Roman enjoyed his wife's naked form for a bit longer. He leaned over and kissed her lips gently. She shifted, but didn't wake. He leaned over again and kissed her harder. She started to kiss him back and moan. He smiled within it.
"Good morning to you too", she mumbled against his lips.
His hands shaped her bump.
"I did this", he whispered, proud of himself.
She giggled and brushed his hair back.
"You did", she replied.
He looked up at her.
"I never flirted with Mandy, ever. You were all I ever thought about. Figuring out how to get you to smile, because it made my fucking day. Anything to hear you laugh, because it was the most beautiful sound. She tried baby, she did, but she wasn't you.", he said.
She touched his cheek gently.
"Whatever happened in the past is in the past. We are married now and in love, adding to our family. I forgive you, and I hope you can forgive me", he said.
"I forgive you", she whispered.
He moved closer to her till their foreheads touched.
"Now put some clothes on woman, we have to be careful now. No more sex", he whispered.
"What?", she sat up.
He chuckled and licked his lips.
"We don't want our little lady coming early. I do promise as soon as we get the okay, your ass his mine all fucking night", he smirked and kissed her.
Today was the day Brie was going on that group date. She was nervous and didn't know what to wear. Going through her closet and tossing clothes she didn't agree with onto her bed.
She grabbed her phone and called her sister.
"I knew it, you better not be backing out", Nikki said.
Brie rolled her eyes.
"I'm not, I just don't know what to wear", she replied.
"We are going mini golfing, before Diana can't do much more", Nikki said.
"So, maybe jeans and a tank top?", Brie asked.
"Sounds good", Nikki replied.
"Am I suppose to be this nervous?", Brie asked.
"Yes. Its your first date in a long time. Don't worry Brie, you will do fine. You'll have me, Mella, and Diana there", Nikki said.
"Yeah, you're right", Brie exhaled.
"See you in a few minutes", Nikki said, before hanging up.
Hearing the door open, then Noah saying hi to his cousins.
"Uncle Dean", Leah said happily.
Brie made her way to the living room. After hugging Leah and Luis, he stood slowly and smiled at Brie.
"Wow, sweats on a first date. My kinda girl", he said, pushing his hands into his pockets.
She shook her head and smiled.
"I was just about to change", she said.
He nodded.
"Need some help?", he asked.
He winked and she blushed before walking back into her room. Dean was watching the kids for them while they went out.
"Are you sure you can handle all the kids?", Brie called from her room.
"Oh yeah, Diana says I'm like a big kid too so, I should be fine", he replied.
Nikki and Carmella were also leaving their kids. Making it seven kids Dean will have to watch. Brie walked into the living room and he could have sworn his legs were going to give out.
"So? First date approval?", she asked.
"You look beautiful in anything", he replied.
She smiled and brushed her hair behind her ear. She was just in jeans and a black tank top, a flannel tied around her waist.
"Mini golfing right?", he asked, clearing his throat.
Brie nodded.
"Its perfect", he replied.
"Thank you again for watching the kids", she said.
He nodded. Someone knocked and Brie answered, Carmella and Corey's kids ran in.
"Its gonna be a mad house, you sure about this Ambrose?", Corey asked.
"I've got this", Dean replied.
Nikki's kids ran in next after hugging him. Dean chuckled as all the kids were talking at the same time. They waved to him as Brie stood beside him.
"There are chicken nuggets in the fridge, pizza rolls, and juice boxes. I stocked it for you.", Brie said.
"Oh, I brought over things to make pizzas, thinking of burning their energy there", Dean said.
Brie nodded and kissed his cheek. He took her elbow to stop her.
"Don't have too much fun, okay. Save some for me", he said, looking her in the eyes.
"Promise", she replied, before going to the waiting car.
Dean watched Victor and Brie eating lunch. His arms wrapped around her as he made her laugh. Giving each other small kisses. Roman nudged him.
"I'm good", Dean whispered.
Roman could see the bruise forming on Dean's cheek, just under his eye. He wanted to comment, but Dean would just lash out.
"Go ahead and ask", Dean mumbled.
"Don't need too. He shouldn't be hitting you for any reason", Roman replied, before taking a bite from his burger.
Dean snorted.
"Want to do something today?", Roman asked.
"Can't. My old man is making me work on some cars he's behind on", Dean replied.
"Want some help?", Roman asked.
"No, if I don't do it myself he's just going to hit me again.", Dean answered.
"He will hit you either way. Man, I told you, come stay with me and my family. There's room now that one of my sister's moved out.", Roman said.
"Ro", Dean sighed.
"Fine, do you, just know that I don't like this", Roman replied.
Dean nodded lightly. After the bell rang, he made his way to class. He stopped when he noticed Brie and Victor making out just outside the door. He sighed and continued towards it. Victor saw him first and sent him a nod.
"Hey brother", Victor said.
"Yo", Dean replied, before walking towards his desk.
Brie walked in just as the warning bell rang. She sighed as she sat beside Dean. He smiled at her before his eyes went back to the board. He heard her gasp before feeling her fingers turn his head.
"What happened to your face?", she asked worried.
He moved his head away from her grasp. It was easier on his feelings for her if she didn't touch him and vise versa. For his friend, he had to try to forget Brie.
"Its nothing", he said quickly.
"His dad beats the shit out of him. Why lie to the girl, almost everyone knows.", Ethan laughed, high fiving his friends.
Brie looked back at him.
"Something like that isn't funny. When are you going to stop being an asshole EC", Brie shot back.
Ethan shrugged. Brie looked at Dean.
"Why don't you tell someone?", Brie whispered.
"You don't think I've tried? No one cares, B. Why keep trying? I mean Roman and Victor offer, but I decline. This is my bullshit I need to handle. Besides, I'm almost eighteen, I'll be out of there before you know it", Dean replied.
"I care, Victor and Roman care. I'm sure Seth does too.", she said.
He met her eyes. Why did she have to look at him that way? He sighed and quickly looked away.
"I'm here when you need me", she whispered.
He nodded lightly.
Brie had hit it off with Shane. He was funny, smart, and handsome. Wealthy at that, but Brie didn't care. It also turned out that he was one of Roman's bosses.
"So far, Roman and I are winning. Which is weird because I can't even see my feet right now", Diana said.
They laughed.
"Its weird for me too. I'm really good at golf, mini shouldn't be any different", Shane chuckled.
Brie was up next.
"Bring it home for us", Shane winked.
He looked at Roman.
"Do you golf Roman?", Shane asked.
"Oh, um, no. Didn't have much time for it", Roman said.
Diana kept his hand in hers.
"You should come with me some time. I'll tell my assistant to call you. Invite your friends, Corey and Elias you too", Shane said.
"I'll think about it. My wife is six months pregnant, almost seven. I can't leave her alone", Roman said.
"I get it. I have kids too", Shane said.
"You do?", Brie asked.
"Yes, three boys with my ex wife.", Shane replied.
Brie knew she had to pull him aside and talk more. It was kind of hard to do with so many people around. She didn't think this group date through.
"So?", Carmella asked her as Shane went back to talking to Roman.
"He's cute, I give him that, but he seems more interested in Roman than me", Brie replied.
Carmella chuckled.
"Because he and Roman work in the same field.", Carmella replied.
"Maybe this group date was a bad idea. I was just so nervous", Brie said.
"Then ask him to stay after. Enjoy some more food and drinks, talk", Carmella said.
"I can't, Dean is doing us a favor and…", Carmella cut her off.
"Dean can watch Leah and Luis for a little bit longer", Carmella said.
Brie nodded.
As they were finishing up, Shane walked beside her.
"So, I feel like we haven't spoken since we shook hands when you got here", he chuckled.
"I know. I was going to ask if maybe you wanted to stay after they leave, and we can get to know each other", Brie said.
Shane smiled.
"I'd like that", he replied.
"You'll need to drop me off after though, hope that's okay", she said.
"I wouldn't leave a lady out on the streets. Even if at the end of tonight you want nothing to do with me", Shane said.
He reached out and took her hand. It felt different, so different from Victor, from Dean.