John sat across still in utter complete shock from Nikki who had been crying since she found out she's pregnant.
"I'm sorry John". Nikki cried.
"For what?" John asked.
"You said you didn't want anymore kids after Lily and well this happens". Nikki sniffed.
"I don't care i will always love you, this baby and Lily equally, and i'm sure Lily will be ecstatic that she's going to be a big sister". John said.
Since Lily was with Dean for the week they figured they could surprise her when she got back, what happened next really surprised Nikki when John got down on one knee and pulled something from his pocket.
"John". Nikki said shocked.
"Nicole you have made me the happiest person ever, you're there when i need you, your there when Lily needs you. You're my best friend, my soul mate and the one i want to spend the rest of my life with. You are by far the most beautiful woman i have ever met, you are the best role model in Lily's life. You are my everything, so will you Nicole Garcia-Colace do me the honor of marrying me?" John said.
Nikki had tears in her eyes as she put her hand over her mouth.
"Yes John, yes i will marry you". Nikki said hugging him.
Meanwhile
Lily who was now 11 was backstage as Dean was finished in the ring as he was being helped backstage after being jumped by the League of Nations then by Triple H. Lily was staying with Jimmy and Jey so when she saw Dean being carried by two refs she had gotten tears in her eyes as she ran over to him clutching to his torso making him wince a bit.
"Sorry, are you alright Uncle Dean i thought he was gonna do to you what he did to Roman last week". Lily said.
"I'm fine sweetheart it's nothing i can't handle". Dean said.
Lily just held onto Dean after so many close calls before with either John or Dean she was afraid she'd lose one of them, she knew that what they signed up for was dangerous but she couldn't help but still worry about them.
"Am i still going to my dad's this weekend?" Lily asked.
"If you want to sweetheart i'm not gonna stop you". Dean said.
Dean and John had a new agreement in place so Lily would see John every weekend instead of every other weekend and he'll get her once every other week. Lily bit her lip because she wants to tell Dean something but she wouldn't know how he'll react and he noticed.
"Hey what's wrong sweet pea". Dean said.
"Nothing". Lily said.
"Something". Dean said.
"I don't wanna upset you". Lily said.
"Honey why would you upset me?" Dean asked.
"Well Nikki's like a mom to me and i was just thinking about calling her mom but i'm not entirely sure. Would it be fair that i call someone else mom". Lily said.
"Sweetheart that doesn't upset me at all and besides that would be up to the both of you, and i'm sure that your mom would also want you to be happy and i'm sure that if you want to call Nikki, mom she'd be fine with that". Dean said.
"Would you be fine with that?" Lily asked.
"It's your choice sweetheart not mine whatever you wanna do is totally fine with me". Dean said.
"I don't wanna hurt mom". Lily whispered.
"Sweetheart your not gonna hurt your mom, i'm sure that your mom would be fine if you wanna call Nikki 'mom'. Dean said.
While
John was straightening up the house while Nikki was resting he was getting the house ready for his weekend with Lily and the whole time he was trying to figure out how to tell her that he and Nikki are engaged and expecting a baby.
"John". Nikki said.
"Hey what are you doing up". John said.
"I was getting a bit hungry i'm feeding you two now remember". Nikki said.
"Oh so what do you want to eat?" John asked.
"Hamburgers with fries". Nikki said.
"Coming up sweetie". John said.
"So what have you been up to". Nikki said.
"Just straightening up for this weekend with Lily, i was trying to figure out how to tell her that were engaged and expecting a baby". John said.
"I'm sure she'll handle it just fine she's a strong tough girl". Nikki said.
"I just hope she won't freak out". John said.
"You mean how you freaked out when Lily's mother told you she was pregnant?" Nikki asked.
"I admit what i did back then was a mistake i shouldn't have left that like that i was just so shocked and scared that i just drove off never looking back". John said.
"It's alright to be scared i am, i don't know if i'll be a good mother". Nikki said.
"Hey you will be a great mother, your a great mother for Lily". John said.
"But i'll never be her mom, i'll be her step mom. She'll probably never call me mom". Nikki said.
"You have to give her time love i'm sure when the two of you actually talk about it that she might want to call you that". John said.
"Really?" Nikki asked.
"I'm positive". John said.
The week then went by very slow but before everyone knew it, it was Friday and Dean had to make sure Lily was packed up and ready to go to Florida and since he be two states over that somewhat calmed his nerves. They were waiting at the airport when an announcement was heard over the speakers.
"Flight 913 for Tampa, Florida now boarding".
Dean looked down at his young niece who had her backpack and suitcase ready to go.
"Alright sweetheart i want you to call me as soon as you land". Dean said.
"I will Uncle Dean i promise". Lily said.
"Be good and behave you hear me, i'm just a phone call away if you need me alright". Dean said.
"Alright". Lily said.
"I love you sweetheart". Dean said hugging her.
"I love you too Uncle Dean". Lily said.
"Go on before you miss your flight". Dean said.
Lily then skipped off and once she got to the door she gave one last wave to Dean then it was shut he then pulled his phone out to text John that Lily was on the plane and to be ready to pick her up once that was finished he then heard his plane was boarding and went on but he had a knot in his stomach that something wasn't right or something was going to happen.
Meanwhile
John heard his phone ding and saw the text from Dean.
-Lily is on her way be ready to pick her up. Dean.
John then saw the time and knew Lily would be there in a couple of hours so he rushed to do the last minute house work he then saw he had to get to the airport to get her and since it was too late to cook he figured he could pick something up.
"Sweetheart i'm going to the airport to pick up Lily then i'll get something for dinner. Anything you want or need while i'm out". John said to Nikki.
"Can you pick up some ice cream". Nikki said.
"Anything for you my love". John said.
He kissed her lips then got his wallet and car keys as he headed out the house and to the airport to pick Lily up for the weekend, during the whole drive he was trying to find a way to tell Lily that he and Nikki are engaged as well as having a baby. Once at the airport he went to the gate that Lily would be getting off at and waited then the flight was announced as landed so he got up and looked then saw the young girl coming out.
"Lily". John called.
Lily snapped her head up and saw her dad waiting for he so she ran over jumping into his arms but was careful of his shoulder since he had surgery on it not that long ago.
"I missed you daddy". Lily said.
"I missed you too honey". John said.
John then took her luggage as she got her phone out to call Dean really quick.
-Hey sweetheart you land safely. Dean answered.
-Yeah i'm with dad now. Lily said.
-Alright you have fun this weekend sweetheart and i'll see you Monday. Dean said.
-Ok Uncle Dean. Lily said.
-I love you honey. Dean said.
-I love you too Uncle Dean. Lily said.
Lily then hung her phone up as she and John walked out of the airport.
"So Lily what do you want for dinner i'm picking something up on the way home". John said.
"Anything's fine dad". Lily said.
"Something on your mind sweetie". John said.
"Sorta". Lily said.
"What is it". John said.
"i wanna talk to you and Nikki about it if that's ok". Lily said.
"Ok". John said.
John then went to a pizza place an got a couple of pizzas then went to the store and got ice cream for everyone then headed back to the house the father and daughter carried the stuff in then John went out to get Lily's stuff.
"Nikki were home". John called.
"Coming". Nikki said.
"I'm glad you came this weekend sweetheart because me and Nikki have somethings to tell you". John said.
"What?" Lily asked.
Nikki then came down the stairs wearing shorts and a tank top then kissed John and gave Lily a hug.
"Well let's eat". John said.
The trio then gathered at the table and started to dig in the pizza John then got up and got him a beer, Nikki cranberry juice, and Lily soda.
"So sweetheart what did you wanna talk to me and Nikki about". John said.
"You guys go first". Lily said.
"Alright. Well on Monday Nikki found out some good news". John said.
"Really what's the good news". Lily said.
"You're going to be a big sister". Nikki said.
Lily then choked on her food as her eyes went wide once she caught her breath she was in complete shock.
"That's not all were also engaged". John said.
Lily was in utter complete shock at what she just heard from John and Nikki but the only thing she could say was.
"May i be excused?" Lily asked.
"Sure sweetie". John said.
Lily then went up to her room and shut the door sliding down the back of it. John then started to clean up as Nikki just sat down in her chair.
"Well that went well". Nikki said.
"Just give her some time love i'm sure she'll come around i mean she just found out she's going to be a big sister and that you're going to be her step mom she needs time to process it". John said.
After everything in the kitchen was cleaned and put away the couple went to bed but John had checked on Lily who was laying in the bed, the young girl heard the door open to her bedroom but she wanted to pretend she was asleep she quietly got out of bed and checked to see if John and Nikki were sleep once that was done she went back to her room and got her backpack then packed some stuff in it then grabbed her phone then snuck out her bedroom window getting her bike from the garage luckily she managed to stay quiet the whole time and not get caught. It was late but she needed some time to get her thoughts together so she rode around for a little bit. When she left the house it was a little past midnight when she checked the time now it was going on four in the morning she knew she be in a world of trouble for sneaking out and staying out all night so she went to the beach by John's house so she could see the sun rise.
John was the first to wake in the morning he rolled over to see Nikki still fast asleep next to him so he quietly slipped out from underneath her to grab his robe and head downstairs to make breakfast, after a while Nikki woke up as she smelled pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and coffee.
"Mhhh good morning my love". Nikki said lovingly wrapping her arms around John's waste.
"Good morning to you too and my little baby". John said rubbing Nikki's stomach.
"Where's Lily?" Nikki asked.
"She might still be asleep i'll go check". John said.
John went up to check on his daughter while Nikki poured some juice then the glass shattered on the floor when she heard John scream, carefully she tip toed over the glass and ran up the steps to see what the problem is.
"John what's wrong?" Nikki asked.
"Lily's gone and so is her backpack. Dean is gonna kill me". John said.
"Alright just calm down ok just calm down, she might have went for a run or a bike ride and didn't wanna wake us". Nikki said.
"Then why would she have her backpack? I have to call Dean and maybe the police". John said.
He then pulled out his cell phone and quickly dialed Dean's number.
-Yeah? Dean answered sleepy.
-Dean it's me something's wrong. Lily's gone. John said.
When Dean heard that he was wide awake and fully alert.
-Gone? What the hell do you mean she's gone? Dean demanded.
-I just came to check on her and she's gone along with her backpack. John said.
-I'm on my if- when she shows up you call me. Dean said.
-I will. John said.
He then hung his phone up and began searching around the house, outside, everywhere. After a couple of hours John and Nikki sat in the kitchen when they heard someone knocking on the door so John rushed to answer it to see a very pissed off Dean.
"What happened?" Dean demanded.
"I don't know everything was fine yesterday then when we had dinner last night, Nikki and I told Lily some news but i don't think she took it very well". John said.
"What news?" Dean asked.
"Well Nikki and I are expecting, she's pregnant". John started.
Dean was in shock but quickly shook it off as John continued.
"And were also engaged". John said.
Dean then knew what the problem was and why Lily had ran away.
"I think that's why she ran away". Dean whispered.
"Because me and Nikki are engaged?" John asked.
"Remember i told you before she thinks Nikki will try and replace her mom". Dean said.
"I couldn't do that". Nikki said.
"She didn't talk to either of you about it?" Dean asked.
"About what?" Nikki asked.
"She wants to call you mom, Nikki". Dean said.
Lily then rode her bike up the driveway and saw Dean's car she sighed she knew she was in some deep trouble big time so when she opened the front door it got the attention of all three adults, Dean saw her first he was angry but relieved at the same time as he ran to hug her holding her tightly kissing her head.
"Don't you ever do that again do you hear me". Dean said in a calm but firmly.
"I'm sorry". Lily said.
"I thought something had happened to you, do you have any idea how worried and scared i was when John called me and you weren't here". Dean said.
"I guess i needed some alone time. I'm really sorry for running away like that". Lily said.
"Lily Grace Ambrose-Cena you are to never ever do that again". Dean said.
"Where did you go?" John asked.
"I went for a bike ride and stayed at the beach for a little bit". Lily explained.
Lily then yawned and tried to hide it but couldn't and from the bags under her eyes.
"Were you out all night?" John asked.
Lily kept her head down the whole time because she knew she got caught.
"Lily Grace he asked you a question you're already in trouble don't make thing worse than what they already are". Dean said strictly.
"Yes i stayed out all night, i needed to clear my head and get my thoughts together". Lily explained.
"Do you realize how dangerous, irresponsible, and dumb that was? Anything could have happened to you". Dean said.
"I promise i won't do it again". Lily said.
"Oh i know you won't because you young lady are grounded for 2 weeks. No phone, no computer, no videogames, no nothing. When you're with me all you will have is your school work and a few books as for here well John you can take over for here". Dean said.
"When you're here you will have chores to do such as cleaning your room, taking the trash out, cleaning the kitchen, cleaning up after the dog". John finished.
"But that's not fair". Lily said.
"Well you should have thought about that before you did what you did". Dean said.
After Dean was finished he had to go back to do the house shows for the weekend while Lily took the heat from John and Nikki as they sat down at the table, the whole time Lily had kept her head down afraid to look up to see an angry, worried and disappointed John.
"Lily what were you thinking when you ran away like that?" John asked.
"I wasn't i guess i need to gather my thoughts together". Lily said.
"Do you know a number of things could have happened to you". John said.
Lily stayed quiet the whole time as John went on.
"Look honey we know that things are changing for you especially since you're still young. Finding out that your gonna have a brother or sister then that me and Nikki are getting married i admit it was too much to lay on you all at once but you shouldn't have ran away like that you could have just came to us". John said.
"But everything's gonna be different, when the baby comes you're gonna spend all your time with it and forget all about me". Lily said.
"Sweetheart just because a baby is coming doesn't mean i'll ever forget about you, yes the baby will take a lot of my time but i won't ever forget about you". John said.
"And neither will I sweetie, and Dean sorta told us what you wanted to talk about". Nikki said.
"He did?" Lily asked.
"Yeah. It's alright if you wanna call me mom". Nikki said.
"Really?" Lily asked.
"Of course, it's ok with me as long as it's ok with you". Nikki said.
Lily then got up to hug John and Nikki.
"I love you...mom". Lily said.