Roman-

Getting back to Houston, I was having a bbq with the guys on the team. Dean took a sip of his beer.

"How was Florida?", he asked.

"Good", I said.

"Anything happen?", he asked.

"No", I said.

"Can I have more than a one word answer?", he asked.

I shrugged. He rolled his eyes.

"Its obvious something happened, now spill. You've been distracted all day", he said.

"I've just been thinking about something is all, sorry", I said, taking a sip of my beer.

He nodded.

"What?", he asked.

Brian Cushing and JJ Watt came over.

"What are you two talking about?", Cushing asked.

"I don't know yet. Something happened to Roman in Florida, but he's keeping his trap shut about it", Dean said.

I chuckled.

"So spill", Watt said.

I sighed.

"Fine, I ran into Willa's dad and he had this baby with him, a little girl. I held her and I don't know, I felt something. It sounds weird I know, but I don't know", I said.

They nodded.

"Like, a connection, an instinct to protect?", Cushing asked.

I nodded.

"Then when I had to hand her back to him, I didn't want too. I just wanted to hold her and stare at her for as long as I could", I said smiling.

"So Willa's dad had a baby?", Dean asked.

I opened my mouth to answer. Thinking about it better, he never actually said she was his. I shut my mouth. Dean and the guys leaned in closer to me.

"He didn't say she was his, did he?", Watt asked.

"Not really", I said.

"You think this baby might have been Willa's?", Cushing asked.

"She was small, I didn't really ask how old she was", I said.

I took a sip of my beer and leaned back. Feeling hurt, she moved on without me.

"She has a right to start a new life, to meet someone new and have kids. Maybe that's why she never came back, why she hasn't called", I said.

The guys stayed quiet.

"Maybe that's why I felt a connection, because she belonged to Willa", I said.

The guys each took a drink and then nodded.


Willa-

Landing in Houston, I took a taxi to the hotel I was staying at. Picking one close to Roman's home. I made sure to change Mya before putting her down for a nap and laying her in the middle of the bed. I quickly showered and got dressed, Mya still fast asleep. I sat down and texted Brie.

"Hey, I know it's been more than a year and I hope this is still your number. Text me back Brie"-Willa.

I waited almost an hour before my phone went off. I picked it up and Brie was calling.

"Hello", I answered.

"Willa, where are you? How have you been? What are you doing? Are you ever coming home? Roman is going crazy without you, you have to come home Willa", she said quickly.

"Brie, slow down", I said, interrupting her.

I heard her take a deep breath.

"I'm actually in Houston", I said.

"What? You are? Where?", she asked.

"I'm at a hotel. Is there anyway we can meet?", I asked.

"Dean's at practice, you can come over now", she said.

"Wow, you're living with Dean? Really?", I asked.

She giggled.

"I know. So, what want to come?", she asked.

"We will be there soon", I said.

"We?", she asked.

"You'll see when we get there", I said.

"Okay", she said.

"And Brie, please don't tell Roman anything, please", I said.

She sighed.

"Okay", she said.

I hung up with her and set Mya in her car seat. I had rented a car, driving to Dean's, remembering the way. Parking, I got out and then took out Mya. I knocked on Brie's door and it opened. She smiled and then her eyes fell to the car seat.

"This is Mya", I said.

She covered her mouth, surprised.

"She's my daughter and she's also", she cut me off.

"Roman's", she finished.

I nodded. She gestured for me to come in, I did. We sat down and she looked at Mya. She had woken up and was looking at Brie.

"She is so pretty. Oh my god, look at you princess", she said.

She looked at me.

"Are you planning on telling him?", she asked.

I nodded.

"I just don't know how he's going to react, I'm scared", I said.

"I think he's gonna be angry at first but he's gonna forgive you. He still loves you Willa, he'll love this beautiful little angel. He's been waiting for you all this time", she said.

Mya whined and then yawned. I took her out and handed her to Brie. She looked down at Mya.

"Isn't that right princess. Your daddy is going to fall in love once he see's you. You are too beautiful to ignore", she said, holding Mya's hand.

I smiled. Brie looked up at me.

"Is she the reason you left? You know Roman wouldn't have denied her or you", she said.

"She's not the reason I left, I didn't know about her yet", I said, smiling at Mya.

"Then why?", she asked.

"I panicked, you saw me. I was a mess whenever I stepped foot near anything that had to do with the wedding. My mom told me her and Corey were waiting outside for me. I didn't think, I just ran and I didn't know how to fix things. I didn't want to turn into my mother", I said.

She nodded.

"I already talked to Sami, he and I are good", I said.

"Good. So now you're fixing things with Roman?", she asked.

I nodded.

"I owe him and Mya", I said.

Brie looked down at Mya.

"She is so cute. How old?", Brie asked.

"Six months", I said.

Brie kissed Mya's forehead.

"Another reason why I wanted you to meet her is because I was wondering if you would like to be her godmother and Dean her godfather. I know Roman will pick him anyway", I said.

She smiled and nodded.

"I would love too and it's a yes for Dean as well, he won't be able to say no to this cutie", she said.


Roman-

Dean and I were leaving practice when my phone started ringing.

"Hello", I answered.

"Roman?", I stopped.

I almost dropped my phone, I cleared my throat.

"Willa?", I asked.

"Yeah, how, um how have you been?", she asked.

"Where are you baby? I'm coming to get you", I said quickly, jogging to my truck.

Dean followed right behind me, getting in.

"What's going on?", he whispered.

"Will, where are you?", I asked, turning on my truck.

"Waiting for you", she said.

I thought about it. She was at my house.

"I'm outside of your house. I think we need to talk about a few things. Are you almost done with practice?", she said.

"Yes, yes I am. I'll be right there, okay stay put and don't move", I said.

I heard her giggle.

"I'll be here", she said.

I set my phone down and started driving towards Dean's house.

"What's up man?", he asked.

"Willa is home, she wants to see me and talk", I said excited.

He smiled. Getting to his house I dropped him off and he waved. Getting to mine, I saw her stand and she looked nervous. I took a deep breath before getting off. I took a few steps towards her.

"Hi", she said.

"Hello", I replied.


Dean-

Getting in my house, I smiled.

"Brie guess what?", I called.

I stopped when I saw her. In her arms laid a tiny baby girl. Brie smiled.

"Welcome home uncle Dean", she said.

"I didn't know Nikki and Seth had a baby. I didn't even know she was pregnant", I said, setting my bag down.

"She's not Nikki's baby", she said.

I raised a brow.

"Doesn't she look like a certain football player you consider your brother", she said.

"No way, she, she's Roman's baby?", I asked.

Brie nodded.

"And Willa's", she said.

I smiled and looked down at the little girl.

"She does look like Roman", I said.

"Here, can you hold her a second? I need to make her a bottle", Brie said.

"Oh hold on a second", I said.

Before I could stop it, she left the baby in my arms. I looked down at her.

"Hello", I said.

"Her name's Mya", Brie said.

"So is Willa planning on telling Roman?", I asked.

May kept staring at me.

"She is, that's why she left Mya here. Once she tells him she's going to call me and I'll take Mya to her", she said.

I nodded.

"Why does she keep looking at me?", I asked.

"Probably because she doesn't know who you are", Brie said giggling.

I sat down on the couch and Brie handed me a bottle.

"What do I do?", I asked.

"Just place it by her lips, she'll suck it in", Brie said.

I did and Mya took it. I smiled.