Isabelle was getting back from her shopping trip with Nikki and Paige. Dean parked the truck behind her. Abel went over to her with a smile. He had told her he was going to see Dean.
"I can take the bags inside", Abel said.
She smiled at him and handed him the bags. Malia ran over to her dad and hugged him.
"Did you have fun with mommy?", he asked.
"Yes. Aunt Nikki and Aunt Paige went with us. Austin stayed with grandma Celina", Malia said.
"Alright, go inside and ask Abel to get you a snack", Dean said.
She nodded. He set her down and watched her run inside. He pushed his hands into his pockets before looking at Izzy.
"Hey", he said.
"Hi", she replied.
"I am so sorry baby, I never, meant to hurt you. You know me, Iz. Its killing me that I put my hands on you", he said.
She could see tears in his eyes.
"I hate myself right now", he said.
She closed the space between them and wrapped her arms around his neck. He buried his hand into his hair while his other arm wrapped around her waist.
"I'm sorry beautiful, I am so fucking sorry", he whispered.
"It wasn't you. It was the pills", she whispered back.
His grip tightened.
"And my son saw, that makes things worse. I've already apologized to him", he said.
"Why didn't you just talk to me, Dean?", she asked.
"Because you already had so much going on. Adding my problems would just exhaust you even more", Dean said.
She placed her hands against his cheeks, making him look at her.
"Your problems babe, are my problems. Just like mine are yours", she said.
His tears slipped.
"I would never dream of hitting you, my love.", he said.
She wiped his tears and kissed him.
"I know", she replied.
"I am never touching those things again. The nightmares just got the better of me.", he said.
"You can come back home.", she said.
"Not yet. I just need to make sure that I won't touch those things again. I don't want to slip and do something I'm going to regret", he said.
She nodded.
"If in the end I need to, I'll go to a rehab", he said.
She kissed him.
The weekend came and Mia showed up with Jason. She looked skinnier to Izzy. Mia wasn't acting like herself. The Mia she knew, liked to be dressed up, hair done, and just the right amount of make up.
The Mia in front of her was covered from head to toe. The hoodie she was wearing was a size too big for her. Her hair was tangled and in a messy bun on her head. No make up on.
Izzy hugged her. She heard Mia hiss. Dean glared at Jason before hugging his sister in law.
"How are you Mia?", Dean asked.
"Good. School is going great", Mia said.
"Good", Dean nodded.
"Where are the kids?", Mia asked.
"Austin and Malia are with grandma Celina and grandpa Jon.", Izzy said.
Mia nodded. They noticed Jason nudge Mia, before Mia quickly took his arm and her eyes on the floor. Izzy noticed Dean close his hands into fists. She reached for one and he opened his hand to squeeze hers.
"Abel, can you come here for a second", Izzy called.
"I thought you said the kids were with grandma", Mia said confused.
Abel walked in with their mom. She had been crying.
"Abel, I need you to tell me what you saw on Aunt Mia.", Izzy said.
Abel looked at his aunt. He could see tears well up in her eyes as she bit her bottom lip.
"I saw a big bruise on her back, she said she got from falling. Before that, I saw Jason slap her and she lied to me", Abel said.
Jason chuckled.
"She explained what that was about. You need to teach your kid to mind his own damn business", Jason said.
"Don't tell us how to raise our kids. He did the right thing for someone he loves", Dean said.
He looked at his sister in law.
"Take your hoodie off, Mia", Dean said.
"Why?", Mia asked, her voice was low.
"Take your sweater off, Mia", Catrina said, the tone of her voice left no room for argument.
Mia's tears fell. She went to remove it, but Jason grabbed her arm.
"Don't", he growled.
"Let go of my child", Catrina said, taking a step towards them.
Jason released Mia. Catrina held her hand out to her daughter. Mia took her mom's hand.
"Remove your sweater", Catrina said.
Mia looked at Jason. Izzy stepped in front of her, taking her sister's eyes from him.
"Mia, he can't hurt you because I won't let him", Izzy said.
Mia swallowed before removing her sweater. Her mom lifted her shirt a bit. Dark purple bruises covered Mia's back.
"You son of a bitch", Dean growled.
Jason was going to leave, but the front door opened and Roman walked in. Baron behind him.
"I warned you", Dean said.
Catrina took Mia upstairs, along with Abel.
"You aren't man enough to put your hands on a man, so you put them on a woman", Dean said, raising his voice.
"Look", he cut Jason off.
"You want to hit someone so bad, then hit me. If I'm not good enough, I'm sure Roman or Baron wouldn't mind going a couple of rounds with you", Dean said.
"I don't mind", Roman said behind Jason.
"Or maybe Spencer here can help you", Dean said.
Spencer came out of the hall, arms crossed over his chest.
"Or maybe Seth is your cup of tea", Dean said.
Seth came out of the kitchen.
"Any of you touch me and I will have you arrested.", Jason said, pointing at each man.
Dean smirked.
"Spencer, what happened when you walked into the house?", Dean asked.
"I saw him over Mia and he was kicking her", Spencer said.
"Same. I acted on instinct. Protect Mia since she couldn't defend herself from him", Roman added.
Jason chuckled.
"No one is going to believe you", Jason said.
"I don't know, I mean. Mia is covered in bruises. Who do you think they'll believe?", Seth said.
"Five guys coming home from the park with their kids, only to find you hitting a bruised covered woman, or you?", Baron asked.
Jason's jaw clenched tight. Dean nodded. Baron and Roman held him.
"Let me go", Jason shouted.
Izzy watched from the side. Apart of her didn't like this idea, but the other kept flashing to her sister's back. He deserved this. Dean punched him hard a couple of times. Spencer did the same. Each man taking a turn. Roman lifted Jason and dragged him outside, throwing him out on the front lawn.
"You listen to me, Jason. You stay the fuck away from my sister, or this will get worse for you. This, what we just did, is nothing", Dean said.
Jason spat blood at him and Dean raised a brow.
"Get the fuck off my lawn and out of my town. Trust me, if anyone in this town finds out what you did to Mia, it's your ass.", Dean said.
Jason stood and got in his car before speeding off down the road and out of sight.
The guys had sat around and drank a few beers.
"One of us should go back with her to make sure Jason actually did leave and won't bother her", Seth said.
"I can do it.", Spencer said.
"I would go with you, but Renee's about to pop", Baron said.
"I can go. I don't have a pregnant wife or a newborn.", Roman said.
"But you do have an Anniversary", Dean reminded.
"Don't tell her I forgot", Roman said, looking at Izzy.
She smirked and squeezed his shoulder.
"Don't worry. I can handle Jason alone. I'll stay a week or two", Spencer said.
The guys nodded.
"How is she?", Dean asked Izzy.
"Sleeping. I gave her one of your pills", Izzy said.
Dean nodded.
"You ok with that?", Seth asked him.
He looked at his friend.
"I'm good", Dean said.
Izzy kissed the top of his head. Someone knocked on their front door and she went to answer it. Opening the door, she smiled.
"Hi Chad", she said.
He looked worried.
"I heard what happened to Mia. Your grandma told me when she came into the store today. How is she?", he said.
Izzy let him in. The guys looked over.
"She's sleeping right now, but I think she's relieved", Izzy said.
He relaxed.
"Good. She doesn't deserve that", Chad said.
"Want to have a chat with the guys? We've got soda", Izzy said.
Chad nodded.
"I'd like that. At least till Mia is awake", Chad said.
They walked over and all the guys said hi to him. Izzy grabbed him a soda.
"Hey Chad, Spencer is going back with Mia in a few days, you know, just to keep an eye on her. Any chance you want to go back with them? Just to make sure Jason doesn't go after her", Izzy said.
Dean raised a brow.
"If she wants me to, I will", Chad said.
Dean smiled, pointing at Chad with his beer.
"I knew I always liked you kid", Dean said.
Chad smiled and nodded.