Since Lily is grounded she has been doing her chores at John's house and has been doing her homework, right now she's doing a report just as there is a knock on her door.
"Come in". Lily said.
John and Nikki then comes in making Lily look up from her computer.
"Hey guys". Lily said.
"Lily i was hoping we could talk to you so let's go out for dinner". John said.
"Is everything ok?" Lily asked.
"Everything is just fine sweetheart we just need to talk". Nikki said.
"Alright". Lily said.
They then got their stuff together and went to a nice restaurant after they ordered their drinks Lily hid her head and face in the menu when John gently slid it out from her grip and she still looked down.
"Look if this is still about me running away i'm sorry and i won't do it again i promise i was just in shock and caught off guard". Lily said.
"Listen sweetheart we know that was too much to lay on you all at once finding out your gonna have a new sibling and were getting married doesn't mean we'll forget about you i mean your gonna play a very big role once the baby gets here". John said.
"He's right sweetie your gonna be a big sister and that means you always have to watch out for your brother or sister, protect them, watch them, everything i know it'll seem boring right now but once the baby is here it won't seem boring". Nikki said.
"What if the baby hates me? What if i'm not good enough to be a big sister?" Lily asked.
"Sweetheart the baby will love you and you are good enough to be a big sister i know that you'll always watch out for your brother or sister". Nikki said.
"You really think so?" Lily asked.
"We know so". John said.
"But i'm really really sorry for running away and sneaking out like that i have no idea what came over me". Lily said.
"As long as you don't do it again you had us all worried sick". John said.
"I won't. So have you thought of any names for the baby?" Lily replied.
"No i think we want to find out if it's a boy or a girl first". John said.
"First we have to check to see how far along i am before we start anything". Nikki said.
Lily smiled and glad that she had a family that she was proud of.
Meanwhile
Dean finished one of the house shows and is exhausted after driving what seemed like forever to deal with Lily then drive all the way back and then compete in a match it was all too much on him, he needed a break and a drink.
"Hey Uce you alright?" Jimmy asked.
Dean was broken out of his thoughts by Jimmy.
"I'm exhausted man". Dean said.
"What happened you flew out like a bat outta hell when you left the hotel". Jey said.
"It was Lily, she's with John for the weekend and they told her some news and she didn't take it very well". Dean said.
"What she do?" Jimmy asked.
"After John and Nikki went to bed she had snuck out of the house and was out all night she didn't come home till the next morning".Dean said.
"Damn". They said.
"So John called me i drive all the way there deal with her then drove all the way back. I don't know what's happening to Lily anymore she's with me almost all the time but it's like i don't know her anymore". Dean said.
"She's growing up man if you like it or not she's growing up and part of that is she'll be bound to act out sometimes". Jey said.
"Did you guys have this kinda problem?" Dean asked.
"Sometimes". They said.
"It could because of one thing but i'm not entirely sure it's because of that". Dean said.
"What?" Jey asked.
"Lily asked me if it be ok for her to call Nikki, mom". Dean said.
"Wow". Jimmy said.
"I mean it's her choice as well as Nikki's. She has been like a mom to Lily but she won't be her mother nobody can replace her". Dean said.
He then threw his head back because it's only been a couple years since his sister had died and it still killed him everyday he was then once again brought out of his thoughts except this time it was from his phone he thought it was Lily to say good night but when he looked at the area code he knew that was from his old lawyer back in Cincinnati from the trail.
"I'll be right back". Dean said.
The two superstars nodded as he walked outside to answer his phone.
-Hello. Dean answered.
-Dean it's Justin look i got some bad news for you i hope your sitting down. Justin said.
-What's wrong? Dean asked.
-Drew Jacobs broke out of prison and is trying to find Lily. You need to get her to safety now. Justin said.
When Dean heard those words all the color drained from his face and his heart fell into his stomach, the same bastard who took his sister is now out for his niece and he won't let that happen. He then called John to tell him.
-Hello. John answered.
-John it's me we have a huge problem. Dean said.
Meanwhile
After the small family dinner Lily had fell asleep on the way home so once there John carried Lily in while Nikki got her some juice and John a beer, Lily didn't budge or stir an inch when John laid her on the bed and covered her up he then kissed her head and left her room going downstairs. He then heard his phone ring and it was Dean calling he got confused for a minute, why would Dean be calling this late?
-Hello. John said.
-John it's me we have a huge problem. Dean said.
-What's wrong? John asked.
-The guy who killed Grace, Drew Jacobs broke out of prison and is looking for Lily. Dean said.
John then let the phone fall out of his hand when Dean said the last few words, when the phone dropped it caught Nikki's attention who got up and went to her fiance.
"John, honey what's wrong?" Nikki asked.
"T-the guy who kill Grace escaped from prison and is looking for Lily". John said with fear laced in his voice.
"Oh my god, what are we gonna do?" Nikki asked.
"You my love aren't gonna do a thing i don't want you to get to stressed out by this it won't be good for you or the baby. Me and Dean will handle this and Lily will be safe nobody is not gonna hurt her i give you my word". John said.
"I don't wanna lose her John she's our little girl and i don't want to lose her". Nikki said with a sob.
"Hey hey i just said we are not gonna lose her". John said.
"So what do we do?" Nikki asked.
"We call the police down here and go into protective custody until this guy is caught". John said.
Nikki then started crying she couldn't bare the thought of losing Lily, she loved the little girl with all of her heart and she had just been called 'mom' John then pulled Nikki into his arms and let her cry into his shoulder.
"It's alright my love i won't let nobody touch her". John said.
"I wanna adopt Lily". Nikki blurted out.
"Really?" John asked.
"I already love her so much and she's practically my daughter so i wanna make it official". Nikki said.
"Alright we'll make it official but first let's handle one thing at a time first". John said.
"So would now be a bad time to ask what kind of wedding you want?" Nikki asked.
John chuckled and kissed her head. "I want whatever you want".
"I was thinking we could get married before the baby comes because once the baby comes we won't get anything done or planned". Nikki said.
"First things first is we need to tell our families, then find out who is going to be at the wedding and all that". John said.
Just then there was a frantic knock on the door causing both adults to get up before it wakes Lily up John opens it to see a frantic Dean.
"Dean what, how did you get here?" John asked.
"How else do you think i drove all the way here". Dean said.
"Come in you must be exhausted". Nikki said.
"Thanks Nikki. John we are not letting this bastard anywhere near Lily, he alright took Grace away i will be damned if he even lays eyes on Lily". Dean said.
"Why is he after her anyway?" Nikki asked.
"When...when Grace died Lily was in the house she heard everything then when it went to court her testimony put the guy in jail for life with no chance of parole". Dean said.
"That poor girl". Nikki said.
"I was just glad she didn't see anything that happened". Dean said.
"What's going on?" Lily asked sleepy.
All three adults then looked at the top of the stair case to see a sleepy Lily rubbing her eyes.
"It's nothing sweetheart come on i'll tuck you back in". Dean said.
"Uncle Dean? What are you doing here?" Lily asked.
"I thought i drop in and visit". Dean said.
Lily shrugged then took his hand as they went back to her bedroom leaving John holding Nikki in his arms.
"What are we gonna tell her?" Nikki asked.
"I don't know yet". John said truthfully.
Dean then made sure Lily was in her bed before he covered her up once, once her head was on the pillow she was seconds away from entering dream land.
"G'night Uncle De i love you". Lily said falling asleep.
"Sweet dreams sweetheart i love you too". Dean whispered.
He then kissed her forehead then brushed some hair out of her face then caressed her cheek.
"I promise i won't let anyone hurt you sweetheart. Nobody". Dean whispered.