After Spencer dropped off Abel at school, he passed the fire station he knew Dean worked. He smirked before driving passed it. Getting back to the house, he walked in. Malia was sitting on the couch eating apple pieces and watching cartoons. He clenched his fists.
"Where's your mom?", he asked her.
Malia looked at him.
"Upstairs changing Austin's diaper", she said.
He nodded and made his way up. Hearing her singing to him. She use to do that for Abel. Again he clenched his fists. How could she have had not one, but two babies with him. Getting to the room, her back was turned to him. Austin's head on her shoulder.
"I remember when you would do that for Abel", he said, leaning against the frame of the door.
She looked over and smiled.
"Yeah", she said softly.
He crossed his arms over his chest. In her mind, whenever he did that he was angry with her. She took a step back, one he didn't notice. Thankfully.
"How much did you tell him, Isabelle?", he asked.
His eyes had that look in them.
"Everything. He knows everything", she said softly.
He nodded.
"Did you tell him it was an accident? I never meant to do it on purpose. The pressure I was under. You know that", he said.
She nodded.
"I know", she said.
"We ended on good terms when I left. I come home and everything has changed. You can't blame me for being a bit on edge", he said.
She exhaled.
"I feel out of place, Isa", he said, tears welling up in his eyes.
"Don't. Abel still loves you as much or more than he did before. We all missed you, Spence", she said.
"You missed me?", he asked.
"Of course. We've known each other a long time. We were dating, married, and divorced", she said.
He laughed at the last part and nodded. He walked into the room and buried his hand in her hair. Pulling her close and kissing her forehead.
"You were all I thought about while locked up. Your smell, the taste of your lips, and your soft skin against mine while we made love", he whispered.
His lips moving from her forehead to her nose and kissing it. She swallowed and took a step back.
"Spencer", she said.
He sighed and nodded, letting his hands fall to his sides.
"You feel it too. There is still something there, Isa. Feelings like we had don't just go away", he said.
"I love Dean. We are engaged and getting married soon. Please don't do that again", she said.
She walked out and downstairs. Baron kissed the top of Malia's head before smiling at Isabelle.
"Everything ok?", he asked.
"Why wouldn't it be?", Spencer asked, coming from upstairs.
Baron nodded.
"So Spence, we need to talk. I wanted to do this at lunch, but I think it's better if we do this in private", Baron said.
Spencer looked over his little brother before nodding.
"Hold that thought. Let me see if my grandma can watch the kids. I don't want anyone distracting us", Isabelle said.
Baron nodded.
Dean was laying on the couch and looking up at the ceiling. He couldn't stop thinking about what Spencer was doing at his house. Some were of him hitting Izzy, others were of him sleeping with her, and the last ones were the worst. What happened last night with Spencer worried him.
Seth tapped his foot.
"You've been extra quiet. Usually you're moping around, whining about how you miss your girl and kids", Seth said.
Dean sat up.
"I need to tell you and Roman something", Dean said.
Seth nodded. He walked out into the hall.
"Big man, you're needed", he shouted.
He could hear his coworkers shouting for Roman too. Seth sat back down in front of him.
"What's it about?", Seth asked.
"Spencer", Dean said.
Seth nodded just as Roman turned the corner into the room. He grabbed a chair and pulled it close.
"So what's up?", Roman asked.
Dean took a deep breath before telling them what happened last night.
"You think it might be PTSD?", Seth asked.
"It could be. I mean, dude was locked up for a long time. Who knows what they did to him in there or if they tried to brainwash him or something", Dean said.
"Did you tell Isabelle?", Roman asked.
Dean nodded.
"She said she was going to bring it up to Baron and talk to Spencer together.", Dean said.
Roman nodded.
"That's good. If you tried to talk to him about it, he would probably flip. Especially because he doesn't know you", Roman said.
"I'm just freaking out. My family is in that house with him and if he has another episode, then what", Dean said.
"Call your mom or grandpa. Have them stay with them till you get back", Seth said.
"I just might have to do that", Dean said.
Once Celina took the kids with her. Baron and Isabelle sat in the living room with Spencer.
"Does this talk have anything to do with the fact that Abel isn't my son?", he asked.
Baron and Isabelle looked at each other before looking at him. He chuckled.
"Before Baron showed up with the paternity results, I did a test of my own", Spencer said.
"Why didn't you say anything?", Baron asked.
"Because, I know what you were doing for me. I was going to tell you both I knew when I got back, but, well I never got the chance", Spencer said.
"I'm sorry", Baron said.
"Don't be. You knew how much I love Abel and didn't want to lose him. I should be the one to apologize to you. I took your son from you. I'm sorry", Spencer said.
Baron nodded.
"So does Abel know?", Spencer asked.
Isabelle nodded.
"He found out a few years ago. He was hurt, but after we explained that no one could take your place, he warmed up to it", she said.
Spencer nodded.
"Remind me to speak to him. I should talk to him about this too", Spencer said.
"Of course", Isabelle said.
Spencer looked at Baron.
"Did you know Ab calls Dean dad?", he asked.
Baron nodded and shrugged.
"He calls me dad too", Baron said.
"I don't like it. With you its fine, but not with Dean. Dean has nothing to do with him.", Spencer said.
"Spence, Abel loves Dean. After we thought we lost you, he stopped talking. Dean got him to talk again, I won't tell Abel to stop calling Dean dad", Isabelle said.
Baron noticed the way Spencer clenched his fists.
"Spence, you have to understand where we are coming from. Dean will be his step dad soon", Baron said.
Spencer glared at his brother.
"I can't believe you would let a total stranger take your place. I taught you better than that", Spencer said.
He stood and walked towards the front door. Baron stood and placed his hands on his hips.
"Where are you going?", Baron asked.
"For a run", Spencer said, before walking out and slamming the door shut.
Isabelle sighed. Baron sat across from her.
"Maybe for now, we tell Abel to call Dean by his name. Spencer isn't use to it like we are", Baron said.
Isabelle nodded.
"I'll talk to Dean. Also, I need to tell you something that happened last night", Isabelle said.
Baron nodded. She told him what Dean told her and then about what happened upstairs in Austin's room.
"I'll talk to my parents about coming down and we do an intervention.", Baron said.
Isabelle nodded. Someone knocked on her door and she stood to answer it. Seeing Jon standing on her front porch.
"Hi", he said.
She let him in and he shook hands with Baron. She noticed his bag.
"Dean called and told me. Asked if I would stay the week with you. I said yes.", Jon said, lifting his bag.
She nodded.
"Thank you", she said.
Dean was walking towards the eating area. Hearing laughter, he walked towards it. He stopped when he saw Spencer talking with some of his coworkers.
"Hey, what are you doing here?", Dean asked.
Spencer smirked.
"Just thought I would see if your boss was hiring. I was taking a run and figured why not stop", Spencer said.
Dean looked towards Hunter and Roman. He saw them talking away from the group. Dean walked over.
"I hear what you're saying Rome, but I can't just say no without proof.", Hunter said.
Roman sighed and nodded. Hunter looked at me.
"You two know the tests and evaluations we have to go through before putting someone out in the field. If he doesn't pass then there is nothing to worry about", Hunter said.
Dean nodded. Hunter patted Roman's back before walking away.
"I tried", Roman said.
"I know", Dean replied.