August 28th, 2005

For the past two weeks, it was hard in their house. Well, it was only hard for Faith and Emily. Having a newborn in a house was always hard. Sydney was a good crier. The only time she was very content was when Bosco or Justin held her. She already knew how to work the boys and play them.

It was hard for Faith watching Emily struggle. She was having a hard time breastfeeding, but she wouldn't give up. Every time she heard Sydney cry, Faith wanted to get up and help. Bosco had to remind her that Sydney wasn't her daughter and that she had to led Emily tend to her child. Faith knew her husband was right.

Faith squeezed Bosco's hand as they walked through Paperama. They were trying to decide on Vincent's whole second birthday party theme.

"How about a cowboy theme?" Faith asked picking up a cowboy hat. Bosco nodded.

"I like that." He said. Faith started to pull things off of the shelves that would match that theme. "We can get a horse cake."

"Sounds good to me." She said. Vincent and Charlie walked up to the cart. "Hello, Boys. You about ready to head on out?"

"If you are." Charlie said sliding Vincent into the seat.

"We are." Bosco said walking up to the cash register, "We'll pick up some lunch at McDonalds." Charlie and Vincent both grinned.

"We're doing a cowboy party for Vincent." Faith said.

"Sounds pretty good." Charlie said, "I don't think I want a party."

"Why not?" Faith frowned.

"Because I'm turning twelve that's why." Charlie said.

"You're going to be a man." Bosco winked. Faith smacked him.

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Faith watched Vincent jump into the different colour balls in a fit of laughter. Faith chuckled softly and nibbled on her burger.

"We need more days off like this." Faith chuckled.

"We need more burgers like this." Bosco shoved some of the burger into his mouth, "I need to learn to cook like this."

"You cook better." Faith said.

"Mom, am I old enough to make a citizens arrest?" Charlie asked.

"Why would you want to?" She asked with an arched eyebrow.

"Because there's a jerk over there saying rude things." Charlie said.

"What kind of rude things?" Bosco wiped his hands.

"I can't repeat them." Charlie said. He nodded over to the man. Bosco and Faith listened and heard the man. He was talking loudly about his latest conquest last night. Bosco frowned.

"I'll handle it, Buddy." Bosco said, "Go get your brother."

"Okay." Charlie said and ran off. Bosco stood up and walked over to the man.

"Excuse me, Sir." Bosco said.

"Go away." He said.

"I will go away once you stop talking about such crude stuff in front of my children." Bosco said.

"Excuse me? This is America." He said, "I have the right to talk about whatever I want." Bosco chuckled.

"Go on the other side of the restaurant then, but not in the children's section." He said.

"And who do you think you are?" The man asked.

"Officer Boscorelli from the 55-Pricincet in New York." Bosco said, "If I hear another vulgar comment come from your mouth, I will haul your ass down town."

"Fine." He glared at Bosco. "I'm out of here." Bosco smiled triumphly as the guy grabbed his things and rushed out of there.

"Good job, Officer B." Faith chuckled.

"Yeah I know." Bosco winked.

"We should get home and check on Em and Syd." Faith said. "Vince needs a nap too." Bosco grinned and gathered up his family. It would be nice to get back into the swing o things with the parties coming up and hopefully Sydney sleeping a little but more.

September 10th, 2005

Bosco carried Vincent and Sydney out into the backyard. There was nothing like having arms filled with children. Vincent jumped out of his arms and ran over to the swing set.

"Be careful, Vince." Bosco sat down and bounced Sydney, "This time next year, Syd, you'll be playing on that swing set."

"I hope she'll have her own in her own backyard." Justin walked into the back yard with his hands in his pockets.

"What are you doing here?" Bosco asked.

"To see my daughter." Justin said walking over to the picnic table. Bosco nodded and handed the baby over to her father, "Hey there, little sprout." Bosco watched him.

"Day off?" Justin nodded.

"I only had one class today and no work." Justin sat down on the bench and glanced at Vincent, "We set a date."

"A wedding date?" Bosco asked. Justin nodded once again.

"Yeah. April 14th, 2009." Justin said, "Emily will be eighteen then."

"I can do the math." Bosco said. He watched Vincent slid down the slid. "When I was your age, I was a player. I fucked with the girls and then dropped them when it started to get serious."

"I'm not like that," He said, "I respect woman." Bosco looked at the eighteen-year-old.

"I respect women too, Justin." He said, "I just…Marrying Faith and having Vince changed me. Marriage isn't some fairy tale though. It's not like they make them out in the movies."

"I know that. I see it every day of my life with my parents." Justin said, "No disrespect, Sir, but I don't need a lecture on the facts of life. I have my job, I have my daughter, and I have my fiancée. I know where my priorities sit. You should know that."

"I know that you love Syd and Em." Bosco said, "I just don't want you to screw up. There's a lot riding on your welfare."

"Oh lord." Justin couldn't help but to laugh, "I'm a good firefighter. Emily won't get the call." Bosco smiled.

"You're cocky aren't you?" He asked. Justin nodded.

"Only when I need to be." Justin chuckled as he started to feed his daughter. Vincent ran up to Bosco and jumped on his lap.

"Love ya." He said. Bosco smiled and hugged his son.

"I love you too, Buddy." He said. Bosco looked at Justin and the smiled upon his face; "Father hood is nice isn't it?" Justin nodded.

"It's the most wonderful thing I have ever experience." He said, "I hope Emily feels the same way I do." Bosco nodded.

"Trust me, she does." He said. Justin smiled softly.

"Good." Justin said, "I'll have you know, I'm moving out of my parents house." Bosco looked at him slightly shocked.

"Are you serious?" He asked.

"I couldn't deal with their mind games anymore." Justin said, "I got an apartment. It's nice. Three bedrooms, large kitchen, and a balcony. It's in Brooklyn. One of the guys at work gave me a terrific deal on it." Bosco nodded.

"I'll take a look at it sometime before I allow my step-daughter to move in with you." Bosco said.

"I understand sir." Justin said giving Sydney's pudgy cheek a kiss. Vincent ran up to Justin and grinned.

"Come play?" He asked.

"If you'll let Sydney play with us, Buddy." Justin said. Vincent nodded and pulled Justin over to the sandbox. Bosco stared at the three of them. Even though he really didn't like Justin much, he seemed to be a good man. He seemed to be a good father. He hoped he could trust this boy with Emily and Sydney