The Salvatore Home
Sunday morning. Damon woke up when he felt a small cold hand pinching his nose. He smiled and put his hand over his eyes. He peeked through his fingers and said. "I can see you." The twins cried out in laughter when Damon jumped up and took them in his arms. He tickled them softly.
"Daddy we love you." The two cuties said and throw their arms around his neck.
"To the moon and back." Damon said and peppered their tummies with kisses.
Bonnie opened her eyes and yawned. She sit up straight and looked around her. When Damon looked up at her he almost laughed out loud. Her hair looked like medusa's. It was standing in all directions. Yup she had a hangover and if he dare say something about her hair she will definitely turn him into stone.
"Morning babe well would you look at you. How's the head?" He asked with a smirk.
"Feels like someone is beating on a drum in my head." She said and fell back against her pillows.
"Good morning Mommy." The twins said and they each gave her a kiss on the cheek."
"Good morning my angels." Bonnie said and ruffled their hair playfully.
Damon kissed her on her lips. "Stay in bed I'm bringing breakfast up."
Bonnie swallowed the bile back in her throat and said. "Food are you kidding me."
Damon laughed softly. "You got to get something in your tummy Babe. I will bring you an aspirin and water or do you want more wine?"
Bonnie spread her arms and the twins immediately fell into her arms. She wrapped them tightly against her. "Tell daddy to stop teasing mommy."
Aiden point his little finger at Damon and said. "Daddy stop it."
Caden just smiled cutely and stuck out his tongue at his dad.
"Tell mommy that daddy loves her and she looks pretty." Damon said with a wide smirk.
"Mommy you look pwetty." Aiden said shyly.
"Daddy loves you Mommy!" Caden said out loud and kissed her on her cheek.
Bonnie laughed softly. "Did they sleep here?"
"Yup. All night." Damon said.
"That figures. I'm not naked." Bonnie said.
Damon threw his head back and laughed out loud.
"Care to share the joke." Bonnie said with a raised brow.
"Oh it almost happened my little witch. You narrowly escaped my wrath." Damon said and winked at her.
"Freak." Bonnie said softly as she watched him close the door behind him.
Damon found Sam downstairs in the kitchen busy preparing breakfast for Alex.
"Well look at you I thought you will be clever enough to leave my son and this town for good but oh no. You like to learn your lesson the hard way."
Sam ignored Damon and continued to put butter on the bread.
"Where were you that night Sarah almost send me to hell Sam?" Damon asked with folded arms.
"I was on my way to your office Damon to kill you myself." Sam said calmly.
"Why am I not surprised or shocked." Damon said with sarcasm. He narrowed his eyes and said. "Everything in life has a price Sam. What is your price?"
Sam put the butter knife down and look Damon dead in the eye. "Your life Damon."
"My life does not come that cheap to be killed by the likes of you be smart sweetheart for once in your life. I can make you a very rich woman Sam name your price." Damon said coolly
"Jeez Damon you want to pay me money to leave your son. I wonder what will poor Alex think when he hears this." Sam said mocking Damon.
"You do not deserve my son Sam and he will come to see that. I still have the video of you and the judge after seeing that he wouldn't touch you with a stick and believe me he will never believe you blaming all of that on me. Blood is thicker than water." Damon said in a icy voice.
Sam rolled her eyes and said. "Blah, blah, blah just kill me already Damon. I wish you do that. You will get a nice surprise if you do that.
Damon narrowed his eyes wondering what Sam is up to.
"Look at you now all worried let me not keep you in suspense. I'm not the only one who just loves to be filmed while getting freaky." Sam said and smiled sweetly.
Damon was clueless and it showed on his face.
"Remember your little romantic getaway to Paris with Sierra now go search very hard and think back of all the things you two did Damon."
Damon's whole demeanour changed ice cold. "Sam I'm done warning you. Do what you have to do but just remember you will get what's coming to you. I offered you a way out. A smart girl would have taken the money and ran as far as she can get from Damon Salvatore but like I said. You like to learn your lessons the hard way."
"I am so scared right now." Sam said with sarcasm. "You got a lot more to lose than I do if that sex tape of you and Sierra gets out Damon. Checkmate."
Damon watched Sam walk out with the breakfast tray in her hands. He knew she was bluffing. He destroyed that tape.
Dr Stephen and Caroline Salvatore's Home
Stephen and his family Elena and Bailey were sitting around the breakfast table. They were all waiting for him to speak to them.
"We're not moving to Sweden anymore kids. I'm sure you all must be very happy about that." Stephen said.
"Not going to lie but we all are extremely happy." Josh answers for all of them.
He looked at Bailey with a soft expression on his face. "This here is Bailey, kids. Bailey is my daughter." Stephen said in a soft voice.
Caroline looked at her kids shocked faces. Her heart went out to them and to Stephen. She felt sad for Bailey too. A young woman whose life is turned upside down. She had hopes to start her second year in college but fate chose otherwise.
"She's our sister? Neil almost made a move on her." Josh said with wide eyes.
"In my defence I'm way too shock to defend myself right now." Neil said quickly.
"Why didn't you tell us dad?" Sophi asked. She was hurt, happy and confused at the same time.
Elena cleared her throat and said. "That's where I came in. I made your mom and dad promise if they ever have kids not to bring Bailey up. I wanted all of you to have a happy childhood and for Bailey too. I know its hard to understand and maybe I was selfish for taking Bailey away form here but she was all I had and I promised myself to love and take care of her for the rest of my life."
Bailey was sitting quietly staring down at her hands. How I wish I was on Misty's back riding at full speed with the cold fresh air on my face Bailey thought and for a second she could see Misty so clear in front of her that it made her deeply sad. She shut her eyes and painfully forced the beautiful image of her mare Misty out of her head.
Amber looked at Bailey and even tho Bailey's head was bowed she feel Bailey was close to break down.
"All I can say is that I'm deeply sorry . I hope you can forgive me for keeping this from you. I hope in time Bailey can forgive me and accept me as her father." Stephen said. He swallowed his tears back. Caroline lay her hand on his and her other hand on Elena's.
Stephen looked up as Amber rose from her chair. She walked over to Bailey and put her arms around her. "Welcome to the family Bailey." She said softly in tears.
"This is all about forgiveness and acceptance." Sophi said as her tears rolled down her cheeks. "I forgive you dad and I wholeheartedly accept Bailey as my sister." She too stood up and walked over to Bailey and gave her a hug.
Josh smirked and said. "Who said there can't come good out of life." He looked down at baby François in his arms with a soft smile. "Welcome Bailey."
Neil smiled his usual charming smile. "We're a sister richer and a beautiful one I might add."
Caroline closed her eyes gratefully. She thanked the Father for her children and their kind hearts and wisdom. She thanked Him for giving Stephen the courage and strength to open up to them and most important of all thanking Him for bringing this family together in love and understanding. "Amen." Caroline said softly and opened her eyes.
After their talk Bailey followed her mom to their room. Why can't I go with you mom?" Bailey asked and closed the door behind her.
Elena was in front of the mirror brushing her hair. "I won't be long take this time to spend some time with your brothers and sisters."
"I want to go with you. I have to make sure you will be fine."
Elena sigh. She was actually on her way to see a doctor that Stephen referred her to. She needs to go alone taking Bailey with her will only stress her out more. "Bailey please stop making this so hard for me. I won't always be here I need you to pull yourself together and meet me half way. I too miss our old live but I got to start think what's best for our future."
"Mom don't say that please nothing will happen to you. You will live long and happy years you will see." Bailey said and took her mother's hands.
Elena smiled and lay her hand softly on her daughter's cheek. "I'm sorry for going off on you. I just want you to show them you the Bailey I know. They reached out to you. You need to reach out to them too honey."
"I will try my best mom."
"Thank you." Elena said softly.
Caroline and the girls were busy in the kitchen with Sunday lunch. The radio playing softly in the background. Sophi and Amber laughed. They always have fun preparing dessert.
"Oops and there it goes in my mouth." Sophi said and laughed.
"Girls how far are you hmm?" Caroline asked and smiled when she saw the two chewing behind their hands.
"Smells nice in here. I always knew you would turn out to be the cook between the three of us." Elena said with a soft smile behind her.
Caroline looked pleasantly surprised to see Elena and Bailey. Smiling cheery she said. "What did I always say to you and Bonnie. Cooking is fun."
Elena smiled and said. "I'm seeing an old friend but Bailey here is staying can she help out."
Bailey just stood there stiff with a stoic look next to Elena.
"But of course she can that will be nice." Caroline said and smiled at Bailey.
"Amber and I are busy making banana pudding and we sure need help." Sophi said with a smile.
"That's because we can't stop munching on the ingredients." Amber said with a laugh.
Bailey smiled. She was surprised when she felt her face relaxing and her lips curving into a smile. Elena and Caroline saw that and happiness spread through their hearts.
"As you can see Bailey we need more hands on deck." Caroline said.
Bailey walked to her sisters and said "So where do you want me to start munching?"
They all laughed. Elena walked over to her daughter and kissed her on her cheek. "See you later."
The Salvatore Home
Zoe and Kenzie spend some lazy time by the pool. They offered their mom to help with Sunday lunch but Bonnie gave them off. The twins will be helping her. Those two cuties were eager beavers to start helping mommy with Sunday lunch.
Zoe looked at the water of the pool shiny and clear blue. She suddenly giggled. "Kenz I wonder what mom and the twins are brewing for today."
Kenzie smiled as she looked up from the book she was reading. "I can already see their sticky little fingers all over the place."
Zoe smiled and closed the book she was reading. "So what's up with you and Antwone? Are you guys back together?"
"I'm going to marry him one day Zoe. It will never be over between me and him." Kenzie said in all seriousness and stars in her eyes.
"Who will be your maid of honour Stacey or Estelle?" Zoe asked with sparkling eyes.
"Do you really think I will not give that honour to my sweet little sister." Kenzie said and winked at her.
Zoe smiled but than her face got serious. "Kenz." Zoe said in a serious voice. "Sophi said aunt Elena and her daughter Bailey are staying with them. She texted me earlier. Bailey is their sister."
Kenzie didn't look surprised or shocked. "Amber told me. You know what that means no more Sweden."
"But uncle Stephen and aunt Caroline never talked about her not even mom or dad. I don't get it why would they do that." Zoe said.
"Sometimes its best to hide the truth when you know it can hurt all parties involved. I mean how would Bailey feel growing up in this town out of wedlock and not to mention that her father is Dr Stephen Salvatore. You know how people can talk and how she would have felt like family but not really. I'm just glad its out in the open and now they can mend and make up for lost time." Kenzie said.
"Sophi said Bailey are not happy and their trying their best to make her feel at home. You know what I was thinking Dorothy will be leaving soon on maternity leave so why not offer Bailey her job at the flower shop. Mom and aunt Caroline can't always be there and I need some one full time." Zoe said wit a cute smile of excitement on her face.
"Toff I know you mean good but Bailey might feel offended but if that's how you really feel than go for it at least you know you have no ugly motives. You just want to make her happy."
"I don't want her to be sad. I can't imagine how she must feel being far away from her friends and home. " Zoe said with a sad smile.
Kenzie smiled and said. "My sister with the heart of gold. Cheer up Toff Bailey will come around and I promise I will not be bitchy to her. She's family and you know what I'm going to invite her and Amber for shakes tomorrow after school."
Kenzie and Zoe heard the sound of Bonnie laughing out loud.
"Looks like mom and her two little chefs are enjoying themselves." Zoe said with a soft smile.
And indeed did Bonnie enjoy herself and having fun watching the two cuties who were sitting on the kitchen table surrounded by the mess they made earnestly stirring their own special made Dino pudding mixture in a big bowl.
"Sugar Mommy." Caden said.
"You sure. You already have a whole pack in there sweetie. There's no more sugar, sorry." Bonnie said with a smile.
Caden's facial expression was too cute for words. Confused he looked at his brother Aiden for advice.
"Coffee Mommy." Aiden said and Caden quickly nodded his head agreeing with his brother.
"Ooh okay. This is getting more interesting." Bonnie said and handed them the open coffee can.
The two quickly emptied it in the bowl. They even used their little hands to clean out the left over coffee in it.
They smiled when they saw the colour of their mixture turning dark. It fascinated them.
"Mommy." Aiden said and pointed at the salt.
Bonnie picked the pack up and said. "This too sweetie?"
"Yes!" Caden said and quickly took the pack from Bonnie. His brother helped him pour it all out.
Bonnie shook her head and laughed.
Damon came in and his eyes took in the mess on the kitchen table. Aiden and Caden sitting in the middle of it with a big plastic bowl between them. The two of them smiling while they stir what looks to be a dark mixture in the bowl.
"I wonder what the witch and her two cute little trolls are up to." He said with a smile.
"Oh you're going to love this." Bonnie said with a bright smile.
Damon walked closer and looked down at the contents of the bowl. "What is in there?"
"Two packs of flour, a whole packet of salt. All our coffee. Six tea bags, two apples. Seven cups of water and two bananas. Oh and six eggs." Bonnie said.
"Unpeeled bananas and eggshells in there. Oh wow can I just ask this quickly are you guys trying to poison someone?" Damon asked. He shook his head and laughed.
Aiden put his spoon in front of Damon's mouth. Damon quickly pulled his head back and wipe his mouth.
Caden cried out in laughter when his dad did that.
"Taste Daddy." Aiden said.
Bonnie smiled sweetly and said. "Please have a taste daddy. Mommy needs to know if its right so that Mommy can put it in the oven right twins."
Damon smirked and said. "You have plans with me. He said to Bonnie."
"Like you had plans with me last night." Bonnie said and winked at him.
Damon laughed out loud. "I still do. Fine I will taste this deadly mixture but just remember I want a taste of your" He said and stopped the dirty word just in time that almost came out of his mouth. "I want a taste of your flour later mommy do we have a deal."
Bonnie laughed and said. "You can taste my flour and than we can share your banana."
Damon smirked. He than closed his eyes and opened his mouth.
The two twins quickly scooped up both a spoonful and put it in their dad's open mouth.
Damon didn't dare swallow it down after tasting it on his tongue. He quickly ran to the sink and spit it all out. He opened both tabs and opened his mouth wide under it. "Fucking hell!" He said red in the face.
Bonnie and the twins were doubled over with laughter.
"Daddy is funny." Caden said.
"Honey I'm sorry that I didn't mentioned the chillies and vinegar in there are you okay?" Bonnie asked sweetly.
Damon gurgled and rinsed his mouth after he was done he turned back to them and smiled. "I'm fine peace of cake and mommy for not mentioning the chillies and vinegar you just made me earn your cherry as well and I can't wait to pop it again." He said and winked at her. He than walked to the twins and picked them up. "Okay let me see if I can get you guys clean while mommy cleans up here nicely and order us some take outs."
"You not going to help me Damon. I really, really need your help." Bonnie said and bit her bottom lip seductively.
"Not going to work little witch now behave and clean up nicely." He said with a smirk before walking out with the twins. The twins smiled and waved their mom goodbye.
"Not fair Damon Salvatore." Bonnie said as she looks at the mess.
...
Stevens sit deep in thought behind his desk in his study. He knew the club and the Manager will suspect him for the hit on Salvatore. Sarah did work from him at his hotel they will think he send her.
"Honey I heat up your food for you. You want me to set the table for you or do you want to eat in here?" Mrs Stevens said. She looked deeply worried. Her husband was not eating or sleeping. She knew how stressful his work can be but this was something much more stressful. She was too afraid to ask questions. She knew her role and that is to love him and their kids and to keep the household running at full speed.
Stevens rubbed tiredly over his eyes and said. "How many times do I have to tell you I'm fine take the kids and go to the your sister for the day."
"Why don't you come with us it will do you good to get out of the house a bit." Mrs Stevens said with a nervous smile.
Stevens gritted his teeth. His wife can annoy him sometimes to a point where he wants to take her head and slam it against a wall but he knew he can't do that. She comes from a very rich family. It was her money that started his business and help grew it into a empire.
"I said I am fine now can you please leave me alone and do as I said." Stevens said slowly trying hard not to show his anger.
"Yes dear." Mrs Stevens said and quickly closed the door behind her.
Stevens checked his phone again, still no replies. Its as if everyone he knew erased him out of their lives. He leaned back tired in his chair and closed his eyes. He has made up his mind to give Damon what he wants.
Silver Lake
Damon did promised that young community leader on that day he raided all the drug houses that he was going to come watch his team's football game. He kept his promise. He took the whole family with him after Sunday lunch. The people of SL was in for a treat when the mayor and his family climbed out of their black SUV. They cheered and greeted them like celebrities. Phones clicked and flashed everywhere. SL showed up in large numbers.
They were happy and grateful to see him and his beautiful family in person. This was something no mayor did before him and it warmed their hearts to know that he values them as equals and not look down on them as the poor outcasts who couldn't make it or worthy to be associated with the rich people living in ML.
Damon was in a happy playful mood where he was standing with Alex and Dylan cheering the Silver Lake kids on. Dylan and Alex laughed when Damon cursed out loud.
"Did you guys see that!? That's a penalty for us!" Damon yelled at the ref.
"Dad come on their just kids. Its a friendly game." Alex said and laughed softly.
"Wait till they get to the big leagues it won't be friendly than." Damon said.
"You can always bribe the ref or threaten him. You're a politician use your powers." Dylan said with a smirk.
Alex and Dylan laughed out loud. "Dee don't encourage him."
Sam was sitting with Bonnie, Kenzie and Zoe in the pack stadium. Her eyes on Damon. Damn did he look sexy and hot as hell. She thought to herself. He was dressed in his dark black boots and jeans, black T-shirt with the words Straight outta Silver Lake printed on it in front. Bonnie was wearing the exact same T-shirt as his. Sam smiled to herself. No man comes to Damon Salvatore.
The game ended in a draw. Damon was proud of the kids and it showed on the pics they took afterwards.
...
That night Damon met Stephen outside ML. He was angry and annoyed and it showed on his face.
"I was just getting ready for bed and have me some flour and cherry than you called with news that can't wait. What is it brother is judgment day upon us?" Damon asked and put his freezing hands in his pockets.
"Its about Elena."
There came a unread look on Damon's face. "What about her?"
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