He woke up with a raging headache.. he had a bruise on his head.. he wasn't needed to go to a race with cruiz for two weeks.. at this point he couldn't wait.. but he could at the same time... Life was messed up.. He didn't wanna be here with his wife.. but he didn't wanna be with cruz after that night... he barely visited Sally in those weeks. when he did it was silent.. Sally tried a couple times to get lightning to stay.. he just couldn't... Time came for him to pack for the races. He went to visit Sally first before he'd leave that night.

"Hey Sally..". He smiled at her. She started to finally gain a little weight over the two weeks.. her skin wasn't as green now to.. Lightning walked over and kissed her on her forehead.. She sighed. She was 20 weeks now.

Lightning brushed her hair with his fingers for a moment. It was silent like always.. but he could feel his heart loving her... he kissed her... it felt good.

"Lightning... I'm sorry again... I'm gonna ask this because I guess I never truly asked you okay?...". She said. He listens silently. Waiting for the question

"Do you want to try and be as least involved as possible? I know that's strange thing to ask but.. like... if I was willing to give full custody to Ben.. he could leave?.. and no baby in our lives?.." Sally watched lightning face think hard.. would she do that? Give the baby up to him?

That would mean no Ben. No baby drama.. no raising someone else's son?.. His life could maybe go to normal again?... he looked in Sally's eyes.. that's not what she wanted... she wanted this baby... she loved this baby...

he sighed. "No.. i.. You should keep the baby.. we should I guess.. it's your baby to.. not just bens.. I mean really you three seem so happy together.." he frowned.. Sally's eyes teared up.. "Lightning... Stickers.. I want you more..". She touched his cheek... she truly wanted that baby.. but her husband too... lightning stayed with her a while longer. Not much more was said about the baby and the future..

He had to go. He had to be there for Cruz and the team now... they said their goodbyes.. he started to accept that this is how his life would be... that Ben and this baby would be part of it now.. it was that or leave the love of his life... no... never...

He got on his plane. He got to his hotel in Tennessee. The race was there. A note was on the door from Tex. He reserved a place for himself and lighting and.. Cruz.. to eat formally.. Lightning wasn't thinking about Cruz so much now. Not in that way anyway. The dinner was that night. Lightning showered and dressed in a suit. No tie though. He would have to do this sometimes. Dress up and go to dinner with his team or boss. Sometimes it was just for looks. The press would love to see them all Out.

Lighting grabbed an Uber.. this new way people get around now.. another thing to make him feel old.. he walked in to the reserved table area.. Cruz was already there in a long silk black gown. The legs split up. Almost like some Egyptian gown of the sort.. the top followed her breasts... she looked amazing. Her hair was to the side in a bun. Wearing these gold long ear rings. More like twigs. But she looked great..

Lightning sat next to cruz. Then Tex showed up. In his tan suit. Big flashy cowboy boots and hat. It was almost hilarious. "Hey lightnin', hows my favorite racer!?" He And cruz stood up to greet him. Lightning smiled. Maybe tonight he could let loose a little then. "I'm good Tex. Nice to see you and wow thanks for the dinner!" Lightning answered with a smileys Tex shook his hand. Tex then shook Cruz's hand to. She smiled. "You look great miss Cruz." Tex complimented. "Doesn't she? Tell her lightning she does!?" Tex laughed a little. Cruz blushed when McQueen looked at her again.. they all sat down. They had a good fancy Tennessee dinner. Well what Tex considered southern. Cruz was not familiar with these style of meals.. she ate but she felt a little grossed out by the look of the food to..

Once dinner was over Lightning and Cruz started to their rooms at the hotel Tex had rented out. They were side by side. Lightning went into his room and shut the door. Cruz started to wonder if McQueen was mad at her.

She entered her room. She put her clutch down. She sighed.. She hated that she couldn't just tell mcqueen how much she wanted him... not without being drunk anyways... suddenly she heard faint yelling?..

Where's that coming from?..

She thought.

She listened more.. it was.. it was Lightning?.. Who was he yelling at?.. she shouldn't have. But she couldn't help but listen. Something about a baby!?... so she wasn't dreaming when lightning told her Sally was pregnant!?...

She could have sworn that night was just a dream...

Something else... someone named Ben?... Cruz didn't understand. But.. if he and Sally were having a baby?.. she really did need to beach off.. she should anyways...

She didn't change yet. She walked out in the hall way.. she stood outside McQueen's door... she was about to knock.. but paused... she didn't know why she did.. if that night wasn't a dream.. I need to apologize she thought... suddenly the door opened and she was met with the most handsome man in her eyes.. this rough old school lightning McQueen...

"Cruz?.." he said.. she looked down. Nervous.

"I came to apologize mr mcqueen.." she let it be known why she was standing there. He sighed as she continued, "I did some things I guess I'm not proud of.. last time we really saw each other?... I mean.. I can't remember everything... my head just is a blur through some of it..". Lightning felt a bit of relief.. maybe she didn't remember certain things she'd done then..

She looked good in that dress. He looked At her.. this time.. He saw what he lusted for.. he remembered that feeling she gave him.. how good she felt.. "Don't apologize.." he smiled.

Wait what am I saying!?

He continued on. "Actually Cruz..lets talk.. um.. come in?" He gestured his hand inviting her in.. Cruz walked in. Not knowing what to expect... she didn't have her phone on her or anything. Was he expecting her to get on her knees again?... not that she wouldn't love to.. but she was nervous.. she didn't know if or how he liked anything. If this was how he told her he was.. quitting!? What if he was gonna leave her completely!? What if she ruined everything!?

"Cruz.. last time we saw each other.. um.. some things were said and happened..". He started. Cruz looked at him. His eyes were amazing.. "I know mr mcqueen..and I-". "-Stop right there," he interrupted "No more mr mcqueen. I think we are past that by now. You can just call me lightning?" He smiled. She smiles back.. Lightning.. kinda nice.. he continued, "But.. I'm not sure that.. our relationship is.. um.. appropriate?.. I mean.. I am married. And I love my wife.. but..." he stopped. He gazed at her.. did he really love Sally enough anymore?.. he wanted Cruz so badly... he swollowed.. he could feel himself fighting to just let lust take over ... "mr.. um.. Light..ning?... um.. I can promise things won't get that way again.. I'd have to be drunk to do anything I'm afraid to do other wise." She chuckled.. then realized what she said as McQueen's brow raised. Cruz looked cute when she was caught saying certain things.. "So.. you..Understand I can't let this catch wind or anything that things happened?.." lightning said. Cruz thought for a moment... was he threatening me?.. wait could I black mail him into letting me have him!? No.. that's so wrong.. could I?.. Maybe he wanted to pay her to keep quiet?..

Cruz frowned...she had to ask.. "Well what do you mean?..". Lightning smiled. His amazing smile... "just.. don't go around telling anyone anything?.. okay?." She nodded and agreed. Cruz stood up to get herself together. She didn't want to leave him.. she wanted to taste his kiss.. a kiss when she wasn't drunk... wasn't going to forget it. But she'd never do that to destroy His family.. he was having a baby after all!?

Cruz thought she'd do something nice then to make up for it. "Can I take you to breakfast in the morning?" She smiled. Lightings face read confused... did she not understand?.. things were getting to close?...

"Um...". He thought for a moment. Looking into Cruz eyes.. how could he say no.. he should say no.. but he loved being around her. Cruz made him feel good about himself and his life again. Say no... "sure?.." he answered. Cruz was exited she but her lip to keep from screaming with joy. That lip bite made lightning burn with lust.. "Meet me in the lobby mr mcqueen um lightning!" She said loudly as she left shutting his door behind her. But she shut her dress in... how awkward she thought. She pulled it a couple times to try loosen it.. nothing..

Lightning laughed a little and smiled. He opened the door after hearing her struggle. She blushed bright rose.. then went into her room. He shut his door.. he should've said no.. but he loved it. Her.. her personality. He couldn't wait for once to actually wake up!