3.10 Realisation

Sam had come to the conclusion that there was no place out there for her and Blake. After lengthy discussion with Blake and his Dad they all agreed on Estevan moving back to the main part of the house and Blake and Sam to take the self contained flat above the garage. 

Blake phone Dawn and asked if she could decorate the flat for them and she said she could fit it in around the club but did ask that Estevan was not to infer or be there at all. Blake agreed to this but Sam not realising what was going on told Estevan.

Dawn was at home working on some designs for new jobs that were coming up after the club was finished but she couldn't concentrate every stroke of her pencil or paint brush her mind kept going back to Estevan. 

There was a part that hated him and then there was a part of her that wanted him so desperately. The problem was that every meeting he teased her because she turned him down for a date. If she changed her mind would it show weakness to him and the thought of showing weakness to any man petrified her.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door and when she opened the door there stood Estevan but she was shocked at what happened next, "Do you need a lift to the house to work on the flat for Blake and Sam?"

"Thank you." Dawn thoughts started racing as they drove to the house, 'what no, I want you type looks or remarks. What is wrong with me now I want him to want me and he has gone cold on me? I suddenly what to do things with him that are so dirty. What am I saying? I must get a grip.' As Dawn cleared her head, Estevan was reading her mind the whole time and thought now I know I will be so cold that it will be you begging me.

When Dawn saw how small the flat was she discussed with Blake and Sam what they wanted and got to work advising it would ready in just two days. 

While decorating the flat Dawn was a little heartbroken that there were no visits or interruptions from Estevan. 

The only time she would see him was at lunch in the main kitchen or a meeting she had with him to discuss the club. 

He was very professional and Dawn started to hate this. Estevan hated being like this but if she wanted him, she would now have to be honest and tell him but until then he would be the perfect gentleman and businessman.

Estevan meet his son's at the plasma club as they hadn't spent time together in ages.

"How's Heather doing?" Estevan asked but before Will could answer Blake added, "Congrats to both of you."

"Thanks Blake and Dad Heather is fine but we want to hear about you and Dawn!"

"Yeah Dad, tell us, how are things going?" Blake added.

"Boys I love that you are interested but there is nothing to tell."

Will became harsh at his Dad, "Bullshit. Now spill"

"Fine, I admitted to her I find her attractive but we always argue when we are in the same room."

The boys turned to each other and said childishly, "heat!"

"Very funny you two. She doesn't want to go on a date. The other day I read her thoughts and she likes me just as much but she is fighting it so I'm behaving."

"Dad, please don't embarrass us at the club opening." Blake asked.

In a low tone, Estevan replied, "Listen both of you. I like her a lot and if make a move on opening night then you two will have to deal with it."

Will suddenly asked, "Why is Dawn fighting her feels? She isn't worried about our reactions is she?"

"Well how do you both feel?"

"We are fine with it."

"Ok but what if things work out and we were to have a baby?"

Will and Blake stared at each other and then Estevan continued, "This is part of her reasons. By your reactions, she has a right to be concerned."

Will was the first to speak, "We never thought about it like that. We just thought about you dating again."

"It never entered our heads that anyone you end up with may want children." Blake added.

"This is all from reading her mind. I'm not saying things would work out or that Dawn would want children but you have to realise we are vampires and you set me up and by ignoring me when I said to leave this part of my life alone it could be a possibility in the future for me."

"You know what? If things work out, so what if you became a Dad again. I say see where this takes you." Will suddenly voiced.

"Will, are you serious? It would mean your baby would be older than their aunt or uncle."

"Blake, I know but Dad does have a point."

"Would you be ok with it, Blake?"

"I'm unsure Dad but I want you to be happy so I guess I would deal with it if the time came."

"Look let's get going as it's late." Estevan said heading for the lifts. When they got down to the ground floor they got out of the lift and standing in front of them was Dawn. They all looked at each other and then Dawn said, "Hi William, Blake. See you tomorrow Estevan?"

Estevan just nodded to her and carried on walking. Dawn was stunned by his reaction, she had found out he was here and came in the hope to tell him the truth but he had gone cold on her. All she could do was watch him walk away.