"Did you love my mom?", Noah asked.

Seth smiled, glad his son finally spoke up.

"I did. She was important to me", Seth replied.

"So then why did you leave her? She said you knew about me, but that you still left", he said.

Seth sighed.

"It's a long story", Seth said.

"Just tell me", Noah said.

"Ever since I was little, I wanted to make music, I wanted to sing. My last year in high school, I sent demos out to every producer and record company. After I found out that your mom was pregnant, I was excited, but also nervous", Seth said.

Carmella came over and set down their drinks. Seth waited till she was far enough away.

"Then, the night of my graduation party, I got a call. Someone wanted to offer me a contract. I was selfish, I didn't tell anyone about you, I knew that if I did, they would force me to stay", Seth said.

Noah looked down.

"This was for my future, for yours", Seth said.

"But you left and never came back", Noah said.

Seth nodded.

"I know, but I'm back now. I have the means to take care of you the way I should. Anything you want, I can give you", Seth said.

"Mom and dad", Seth stopped him.

"He is not your father, Noah", Seth growled.

Noah sat back.

"You think Roman wanted to take care of you? He doesn't. The only reason he stayed was because he didn't cut it as a football player, and also because he was jealous of me", Seth said.

Noah was confused.

"Jealous?", Noah asked.

Seth sighed.

"He had a crush on your mom when she and I were dating. He didn't like it that she choose me. Apparently he found his chance to move in", Seth said.

Seth saw the confused look on his son's face.

"Roman is only acting like your father because he wants to keep your mom. If they had a baby, he would forget all about you.", Seth said.

He didn't know if Seth was telling the truth, but if he was lying, why would he.

"Roman only ever thinks about himself. He and your mom didn't tell you any of that, right", Seth said.

Noah shook his head no. Carmella came back over and set down their food.

"You okay, Noah?", she asked.

He looked up at her and nodded. She returned it and glanced at Seth before walking away.

"Would you like to meet your grandparents? My mom and dad", he asked.

"I have more grandparents?", Noah asked.

"Of course you do", Seth said.

He sighed.

"Your mom and Roman didn't tell you? My mom and dad live a few streets away from you", Seth said.

Seth reached over and took his son's hand.

"We can visit them tomorrow. They would love to meet you", Seth said.

Noah nodded.

"Roman's family can't love you the way your actual, blood grandparents can", Seth said.

Seth saw the wheels turning in his son's head. He was going to hit Roman where it hurt the most. Noah.

"Anything else you want to know?", Seth asked.

"Did you play any sports?", Noah asked.

"No, again that was Roman. Roman was the jock out of our little group", Seth said.

Noah was starting to wonder if Roman only put him in sports because he liked football.

"Do you like playing sports?", Seth asked.

Noah shrugged.

"I don't know anymore", he said softly.

"I can't believe Roman. Forcing sports on you to make up where he lacked.", Seth said.

Noah was starting to believe Seth.

"You know, I think you would like L.A.", Seth said.

Noah sat up.

"Maybe I can take you some time", Seth said.

Noah smiled.

"I've never been to L.A. before. Dad, I mean, Roman took me and mom to New York once. I got to see the statue of liberty", Noah said.

"Well, I can take you anywhere in the world you want to go. Roman can't do that", Seth said.

Noah nodded. They talked some more and Seth shared a few pictures of himself, showing Noah how much they liked alike.

"My last name is Reigns", Noah said.

Seth looked at his son.

"We can change it. I'm talking to lawyers to get my rights back. I'll add to get your last name changed to mine. You are a Rollins", Seth said.

Noah nodded.

"Thanks, dad", Noah said.

Seth smiled.

"I like the sound of that", Seth said.

Seth looked out the window and saw Roman. He was picking Noah up like they had planned. He walked into the diner and walked over to them.

"So, how did it go?", Roman asked.

"Fine", Seth said.

Roman nodded and looked at Noah.

"You okay, Noah?", Roman asked.

"Fine Roman", Noah answered.

Roman didn't know if he heard his son right. He shook his head.

"Alright, well, we should get home. I have a surprise for you and mom", Roman said.

Noah rolled his eyes at him, looking at Seth.

"Bye dad. I'll see you tomorrow", Noah said.

"Yes you will", Seth said.

That hurt. Roman knew this was what Seth wanted, so he wasn't going to show it. Getting to his truck, Noah grabbed his bag from Seth's car. He climbed into Roman's.

"Buddy, are you okay?", Roman asked.

"No. You're a liar and I hate you", Noah said angry.

Roman swallowed.

"What did he say to you?", Roman asked.

"I'm not telling you. You're a stranger", Noah said.

There was nothing Roman could say right now to get through to Noah. He had to let him calm down. He got into the driver seat, watching Seth smirk as he backed out and drove to Diana's house.

Looking in the mirror, his son was looking out the window.

"I love you Noah, no matter what, I'm always going to love you. I'll be here for you always", Roman said, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Shut up", Noah yelled.

Roman shed his tears and wiped them. He was going to take his anger out on Seth as soon as he saw him.


Pulling into Diana's house. She walked out with a smile. Roman opened the back door for his son and he jumped out. Noah went over to his mom and hugged her. He saw his grandpa and ran over to him.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Noah", Roman said.

"No. I don't need you. I have my dad now and I don't need you", Noah shouted.

"Hey, what is that about? You don't yell at your dad that way", Diana said.

"D", Roman said softly.

"He's not my dad, Seth is.", Noah said, before running inside the house.

Roman looked down. Diana was going to go after Noah, but her dad stopped her.

"I will take care of him. You take care of Roman", her dad said.

She turned to see the hurt expression on Roman's face. She walked over and cupped his face.

"We knew this would happen. I'm okay", Roman said softly.

"But it still hurts you. Everything Noah is saying, that's all Seth. I'm sure he made up some lie to tell him", Diana said.

Diana kissed him.

"You are his father, and a damn good one", she whispered.

He nodded.

"I tried to be civil with him, I planned on being nice to him, for Noah. After this, that goes out the window. He's dead to me", Roman said.

"I'm so sorry", she said.

He shook his head no.

"Don't be", he said.

He wanted to show her and Noah the house he made for them, but with his son hating him at the moment, that wasn't happening today.

"I'm going to the bar for a bit.", he said.

"Call me when you get home", she said.

He nodded and kissed her.

"I love you, D", he whispered.

She smiled.

"I love you too", she replied.

She watched him drive away. Pulling her phone out and calling Dean.

"Hey", he answered.

"Roman is coming your way. Take care of him for me", she said.

"You know I will. Does this have to do with Seth spending time with Noah today?", Dean asked.

"Yes and you aren't going to like it when he tells you. Also, make sure Seth stays clear of him.", she sighed.

"Fucking Seth", Dean mumbled.

"Tell me about it", she replied.

"I've got Rome, D. Don't you worry", he said.

"Thanks", she said, before hanging up with him.

She made her way inside.

"Your dad is talking to Noah right now.", her mom said.

Diana nodded and went to sit with her.

"Do you think I did the right thing? Not telling Noah the truth. Roman, should not feel like he's losing his son. I should have never agreed to this", Diana said.

"We all agreed to this. Seth knew and left. He made his choice, just like Roman made his to be there for Noah.", her mom said.