Seth got back to his room and called Dolph. Letting him know to cancel the lawyers and making Diana and Roman look bad.
"Its too late, Seth. They're running it tomorrow. Maybe I can stop it on time", Dolph said.
Seth sighed.
"I'll tell Diana and Roman, explain that I did this before I spoke to them", Seth said.
"I'll do my best to get the article changed", Dolph said.
"Thanks", he said, before hanging up.
Seth walked over to his bag and pulled out the vial. Forming three white lines on the table in front of him. Sniffing all three and wiping his nose.
Diana got home from work. Home. It felt strange for her to think that. Her home. With her son and fiancé. She smiled before walking in.
Roman smiled at her before setting down a box and kissing her.
"Welcome home", he said.
"Is Noah in his room?", she asked.
He nodded.
"I called him before I picked him up and told him to pack some blankets and things he wanted to move in.", Roman said.
She nodded. Setting the bags on the kitchen counter.
"Dinner", she said, opening the boxes.
"What did you get me?", he asked.
She handed him his box.
"Grilled Turkey sandwich.", she said.
"Yum", he said, sitting on the counter.
Noah came down and walked in. She handed him his grilled cheese sandwich, before going over to Roman and standing between his legs.
He placed the sandwich close to her lips and she took a bite.
"The food at Dean's bar is always so freaking good", she said.
He nodded.
"So, how did the girls take the news?", he asked.
"Happy for us. Finally glad you made a move", she said, laughing softly.
He chuckled.
"We didn't really talk about it, but, do you know when you want to be Mrs. Roman Reigns?", he asked.
"Would you be okay with as soon as possible. I don't want a big wedding, I mean everyone we know lives in this town.", she said.
"I am more than okay with that. What are we talking as soon?", he asked.
She shrugged.
"As soon as I find a dress", she said.
He nodded.
"Have you told your parents?", he asked.
She shook her head no.
"You?", she asked.
"No. I kinda wanted to surprise them. Maybe we can do a dinner here at the house and tell them", Roman said.
She nodded.
"I like that, but if we are going to do that, we need to fix this place up quick. The girls know, remember. Its only a matter of time they find out from someone else.", she said.
He nodded.
"I don't work this week, I can do it", Roman said.
She kissed him.
The next day, Roman was able to get his small apartment packed up. Dean helping set up his new house.
"Your place isn't going to be done on time. Why not just do it at the bar?", Dean said.
Roman sighed and nodded.
"Looks like that's a way better idea", he said.
Diana walked in with a few of her boxes. She set them down by the stairs.
"D, you might be having your dinner at my bar", Dean said.
"I figured. No way we'll get this place fixed up on time", she said.
"I'll call my mom to let her know. The sooner we get this dinner over with, you and your mom can look for your dress", Roman said.
She smiled.
"I'm excited", she said.
"You better be", he said, before kissing her.
Diana was on her way to work. She had spoken to Roman about letting Seth take Noah for the day. They could bond in some way. Roman hesitantly agreed. She had tried getting a hold of Seth, but he wouldn't answer his cell. Dropping by the hotel she knew he was staying at.
Getting to his room, she knocked. No answer. His rental car was out front. She knocked harder. Hearing the locks turn, it opened.
Seth looked like he just woke up. He rubbed his blood shot eyes.
"Hey Diana", he said, covering his eyes from the sun.
"You okay Seth?", she asked.
"Yeah, just, was up all night. Catching up on work you know", he said.
She nodded.
"Well, I tried to call you, but you didn't answer. Anyway, if you're willing to take Noah for the day, he's yours", Diana said.
"Really?", he asked.
Diana nodded.
"Roman and I agreed. You pick him up from school and just drop him off at the bar later tonight. My parents and the Reigns are having dinner there.", Diana said.
"Telling them you're engaged?", he asked with a smile.
She nodded.
"Yeah, we figured we should before they find out from someone else", Diana said.
He nodded. He smiled. She was beautiful, and he hated himself for losing her.
"What?", she asked.
"Just, you're still as beautiful as you were then.", he said.
"Seth", she said, taking a step back.
"I know. I just had to say it. I do regret leaving you behind. When I told you I loved you, D. I meant it. At first it was to hurt Roman, because I knew he liked you. Then, I don't know. I got to know you and, I fell hard.", he said.
She swallowed. Her heart was beating fast. He touched her cheek, closing the space between them and kissing her. She moved away.
"Seth, stop", she said.
He shook his head and brushed his hair back.
"I'm sorry, I overstepped. I apologize", Seth said, wiping his eyes.
"You've got Noah, I'll see you later", she said.
He nodded. She left, taking a deep breath before driving to work. Getting there, she told Brie what happened.
"Are you going to tell Roman?", she asked.
"Of course I am.", Diana said, tieing the apron around her waist.
"Good.", Brie said.
Diana could tell Brie had been crying. She knew her sister in law went into the bathroom to do it. She didn't want to bring the kids down, so she kept it in till they were asleep or she was at work.
"How did it feel?", she asked, bringing Diana out of her thoughts.
"Weird. Nothing like Roman.", Diana said, blushing mentioning Roman's name.
Brie nudged her.
"I am so happy for you, D. I know Victor would be too", Brie said smiling, before she looked down at her notepad.
"If you ever just want to be alone Brie, call me or Roman, we can take the kids off your hands for a day or two. My parents would love nothing more than to have them as well", Diana said.
Brie smiled and nodded.
"I know. I'm just not ready to be alone", she said.
Diana nodded.
"Coming to dinner tonight?", Diana asked.
"Yes. I won't miss the look on your mom's face when you tell her", Brie said.
Diana nodded.
"She's going to be really excited. She loves Roman and has wanted this for so long", Diana said.
"You don't even have to worry about planning your wedding, because your mom has already done it", Brie said.
Both women laughed.
"I'll see you tonight", Brie said, before leaving.
Diana worried about her sister in law. Victor had been gone a full three weeks now. She knew she was trying to stay strong for the kids, but was Brie hurting herself by not grieving fully.
She grabbed her phone and called Roman.
"Hey babe", he answered.
"Hi, can you do me a favor?", she asked.
"Anything for you baby girl", he replied.
She smiled.
"Can you check on Brie? I just, I worry about her.", she said.
"I can do that. No worries", he replied.
"Thank you", she replied, before hanging up.
Roman knocked on Brie's door. No answer. Taking his keys out and finding his spare key. Unlocking the front door, he walked in.
"Brie?", he called.
He heard noise in the bedroom and knocked before opening the door. Brie was on the floor, going through photos of her and Victor.
"How could he leave me", she cried.
Roman went to sit beside her and wrapped his arms around her. She cried into his chest.
"You know he didn't want to leave you, Brie. He loved you so much, from the moment he saw you talking to Diana. He fell head over heels", Roman cried with her and chuckled.
He swallowed before continuing.
"I can still picture his face when he saw you. If he had any choice in this, you know what he would have picked. It would have been you and the kids, every time", Roman said.
"Its not fair. Why him? I ask myself that every time I do this. Why? He's never done anything to anyone. All he's ever done was good", she said.
Roman nodded. Finally she stopped crying, pulling away from him and then laying her head on his shoulder. She showed him a photo of all of them at Diana's graduation. He smiled and took it.
"Man, he was so proud of her", Roman said.
Brie nodded and wiped her cheeks.
"He was proud of you too. You stepped up in such a big way, he loved you for that. He was grateful to you", Brie sniffled.
Roman wiped his eyes.
"I really miss him", Roman whispered.
"We all do", she whispered.
She looked at him.
"For your wedding, I know how much D would want Vic there. Help me bring him", Brie said, more tears falling.
Roman smiled and nodded.
"What do you have in mind?", he asked.
"I have to show you something. Victor made it for her. He hoped that when you two finally got together, he could show it at your wedding.", she said, standing.
He followed. She grabbed a box from her closet and handed him a DVD. They sat down in the living room and watched it. Roman couldn't help but shed more tears.
It was of him and Diana. The shots looked like Victor recorded them in secret. The way Roman watched Diana in some shots, let you know he was head over heels for her. Same with Diana. He never knew she looked at him the same way when he wasn't looking.
"She's going to love it", he replied.
Brie nodded.
"I know and I think he did too", she said.
He looked at her.
"Take some time, Brie. You aren't ready to go back to work. It's not good to hold all this in", he said.
"I know", she said softly.
She looked at him.
"I just don't know what to do with myself without him. I've never had to be without him. I mean, the longest we ever went without the other was a few hours. The hours he spent at work", Brie said.
Roman nodded.
"I know that if I stay home, I'm going to drown myself in depression and I don't want to do that. Victor would want me to continue to live. He would tell me to cry a few days, but once I'm buried, stop. Live", she said.
Roman nodded. He could hear his friend saying that.
"Just promise me, that if you ever just need to talk or cry, that you'll call me or Diana, even Dean.", Roman said.
Brie squeezed his hand and nodded with a smile.
"I promise", she said.