When there's no way back to you

by Legend95

She will not cry to catch my attention, she will not fight for me, she will not care or be jealous anymore. She will give up, because she finally realizes she does not deserve me.. And I miss her.. But I've lost her.. And I don't think she's ever coming back to me... -Lightning McQueen. the ending to back to you, what's meant to be. a redeeming story.

1. catch up

okay, yes, I know that I've had some bad rep lately for updates and keeping promises. I have been sick, and I am back again... I hate saying that because I know I'm gonna disappoint. though I am going to try! if I can not update I will let readers know. reviews are great, let me know what you hate or like or whatever. as for ideas, I have thought about making this like the peoples choice only a little different.. at the end of the chapters, I WANT opinions and ideas. I will read them, and some how write it into following chapters best I can and if not, I will let you know. I hope to redeem myself and gain readers back. as to what brought me to you. I have to take a break. breaks really do help me meditate and come back full force with better writing as I'm sure you guys have read some of my chapters after a break and seen the writing improve. also, I have been sick then a family member was sick and then kids. so I just couldn't put writing in front of my health and my family's health. sorry for the pain and hate that gave me as a fan fiction writer. but here is a catch up and tonight will be the next chapter so a different ending and continuation. idk what is in store for Cleo as McQueen is SUPER pissed at her now, yes Cruz is pregnant and yes Sally slept with Jackson.. HERE WE GO!!..

Lightning and Cruz met back up in Lightning's office. At first both were quiet. Lightning shut the door behind them and locked it. "Why don't you sit down.." he suggested. Cruz frowned feeling she had really let Lightning down and sat down. Lightning sighed and walked over and sat on the edge of his desk. "So.. What do you want to do?" He asked. "You want to keep it?" He added. Cruz looked up at him and nodded answering "I.. Think so.." "Because I do not want you making a drastic decision because of me.. Because of what I said earlier." Cruz nodded, but looked like she was a child in trouble. Lightning sighed and looked at the picture of him and Sally on the desk.Cruz noticed his heart broken expression and asked him now, "What do you want?.." Lightning looked back at Cruz answering "I just wanted to be with Sally." "Well.. You can still be with her.. I mean.. We aren't a thing so.." "Nah I'm.. I'm pretty sure Sally won't.. She isn't going to just.. I just don't think so after this one Cruz." He admitted.

Cruz frowned and actually felt pretty bad. She didn't want Lightning to get hurt and now she wasn't sure she even wanted to be with him. "How would this even work?" Cruz asked. "Do you want to be involved? Because I know that's an option.. If you don't want to be invovled, you.. You don't have to be really." Lightning didn't answer. He was more of just thinking about that.It was so quiet. "I don't know what I'm going to tell Cal and Tex.. The new season is just a few nmonths away.. I don't think I can race this season which means I.. I just feel like I'm going to get fired for this one." Cruz admitted. Lightning shot a mean look at her and replied. "You can't be fired for getting pregnant Cruz. Besides, Tex and Cal are loyal sponsors. You won't have any problems with them. Worst case, you just don't get paid or get a pay cut for the coming season."

Cruz nodded and once again it became quiet. "I was going to get Miguel back.. I'm scared this wil prevent that.." "I doubt it will effect that much." Lightning replied. It would affect his family and marraige for sure though. Cruz took a deep breath then asked "So what do you want? Do you want to be invovled or not?" Lightning sighed and looked at Cruz and her watery brown almost begging eyes...

Lightning walked into his and Sally's home. It was quiet, so the kids weren't home. Probably for the best. Lightning was expecting a huge fight really. Especially sense Sally was so calm earlier. Lightning walked up the stairs and into the bedroom to find Sally at her vanity, putting in some ear rings. She was dressed in a beautiful, long, puffy black gown like dress, long sleeves and a deep v in the front. "You still planning on going to that party tonight?" He was shocked.Sally finished putting on her jewelry then turned to Lightning answering "Yes. I'm the mayor... Most of the town is going to be there and Cleo, being the lovely woman she is, told everyone I was the guest of honor... I have to make an appearance at the least."

She turned back to the mirror and began brushing her silk like short hair.Lightning frowned a bit then stepped further into the room. "Sally..." he began. Sally sighed then snapped "Please don't. I don't want to hear it right now." She warned. Lightning stared at her as she stood up and straightened her gown. "You look beautiful." He complimented. Sally didn't smile or acknowledge that really it seemed. "Go on and get dressed.." She ordered softly.Lightning's eyes widened. "You want me to come along?" he asked in confusion. Sally nodded explaining "You are my husband.. The mayor's husband. It would be best if you did." "For looks..." Lightning added.

Sally nodded. So Lightning a little unwillingly went and got dressed. He put on a suit and tie, the full get up. Wondering if this was the last night they would be together without a huge fight or not."Is she keeping the baby?" Sally asked suddenly. Lightning swallowed, choked up answering "Yeah..I think she is.." "Are you wanting to be involved?" Was her next question. Lightning hesitated. "Um.. Probably, yes.." Sally only nodded a little bit then grabbed her purse. "You always looked so good in a suit." Sally stated as she looked at him. Lightning snickered and smiled a little bit couple stared at each other quietly. Maybe they were just unsure what to say anymore."Ready?" Asked Sally.

Lightning frowned a bit asking "Do we have to do this?.." "Do what?" Lightning hesitated answering, but said "Put on a show.." Sally stared at him and just said "We should go.." She began to walk away, when Lightning grabbed her arm and pulled her back around to face him, gently ofcorse. "What?" She asked a little rudely. Lightning and Sally looked into each other's faces. It was a painful gaze. A feeling of loss and regret. "What about us?" Lightning asked once again.Sally sighed and looked into those blue eyes of his for a moment before answering "I just don't know anymore.. Can we just.. Survive tonight? Please?" She whimpered. Lightning nodded as she pulled away and walked out of the room. It hurt. It hurt so much because this time, Sally wasn't angry, she wasn't in tears. She was very quiet and calm and seemed to be done fighting for the first time. Lightning knew she didn'tneedhim, but he needed her...

The couple entered the academy where they were greeted by folks of the town, a live orchestra playing a few comps from the four seasons by Vivaldi's albums. It was warm inside with such a crowd. Lightning took Sally's arm and hoped she wouldn't pull away. Luckily, she didn't. She didn't seem to mind really. The couple walked through the crowds and chatted lightly with a few folks. Making their way to a table to sit down. Once seated, Lightning tried making a conversation. "Well... Party seems pretty good.. Normal.. No mess.." He smiled awkwardly. Okay, maybe not no mess.Sally raised a brow as she looked at him.

She quickly wound up with a frown on her face.Lightning took her hand in his saying "Please don't leave me.." He begged. Sally looked at those blue eyes of his again, then tightened her hand in his. Gripping his tightly. It was a little confusing for Lightning as he wasn't sure what that meant. He thought maybe it meant she was afraid.. Maybe? Hard to tell right now, even harder to read this woman right now.Cleo approached and removed her mask saying "Where are your masks guys!?" playfully. Lightning and Sally both glared at the woman. Sally, answering "As mayor, I wanted my people to recognize me." Cleo snickered then looked at Lightning and asked "So how is Cruz's pregnancy going?"

Lightning hated this woman for bringing that up, can't say it wasn't a little expected there though. "Fuck off Cleo." Lightning growled. Cleo's brows lowered and she walked away. Sally was a little surprised. "What happened?" Sally asked softly. Lightning looked to her a little unsure about what of what happened she was talking about there.Sally sighed and added "With Cruz.. I thought we were doing quite well actually.. Were we not?" she asked. Lightning's eyes widened! "We were! We really were! It's not like before. I honestly can not remember any of it.. The only reason I really even know it happened is because Cleo taped it." "Cleo taped it?" Asked Sally. Lightning hesitated a little bit, but nodded. "She set the whole thing up Sal. She got me drinking and then invited Cruz over and left.. She knew that I was hammered and knew Cruz"-"Would literallyhop onthe opportunity. You should be suing her, or worst! That's rape." Sally explained.

Lightning frowned a bit, funny, he didn't exactly consider that rape. Not Cruz. Cruz wasn't that type.Sally was heart broken. It showed for sure, but she was a much calmer heart broken then ever before. "Sally, I'm sorry.. It wasn't meant to happen, it wasn't planned, I never wanted this.. I wanted you.." He whined. Sally looked to her husband and nodded. "I just don't know where we go from here. I feel so..." She paused. "Numb." Lightning sighed and leaned his head on her shoulder, holding her hand tightly. Sally only leaned her head over his, he smelled like Lightning. His musky and light scent helped her stay calm oddly enough...

Flo looked over across the room at Lightning and Sally then nudged Ramone. "What?" He asked. Flo pointed out the famous couple and asked "Do they seem.. Off? Tonight?" Ramone stared a moment then shrugged answering "No, um..Well.. Maybe a little." "Hmm..." Said Flo. She was just concerned for her friends, especially Sally there. Flo and Ramone were not the only ones starting to notice Sally and Lightning seeming a little out of the ordinary tonight.And then she appeared.

Cruz. She sure looked awfully beautiful in her gown. Her deep, dark, almost royal blue gown with silver accents that sparkled. "Wow.." Sally muttered. Lightning curiously looked that direction to see Cruz and asked his wife "What is it?" Sally frowned answering "Just.. Why does she always have to look so perfect.." Lightning glanced at Cruz then back at Sally with a smile."You are way more beautiful Sal. I don't care what she wears, looks likes, or does. You are the most beautiful woman to me." He assured. Sally smiled a little bit, but as expected it didn't last. She frowned and looked away.

Lightning sighed and took her hand close. "I promise you I am yours. She was a drunk mistake. A drunk, dumb, stupid... Mistake. You come first. What you say, goes. You don't want me involved than... Than I won't be. At all." He assured.Sally nodded and she did think about that. If that was true, then she controlled Lightning's future with Cruz and that baby's future with his father though to. Sally suddenly stood up, pulling away, "I.. I think I'm just going to grab myself a drink." Lightning stood up saying "I'll come to."-"No. No..." Sally said quickly! "I.. I think I want to be by myself for a minute.."She walked away. She was hurting badly. Lightning sat back down and watched her go. He was keeping an eye on her, and he would for the entire night. He was going to make sure that though she was hurting right now, she was safe. "Hey.. Lightning.." Cruz greeted.

Lightning turned and stood up as she was right there next to him. She did look really good, but he did not care whatsoever. He had and hoped to still have Sally after this mess. Cruz and Lightning stared at each other. Lightning gulped before greeting. "Hey.. Um.. You shouldn't.. You really should stay-erm-keep, keep a good distance from me and.. And from Sally. It would be for the best. Just for tonight I mean." He quickly added.Cruz frowned and played with her hands. "I.. I'm sorry." She replied and then walked away. Lightning had to let her walk. They were in public and if he went after her, it would look really bad and only cause something that wasn't needed yet to start with press and fans and such...

Sally sipped her drink and stared at Lightning. He did really seem like he regretted what happened. "Sally." "AAH!" Sally jumped and grabbed the table! Catching her breath! She even almost spilled her drink all over her dress! "Cleo!" growled Sally furiously! Cleo snickered and crossed her arms. "Nice.. Very elegant of you." She joked. Sally rolled her eyes and took a deep breath asking "Lightning told me what you did, setting him up. What was the point in that? Are you just out to get me that much!?"Cleo shook her head answering "Oh no darling. I have very little interest in you." "Only Lightning, right?" Cleo giggled a little then answered "Not really.. Anyways, sense you are the very special guest, would you like to say a little something to the citizens of Radiator Springs?" she asked.

Sally sighed and as she opened her mouth to kindly decline her offer, Cleo shouted "Great! I knew you would!"-"What, Cleo, no!" Sally yelped! But Cleo was already stepping up and onto the stage.She tapped the microphone, getting everyone's attention. "Ahem.. Yes, yes, hello." She greeted with a smile. "I want to thank all of you, those of you that did come to this Radiator Springs holiday party. And aspecialthank you to our town mayor. None of this would be possible without her and OH! Let's not forget the owner of this lovely building and for letting me host this party here, our very own celebrity, Lightning McQueen!" People clapped and cheered.

Lightning kept his eyes on Cleo and on Sally though. "Now, a few words from our always happy mayor!" Cleo shouted!Sally came up and stood there. Cleo handed her the microphone and just stood there. She was speechless for the moment. She stared out at all those people. All these people who would soon know that her husband once again slept with Cruz. The rumors, the snickering, the pain, the people talking about how dumb Sally is. How naive, how careless, how disgusting. How Lightning is cruel, heartless, the baby.. Her children growing up under that. Growing up to hear all those nasty and hateful things about their family. The only out seemed to be leaving Lightning and she was thinking about it. Sally was thinking about it for sure.

Leaving Lightning and raising the kids herself. The kids didn't deserve this, they didn't need this. Even the baby Lightning was having with Cruz now didn't need this. It was awkward in silence. Lightning became sick to his stomach with worry as Sally remained quiet and stood there holding the microphone. People began to question her.Lightning had to do something. He suddenly walked up and rushed to Sally's side, taking the microphone and said "Hey guys!.. Wow.. What a.. Um..Nice party. I think Sally and I just want to wish everyone a happy holiday and new year to come. Um.." He paused and looked to Sally who still, staring at the crowd, looked a little mortified.Lightning faked a laugh next then finished saying. "Be sure to have a drink or two before you leave and.. To thank.. Cleo... For this lovely, um, time... Thanks for coming and supporting our town and mayor, my.. My beautiful wife.. I'm a pretty lucky man.." He threw in there.

Sally looked at him then walked off the stage. It was clear to their friends, Cal and Megan, Bobby and Heather, Mater, Ramone and Flo, even Jesse, etc.. That something was wrong between Sally and Lightning.As Sally weaved through the crowd with Lightning close behind. He was basically chasing after her. "Sally!.. Sally wait up!.. Excuse me." Pushing though the crowds. "Sal!" he called until he finally caught up to her in front of the restrooms. Sally turned to him and snapped "What!? What do you want me to do!?" She asked. Lightning stared at her.Seeing her pain and heartbreak. "Sally... I'm sorry.. I just.. I don't know what else to say.." He admitted. Sally crossed her arms and turned away.

This is when Cal, Megan, Bobby, Heather, Flo, Ramone, Jesse, Sheriff, Mater all appeared in worry. "Sally.. Don't you dare give up. Please don't do what I'm scared you might again.." Lightning begged. Ramone spoke up asking "Uuhh..What happened? Ow." Flo slapped him gently as a scold. "What?" He asked with a shrug. Flo glared a bit at her husband.Sally turned around answering "Lightning slept with Cruz again!" Everyone's eyes widened with shock! "What?" asked Ramone, followed by Mater "He did? But.. Just like a sleepover right?" Then Sheriff with "Are you kidding me?!" Lightning quickly defended "It's not like that guys. I didn't just go and sleep with her."Then he turned to Sally and now a little angry with her asked "What did you tell them for!?" Sally immediately got into Lightning's face yelling back "Because it's not like it'll be much of a secret for long! She's pregnant!" Sally announced to the group. Everyone gasped!

Megan covered her jaw as it dropped! Bobby spit out his drink with the news!"Are you serious!?" Asked Flo! Lightning was furious with Sally for that one! He turned to their friends who looked horrified. He sighed with a frown. "Yeah.. I.. She says she is..." He admitted. This only got the group going more. "Not cool!" Yelled Luige. Lightning dreaded this moment. It was coming, but why did it have to come right now and like this!? "Cleo set me up! I would never do that to you Sally!" Lightning angrily yelled! Sally smapping back "I really don't believe that!" "What!? Cruz is a slutty little mistake who lets anyone fuck her! A complete idiot would leave YOU for her!" "And you'll fuck anything wearing a skirt! So you're perfect together!" Sally yelled!

The two looked ready to go full out fight at this point! Lightning quickly changed tactics here. "Sally please don't do this now.. I love you, okay?" Sally snickered replying "How can you say that? I tell you Lightning, this is just the last straw. You are not worth it! Everyday is drama and stress and me always wondering who is on your fuck list today!? You keep fucking Cruz for some reason before coming home to me!.. What does that say to me!?" "That I could never be with Cruz! That Cruz is just some slut! She is nothing to me!" Snapped Lightning.Sally shook her head and turned away. "It's better if we just accept the inevitable Lightning.. We just aren't compatible anymore.." That really hurt so badly. Stabbing pains that would never cease.

Cal butted in saying "I'm with Sally on this Light.. Time to cut the cord." Bobby quickly snapped "I am not! They should fight this. Lightning obviously loves Sally!" Mater agreed quickly. Flo butted in snapping "Do you even know the full story!? You overgrown party boy." "Party boy? Really?" Asked Bobby. Megan sighed and scolded them all "This is on Lightning and Sally guys.. We should just go.."Cal snickered rudely saying "McQueen, you're my friend.. But this is toxic. End this." Mater yelled back with "No!.. sometimes people.. Make mistakes.. This is all a HUUUUGE misunderstanding! Right McQueen?"

Everyone looked at Lightning for his answer. Lightning frowned and looked at Sally before asking her. "You really want to just give up? Just like that? Because thisisa HUGE mistake Sally!.. Cleo wanted this!"Sally stared at Lightning answering "I want you... But.. I can't keep going in circles with you.. What else is there to do anymore Lightning?" She asked. It was silent a moment. Cal again said, "Cut the cord... I'm sorry.." "SHUT UP CAL!" yelled Bobby! Cal glared furiously at Bobby who continued "They should fight to stay together! I once lost the thing I should have fought for.. The thing I wanted most..." Bobby admitted and glanced back at Jesse. Jesse rolled her eyes. Heather smiled with an "Awe... My poor baby.."

This set Jesse off with a laugh! "Ha! You are so stupid little girl."Heather looked at Jesse confused. "Excuse me? That's not very nice.." She replied. Jesse sipped her drink then explained "He's talking about me you little gold digger." Bobby's eyes widened. Heather glared at Jesse saying "You don't have to be rude. Jealousy isn't very pretty for a woman like you." "Jealousy may not look pretty on me, but stupid and naive looks great on you and little Bobby over there. And I meanlittle." Jesse added as she held up a small measurement with her fingers implying that his man hood might be a little under the average.Bobby's brows lowered as he snapped back at his ex, "Stop! That's enough!" Jesse snickered. "He married you to get on my last nerve thinking I'd come running back to him you little cracker!" Heather's eyes widened as she defended herself. "Cracker!? Are you racist now or something!? Bobby! Defend me! And.. Is that true?.." Bobby panicked and blurted "Cal wants to fuck Sally!"Cal turned white! Megan immediately looked at her husband with a nasty look. "He said so himself!"Bobby added. "What?! Is that true!?" asked Meg.

Lightning slapped his forehead. "Alcohol gives me gas!" Yelled Mater! Sheriff looked at Mater almost to saywhat is wrong with you?Mater shrugged admitting "What? Thought we was blurtin out things or somethin.." Sheriff shook his head in a little disbelief.Jesse laughed rudely saying "Come on Meg, you really think Cal is actually a good and decent man? Everyone of these fuckers are womanizers!" Cal defended himself fast "I am not! I don't want to! sleep with anyone else. I love my wife!" Jesse rolled her eyes saying "Right! And I love wine, but doesn't mean I won't have a little rum on the side from time to time like Lightning here, or sit day dreaming of different flavors while sipping my flavor like you Cal."Megan's jaw dropped. Jesse was obviously in a mood tonight anyway! Lightning sighed saying "ENOUGH! Please guys!.. We don't all need to be fighting here.."

He was right. Press would be right around the corner knowing Cleo."Lightning.." Said Mater softly. Lightning sighed again, asking "What?" mater pointed next to Lightning saying "Sally..." Lightning looked next to him to find that in the fighting, Sally left. "Wait, what? Sally? Sally!?" He called in panic! He was heartbroken! He stood there for a moment. Just looking with his eyes for her. Megan walked up to him and placed a hand on Lightning's shoulder saying "Give her some space..Trust me.." Lightning looked at Megan, hurting and nodded. Maybe Megan was right, Sally needed some space was all."I need a drink..." Lightning growled and walked on.

Bobby closely followed, partly to get out of the awkward scene with Jesse and Heather. Cal walked up to Megan who instantly reared back andWAP!On the back of his head! "Owe!" He snapped! "Seriously!?" He asked. Megan didn't say a word just left in the opposite direction. "Meg.. Meg wait!.. I can explain!.." He called as he chased!...

Jackson opened the door and was surprised to see Sally at his doorstep. Sally sighed and said. "You weren't at the party." Jackson nodded replying "Well, I had no interest in seeing Cleo." Sally nodded, but her face said she was very sad. "What did Cleo.." Jackson began then paused. It was chilly out. He sighed and rubbed his eyes before stepping back and saying "Come in.." Sally thanked him and walked inside. ...Sally was nervous and looked around the room kind of awkwardly. Then saw a remote. It didn't look like the tv remote. "What's that to?" She asked. Jackson looked over and his eyes widened. He stood up and grabbed it. "That's.. Mine." He said.

Sally realized what it was now, but asked to be sure "That's the remote to your sight. Isn't it?" Jackson frowned a little and nodded. "Can I see it?" She asked. Jackson stared and stood there. He trusted no one with it. It was his sight. Was Sally working with Cleo? Use him to revenge her heartbroken pain? " I won't lose it or anything." She assured. Jackson still hesitated, but walked back over and sat back down next to Sally before handing her the precious item.Sally stared at it and snickered saying. "Crazy that this thing is so priceless right?" Bad joke. Jackson just stared at her and watched the remote carefully.

Sally brushed over the buttons then looked at Jackson and asked "Do you trust me?" Jackson stared back into her eyes and hesitated again. "Um.." "Trust me.." She whispered as they stared into each other's eyes. Jackson swallowed nervously as he stared into Sally's teal eyes, then it went dark. At first, Sally watched as Jackson's eyes began in a way twitching and moving around. She waved in front of his face to see if his eyes would follow and they didn't. "How did Cleo do this to you?" She asked. Jackson shrugged answering "I.. I don't know really..." He swallowed nervously again then felt Sally's hand on his thigh."Wait.. I.. I can't see.. Remember.." Jackson pointed out. Sally only replied with. "That maybe the point a little bit.."