The guys met each other at the diner. Seth was the first one at the table. Dean was the last.
"Man, it feels like forever since we last sat down and saw each other", Seth said.
The guys nodded.
"How's everything with the babies and Nala?", Dean asked.
"Good. She got into New York Institute of Fine Arts", Roman said proudly.
"That's great. It's a good school", Mark said.
Roman nodded.
"Sabrina got into the University of Memphis", Seth said.
"That's a good school too. What is she studying?", Roman asked.
"Sports medicine", Seth said.
The guys nodded. He cleared his throat.
"Her dad offered me a job at his publishing company in Tennessee", Seth said.
The guys got quiet.
"I don't know anything about that. I made sure to tell him and he offered to show me the ropes.", Seth said.
"That's great", Mark said.
"He wants me to run it", Seth said.
"Woah. That's big Seth", Roman said smiling.
"I'm kinda nervous. What if I screw this up? This is his company we're talking about", Seth said.
"You won't screw this up. If he's teaching you, that means he had a lot of faith in you. You'll be close to Sabrina as well", Roman said.
"What's his company called? Serena never said anything", Dean said.
"Kent Read", Seth said.
"What? I just took a job at his company in New York", Roman said.
"Small world", Dean said.
The waitress brought their food over.
"I'm having dinner with Nala's family tonight. Any advice on handling her dad?", Roman asked Dean and Seth.
"Just be honest. We were and I think he liked that", Dean said.
Roman nodded.
"So Dean, how are things with Serena?", Mark asked.
"Good. She got into Columbia, we are going to be neighbors Rome", Dean said.
Roman laughed softly.
"That's a good school", Mark said.
"Any plans on joining her there?", Seth asked.
"Not really. I mean, all I know how to do is be a science teacher. I can apply to schools around there, but I might not be making much", Dean said.
Roman thought about it. Robert was teaching Seth the ropes. Why couldn't he do the same for Dean.
"Why not come and work for me? As my assistant. I can teach you the ropes too", Roman said.
"Don't you need to go to school for that kinda thing?", Dean asked.
"Not really. There's this sort of intern type of thing were kids in college can come and work, learn the ropes of working there.", Roman said.
"So would I have to get you like coffee and stuff?", Dean asked.
Roman smiled.
"Only if your going out to get some for yourself.", Roman said.
Dean nodded.
"We can even work from home", Roman said.
"It's a pretty sweet deal if you ask me. You'll be close to Serena", Seth said.
Dean nodded and looked at Roman.
"It's a deal", he said.
Seth looked over to Mark.
"I'm assuming you aren't moving to Tennessee with Kaye till you've got this situation with Michelle under control", Seth said.
"I'm afraid so. I'm asking for full custody, so if I want to move us to Tennessee, I can.", Mark said.
"That's good. When's your next court hearing?", Roman asked.
"I'm meeting with two new lawyers Paul hired for his team. They've dealt with Ruvé before so.", Mark said.
"What about things with Kris? He's still not ready to talk to you?", Dean asked.
Mark shook his head no.
"Man, we missed a lot without those poker nights", Dean said.
The guys nodded.
"How about next weekend?", Seth asked.
"Sounds good. I need a night where I can get wasted and just relax", Mark sighed.
"I wasn't going to mention it, but you look like shit.", Dean said.
Mark laughed and nodded.
"Trust me, I feel like it", Mark said.
"So it's booked. Poker next Friday", Roman said.
"I'll bring the tequila", Dean said.
"Shit, I have to go. Mind paying for me?", Seth said, handing his half of the bill to Roman.
"Mine too", Mark said.
Roman nodded. They left.
"I've got nothing going on right now. You're stuck with me", Dean said.
Roman laughed and nodded.
"But I do have to use the restroom", Dean said, handing him the money.
"Meet you out front", Roman said.
Dean nodded. As Roman was waiting to pay the bill. His phone rang. He pulled it out and saw Nala's name. He smiled.
He and Dean were now waiting in the waiting room. Her dad ran in a few minutes later, Eve behind him.
"What happened?", Chance asked.
Dean explained what had happened from beginning to end. He tried calling Mark, but his phone was off, probably busy with his custody thing. Seth was off as well.
"Would you mind calling Kaye? I know Nala would want her here", Roman said.
Chance nodded and called.
Kris was on the phone with Chance.
"Is she ok?", Kris asked.
Kathan and Elisa quickly stood beside him.
"Ok Chance, we'll be there soon", Kris said.
He hung up and grabbed his jacket.
"We have to go to the hospital. Something happened to Nala", Kris said.
Elisa and Kathan followed him to the car.
"Did he say if she was ok? The twins?", Kathan asked worried.
"They haven't heard anything yet. They might be checking her blood pressure and if she's having contractions. Making sure the babies are good. I'm sure she's fine Kaye", Kris said.
Kathan nodded. They got in the car and drove to the hospital.
Joe watched them drive off. They were in a hurry. He had come over to talk to Kaye and Kris about those photos he had. He would come back later.
Malena had arrived with Sabrina and Serena. They hugged Kaye.
"Have you heard anything Chance?", Malena asked.
"Not yet. If it was serious they would have come out to tell me right?", he asked.
Kris sat across from him and nodded.
"They would have yes. Like I told Kaye, they might just be making sure she's ok and that the twins are ok. They want to keep them baking", Kris said.
Chance nodded.
"This happened to my wife once. She lost a baby before Nala. Can that kind of thing be hereditary?", he asked Kris.
"Did Nala's doctor say if anything was wrong with her during the check ups? Usually they'll see something and tell you to be careful", Kris said.
Chance looked at Roman and he approached.
"No, he didn't. He said she was healthy and so are the babies", Roman said.
Kris nodded.
"Could also be stress. Did she work today?", Kris asked.
Chance nodded.
"Or fear", Dean added.
They looked at him. Chance realized he might have a point. He told Kris what happened with AJ.
"Stress and fear could cause her body to go into panic mode. That's really bad for pregnant women.", Kris said.
He was pissed at AJ for doing this to Nala.
"Do you think, she could lose the twins?", Roman asked.
Kris could see that fear in his eyes. His wife was pregnant and he knew how devastating it would be if they lost their baby.
"There's a chance", Kris said.
Roman stood and paced. Kathan went over to him and hugged him.
"She's going to be ok. You can't think like that Roman", Kathan said.
Roman nodded.
"I don't think she did though. They would have come out to tell you. Its been too long for them, so that's not it.", Kris said.
Roman nodded.