Lexi-
My sisters had left late last night or early this morning. It was great being able to talk to them. They told me about their jobs, the kids, what they're planning for their kids birthdays. Asking my schedule so I could make it. Seth stayed in my brother's room and Roman in the spare.
My brother offering to sleep on the couch downstairs. He was awake when I went down in the morning. I brushed his legs off of the end so I could sit.
"What are you watching?", I asked.
"Watching Supernatural. They always show old episodes in the morning", he replied.
"Have you been watching the new season?", I asked.
"Duh", he replied.
I laughed.
"You know, your guy's pretty cool. Dad liked him", he said.
"Yeah he is. Did you like him?", I asked.
"I like him better than fucker Orton that's for sure. I told you Lex, he wasn't a good guy", he said.
"A lot of people told me that", I said.
"I'm glad you didn't listen to us", he said, I was surprised by this.
"Why?", I asked.
"Because then you and Dean probably wouldn't be together now. Things happen for a reason", he said.
I smiled at him. I patted his leg.
"Good point little brother. When did you become such a freaking genius?", I asked sarcastically.
"I've always been one. Now you? Not so sure when you will", he said.
I hit his leg harder this time. Dean coming around the corner, chuckled at us. He looked down at my brother.
"Dude, kick her ass", Dean said.
I crossed my arms over my chest, mouth hanging open.
"You hold her, I'll hit", my brother said.
My brother jumped up. Dean came over to me, holding me, my back to his chest.
My brother motioned like he was going to punch me, but stopped and laughed. Dean letting me go.
I pushed Dean lightly.
"Not funny punk", I said.
He wrapped his arms around me and kissed me.
"Oh you're up", he let me go to face my mom.
Her smile too cheerful in the morning. I don't know how she did it.
"I was just about to make breakfast before everyone gets up", she said.
Dean-
Breakfast sounded good now. I'm pretty sure as soon as Roman and Seth smell it, they're gonna come running. Lexi's phone started ringing.
"Oh, its Nikki", she said.
She went upstairs to answer it, knowing her mom didn't like them and now I knew why. She knew.
I looked at her, she turned to me and smiled.
"Since my extra pair of hands just left to talk on the phone, would you help me?", she asked.
"Sure", I said.
I went and washed my hands. I wanted to ask her what she knew about this man. Seeing as I didn't get a chance to get to know him.
"Can I ask you a question?", I asked.
She looked up at me, smiling.
"Of course", she said.
"Lexi's dad, who is he?", I asked.
"He's a mechanic", I stopped her.
"No not him. Her birth father", I said.
She stopped, I heard her sigh. Not looking at me.
"He left a long time ago", she softly said.
"I know she told me, but who was he?", I pressed.
"Dean", her tone changing.
"Please, I just want to get a sense of who he is", I said.
She took a minute.
"He was a man who didn't care who he hurt. A liar and a cheater", she said.
"Is that why you don't like the Bella twins?", I asked.
It almost came out as a whisper. She stopped again and looked up at me. Shocked that I knew. She looked behind her to make sure Lexi wasn't there. Anger filled her face.
"What do you know?", she asked.
"I know he wants back into her life. The girls along with their brother too", I said.
"They know? About her I mean", she said.
"Yes. They've known for awhile now, but haven't said anything to her. They're afraid to hurt her or ruin her life somehow", I said.
"I can't believe this", she said.
She was frustrated now.
"I don't want him anywhere near her either. They formed a friendship with her knowing who she was but not telling her. She's going to hate them, that angered me too", I told her.
"I can't stop her anymore Dean. She's old enough to make her own choices", she said sadly.
"They want to tell her. I told them to hold off on it till I felt she was ready", I said.
She looked at me, sadness in her eyes.
"She's going to hate you, for not telling her you know", she said.
"I know, but I can't keep this secret anymore. I don't know how you do it", I told her.
"I found out who they were when I actually met them in person. Something about them, their faces gave me a hint. I asked one of them who her parents are because it felt like I had met them before. They said his name, Mark Garcia and I knew. He cheated on his wife with me. He told me he had kids, but that they lived with their mother. He said she didn't let him see them and anyways he told me he was divorced. He asked me out and I said yes", she said.
"How long were you together?", I asked.
"Two years. I found out I was pregnant and so I sent him a text telling him I loved him and that I had a surprise for him when he saw me. A few seconds later my phone rang. I thought it was him", she said.
"His wife?", I asked.
She nodded.
"She called me names, cried, and asked me questions. She vented with me, but she said she wasn't angry with me because I didn't know the kind of man he was. She said she hoped I wouldn't stay with him, I told her I wasn't and hung up on her. When he came over trying to explain, I told him to leave and never come back. My mistake was telling him I was pregnant. He came back after she was born and giving her his last name. He lived in an apartment close to where we use to live. He was still married to her, but would come and see Lexi every now and then. Finally I told him he needed to stop and make a choice. Tell his family she existed or to stop coming by. Guess what he picked", she said.
"So then why want to see her now?", I asked.
"Maybe because he finally found her again. We moved after he left. My husband said he didn't want that guy coming around hurting his little girl anymore. So, we did. I'd go back often to get mail that was still being sent there. They would tell me a man would come looking for us, asking where we had gone too. I don't know how the Bellas found her", she said.
"I won't tell her any of this. When she finally does find out, she'll run from me, I know it. She will run to you. I think it's better you not say anything either. I want her to have someone she can count on", I told her.
"She won't come to me. She'll know that's the reason I didn't want her around those girls", she said.
"I need your help in figuring out when is the right time. I don't know, I'm just confused", I said.
"There's never a right time for something like this. All I'm going to say is, you better figure it out soon before it blows up in all of our faces", she said.
I nodded, she smiled up at me.
"Thank you for letting me get that all out. I've never told anyone that story", she said.
"Anytime", I said to her.
I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Followed by voices. Roman and Seth were up. Walking into the living room with Lexi. She watched me as I helped her mom.
"I love a man who can cook", she winked at me.
"Maybe I can make you breakfast sometime gorgeous", I said.
"I don't think my boyfriend would like that mister", she said playfully.
"Oh yeah, is he handsome?", I asked.
"I don't know let me see. Hey Seth", she said.
"Hey", I poked her ribs with my finger.
"Sorry dude its the hair", Seth said, pointing to it.
I looked down at Lexi. Just looking at her, taking her in. She turned to look up at me. Smile on her face.
"What baby?", she asked.
"Nothing, just, you're so beautiful", I said.
"Awe", both Seth and Roman said.
Her mom just laughed at them.
"I think its sweet what he's saying", she said.
"Of course you do, you're my mom", Lexi said to her.
I leaned down to Lexi's ear.
"You should hug your mom and tell her you love her darlin", I whispered.
She smiled at me, placing her hand on my cheek softly. I closed the gap, feeling her lips with mine.
She walked over to her mom and hugged her. Knowing she told her she loved her when her mom looked over at me and mouthed thank you. I knew it meant a lot to her, knowing Lexi loved her.
We stayed till it was time to leave to go to dinner with the Bellas. We got ready at Lexi's parents place, said our goodbyes and drove to the restaurant. I took ahold of Lexi's hand.
Walking in, we had gotten there before them. Seeing us when they walked in and sitting down across from us. Brie hadn't said a word to me. I don't know if she was scared or just angry at me for what happened. We ordered our food. Nikki handed us the papers.
"Just sign your names here and here", she said.
We did. Signing Alexandra Garcia and Jonathan Good. John Cena opened the bottle next to us, pouring everyone a glass.
"Its official, the place is yours. I will give you your keys Monday, since the office isn't open this weekend. Hope that's ok", Nikki said.
"Fine" I said.
"Here is to you both. A new chapter in your lives, may you be happy in your new home together. I wish you both nothing but the best and remember, it's not a home till its mixed with both of your personalities. Work together on making it apart of both of you", Cena said.
"Here Here", Brie lifted her glass.
"Brie and I actually got you guys a little gift", Bryan said.
He lifted a bag over to us. Lexi took it and opened it. It was a picture frame. It had a photo of her and I, looking at each other. I remembered that moment.
"Is this", Lexi stopped.
"Yeah, Nikki took that when you two wouldn't stop looking into each others eyes. That's when we knew he was perfect for you", Brie said.
It was the night she found out Randy had cheated, but she didn't look sad, she was happy. She got up and hugged them both, I did the same. Brie smiled at me. Around the frame there were words carved in. saying, "To hold you forever, would be a dream come true."
"John and I got you something too. We left it at your new place. It's a dining room set", Nikki said.
"Oh you guys, you didn't have to do that", Lexi said.
"We wanted too, you're family", Cena took a sip of his drink.
I coughed, glaring at him.
"Thanks man, that was cool of you", I nodded at him.
"Aw man, now I feel like we should have gotten something for them", Seth said, while he started on his food.
"I did, it's just in Florida. My girl got it for them", Roman said.
After we all finished our food, I told Lexi I would be right back, heading to the restroom.
Lexi-
I watched him go. There was a man standing at the entrance looking around, recognizing him.
"Nikki your dad's here", I said.
She looked at me, scared. They all turned around to see him, noticing us, he rushed over.
Stopping at them and then looking at me. He just looked at me, again tears filled his eyes. I looked over at Roman, who moved over to me. He put an arm around my shoulder.
"Dad, you have to go", Nikki said.
"No, not again. I'm not letting him push me away again", he said.
"You don't understand, it's not time for this yet", Brie stood up, stopping him from coming closer to me.
I was afraid now. This man wouldn't stop looking at me. I shifted closer to Roman, who wrapped his arms around me tighter. Seth getting up and moving to my other side.
"We should go, now. Come on Lex", Seth took my hand so I could stand up.
"We have to wait for Dean. Seth", I said.
"He'll catch up sweetheart", he said.
"No, what if he hurts this man? You remember what happened last time", I told him.
"I'll stay to wait for him, you go with Seth ok", Roman started to push me towards Seth.
I nodded, finally turning around.
"Wait", the man yelled.
I stopped, looking back at the man. Bryan and John were trying to tell him not to. Brie and Nikki looked frustrated that they couldn't do anything. I felt Seth's hand tug at mine to get me to move.
"You look as beautiful as I remember", this man said.
He moved closer to me and I backed up into Seth's chest. His arms moved me behind him. Seth standing between this man and me.
"Stay away from her. Back off now", Seth yelled.
"No, she has a right to know", he said.
This man stood up to Seth, poking a finger at Seth's chest. Seth pushed him hard. Cena holding down Roman, who was trying to help Seth. Bryan taking Seth off of the man. I didn't know what to do but to yell.
"Dean! Dean!", I yelled.
Tears falling from Brie and Nikki's faces. Watching as Seth held down their dad. Roman was trying to wrestle Cena off of himself.
"Dean", I yelled again.
Dean-
As soon as I heard Lexi's voice I took off back into the restaurant. I saw her, scared.
I rushed to her side.
"Are you ok baby?", I asked.
"Yes, but you have to take Seth off of him. Please stop this", she begged.
I turned around, noticing who Seth had pinned down on the table. Anger filled me, till I felt her hand in mine. I looked at her.
"Help him please", she said.
"Ok baby, you stay here", I said.
She nodded. I went over to Seth pulling on him to let go.
"Seth, come on man let him go. Its ok", I said.
Seth took a breath, letting the man go. Fixing his shirt, brushing it down.
He moved towards Lexi, who was checking him for any damages. I went over to Roman. Getting between him and Cena.
"That's enough, come on. You're upsetting the girls", I told them.
They stopped.
"Roman let's go, we need to leave", I told him.
"Alright man, I'm good", he said.
I nodded at him as we both went towards Lexi. I put my hands on her hips, turning her around and taking her hand in mine as I lead her out. Roman and Seth in front.
"Don't you want to know who I am Lexi?", he asked.
"Dad, stop", Brie said.
I felt her hand slip from mine and I turned to see her looking at this man again.
Panic hitting me. I tried to take her hand back but she moved it away.
"My name, sweetheart, is Mark. Mark Garcia", he said.