A/N: Who knew that actually consentraiting on your homework was so much effing work?! I didn't. Its been a long time since I last updated. And in that time I've had a large number of assignments, been sick, and had my wisdom teeth removed. How nuts is that?? Plus this thursday I finally took some time to myself to hang out with my friends and just do stupid shit - I've missed doing that. I so need to do it more often Lol

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Have fun reading and tell me what you think. I probably left you at a mean spot with what I have mentioned, but I promise it shall be in the next chapter. -

Chapter Ten

Jesse had been right when he said that Vince would be back. Not too long after Jesse had 'prayed to the car gods' Vince had shown up. Of course, Leon had made a big deal out of it, being the goof that he is. After that people seemed to get along. Vince would occasionally glare at Brian, a look which he returned, but the two boys left it at that.

Everyone had a few drinks and had a few laughs while they were at it. Once it began to get dark things were moved inside and a movie was put on. Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Rikki was told. She shrugged it off and took a seat beside Jesse on the floor. Who was she to knock it when she hadn't seen it before?

The peace seemed to end there however, as part way through the movie while Vince got up to get another beer Leon demanded that he make another bowl of popcorn. In doing so he found Brian in the kitchen helping Mia tidy up the dinner things. He said a few things then Mia asked Brian to take him to the restaurant Vince had always wanted to take her to. That had been the last straw and Vince stormed away.

Rikki sighed from her spot on the floor leaning against Jesse. "So much for those two ever getting along," she said quietly to no one in particular. Though of course, with Jesse being so close he heard her comment.

"V just doesn't like new people. He'll come around," Jesse said back to her.

Rikki shook her head. Unless some life saving act was made, she sincerely doubted that those two would ever get along. After all, Vince didn't seem to mind Rikki so long as she didn't get in his way. Brian was always in his way, especially when Mia was involved.

"Somehow I doubt that," Rikki replied as she looked to see Mia and Brian flirting in the kitchen. This so wasn't a good idea, not if Brian wasn't expecting to stay here forever…

Rikki frowned at that thought. Was Brian planning on staying? Or was he planning on leaving the moment this was over? Brian had never explained what 'this' was. Perhaps it was time she had a few words with her older brother.

Jesse leaned over and rested his head on her shoulder. When Rikki looked down Jesse looked up and shot her a smile before looking back up at TV set. Maybe talking to Brian could wait until tomorrow.

XxXxX

"Brian," Rikki called out to her brother as he was shaving to get ready for work the next day, "How long are we staying here for?"

Brian paused in his shaving for a moment before he went back to it and asked, "Why, you want to leave?"

Rikki sighed and shook her head. "I don't want to see anyone hurt."

Brian looked down at the sink full of water as he cleaned off his razor. "No one's gonna get hurt."

Rikki kept looking at her brother, trying to figure out what was going through his head. "What are we doing here Brian? Are they suspects or something?"

Brian gave up on shaving for the moment. "Can't we talk about this some other time?"

"We need to talk about this Brian," Rikki said forcefully. "They're good people. Why are we here?"

Brian picked up his razor again. "Just let me finish up here and I'll explain."

Rikki gave her brother a looked before nodding. "You better. This is serious Brian. You're getting in deep, we're getting in deep."

Brian closed his eyes and sighed. His sister was right of course. They were getting into this deep, real deep. He had seen the way Jesse would look at his sister, Hell he had feelings for Dom's sister and Dom was possibly the whole reason why he was here in the first place. What if Dom and his team were involved in this mess? Going back to shaving he tried to think things through, and hoped it would all work out with time.

"So that's it," Rikki demanded when Brian had explained the whole thing to her. "You really think they're behind all of those truck hijackings that have been going on?"

Brian shrugged and leaned back into the couch they were sitting on to talk. "I don't know."

Rikki rested her elbows on her knees, putting her weight on them she leaned forward and her eyebrows were brought together in thought. "Who else could pull something like that off?"

Brian stopped to think about it. "Hector came into Harry's the other day and asked for a bunch of stuff and put them on a delivery rush. Tran has the money and hardware. I don't know who else could possibly do it. Dom doesn't wanna go back, it doesn't make sense for him to want to be doing shit like this…"

Rikki nodded. It wasn't like she could go straight up to Jesse and ask him about it. "What if it is them?" she asked.

"I bring them in," Brian said like it was obvious. Really it was, but that didn't mean that Rikki had to like the idea of it.

"I don't want in on this Bri. I won't help you if you think it's them. It's too much like betraying them. I won't do that to Mia or Jesse."

Brian nodded his head. "I don't want to do it any more than you do. I'm gonna check out their garages, maybe I'll find something that will lead us to them."

Rikki nodded her head. "Alright…Just, tell me if you find anything."

Brian brought his sister into a comforting hug and gave her a brotherly kiss on the top of her head. "When are you and Jesse going out?" he asked to change the subject.

"Tonight actually," Rikki said with a smile. They had made plans for it to be just the two of them after the movie though right before she and Brian had left to go home. "It's nothing big, just dinner."

Brian smiled back and gave Rikki a light shove. "You're excited."

"Totally," Rikki replied honestly, glad she was able to talk with her brother. "He's coming to pick me up at seven, give or take a few minutes."

Brian nodded. "I'll probably still be at Harry's doing inventory shit. For all that's just a cover he's sure putting me to work. I'll probably check out Tran and Hector's garages after that."

"Don't wait up for me then bro," Rikki said with a smirk and headed to her room. Tonight was going to be interesting for the both of them, she was sure of it.