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It's been a couple of days since the picture day, Alexis' shots came and she posted a couple of them, she obviously got a lot of love and support but then the odd hate because of their relationship but they're just jealous, all that matters is that Logan, Alexis and Gionna are happy, their friends and family support them, they don't understand it but they support their loved ones being happy.

Rosie: I'm so excited for this...

Scarlett has a job interview today at a law firm in the city, she was a receptionist for his father's company all those years ago so she shouldn't not get the job, Logan made sure that she didn't need to work though, she has majority of the money that was left over from selling his childhood home in England, she just wanted to work, she isn't much older then Logan so he get's it, sitting around can be really boring.

Rosie: ... I've never been to a Zoo before.

Logan is watching both Rose and Brooke for her, apparently Brooke is grounded so she's not aloud her phone or anything, Logan's not going to let her get away with it, he's not sure what she's done but Scarlett has done well raising them so she knows what she's doing at this point, Logan trusts her judgement.

Logan: Really? You never went to London Zoo?

She shook her head "No" to him as they drove towards the Zoo, Gionna's with them, sitting in the front seat, Logan's driving with the girls in the back, Rosie honestly seems so excited about going while Brooke is being your typical Teenage girl, a bad attitude, arm's crossed and really pouting, as if that's going to make Logan change his mind about leaving her home alone, Alexis is with her mother today going to a spar, Logan thought she deserved a break.

Logan: Jeez, I forgot how much of an asshole my dad was.

Logan said to himself but they all pretty much seemed to hear him, Rosie didn't because she was too busy looking out the window trying to find the Zoo, Logan and Gionna went there just the other day and she thought it would be nice for the girls to experience it, Rosie pretty much jumped at the idea, she's really not like other teenage girls and actually likes spending time with her family, Brooke however not so much.

Brooke: This is so not cool.

Gionna looked at Brooke through the rear view mirror, when she was her age she was looking for a job while wrestling with her brothers in a makeshift ring in her backyard, she never complained about spending time with her brothers or her mother, she wished she could be with her father more then she was but it is what it is and there's nothing she can do about it anymore.

Logan: That's funny, I was going to say the same thing about you complaining.

Gionna hit his chest while Brooke flipped him off, Logan knows why she's been grounded, he didn't tell Gionna or Alexis because, well, to be fair it's nothing to do with them, although they might be able to talk some sense into her because he clearly can't, he has tried, he tried when he went to get her from that boy's place but apparently his words have fallen on deaf ears.

Brooke: What do you care anyway? You ain't my father.

She has a point but he is still her older brother and wants her to be safe, even if their only family connection is a self centered asshole, she is still his family and lately nothing is more important to him then that, whether she likes it or not he is just trying to help her, the complaining all the time is just something he can do without.

Logan: What do I care? I care because you decided to send naked pictures to college boys.

Rosie looked from Brooke then to her father as she already knew about what she did, she's heard Scarlett and Brooke arguing over it for the past few days, she's not sure how her mother found out but mother's always find out, that's what she's learnt, she's also learnt that Logan might not be her father but he's pretty much the closest thing she's going to get to one, sure he is her brother but Scarlett doesn't seem to be trying to find anyone lately, at least she's trying to get a job.

Logan: Can you two give us a minute?

Logan asked Gionna as he parked at the Zoo, Gionna looked back to the girls and nodded for Rosie to follow them, Brooke just sighed with a stroppy attitude, crossing her arms and turning to look out the window watching while all the families and couples went into see the animals, Logan sighed as he looked into the rear view mirror, Logan's not stupid and used to be a Teenage boy, it seems like it was so long ago but he was still acting like a child till recently.

Logan: Was it the same boy as last time?

Brooke looked to the back of his head then to the mirror where she saw him looking at her, Logan turned in his seat to face her then told her to get up front, Gionna and Rosie already got their passes to go inside, while Brooke actually didn't argue and just did as she was asked, Logan waited for her to sit there and close the door, he didn't say anything though and hoped she'd answer him but she didn't.

Logan: Your right, I'm not your dad but I am your brother and I want to keep you safe. So, was it the same boy?

Logan remembered going to get her from this guys house party not so long ago, it wasn't a pretty thing and was hopping that it would stop her from going back but it didn't, Brooke still feels the need to keep going back to this asshole and his friends, he knew it was the same guy though when she didn't answer him, she just did everything in her ability to avoid eye contact.

Logan: Just answer me one thing, that's all I ask, just one thing. Okay...?

Gionna and Rosie continued to wait for them as Brooke hugged her arms close to her, that's a defensive pose, Logan knows that because he did it a lot during the first few sessions of his therapy, it's really done wonders for him and now he can read people's body language so he can get answers without them actually saying anything, this is one of those times though where she won't answer him, even if she wanted to.

Logan: ... Your mum showed me one of the pics. Just tell me they were consensual. Please.

Brooke didn't answer him again, she just sat there and pondered what happened that night, Logan sighed and let his head hit the headrest with a deep sigh when he heard her starting to sniff and wipe at her nose, Logan didn't need to be told twice, the picture he saw didn't show anything, she was covered in all the right places but she was clearly naked.

Logan: Come here.

Logan put his arm around her and pulled her into a hug, Brooke didn't push him away this time and just hugged her brother, her arms wrapping around him as her head cuddled into his chest, Logan held her in his hands as best as he could, letting her sob it out on his shirt while thinking about a way to sort this all out.

Brooke: Don't tell mum, okay. She'll freak if she knew.

Brooke looked up to him as Logan thought about it, she really should know about it but Logan understood why she didn't want Scarlett to know, ever since they moved over here to the States Scarlett has been even more protective over the girls, especially Brooke, being 16 in a new country can be tough, she just had no idea how tough it was going to be.

Logan: Only if you tell me about this sort of stuff, either me or your mum. Choose which.

Logan isn't going to let her just bottle this stuff up, of course he's not, not after he bottled everything up all those years ago, look where it got him, sure he's doing amazingly now, with Alexis and Gionna happy and getting married but before them he was beating himself up inside, he didn't like the person he once was, so he can't let her do it as well, it wouldn't be right.

Brooke: Okay, I'll talk to you when I need to.

Logan smiled to her with a small nod before giving the top of her head a kiss, she smiled with a chuckle after letting him go, Logan reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone while Brooke used the sun visor mirror to fix herself up, crying can make your make-up go crazy, Logan hated that she's her age and wearing make-up but it's what she wants to do.

Brooke: Are you coming? What are you doing?

Brooke asked with the passenger door slightly opened, she turned to her brother though to see him on his phone just doing something, Logan smiled to her after sending a message to someone, she didn't know who or even really cared too much about it, what she did care about was him nodding to her with a smile, he cut the car off and got out with her close behind them.

Gionna: Everything alright now?

Brooke nodded with a smile as Logan slipped his hands in his pockets, they then enjoyed the Zoo, Brooke lightened up a little bit more after that conversation with her brother, Gionna has really started to love Logan more and more lately, he's still the same guy when it comes to the bedroom but outside he's a lot more reliable, someone both her and Alexis can depend on, especially Ezrah, which is the most important thing to them all.

Gionna: What's that about?

Gionna spotted something on Logan's phone, he pulled it out his pocket and she saw a message from someone telling him "It's done", Logan just brushed it off like it was nothing, and they continued to enjoy the time at the Zoo, the day eventually came to an end with Logan and Gionna taking the girls home.

Scarlett: I'm so happy you two are getting married. It's awesome.

Logan and Gionna shared a smile while they joined Scarlett in the living room, they figured they'd hang around for a little while, Alexis is still with her friends all getting this baby shower thing set up, Logan's not really looking forward to it, he never really liked massive parties like this before, maybe now he's different though and will actually have some fun with Alexis and the others, seeing all the crazy stuff they got for the baby.

Logan: Not something I thought I'd be doing that's for sure.

Gionna huffed in amusement while leaning into him, Logan put his arm around her then kissed her head, Scarlett was actually happy to see him happy, she might not be his real mother but she has known him longer then anyone else in Logan's life, she watched him go from the troubled teen her used to be, to the closed off asshole young adult, now he's a happy man with the weight of his past lifted off his shoulders.

Brooke: Hey Logan...

They all looked over to the stairwell to see Brooke looking to them over the rail, Scarlett still isn't very happy that her daughter had her naked pictures posted online but what she doesn't know is that Brooke got a text on her phone from her best friend here in Orlando telling her that the boys who took those photos of her, just got arrested for having unmedicated drugs in their homes.

Brooke: ... Thanks.

Logan nodded his response to her, she knows what he did now and loved him for it, the photo's apparently have gone and the kids are getting in trouble, not enough to ruin their lives, the chances are most of these kids will be out by the morning, but just knowing Logan's got her back was enough for her, Gionna and Scarlett have no idea what's going on but they didn't need to know, all that mattered is Brooke's pictures are gone and their never coming back...

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{To Be Continued!}