Author's Notes: Sorry about taking forever to update! I hope you guys are still into the story. Anyways, here is chapter 23. This is pretty ironic considering what happened of RAW this week so I decided to play it along in the story. Some of you are probably still upset about Seth turning on Dean and Roman on RAW. Trust, so am I. I cried, anyone else? Anyways, enjoy chapter 23!

Roman had done the most difficult thing he would ever have to do in his life. He told his daughter about her mothers passing. She cried in his arms but didn't say anything. She was at a point where she understood she would never see her mother again. Roman had told her in the simplest terms that he could. The words any other father would use. Your mommy went to heaven and from now on, she will be looking down at us. She can't come back. Roman choked on those words as he spoke them. The look on his daughter's face broke his heart into a thousand pieces.

After consoling his daughter as much he could, he asked his cousin Tamina if she could take care of her for a while. After dropping her off in the divas locker room he headed to the catering area where Renee was waiting for him.

"Please tell me what's going on" Renee stood up from her chair and approached Roman, full of anticipation. Roman led her out of catering and into an empty room down the corridor. He took a deep breath and told Renee everything. Including the fact that he knew she and Dean slept together.

"This is all my fault." Renee shook her head and could already feel the tears welling up. Roman was probably going to end things with her completely. She wouldn't blame him. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I was trying to stay away from you and he...was helping me. Don't get mad at him because I...I asked him Roman. He's only human with true feelings. Who was he to say no?"

Roman sighed. "Renee, I understand what he was doing. But wanting to help you wasn't the only reason why he was doing it. He did it because he loves you. Believe me, I get it but if I were able to forgive him or Seth, things would still not be the same. The relationship we had got tainted in so many different directions, it's impossible to fix it. And by the way, don't blame yourself. This isn't your fault. It's mine for not doing the right thing since the beginning. I should have ended things with Jessica when I had a chance, instead of riding out the relationship."

It grew silent and Renee couldn't help but still feel guilty. Roman and Dean weren't talking because of her and it pained her to be responsible for that. She wrapped her arms around him and rested her head in his chest. "When is the funeral?" she whispered.

"Not sure yet. I have to talk to Seth about it. C'mon, let's go get Janelle and get out of here"

"I can't leave Roman. I have to be on the show today."

"Right. I'll take Janelle to get something to eat while you work. Then I'll come back to pick you up alright?" Renee nodded and he kissed her softly. He attempted to pull away but Renee kept him in place, wanting to feel his lips on hers for a while longer. Roman groaned and gently pinned her against the wall, placing his hands on her hips. He lifted up her blouse slightly and stroked the soft skin there with his thumbs. Roman forced himself to break the kiss. "Who is better?"

"What?" Renee asked confused. She was so into the kiss, she didn't understand why he was asking anything.

"Who is better? Dean or me?"

Renee narrowed her eyes. "Seriously Roman?" he nodded and she laughed. "You...not even close. Come here." They clashed lips once again and Roman entered his tongue inside her mouth, the minute he got the opportunity. Their tongues tangled and Renee moaned softly. As much as the blonde wanted to continue this, she had to get ready for the show. She pulled away after pecking his lips one more time. "I gotta go get ready."

"Alright. See you after the show." They exited the empty room and walked in different directions.

After the show was over, Renee, Roman, and Janelle arrived in the next for city for smackdown. They entered the hotel room and Roman headed in the bathroom for a shower. As he showered, Renee tucked Janelle into the middle of the bed.

"Renee?" Janelle sniffled from all the crying she had done earlier.

"What is it?" she stroked her hair.

"I'll always love my mommy but...since she's no here anymore, can you be my new mommy?" Janelle asked softly and placed her small on Renee's.

Renee smiled and held onto her hand tightly. "I would love to be like second mom to you sweetie. No one can ever replace your mom but I would love to pick up where she left off. I promise I'll be here, whenever you need me."

"Thanks. Now I know why my daddy likes you." Janelle smiled and closed her eyes, fatigue taking over her petite body. Renee laid down next to her and before she knew, she dozed off as well.

Roman stepped out of the shower wearing a clean t-shirt and sweatpants. He looked over to the bed and saw his daughter and the love of his life sleeping comfortably. They were now the two most important people in his life and seeing them like that was perfect. He dried off his hair and laid down next to his daughter on the opposite side of Renee. He could easily get used to the three of them being together.

When Roman and Renee arrived at the arena for smackdown, Renee and Janelle headed for the divas locker room while Roman headed for Triple H's office. The COO had called him and informed him to head straight to his office. Roman assumed he had found a solution to break the shield up in the right way.

The door to the office was open so he stepped inside to see Seth and Dean seated, away from each other. Roman decided to just stand. The tension the room was growing quick and Triple H couldn't have arrived at a better time. "Sorry for the wait, I was talking to creative one more time. I wanted to make everything clear before I talked to you guys."

"So, the way this will go is pretty simple. There will be a rematch between Evolution and The Shield at our next pay-per-view. You guys will win the match to sort of cement your career as a faction; you guys deserve that much. The following Monday on RAW will be the split where Seth turns on the two of you and "leaves WWE" supposedly. Then the following week, Dean and Roman, you guys will split as well to complete The Shield break-up. Are you guys okay with that? We're only asking for one more match...the biggest match of your careers, which you'll win"

"That's fine." Roman was the first to agree. Dean and Seth nodded in agreement and Triple H sent them on their way. All three of them could see the disappointment on Hunter's face but there was no other solution. The Shield would be officially dead in a couple weeks.