Alyssa-
Walking into work, I had to talk to Hunter and let him know I was pregnant. Dean kept reminding me that it was dangerous for me to be out there in my condition. His door was open so I knew he wasn't busy. I knocked once and he looked up.
"Hey, come on in", he said, sitting back with a smile.
It disappeared quickly.
"Oh no, did Ambrose do something? He opened his big mouth didn't he, what did he say?", he asked.
I laughed and sat across from him, shaking my head no.
"He's been great, but this doesn't involve him. Well it does, but not in a bad way", I said.
He nodded.
"I'm pregnant", I said.
He raised his brows, shocked. He opened his mouth to say something, but I don't think he knew what to say. I think he finally put two and two together.
"So you said this involved Ambrose, I'm guessing he's the father", he said.
"Yes sir", I said.
He nodded.
"Wow, Ambrose huh. Wow", he said.
The way he said that scared me a bit. Did he think Dean wasn't fit to be a dad.
"You don't think he would make a good dad?", I asked.
"Oh no you misunderstood, I'm just surprised is all. I didn't even know you two were together, which might be a problem because you two are partners", he said.
"Oh, we aren't together.", I said.
I didn't know how much of the story I could tell my boss. He nodded.
"Got it, but still this might be a problem. I might have to switch you partners", he said.
"I understand", I said.
"So are you asking for maternity leave or", he stopped.
"Well I was hoping I could still work, something light. Dean doesn't want me going out", I said.
He nodded. I had heard about cases with pregnant police officers who get fired or suspended without pay. I was hoping he would let me work, especially now that I was pregnant. I had plenty in my savings, but I didn't want to use that money unless I absolutely needed too.
"Desk duty. Maybe you can go out with Roman and do a few tickets.", he said.
"Roman?", I said.
He nodded.
"Your new partner", he said.
He called in Nattie and asked her to call in Roman, Seth, and Dean. All three men walked in. Dean stood behind my chair, gently putting his hands on my shoulders.
"I hear congratulations are in order for you Dean", Hunter said.
He smiled.
"So why I called you in. You three know I don't like putting couples together as partners. It's a distraction. I know you two aren't dating, but I'm still switching you partners.", he said.
The guys nodded.
"So Roman, you and Alyssa are now partners. Seth and Dean", he said.
Everyone nodded.
"Alyssa, you can go out on calls with him but if Roman tells you to stay put, you stay put. As soon as you start showing more, I'll put you on desk duty", he said.
I nodded. Dean didn't like his offer.
"No, I don't agree", he said, looking between me and Hunter.
"What don't you agree with Dean?", he asked.
"Her going out. I want her behind the desk, starting now", he said.
"Dean, she has a vest on and Roman has her back. She knows which calls are dangerous, back up will be close if they need it. She doesn't even have to get off the car", Hunter said.
"Absolutely not, no. Hunter, please", Dean said.
"Sorry Ambrose, but this isn't your call to make. Its mine. Trust her and trust Roman as her partner", Hunter said.
Dean stormed out, I didn't know what to say. Roman and Seth walked out before me. Hunter stopped me.
"You should talk to Dean", he said.
I nodded. Roman was by my desk and he smiled.
"He's in the lunch area", he said, tilting his head in that direction.
I walked down the hall and heard things being banged around. I walked in and closed the door behind me.
"Dean", I said, leaning back against the door.
He stopped and sat.
"It's dangerous Alyssa. I know I have no right to stop you, but this is our baby. I don't want anything to happen to our peanut", he said.
I smiled.
"Peanut huh?", I laughed softly.
He chuckled.
"I don't like calling our baby it", he said explaining.
I went over to him and sat beside him.
"I won't leave the car Dean and Roman won't let anything happen to me. He wouldn't put me in a dangerous situation, Brie would kill him", I said.
Dean laughed.
"Not if I get to him first", he said.
I smiled and reached over to take his hand.
"It's going to be okay, I'm scared too", I said.
He took a deep breath and nodded. We stood and made our way out. Seth and Roman turned to us.
"Everything okay now?", Seth asked.
Dean nodded.
"Yeah, we're good. Take care of her Reigns", he said.
Roman nodded.
"I know, if I didn't Brie would kill me", he said.
He looked at me.
"Ready to head out?", Roman asked.
I looked at Dean and raised a brow. He sighed and nodded.
"Alright but be very careful", he said to me.
"I know", I nodded.
I squeezed his arm before following Roman out.
Dean-
I didn't like this, I don't want to have too worry about her all day.
"Relax will you", Seth said.
"I can't", I said.
"Why not? Truthfully", he said.
"I don't want to lose this baby, I want to be a dad. I want to have Alyssa in my life. I've never had anything good, ever. This baby and Alyssa, are my good", I said.
"Hey, what about me and Roman", he said hurt.
I chuckled.
"Man, you know you and Roman are my brothers. I'm glad I've got you both in my life", I said.
"Better say that", he said.
I laughed.
Our shifts were almost done. Alyssa and Roman walking through the door. I stood and smiled at her.
"How was it? Everything okay?", I asked.
She nodded.
"Just gave out a couple of tickets and a car chase, the usual", Roman said.
Alyssa laughed.
"The car chase was a joke right? Right? Alyssa? Roman?", I said.
She laughed again and nodded, placing her hand on my arm.
"Yes Dean, relax", she said, before going over to her desk.
She packed up her bag, I did the same. I went over to her.
"Dinner?", I asked.
"Dean", she said.
"Not like a date, I know how much you hate that. Dinner, just two co-workers slash soon to be parents", I said.
She met my eyes.
"Come on Lys, I know you must be hungry. I'll throw in strawberry cheesecake ice cream", I said, sweetening the deal.
She smiled.
"Okay", she said.
"Ice cream gets you every time", I said.
She laughed and shook her head as we walked out and to our cars. We met at the small diner.
"So how long do you plan on working before you go on maternity leave?", I asked.
How did you know about that?", she asked surprised.
"I googled a few things", I said.
"I have to ask Hunter, once I start showing he wants me on desk duty.", she said, picking up a fry.
I nodded.
"You know, if you want to quit", she stopped me.
"No Dean", she said.
"You don't even know what I was going to say", I said.
"You were going to offer to take care of me. No, I like working", she said.
"You aren't going to at least think about it?", I asked.
She smiled and shook her head no.
"But thank you for your offer", she said.