Richie puts the file he was reading down and looks up to find his son running inside of the room giggling, he stays quiet pretending he did not see it as his boy runs behind the couch and hides.

Yet, his giggles were heard and soon his wife follows and he cannot help but laugh at the way she looked.

"Your son, where is he?" she asks making him raise a brow.

"Our" he clarifies.

"Not when he did this!" she shouts making him get off his chair.

"Well you look..."

"Don't, don't even start with me on this Richie, I swear" she warns as she goes to catch her son but he stops her.

"I have not seen Rick actually" he lies and she narrows her eyes as they can clearly hear his giggles.

"I wonder where he ran to, are you sure you checked everywhere?" he states making her realize what he was doing.

"I don't know where he actually is, I thought he ran into here. But it looks like we have lost him" she replies.

"Well in that case, let's go have ice cream, we do not have to share with him" he chuckles as they pretend to walk out before stopping and Ricardo peeks out from the couch.

"Mommy, I am here" he smiles sweetly and Alana narrows her eyes at him.

"You naughty cheeky little troublemaker what did you do to mommy's face" she asks making him laugh.

Richie picks up his son in his arms as he checks his lipstick filled hands before he bursts out in laughter.

"Oh, yes, yes do laugh, wait until you fall asleep and he puts lipstick all over your face" Alana snaps before pouting as Richie starts to wipe her face.

"You look lovely either way" he smiles making her smile.

"You talk to him, he is being so very naughty" she groans hugging Richie's side.

"Ice cream" Ricardo reminds them and both of them start to laugh.

"Oh no, no, no ice cream for you at all" Alana wiggles her fingers making Richie pout as he stares at his father.

"And your mother blames me for every wrong you do, do you not see how he pouts like you?" Richie asks his wife who rolls her eyes and Richie raises a brow her way and she gulps.

"Let's go have ice cream" she hurries taking Rick away and hurrying out of the room.

"Make sure he falls asleep fast tonight" Richie cannot help but shout before enjoying as his wife stumbles a bit while Rick waves his hands at his father saying bye.

*******

Baby Ricardo giggles as he pulls his god's ear, who growls back playfully making him pull the dog's ear even more. He looks up from his game of pulling to watch his mother walk downstairs before she heads towards the kitchen.

Happy to see his mother, he starts to crawl towards his mother following her to the kitchen, he keeps crawling silently, pushing away the toys he scattered on the way, making him throw one toy far away in annoyance as if it was some sort of hurdle.

Alana puts the bottle of Rick on the table before she checks on coffee she turns just as her son reaches to her startling her and the mug in her hand drops spilling the hot coffee all over her son whose loud cries makes his dog whine.

"Rick" Alana gasps as she grabs hold of her son and hurries towards the basin to pour water on his hands that got the burnt.

Richie runs out of his office to check on his crying son scared, he finds both the mother and son near the basin.

"What happened?" Richie worries as he stands next to his wife.

"I did not know he was behind me, I dropped the coffee on him"

"Dammit Alana, you should have been more careful" Richie snaps as he rushes to get out some ice from the fridge.

"I did not do it intentionally" she snaps as well rubbing her son's back.

"Of course, you did not, but you could at least check on him. He is just a kid, he does not know where to go or what to do" Richie replies back as he starts to rub the ice on the redness of Rick's hand.

"Well I am not the only one that is responsible for him, you could sometimes check on him as well"

"I try when I can"

"Well try harder, I cannot always check on him, incidents happen"

"What's the use of you if you cannot even look after and take care of him? I do not see you doing anything else around" he states making Alana's nose flare in anger.

"Well guess what? I actually do have things to do than just sit and look after him" she speaks before handing Rick to his father and walking away.

*******

"Seriously?" Richie eyes his wife in disbelief as she walks down the stairs all dolled up.

"Don't wait for me" she states as she starts to walk out of the door.

"For goodness sake Alana, he needs you" Richie speaks but she just ignores his call too angry to see the difference between right and wrong.

"Mommy" Rick wails and that stops Alana making her close her eyes and curse.

"At least stay for him, he feels unwell and he needs his mother more than me" Richie sighs as he walks to where Alana was standing.

"Mommy" Rick once again sniffles as he touches his mother's arm.

"Right here, baby boy" Alana sighs as she takes him in her arms and walks towards the couch.

"Hurts" Rick sniffles as he rubs his face on her chest making her sigh.

"It will go away soon, baby" Alana coos as she rubs his back soothingly.

*******

Richie puts the plate of dinner in front of Alana who pushes it away making him sigh.

"I am sorry" he apologizes and she stares at him with tear filled eyes.

"I should not have said that to you" he admits as he kneels in front of her.

"I am trying to be his mother, this is as much new to me as you. You know where I come from, what I am used to...

This...him, being his mother, I am scared, worried that I will not be good enough, half the times I do not even know what I am supposed to do with him or of whatever I am doing is good enough" she admits making him smile sadly her way.

"I know and it's my fault that I have not given you a break, but with everything..." he stops before taking a deep breath.

"The timing between us is not good, I guess" he jokes making her shake her head.

"It never was" she adds and he nods his head as he tries to get up but she holds his hand stopping him.

"What are you up to?" she finally asks him.

"What makes you...?"

"Do not try to ignore the question, I know you are up for something"

"You do not have to worry about it" he sighs.

"I am not yet"

"Remember you do what you like and I do what I like?" he smiles making her frown.

"Oh, don't even go there" she warns him.

"This is not something I feel you should get into" he speaks making her sigh.

"Always riddles with you, but if I find anything Richie"

"I am one sneaky bastard" he winks as he asks her to have the dinner before walking towards his office.

********

"Once upon a time, there lived a...."

"No" Rick whines as he rolls on his bed agitated.

"Then what?" Alana groans not understanding why her son has been refusing to fall asleep.

"No Princess" he pouts as he sits up on the bed and stares at his mother.

"Then what do you want? Are you trying to tell me you do not like princess?" she questions making him smile.

"Everyone likes princesses, they were pretty dresses and are beautiful and...." She stops as her son jumps down the bed and runs towards his dog's bed.

"Rick loves doggo, doggo wear no dress" he explains to his mother making her laugh.

"Rick have no sense of fashion or girls" his mother counters making him giggle.

"Mommy pretty" he sighs as he lies down with his back on his dog's stomach.

"That's right, pity your mother" she sighs as she lies on her son's bed making him smile.

"Mommy pretty" Rick shouts loudly making her groan.

"Stop shouting your father will find another way to scold me" she groans before calling her son to the bed.

"Can I tell you a story?" he asks making her sigh.

"Yeah, that sounds nice. Tell mommy a story and let her sleep" she smiles pulling him closer to her.

"There was a big jungle and doggo lived with Rick, Rick got many, many toys and he is a good boy. Because mommy loves Rick and mommy pretty" he smiles touching her nose.

"Mommy is miserable"

"No, mommy pretty" he argues as he touches her eyelids.

"You are sweet" Alana smiles as she holds her son's wandering finger and bites on it making him scream before she starts to tickle his tummy.

"Enjoying?" Richie's voice makes Alana stop her ministration and turn to find her husband watching them.

"You are going somewhere?" she asks seeing him dressed up.

"Yes" he sighs as he walks to where they were.

"Where?" she enquires.

"To get a nanny" he speaks kissing on Rick's forehead.

"What?" Alana asks in disbelief.

"The hospital called, that girl we took there, she has nowhere else to go"

"So?"

"So, I thought perhaps bringing her here will make things better for her and us. You have been wanting to get a nanny and she seems to need a home"

"But..."

"Don't worry, I checked her background we got nothing to worry about" he assures touching her cheek.

"Okay" she leans into his touch closing her eyes.

"I will be back" he smiles kissing on her nose before he walks away.

*******

"Hey" Alana greets the girl who looks around the house nervously.

"Uh hi" Lena speaks before jumping a bit as doggo enters the house and hides behind the couch.

"That's Doggo, Rick and he must be playing hide and seek" Alana smiles as she asks the girl to take a seat.

"I am good, I just...don't do well with..."

"Yeah, I understand after what happened with you and your parents"

"No you don't" Lena shakes her head.

"Excuse me"

"You will never be able to understand what's it's like to watch your parents get killed right in front of your eyes" the girl clarifies and Alana stares at Richie who clears his throat.

"Coffee anyone?" Richie asks as he holds Alana's hand and pulls her towards the kitchen.

"Really, did you check her mental condition as well?" Alana asks as soon as they are away from Lena's hearing point.

"I know but she is traumatic and..."

"Can we not have a normal nanny for Rick, I mean as you said she is a bit traumatic" Alana points out.

"Bear with me, I cannot let her wander alone in the streets"

"She must have a house somewhere"

"She does not, as far as I know she has no one to turn to and she is barely legal"

"But why do we have to have her here?" Alana groans.

"I don't know, I just feel bad for her. She lost her parents and I just want to look out"

"You mister stop trying to look out for others, if that girl speaks like that again to me just know you can pack your bags along with her and get out" Alana threatens as she walks out of the kitchen.

*******

"Lele" Rick's voice makes Alana stop in her tracks as she watches her son sitting in front of the girl and staring at her.

"It's Lena" the girl corrects him.

"Doggo" Rick makes the introduction as he touches his dog's head and smiles at Lena.

"I hate dogs" Lena speaks making Alana smiles as she watches her son's expression which was between confused and surprise.

"Rick loves doggo, doggo loves Rick" he states before he gets up and wobbles his way towards Lena.

"Get away from me" Lena speaks as she tries to move away but jumps forward as Rick starts to fall and Alana holds her breath before sighing in relief as Rick giggles staying in arms of Lena.

"You are one sneaky"

"Don't use that word...I don't like the idea of my son turning into his father" Alana interrupts Lena who frowns.

"He is smart for his age"

"It runs in the family" Alana grins as she picks up her son.

"Well, they said I will have to stay with you guys for a while"

"Yeah and you also need to take care of Rick"

"Why?"

"I am sure my husband did not forget to inform you, you are the new nanny for him and doggo" Alana informs the girl.

"I have to look after the dog too?"

"They come in a package, now come on I will show you your room" Alana states as she asks the girl to follow her.