Alyssa was ready for bed, Dean had told her he would get the kids in bed for her. Megan stayed with them, she sat beside Aly.
"Are you nervous?", she asked.
"Just a bit", Alyssa replied.
"When do you take the stand?", Megan asked.
"Um, the twins are tomorrow and then it will be Lillian. I think I might be last, then they will move on to you", Alyssa said.
"Do you think they'll want to talk to Maddie?", Megan asked.
"I really hope they don't. Talking to a therapist has helped her with the kidnapping, I'm afraid her progress might stop if they do want her as a witness", Alyssa said.
"Me too", Megan nodded.
"I'm afraid Summer will back out. She spent the most time with him", Alyssa said.
"But you helped her. Lillian said Summer was doing great.", Megan said.
"But she hasn't seen him since we got her away from him. What if seeing him triggers her and she shuts down? Lillian said it could happen", Alyssa said.
Megan rubbed her sister in law's bump.
"When does she go up?", Megan asked.
"After you. They will also be asking her about Kelly, his first wife and Zahra", Aly said.
"What about his clean up crew?", Megan asked.
"Haven't heard anything about them. I think we might get into that once the trial reaches the end. I mean, they could be the ones to put him away", Alyssa said.
"Unless he has them killed", Megan said.
Alyssa met her eyes. Megan had been joking, but seeing the look on Aly's face.
"You don't think he actually would, do you?", Megan asked.
"Look what he did to me and you. To Maddie. He killed his wife and Zahra, what would stop him from killing Konnor and Viktor", Alyssa said.
"Shit", Megan mumbled.
Alyssa sighed.
"But you shouldn't be worried about this. Right now your mind should be on this little lady right here.", Megan said with a smile.
Alyssa nodded. Megan noticed the unshed tears. She hugged Alyssa.
"I'm just so scared. If he gets off, he will come after all of us", Alyssa whispered.
Megan cupped her face.
"My brother would never let anything happen to us or the kids. Wade wouldn't either. Okay. We are safe", Megan said.
Alyssa nodded and wiped her tears. Dean walked in and smiled, but it disappeared when he saw his wife crying.
"Baby, you alright?", he asked, moving towards the bed to comfort his wife.
She nodded as he kissed her head.
"I'll let you two sleep, goodnight", Megan said.
"Night sis", Dean replied.
"I'm fine, just hormones", Alyssa chuckled.
"Hey", he said, stopping her.
She met his eyes.
"I love you. You trust me to keep you safe?", he said.
"Of course I do", she said, taking his hands.
"Then don't worry. Maddie and Oliver are safely tucked in bed. Lizzie is safe and cooking in this beautiful belly of yours. You are safe with me here in bed", he said.
She relaxed and nodded. He kissed her before helping her get comfortable.
"Sleep my love", he whispered, wrapping her in his arms.
It felt like she was never going to get free. Her hands cuffed to the bed. Looking up, she could see dried blood that had dripped down her arms.
No, wait, she fell asleep beside Dean. How did she get here? Looking down, her bump was gone, her legs bare and bruised.
Dolph. She was in Dolph's apartment. She started tugging on the cuffs. She tried to scream, but fear kept it low, she barely heard it.
"Dean", she cried.
"Alyssa", she turned her head towards the bedroom door.
She could feel herself shaking. She shut her eyes, feeling something heavy hold her body down, she tried her hardest to open her eyes again, but she couldn't.
"Just like that, it turns me on.", Dolph's voice said in her ear.
She cried harder and again tried to scream.
"Seeing you this way gets me so fucking hard", he growled, before kissing her roughly, feeling his tongue in her mouth.
She wanted to kick, but she couldn't even lift her leg.
"Aly", she heard someone call.
She sat up gasping for air. Someone tried to grab her, but she pushed them away. Slapping something, her hand had contacted skin. Finally the arms wrapped around her tight.
"Baby, its me, its Dean", he said in her ear.
"Open your eyes Alyssa, you have to open your eyes", Megan said.
Alyssa did and continued to gasp for air.
"Breathe hun, breathe", Dean whispered, still holding her tightly to him.
She relaxed into him and took deep breaths.
"She had a panic attack", Megan said.
"While asleep?", Dean questioned.
"That can happen, especially if she was having a nightmare.", Megan said, wiping the sweat from Alyssa's forehead.
"Dolph, it was Dolph. He had me cuffed to the bed again and, I couldn't move. I couldn't breathe. I called for you Dean, but you didn't come, you…", she cried.
"I'm here. It was only a dream baby. I got you", he whispered.
He could feel her shaking. The doorbell rang and Megan went to answer it. Alyssa lifted her head.
"Who is that? Its late", she said.
"The doctor. Remember she said with what we are going through right now, it could be traumatic for you and bring up things you haven't dealt with in a long time. She will be on call for you during your pregnancy and this trial", Dean said.
Alyssa nodded before resting her head against her husband's shoulder. Bayley walked in with a smile. Dressed in a tshirt and sweats.
"They shouldn't have called you so late, Dr. Martinez", Alyssa sighed.
"Of course they should. I offered it to you because I know during this trial you will be under a lot of stress, which is not good for baby Ambrose", Bayley said, checking Alyssa's blood pressure.
Alyssa nodded.
"Any cramping?", Bayley asked.
"No", Alyssa replied.
"Has she kicked?", Bayley asked.
"Um", Alyssa rubbed her bump.
Bayley smiled.
"She is probably sleeping, but do come and see me before the trial. I just want to check up on her", Bayley said.
"Okay", Dean replied.
Alyssa smiled at him.
"Try to get some sleep Aly", Bayley said.
"I will", Alyssa replied.
After everyone fell right back to sleep, Alyssa couldn't. That nightmare had felt so real, she could feel the pain in her wrists, the feel of his hands, and his weight on top of her.
She swallowed and looked down at her hands. She was rubbing her wrist. She quickly went to the toilet and threw up. The baby moving like crazy inside her.
She sighed.
"I'm so sorry baby girl", she whispered.
She stood and washed her mouth out. Making her way to her kids rooms to check on them. She smiled as they were sound asleep. Recovering her son after he had kicked off his blanket. She kissed his head before making her way to Madeline's room.
She kissed her daughter's head before leaving her room. Making her way down and checking the locks on the door, front and back.
She looked out the window, up and down the street. Harley came bouncing over to her. She rubbed his head before sitting down on the couch, he set his head on her lap.
"I know, I'm just being paranoid, but I can't help it", she said softly to him.
He tilted his head. Feeling a hand on her shoulder, she jumped.
"Sorry hun, didn't mean to scare you", Dean whispered.
He looked half asleep. She nodded. He went and sat beside her.
"You okay?", he asked.
"Couldn't sleep", she replied.
He gently touched her cheek before standing. He took her hand and helped her up. Harley followed as they made their way to their room. He laid back and patted the spot between his legs.
"This always worked when you were pregnant with Maddie. Lets see if it works with Lizzie", Dean said.
Alyssa smiled before crawling over to Dean and settling between his legs. One hand rubbed her back and the other her bump. He was right, this helped.
"See, I told you", he whispered, before kissing her head.
She moaned softly.
"You sleep too my princess", he whispered.
The next morning, Alyssa was in the shower. Dean made his way downstairs. His sister was making breakfast.
"Hey, how did she sleep?", Megan asked.
"Not good at first, but she finally did", Dean said.
"The sooner this is over with the better", Megan said.
Dean nodded. He could see his kids outside with Wade.
"The twins are up today, right?", Megan asked.
Dean nodded.
"Lawyers have been warned not to pressure Nikki since she is pregnant", Dean said.
Megan nodded.
"That's not going to stop Dolph though. It's a good thing Nikki is good under pressure, that and she hates Dolph", Dean said.
Megan smiled. Alyssa walked into the kitchen and grabbed some toast with jelly.
"Hey, ready?", Dean asked.
Alyssa nodded. They had an appointment with Bayley before the trial today.
"We'll see you guys there", Megan said, hugging her sister in law.
Dean nodded and followed his wife to the car. He helped her in before driving them to the office.
"You think she's okay?", Alyssa asked, drawing little circles on her bump.
Dean smiled.
"Oh yeah, she's as strong as her mommy.", Dean replied, reaching over.
Alyssa placed her hand on top of Dean's, taking deep breaths.
"Want to talk about what you dreamt of?", he asked.
She swallowed.
"Not now", she whispered.
"Okay, just know that I am here", he replied.
She smiled at him.
After checking on the baby and getting the all clear. They made their way to the court house. Taking their seats beside Roman and Seth.
"Here we go", Seth whispered as the judge sat down.