Chapter 22

I could not even begin to explain what I felt at the sight of my father, or how I recognized his after all these years. He was definitely older now; he looked tired and worn yet, still firm and tough. I stared in shock as I came face to face with the past; one I thought I left years ago.

"Jesse? Letty?" He said in pure shock.

"What are you doing here?" I snapped feeling anger and spite.

"I came back for my daughter." He said calmly.

I could tell though, if I continued to agitate his he would explode. I guess some things never change. I snorted.

"A little too late don't you think?"

"What are you talking about?" He asked confused.

"What couldn't hear me the first time?" I said nastily. "A little late don't you think? It's been almost fourteen years!" I said.

"What?!" He yelled. "I didn't come back for you. As I can see you've done well for yourself. I came back for her." He said pointing at a crying Neela.

It was my turn to be confused. If I heard him right he just said he was coming back for his daughter and then pointed to Neela. I looked at Neela with a scowl. Her face showed sorrow and fear. I didn't blame her; I wouldn't want to leave with him either.

"You knew?" I questioned softly.

She wiped her eyes and nodded. My head started spinning at the information I've just been fed. I have a sister; a pregnant baby sister!

"He was going to make me get an abortion." She said sobbing quietly.

"Damn right I was." My father cut in.

I stared at him.

"So it wasn't enough when I ran away because you made my life a living hell? So you had to go and fuck with your other daughter too until she ran away also." I was heated; my yelling got louder and louder by the second. I could see the team staring and wondering; Jesse waiting and hoping he wouldn't have to step in.

"I never forced you to leave." He said getting angry.

"No instead you beat my mother until she killed herself. Some father." I snort in disgust.

I can see the vein in his neck pop out and he walks quickly until he's standing in front of me. I see Jesse take a step forward; ready to step in when he feels necessary.

"What are you going to do huh?" I taunted him; and it felt good.

"Hit me?" I laughed. "I was a cop…" His eyes show surprise. "…and if you think I'm scared of you now then you really have drank too much all these years."

He was silent for a minute before I spoke again.

"Tell me… how long did it take you to realize I was gone?" I asked.

"That has nothing to do with this situation." He said in his defense. "I just came back for my daughter."

"That long huh? I was your daughter too ya know. I didn't see you showing effort in finding me." I said.

I looked over at Neela and watched as she cried softly. She mouthed the words 'I'm sorry' to me. I shook my head in disappointment and looked at my father again. Staring him straight in the eyes, waiting for him to give me any reason to slit his throat.

"Does he still drink?" My question was for Neela. She nodded.

"Has he ever laid his hands on you?" I asked her. She nodded again.

I turned my attention back to my father.

"That's bullshit!" He yelled.

I balled up my hand and punched him. He grabbed him cheek and stared at me with deadly eyes.

"You beat on my mother and if you think I'm letting her leave here today with you you're out of your mind."

"You won't stop me." He growled.

"Watch me…" I balled my fist again and hit him two more times.

This time he fell to the floor in pain and I took this opportunity to kick him. Yeah I know it was wrong but, this man made my life a living hell and I wanted some satisfaction that he was hurting like I had been for years and years. Sure his pain would go away in a few minutes at least he knew how much he pissed me off.

"Get the fuck out of here. Neela stays." I say sternly.

"She's coming wit-" He starts.

He quickly shuts up when I bend down over him and lift him up by the shirt. We are now face to face again. I speak in a dangerously low voice.

"She isn't going anywhere with you. She's staying…AND she's having that baby. You're a sick fuck for trying to make her get an abortion. Now get out of here before I remove you myself and believe me, you won't be able to walk again if I have to." I said.

I threw him back on the ground and walked away. As I was passing Neela I shook my head and kept going. Making it into the office I slammed the door and sat in the office chair. I held my head in my hands and I sighed loudly.

Never in a million years when I woke up today that I would be facing my father again. Never in a million years did I think I would wake today and have a sister. One who has been around for months and hasn't said a word about it to me.

I huffed and sat back in the chair with my eyes closed. I heard a knock at the door and it opened slowly to reveal Neela. I looked at her and then looked away. What was I suppose to say…'Hey I'm super pissed that you just lied to me for months but, hey you can stay here and not leave with that assh-le anyways' I stayed quiet and waited for her to start talking because knowing her, she would.

"He gone?" I ask quietly. She nodded

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner." She said fumbling with her shirt.

"Yeah you should've." I snapped a little too harshly. "You're my sister and you didn't say anything."

"I'm sorry." She repeated. "Thank you."

"For what?" I asked quietly.

"For saving me from that asshole." She said with a frustrated sigh.

"Yeah…" I said nonchalantly.

"What happened?" She asked.

"What?" I asked confused.

"You ran away?" She asked.

"Yeah I did, my mother committed suicide one night because he was beating on her and I left and I don't even know how long for him to realize I was gone." I said in disgust.

"He told me I had a sister and that she left to live with some relatives. That's how I knew your name to track you down. I figured you could help me but, then I got here and I didn't want to change anything so I just kept it to myself."

"Yeah that sounds like something he would do." I snorted. Relatives?

"Look I'll leave if you want me too." She said.

"Why would I want you to leave?" I asked in disbelief. She shrugged.

"You can stay but, one you're moving in with us so I can watch over you…" She smiles. "…two you're going back to school after you have that baby."

"Three?" Neela chuckled.

"I can't of a three yet but, when I do I'll let you know." I grinned.

"Ya know even though you're bossing me around already, it feels great to have someone to talk to who's family." She sighed.

You could tell she was happy that she had finally come out with her secret. Well it was more like forced out but she was relieved none the less. I smiled at the thought of having a baby sister. I made myself a promise that day that no matter what I would protect Neela from our father… if it was the last thing I do.

so remember when Letty's father cheated? well thats where Neela fits into this lol what a twist huh review!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Oh My God!!! I have finally started on the epilogue. It's takin me months but, I've come up with something. The epilogue takes place nineteen years into the future and it's like a reunion, another famous Toretto style barbaque. Yay!!!!!! So keep a look out. I don't know if I will have it finished by the time I'm done posting this but, I will try.