Dean was soaking wet. Mostly water, with some sweat. He dropped the hose and removed his mask when he couldn't breathe anymore.
"You aren't ready", Hunter said.
He did everything right when it came to the outside of the house. When it came to running in and rescuing, he stopped at the door. Frozen in place before having a panic attack.
"You went through a traumatic experience, its perfectly fine", Hunter assured him.
"Not if this is my job", Dean said.
"Give it time. We will keep practicing till you can run through that door again", Hunter said.
Dean nodded.
"Shower, get dressed, and head home to your family. Rest, Dean", Hunter said.
Dean nodded. He did as he was told, checking his phone, he spent five hours here. Five and he couldn't even get through the damn door.
"Hey, someone is here to see you", Roman said.
"Who?", he asked.
"Just come out to see", Roman said, leaving him alone again.
He finished putting his shoes on and grabbed his bag. Walking out, he made his way to the front. He stopped when a little boy ran over to him and hugged his leg.
"Superman", the little boy said.
Dean was confused.
"This is Zelina Vega and her son, Zane. He is the little boy you saved", Roman said.
Dean looked down at the little boy and smiled.
"Roman called and said you were coming back to work. Our whole family is happy that you finally are. You could save more people", Zelina said.
Dean didn't know what to say to that.
"Without you, my son wouldn't be here with me. I just wanted to thank you. I thanked your wife and son, they are very lucky and must be so proud of you", she said.
Dean set his hand on the little boy's head.
"Hey little man, you look good", Dean said.
The little boy nodded. Zelina laughed softly, as her son didn't want to let his hero go.
"Zane, tell Mr. Ambrose what you want to be when you grow up", Zelina said to her son.
The little boy smiled.
"A firefighter just like you", he said to Dean.
That made Dean feel good. Proud. He didn't do this job to be called a hero or to inspire anyone, but he couldn't help what he felt hearing this little boy say he wanted to be just like him.
"He won't stop talking about you", Zelina said.
"I'm not all that", Dean chuckled nervously.
"But you are. Not everyone is made to do what you all do here. I'm glad you were, because you saved him. You saved my baby", Zelina said.
"You're so welcome. I'm also glad he is doing great", Dean said.
"Not at first. He was having nightmares and panicking at every little thing. It took him a bit to finally understand that he is okay and that you saved his life", she said.
"No more nightmares?", he asked her.
"Not as often as before, but his therapist said as time passes, he will get better", Zelina said.
Dean nodded and bent down to the little boy's level.
"I have nightmares too, Zane. I talk to my doctor to help me, and he is helping me.", Dean said.
"Me too", the little boy said excited.
He could tell the little boy worried that he was different because of what he went through. Dean letting him know that he also suffered, made Zane feel better.
"Thanks for that", Zelina said.
"Anytime", Dean said.
"It is a traumatizing situation. We should know, we watched as our families suffered from them. Our friend, Seth, he almost didn't make it out of one at your son's age.", Roman said.
"How is he?", Zelina asked.
Roman and Dean smiled.
"Hey Rollins", Roman called.
Seth jogged over to them.
"Yeah?", he asked.
"He's a firefighter now", Roman said.
Seth smiled and looked at Zelina and Zane.
"So, there's hope for Zane, and me", Dean said.
Zelina smiled and nodded. Happy tears falling.
"Thank you, for coming. I needed this", Dean said.
She shook her head and wiped her tears.
"No, thank you", she replied.
After she left and promising to get their families together some time, Dean looked at Roman.
"Thanks to you too. I needed to hear that", Dean said.
"Its what best friends and best men do", Roman said.
Dean nodded.
"Help me", Dean said softly.
Roman nodded, squeezing his friend's shoulder.
"I got you", Roman replied.
Alberto went in search of the last woman that still lived in town. Stacy. Getting to the front door, it opened before he could knock.
"Can I help you?", she asked.
Arms crossed over her chest.
"I'm agent Alberto Del Rio. I have some questions to ask about a Mr. Jason Jordan", he said, after showing her his badge.
"No comment", she said, closing the door.
He stopped it.
"Please, my niece needs your help", he said.
She met his eyes, before looking up and down the street. Opening the door, she let him in.
"Are you going to arrest that asshole?", she asked.
"I'm trying too, but I need your help", he said.
"What do you need to know?", she asked.
Mia was leaving work, when she stopped. Shaking her head, she started crying. Another rose with a note. With a shaky hand, she grabbed it.
You make the most wonderful sounds when you're making love. Too bad its with him, enjoy him while you still can
Someone grabbed her shoulder and she screamed.
"Its okay, its me, Mia", TJ said, wrapping his arms around her.
"Did you get him?", she asked.
"No", he said.
Dean got a call from TJ. He drove to the police station to pick up Mia. Seeing her, he went to check on her.
"Did he hurt you?", Dean asked.
"No. He just left another note and rose.", Mia said.
Dean nodded and kissed the top of her head. He went over to TJ when he saw him.
"Did you catch him?", Dean asked.
"Son of a bitch was smart. He paid a kid to leave the rose and note. Its probably why no one has actually seen him", TJ said.
"How do you know he paid the kid?", Dean asked.
"I asked him and showed him a few photos. He pointed Jason out", TJ said.
Dean nodded.
"Don't worry, I worked up a report and put this in there. One more thing he does and we can set a restraining order", TJ said.
Dean nodded.
"Can I take her home now?", Dean asked.
TJ nodded. Dean went over to Mia and they left.
"I have to tell Izzy now", Dean said.
"No. Your wedding is coming up and I won't be the reason you guys cancel it. Don't say anything, Dean. Promise me", Mia said.
Dean sighed, but nodded.
"I promise", he replied.
After he dropped Mia off at her mom's house. He waited till she was inside before driving away. Getting home, the kids were in bed and Izzy was turning everything off for the night.
"Everything okay? You ran out of here pretty fast", Izzy said as he locked up.
"Oh yeah. Mia just got a flat tire. We took her car to Baron's shop and she'll be fine", Dean said.
She nodded.
Before they could go to bed, Baron called. Renee had gone into labor. Spencer was going to see his new niece and stay the night at the hospital to keep Baron company while waiting for the baby girl.
Izzy and Dean were laying in bed. She turned over to face him.
"I almost forgot to ask, how did it go today?", she asked.
"Couldn't get inside. I full on panicked when I got to that part", he said.
"Baby steps", she said, kissing his cheek.
"I also got a visit", he said.
"From?", she asked.
He told her about Zane and she smiled the entire time. She was so proud of him.
"See, we aren't the only ones who see you as a superhero", she said, kissing him.
"He wants to be a firefighter, because of me", he said happily.
"Get yourself through the door. Inspire more kids, baby. I for one can't wait to see you do your thing again. That uniform does wonders on you", she said, winking.
He moaned in her ear.
"You do wonders for me", he whispered.
He laid her back and moved between her legs.
A/N: New Story up. Humans, updated Wed.