Chapter 20- Reunion

"Go Randy! " Hunter cheered loudly from his bench seat at the sight of his son running towards the goal post with the ball at his feet and attempted a score from a short distance but failed.

"Ooohhhh, " The audience grimaced when the ball was kicked out of the field line by the goalkeeper and Randy hovered around, looking frustrated. It was now the second half of the game and his team only managed one goal while Cena's team already scored 2. There was only fifteen minutes left of the game and Randy was desperate for another score to overcome Cena's team.

Stephanie who was sitting beside her husband, glanced towards Kane who was busy typing something on his phone, and she had noticed Kane had lost interest in keeping up with the game. He had been busy texting someone although occasionally he still shouting for Randy along with Hunter. She wondered who was her son texting, and couldn't help thinking if he was plotting something to avoid himself from getting into the military school. The teenager had been quiet since the morning, only spoke to Dean once in awhile, but other than that, it was obvious he was into something that Stephanie could not figure out.

She was a little shocked that the final whistle was blown and the soccer game was over with results in Team Randy lost to Team Cena with only 2-1 score. As soon as the players dissolved from the field, Hunter rushed towards Randy who was looking quite disheartened over the loss, pulling the little boy into an embrace.

"Hey son, I'm so proud of you, " Hunter said, "That was the best game I ever seen. You're doing so good, Randy, " He consoled his son.

"But dad, I lost. I should have at least make it draw, " Randy moaned.

"Who says you lost? You won the game, hey, everybody won the game. You are playing machine out there and you lose clean, so that makes you are the winner, alright? " Hunter smiled as he pressed his forehead against Randy with a smile. "I don't care about Cena or anyone else. You are the man of the game, that's why I'm so proud of you. " He added sincerely.

Randy cracked up a smile. "Thanks dad, for supporting me, " He said.

"We all support you honey. Doesn't matter you lose or win, we are all so proud to have you there, " Stephanie chimed in, squeezing Randy's hands. "Right guys? " She asked Kane and Seth, who immediately nodded.

"Yeah, soccer boy, " Kane teased , tapping on Randy's back . "You are the god of the field today, " He added, and Seth beside him giggled.

"Is there a field god? ''Dean asked, confused.

"You are looking at him, Dean, " Kane joked, pointing at Randy who just grinned in amusement.

"Let's go celebrate the winner, shall we? " Hunter suggested, and they all agreed.

The happy family began to make their way out of the school field and headed towards the parking lot, where Kane suddenly stopped when they was about to get into the car.

"Guys, " He suddenly spoke.

"What, Kane? " Hunter asked as he was loading Randy's sports bag into the car trunk. "You need anything? "

"There's someone I want you guys to meet, " Kane said hesitantly, "Well, somebody I want Dean to meet, particularly, " He added, looking down at Dean who was standing beside him, looking surprised. Everyone else was astonished as well.

"Dean? " Stephanie asked, bedazzled.

"Me? 'Dean was confused too.

"Hold on, " Kane said, and turned his sight into a direction. A strange man that nobody else recognize, appeared to be in his mid thirties , was making his way towards the family. He was a plain- looking guy with dark brown hair and average height, but a little skinny and he was dressed in casual tshirt and worn out jeans, and his face was looking nervous as the whole family was staring at him.

Dean, on the other hand was looking extra bewildered and shocked as well, as he turned to look at Kane who was squatting beside him.

"Did you know him Dean? I think you recognize him, don't you? " Kane asked the child gently, motioning at the guy who was slowly approaching them. His gaze was entirely fixed at Dean,and he was obviously nervous and uptight.

Dean nodded hesitatedly. Hunter, Stephanie, Seth and Randy were all perplexed and confused to what was happening. "What the hell? "Hunter murmured.

"Da..Daddy? " Dean choked out a word, trembling as he spoke. Kane smiled, nodded in confirmation.

"Yes, Dean. That's your Daddy. You wanted to see him again, right? That's him.. He had returned for you. Go to him , " Kane urged as he looked up to the guy who was now standing in front of him and Dean.

"Dean, son? " The stranger finally spoke, extending his hands towards Dean.

Dean was slightly scared and seemed to be hesitated as he looked upon the man, but eventually he ran into his father's arms, who picked him up into a tight embrace. "Daddy, " He suddenly cried out.

"Son, " The man was now literally burst into tears as he held Dean with joy. "I miss you Dean. Oh my God, I miss you so much. I'm sorry Dean, I'm so sorry. I freaking miss you, my son."

"Daddy, I miss you too, " Dean answered, "Why hadn't you come back for me? Where had you been? " He asked between the sobs. His father showered his face with kisses before he replied.

"I'm sorry for leaving you. I promise I would not do that again to you. I'm so sorry. " He apologized. "I love you, son."

"Kane? " Hunter asked. "What...how..why , why, ..umm..what's going on ? " He stuttered, losing words to speak as he was staring at the poignant moments of the son and father. Stephanie already cried in his shoulders because she could not hold back her tears as she saw Dean's father was crying, although she did not understand how Dean's long lost father showed up out of nowhere and Kane was apart of the reunion. Seth and Randy were too mystified to say anything as they watched Dean buried in his father's embrace.

"Well, that was Jon, Dean's father. "Kane began , " I...umm..I sort of arranging him to reunite with his son because Dean clearly need him."

"But..how? How do you find him and do all of this? Did you already knew him? " Randy interrupted.

"No. I did research on internet about the Ambrose family. I learned that Jon was arrested by cops after violating a restrain order against Dean and his mom. Jon was admitted into an institution because of depression, but he was released after three weeks. I found his address on the site and .. Dad, I'm sorry. Yesterday I skipped school and drove to New Haven with Mark to meet him. I told him about Dean and asked him to see his son because I felt sorry for Dean. He was lonely , his mother did not give a damn about him and he obviously need his father so, that's why I went to talk to Jon. I skipped school because that was the only way to get to him since I was grounded." Kane explained.

"Oh .." Hunter was speechless. He was still in shock after he listened to his son. He could not believe Kane had gone that far , just to help a miserable boy he barely had knew.

"But..Why? Why doing all of this? Why you took the risk just to.." Stephanie asked,her words went off in the middle and she could not finish the sentence anymore.

"Mom, I was leaving next week, remember? I hope if Dean was with his father, then he won't be so sad when I'm gone. At least he had someone to look after him. You know we can't count on his mother." Kane replied quietly.

Stephanie broke into tears again that her husband had to hug her to comfort her.

Jon who still had Dean in his embrace, turned to Hunter. "You must be Kane's father. I'm Jon, Dean's father, " He introduced himself, "I could only thank Kane for what he had done for me. Yesterday morning he and his friend showed up at my apartment, wanting to talk about Dean. If it wasn't for him, I would not even think to meet Dean again. You and your wife should be proud to have him as your son. He was a keeper." He spoke, wiping the tears off his eyes.

"We..umm..thanks. But.." Hunter answered awkwardly, "Do you mind..if I ask you..Why on earth all this time you never see your son? What was really the story? " He asked.

"Well." Jon smiled a little as Dean adjusted himself on his shoulder, " Our family had a complicated history. I wouldn't say I was a good man, but I love my son. And I would never trade him for anything. After I got divorced from Catherine, I suffered from breakdown because she would never let me see Dean. She accused me of trying to beat Dean and then issued a restrain order against me . I was not allowed to see my son anymore, and one day I got so desperate. I trespassed her mansion one night to see Dean, and she had called cops to the scene. I was taken to the jail and she pressed charges on me. The judge ruled that I need medical attention and I was admitted into a mental institution afterwards. I got released after three weeks after the doctors diagnosed my condition and confirmed I was progressing well and did not have any sign of mental illness." He paused for a brief second.

"After I got out, Catherine went to see me and warned me not to come into Dean's life anymore. She threatened me that if I ever dare to see Dean again, she would make my life a living hell. She had power, money and influence above me and if she wanted to, she can make me living on the street without job and begging people for food. And she said Dean hates me so much, but I did not believe her. I had to comply with her, after all I don't have a degree and I could not provide Dean with wealth and happiness. I was so scared back then, so I decided Dean's better off with her. I moved to New Haven to start a new life, and I got a job as bartender at the local bar."

"So after you and Kane talked..you decided to see Dean ? " Stephanie asked.

"I was afraid of Dean's mom. Catherine was one of the powerful businesswoman in Connecticut. When Kane told me how miserable and lonely my son was, and the way Dean was so scared and upset that Kane was going to leave him, I could not take it anymore. I missed my son so much, and I could not let him down once again. That's why I decided to come today, I will fight the b- Catherine for the sake of Dean. I know there will be consequences for me if she knows I had returned but I figured out at least it was worth it. At least Dean knew I still existed and I love him more than anything in the world." Jon replied, rubbing his kid's hair tenderly.

"Mom, Dad. Jon was a good guy. He doesn't have crime records. The only record he had was trespassing a private property to see his own son." Kane chimed in.

"We are happy for you and your son." Seth , who had not say anything, suddenly spoke. "Dean was a good friend of mine, " He added, and Jon smiled at him.

"I know buddy. Your brother spoke about you a lot, " Jon replied. Dean still had his face buried on his neck, refusing to let go of his father even for one second.

"Dad, have you found a replacement for Brad? You know, the driver post, " Kane asked suddenly. "How about we offer Jon to work for us? I mean, I got tired of driving Randy to his swimming class, " Kane suddenly asked, and Randy glared at him, but he just shrugged.

"Of course! "Stephanie suddenly blurted out. "Yes, we haven't found a candidate yet..Jon, I'll set you up for interview, "

"No! "Hunter objected. "No need for interview. You know what, Jon, you're hired and you will be starting tomorrow," He did not know why he was getting excited.

"Cool! That way Dean can come to our house more often! " Seth yelped.

"Oh my god. I can't believe this, "Jon cried, "Thank you, Mr. Helmsley . Thank you Kane. I owe you and your family a lot. I promise I won't let you guys down. Thank you so much." He almost shed a tear again.

"You are welcome, Jon. I did this for Dean. Go and take your kid somewhere, to the zoo or Disneyland, or whatever. Make him happy, alright? " Kane chuckled. "Trust me, he did not need expensive toys or gifts. He just needed you."

"Yes, Jon, you are welcome. "Hunter said warmly. Jon nodded, as he embarrassedly wiping his tear stricken face again with the back of his hand.

Just then, they were surprised by a limousine suddenly pulled over near them , and even more shocked to see an elegant looking woman stepped out of the car, looking furious.

"Dean, honey! " She exclaimed as she took off her sunglasses, obviously shocked to see Dean was in the arms of her ex husband.

It was Dean's mom, Catherine.