*FLASHBACK*

"Roman Joesph Reigns, will you marry?"

Roman had both his hands on his mouth, in complete shock. He could barely hear his boyfriend's words. All the people around them were cheering and celebrating. They were just at the end of their high school graduation ceremony. Roman had stood up and cheered. By the time he turned to hug his boyfriend, Randy was down on one knee. It took some time but eventually everyone spotted what was happening and turned their attention to the couple. Whispers immediately starting. Roman's parents watched from afar, in shock.

Roman wanted this. He wanted to be with Randy forever. They had been together since freshman year. Now, he couldn't imagine his life without him. They both got accepted to Florida State University so they were not going to be separated. No, their life together was just beginning. In the back of Roman's mind he knew the situation was risky. They were just graduating high school and were young adults. There were going to be struggles but he didn't want to overcome those struggles with just anyone. He wanted to experience everything possible with Randy.

"Yes." Roman finally answered. Randy grinned and placed the ring on Roman's finger. All their classmates around them cheered and some were speechless at the turn of events. They hugged tightly. Just like every other time he was in Randy's arms, Roman felt safe and happy.

Later that night, Roman's parents and Kevin grilled him. They said everything that was typically said in these situations. That they were way too young. They had no jobs to support themselves. Of course this was all true but Roman knew that anything was possible to get through as long as he had Randy by his side.

Roman sighed. "Can you guys just trust me? I know what I'm doing okay. I love Randy and he loves me. We're getting married and that's that."

Roman's father shook his head in disappointment. "Don't expect me to give you a dime, Roman." Roman's family came from money and everyone knew. They always believed that the money was the biggest reason why Randy was with their son. It was absurd because their son was a beautiful person inside and out. Randy being with him just for money was the last thing they wanted to suspect. They couldn't help but to feel like that was the case though.

"I'm not asking you for money." Reigns shook his head confidently. The Samoan knew what his parents thought about Randy and they were wrong. 100% wrong. "Not now, or in the future. Randy and I will make it. I know we will."

His parents knew that once Roman set his mind to something, it was impossible to pull him out if it. Kevin knew the exact same.


Later that night, Randy took Roman to dinner to celebrate their graduation and most importantly, they engagement.

Randy's parents weren't too happy with the idea either. It didn't exactly surprise Randy at all. He knew his parents better than anyone. Just like Roman though, he had no worries. "I'm sorry about your parents, babe." Roman said.

Randy shrugged. "I expected it honestly. At least your parents will support us, right?" Randy said comfortably.

Roman bit his lip. He was yet to tell him about his parents reaction. "No exactly." Randy looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "They're not happy about it either. In fact, they're furious." Roman admitted. "My dad says he's not gonna help us."

"Whoa, whoa. What?" Randy practically shrieked.

"Don't worry about it. We'll figure it out on our own." He reached for Randy's hand across the table but Randy pulled back.

"Are you crazy? We can't support ourselves!" Randy yelled. Drawing attention from the others in the restaurant. He was so angry. Roman has never seen him like this in all 4 years that they've been together. "They have to give us money Roman. They've got to." Randy said seriously. "You're family is filthy rich. They can help us out.

Roman tilted his head and squinted his eyes. Did Randy really think that his parents were going to support them completely? He had to have some idea of how difficult it was going to be. The obstacles they were going to have to overcome. "Like I said, we'll figure something out."

Randy shook his head. "I need some fresh air. I'll be back." He stood up and headed for the exit. Roman sighed. It took a while for him to decide and go talk to his fiancé. He stepped out of the restaurant and spotted Randy leaning against his car, his back turned to him. Roman slowly walked closer and noticed that Randy was on the phone. As he got closer, he could make out what he was saying to the person on the other side of the line.

"His family isn't going to give us any money." Randy sounded angry. There was a pause as Randy listened to who he was talking to. "What's the point in marrying the guy if I can't spend their money?" The entire conversation was about money and how Randy was never going to be able to be rich, the way he thought he deserved. :I lied my way through all this for four years; and to get nothing out if it? Bullshit." Randy spat.

Roman couldn't believe what he was hearing. Lies? Four years? Randy was with him just because of the money? The whole time he was with him was for money? No, that couldn't be true. It couldn't. Randy wouldn't do this to him. He wouldn't. What freshman in high school even thinks about playing someone like that just for money? Especially for that long? A sick person, that's who. Roman couldn't even feel the tears that were running down his cheeks. He felt completely numb. He was speechless. Shocked. Hoping that his ears had deceived him. Hoping he hadn't been made a fool.

"I gotta go. I have to head back inside." Randy ended the call and turned to head back inside. He was startled by Roman who was standing on the other side of the car, not moving. "Roman, you scared me. How long have you been standing there?"

Roman swallowed the huge lump in his throat and wiped the tears away. "Long enough. I heard...everything." Before Randy could even open his mouth, Roman took the engagement ring off and tossed it to Randy, hitting him right on the chest. "I never want to see you again." He sniffled as he pulled his car keys out his pocket. "Get the hell away from my car. I'm leaving."

Fuck. Randy thought. "Roman, babe..."

"Don't call me that. I don't want to see you...ever again!" Roman opened the car door and was about to get in. But before he did so, he approached Randy and decked him right on the jaw. He got in the car and sped off immediately. He didn't even want to hear Randy try to explain himself. Hi parents were right. Kevin was right. How could he have been so stupid? So blind? He overlooked the fact that Randy's family wasn't financially successful like his family was. That wasn't important to him. He loved Randy for who he was. The feeling was obviously not mutual and it had been that way for four years. Randy's family wasn't poor, they were comfortable but that just wasn't enough for Randy. Roman felt so stupid, used, and manipulated. All those times Randy gave him a sob story as to why he needed money. It was all lies.

Instead of heading home, Roman made his way to Kevin's house. He was the only other person that Roman could go to.

*END OF FLASHBACK*


That entire night and through the rest of that Summer, Kevin spent his time consoling Roman in any way that he could. He was basically the shoulder that Roman could cry on and he didn't mind one bit. That was what best friends were for. Roman's parents were not surprised by what happened. They felt horrible that their son had been played that way to but they were glad he had a friend like Kevin that was always there for him in ways that they could not be. If it wasn't for Kevin talking him off the ledge, Roman had no idea what would what have happened to him.

Kevin would never forget that night that Roman arrived to his house. It was the worst that Kevin had ever seen him. He wasn't sure that Roman would ever recover from what had happened. After that Summer was over, thanks to Kevin, Roman would slowly get himself back together. Time healed the wounds Randy had caused. Before Kevin knew it, Roman was gushing all over some guy he met online named Dean Ambrose.

"Kevin?" Sami tried to slowly get Kevin's attention after he hung up with Dean. It seemed like he was in deep thought.

Kevin snapped out of the flashback and turned to Sami. "I have to go back to the hotel."

Sami sat up on the bed and nodded. "Okay. I'm gonna go see Dean."

They both knew that something terribly wrong had happened between Roman and Dean. They had no time to talk or ask each other anything. Their friends needed them. "I'll call you." Kevin got dressed and walked over to the bed. He quickly placed a kiss on Sami's lips and left. Sami quickly stood up and got dressed as fast as he could.

Kevin managed to speed his way to the hotel. He was afraid that history was about to repeat itself. He had no idea what Dean had done but he was sure that it was something horrible. He was sure of it, just by hearing Roman's voice. Owens quickly reached Roman's hotel room and knocked. "Roman?"

Roman opened the door roughly. His eyes were red and it was obvious that he was crying a lot.

"What the hell happened?"

"He's a liar." Roman growled and walked back over to the bed. He was packing up his suitcase and Kevin's. "You warned me. My parents were worried. You guys were right." Roman was rambling and packing fast. "You warned me about Randy and you warned me about Dean. When will I fucking learn!" Roman felt Kevin's hand on his shoulder. He immediately turned around and laid his forehead on Kevin's shoulder.

Kevin immediately wrapped his arms around the big guy. It was happening all over again. It felt like deja vu. Kevin felt his heart breaking as he heard Roman whimper and sniffle against his shoulder. His shirt was wet but he didn't care in the least. He rubbed Roman's back comfortably. "Wanna tell me exactly what happened?" He asked carefully.

Roman slowly pulled away from Kevin and wiped his face. "He's married, Kev."

"What?!" Kevin nearly shrieked. Did he hear that correctly?

"He's married and has a daughter. He kept that from me the entire time." Roman could see how shocked Kevin was about all this information. He sadly shook his head. "I want to go back home Kevin.

Kevin was still trying to process what Roman had just told him Did Sami know about all of this? Was he allowing Dean to just lie so easily to his best friend?

"What are you thinking about?" Roman wiped some more tears away. "Help me pack."

"Hold on a minute, it's not that simple, Roman."

Roman was shocked by Kevin's response. "It is that simple Kevin. He lied to me! I don't want to see him. I don't want to be here."

"Did you allow him to explain?" Kevin was surprised by his own words. He would normally be the one to tell them to get the hell out of there. "I know you're really angry right now, which means you don't mean anything you are saying right now. Just...calm down and let's talk about what happened for real."


Meanwhile, Sami got out of his car outside of Dean's house. He noticed that Renee's car wasn't in the drive way and he was grateful for that. He knew the door would be open so be just made his way inside and found Dean laying on the couch, faced down. "Dean?"

"Sami." Dean felt relieved that Sami was finally there. He really needed his best friend right now. "He hates me." Dean's voice cracked. "He said he didn't want to see me."

"Oh Dean." Sami sat on the couch next to Dean and wrapped an arm around his shoulder. "You can't blame him for being angry. I'm sure he'll come around though."

Dean shook his head. "No he won't. You didn't see him Sami. He put all his trust in me and...I let him down. He hates me, I know it." Before Sami could say anything, his cellphone rang. He ignored it, because he wanted to give Dean all his attention. The cellphone wouldn't stop ringing though. "Answer it. It's okay." Dean sniffled and wiped his nose with a Kleenex.

Sami gave him a small smile and headed to the kitchen. "Hello?"

"Did you know?"

It was Kevin. Sami bit his lip. "Did I know what?"

"Did you know Dean was lying to Roman? About his marriage and his kid."

Sami sighed. He didn't want to lie to Kevin and make things worse. "Yes, I did."

"How could let him lie to Roman like that for so long?" Kevin was clearly upset, and rightfully so. "I'm sure the process for the divorce hasn't lasted 4 years. He was actually with her for real at some point and you allowed him to live this double life? Hurting Roman in the process?!" Owens hissed angrily.

"He was scared, Kevin. Scared that Roman wouldn't want anything to do with him. I told him plenty of times to tell the truth but he was just scared. Roman has to understand. Dean didn't do it to hurt him on purpose. He loves him. He was never truly happy with her. The only reason he stayed with her is because of Grace. He hates that he has to do this to his daughter, Kevin. Please understand. He's going to divorce her but he can't leave the house just like that. Roman has to understand." Sami was practically pleading.

"Well, he doesn't understand." Kevin sighed. "At least not right now. He's too angry at the moment. He says he wants to go back to Florida."

Sami's eyes widened. That wasn't good for numerous of reasons. First, Dean would die if Roman left. Second, he might never see Kevin again. He couldn't risk the possibility of either of those scenarios happening. He made sure that Dean wasn't anywhere nearby to hear him. "You can't leave." Sami whispered. "I know you're angry with Dean too and I get it. Roman is your best friend. You have every right to be mad but we have to do something. They're our friends, Kevin. Best friends and we have to help them though this. We both know they love each other. If they were to never fix this, I don't neither one of them would survive."

Kevin turned to look at Roman. He was laying on the bed with his eyes closed. The long conversation they had wiped him out. Even with his eyes closed, you could tell the man had been crying and you could tell by his body language that he was beyond broken. Owens knew they couldn't leave. He was so angry with Dean. It took all his power not go over to his house and punch him right on the face. Sami was right though. Roman will never be able to get over this one. He loved Dean more than anything in this world. Kevin was beginning to realize that this was much more serious than what had happened with Randy. That situation was horrible but what Roman and Dean had was much more stronger and much more intimate. Something that couldn't exactly be explained with words. Roman would never survive if he chose not to work things out with Dean.

"You're right." Kevin finally said after thinking long and hard about the situation. "We need to do something. I don't know what, but we have to do something."

Sami heard the front door open and he knew it was Renee.

Grace ran inside and wen't straight to Dean. "Daddy!"

Dean quickly composed himself and opened his arms; Grace immediately hugged him. "Hi baby girl. How was the sleeping over at grandma's house?"

"It was fun! But i missed you." Grace's baby blue eyes twinkled as she smiled at her dad.

"I'm glad you had fun baby." He gave his daughter a smile smile.

Grace looked at her dad with sudden curiosity and worry. "Daddy, you're sad." It was more of a statement than a question. She was young but knew her dad very well. She was a smart kid.

Dean gave her a reassuring smile. He wasn't exactly surprised that Grace suspected that something was wrong. "No, I'm fine. You're home so I'm as happy as can be." he kissed her forehead and playfully tickled her. Grace giggled but could still sense that something was wrong with her dad. "It's getting late, go on to bed huh?"

"Okay." Grace nodded. "Can you come tuck me in?"

"Of course. Anything for my little princess." They stood up and made their way to Grace's bedroom. As they walked past Renee, she stopped Dean and looked at him carefully. "Are you sure you're okay?"

Dean rolled his eyes. He knew she wasn't exactly asking because she was concerned. She just always wanted to know every detail of his life. They were in the process of the divorce. She didn't need to know anything.

"Perfect." Dean gave her a fake smile. He headed to the kitchen where Sami had already hung up with Kevin. "Hey, everything okay?"

"Yeah," Sami nodded. "Listen, get some sleep tonight and we'll talk more tomorrow okay? See what we can do to get Roman to come around."

Dean swallowed the sudden lump that formed in his throat. He was on the verge of crying again. He didn't know what else there was to do. He was convinced that he had lost Roman forever. "I love him Sami." Dean whispered. "I would do anything to make up for all the lies of told him. For all the pain I've caused. I just don't think he wants anything to do with me anymore." Dean said sadly. The last thing he wanted to do was give up on Roman. He was just doubtful at the moment. The way Roman reacted towards him. He didn't blame him but at the same time, he wished Roman would listen to his explanations. The fact he didn't get the chance to had him in a huge panic.

"I'm gonna help you Dean. I know you love him and he loves you." Sami didn't want to tell Dean that Roman was thinking of going back to Florida. It would just break him even more than he already was.

"Everything is going to work out. I promise." Sami hugged him and Dean hugged him back, hoping that his best friend was right. He knew he had to at least attempt to speak to Roman again. He wasn't sure how but he knew it had to be done. It was going to be nearly impossible to get Roman to trust him again, but trying wouldn't hurt.

"Daddy!"

Dean heard the faint voice of Grace from her bedroom. He walked Sami out and headed for his daughter's bedroom, ignoring the suspicious look Renee was giving him from the living room.