I will be doing a random generator probably for Cruz being pregnant or not. that way I just write it in without making any major choice myself so everyone knows! Sorry for taking so long! holidays are over pretty much now, so i hope to get back on track!!! holidays are so stressful and so pressuring! urg!.. Enjoy!
Lightning pulled up back home just as a mail truck was doung deliveries. Lightning walked up to the back of the truck greeting "Hey." "Howdy, you Mr... Lightning McQueen?" he asked then laughed saying "Who am I kiddin! Ofcorse you are!" Nudging Lightning's shoulder a bit. He handed Lightning a screen to sign, Lightning did, then the man thanked him and handed him a good size box, but it was lightweight. From Minty McQueen. Christmas presents for the kids, no doubt there. Lightning was hoping his mother would just come back here for Christmas, but Minty thought it would be too hard mostly.
Lightning walked back into the home and swt the box down. Colton ran up shouting "Daddy's home!" Hugging his father's leg mostly. Lightning knelt down and hugged his oldest asking "You behave today?" Colt nodded naturally. Lightning smiled ans messed with the kids hair before standing back up as Sally entered the room. "Hey Stickers. How was it today? With Cleo?" She asked. Lightning sighed answering "It was fine.. I really missed you though." He admitted then took Sally's hand and pulled her close, hugging her gently with Colton between them. Colton looked up from between them whining "Dad!... You're squishing... Me.." They were not.
Lightning and Sally looked down and Lightning picked Colton up, hugging him in a funny way and squeezing him tightly as he said "THIS is squishing you." "Daddy!" Colton protested! Lightning only asked "What?" Then began tickling the child! Colton began kicking away and laughing hard! "Stop!... Stop tickling me!" He laughed! Sally stepped back and couldn't help but giggle herself a bit. It warmed her heart to see Lightning being such a good dad.
Colton kicked and screamed a bit and laughed hysterically until Lightning atopped and set him down. Lightning seemed out of breath saying "Wooh... Holdin you is like tryin to tame a wild animal, you know that?" "Mmhmm." Answered Colton. Almoat proudly before running along to play with his siblings. Sally giggled saying "You know he is just like you." Lightning sighed with a slight smile. "I'd say thankfully he's got your looks to."
Sally rolled her eyes then began chatting about her day. "So Cleo announced that the party was a mandatory masquerade. She had a bag full of mask brought to my office and gave me two." "Are you serious? Do we have to wear them?" Lightning asked. Sally nodded explaining "I'm the mayor.. And most of the innocent townspeople will be at this party."
Lightning sighed then asked "So.. What do our masks look like?" Sally smiled and revealed the two mask to Lightning. One was ceramic ans covered the whole face and had a humorously exaggerated mouth. It's designed to look like the sun with a solemn expression. It's done in black, pastel yellow, and copper. The other was a stiffened like fabric mask, covering the scalp, nose, full cheeks, and eyebrows and had whimsically stylized features. Its design suggests the moon with a mischievous expression. It's done in copper, and is designed in a regal style. Lightning sighed once more with affectation. "I'm going to keep you out of Cleo's grasps. There's no way she is planning a nice and normal party." he growled.
Sally frowned a bit as she stared at the mask which was concerning. "What's wrong?" Asked Lightning. Sally looked up at her love answering "Hmm? Nothing.. I just.. I wish we could be normal.. Just for a little while.." Lightning snickered and caressed her cheek with a warm smile on his face. "Nah.. I love you just the way you are Miss Sally." It did make Sally smile back. Making them both feel better about the coming party that would probably be very stressful on them each. "How about we practice?" Suggested Lightning. Sally raised a brow asking "Practice what?" "Dancing." The two stared into each other's eyes then as Sally slowly took Lightning's hands, he pulled her close and began swaying into a careful waltz.
"There's no music.." Reminded Sally. Lightning nodded with a smile. "I know." He replied. "But I won't be paying attention to any music anyway. Only you." He was being awfully sweet tonight. Sally raised a brow in suspicion then asked. "Are you trying to get in my pants?" Lightning chuckled and shook his head. "No, but.. If I get to than"-SLAP gently on his shoulder! Sally scolded "You are horrible. A mean man Mr. McQueen!" Lightning chuckled again then stopped the dance and kissed Sally's cheek saying "But you love me." Sally crossed her arms and playfully agreed. ",Yeah... I reckon I do." This only made Lightning kiss her again, but this time gently on the lips. Her soft, velvet like lips. "I love you Sally.. Always and forever." "Always and forever." She repeated softly with a loving smile, her hands in his...
Cleo dialed Cruz's number and sat at the end of her bed as she waited for Cruz to answer. It rang.. a few times, it rang, and then. Hello?
"Well hello Cruz. How is in sunny florida?"
It's actually raining right now.. Is this Cleo?
"Well ofcorse it is silly!" Cleo laughed, faked a laugh really. "I am hoping you plan to return to Radiator Springs for this Christmas party I'm having here! It's going to be a masquerade ball theme. You'll really enjoy yourself, I swear it."
Um.. You know, I don't know if I can-erm be able to make it. I mean I gotta return to town for a check up anyway, but that's not for another week..
"A check up? For what dear? Everything okay?"
What? Duh.. Ofcorse everything is okay-im fine! Definitely fine and completely... Free..
"Great! Then you'll make it!"
What, no.. No, probably not. I don't think Mr. McQueen would.. Want me to ne there..
"Oh whatever. He would LOVE for you to. He just worries about Sally finding out that he still wants you darling. Besides, you maybe interested in knowing that as you probably know, I work in Lightning's academy.. So I get to see a lot of things that happen in that office of his... I've seen some very interesting footage this past week to..."
You... You have?... I.. I guess that's... Nice...
Cleo snickered. "Sweetie I don't think you get what I mean. You better come to this party or a lot of people are going to see a very detailed tape of you and a certain someone."
But.. I don't know what you.. What your talking about...
"Then you can find out along with everyone else.. Goodbye Cruz."- Wait!...
"I'm listening.."
Why would you blackmail me!? i haven't done anything to you!
"Oh it's nothing against you.. Just business baby.. As for that check up, I'd LOVE to go with you... Or maybe you'd rather me tell Lightning about this chec"- No!.. You can go..
"Great! Nice of you to protect Lightning after everything he has done to you.. You must still love him.. Better hope you're knocked up if you want his attention though. In my experience, you gotta trap a man to keep him aaround. Talk soon love..." Cleo hung up and smiled. She actually was hoping for Cruz to be pregnant. It would help things move a lot faster than she had originally planned and whether Cruz was or not, this gave Cleo a way to push Lightning and Sally apart without even showing that tape...
It was a busy day fpr Sally as mayor. A lot pf people were coming to her about the party and a lot of people were upset that it was being held at the academy. This was a surprise to Sally really to, but she knew Lightning wanted to keep his eyes on Cleo and keep her, Sally, safe. It just worried Sally though. It seemed the added stress only made Lightning act out and drink away the stress and work which lead to a few horrible nights for him and stress unneeded for herself. The assistant knocked on the door saying "Mrs. McQueen.. There are a few boxes out here for Mr. McQueen." "And they're adressed to this adress?" Sally asked with slight confusion. The young assistant nodded.
Sally waa suspicious as sge stood up ans walked over to check out the packages. Sure enough, they were addressed to Lightning, but under the mayor's office adress. "That's odd.. Okay, um.. Just pack them up in my car please. I'll take it all home with me." She ordered thenwent back to her desk and texted Lightning.
Sally
Bunch of packages came to my office adressed for you.
Lightning
who from?
Sally
general Online store. (similar to Amazon)
Lightning
I wasn't expecting any packages.
Sally
it's alright. I'm bringing them back home with me after work. You can open them later.
Lightning
K.
Just k? Sally sighed and felt that sometimes it was like Lightning would push away again. It was probably just her overthinking and was really no big deal.
Sally
Remember after work, we're going to see Santa with the kids at the mall.
Lightning
Alright.. Glad you reminded me. I actually forgot about it. So are we grabbing dinner along the way or stopping someplace.
Sally
Doesn't matter to me.
Lightning
let's just grab something.. It's easier having the kids contained in the car than trying to keep them all three seated.
Sally giggled quietly reading that, but that waa true. Colton, Landon and Ece were difficult to keep still while eating out usually.
Sally
Sounds good. Love you!
Lightning
Love u to. See you in a few hours.
Sally smiled a bit then seeing those packages, decided to do some online Christmas shopping herself. Because she was clueless as to what to get Lightning exactly this year...
Cruz sat down with her parents in a private court room along with their attorneys. Cruz's parents attorney pulled out some paperwork and explained "Miss Ramirez.. Your parents have talked with me and decided to go ahead and give their testimony that you have improved and showed a great deal of maturity when taking care of Miguel and so.. As long as the judge signs off, would like to return full custody of Miguel to you, his mother." Cruz's eyes widened with surprise as she looked at her parents! "Really? You guys want to tell tge judge I'm ready?" Her father nodded. Cruz jumped up with excitement and wrapped her arms around her mother tightly! Thanking them! "This is the best christmas gift I could have EVER hoped for! Thank you!"
Her father then reminded "But the judge still has to sign off." Cruz's attorney agreed and replied "Yes, but if you two say you would be willing to give up custody, the judge should have no problem giving Cruz custody." Cruz was so excited and couldn't believe she could very possibly have her son to herself. As they were dismissed after scheduling a new court date, Cruz pulled her attorney aside to speak with him privately.
"What is it?" he asked. Cruz sighed then sat down with him before asking "If I were say.. Pregnant.. Would that be a complication in getting custody of Miguel?" The man raised a brow answering "Um... No.. The only complications I see happening possibly are you doing something that actually jeopardizes Miguel's well being or your parents backing out of their testimony, withdrawing it in legal terms." Cruz nodded a little. "It's not really my place to ask, but.. Are you?" he asked. Cruz stared at him answering honestly "No, maybe.. Maybe... I don't know yet.." "Hmm.. Well, I'd keep it to yourself. Especially if you are. Just until after you get custody of Miguel." Ctuz agreed then parted ways for now with her attorney...