The next morning Dean wakes with a start. Something woke him up and he can't figure out what. Roman is asleep beside him, snoring and dead to the world. Dean then hears the soft sobs. Dean climbs out of bed and pulls on a shirt and it must be Roman's because it almost covers his boxers. He then grans his joggers and pulls them on. He looks around and remembers them getting in last night. They just went straight to bed. Dean walks into the living room and sees Randy on the couch asleep still and mostly on Batista at that. Dean smiles at them, Randy never showed this part of him and David to anyone. He then goes to the room where they put Seth, they had locked it so that if Seth got up he didn't try to leave. He opens the door and peeks in. He sees Seth kneeling in front of the bed.

Seth is shaking and staring at the floor. In Seth's mind he's waiting for a new master to come. He's terrified and honestly thought last night was a dream. Since he's now back locked in a room and he thought that his mind made him dream in order to try and save him from the pain of what was to come.

Dean frowns and comes in, shutting the door. He sits with his back to the bed and pulls Seth against his chest, into his lap. He whispers, "seth.."

Seth swallows and shakes softy, but this time he looks at Dean a little shocked. Dean smiles softly at him and holds him tightly, "I'm real I promise."

Seth reaches up and touches Dean's cheek, he whispers softly, "But.. they said..I thought it was a dream."

Dean nods and watches Seth closely.

Seth seems to relax and then whispers softly, "where are we?"

Dean looks at him, "we're going to stay here, so this is home for now."

Seth whispers, "Roman?"

Roman speaks softly from the door having come to find Dean, "I'm right here." he shuts it behind himself, having the key on a lanyard around his neck right now.

Seth looks up at him and then looks back at Dean, "they said.. they said you wouldn't come." Tears come to Seth's eyes, "I kept begging for someone to come.. and I .. I gave up.

Dean pulls Seth more against him and whispers, "we never stopped looking."

Roman nods and sits down beside Dean, "We couldn't find you." his hand rubbing Seth's back.

Seth whispers, "they said you hated me.. would hate what I became..I'm dirty.."

Dean shakes his head, "we don't hate you. We could never hate you."

Seth whimpers softly, "I.. I'm a pet."

Dean shakes his head and whispers, "your not a pet."

Seth closes his eyes and tangles his hand in Dean's shirt, "I am.."

Roman frowns softly and rests his hand on Seth's back, "your not a pet."

Dean takes a breath when it goes silent and then whispers, "lets get some food."

Seth looks confused.

Dean looks at him pointedly, "what?"

Seth whispers, "Can I eat?"

Dean blinks, "yeah.. of course." He gently moves Seth and then stands up, "lets get you dressed though first.. as cute as hospital gowns are.. "

Roman stands and stretches, "I'm cooking. Dean could still kill us with his cooking" trying to make a joke but only gets confusion from Seth. Roman's heart breaks. Dean nods saddly and lets roman go before finding some clothing in the closet and dresser. He smiled since Stephanie thought of everything and they're full of clothing that should fit Seth. He finds some clothing and gives it to Seth, who looks confused, "um.. you need to get dressed. Your not wandering around naked."

Seth nods and pulls on the joggers and then Dean helps him untie the gown and put on the shirt. He then takes Seth's hand and leads him out of the room. Seth stays silent as he clung onto Dean's hand. Seth stays close to Dean as he peeks at Randy and Batista who are still sleep. He looks up when he hears talking. Roman is cooking and Hunter sits at the table, dressed in jeans and t-shirt. Hunter looks up and smiles softly at Dean and Seth.

Seth eyes Hunter and his fragmented mind can't quiet put a name to the face. Something though feels safe.

Dean nods at Hunter and then blinks when Seth kneels in the kitchen when Dean lets go of his hand, "Seth?"

Seth looks at the ground.

Roman looks a little confused along with Hunter. Dean frowns and gently takes Seth's hand again and gently pulls him up, "don't kneel Seth."

Seth whispers, "but .. pets kneel when.."

Dean gently touches a finger to Seth's lips, "your not a pet and your not kneeling to anyone." Dean gently sits Seth at the table on a chair and Seth looks shocked. Pets don't sit at the table. Seth jumps when there's a loud THUMP and then curses form the living room.

Roman chuckles, "guess they woke up."

Randy stumbles into the kitchen growling, "damn it.. that couch sucks."

Batista follows and mumbles, "you slept on me.. I slept on the couch.. don't know why you're complaining."

Dean keeps a hand on Seth's shoulder and watches Seth, who fidgets not sure what's going on. Dean crouches down and makes Seth look at him, "talk to me"

Seth tries to look away but Dean keeps his head there to look at him, "look me in the eyes Seth," Dean whispers. Seth peeks at him and chews his lip. Dean whispers softly, "you ok?"

Seth nods and fidgets, "yes master." he quickly looks away, still more confused by all of this.

Dean winces but whispers, "Dean.. not master."

Seth swallows and nods as much as he can in Dean's grip, "Dean."

Dean nods and stands up, keeping a hand on Seth. Randy watches this and frowns softly with concern. Batista nudges Randy though to chair beside him and they sit at the table. Roman brings food to the table and Dean sits by Seth. Roman hands Seth some and then gives others their food. Seth watches everyone eat quietly and chews on his lip. Dean leans over and whispers that he should eat. Seth nods and picks up his fork, eating quietly. Seth wonders why they're feeding him master food since normally he was just given plain oatmeal or scraps.

Seth finishes his food and then plays with his fingers as the rest talk about something. He knew Dean was real.. he bite him but he was so scared to fully believe it. He dreamt that Dean would come and save him or Roman at first and they where such real dreams. His master kept telling him that Dean and Roman hate him. Seth rubs his head lightly confused and then he just begins to feel tired and yawns softly, trying to be quiet. Dean looks over and then touches Seth's shoulder, "want to lay down?"

Seth nods lightly and takes Dean's hand when Dean offers it and follows him out. Dean opens Seth's room and leads him into the bed room. Dean frowns when Seth kneels again and Dean again, gently pulls him up and towards the bed, "no more kneeling."

Dean looks at him, "um.. I guess before you ask.. this is your bed.. you sleep here.. not the floor."

Seth nods and crawls onto the bed. He then looks at Dean and wants to ask him to stay but he was never allowed to ask for anything in his masters home. Dean sits on the edge of the bed seeing Seth's distress, "Lay down, I'll stay until you fall asleep."

Seth smiles softly and then lays down, pulling the blankets over him . Dean sits leaning against the headboard. Seth moves and lays his head on Dean's thigh and closes his eyes. Dean plays with Seth's hair, watching him.

In the kitchen Randy is doing the dishes with Batista and Roman and Hunter sit at the table.

"He seems attached to Dean," Randy states.

Roman nods, "Yeah."

Randy raises an eyebrow, "don't tell me your jealous."

Roman blinks and shakes his head, "Hardly. Just worried the tole it's taking on Dean. Also.. he's broken.. So broken."

Hunter nods, "Seth was with them for 2 years. It's almost like your.. de training a puppy."

Dean walks in, "Detraining a puppy.."

Hunter shrugs, "not offence."

Dean shakes his head, "No offence more just.. it's true."

Hunter nods, "He's been programmed to think one way, do certain things.. and prolly punished if he didn't. It will take him awhile."

Dean nods, "he didn't think me and Roman where real."

Randy nods, "think if you where in pain and scared.. you'd think about Roman saving you."

Dean rubs his eyes, "true. They used us against him"

Randy nods and sits down at the table, "We need to figure out how to do this.. this is 24 hour care. You and Roman can't do it all"

Dean rubs his head, "what do you mean?"

Randy leans back, "you guys will burn out if you try and do it all. My mom did this for my grandma and had nurses and help. Your going to need help."

Hunter nods, "I don't think.. nurses or .. outsiders are an option.. Last night the hospital was hit."

Roman sits forward, "I had a feeling that would happen."

Hunter sighs, "the people went into the hospital and took the pets back. Doctor Dallas.. wasn't a real doctor as well. Stephanie can't find any employee that is named that. That's why she didn't want to release Seth."

Dean groans, "so we're all in danger."

Hunter nods, "I know, my private security are here. No one will get on this floor and these are my men. Only the ones I already know are here and will work here. I trust them."

Dean nods and sighs, "why would they risk it?"

Hunter shrugs, "most likely the person paying isn't risking anything. It's the guys getting paid and that is nothing for them."

Roman rumbles deeply, "He's not going back unless they kill me first."

Randy waves his hand, "back to my original point."

Hunter nods, "Seth will have to get use to us and we'll have to give Roman and Dean breaks. This might be a .. Long term thing."

Dean bites his lip.

Hunter leans forward, "dean .. roman.. if you can't do this forever.. we can figure someplace out that's safe."

Dean shakes his head, "No."

Hunter nods, "but keep in mind it is an option. We can find a place to hide him that he would get the care he needs."

Dean nods, " We lost him once."

Roman nods, "we're not losing him again."

Batista leans forward, "where you all together?"

Dean leans back, "No but.. we thought about it and wanted it. But didn't think he would."

Randy shakes his head, "doesn't matter now.."

Roman cocks his head.

Randy sighs, "Seth has been sexually abused.. he may.. well.. be honest with yourself. His sexuality is a little messed up right now. If you said bend over.. he'd do it."

Dean winces, "yeah I'm kind of aware of that."

Roman frowns, "what do you mean?"

Dean shrugs, "he called me master.."

Roman sighs, "this isn't complicated.. but it feels complicated. Mean we all know what happened not the details but anyone who looks at him could guess. Just how do we .. fix this."

Hunter nods, "First thing is.. to accept there may not be a fix."

Batista nods, "Seth may.. be like this forever. He might gain some independence but as for fully going back to what he was.. He may not ever be that way"

Dean nods, "I'm more worried.. he doesn't come back at all.. we ... Honestly might end up finding a master or someone like that that is safe to be with."

Roman looks at his hands, "damn them"

Hunter leans back, "we do have one.. in the WWE."

Dean blinks "what"

Hunter shrugs, "Taker was always into that shit. But lets not plan to involve anyone else until we know and see how far He can go. But if that is a plan.. Taker is the one I would trust."

Roman closes his eyes, "We're not giving him away to someone to hurt."

...

Flash back

Seth sits in the Cement room, curled in a corner. His back itches from the dried blood from the whipping. He sobs softly into his knees, the nightmare hasn't come to an end. Seth is starving and thirsty but since they drug him back in here after the man finished whipping him there has been no one in here. During the whipping Seth had lost his bladder control much to the amusement of the Master. So all Seth smells is piss that is all over himself. He looks up as the guards walk in. One has a hose.

Seth scrambles up and looks at them in fright. One guard grabs him and pulls him out of the room, "if you behave you'll get to eat and drink pet." the guard growls.

He attaches a lead to Seth's collar and locks it against the wall. Seth's hands are re locked together behind his back. He then steps away. Seth cries out as the hose sprays him with freezing cold water. After he's wet, the hose is turned off and stands there shivering. The guard comes back with a cloth and soapy water. Seth weakly struggles as the guard scrubs him all over. The guard laughs softly at Seth's weak protests, "Bad puppy, you pissed on yourself."

Shame stains Seth's cheeks at the comment. He squeals softly as the man cleans over his cock and balls. The guard then washes Seth's hair, pulling at his hair cruelly a couple times. After he's completely soaped up the hose is put on him again rinsing all the soap off him. Seth stands there after shivering and watches them both. The guard with the hose smirks at Seth and then steps forward after dropping the hose and takes a towel drying Seth off and then pulling Seth's hair back with a hair tie, "don't want that pretty hair getting in the way"

The other guard brings in two bowls. One bowl is full of what looks like dog food and the other water. The guard puts it on the ground and Seth is untied from the wall and forced to kneel on the floor. He looks at the food and smell is horrendous. The guard runs over seth's hair, careful though not to pull it out of the tie, "eat Pet."

Seth flushes with shame as he leans down and eats like a dog would, too hungry and thirsty to fight it.

end flashback