Max had asked Sami to tag along with Alexa while Roman met with Jason in the park.
"I don't like this", Sami said.
"Neither does Max, that's why we are here", Alexa said.
"So what, are you two friends again?", Sami asked.
"No. She still hates me", Alexa answered hurt.
He chuckled and looked at her.
"Are you serious? After what you did, you can't blame her", Sami said.
Alexa looked down at her phone. Sami felt bad for saying that. He sighed.
"But I'm sure with time she'll come around", Sami said.
Alexa hoped so.
Roman walked towards Jason, who was sitting on a bench under the tree. He sat beside him.
"I've been wanting to see you and tell you how sorry I am about your wife. She rescued me and now I will never get to repay her for what she did", Jason said.
Roman chuckled.
"Cut the crap. You and I both know you did something to that plane", Roman said.
Jason shook his head.
"I swear I didn't. I couldn't even move at that point. I was just as shocked and hurt by it as you were", Jason said.
"You don't know my pain", Roman said to him.
Jason nodded.
"You're right, I don't, but I had nothing to do with it", Jason said.
"See, I don't believe that. No matter what way you want to flip it, I don't", Roman said.
Jason stood and shook his head.
"It wasn't me. It was Brock and now that bitch is dead, thanks to me. So instead of trying to blame me, you should be thanking me", Jason said.
Roman stood next, causing Jason to take a step away from him.
"I'm going to figure it out and when I do, your ass is mine", Roman said, before walking away.
Alexa and Sami watched as Jason glared at a departing Roman.
"You chipped his phone right?", Alexa asked, taking out the small radio.
Sami nodded. She turned it on as Jason took out his phone.
"Hey, yeah, its Reigns. He's onto me. Are you sure there is no way he would know?", Jason asked whoever was on the other line.
They were using something to disguise their voice.
"Max's husband? Then get rid of him. As for any evidence pointing to us, no, I made sure it would all land on Brock", the voice said.
"We just need to keep an eye on him", Jason said.
"Then keep your eyes on him", the voice said before hanging up.
Jason sighed.
Alexa and Sami took what they had to Max, Baron, and Hunter.
"Who do you think it could be?", Sami asked.
"At this point, I don't know", Max said.
"Lana is gathering so many power players, I think our suspicions about her breaking out Sheamus are right", Baron said, crossing his arms over his chest.
Alexa looked down at the table where the recorder sat.
Roman stopped to pick up his kids from Max's parents. He hadn't seen his since losing Max and truth was, he just wasn't ready to see them.
"Hi baby, how are you?", his mother in law asked, hugging him.
"Not good. I miss her so much. I don't know what to do with myself mom", he whispered to her as to not upset his daughter.
She hugged him tighter and rubbed his back.
"You know you and the kids are always welcome here. If you can't stay in your house, just come here or if you want to be alone, drop off the kids anytime", she said.
"I might take you up on that some time", he said.
"Daddy", Amara came running towards him.
He lifted her into his arms and hugged him.
"Daddy needed a hug princess", he said to her.
"Did you sign her up for school yet? I think the applications are due next month", his mother in law asked.
He sighed. He remembers Max talking about that before she left.
"Don't forget to take it if I am not back in time", she had said.
"Don't you worry, I can do it for you", she said.
"Thank you. I just, I forgot", he said.
"With everything going on I almost forgot too, but I had put it on my calendar on my phone after Max told me to remind you in case", she said sadly.
He nodded.
"I wouldn't even know what to do", he said.
His father in law walked in from the back with Raiden in his arms.
"Look who's here, its daddy", he said to Raiden.
Roman took his son from his father in law. Grabbing the kids bags.
"Oh and Roman", his mother in law said.
He looked at her.
"Don't forget Sunday dinner with your parents. Max wouldn't want you to miss it", she said, giving him a look.
He nodded.
"For her", he said.
Getting home, he made dinner for his kids and himself. After hearing about Amara's day, she got sad.
"Hey, what's that pout about?", he asked, gently touching his daughter's chin.
"Mommy isn't here to go school shopping with me. We made a date", she said.
Roman's heart broke.
"Well, looks like your date is with me now", he said smiling.
"But you're a boy and boys don't know how to pick girl clothes", she said.
He chuckled and wiped his mouth.
"Maybe we can ask aunt Nikki to take you. I'm sure she would love too", he said.
"And Nana?", she asked.
Roman nodded.
"What about grandma?", she asked carefully.
"If you want grandma to be there too, I'll let her know", he said.
She nodded and continued eating.
Max watched and heard everything on her computer. She wiped the tears away. She wanted to do all that stuff with Amara. She watched Roman place the dishes in the sink and take the kids upstairs. Turning on a bath for them. He smiled as they splashed around.
He dressed them and got them ready for bed. Raiden fell right to sleep. Roman brushed his daughter's hair.
"Daddy", she said.
"Yeah babe?", he asked.
"Do you think mommy misses us too?", she asked.
"Of course she does. I know she would give everything to be here with you", he said.
She nodded.
"All done", he said, lifting the covers to tuck her in.
She smiled at him after he kissed her forehead. Max watched as he made his way back down to the kitchen and pull out a beer. He grabbed his phone and dialed her number. It rang on his end and hers. She watched as his name flashed.
"Hey, sorry I missed your call, but I promise to get back to you asap. If it's really important, just text me", her voicemail.
He cried listening to her voice. He replayed that voicemail at least ten times. After finishing his beer, he grabbed another and then another and then another.
She grabbed her phone.
"Hello", Bayley answered.
"I'm sorry to be calling so late, but I need a favor", she said.
"Of course", Bayley said.
"Tell Sasha you caught Roman drinking heavily a few days ago while watching the kids. Tell her to mention it to Dean and Seth", Max said.
"Is he drinking?", Bayley asked.
"He is. In our house, but still, what if something happens to the kids. I need him sober", Max said.
"Got it. I'll tell her tomorrow", Bayley said.
"Thanks Bay", Max said, before hanging up.
Max continued to watch Roman till he went to their room and sat on their bed. He grabbed one of her shirts and held it to his nose.
"I'm going to kill Jason, Max. I know he had something to do with this. He's going to pay", he mumbled into the dark.
Max shut her eyes. They had to get to Jason before Roman did.
The next day, Roman woke up to Dean and Seth jumping on his bed.
"What the fuck? Seriously?", he asked.
"Just wanted to come and check on you. Also make sure the kids don't cut themselves on the beer bottles you left on the coffee table", Dean said.
He met their eyes, before rolling them.
"Don't start. It's only a few beers", Roman said.
"Till it becomes tequila bottles, and then sleeping all day. Then forgetting your kids", Seth said.
Roman sat up and glared at them.
"I would never do that. I only drink when they are in bed", Roman said.
"What happens if they wake up and are sick or hurt? How are you going to care for them passed out drunk?", Dean asked.
Roman swallowed. Dean made a point.
"I know you miss your wife. My wife misses her sister. I miss my friend, my sister, but we can't forget the two little humans she made. They need you. Us", Dean said.
Roman nodded.
"I know", Roman said softly.
Amara ran into his room and got on his bed. She hugged and kissed her uncles cheeks.
"Oh um, you think Nikki and Brie could take her school shopping? She doesn't want me to because I'm a boy", Roman said.
Dean and Seth chuckled.
"I think they would love that", Seth said.
Amara smiled.
"Don't forget grandma and Nana", Amara said.
"I didn't forget", Roman said.
"I'll tell Nikki to call them babe", Seth said.
Amara nodded.