Oh shit. Antonio thought to himself, he promised Ethan he wouldn't say anything to Sadie, and wanted them to be the ones to fill her in about their affair. He knew they were adults, and that Ethan, and Grace could figure it out on their own. He come to realize, that it was something private what happened between the two of them, and they didn't owe anyone any explanations.

"What I'm trying to say is, they're adults, and can figure it out on their own. If she likes that he hits on her, and it makes her happy, let her enjoy it. When he hits on her, just let him be. If she didn't like it, I'm sure she would have told him by now to knock it off. Look how long it's been going on for, it'll never change... no matter how much you tell him to knock it off."

"After what my mom went through, I just don't want her getting hurt. She already has a conscience about men, and I don't need her thinking any worse of them than she needs to."

Antonio sighed, rolled to his side, and propped his head up with his elbow "It's only Ethan, maybe he can change her mind about them, and open the doors she's kept closed for so long, think about it." He pushed himself up, gave her a kiss, and looked her in the eyes "Seriously... think about it, she smiles, and laughs every time he makes comments to her, and he isn't hurting anybody. It really isn't up to us if they want to mess around... not that I'm saying they are, but you know what I mean."

He laid back down and rolled to his side, hoping he talked some sense into her, and for her come to an understanding. He also hoped, if she were to ever find out about the two of them, that she wouldn't make a scene about it.

Sadie breathed in deep, and bit onto her cheek, thinking about Ethan, and her mom, still not liking it. Knowing she better get some rest, she got out of bed, placed her laptop on top of the dresser, then climbed back into bed. She had a hard time falling asleep, wondering if she's been too hard on Ethan, and felt maybe Antonio was right. She knew in her heart that she had no say in what they do, and couldn't stop them if they did have feelings for each other. Even though they're not related, she felt it wouldn't be right for them to be together, and thought it would be weird since, they both have relations with their kids.

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Saturday come around, and Ilona had called Sadie asking if now would be alright if she could start moving in her belongings, and was told that would be fine. An hour went by, and Ilona knocked on the door, Brandon was nearby and answered the door. "Well hello there, I'm Ilona." she smiled.

Brandon wasn't home the other day when she was there, and stared at her like she was a stranger, "Mom!" Brandon yelled, running away from the door, leaving the door wide open. Ilona giggled, stepped inside, and shut the door.

Sadie walked around the corner, saw Ilona standing there, and smiled "Hi, sorry that was Brandon, he must have forgotten you were coming."

"It's OK."

"Would you like some help carrying in your belongings?"

"Sure, that would be nice."

Sadie introduced her to the other kids, and had them help her bring in her things, and down into her room. Antonio arrived a little after they started bringing in her belongings, and introduced himself. He was thrilled to finally meet who Sadie hired, and was surprised to see that she hired a young female, when all Sadie talked about was, hiring someone older.

After she got settled in, Antonio had a few questions of his own for her, and started asking away. He had something he wanted to ask her, and looked around to see if Sadie was nearby.

"I know you haven't had a chance to get to know the kids yet, but I was curious as to what your feelings would be, if I were to take my wife on a week, or two vacation, and leave the kids behind with you?"

She shrugged her shoulders, and smiled "I have no problem with that, everyone needs a vacation, when do you plan on doing that?"

"I haven't decided yet, I wanted to get your take on it first. Most importantly, I need to make sure the kids adjust to you, before making any decisions. It's just that, the wife and I, haven't had a vacation since we were married, and she's been needing a break."

"I'm pretty sure that we will be all right, I love kids, and I can usually get them to warm up to me." she smiled at him. While talking to him, she couldn't help but notice how blue his eyes were, and thought they were the most gorgeous colored eyes, that she'd ever saw, and was feeling mesmerized by them. She could feel herself staring into them, and looked down at her feet, hoping he didn't notice her gazing into his eyes.

Sadie walked into the room, interrupting Antonio talking with Ilona. "Can I talk to you?" she asked Antonio, sounding worried.

"It's nice to meet you, and welcome to our home. Don't be afraid to help yourself to anything." he said politely, before walking away with Sadie.

"Thanks, you too."

Ilona walked around the couch, and sat down next to the younger kids watching cartoons "What are you watching?" She knew what they were watching, but wanted to start a conversation with them so they could get to know her.

"Paw patrol." Matteo said "See that's Skye! he said excitedly, pointing at the TV.

"Is this the one that has Marshall in it?"

"Yes!" Matteo smiled.

"Chase is onnnn the case." Carina said loudly, and blushing. She looked at Ilona, and smiled while pulling a blanket up, covering her face.

"Really, that's awesome." She smiled at Carina, and leaned over towards her "You know, I have a niece, and nephew about your age that watches this show also, and they love it. My niece's favorite is Rubble, and my nephew's favorite is Zuma.

"We like them too." Aria says giggling, scooting over to her "Can I sit on your lap?"

"Sure." She let her climb onto her lap, and thought it was cute how she cuddled up to her.

Sadie was standing near the kitchen watching her interact with the kids, and looked over at Antonio amazed "Carina actually talked to her." Sadie whispered into Antonio's ear, sounding surprised, and relieved. She figured Carina would be the hardest one to get to know, and was already impressed.

"That's pretty good, even with Ethan it takes her a while to warm up to him, and she knows him." Antonio held onto Bella, and whispered to Sadie "Try and distract them, so I can get her out of the house." He said quietly, not wanting the kids to hear.

Sadie walked over to the kids, and Ilona, and started talking to them while Antonio snuck out of the house. On his way to the vet, he called Ethan, explained to him about the dog, and asked if he could meet him there.

Outside the vet clinic, Antonio sat in his SUV wondering how to tell the kids, and felt guilty that they didn't get to say goodbye to their dog. He figured the ones who would take it the hardest, would be Isabella, and Gabriella, since Sadie was the one who bought them that dog, after their mom passed away.

Ethan finally showed up, and talked with Antonio. "Maybe we could get them another one?" Ethan asked, resting his hand on his shoulder.

"I don't know, maybe we should just let the kids grieve, once they find out what happened with Bella. I think we need to take a little break from having a dog. The carpets need to be cleaned, or even new carpeting, with all the accidents Bella had been having... I don't need another dog to smell that, and think it's OK to piss in the house."

"I suppose you're right. So, what you're saying is, if I were to get them a gift, and it just so happens to be a dog, that would be a big no, no?"

"Your damn right it would be. That would be something I would have to discuss with Sadie. With Sadie now wanting to go back to work, and with the new nanny that moved in, I don't need her training the dog either."

Ethan's ears perked up when Antonio mentioned the new nanny moving in, and questionably looked at him. "Yes, she moved in earlier today. Good timing huh." Antonio sighed.

"I've got to go meet her, is she hot? When I saw her the other day, she was in her car, and I didn't get a good look at her."

"I'm not going to check out the nanny, I have no reason to. Last time I hired a nanny, I fell in love with her, and to which I still am. Although, it was under different circumstances, but I'm not going to check her out."

"Well, that was after Harlow passed away, or was it sooner?" Ethan asked, now beginning to wonder if he had fallen in love with her before Harlow passed away.

"I fell in love with her afterwards, but I'll admit, I did find her quite attractive before Harlow passed away." he sighed.

"I hear you, I know what you mean, so it's understandable. I have to tell you, when I first met her, she definitely gave me a woody... and that kiss she gave me in front of you, was wow..." he smirked, remembering that day. He looked over at Antonio, still grinning, and saw he wasn't amused, and quit smiling.

"Don't remind me." Antonio growled "I should kick your ass for bringing that up, and admitting that to me."

Ethan laughed, nudging him "At least you know you have a hot wife."

Ethan then helped Antonio pick out an urn, wanting to hurry, and get out of there so he could go meet the new nanny. He was curious as to who Sadie hired, especially since Antonio avoided his question. Antonio figured the urn they chose, was perfect, and that it was a perfect sized urn with paw prints all around, and a spot where the kids could put a picture of the dog in it. He decided he would let the older girls keep the urn in their room, and would explain to the other kids why they'll get to keep her in their room.

Ilona was in the dining room sitting at the table doing art projects with the kids, while Sadie was in the other room talking to Isabella, and Gabriella about Bella. Antonio and Ethan walked in the front door, and Ethan immediately heard a different voice in the other room, he quickly took off his shoes and walked over to her, introducing himself. Antonio stood by the doorway, and watched him walk over to her, hoping he wouldn't say anything stupid.

"Hello there..." Ethan said grinning, as he walked up to the table, and stood between Luca, and Lilliana "I'm Ethan, and you are?"

"So, you're the famous Ethan... I'm Ilona." she smiled.

Ethan grinned, liking what he was seeing "So, you already know about me... is that a good thing, or a bad thing?"

"That's my Uncle Ethan." Carina said sounding shy, and smiled. Her cheeks turned a darker shade of pink, feeling embarrassed, and looked back down at her paper and started painting again.

Ilona looked down at Carina, and smiled while touching her arm "It is? I'm happy to meet him."

"Wow, you must really be special, she's actually talking to you, and I have to work on her talking to me." he said, surprised.

"I have a way with kids." she smiled, and continued helping the kids with their projects.

He stared at her, then poked her shoulder "Wow, did you just come out of the oven? Because Damnnn you're hot." he grinned, blowing on his hand.

Antonio face palmed, and shook his head. He knew Ethan would come up with something to say, but didn't expect him to hit on her right away. He then got a laugh after hearing her comeback. "Yikes, I might need some ice cubes to cool off, can you spare me some?"

Antonio figured they would be alright alone, and looked for Sadie. Finding her up in the girls' room, and felt terrible when he saw the hurt in their eyes. "I'm so sorry girls." Antonio said to them as he sat on the bed next to them "We all knew it was coming, we just didn't know that it would be this fast."

"Like mom." Isabella said quietly.

"I suppose it is." he says, pulling out a box from behind him. Gabriella took the box, opened it, and pulled out the urn, looking at it, and handing it to Isabella for her to see. "You two can keep it in your room if you want."

"I'm going to go make dinner." Sadie said, standing up.

"Just so you're aware, Ethan is down there heckling Ilona." Antonio smirked "But don't worry, she took to him well, I think she will be able to handle him just fine." Antonio assured her, after she gave him a displeasing look.

"I can only imagine what he's saying to her." she said, rolling her eyes.

Ethan sat at the table watching Ilona help the kids make their art pictures, and was surprised Sadie picked someone so attractive. He was for sure; she would pick someone like Mrs. Doubtfire. But after seeing who she hired, he wasn't going to complain about it.

"Are you into art?" Ethan asked her.

"I love art, it was my favorite class in school."

"I like to draw myself, have you ever posed nude for someone so they could draw you naked?" he asked smirking.

"No, can't say that I have." she giggled.

"Would you like to pose for me sometime? I could use a willing model, and you would be the perfect one." he smiled, raising an eyebrow.

"Ethan..." Sadie snapped, as she walked towards them "Sorry about that Ilona, he has no manners."

"Oh. He's fine, I grew up with two brothers, I'm used to it." she smiled, as she looked over at Ethan.

"I'm glad someone likes my charm." Ethan says, winking at Sadie "She gets me."

Sadie had to walk away and laugh without Ethan seeing her, she figured maybe this was a good thing for him, and he would back away from her mom.

Ilona noticed Sadie starting to make dinner, and got up to see if she needed any help.

"You know how to cook too?" Ethan asked, with a sparkle in his eye.

"Of course, I do. I've been cooking since I was little." Ilona said happily.

"You really know a way to a man's heart, don't you?" he asked, grinning widely "It's like the old saying, a way to a man's heart is through his stomach."

Sadie showed Ilona around the kitchen, showing where everything was, as she helped her with making dinner.

While the food was cooking, she cleaned off the table, and set the table, by placing the plates, forks, and napkins on the table. "Are you staying for dinner?" Ilona asked Ethan.

"I wasn't planning on it; I just came over here to meet who their new nanny was."

"Are you sure?" she asked.

"Ok, fine. You talked me into it." he chuckled, while looking over at Sadie "I have to tell you, I do approve of your choice in hire."

After dinner, Ethan stayed and helped clean up. After he finished helping, he pulled the older twins to the side, and talked to them, hoping to cheer them up. "You know I'm here for you girls, if you ever need anything, I'm only a phone call away."

"Thanks Uncle Ethan." Gabriella said to him, giving him a hug.

"Maybe you can bring us to see mom tomorrow, dad hasn't brought us in a while, and I don't want to ask him." Isabella sighed.

"Sure, I can do that." he says, happy they asked for him to bring them to see her "I need her advice anyway."

"Don't tell dad." Isabella begged, while giving him a hug.

"It'll be our secret, maybe I'll let the two of you take turns driving us there, and back." he winked.

Ethan was getting ready to leave, and go home, until Antonio pulled him to the side "Would you like a drink before you leave?" Antonio asked quietly.

"I better not, I should really get going."

Antonio looked around making sure no ears were nearby, and leaned closer "I need to talk to you..."

Ethan saw in his eyes that it looked important, and decided to stay. "Fine... Just one." 

Hmmmmm.... is Ethan interested or trying to get Grace off of his mind?

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