Downtown

Epilogue

10 Years Later

"Enzo were the fuck have you put it?" I yell from our bathroom as I look around frantically for my new born daughters dummy, she can't sleep without it.
"I don't know I'm looking now!" He yells from our bedroom. Her soft cries can be heard from the room opposite, as we search every corner of the house for it. Enzo is such a man, he puts things down and can never remember where he left it. He's infuriating sometimes.
"Oh she's crying," I say as I sigh.
"I know she's a baby that's what she does."
"Don't even Enzo."
"What the hell I can't find it anywhere."
"Calm down hey. Maybe Leo has it or Miki," Enzo says as he enters the bathroom wrapping his long arms around me. Leo our eldest is now 10, our other son Michele also Miki is now 6 and we have our new born daughter Federica. Our lives has been revolving around our little growing family and Enzo's new business adventure, an Italian restaurant. His dad is still alive and doing alright in prison, his sister visits whenever she's in the city and my mother lives 5 minutes away. Life is pretty great right now.

"Mummy why are you yelling?" Miki says as he comes running into our room.
"We can't find your sisters dummy. Do you have it Miki?" I ask patiently as I lower myself to his level.
"No," He says as he looks away, he's lying.
"No, are you lying Miki?"
"It's in my pocket I took it by accident sorry mummy."
"Oh Miki why didn't you tell me sooner hey? Your sister loves her dummy it helps her sleep."
"I'm sorry mummy I forgot I had it."
"It's ok just tell me next time please," I said as I played with his hair. I put the dummy in Federica's mouth and she finally hushed her cries and slowly fell asleep.
"Finally," I said under my breath.

Enzo came running into the bedroom, he was sweating already.
"You found it?" He huffed as he sat on the edge of the bed watching our beautiful baby sleep soundly in her cot.
"Yes Miki had it," I said as I joined home on the bed.
"Oh seriously that little shit."
"He's your son don't call him that."
"Sorry babe I'm just stressed and tired."
"I know you are, so am I. But we got our baby girl, and she's amazing."
"I knows she is but god she doesn't stop crying." He rested his head on mine.
"She's quite loud but she's a sweetheart."
"Mmm I agree but yeah I want to sleep."
"We will soon."
"Great."

"Mommy, mommy," Our eldest son Leo came running in, "Look what I did."
"What is it sweetie?" I exclaimed as he handed me a hand drawn picture.
"It's our family mummy. There's you, me, daddy, Michele and the baby."
"Oh baby this is beautiful. What's behind us?"
"Daddy's restaurant mommy."
"Oh wow Leo it's very good," Enzo said as he played with his sons hair.
"Thank you daddy," Leo said shyly.
"Go get ready sweetie, we're leaving soon," I said as I sent my oldest son to get ready. We were going to Enzo's restaurant for a special dinner, celebrating 2 years since opening. Me and Enzo held hands tightly as we finally had a little bit of peace and quiet.
"I love you Viola," Enzo whispered in my ear.
"I love you too," I said as I leaned my head on his shoulder.
"I would like to take you now baby," He growled into my ear as he began to kiss my neck.
"Stop we have to go," I mumbled.
"Please Viola."
"No Enzo, we can't be late for your own party."
"Oh your so mean to me."
"It's true baby. We can't be late."
"I know Viola."

The restaurant was buzzing as we arrived. Everyone was happy to see Enzo as he walked in carrying our new born baby girl. I walked in with the boys and sat near the kitchen, hidden away from everyone else. Enzo hugged and mingled with everyone else, showing of our beautiful baby girl. Everyone swooned and wanted a cuddle with her. I watched in ore as he got owned everyone's attention. He loved it here. I tried by best to entertain the boys, but it was pretty much a loosing game. Luckily, Enzo got his chefs cooking up some food for everyone. The boys got first dibs on pizza and pasta which they very much enjoyed. Federica was being looked after by Enzo's sister and I couldn't help but watch. She was my baby and you couldn't help but worry. The boys slowly fell to sleep in the chairs as I watched the people begin to leave.

Bria walked over to me holding my baby girl close to her chest, she sat down next to me
"She's a good baby," Bria said as she handed her back to me.
"Thank you," I said as I kissed my baby on her head.
"Enzo's really happy you know, he loves this place."
"I'm glad he does, I just wanted him to be happy."
"Oh he is. Don't worry about that, he's never been happier."
"Good."
"What's up?" Bria asked.
"Nothing just tired," I said honestly.
"I get that, but you do make beautiful children."
"Aww thank you. I don't want anymore just yet."
"No give it at least 2 more years."
"Mmm or more."
"You'll be in your 30s by then."
"That's true, don't make me feel any older."
"Girl, when you turn 30, we'll be going out and you can finally join the 30 club."
"I don't want to get any older. But I'll come out with you."
"Good, you need a girls night out."
"What are you guys talking about?" Enzo said as he strutted over. He gave me and his daughter a kiss on the forehead.
"Your wife needs a good night out when she turns 30," Bria explained.
"She will but we got about a year until that Bria," Enzo said.
"I know, anyway brother, thank your for a great night. The food was amazing as always. And I'm very proud of this place you've made."
"Thank you Bria, your welcome. You know you can home here anytime."
"I definitely will then brother. And Viola, I'll baby sit that baby any time just call me."
"Ok I'll take you up on that."
"Good. I'll see you later guys," Bria said as she waved goodbye.

Now it was just us in the restaurant, our 3 babies fast asleep.
"It was good wasn't it?" I asked as I snuggled up to him.
"It was but i missed you a lot," He said as he kissed my forehead.
"I missed you too sweetie. But it was a good night, you did so well."
"Thank you baby, I can't believe they fell asleep."
"I'm not surprised, they were tired."
"I guess it's not the best for them," Enzo said.
"They were good though," I said.
"Good. Should we get home?"
"Yes please."

We put our babies to sleep and jumped into our own bed, holding onto each other to keep warm.
"I love you sweetie," I whispered into his ear.
"I love you too Viola," He said back.
"Can I take you now?"
"I'm tired baby."
"You are frustrating Viola but I'm tired too."
"Let's get some rest before she wakes up again."
"Ok good idea baby."
"I love you Enzo."
"I love you Viola, goodnight."
"Goodnight baby."

The end