She walks into the cafe through the backdoor and finds Logan with Leo on his arm. She smiles wide at Logan and he says: "Good afternoon Bonnie. Our little cub didn't feel like sleeping. And now it's almost time for his bottle."

Scorpia takes Leo from him and Leo yells happily: "Mommy!"

"Hello, my little pirate. Mommy missed you. Are you hungry?" She cuddles Leo and closes her eyes for a bit, while Logan fixes the bottle. "Mommy sat in a Maserati Quattroporte today."

Logan turns around. Fast. "What? Who's?"

"Flavio's. I had lunch with him."

Logan looks into her eyes and tries to find in there why she seems nervous.

She sighs and says: "We had lunch in a restaurant that's used as a cover for two gangs. Two gangs who abuse women. And Flavio wanted to teach them a lesson, to show them how to treat a woman. And to show them what respecting a woman gets you."

She looks at Logan and knows he's reading between the lines.

"Did you kiss him, Bonnie?"

"No! Well his hand, but that's it."

He stares into her eyes and knows she's truthful.

"Did you know about it before you left this morning?"

"No, I didn't Logan. Ciro only told me about the lunch this morning and we didn't talk about any details. Flavio asked me beforehand if I was willing to flirt with him."

Logan shakes Leo's bottle and asks: "No feelings between you two?"

Scorpia says: "He is gay Logan. And loves Ciro. But I can't say we don't feel anything for each other. He is like an extra big brother. We had to pull over after out act and laughed till we cried. And he got scared the second I mentioned you."

Logan cocks his brow and Scorpia says: "He forgot about you for a bit. He even wanted to come with me to tell you about it. And he asked me to warn him when you were on your way over to kill him. To make sure he had time to say goodbye to Ciro."

Logan chuckles and asks: "Flavio's afraid of me? Flavio?"

Scorpia says: "Everyone in the underworld is. Batman mask wearer and the one who killed half of Salvatore's gang. On top of that you're with the woman who ended Salvatore's life. And she's a decent boxer too, while she looks like a... well I don't know."

"Goddess. Dream. Sexy boss?"

She laughs and Leo makes it clear that he has waited long enough for his bottle.

Scorpia kisses him and says: "Sorry Leo. Daddy will feed you while mommy changes into something more comfortable." She walks over to the slim closet in the kitchen and pulls her leather pants out of it. She turns around to look at Logan and Leo and says: "Enjoy your meal Leo."

She runs upstairs and takes her jacket, skirt and heels off. She wiggles her toes and puts her leather pants on. She grabs a T-shirt from the closet and wears it on top of her bustier. She kneels in front of the closet to look for her boots, but then remembers they are downstairs. She gets up to walk downstairs and sends Ciro a message to ask him if she is needed back at the office today.

She walks into the kitchen and stares at Logan and Leo. Logan is holding Leo against his shoulder, with his big hand on Leo's back and it's such a beautiful sight that she tears up. Logan looks up from Leo to look into her eyes and smiles.

"Such a beautiful sight Logan." She walks over to her two men and rests her head against his chest.

He kisses her forehead and says: "He's already asleep. I'll tuck him in. I'll be right back."

Scorpia gets her boots from the closet and puts them on. She grabs her helmet, gloves and leather jacket. She hangs the jacket on the back of the chair and puts the helmet with the gloves in it on the table.

Logan sticks his head into the kitchen and asks: "Do you have time for a drink? Or are you leaving right away?"

Scorpia looks at the clock and says: "I have some time to spare and I would love a cup of tea." She walks into the cafe, puts her phone on the bar and sits down on a stool. Logan makes her tea and Scorpia feels someone staring at her.

Grazia walks up to her and says: "You're really a chameleon. When I saw you this morning, you looked like someone else. And now? Are you riding your motorcycle?"

Scorpia smiles at her and says: "Yes. I'm off to the children's home in a minute. And I felt like riding Ombra. I also make a point to visit the kids in casual wear."

The screen of her phone lights up and she reads the message Ciro sent her. She doesn't have to come back to the office and he asks if he can call her. She sends him a thumbs up emoji and her phone rings right away. She answers and shoots Logan a grateful look when he places a cup of tea in front of her.

"Ciro. Talk while I enjoy my tea."

"Are you still in the cafe?"

"Yes, I've changed and I'll go to the children's home soon."

"Um, does Logan know?"

Logan stands next to her and wraps his arm around her waist. Scorpia winks at him. "If Logan knows that I'm going steady with Flavio? Yes. I just broke up with him."

Logan bites his lip and looks at her, amusement visible in his eyes. There's a long silence on Ciro's end of the line and Scorpia uses the time to sip her tea.

"Ciro, if you don't start talking fast, I will hang up. I have more to do today. Find a place to sleep for example."

Logan runs off because he can't hold down his laughter anymore and doesn't want Ciro to hear it.

Marco stares at her from behind the bar and Graia rushes off to take some orders.

"Sorellina? You're joking, right?"

"What do you think, Ciro?"

"I-I hope you are. I don't know. I wanted to tell you that lunch was a success. But Flavio was so nervous and I got worried..."

Logan stands behind the bar again and looks at her with a shimmer in his eyes.

"I've almost finished my tea Ciro and when I do, I will hang up. So ask me clear questions and you'll get a clear answer."

Ciro sighs and asks: "You and Logan are still together, right?"

"Yeah."

"And the lunch was a succes?"

"Yes."

"You flirted with Flavio?"

"Yes, excessively."

"Was Logan mad?"

"I'm not going to lie to you and say he was fine with it. I think he'll need some time to get over it. I have to admit that I would have liked it better if I had known about it beforehand. I could have prepared Logan for it. Imagine someone telling him about it or even showing it to him before I had the chance to explain."

"Yeah... I'm sorry. I was even my idea."

"What?"

"Um yeah. There were some strong rumors going around and Flavio was suffering from it. He even lost some men."

"Ciro... come to the cafe tonight with Flavio. I'll get the boxing gloves ready. I have to go now."

She hangs up and looks into Logan's grey eyes.

Logan says: "Poor Ciro."

"Nuh-uh. It was his idea!"

"What?"

"Yes! Idiot! They are coming over tonight. We'll make them squirm."

She takes her bracelet off and puts it down behind the bar. She wraps her arms around Logan's neck and he kisses her slow and deep. "Mmm Logannnn."

He grins and kisses her again as he slides his hands into her back pocket.

Grazia and Marco stare at them, their expressions show confusement and Logan chuckles.

Scorpia looks up at him and he says: "They are lost Bonnie."

"Serves them right for listening to my phone conversation." She looks at Grazia and Marco, who both turned ghostly white. She laughs and says: "It's a long story. But I think Logan still loves me a little and that I don't have to look for a different place to sleep. Right, handsome Scot?"

"I'm still thinking about it. You might end up on one of the benches in the cafe."

She pouts and lets her arms fall down. She softly says: "Okay. I'm going to the children's home now. I'll see you later." She drags her feet into the kitchen and chuckles as soon as the door closes behind her.

Logan walks in and picks her up as he laughs. "Bonnie, their faces!" He kisses her wildly and massages her ass.

Scorpia looks at him with a shimmer in her eyes and says: "I can't wait till Ciro and Flavio get here. We're sticking with this for now. It only makes the story about me and Flavio stronger."

Logan winks at her and gently puts her down. "Go see Violetta. I'll see you later. And I'll take care of our little cub."

She kisses him again and puts her jacket on. She grabs the helmet and gloves from the table and grabs the keys to the Harley from the hook in the closet, waving at Logan as she walks out.

"See you later!"

She swings her leg over the bike and puts the key in the ignition. She puts her gloves on and pushes the helmet down on her head. She's already smiling as she fastens the chinstrap. She starts the bike and speeds off.

When she reaches the children's home, kids are already running towards the fence to stare at her. Dino is pulling Violetta along with him, while she looks at the motorcycle with doubt. Scorpia turns the ignition off and opens the chin strap. As soon as she takes her helmet off she registers the shock in Violetta's eyes and she catches Thomas with his mouth open behind her. Dino smiles wide and walks up to her for a hug.

She hugs him back lovingly and says: "Hi Dino. How are things here?"

"Hi sweet sister. It's going great. The ping-pong table and sports gear are delivered. The playhouse, sandbox and train are on it's way. We're waiting for them now. She swings her leg over the Harley and waves at the kids, who all wave back excitedly.

She gets up and walks over to Violetta to hug her.

Violetta says: "Wow. I didn't know... that you rode a bike."

Scorpia smiles at her and then makes her way over to Thomas, who is still staring at her with jaw slacked.

She pretends to throw something at him and says laughing: "I wish I had a piece of chalk right now."

Thomas chuckles and shakes his head. "Hi Scorpia."

"Hey Thomas, how are you?"

"Good. Um... hug?"

Scorpia hugs him tightly.

Violetta walks up and says: "We'll go to my office, so we can talk quietly."

They walk into the office and she pours three cups of tea. Scorpia sits down and waits for Violetta to start.

"First of all Scorpia... Thank you for setting up The Violet Lion Foundation. And for putting us in touch with the school. The kids feel at home in school and I'm glad they get to travel safely."

Scorpia nods and says: "You're welcome. Even though I did it for myself too. I'm happy when kids are happy and I know it's the same way for you. That's why it felt natural to bring you two together."

Thomas smiles and nods. He looks at Scopria and says: "We've been thinking about taking the kids on a day trip. With a few of them at a time, to keep it easy. And they can suggest trips themselves. I can take them in the van and if another adult joins me, we should be fine. I also wouldn't mind staying here to watch the kids and let two other adults go with he kids."

Scorpia says: "That sounds great. I love it when people come up with stuff themselves. It happened with the other foundations as well. If there's anything I can do or you need more money, let me know."

Violetta asks: "Do you think it's a good idea too to start using the outdoor area as a public playground?"

Scorpia nods and says: "Yes, I think it's a great idea. It lures other kids here too. And maybe we could offer after school care on Wednesdays. It doesn't really matter whether you make lemonade for just the kids here or for a few more from outside. And the kids that live here can invite friends over that way."

Violetta beams and says: "Yes, that's brilliant."

Thomas says: "Yes and I can drive them over here. If we take the time to type up a note, I'll hang it up in school."

"And if you ever need an extra van and driver, just call Bart. Do you have his number, Thomas?"

"Yes. He told me to call him if there was anything wrong. When the van broke down or something."

"Great!" Scorpia drinks her tea as her thoughts wander to Leo.

Violetta asks: "Which of the two men in your life are you thinking of? Or both?"

Scorpia smiles and says: "Leo. I've been away from home all day."

Thomas raises his eyebrows in surpise and says: "I don't even know why I'm still surprised when I find out something new about you."

Scorpia chuckles and pulls her phone out of her pocket. She shows him some pictures of Leo and says: "This is Leo."

Thomas looks even more confused and Scorpia laughs. "Leo used to live here, with Violetta. But I was in love with him from the second I saw him."

Violetta adds: "And Leo loved her from the start. He's living with Scorpia and Logan now."

Scorpia nods and says: "He says mommy to me."

She beams and Thomas says: "There is so much I don't know. But one thing is sure, I've never seen you this happy. It's wonderful. And what a beautiful little boy. I don't doubt that you are a loving mom."

Scorpia's eyes look grateful when she looks at him before taking a sip of her tea.

She takes a few slow breaths and says: "There's a premiere at the hotel Saturday. Red carpet and all. You are both invited. You will learn more about me there. Maybe more than you'd like to know."

Violetta says: "Dino invited me too, but he said that they were waiting to see what you thought about the whole premiere. It's your interview with Ricardo, right?"

Scopria nods and looks at Thomas, wondering what he thinks.

Thomas seems relaxed and he gives her the time she needs to gather her thoughts.

"Thomas, do you remember the day Lexy called you?"

"When you and Logan were in an accident?"

Scorpia nods and plays with the empty cup.

"In short, we both suffered from a mental breakdown and were in the hospital for quite some time. I gave this interview to tell my side of the story. And to shake up the mental health world with my favorite nurse and researcher Ricardo. Because I am convinced that the high dose of sedatives they gave me kept me in the shadows against my will."

She looks at Thomas and he offers her his hand.

She grabs it and says: "I was raped at fifteen and walked around for ten years without working through it. And spent all that time looking for revenge. And when the man who did that to me turned out to be dead... I found out he was biological brother. The shadows pulled me back in and..."

She takes a shaky breath and closes her eyes.

Thomas squeezes her hand gently and looks at her with eyes full of tears. "Scorpia... I don't know what to say."

Violetta puts a box of tissues on the table and blows her nose.

Scorpia cries quietly and says: "I'm not really sure why I'm suddenly telling you all of this. But I would love to see you two at the premiere and I don't want you to be blindsided. And I should talk about it more..."

Thomas gets up and crouches down next to her chair. "I'm sorry that you had to go through all of that Scorpia. I wish I knew. But I also get why you didn't tell me... Know that I will always be here for you. You're still someone who has a special place in my heart."

Scorpia wraps her arms around his back and he hugs her. He rubs her back and says: "I can't believe how strong you are. Unbelievable. I'm even starting to believe you did beat Logan up."

Scorpia chuckles a little and says: "That was true. I box Thomas. And I'm pretty good even if I say so myself. I'm boxing against Duane Johnson next week."

Violetta spits her tea back in her cup from shock and Thomas holds Scorpia at arms length to look into her eyes. "My God. You're serious."

Violetta asks carefully: "And that Flavio story?"

Scopria smiles a bit cheeky and says: "At least part of it is true." She gets up and says: "Enough secrets shared. I'm going to see what's going on outside."

She walks out of the office and rushes outside. She almost bumps into Dino, who sees she's been crying right away.

"Sorellina? What happened?"

He cups her cheek with his hand and she softly says: "I've invited Violetta and Thomas to the premiere. And explained them what will be shown."

Dino grabs her hand and says: "Come with me. We're taking the new ping-pong table for a spin."

She shoots him a grateful look and follows him. He hands her a paddle and grabs a ball. He winks at her and serves. They are competitive as usual and soon they are both smiling wide.

Dino wins and runs around cheering. Scorpia laughs and catches him for a hug. "Congratulations and thank you!"

He lifts her shirt a little and swears. "I thought Ciro was pulling my leg, but that looks painful sorellina!"

She grins and says: "It is but the pain is getting less by the hour. And it was a lot of fun to box against Logan."

"You know what? I believe you. And what about that lunch with Flavio? People keep talking to be about it."

Scorpia says: "That was kinda fun too. But Logan and I are going to torture Ciro and Flavio a little tonight. Because I didn't know anything about it beforehand and found out later that it was Ciro's idea."

Dino asks: "So Logan is not really angry?"

Scorpia shakes her head and winks at Dino. "But don't tell Ciro that."

Dino chuckles and says: "I wouldn't dream of it. But I would love to be witness to it all. Come with me, I'll show you the new gear."

Scorpia admires all the new playground and sports gear. Dino plays with a baseball and glove, making Scorpia's mind drift to her early teen years.

"Scorpia?"

She blinks and looks at Dino with dreamy eyes. She feels a blush appear on her cheeks and turns around quickly, walking away from him. Dino frowns, wondering what that was all about as he watches her run inside. He shrugs and starts playing with the kids on the field.

Scorpia looks for Violetta to let her know she's going home and finds her kissing Thomas.

"Dannazione!" She turns around and runs outside. She puts her gloves and helmet on, zips up her jacket and starts the engine. She speeds off and takes the long way home.

She's still angry when she arrives at the cafe.

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