Seth-
I had gotten home early after dropping off Dean.
"Daddy", Ava was on my back and hugging me.
I smiled.
"Hey princess, you ready for school?", I asked.
She nodded against my back and I yawned.
"Where's mom?", I asked.
"In the kitchen with uncle Liam", she said.
I opened my eyes and tried to get up. Ava rolled to the empty side of my bed and laughed. I redid my hair and grabbed a shirt.
"Did you brush your teeth kid?", I asked.
She shook her head no.
"What are you waiting for babe? Go on, I'm taking you to school", I said.
She smiled and jumped off my bed, running out of the room. I waited to put my shirt on till I got to the kitchen.
"Hey baby", Savi said.
I went over to her and kissed her cheek. I sent a quick nod to Liam and he chuckled before taking a drink of his coffee. I put my shirt on and Savi handed me a plate of food.
"Thanks baby", I said.
I went to sit down.
"I'm gonna take Ava to school", Savi said.
"No, I'll do it. I want to spend time with my kid", I said.
Savi nodded. Ava came running into the room.
"Uncle Liam, catch me", she said, jumping into his arms.
He lifted her and she laughed. The grip on my fork tightening.
"Ava, where are your shoes?", Savi asked.
"I don't know", she answered.
He set Ava down and she came over to me and sat in my lap. I kissed the side of her head.
"Daddy did you bring me anything?", Ava asked.
"Maybe. The Bellas got new shirts and they might have given me one to give to you", I said.
"Can I see", she said happily.
"After school", Savi said.
"Sorry kiddo, mommy says after. Now go find your shoes", I said, tickling her.
She laughed and then left to find her shoes. Savi set her coffee down.
"I'm gonna go help her and then get ready for work", she said.
She left the room. Liam stood and came to the table, sitting in front of me. I took a bite of my bacon.
"You know you aren't her father right? I know her dad", he said.
I set my fork down and looked at him.
"Excuse me", I said.
"You aren't her father. She shouldn't be calling you dad", he said.
"Who the fuck do you think you are? You come back into my wife's life and think you can tell us what we are doing wrong. Well you can't. This is my family, my kids", I said angry.
"Two of them are yours. You think that just because you give her your last name that it makes you her father. No it doesn't", he said, setting his coffee cup down.
I stood.
"She's my daughter", I growled.
He stood too.
"What's wrong Colby, don't like people telling you the truth. Well here's a little truth for you. You are an idiot, a cheater, and you don't deserve your wife or your kids. Listen, I'll do you a favor, how about you leave, for good and I can step in", he said smirking.
I was about to jump over the table when Ava ran in. Savi behind her, holding her backpack. Her smile fell when she saw us, the look on my face. She came over to me and set her hand on my back.
"Colby, Ava's ready babe", she said softly.
I relaxed and nodded. I lifted Ava into my arms and glared at Liam. Savi handed Ava her bag.
"I love you, have a good day at school and don't forget uncle Liam is picking you up", Savi said.
I looked down at her, she looked worried.
"Ava, go wait for daddy by the car", she said.
I set her down.
"I'll go with her", Liam said, following Ava out.
"I don't want him near her", I said.
"What's wrong?", she asked.
"He said I wasn't Ava's dad and that I should leave you and let him step in. Over my dead body am I leaving you", I said.
She cupped my face in her hands.
"I love you, Ava loves you and you are her father. Don't let this get to you okay", she said.
I nodded.
"Now, your baby is waiting for you to take her to school, get her there safely please", she said.
I nodded. She could sense I was still worried over this.
"Colby Lopez, you are Ava's father and she loves you unconditionally. Like I know you love her and as for me, you are the love of my life, my soul mate, and no one can take your place", she said.
I sighed and smiled.
"I needed to hear that", I whispered.
I kissed her.
"I'll be back", I said.
She nodded. She walked out with me and Liam went to stand by her. I made sure Ava was strapped in before driving off with her.
Savi-
Once Colby's car was out of sight, I punched Liam's arm. He laughed and rubbed his arm.
"Ouch, dang", he said.
"What did you say to him?", I asked.
We walked back in.
"Just the truth, that he doesn't deserve you and that he wasn't Ava's dad", he said shrugging.
"Liam, Colby loves Ava and when it comes to her he would kill. Please don't push his buttons, especially the Ava button", I said.
"What about the Savi button?", he asked.
"Why are you trying to piss him off?", I asked.
"Because he deserves it. He cheated on you and lied about it. While you were pregnant he would go and hang with his friends. While you were at home raising his kids, he was out partying and having the time of his life. You not once complained because you wanted to make him happy, now it's your turn", he said.
"Liam", I sighed.
"Hear me out", he said.
I nodded and started washing the dishes.
"Marco and I go to this club almost every night, just to hang and talk to friends. Relax it's a gay club so no man will hit on you, hell invite Lizzy and Carly. Lets make him jealous, make him feel the way you felt, don't tell him I'm gay", he said.
"What about my kids? I can't go clubbing every night", I said.
"He's home what, Wednesdays and Thursdays, only go out those days", he said.
"I don't know Liam, he and I just got back to a good place and I don't want to anger him", I said.
"He won't be angry, he'll feel like crap because then he'll know how it feels to hurt the way you hurt after what he did", he said.
"Fine but only for a little while then we tell him your gay and introduce him to Marco", I said.
He nodded.
"How will Marco feel about this?", I asked.
"We came up with this plan together, he's more than into this plan", he said.
I nodded. A few minutes later we heard Colby pull in. Liam grabbed his keys.
"I'll see you tonight, wear something sexy. Don't forget to tell Lizzy and Carly", he said.
I nodded. He kissed my cheek right when Colby walked in. Liam winked at me and then passed Colby, brushing his shoulder. Colby glared at him.
"Did I interrupt?", Colby asked.
"Colby", I said.
"I need to talk to you about something, well it's about Ava", he said.
I nodded and followed him to the living room. I sat beside him and he reached for my hand.
"School's ending soon and I know you still don't want to go to any of the shows. I was wondering if I could take Ava with me on the road? I promise she'll be safe and you know Jon won't let anything happen to her. The Divas can watch her when I have my match", I stopped him.
"You want to take my baby with you?", I asked.
"She's my baby too and I miss her and my boys, but the boys aren't old enough to go with me without you. I just want to spend time with her", he said.
I sighed.
"You know I would rather die than let anything happen to her", he said.
I nodded.
"Fine, okay", I said.
He smiled and kissed me.
"I love you, thank you", he said.
"Maybe the boys and I can go to SummerSlam", I said quickly.
He smiled bigger.
"I'd love that", he said.
I kissed him.
"I should get to work", I said.
I stood and grabbed my purse and keys.
"Did he kiss you?", Colby asked, his back to me.
"On my cheek", I said.
"He likes you and I don't blame him, you are absolutely beautiful", he said.
I went over to him and wrapped my arms around his neck.
"I love you and nothing or no one can change that", I whispered in his ear.
He nodded.
"Have a good day at work", he said.
"Have a good day with the kids", I said, kissing the back of his head.