A Few Days Later-
Dean was chasing Malia around the yard. Her laughs loud and happy. Isabelle couldn't stop smiling, Austin bouncing happily on her lap.
"Did you hear me Isa?", her mom asked.
"Sorry what?", she asked, shaking her head.
Her mom smiled.
"You look so happy to have him home, especially the kids", Catrina said.
Isabelle nodded.
"Yeah, but they are use to him being away, or at least Malia and Abel are. With work he's gone up to two weeks, staying at the fire station. When he's home he's spending it like this with them.", she said.
Catrina nodded.
"But you were saying?", Izzy asked, back to the topic before Dean.
Her mom lifted the magazine of wedding dresses.
"You would look amazing in this one, especially since it's a backyard wedding", she said, pointing to the simple chiffon, spaghetti strap dress.
"What colors does it come in?", Izzy asked.
"Beige, white, ivory, and blush", her mom answered.
"Ivory", Izzy said.
Her mom nodded and folded the page.
"What about ivory?", Dean asked, out of breath from chasing Malia.
"Nothing that concerns you", Isabelle said with a smile.
He noticed the wedding dress magazines.
"Can I have a peek?", he asked.
"Nope.", both women replied.
He chuckled.
"Am I wearing a tux?", he asked.
"Only if you want too, but it is a backyard wedding so everything will be simple", Isabelle said.
"I like the sound of a backyard wedding", he said.
"Have you chosen your best man?", Izzy asked.
"Yeah, its Roman and Seth. I can have two right?", he said.
Isabelle shrugged and looked at her mom. Catrina smiled.
"Its your wedding. What you two want, goes", she said.
They nodded. Trish's car pulled into the driveway and she made her way to them.
"Hey, you aren't suppose to be here", Trish said to her son.
"I just came to see my girl and my kids. I didn't know you three would be working on wedding stuff", Dean said.
"Are Paige and Nikki here yet?", Trish asked.
"Nikki is not coming, Roman took her out of town for their Anniversary so it's just us", Isabelle said.
Trish nodded as Paige and Eve pulled in. Baby on Paige's hip as she walked over. Trish took the little girl from her arms.
"Your granddaughter is so beautiful", Trish said, kissing the baby's cheek.
"So is yours", Eve replied.
Roman had taken Nikki out of town and on a hot air balloon ride just as the sun was setting. She gasped at the view.
"Wow, its beautiful", she said.
He nodded.
"Yeah, but not as beautiful as you", he said.
She giggled.
"After fifteen years together and you are still so very cheesy", she said.
He pulled her closer.
"Only for you my love", he replied.
She stood on her toes to reach his lips. Kissing him gently. Roman lifted his glass and she did the same.
"Here is to many more years of cheesiness, love, and friendship. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in all this. Thank you for giving me my beautiful children. I owe you so much and I am going to try my hardest to continue to make you the happiest woman alive. I hope I never fail you", he said.
"Aw, baby", she said, tears welling up in her eyes.
They kissed.
"I knew you were the man of my dreams since we were in high school. I was a fool to let you get away then, I am never making that mistake again. No man has ever made me feel as happy as I am when I'm with you. I am so glad I took you those brownies fifteen years ago.", she said.
He chuckled and nodded. They clinked their champagne glasses before taking a drink.
The women were now in the kitchen going over wedding plans. Brie and Nattie had joined them, along with a very pregnant Renee. Dean had agreed to keeping the kids occupied while they worked. He noticed it getting dark out, the kids had all gone down for the count.
"Thank god for naps", Dean huffed, hands on his hips.
Seth walked in and smiled. He noticed all the kids down for a nap and he nodded.
"Way to go super dad", Seth said.
Dean shrugged.
"How are you?", Seth asked.
"Exhausted, but I feel good. No headaches means no pills. I haven't had a craving for them either, which is good", Dean said.
"Good", Seth said, squeezing his best friend's shoulder.
"Hi hun", Paige said, skipping over to Seth and kissing him.
"Hey", he replied.
Paige looked at Dean.
"You are going to love your wedding.", Paige said to him.
He smiled.
"Just as long as my girl shows up, I'm good", he replied.
"Which reminds me, her dress, so cute", she said.
Dean smiled.
"Is she happy with it?", he asked.
She nodded.
"That's all that matters", Dean said.
"Good answer", Paige said.
Seth went over to the playpen and picked up his sleeping baby girl. He kissed the side of her head while Paige covered her. Eve walked over to them.
"Ready mom?", Seth asked Eve.
She nodded.
"We'll see you four later", Dean said, while he walked them to the door.
He watched them drive off before walking back inside. Brie had her kids up and ready to go too. Nattie as well. Both women thanked him for watching the kids before kissing his cheek and walking out.
"Need a ride, Ren?,", Dean asked.
"No, Baron is coming to get me", Renee said.
He nodded. At first it was weird having her around the house after what happened, but as time passed, it started getting easier. Isabelle went over to him and sat on his lap. He smiled and kissed her.
"Done?", he asked.
Both women laughed.
"Not even close", Isabelle said.
Someone knocked before the door opened. Baron walked in and smiled at everyone before kissing Renee's cheek and running a hand around her belly.
"Ready to go?", he asked her.
"Yes, if only your child would be too", she replied.
He laughed softly before helping her up. Dean and Izzy walked them to the door. Waving goodbye, their moms came next, excitement in their voices about the wedding.
"Dean, you going to Grandpa's or mine?", his mom asked.
Dean's mouth opened, but nothing came out.
"Or you can stay here, at home", Izzy suggested.
He looked at her, before looking at his mom again.
"I think I'm going to stay, home that is", Dean said.
His mom nodded. She looked at Izzy.
"If he steps out of line, you call me sweetheart. I will knock some sense into him", Trish said.
"You know I will mom", Izzy said.
Dean smiled and kissed the side of his fiancée's head. He loved when she referred to his mom as her mom as well, just like he did with hers. Watching both moms drive away. Dean looked at Izzy.
"So both little ones are down for the count. Abel is at his friends house till I have to pick him up. What do you want to do?", Dean said.
She shrugged.
"What do you want to do?", she asked him.
He blushed. She took his hand and pulled him inside. Taking him to the extra bedroom downstairs so they could hear the kids from there.
Mia had packed up her things. Transferring to the nearest college near the town. She was lucky it was within driving distance from her moms. Deciding Izzy and Dean had enough to worry about.
"That was the last box", Chad said, wrapping his arms around her waist.
She nodded and looked around her empty apartment. Well, not completely empty. Jason had moved in some of his things.
"Are you sure you want to do this?", he asked.
Spencer was waiting for them in the car. She didn't have much, so it was an easy move.
"Yeah, never been more sure", she said.
He nodded and took her hand as they walked out. Jason appeared, Spencer came next, breathing heavy.
"Look, I just came to talk", Jason said.
"Well you can do it with the both of us here. I'm not leaving you alone with her", Spencer said.
Jason rolled his eyes, before looking at Mia.
"I love you, Mia. You know that, I just let my temper get the better of me. I apologize every time", Jason said.
"I can't keep doing this, Jason. Even if I decide to stay, my family won't leave me here with you", she said.
"Damn straight", Spencer said from behind Jason.
"Would you shut up", Jason snapped.
Spencer raised a brow. Jason looked back at Mia.
"I'll get help, I swear. Please Mia, give me another chance", Jason begged.
Mia took Chad's hand and shook her head no.
"I can't", she said.
Chad pulled Mia to follow. Walking her around Jason. He reached for her arm and pulled her back to him.
"You can't just leave me, I love you. If I can't have you, no one will. This isn't over", he whispered in her ear.
Chad pushed Jason away.
"Don't touch her again", Chad warned, pointing a finger in Jason's face.
Jason smirked and Mia felt a shiver run down her spine. Chad took her arm and they walked out. Mia couldn't get Jason's words out of her head.