"Mama?"

"Hum? What are you doing up s late bambina? You should be asleep"

"The rain keeps making noises and I can't sleep with all those noises. Make the rain be quieter."

"Hehehe, sorry bambina. Even I can't do that."

"But you can do anything!"

Luciano just loving glazed at the little girl in his bedroom doorway. He put his book away and gestured for her to come closer.

"I can make the rain seem quieter though."

"Really?" The little girl shuffled closer, her curl bobbing with every step.

"Yes, I can."

Luciano pulls his daughter up into the bed and layed her down next to him.

"If we talk, the rain will seem quieter because our ears will be focusing on another sound source."

"Ok, well, what were you reading mama?"

"Just a romance book that your uncle forces on me. I cant say no to him. Don't tell him that though."

"Heehee I won't!"

"That's my bambina! You know, rain is a good thing."

"Really? It just makes everything wet and loud."

"IT brings everyone indoors, so family has the excuse to stay together. IT brings families closer, just like we are right now."

"hummmmmm."

"What are you thinking about, Bambina?"

"If it brings us closer together, then I like the rain!"

"Hehe that's good. Here, go to sleep now. I'll be right next to you."

Luciano started to hum that way he could both eases his daughter into sleep and distract her from the noise of the rain. The lullaby seemed to be working, since her eyes started to droop down.

"Mama? I love you."

"I love you too."

With that, they both fell asleep holding each other hands. Their curls came together to make the shape of a heart.