What Could've Been |Sequel To Untold Secrets|

One Last Guest

"What a nice house you have Roman.." Hunter smiled as him and Stephanie walked in. They took their shoes off and nodded their heads in my direction.

Roman took them upstairs to their rooms and I walked to the gym, just wanting to give AJ and Punk a heads up.

They had just finished their workout when I approached them. Punk tightened his jaw but promised AJ he'd be professional. We all knew that would take some time, but hopefully he'd manage.

Hunter and Steph avoided those two completely and came down the elevator instead of the stairs. They took Ethan and Hope in the living room while I poured myself another coffee.

Cathy and Finn came down and chatted with them as well.

"Where's Roman?" I wondered as I rejoined them.

"Him and JoJo are..busy." Steph shuddered.

I grimaced, taking a sip of my coffee. Of course.

"Hey guys we're gonna pick up Maddy and Dean from the airport!" AJ's voice rang out.

"Alright see you soon!" I shouted back, just as the door slammed shut.

"They both look well.." Hunter trailed awkwardly.

"Yeah they are.." I nodded. Nikki, Brie, Daniel and Birdie joined us too and soon we were all in full conversation.

Birdie was obsessed with Ethan and Hope, tried getting them to play with her toys. Stephanie told us their kids were in Connecticut with Vince.

"Why did you come here?" Nikki asked.

"Wanted to spend some time with our work family. Not everyday you get invited ya know.." She shrugged dismissively.

The door opened and I rushed over, pulling Maddy into a hug. She laughed, patting my back as I pulled away.

"Missed you too." She smirked. I gave Dean a hug as well.

Once everyone was settled, we came up with a good solution. AJ and Punk were playing with the kids while Hunter and Steph were talking. We figured since Punk couldn't keep his mouth closed, this would ensure there would hopefully be no drama.

I didn't even realize it was dinnertime until the bell rang again.

"Jeez, what is that sound?!" Steph exclaimed.

"You'll get used to it." I laughed as we followed everyone down the hall.
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"I hope we all have a wonderful time celebrating thanksgiving together, I'm happy all of you could make it." Roman raised his glass, followed by the rest of us. "Let's eat!"

The chef had prepared a honey smoked ham, mashed potatoes, and grilled vegetables. Bread was laid out in baskets, as well as red wine.

"So...this ham is really..good." Steph commented awkwardly.

"Yeah.." Maddy trailed, gulping her water down.

"I can't believe how big Birdie, Ethan and Hope are getting." Hunter shook his head.

"It's crazy..seems like just yesterday they were born." I smiled.

"I can't believe you had the nerve to show up..but.." Punk smirked, sipping his coffee.

Roman groaned, knowing what was about to come. Hunter narrowed his eyes in Punk's direction.