Amelia hugged her parents after they walked into the house. They got in late last night.
"How was it?", Amelia asked.
"Amazing. We went for a hike, snorkeling, and just enjoyed laying out on the beach. I have never felt so relaxed in my life", Lexi said.
Amelia could see that her mom needed this vacation. Even if she needed it, she never complained.
"I'm glad you had fun mama", Amelia said.
"How was everything here?", Lexi asked.
"Good. Cam and Chloe helped with the kids. Luca and Lola missed you both", Amelia said.
"Thank you so much for watching them, Lia.", her mom said.
"Of course. I am on vacation right now", Amelia said.
Dean hugged her next, before going upstairs and taking a peek at his other kids. He had to make sure they were in one piece. It's not that he didn't trust Lia, but he wouldn't be able to sleep without a peek at them.
Once he knew they were all here and not missing any fingers and toes, he walked into his bedroom.
"Satisfied?", she asked.
He nodded. She giggled.
"Get some rest, because we start training tomorrow", Dean said.
"Yes coach", she replied.
Camden had a secret, a big one. When he got home from school, his mom was nowhere to be found. His dad was home though.
"Hey, you alright?", he asked his son.
Cam shrugged.
"Everything okay at school?", his dad asked.
"Yeah, it's actually about someone in this house", he said.
"Who?", Dean asked.
"I don't know, I just know its someone here", his son said.
"Okay. About one of your sisters?", he asked.
"Yes", Camden said.
Dean nodded.
"Its easier if you come with me and see it for yourself", Camden said.
Dean nodded and followed his son up the stairs and to his room. Camden pulled the box out from under his bed.
"Where did you get that?", Dean asked, taking the box.
"From the trash can in the hall bathroom", he answered.
Dean looked inside and found a test. Shaking it out, it said positive. He swallowed.
"Where's Chloe?", he asked.
He remembered that she had been sneaking out, and he hoped that this wasn't the result of her actions.
"Her room", Camden said.
He nodded. Amelia had gone out with Lexi to buy groceries for dinner.
"Don't tell anyone, I'm going to call a family meeting", Dean said.
Camden nodded.
Dean finished his beer as his wife and Amelia walked in. They were laughing about something.
"Where are the kids?", Lexi asked.
"Cam and Chloe are doing their homework. Luca and Lola are out back with Elijah and Veronica", Dean said.
Lexi nodded. He stood and followed them into the kitchen.
"I need a moment alone with you, Lex", Dean said.
Lexi nodded and followed her husband to the office. He sat on his desk and lifted the box.
"Where did you get that?", she asked.
"Cam found it upstairs in the bathroom. I know for damn sure it's not yours, because you weren't here when he found it.", he said.
"So who do you think it belongs too? Keep in mind, Amelia could have had her friends over, or even Chloe", Lexi said.
He didn't think about that.
"And what if they didn't?", he asked.
"Jon", she sighed.
"I know my eleven year old is not sexually active, so it's not Ronnie", he said.
"Well, it can't be Chloe's either", she said.
"Why not? She's at that age and she's been sneaking out", he said.
He moved towards the door and called for Chloe. She came down and into the office. He showed her the box and she looked confused.
"Are you guys having another baby?", she asked.
"So it's not yours?", he asked.
"What, no. That's impossible", Chloe said.
"Why? Your mother is so sure it can't be you either.", Dean said.
Chloe swallowed and looked at her mom.
"Chloe, now is as good a time as any to tell him why", Lexi said.
Chloe looked terrified and he didn't like that.
"You promise you won't hate me?", she asked him.
"Baby girl, I am your father. Nothing you do or say will ever stop me from loving you", he said.
"It can't be mine, because I would need to like boys for that to happen", she said.
Dean looked at his wife, before looking back at his daughter.
"Are you saying you're", he stopped.
Chloe nodded.
"I like girls", she said quietly.
He rubbed the back of his neck and nodded.
"Um, okay. Well, looks like we need to talk.", he said.
Chloe nodded.
"Call Amelia for me and as soon as I'm done here, I'll come to find you to talk", he said.
Chloe nodded and left. He looked at his wife.
"How long have you known?", he asked.
"After she tried to sneak out the second time, I finally sat her down and spoke to her. She broke down crying and told me she was meeting a girl from her school. They like each other. She was afraid to tell me and she was afraid to tell you. I promised her I wouldn't say anything till she was ready", Lexi said.
Dean nodded.
"You know I have no problems with it. It just took me by surprise is all", he said.
"And that's what you need to tell her.", Lexi said.
He nodded, as someone knocked. Amelia walked in and her eyes found the box on her dad's desk. She looked sick now.
"You?", Dean asked.
"Where did you get that?", she asked.
"I found it", Dean said, not wanting to rat out his son.
"Lia, are you pregnant?", Lexi asked.
Amelia nodded.
"Its Ryder's baby", she cried.
Lexi wrapped her arms around her daughter.
"Does he know?", Dean asked.
"I haven't had a chance to tell him. I'm scared", Amelia said.
Dean placed his hands against her cheeks.
"Don't be. If I know Ryder, he'll be there", Dean said.
"We will be there too. Any questions you have, any worries, you've got us baby", Lexi said.
Dean nodded.
"Did you plan this? No. But neither did your mom and I, and it turns out that you were all some of the best surprises anyone could ask for", Dean said.
Amelia smiled.
"Please don't tell anyone else till I have a chance to tell Ryder", she said.
"We won't", they both said.
"Another grandbaby, how exciting", Lexi said, kissing her daughter's forehead.
Amelia smiled. She just hoped Ryder had the same reaction her parents had.
Dean made his way to his daughter's room. Lexi joined them a minute later.
"So firstly, you are my baby and I love you. Whether you like men or women, I don't care. I've always told your mother that. As long as you love this person and that person loves you in return, I'm good.", Dean said.
Chloe stood and wrapped her arms around her dad.
"Don't ever be afraid to tell me things babe. Ever. I will never force you to be someone you aren't.", he said, kissing the top of her head.
"I love you daddy", she whispered.
He smiled.
"And I love you. Remember, your mother and I will always have your back. Always", he said.
She nodded.
"And just because you are into girls, doesn't change the rule. No dating till you are sixteen", he said.
"She knows", Chloe replied.
"Good", her dad replied.