Note: Please ignore the past comments before 2019 to ignore the confusion as the story line has been changed and I have not got around to delete the old comments!

"Keep your door open" Gabby hears her mom shout making her stop as she glances at Lily who laughs walking in the house.

"What's that about?" she asks to Throne grins.

"Galterio got caught kissing"

"What?" her eyes widen in surprise.

"And it was not his best friend"

"He did not get caught with Hazel?" she gasps in shock hurrying inside.

"Nope, seems like the guy knows to not get involved with his best friend while he is playing the field" Throne add as he sits on the couch before he grabs his son and putting him on his lap.

"Let him sleep" Lily whines as she tries to pull Theo away but Throne wraps his arms around the boy.

"Nope, champ and I, we are going to have father-son time, now hush" he grins as he pulls Lily besides him.

"He will get cranky" Lily mumbles but Throne just throws his legs on the table and grabs the remote.

"He won't" he assures before turning his son to watch the match.

*******

Gabby hurries to where her mother was as she hugs the woman from behind.

"Gabe, stop trying to feel me" Amelia giggles and Gabby pulls away.

"Ewe, mom" she groans and Amelia gasps as she turns to face her daughter, embarrassed.

"Oh Gabby" she shouts before she goes for a hug but the girl step away.

"I would rather not hug you" Gabby states and Amelia rolls her eyes as she hugs her daughter.

"Do shut up, now how have you been?" she asks Gabby who laughs.

"Did you just roll your eyes mom?" Gabby laughs as they walk to where Throne and Lily were along with Theo.

"Stop making him watch the game, Throne" Amelia scolds the man who just grins her way.

"Where's dad?" Gabby asks as she sits down along with her mother.

"He must be somewhere in the house"

"And what is it about not locking door?" she asks wiggling her brows and Amelia sighs.

"We are having a teenager son with hormones" Amelia sighs.

"Who caught him?" Gabby asks excited.

"We never had any problems when Gage was going through this age, well you were busy with Ricardo but that's a different case...

And, it was Angelo who screamed he was making out with a girl in the house. Your dad thought it was Hazel but look like he is playing the field...

Whatever that means, because your father was very angry saying the only field Gal should focus is on the field back at his school" she sighs.

"So, who is the girl?"

"No idea, we did not even know he sneaked one. Today it's a different one today"

"Uh-oh, what about Hazel?" Gabby asks with narrowed eyes.

"We have not seen the girl for quiet sometime, from what we have got so far he does not want to hang out with Hazel because now that he is in the football team, he is busy hanging with more popular kids...

Part the whole high school shit" Throne informs and Gabby shakes her head.

"I cannot believe we have a jerk in our family" Gabby glares at the way her brother's room was.

"And your father is not happy with him"

"Of course, dad won't be" Gabby sighs.

"Not because he is bringing the girls home, but because he tried to steal few condoms from your dad's drawer"

"Shut the front door" Gabby gasps in shock as she looks around the room.

"Kids these days grow up so fast. Gage was such a darling and we never had this problem. We do not know what to do" Amelia sighs.

"Gabe will really throw him out of the house, if he made someone pregnant" Throne throws in.

"Did you try to talk?" Gabby asks to Throne who shrugs his shoulder.

"He says he got everything covered and he knows what he is doing"

"And you just let him be?" Gabby asks.

"Yeah, he wants to prove he is a man, let him" he states and Gabby stares at Throne in disbelief.

"Did I tell you how much of a jerk your father is?" she asks Theo who blinks.

"Hey! Cut that shit out" Throne shouts making Theo jumps before he wails.

"You do not tell a teenager to do what he wants"

"I did not"

"But you did not try to stop him"

"He is not my fucking responsibility"

"But you are family, we have each other's back, you asshole. What if he gets in trouble?" Gabby shouts getting up in anger.

"Chill okay? He won't, he getting condoms is a fact enough he is trying to be careful and in he is at the age where he will do whatever he likes anyway...

If I threaten him or try to stop him, do you really think he will? He will want to do it even more, so give the guy a space...

And, I know how to have someone's back covered, family or not, so stop being a bitch" Throne snaps before he picks up Theo and walks out while Lily stares at her sister with tear filled eyes.

"Fuck!" Gabby curses as she sits down.

"You do not get to shout at Throne for no reason" Lily speaks before she picks up the bags and walks out of the house following her husband.

"Why don't you go see your father?" Amelia suggests as she touches Gabby's shoulder who nods her head.

*******

Gabby finds her father on the balcony watering the plants and she calls for him walking to where he was, he smiles as he hugs her, they stay in each other's arms silently.

"You heard" she murmurs and he sighs.

"My kids are loud" he chuckles and she wraps her arms around him tightly.

"I feel like crying"

"The way things went between Throne and Lily; he is the last person to advice on that matter especially on being careful"

"I get it" she whispers glancing at his face and he nods.

"I will go apologize in a while" she sighs.

"So, Gal is giving trouble?" she asks making him sigh.

"The school found cigarettes in his bag"

"What?"

"He got out easy, just a warning this time" Gabriel states and Gabby pulls away.

"Oh god"

"Yeah, we did not know. Hazel informed us and they had a big fight, she has stopped coming"

"Oh no"

"I think he will create troubles you three spared me of" Gabriel sighs.

"Did you try to talk?" she asks and he raises a brow.

"My talks with my sons have never been my strong point and yes Throne talked but we all know what kind of a jerk we all can be when we are of that age"

"And the girls he bringing in?"

"No idea, if he is trying to piss us or make a point"

"Can I beat his ass?" she asks making him chuckle.

"He will get his ass kicking from me if he keeps trying my patience, but now let's talk about you. How have you been?

Is Ricardo fulfilling each of your dreams?" he teases and she grins.

"He is cool, you know that" she shrugs her shoulders before they pull the chair out and sit as Amelia walks in with tea.

*******

"Do I have to get down on my knees for the public apology I have to make?" Gabby asks teasingly as she walks to where Throne was.

"The only woman I want on knees for me is my wife, so not thank you" he grumbles and Lily swats on his arms while Gabby laughs.

"Asshole" she grins before she hugs Throne.

"I am sorry" she whispers making him take a deep breath.

"Look, now who feels like an asshole" he teases wrapping her in a bear hug.

"I am such a bitch at times"

"Completely agree with that"

"But whatever we all say and no matter how much of an asshole you look, you are good to Lily and that is all it matters" she states as they hold on to each other tightly.

"Don't worry about Gal, he is going through a rebellion stage, but he will be fine" he assures rubbing her back before they step away.

"Don't worry, you just heard the asshole comment but I shared how much of a good man you are in here to the twins and they know Uncle Throne will never disappoint anyone" she smiles as she pats on the side of the chest where his heart lies.

"You trying to make me teary eyes is kind of cute, Gabby. But that won't happen" he ruffles her hair while she laughs as be wraps his arm around her shoulder.

"So, what are the chances of Theo getting a cousin?" he teases and she laughs shaking her head.

"I am not talking about my sex life with you"

"Jeez! Not interested at all" he shudders with a grimace and she throws a punch to his side.

*******

"These are the final agreement, you need to sign, here, here and here" Tristan points at the paper before he hands both the men a set to sign in.

"Are you sure?" Nicholson asks once more and Ricardo signs the papers as reply.

"It's no use to keep the building on hold when you can use it" Ricardo states as he shuts the file passing it towards Damon who opens to check the final papers.

"Well, it was good doing business with you, Russo" Nicholson states as he sits deeper into his seat as he throws his leg on top of his other one putting the lead on the pen.

"Guess, my work here is done" Damon states as he collects the papers.

"Won't you stay?" Nicholson eyeing his brother who buttons his coat.

"I would rather be with my family; my twins smile is way better than both of your faces" he grins as he nods towards Ricardo.

"Don't bother coming back to my place, Throne has picked Lily and Gabby and they are now at Uncle Gabe's place" he informs making Ricardo chuckle.

"My final advice, have kids, they scare the shit out of you, make you curse, sleepless nights become your BFF making you wonder if sex was worth it" he grins and Ricardo frowns.

"Uh, that sounds terrible" Ricardo comments.

"Exactly my point, if I get the terrible I wish every men in the world gets to feel and go through it so when I change my kid's diaper I will know somewhere, someone is going through the same shit and I will feel better" he points before waving goodbye while Ricardo and Nicholson laughs.

*******

"You know, you could have hired someone to cover for you if none of you could handle the business here" Nicholson suggests as he pours a drink.

"I am driving" Ricardo refuses the drink.

"Never stopped you before" Nicholson comments and Ricardo smiles.

"I try not to drink when Precious is with me" he clarifies and Nicholson nods his head before he grabs a bottle of water.

"And as for your question, I don't have to have any business connections that point outs towards the Price for a while"

"Lucero?" Nicholson asks and Ricardo nods his head.

"I wanted to wait until Lilac was back home with us before I marry Gabby but...and anyways, with Ry marriage to Lucero's daughter, it means he will want to extend his hand on business with them"

"I understand" Nicholson nods his head.

"The only link I want with your family is not through Precious" Ricardo adds as they come to the agreement.

"We figured that out, but just so you know, we are here when you need us"

"Same goes for you all"

"Have you talked to Gabby about this all?" he asks and Ricardo nods.

"I dd point out that I will not be able to do business here"

"Still, she will miss her sales"

"I won't" he grins while Nicholson chuckles.

"My sister will not get any backlash, will she?" Nicholson asks in a serious note.

"You know I will not let that happen" Ricardo promises.

"Okay. So, this is it I guess"

"Yeah, seems so"

"Call me when you feel like grabbing a beer, of course when Gabby is not with you" Nicholson teases as the men gets up to shake their hands.

"Price" Ricardo smiles.

"Russo" Nicholson nods before Ricardo walks out of the room.

"Nick" Tyson calls as he walks in the room once Ricardo walks out.

"I need an eye on both Russo and Lucero, every deal they make, every word they share" Nicholson orders and Tyson turns to watch at the door before he nods once.

"You don't trust him?" Tyson questions.

"I trust him with Gabby" is all Nicholson says before he dismisses Tyson.

*******

"Who is the good boy? Who is the good boy?" Amelia coos as she changes Theo's diaper while the boy giggles throwing his hands and legs.

"Were we this little mom?" Angelo asks as he touches Theo's nose who smiles at him.

"Yes, and you of all would always throw a fit when you needed a diaper change" Amelia smiles at her son before picking up Theo and patting on his bum.

"Life would be so easy if I could wear diaper all the time" he sighs deeply and Gabriel raises a brow staring at his son before he silently shakes his head.

"And who would change it for you?" Throne asks making Angelo turn and lay on his stomach as he puts his hand on his cheeks.

"Because no one will, Throne, so people-built toilet, that's why" he points making Throne frown.

"Point" Lily nods her head.

"Focus on your books, Rose" Throne calls tapping on the notes she was making.

"Do I have to really go to college?" she asks pouting and Throne shrugs his shoulders.

"Can't raise a kid with just my salary babe, you need to graduate and earn so we can survive" he points making her growl at him.

"You earn enough" she argues.

"It was until Theo came; your chocolates alone can put dent on my account"

"That's mean and I hardly eat a whole bar a week" she glares his way.

"That's because I don't earn enough now hurry with your homework, we got dinner to grab" he grins and she pokes her tongue out before going back to her work.

"Sucks to be married and still going to college. I will someone rich who can cover my expenses, just like Ricardo" Angelo comments making Gabriel frown as he stares at his son.

"Why am I paying his bills if he is planning to have a sugar daddy instead of focusing on his future?" Gabriel questions his wife.

"Because he is your son, Gabe, your own son whose DNA test is hanging in our walls" Amelia replies.

"Right" he sighs before going back to checking his phone.

"Did you just agree to me?" Amelia asks surprised staring at her husband.

"I have decided you handle your sons; I am too old to clash with their minds" he states and Amelia tilts her head staring at her husband.

"Are you well? Is there something you are hiding from us?" Amelia worries.

"I will show you how healthy I am when we get in our room, Duro" he grins making her groan.

"Dad" his kids shout.

"Jeez you guys" Throne curses while Gabriel laughs aloud.

*******

Everyone turns towards the door as Ricardo enters, he smiles greeting everyone before Gabby makes her way towards him.

"What took you so long?" she pouts wrapping her arms around his waist.

"I am here now" he replies as he puts his hand behind her back as they walk in.

"Go call Galterio for dinner, Angelo" Gabriel orders his son who goes to walk towards Ricardo.

"Why send me when shouting his name would get work done" Angelo grumbles even if he hurries to call his brother.

"How are you?" Amelia asks as she smiles at Ricardo who smiles back as he answers her.

"He is all grown up" Ricardo comments as he eyes Theo who swings his hands around.

"Yeah, they all do" Gabriel states as he gets up from his seat.

"Heard you closed the deal off with Nicholson" Gabriel points as he joins Ricardo.

"Yeah" he nods before he nods towards Throne who waves his hand a little.

"Hi" Lily greets him.

"Back to your classes?" he asks nodding at the books.

"Umm, Throne does not earn enough so I have to join classes and hurrying to get a decent job so my husband can enjoy his games with his son" Lily states before giggling as Throne pulls her hair.

"Are you teaching again?" he asks to Throne who shakes his head no.

"Nope. I think I am done with teaching, helping Damon out in his office though" he grins making Ricardo chuckle as he takes a seat.

"Are you having trouble finding job or?" Ricardo asks and Throne turns his head to face him.

"You will be the last person I will seek if I want a job Russo" he comments.

"Was not offering" Ricardo states.

"Good, and no I am good with not having a job for a while. Champ needs one of us to be around and Lily needs to finish her studies...

So, while mommy goes off to college, I got daddy's duties to look after" he explains and Ricardo nods before he eyes the boy gurgling and squealing.

"How about a Nanny?" Ricardo asks and Throne scoffs.

"You first have a kid, Russo, then suggest whether I should have a nanny to watch my kid or not" he replies.

"Mom and dad are around to help, but Throne wants one of us to be around Theo all the time"

"Had a father who had money but no time for me and Tutu, not a fan of thinking my kid will grow feeling like his father has no time for him" Throne informs and Ricardo nods his head in understanding.

"Baby, he knows you are there for him" Lily whispers as she squeezes Throne's knee who nods once before focusing back on the game.

*******

"So, I heard you brought a new friend" Gabby teases her brother who silently digs his food.

"Well, I would have loved to meet her" she continues.

"Precious" Ricardo calls and she turns to face him only to stop when he shakes his head no.

"But..."

"Pre" he shakes his head no and she gives up.

"Can I come stay with you guys for few days?" Galterio asks at once surprising everyone.

"With who?" Amelia asks before she turns head at where her son is looking to find Ricardo staring at him.

"I got a week off, it's sports week but I am not playing this season so" Galterio adds and Ricardo turns his gaze to Gabriel.

"Can he stay with us?" Ricardo asks and Gabriel puts his spoon down.

"Sure" Gabriel agrees.

"Okay" Ricardo nods to Galterio who goes back to eating.

"Hey, I want to go stay with them too" Angelo complains as he glares at his brother for not adding him.

"You need to stay here Ang"

"But I want to go and..."

"Dad, needs someone he can threaten to kick out of the house and his will at least once a day. If both of us are gone, he will get bored" Galterio replies and his brother groans.

"Not fair" he mutters glaring his brother.

"And someone has to clean the pool"

"So not fair"

"And help mom pick up the carpet so she won't break her back doing so" he adds.

"Fine. But when you come back you clean the pool for a whole month and give me half your pocket money" Angelo argues.

"Deal" the brothers touches their fists together with the deal.

*******

"You know, he does not have to stay with you. I will talk to him about it" Amelia starts as she watches her son dash to his room to grab his bag.

"It's okay"

"But you and Gabby just got..."

"Amelia, it's fine. I don't mind at all" Ricardo interrupts the woman assuring her.

"Still"

"I would not have asked Gabriel if I did not want him to come along, so relax. I am just happy he wants to spend his vacation with us rather than going to some place for vacation"

"If he gives you any trouble just let us know, we will come pick him up immediately" she states as she holds his hands in hers.

"None of your kids are trouble to me" he squeezes her hands and she smiles before palming his face before walking away.

"You do know he has been a pain in the ass for a while and he wants..."

"To get away from here, I know. He called me few days ago" Ricardo explains making her frown.

"Is there anything you do not know about?" she asks staring at him suspiciously.

"He is having trouble trying to understand things around Precious, he does not need people at his back all the time telling him what to do or not to do...

And he also needs people who will guide him, so he is coming with us back to our place and staying so he can clear his head, okay?" he states and she sighs.

"I guess so"

"Go say your goodbye to your family, before we head out" he nods towards the living area where most of them were sitting.

"I was a bitch today with Throne" she confesses to him.

"I know" he smiles and she frowns.

"How? Are you spying on me Rare?" she asks in shock.

"I had texted your father informing him I was coming to get you while I was driving back here and he filled me in on what happened"

"What are you? A fucking Ninja?" she asks while he just smiles.

"For now, just your husband" he grins and she eyes him before slowly stepping back away from him.

"Don't you dare try to melt my already melted heart Rare, you are a dangerous species, extremely dangerous" she points a finger his way while she keeps on retreating her steps away from him.

"Let's just go home, Precious" he laughs as she keeps an eye on him before she turns to say her goodbye to her family.

Note: Please ignore the past comments before 2019 to ignore the confusion as the story line has been changed and I have not got around to delete the old comments!