To say that Seth was terrified was an understatement. It all started out so innocent. Now though he sits in the police station, in handcuffs, looking at Adam Rose across from him who is drunk and babbling about the injustice of it all and Cody who is passed out. His mind keeps turning over and over about what happened and how he ended up like this.

...Flashback...

Seth looks up at Cody after the TV taping. Cody was bouncing around and beyond excited. Adam was also hyper due to all the candy that Adam shoved in his on body on a daily basis.

Adam then perks up, "We're going out boys."

Cody perks up, "Yeah Randy isn't here today and I want to relax. I heard there was a new club in town."

Seth chews his lip, Roman wasn't there tonight since he was at a different house show. Roman had said a while back though that Seth wasn't to be going out to clubs or bars since he seemed to attract trouble in them without Dean or Roman. But with both of his brothers at a different house shows.

Cody smirks at Seth, "I doubt the baby though can go out."

Seth glares at him, "What did you say?"

Cody smirks, "daddy Roman won't approve will he."

Seth snorts, "Roman isn't here to even know."

Adam grins, "excellent. Lets go."

At the club things just seemed to slide down hill. Cody got so drunk that he vomited on the floor of the dance and on some girl. Adam was laughing and the girls boyfriend took offence. Seth the only sober one of the group, couldn't convince the guy not to hit Cody. Then the police came. The police instead of figuring ANYTHING out. They just took everyone to the Cop station.

...

Seth now was sitting there, waiting for Roman to get there, with Randy and Dolph. Seth knew he was dead.. Roman would just spank him to death.. He knew it. He looks at his shoes and shakes slightly. The lady cop that was watching over them, gently pats Seth on the head thinking that he's scared to be in the cop station, "it's ok sweetie.. You'll be free soon."

Adam nearly laughs, "I think he might want to stay in here rather then face his brother."

Seth snaps, "Oh yeah.. well Dolph is coming for you."

Adam stiffens and eyes Seth, "Fuck..."

Seth smirks, "yeah I'm not the only one in trouble."

Seth jumps though when the door slams open and he actually wants to piss himself at that moment from the glare from both Dean and Roman. Then Dolph comes in looking unhappy at Adam. Randy comes in and would glare but the fact that Cody is still passed out obvious to all of this doesn't give Randy's annoyance much impact.

Roman takes a breath and heads to the desk trying to remain calm. Seth fidgets and looks at the floor, knowing Dean's eyes are still on him. Dolph has his hands clenched in a fist and Randy has to kneel in front of Cody to make sure he's breathing since Cody is still completely gone.

Roman comes back and mumbles, "there's no charges against the boys. They are free to go. The police brought them here as a preventative measure to stop a fight."

Seth swallows as a cop comes out and starts to unhand-cuff them. He finally looks at the cop as he is working on Seth's cuffs, "can I just stay here."

The cop looks at him surprised, "Um..."

Roman growls out, "Oh no.. Your coming back with me and we're going to have a long talk about tonight. Then your going to be getting your paddle."

Seth whimpers and then looks pleadingly at the cop.

The cop holds up his hands though not wanting to get in the middle of this, "oh no.. I think what ever you get for tonight you deserve kiddo."

Seth shakes and then squeaks as Roman grabs his hand and pulls him up without another word.

Randy sighs and picks up Cody, thanking Roman for calling him and leaves with this partner. Dolph is too busy lecturing Adam to stop as they leave the station. Seth holds onto Roman's hand and follows him with Dean following behind Seth, dean isn't happy either but is remaining silent. They get to the car and Dean can't contain it. He grabs Seth and lands 3 hard swats and then gets in his face, "what where you thinking."

Seth squeaks at the pain and then looks at Dean wide eyed. He doesn't know what to say since Dean is a little cracking. Roman lays his hands on Dean's shoulders, speaking calmly, "lets just get to the hotel."

Dean grits his teeth. Seth backs away from Dean finally though he finds what he wants to say, "Dean.. I'm sorry... "

Dean shakes his head, "No but your going to be."

Seth looks at his feet and Roman keeps himself between them. Roman gets both brothers into the car, Dean in the passenger side and Seth in the back. The drive is done in silence. Roman takes Seth's hand and leads him to the hotel with Dean following, drumming on his collar bone. In the hotel room, Roman eyes Seth but again Dean starts reacting.

Dean walks over to Seth, "Do you know you could have been arrested and you would have a permanent record.. you could be in JAIL Seth.. do you understand what jail is like."

Seth takes a step back and whimpers softly, "I'm sorry Dean."

Dean growls, "you could have also been hurt if those two started a fight and then what would have happened huh..ANSWER ME"

Seth wipes at his eyes and whispers, "I don't know..I'm sorry..."

Dean shakes he's so angry, "Then there's the fact that if you keep stressing Roman out he's going to leave!"

Seth's breath catches in his throat and Roman steps in between them, "ENOUGH"

Seth sobs softly and leans back against the wall sliding down to the floor. Roman grabs Dean by the shoulder, making him sit on the bed. Roman then scoops Seth up and then sits on the bed, drawing Dean against his side and then holding both of them.

Roman speaks softly, "I need you both to listen to me right now." He looks down and relaxes when he sees both eyes on him, "I'm not going anywhere."

Dean shakes softly and holds onto Seth's hand and Roman's.

Roman shakes his head, "I'm not going anywhere. I need you both to not think that."

Dean whispers, "I just.. "

Roman shakes his head, "I couldn't leave. That week was the worst week of my life.. I lost you both almost. You guys are just as important to me as well a child would be. Your my little brothers. Your stuck with me. You can't run me off and neither of you will ever make me leave." He looks pointedly at Seth and then Dean, "No matter what. Act out.. do stupid things.. but be yourself. I'll still be here. If Seth acts dumb.. like he just did.. I'm going to punish him but after that I'm still going to be here. The same for you Dean. You don't have to be the big brother and deal with everything. You don't have to try run interference and make him behave. You just need to be you. Handle what you can and trust that I'll be there to pick up the pieces just like before. Seth you need to be you too. Your OK to make mistakes and to be yourself.. Please."

Seth nods and whispers for both him and Dean, "you promise?"

Roman nods, "I promise with all my heart. Your stuck with me and I wouldn't have it any other way."

Dean wipes his eyes even though he doesn't want to admit it.

Roman nods and looks at Dean, "No more worries about making Seth behave or I'll leave?"

Dean shakes his head, "just.. don't ever do that again to me man. I don't say it.. but .. I need you too. I need both of you."

Seth moves and wraps his arms around Dean tightly and whispers, "I'm not going anywhere."

Dean holds onto Seth and Roman wraps his arms tightly around both of them.

Roman speaks softly, "We're family forever.. and first."

Dean relaxes and then lays his head on Roman's shoulder and looks at Seth.

Roman thinks and then speaks evenly, "How about we do something together."

Dean nods, "movie night?"

Roman nods, "After me and Seth finish."

Seth freezes.

Roman chuckles, "No Seth I haven't forgot about what I said about the paddle and us having a long talk."

Seth's head drops but he curls against Roman, "alright."

Roman looks at Dean, "why don't you get the snacks and all of that. Give us about an hour?"

Dean nods and then looks at Seth, "you do deserve this one."

Seth fidgets and nods.

Dean gets ready and heads out. Roman then stands Seth up and speaks softly, "you heard what I said right?"

Seth nods and whispers, looking at Roman, "your not going anywhere and we're staying as a family?"

Roman nods and whispers, "Your not being punished because your running me off or anything like that. Can you tell me why your being punished?"

Seth sighs and then speaks softly, "I didn't follow the rule about only going to clubs and stuff with out you or Dean. I let Cody get me into trouble."

Roman nods, "where I'm thrilled you didn't get in a fight and didn't drink. You still disobeyed me. I know what Dean said was wrong too but .."

Seth speaks quickly, "don't hold it against Dean.. he.. he was scared."

Roman nods and smiles softly, "I'm not going to. I just don't want you latter on acting out because of what he said."

Seth shakes his head, "I won't. I know he was just scared."

Roman nods, "I'm holding you to that little boy. Now your paddle is in my bag, Go get it."

Seth whimpers, "Can't I pick your hand.."

Roman shakes his head, "We had to drive for 2 hours to get here and you where almost arrested. Your getting the paddle tonight Seth."

Seth bites his lip and goes and gets the paddle that's the first thing in Roman's bag. Seth walks over and stands to Roman's side, and hands him the paddle.

Roman nods, "how many Seth."

Seth whines softly, "I don't know... 5?"

Roman raises his eyebrow, "try again but a lot higher.."

Seth fidgets and then slumps.. "20?"

Roman leans back and thinks, "30."

Seth whimpers but nods. Roman pats his lap and Seth moves, taking off his pants and letting his boxers drop. He lays over Roman's lap. Roman helps him get comfortable, holding Seth tightly against his body. He then raises his hand starts landing hard swats, not stopping until Seth's bottom is a light pink. Seth sobs lightly into the bed, his hands tangling into the comforter. Roman picks up the paddle and Seth whines softly, "I try to be good.."

Roman nods, "I know baby Boy.. we're just getting started though."

Roman lands the first blow with the paddle and Seth shrieks and kicks his feet. Roman doesn't pause though and continues to bring the paddle down in a rhythm. Seth sobs and has to cling to the comforter harder to keep from putting his hands back. Seth wails into the comforter as Roman hits 20 and Roman rubs Seth's back gently. Roman only goes to 25 this time because Seth is just crying so hard that Roman starts to worry. Roman puts the paddle down and turns Seth holding him tightly to his chest.

"shh it's over," Roman whispers as Seth sobs into his shoulder.

Seth hiccups and sobs out stating though firmly, "your not leaving."

Roman shakes his head, "never."

Roman watches as his brother battles his own thoughts as he calms down. Roman then kisses his forehead and whispers, "Never going anywhere."

As Seth calms and wipes at his eyes, "I don't have 5 more coming.. do I?"

Roman shakes his head and smiles, "no.. Just don't make me regret it."

Seth shakes his head quickly and holds onto Roman, "I won't."

Roman holds Seth and then knowing Dean is coming back, "get on your joggers and then when Dean comes back we can lay down with him."

Seth nods and stands up, going to change in the bathroom. By the time Dean comes back, Roman has changed as well and Seth is laying on his stomach on the bed facing the tv in his joggers and one of Roman's shirts that he stole. Dean knows that it's because his bottom is sore but doesn't feel the need to say anything about it. Roman comes out of the bathroom and Dean holds up the bag of treats, "find anything on the tv?"

Seth looks up, "lots of porn."

Dean eyes him, "I'm not watching porn with you and Roman."

Roman crinkles his nose at the thought, "No..that's just wrong."

Seth giggles and then shrugs, "There's um.. the hobbit.. the woman in black.. or planet of the apes on there."

Dean shrugs, "I vote apes."

Roman nods, "Anything but a horror movie where you both wake me up because your scared to sleep."

Seth picks it and Dean crawls onto the bed and pulls Roman into the middle. After both of them curl up with Roman. By the time the credit's roll, Seth is sleeping holding onto Dean's hand and Dean is sleeping contently with his face smushed against Roman's shoulder and the hand Seth is holding close has has a hold of Seth's shirt.

Roman looks down at them and turns off the tv whispering, "forever."