Seth called Dolph as soon as he got to his hotel room.
"What do you mean you have a kid?", Dolph almost shouted.
Seth sighed and sat back on his bed.
"My ex was pregnant when I left", Seth said.
"Seth, I needed to know this sooner. Do you know what could happen when the media finds out? You'll look like a deadbeat dad in their eyes", Dolph said.
"Try to keep it quiet, will you. I don't need that kind of rep, especially with this new album dropping in a few months", Seth said.
"Actually, this could work. Your fans will flock to buy your new album if we say you didn't know about the kid or we could make your ex to be the bad guy. Which ever way you want to work this, it's good for album sales", Dolph said.
"Diana won't talk. Let's just say I didn't know", Seth said.
"Sounds good. When do you want me to send an anonymous tip to the media?", Dolph asked.
"Give me a few days. The kid doesn't even know yet. Let me tell him first. I'm an asshole, but not that big of an asshole", Seth said.
Dolph chuckled.
"Talk to you soon", Dolph said, before hanging up.
Seth reached into his bag and pulled out the small vial. Letting some fall onto the table before snorting it. He rubbed his nose and laid back on his bed.
Roman was walking Diana to her car. Setting a tray of food in the back for her parents, Brie, and her family. She saw the worried look on Roman's face.
"Hey, don't pay attention to Seth. He left knowing I was pregnant and I will find a way to fight him", she said.
"We will. Noah is my son too", Roman said, pulling her into him.
She smiled and nodded, touching his cheek.
"We need to talk to Noah. If he's going to find out about this, I need him to hear it from us. The truth, we don't hold anything back. No matter how bad it makes Rollins look", he said.
"I agree", she said.
He ran his fingers through her hair.
"This isn't how we pictured this, I know. I never imagined I would be telling my son, that I'm not his biological dad", Roman said.
"You don't need to be blood to be his father", she said, taking his hand and kissing his palm.
"What if he hates me?", he asked.
She could see the unshed tears in his eyes.
"He'll be mad, at the both of us, but he will still love you. Us. He'll see that we had nothing but good intentions when we made the decision to not tell him", she said.
"I hope so D. I don't think I could take losing him", Roman said.
"You won't lose him", she said softly.
She stood on her toes and kissed him.
"I'll see you tomorrow", she said.
He nodded.
"Lunch? We tell him at lunch", Roman said.
Diana smiled and nodded. He watched her get in her car and drive off. He took a deep breath before exhaling. He hoped this worked out.
She couldn't sleep, it was late, but she knew he wouldn't mind. She walked to his apartment. The fresh air doing her some good. Finding his door, she knocked.
She had to knock again since he was probably asleep. The door opened and he rubbed his eyes.
"D, what are you doing here? Is Noah okay?", he asked worried.
She placed her hands on his cheeks and pulled him down. Kissing him. He relaxed and closed his door. Locking up and lifting her to carry her to his room.
"I could have picked you up", he mumbled against her lips.
She giggled.
"I just needed to see you", she whispered.
He laid her down. He would be what she needed when she needed it. It was a win win for him.
After making love, she laid on his chest. He kissed the top of her head.
"Talk to me", he whispered.
"I just got home and it was so quiet. Usually when I get home, my brother is still there with Brie and the kids. The house is loud with kids running around", she said.
"Its okay to miss him, Diana", he said.
She lifted her head and rested her chin on the back of her hand and looked at him.
"I know. I just miss him so much, it's been a week. He has always been there and, now I don't know. He would have been the one to give me advice on what to do about Seth being back.", she said.
"You know what he would say D, because you know what kind of man your brother was", Roman said.
"He would want me to forgive him and let him see Noah. Now what would he tell you about this?", she said, meeting his eyes.
"He would tell me what you told me. This doesn't change anything, I am still Noah's father", Roman said.
She smiled.
"He would say that", she said.
Roman leaned in and kissed her.
"I would understand if you wanted to give him and you a second go", he said.
She shook her head no.
"No. There is no second go. He made his choice and I made mine. I will allow him to try and have a relationship with Noah, but that is all", she said.
"Thank god", he smiled and kissed her again.
She smiled.
"I mean, I would settle for being your booty call. You know, when Seth can't satisfy you", he said.
She laughed softly.
"Want something to drink?", he asked.
"Water, please", she said.
He nodded and stood butt naked. Grabbing his shorts and putting them on. She wrapped the sheet around her. He walked out and to his kitchen.
She reached over for her phone and accidentally dropped the papers he had there. Picking it up, it was from the architect company.
"Welcome to McMahon Enterprises. You're hired.", she mumbled.
He had told her they said no to him. Reading more. It says the job required him to move to New York. It also came with an apartment and company car.
She folded it and put it back where it fell from. When he walked back in, he joined her in bed. She watched him carefully.
"Roman, that company you told me about. The one who didn't hire you. What was it called?", she said.
"Um, McMahon Enterprises. Why?", he said.
She shrugged.
"So they told you no?", she asked.
"Yeah, I guess they didn't like my work. It's their loss", he said.
She took a drink of her water. The last thing she wanted was to be the reason he didn't take this job. It was his dream. She had to figure out a way to get him to go.
The next morning, she watched him sleep. Leaning over and kissing him gently.
"See you later", she whispered.
She left his apartment and made her way home. Dean pulled up beside her.
"Hey, where are you coming from?", he asked.
"Roman's place", she said.
He nodded.
"Want a ride home?", he asked.
She nodded and got in. If anyone knew the truth about Roman's job offer, it would be him.
"So, you and Roman talk about everything, right?", she asked.
He chuckled.
"Everything but who we sleep with", he said.
"Did he tell you about the job in New York?", she asked.
He looked over at her before looking back at the road.
"He got it, didn't he?", she asked.
Dean sighed.
"He did, but it required him to move and he wasn't going to do that. You and Noah are important to him. Besides that, he never imagined raising Noah anywhere but here. This is a good town with good values.", Dean said.
"He needs to take it, Dean", she said.
"Good luck convincing him of that", he replied as he pulled into her house.
She nodded.
"Thanks for the ride", she said.
"Anytime. If you guys need anything, call me", he said.
"Will do", she replied before closing the door and walking into her house.
Noah came down with his backpack and a sad look on his face.
"Hey, good morning", she said.
"Uncle Victor was always the one who walked through the door in the morning", he said.
She pulled him in and kissed the top of his head.
"I miss him too, Noah", she whispered.
"So I have too go to school?", he asked.
"I'm afraid so. You've missed all of last week and can't afford more time", she said.
He nodded.
"Let's get you breakfast before dad comes to pick you up", she said, guiding him to the kitchen.
Roman arrived like clock work to pick up Noah. He kissed her cheek and grabbed some coffee. He looked at his son.
"Hey, mom and I need to talk to you about something, so you tell uncle Dean to hurry", Roman said.
Noah nodded. She leaned into Roman.
"We have to talk too. I'll come by the house at lunch", she said.
Roman nodded. Wondering if this had anything to do with Seth.
Seth parked outside of the school. Waiting for when either Roman or Diana dropped off Noah. Spotting Roman's truck.
He watched as Noah waved goodbye to Roman before making his way into the school.
"Son of a bitch", he mumbled in Roman's direction.
He wanted to hurt Roman for taking what was his and he knew just how to do it. Noah. Taking Noah from him both emotionally and by law, would tear Roman up.