears from her cheeks. "I've blamed Lachlan for the fact that I haven't seen my kids all these years. He always knew where they were and what they were up to, at least until they left the country. And I was kept in the dark. And now they're in Scotland... Lexy couldn't leave the house fast enough. And you like Lachlan more."

Scorpia chuckles, "Yeah, such a surprise. I love motorcycles and Scottish men."

Cait smiles a tiny bit, "It just feels like I've ruined things with you too. That you don't see any reason to come back here again."

"Are you still drunk, Cait? Because that would explain why you're talking nonsense. I most definitely will come back. And I'm not gone yet. I love this country, I love you. The man AND woman who created the sweetest man on this planet.

Life is unfair at times and people drift apart but we can't turn back the clock. We can only do things differently from now on. And that husband of yours deserves a lot more than he is getting. There's a very sweet, understanding man behind the silent grump shell."

Cait starts to cry again and stammers, "Y-you're n-not staying away? Scorpia?"

"Oh Cait, I hope you heard more than just that. But yes, I will be back. And I'm most certainly bringing Leo to you. He has to see you in person and vice versa. And maybe I connected with Lachlan more but that wasn't intentional.

I thought you were very sweet and kind. But you should remember that I don't have a dad and he looks like Logan. Plus, you know, bikes."

"After everything, you still want to... Leo..."

Cait starts to cry again and Scorpia starts to lose a bit of hope. She doesn't know what to say anymore but it's clear to see how unhappy her mother-in-law has been for years.

Cait gets up and looks at Scorpia. "What in the devil are you wearing, child?"

Scorpia giggles as she looks at the short shorts and tight shirt with SLUT on it. "The first thing I could find in the chest of drawers in the blue guest room. I didn't want to run into your bedroom naked."

"Well, it's still close to wearing nothing. Lexy's wardrobe was full of clothes like that from the age of fourteen. And she would still love to walk around like that if you ask me. You only have leather pants and a shirt with you, right? And you're picking up Leo today. Maybe we should go shopping together if there's still time. And if not, I can give something of mine to wear."

Scorpia gets up too and puts her hand on Cait's shoulder. "Mom? You can always talk to me, about anything. I would love to be the person you turn to. But it's also fine if you don't want to talk. Just promise me you won't throw a book at the sweet grump again. And definitely not one by the Brontë sisters!"

Cait laughs and picks the book up from the floor, looking at it closely: "Thank God, it's not dented."

They go downstairs together, still softly chuckling and finding Logan and Lachlan sitting at the kitchen table, a relaxed atmosphere in the air.

Logan shoots Scorpia a questioning look and Cait walks over to her husband. She hugs Lachlan and gently kisses his eyebrow. He looks into her eyes and notices a change in them.

Cait whispers, "I'm sorry. So sorry. For everything. For all those years. I'm going to try my hardest to do things differently from now on."

Lachlan pulls her onto his lap and kisses her. She giggles like a schoolgirl and Scorpia smiles as she looks at them. She takes the seat next to Logan, "At what time does Leo's plane land?"

"This afternoon, around three. Why?"

Cait says: "Good, that means we have time to go to Eastgate."

Lachlan moans, "Please tell me we're not going shopping."

Cait tugs at his beard, "Have you looked at your daughter-in-law this morning? Have you seen what the poor girl is wearing?"

He looks Scorpia over, the blush on his son's cheeks revealing he did notice. Lachlan chuckles and Cait's eyes scold him. 

"It doesn't look like Logan has anything against it."

Cait turns around to see Logan, who pulled Scorpia onto his lap and is kissing her passionately. Cait laughs softly, "But she can't pick up her son from the airport in that outfit. And Logan might love it but I don't think Scorpia would want to walk outside dressed like that."

Scorpia tries to escape from Logan's arms and yells: "Help! This outfit made my Scot wild." They laugh and as soon as Logan lets her go, she bolts up the stairs. Logan runs after her and growls. He reaches her on top of the stairs and throws her over his shoulder, carries her to the bathroom, and turns the shower on.

He takes his shirt and boxers off and pushes Scorpia under the running water fully dressed. Her shirt becomes see-through as it clings to her chest and Logan can't keep his eyes off her boobs.

"Oh hell."

He kisses her wildly while his hands roam over her body. He pulls her shorts down, "Bonnie, I can't wait any longer."

A naughty smile pulls at her lips before she turns around and pushes her ass against him. He grabs her breasts and massages them, sliding into her warm core. He moans and licks the sensitive spot on her neck. Logan has to hold her up because her legs shake dangerously.

He thrusts into her wildly, keeping a firm grip on her boobs. Scorpia moans too, making his last snippet of self-control disappear. He shudders and bites her shoulder as he finds his release, ragged breaths leaving his lips while resting his head against her back.

"Hell, Bonnie. I'm sorry. That was very unromantic."

Scorpia laughs, "No, it sure wasn't romantic, my beautiful Scot. But it was fun."

Logan spanks her and growls. Scorpia turns around to kiss him deeply. He sucks her tongue into his mouth and massages her butt cheeks before leaning back to look into her eyes. She reads the question in his, "No. Shower and get dressed. I want to buy clothes with Cait. I'm ready to wear something else than my leather pants."

Logan's hand slides between her legs as his eyes stare into hers. He knows exactly what to do to make her knees buckle and teasingly sticks his tongue out at her. His fingers stroke her folds slowly. "Did you say no, Bonnie?"

He slides a finger into her hot center and moves it in and out steadily, bending forward to kiss her chest. She tries to stay quiet but Logan's not having it. He plays with her nipple and slides a second finger into her core. His thumb strokes her clit as his lips wrap around her aureola, licking the nipple before sucking on it softly.

She yells his name and he grins the second she goes limp against him. "Fun is not good enough, Bonnie. I always go for satisfying."

She looks at him with a deep-red blush on her cheeks and a hazy look in her eyes.

"You look so beautiful, Bonnie. I love you."

She whispers: "Naughty."

He chuckles and washes her lovingly. They find new toothbrushes and deodorants in the bathroom and use those to freshen up more.

They walk down together in their leather pants and T-shirts and find Cait all dressed too. She was just kissing Lachlan and looks a bit caught. Lachlan chuckles, "Well, I'm coming with you guys. Someone convinced me."

Cait slaps his shoulder playfully before they all get into the Jeep to make their way to Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Cait drags Scorpia into a clothing store right away. "They have everything here, clothes, lingerie, shoes, and accessories. You should be able to find something here."

Scorpia steps into a fitting room, "Can you pick something for me Cait?"

Logan and Lachlan sat down on a bench in the store and talk to each other in a relaxed manner. It stays deadly silent on the other side of Scorpia's curtain and she sticks her head out. "Cait?"

"Scorpia... do you have any idea how long I have waited for a daughter to buy clothes with?"

"Um... for as long as Lexy's old?"

Cait smiles and nods. "Are you sure?"

"Yes. Go right ahead. I'll try on whatever you hand me."

Cait almost skips off and Scorpia chuckles. She takes a seat on the stool in the corner and waits patiently. She hears Logan say he'll look for some underwear.

A little while later a hand sticks through the curtain, holding a hanger with a red lace bralette and matching string. Scorpia, who has already taken her shirt and leather pants off, takes the lingerie and tries it on right away.

She sticks her head out of the curtain and catches Logan discussing something with his mom.

"Logan?"

His head turns her way. "Yes?"

"Could you help me with something?"

He rushes into the fitting room, his eyes roaming over her body, letting out a deep moan. "Take it off, Bonnie. That's way too hot. And just knowing you'll be wearing that underneath your clothes... Oh hell."

Scorpia laughs, "Oh, I'm definitely not taking this off then. Does it come in other colors too?"

Logan's eyes sparkle and he says: "I'll go check immediately!" He runs out, Scorpia's laughter following him.

She hears Cait ask him if he's sure Scorpia would wear it and Logan says: "Just give it to her. I think it's pretty and I'll try on the button-up, okay?"

Cait walks up to the fitting room and Scorpia hears her breathe in. Scorpia opens the curtain a tiny bit and looks at the dress in her mother-in-law's hands, it's a cute swing dress made from tartan.

She smiles wide and asks: "Is that one for me?"

Cait looks into her eyes and nods.

"Great! I'll try it on right away." Scorpia takes it and puts it on. It fits like a glove. A round neckline, three-quarter sleeves, tight till her stomach, and from there the skirt flares out. It hits her just below the knee and Scorpia smiles at herself in the mirror. She opens the curtain and steps out. Cait stares at her wide-eyed and Lachlan grins.

"And? How does it look?"

Cait whispers: "You look so beautiful." And Lachan gives her a thumbs-up. Scorpia searches for Logan with her eyes and catches him walking up to her in tight black jeans with a tartan button-up.

He stares at her while she does the same, wrapping her arms around his neck as soon as he's close enough to kiss his lips softly. He twirls her around, "Pretty Bonnie. Very pretty. Look."

He holds up a tiny version of his shirt and Scorpia beams. "For Leo."

Scorpia smiles wider, "So cute! I love it when you wear matching outfits."

Logan grins and shows the tiny shirt to his mom, who claps, her face lighting up with joy.

Scorpia asks Cait to help her find leggings and boots and the woman happily rushes off. She finds a warm pair of leggings and cute boots with a short heel.

Scorpia tries them on and dances out of the fitting room. "Well done, Cait! Thank you!"

She hugs her mother-in-law, who seems a bit shaken up.

Logan is looking suspicious at the cash register and Scorpia tries to figure out what he's up to from a distance. Lachlan reaches his son and Logan shows him something in the bag he's holding. Lachlan looks from the bag to Logan, who smirks and nods at Scorpia. Lachlan strokes his beard and shakes his head while his laughter sounds through the store.

Scorpia and Cait walk to the cash register too and explain to the girl that Scorpia wants to keep all the clothes on. They take the tags off and the cashier adds it up, while Scorpia shoves her own clothes into a bag from the store.

"Hold on, I'm wearing lingerie I got here. I have to pay for that too."

The girl in front of her asks: "Red bralette with matching string?" Scorpia nods. "The handsome man in the tartan shirt already paid for it."

Scorpia is stunned for a second and then pays for her outfit, following Cait outside to find their men waiting for them. Scorpia shoots Logan a questioning look and he opens the bag he's holding. She chuckles when she finds the bralette set in at least three other colors in there.

Logan leans over to her to whisper in her ear. "Hot."

Scorpia blushes and hides her face against his chest. He pushes against her chin with his index finger to make her look up at him, looking deep into her eyes before kissing her slow.

Lachlan wraps his arm around Cait. "Shall we find a place to eat? I'm getting hungry."

Logan says he wouldn't mind eating, biting Scorpia's neck. She squeals and runs off. He chases after her and grabs her waist, pulling her against his body, kissing her neck.

Lachlan and Cait laugh and walk towards a department store further down the road. Logan and Scorpia follow them to the top floor of the building and enter the restaurant there. They enjoy each other's company and the extensive breakfast.

Scorpia rubs her tummy and rests her head against Logan's shoulder, looking at his parents with a smile on her face. They look relaxed and sweet together.

Logan presses a kiss into her hair and whispers: "Thank you, Bonnie."

She turns her face to him and kisses his neck, while he wraps his arm around her shoulders, resting his head on top of hers. They both close their eyes, listening to the sounds of the restaurant.

Until they hear Lachlan's voice. "Cait, kiss me. Quick. They both have their eyes closed so we can do it with tongue this time."

Scorpia and Logan burst out in laughter, while Cait stares at her husband in shock.

Lachlan chuckles and says: "It's because of those two. Sparks are flying between them. I'm afraid one of the sparks made it over here."

Cait laughs and shakes her head.

Scorpia sits up and picks up her phone. She scrolls through Leo's pictures and shows Cait the one where Logan and Leo are wearing the same shoes and their big boss and mini boss shirt.

Cait exclaims: "Oh Scorpia, that's so cute. Are they wearing the same shoes?"

Logan nods and tells all about the shoes Scorpia got them. Cait looks at the picture with love in her eyes, making Lachlan smile at the sight. Cait asks: "How hard was it without him, Scorpia?"

Scorpia turns her head to look outside and answers softly. "The first day was extremely rough. And it's getting worse again now that he's almost here. I don't like being away from him and I'm always scared he'll think I've abandoned him. I miss him so much. But at the same time, these few days with Logan were so wholesome."

Logan kisses her lightly, "But they would have been more fun with Leo here."

She nods and sighs.

"Bonnie, don't worry. It feels the same for me. We're never doing this again."

She chuckles, her fingers sliding into his hair. "Never? There will come a day that Leo doesn't want to come with us anymore."

Logan shakes his head and Cait laughs. "Trust me, son. That day will come. And it will get here sooner than you think. Enjoy every second when they're small. They won't come home anymore or leave for a foreign country before you know it."

Everyone present catches the break in his mom's voice and Lachlan wraps his arm around her.

Logan gets up and hugs his mom. "Mom, believe me, that had nothing to do with you. I've been through a lot of drama. Things I didn't want you to know about. But I've always missed you when I wasn't with you."

He kisses his mom's cheek. "And now that we have Leo, I only want to see you more. And I'm glad you like Scorpia a little."

Both his parents shoot him such a faul look that it makes him laugh. "Yes, I know. Dad is a bit in love with her. And mom finally found her match and a daughter to shop with."

Lachlan chuckles, "A bit? Boy, she's the daughter-in-law of my dreams!"

Cait laughs as well, "Yes, I'm so blessed with her. We all are blessed. Scorpia, I hope you know how welcome you are. In spite of..."

Scorpia raises her hand to stop Cait from talking. "We're never talking about that again. We can't turn back time, all we can do is do things differently from now on. I love you. All three of you. But I have to admit I'm a tiny bit in love with Lachlan too."

She smiles and Lachlan pretends to be shy. Logan pulls her from her chair and hugs her possessively, glaring at his dad, who chuckles.

They look at a few more shops together, drink and eat some more and talk about the future. Time flies and before they know it, the moment to rent a Jeep and drive to the airport has arrived. 

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Happy Sunday!
My health is still not great
but I'm glad I managed to push a chapter out for you.
I hope you enjoyed this one.
XO Hankie.