Sally and Chester had drifted off into a nap. They woke up to Sally's alarm going off. Sally shut it off then cuddled right back into Chester's arms. They lay there together in quiet satisfaction. Sally sighed and exclaimed "I love you.. I really think I do.." Chester had been wanting to hear those words forever! But.. Sally was in love with someome she thought wasn't him. Although Chester was Lightning and Lightning didn't change himself was his personality and his love and feelings were real! He was still Lightning only he looked like someone else. It may be very well a big enough change that Sally would hate him more. But he couldn't be Chester forever!

Sally glanced up at his face. Gazing at first, but then she rose a brow and asked "Is your?.. Scruff along your face?.. Fading?" She really stared at his face. Chester pulled the blanket up and panicked a little explaining "No! No, why!? My face has always looked like it does!" Sally wasn't so sure about that. But was also too satisfied and in a sorts of high to really look into that. "I know we've only known each other a short amount of time but.. There's something about you that.. I just love. " Sally exclaimed softly. Chester frowned a little. Was he betraying her? Would this actually make Sally hate him more? He would pray not! "Sally..." He muttered. She stopped him with a shoosh. "I just wanna lay with you a few more minutes.. I have to go get my kids in a few.. And I'll need to shower first." Chester didn't reply. Just kay with her all cuddled up as she wished.

"Lightning said you were coming this weekend for your check. But you came early? Why?" Sally asked. "You. I saw that video.. You quit so easily.." Sally frowned and adjusted herself. "Yeah, well.. It's for the best. With only the motel, I'll have more time for my kids and.. Maybe us?" She said and looked up into Chester's eyes. So she was already wanting to be with Chester?! This wasn't fair. Chester was Lightning and the way Chester was treating her was just as real! "You know?.." She added playfully and began rubbing his chest. "We could shower together?" she playfully suggested. Chester smiled. "I wish I could but.. I gotta get going." He replied. "Lightning and I have a few things to take care of." But man.. He would have loved to shower with her and clean her body, but the disguise wouldn't exactly be shower proof.

"Awe.. But I want you to stay as long as possible." Sally whined. It was cute. Chester smiled and kissed her forehead. "I love you. I always will." Sally's brows lowered as she hunkered into his hold. Miss Sally? I always will. It's okay to lose sometimes... Sally sat up and her facial expression was odd. "What?" Chester asked. Sally stared a moment before shaking her head. "Nothing. I better get up and shower. I don't wanna be late picking up my kids." Chester sighed and sat up next to her. He caressed her chin and kissed her so softly with a tender and loving passion. "I'll be back." He said. Sally smiled "I hope so.." Chester smiled back hearing that.

Sally pulled away to get up out of the bed but Chester stopped her and pulled her back. "Wait,wait, wait. Listen to me.. You shouldn't have quit like that. Cleo shouldn't be mayor." Sally raised a brow asking "Do you know her?" Chester shrugged "Well.. Sort of." He answered. Sally frowned and guessed "Did Lightning tell you about her?.." she asked. Chester thought a moment. "Huuummm.. You could say that." Sally was hurting. Even mentioning Lightning hurt her. Chester pulled her chin up and with a smile assured "Lightning really doesn't like or want that crazy woman. And he only has seen other women to try to fill a void. I know he loves you." Sally stared so confused and muttered "Well than that makes you an absolutely horrible friend." she growled. Chester sighed. Guess that did if he were actually Lightning McQueen's friend.

"I can't help it. I'm in love with you. I'd choose your love over any friendship any day." he tried cheering her up. Sally just stared trying to figure this man out a little more. She frowned and vented a little to him, "I saw them kissing.. Lightning and Cleo. She does it to weaken me... And it works! Every time!" Chester thought a moment. "Can I?.. Ask you somethin?" he asked. Sally nodded. So cautiously, Chester asked "Why won't you give Lightning a chance again? I mean.. If he really has... I don't know? Changed for the better? If he would love you and be faithful again? Why not?" Sally wasn't sure exactly why Chester was asking. She figured Lightning may have asked him to ask her. Sally was silent at first. "Well... I'm scared.. I know, I know.. It's silly. But.. Lightning was.. The one. He wasn't perfect, far from perfect really. But I loved him and we were together forever! We made it through so much! Bad and good. We moved into his first home together... He kept surprising me with gifts.. We got married.. But... He did betray me."

"I sound horrible saying these things to you Chester..." she admitted. Chester shook his head assuring "No, I get it. I was married. You love him." Sally nodded then continued softly "I shouldn't have quit therapy. It was helping me, us.. I quit because I didn't want it to.. I was a horrible person and I should have tried harder. But.." She smiled. "Now I have you it seems." She held his hand. "I know this is awful but.. You remind me of him.. In so many ways. The good. Before the bad." Chester debated telling her the truth. Then Sally leaned close admitting a little secret "Only you are WAY better in bed than I ever remember Lightning." Chester just stared. Maybe her mind needed a little reminding of how good he was again.

He sighed and he got up regressing. Sally put on a robe and walked Chester out to the cheap old car. "You be safe Chester. And.. Don't.. Tell Lightning... Not yet.. I think i need to be the one to tell him about.. us.." Chester nodded and agreed. "Goodbye Sally." "Bye." She watched him leave then quickly she had to shower to go get the kids. And praying to either get them long before or long after Cleo got her youngest...

Chester went back to Lightning's home, his home. He shut the door and let out a deep breath! He did not plan to sleep with Sally! Not yet! But it had just happened! And he loved her! He wanted her to be his again but now she was Chester's. How was he going to smoothly transition her from Chester to Lightning! This was bad! This was so bad! He had to calm himself down. He had to stay positive, level. If he was careful and planned ahead this might work out in the end just as he wants it to. Besides, for now, Lightning needed to go and deal with Cleo.

Lighting stood outside the front door of Cleo's home. He waited and rang the bell a few times. Shaking his head at the amount of time she was making him wait. Yes, she was making him wait. Lightning knew because of all the hired help Cleo had. Cleo might have told them not to answer if he came by. But then the door opened. Cleo herself stood before him. She leaned on her door in this little pose and smiled as she asked "Well.. Lightning McQueen.. Did you come back for more?" She asked. Lightning was already furious with her and had enough of her mean girl games. "I came here to tell you to stop messing with Sally and to tell you again to not talk about any of our encounters." Cleo snickered. "My.. You are so?.. Serious.. All tense ans full of rage.. Why don't you come in and.. I can help you release some of that rage sir?" her hand glided up his hand but Lightning smacked her hand away quick! "NO! Stop it! Just like that stupid stunt you pulled earlier! It has got to stop!" he scolded. Cleo rolled her eyes replying "Oh come on now, it was just my way of showing you some affection." "Affection that wasn't wanted, that's assault!" Lightning snapped! Cleo couldn't help the girly giggle that escaped her lips, "Like you'd ever charge me with assault." she laughed. Lightning wasn't finding this funny at all! "I would!" He snarled! "I will press charges if you touch me again without my permission." He was DEAD SERIOUS!

Her eyes stared a little lost at him. Cleo just found it a little unbelievable that someone, a man, like Lightning would reject her and threaten such a thing. Lightning stepped close to her face and firmly ordered "Stop messing with my family." Cleo stared into his deep blue eyes and softly, gently snickered "Sally isn't your family." Lightning stared back very angry with this woman. "She's the mother of MY children. She's family." He explained. Cleo frowned a little. Maybe part of her was a little afraid of how firm and serious Lightning was threatening her. "What are you gonna do?... Sally already gave up her position as the next mayor?" Lightning knew that. He hated Cleo for pushing Sally to do that. Cleo slowly pushed Lightning back, pinning him to the door, "When I'm mayor?.. You will give me whatever I want. Or else your academy could be the one to pay.." Lightning actually smiled a little. He could handle anything this woman tried!

"Bring it. Just remember who you're dealing with when you do that." He said like it was a joke to him. Lightning felt he had gotten his point across, so off he went. Cleo wasn't a real threat to him. To Sally maybe, but not him. He could handle her and her games...

Cruz was racing horrible! (On the simulator) Hitting the wall a few times, wrecking other racers. She was rough and too loose. Even the students who were watching were a little surprised. She was using techniques similar to Chik Hicks. Cal grew concerned and walked up, "Cruz, come down. I think that's enough for today." Cruz growled loudly and turned off the track and shut off the screen. She didn't even pull her race car off the thing, just got out and she seemed extremely frustrated. Cal followed her as she began to walk toward the locker rooms. "Cruz.. What's goin on?" He asked. Cruz took off her helmet and gloves and began unlacing the boots. "Nothing." she snapped. Cal knew there was something wrong and sighed. She was acting like a teenager.

"I can't help if you don't talk to me Cruz." He said. Cruz shook her head and asked "Why is it that no matter how?.. Why do men?.. What is?...Aaahhh!" she threw her boot at the locker with a slam! Cal flinched a little and then snapped "You wanna be out of control!? Wanna wreck other drivers?! Wanna whine and throw a tantrum like a twelve year old!? Go ahead! But you WILL be walking your ass out my doors! I will not race you if THIS is how you wanna act! In front of the students!? You're better than this!" He was mad. Cruz sighed and frowned. Nodding she answered "You're right.. I'm sorry.." Cal stared at her. Trying to think of what the heck her problem was?

"Is it Lightnin?" Cal asked quietly. Cruz stared at him. Her face answering for her. Cal sighed. "He's... A douche bag... You don't want a person like that in your life, he's?.. He's bad news anymore Cruz. Please.. I want to protect you as my racer and my friend. The best way to do that is for you to stay away from McQueen." He was trying to be nice and give some heartfelt advice. Cruz glared and stood up into Cal's face replying "Don't pretend to care." shoving her helmet into Cal's pelvis kind of painfully! Cal hunched over a little in pain. "I can take care of myself." she whispered in his ear then left. Angry and needing to cool down. But if she kept this attitude, Cal wouldn't race her. "You better come back with a new attitude!" Cal loudly scolded and then slowly sat down in some pain.

Cruz was pissed. Hurt. She wanted Lightning more than Sally. Hell, Cruz knew she was better looking than Sally now! And surely better in bed! How was she going to get Lightning back! To love her more than his want for Sally? Cruz wasn't sure and even thought of just giving up on him and moving on anyway. She already lost Mateo. Which, wasn't that big of a loss for her. Sure it hurt, but she didn't truly love Mateo. Then she lost her son. Well she just couldn't be his legal care taker anymore. Thanks to Francesco. Sort of. She made her choices.. She chose racing and Mateo over her son. She sighed. Did she really have to lose Lightning to? She knew if she could just get him to bed! That's how it started before. The continuous affair. Sex. He needed sex, good sex and she gave it to him.

But how? Lightning only pushed away. Though his body didn't.. She could get him to drink maybe? But Lightning could drink. He'd have to drink a considerable amount before loosening up with her. She could give him a stimulant drug? Something that would make him crave sex. Trick his mind and body a little. Well rather persuade. Cruz sighed. Cruz knew better. This wasn't her. She was acting and getting desperate. She craved Lightning. His love, his sex, his time. She could start by making up for the other night. How she said those mean things to him just because he said how he felt. Yes. That was the best way to start. Apologize for her prior behavior...

Cruz

Hey Lightning, I am sorry for the things I said the other night.. Could I make it up to you and formerly apologize say? Over a drink?

Lightning

No. I have things to do. But thanks for the apology and it's alright, I don't hold anything against you.

Cruz pouted over that reply. I mean, good he wasn't mad or anything. But he wouldn't even see her? Busy. Yeah right. He was avoiding her more like it. What could she say to strike an interest in him.. RACING!

Cruz

Too busy to help out with some old racing techniques? Something that'll impress the fans sense I'm coming back from that fall? Show'em I'm still in the game.

Lightning

I think I've taught you everything I know. You're on your own Cruz. In a good way, It's a good thing!

Cruz sighed. Lightning was being stubborn. That was a lie. He once told her that there was always something new to learn. What on earth could get him to come to her? Cruz was really just gonna give up on ever being with Lightning again. She could only chase so hard, so much. Maybe it was time for her too truly just let Lightning go...

Sally and her friend Jesse were over at her house, Sally's. Colton, Ece and Landon had just gotten put down to bed for the night. Jesse and Sally were going to watch one of their more adult MA movies over some wine and chat. Sally had Chester to talk about to. They usually, use to do this wit Megan too. Now Meg and Sally were friends and they did 'make up'. But they weren't close like they once were. And sometimes Sally didn't want to be around Megan as petty as that sounds. Sally did believe Megan and Lightning. That they didn't actually sleep with each other. Both Lightning denied it and Megan. Plus it was easier to believe that than the idea that Lightning had slept with one of Sally's friends. Megan of all of them!

The two friends sat down and started up their movie. Jesse began pouring the wine into glasses. "So?" Sally asked. "What is new with you?" Jesse smiled and shook her head answering "Oh no!.. I wanna hear about this new dick of yours that everyone's talking about. I think he's kind of cute." Sally rolled her eyes. "Chester is sweet. He came over to... Comfort me after I announced I was dropping out of the run." Jesse sighed and handed Sally her glass, "Sad that you did. Cleo is going to make an awful mayor.." She griped. Sally shrugged "I don't know. She did have really good ideas before. Hopefully she won't be so bad. People do like her Jess." Jesse glared and corrected "Men like her. I dislike her just as much as you do."

"But enough about Cleo. Tell me about Chester. He came over to comfort you? That is really sweet." Sally nodded replying "Yeah. Like an idiot I told him I was in love with him." Jesse made this weird face "ooeeeww... You know better than that." Sally sighed "I know. I do. Just.. Okay, I know this is going to sound.. A little crazy and completely insane! But.." Sally paused and took a deep breath. "I.. I think Chester.. Is Lightning." Jesse snickered and giggled a little. "You mean he treats you like Lightning did before?" she asked. Sally shook her head explaining "No, I mean.. I think Lightning and Chester are the same man. But that's crazy right? Lightning wouldn't do that? Plus Chester has different hair, facial hair.. Eyes.. His eyes..." Jesse rolled her eyes and joked "That would mean your doing the ex again sweet heart. Was the sex the same as it was with Lightning?" Jesse asked. Sally took a moment. Now that she thought about it? Maybe it was.

Gentle and rough at the same time. "What makes you even think such a crazy idea Sal?" Her friend asked. Sally stared a moment at Jess before explaining and pointing out, "For one he and Lightning are supposedly close. Though I NEVER met a Chester Vitte. Chester is the same name Lightning has used before to disguise himself and the same name we use to play around with. He knew who I was and when we met? Chester came up and started scolding me about being at the race, like he was expecting me to know him. He said a few things that were just.. Lightning. Not only that, but his voice is the exact same! He even called me Miss Sally.." Jesse raised a brow and had to ask "What else has he said that sounds like Lightning?"

"Well...He's made a few jokes about racing, when we met he accused me of following him at first, then.. wait a second.. When we met he knew who I was.. And I told him I was looking for a man. Didn't say who." Jesse raised a brow replying "Yeah? OKay, so?" Sally stared and the memories that stood out played in her head...

Annie shrugged replying "I know. Just looking for someone actually." Chester raised a brow and asked "Who?" Pretty sure he knew who though. Annie stared Chester up and down before answering slyly "I just met you Chester. I wouldn't feel right about giving out names to you." Chester snickered at that to. Typical Sally. "Alright. I didn't want to know anyway." he smarted. Annie just stared as he added "Obviously you're lost. I mean you wore pumps to a race track. You must not be that smart. Who ever you're seeing is obviously not here. Probably some fancy pants who would stand out like you." Annie glared scolding "Okay firstly, I wasn't expecting all this dirt and mud. I figured there's be a paved path at the least." That made Chester chuckle. "And second, I am or was a lawyer! I am very smart thank you! And In fact, I am looking for a man who would stand out! But.." She added but stopped. She didn't was to get anyone fired up. Chester couldn't help snapping "Oh please. You are full of it!" Annie's eyes widened! "You came here to stalk m-him. You are stalking your ex husband! Only crazy people do something like that!?" Annie's brows lowered...

Chester said she was stalking her ex husband. If he knew Lightning, yes, there was a chance he was just being rude and accusing but it added with other things.

"Uhm.. I.. Just.. work in this.. Old motel." She answered. Chester smiled slightly. Cute she was. "What about you?" she then asked. Chester quickly answered "Oh uh I work for a sort of hiring agency really. Yeah.."...

Lightning could have lied easily with that. A hiring agency. Really? But then again, he could have HIRED Chester.

"Well... What would you say about your ex wife? Hmm? I mean honestly. Besides calling her a bitch." Chester faked a small laugh there. He shouldn't have said that. Then he sighed "I'd say she broke me. Gave up to quickly. But she is.." he stared warmly at Annie as he paused then smiled slightly "She's a beautiful person. I love her. Always will."...

That sounded very familiar. Could Chester had went through something similar to Sally and Lightning's divorce?

She stepped down and fell onto the ground in a stumble but stood back up, fixing her hair and laughed it off blushing. Chester snickered and scolded "You shouldn't drive. Just get a place here for the night. That's what I'm doing." Crap, he shouldn't have worded that that way. But Annie nodded...

He didn't live there. He was only there for the night. Exactly what Lightning had planned to do.

Chester didn't care though and placed his jacket over her shoulders anyway. Annie sighed but it was a lot warmer. She clenched it around her and muttered "Thanks.." Chester nodded. They stood there a few minutes then oddly, Annie sniffed the shoulder of the man's jacket suspiciously. Chester raised a brow and stared at her confused and asked "Did you just sniff my jacket?" Annie stared wide eyed. "Do I smell that bad?" He added with a chuckle. Annie shook her head adjusting it over her shoulders "No, not at all. Just.. Familiar." she answered...

He smelled just like Lightning. And she knew his scent by heart! She had even kept a few of his old clothes for the hard nights alone for a while.

Chester smiled "It's definitely okay. If you kiss a man's lips half as good as you just kissed my face than I am jealous of your ex. I can't understand why any man would ever hurt you." he softened as he finished that...

When Chester said that at the time, Sally hadn't told Chester why she and any of her ex husband's divorced. Although Lightning could have told Chester if they were close friends.

She stopped and stared into his eyes. His eyes, Chester's eyes widened as he grew nervous. She was taking in the details of his face. Fuck. For Annie though, as she stared hard into his odd brown eyes. She saw something she only saw in one other man. She saw a gleam. A specific gleam in Chester's eyes. The slight age line under his eyes lined up perfectly with the bridge of his nose. And the way Chester tilted one brow and lifted them as he grew nervous, the same way.. As Lightning...

"I mean, you did promise to tell me next time we saw each other." She reminded. Chester chuckled asking "Did I? I don't remember that." He did remember saying he would tell her actually. He sighed having to think a moment. "Well.. I made a mistake.. And..She just.. Had enough of me and.. My excuses I guess. If she would have given me one more chance though.. She would have seen I changed. That I was a better man and learned my lesson." Annie frowned...

One more chance.. Lightning had said those words himself. Multiple times!

Chester closed his eyes and their lips touched. HE opened his mouth more to take in her soft lips. Funny thing was she did the same. Their lips smacked and parted for less than a second. Chester kissed her lips, pressing his to hers and rolling his tongue to hers. Annie sucked his tongue in more, she softly whimpered a low moan. So quiet, Chester wasn't even sure he really heard that or not. They pulled apart and Annie licked her lips then wiped the wet from her lips with her fingers. Chester stared a moment. Waiting for a reaction. Any reaction would do. Annie nodded and complimented "Wow. I haven't been kissed like that in.. A while." Chester smiled and joked "And that's just a kiss." Annie didn't reply to that. She wanted another kiss like that again! The only person who kissed her like THAT! Was Lightning...

"Good morning." Chester greeted with a smile. Sally blushed greeting "Good morning. Wait? How did you?.. Find my room?" she wondered and asked. Sense she was Sally Carrera at the desk and not Annie. This really got her suspicions growing. Chester smiled explaining "Described you to the front desk. You are a rare beauty Annie."...

Well, Chester knew who she was the entire time.

"We still have this moment." He reminded. That lifted Annie's spirits and she smiled again. "There's that beautiful smile. I could get use to that again." "Again?" Annie asked. Chester's eyes widened as he blushed! "What?.. I just.. I meant.". ...

Again? He had seen that smile before? Then after they slept together, before parting ways.

"Awe.. But I want you to stay as long as possible." Sally whined. It was cute. Chester smiled and kissed her forehead. "I love you. I always will."...

I love you. Always will. Lightning said those words a lot. Pretty much sense they dated. It was something no one else said to her. Just Chester and Lightning.

"You know what you could do to find out easily right?" Jesse asked. Sally shook hee head. "What?" "Invite Chester and Lightning over at the same time. I mean sure, could have an excuse but.. Can only make so many excuses. Or, you could talk bad about one to the other. If it's Lightning than you know how to push his buttons girl. Do it. Make Lightning come out of Chester."