Roman and Gabe were picking up Val and Seth at the airport. Seeing them, he helped put their things in the back. Roman went over to Val and hugged her. He licked his lips before leaning down to kiss her but was stopped due to a car honking at them to move so he could pick someone up. Roman groaned and glared at the driver.
"Its ok, we have plenty of time for our first kiss back together", she whispered.
He nodded lightly. Seth asked to be dropped off at Nikki's apartment. They drove to get breakfast, sitting at the booth, Roman sat beside Val.
"How was Philly?", he asked.
"Good, everyone kept saying how happy they are that I'm back", she said.
"I'm happy too", he said.
She nudged him lightly. They ate and talked.
"Grandma is excited to see you mom, we made more cookies for you because Grandpa ate them all", Gabriel said.
Roman and Valentina laughed at Gabriel's expression.
"Are you excited for your party?", Val asked Gabe.
He nodded.
"Don't forget to thank your grandparents for making you this party", Val said.
Gabriel nodded while enjoying the rest of his pancakes. Roman looked at his wife, he knew she was nervous to see his family again.
"What if they don't like me?", Val asked and stopped once again.
Roman chuckled.
"Baby they are going to love you and they are so excited to meet you", he said.
"Roman", she sighed.
"Val, they know I love you and I have never told them that about any of my exs", Roman said.
He kissed her and pulled her the rest of the way to the front door. He opened it and they walked in.
"Family, we're here", Roman called out.
Val took a deep breath, she's never met anyone's family before. Roman took Val's hand as they faced his family.
"Mom, dad this is Valentina. Val, this is my mom Patricia and my dad Sika", he said.
Valentina held her hand out but his mom pulled her in for a hug. Val liked being hugged by his mom, remembering her own mom. He introduced his sisters and brother, nieces and nephews. They all sat once his mom told them the food was ready.
"So have you met her family yet?", his mom asked him.
Val looked at him and he sighed.
"My parents actually passed, it's going to be two years soon. He did meet my cousin Rey and his wife", Val said.
"Oh, I'm so sorry", his mom said.
Val gave her a smile to let her know it's ok.
"Rey, as in Mysterio?", his dad asked.
Val nodded with a smile.
"Yes, our dads were in the wrestling business. He took over guardianship when my parents passed", she said.
"Yes, I remember them both. Good men", Sika said.
She smiled.
"Well now you have us to add", Roman's mom said.
Val smiled. Roman leaned over to her.
"We are your family now babe", Roman whispered.
Roman pulled into his parents driveway. Val got off the car slowly, Roman took her bag down and he stopped beside her.
"They aren't mad at you baby, remember, they are your family", he said, taking her hand.
She nodded and they walked in.
"Grandma", Gabe called out.
Roman's mom popped her head out of the kitchen and she quickly dried her hands when she saw Val.
"There she is", his mom said, wrapping her arms around her daughter in law.
Val missed her hugs.
"We've missed you so much Val", his mom whispered.
"I've missed you too", Val whispered.
Roman smiled seeing the two women he loves more than anything, reunite.
"We have so much to talk about sweetheart", she said, cupping Val's face.
Val nodded.
"I'm sorry", Val said, tears ready to fall.
Patricia shook her head.
"You have nothing to be sorry for, we can talk now, you and I only", she said.
Val nodded. Roman watched as his mom went to sit with Val on their back porch. He knew better than to listen in.
"Gabe, let's go play catch out front", Roman said.
Patricia looked at Val.
"So how have you been?", she asked Val.
"Ok", Val said softly.
She reached over and lifted Val's face up, tears fell from Val's eyes.
"I thought you all would hate me after what happened", she said softly.
"We don't hate you Val, especially because we don't know what happened. When Roman came home and said you two were done, we didn't believe it. Then he yelled that you cheated, which we couldn't believe because we know how much he means to you", she said.
Val wiped her cheeks.
"What happened?", she asked.
"I don't know because I don't remember. Someone drugged me and I just don't remember. I do remember the club and then, his face but nothing in between", Val said.
"So you didn't cheat, you would never hurt what you and Roman have, especially because you had just gotten married", Patricia said.
"I was pregnant at the time, I was planning on going to Florida that weekend to tell all of you I was pregnant. I figured it would be a great surprise for Roman and it was Sika's birthday", Val said.
"Oh my, Gabe", his mom said.
"He's fine, I made sure during my pregnancy and after, he's perfect", Val said.
Patricia smiled.
"How are things between you and my son?", she asked.
"Good so far, I'm hoping it stays that way. We have a date tomorrow night", Val said.
"Tomorrow night? Why not tonight?", her mother in law asked.
Val shrugged. She watched Patricia stand.
"Come on Val", she said.
Val stood and followed her through the house. Making our way out front.
"Roman", she shouted.
Roman and Gabriel made their way towards Patricia and Val.
"Yeah ma", Roman said.
"Go get showered, you and Val have a date tonight", she said.
Val was about to say no, she could wait till tomorrow night.
"I have a date planned for tomorrow mom", Roman said.
"That's fine, but you also have one tonight. Now go get showered and dressed", his mom said.
Roman smiled and nodded. Patricia looked at Val.
"You as well, go on to get ready", she said.
Val nodded.
Valentina woke up in Roman's arms, they had made love for the first time last night and it was amazing.
"I was hoping I would wake up before you to make you breakfast", he said yawning.
"Sorry to ruin your plans", she said, kissing his chest.
He smiled, she smoothed her fingers over his unfinished tattoo.
"Are you ever going to get this finished?", she asked.
He nodded.
"Eventually, I want to do it before I hit the main roster", he said.
"Just your arm?", she asked.
He shook his head no, he took her hand and brushed over his skin.
"Breakfast?", he asked.
She nodded and he leaned over to kiss Val.
"It feels so good to wake up beside you", he whispered.
"It won't be the last", she said.
He shook his head no.
"Definitely not the last baby", he said.
Roman was putting his shoes on.
"You look handsome", his mom said.
He chuckled.
"Is she ready?", he asked.
His mom nodded.
"Val, come on", his mom said.
She walked out, Roman exhaled softly.
"Wow, Val, you look amazing", he said.
"Thank you", she said blushing.
Roman always loved that he could make Val blush. Roman's mom nudged him.
"You're drooling son", she said.
Roman laughed.
"Ready baby?", he asked.
Val nodded, he took her hand and they walked out.
"I won't wait up and I'll make sure Gabriel is in bed. You know if you two want to come back with my second grandbaby I wouldn't mind", she said.
Roman and Val laughed.
"Did you just give us the ok to have sex?", Roman asked.
His mom shrugged.
"How else am I getting another one", she said.
"You do have more kids mom", Roman said.
"Yes but they all have two at least, I need one more from you. Maybe a little girl, go on", she said.
Val was still laughing, Roman shook his head.
"Can you believe her", he said.
"How about a movie?", she asked.
He nodded.
"I've been wanting to see that new Star Wars one", he said.
Val stood on her tippy toes and kissed him. He wasn't fighting it or complaining. He deepened the kiss.
"I've been wanting to do that since seeing you again", she said.
Roman once again connected their lips. Catching Val by surprise now.
"Always making the first move", Roman whispered.
She giggled.
"Isn't that what you like about me", she said.
He nodded.