The stroller is positioned next to the bed and Scorpia lays Leo down in it, tucking him in lovingly. Logan puts the stuffed lion next to the already sleeping little man. Dino looks into the stroller with a sweet expression on his face before pointing at the hallway. Scorpia turns the baby monitor on, apparently, Logan got that from the car too, and steps out of the room. Logan follows her and closes the door behind her.

Dino pulls her into his arms and hugs her a little too tight. But she doesn't complain, she can clearly tell he's very emotional. Logan notices as well and leaves them alone. Scorpia rubs Dino's back and feels his tears in her neck. His shoulders shake and he's having trouble breathing.

Scorpia rubs his back, "My dear Dino, please breathe. I want to be able to hug you more often and I think Violetta feels the same."

He raises his head and looks at her. The emotions rush through his dark eyes and the tears keep streaming down his cheeks. Scorpia cups his face and wipes his tears away with her thumbs.

Dino leans his forehead against hers and takes a shaky breath, "Sorellina... I..."

He starts to sob again and she says: "You don't have to say anything Dino. I feel it. Ti amo fratello."

He cries between his words, "After everything... Ti amo..." He angrily wipes the tears from his cheeks, "I'm crying like a baby while you had to live through it all."

"Dino... I think it's easier to go through it because that gives you at least some form of control. But I don't even want to think about the same thing happening to someone I love... That feeling of powerlessness... Not being able to help or reach them and not being able to truly understand."

Dino holds her face in his hands and looks deep into her eyes. "I saw and felt it for the first time tonight, how it must have been for you. What it did to you. How scared you still were during the interview. Ten years of your life down the drain because your brothers wanted to be cool."

She shakes her head, "You are not responsible for Salvatore's sick mind. Yes, you might have been naive or stupid but you are not to blame for the rape. I won't let you think that, I never blamed you for it. Not even when I was really angry."

Dino bites his lip, despair readable in his eyes.

"Dino, what hurt me most was your behavior after it happened. When you and Ciro forbade me to talk about it. I thought you knew that he did... and you abandoned me... were sweet to mamma... I felt so lost... alone... If Bruno hadn't been there..."

She hears Ciro's voice from behind, it's cracked and laced with emotion. "I swear on everything I love that we didn't know. Stupid and naive for sure but we believed him when he said he only kissed you."

Dino hugs her from the front and Ciro does the same from behind. All three of them cry quietly until Scorpia starts giggling.

The brothers exchange a surprised look and Scorpia whispers: "Fratelli panino."

The guys chuckle and Ciro says: "The filling of this sandwich is the yummiest though. Soft and strong at the same time and full of love."

Dino grins, "Si, and thanks to our sweet sister we both have our partners here in mamma's house. This woman is responsible for our happiness. We're damn lucky brother."

Ciro nods and presses a kiss on Scorpia's cheek. "We sure are Dino. Come on, let's go downstairs and drink to this beautiful woman."

Ciro walks downstairs and Dino picks Scorpia up and carries her downstairs. Logan is seated on the lazy chair in the corner and Dino walks straight up to him. He sits Scorpia down on Logan's lap, "All yours bro. Because you loved her unconditionally from the very start. There's no better man for my sister."

Logan shoots him a grateful look and wraps his arms around Scorpia lovingly. She rests her head against his chest and he kisses her forehead. "Are you okay, Bonnie? Is there anything I can do for you?"

She closes her eyes and takes in his scent. "Mmm, yes. Keep holding me like this, handsome Scot. I need your love."

Lexy and Bruno walk into the living room with a bottle of champagne and Bruno says: "I'll only allow happy tears from now on because we have something to celebrate. That crazy Scot did it. He asked our wonderful sister to marry him and she said yes. They have the kind of relationship we are all jealous of. And a son that seems to be born straight from their hearts, a beautiful reflection of both of them. To your happiness! Because when you're happy, we are too. Salute!"

He opens the champagne and hands the bottle to Dino, who is sitting on the corner of the couch with Violetta. Dino takes a sip straight from the bottle and hands it to Violetta. Violetta looks at the bottle and Dino nods. She takes a sip and hands it to Ciro, who takes a sip too and passes it on to Flavio.

Flavio immediately takes a sip and gets up to hand the bottle to Logan. Logan helps Scorpia take a sip first before drinking a bit himself. Bruno takes the bottle from him and hands it to Lexy, she takes a sip and pours a little down Bruno's throat. And finally, the bottle ends up in mamma's hands.

Mamma gets up and looks everyone in the eye one by one. "You all drank from this one bottle, that makes you family. It means we will always be there for each other, in any situation. Family always comes first. Vi amo!" She takes two sips and hands the bottle back to Bruno.

Scorpia smiles and looks at the shocked expressions on Violetta and Flavio's face. She gets up and kisses Logan deeply. He winks at her and he spanks her butt as soon as she turns around. She chuckles and walks over to Flavio and Ciro.

Flavio looks up to her and smiles, "Do we have to make room for you, girl?"

She shakes her head, sits down on his lap, and stretches her legs out, putting them on Ciro's lap. Ciro grins and unties the laces of her sneakers. Flavio is a bit shaken up and wraps his arm around her back.

Scorpia rests her head against Flavio's chest and relaxes. Ciro massages her feet and lays his head on Flavio's shoulder. Flavio tenses and holds his breath.

Scorpia whispers: "Flavio, breathe, please. Because your heartbeat calms me, but it has to keep beating."

Flavio chuckles softly and presses a kiss on top of her head. He tightens his arm around her back and puts his other arm around Ciro's shoulders. "The love in your family is so... natural... relaxed... I'm not used to that, sorry."

Ciro says: "It's not hard Flavio, we just follow our hearts. Although I have to admit that Scorpia trusted you very fast."

Scorpia sighs happily and Flavio says: "Si, I don't know how to handle that. I never had a special bond with a woman. I looked at her from a distance for years, seeing her as my sister because of your love for her, Ciro."

Scorpia kisses Flavio's chin and waits for him to look at her. "Flavio, you let your heart do the talking from the moment you sat down at the table with me in the restaurant. Not with your mouth but through your eyes. You let me see into your heart right then and there and you've been nothing but honest with me in private. Do you know how rare that is in men in your position? Even Ciro has never been this open and honest with me."

Flavio smiles, "That wasn't a conscious choice Scorpia, it just happened. It's a respect thing." He winks and Scorpia chuckles. 

She looks at the other end of the couch, where Dino, Violetta, and Logan are talking. Dino catches her gaze and gestures her to come over.

She gets up and puts one hand on Flavio's cheek and the other on Ciro's. "I'm glad you're both here. Together."

She walks over to Dino and sits down on the coffee table across from him. 

He smiles at her, "What did you say to Violetta?"

She frowns cause she has no clue what he means by that.

Violetta looks at her a bit shy, "I told Dino that you're the reason I chose him."

Scorpia shakes her head, "You make it sound like I told you to choose Dino. I really hope you made this choice yourself, for yourself, Violetta."

Violetta nods and says: "You even told me to break with both of them if they didn't give me that feeling. You said exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you."

Dino kisses Violetta's lips lightly, "Yes, grazie sorellina."

Violetta blushes and hides her face against Dino's chest. Dino laughs softly and Logan says: "That shyness won't last here. We all touch each other."

Scorpia laughs, "And we've all seen each other at least half-naked."

Dino chuckles when he sees Violetta's shocked expression, "I could say it's not true but then I'd be lying."

Logan says: "I think Bruno has seen Scorpia naked more times than I have."

Bruno sits down next to Scorpia on the coffee table and laughs, "I'm sure about that. And it's going to take you years to catch up to me."

Violetta stares at Bruno wide-eyed and Scorpia says: "Violetta is starting to regret her decision I see. She's probably scared she will have to shower with Bruno too."

Bruno's thundering laughter bounces off the walls as Lexy sits down on the floor in front of him. "That's not happening. He only has permission to shower with Scorpia."

Dino looks at Violetta, "What about me? Am I allowed to shower with Scorpia too?"

Logan and Violetta answer in unison, "No!"

Scorpia laughs, "This is fun. Let's try a few more."

Ciro and Flavio move closer and mamma says: "I'm tucking Matteo in and I'll check on the little ones."

Scorpia looks at Logan, "Am I allowed to shower with Flavio?"

"Um, I'd prefer you didn't."

'With Lexy?"

"Maybe."

"Violetta?"

"Um..."

Scorpia chuckles, "Hmm interesting. With Lucas?"

Logan and Bruno answer in unison this time: "No!"

Lexy adds amused: "That's not an option. Because you'll be naked!"

Logan grumbles, "I don't want you to shower with anyone else but Bruno is sort of special. But I have to admit I'd be happier if you didn't shower with him anymore either. Especially when I'm around to shower with."

Dino says: "We need more alcohol people! I'll be right back."

Ciro mumbles, "I'm not sure that's a good idea."

Dino gets up and walks into the kitchen. He comes back with vodka, whisky, and wine.

Logan, Ciro, and Flavio sit on the couch together with the whisky. Bruno and Scorpia stay on the coffee table with the vodka and Violetta and Lexy stay on the floor with the wine. Scorpia watches Dino doubt and prays in silence that he will go for the wine.

Lexy looks up at him, "Dino, will you drink with us? You need to look out for your girl a little, on her first night with the family. I know how intimidating the bond you guys have can be."

Violetta nods a bit shy and Dino sits down behind her, wrapping his arms and legs around her. Lexy pours him a glass of wine before looking at Violetta. "Tell us something about your family, Violetta. Do you have any siblings?"

Violetta tells them she's an only child and that her mom was on drugs until she died from an overdose.

"My dad started to drink heavily after my mom died. He just gave up. I couldn't be home anymore. That's how I ended up in Salvatore's organization. I willingly went with his guys, thinking nothing could be worse than my situation at home."

She sighs, "I was so naive. But I'm grateful I'm sitting here like this. And who knows, maybe this family can become mine a little too."

Lexy raises her wine glass to her, "I think we already are Violetta."

Logan looks at Ciro, "I have a gift for you." He pulls a small gift from his pocket and hands it to Ciro. Ciro rips the wrapping off and swears in Italian. Flavio bursts out in laughter, resting his hand on Logan's shoulder. Logan chuckles, "Anyone up for a game of quartet?"

Scorpia laughs, "I might need more vodka for that."

Ciro chuckles and shakes his head.

Scorpia yawns. "I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted."

Logan gets up immediately and scoops her up in her arms. "Say good night, Bonnie."

She chuckles and yells: "Good night all! See you tomorrow!"

Logan carries her up the stairs and into the bedroom. He peeks into the stroller and finds Leo sound asleep.

He sits Scorpia down on the edge of the bed and pulls her shirt off. He stares at her bra for a second and pulls the shirt over her head again. She looks confused and he says: "Show me how you did it in Frank's bar."

Scorpia stands up and dances with her hands on her hips. She takes her shirt off slowly and bends forward. She winks at Logan and slowly slides the straps of her bra down. She unhooks it on her back and pulls the fabric from her breasts with flourish.

Logan stares at her boobs with his tongue out. "Oh hell, Bonnie. So hot..."

He takes his clothes off and lies down on the bed. Scorpia takes the rest of her clothes off slowly and climbs on top of him, kissing him deeply as she runs her fingers through his hair. Logan moans into her mouth and she pushes her boobs against his chest, his hands finding their way to her ass, pulling her closer.

Scorpia tries to be as silent as possible, with the house full of family and Leo in the stroller next to the bed. "Mmm Logannn."

But she can't keep in the moan when he enters her. She moves her hips fast and wild and Logan gasps, his fingers digging into the skin of her hips.

It doesn't take long before Scorpia bites into her balled hand and sinks down to Logan's chest as she shivers. Logan bites his lip, trying to hold in his moan. "Ohhh, Bonnie."

She smiles and cuddles up to him. He wraps his arms around her, kissing her forehead. 

They sink into dreamland, tangled up in each other with a smile on their faces. 

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