Dean followed Brie to the back, where she took Sadie to do her business.
"I think we need to get you a little friend", Brie smiled as she watched Sadie run from one flower bush to another.
"Agreed", he said.
She turned and set her hands on her hips.
"And here I thought you were looking for Charlotte", she replied.
"No, thanks. Been there, done that and trust me, I don't want to go back", he chuckled.
She nodded and he pushed his hands into his pockets.
"You and Finn?", he asked.
She raised a brow.
"Been there, didn't do that. He wanted too, but its kinda hard to do in a house full of sisters and brothers in law.", she replied.
"So then I got lucky", he smirked.
She chuckled.
"Can I ask you another question?", he asked.
She nodded.
"Why did you sleep with me if you knew all I wanted was a quick fuck?", he asked.
She shrugged.
"Maybe I wanted one too.", she replied.
He smiled.
"So then if I offered my services again?", he asked.
She shrugged.
"Offer and see", she replied.
He swallowed and licked his lips. She called to Sadie and the little dog followed her in.
"Where have you been all my life?", he whispered to himself.
Seth was showing Bayley the new system she could download onto her computer.
"Very useful", she nodded.
He smiled.
"So, I heard Charlotte spoke to your sisters earlier. How did that go?", he asked.
Bayley looked at him. Remembering what Melina said about them.
"Who did you hear that from?", she asked.
"Dean. He saw her walk into the office with them. Wanted to warn your family not to trust her.", he replied.
"And why is that?", she asked, closing her laptop.
"She and Dean dated a few years back. She was crazy, always texting and calling, checking in on him. Accused him of cheating with the strippers who work for us. Burned his clothes once because he didn't answer her call", he replied.
"Wow", Bayley said.
Seth nodded.
"We don't trust her either, if you were wondering. She tried to hit up Andrade, knowing he was with my sister.", Bayley said.
"Bet Melina handled that", he chuckled.
"She did, almost killed Charlotte if Andrade and Baron didn't pull her off", Bayley replied.
Seth nodded.
"And what about you?", he asked.
"I never dated Charlotte, not my type", she replied.
He laughed.
"I meant, are you in a relationship", he said.
"No. Kinda hard to meet someone in this life, or at least someone closer to my age", she smiled.
"Relationships are hard in this life. I've tried, but letting someone in all the way, to be able to trust them with what we do and know, its just not possible", he said.
She nodded.
"Completely agree", she said.
He smiled and brushed her hair behind her ear. She blushed.
"Thanks, I've been thinking about cutting it", she said.
"You would look beautiful either way.", he smiled.
Roman planned to just drop off Veronica at her bedroom door, but she had other plans. Their kissing growing heated and his hands explored her body. She kept trying to pull him into her room, but he wasn't having it. When she tried again, he pulled away and laughed softly.
"Baby", he whispered.
"I know you said you wanted to wait, but I don't think I can wait anymore.", she whispered.
He licked his lips and noticed hers were swollen, turning him on even more.
"You're coming back with me, right? So then can you wait till we get back to my house? Having sex under your dad's roof, kinda kills the mood for me", he smiled.
"Kenny would have done it", she replied.
He smirked.
"I know what you're trying to do and it won't work. Promise it will be worth the wait", he whispered.
She sighed and nodded.
"Goodnight, I'm going to go take a cold ass shower thanks to you", he laughed softly.
She smiled and kissed him once more before letting him go down the hall. Getting inside her room, she changed and sat on her bed. Maybe she should just ask him if he was her masked man, but then he might lie. She wouldn't be able to take that if he lied to her face.
Deciding to bring it up after they have sex and she found the long scar on his side, going from his rib to back.
The next morning, Veronica packed a bag with clothes. She was going back with Roman, which he was excited for.
"Thanks for having us over. We had a lot of fun with paintballing and the party was great", Roman said.
"Glad you guys could make it, and hopefully it won't be the last time you three are here", Garcia said.
"Hoping for the same", Roman nodded.
Garcia hugged his daughter.
"See you in a few days", her dad said.
She nodded and took Roman's hand. Dean took her bag to put it with the rest. He winked at Brie before getting into the car. Bayley shyly waved to Seth and he returned it.
Patricia was making dinner for when her boys arrived. Letting her know Veronica was joining them as well.
"Lets hope he doesn't mess this up", Nia said.
"Well, if you don't tell her the truth about him and what he did for her dad, there is no reason to mess up", her mom said.
"I won't. I like her way better than I did Sasha. My big brother upgraded big time", Nia said.
Patricia giggled and nodded.
"Agreed", she replied.
Someone knocked and Nia went to go answer it. A minute later, she walked back in.
"Who was it sweetheart?", Patricia asked.
"An old friend", Patricia froze, closing her eyes slowly before opening them and turning around.
Coming face to face with her once upon a time best friend. Raya smiled.
"Surprise", she said.
"Raya, its been, a very long while", Patricia said.
Raya nodded and stepped around the island. Hugging Patricia before setting her bag down.
"I was just around town and figured why not stop in and see how my friend is doing", Raya smiled.
"Well, wasn't that nice of you", Patricia replied.
"Your daughter is absolutely beautiful by the way. So grown up. The last time I saw her she was what, five or six", Raya said.
Patricia nodded.
"Where are your boys?", Raya asked.
"Um, Rosey passed on a few years ago. Roman is out of town and I have two more boys actually. Both with him", she answered.
"Oh wow, two more boys", Raya said surprised.
"Adopted, but still my boys", Patricia smiled.
She handed Raya a plate and set out vegetables and ranch dipping.
"And, have you heard anything on my girls?", Raya asked.
Patricia raised a brow.
"Don't play dumb with me Ray, you know very well that they've been here. You don't just come to pay a visit", Patricia's smile fell.
Raya smiled and bit the carrot she had, nodding.
"I've recently heard that my baby is involved with your baby", she said.
Patricia crossed her arms over her chest.
"You mean your baby that you tried to kill", Patricia said.
"I had my reason, Tricia", she replied.
"There is no reason big enough to try to kill your babies.", Patricia replied.
Nia watched and listened quietly from the table. Raya smiled.
"It would have broken him, his line would end and he would die alone. The way he deserves.", Raya said.
"And your son would take his place. Right, that's what you wanted. Power.", Patricia said.
Raya smirked. Sika walked into the kitchen after Nia sent a text to Dwayne.
"Raya, what a surprise", Sika said, going to stand beside his wife.
Raya smiled.
"Still kicking I see", Raya said.
Sika smirked.
"You're lucky that you still are. If he knew you were here, you would be dead", Sika said.
She smirked.
"The deal was to stay away from my girls, and I have been, so….", she stopped.
Sika raised a brow.
"One of them is coming, and by one I mean Veronica.", Raya said.
"You go anywhere near that girl, and I will make sure my son deals with you. Garcia would love to put your head up on his mantle. We all would", Sika replied.
Raya smirked.
"And how would she feel when she finds out that your son was the one to kidnap her?", she asked.
Sika's jaw twitched.
"Yes Sika, I know. I also know it was Benjamin who had her kidnapped. His own kid", she smirked.
"Because of you. If it wasn't for you, she would be able to do as she pleases.", Sika said.
Raya laughed and stood.
"Tell her I said hello, or does she still think I'm dead. Also, let Ben know I say hello", she said, before walking out.
"Bitch", Nia mumbled.
Patricia sighed.
"Told Roman to take the long route. The last thing we need is Raya getting ahold of Veronica.", Sika said.
His wife nodded and he kissed her head.
"Maybe Roman bringing her here is a bad idea. He should take her back home. I don't feel good about her being here with Raya roaming around", Patricia said.
"Don't worry. All the men know to keep an eye out for her. Raya steps foot back in our territory, she will be stopped and Roman will be warned.", Sika said.
Patricia nodded.
"Where have you been?", Cody asked.
Raya smiled and gently touched his cheek.
"Visiting a friend.", she said.
"You know that's dangerous. If he finds out, he'll send someone to kill you", Cody said.
She shrugged.
"Guess what I found out", she sang.
"What?", he asked.
"Your littlest sister is coming. She's staying with the Reigns family, you know since she's dating Roman", she said.
"This is our chance to kill her", Cody smirked.
His mom smiled.
"When that happens, they will all come and that's when we take care of the rest.", she smiled.
"Kill who?", Kenny asked, as he walked into the room with Matt and Nick.
"Veronica", Raya said.
"Whoa, wait, that wasn't apart of our plan", Kenny said.
"You're right, but it was always apart of our plans.", Raya said.