Chapter 25

Dean is sitting at his desk. Nothing is getting done. Roman and Seth both gave him rings to show they both want to commit to him. And it did seem they got the rings a while ago. The rings connect to each other where they form a small heart. Dean kept looking at it. He never had anyone give him something like this before. Not even Randy. They were platinum with a little gold. When you put them together, the gold formed a heart. Dean knew they had them specially made. He never thought he could get so lucky, but he did.

Stephanie looked through her window watching Dean. She is so happy for him, and knew he deserved to be happy. And somehow she knew Randy is up to something. She seen his face when he left. He is determined to do whatever he can to ruin Seth and Roman, and make Dean come back to him. She'll have to watch Randy a little more carefully now.

Randy sat in office, rubbing his face. Those women could throw a punch. He was humiliated not just by them, but by Dean also. Accepting a proposal from not just one, but two! But what could he do to get Dean to come back to him? The only way he could, is to blackmail him. But what? Then he thought of someone who could help him. He knows there will be a big price for him to ask, but he's willing to do anything to get Dean back. Randy picked up his phone, and dialed the only person he knows that will help him. Someone picks up on the other side and says hello. Then Randy responds…"Hello William…"

AJ came over to look at the rings that Seth and Roman gave him.

"Wow! They are nice rings!" AJ exclaimed. "Any chance who's going to be in your wedding?" She asked sweetly.

Dean knew what she meant by that. She wants to be in the wedding, or in this case, a commitment ceremony. He had to have AJ, Nattie and Stephanie in the ceremony. He'll talk to Seth and Roman about it. He couldn't leave them out on this special day. He doesn't have anyone to give him away since he really has no family. But he wants to make it as much as a traditional wedding as he can. Even though it's not. But he wished he could. Maybe someday. But he's fine with this. And to make sure he's not after their money, he'll have something drawn up to show them he's not. He just wants to be with them. He feels so much like a girl right now. All giddy, excited, flushed, and everything else that goes with it.

Dean looked at AJ. "I don't know yet. We'll have to sit down and talk about it. But hope I could have you guys in this." Dean responded to AJ.

AJ squealed. Then skipped away. Dean had to laugh. Then Phil came over. Dean forgot about Phil. With all the excitement, he forgot Phil was there.

"Sorry Phil. I forgot you were here." Dean said to him, then he blushed.

"It's okay. I understand." Phil responded back. "Your mind is somewhere else." Phil continued.

Dean just smiled. Nothing can ruin this day for him.

Randy hung up the phone, smiling. It was a high price, but it is worth it to get even with Dean, Seth, and Roman. Dean will be back to him. Well, sort of. That is price Randy had to pay to get William to help him…William gets Dean, while Randy will get him every other weekend. He wasn't happy with it, but he needed William's help. He can't wait to give Dean the news, but for now he'll have to wait for now.

"Dean, why don't you go home." Stephanie said.

"I'm sorry Stephanie. I'll get back to work. I'm so sorry." Dean rambled on.

"Dean. That is not why I'm sending you home. You have a lot to do. You have to pack to move in with Roman and Seth, plan a ceremony, get ready for the babies…you have a ton to do." Stephanie explained to Dean.

"Go on, go home." Stephanie whispered. "If you need anything, I mean anything or any problems, call me. Okay?" Stephanie continued.

"Are you sure?" Dean asked her.

"Yes, I'm sure. I'll let Roman and Seth know that I sent you home." Stephanie told him. "Oh, and don't forget about my party this Saturday. I want you there." Stephanie reminded him.

"Yes, I'll be there." Dean responded.

"You know my girls would be so upset if they didn't get to see their Uncle Dean." Stephanie said to him.

Dean smiled. "I love seeing them to." Dean said. Then he got up, grabbed his stuff and left with Phil following behind him.

Stephanie watched Dean leave. He acted like a school girl that was just asked to the prom by the most popular boy in school. She knew Dean is on cloud nine. Then she left to Roman's office.

Randy watched that Dean is leaving early. But he needed to get to Dean without his watchdog around. But how? Randy grabbed his suit jacket and followed Dean. He just hopes William will do what he said he is going to do.

Stephanie found Roman sitting in his office on the phone. He seen her and motioned her to come in. But Stephanie didn't see Seth. She wondered where he is since he's never far from Roman when they are working. Roman finally got off the phone.

"Sorry, I was talking to Paul. He wanted to know about Dean, and I told him. Even about his pregnancy." Roman told Stephanie.

"What did he say about it?" Stephanie asked.

"Actually, he was good about it. He asked when he is due so him and Brock can send a baby gift. He has a male family member that went through the same thing. So, he wasn't gross out about it. And also told them about Dean's step-father and his friend and what they did to Dean." Roman continued.

"Oh, boy. What did he say when you told him?" Stephanie asked.

"Well, let's just say, Paul had to calm down Brock. He had me on speaker, and Brock heard it, and well…Brock wanted to look for them." Roman told her. Roman smiled and had to chuckle. "I had to talk to Brock and let him know Dean wouldn't want him to get into trouble over trash like that. And Dean wouldn't." Roman kept saying.

"You're right. Dean wouldn't." Stephanie confirmed.

"I wanted to let you know, I sent Dean home. His mind is somewhere else, and plus he has a lot to do. Pack, move in with you and Seth, plan a ceremony, and that there is going to be a lot of work. And people around here were bugging Dean about the ceremony. Like AJ asking all these questions before you guys even sat down to talk about it." Stephanie said laughing. "I had to get him out before every girl here asked him about if they can be in the ceremony." Stephanie kept laughing.

Roman starting laughing to. "Yeah, we better get with the plans about that." Roman chuckled.

Then Roman looked at the clock. Seth wasn't back yet, and he's been gone for a long time. Longer what he should have been.

"Wonder what's taking Seth so long?" Asked Roman. He looked worried.

"I'm sure he got held up somewh…" Stephanie was saying then AJ came running in.

"Stephanie, the police are here!" AJ exclaimed. "They said someone from this office was in an accident. They saw papers that he is from this office." AJ continued.

"Who is it? Did they say?" Stephanie asked AJ.

AJ looked scared and nodded her head. "It's Seth." AJ whispered.

Roman stood up and ran out to the police.

"What happened?" "What happened to Seth?" Roman yelled before he got to the police.

The police looked at where the loud voice is coming from. Then they saw Roman charging out at them, and a woman running not far behind him.

Roman stopped in front of the police yelling and asking all kinds of questions.

"Is he okay?" Roman kept asking them.

The police tried to calm Roman down, but it was no use. Then they saw a young woman come and she calmed Roman down. They could tell she is in charge. Roman ran his fingers through his untied long black hair, looking like he's about to strangle someone if he doesn't get an answer.

"I'm Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. I run this office. Seth is one of my employees, what happened?" She asked the police.

"Mam, I'm Detective Chris Jericho and this is my partner Detective John Cena. A man was hit by a car earlier today, and he's on his way to the hospital. I found his business card in his coat pocket, and it is the only lead we have so far." Det. Jericho said.

"Is the man married, or has a girlfriend. Someone we can contact?" Det. Cena asked Stephanie.

"I'm Roman. Seth is my, my married partner." Roman sobbed out.

"Oh, you and Seth are married?" Asked Det. Jericho.

"Yes, you have a problem with that?" Roman asked.

"Ah, no. But is there that would want to hurt him. Maybe someone who didn't approve of your marriage?" Det. Jericho asked.

"No. Everyone here is okay with it. In fact, we both are in a relationship with someone…" Roman told them. But before he could finish, the police interrupted him.

"You both are involved with someone?" Det. Cena asked. "Who are these people? What are their names?" He continued.

"No, both Seth and I are in relationship with the same person. Seth and I have been in this relationship for a while now. And before you start accusing Dean to having anything to do with this, I know, and Seth knows Dean would never do something like this." Roman explained to them.

"Oh, my God. Dean doesn't know. He left didn't he? What if they go after him?" Roman exclaimed to Stephanie.

"Roman, I'm sure Dean is okay. Remember, Phil is with him. And I'll give Dean a call soon as I can." Stephanie reassured Roman.

"I'm sorry. What?" Det. Jericho asked.

"Sorry, Dean Ambrose. Yes, he is seeing both Roman and Seth. But, they both asked him to commit to them. And Dean had a problem with his step-father along with his friend. They attacked Dean, and he was in the hospital. I got Dean police protection. A Detective Phil Brooks." Stephanie explained more to the detectives.

"I'm sorry, did you say Det. Phil Brooks?" Asked Det. Cena.

"Yes. Is there a problem with that?" Stephanie asked them.

"Ah, no. Just that Detective Brooks is a little bit of a wild card. That's all." Det. Cena said.

"Well, he is the only one that didn't have a problem with Dean being gay." Stephanie said to them. "All the other protection detail, was nervous. Like Dean had a disease or something. And with his step-father still out there, I wanted Dean to be safe until Steven and Kyle are caught. His step-father and his friend. Let's go into my office, and I'll explain more in there." Stephanie said to them.

They followed Stephanie into her office, along with Roman. Who wanted to find out more about Seth.

Stephanie explained everything to the detectives. About Dean's past, and the proposal to Dean. The police didn't have anything else to tell Stephanie and Roman about the accident. Just that is was a hit and run. A dark SUV came out of nowhere, nearly hit Seth. But he did manage to move, but got clipped instead.

"By the account of some witnesses, it looked like the vehicle was waiting for him to cross the street. And the vehicle didn't have plates. So it's going to be hard to find who owns the vehicle." Det. Jericho said.

"Could it be one of the people who went after Dean? Maybe they got jealous, and went after one of you guys since he has police protection?" Suggested Det. Cena.

"Could be. But until we find out who hit Seth, it could be anyone?" Roman said to them.

The police gave them their cards and if they find out anything else, to call them. They told Roman and Stephanie what hospital Seth is at.

"He's in the same one Dean was at. Pretty soon, they'll need to reserve a room just for us. We seem to have people mad at us." Roman nervously chuckled.

"It'll be fine, Seth will be fine. Go to Seth, and I'll call Dean. Go." Stephanie said to Roman.

Roman left to be with Seth.

Before Dean got to his apartment, he wanted to stop and get something to eat. Phil waited for him outside the place. Dean ordered food for him and Phil. Then he went into the restroom. There, someone came out of the stall and confronted Dean.

"I knew you couldn't pass getting something to eat here. I don't know how in bloody hell you can eat this?" The voice said.

Dean turned around and saw William. William came over and looked at Dean. He lifted his shirt up and looked at the bump in Dean's stomach.

"I would never have believed it until I see it for myself." William said to Dean.

Dean just stood there in disbelief.

"What do you want William?" Dean questioned.

"Oh, nothing. That Randy called me and told me the good news about your commitment ceremony with Roman and Seth." William cooed.

"Just leave me, Seth, and Roman alone. I am happy with them. I moved on with my life and never been happier!" Dean exclaimed.

"Oh, I know. But what if something happens to one of your precious men? And they find out it's because of you?" William asked Dean.

Dean furrowed his eyebrows. "What did you do William?" Dean asked with nervousness in his voice.

"Oh, nothing. Just Seth had a little accident." William said. Then a big smile came over William's face.

Then William walked over to Dean who is grabbing his phone.

"You call the police, or Roman, Seth won't just get hurt. Next time, you could be going to his funeral." William sneered.

"Unless…" William started.

"Unless what?" Dean asked.

"Unless, you come back to Randy and me." William smiled back.

Dean couldn't believe it! William would do kill Seth if he didn't go back to Randy.

"You would kill Seth, if I don't go back to Randy?" Dean asked William.

"Sorry, misused of words. No, I mean you come to me, and Randy gets you every other weekend. That is the deal Randy made. Of course, he didn't like it. That you would be with me, and he only gets you part-time. Oh, Dean we have so much time to make up for." William said to Dean.

Dean gasped.

"No, I won't do it!" Dean said loudly.

"Shhhhh, dear boy. We don't want unnecessary people coming in on our conversation.

"You do know about the babies right? They are…" But William wouldn't let Dean finish.

"I figured you can give up the babies to Roman and Seth. Tell them you don't love them, and never wanted the babies. Or can just abort them." William is telling Dean.

Dean heard enough. "NO! I won't abort them! You can forget about that! And I'm not going back to you or Randy. Forget that!" Dean exclaimed to William

William just laughed. Then his smile turned to a scowl.

"Then you will be going to his funeral the next time instead of the hospital then." William said. Then he turned and headed to the door. But before he left, he said this to Dean. "Think about it Dean. You can let me know on Monday." William said. Then he left Dean in the restroom.

What's he going to do? He can't go back to them, not that old life. But he didn't want to lose Seth either, and have Roman blame him for Seth's death. He had to talk to someone. But who. Then he knew. He had to talk to Stephanie.

Dean came out of the restroom, got his food, and left.

"What took you so long?" Phil asked.

Dean didn't want to tell Phil.

"I had to go to the bathroom. The babies sit on my bladder, and I had to go. One of the things that goes with pregnancy I guess." Dean explained to him. He didn't want to tell Phil the truth. He knew Phil would probably kill William.

Then Phil got a phone call.

"Hey, that was Roman. Seth was in a hit and run accident, and he's in the hospital. Let's go." Phil told Dean.

Dean realized William wasn't messing around.

Phil drove Dean to the hospital.

They get to the hospital, and Roman is waiting for him.

"What happened?" Asked Dean.

Roman told Dean what happened. The police coming to the office, Stephanie explaining everything about them, his step-father.

As Roman is talking, Dean just thought about what William said. He couldn't believe that William would do something like that. He rubbed his stomach, his babies…their babies. If he didn't go back to William, Seth could get injured again, or worse, dead. And Dean would feel bad about that. But he knows he can't go back to William. If he did, he would never leave again. And Dean knows how vindictive William can be. Dean didn't know what to do.

The nurse wouldn't let anyone see Seth. Not even Roman. Seth is still out. The nurse told them to come back the next day. He should be awake. But she did let everyone see him. Dean and Roman gave Seth a kiss before they left.

Roman asked Dean if he wanted to come over. Dean said he'll be over later. He told Roman he had to go back to the office. He needed to talk to Stephanie about a case. Dean kissed Roman and left with Phil to go back to the office.

Dean told Phil he'll be a little while. He could leave if he wanted to.

"No. I'll wait until you're done, and I'll drive you to Roman's house." Phil told Dean.

"Okay, Phil. I'm not going to argue with someone who carries a gun." Dean laughed.

Phil smiled. "Where's AJ's desk?" Phil asked.

Dean arched his eyebrow, and looked at him.

"I just want to see where she sits." Phil explained. "And I want to leave her a note." Phil said smiling.

Dean smiled back at Phil. He still couldn't believe that Phil is interested in AJ.

Dean showed Phil where AJ sat. Dean got some paper for Phil to write a note to her. Then Dean went to Stephanie's door and knocked.

"Come in." Stephanie said.

Dean opened the door and went inside.

"Dean!" Stephanie exclaimed. "How is Seth doing?" She asked him.

"He's still out. They wouldn't let us stay with him. But they said we could come back tomorrow." Dean explained to Stephanie.

"That's good. You and Roman can take the day off." Stephanie said to Dean.

"Thank-you. We both would like that." Dean said back.

Then Stephanie seen Dean's face. She could see he is scared.

"Dean, what's wrong?" She asked.

Dean sat down and sighed.

"Where do I begin?" Dean said back. Then Dean told Stephanie about William ambushing him in the bathroom, and what he said. As he was telling her this, she could see how scared Dean is. And how William told Dean that he was behind Seth's accident. Even though William is very questionable, he still had friends in high places. But so did Stephanie, but she also has friends where William didn't…in low places. And it seemed William is not going to let Dean go.

Dean started to cry.

"I don't know what to do? I know what William is capable of. But I never knew he would go this far for someone like me. But I know I can't go back to him, but I don't want nothing to happen to Seth or Roman. Basically anyone I care for. William, knows I will do anything for the people I care for." Dean explained to Stephanie. Then Dean just burst out crying. Stephanie got up and went over to Dean, stood him up and hugged him. He hugged her back. He just let it out.

"Just let it out Dean." Stephanie whispered into his ear.

"I'm sorry Steph. I don't mean to be this way. I shouldn't have bothered you with my problems." Dean sniffled.

"Dean, anything that upsets you, is my problem." Stephanie said to him.

"And don't worry about William. Leave him to me." Stephanie said. "Dry your eyes, go home to Roman. He needs you right now, and you need him." Stephanie continued.

Dean nodded and wiped his eyes.

"Dean, don't worry about William. I will take care of everything. You and Roman take the rest of the week off, and be at my house on Saturday." Stephanie said reassuring Dean.

"Seth should be out by then." Stephanie said.

Dean looked at her.

"I talked to his doctor, and he said Seth is going to be fine. He's mostly bruised on the leg, some scratches, and probably have a huge headache in the morning. He just gave Seth something so he can sleep. He wanted to get up and leave the hospital." Stephanie laughed.

Dean chuckled and smiled. He is happy that Seth is going to be okay.

"The nurse didn't know much when we were there." Dean explained.

"I think she just came onto her shift. So didn't know what his injuries weren't that bad." Stephanie explained more.

"Go to Roman, and tell him Seth will be fine. And tell Roman about what William said. He should know." Stephanie continued.

Dean composed himself.

"And again, don't worry about William." Stephanie said. Dean just nodded.

"Where's Phil? Didn't he come with you?" Stephanie asked.

"Yeah, he's sitting at AJ's desk. He wanted to leave her a note." Dean said.

Stephanie gave Dean a questionable look.

"I know." Dean laughed.

"It's good to hear you laugh." Stephanie said to him. "Now, go home to Roman." Stephanie continued.

Dean opened her door, and left. She watched Dean go to Phil and they left.

Stephanie turned, went to her desk and sat down. She pulled out a key and unlocked a drawer at her desk. She retrieved a black book, and opened it. She picked her phone, and dialed a number.

"Hello." Someone answered on the other line.

"Hello." Stephanie said back smiling. "I need you to do a job for me." Stephanie continued.

"I'm listening." The voice said.

Phil dropped Dean off at Roman's house. "I'll pick you and Roman up to go see Seth tomorrow. This way, neither of you have to drive." Phil said.

"Thanks Phil. I'll tell Roman." Dean said to Phil.

Dean got out and went inside. Phil drove off.

Roman is inside waiting for Dean to get home.

Dean went over to Roman and they hugged each other.

"Stephanie said Seth will be okay. He's just bruised and banged up is all. The doctor sedated him because he wanted to leave." Dean laughed.

"That sounds like Seth. He doesn't like hospitals." Roman said laughing.

"I made some food if you want any." Roman said to Dean.

"Yeah, I'm starved." Dean said.

Roman and Dean went into the kitchen. They ate, and then cleaned up.

"Let's go to bed." Roman said.

"Okay. I am tired." Dean said back. "Same room as before?" Dean asked.

"No. You are part of this family now Dean. You are sleeping with me. And when Seth comes home, you'll sleep with me and Seth in the same bed." Roman said to Dean. Then he kissed him. Dean kissed him back. Then Dean started to get sleepy.

Roman chuckled. "Let's go to bed." Roman said.

Dean barely keeping his eyes open, agreed. Roman helped Dean into the room, and helped out of his clothes.

Roman finally got Dean into bed. Dean snuggled up to Roman.

"Roman." Dean said.

"Yes." Roman answered back.

"I need to tell you something." Dean said to him.

Roman looked at Dean. Then Dean told Roman about William, and what happened to Seth.

Dean sat up from the bed.

"I'm so sorry. It's all my fault." Dean started to say. Then Dean just rambled on.

"Dean…Dean…DEAN!" Roman yelled as he sat up.

Dean stopped, and he looked at Roman.

"Stop! It's not your fault. Okay?" Roman said as he grabbed Dean's face. Roman could tell Dean felt responsible. He could see it in Dean's face.

Roman laid back on the bed. "Come here baby boy." Roman said. When Dean didn't move, Roman reached out and pulled Dean to him. Dean laid his head on Roman's chest. He could hear Roman's heartbeat. It was steady. Then Dean felt Roman's hand stroking his hair.

"It's going to be okay." Roman said to him. Dean looked up at him. Roman leaned down and kissed Dean on the forehead.

"Just sleep now baby boy." Roman whispered to Dean. Dean closed his eyes, listening to Roman's heart. He felt so safe now. And Stephanie was right. Dean knew whatever William and Randy put in front of him, Roman and Seth will be there for him. They are in it together. He'll tell Roman what Stephanie said in the morning. It's time to sleep. Dean closed his eyes and floated off to sleep, smiling.

"I'll send you the information tomorrow. And again, no killing. Just make him…disappear." Stephanie said.

"No problem." The voice said. "Until tomorrow." The voice said to Stephanie.

"Until tomorrow." Stephanie said back.

Then Stephanie hung up the phone and smiled…