Seth stomped into Dolph's office and slammed the door. His secretary walked in a few seconds later.
"I'm sorry Mr. Ziggler, he wouldn't listen", she said.
Dolph sent her a nod before she walked out.
"Where's my kid? Its been two days, he should be here now", Seth said.
"Its not that easy. We have papers to serve, we sit down with a judge next week and he or she will determine if we should have a full custody hearing", Dolph said.
"Isn't there something else we could do?", Seth asked, hands set on his hips.
"Kidnapping", Dolph chuckled.
"I want to keep my son, not get him taken away for good", Seth replied, letting himself fall into a chair.
Dolph sighed.
"Look, I know you want him here, but is that really a good thing?", he asked.
"What do you mean?", Seth asked.
"I mean, you won't be able to party, drugs will be limited, and so will the women. A kid is a lot of responsibility, you already have a jam packed schedule", Dolph said.
Seth leaned over a bit.
"I want my kid, I don't care what I have to give up. I will do it", Seth replied.
Dolph nodded.
"Well, they have to show next Wednesday. If they don't, it will look bad on them", Dolph said.
Seth nodded.
Diana was biting her nails as she looked over the papers. Seth wanted full custody of Noah with Diana getting only a weekend a month. Two days once a month? They wouldn't give him that. Right?
Roman was to stay away from Noah when he was with Diana. If he even tried to visit with him, Roman would be arrested on sight and then on probation.
Diana would have her weekends taken away.
Holidays would all be spent with Seth, and if Diana wanted to spend them with Noah, she would have to go to L.A. and give a two weeks notice and not just show up.
She rubbed her neck and shook her head.
He also wanted Noah's last name changed from Reigns to Rollins. They had to show their faces in court in L.A. on Wednesday. Seth tried to get Roman banned from going, but since he was named as Noah's dad, he had to go. The words denied in red next to the request.
She took a deep breath, glad he was denied and Roman was going to be able to go. She felt hands on her shoulders.
"No stress", Roman whispered.
"I can't help it. He's pushing it", Diana replied.
"Maybe we should cancel the wedding this weekend", he suggested.
"I don't want too, but I think it would be a good idea. Don't need to give him another reason to make us look bad", she replied.
He kissed the side of her head.
"Already told Dean. We are lucky are families understood. Even though both our moms were disappointed", he said.
She nodded.
"I am going to marry you", she said.
He smiled and held her head in place before kissing her.
"Damn straight you are", he whispered against her lips.
Someone knocked on their front door. Roman went over to answer it. Roman let the man in.
"Hello, you must be Diana", Paul Heyman said, holding his hand out to her.
She nodded and shook it. They had asked Dean if he could watch Noah for them while they spoke to the lawyer. Zelina had said he was the best. They sat and explained to them what happened, from beginning to end. He nodded without interrupting them.
He then read the papers Seth's people sent over. They could tell he didn't like what Seth wanted if he got custody of Noah.
"Excuse my language, but that is bullshit", he said, pointing to the paperwork.
"Tell us about it", Roman sighed.
"I believe you two have a real chance at getting full custody. He can't use the excuse that he didn't know, because he did.", Paul said.
"I even tried contacting him a few times during my pregnancy, but he never answered. I texted him, left him voicemails. I only stopped because he changed his number", Diana said.
"You wouldn't happen to have those messages still?", Paul asked.
"Yeah, I have my old phone in a box at my parents house.", Diana said.
"Good. I can use those as proof if he tries to deny it", he said.
The couple nodded.
"At our first meeting on Wednesday, the judge will want to speak to Noah. Neither of you nor Seth can be in the room. I will, along with his lawyers", Paul said.
"Really? There's no way to do this without involving him?", Diana asked.
"I'm sorry, no. He's at a good age that the judge wants to see what he wants and how he feels", Paul said.
They nodded.
"His lawyers will also probably ask to let Noah stay with Seth till your next in court hearing.", Paul said.
"What?", Roman said.
Paul nodded.
"I know, but since Noah doesn't really know Seth or what its like to live with him, the judge will want to give it a try. See if maybe Noah will change his mind", Paul said.
That made Roman nervous.
"I don't want to lose my son", he said softly.
Paul gave him a small smile and nodded.
"I know, Mr. Reigns, and I will try my hardest to make sure you get to keep him", Paul replied.
Diana squeezed Roman's hand.
Dean took Noah to the park to throw a baseball. They went to sit at a picnic table and Dean handed him a drink.
"Uncle Dean, have you heard from Seth?", Noah asked.
"No buddy, sorry", Dean replied.
Noah nodded.
"What's up kid?", Dean asked.
"Well, I heard mom and dad talking. Dad was scared that I would choose Seth over him. I won't. I love my dad.", Noah said.
Dean nodded.
"But then, my dad said something about Seth and overdosing. What is overdosing?", Noah asked.
"Bud, I think you should ask your parents about that", Dean said.
"If I do, they won't tell me", Noah replied.
Dean sighed and pulled his phone out. He texted Roman if it was okay for Dean to discuss this with Noah.
You are his godfather. Diana and I trust you-Roman
Dean looked back at Noah. He explained it as best he could. Noah would stop him at times and ask questions, which Dean patiently answered.
"So in a way, he's sick", Noah said.
"Kinda. He needs a lot of help", Dean said.
"Maybe I can help him", Noah said.
"Noah, with this kind of situation, the person who is sick has to want the help. Seth doesn't want it right now. We just have to let him know we are there for him", Dean said.
Noah nodded.
"Noah", Leah called.
They turned to see Leah and Luis running towards them. Noah hugged his little cousins. Elias shook hands with Dean. Dean felt hurt that Brie hasn't spoken to him since that night at Roman and Diana's house.
She went to work, during her shift Dean stayed away from the bar. Clearly she wanted space from him and he would give it. He did ask if he could bring Luis and Leah to the park with him and Noah. When she didn't respond, Dean brought Noah and hoped she would show up to drop them off.
"How have you been?", Elias asked.
"Good, just working and stuff", Dean shrugged.
"She wanted to come, but, she had a shift", Elias said.
"I know, its why I'm here. I just thought Leah and Luis would want to come to the park.", Dean said.
Elias nodded.
"Well, I can't stay. Nikki and I have a meeting with one of our kids teachers. Mind dropping them off at Brie's when she's off. You know, in case I don't make it back in time", Elias said.
"I got it", Dean nodded.
Diana watched as Brie drifted off every so often. She would snap out of it when someone walked up to pay. Diana finally took her lunch break. She nudged Brie as she ordered fries covered in nacho cheese with bacon bits and guacamole.
"You really are pregnant", Brie giggled.
"I have been craving it since walking in. The smell of the french fries", Diana said.
Diana walked into Dean's office before walking back out.
"That's strange, Dean is always here", Diana said.
"I thought you asked him to watch Noah", Brie said.
"Yeah, but he dropped off Noah, Leah, and Luis with Roman before I came here.", Diana said.
Brie knew it had to do with her.
"I wonder if he has a girlfriend now. He's been quieter than usual", Diana said.
"No", Brie said quickly.
Diana raised a brow.
"I mean, we would know. It's a small town", Brie said.
"True. I just hope he's okay", Diana nodded.
Roman, Diana, and Noah were at the airport. They decided to go a day ahead to California. Noah was looking out the window, excited. Roman kissed the side of Diana's head.
"If the judge makes Noah stay with Seth till the next meeting, I'm staying with him", she said softly.
"I sort of knew that already and I wouldn't have it any other way. If I can't be around him after tomorrow, you should.", Roman replied.
Diana nodded and set her hand on her stomach. Roman smiled and set his on top of hers.
"I'm going to have to cancel my doctor's appointment for this week if I stay here", she sighed.
"Well, we know you're pregnant, I'm sure we can wait a bit more before we go", Roman said.
Diana nodded and rested her head on his shoulder.
