Dean-

There were so many different books, I rubbed my neck.

"Need some help?", I turned to see a woman.

"Oh, yes", I said.

She nodded.

"My name's Sasha. So what is it that you're looking for?", she asked.

"Dean. My", I stopped.

What was Alyssa to me? Girlfriend? I shrugged.

"My girlfriend's pregnant and I heard about some book that could help", I said.

She smiled and nodded. She reached up and pulled a book out. It's the one the woman said.

"Anything you recommend?", I asked.

"Personally no, but other women and men have bought this other one and this baby names book", she said, handing them to me.

I nodded. I grabbed a second copy of each and went to the register.

"Congrats Dean", Sasha said.

"Thank you and thank you for your help", I said.

She nodded. Getting back to my truck, I opened the bag and pulled out one of the books.


Alyssa-

I was sitting in bed and just staring at the wall. I looked down at my hand. I hadn't realized I was rubbing my stomach. I cried. My phone started ringing, making me jump. I reached over and picked it up.

"Hello", I said, wiping my eyes.

"Hey, what's going on? Why did you leave me that weird message?", Nikki asked.

"I'm pregnant", I said quietly.

"I can't hear you sweetheart, speak up", Nikki said.

I heard her shush Seth.

"I'm pregnant", I said.

"What?", I heard Seth say loud.

"You have me on speaker. Nikki", I said.

"Aly, are you sure?", Nikki asked.

"Is it Dean or Randy?", Seth shouted into the phone.

"Dean", I said.

Nikki squealed and Seth chuckled.

"Alright Deano", he said.

"No not alright, I'm scared", I said.

They both went quiet.

"Alyssa, I know Dean and he wouldn't turn his back on you. He's gonna do everything he can to help you", Seth said.

"I'm coming over Al, okay. I'll be right there", she said.

"Thank you and tell Seth sorry", I said.

"It's okay Aly", Seth said.

"Okay I'm going", she said, before hanging up.

I set my phone down and then there was a pounding on the door. I jumped again, my heart beating quick. I placed my hand on my stomach and all I could think was that it was Dolph. I texted Nikki to bring Seth, that someone was pounding on my door.

It was ten o'clock at night. I bit my lip, I stood and grabbed the bat I had hidden under my bed. Again someone banged on the door. I took a peek and I saw Dean. I sighed and opened the door.

"Are you crazy pounding on my door like that?", I asked.

He looked like he was thinking about it. His eyes met mine.

"Just a little", he said.

I gestured for him to come in, he did.

"What's that?", I asked, closing the door.

He had a bag of books and another bag I couldn't see into. He set the books down and smiled. He held up the bag.

"You mentioned that Randy brings you food, so I got you something. Maybe this will let me stay for a few minutes", he said, shaking the bag.

"Depends what you got me", I said.

He smiled bigger.

"I know this great burger place, have at it", he said, handing me the bag.

I opened it and it smelled so good.

"I have a request though", he said.

"Okay", I said.

"This is my baby. I feed our child, not Randy. I'm setting my foot down with him too", he said.

"Randy and I are friends. I'm not going to stop being friends with him", I said.

"I'm not asking you too, but I want to be the one you go to if you need anything during your pregnancy", he said.

"What if you're working?", I asked.

"Call me, I will drop everything and come", he said.

He held his hand out.

"Deal?", he asked.

I glanced at his hand then his eyes, I smiled and took his hand.

"Deal", I said.

He smirked and we sat down. I cut the burger in half and gave it to him, as well as some fries.

"What are the books?", I asked, mouth full.

He set his burger down and opened the bag. He took out three books and set them on my coffee table.

"I heard these are really good", he said.

I picked one up, it was a pregnancy book.

"You bought these?", I asked.

He nodded.

"I know absolutely nothing about babies or pregnancies and you said you knew nothing about this either. I want to be able to help in some way, make you more comfortable", he said.

I placed my hand on his and he froze.

"Thank you, this is very thoughtful", I said.

I leaned over and kissed his cheek.

"I have these books too. Maybe we can read them together or read a chapter and then get together for lunch or dinner and talk about it. I really want to make this work", he said.

The excitement on his face and in his voice let me know how into this he was. I smiled.

"That sounds like a good idea. I wouldn't mind more of these burgers", I said.

"Told you they were good", he said.

I flipped through the book and then my door burst open. Dean stood up and Seth was breathing heavy.

"Seth?", Dean asked.

"Dean?", Seth asked.

They looked at me.

"Babe, everything okay?", Nikki asked from outside.

Seth sighed.

"Yeah, it's just Dean", he said.

"What are you doing here?", he asked Seth.

"Alyssa said someone was pounding on her door. I should have known it was you, you weren't home", Seth said.

Nikki walked in and shut the door.

"You two look comfy", she said.

"Thank you for coming over", I said.

"Congrats Dean", Nikki said, patting his back.

"Yeah congrats", Seth said.

He nodded.

"Thanks", he smiled.


Dean-

I was half way through this, "What to Expect When Expecting" book. Seth and I had left Nikki with Alyssa. A knock at my door, I looked up. Seth was leaning against the door.

"Is that a book? Dean Ambrose is reading", he said shocked.

"Shut up man", I said chuckling.

I set the book beside me.

"So how are you really? You know, about this baby news?", he asked, sitting on my bed.

"Nervous. Afraid. Excited", I said.

He nodded.

"But those are normal feelings right?", he asked.

I shrugged.

"What if I'm not a good dad?", I asked.

"I know you like kids. When we have our annual bbq, Hunter's kids are attached to you by the hip", he said.

"I like kids, but can I raise one or help raise one is the question", I said.

He nodded.

"I think you can do it and I know Roman would agree with me", he said.

I nodded.

"I'm terrified man", I admitted.

"You can do this Dean, I know you can", he said.

I ran my hand through my hair, he slapped my knee.

"So what's up with you and Aly? Are things on a friendly level or romantic?", he asked.

"If I had to guess, friendly", I said.

"Do you want more?", he asked.

"I know I like her. When I found out she hangs with Randy, it made me angry, but I don't know what she wants and right now, whatever happens from here on out is her choice", I said.

He nodded.

"I think you two should give it a chance. If not for each other then for this baby", he said.

I shrugged.

"Like I said this is all her and what she wants", I said.

He nodded.