“See how Daddy is holding it? All the way at the end,” Sonny explained to Caroline. “Be careful CeeCee.”

“It pretty Daddy,” Caroline said with a giggle. She waved the sparkler around making fleeting lines of light against the dark sky.

Sonny lit sparklers for the boys. He stayed crouched down next to Caroline keeping a watchful eye on her and the boys. 

“All done,” she announced when the sparkler fizzled out. 

“Want another one?” Sonny asked her. She shook her head no and ran off to chase the boys.

Sonny stood from his crouched position when you came to stand beside him. “Can’t believe she’s two,” Sonny marveled. He got a wistful look in his eyes as he looked down at you.

“Oh no way, Dominick. I know that look,” you stated. 

“What’s one more? Hmmm?” He wrapped you in his arms. “It’s so much fun makin’ em,” he said teasingly. His lips met yours for a tender kiss. 

“Your charming Sonny, but not that charming,” you quipped.

“Eh. Never hurts to ask.” he shrugged his shouders and grinned.