Diana was making a salad to go with the dinner when Brie walked in. Leah and Luis ran past and to the back yard. Roman had set up a play place with swings and a slide. Brie set down a bottle of wine.

"Alright, while this chills, tell me what happened and what those bitches look like. Nikki and I will drive into town and beat some asses since you can't", Brie said.

Diana laughed softly. She had called Brie and told her what happened.

"Sounds nice, but I think I'm going to let them live, for now", Diana said.

Brie nodded once and put the wine in the freezer for a bit. The front door opened again to Nikki and Elias, their twin girls ran past to join Leah and Luis. She had a bottle of wine as well.

"Why do you two do this to me. You know I can't have any", Diana pouted.

Nikki froze and a smile formed.

"What?", she asked.

"Roman's going to kill me", Diana mumbled, rubbing her eyes.

"Are you pregnant?", Nikki asked.

Diana nodded and patted her stomach. Nikki hugged her tight, then Elias.

"Congrats", he said.

"Thank you", Diana replied.

"I bet Noah was over the moon, as was Roman", Nikki said.

"Oh yeah, they both already know what the nursery is going to look like for either gender.", Diana said.

"Roman is going to enjoy this, you guys didn't get to do much for Noah", Nikki said.

"Yeah. Which I feel bad for, but we were teenagers living in our parents houses. Not much we could do. Hell, we were grateful for the hand me downs", Diana said.

"Nothing wrong with that", Brie said.

"Especially when you really need it", Diana replied.

"Need any help around the house Brie? Anything need fixing? I can come by tomorrow", Elias offered.

"Oh no, Dean took care of most things, but if anything comes up, I'll call you", Brie replied.

Nikki raised a brow.

"Dean sure has been pretty helpful", she commented.

"He's Vic's best friend and godfather to Luis, of course he is.", Brie shot back.

Nikki held her hands up.

"Calm down, I was just saying, nothing against him", Nikki said.

"Sorry, I just don't want people getting the wrong impression", Brie replied.

"Of what? That he likes you? Sis, too late for that. Everyone in school knew", Nikki said, serving herself some wine.

"We were all making bets of when he would ask. Ask Roman.", Elias said.

"Did Victor know?", she asked.

"No. Just me, Roman, and Xavier. Then when Vic asked you out, Dean made us promise we wouldn't say anything", Elias said.

Brie nodded.

"Hey, brought the beer. Is big and little man here yet?", Dean called as he opened the front door.

Elias helped him with the cases.

"No. What's with all the beer?", Diana asked.

Dean shrugged.

"House warming gift?", he said.

"You know I can't drink", Diana pouted.

Dean chuckled.

"That's why I didn't bring Tequila. I'm saving that baby for when you pop. Rome can watch the kids while you and I party", he replied.

"You're the best", Diana said, hugging him.

Brie watched Dean carefully. Did Dean really like her? Why had she never noticed it? Or maybe she did and ignored it. After he hugged Nikki, he went over to Brie.

She froze up before walking away and to the back yard. Dean let his hands drop to his sides and watched her disappear.

"Did I do something?", he asked.

No one said anything. Diana knew Dean would be embarrassed if he knew.

"She went to ask the kids what they want to eat. You know Leah doesn't like steak", Diana said with a smile.

He nodded and shrugged.

"So we're having steaks?", Dean asked, grabbing some potatoes and helping Diana cut them up for the potato salad.

Diana and Nikki nodded.

"How about some chicken in case the kids don't want pieces of steak.", Nikki said.

Diana nodded.

"I can head to the store for some hot dogs and hamburgers. Vegan ones, I know Brie", Elias said.

"I'll come", Dean said, finishing up and washing his hands.

Brie came back in a few minutes later. She poked her head around the corner.

"Don't worry, he's gone. He went with Elias to bring you and the kids vegan options", Nikki said.

"You freaked him out", Diana added.

"I know, its just too much information. I mean, its Dean.", Brie said.

Neither Diana or Nikki replied to that. They knew Brie was probably worried she would be betraying Victor or cheating on him with his best friend. Even though Diana had told her what she and Victor had discussed.

The front door opened to Roman and Noah.

"Hey my guys", Diana smiled, she went over to hug them, but stopped and covered her nose.

She quickly made her way to the bathroom and slammed the door behind her.

"I got her", Brie said, walking past them.

"I think we should shower bud, go on", Roman said.

Noah nodded and went upstairs. Roman approached the bathroom and tapped lightly.

"Hun, I'm sorry. We smell like fish", Roman said.

Her response was a gag and vomit.

"I'm going to go shower", Roman said, leaving Brie to help Diana.

"Might want to throw yours and Noah's clothes in a wash", Nikki yelled from the kitchen.

"Will do", he replied.

Brie placed a wet towel on Diana's forehead.

"I forgot how much I hate morning sickness", Diana mumbled.

Brie smiled.

"The smell of peanut butter made me sick. I remember Vic came home with a new jar. The second he opened it, my ass was in the bathroom puking my guts out. Still can't stand the smell, and I loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches", Brie pouted.

"Before you became vegan", Diana giggled.

"Leah loves it, she and Vic would split one before bed.", Brie said smiling.

Diana smiled.

"With Noah it was the smell of cucumbers, couldn't stand it", Diana said, knowing Brie was getting sad talking about Victor.

Brie looked at Diana.

"I didn't mean…", Diana reached over and squeezed Brie's hand.

"Its okay. I would be more worried if you didn't talk about him", she replied.

"Hey, we brought the steaks and chicken", Dean called out.

Brie wiped her eyes before standing and helping Diana up.

"Lets hope the chicken and steaks don't make me sick, I'm really hungry", Diana said.

Brie giggled as they made their way out.

They enjoyed dinner on the back patio as they watched the kids play. As it got darker, Roman put a log in the fire pit and they sat around it. He kissed the top of his soon to be wife's head before sitting beside her and letting her cuddle close to his side.

"So Rome, how's work?", Elias asked, his arm around Nikki.

"Pretty good, thank god.", Roman replied, finishing his beer.

Dean stood and opened the cooler, he noticed Brie inside cleaning up. He handed Roman another before making his way inside. He cleared his throat and she looked over.

"Did I do something wrong?", he asked.

Yes. She wanted to say. You like me as more than a friend, you've always liked me as something more. That is not okay.

"Fine", she replied.

He took another step closer.

"Then why do I get the feeling that I'm making you uncomfortable?", he asked.

Because you do, just not in a bad way and that's not okay. She wanted to say.

"You don't", she shrugged.

He nodded. She could tell he didn't believe her.

"So, we're good?", he asked.

No, we aren't good. We are far from good.

"Yup", she replied.

"Yup? Since when do you say yup? Brie, if something is wrong, tell me. Did I overstep or say something I shouldn't have?", he asked.

She needed to put distance between them for now. Her focus needed to be on her kids. Besides, no matter what anyone said, she wouldn't do that to Victor.

Not with one of his best friends.

"I think it would be better if you didn't come around as much. I get it, you made a promise to Vic, but you don't have to worry. I've got family, they should be the ones helping me. Not you", she said.

"But Vic…", she stopped him.

"Just, understand, I don't want you around. Please.", she said.

Dean swallowed, nodding lightly. He took two steps back.

"I'm a phone call away, if you…", he stopped, rubbed the back of his neck before grabbing his keys and leaving.

It was too much for him. He didn't mean to overstay his welcome when it came to helping her. Yeah, he was doing it for Vic and the years of friendship and family he gave to Dean.

But another part of him was doing it because he loved and cared about her, and not as his best friend's wife. That was the part that made him feel like an asshole. He was not going to cross that line, he couldn't.

Roman smiled as he watched the kids laugh at the movie they were watching. He walked into the kitchen in time to see Brie wipe her cheeks.

"Hey, you okay?", he asked.

"Just having a moment", she replied.

He nodded.

"Where's Dean? I thought I saw him come in", Roman asked, he looked into the living room to see if maybe he missed him with the kids.

She covered her mouth to keep from being to loud and scare the kids. Roman made his way to her and hugged her tight.

"I had too", she sobbed.

"What?", Roman asked.

She explained to him what happened. He understood her side, but at the same time felt bad for Dean.

"My head is just spinning with so much", she whispered.

He nodded against her head.

"I know, like I also know he's feeling the same way. Victor was his best friend, he brought Dean into our little group. He doesn't want to betray him, but at the same time he does.", Roman said.

She sighed and pulled away from him.

"Can I tell you a secret?", she asked.

Roman nodded.

"I don't want to betray Vic either, but…", she stopped.

"You want too", Roman finished for her.

"I'm feeling so much and its just too much. I don't know what's real. My emotions are just all over the place.", Brie said.

"Diana and I have told you, if you need time alone, we can watch the kids. Get out of town for a bit, alone. Think, breathe, or cry, get angry", Roman said.

She nodded.

"After your wedding this weekend, I'll take a small trip out of town to visit my dad.", she said.

Roman nodded.

"Good. The kids will be fine here with me and Diana.", he said.

"I know", she replied.