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fratello = brother 

sorellina = little sister 

ti amo = I love you 

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She waves at Ricardo and runs back to the room, where Logan is just pulling a shirt over his head. She stares at him till his head pops out of it. His eyes meet hers and a smile appears on his face. "Hi Bonnie."

She smiles back at him and says: "Hi."

Logan says: "Get over here." She walks up to him and he wraps his arms around her. He hugs her lovingly and sighs happily. "Hmm, where are we going now? Where's home Bonnie?"

She mumbles against his chest: "Home is wherever you are."

Dino walks into the room and says: "We're taking you two to the cafe first. Because there's something you need to see there." Logan shoots Dino a questioning look, but he says: "It's a surprise fratello."

Logan says: "I still have to finish getting dressed and I have to wait for the recovery therapist and orthopedic surgeon. They are going to tighten the screws in my hand and we'll go over the schedule for the recovery therapy."

Scorpia nods and asks: "Dino? Can I speak to you in private?"

Dino says: "Sure thing, sorellina." She kisses Logan and walks into the hallway with her brother. Ricardo comes out of the office and waves at her, before walking away. Dino says: "Jesus, that guy is insanely huge."

Scorpia grins and says: "I hope to turn him into my new sparring partner." Dino gives her a stunned look and she says in an amused tone: "He was the only nurse who could really handle me."

Dino mumbles: "Damn. I hope you'll never get pissed at me."

She says: "That kind of depends on your answer to my next question. Would it be possible to get the guy that did your tattoo to come to the hospital?"

Dino looks deep into her eyes for a second and then dials a number on his phone.

Scorpia is waiting patiently, seated on a bed in a small room, when the door opens. Dino comes in first, followed by a skinny man, covered in piercings and tattoos. He looks at her with kind eyes and says: "I'm Mickey. You wanted to see me my lady?"

She smiles at him and says: "Yes sir, I do hope you brought some materials."

"Oh most certainly. I basically carry those around twenty-four-seven. But I'm curious. Tell me, what is it that you desire?"

She says: "The name Logan with a small heart. Here." She puts her hand on her heart and Mickey raises his eyebrows.

He asks: "Is this your first tattoo?" She nods. "Ah, maybe you should start with a different spot. Because the skin on your chest is very sensitive."

Dino clears his throat and whispers something in Mickey's ear. He stares at Scorpia in shock for a second, before quickly whipping out a notebook and a pen. He writes Logan in curly letters and adds a tiny heart at the end of it. He shows it to her and she smiles wide."

"Yes! I love that!"

"Okay, go and lie down, while I prepare everything. And you might have to take off your bra."

Scorpia says: "Okay."

Dino is stunned because he expected her to be uncomfortable with that. He says: "I'll wait in the hall."

She takes her shirt and bra off and lies down on her back. Mickey has everything laid out and puts black latex gloves on. He studies her chest to find the perfect spot for the tattoo. He asks: "Are you ready my lady?"

Scorpia says: "Totally. Go ahead kind sir."

Mickey starts carefully, expecting a shock reaction, but nothing happens. She looks completely relaxed, with her eyes closed and a small smile on her lips. Mickey is impressed and tattoos on, till he has finished the heart. He looks at his work with pride, wipes the excess ink off and says: "Wow. Best letter tattoo ever. I wish all my customers were this relaxed."

She sits up and looks at the left side of her chest. She strokes the letters lightly and says softly: "Here. Forever." She looks up at Mickey with an ecstatic look on her face and thanks him.

She tries to hug him, but he says: "Hold it! I still need to cover up that tattoo and this was my very last tattoo ever, if your brother catches me hugging you while you're topless." Scorpia laughs and lies down again. Mickey gently covers the tattoo up. He explains to her how to take care of it, before handing her her bra and shirt.

She gets dressed and asks: "Can I hug you now?"

Mickey nods and says: "Please."

She hugs him and hears Bruno yell in the hallway. "What is going on in there Dino?! And why am I not allowed to go in?!"

Mickey gets up, gathers his things and winks at her, before opening the door. He nods at the two quarreling brothers and walks off. Bruno watches the man walk away with his mouth wide open and slowly turns his head to Scorpia. She is standing in the middle of the room with her arms crossed, looking at him.

"Sorellina?"

"Yes, Bruno?"

"What was Mickey doing here?"

"He was here for me."

Bruno's eyes move to Dino and back to Scorpia, before he shrugs his shoulders. "I don't get it."

"My dear brother, Mickey was here to tattoo." She puts her hand on her chest and says: "I'll give you a hint. Here. Forever."

Dino chuckles at Bruno's confused face and asks: "And? How did it feel? Did it hurt?"

Scorpia says: "Mickey said it was the best letter tattoo ever. He wished all of his customers were as relaxed as I was."

Bruno asks: "You got a tattoo?"

Scorpia bursts out in laughter and Dino joins in. "Yeah, duh."

Bruno asks: "But what and where and how?"

Scorpia looks at him lovingly and says: "Sit down brother. I'll explain it to you." Bruno sits down on the edge of the bed and Scorpia says: "I panicked during the evaluation and asked where Logan was. The doctor ran out to get Logan. And once Logan was in the room, he placed his hand on his heart and said something he said to me before."

She puts her hand on her own heart and says: "Here. Forever."

Bruno looks at her with tears in his eyes and says: "That's beautiful." Dino nods.

Scorpia says: "And that's why I just had Mickey tattoo Logan's name on my chest. To make sure I never forget."

The brothers hug her and Dino says: "Logan doesn't know about it, so keep this to yourself brother."

Bruno says: "I won't tell anyone. But I have a surprise too. Remember what you asked me this morning sis?"

Scorpia's eyes start to sparkle and she says: "If you came here by bike."

Bruno nods and shows her her helmet. "Argento is waiting for us."

Dino says: "And Logan rides with me, in his own Jeep. Let's find him and see if he's ready to go home."

Scorpia is walking between her brothers on the way to the room where Logan should be. But when they arrive there, the room is empty. She frowns and looks at her brothers. She opens her mouth to say something but quickly closes it again. She puts her hand on her chest and the brothers smile at each other.

Dino checks his phone and says: "Logan is waiting for you downstairs."

She runs out of the room and towards the elevator, leaving her chuckling brothers behind.

She sees him as soon as the elevator doors slide open. He is holding a bouquet and is wearing a handsome smile. She walks up to him and he hands her the flowers. She kisses him and he says: "A decent date starts with flowers Bonnie." She smiles up at him and he pulls her close. "Ti amo. I love you."

Scorpia closes her eyes and hugs him tight. "I love you too, Logan."

She puts her hand on her chest and Logan covers it with his warm hand. They say in unison: "Here. Forever."

Dino and Bruno come walking up and place a hand on their own chest. Logan winks at Bruno and moves his hand to his own heart too. The men speak in unison this time and say: "Here. Forever." They stand like that in silence for a while, until Bruno pushes a helmet between Logan and Scorpia. She hands the flowers back to Logan, grabs the helmet, smiles wide and runs towards the exit.

Logan says: "Oh well, it seemed like true love for a minute there." He sighs dramatically and Bruno laughs.

He pats Logan on the back and says: "I'm going to run after her. See you at the cafe."

Dino walks Logan over to his jeep and Logan shoots him a grateful look. "Yeah, I figured you'd like to go home in your own car. Even if you can't drive it yourself."

"Thank you Dino."

They get into the car and before Dino starts the engine, Logan says: "Dino? Bruno arranged something for me earlier." Logan pulls down the collar of his shirt and Dino stares at the covered-up piece of skin on Logan's chest.

Dino grins and asks: "Bonnie?"

Logan nods and says: "Yes, with a small scorpion at the end of it."

Dino breaks out in laughter and needs a minute to get a hold of himself. Logan stares at him, not sure what to make of it. "I'm sorry bro. You will find out why I was laughing soon enough. But I can't tell you right now. It needs to stay a surprise for a little while longer."

Dino starts the car and drives towards the cafe. A silver-colored Harley passes them and Logan smiles wide when Bruno accelerates. When they arrive at the cafe, they find Bruno and Scorpia waiting for them. Scorpia is beaming and kisses Logan happily.

Dino says: "Go on inside. I'll wait out here with Bruno for a bit."

Logan opens the back door and steps inside. He looks around completely amazed and Scorpia whispers: "Wow." There's a bouquet of flowers on the kitchen table, with a card attached to it. She folds the card open and reads the message out loud: "Family isn't about blood. Family takes care of each other."

Logan says: "I can't believe this. This is all brand new. I would have never been able to afford this myself."

Scorpia says: "I am pretty sure that the appliances come from the Gentile family. Because mister Gentile's brother has a wholesale business in this stuff and a fair amount of family members work for that company."

Logan runs his fingers over the new appliances and looks at Scorpia with teary eyes. "I'm afraid to look in the cafe."

Scorpia walks up to the door and pushes it open. "You shouldn't be Logan. Because it's beautiful!" 

Logan peeks around the corner and starts to walk around with his mouth open. His eyes shoot from the huge table to the new benches in front of the window. He walks over to the bar and stares at all the new things in disbelief. He looks at the wooden sign behind the bar and laughs when he reads the words on it. Scottish Whisky Only!

Scorpia chuckles and says: "I'm pretty sure that's Bruno's doing. He was outraged when he found out about the Puni Alba."

Bruno and Dino walk in and Bruno shoots Dino an angry look. "Indeed. How dare you order Italian whisky from a Scot? It's like ordering pasta at a burger joint. Disgraceful!"

Logan chuckles and says: "Well every single person in here will know that's no longer an option. But did you guys do all this?"

Bruno says: "Dino's the mastermind behind all of this. He made it all happen. The cafe and my apartment both gotten an amazing make-over. You'll see the apartment later, they've created a wonderful room for the boys there."

Dino says: "Yeah, Ciro played supervisor over there. And ended up pulling some stitches out. So mamma dragged him back home. That's why you haven't seen him yet."

Scorpia chuckles as she imagines her mother dragging Ciro home and Dino says: "Please follow me outside to look at something. And after that, we'll leave you two alone. To explore all the new things. And each other."

He winks and walks over to the entrance. He unlocks it and steps outside, before turning around. Bruno pushes Logan and Scorpia outside and they turn around when they see Dino point at something. There's a sign above the door. A big, lit-up sign, with one word on it in curly lettering.

Bonnie.

The siblings look at Logan, who is saying the word out loud with tears pooling in his eyes.

Dino asks: "And?"

Logan says: "Perfect."

They all hug each other.

Bruno pushes a helmet in Dino's stomach and says: "Come on little bro. I'll drop you off at mamma's house."

All blood drains from Dino's face and he mumbles: "I'll just call a taxi."

Scorpia hides the word coward in a cough and Dino looks at her with angry eyes. 

He grabs the helmet and puts it on.

Bruno chuckles and waves at Scorpia and Logan. "Enjoy! We'll see you Sunday, at mamma's!" 

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There you go! Chapter 24!

These chapters are so much fun to write.

I needed some light writing and I hope you enjoyed reading it.

See you next update! 

Things might get a bit more heated in there. >.>

Love you!

XO Hankie ❥