"Just because we broke up doesn't mean I'm not going out Leah" Seth snapped feeling his temper flare. Leah stood hands on her hips next to the table glaring at Seth. This was her favourite restaurant and he had no business being in here especially with that baby. Behind all the cute and innocence was the child that ruined their 6 year relationship. "This is my favourite place and you know it you knew you'd see me here" Seth rolled his eyes pressing his fingers into his temples Leah was always self centered but he'd had learned to deal with it. Today he didn't have to. Holly watched the scene in front of her wondering where the sweet girl she had grown to love had gone. She could see the hatred in Leah's eyes especially when they settled on Rhys who whimpered in his highchair at the tension in the room and the glare settled onto his daddy's face. It scared him. The fighting reminded him of his other homes.
"Leah my love me, my son and grandson decided to have a nice lunch your name wasn't in the conversation at all when we decided and I'd appreciate it if we kept it that way" Holly smiled at the stunned expression and chuckled as Leah stormed off. Seth sagged with relief at her retreating figure rubbing his hand over Rhys's brown hair to soothe him. "Thanks mom" Seth grinned. Holly shook her head pointing her fork at him "No one glares at my grandbaby like that. So when do you flight out next and where are you going?" Seth finished his mouthful wiping his mouth "Tomorrow we're flying into Ontario and then driving around for the shows" Nodding Holly watched as Rhys half chewed half gummed a fry from Seth's plate eyeing it warily. It definitely wasn't making his tummy feel better like his bottle did. "And you're going to be able to handle having a toddler with you the entire time"
"Yup Dean and Roman help me when we're traveling and when I'm in the ring the girls offered to watch him." It wasn't going to be simple but Seth was determined to have his son around him and this way the only way. Holly wanted to tell Seth it was going to be too hard that he should leave the baby home with her but seeing the confidence in his eyes she left it. Instead she turned her head to see Rhys leaned back in his highchair ketchup smudged across his lips and cheeks, and his big brown eyes slid shut as he snored softly his soft brown hair just slightly covering his eyes. Seth laughed and began to wipe his hands and face and pulled him into his arms. They paid the bill and Seth dropped his mom off and gathered their things heading back to his house. It was eerily quiet and almost vacant looking with Leah's things gone. Sighing Seth dropped the pen down and snapped it together gently laying Rhys down and tucking his blanket moose and dinosaur around him. He made a quick run to the Jeep grabbing all 12 bags at once and dropped them in the living room. The room Leah had used as an office was now completely bare so Seth decided it would work for Rhys's nursery. He couldn't do much without the furniture so Seth piled the diapers and wipes into the closet and tore the tags off the new clothes tossing them into the wash. He was leaned against it when his phone vibrated against his leg.
"Dean hey" Seth grinned as his best friends gravely voice sounded on the other end. "What's up Rollins?" Seth could hear Renee shout hello in the background. "Doing laundry while little man naps what's up with you?" Seth dropped onto the couch into the living room. "We're packing for Ontario but wanted to know if you wanted us to pick you up at the port? Save a rental and some money and Renee wont shut up about seeing Rhys" Seth laughed as he heard ruffling and smacks through the phone. "Actually Dean is the one whining but I'd love to see Rhys to" A brief pause and Dean came back on "Fucking woman, so what do you say want a ride?"
"Yeah that would be great man thanks" They chatted about Rhys and the tour for a bit before hanging up. Seth slid off the couch hearing Rhys babble from the playpen. He leaned over the rail watching as Rhys tugged the dinosaur into his lap babbling as he pulled on the horns looking at them closely. "Hey champ" Seth said softly as Rhys's eyes lifted to look up at him. He grinned crookedly before his little arms shot up and Seth swore he felt his heart double in size. Rhys had smiled at him. Lifting the toddler into his arms Seth pressed his face into the soft baby curls "I love you bud" He said softly "No one will ever hurt you again." And when those big brown eyes looked at him Seth felt calm for the first time in days. After a diaper change Seth sprawled out on the living room floor placing the new toys around Rhys. He didn't often get free time and decided he just wanted to play with his son for a bit.
Rhys pushed the police truck Seth had bought eyes widening as the lights and sirens began to sound. His little lip trembled as big salty tears poured down his cheeks. Seth snagged the truck immediately snapping the on button off and lifted him into his arms. "It's okay baby sshh" Seth soothed feeling guilt rush through him. Of course police sirens scared him. He had probably heard them anytime something bad was happening and he was too small to understand. The boys curled up on the couch for a bit Seth watching as Rhys pulled on his fingers occasionally chewing on them. After a quick super of noodles that provided Rhys unlimited entertainment and bath Seth brought the play pen into his bedroom leaning against the headboard of his bed as Rhys drank his bottle curled into his arms wearing a onesie that was dark green in color and had pictures of sleeping robots. With the bottle finished Rhys was still staring up at Seth so he stood and began to gently rock him back and forth while he paced the room.
Seth knew he should sing a lullaby but he didn't know any so he opted for simple man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Singing softly Seth watched as the toddlers' eyes slowly slid shut and his breathing evened out. Pressing a soft kiss to his forehead he laid him down in his playpen whispering "love you champ" and climbed into his own bed hoping to get a few hours rest before they were back on the run tomorrow.
Don't mess with Mama Rollins ;)
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