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The OC -John Black, Chavo- Belongs to Ghost 1998

guest 2-Lol! Funny with the grandma and grandpa part from Tara and Lightning. Better being prepared than waiting til the start of the season as you need to be aware of what lies ahead throughout racing.-My mother was shocked the first time I referred to has Lucy's Grandma, she's okay with it now.

Chick, Chelsea, Misty, and Ralph Carlow are in deep shit. A lot of pressure for Thunder to go through but he has his parents to blame for that. He's much better of without them both as they're both just as bad as each other. I doubt either of them will be the best future for him as he'll only become a target for harassment. New children on the way! Busted!-Chick does love his son, he just doesn't openly show it. Chelsea just sees her son, and soon to be ex-husband as a money makers. That's all she cares about, and now she has Ralph on the hook for child support(when the baby is born). She's set for life.

Here's another idea. You could make a part where Lightning takes Tara through what brought him and Sally together where they drive to the wheel well and Lightning talks through their relationship all the way to their marriage apart from the sex moments. Tara is young, naive, and it'll be good if Lightning gives her some pointers on what makes a firm loving relationship count. Lightning, Sally, and Tara do hold a lot in common where they've had disloyal lovers and then found the right someone special for themselves. Except the only differences are that Sally and Tara where cheated on by their ex partners and Lightning was dumped. Lightning would make a great start in his father's movie business as he does contain the charming image and a good personality. If it sounds good maybe Lightning could consider working for his father unless he's going on to be Tara's crew chief. Please add in some more father and daughter love between Lightning and Tara. Great going with the new beginnings-I'm playing around with the movie idea. I don't know if I'm going to do a lot with the idea or not. I haven't had a lot of time to work on it.

HMG-Sorry, I haven't reviewed the last chapter because I don't care to much about John so, I jumped to this new chapter.-I wouldn't skip chapters if I was you. You might miss something important.

I love the idea of Tara having a puppy, I was wondering if she would get one, having in mind that they are cars. I don't know if I ever mentioned something about having a dog in the family in one of my old reviews. But I think it was a great idea, so sweet! Keep going! this is very interesting.- Yea, another "dog person!" I had read a few stories that had dogs in them(Some good, some not so good.) So I figured that Tara needed a "new friend" and that's where Chavo comes in.

Ghost 1998-Heyy, love the chapter a lot my friend.-Thanks

Frogman-I loved the prank that Sly pulled on his mother. I have seen the prank on YouTube. didn't say at one point that Sly loves pulling pranks, if you did, he's the perfect one to do it.-I originally saw the prank on MTV's Ridiculousness. I was writing that chapter at the time, so I just added in.

Aaawww, Tara and Chance are in love, how cute. Maybe down the road they have their first sexual experience with each other.-No comment

I'm like Sally, I hate cold and snow, that's why I live in southern Florida. It's warm for most of the year.-Lucky you!

Eeeeewwww, a snowball fight. I would be right beside Sally in the office. I hate snow, I grew up in the West Village in Buffalo, NY, and winter for me was torture. If you didn't know Buffalo is famous for it's snow storms. When it snows, it usually measured in feet, not inches.-Yes, I have heard some of the epic snow storms.

I like Sarge's complaining. Every town I ever been has at least one grumpy old man that complains about everything. I think you should explain why John did have a happy childhood. I like the carrater and would like to know more about him.-If you read the next chapter, John's Story. You will learn all about his early years.

I love the idea that Tara's dog came from a shelter. I have three shelter dogs myself. Tom, Dick, And Harry. They are brothers and one minute they can be loving and curled up together(so close that you can't see where one dog ends and another one begins.) and in the next moment, they can be running around the house, slapping each other around (Normally it's Harry, since he was the runt in the litter.) Or they ban together and harass the cat. (also a shelter animal.).- I'm officially a dog and horse person. As long I'm able, there will always be animals in my life.

For Mater's new paintjob, I think he needs to go back to his original color. However I did like seeing him in a red. (Like he was the short Rescue Squad Mater) Very cute puppy moments. I love the grandpa and grandma comments.- Unfortunately Mater's new paintjob will re reveled in the next chapter. Because I can't make up my mind what I want him to have.

Oh Boy! what a mess regarding Thunder's parents. I would like to see how this turns out. Divorce is always hard on children. Even though Thunder is a asshole, I still would like for him to have support, have Chick openly show Thunder some compassion at some point.-That's something that I'm working on. I don't know how well it will go.

It's nice to see that Tara is listing to her father before she makes some major dictions. When I was in high school, I worked at my mother's store on the weekends, so I know hard it can be working for you parent's.-I know what you mean, I "worked" for my dad showing horses. Every time I rode into the show ring, I was expected to win. Even after all this time, he still is the most demanding "boss" I ever had.

Chapter 10. - Tara's New Paintjob -

Tara loved Lightning's pit crew. All but "Not Chuck" decided to remain and be Tara's crew. She had already hired Doc to be her crew chief. The only thing that was left was

Tara need was a driver to pull her around the country. She asked Mack and Abby if they could recommend anyone. Mack did come back a few hours later with a few

suggestions. With her parents at her side, Tara interviewed some semis and she hired one that was very experienced, and she had Tara laughing by telling goofy jokes. Her

name was Echo, and she was Gray, Sapphire's driver, youngest sister. Once the meeting was over, Sally and Lightning escorted Tara down to Ramone's. At Ramone's shop:

"Hola-(Hello), young racecar!" Ramone greeted "Ready for your new paint job? Ramone will paint you up nice." "Yes… Ramone" Tara said sounding less enthused. Lightning

pulled her aside. "I know you love your paint job" Lightning said. "Get used to it… it's one of the things that a racecar has to put up with." "I know Dad, it's that… I'm not that

crazy with the colors." Tara said "You were lucky… you picked a sponsor that was your natural color. "I know that's one of the reasons I chose Rust Eze" Lightning said. "You

only have to wear it this season; we can work on something else for next season." "Okay Dad" Tara said as she headed back to Ramone. "I'll see you in a few hours." Four

hours later: Tara was standing in front a mirror. "Well… Chavo" Tara said. "What do you think? " The dog sat down and looked at her for a few seconds then barked softy, then

whined a little. "Great…puppy pitty." Tara said "I have a feeling we're going to live with it; it's what my mother/sponsor wants." Her paint job was almost complete. Sally was

on her way to look at it before Ramone put a top coat on it. Tara was painted a brownish-yellow with orange and sand colored accents. On her hood was a picture of the

original Cozy Cone motel here in Radiator Springs. "Tara, Sweetheart… where are you?" Sally called as she looked around the shop. "I'm in here, paint room two." Tara called

back. It was only a few moments until Sally and Jake James, Vice President of marketing arrived. When Sally saw Tara, she had tears formed in her eyes. "Mom, what's

wrong?" Tara asked "Don't you like the paintjob?" "No, I love what Ramone has done. It's…it's…well… you look so grown up." Sally said tearfully "You're not my little baby

anymore." Annoyed, Tara just rolled her eyes. "What do you think Sally?" Ramone said as he rolled up to them. "If you want any changes, now the time to make them." Sally

and Jake circled Tara. Over all they were happy with the paint job. Jake did make a few suggestions. Sally agreed with some of them. "If you want to hang out for a few

minutes it won't take long to make the changes" Ramone said. Tara followed Ramone back to make the changes. Ten minutes later: "Well… I'm back" said Tara along with

Ramone. "I hope you will like it." Once again, Sally and Jake circled Tara. "Ramone, that looks great!" Sally said happily, "I knew that you would make her look fabulous."

"Good, I'll take Tara back for her top coat" Ramone said. "Then I'll be done with her." "How long will that take?" Sally asked "I have meetings all afternoon." "Well, if your

wiggly daughter would hold still, about an hour and a half" Ramone said. "If she wiggling, well… I don't know how long it'll take." "I'm not wiggly" Tara said, then she pointed

at Chavo "He's wiggly." Chavo just wagged his tail happily; he seemed to be agreeing with her. "Tara, Sweetheart you are wiggly, even before you were born you were

wiggly." Sally said. "There were some nights you kept me up, wiggling all night long. Once Ramone is done with you come and see me in my office." "Okay Mom... bye!" Tara

said as Sally and Jake drove away. "Well, Ramone, I'm ready when ever you are." Roughly, a hour and half later: "There Tara, your done." Ramone said. "Since Chavo is

getting to big to ride around on your hood, I have made a pad that fits over your trunk, that way his nails won't scratch you new paintjob. It also has a remote controlled arm

that you can use to attach to him." Ramone said "I also have made a harness for Chavo to wear so he'll be safe when he's riding around with you." Ramone attached the pad

and arm to her trunk, and installed the remote. Ramone had to chase Chavo around the workshop, because the puppy thought he was playing. "He's a fast little thing."

Ramone said as he finally caught Chavo and put the harness on him. "The harness is a little big for him now, but he'll grow into it. As far as I'm concerned your done. You can

head for your mom's office now. " "Okay, thanks Ramone!" Tara said "I'll see you later!" She waved bye as she drove out the door, Chavo, happily totting after her. On the

way to Sally's office, Tara's stomach garaged. She saw what time it was, one fifteen in the afternoon, "Well that explains why I'm hungry" Tara said to Chavo. "Do you want to

grab a sandwich?" Chavo woofed and jumped up on her hood. "No, Chavo!" Tara said "You're getting to big to ride on my hood; you have to ride back here, on my trunk."

Tara sat him next to her and used the arm to attach Chavo to the pad. It took her a few tries but she managed to get it attached. She helped Chavo jump up on her trunk and

they headed to the café. Flo's was not busy and a waiter immediately came up to them. "I'll just take the daily special." Tara said, she unclipped Chavo from her trunk, but he

just sat there looking around. "Mom said that she would be waiting on us." It was only about ten minutes before the waiter brought the food out and Tara ate quickly. She was

about done when she herd "Tara!" she looked up see her mother and father quickly approaching her. "I was about to head to your office. I was hungry and I was getting

something to eat" Tara said as she threw Chavo the last bite of her sandwich. He wasn't paying attention and it hit him on the top of his head, it bounced off and then landed

on the ground. Once Chavo saw it was something to eat, he jumped off Tara's trunk and gobbled it down in two bites. When he was done, Chavo jumped back up on her

trunk. "It's okay, I'm not mad at you. Are you done eating? We have some things to discuss before we go to Piston Cup Headquarters on Monday." Sally said. Tara grabbed

her chocolate chip cookie. "I'm done; I can finish this on the way. I just need to pay…" "I'll get it" Lightning said. Tara clipped Chavo to her trunk. "You go with Sally; you two

have a lot to discuss." Sally had a three-story building, built next to the cozy cone that served as corporate offices. It was designed to look like an old building, not to disturb

the rustic charm of the town. On the inside, it was completely modern. Sally took Tara and Chavo to her office, which was on the third floor. Sally took her seat behind her

desk. Tara unclipped Chavo, he found a pillow that was lying on the floor, and he settled himself in it. Tara took a seat in front of Sally. "Are you ready to do this?" Sally said

as she handed Tara the sponsorship contact. "Yes" Tara said. "At least I think I am." Sally spent the next forty-five minutes going over the contract with Tara. At some point,

Lightning joined them. Once Sally was confident that Tara understood the contract, she handed her a pen. Sally called in the company photographer. When the photographer

rolled into the office, Chavo growled at him. "Chavo… stay!" Tara ordered, Chavo sat back down on the pillow, but kept an eye on the stranger. "Good boy. See, he getting

better at commands." Chavo wagged his tail a little. Tara's tire was shaking so bad that she had problems holding the pen. "It's Okay Tara, this is what you been training for,"

Lightning said "I was nervous too." "What…you, mister 'God's gift to racing', was nervous" Tara said. "That's hard to believe" "I was" Lightning said. "I know… I know, but I

was. Tara took a deep breath and signed the contract while the photographer took pictures of her. There was a pile of forms for her to sign while the photographer took

pictures of her. "That's getting really annoying" Tara said. "Well get used to it, you will be hearing a lot of it" Lightning said. "Chavo is going to have to stay in the office" Sally

said. "It's unprofessional to have him growling at the executives." They headed to a conference room where all the executives were having a meeting. Sally introduced Tara to

them as their new racecar and Tara rolled into the room. One by one congratulated Tara and had their picture taken with her. Once all the pictures were taken Sally called

Tara to the front of the room. "Ladies and gentlemen" Sally said as she addressed the room. "There is one more thing that I need to announce." The Vice President of

Operations handed Sally a check. "Tara McQueen" Sally handed her the check, making the sponsorship official. "Welcome to the Cozy Cone family of hotels." "Thanks, I

promise that I will try to make all of you proud." Tara said and she headed back to Sally's office. Her parents followed her. Chavo welcomed them happily… wagging his tail

and barking happily. "Chavo, what have you done?" Tara asked. Looking around, she saw shredded papers all over the office floor. "Did you get into Grandma's trash bin?"

Chavo ran over the trash bin, which was now laying on it's side. He reached in, grabbed a piece of paper, and shook it as if he was trying to kill it like pray. "Look at the bight

side, Sally." Lightning said, trying to hide a giggle. "Now you don't have to get a new paper shedder, just let Chavo play in your office." "Very funny" Sally said, picking up the

trash bin. "Now, you and Tara can clean up after my new paper shedder." She handed the bin to her husband. Lightning giggled and started picking up the pieces of paper,

Tara joined him. "Tara, how are you feeling?" Sally said as she headed to her desk, "Very overwhelmed" Tara said "I didn't know racing involved so much…" Tara stopped

suddenly. "What's wrong Sweetheart?" Lightning said. "I…I… Dad, did you see the amount of this check" Tara said. "It's a two million dollar check. …and it has my name on

it." "Yes, Tara, it's what we agreed on" Sally said. "Please don't tell my you have a problem with it?" "I… I… can't…" Tara stammered, she started to shake. "You're my

mother!" "Sweetheart, I know that it's a little overwhelming right now, but you will get used to it." Lightning said, taking the check from her. "Now, why don't you go play with

Chavo, or better yet, go text Chance. Tell we are coming this weekend." When Lightning said Chance's name Tara smiled. "He already knows we're coming!" Tara said as

Chavo jumped on to her trunk. "And he's looking forward to it." Tara hugged her parents and left the building.