Dean walked through to the front. He saw Amaya watching the ramp, waiting for Roman.
"Where's Rome?", Brie asked.
"He's coming. Almost done getting ready", Dean said.
Amaya was getting this sinking feeling in her stomach.
"He'll be here Amaya", Chris said softly.
He could see his friend worrying. She smiled softly and nodded.
Roman walked out back. Security sent him a nod.
"Around the corner", he said.
Roman nodded and walked over. Valerie stood there with Autumn.
"Daddy", Autumn said, running to him.
"Hey baby girl", Roman said softly, kissing the top of her head.
He stood and looked at Valerie.
"Your, Amaya called me last night. She yelled at me and made me see reason.", Valerie said.
"She did?", Roman asked.
She nodded, before she started crying.
Amaya watched as Roman was sleeping now. It was two in the morning and she was pissed. A little of it was from lack of sleep. She grabbed Roman's phone.
"I'll be right back", she said to Phil.
He nodded as she walked out. Finding the empty lobby, she called Valerie.
"Roman", she answered.
"No, it's not Roman.", Amaya said.
Valerie stayed quiet on her end.
"I want you to listen to me. He is never going to love you again, no matter what you do. We know you're the one who drugged him. Do you realize what you did? What could have happened to him if we weren't around? He could have died of an overdose Valerie. Die. You would go to jail and what would happen to Autumn?", Amaya yelled.
Valerie swallowed.
"I'm sorry we hurt you. I'm so sorry, I know that will never be enough to take the hurt you feel away. He doesn't deserve this Valerie and you know it. He's a damn good father, a way better father than the one I had growing up. Autumn is a lucky little girl. Do you seriously want to take that away from her?", Amaya said.
Valerie didn't realize she had started crying.
"How could you ever face her again if Roman would have died? How could you look her in the eyes and tell her you love her after taking her father from her?", Amaya asked.
Amaya sighed.
"I would never dream of taking your place as her mother. You will always be her mom. Roman doesn't want full custody, he's asking for shared. Give him that Val. Don't do it for me and don't do it for Roman, do it for Autumn", Amaya said.
Valerie wiped her tears. Amaya couldn't believe she was about to say this.
"Would you let him keep Autumn if I left him alone? I'll quit my job and leave again, if it will help Roman keep his baby", Amaya said.
Valerie didn't say anything.
"Think about it and call me tomorrow or when you have your answer. Just make sure it's before the hearing", Amaya said.
She hung up and sighed.
"So then what are you doing here?", Roman asked.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Roman. I never wanted to hurt you the way I did. She was right, you could have died. I was just, hurt.", Valerie said.
"You drugged me Val", Roman said.
"I'm sorry. I know I don't deserve for you to forgive me, but I hope some day you will. I called off the hearing. No more custody battle. We can figure this out on our own", Valerie said.
Roman was worried this was a trick.
"My lawyer will call yours tomorrow. Amaya was right, you are a good father and Autumn got lucky in that department. I don't want her to hate me because I was the reason she lost you", Valerie said.
Roman looked down at his first born, touching her cheek gently.
"She's all yours for this week. Came to drop her off", Valerie said.
Roman smiled.
"Thank you", Roman said.
Valerie nodded.
"Can I ask for one last thing?", she asked.
"Val", he said.
"I know, I don't deserve anything. I just, I need to try one last time", she said.
"Try what?", Roman asked.
Valerie stepped over to him and kissed him. He moved his head away.
"No Val", he said.
Valerie nodded.
"I hope you two can forgive me some day. Tell Amaya, I'm sorry. She doesn't have to stay away from you", Valerie said, before walking away.
Roman bent down and picked up his daughter.
"I missed you so much baby girl", Roman said.
"I missed you too daddy", Autumn said.
He kissed her cheek and they walked in. Amaya stood, leaning against the wall, arms crossed over her chest. She wiped her cheeks.
"Yaya", he said.
"You got Autumn back.", she said.
He nodded. Taking a step towards her, Amaya backed up.
"Yaya, I know what you're thinking", he said.
"Did she tell you about our deal?", she asked.
"She did, but", Roman stopped when Amaya turned on her heels and walked away.
"What's going on?", Dean asked.
"Nothing is going on. Take Autumn to my mom, tell everyone the ceremony is still on.", Roman said, as he chased after Amaya.
Dean nodded. Roman caught Amaya and held her to him.
"We can't be together or you lose Autumn. I've told you before Roman, I would never come between you and your daughter", Amaya said.
"You aren't. Just listen to me", he said.
Amaya looked up at him.
"She told me everything you told her. She knew you were right. She asked me to forgive her and you as well. We are going to sit down and come up with a custody agreement. We as in you, me, and her.", Roman said.
"But", she stopped.
"She said no to that deal of yours. You don't have to leave me and if you thought I would ever let you get away from me again, you have another thing coming.", Roman said.
Amaya rested her head against his chest.
"Thank you for putting my daughter first.", he said, before kissing the top of her head.
Someone cleared their throat.
"If you two are still doing this, we need to get it done now.", Seth said behind them.
Roman looked down at Amaya.
"Lets get this done", he said.
A Few Weeks Later-
Amaya opened the doors to their balcony. She watched as the waves crashed on the beach. Closing her eyes, she felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her.
"Good morning wife", he whispered.
She smiled.
"Good morning", she replied.
Roman had lost the title to Seth, who in turn lost it to Dean at Money In The Bank. After that, Roman's suspension started. Fans and nonfans speculated on why he got suspended. What drugs is he on? He's using steroids.
They heard them all, but thought for the better of his family, not to say a word about what really happened. He didn't want to put his kids through that, or his wife. Their moms had surprised them with a trip to Hawaii. They were planning some made up reason for the both of them to fly out to Hawaii only to run into each other.
"But you two worked it out on your own. So, we are paying for your honeymoon. We love you both and enjoy", his mom had said.
"What are you thinking about?", Roman whispered in his wife's ear.
"Nothing. I'm just happy", she said.
He squeezed her tighter.
"Me too baby", he whispered.
He kissed her shoulder and moved up her neck.
"I think we can squeeze in a quick session before the girls get up", he whispered.
"I don't think so", she said.
"We can do it here on the balcony", he whispered.
She could feel him smirking against her shoulder.
"Its our honeymoon, tell me again why we brought the kids", he said.
She laughed softly.
"Because we wanted to spend as much time as we could with our girls. We don't always get this much time off.", Amaya reminded him.
She turned in his arms. He smiled.
"Sounds about right", he nodded.
Their bedroom door opened like clockwork, both girls running in and jumping on their bed. Roman smiled.
"The monsters have arrived", he said.
"Very cute monsters I might add", Amaya said.
"Should we get breakfast started?", he asked.
Autumn and Malia nodded. Autumn taking her little sister's hand and guiding her out the door.
Roman and Amaya had temporary custody of Autumn. Valerie's sister and parents decided to force Valerie into a rehab. She didn't want to go, but everyone, including Roman and Amaya spoke with her. Letting her know this was for her health and that of her daughter. Autumn needed her healthy and mentally stable.
She agreed.
Roman and Amaya also found out Finn would be moving up to the main roster. Which Roman didn't like, he also didn't like their friendship. Amaya assured him there was nothing else going on. Roman also didn't like that Finn was drafted to Raw. The same as himself and his wife.
He watched as his kids cut into their pancakes. Malia was struggling a bit. He frowned when he remembered how he had scared her. It broke his heart after he tried to hold her and she ran to Phil. It took a few days and Autumn to finally get her to trust him again. To hug him to her as her tiny hands clutched his shirt. He kissed the top of Malia's head and helped her cut her pancakes.
He walked over to Amaya, who was holding out a plate for him. He kissed her cheek and slapped her butt.
"We should talk about baby number three", he suggested.
"We already did. Remember, last night", she said.
"And you said no. I want to continue to talk about it till you say yes", he said.
She smiled.
"We just got married, I want to enjoy that for a year or two. Also, with everything going on with Valerie, I want our focus on Malia and Autumn.", she said.
He nodded. She ran her fingers through his long hair.
"I love you and we will have more kids. Just give us a year of marriage at least.", she said.
He nodded and took his phone out.
"What are you doing?", she asked.
"Finding our wedding anniversary and making a note.", he said.
He turned the phone to her.
Baby making time
Was written in the day. She laughed softly before kissing him.
"I love you", she said.
He looked her in her eyes and smiled.
"And I love you baby", he replied.
He watched her walk back over to the stove and ask the girls if they wanted more. His girls nodded. This is what he wanted for so long. His girls together. The love of his life smiling and laughing. He smiled.
This was perfect. He grabbed his phone again and took a picture. It wasn't as good as the real thing, but it would do for when he missed them.