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A few days after Dean's accident Roman found himself pulling up to a brick building where he was to meet Dean so they could speak to a lawyer that dealt with guardianship cases. When he stepped out of his vehicle he saw his black BMW pulling in beside him. Since Dean's car would take two weeks to repair he lent his boyfriend one of his cars that he barley drove. Roman tried to suppressed the groan that came out as he watched his man slowly approach him, who would of guess that Dean could make a plain white tee and blue jeans look hella good not to mention the black cap he had slightly tilted on his head.
Roman bit his lip seeing the shit eating grin that appeared on his boyfriends face knowing how he was affecting him. Roman didn't bother hiding it either as he pulled his man into him crashing his lips on to Dean's mouth devouring them. The auburn man moaned into the kiss as he cupped the back of Roman's head with his hand as his arm wrapped around his waist. "You don't realize what you do to me Dean every time I see you." Dean smiled making sure his dimples was on full display for the Samoan "Why don't you remind me then baby, you know how much I enjoy having you show me." The Samoan bit his lover's bottom lip hard before sucking on the plump morsel. "I'll remind you alright after we meet with this lawyer guy." Dean frowned faking an exaggerated sigh as he grabbed Roman's hand in hands leading him into the building where they were greeted by the receptionist.
The women advised the pair to have a seat that Mr. Orton would be with them shortly as he was still with a client. As the couple waited Dean sent a text to Christina asking if she could pick up Maddie for them while they spoke with the lawyer. Dean thought it best not to mention to his daughter about his accident or that he was having this meeting today, he didn't want her to worry that something was going to happen to him. Roman agreed with Dean's decision as well stating that if everything worked out that they would tell her the good news together. Christina as well as Roman's parents were informed as of last night of what the pair were seeking to do and gave their blessing. Of course Roman had to calm his mom down due too she was in tears at the prospect of him being a dad and her having another granddaughter. Dean got on the line to tell Mrs. Reigns that if she wanted to she could take Maddie for the weekend. His words seemed to cheer her up as she rambled to him about things for them to do and places to go.
Roman saw a tall man walk out his office approaching them with a smile on his face. "Hi, I'm Randy you must be Dean and Roman my three o clock." He stated shaking their hands before telling them to follow him to his office where he shut the door for privacy. He gestured for the men to take a seat as he took one himself grabbing their file and looking it over. "Hunter referred you guys over to me to see about guardian ship is that correct." He asked the pair.
"Yes." Both men said in unison as Randy logged into his computer.
"So who's the person in question, parent, child, or other?" He rattled off as he typed away on his keyboard glancing at the men.
"It's my daughter" Dean replied clearing his throat "I wanted to see about making my boyfriend her legal guardian in case something happens to me or if I'm unable to care for her properly due to an event." Randy nodded his head in understanding.
"Is the child's mother around by any chance?" He asked seeing the scowl on both the men's faces. "I take it that she is but-." He trailed off seeing Roman huff out.
"That bitch and I use that term whole hardheartedly to describe her has no right being around Maddie, she's a danger to her and we worry that she will try to run off with her." Roman confessed sighing "She's an addict and has made it clear to us that she doesn't want Maddie around me. She's gone to the extent of slapping not only me but also our baby girl in the face because Maddie won't have anything to do with her." Randy's eyes lit up as he looked over at Dean asking him to explain everything to him regarding his ex.
Hearing Dean recall the information made his blood boil at how that women could treat his baby girl like that when she was so innocent and defenseless. It made him tear up not knowing what else Sierra did to Maddie while Dean was away. Randy jotted everything down that Dean had told him about Sierra before excusing himself to speak to another colleague about this since it was his first unique case.
Dean hugged Roman as the Samoan buried his head in his neck letting a few tears fall freely before raising his head up. "I know how much you love Maddie Ro; I really hope this works out, you are already such a good dad to her." He admitted to Roman seeing the Samoan smile as he wiped his eyes. "We both make good dads for her Dean." Roman said through a sniffle as the door opened back up revealing Randy with dark haired women.
"So Randy's informed me on your case file, from the looks of it were going to have to do two things one is that unfortunately where going to have to go to court and have a judge rule that the mom is indeed unfit to care for the child in question. After that we can move forward with filing for your motion to have your daughter be awarded to whom you choose in case something does happen to you. Until we get that rolling we can do a temporary guardianship for the time being." The women said before introducing herself as Brie greeting them one by one.
"What does the temporary guardianship consist of?" Dean asked the petite women who smiled at him. "Basically means that if something does happen that your partner will have temporary custody of the child till other arrangements can be made. It's imperative that we go to court so we can get the ball moving, from experience these types of cases can get ugly and brutal. From the information you gave about your ex I don't see the judge awarding your ex custody." She informed the pair before leaving the office.
"Do whatever it is you have to do to make this happen, the sooner the better." Dean told Randy who nodded his head. I'll get the paper work started on the temp first then mail you out the paper work to have you guys sign and return it back to my office. I should have a court date as well when I get the judge to sign off on it. I just need your guy's information and written statements as well as a down payment."
Roman took out his check book filling out the blank slip of paper for the requested amount as Dean provided him with the information he needed regarding him and Maddie. After a few signatures and few more questions later the men were leaving the brick building with smiles on their faces feeling good about everything. The fair was in town for the weekend and the pair decided to celebrate by taking Maddie considering she'd never been to one before.
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When the couple arrived at Christina's home to retrieve Maddie, Roman filled her in on how the meeting went. She was slightly upset that it wasn't as easy as they were hoping but thrilled at the same time that it was being pursued. These past few months she as well has her family had seen how much Roman had come into his own and knew that it was because of Dean and Maddie. They had accepted the two into their family and were just waiting on the day that the two got engaged. Of course that stayed between the families. If Roman found out they were talking about his future wedding that would for sure set him off.
Christina watched as she entered her living room seeing Maddie in Roman's arms as he told her they were going to the fair. The squeal that came from her was priceless as she hugged her brother his face lightening up. Though she didn't pry in her brothers personal life well not that much she thought, the look she saw on his face as he stared at Dean was a look of love and adoration. She was happy that her sometimes pain in the ass brother had found happiness finally after all these long years.
She declined the pair's offer when they invited her and Haley out to join them stating that she and Joey had plans already and were going to go on Sunday to the fair. Roman hugged his sister bye as Dean went to the car with Maddie noticing that his phone had buzzed. When he was sure she had buckled herself in did he check his phone seeing that it was Sierra asking if they could talk in private regarding Maddie. Dean's senses were screaming at him that this didn't sound right considering that Sierra liked to make a public scene. He quickly deleted the message just as Roman came out of the house heading for the car. Roman saw the confused look that Dean was wearing and asked if he was okay when he heard the auburn man tell him later he knew that it couldn't be good.
The trio pulled up to the pack parking lot where Roman paid getting their ticket, Maddie was bouncing in the backseat as she saw the rides out the window saying she wanted to ride all of them. After they got their wrist bands they allowed Maddie to lead them through the isle of people taking them to the kid portion of the fair. She found a small roller coaster ride that had two big dips and asked if she could right it. Dean was hesitant at first but after seeing a few kids smaller then Maddie get on he agreed as she got in line. Roman held Dean in his arms as they watched Maddie get in a car, watching as the attendant buckled her in.
Dean couldn't help but be tense as he worried about her safety remembering stories from the news about rides malfunctioning but felt Roman squeeze him reassuring him that she would be okay. The auburn hair little girl waved at them as the ride started and took off around the corner. Biting his thumb Dean looked on as he saw the big smile on Maddie's face as she screamed in delight coming over the last dip. The Samoan released Dean seeing him take off to collect their baby girl; he saw the eight year old now running towards him quickly scooping her up. "That was so cool Roman I want to do it again." He laughed telling Maddie that she could after they explored a bit more taking her hand and continuing down the aisle.
They came across a face painting booth that had display pictures of different designs they offered. Roman felt himself being tugged to the booth where he saw Maddie looking at a unique tribal design that was meant to cover half her face. "May I get this please." She asked politely staring at Roman with her big blue eyes, how was he supposed to say no to that. He told her yes seeing her do a happy dance as he got the women's attention that was finishing up with a child. Maddie pointed to the design she wanted and the women smiled looking at Roman seeing his tattoo. "Looks like someone wants to be just like her daddy hmm, that is simply too cute." She told them as the little girl shook her head yes as she followed the women to the vacant chair.
Roman jump as he felt an arm snake around his waist as Dean gave his side a firm squeeze. "Seems I've been replaced Ro." Dean said jokingly as the Samoan looked at him. "If I'm overstepping my-." Roman felt soft lips cutting him off as he closed his eyes feeling Dean deepened the kiss for a brief moment. "You're not baby promise." He heard the blue eyed man tell him just as Maddie got done. She looked at her face in the mirror before giving her approval looking at her Dad and Roman who gave her a thumbs up.
As the trio passed booths and exhibits Maddie rode a few more rides in between before announcing that she was hungry as if on cue Dean stated that he was starving too. Roman shook his head and laugh he should have known but was glad they were at the fair so those two could get there fill. They found a small table big enough for them that surprisingly was still clean. Given all the choices it was hard for them to choose but Maddie said she wanted pizza as well as come curly fries. Dean was looking at the gyro truck and licked his lips stating that it sounded good. Roman agreed as well so Dean offered to get them their food and drinks. When Dean finished placing his and Romans order he went to the food truck next door to get Maddie her pizza and fries she requested. He dropped her order off first before heading back to get there's.
Sierra was sitting down at the table finishing up her cig as she scanned the people walking past her, she couldn't help but scowl as she saw families having a good time knowing that she couldn't have that.
"Ten more minutes till your break is over with Sierra." She heard the stout man tell her as she muttered under her breath. She was working the fair to get some extra money to add to the rest of her collection so when Kevin came through she could be with Maddie. As she scanned the crowd she stomped her cig out when she spotted Dean walking with food in his hands. She stayed near the edge while she followed him to where he was going.
She peaked around the tent seeing Maddie with Roman as he wiped the ketchup off her face hearing her giggle. She saw that her daughter's face was painted and was laughing at Roman as she ate her food, seeing Dean take a seat giving Roman a quick peck. Sierra could have gag at that moment seeing the pair acting like love sick fools but instead she felt nothing but jealousy. It should be her here with Maddie doing all the family related things with her daughter not Roman or Dean. She glared at them for a few more minutes before heading back to her job grumbling how they would be sorry especially Dean.
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When everyone was done eating Dean suggested they go play some games which excited Maddie as she held his hand looking for one that caught her attention. She found a baseball game earning a grin from Dean as Roman looked on wondering what he was missing. "Just watch." Was all Dean told him as he handed the guy some money as Maddie took one of the baseballs in front of her. Dean pulled Roman back slightly giving Maddie some room to work with as she got in position to throw the ball. She nailed her target dead in the center making the buzzer go off as she hi fived her dad. She grabbed the next ball and repeated the action making it buzz again. A small crowed formed around them intrigued by the little girl as she nailed the target with the last ball winning the grand prize. A drunken man in the crowd scoffed saying that anyone could win and stepped up to prove his point. When he missed the target all three times he grumbled how the game was fixed and that the only reason why she won was because she cheated earning him a few glares as Roman rolled his eyes knowing this was pointless.
As they began to walk off the drunken man made a derogatory remark about them stopping Maddie in her tracks as she spun to face the man. "If I wasn't such a lady I would tell you to go F yourself but since I have manners how about you grow up and get with the times buddy. Yes I have two daddies so what at the end of the day I go home to a loving family who do you go home too." She told the drunken man who was rendered speechless from being told off feeling his cheeks warming. "Exactly."
The crowd that had grown around them went wild half rooting for Maddie the other half telling the drunkard off. Dean and Roman couldn't contain the smiles on their faces as they made their way to the exit. "What an ass hat." She said out loud covering her mouth the minute it came out earning a laugh from Roman as he saw the scowl on Dean's face. "Come on Dean lighten up after all she is your daughter." Dean groaned shaking his head laughing; his daughter did take after him in more ways than one. The last booth at the entrance was filled with princess hats and crowns with tons of ribbon coming from it. Roman walked over and purchased two of them, placing one on Maddie's head crowning her an official princess. Roman set the other one on his head as Dean took his phone out snapping a few pics of them together with big smiles on their faces. "Send those to me so I can print them out and take them to work with me." Roman said as they exited through the gate carrying Maddie on his shoulders.
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While Sierra was at work Kevin pulled up to an empty parking lot to meet the guys that he hired to take care of Dean permanently he had hope so she would get off his case. If he didn't have strong feelings for her this would not be happening and would have kicked her ass to the curb a long time ago. Love has a funny way of making people do things he thought, but none the less if he managed to obtain the brat she has been going on about she was for sure to be in his debt. He didn't let people walk away from him that easily and knew what Sierra was planning once she had the brat.
When he saw the two guys approaching he gave them a nod before explain that they were supposed to make it look like a break in and that if Dean put up a fight to take him out but to make sure to grab the kid before the cops showed up. He handed the men each an envelope that had had there payment in it along with Dean's address that Sierra had mange to get plus the times that he was sure to be home.
The men informed Kevin that they would scope the complex out coming up with a plan to make sure that everything went smoothly. He knew the men he hired Sheamus and Wade were the best and didn't worry too much he trusted them to get the job done. After a few more minutes of chatting he left the men in the parking lot as he made his way home seeing that Sierra was already there.
He walked in seeing her at the table wiping her eyes as he saw the bottle on the table that was half empty. "I have good news babe got everything set up and ready to go so expect to have your little girl in the next few days." Sierra looked up at her boyfriend with her bloodshot eyes shocked that she was going to be reunited with her daughter. She got up approaching Kevin giving him a hug nuzzling his neck as she whispered I love you to him. He smiled as he lifted her up carrying her to their bedroom with one thing in mind.
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Sierra might be a little blind to her surroundings don't you think? Next chapter is well….. I think you guys already know until then.
