Noah was eating his breakfast so fast. He was excited about going to see the Monster Truck show.
"Slow down, I don't want you to choke babe", Diana said.
Noah smiled. Brie walked in with her two kids and Victor right behind her. Brie served them breakfast.
"You should have closed up the shop today Victor", Diana said.
"No can do sis. I have a lot of orders coming in today. Car parts that are needed for clients who have been waiting too long", Victor said.
Diana rolled her eyes and Brie laughed.
"I had that same reaction", Brie said.
"Hey, now don't you both start", Victor said.
He wrapped his arms around Brie and kissed her.
"Hey, who's ready for Monster Trucks?", Dean said, coming in.
The three kids yelled me at the same time. He glanced at Brie and Victor, looking away from them. He went over to the kids and kissed their heads. Victor let go of Brie.
"Hey man, thanks again for taking my kids", Victor said.
"Anytime. Come on, I'm cool uncle Dean", he said.
Victor patted his back. He went over to Brie and kissed her.
"I should get going. Have to drive out of town to get those parts I need", Victor said to his wife.
She nodded and kissed him again.
"You should have closed up the shop Vic", Dean said.
We laughed.
"What is it with all of you and wanting me to close up the shop", Victor said.
Brie brought his attention back to her.
"I love you", she said.
"Love you too baby", he said.
He released her and went over to kiss his kids.
"Be good for uncle Roman and uncle Dean", Victor said.
"Okay daddy", Leah said.
Luis nodded. Victor hugged his sister and kissed the top of his nephew's head.
"Dean, walk me out", Victor said.
Dean nodded and stood, following Victor out.
"I've been meaning to talk to you", he said.
Dean was confused.
"I know, Dean. I mean, I had a feeling for the past few years", Victor said.
"Know what?", Dean asked.
"How you feel about Brie", Victor said.
Dean swallowed.
"Why didn't you say anything man?", Victor asked.
Dean shrugged.
"You were already dating her and I wasn't going to get in your way. She wants to be with you.", he said.
Victor nodded.
"It was in high school man. It's done, I'm good", Dean said.
Victor nodded.
"I need you to make me a promise", Victor said.
Dean chuckled.
"I'm being serious, Dean. I need you to promise, that if anything were to ever happen to me, that you will take care of them", Victor said.
"Vic, man", Dean said.
"Dean. As one of my best friends. Promise me", Victor said.
Dean saw that Victor was serious.
"You know I will man", Dean said.
Victor nodded.
"Good. Thanks brother", Victor said.
Dean nodded and pushed his hands into his pockets.
"Take care of my kids today. See you for dinner with the rest of the family", Victor said, before getting into his car.
"Yup", Dean said.
He watched his best friend drive away. He went to walk back in, as Roman pulled up. He got off and joined Dean.
"Vic leave?", Roman asked.
Dean nodded. They walked in. Noah hugged his dad. Diana kissed his cheek.
"Okay guys, take care of my babies. I swear, one hair out of place and I will castrate you", Brie said.
Roman and Dean chuckled.
"No pressure B", Dean said.
Brie smiled at him.
Diana was helping her mom clean up around the house. Brie was keeping the bar while Dean was away. Someone knocked and she walked over to answer the door.
Opening it, she saw Kofi and Xavier standing there. She smiled.
"Hey, what's up guys?", she asked.
Her smile left her face when she saw the look on theirs.
"Did something happen to my kid? My niece and nephew? Roman and Dean?", she asked.
"Its not them, Diana", Kofi said.
"Then who, I", she stopped when she remembered her brother.
She shook her head no. Looking between them.
"It was Victor. He was on his way out of town. A drunk driver hit him head on. He didn't make it, Diana", Xavier explained.
She shook her head no.
"I just saw him this morning. It can't be him", she cried.
Kofi wrapped his arms around her.
"What's going on?", her mom asked worried.
Roman and Dean were enjoying the Monster Trucks as much as the kids were. He went to get them something to eat when he got the frantic call from Diana. He couldn't believe it. Apart of him was hoping he misunderstood her. It couldn't be true, not his best friend.
Getting back to his seat, he pulled Dean in to whisper to him. Dean shook his head no.
"We have to go", Roman said to him.
Dean swallowed down the tears that wanted to escape. They had to hold it together for the kids. They didn't want to scare them till they knew more.
Getting home, as soon as they entered, they could hear Brie crying. Diana was holding her and brushing her fingers through her hair. Her dad was holding their mom.
Dean went over to her and she handed Brie off to him.
"I'm so sorry", Dean whispered to her.
The kids looked confused. Diana went over to them and sat them down. Roman joined her. She told them what happened as best she could. Noah hugged her.
Xavier walked in from the kitchen. He had just gotten off the phone. Roman walked over to him.
"Someone needs to go down and confirm that its Victor", Xavier said.
Roman nodded and went over to Diana. He told her what Xavier said.
"I'll do it", she said to him.
"You sure?", Roman asked.
She nodded. She looked at Noah.
"I'll be back soon. Take care of your cousins for me, okay", she said.
Noah nodded. She grabbed her sweater as she followed Roman to his truck. Getting to the hospital. She stopped just outside the door where his body was.
She shook her head no.
"I can't. I thought I could, but I can't", she cried.
Roman placed his hands on her cheeks.
"I can do it", he said to her.
She nodded and sat down. She watched him walk through the doors.
"When you're ready", the man said.
Roman nodded. He didn't think he would ever be ready, but he had no choice.
"Okay", he said.
The man lifted the sheet. Roman started crying and nodded.
"Its Victor", he said.
The man nodded and covered him again. He took a deep breath before walking out. Diana stood.
"I'm sorry baby", he said.
She broke down again and he wrapped his arms around her. Holding her tight as she cried.
Seth was just getting home from the studio when his mom called. She had been trying to call him since yesterday.
"Hey mom, sorry I haven't returned your calls. I've been super busy in the studio", he said.
Fixing the line of coke he set up. He heard her sniffle. He stopped what he was doing.
"Mom, what's wrong? Is everything okay with dad?", he asked.
"Its Victor, Seth", she said.
He swallowed.
"What about Victor?", he asked.
"He passed away, son. Yesterday. A drunk driver hit him head on.", she cried.
Seth shed his tears for his best friend.
"How are his parents? Diana?", he asked.
"We haven't seen them yet, but I'm sure they aren't doing good. Especially Brie, and their kids", she said.
Seth closed his eyes.
"His funeral is this weekend. It's why I called. I wanted to see if you want to come down and say your last goodbyes", she said.
Seth didn't know if that was a good idea. They way he left didn't leave much room for Victor to forgive him.
"I'll try mom", he said softly.
It was Victor's funeral. Everyone was here. Also someone Roman wasn't counting on. He should have known his mom was going to tell him.
"Is that", Dean stopped and looked at Roman.
"Seth", Roman said.
Diana looked in the direction Roman was looking. In fact it was Seth. He looked a bit different, but it was him. She squeezed Roman's hand.
"Not here, please", she whispered.
Roman nodded lightly.
Seth had seen Diana. He couldn't believe how beautiful she still was. Then he noticed her holding Roman's hand. He wanted to chuckle.
Then he noticed the little boy holding Roman's other hand. He swallowed. Was that his son? He couldn't be sure from this distance. He was afraid of getting too close and being told to leave.
Truth, he came for Victor, but he also wanted to leave on good terms with everyone he hurt. And if she would take him back, he would be leaving with Diana and their child.