AN: Okay, I know it took me half of forever to get this posted and I apologize. I've been busy lately and I would absolutely hate for the characters to unravel in my final installment of this mini series. I'm really going to try my best to keep them in character. Hopefully it will be easy, as I've just finished rereading the book. I'm also sorry that you guys have been waiting all this time while I said two weeks and that all I have to show for it is some 300 words, give or take. But, even so, I hope you guys enjoy the prologue!

The Greatest Joy
Sequel to Ribbons and Bo's

Summary: Lots has happened in the past 2 years. One day becomes the best of their lives when Prosper takes a big step and Caterina shares her surprise. But how will they cope with their romance when dark figures from their past return? SEQUEL TO RIBBONS AND BO'S!

Prologue: Two Years

It had been just over two years since Bo's famous Christmas party. That party had been the marker for the start of new lives for most of the members of the Spavento/Getz/Fortunato households, and the ones close to them.

Mosca, Prosper, and Riccio were given the opportunity to take over what used to be Barbarossa's shop. The trio leapt at the opportunity.

Bo experienced his first real crush, swooning over and flirting with little Sophie.

Ida and Victor decided it was time to move out of the little house in the Campo Santa Margherita. They found a cozy little flat near the Grand Canal.

Scipio and Carabella finally got around to tying the knot and were married in February in the Basilica San Marco, with Prosper serving as the best man, and Caterina as one of the bridesmaids. They continued to live in the little flat that had once doubled as Victor's home and office.

As for Prosper and Caterina, they purchased their own flat exactly two years after Caterina had returned to Venice. It wasn't so far from Victor, Ida, and Bo's place, so they still saw each other often.

And then there was that day. It seemed like just another day in March, and it was for most people. But it was yet another landmark for change.

AN: As I always say, REVIEWS are greatly appreciated. :) I'll try to update soon, hopefully once the next chapter is finished.