A/N: Happiest New Year, all! Maybe in 2022 Elliot and Olivia making out will be canon.
Mom and dad went all out for their boys.
First class cabin with seats that reclined all the way back and turned into beds.
100 dollar vouchers that allowed them to purchase new games and movies on their tablets for their flight.
A gorgeous hotel suite (more for them) that over looked water and had a separate room with a private balcony for some mom and dad fun after the boys went to bed.
And the thing El was most excited for- soccer tickets to Italy vs GB on New Year's Day, though that surprise would come later.
They'd purchased two sets of seats in aisles across from one another.
"Okay how do we wanna do this?" El asked as they sat at the gate, waiting to board.
Liv had gone to change Nate into some pajamas and a fresh diaper before they got on the plane.
"Well me Eli and Nate will sit on one side duh?" Noah said and Eli laughed. "You gotta talk to mom about that one."
"Talk to mom about what?" Liv asked, walking back with Nate on her hip and handing his diaper backpack to El.
"They want Nate to sit with them during the flight," El said, and the boys looked up at her with doe eyes.
"Ummm… we'll see," she nodded. "He has to be with someone over 16 for take off and landing," she said and Eli pointed to himself.
"I know, I know… but it's his first time flying and with his ears popping I… we can pass him off once we get in the air, okay?"
"He's gonna wanna sit with us right away," Noah said in a sing song voice.
"Not if daddy carries him on," she said, sticking her tongue out and sitting down with a big breath.
Liv was a little anxious to fly with their baby. She's flown with Noah oversees, of course, but he was almost two years older and this plane ride was an hour longer.
"Hey," El said, after giving the boys a look to knock it off and sitting beside her. "He's gonna be okay," he nodded and she exhaled a sharp breath.
"I know… I'll feel better once we're in the air," she nodded, rubbing their little boys back who had his head on her shoulder.
They'd kept him awake all day to ensure he'd sleep at least most of the 8 hour flight, and he was starting to feel it.
"I swear he knows your nervous. He hasn't asked for me once today," El said, kissing the side of her head and putting an arm around her shoulders.
She smiled small and kissed the top of his head several times. "You know your momma needs some love today huh?" She asked softly and he wrapped his little arms around her neck.
"Mama…" he whined softly and she swayed. "I know…. I know baby but we're gonna be on the plane soon and you'll be asleep in minutes," she nodded, patting his back soothingly.
"Dada?" He asked into her chest, and she smiled small, knowing what he was doing.
Before bed, El or Liv, or both, would sit with him for some quiet alone time, and he'd list off almost everyone who's names he could say, asking where they were.
El joked that it was his little OCD ritual, and it truly was, because he wouldn't go to sleep for the night without it.
"Dada's right next to us," she whispered as he turned his head on her shoulder to look at him. Leaning forward, his kissed his baby's cheek and smoothed down his curls.
"Yi," he whispered, and Eli smiled rubbing his back. "Right here buddy, No too."
"No?"
"Here bud, he said, jumping up to press a mission little kisses to his head that made him giggle softly, before settling back in.
"Beee?"
"Grandma Bernie is at home with Katie," Liv said, resuming her swaying.
"Ick?"
All three boys snorted and Liv chuckled a bit. "Dickie is at home."
He usually continued but was so tired that he started to lull to sleep after only 5 names.
"He's zoning," El whispered and Liv breathed out a chuckle as she watched a little hand go for the hem on her sweatshirt to rub.
"And there goes the hand," she whispered with a smile.
His other OCD thing was to rub the hem of whatever shirt the person who was getting him down was wearing.
Typically by this point, they'd set him in his crib and he'd sleep with no issue. But here, the stimulation around him and the setting was preventing that.
By the time they boarded and all got settled, he was completely bleary eyed.
"No…Yi…" he whisper-whined softly, his lip quivering as he looked across the aisle at his brothers.
"Baby you gotta sleep," she said gently and his lip quivered more.
"Okay okay okay… who do you want to sit next to? Daddy will trade places."
They watched as his eyes dart between the two who were grinning at him and he pouted.
"Liv I can hold him," Eli offered softly and she looked at El who gave an encouraging nod.
"You're sure?" She asked and he nodded, ignoring Noah pinching his arm at the use of her first name.
"Okay okay," she breathed out reluctant sigh and passed him over.
The little one snuggled immediately into his big brother and closed his eyes as he pulled his blanket up over them both.
"Baby he's okay," El whispered to her and she nodded, resting her head against his shoulder and holding his hand across the divider.
"I hope this lifts," she whispered and he chuckled. "It does I think… we'll figure it out baby," he nodded.
They took off with no issue, and Nate was asleep the second they reached altitude.
Giving his parents a thumbs up, Eli reclined his seat and closed his eyes with his brother on his chest.
As the cabin darkened, and they saw all three boys were soundly asleep for the time being, they lowered their divider, reclined and cuddled up as best they could.
A few hours later, Nate woke with a start and Eli woke with him.
"Hey hey it's good dude I'm here," he whispered, patting his back.
"Mama…" he said in a small, sleepy, and tired voice.
"Mama is sleeping… can I change your butt and then I'll bring you over?" He whispered and Nate nodded, still pouting.
Liv and El were awake, having been discreetly chatting and touching one another best they could, but they stopped when they heard their oldest and youngest.
"Can you sit here while I get your diaper bag down?" He asked him and Nate frowned again, laying against him before Eli gasped playfully. "Wait a minute… big brother of the year…" he said to himself, reaching in his own backpack and pulling out a diaper and wipes.
Nate giggled a little and Eli stood with him, making their way to the bathroom.
Liv smiled over at El who leaned to kiss her and she quickly resumed her massaging of him through his pants while they still had time.
"Gonna make a mess," he muttered, trying to temper his breathing.
"You started this," she teased, putting him in a Vice grip, but stopping when they heard the boys making their way back.
"Yi?" Nate asked, looking at his brother and making the snack sign.
"You hungry? You know how to say snack," he said and Nate gave a cheesy but still sleepy grin. "Ack?"
"He's a genius!" He said cutely. "But for that I do have to get your diaper bag."
"Mama?" He asked and Eli nodded. "Mama has it in her seat area. Can I put you down now?"
He nodded and let his brother plop him in the seat, watching him intently as he reached over his mom to get the diaper bag from their cubby.
"Hi baby," she whispered, and he looked down at her and his father who had a finger over his mouth.
Stifling his laugh, he nodded. "Just gotta find my dude some snacks anddd," he trailed off pulling an assortment from the bag, "then he's all yours."
She gave a thumbs up and he returned to the boy. "Mama? Dada?" He asked as his big brother slid him in his lap and handed him a squeeze pack.
"Sleeping, like you should be."
The little one sighed softly before happily digging into his food.
Liv resumed the death grip on her husbands cock through his sweats, and he let out a sharp breath as he spilled himself in his pants.
"Paybacks gonna be a bitch," he mumbled and she laughed softly, kissing his pouted lips.
"Brought a change of sweats in our carryon."
"You planned this?" He accused and she bit her lip with a smile.
"Go change and get our baby," she whispered and he nodded, doing as he was told.
Nate gasped when he saw his dad walking back from the bathroom, and reached up for him dramatically. "Dada."
"Nater," he said in the same tone, lifting him up and hugging him tightly.
"Wanna come snuggle me and momma?" He whispered into his curls and he nodded against his chest.
"Can you first tell your big brother thank you for taking such good care of you?" He asked him and Nate turned in his arms, reaching back for Eli who scooped him close.
"I love you buddy… go get some sleep okay?"
"Yuh yi," he said squeezing him before reaching back for his dad.
El took his seat back and handed his wife his cum soaked underwear and sweats, giving her a look. She giggled and stuffed them back in her bag, turning on her side and watching her boys.
Her husband was sporting a vacation beard, and whenever he grew it out, their boy went for that instead of his shirt. After a bit of him running his fingers through it, he reached for his momma who happily took him.
"I love you, sweet boy. Sleep."
"I should have learned Italian," Noah grumbled once they arrived to the hotel.
"We've been saying," Liv chuckled as El and Eli came in with the bags.
Their oldest son was over the moon excited, and immediately went to the balcony to analyze the city in front of them.
"Cant believe we're back," he said, looking out as Liv came to standing beside him, holding Nate.
"I'm sorry we couldn't come sooner, honey."
"No, no… no mom this is awesome," he whispered.
Noah threw his hands in the air behind them and El laughed as Eli discreetly flipped him off behind his back.
"So we thought we'd hang out around the hotel today, and then tomorrow we're go see your old neighborhood and friends for the new year," she paused as big grin pulled across his face.
"Annnnnd then on New Year's day…" she trailed off as El came up behind him and wrapped an arm around his boy.
"What??" He asked with a laugh, turning.
"New Years Day I thought we could go see Italy play GB," he said casually as Eli's jaw dropped.
"What?!" He cried, jumping up and down. "All of us?"
"All of us. We got a box," he grinned.
Noah came sprinting out. "DAD TOLD ME AND I HAD TO KEEP A SECRET."
Eli laughed collapsing with his brother in a fit of joy and excitement.
"Guys this is the best vacation ever," he said with a smile as he hugged his little brother.
Nate squealed and reached down for them. "And then we get to celebrate one whole year with our big one year old!!" Noah said giggling as Nate did.
"One!!!! You're gonna have been our baby brother for one whole year!!" Eli exclaimed.
Nate giggled uncontrollably and Liv wrapped her arms around her husband's waist watching them.
They spent the day hanging at and around the hotel, and that night the boys begged their mom and dad to let Nate sleep in their room. For the sake of peace and quiet they obliged.
"Pack n play or bed?" El asked as he got them set up.
He pointed to the bed.
"Eli or Noh?" He asked and Nate looked between them, clearly thinking hard. "No," he finally said.
Noah did his little happy dance and El laughed, getting them all set up with pillows on the edge so he didn't roll.
Liv came in shortly after to find her four boys cuddled in Eli's bed listening to Eli tell stories of Italy and how excited he was to introduce him to his friends the next day.
"Hi," she whispered, smiling with a warm robe and towel on her head.
"Hi mom"
"Hi babe"
"Hi Liv"
"Mama"
They all said at once and she smiled. "Busy day tomorrow… let's get some rest."
They nodded and she laughed as Noah took Nate to his little spot in the queen bed with him.
"And what do you think you're doing little boy," she teased cutely, sitting beside them.
Nate giggled and rolled into his brother before reaching back for Liv.
"Hi baby boy," she cooed, rocking him gently. "Can mama be selfish and have some quiet time with you on the couch before I put you back in here?"
He cuddled into her and she smiled, kissing his cheek before leaning over to kiss her middle son's. "Night sweet boy, I love you."
"Buona notte mamma, ti voglio bene," he cheesed and she gasped. "Look at you!!!"
He laughed and hugged his dad goodnight while Liv moved to her oldest.
"Night sweetie," she whispered and he smiled.
Sitting up, he wrapped his arms around her and whispered. "Buona notte mamma. Grazie di tutto. Non sarei stato bene senza di te."
"Sei il mio bambino da quando sei nato. Ti voglio bene."
He blinked quickly. "Ti voglio bene, mamma," he whispered and tossed a pillow across at his brother before he could make a comment.
Making their way back to the couch, Liv sat against El and cradled Nate who looked up at them with sleepy eyes, beginning to rub his mom's shirt.
"Mama," he whispered before his eyes traveled to Elliot. "Dada."
"Smart boy," she cooed as he gazed in the direction of the boys room. "Yi, No," he nodded confidently.
"Yep they're waiting for you huh," she whispered, rocking him gently.
Through a yawn, her snuggled closer to her. "Bee… Ick…Mo… Ate…Iz…" he whispered and she nodded. "Good job baby… they're home in America. And when we get back, we're gonna celebrate you, baby boy."
"One whole year since you came into our family, son," El whispered as he drifted off.
"An amazing year, Elliot… I… thank you for jumping with me."
"Any damn day, Olivia," he whispered, kissing her cheek.
"Cmon… let's get this one to bed and enjoy our balcony," she smiled back at him as he pressed a soft kiss to her neck.
They carried their little one back to the boy's room. They were chatting softly from across the beds.
"Hi," she whispered, laying Nate next to Noah who handed him his little teddy bear.
"Don't stay up too late okay?" El said as Liv covered them over.
"Yes dad."
"Okay daddy."
"Night boys, I love you," smiled as they returned it and they headed out.
Liv kissed all of their heads again, and told them all she loved them before leaving.
"Love you mom."
"Love you momma."
She bit her lip and smiled, making their way to their room.
"Dude." Noah whispered.
"I know… I know…"
"Why?" He asked genuinely and Eli sighed. "It's hard. I feel like I'm replacing her but it just feels natural."
Nodding slowly he sighed softly. "I love you brother," he was all he could manage.
"I love you more, baby bro," he nodded, rolling to go to sleep
"This was the best idea my love," El said, meeting his wife on the balcony that overlooked a river in Rome.
It was quiet and private, and there were walls that isolated them from the people on either side.
"Seeing our son so happy has made it definitely worth it," she said with a contented sigh as she took the fresh bottle of wine from him and poured them two glasses.
"Hearing my son call you mom is definitely the best shit I've ever heard," he said, holding her hips just above the mound of her ass.
"Hmm," she hummed, handing him back his wine and relaxing back against his body as she took a sip. "I love that boy so much… I hope he knows," she said softly.
"He knows, Livie… he knows."
She smiled small, enjoying the view of the city and the feel of him against her.
"He also loves us and is gonna handle the boys tomorrow morning so we can get a little wine drunk and have some fun tonight," he said in a gravely tone that sent a shiver up her spine.
"Mr. Stabler," she admonished and he smirked softly.
"No one is around… could just lift up this bathrobe and take you right now…" he purred and she gasped softly when his lips met her neck.
"I think you should," she challenged, "did you lock the door though? I know our baby is gonna be up and nervous with it being the first night in a new place."
"Locked and instructed Yi to text me," he said, mimicking Nate's name for him as he nodded to his phone on the small table.
"You're a good daddy, Elliot… our sons are so lucky… I'm so lucky to be doing this with you."
"I'm the lucky one… you started over with me.. let me make your son ours… married me and adopted a baby boy with me… not to mention your super grandma skills," he teased and she giggled softly.
"It's been a hell of a year, honey," she whispered, leaning her head back to kiss him slowly as his phone buzzed.
"No," she whined playfully and he laughed.
"You want me to get him?" He whispered and she turned and looked down between them. "No… our son knows we're trying to have sex but he doesn't need to see you walk in with this for that confirmation," she winked and he laughed softly.
Her hand dragged across him as she made her way to the boys room.
"Sorry," Eli whispered with a frown from where he sat with his sad and sleepy little brother.
"Don't be sorry honey… he's not your responsibility," she whispered back, sitting beside him as Nate lunged for her, teddy and blanket in either arm.
"I know but I should be able to help," he laughed softly.
"No," she shook her head. "But… me and daddy are thankful that you feel that way and are always so willing to be there for us and your brothers."
He nodded and she nudged him gently. "Talk to me?"
Shrugging gently he stayed quiet a moment before looking towards her. "Just nervous for tomorrow… been so long. Last time I was there was with mom so," he cleared his throat. "Surreal."
"I can't even imagine, honey," she said, rubbing his arm gently. "But we'll be there for you every step of the way."
He nodded leaned into her for a hug. "Night mom," he whispered and she hugged him back tightly. "Night son," she said, kissing his cheek.
Nate was already back asleep against her chest and he chuckled, leaning down to kiss his head. "Night bud."
Liv returned to their room, re-locking the door, and setting their little one down in their bed.
"Mama," he whined and she chuckled. "Right here little love," she whispered, laying beside him.
"Looks like our plans are put on hold huh," he chuckled, curling behind her and looking at their son. "Pretty ok reason, I suppose," he teased.
It was just him and Nate in bed when he woke up the next morning.
The sun was streaming through the curtains and open balcony doors, though it was still early enough that their boy hadn't stirred.
His squinted eyes scanned the room for her, before rolling towards the balcony and finding her standing and looking out into the water wearing nothing.
"Olivia," he moaned softly and he watched her throw her head back, taking in the sun that was raining down on her.
"Come make love to me?" She asked and he smiled, dragging himself gently from their bed and sinking into a chair she'd already pulled out from the corner of their room.
She turned and watched him sit, motioning for him to pull down his boxers, and she climbed into his lap, kissing him slowly.
He smiled into her mouth, feeling how wet she already was for him, and wondered if she'd been up touching herself this morning.
"Installing detachable shower head when we get home is a must," she purred into his ear, answering his unspoken question and making him moan.
"I'll order one as soon as we finish up here," he whispered, encouraging her to kneel up so she could sink back down on him.
She took note of the movement behind them once she had adjusted to his size stretching her, and bent to whisper in his ear.
"We don't have much time... might be more of a fuck than making love, Mr. Stabler."
"Well, I don't know about you but I love every time I get to fuck you, Mrs. Stabler," he responded, making her laugh before quickly pistoning his hips upwards.
It was a record time, early morning quickie, that left them both breathless and slipping on some form of clothing as their baby opened his eyes.
"Well good morning sleepy head," El teased, diving into bed beside him and making him giggle.
He rolled snuggly into his daddy, turning only when he felt his mama crawl beside him. "Hi handsome," she cooed, smiling when he rolled into her.
El glanced at the clock and nodded. "Noah will be in in 5 asking for room service."
"5 is generous."
"No?" Nate asked, pushing up on his arms with a silly and sleepy grin.
"Ask daddy to change your butt so you can go wake up your brothers."
He rolled dramatically towards his dad, who looked down at him. The two maintained serious eye contact for several seconds before Nate spoke. "Dada? Buh?"
El burst into laughter, causing Nate to do the same, and he stood, changed his diaper and set him free to go get his brothers.
He handed Liv the menu, and tucked her in sweetly before pressing a kiss to her lips as they listened to their little one's tiny footsteps get further and further away.
"I love you."
"I love you."
"Daaadddaaaa," Nate called and Liv laughed.
"Oh shit I forgot the door is shut."
"Bad daddy," she admonished, laughing as he sprinted away to help him.
"Morning buddy!!" Noah smiled, picking him up as soon as he entered the room.
They did their little happy dance to each other before looking to Eli.
"Eli," Noah said.
"Yi!" Nate called.
The older boy older stirred a bit and the younger two giggled.
"ELLIIIIIIII!" Noah yelled louder, and Nate cracked up, mimicking him.
"EYIIIIIIIIIIII."
Eli whipped over quickly and all the boys looked toward Nate.
"Did you just say the E?!" Eli asked, jumping up.
Nate looked between them all, confused, before back to his big brother. "Eyi?" He asked, reaching for him.
"I think I'm gonna cry," Noah said, passing him off.
"No one said you could grow up," El said and everyone laughed.
The boys joined their mom while El made coffee.
When he came in, the boys were on either side of her and Nate was on her chest. All four were dozing, and he laughed. "At least order food?"
"Mhm," Liv mumbled, and El chuckled, crawling beside Noah and cuddling up.
"Mhm," he mimicked and she laughed softly. "Go wait for the food let me snuggle my babies," she whispered and Noah playfully pushed El off the bed.
The family arrived to The Stablers old neighborhood around noon.
Liv had pulled Noah aside earlier that morning.
"Hey... it's gonna be rough today for your brother so just... please be nice okay?"
"I will I will," he said, hugging his mom.
"Noh... I'm serious," she said gently and he looked up at her. "Momma I know... I promise. I was already planning on it."
She laughed and kissed his head. "I love you baby."
Eli got out of the car first with his dad and the pair walked slowly into the courtyard that stood between all of small, single family villas and was decorated for the New Years celebration.
The duo looked around and El noticed the emotion in his son's eyes. Wrapping an arm around him, he kissed his head and whispered, "let it go bud."
With his fathers permission, he collapsed into his chest and lost it. "I miss her dad," he whispered and El nodded, getting emotional himself. "I know buddy... I miss her too."
They stood for a while, just letting one another be sad for the first time since life had become so good, before two sets of arms wrapped around them. It was Eli's two best friends, and he laughed softly. "Sorry... this is embarrassing."
"Shut up," one said in a strong accent the other nodded, smacking him lightly. "Seriously, brother."
The three started laughing and they all backed away so they could give individual hugs.
Liv, Noah, and Nate approached slowly, and Eli's buddies turned to face them with smiles. "This must be mama Olivia and Noah and Nate!" Paolo said with a grin.
He'd met them a few times on FaceTime, and Noah was already obsessed.
"Benvenuti a Roma," Frankie cried, walking to hug them.
Liv laughed and returned the boys hugs, introducing the littles.
It felt like 30 more people appeared in the court yard out of no where soon after, and Liv was being introduced to all of the neighbors and Eli's friends. The boys eventually went off to play soccer with the dads, and Paolo's mother, Maria, distracted Nate with a colorful Italian cookie.
"He's obsessed with his brothers," Liv laughed as Nate happily munched away, forgetting all about them for a moment.
Knowing Maria was Kathy's best friend in the country, she felt slightly awkward until the dark haired woman looked up at her with a warm smile, putting a hand on her arm. "Relax, Olivia... you are welcome here."
She breathed out a long breath and nodded, smiling small. "Thank you..." she trailed off.
"Did Elliot ever give you that stupid letter?" She asked, sitting back and making Liv chuckle.
"Unfortunately. But we moved past that."
She shook her head. "Jealousy can be horrible. We all told her not to do that."
Liv smiled small. "I understand... but... I'm just thankful for the life I have now. Eli has done amazingly... he's come so far."
"He looks lighter, Olivia," Maria smiled. "They both do."
"I think so too," she admitted. "Eli has been stressed the past few days... but he's gotten better at talking about it. Plus, his brothers help him."
"He loves them... Paolo says it's all he talks about sometimes," she said with a smile.
"He was made to be a big brother," she affirmed with a smile, pausing a long moment. "He's begun calling me mom... it was at first, just to the boys but uh... it's becoming more and more frequent."
"It's been three years," Maria nodded, "and he calls you mom to his friends. I hear them on the FaceTime," she smiled.
Liv blinked quickly in an effort to control her tears. "I've loved him like my own since he was born I... oh it hurt so bad when they left."
"Kathy really did like you... she appreciated all you did for Elliot, the kids... saving her and Eli.. but like I said, jealousy is overwhelming," she sighed, "and the thought of you becoming real again was too much for her."
"I understand," she admitted. "I really do."
They chatted for another hours or so, their conversation finally being interrupted by Elliot and the boys jogging over.
"Who won?" She asked with a smile as Nate reached immediately for his dad.
"The kids did," Noah said of their soccer match, "but holy crap mom. They're really good."
Everyone laughed and Nate squealed, just happy to be back with the guys.
"We're gonna take little man back with us," El nodded.
"Yeah we missed him huh," Eli cooed, tickling his belly.
Liv watched with joy as they retreated back to the game.
By 11:50, everyone had gathered back around the courtyard to count down to the new year.
Maria approached the Stablers, who were seated with one another. Nate was peacefully in his dad's arms, and Noah was drifting off, rested against Elliot.
Eli was in his usual spot, lounged against Liv as he and Paolo chatted in Italian, and Liv listened with delight at her boy's hidden talent.
Maria approached them with a small box, handing it to Eli with a smile.
In Italian, she spoke softly to him.
"We're so sorry about your mama... We loved her so much and we know you did too. But we also have fallen in love with this amazing woman who has took you in as her own, and we know you have, too. You're very lucky, Eli Stabler. Very lucky, to not only have a mother in Heaven as your guardian angel, but one on Earth as well."
He blinked quickly, but a few tears still escaped down his face. Liv rubbed his back gently and lovingly as he opened the box.
Inside, was a medal of Saint Monica, the Patron Saint of Mothers. The tears began to fall hard and fast, when he turned it around to find his mom's name and dates on the back, as well as Olivia's initials on the bottom.
Standing, he hugged Maria tightly as his sobs over took him.
Liv and El were no better, quickly standing to embrace each other as their son thanked Maria in Italian.
When he pulled away, having calmed himself a bit, he turned to face them, and the tears began again.
He collapsed in their arms, and they held him until he was able to calm down fully. "Sorry," he whispered and they shook their heads. "Never be sorry," El whispered, stepping back.
Liv put her hands on her son's shoulders, and he looked at her, his eyes filling again. In soft Italian, she whispered to him.
"It's my honor to be your mama on Earth, and the one in heaven is so proud of the man, brother, and son you have become. This is going to be the best year yet for you, baby.. daddy and I are so proud."
He hugged her tightly again, a laugh leaving his lips when he felt his brother grip onto him from behind.
"I love you Eli," he said, and Nate, never to be left out, half asleep reached for his two best friends.
The count down to midnight began, and El wrapped his arms snuggly around his wife as they watched their son's embrace.
5
4
3
2
1!
Happy New Year!!!
Elliot leaned in, kissing his wife slowly and passionately as they cupped one another's cheeks.
"Been a hell of a year," he whispered to her when he pulled back slightly.
"Gonna be a hell of another," she smiled tearfully, the emotions overwhelming her a bit.
Wiping the stray tear away with his thumb, he smiled. "Each with you gets better and better."
She laughed, and it lit his soul on fire. "That was corny."
"I know," he grinned, kissing her nose. "I love you. Happy New Year baby."
"Happy New Year, El," she said breathlessly.
Buona notte mamma. Grazie di tutto. Non o stato bene senza di te. - Goodnight mama. Thank you for everything. I wouldn't have been okay without you.
"Sei il mio bambino da quando sei nato. Ti voglio bene." - You have been my baby since you were born. I love you.