SURPRISE OF A LIFETIME
Dean had been standing impatiently by the large front window for the past 25minutes staring through the net. Again he threw the net back into place and loudly grunted. Laughing from the kitchen of Sika Anaoi's large impressive home Seth told him to calm down. "they probably have to give her medication and advice before releasing Lisa from the hospital". Dean simply turned back to the window. He knew Seth was right but he badly needed to see Lisa. Deep down he blamed himself for her being assaulted in the first place. When he had confessed this to Seth he had been told "Dean this is no one's fault but Mark! He decided to hurt Lisa so he and he alone is to blame!". He knew in his heart Seth was right but it didn't ease the pain. The one woman who had loved him unconditionally had been hospitalized on his account. Basically they had used Lisa to get to him.
Finally the red Sudan car came slowly up the road and pulled into the driveway. Dean yelled "they're here" and quick as a flash Seth was by his side peering out the window. Roman got out first, soon followed by his father in the passenger seat. Going to the back Roman opened the back door and stretched out his hand to help his mother out of the car. Dean and Seth squinted trying to catch a glimpse of her. Raising out of the car Lisa Anaoi immediately spied the boys and grinning cheekily waved at them with her still bandaged hand. She looked so much better as she playfully hit her son as he tried to carry her inside. Laughing Roman lifted her in his arms and carried her into the house placing her gently on the couch they had prepared for her. Lisa with a glint in her eye told her youngest son "Your father carried me over the threshold like that almost 50 years ago son...and nine month later your brother was born".
"eew mum!" Roman cried out and made a funny disgusted face.
"speaking of babies where is my grand-daughters? Where are Lily and JoJo?" Lisa asked excitedly.
Seth smiled "Lily is upstairs sleeping with Rose watching over her".
Lisa enquired "And JoJo?" grunting Roman lowly muttered "Its her mums day to have her".
Dean turned quickly to face Roman "what?".
Lisa quietly asked "so it's definitely over then son?".
They barely heard Roman's reply "when your wife cheats on you with your own brother there's no way back". Sika patted his son's back as tears flowed freely down his dark cheeks. "have you seen your brother since?" he asked.
Roman simply shook his head and uttered something about needing the bathroom and climbed upstairs.
Lisa cried "I could wring Matt's bloody neck!".
Seth soothed her "hey you got enough to worry about. Dean and I will take care of Roman. He'll be fine. He's a strong man".
Lisa smiled "I know. He's his fathers son!" and took Sika's hand.
Ted herHellena screamed in agony. Why wouldn't the pain stop? Why hadn't she just died? She cursed Mark for finding her! He had dragged her to the bathroom and forced up the pills. Her stomach continued to clench in spasms. Her throat burnt from all the vomiting. It felt like she had swallowed a glass of acid. Every so often Alesha came in to check on her, made snide comments and left again. There was literally no escape for Hellena. Lifting off the bed She dragged her weakened body into the living room and lay on the couch. A single cigarette lay on the ground next to her so lifting it up she lit it and took a deep inhale. Immediately she began to cough frantically as she struggled to swallow past her burning throat. Sighing she stubbed it out on the coffee table's already burnt top. Anger rose deep inside of Hellena as she thought of her life. Her baby being cared for by the man she loved and his LOVER. Her Dean laying in the arms of another man every night. How angrily he had spoken to her to defend HIM. He hadn't even come to check on her! He didn't care about her. At least Mark and Alesha wanted her even if it was only for her body. Wasn't that what she knew? Wasn't that her talent? Hellena stood up angrily only to cling to the couch arms dizzily. So this is what I get for trying to be a good girl! For trying to go straight! Maybe the old saying was right...good girls go to heaven but bad girls go everywhere! And she planned to go everywhere. No more miss nice girl! The bitch is back she thought inwardly sneering.
Roman towel dried his hair and sank down on the soft bed in the room Dean and Seth had offered him. They were trying their best to distract him from his thoughts but he couldn't help the anger he felt when he thought about little JoJo seeing her mummy kissing her uncle Matt. How confused would his little girl be? He wanted to talk to her. Just to see if she was alright but neither Lina or Matt were taking his calls. There was a light knock on the door and at his bidding Rose stuck her head around the corner and smiled "Seth says dinner is ready".
"thanks" Roman returned the smile but Rose simply stood there staring at him with big wide eyes. Grinning Roman asked "was there anything else?" and catching herself Rose backed out of the room quickly and roman heard her race down the stairs. He laughed softly. She really was a cute little thing he thought.
In the living room Dean sat with Lily on his knee cooing softly to her. He asked her "can you say DaDa? Whose your DaDa?" and laughed when Seth yelled from the kitchen "does that make me Mummy?". Coming into the living room Seth handed Dean a small bowl filled with cream potatoes. "try her with this" he said placing a cloth across deans lap. With Lily placed firmly on his knee Dean scooped up and small spoon and placed it at her lips. The tiny girl instantly began screaming as Seth pulled away the spoon "you gotta blow it first knucklehead".
Dean growled "yes Mr mom!" and earned himself a whack from Seth.
Going back into the kitchen to finished the food Seth called back to Dean "have you heard from Hellena at all?". "no nothing" came the uninterested reply.
Looking over at Dean, Seth asked him "how would you feel if you saw me with another man truly in love with him and raising baby Lily together?"
Dean growled "I'd fucking kill him and take you back!"
coming over to sit next to Dean smiling Seth said "ok number 1 you don't take me, I gave myself to you. I'm not property. And number 2 thats exactly how Hellena felt. The man she loved was living with another man, me! And we didn't hide the fact we were so in love which was pretty insensitive to her. To top all that off we are raising her biological daughter together. The way she seen it I have everything she wants. Could it hurt to just ask if shes ok?".
Sighing cos Seth always saw the best in people Dean smiled "yes love" and kissed him on the lips softly. Just at the moment little Lily sneezed and squirted creamed potato all over both men. Laughing Dean said "yup she doesn't know what she's missing!" and Seth laughed.
Sitting at dinner Roman couldn't help but notice Rose kept peeking up and him then looking down again. It was obvious she had feelings for him but he was only just out of a relationship and technically still married. He still loved Lina. How could he not?
She was the first woman he had ever loved and had given him a beautiful baby girl. Only to take her away again he thought angrily. He couldn't give up on his family. Not yet. He was broken from his thoughts by a knock on the door. Laughing Seth got up pushing Dean back down into his seat saying "I'll get it".
Going over to the door Seth opened it saying "hello" but stopped midway at the sight before him. A box lay on the welcome mat and in it lay a actual heart still covered in fresh blood. Dean raced over behind Seth and seeing the box pulled him inside and closed the door. "stay away from the windows" he said. "I'm going to phone the police". Roman stood up "no" he cried "what if he takes revenge on another member of the family? Lets be honest we all know it was Mark that sent it!".
Seth groaned "he's right Dean. We can't risk it. We've only just got Lisa back".
Dean opened the door and lifting in the box said "if we aren't going to the cops then I'm not tainting evidence. I don't think its human. Seems more animal. Maybe deer or horse". Seth sighed "doesn't make it any less sick".
Turning to Rose, Dean ordered "your to keep Lily nearby from now on".
Rose whispered "but Mr Dean I always stay close"
Dean interrupted "I mean in our vision at all times. For your safety as well as Lily".
Mark and Alesha came back into the house in the early hours. They seemed happy as Alesha had earned quite a bit of money on the streets. Grinning Hellena walked up to Mark and laughed "I taught those bastards a lesson they'll never forget tonight!".
Confused and slightly drunk Mark growled "what are you talking about? You taken another overdose?"
Cackling Hellena told him "I left a cows heart on their doorstep covered in blood. I used gloves so I can't be traced. Can you imagine their faces when they see that?".
Alesha screamed "that's so fucking sick it's brilliant!".
Laughing Mark cried "my girl is finally back" and he grabbed her and gave her a forceful kiss before shoving her into the bedroom as Alesha followed grinning behind.