So after months of nothing, everyone went on vacation so I'm sitting here in my house completely alone and finally allowed to sit down and focus. My computer died months ago which did not help my updating what-so-ever. I could start naming off excuses but frankly I'd rather use my time to update. Long story short; life is getting in the way of my writing. Enjoy.

Chapter 35

I inhaled a large breath of fresh air and I relaxed as I exhaled slowly. My mind was buzzing with the recent events that had happened and I couldn't be happier about things slowing down if only for a minute. I opened my eyes as I listened to hushed voices walk by the closed door and sighed with relief when they didn't stop here.

I glanced at Letty who was sleeping peacefully and smiled. Today I fell in love with her all over again and I have to be the happiest guy on the planet. Never in a million years would I have guess this is where my life would end up; that Letty was who I would end up with. Did I for one quick second think it was going to be Letty? Never.

My life changed dramatically after that last heist. One second I was living life in the fast lane and doing whatever I felt like and the next I was digging my feet in the Mexican sand and watching as the wind blew Letty's hair gently away from her face. It was the first day we went to Cabo. Letty looked so afraid and anxious yet her face held so much peace at the same time. At that exact moment I remember the urge to touch her golden skin and I did so by throwing my arm around her and dragging her along the beach as we headed back to the hotel that would end up being our new home for a while.

It was a big change going from alcohol, racing and women to being completely isolated with Letty in Mexico. I promised Dom that I would look after her and keep her safe and even though we hadn't heard a word from Dominic, I don't break promises.

Once we found our jobs at the night club I watched as the real Letty started to shine through. I witnessed first hand how often Letty smiled more as opposed to scowling. Every week that passed by the clothes would show just a little more skin and her gorgeous dark hair would be let loose to flow around her shoulders. Letty was becoming a woman right before my eyes and it was amazing. I could see it in her eyes that she no longer felt the need to hide her curves or hold up a tough exterior to feel superior. Down here, she was completely comfortable in her skin; she slowly broke out of her shell.

When I think about life before Mexico I realize how little I knew Letty and possibly how little we all knew her. Never had she shown me such a sweet, gentle carefree side and I was completely high just being around her.

Letty sighed gently in her sleep and my mind wondered about four months back when we moved back to Los Angeles. To say things were tough would be an understatement. Letty and I made it through our first real obstacle since we got together and somehow we managed to make it through with only a short time to spare before we would become parents.

That was the thought that dumbfounded me the most. I look at life before and I just cannot believe that either one of us is having a kid, let alone with each other. I guess that's just another mystery in life. Some things just can't be explained. Somewhere in the mix of all of the madness of the heists, I fell in love with Letty and there was no turning back now because I was in it for the long run and I prayed everyday that she felt the same way.

I woke up later to a light knock on the door. I cracked open my eyes and noticed that the sun was not even up yet. As I sat up, I groaned and looked at Letty who was still sleeping soundly.

"Special delivery…" A soft voice trailed off; pushing in a large cart. My chest swelled up with love as I watched my son get closer. Letty gave birth late last night to the most beautiful baby boy and I was there to witness the whole thing.

I remember being at work and getting a call from her telling me that she thought she was in labor. I rushed home of course and sped all the way to the hospital. Since it was her first baby it was going to take a while and well after the sun went down our baby finally made his appearance. Letty held him close for the first time before the nurses took him to get cleaned up. That's when Let fell asleep and she hadn't woken up since. I imagined she was exhausted.

"Thank you." I soft quietly as the nurse checked on Letty before exiting the room quietly. I couldn't bring myself to pick him up; he looked so breakable so I watched him sleep for a while just as the sun was starting to rise. He looked just like I did when I was a baby but thankfully he had Letty's dark hair and skin tone. I already knew that he was going to be hell of a heartbreaker when he grows up so we needed to make sure we raise him right. My boy was going to be a gentleman and I'm not going to allow him to be some heartless player like I once was. Letty stirred in her sleep before her breathing became shallower and her eyes opened slowly. I grinned at her and stood up next to her. "Hey baby." I said kissing her deeply. "I'm so proud of you..." I trailed on as she smiled bashfully; sitting up to get a closer look at our son.

"He sure is handsome." She said sweetly as she picked him up and hugged him close. "Just like his daddy." She added with a giggle.

"He is half you, don't forget." I pointed out. She nodded and stared at his pudgy face.

"Then he will be a knockout when he grows up." She laughed quietly; so she didn't wake him up.

We sat in a comfortable silence as we examined our creation and let it sink in that we were now parents. Being a father wasn't exactly high on my to-do list but now that he was here I don't think I would change anything.

"We have to name him soon but, I don't know what to name him. I mean I don't know what would fit him. They only give us two days to give him a name he'll have for the rest of his life!" She babbled on cutely.

"Name him whatever you think is right." I reassured her by putting my arm around her and crawling into bed with her. She rested her head on my shoulder and sighed loudly.

"It'll come to me...eventually." She smiled and closed her eyes.

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"Nicholas Colton is the most adorable name!" Mia cooed as she read his birth certificate. Letty smiled at her long time friend and continued to feed Nick. Leon had to be at work early today so Mia volunteered to pick Letty and the baby up from the hospital and take them home.

"Did you get the carseat ready?" Letty asked, concerned.

"Yup, I installed the bottom part in the car and all we have to do it lock the seat into it when we're ready to roll." She sat back in her seat and relaxed as she watched Letty mother her child. She seemed so natural doing it but, Mia guessed that all women just sort of know how to take care of their children. Letty may not have seemed like the type before but, she has great motherly instincts. Seeing Nick really made Mia start thinking about officially settling down and having children but she was unsure about what Brian would think. Letty nodded and started to burp Nick. A few minutes later she buckled Nick into his baby seat and stood up. "Ready to get Nick home?" Mia grinned big; Letty returned the gesture and grabbed her things before picking up his seat.