Dean stands in front of the jail with Roman that day and fidgets, holding Roman's hand. Dean can't help but smile softly as Candice walks outside, dressed in her street clothing. Candice had gotten probation and was being released today. She though would be returning to Cincinnati and wouldn't be staying in the town. Dean had a bad feeling that she was already back into drugs but for now before she returned, he would allow her to see his life.
Dean wraps his arms around Candice gently and hugs her. Roman looks at her and nods lightly at her, seeing the way she looks off in the distance a little and looking like she was stoned. Roman sighs softly and knows that she was using again and found some way to get drugs in the jail.
For the day Dean shows Candice his life. Showing her everything that she could have if she stays clean and Roman can't help but make her an offer. Roman looks at Candice who sits by him on the couch, Dean was in the kitchen with Seth.
Roman speaks softly, "We could help you get into a treatment center and get clean Candice."
Candice smiles sadly at him, "it's too late for me Roman. I'm just.. glad that Dean has someone like you and a son like Seth."
Roman whispers, "it's never too late Candice.."
Candice shakes her head and looks at him, "will you take care of him?"
Roman nods, "always."
Candice smiles gently and whispers, "And don't let Seth follow in my foot steps either."
Roman shakes his head, "Never Candice.. thank you for letting him and me know the real you."
Candice chuckles softly, "Yeah. Sorry to cause so much trouble."
Candice walks towards the door and whispers, "I need to go though."
Roman nods and whispers, "If you ever want help.. please come back."
Candice looks at him and then walks through the door. Dean walks into the living room and frowns softly seeing his mother gone. Seth follows and looks around.
Seth looks at Roman, "Where did she go?"
Roman looks at Dean as he speaks, "She went back to where she was living before."
Seth frowns softly and Dean nods, before turning to Seth.
Dean explains, "She went back to using Seth."
Seth nods and then looks at Dean, "I'm sorry Dad."
The end of this story for my family. Little sad in that she choose to walk away.