Chapter 8

"Go Jacob!" I shouted and clapped as Jacob hit he plastic baseball off the tee and ran off around the 'bases', which were actually smallish bases that they'd found in the sporting goods store. Do you know how funny it is to watch grown men play tee ball? Especially ones that look like Dom and Vince? It's hysterical.

Letty laughed from beside me, "Oh my God, are you serious? This is one for the books. Are you gonna let him join the little league tee ball team? He's four now, since it's his birthday."

"I might. He likes it, which is a good thing. It's something he's interested in. And he's suckered Dom and the other guys into playing with him."

"Like anyone could say no to that face?" Mia said, "Well, with a few exceptions."

"Well, I have to. I'm his guardian. Besides, whenever I say no, he runs to one of you guys and you say yes. I tell him no ice cream; Brian takes him out and buys it for him. I say no candy; Vince sneaks it to him. You guys are just teaching him the worst." I said laughing.

"Little guy deserves some sweets." Brian said, sitting beside Mia as Jacob ran and jumped into my lap and the other guys walked over to sit down.

"I'm not saying he doesn't. But I'm trying to enforce rules here. He needs structure. Of course, living in a house full of street racers isn't the best structure." I said smiling a bit.

Dam nodded, "But, he's got stability. You have a job, you can provide for him. He has male figures in his life."

Mia nodded, "And you always have someone to watch him when you are working."

"Yeah and when he starts pre-k next school year, I'll have some hours to spend with him since I don't actually have to be at the bar until 7:30. And yes I am driving to and from, from now on." I said, since I had just now started back at work.

"That's why we fixed your car. No more walking." Jesse said.

"I promise." I said as Jacob reach for his soda, which I only let him have because it was his birthday, when he accidently hit my cup, knocking it over and into Hayleys' lap.

"Ugh, you little brat." Hayley said jumping up as I set Jacob down and Mia and I started to clean it up.

"It was an accident Hayley." I said lightly, "It happens."

"Well, he needs to be more careful. Now I have to take a shower because of that little piece of…"

"That's enough Hayley." Dom said glaring at her, "He's four. Accidents happen. Go inside and clean up, but you don't have to come back out here if you don't want to."

"Come on little man." Jesse said picking up a pouting Jacob who looked ready to cry and heading somewhere else to calm him down.

Hayley glared then headed inside, Leon staying at the table.

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I sat on the side of Jacob's bed and tucked him in.

"I didn't mean to spill the soda on Hayley. I'm sorry." Jacob said lightly.

"Hey, it's okay Buddy. I know you didn't mean to, so does everyone else."

"Leon's not mad at me is he?"

"Of course not. He knows it's not your fault." I said lightly, kissing his forehead, "Now don't worry about it. I'll handle it. It's okay. Get some sleep." I said, turning on the night light then leaving the room. "Leon, I need to talk to you. Outside please." I said, going through the kitchen and out the door.

Leon nodded and followed me, "What's up?"

"Can you maybe talk to Jacob or something tomorrow?" I asked, sitting on the table outside, my feet on the seat.

"Yeah sure, why?" he asked, sitting next to me.

"He thought you were mad at him for knocking the cup over on Hayley."

"Why would I be mad at him? He didn't mean to."

"That's what I told him, but maybe if you told him, then he'd know that it's not his fault. He apologized when I was tucking him into bed and asked if you were mad at him." I said looking at him.

Leon sighed, "I talked to Hayley. She had no right to say that to him."

"No she didn't. And to let you know now, she talks to him like that again? I will not be held responsible for what I do to her. He's four. Things happen."

"I know that. I can take him to the park tomorrow if you want me to. I was planning to do something with him anyway. I can talk to him then." Leon said, turning to face me.

I nodded, "I think he'd like that. He loves the park. Just don't go too fast with him the car no matter how much he begs."

Leon laughed, "I only did that once."

"And once as plenty don't you think." I said as I smiled and bumped him with my shoulder as we stood up from the table.

"So when do you go back to work?" Leon asked.

"Tomorrow night. The night of the races, naturally."

Leon nods, "Well, I'll babysit him until you get home."

"I'm not working late. I'll be in a midnight. Michelle wants me to get back in the swing of things first."

"Okay, but I'll still watch Jacob. I'm just not up to going tomorrow. And don't worry, Hayley's going with them. Brian's racing so Mia wanted to go and if something goes wrong with a car, Jesse has to be there, Letty always goes for Dom and Vince just loves to watch so, I volunteered."

I nodded, "Okay, that's fine. But I'll take over when I get home." I said as we walked through the door.

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(A/N: I know I'm skipping a lot and I'm sorry…. It'll be worth it I promise)

I walked in through the front door, walked into the living room, and stopped letting out a quiet laugh because there on the couch sleeping was Leon with Jacob lying on his chest. I walked over after taking off my jacket and setting it, along with my keys and purse in the chair, and gently picked up Jacob, which woke Leon up.

"Hey." He said his voice huskier with sleep.

"Hey." I whispered, "Go back to sleep. I'm gonna take him to bed."

Leon sat up, "Nah, I should wake up anyway. So how was work?" He asked standing up and following after me up the stairs.

"Wasn't so bad." I said lightly, "Connie almost fell off the bar tonight. She had one too many shots."

Leon laughed lightly as he opened my bedroom door for me, "How much did you drink?"

"None, if you have to know." I said, laying Jacob down on his bed since he was already in his pajamas. I covered him and kissed his forehead before standing back up and going to Leon who was standing in the doorway. "So how was your guys' day?"

"We had a blast. He loved the park. Then we got lunch and went back to the park, then dinner and came here so everyone could get ready to go." Leon said.

I nodded, "At least you guys had fun. Thanks for taking him today." I said then hugged him.

"Eh, it wasn't a big deal. I love that kid, we talked today too. He knows I'm not mad at him about the drink thing." He said as he hugged me back.

"That's good." I said then pulled back.

"Yeah." Leon said, and then let out a sigh.

I looked up at him then coughed lightly to clear my throat, "You should um go." I said lightly.

Leon nodded but didn't move, "I know." He said as he looked back at me.

I nodded, "Then I will." I said, though I didn't move.

"I don't see you moving." He said leaning in a bit.

"Me either. You know, you moving not me. Cause I can't really see myself move unless I'm …" I started rambling but was cut off as Leon kissed me. I let out a sigh and wrapped my arms around his neck, knowing that it was wrong since he was with someone else but couldn't help it.

Leon pushed me back against the doorway, his hands going to my waist, then sliding to my back as he deepened the kiss.

I stepped a little closer pulling him to me, but our kiss was cut short as we heard the door open and laughter from downstairs. We jumped apart. I coughed again and glanced a Jacob seeing that he was still asleep and quickly walked out of the room and downstairs.

Okay and here's another one…. I meant to update yesterday and the day before but the day before I went and saw fast and furious then yesterday I babysat so I was really tired… but here it is at 5:30 am in the morning, finally finishing, I hope you like it