However everything had changed once both of their lawyers had asked for another court date, but this time one of the social workers fought extremely hard for them. Showing proof that Scotty had indeed taken several parenting classes and an anger management one; but also told everyone there that he wasn't capable of harming his own daughter. This time both his mother and ADA Thomas didn't have any more evidence to throw at him, but Alex insisted on the fact that Scotty's anger is unpredictable fearing that he might unleash it at Melissa.

With all the fighting the judge actually had a heart" Visitation rights will be minimized to one day a week, at a social workers office only. If everything goes according to plan, the court will grant more days and possible one overnight stay for now Mr. Valens may not have any direct contact with Melissa Kate Rush only on that given day and hour".

After the court had been dismissed both Lilly and Scotty shared a long hug in happiness, knowing that he was able to at least meet their little girl for the first time. The only part about it was that the visitation wouldn't start until three weeks from now, since the two had to both attend some counseling sessions together.

Nevertheless Lilly then broke away before they walked out hand in hand before heading back to her apartment as she leaned against the front door still kissing Scotty passionately. He then deepened the kiss causing her to moan in his mouth as their breaths became deeper, knowing just how much they already loved each other.



"Upstairs" she moaned before the two made their way up to her bedroom. There Scotty had his way with Lilly as the heavy steam covered them; while exploration and pleasure were consumed. After that had faded she then lay there in his arms feeling safe and relaxed. The truth was Lilly also had needed him to come home; to her also forever.

However Scotty then looked downward seeing just how happy his girl was" Doing everything to come home" his voice growled softly before the two just remained there thinking of their possible future together.

"You still want more kids Lil" as she then nodded" Another one might be nice, but I want you there when it's born".

The thought of that had made him smile but then reverted back to the being allowed to visit Melissa once a week" Can't wait to see my little girl" feeling somewhat happy about this. Though he couldn't see her every day, at least this was a step in the right direction towards him finding his fatherhood.

Just four weeks later, Scotty felt a tad bit anxious to go inside of the room but instead walked in seeing just how beautiful his little girl was. His fact lit up in happiness before leaning over to kiss her, as Melissa then buried her head into Lilly's shoulder.

"Hey, that's just Daddy" she whispered as Scotty then sat down beside her" I missed you so much" while stroking her cheek. This bond wasn't going to happen overnight but for now he remained calm and loving, knowing that Melissa needed a chance to get to know him.



During the rest of the visit, Scotty told her about someplace he would love to take her. His voice was sincere wanting so much to do everything he had just spoken about; but just seeing Melissa smiling at him made him feel so happy.

"Got Mommy's smile" he whispered" You look like me" before allowing Melissa to touch his face. While feeling her tiny hand on his skin, before he then took her hand while both father and daughter looked up into each other's eyes.

For the first time in ten months, Scotty gave his first fatherly smile as Melissa began to fall sleepy. His voice then softened even more" I think you need a nap" while gently rubbing her back wishing that she was in his arms. There was still so much comfort that he had needed to give, but had to hold it back until she had gotten used of him.

Now with Melissa fast asleep in her stroller, he then continued to watch her chest rising and falling. To him that was amazing to know that both he and Lilly had made her together" Need to lie there with her; would make every pain I have gone away".

The social was clearly listening on to the conversation" Might be able to pull some strings, if these sessions continue to be positive. Right now you're trying to connect positively with Melissa; I do see that you both love each other" noticing the ring now sitting on Lilly's finger" In order to become a family; you have to understand the physical and emotional needs of your daughter".



Scotty listened but his eyes were still on Melissa" Have to know the boundaries, when just to pick and choose your battles. Raising a child isn't going to be easy but I do know that Melissa is being raised very well by her mother; with you coming into her life your doing a good job with that. Not being overbearing or angry is a good sign".

He then let out a breath" This is my first memory with her, but already I'm going to miss her later on. Being a dad means something".

The social worker understood very well" Doesn't seem right for you never to see your child until ten months after her birth" as Scotty then leaned downward to kiss Melissa's forehead" Yo siempre le adoraré princesa" ( I will always love you , Princess) speaking the first time to her in Spanish.

"Acabo de adorar usted" (I just love you) feeling torn about not being able to still come home with his girls. For that Scotty knew that tonight he wasn't going to get any sleep; with thoughts of Melissa. When then visitation had ended for the day, Lilly instantly had saw it was clearly becoming very hard for him to say goodbye.

With Melissa awake now, Scotty then leaned over kissing her cheek" I love you, be good for Mommy".

"She's always good, just a little cranky went she wakes up" as he then felt compelled to hold her but could see how she had clung to Lilly.

Regardless he then held onto his little girl's hand, not wanting to let go. In fact Scotty needed more time to spend after ten grueling months without seeing her, but now he felt limited on that. Fatherhood wasn't supposed to be like that at all, especially to a dad that yearned to truly feel like one.

However tonight Lilly then sent him a photo of Melissa, since the courts had now allowed her to do some which instantly made Scotty feel somewhat better. Now he could look at his beautiful little girl but a photo wasn't the same as really seeing her.

Picking up the phone him then dialed Lilly's number" Hey beautiful" upon hearing her picking up. On the other end of the line, she was sitting in her bed while starting to read to Melissa" Just was reading her a bedtime book".

Scotty groaned softly" Put the phone next to her ear" as Lilly then did just that.

" Hey princess, I miss you" as Melissa turned upon hearing the sound of his voice" Sweet dreams I love you" he whispered softly before pausing still feeling empty inside. But also still had needed to have some family time with the two of them as Lilly's voice came back on again "I love you also".

He too looked over" Could just be lying on my side of the bed; while we both tell her a story together" imagining what that would feel like" I'll call you after she's asleep".

Now glancing over at a picture of Melissa, Scotty then studied it carefully knowing that have some visitation right was better than nothing. The father inside of him ached to really come out for good. More importantly the meaning of family, still was lingering in the air just hoping that one day he could in fact marry Lilly.



Ten minutes later as Scotty now lay in bed with a picture of Melissa resting on his chest, while listening to a certain lyric from a song.

She's lost in my arms,
her head on my heart.

To him this always had made Scotty break down and cry, wanting so much for Melissa to do that. As he cried softly he looked at the photo of her, knowing that today his love had grown even stronger now. Not once did she ever rest her head on his heart; but Scotty grew even more paternal now just thinking about that possibility.