Beep. Beep. Beep. The only sound to echo around the clinically white washed room. That particularly beeping was all that reassured Paige, the man she loved so much was still alive. Especially after what happened to him. Even now she could still remember when Dean had phoned her, informing her Seth had been admitted to the hospital, how Baron had gotten to him before either himself or Roman could get there to help. Her heart had raced to a mile a minute, yet it had also began to break to think what could have happened to her beloved Sethie. It had sunken to the bottom of her stomach when she arrived at the hospital only to hear Dr Galloway had to say and the true extent on his injuries, all but confirming he had come out on the worst end of the so called fight. The raven haired woman had stayed by his side for hours every day, only going home Dr Galloway insisted it was best for herself and the little girl she was carrying.
"Come back to me Seth" whispered Paige as she sat at the bedside of her husband, one hand holding on to his. Where as the other tracing the patchwork of cuts, bruises and scrapes to be scattered across his swollen face. She could remember when she had first seen him, lying deathly still in the hospital bed, the horrifying site still haunting her. Yet she knew beneath all of it was her loving husband, the man she intended on spending the rest of her life with. "I need you here with me. I can't raise little Morgan on my own. She needs her daddy" she added in the same whispering tone, as if she was afraid of speaking any louder in case something terrible happened. Roman could only stand the opposite side of the room, sadness in his eyes upon seeing one of his closest friends in such a state. Especially when everything was going right for a change and he was expecting his first child with the woman he loved so much.
"He'll come back Paige. For you he'll done anything" spoke Roman, his voice soothing as he attempted to calm her. The Samoan was well aware the stress of the situation wasn't good for mother or daughter, much like he knew Seth would want his wife and child to be taken care of in his absence. Roman soon walked over to the mother to be, carefully placing a hand on her shoulder, at least attempting to give her a little bit of comfort. He soon felt her jump a little bit, looking down to Seth's hand, where his wedding band resided. Her own paler hand trapped in a vice like grip. "I'll go call Doc, let him know Seth beginning to regain consciousness" softly added the taller man, gently tapping her shoulder before leaving the room, at least a little relieved Seth was fighting if only to keep to the promise he had made his wife when they were on the run years before hand.
Dr Galloway soon came into the room, checking over the normal vitals and the machines that made the beeps that reassured Paige the man she loves so much would return to her again. Dr Galloway wasn't to surprise by the slight moan of Paige's name to escape Seth's split and dry lips, confirming to all around, he would always think of his family before his own well being even if he was in a worse situation. The dark haired Iowan soon released his grip on Paige's hand, blinking a few times when a light was shone into his eyes. Yet his only thoughts remained on his wife and unborn child. Relief soon washing over the Samoan and raven haired woman, when Dr Galloway gave the pair the run down on Seth's condition. Leaving the room shortly after, knowing he would be seeing Paige again at some point for the last appoint before her due date. He could at least reassure her, everything was in place for when the time came, much like he was well aware Kane was roaming he hospital in order to assess the place while his niece was visiting her husband.
Elsewhere Mark sat in the living room of the home he shared with Michelle. His youngest daughter at school and had long since stopped asking the question on when her oldest sister was going to come home. He had yet to tell Michelle, she was going to be a grandmother, much like he was still waiting for the other boot to drop in terms of the news. He had always expected something else, whenever good news was given, some bad would follow it. To him it had always been like that, he could recall the last time it had happened, when Michelle had told him she was expecting their little Kaia, then a few months later Paige had been attacked and hospitalised.
"What's bothering you?" asked Michelle, her beautiful naturally blond locks, straightened and flowing down her shoulders as if she was some sort of goddess. Yet her worried expression suggested she was well aware there was something he wasn't telling her. Much like she had been aware of his trip to Orlando a month or so before hand, she had only been aware he was going to meet with Kane about something. She had suspected it was either to convince Kane to return to working in the police station where they had been good hard working honest men or once again attempting to bring his oldest daughter in Paige home again. Although neither had thrust far been successful.
"I saw Paige when I went to meet with Kane" revealed Mark, finally cluing his loving wife in on why he had been acting differently since returning from the trip. "Kane gave me the directions to her mansion. I always thought it was something resembling a prison, but its actually a luxurious palace in disguise" added the older father of two, admitting he was wrong with how he expected the place his oldest child had been hidden away in and called home looked. Instead of the cold and chilling atmosphere he had been expecting, he had found a beautiful home with a peaceful loving atmosphere, equipped with everything needed to keep his raven haired daughter safe and everything she would need. He soon sighed to himself when he recalled why Kane had actually called him there. "He called me there so I could see Paige and the true reason he asked me to put the breaks on attempting to bring her home" finished Mark, finally revealing he had seen his oldest daughter again, even if she was sleeping peacefully at the time in the arms of the man who she loved as much as he clearly loved her. He could even recall the words Dean had spoken.
"Is she okay?" asked Michelle, almost expecting the worst when he uttered those words. She wouldn't admit it out loud but she had been curious why Kane had asked Mark to take a step back on his quest to bring Paige home where both Mark and herself believed she belonged. Mark could only nod to the question, going into his wallet to pull out the ultrasound picture he had been given by Seth, although he knew it would be out of date by now. He still kept hold of it as he knew no matter what the little girl was apart of him and his first grandchild. "She's pregnant" whispered the blond mother, a soft smile coming to her lips upon carefully taking hold of the ultrasound picture, attempting to smooth out the fold lines and creases. Mark could only nod to the small two worded statement. The pride once again returning to him, for the first time in over two decades his thoughts took him back to a time when he and Saraya were happy.
"She's expecting a little girl. Going to name her Morgan" spoke the man once known as the Undertaker, a small smile beginning to form on his ageing features. Although dread also seeped into his mind at the thought of the little girl being raised in such a place, much like he wondered what his granddaughter would think of him or if Paige would even tell her about him, Michelle and Kaia. He hoped she would, much like he had hope his oldest daughter wouldn't make the same mistakes as he had done in the past, especially Seth, he dreaded what would happen should his son in law make the same choice he had. "I hope Seth doesn't make the same decision I did. I made the decision with good intentions, but it backfired when Paige grew up" added Mark, showing he still worried for his first born, even when she was a grown woman and starting her own family.
"You did what you thought was best for your little girl" whispered Michelle, knowing there was a high probability her husband wouldn't have made the call he did if he had seen another way out of the problem. "You knew if you took Paige and hid then Saraya would have eventually found you again, you knew Paige would never have grown up like a normal child. So you did the only thing you believed you could do to protect you little girl" added Michelle unaware Crystal stood at the door way to the room, the way she shook her head suggested she didn't agree with the words the other blond had spoken, much like she knew the news she was about to share with them would likely either give either of them to be happy about or ask more questions about what was being kept from them.
"Oh please" commented Crystal, making herself known, Mark could only nod to the woman he had called sister for so long, much like he was aware she still held so much anger and resentment towards him for the decision he had made all those years ago. "Here to update you" spoke the older blond, her hair in loose yet natural looking curls. "Seth was attacked by Baron Corbin and Andrade a week or so. He woke up a few hours ago. Paige's child is healthy as if Paige, due date is in the next six weeks. Summer is training to be a midwife and is now planning on opening her own little nursery. Emma has finally found her calling" spoke Crystal, although she left out exactly what it was Emma had found her place in. More because she knew one of the two before her would disapprove of it. Even when she knew her youngest was happy being the weapons specialist for the four men known as the Undisputed Era.
"What was the damage to Seth?" asked Mark, if only to settle the more prominent feeling of dread he had. He knew Crystal had said Paige and her child were healthy yet she hadn't mentioned whether Paige was even with her husband when he was attacked or who was watching her now he was in hospital recovering. "Is Paige okay? Was she there during the attack?" questioned the father of two and the oldest of the brothers of destruction. His worry for his oldest child clearly to hear in his voice and sparkling in his eyes. He could almost see from Crystal's lack of willingness whatever happened to Seth wasn't good. Yet he could at least be thankful someone had come to update both himself and Michelle on everything, even if it was just so they knew what was happening with their family members.
"He had internal bleeding, swelling of the brain, his right orbital bone was broken as were a few of his ribs. He doesn't have any memory of the attack. Like I said he woke up early this afternoon" responded Crystal, giving a run down of the injuries her nephew in law had suffered. To her and others it was just a mindless and unwarranted attack, although she was aware of the history between Seth and Baron thanks to Seth informing her and others of it. Dean helping to pad it out a little bit. "Paige as been at his side since was informed of the attack. Either Tommaso or Roman are with her at all times. Dean stays during the nights and Nikki helps out as much as she can" added the mother of two almost as if she was avoiding the question if Paige was there during the attack, even when she had subtle given the answer with her previous one. "No Paige wasn't there during the attack. She was with Renee at the time. Summer had convinced both women to go on shopping trip and have a relaxing day, she even got the both to the spa" finished Crystal, revealing Paige was somewhere else entirely, spending time doing things a normal person would do. As well as continuing with her preparations of being a first time mother, even when she had others to go to for advice.
"Will he be there for her when the times comes?" asked Michelle, curious if the man he step daughter had married would be there for her when she went into labour. Unaware of the little project both Seth and Dean had been doing at the mansion they both called home. Much like she was unaware of what they others working under the Shield banner had done to help make the period easier for both expecting mothers. "Has he done anything to prepare for this? To prepare for being a father?" asked the younger blond woman, concern echoing in her voice at the thought of Seth being unprepared for fatherhood and abandoning Paige when she needed him most. Crystal could only look over to her sister in law, knowing very well the answers she would give would be the opposite of what she was so clearly expecting to hear.
"He's aiming to be there. As he has been throughout the entire pregnancy" replied Crystal, her voice even as she thought about Seth personally driving her to the hospital for appointments or being with her when Dr Galloway arrived at the mansion. Even the many times where she had seen him with her or do something to help her along, even how he took the brunt of her mood swings. "He's done everything he could to prepare, read books, asked questions to those who are already fathers, put a nursery together in one of the rather large walk in closets. Got all the stuffed toys, clothes, blankets and other baby things. He's even working with Dean to create a larger play room in one of the many hidden rooms around the mansion so the kids will be safe" listed Crystal, a soft smile forming on her lips as she spoke of the things Seth had done to prepare for fatherhood. She could recall seeing him sitting next to a resting Paige, reading a book about something in an attempt to better be prepared for what life would be like when his little girl arrived.
With Dean, he was currently adding the finishing touches to the room that would be the kids hidden play room. Much like he knew one day he would have to update it as he would likely have the help of Seth as he did this time round. When the man known as the lunatic looked around, he could only smile proudly at what both men had achieved. Where there was once an empty hidden room the size of a small park was now a brightly light kids play room. The walls had been sound proofed, with cameras and other things built in so the adults could keep an eye on them. The area had been split into several subsections. A large ball bit area for the toddlers to play, complete with slides and other mini games. Another small area for the newest members of the little family, with stuffed toys, rattles and other things they could easily bat around. As well as fluffy and comfy mats ready for when they started to cruel and roll around.
"This is amazing" spoke Renee when she entered the room, seeing her husband putting the final part of the netting up. That would separate each little area. Her smile only grew when she noticed the little area for the grown ups, even a changing area and a bathroom, a little kitchen area also there in case the kiddos needing feeding. "Jeez you two really did think of everything" added the blond mother to be. She knew just by looking at the place, her two year old daughter would love the place particularly the ball pit, much like she knew Jordan would also enjoy the large play room, if only so he knew he had a sense of safety, and Roman would know he was safe should the mansion come under attack.
"Seth did. I just helped put it all together" responded Dean, appearing next to his wife with a soft smirk, placing his hands on her swollen stomach, his mind still array to think they would be having their second child soon. Much like he was happy to say he was there for his beautiful wife this time. He could still recall how he would think of her when he was on the run. How he had technically abandoned her during the time she needed him most. Yet she had continued to hope he would come home and he still believed he owed a debt to Paige for being there when he couldn't and making sure Renee wasn't alone in her time of need. "You know what he's like, wants everything to be prefect for his little ladies arrival. Plus he figured it would give those of us who are parents piece of mind if the kiddos had a safe place to hide" added the man known as the Lunatic, placing a soft but sweet kiss on Renee's lips, his signature cheeky grin coming to his lips. He knew everything he had once claimed he would never had was right in front of him, some of them surrounding him, others apart of his everyday life, like the little family he got to call his own. Somewhere the ones he chose and the rest were what he got when he settled down with Renee.
"Roman called from the hospital" spoke Renee, knowing her husband would want to know what was happening at the large medical facility. Her expression giving nothing away even when she knew the words she was about to speak would give him comfort. "Seth woke up this afternoon, asking for Paige as normal. He has no memory of the attack though, and our sweet raven haired princess is healthy in the pregnancy. Despite the stress both mother and daughter are fine. Although there was a labour scare with her earlier on when little Morgan kicked an area of scarred tissue" explained the blond Canadian, a small smile appearing on her lips, especially when she could imagine Roman running around like a headless chicken in order to try and mentally prepare himself in case he had to be there in Seth's stead. The image alone cause a giggle to escape her lips, Dean too must have imagined a similar thing if his laughter was anything to go by.
"Think Paige will like the little relaxation room Seth has been doing for her?" asked Dean, seeing the confusion appear on Renee's features upon hearing of another project Seth had been doing. To which he carefully took hold of her hand and lead her from the room and down the hall, coming to a stop in front of what appeared to be a blank part of the wall at the top of the stairs. At which Dean pushed the wall slightly to reveal another hidden room. This one with views over the back garden. A large lounge sofa near the entrance, where as a several book cases filled with different things lined the wall to the left. Between them was an open fireplace, on the mantle were several pictures. The large window opposite them having French doors leading on to a balcony, tinted to allow the room more privacy. The furniture in neutral colours even when the flooring was mainly black with purple lining, pieces of glitter in it. Several candles also spread about, as the fluffy blanket Seth had gotten weeks ago, lay over the back on the chair closest to the fire place.
"Where does that door go?" asked Renee when she noticed another dark varnished wooden door. Similar to the one they had walked through, or at least what it looked like from inside the room. Dean's only response was to open the door, showing his wife it actually lead to Seth and Paige's bedroom. As well as showing there was more than one way in and out of the room should anything happen. "I think she'll like it, does she know about it?" asked the blond Canadian, as well as suggesting the raven haired woman would indeed enjoy the room her husband had been working on for her. Much like she had noticed the book selves were filled with different types of books, as well as the family photo albums and another album with wedding on, suggesting Seth intended to make the place especially for the woman he had called his own.
"No. Seth wants to show her the room himself. Intended to show her that day" quietly responded Dean, revealing the raven haired princess both lived with had no clue what actually resided by the door close to her bedroom entrance. "He loves her Ren, like I love you. He do anything to allow her to feel more comfortable. Hell he did this to reassure her history wasn't going to repeat itself" added the man known as the lunatic, a bright smile coming to his lips as he remembered how Seth had done all in his power to reassure his wife he wouldn't do as he father had done. Never once since she had freaked out the first time had he had a gun on him, instead he stayed by her side leaving his main form of defence either in the hub with Finn or Aleister or he would personally lock it away in the weapons vault.
"He's gonna make a great dad. Like you do" commented Renee, she knew Dean would do anything he had to protect his family or those who meant a great deal to him. Much like Seth would and she was sure most around would. Even if it meant trading places. "So any ideas on what you wanna call this one?" asked Renee as she pointed down to her baby bump, waving to Nikki as she went passed. The brunette likely off to check on Jordan as he was attempting read via a leap frog book. "I was thinking something like Charlie, Alex, Taylor, Riley or Quinn" added Renee, curious to know what her husbands thoughts were. Especially when she knew the only name he ever wanted to name a child was what she had gone on to call their first born. Dean could only shake his head before leading her to the downstairs playroom where Freya likely was, Tommaso or Cross likely close by watching the little girl.
"I like Quinn and Alex" responded Dean, holding Renee's hand softly in his own as he carefully walked her down the stairs. He could still remembering when Dr Galloway had told them they were going to have another daughter. "But I also like Crystal, Zarah and Saraya" added Dean, listing three rather particular names, seeing as Renee quickly caught on to the names he had spoke, showing he would be more than happy to name his second daughter after the woman who had helped so much or the two who had left their mark on them in some way or another. "Maybe even Zelina, in memory of Aleister's wife" finished Dean remembering when Cross had put the picture of the small dark haired woman up on the wall with both Saraya and Zarah, how all three had similarities. He knew Aleister had thrust far been unaware of it, although both were sure he would discover the picture sooner or later, where most thought it belonged as well as the picture of Johnny Gorgano.
"Got some good ideas there" responded Renee as she took hold of both Aleister and Tommaso to pull them along so they could see what they had clearly missed. Both taller men appearing confused on why the mother to be was content on dragging them somewhere but didn't utter a single word. "Time for you two to see what you clearly missed" added the blond mother to be as she entered the living room, not being subtle when she pushed both in front of her, facing the wall where the pictures of those who had left them behind yet the still fought for hung. Hearing as Tommaso took a sharp breath upon seeing the picture of his best friend smiling back at him. Even how Aleister looked around to her upon seeing the photo of his late wife there. A soft smile appearing on his lips at seeing those around cared enough to place her with the others who often motivated them.
"Cross but the one of Zelina up a couple of weeks ago. Hence why she raided your phone" spoke Dean, revealing the real reason why Cross had made off with Aleister's phone for the day a while back. "Becky found the picture of Johnny, said it was only right he be there with the others. Even by spirit he's still apart of the family as is Zelina" finished Dean, his voice quiet as he watched Aleister nod, at least getting the answers as to why Cross had run off with his phone yet not changed a thing about it, besides the background to the one he had off his and Zelina's wedding day. It was almost as if she knew he had yet to move on. Kane soon walked into the room, once again looking at the pictures hung on the memorial wall as he called it, almost dreading the pattern he seen with each of them. Yet he hadn't spoke a single word of it to anyone in case his fears of another one being added to it came true.
"They all have the same dark hair and eyes" uttered Tommaso as he looked over the four pictures, quickly realising all four had brown eyes and either black or dark brown hair. Seeing Kane at the door way he knew the man had already seen the pattern that came with the four pictures. "We're not gonna let anything happen to either Seth or Paige. I'll be damned if I let any of them end up on that wall without a fight" added the bold man, quickly realising both Seth and the princess he worked under had the same features as the four already on the wall, almost as if a sign being all but screamed at them. "They're family. Each of us have already lost someone we cared about, we wont let it happen again. If it does then there wont be a line we wont cross to get vengeance" finished Tommaso as he remembered his years long path he had taken to get revenge for Johnny. How he had given up everything in his attempts to get it, even any hope he had at a normal life and love. He would happily do it again if that meant protecting or avenging those he now called family.