Why now?

Bring shawn home

Lori sat in the chair looking out the window. The doctor said that Cassidy would be able to go home in a few day.

"Cole?" Cassidy asked opening her eyes.

"Hey mama, cole went home to shower and bring some clothes. you can rest." Lori said.

"Baby?" she looked around.

"Sleeping. don't worry I got him." Lori reassured her.

Cassidy nodded before going back to sleep. Lori sighed and leaned into the chair. She looked over at the baby boy and smiled.

"Maybe kids wouldn't be so bad." She admitted to herself.

"Oh really?"

She looked to the door and saw Gabe leaning against the wall. She rolled her eyes and smiled.

"I said MAYBE."

Gabe shrugged and walked to her. He sat down next to her while she played with his hair.

"It hasn't been that long.." he said

Lori looked down and shook her head.

"Only 9 months and about a week." Lori said.

Gabe nodded and sighed. Lori stood up and walked over to the baby. She looked down and smiled at him. He already looked like cole.

"Has HE come by?" Gabe asked.

Lori shook her head. The last time she had seen him, was when he was leaving the house. He didn't care, he just packed up and left. She hugged herself and wiped away the tear that had slipped. She felt Gabe wrap his arms around her.

"Hey guys." Cole said coming into the room.

They looked up and waved. Cole picked up his son and rocked him.

"The guys are at the house making some food- well Natalia is. you guys can go." Cole said.

Lori smiled and Gabe led her out.

"Do you want to go home?" He asked her.

She shook her head "let's go to the beach."

He smiled and pulled her closer kissing her head. They stepped into the elevator.

"Hey hold the door!"

Gabe held it open and the backed away when HE stepped on.

"Thank you." he said.

Gabe nodded and held onto me protectively.

"Sorry." he whispers

She shook her head and kept her head down.

"Molly?" HE said.

Lori froze and looked up. She heard him gasp.

"L-lori?" He stood there shocked.

She squirmed under his stare and Gabe pulled her behind him. The elevator doors opened and Gabe made her get off first.

"Lori!" He called after her.

"Don't look back." Gabe said.

She nodded as they left the building.

BACK AT HOME

"how was the beach?" Will asked.

"It was fun. Lori's sandcastle got washed away." Gabe snickered

"And gabe stepped in dog shit." Lori smiled.

"Hey!"

Everyone laughed and Dana fell on the floor.

"What time are we going for Cassidy tomorrow?" Natalia asked.

"Around 6, so we are waking up early and cleaning this house." Lori said.

The boys groaned and whined.

"Guys, they are bringing him home." Lori stated.

Everyone smiled and agreed. She rolled her eyes.

"Time for bed!" Dalton yelled running to his room.

"More like time to call Doe." Will smiled.

Lori stood up and went to the room. She changed into Gabe's batman boxers and shirt.

"You look good in my shirt." Gabe said closing the door and leaning against it.

Lori blushed and walked over to him. She leaned up and kissed him while locking the door. He chuckled and picked her up and pinning her to the bed.

"I love you." He said.

She smiled and pulled him down for another kiss "and I love you."

THE NEXT DAY

"Cassidy..." Gabe groaned while driving.

"You want to breast feed him!"

Gabe shut his mouth. Lori laughed and Cole rolled his eyes. They pulled up the driveway.

"Home sweet home." Cole said.

They got out and made their way up the path.

"Lori!"

They turned around and Dylan was standing there with HIM.

"Who are you?" Gabe asked.

"I'm Dylan, and you must be...Gabe." He smiled.

Gabe grunted and glared.

"How did you-"

"OH, I followed you girls home that time we saw each other at the store."

Lori and Cassidy gasped.

"W-wait... you FOLLOWED us?" Cassidy asked.

"lori." HE said.

Lori glared and hissed. He backed away.

"Hey, that's your-"

"I know who HE is!" Lori yelled.

Dylan glared at her and Gabe pulled her back.

"Look, we just got home. Can you guys just leave." Cole said.

"No they need to talk." Dylan said.

"I believe They asked you guys to leave." A voice said.

They looked at the end of the drive way. Dalton stood there with a guy.

"And who are you?" Dylan asked.

"The guys who's gonna kick your ass if you don't leave." he said.

Dylan scoffed.

"Dylan... Let's try another time." HE said.

Dylan nodded and turned to leave.

"Lori... please." HE begged.

"You walked out on us, On Mom...on ME. I have nothing to say to you." Lori said.

"Please."

"Bye dad." Lori turned and walked inside the house with everyone piling in Behind her.

"Well.." cole rubbed his neck.

"Thanx ummm...."

"HUNTER." he smiled.

"Thanx hunter." Lori said.

They looked around the house and smiled.

WELCOME HOME SHAWN!