Lightning returned to his school a few hours later. Looking like himself. He was quickly approached by Jethro and Celia. "Where have you been?" Celia asked. "Out. I had private business to attend. Anything happen while I was out?" Lightning asked. Jethro snickered "Uh yeah? Cal and your ex wife stopped by." Lightning nodded. He knew just pretended he didn't. "What for?" he asked. Celia grabbed out her phone answering "Well Cal wants to talk about the fighting and the way he has been acting he says. Think he actually may want to apologize maybe?" Lightning nodded. That would be good. "I set you two up a meeting tomorrow morning. If you show up.." Celia muttered. Lightning glared a little at her then, Jethro spoke up "And Sally came over but didn't say why. When we told her you weren't here, she said she'd just come back later." Lightning had no clue what she could want. Part of him actually hoped she wouldn't come back. Because he couldn't keep falling for her. He loved her and everytime they were alone, those feelings came back. Sometimes they were so strong they hurt.
Lightning sighed and thanked his employees. "I'll be in my office." He stated. But Celia stopped him asking "What about Cruz?" Lightning frowned. She was still in the coma as far as he knew. "Cruz is still in the hospital." He reminded. Jethro snickered replying "We know that. But nascar needs a racer. If Cruz doesn't wake up soon? You'll be pulled as a sponsor or.. Forced a new driver." Lightning quickly scolded "I'm not hiring a new driver. I would never replace Cruz!" Jethro and Celia just stared at Lightning. Lightning had to take a breather. "I'll be in my office..." He growled and began to leave that way. Celia and Jethro glanced at each other a little confused at Lightning's mood swing. "There's more." Jethro added. Lightning stopped and sighed then turned back awaiting whatever else as Jethro continued "Some friend of yours um.. Chester Vitte? Came by but left to." Lightning forgot about that really.
"Oh right. Chester. Um.. Yeah, next time just send him into my office. He's a good friend." Then Lightning left because he did have to get everything ready for the drive this weekend to one of the amateur races. Lightning stood out on his balcony smoking. Just staring out at the track. He sighed. He needed Cruz. But she was out still. He needed to find students. But if Cal was apologizing.. Maybe... No. Lightning didn't want rich kids that applied for the school. He wanted real talent. The racers that do it because they love to and work hard for it.
Problem was, races were mostly held on weekends. Which meant losing time with his kids. Unless he could talk to Sally about making some changes to the custody agreement. Which really was needed anyway. Lightning just worked with racers. And races were on the weekends. Yeah he did need to talk to Sally. Plus she wanted something and he was a little curious as to what it could have been. But again, part of him didn't care anymore. More and more. Because Sally very obviously would never give him another chance. It hurt. But it was his fault for what he did and now he was paying for it...
Mateo sat there with Cruz for hours. But nothing was changing. Now he remembered his mother just like Francesco did. And he remembered how all the times Francesco would be in accidents, she would say, Un ospedale non è casa. Ma se devi restare, fallo così. Which translates something of, A hospital is not a home. But if you have to stay, do it this way. So Mateo kissed Cruz's hand and whispered "I'll be back girl." Then took off for a while to grab some things...
Lightning sighed as he waited outside Sally's office so he could see her. She was busy with the town sense she had to fight to stay mayor now. Sadly, a lot of people liked Cleo. And Cleo knew most of the men. Knew how to get a lot of votes. Which meant Sally had to step it up a little. The door opened and Sally's assistant said "You can go in now Mr McQueen." Lightning hesitated. Only because he knew that when he saw Sally, his stupid feelings would mess with him. And he had to bring up the idea of changing the custody agreement. He knew though that Sally wouldn't like that. She'd probably have a fit. But he had to. So Lightning stepped in and greeted "Hey Sal." Sally smiled from her desk "Hey. What did you want?" she asked.
Lightning walked closer and sat down in the chair. "Well," He answered "I was out when you came by earlier. Thought I'd.. Save you another trip and come down here myself." Sally stared wide eyed and muttered "Oh right.. um.. I can't.. Remember why I came over there. IF I even did. Um.." Lightning raised a brow. Why was she pretending she didn't? "I just.. Wanted.. To.. Catch up on.. Cruz. How is she doing?" Lightning stared a moment. That wasn't it. She was lying again. Why? "Cruz is still in a coma far as I know. I'll probably go see her when I get done here." Sally nodded and it got quiet. "Oh! I have something for you." Sally exclaimed! She then got up and turned around looking in her file cabinets. Lightning sighed and waited. He really noticed her when she bent over just a little. Enough he stared at her ass. Always with those stupid pencil skirts that were tighter. And though they were older. Sally still was pretty firm in most everywhere.
She straightened and Lightning made sure his eyes were up with her. "I had them here." She muttered. Annoyed. Lightning had to ask at this point "What is it?" "Forms. For Colton. He is going to start an early learning class now. But they want both parents signatures." Lightning was a little surprised she didn't go around it this time with the signatures. A little thankful to that she actually included him. "Sorry. I know I'm boring you as I look around. Apparently aimlessly." she joked and bent over lower this time. Lightning couldn't help smiling a little as he replied "No, no, it's alright. You keep looking. You're not bothering uh boring me at all." Maybe she was trying to tease him. But that made no sense. Sense she didn't want to be with him. He really wanted her though.
Oh if she'd let him. Lightning would get up and walk up behind her and as she stood back up he'd pin her against that cabinet and start by kissing her shoulder then to her neck. Moving that short blonde, white hair out of the way as he kissed right behind her ear. That always made her moan. She'd moan in this soft and beautiful breathy quiet way. It was her girly moan. The one that made him ache for more. Or maybe of she would search lower... And get on her hands and knees. He'd come behind and rip that skirt down her ass and just pound into her. No.. He'd tease her first. Gently rubbing his hand between her legs then lick her most pleasurable spot before pounding into her at a pace that would only make her gasp. Wow he really hadn't had sex in a while to be thinking like this? He realized. "Well." Sally muttered and snapping Lightning out of his little fantasy day dream.
"I guess I'll bring them by later when I do find them. Sorry." she apologized. Lightning nodded as she sat back down. "Was that all?" Sally asked. Lightning frowned a little knowing what he was about to suggest might start a fight. "No.. I wanted to talk about custody." Sally stared speechless. Lightning hated to even continue this one. "Well with my work, I'm gone a lot of weekends.. And I am gonna start being gone about every weekend while I'm out." "Out? Cruz is out. Why would you need to leave to races every weekend if you don't have a racer?" Sally asked. Lightning could tell her. I'm going in disguise around different races to find students for the academy. That sounded like a dumb excuse in his head. And made him look like a jerk. So instead he lied "I'm obligated to." Nope that was worse.
Sally raised a brow and snapped "Yeah well? You're obligated to your children to." "I know that. I didn't mean it like that. Look I have work. I want to see..." he paused. He remembered Sally saying how busy she was lately and thought of a way to convince her. "You don't work weekends? Right?" He asked. Sally shook her head. "Not usually." she answered. Lightning smiled replying "Than hear me out. I work weekends. Let's just switch it a little. You said you barely have time with the kids? You take the weekends and I'll just take?.. Monday through Wednesday. You have Thursday to Sunday? That way I still have the same amount of days and we both get time with them." Sally was a little shocked Lightning remembered their conversation about her work and being busy.
"That would be for a judge to decide Lightning." She said firmly. "We don't have to legally agree to that. I trust you. Don't you trust I'll hold my end?" Sally just stared at him silent. Lightning instinctively reached for her hand. Common move of his when he would try to persuade her but he stopped and told himself not to. "Please. At least think about it." he asked. Sally sighed and nodded "I'll think about it. I'll come by with my answer when I find that form for Colton.." Lightning smiled and offered "I could always help you look?" More of watch her look if it meant she'd be bending over and down again. Sally shook her head replying "No. I'll find it and come by tomorrow probably. But don't expect my answer to change about our custody agreement." That was annoying. But she was their mother and had that right to say no. Lightning nodded "Alright, see you tomorrow."..
As he said, Lightning then went to see Cruz. He knocked and heard the not as strong Italian accent call "Come in." Lightning wasn't sure who that was? Francesco? He walked in and saw Mateo. The room looked.. Different. Filled with these bright yellow flowers and bright red ones, a home made quilt, a white teddy bear, books, racing magazines, and some of Cruz's clothes. "Um... What's all this?" Lightning couldn't help asking. Mateo shrugged answering "I made the room feel more like home. For Cruz." "Right..." Lightning mumbled under his breath. It was a little weird. He felt this itch in his nose and sneezed! "ACHOO!" "Bless you. Have you come to see Cruz?" Mateo asked. Lightning nodded and stared at her. This was his fault. Seeing her like this made him feel awful. He glanced at Mateo and took the chance to ask "Do you talk to Francesco?" Mateo sighed "No. Not for a while." He answered.
"I am sorry he ran out on Sally like he did but... It was for the best in the end." He added. Lightning did agree to that. "ACHOO! Gosh!.. What kind of flowers are these!?" Lightning griped! Mateo snickered answering "They are imported from italy. Very expensive. Cruz loved them." Lightning recognized the yellow ones and had to ask "They sell these down town for like five dollars?" Mateo nodded "But I knew Cruz would appreciate the real ones. Quality is key." "Okay?..." Lightning muttered. "Achoo! Alright. I gotta get out of here. Mind stepping in the hall with me a moment? I wanna talk to you Achoo!" Lightning groaned a bit at this constant sneezing. Mateo chuckled but agreed and followed Lightning out to the hall."So what's up?" Mateo asked.
"When was the last time you talked to your brother?" Lightning asked. Mateo sighed and glared answering "I do not know? Some time before efore Cruz fell." "Cruz didn't fall. And I think Francesco had something to do with it." Lightning corrected. Mateo raised a brow and asked "Wait? You think Francesco pushed her or something?" Lightning nodded. Mateo seemed surprised as he explained "My brother is many things but he's not a murderer." "I thought he hurt Cruz before?" Lightning asked. Mateo sighed then answered "Yes but.. You are saying Francesco tried to.. Kill?.. Cruz? He maybe a little screwed in the head at times but I don't think Francesco is capable of that?" Lightning shook his head and just got to the point "Do you know where he ran off to? He left his phone." Mateo shook his head as he thought about it. "Home? Italy. But.. He sold the place when he thought he was marrying Sally. Francesco has no place to go. So I wouldn't know where he would run off to. I figured he took off because I told Sally what he did to Cruz."
Lightning nodded and thanked Mateo anyway. "Let me know when Cruz wakes up if I'm not here." Mateo nodded but frowned "What if she doesn't remember me? Or how she fell? Or anything?" Lightning sighed explaining "I've been in a coma and yeah.. I did.. Forget things rhat happened around the time of the accident itself but I didn't forget my friends and people around me. She'll be fine. Just let me know when she wakes up. I need to talk to her." Mateo nodded and watched Lightning go. He was hurt. Mateo couldn't imagine his brother actually trying to kill Cruz. He wasn't that much of a monster. Was he?...
Lightning sat around in his home alone. Sadly his mind was drifting more toward a dirtier side. Sally earlier just teased him and made him crave that feeling. He could watch porn. But he was never into that. Even when he was younger. Lightning never really was into porn. He always preferred the real thing and always done quite well. Now if he was actually trying to win Sally back. Sure, he'd watch something just to get him off enough but.. Sally definitely did not want to be with him. Which meant he was free to do what he wanted. But if he wanted someone easy, his choices were limited really. He only actually knew of two women who were easy enough to just come over. Cruz, which even if she was awake, he needed to keep that professional. And Cleo. Ugh.. But then thinking about that. Why did he need to keep it professional between himself and Cruz anymore? Sally didn't want him. They are divorced. If Mateo didn't make a move or if Cruz didn't want Mateo.. Maybe he should go after that?
But then all that bad history from the affair with Sally. It could cause major problems. Yeah.. Best to keep that relationship professional. He sighed. He needed help with this. Like a wing man. And he knew exactly who would be perfect for that. Bobby. Maybe it was time for another night out. Bobby did always know where the fun women were. So why not...
Forgot to say Ill miss seeing your posts destineyme. But look forward to your return! Anyway, so Lightning is craving a certain fun release. So Bobby was naturally a good pick to help L out a little there. Gonna be another interesting turn of events. And Chester is about to start searching for young racers over the weekends. I know you guys can't wait for Annie to appear. And I'm with you! I keep having to tell myself to wait. Her appearance is coming though guys!