In The Shadows ✔

[73] Priorities

Logan says: "By the way, Enzo is coming over for you soon. I just need to send Bruno a message that you're home."

"Enzo?"

"Yes, you finally get to see his drawing.

She smiles and says: "I can't wait."

She looks into the stroller and finds Leo sound asleep.

Logan kisses her neck and says: "Why don't we look at that file Ciro gave you."

They sit down on a bench in the cafe and read through the information Dani has gathered. They are able to become Leo's foster parents right away. And after a year it's possible to adopt him. Scorpia finds an envelope with her name on it and opens it. It's a letter from Violetta.

Dear Scorpia and Logan,

I saw it from the start. Leo belongs to Scorpia and Scorpia to Leo. I have never seen him as calm as he is with you. And I was so worried about finding him a home because he only has one eye. But you embraced it by turning him into a little pirate. I'll be forever grateful for your unconditional love from the get go. You can keep him with you from now on if you want to. Only if you promise to visit with him often of course. But he was destined to be with you.

If you want to travel with him, you have to ask me for permission. Which you will get of course, just thought I'd explain. The same goes for surgery and things like that.

Love him, like you love each other. I'm convinced you will be happy together.

Love, Violetta.

Scorpia throws herself into Logan's arms and cries.

"Bonnie. Leo's mom. Ti amo."

The tears roll down his cheeks too and Scorpia looks at him with watery eyes.

"We don't have to give him back?"

"No, Bonnie. We're keeping him right here, with us."

"You want this too? Are you sure?"

"Yes Bonnie. I'm sure."

She covers his face in kisses and he laughs.

She looks at him and asks: "But how are we going to do this?"

Logan says: "That's easy. With a lot of love."

She laughs and shakes her head.

Logan says: "You promised me to think about what you want. Do that. Make a list. Put Leo and me on top of that list and think about what else you want."

She nods and kisses Logan slowly.

"Mmm Logannn. We still haven't carved out extra time for the two of us."

"That's why I want to be on top of that list with Leo." He pulls her onto his lap and kisses her deeply, while his hands slide down to her ass."

"Logannn. I can't make a list like this. Mmmm."

He chuckles, lifts her from his lap and rests his forehead against hers. "I'm sorry Bonnie. I have to get back to work anyway. I'll get you a pen and paper." He gets up and walks behind the bar.

Ricardo and his team get up and walk over to the table. "Scorpia, thanks for everything."

She gets up and hugs everyone on the team. "Thank you all too. Together we will make a change. And if you ever need food or a drink, come here."

They all walk out, besides Ricardo.

Logan hands Scorpia pen and paper and she sits down again. Logan asks: "Are you staying Ricardo? Or do you have to go?"