Ms. Young walked Noah back to the room, he was in with the judge. He looked around to see that his parents were gone. A panic set in till Ms. Young explained what was happening. Noah nodded and sat, his hands in his lap.
"Hello again Noah", the judge smiled.
Noah returned the smile as Paul, Rezar, and Akam walked back in. Ms. Young stayed close to Noah.
"Now, they aren't here to ask you questions. Only me.", the judge said.
Noah nodded again.
"Can you name your mom and dad for me?", he asked.
"Diana Elizabeth Mendoza, but she might change her last name when she and my dad get married. She's not sure yet, at least that's what she tells my aunt Brie", he answered.
The judge chuckled.
"My dad is Roman Joseph Reigns", Noah said.
"And do you know who Seth is to you?", he asked.
Noah nodded.
"He's my dad by blood", Noah answered.
"And you see him as your dad?", the judge asked.
"No. When I first met him he lied to me about my dad. I even yelled at my dad because of him, but he forgave me.", Noah said.
The judge nodded.
"Please don't give me away to Seth. I don't want to leave my home. I'm going to be a big brother and I really want to stay with them.", Noah said.
"I understand, and congratulations on becoming a big brother. I think you will make a wonderful big brother", the judge said.
Noah smiled.
"The way I work Noah, is that I recommend the child live with each parent for a week and then report back to me.", the judge said.
"Like a mission?", Noah asked.
The judge smiled and Renee giggled.
"Exactly. You've already lived with your mom and dad, now I want you to live with Seth for a week. Can you do that?", the judge asked.
"But what if my baby brother or sister comes and I won't be there?", Noah asked.
The judge smiled.
"I think you have plenty of time. Trust me", he said.
Noah nodded.
"But he doesn't get to keep me, right?", Noah asked.
"Not until you report to me. Then I will decide", the judge answered.
Noah nodded.
"If you want, to make you feel more comfortable, your mom can stay in town", the judge said.
Rezar was going to protest this, but one look from the judge had him zipping his lips.
"Please", Noah said.
The judge nodded. He looked at Ms. Young and nodded. She took Noah's hand and led him out of the room.
The judge looked at each lawyer.
"Noah will stay with Mr. Rollins for a week. Then we all meet back here and Noah will let me know his decision.", the judge said.
"The mother…", the judge cut off Akam.
"Will be allowed to see her child when he wants her. Only an hour till he feels comfortable again", the judge said.
"We'll take that", Paul said nodding.
Rezar and Akam shared a look before nodding.
"Us too", Akam said.
Diana made her way to the bathroom as soon as they were out of the room. Taking up a stall, she lowered her underwear. Blood spots.
"Please no", she whispered, her eyes welling up with tears.
She heard a few women coming in and out. She didn't realize how long she sat there staring at the red stain.
She felt more cramping. She was miscarrying.
"Excuse me", a woman knocked on her stall.
"Yes?", Diana asked, wiping her cheeks.
"Are you Diana Mendoza?", she asked.
Diana stuffed as much toilet paper on her underwear before flushing and walking out. The woman smiled at her.
"Your husband is looking for you. He was getting worried", she said.
Diana nodded and washed her hands. The woman left and she could hear her telling Roman that she would be right out.
Diana felt dizzy. Taking a deep breath before walking out.
"My love, you alright?", he asked, setting his hand on her shoulder.
She looked pale and sick to her stomach. Before she could tell him what happened, they let them know it was time to go back in.
"After", she said.
He nodded and walked with her. She held onto his arm.
"D, you okay?", Seth asked.
"I'm fine", she snapped at him.
He nodded. He deserved that. They sat and the judge explained what was going to happen.
"She can stay in my guest house. Available to Noah when he needs her", Seth said.
The judge nodded and looked at Roman and Diana.
"Sounds good to us", Roman said.
The closer to Noah his girl was, the better.
"See all of you back here in a week", the judge said, before standing and walking out.
Ms. Young led Noah back over to his mom and dad. He hugged them.
"Ro", Diana whispered.
He looked at her before she fainted. He caught her.
"Mom", Noah shouted.
"Diana? D? Baby, hey", Roman said, gently shaking Diana.
"I called for an ambulance.", Ms. Young said.
"She's pregnant", Roman said quickly.
She nodded and let the person on the phone know.
"Dad?", Noah cried.
"She's okay. Don't you worry", Roman said, comforting his son.
Seth watched helplessly from the side. He wanted to help his friends, but he was afraid Roman would snap at him for getting too close.
Roman paced the waiting room. Noah sat watching his dad. He didn't know what was wrong with his mom. Roman saw the doctor and quickly met him halfway. Noah followed.
"How is she?", Roman asked.
"Better. She fainted from blood loss", the doctor said.
"Blood loss?", Roman asked.
"I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but your wife suffered a miscarriage.", he said.
Roman swallowed as tears welled up in his eyes.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Reigns. You and your son can see her if you like. The nurse will take you", he said.
Roman went to sit down, he rubbed his face with his hands.
"Mr. Reigns, are you ready?", the nurse asked.
He looked at her before looking at Noah. He seemed confused. Roman sent him a small smile before patting the seat in front of him.
Noah sat.
"Is mom okay?", he asked softly.
"She is buddy", he replied.
He took Noah's hands.
"But, the baby, didn't make it", Roman said.
"You mean, I'm not going to be a big brother?", Noah asked.
Roman wiped his cheek and nodded.
"Not right now. I'm sorry kiddo, I know how excited you were. Things like this happen", Roman replied.
Noah nodded. Maybe he and Diana shouldn't have said anything to him about the baby. That was on them.
The nurse smiled gently.
"Are you two ready? I think seeing you both would make her really happy right now", she said.
Roman nodded and stood, taking Noah's hand.
"Make sure you tell mommy how much you love her. Hug her tight and give her lots of kisses", he told his son.
Noah nodded. The nurse opened the door to the room. He looked at her.
"Does she know?", he asked.
"She does. She said she had a feeling this morning", she replied.
Roman nodded. Knowing why she didn't tell him. If they didn't show, they would have given Seth custody.
The nurse closed the door to their room. He helped his son onto the bed and Noah laid beside his mom. Diana sighed before waking up.
"Hey", she said softly.
Roman leaned over and kissed her head before resting his against hers.
"I'm so sorry baby. You should have told me", he whispered.
"I'm sorry, I really wanted to give this to you and Noah", she cried.
He shook his head and touched her cheek.
"No need to be sorry. You didn't ask for this", he replied.
Noah lifted his head and kissed her cheek.
"We love you mommy", he said.
She hugged him and kissed his cheek.
"I love you too my baby, so much. Maybe in a few months dad and I will give you a baby brother or sister. Okay", Diana said.
Noah nodded. Roman watched as Diana and Noah fell asleep like that. He smiled before walking out of the room to let their parents know.
They were just as devastated.
"You two have plenty of time to have more kids and fill that house of yours", his dad said.
"We know. I just feel bad for telling Noah. We should have waited", Roman said.
"You were excited son, can't blame you for that", he replied.
Roman rubbed his eyes.
"Okay, tell mom we'll call her tomorrow.", Roman said.
"I will. Hug Diana and Noah for us", his dad said.
"I will", he replied, before hanging up.
Roman turned to go back in the room, he came face to face with Seth. He held flowers in his hand.
"I don't want to fight. I was worried about you guys. How's D?", he said.
Roman swallowed.
"She lost the baby", Roman said softly.
Seth took a step towards him.
"I'm sorry Ro. I really am. Man", Seth sighed.
Roman nodded.
"Excuse me, I have to get back to my family", Roman said.
"Wait", Seth said, stopping Roman.
Roman sighed. He turned to look at Seth.
"I fucked up and I know I keep repeating myself, but I am sorry. I'm clean, been sober a few days now", Seth said.
Roman crossed his arms over his chest.
"I was being an asshole, I wanted to hurt you. I thought you were trying to come between Noah and I.", Seth said.
Roman nodded.
"I'm going to drop the custody thing. He's yours, you are right, I need help. I just can't do that right now", Seth said.
"Why not?", Roman asked.
Seth explained how much he had on his contract before he could walk away. He told him about his plans to dump Dolph and Drew. He even thought about moving back home.
Roman nodded.
"But anyway, these are for Diana. I hope everything works out for you guys. I'm sorry", Seth said, before walking away.
Roman looked at the flowers before walking back into the room. Diana and Noah were still asleep. He set the flowers down and pulled his phone out.
"Hey Dean, I need your help", Roman said.
As soon as Roman told him the plan, Dean got the first flight out. Getting to L.A. he got a cab to the hospital. He hugged Roman before going to see Diana. He hugged her tight.
"I'm sorry D", he whispered.
She wiped her cheeks after he pulled away.
"Dean and I will be right back. Text me what you want to eat", Roman said to her.
She nodded and he kissed her. Dean followed him out.
"You sure this is a good idea? I mean, he fucked us all over too many times if you asked me", Dean said.
"As much as I want to give him my back, its not him pulling the strings. We are going to help him and then bring him home.", Roman said.
Dean sighed and nodded.
"As long as you know what you're doing", Dean mumbled.
A/N: Merry Christmas!
