Manon and Bart arrive at the cafe together the next morning to take Scorpia to the shop owned by Manon's sister. Scorpia tries the dress on and falls in love with it right away. She admires Manon's outfit, who got a dress from Margot too. Manon stands up straight and she looks more confident than ever.

Margot pins Scorpia's dress in two places and promises the altered dress will be hanging in the beauty salon for her on Saturday. Scorpia takes the shoes and clutch with her and walks out with Manon, both smiling wide. They make their way over to Bart, who opens the door of the Charger and folds the chair forward so Manon can get in.

He folds the chair back and helps Scorpia get in.

Manon exclaims: "Wow Scorpia! That dress is made for you. You looked amazing in it!"

Bart gets behind the wheel and Scorpia says: "And Bart is going to die when he sees you, Manon. You looked beautiful."

Bart smiles at their enthusiasm and asks: "To Lexy's hair salon?"

Scorpia nods and says: "Yes. She says she came up with something special. I'm curious because my hair is too short to do much with."

Manon winks at Bart, who looks into the rear-view mirror and he blushes a little in return.

They arrive at the hair salon and Lexy's already waiting for them. "Good morning ladies! Are you ready? I have coffee ready for you and prepared the VIP-room for our movie star."

Scorpia and Manon follow her inside and Scorpia asks: "VIP-room?"

Lexy nods and guides her into a pretty, light room with a comfy chair and all the things a hairdresser could possibly need. There's soft music playing and a few lit candles are spread across the room. The interior provides a relaxed atmosphere and Scorpia says: "It's wonderful Lexy."

Lexy kisses her cheek and says: "I'm going to grab us a coffee and then I'll tell you all about my idea."

Lexy sits down on a stool next to Scorpia when she comes back with the coffee. Scorpia takes a sip of the coffee and Lexy pulls out a thick book. She looks for the right page and turns it to Scorpia. Scorpia stares at the pages full of locks of hair. From light-brown to almost black.

Lexy holds the book against Scorpia's hair and then pulls a lock out of it. She places it between Scorpia's hair and says: "Perfect." She lays the lock down in front of Scorpia, who looks confused.

Lexy asks: "How long has it been since you've had long hair, sister?"

Scorpia is shocked at first but her eyes quickly show excitement. "I think it's been over five years now. Are you going to give me long hair Lexy?"

Lexy nods and says: "If you want to of course. I was thinking long, dark, wavy hair with red highlights." She shows Scorpia a picture on her phone and Scorpia stares at it with her mouth open.

"Jesus Lexy. Yes. That's sexy hair."

Lexy laughs and asks: "Ready to get started?"

Scorpia bounces in her chair excitedly and says: "Yes please."

Lexy gets to work and they talk about the kids, their men, and the premiere.

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Scorpia keeps on staring at herself because it's hard to believe her own eyes. She looks completely different with those dark, wavy locks, reaching the middle of her back. The base is her own dark-brown color and the red highlights give it an edgy but beautiful touch.

Lexy grins at her through the mirror and asks: "And? What do you think?"

"Lexy, I can't believe it! I feel so... sexy. Beautiful. It's out of this world. Like I left my old me behind."

She starts to cry and Lexy wraps her arms around her.

"My sweet Scorpia, that's exactly what I was hoping for. If you look completely different, you will have to believe you're not the same woman anymore. Because honey you're not. That scared, lost, young woman is gone. I see a tough boss but most of all a woman with a heart that's bursting with love. Above all, love for Logan and Leo, who love you just as much. I am so proud of the woman you are today."

Lexy's words only make Scorpia cry harder and Lexy rubs her back.

As soon as she's calmed down, she says: "I can't wait to find out what Logan thinks."

"Me too sister. I'm wondering if he will recognize you from behind."

"Oh, I don't mind testing that. But I honestly think he would recognize me with a bag over my head that covers my entire body."

Lexy laughs and says: "I think you could be right about that."

Scorpia takes her phone out and calls Marco. "Hey, Marco. Is Logan near?"

"Um no. Do you want me to call him?"

"No, I only wanted to make sure he can't hear this conversation. I'm coming home in a minute and want him to see me from the back at first. I've underwent a drastic transformation."

"Okay, let me know when you're out front and I will send him upstairs of something. That way you can safely sit down at the bar."

"Great! Thank you, Marco! I'll see you in a bit!"

Lexy helps her touch up her make-up and guides her out of the room. Manon is reading a magazine with her touched up hairdo. She looks up and almost falls from her chair.

She mumbles: "Sweet lord, I'm a lesbian from now on."

Lexy laughs and Scorpia asks: "That pretty?"

"Unreal Scorpia, I love it. You look like a different woman. Very beautiful."

She thanks Lexy and walks out with Manon. "Let's see what Bart thinks."

Bart is leaned against the car, checking his phone. He looks up and almost drops his phone on the sidewalk. He barely manages to catch it and whispers: "Wow."

Manon giggles and asks: "Are you opening the door for us or what?"

"Um yeah."

He's still staring at Scorpia when he opens the door for them. They get in and he runs to the other side of the Charger. He gets behind the wheel and looks at Scorpia.

"Wow, boss. Very pretty."

Scorpia smiles at him and he asks: "To Logan?"

Scorpia smiles wider and says: "Yes, please. I love that you don't ask me if I want to go to the cafe."

Bart grins and says: "There's no need. I know you want to go to Logan, wherever he is."

She nods and rubs her hands together. Bart changes gear and looks at Manon through the rear-view-mirror. She smiles at him and he smiles back.

He notices the change in Scorpia's demeanor and says: "Boss? He's going to love it. He already thinks you're the most beautiful woman on earth. Longer hair is not going to change that."

She shoots him a grateful look and says: "Thank you, Bart. It's hot though, this much hair. And I keep tickling myself with it."

Manon chuckles and says: "Yes, I can't even imagine how weird that must be. From short to long in one go. But you look completely different. Inside and out..."

Scorpia turns around in her chair and looks at Manon. She holds her hand out to her and says: "I sometimes forget how much you've been through and how well you understand me. Thank you Manon. I hope you know how happy I am with you."

She turns back around and wipes a tear from her cheek. Bart puts his hand on her leg for a second and gives it a comforting squeeze.

He winks at Manon through the rear-view-mirror and says: "Two amazing, beautiful women in the car. And I get to drive them around and work with them."

"Yes, let's not forget how lucky you are Bart." Scorpia laughs and Manon giggles along.

Bart replies: "Right? So damn lucky!"

They drive into the street the cafe is on and Scorpia sends Marco a message.

She says goodbye to Bart and Manon and gets out of the car. She folds her chair forward and looks at Manon, who blushes and gets out. Scorpia folds the chair back again and says: "You didn't think I was going to let you sit in the backseat, right? I'll see you guys at the premiere. Thanks for everything!"

Her phone vibrates and she reads the message Marco just sent her. She closes the car door, waves, and rushes into the cafe.

It immediately goes silent when she walks in. She walks over to the bar with a smirk on her face and sits down on the bar-stool closest to the door to the stairs. She turns around to make sure her face can't be seen. She looks at Marco behind the bar and he checks her out with a wide smile. "Wow, Scorpia. You look amazing. It suits you. The you, you've become."

"Thank you, Marco. Did you sent Logan upstairs?"

"Yes, I pretended I heard Leo."

She chuckles and says: "He won't be gone long..."

Marco clears his throat and his eyes warn her.

She sits up straight and waits impatiently.

Logan walks in and sees her, sitting at the bar. With her beautiful, dark-brown wavy hair, mixed with a little red. He knows it's her and walks over to her in a straight line. His hands slide down her hips as soon as he's close enough. He senses her smile and squeezes her thighs.

She turns her head to look at him and he gasps. She looks drop-dead gorgeous. Yes, the hair but the look in her eyes is what really hits him in the heart. She turns around completely and he runs his fingers through her new locks.

He kisses her lightly and says: "Hell Bonnie. You're stunning. Did you leave the scared, nervous woman behind in the salon?"

She wraps her arms around him and kisses him happily. "Yes, it feels that way. Lexy came up with the idea to make my hair longer. And she hoped changing the way I look would help me see that I'm not that scared woman anymore. And she was right."

Logan takes a step back to take a good look at her and pulls her up. "Yes, it suits you, Bonnie."

"I'm glad she was wrong about something else though."She beams up at him.

"Oh? What was she wrong about Bonnie?"

"She wondered if you would recognize me and I told her you would even recognize me with a bag covering my body."

He laughs and says: "I recognize you with my eyes closed, Bonnie. My heart always knows you're near because it does a little dance in my chest when you are. Ti amo Bonnie."

He looks over his shoulder and says a bit rushed: "What about Bruno? Would he?"

Logan puts his hands on her ass and kisses her deeply. Scorpia moans softly and then hears Bruno's thundering voice.

"Dannazione Scot! Let go of that woman so I can knock you out!"

Scorpia chuckles and turns around to face her big brother.

Bruno stares at her with his mouth open and tries to make sense of what he sees.

Logan wraps his arms around Scorpia from behind, watching Bruno in amusement.

Bruno asks: "Scor? What?"

"I think it's safe to assume that you haven't spoken to Lexy yet, because she did my hair this morning."

Bruno tears up and turns his back to her.

"Bruno? What's wrong?"

He turns back around to face her, tears streaming down his face.

Logan lets her go and she throws herself in Bruno's arms. "Bruno? Why are you crying?"

He holds her close and answers with an emotion-filled voice. "Sorellina, you look so beautiful. So happy... So... Oh Scor, ti amo."

Scorpia rubs his back and looks up at him.

Bruno exchanges a look with Logan and says: "I'm sorry bro, for a second I thought you were..."

"It's okay Bruno. It's always good to know how the brothers feel about our relationship. But it would be nice if you learned to trust in the love we have for each other."

Scorpia cuddles Logan and says: "I'm never letting this man go. I only know how to love him and no one else."

Logan hugs her and says: "The feeling's mutual Bonnie. You're it. Forever."

They kiss each other and Bruno sits down on a stool, looking at Marco. "Give me an espresso Marco while I wait for them to be done sucking face."

Marco chuckles and makes an espresso and a cappuccino. He puts the espresso in front of Bruno and the cappuccino in front of the empty barstool next to Bruno.

Scorpia picks up a bag from the floor and sits down next to Bruno, while Logan gets behind the bar. Her eyes land on the cappuccino and she blows a kiss at Marco.

Marco winks at her and walks away with a tray full of drinks.

She pulls the heels and clutch from the bag and sets them down on the bar.

Logan, who was crouched behind the bar to grab something from the small fridge there, gets up and almost drops the bottle. "Hell Bonnie. Are you wearing those tomorrow?"

She nods and asks: "Pretty, right?"

Logan swallows and says: "That wasn't the first word that came to mind. But sure, they are very pretty."

Bruno chuckles and says: "Let me know when you're done with that horny stuff. I have something to show you.

Scorpia whispers: "I hope we'll never be done with it fratello."

Logan's eyes flash to Scorpia's and he rushes into the kitchen, yelling: "I'll be right back!"

Bruno sighs and says: "That poor man. Imagine having a girl like that."

Scorpia sips her cappuccino, pretending not to know what he's talking about.

Logan comes back out after a while, sporting a bright smile. "It smells amazing in the kitchen. Grazia's baking in there!"

Bruno asks him to come closer and pulls his phone from his pocket. He says: "We took Pia to get hearing aids fitted. She didn't like it at all at first and she started crying. Until Lexy started talking to her."

Bruno starts a video and they watch a silently crying Pia, pulling at the hearing aids. And then they see it happen; the moment Pia hears Lexy's voice. She stares in the direction of the camera, her little eyes wide open. She makes the sign for mom and stares at Lexy in shock when Lexy says the word mommy.

Pia forms the word with her mouth and a soft sound comes from her throat. It scares her and she starts crying again. Lexy rushes over and says in a soft tone: "Don't cry, honey. Mommy loves you. And if it's too scary to talk, you don't have to. Mommy will love you, whether you talk or not."

The camera shakes when Pia's tiny, raspy voice is heard. "Mommy."

The video goes black and Bruno's voice breaks when he says: "Yeah, I'm sorry. I couldn't film after that anymore."

The tears roll down Scorpia's cheeks and she wraps her arms around him as they both cry.

Logan steps closer and wraps his arms around them both. "That's beautiful Bruno."

Bruno wipes his tears and says: "Yes guys, the most beautiful thing there is. And Lexy made me come here to show you. But I understand now that it wasn't about this clip alone."

He pulls at a lock of Scorpia's hair and says: "It looks good on you sister. You look like the wild woman I used to go on road-trips with again."

Scorpia laughs and Bruno says: "Although I hope for Logan's sake that you're only similar to her in looks because he's barely able to handle you."

The most wild fantasies shoot through Logan's head and he mumbles: "I think I can't even handle the thought."

Scorpia laughs and says: "I'm curious what Leo will think."

Logan says: "Me too. And I wonder if he's gotten better at it yet."

Bruno asks: "Better at what?"

Logan says: "Kissing."

Scorpia hears Leo on the baby monitor and instantly gets nervous.

"I'll go with you, Bonnie." He takes her hand in his and they go upstairs together.

They chuckle when they hear Leo say 'mommydaddy' on repeat.

Scorpia asks on the way over to his crib: "Who do you want to see Leo? Mommy or daddy?"

Leo yells: "Mommy!"

Logan asks: "Not daddy?"

Leo sticks his hands and feet in the air and happily yells: "Daddy!"

Scorpia laughs and carefully peeks into the crib. Leo turns his eye to her to look at her. His mouth forms an 'o' and Scorpia bites her cheek. But the sun breaks through on his little face soon, smiling at her and waving his hands around happily.

"Do you like it, my little pirate?" She lifts him from the crib and holds him against her chest. His hand closes around a lock of her hair and he gives it a firm tug.

"Ouch. Be gentle."

Leo looks at her and then back at the hair in his hand. He pets it and says: "Ohhhh."

Logan moves closer and says: "Pretty, isn't it?"

Leo looks at Logan and happily exclaims: "Daddy." He holds his hand full of hair out to Logan and Logan pets the brown-red waves.

"Bonnie, I think he likes it."

Scorpia smiles and says: "I think so too. I'm so relieved he didn't burst out in tears when he saw me."

Logan kisses her and says: "That's not possible Bonnie. Your heart hasn't changed."

Logan kisses her again and notices Leo staring at them.

Leo presses an open-mouthed kiss on Scorpia's chin and then touches his own lips with his hand.

"Do you want us to show you again, Leo?"

Logan chuckles and makes a kissy face. Scorpia does the same and presses her lips against Logan's.

Leo looks intrigued and puts his hand on Scorpia's lips. Scorpia tuts her lips and she can see him think. Leo tuts his little lips too and Scorpia kisses them quickly Leo looks shocked for a second before bursting out in giggles.

Logan says: "Oh God. I didn't think of that yet. I thought it was so cute when he kissed me yesterday... And now that Dino is no longer a threat, in comes Leo. As soon as he has mastered it, I'll never be able to kiss you in front of him."

Logan presses one kiss after another on Scorpia's lips until Leo softly starts to cry. They both look at Leo in surprise because that sweet little man never cries. Scorpia lifts him closer to her face and says: "Don't cry, my sweet Leo. You'll break mommy's heart."

Leo rests his hands on her chin and tuts his lips.

Logan whispers: "Oh hell, Bonnie."

Leo kisses Scorpia wet and clumsy, giggling happily at his achievement.

Logan looks at Scorpia and catches the tear rolling down her cheek with his finger. He looks lovingly at the both of them and says: "Well, here we go. I already had to share mommy's heart and now mommy's lips too. Enzo shares them equally but daddy has a feeling that won't be the case here."

Leo stares at Scorpia's lips and Logan asks: "Do you have a kiss for daddy too?"

Leo tuts his lips and kisses Scorpia again.

Scorpia chuckles softly and asks: "What about a kiss for daddy?"

Leo turns his face to Logan and tuts his lips again. Logan moves in fast and kisses Leo.

Leo giggles and Logan says: "Hurray! Daddy will make you a bottle as a thank you."

Logan runs down the stairs and Scorpia cuddles Leo a little longer, before walking down with him in her arms.

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