Dean-

I was in the locker room getting dressed. I hit Skype on my phone, Lexi was on. It rung till she answered.

"Hello", she said.

"What is that? Are you eating?", I asked.

"Ice cream, is that ok with you", she said angry.

Roman and Seth chuckled.

"I told you not to do that", Roman whispered.

"Sorry. I just wanted to check on you. How are you doing?", I said.

"I'm fine, watching Sons of Anarchy. How are you?", she said.

"Can't wait to get home to you", I said.

"Awe", Roman and Seth said.

"Shut up", I threw my sweater at them.

"Hi Roman and Seth", she said.

"Hey", they both said back.

A guy poked his head in.

"You guys are up next", he said.

Roman gave him a thumbs up. The guy left.

"Babe I got to go, we're up", I said.

"Ok, I'll watch when it's on my time. Good luck guys", she said.

"Thanks", Roman said.

"I miss you too Lex", Seth said chuckling.

"Yeah yeah", she said.

I chuckled. Before I could say I love you, she hung up.

"Guess not", I said, putting my phone away.

"Hormones", Roman said.

"Yeah Yeah", I mumbled.

He chuckled and put his arm over my shoulder as we walked out.


After we were back in the locker room, we beat the Authority.

"I think I pulled something", I said.

I rubbed my shoulder. Seth was rubbing his head. Roman was trying to crack his back. We won, but still in a lot of pain.

"I'm gonna go stand under the damn hot water", Roman said.

He took his vest off and went to the bathroom.

"You should go get your shoulder checked Dean. It looks like you're in a lot of pain", Seth said.

"You too man, they hit you pretty hard in the head", I said.

I watched him, it looked like he was trying to adjust his vision. He'd tap the side of his head with his finger.

"Dude come on, we're both going. Lexi would never forgive me if I left you sitting here like this", I said.

"Yeah, ok", he said.

I put his arm over my shoulder just in case he would collapse on the way to the medic. Getting there, I set him on the table first to be examined.

"Follow the light please Mr. Rollins", the medic said.

Seth followed it.

"There's a ringing in my ear", he said.

"Is it loud?", he asked.

"No, it comes and goes", he said.

"It doesn't seem like you have a concussion. Is that all that bothers you?", he asked.

"I had a little headache, but its gone now. Just the ringing is left", Seth said.

The doctor nodded.

"I want you to take it easy. No work tomorrow", he said.

"I get to go home?", he asked.

"If the boss gives it the ok. Sure", the medic said.

Seth nodded. Jumping off the table. Poking in his ear.

"Don't do that Mr. Rollins", the doctor said.

"It bugs", finger still in his ear.

The doctor took his finger out.

"Stop", he said stern.

Seth nodded. I sat down on the table. He looked over my shoulder. Putting pressure with his fingers.

"Here?", he asked.

I shook my head.

"Here?", he asked, after he moved his fingers again.

"Ouch fuck", I said loud.

"You might have a bruised shoulder, it's a good thing your vacation starts today", he said.

"Yeah", I said.

"Congrats by the way", he said smiling at me.

"Thanks doc", I said.

He wrapped my arm with bandages. I jumped off the table. Seth and I walked back to the locker room. Roman was showered and changed.

"Where were you two?", he asked.

"Medic", Seth said.

Seth started poking in his ear again. I took his finger out.

"He said not to do that", I said.

He stuck his tongue out at me.

"I'm gonna shower, might as well catch the flight with you", he said.

I nodded.

"No work tomorrow?", Roman asked Seth.

"I don't think so, doc said not to", Seth said, heading towards the bathroom.

There was a knock at the door. Roman opened it. Stephanie was standing there, smile on her face.

"Sorry to bother you guys, but the doctor told me Seth was having a problem with his hearing or his head. So you two have the day off tomorrow, but I do need you to report back Thursday", she said.

"Ok, I'll let Seth know", Roman said.

She nodded and looked at me.

"Have a good vacation Dean, say hello to Lex for me", she said, before turning away.

Roman closed the door.

"I should change my flight for tonight then, go home and spend time with my girls", he said.

He stepped out into the hall. Taking my shirt off, making sure I don't hurt my arm. I took a deep breath, trying to ignore the pain. Someone knocked on the door, I got up and opened it to see Randy standing there.

"Hey", Randy said.

I gestured for him to come in. He rubbed his neck before handing me a pink bag.

"My daugther, she um picked some stuff out for your kid. She wanted me to make sure I gave it to Lexi, so", he said shrugging.

I opened it and looked inside.

"You don't have to keep it, just to make my daughter happy", he said.

"Its cool, I'm sure Lexi would really love it. Thanks, really, tell her thank you too", I said.

Randy nodded. He turned to leave. I mentally kicked my ass for what I was about to say to him.

"Hey Orton", I called.

"Yeah", he said.

I licked my lips then looked down. Taking a deep breath.

"If you want I can text you. You know when Lex has the baby. Maybe you could bring Sophia to visit Lex. I'm sure they both would enjoy it", I said.

"I'm sure she would. Yeah, thanks Ambrose", he said.

"I know how much your daughter loves Lexi, so it's the least I can do", I said.

I shrugged my shoulder. He chuckled.

"I'll see you", he said.

He walked out just as Roman walked in. He pointed towards the way Orton left.

"What the hell was that?", he asked.

I held up the pink bag.

"He gave you a baby gift?", he asked surpised.

"His daughter", I said.

Sitting down on the bench, setting the bag next to me. Roman came over and put the bag in his lap, opening it and taking out what was in it.

"A teddy bear, three onesies, a light blue tutu and light blue baby Converse. Look", Roman said, showing me.

"Lexi will love the Converse", I said.

"The question is, do you? Does this bug you Dean? That somehow Randy is still in her life?", he asked, putting the stuff back in.

"It does. I know I shouldn't feel this way because of that little girl. She loves Lexi so much and I don't want to tell Lexi that I don't want her to see them anymore. I don't want to break that little girl's heart", I said.

"There's a letter", Roman said, holding out a paper to me.

I took it. On the front is said to Mr. Dean and Lexi.

"See", I said to Roman.

He patted my back and got up, leaving me alone in the locker to read the letter. I opened it.

"I really hope you like the presents Lexi. Daddy told me you are having a girl, you're gonna be a good mommy. I hope you like the presents too. Love you and I miss you, Sophia"

"Crap", I said.

I closed the letter and put it back in the bag. Seth came out.

"Shower's free", he said.

I saw him lift his hand to his ear. He saw me glare at him.

"Its bugging me, please", he said.

"Nope", I said.

I got up and got into the shower. When I got out I got dressed, meeting the guys by the car. Once at the airport, Roman went his way. Seth and I went to ours. Landing in San Diego, we took a taxi to the house. The lights on in the house.

"What's Lexi doing up so late?", I asked.

Seth shrugged. He paid the driver and we rushed to the front door. The living room tv was on.

"Lexi?", I called out.

"I'll go look upstairs", Seth said, heading for the stairs, skipping steps.

I moved into the kitchen. The back door was open.

"Lexi?", I called again.

I saw something covered on the bench, moving over to see her laying on it.