Pulling up to the building Roman pulled the SUV into park and switched off the ignition. Dean leaned forward in his seat glancing around the parking garage looking for his girlfriend Renee. "Uh Seth we kind of have to get out now" Roman smirked watching as Seth just stared at Rhys who was drinking his bottle quietly his little hands gripping his dads. Since the gas station episode Rhys had yet to let go of Seth's hand. "What the hell am I going to tell people?" He asked quietly. His brain was going a mile a minute panicking about what people would say. He had yet to tell his mom or his girlfriend Leah. Dean glanced back searching his younger brothers' face seeing nothing but fear in his eyes. "You tell them that he's your son and that's all they need to know. You don't owe them anything Seth"
Roman nodded in the drivers seat "He's right Uce all that matters is that little guy is happy, healthy and safe" Nodding Seth unbuckled Rhys from his seat and held him tight against his chest as they carried their bags inside. People through out the hallway glanced and stared at Seth as he walked past. Dean glared at anyone who dared stare too long feeling over protective of Rhys. Finally reaching the locker room Seth relaxed against the cool steel locker. "Rollins? Who's kid man?" Kevin Owen asked from his place on the bench. Dean and Roman nodded at Seth and went further into the room to unpack their things. "He's my son" Seth sighed adjusting Rhys in his arms feeling his tiny hands grip his shirt. His big brown eyes nervously scanning the room. Kevin grinned "Well congrats man he's definitely a cute kid, you're going to love being a dad Owen and Elodie are my life man. If you need anything just let me know I'd be happy to help out" Seth sagged with relief "You have no idea how much I appreciate that Kevin"
Once he had finished unpacking and settling in Seth made his way to Hunter and Stephanie's office. Seth's heart hammering against his chest with every step he took. Knocking on the door Stephanie opened it smiling softly at Seth before her eyes went wide as she took in the smaller version of Seth curled against his chest. "Seth how are you?" She asked guiding him into the office where Vince and Hunter were chatting. "I need to talk to you guys" Seth said softly sitting in the chair and adjusting Rhys so his legs were around his waist and his head was resting on his shoulder. "Alright you've got our attention" Hunter motioned around the table.
Sighing Seth gripped Rhys tighter against his chest and explained the whole ordeal to his bosses. "So he's got to travel with me and all that but I promise I wont let it affect my in ring performance I can do it" Stephanie shook her head placing her hand on Seth's to calm him down. "We will support you in whatever way we can I'm glad Rhys has you now Seth." Vince nodded leaning over the desk to take a closer look at the toddler "He's a beautiful boy"
"I really appreciate this" Seth said softly smiling as Rhys reached up and gripped his beard babbling quietly. "You'll be a great dad Seth and trust me when I tell you it's the single greatest job on this earth. My girl's are my world" Hunter smiled waving his fingers at Rhys who eyed him curiously "Want to go see buddy?" Seth asked softly lifting Rhys onto the desk gently. Rhys leaned against his dads' chest but didn't whimper watching as Hunter slowly brushed his hand against his back. "You are pretty good boy aren't you? Haven't made a single fuss" Hunter said softly. Stephanie smiled softly as Rhys's big brown eyes peered over at Hunter he babbled softly padding Seth's cheeks glancing between the two. "So have you thought of about where he is going to go while you are in the ring?" Vince asked pushing his chair back and stretching he didn't mind family being present but business was business. "Yeah Renee offered to take him and when she's busy Paige and Brie had offered as well" Pressing his face against his dad's neck Rhys whined unhappily chewing on his fingers letting his dad know he was once again hungry. Hunter laughed watching Seth's face fall as Rhys grew fussy in his arms. "Go on and get him some lunch Seth, we are behind you in whatever way you need us" After making his way back to the locker room Seth sat on the couch with Rhys feeding him his bottle. Glancing around the empty locker room Seth dug for his phone tapping his mothers name on the screen. He couldn't hold of telling his mom and maybe she could help him tell Leah.
"Seth baby how are you?" Holly Rollins smiled as listened to her youngest son greet her on the other end of the line. After a few minutes of their regular chat Seth gazed down at the toddler drinking his bottle his little hands gripping his fingers that held the bottle. Rhys needed him to do this. "So Ma I need you to listen to me and what I'm about to tell you." His heart pounded as he leaned against the back of the couch. "Seth are you okay?" Holly asked softly the anxiety in his voice making her nervous. "Yeah I'm okay but I need you to listen" Pushing all his anxiety to the back off his mind Seth retold the story yet again. "I have a grandson?" Holly finally whispered after a long pause, Seth nodded even though she couldn't see him. "Yeah his name is Rhys they told me he was 3 but he's only 16 months. Makes me wonder what kind of care he got if they didn't even know his age" Seth growled remembering the marks on the child's legs.
"When are you coming home" She demanded making Seth's stomach knot. "After smack down on Wednesday" He said softly blinking when his mother groaned on the other end. "Well I can't wait that long. Text or Face book or however you do it a picture of my grandson." She huffed. Busting out laughing Seth softly apologised to a very alarmed Rhys and after a few minutes of trying for smiles sent his mom the best picture he had. Rhys didn't smile very much but Seth knew it would come with time. "Well I dare say he's definitely your child" Seth's stepfather Bob snorted on the other end as himself and Holly looked at the picture. "He's got your eyes" Holly whispered and Seth could hear she was crying Seth himself had his moms eyes. "Ma please don't be upset" He whispered brushing the hair on Rhys head watching as he gripped at his fingers. "I'm not mad or upset sweetheart I'm just overwhelmed that's all. I'm so glad they found you and that Rhys has a chance at a better life. Do you have everything you need? I can send you some money" Holly muttered mulling over what supplies would be needed. "We're okay we got everything for on the road and I'd like to talk to Leah before she comes home to a house full of baby stuff" Gazing down Seth chuckled at the toddler in his lap face pushed into Seth's chest legs spread across his hip and his arms curled above his head snoring softly. "I guess our conversation has bored him" Seth laughed texting his mom the picture. "Oh be still my heart Bob look at him. He sleeps like you. Now go on and get him to bed but Seth Daniel so help me if you're not on my doorstep first thing Thursday" Holly muttered "We will see you Thursday Ma, we love you" Seth laughed to himself as he clicked the phone off. He gently pulled Rhys against his chest brushing his lips against the top of his head. It amazed and scared him how much love he had for him after just 2 short days but his friends and family were supportive and he was confident Leah would be to. Laying Rhys in his playpen with his blanket and moose Seth kissed him goodnight and smiled down at him maybe he could make this work after all.
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