Roman-

The guys and I were on the way to the arena. I held the letter, still sealed shut in my hands. Dean would glance back at me through the mirror.

"Whatcha got there bud?", he asked.

Colby lifted his head and looked back at me.

"It's a letter from the prison for Lizzy", I said.

"Did you read it?", Seth asked.

I shook my head no.

"Found it in our junk drawer. Either she hid it from me or this is old and she completely forgot she put it in there. I'm really hoping it's the second one", I said, turning the letter over.

"Open it", Dean said, tapping his fingers on the steering wheel.

"It's against the law to do that", Seth said to him.

Dean looked around and shrugged.

"No cops around, go for it", he said.

Seth shrugged and I kept my eyes on Lizzy's name. Dean reached back and snatched it out of my hands. He glanced at the road and then bit the corner of the white envelope, he ripped the side off.

"Oh no, I accidentally ripped it open, what ever shall we do now", he said.

Seth and I laughed. He threw the now opened letter back to me and I took out the white paper from inside.

"It won't hurt to read it", Seth said.

I nodded and he turned back in his seat. I unfolded the letter.


Elizabeth,

I know the last time we saw each other I had said I didn't want to see you anymore. It wasn't because I hated you or because I blamed what happened on you. What happened was her fault. I never blamed you, I blamed myself and I didn't want you around me. I felt ashamed for what I did. Please understand that I did what I did because I was protecting you. I should have never given her full custody, I regret it every day. Maybe if I did you wouldn't have had to go through that. I miss you Lizzy, you're my daughter. I said I felt ashamed for what I did, but if I had to do it over again to keep you safe I would have. You are my only child, please forgive me. I would like to see you again, to ask you for forgiveness. I hope to see you soon Elizabeth, never forget how much I love you sweetheart.

Love Dad


I folded the paper back and put it back in the envelope.

"So who's it from?", Seth asked.

"Her dad, he wants to see her to ask for forgiveness", I said.

"For what?", Dean asked.

"I don't know, but it sounds like he hurt his wife. I know she passed away, but Liz never told me how. I figured she just didn't like talking about her mom and dad much", I said.

"What do you think possessed this man to kill his wife?", Seth asked.

I shrugged.

"From what I took of this letter, he was protecting Lizzy", I said.

"You really need to talk to her Joe", Seth said.

I nodded.

"But first I want to talk to him. If I know Lizzy, she's not going to reveal anything and I need to know what's going on", I said.

"You should call and see if he can receive visitors or if he has a set list of visitors. Sometimes you need to be on the prisoners list to see them", Dean said.

I nodded.


Lizzy-

"Are you sure you put the letter in that drawer?", Savi asked.

We were on our hands and knees looking for the letter from my dad.

"Yes, I put it in there because Joe never goes in there. It's too packed with useless stuff and it frustrates him", I said.

She laughed, I did too.

"I'll check the living room", Savi said.

I nodded and checked in the bottom cabinet. I sighed.

"Liz, what if by chance he found it?", Savi asked.

I thought about it and then shook my head no.

"He would have said something and if not then he would have been acting weird before he left. He was fine", I said.

She nodded and continued looking.

"What do you think your dad wants?", she asked.

"I'm honestly hoping he lets me see him. I really miss him and I want to tell him about Joe and Ben. He's gonna be so excited he's a grandpa", I said.

Savi smiled.

"Maybe you should just go and see him Liz. I don't think we are ever going to find that letter", she said.

"I know", I sighed.

"And you need to tell Joe, everything", she said.

"I know that too, I just hope he doesn't hate me after", I said.

"He'd be an idiot to hate you and an idiot to leave you", she said.


Roman-

The guys and I were on our way home. I had called the prison and they gave me the time to be there. Colby was driving, he pulled up to my apartment building.

"Gym before lunch?", he asked yawning.

I nodded. Jon sent me a wave and I took my bag out, sending them one last wave before walking into my home. I checked in on Ben and he was fast asleep. I felt arms go around my waist and I smiled.

"You're home early", she said.

I nodded.

"The guys and I didn't want to wait till morning, since our show was close by we found a flight. So we took it home right after Dean was done with his match", I said.

"It's so good to have you home", she said softly.

I turned in her arms and kissed the top of her head.

"I missed you too baby girl", I said.

It was almost one by the time we went to bed. She cuddled into my side.


Lizzy-

Joe was fast asleep. Ben was in his crib talking and playing with his fingers. I decided to leave him there after changing his diaper and giving him his bottle. I showered and got ready for work.

"Good morning", Joe said, yawning.

"Morning", I replied.

I went over to him and kissed him.

"I have to get to work, I'll see you after", I said.

He nodded.

"Where's Ben?", he asked.

"In his crib. You don't have to get him till he cries and baby monitor is on the nightstand", I said.

He nodded. I kissed him again and he smiled.

"I love you and get some more rest", I said.

"I'll try", he said.

I walked out and went to work. Getting out of my car, I noticed Carly and Dean parked. He was eating her face off. I went over and tapped on the window, Carly jumped and turned red. I smiled.

"Hey", Jon said smiling.

I sent him a nod.

"Girl we have to get to work, there's no time for hanky panky right now", I said.

Jon laughed.

"That was last night and then this morning", he said.

Carly slapped his arm and got off the car, Jon chuckled. He drove off and Carly pointed to a very angry Savi getting off her car.

"What's up with you? I thought you would be happy the guys are home", I said.

Savi came over to us.

"I am, it's just the situation that happened this morning is all", she said.

"What happened?", Carly asked.

"Liam pissed off Colby", Savi said.

"Wait, you haven't told Colby that Liam is gay and has a very sexy boyfriend", I said.

She shook her head.

"That's not why he got mad. Liam might have said something about Ava not being his actual daughter", she said.

"That's a button no one should push with Colby, he loves Ava so much", Carly said.

I nodded, agreeing.

"Is he pissed at you?", I asked.

"No, I think it's because he realized Liam was right. I did tell Liam not to bring it up again", Savi said.

I nodded.

"When do you plan on telling Colby about Liam being gay?", I asked.

She bit her lip and looked down.

"You're not going to tell him?", Carly asked.

"Not yet, but I will. Liam came up with a plan to make Colby jealous, to make him feel like he made me feel", she said.

"You sure that's a good idea?", I asked.

"I thought you of all people would like this plan and want in", she said.

"I do want in", I said.

We looked at Carly and she sighed.

"I don't want in, but I won't say anything, it's our secret", she said.