Two days had passed and not a phone call from the Marines. Isabelle was doubting he was alive, she had hoped, but they would have called her by now. She was dropping off Abel at school. Mia and Jason had gone back after their visit.
She drove to the diner where she use to work to have breakfast with her mom and Dean's mom. She released Malia from her car seat and took her son's car seat in her hand.
"Alright, stay close to me Lia", Izzy said.
She nodded as she jumped off the car. She took her mom's hand and they walked into the diner. Trish took the car seat and Malia ran to Catrina.
"Hi, sorry, I had to drop off Abel. Dean went back to work already", Izzy said.
"If you need help sweetheart, call me, I can come right over", Trish said.
"I might take you up on that", Izzy said.
They sat to eat. Nikki walked over and gave Izzy a side hug.
"We miss you here", Nikki said.
"I know, me too. Hopefully soon", Izzy said.
"Have you heard from Paige? I tried to call her to check in and see if she needed help, but she hasn't gotten back to me", Nikki said.
"She's probably just enjoying her baby girl or she's lost her mind", Izzy said.
Nikki laughed.
"If you want, after you get out of work, we can drop by her house. Gives me a chance to take her the baby gift I got her", Izzy said.
"Sounds good", Nikki said, taking their order to put it in.
Izzy went back to her mom and Trish.
"I still can't believe you ended up with my son. How crazy is that?", Trish said.
Izzy smiled.
"I know. I mean, we always spoke about it, but to actually see it. Wow", Catrina said.
"And Eve is just so happy to have her son back", Trish said.
Catrina nodded.
"By the way Iz, how did you like Mia's new boyfriend?", her mom asked.
"I don't know. I mean, he seemed like an ok guy, but Dean and I really loved Chad for her. Dean had a problem with his age", Izzy said.
"Chad Gable? Oh, he's a sweetheart. His mom told me how heartbroken he was after his breakup", Trish said.
"Yes, we all liked him", Catrina said.
Nikki came over and set their food down. Malia was eating her mickey mouse pancake happily. After a few minutes, Dean and his guys walked in. He walked over to his fiancee and kissed her.
"Missed you", he said.
"Missed you too", she replied.
"Did you tell them?", he asked.
"Tell us what?", Trish asked.
Isabelle smiled and took the ring out of her purse, placing it on her finger. Their moms gasped and stood, hugging them both. Nikki and Roman hugged them as well.
"We get to plan a wedding", Catrina said.
"Don't get too excited. Its not going to be a big wedding", Izzy said.
"Mommy, why is that man looking at you?", Malia asked.
"What?", Izzy asked.
Everyone looked outside. Isabelle's heart almost stopped.
"Please tell me you see him too?", Isabelle asked.
"Spencer", Catrina whispered.
Isabelle took off outside and stopped. She looked him over. Half of his face was bruised up and cut. He lifted his hands and smiled.
"Hey baby", he said.
She started crying and ran into his arms. Hugging him tight.
"Spencer", she cried.
Everyone walked outside. Dean didn't know how he felt about this. Roman set his hand on his shoulder.
"It's a common reaction. She thought he was dead", Roman whispered.
"Isabelle", they heard someone yelling.
Baron turned the corner to stop. He had seen the government issued cars pass by. Spencer released Isabelle and turned to his brother.
"Hey bro", Spencer said, more tears falling.
Baron closed the space between them and hugged him tight. He cried. Spencer reached out to Isabelle and included her in the hug.
"My family", he whispered.
Izzy kissed his cheek.
"Why didn't you call me?", she asked.
Baron pulled away from his brother to hear him. Spencer cupped Isabelle's face and smiled.
"I wanted to surprise you, Isa. I called my parents and I told them not to tell you two, that I wanted to surprise you and well, I did", he said.
"It took you two days?", Baron asked, playfully pushing his brother.
Spencer chuckled.
"I wanted to spend a few days with Dylan, you know. He's gotten so big, then it made me think of Abel and I just want to see my son", Spencer said.
Isabelle looked at Baron, before looking back at Spencer.
"He's at school right now", Isabelle said.
"Thought so", Spencer said.
"Mommy", Malia ran over to Isabelle.
Izzy picked her up and Spencer smiled between Baron and Isabelle.
"You two have more kids? That's great. Are you married? How long?", Spencer asked.
"Oh", Baron and Izzy said.
"What?", Spencer asked, after noticing their looks.
"She's not mine, Spence. We broke up after you, after we thought", Baron stopped.
"So then what are you two doing in the same town?", Spencer asked.
Izzy looked at Dean.
"Dean", Izzy said.
He cleared his throat and walked over. Spencer eyed him.
"This is my fiancé, Dean", Izzy said.
"Now, I'm really confused. Look, I know I missed a lot, but I never thought you two would not be together", Spencer said.
"I'm actually with someone too and she's pregnant", Baron said.
"I also just had a little boy. He's a month and two days", Izzy said.
"I missed so much", Spencer said.
"But we can catch you up", Izzy said.
Spencer met her eyes and he nodded.
"You can stay with Dean and I", Izzy said.
Dean looked at Roman. He doesn't even get a say in this. Having his soon to be wife's ex husband in the house.
"Its for Abel", Roman whispered.
Dean looked at Izzy.
"How about you show him home and I'll go check out Abel. He should be here for this", Dean said.
"Thank you babe", Izzy said.
He nodded. Spencer still looked at him like he stole his candy. Dean was glad Spencer was alive and safe, but he told himself to keep an eye on him. Dean went over to Izzy and kissed the side of her head and then his daughter's.
"I'll go with you", Roman said.
He kissed Nikki goodbye. Catrina went over to Spencer and he smiled.
"Hey mom", he said, hugging her.
Dean stopped and looked at him. Roman gripped his shoulder.
"Stay calm and let's go get your kid", Roman whispered.
Dean nodded and continued walking towards their car.
"I am so glad you are safe, Spence. We all love you so much and Abel suffered the worst. He is going to be so happy to see you", Catrina said.
"I can't wait to see him. That's my boy", Spencer said.
Baron and Izzy once again shared a look. They knew they had to tell him, but right now, they would let him enjoy his time back.
"Well, lets get you settled into my house", Izzy said.
Spencer nodded.
"I can take the kids", Catrina said.
"Thank you, mom", Izzy said.
Catrina took Malia. Taking the carseat to her car and following behind Isabelle.
"So, this Dean guy seems cool", Spencer said.
Isabelle chuckled and shook her head at him.
"What?", he asked with a smile.
"Same old Spencer. Still haven't changed", she said.
"Can you blame me. You are still as beautiful as I remember Iz", he said.
Her heart skipped a beat. She had to remind herself not to feel this way.
"Still as smooth as ever Corbin", she replied.
He chuckled.
"So what brought you here Iz?", he asked, the town was smaller than the one they grew up in.
"A lot", she said.
"Well, seeing as I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. I have all the time in the world to listen", he said.
She smiled over at him.
"Lets get you settled first", she said.
"That's code for, it's a long story and you might need a few beers for it", Spencer said.
She smiled.
"You know me so well", she said.
He smiled.
"So can I ask how Mia is, or is that a long story too?", he asked.
"Mia's good. She's enrolled in San Francisco State University. Majoring in Criminal Justice and Safety Studies", Isabelle said proudly.
"Nice", he said.
"I have too tell her you are home. She is going to be so happy", Isabelle said.
"I can't wait to see her", Spencer said.
Getting to her house. They got off and walked in. Spencer looked around.
"Did he buy you this place?", Spencer asked.
Isabelle shook her head no.
"That's apart of the long story and beer", she said.
"Noted", he said.
He sat down.
"Does he make you happy?", he asked suddenly.
Isabelle could hear her mom's car pulling in with her kids.
"He does. Really, really happy", she said.
He looked over at her.
"I'm glad. After everything I put you through, you deserve happy", he said.
She smiled. She kissed the top of his head.
"I missed you", she whispered.
"Not as much as I miss you Isa", he replied.
Her front door opened and her mom walked in. Isabelle took the car seat and took Austin out. Malia stayed close to her mom, not knowing who this strange man was.
"She looks a lot like you", Spencer said.
Isabelle smiled.
"I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing yet", she said.
"It's a damn good thing, because you get your looks from me", Catrina said.
Hearing another car pull in. She noticed Spencer get nervous.
"Its Dean and Abel", Catrina said.
The front door opened and Spencer stood. Dean walked in first and then Abel. His smile fell when he saw his dad. He looked from Dean to Isabelle.
"Hey kid. I missed you", Spencer said.
Abel dropped his bag and ran to him. Hugging him tight and crying.
"Dad", Abel cried.
Spencer kissed the top of his son's head.
"I'm home buddy, I'm here", he whispered.
Catrina and Isabelle cried watching the reunion. Dean held Malia.