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We drove from Orlando to Pittsburgh in one day. It was a long drive, but the scenery was beautiful. I loved mountains so much more than the beach... which is why LA always felt nice because it was the best of both most days. We left around 4 am and got there around 7pm that night. We didn't stop much, and he wouldn't let me help drive, so I knew that he was happy when we pulled up this long driveway about 45 minutes outside of the city. We were in the country, and it was peaceful.

"It's so pretty here." I said and he gave a small smile. We came up to a fork in the driveway as he stayed to the left.

"My dad lives the other way." he said and I was surprised.

"I bought us all this land and him a new house when I finally made it. I wanted him to be taken care of like he had taken care of me." he said and I smiled at him. I could tell that he really cared about his Dad.

"That's nice of you." I said and he nodded.

"He takes care of the land and animals while I'm out or in Florida." he said and I nodded. We pulled up to a beautiful stone front ranch style one story house. The house had large windows and sat up on a small hill. We pulled up to the garage and he helped me out.

"This is nice." I said as I looked out over the scenery.

"Thank you... it's home." he said and I nodded. He unlocked the door and helped me inside. The house was done in wood accents with a huge stone fireplace in the main room.

"It's beautiful." I said and he kissed me.

"Not as beautiful as you." he said and I chuckled as he kissed me again.

"Elias?" a voice called out and we both turned to see an older man coming in the door.

"Dad!" Elias said and rushed to hug him. The man looked happy to see him, and there was no mistake that was his Dad. He wasn't as tall, but the brown hair, height, build, and eyes were the same.

"Dad, this is Serena." Elias said as he turned towards me.

"Serena, nice to meet you, I'm Joseph." he said and gave me a small hug. I was appreciative that he was careful about my sling.

"I wasn't going to both you tonight." Elias told him and he waved it off.

"I have chili on, so after you get settled in come see me." he said and Elias nodded. He left a second later and Elias went out to get our things. I tried to help, but he told me to get the door. He put our things in the main bedroom and kissed me.

"Ready for chili?" he asked me and I nodded.

"Yeah, we haven't really eaten today." I said and he nodded. He took my good hand and lead me down a small path that was about 1/2 mile to a clearing where his Dad's house set. It was almost the same on the outside, except it wasn't quite as massive. He walked up and knocked as he opened the door.

"Dad?" he called out.

"Kitchen." he called back as we walked inside. A dog greeted us and it was a beautiful black lab.

"Hi, Smokey." Elias said and petting him. I petted him and he followed us into the kitchen.

"I got bowls out so help yourself. Serena, just tell me what you want and I can help you." he said and I smiled.

"I can manage." I said and he chuckled.

"I'm sure you can, but I insist." he said and I saw where Elias got his charm.

"Thank you, sir." I said as he motioned for me to go to the table. I sat down and watched them; Elias already seemed happier here than he did since I had known all ate as they caught up on what was going on. I would answer questions when I was asked something, but I didn't want to interrupt them. Smokey sat beside me and let me pet him as we talked around the table. I was done, so I took my bowl to the sink and started to wash it.

"Serena, don't." his father warned me as I chuckled. I ptu my hand up in surrender as we moved into the living room. He had the same beautiful fireplace and deep brown leather couches. Elias and I sat on one and his Dad sat in the other. He had jeopardy on and we all began to yell out answers.

"Serena, you are a wrestler?" he asked me and I nodded.

"Yes, sir, we met at the performance center." I said and he chuckled.

"You don't have to be so formal." he said and I smiled at him. We were talking about where I grew up, and he was surprised who my father was. We were talking about hunting when I looked over to see Elias asleep. I chuckled and shook my head.

"He drove all the way and wouldn't let me help." I said and his dad chuckled.

"He cares about you." he said and I smiled at him.

"I kind of like him too." I said as he chuckled. I talked to him a little longer as it got darker outside.

"I will wake him up and get out of your hair." I said as he yawned. I nudged Elias and he woke up instantly.

"Fuck... I'm sorry." he said as he ran his hands over his face.

"Son." Joseph warned him and Elias's checks tinged red.

"We will see you for breakfast." Elias said and he told us goodnight. Elias took my good hand as we walked back. I was glad there was lights along the way. We walked inside the house and Elias kissed me.

"I planned on taking you the moment we walked in." he mumbled as he kissed me and pulled me closer. I knew that he was exhausted, and I chuckled.

"Well, I think that if you get some sleep then tomorrow you can take me for a long time." I said and he looked at me through heavy eyes.

"Yeah?" he asked me and I chuckled.

"Yeah, let's go to bed." I said and he nodded. He pulled me with him to the bedroom. He stripped down to boxers and crawled into bed. I managed to get down to my underwear and t-shirt. I fell asleep quickly and actually managed to sleep that night. I was glad that I had come home with him.

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