A/N Here's the next part as promised. Since it's nearly bed time I had little time to re-read it, so the might be some mistakes. I'll catch them tomorrow morning after a night's sleep :D

Enjoy and thank you all for still reading this fic :)

Sophie had never gone to a baseball game and she was finding the all experience quite uneasy. The stadium was rather full and everyone seemed to be having fun, but she was having trouble understanding how the game worked. It was slow and it certainly wasn't cricket. Nate tried to explain something to her, but after the third inning he had just given up.

"How about we get something to eat?" he suggested since it was nearly lunch time.

"Lunch?" she raised her eyebrow excitingly. "I don't think we can go out to a restaurant and then come back in."

Nate chuckled. "No, I'm going to get us some hot dogs from the vendor."

"Hot dogs?" she didn't look convinced.

He smiled knowingly. "Or you could just wait until the end of the game. I know hot dogs are not really refined cousin"

She glared at him "Are you telling I'm spoiled?"

"I'm just saying that since we've been together we have only gone to good restaurants or café."

"Sorry, if I'm just looking out for my health"

"So it's two hot dogs for me and Sam, some fries and cheese nachos. How does that sound, buddy?" he turned towards his son who was still following the game.

He nodded vigorously "And soda" he added.

"Oh, no soda for you. Nice try. I don't want to spend the rest of the afternoon chasing you" He got up and looked down at Sophie. "Are you sure I can't get you anything?" he smirked.

She didn't really want him to win, but she was hungry. "Oh…. Bring me one of those hot dogs, but if I'm sick I have a wonderful aim" she smiled mischievously.

Nate left and Sophie suddenly realized that she was alone with the kid. It wasn't the first time she had to look after a child. She had often babysat Karen, but this felt different. It was like she suddenly had a huge responsibility on her shoulders. Sam was carefully watching the game. He really loved the sport.

"So," she tried to talk to him. "That's a strike"

Sam just rolled his eyes at her. "No, it's a ball" he stated like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

Sophie sighed. "I still don't get it and your father doesn't have the patient to explain it better to me"

Sam took pity of her and he moved to sit on her lap. Sophie jumped surprised, but the put her hands on his waist to hold him steady.

"See that" he pointed at the base. "If the ball goes outside the area…"

So Sam took the time to explain Sophie the rules. He was actually doing a good job, maybe because he was only six and he was using terms and associations that she could easily understand. That was how Nate found them when he returned. He couldn't help but smile at the scene. He was so hoping for them to get along and find a connection.

"Your son is so much better than you at explaining things" Sophie told him once she noticed him. "You should learn from him!"

Sam smiled proudly. He jumped off her lap and went back to his seat to eat his lunch.

"So I was beaten by a six years old" Nate sat back on his seat and passed the food to Sophie. He shrugged. "Well, I guess since it's my kid I can live with that"

Sophie eyed her hot dog trying not to think what there could be inside. She could feel Nate's eyes on her so she slowly gave a small bite. She let her taste buds savor the food and she was surprised to find out that it wasn't actually that bad.

"So…" Nate smirked already knowing the answer.

"I guess it can do" she answered vaguely while stealing one of the nachos from his plate.

Nate just shook his head and went back to the game. An hour later, the game finished with the Red Sox winning. Sam was jumping up and down happy for the win. They were making their way towards the exit when Sophie put a hand on Nate's arm telling him to stop.

"What's up?" They moved from the crowed. Not wanting to lose his son, he picked him up and turned towards his girlfriend.

"Let me try something" she just smiled. Nate watched her as she changed character by tying her hair up and pulling a jacket from her handbag.

What was she up to?

She return followed by one of the team's assistants. He put his hand forward to shake his. "Hi, I'm Richard Kelly. Please, follow me"

Nate looked at him uncertain and then turned to Sophie who just winked at him. Nate put Sam down and took him by the hand. They followed Kelly through the stadium towards the locker rooms. Sam was getting exciting soon understanding where they were going.

"Daddy, are we going to meet the players?"

"I don't know"

The went inside and there were the players laughing and having fun after their win. Some of the press was there and other supporters. Sam stood shyly behind his father not really sure what to do.

Sophie saw him and smiled down. "Do you want to meet them?" she put her hand out for him to take. He nodded and laced his hand with hers. They went to the players and they soon talked to him. Nate took pictures with the camera of his mobile phone. At the end, Sam came out with a new hat and jersey, a signed baseball, gloves and bat. It was like it was his Birthday and Christmas all at once. Nate had never seen him so happy.

"How did you manage to organize that?" he whispered to Sophie.

She shrugged. "It's what I do. I'm glad he enjoyed it."

"Enjoy it? I think you've jumped straight to number one on his favorite people list" He put an arm around her shoulders. "Thank you" and he gave her a small peck.

"Anytime" she smiled back.

They drove back home even though Sam wanted to go to the cinema.

"Don't you think we had enough emotions for one day?" Nate asked watching him through the back view mirror.

Sam pouted but nodded.

"You can choose a film we can all watch together. How does that sound?"

"With popcorn?" it seemed like a fair compromise.

"Gosh, you've already eaten a lot at the stadium. Plus, I don't know if I have some popcorn at home. But I know there's a new carton of toffee ice-cream"

That put a smile on his son's face and fortunately the rest of the drive home went without problems. Once they arrived at Nate's apartment, Sam rushed to the DVD collection carefully choosing one.

"Aren't you forgetting something?" Nate walked in with his hands full. Sam turned around and looked at his father. "Isn't it better to put all this lot in your bedroom'"

Sam nodded and jumped from up the floor, he took all his gadgets from his father's arms and ran to his bedroom.

"No running!"

Sam slowed down until the corner, but then started running again. Nate sighed and leaned against the wall closing his eyes. Sophie chuckled and put her arms around his waist.

"I see it's not easy looking after a six years old"

"You have no idea" he opened his eyes and he locked them with hers. "And he is one of the quiet ones" He too put his arms around her. "Sorry if this day isn't turning out exactly how you've excepted it."

"It was interesting" she diplomatically answered.

"You've hated it"

"No, it was fun… some parts. I've just enjoyed spending the day with both of you. That was the plan, wasn't it?" she leaned forwards to kiss him. "Just, Nate?"

"Huh?" he slowly kissed her down the neck.

"Never take a girl to a baseball game again"

He laughed and kissed her lips again. "Okay"

"I'm back!" Sam jumped in the room.

Nate and Sophie reluctantly let go of each other and walked hand in hand to sit on the couch. "Okay, so have you picked out a movie?"

"Yep" he showed the DVD "Finding Nemo"

"Okay, so put it on while I go get the ice-cream" Nate patted Sophie's leg and went to the kitchen.

Sam put the DVD in and the sat on the floor in front of the couch.

" Are you sure your comfortable down there?" Sophie asked him concerned.

"Yep" Sam nodded smiling at her.

Still not convinced, Sophie gave him one of the couch cushions. "Isn't that better?"

"Thanks" he laid down on the cushion.

Nate came back with the ice-cream and they all started eating while watching the movie. After she had finished with hers, Sophie laid down on the couch putting her head on Nate's lap. Nate smiled down at her and entangled one of his hands with hers while the other one rested on her hip caressing it from time to time. He felt good spending the day with them. For a moment there, they looked like a real family.

After the movie ended, it was already time for dinner. Nate went to cook some pasta with some with cheese sauce and broccoli while Sam dragged Sophie enthusiastically to show her his room. He gave her the complete tour, talking about the history of everything in it.

"This looks good Nate" Sophie sat down at the table when he called them because the food was ready.

Sam started digging in his food. "Dad is an amazing cook. He can even make vegetables taste good. He is even better that mommy" then he looked up with an afraid stare. "But don't tell her that"

The two adults laughed.

When they finished eating, Sam helped clear the table while Nate wash the pots and Sophie dried them.

"Okay, we have time to play one board game" Nate told Sam "So choose wisely"

Sam rushed to his room and returned seconds later with a Harry Potter Board Game.

They sat around the table and played a couple of rounds. The first one was won by Sam and the second one by Sophie.

"Okay," Nate sighed "you know the drill, buddy. Wash your face, brush your teeth and put your pajamas on. I'll be coming to read you a book in fifteen minutes."

"Could Sophie read me a story, please?" he gave her his best puppy's eyes.

"Hmm… sure" she replied a bit taken aback by the fact that the boy wanted her.

Sam smiled and ran towards the bathroom.

"See," Nate got up and stood behind her chair. "I told you he was going to love you" he kissed the top of her head.

"I guess" she sighed reveled. "I was so scared that he was going to hate me for taking some of his dad's attention from him."

"Oh, believe me, I have plenty of attention for the both of you" he smirked.

"I'm surprised you didn't have to rush to work for something." She replied back.

"Shush, don't jinx it. Ian is still capable of calling me at this hour, but he knows not to bother if it's one of my weekends with Sam."

"Yes. Well tell him not to call you during your time with your girlfriend too. He certainly has bad timing"

He smirked kissing her. "Will do"

"I'm ready" Sam called from his bedroom.

Nate and Sophie entered the room. "Did you brush your teeth?"

Sam nodded opening his mouth for him to check.

"Which book?" Nate asked standing next to his full library.

"The Lion King"

"Okay" Nate picked the book and gave it to Sophie. "Just ten pages." He told her. "Don't let him con you into more"

"Twelve" replied Sam. "It's Saturday evening"

"Twelve it is. But no more. You need your sleep. Good night, sweet dreams" He kissed his son's head. He turned towards Sophie laying a hand on her shoulder. "I'll wait for you in the sitting room."

She nodded and began reading to the boy. She closed the book once she reached the twelfth page. "Okay, that's it" she smiled down him noticing that the boy was sleepy anyway.

"You have a nice voice"

"Well, thank you" she put the book on the bedside table and bent down to place a kiss on the boy's forehead.

"Thank you for making me go in the Red Sox's locker room. It was awesome"

She chuckled. "You're welcome. Goodnight, sweetheart." She watched him close his eyes and the she turned the light off and walked out of the room leaving the door half-closed.

Nate was waiting her in the living room. He was sitting on the couch watching the news. "Did he fall asleep?"

"Yep" she sat down resting her head on his shoulder and cuddling against his side.

"And here begins the adult part of the day" he muttered against her hair his hands already wondering up and down her body.

She sniggered "Nate" she lightly patted his chest. "I don't really feel very comfortable for what you have in mind with your son sleeping just a room away."

Nate sighed. "Well, you will have to get used to it at some point."

"Well, it's not going to be the first day I've just met the boy, mister" she eyed him.

He knew that he wasn't going to win the battle. "Okay" he lightly kissed her. "Want to watch another movie then?"

"Let's just stay like this for a moment" she relaxed in his arms.

"Okay," he paused. "Are you sure I can convince you to stay?"

"Not today," she smiled up at him. "But maybe next time."

He nodded, glad that there was going to be a next time.