Mamma asks: "What are your plans kids? Nap on the grass? Or in bed? Watch tv?"

Scorpia looks at Dino and waits for his answer. He says: "I know what I would like but you've done so much for me already. I'll go spend some time in my room."

He gets up and goes upstairs.

Logan looks at Scorpia: "He wanted to nap with you, didn't he?"

Scorpia nods and a smirk appears on Logan's lips. He downs the glass water in front of him, "I think it's high time you sit on my shoulders. Do you think I'm tall enough?"

Scorpia looks at him with a shimmer in her eye, "I think you are, my handsome Scot."

Mamma gets what they're up to and starts clearing the table.

Scorpia and Logan step out and Logan lifts her onto his shoulders. She squeals and grabs onto his hair. He laughs and steps closer to Dino's balcony.

Scorpia grabs onto the railing and pulls herself up. She swings her leg over the fence and lands on the balcony. She gives Logan a thumbs up and blows him a kiss.

She checks the door and it's open. Dino is lying on his bed, his back turned to her. She crawls into bed behind him and wraps her arm around him.

"Sorellina? What are you doing here? And how?" He turns around and looks at the open balcony door. "Did the Scot help you climb onto my balcony?"

Scorpia laughs and nods. She turns on her back and Dino rests his head on her belly. She strokes through his hair and he relaxes a little.

"Sorellina? Do you believe me? That it doesn't matter?"

"Yes, I do. But it has never mattered to us and Violetta is not used to that. En maybe there was a boyfriend who did think it mattered. But I truly believe that what Logan said to her has touched her. She just needs time to let it sink in. How much do you like her Dino?"

He moans softly while Scorpia plays with his hair. "Mmm, so much that I'm desperately trying to stay awake. Because I don't want to ruin things any more. I've even thought about a renovation at the children's home. To create a pretty apartment for two there. That way she gets to be close to the kids but doesn't have to sleep in that stuffy attic room anymore."

"You would want to live there with her?"

"Yes, sorellina. Who needs 'real' kids when you're surrounded by kids all the time? Kids that crave love and attention? I've never seriously thought about kids of my own before. And I don't care. But I am sure about wanting to help kids."

"Oh Dino, I hope you get to speak to her soon." She rubs his back and kisses his forehead when suddenly his phone rings.

He pulls it from his pocket and his eyes go wide when he looks at his screen. He turns it to Scorpia to show her it's Violetta and she says: "Answer it! Right now! I'll give you some privacy."

She gets up and walks out of the room, making her way to her bedroom, hoping to find Logan there but her room is empty.

She walks over to Enzo's old room to watch Leo and Pia sleep. As soon as she is able to peek inside, she finds Logan standing there. She walks up to him and wraps her arm around his waist.

He rests his head on top of hers and whispers: "They are so cute together. They're holding hands while they sleep."

Scorpia looks at two kids with love in her eyes and sighs happily.

She softly says: "Dino just got a call from Violetta."

Logan pulls her out of the room and picks her up, walking into her bedroom and laying her down on the bed. He lies down behind her, wrapping his arm around her and burying his nose into her hair. "I hope Dino gets good news. I hope I didn't fuck it up."

Dino walks in and throws himself onto the other side of the bed. "You didn't fuck it up bro. She wants to talk to me and told me she's sorry. And that some stupid Scot made her see what's really important."

He chuckles and Logan pulls Scorpia closer to him. Dino notices and grins. "Are we suddenly getting possessive, Scot?"

Logan shoots him a dirty look, "Yes. I loaned her to you earlier today and you all always want her attention. I'm done sharing. Get out."

Scorpia turns around to face him and kisses him wildly. Logan licks her neck and pushes her shirt up.

Dino clears his throat and jumps off the bed. "Okay, I'm going. I don't want to be witness to this. Scorpia kissing Violetta was a hot vision but this is too much. Bye!"

He runs out of the bedroom and Scorpia chuckles. Logan pushes her shirt up even more and licks her stomach. She holds her breath in shock and he looks up at her with mischievous desire in his eyes.

"I still have to get back at you, Bonnie." He covers her stomach in kisses and plays with her breasts.

"Mmm Logannnnnn. The door... Mmm."

Logan gets up and takes his shirt off before making his way to the door and locking it. He takes his jeans off and demands: "Off Bonnie." He comes closer and takes his boxers off too.

Scorpia sits up straight and pulls her bra from her sleeve. Logan smirks and helps her up, so she can take off her jeans. He pulls the shirt over her head and kisses both her boobs.

He hooks his thumbs behind her panties and pulls them down slowly, kissing her hip, knee, shin, and foot before tossing her underwear aside. Kneeled down in front of her, he kisses her other foot, knee, and hip, sliding his hands around to her ass, kissing right below her belly button, and massaging her butt.

"Mmm Logannnnn."

"Oh Bonnie, that's not loud enough."

He moves his mouth to her most sensitive spot and looks up at her with a naughty glint in his eyes. He lifts her left leg and drapes it over his shoulder. "Beautiful", he mumbles softly. He tries his hardest to get back at her, at an agonizingly slow pace.

He lays her down on the edge of the bed when her legs are not able to support her weight anymore and kneels down again. He keeps bringing her close to the edge of heaven and then moves his attention to her breasts.

She sits up a little, resting on her elbows and looking into his eyes with a mix of lust and frustration. "Logan!"

He strokes between her legs slowly and looks at her innocently.

"Logannnn."

He grins and slides two fingers inside of her, his mouth joining in and he can tell she's really close. He picks up the pace and feels her muscles contract around his fingers.

She yells his name and grabs onto the sheets. He watches the most beautiful woman in the world with satisfaction and pulls his fingers out slowly, kissing her throbbing center gently before standing up.

He looks down on her with a huge smile on his face and she looks back at him with her eyes half-closed. She pants, "Happy, handomsome Scot?"

He nods happily, "Are you tired?"

"What do you think?"

He laughs and tells her to turn on her side. She crawls onto the bed and Logan closes his eyes for a second. She lies down on her side and he slides behind her.

He strokes her belly and she feels his erection press against her ass. He moans softly and she reaches back, wrapping her fingers around his penis, lifting her leg. She guides him into her soaking entrance and rests her leg on top of his.

"Hell Bonnie."

She starts to move slowly and he holds his hand on her stomach, kissing her shoulder and finding a rhythm that works for them both. He knows he's not going to last long this way because it's more intimate than ever before.

He feels the pressure build already and Scorpia hoarsely says: "Cum for me Logan."

Those words make him lose his last bit of self-control and he releases with a moan. He shivers all over and rests his forehead against her shoulder.

A satisfied smile finds its way on her lips, "I won again."

"Oh hell no, Bonnie. No way."

He pulls the sheets over both of them and holds her close with a hand on her belly, feeling her relax even more as she sinks into dreamland. He stays still for a bit, enjoying the moment before getting up and wettening a washcloth. He washes himself first, rinses the cloth, and walks over to the bed to do the same for Scorpia.

He throws the washign cloth in the hamper and puts his boxers back on. He picks Scorpia's panties and shirt up from the floor and dresses her in it. She moans a little annoyed but doesn't wake up.

He unlocks the door and gets back into bed with her. You can't be careful enough with all of the kids in this house and Lucas is in love with Scorpia enough as it is. He chuckles softly and cuddles Scorpia. He dozes off a little and realizes his headache is gone.

He hears the door to the bedroom open and pretends to be asleep. Someone crawls onto the bed and Logan opens his eyes a tiny bit, catching a glimpse of ginger hair. He pulls Scorpia real close and snores softly.

Lucas lies down next to Scorpia, stroking her face with his hand. He lifts the sheets a little and finds Logan's hand on Scorpia's belly. He frowns and snuggles up to Scorpia, who automatically wraps her arm around Lucas, making him sigh happily.

Logan looks at the content face of his nephew and doesn't have the heart to kick him out. He closes his eyes, taking in the relaxed atmospere in the room.

Bruno walks in with Leo on his arm. Leo yells: "Daddy! Mommy! Amo! Kiss!" Leo's eye lands on Lucas, cuddled up to his mommy and his bottom lip starts to quiver.

Bruno gets worried and begs Scorpia to wake up in his mind. And she does of course, because Leo's little voice is enough to pull her from her slumber. She looks a bit surprised when she notices Lucas and turns on her back carefully.

Logan almost falls out of bed and grumbles. Bruno chuckles softly and lays Leo down on Scorpia's chest. She cuddles the little boy and presses a kiss on top of his head. Leo sighs softly and relaxes, listening to her heartbeat.

Bruno sits down at the end of the bed, "Everyone relaxes around you, sorellina. It's sad sometimes that I have to share you with so many."

Logan mumbles: "You can say that again!"

Scorpia chuckles softly and looks up when she feels someone else crawl onto the bed. Enzo climbs up and squeezes his body between Scorpia and Logan, making Logan fall out of bed for real this time. He swears and sits up.

He looks at the bed and says, "Four! Four other men in bed with my girl!"

He pouts and then something wonderful catches his attention. "Bonnie, look at the door."

Pia steps into the room, holding onto Lexy's hands. She's a bit unsure but she's doing it, she's walking. She sees Logan and tries to make her way over to him faster. Bruno chuckles and Lexy says: "Easy Pia. Uncle Logan is not going anywhere."

Logan holds his hands out to her and Pia takes the two last shaky steps without her mom's support, falling into Logan's arms. He picks her up and cuddles and kisses her. Pia giggles and kisses him in return.

Matteo shows up too and Logan sighs dramatically. Matteo looks at the bed a bit shy and Logan says: "Go. I'm on the floor already."

Matteo lies down next to Lucas and Lexy stands next to Bruno to look at the mess in the room. Scorpia is lying between all of the little men with the happiest expression on her face.

Enzo looks at her hand and pets the ring on her finger. "Soppia ring. Marry too?'

Scorpia looks at him, "Yes, uncle Logan asked me to marry him."

Lucas sits up and yells: "What? He didn't!"

Scorpia shows him the ring too and it distracts him for a second, "Pretty, those two hearts."

He shakes his head, "When?"

Logan asks: "When I asked her?"

"No, when are you getting married."

"Next year, when Leo officially becomes our son."

Lucas clims out of bed and runs downstairs. Lexy exchanges a look with Bruno, who shrugs his shoulders. Lexy chases after Lucas to find out what he is up to.

Matteo scoots closer to Scorpia and she wraps her arm around him, Leo whispers Matteo's name and the older boy smiles.

Enzo asks a bit worried: "Lucas mad?"

Bruno sits down on the bed and pulls him onto his lap for a hug. "Lucas might be a little bit in love with auntie Scorpia."

Enzo grins, "Enzo too!"

Bruna laughs, "Yes, daddy has known that for a long time mister. But you don't mind her marrying Logan, right?"

Enzo shakes his head, "Logan sweet."

Logan smiles and says: "Thank you Enzo. I think you're sweet too. Ti amo."

Pia stares at Logan lips with a serious look in her eyes and says something Logan doesn't understand. He looks at her and asks: "Are you trying to say ti amo, Pia?"

Pia looks at his lips again and Logan says: "Ti amo." He repeats a few times and Pia forms the words with her mouth.

She looks straight at him, "Ti amo."

Logan cuddles her with tears in his eyes and Bruno smiles proudly at his little girl. Enzo claps his hands and Bruno kisses him.

Bruno looks around the room, "All of the kids can say ti amo now. Like it's supposed to be in this family. Are we all done sleeping?"

Logan grunbles something and Scorpia laughs.

Matteo gets up and walks out of the room.

Enzo wants to go with him and yells: "Teo! Enzo too!" Matteo walks back and holds his hand out to Enzo. Bruno puts him down on the floor and he runs off towards Matteo.

Bruno looks at Pia, "Are you coming downstairs with daddy?"

She turns to him and shakes her head. She snuggles up to Logan and Logan melts.

"And here I was thinking I'd give you a moment to yourselves as a family but apparently Logan is not faithful either. And can't my kids just fall in love with me or Lexy?"

He sighs, gets up and looks at Scorpia. Scorpia pats the empty spot on the bed next to her and Bruno immediately lies down on it.

Leo turns his head to Bruno and looks at him half asleep. "Are you still tired, sweet little man? Did Pia wake you too soon? Or is mommy's chest so comfy that you got sleepy again?"

Leo softly says: "Mommy amo."

Bruno whispers: "Yes, I love her too. I get it." He kisses Leo's cheek and presses his lips on Scorpia's forehead. "I'll leave you alone with your biggest loves. Have fun."

He steps out of the bedroom and whistles on his way down the stairs. Scorpia sits up against the headboard, holding Leo on her arm. She looks at the beautiful little boy and whispers loving words at him.

Logan gets up, holding Pia, and Scorpia scoots over a little to make roo for them. He sits down next to her with Pia in his lap.

Pia looks at Leo and softly says: "Awwww."

Leo searches for her with his eye and smiles.

The kids look at each other and Logan says: "I hope you'll have each other's friendship forever. Until you're old and grey."

Pia pets Leo's cheek and Leo babbles at her. Scorpia feels her phone vibrate and lays Leo down on Logan's free arm. He looks extremely happy with both kids in his arms, who are busy smiling and touching each other.

Scorpia grabs her phone and looks at the message and picture Bruno just sent her.

Lucas pulled all the vegetables from mamma's fridge.
He's trying to eat it all.

She looks at the picture of Lucas with a mountain of vegetables in front of him and a determined expression on his face. That's when it slowly starts to dawn on her and she sighs. She sends Bruno a message back.

Is he going to try and grow enough within the next year?
Oh Bruno, how are we going to talk him out of this?
He's going to eat himself sick this way.

She shows the photo to Logan and he frowns. He looks confused as her phone vibrates again. Bruno replied and she reads the message quickly.

Shit of course!
Lexy said he will be as tall as Logan if he eats all his veggies.
My God. I think I'll have to leave this one to her.
I have no idea how to handle this sorellina!

Scorpia looks at Logan, "Lucas is trying to eat all of mamma's vegetables. Remember what Lexy said to him about eating his veggies? That if he ate them all, he'd become as tall as his uncle Logan? I'm afraid he's trying to reach your height within the year."

She rubs her temples and sighs again.

Logan chuckles at first and then mumbles: "How are we going to prevent him from hating me, Bonnie? Or stop him from eating till he's sick?"

Scorpia sighs another time and gets out of bed.

She looks Logan in the eye, "Do I have to take a kid from you? Or are you going to manage? I think I need to talk to my first redheaded love. I'm not sure what to say yet, but it's important."

Logan nods, I'm fine with these two. I'll wait a little before coming down. To give you time to take Lucas somewhere without him having to see me."

She kisses Logan and puts her jeans and shoes on. She shoots Logan a surprised look and he says amused: "I washed and dressed you. And it's a good thing I did. Imagine us being naked when Lucas came in."

Scorpia looks shocked and mumbles: "Oh my God."

She picks her bra up from the floor and puts it on, before pulling her shirt back over her head. "Wish me luck. Because I have no clue where to start."

Logan stares deep into her eyes and says: "Just follow your heart. It always knows the way. Ti amo Bonnie."

Leo repeats the 'amo' softly but is so focused on Pia that he doesn't register his mom leaving the room. Scorpia blows a kiss to Logan and runs downstairs.

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There you go.

Another chapter.

They are so healing to me.

And I promise there's even more family love to come.
I can't wait for you to read it.

I wish you a wonderful, loving Christmas.

XO Hankie.