Roman had stopped to grab more beers and pick up some food. Dean felt more comfortable with all his friends around him. Isabelle said it was ok. She was on the phone right now with Mia.
"Yeah, he's alive", Isabelle said excited.
Dean watched her walk around the kitchen as she spoke to her sister.
"I'll come down this weekend. Don't tell him I'm coming", Mia said.
"Ok, I won't", Izzy said.
She hung up with Mia. The front door opened, Nikki walked in. Lola was holding her three year old sister, Emma. Joe ran passed them and to the backyard. Roman kissed his wife before taking Emma from his oldest.
"So where is zombie man?", Nikki asked, looking around.
Dean chuckled before taking another drink of his beer. Isabelle noticed how quiet he was before answering Nikki.
"He's taking a shower", Izzy said.
"I bet it feels good to get those again. Especially where he was", Nikki said.
Isabelle nodded. The front door opened again to Brie and Bryan. Their three year old Brandon walked over to Dean. He lifted him into his arms. Brie was holding her daughter Brinn. Bryan set down the bags.
"I brought water and chips and dip", Bryan said.
"Yum", Nikki said, searching the bags for the dip.
"So, when do we get to officially meet him?", Brie asked, setting Brinn in the playpen.
"Shower", Nikki answered.
"How is he?", Brie asked.
"Didn't really say much yet. Just asked how Mia was. Asked how I landed here in Arcata", Isabelle shrugged.
"Well, if he needs to talk to anyone about his ptsd, let me know and I can hook you up", Brie said.
"Thank you", Isabelle said.
"Seth and Paige are here", Roman said from the living room.
He opened the front door for them. Paige kissed his cheek before walking around to everyone and hugging them. Seth had their daughter in his arms.
"Tessa", Brie said, rubbing the baby girl's back.
"You look exhausted", Izzy pointed out.
Paige sighed and laid her head on Isabelle's shoulder.
"I am so tired. Help me", Paige said.
Isabelle patted Paige's cheek.
"We told you, if you ever needed help just call", Nikki said.
"I know, but you have kids of your own to take care of. You don't need me adding mine", Paige said.
"Other than Izzy, who has a baby the same age as yours, Nikki and I can handle it. My work even has daycare, I take my kids, I can take Tessa", Brie said.
"Really?", Paige asked.
Brie nodded.
"She takes Emma when I work", Nikki said.
"I love you girls", Paige said, hugging the twins.
Someone cleared their throat and they turned to see Spencer. He smiled at everyone. His hair was still wet and he had lost a lot of weight. Isabelle went over to him and looked at everyone.
"I hope its not too much. It's a small town", Izzy whispered to him.
"Its ok Isa, I guess its better sooner than later, right", he said.
She nodded.
"Ok, so, this is Nicole Reigns. She is married to Roman, who you met at the diner. They have three kids. Lola, who's twelve. Joe, who's seven, and Emma, who's three", Isabelle said.
Nikki walked over and shook his hand.
"Please call me Nikki, only my husband calls me Nicole, well when he's mad", Nikki said.
Spencer laughed softly.
"Spencer Corbin", he replied.
"Oh we know", Nikki said.
He raised a brow before looking at Isabelle.
"This is Brie and Bryan Danielson. They have two kids. Brandon, three and Brinn, one", Isabelle said.
Spencer shook Bryan's hand and then moved over to Brie. He pointed at her and then Nikki.
"Twins", he said.
They nodded.
"And this is Paige and Seth Rollins. They have their one month old, Tessa", Isabelle said.
He shook hands with them as well. Spencer gently rubbed Tessa's cheek.
"She's adorable. I remember when my son was that small. Enjoy it because they grow quick", Spencer said.
"We definitely are", Seth said.
"Says the man who doesn't get up at two and four in the morning", Paige said.
Spencer chuckled.
"Yeah, I know those well too", Spencer said.
"You are a looker. I won't doubt women will be swooning over you in no time", Paige said.
"I was just going to say that. Are you sure you're related to Baron. You are so much nicer", Nikki said.
Spencer laughed louder.
"Well, I wasn't always", Spencer said, looking over at Isabelle.
"Yeah, we know those stories well", Dean said.
Spencer nodded.
"Now we're getting somewhere. I felt that tension all the way over here", Spencer said.
Dean took a drink of his beer. Isabelle knew that Dean was jealous. Spencer looked over at her.
"Is Baron coming?", he asked.
"Should be, yeah", Isabelle said.
Abel came down from his room and walked over to his dad.
"Want to play catch?", he asked.
Spencer smiled and nodded.
"Absolutely bud", Spencer said.
He looked around at everyone.
"Excuse me", he said.
"You go and spend time with your son", Roman said.
Spencer nodded and followed after Abel. Isabelle watched as Dean looked out the kitchen window. Everyone else walked into the living room to wait for the food to be done. Isabelle walked up behind Dean and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"Kid's going to forget all about me", Dean said softly.
"No he's not. Abel loves you and he knows how much you've done for him, for us", Isabelle said.
"But his dad is back and he's not even his dad", Dean whispered the last part.
"Please don't say anything to him till Baron and I talk to him. If he is going to hear that from anyone, it should be us", Isabelle said.
"I know", Dean said.
She kissed his shoulder.
"When do you guys have to go back to work?", she asked.
"Hunter gave us today after he found out what happened. We got to go back early morning and take on two more days for not working today", Dean said.
She nodded.
"How do you feel?", Dean asked.
"Confused and happy, amused at your jealousy", she said.
He chuckled.
"I love you, Dean Ambrose", she whispered.
"I love you more", he replied.
A few minutes later, Baron walked in with a pregnant Renee. Spencer and Abel came back in. The brothers hugged again.
"Still doesn't feel real", Baron said.
"I know baby brother", Spencer replied.
Baron pulled away from him and introduced him to Renee. Spencer nodded.
"Want to sit outside for a bit?", Spencer asked.
Baron nodded and followed his brother out.
"Well it looks like you two did well. Not with each other, but you did well", Spencer said.
"Things just didn't work out Spence. Everything got so complicated", Baron said.
Spencer nodded.
"Because you all thought I died?", he asked.
"Apart of it", Baron said.
He couldn't tell his brother yet.
"What happened Spence?", Baron asked.
Spencer looked down at his feet.
"There was a bomb in the building. No one was suppose to be there, but we were getting shot at. I got a few of my men out. After counting I realized I was missing four of them", Spencer said.
"Are they the ones who got taken with you?", Baron asked.
Spencer nodded.
"Two of them didn't make it. They left their bodies with us so we could see that, that was our future. That we were going to end up that way. I wanted to give up so badly, B. Thinking about you, Abel, and Izzy. It kept me from losing my mind. Getting to see you three again", Spencer said.
Baron reached over and set his hand on Spencer's shoulder. Spencer flinched and Baron lifted his hand away from his brother.
"Sorry, I'm just, trying to get use to being back", Spencer said.
"Its ok. Its your first day back with us.", Baron said.
Spencer nodded. He looked back at the house.
"So how much do they know about us?", Spencer asked.
Baron chuckled.
"Everything", Baron said.
"Did you tell them?", Spencer asked.
"What does it matter? They know", Baron said, taking a drink of his soda.
"They probably think I'm a wife beater, huh", Spencer said.
Baron shook his head no.
"They actually don't. Believe it or not, they are really good people. Some great friends to have around when you need them", Baron said.
Spencer nodded.
"I guess I'm going to find out", Spencer said.
"Maybe you should come and stay with me and Renee", Baron suggested.
Spencer chuckled.
"Why? Is mop head scared I might take back my girl and son", Spencer said.
Baron looked over at his brother.
"He doesn't joke about that kind of stuff. Watch what you say Spencer. You don't know him like that just yet", Baron said.
"Relax. I'll be good", Spencer said.
The back screen door opened.
"Hey you two, food is ready", Izzy said.
They both got up and walked back inside the house. Everyone was serving themselves and laughing. The kids were eating as well. Spencer nudged Isabelle with his hip and she laughed softly.
"Man, I missed you", he said.
She smiled at him and she gently touched his cheek. Dean clenched his jaw, Roman set his hand on his friend's shoulder. Baron noticed and walked over to Isabelle and Spencer, moving between them.
"Sorry, just want some of that potato salad", Baron said.
A/N: Feeling heartbroken. Sending Prayers, Love, and Good Vibes towards Roman (Joe) and his family during this difficult time. I've debated whether or not to keep writing, but he needs our support and this is one way to show him that. If you feel uncomfortable reading any story he's in I completely understand.