An- Hello everyone! I am still alive! Sorry for the long wait! Here's chapter 38! Enjoy!

" Brian you gotta talk to Lexia". Dom said

It had been two weeks since Brian and Lexia had talked. Brian was still furious and Lexia didn't call since she knew her father was still pissed.

" After what she did? I don't think so". Brian said

" Your her father Bri. She needs you whether she knows it or not". Dom said crossing his arms against his chest

" I don't wanna see her".

" She wants to see you".

" What"?

" She calls you know. Lexia broke up with Derek after she got to Miami and it broke her heart. She's even taking college classes online. College Brian! She's taking college classes"!

" Really"?

" Next time she calls, I'll give you the phone. Talk to your daughter Bri. She needs you. You've almost lost her to many times Brian. Don't lose her for real".

Dom left and Brian had a hand through his hair before he took a deep breathe.

" Dom". Brian called

" Yeah"? Dom said and peeked his head around the corner

" She's really taking college classes"?

" I thought the same thing when she told me". Dom replied with a smile and his phone started ringing " It's her".

Dom tossed the phone to Brian and he hesitated a moment before he accepted the call.

" Uncle Dom guess what happened today"! Lex shouted happily, making Brian smile

" Hey Lex". Brian said

" Dad? Oh ummmm hi".

" How's it going? Dom said your taking college classes online"?

" Oh yeah I started a week ago".

" That's great".

" Yeah".

It was silent a couple minutes before Brian spoke up again. " Lex you know I love you right"?

" Of course but after what happened a couple weeks ago, I wasn't so sure if...".

" If I still wanted you? Lex I'm always gonna love and want you. You could murder someone and I would still love you with all my heart. Even if you got arrested again! I will always love you".

" Thanks dad. I love you".

" Love you to. Now what were you gonna tell Dom"?

" Oh duh totally spaced. I met a new friend today! Her names Irene and she comes from a street racing family to"!

" That's great Lex! It's that who's phone your using".

" Yeah since ummm I kinda crushed mine".

" You know your a billionaire right"?

Lexia burst out laughing along with her father. It was nice to talk to each other again.

" This is gonna sound childish but can you come to Miami? I need my father". Lexia said after she finished laughing

" I'll hop on a plane right now".

" Whoa are you sure? I meant like tomorrow morning you'd leave".

" Your my daughter Lex. If you need me, I'll be there ASAP".

" I'll see you in five hours then".

" I love you".

" Love you to".

Brian hung up and saw Dom smiling at him. Brian rolled his eyes and booked a flight right away.

" Told you she missed you". Dom said as he drove his brother to the airport

" Yeah you did".

" She talks like you a lot you know? Half the time I talk to that kid and I forget who I'm talking to"!

" Mia said the same thing".

" Everyone sees it. She's her father's daughter alright".

" She's also her uncles niece".

" Lexia does kick your ass in racing like I do".

" Yeah yeah". Brian said with a smirk

" But then again, anybody can kick your ass in racing".

Brian let out a small laugh while Dom just smirked.

" She met a girl named Irene". Brian said

" Kid needs more friends. She doesn't have anyone her own age".

" She never had friends". Brian said with a sigh

" What do you mean"?

" When I watched her everyday the only friend she had was the neighbors son. Then after they moved, Lex had nobody except for a small dog that lived across the street".

" She didn't need friends. She needed a family".

" I still can't believe the life she lived Dom. A fifteen year old should not have gone through what Lex went through".

" What doesn't kill you makes you stronger".

Brian didn't say anything and the rest of the car ride was silent besides the music coming from the radio.

" How long you gonna be gone". Dom asked as they arrived at the airport

" Don't know. Take care of Jack and Mia for me".

" Always".

Dom and Brian hugged and Brian sent a quick text to Irene before he boarded the plane.

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" Your dad know what you do at night other then race"? Irene asked after she told Lexia her father was on the way

" No and you can't tell him either. If he finds out I go to parties and get drunk, I'm dead". Lexia said as she fixed up the boat and threw beer bottles away since Brian would be arriving in five hours

" I won't Lex. Trust me".

" I do trust you. If I didn't, you wouldn't be sitting on my couch drinking a beer".

" True".

Lexia didn't reply and kept cleaning. Irene helped her clean the outside and were done within the hour.

" Wanna race? We still have four hours before your dad gets here". Irene said

" Sure".

" I'm gonna beat you this time".

" You said that five days in a row". Lexia said with a smirk before getting in her car and driving to the race.

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Lexia was driving as fast as she could away from Derek and Josh. They had found her after the last race and were now chasing her through the streets.

Irene's car had crashed into a street post a few blocks back and Lexia didn't have time to stop as Josh shot at her car.

Derek slammed into Lexia's car on the back and the teens car spun around. Lexia had no time to react as Josh slammed into the side, the car flipping over.

Lexia took deep breathes when the car finally stopped and only one thought through her head.

Her family.

" I'm not dying. Not today anyway". Lexia whispered to herself and grunted as she shifted. She broke a few ribs for sure. " Ride or die".

Lexia looked out the window and made Josh and Derek weren't looking as she opened the door.

She leaned against the car to catch her breathe and her eyes widened as Josh handed Derek a gun.

" Do it Derek. Shoot her". Josh said

Derek stood there with the gun in his hands. He stared at Lexia and she saw the love in his eyes. She knew he didn't wanna shoot her but what kid was gonna defy a parent like Josh?

" Do it Derek"! Josh shouted

" Derek"! Des shouted in fear as she arrived at the scene with the rest of the crew " You love her! What is wrong with you"!

" Derek". Lexia whispered and he looked deep in her eyes

" If you won't do it I will"! Josh shouted and grabbed the gun while Derem stood there in fear

" I love you Derek". Lexia whispered and braced herself as Josh pulled the trigger

Lexia closed her eyes but didn't feel anything. She opened her eyes as she heard a grunt and let out a scream as she saw who had taken the bullet.

" DAD"!