Lightning returned to the hospital and Sally's room just as Sheriff was leaving. "Hey, how's she doing? Did you talk to her? He asked. Knowing that if Sally did as he told her, to tell the truth. He was probably about to be arrested. Sheriff nodded "She'll be alright. Doctor is gonna keep her another night to be safe. You have the kids tonight right?" he asked. Lightning nodded. He noticed Sheriff had his cuffs back. Sheriff noticed Lightning staring at them so he cleared his throat and explained "She says Francesco had them. Left them. Said she was having a rough and day thought they were juts plain old cigarettes. So she won't be charged." Lightning was so relieved. "Thank you Sheriff."
Sheriff raised a brow and explained further, "That being said, it didn't go without consequences. She had to step down as mayor immediately. That or face court for possession." Lightning couldn't believe that. "She stepped down as mayor early?" he asked. Sheriff nodded. "It was best." he replied. Lightning hated this. This was his fault. Well his and Cruz's. "You two take care. Bring the kids by the station sometime. I'd love to entertain them." He smiled. Lightning nodded agreeing "Will do Sheriff." Sheriff patted Lightning's shoulder and was off.
Lightning peeked in at Sally. She was up and her eyes swollen and red from crying. He really did it this time.. And he didn't even actually do anything! Lightning slowly pushed the door open and walked in. Sally sniffled and stared at him. "Hey.." he greeted. Sally didn't say anything. She was upset and a little emotional because of the drugs. Lightning walked over and got into bed next to her. Holding her in his arms again. And she let him. They sat together, laying there arms around each other. Silent for some time.
"Don't worry about the kids Sal.. I'll go pick them up shortly.. Do you want me to bring them by?" he asked. Sally sniffled a little before answering "No.. I don't want them to see me like this.." Lightning sighed. Hapoy he was holding her but he caused this. "Lightning.. Who gave you the drugs?.." She asked softly. Lightning hesitated. If Sally knew Cruz was the one who did it.. She'd send Cruz to jail any way possible. Which seemed a bit extreme. Cruz was young and made a mistake. "Uhm.. This.. Guy I met.. No one important. You should rest." he tried changing the subject. And Sally was to weak to fight him. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes and relaxed in his arms.
She could fall asleep. That's how warm he was, how safe she felt. "Could you do me a favor?" Sally asked. Lightning smiled and glanced at her, gazed at her "Of course! Anything." he answered. Sally snickered a little and smiled back "Um.. At my house on the entrance table.. There's this little envelope.." Lightning's eyed widened. Crap. "It's an.. Important letter.. Don't open it please just.. Could you bring it to me?.. I.. I don't think I wanna wait to read it." Lightning stared at her. A little blank stare. His letter. He had forgotten about it. She definitely didn't need to read that now! "Uh.. A letter?" he asked nervously. Sally nodded begging "Please?.. I really wanna read it." Lightning sighed. He didn't want her to read it.. But.. He could take this chance to re write it as Chester and not tell her the truth!
"Okay. I'll be back." He replied answering. Kissing her forehead and getting out of the bed. "Thank you..." Sally mumbled. Lightning stared at her a moment. But nodded once and left. Planning to re write his letter to her. Sally lay there in the hospital bed alone now. Lightning was being such a caring person through this. Although he had the drugs. She wondered if he had even been to his office yet sense. Wondered if Chester even cleaned up anything. Where did Chester go?...
Lightning opened the door to Sally's home and stepped in. Right there on the entrance table was the letter. The letter that confessed his love to her and why he did this stupid trick. He sighed. She couldn't read it now. Lightning went up to Sally's room and grabbed a pen and some paper from Sally's little desk. Sat down and began his knew letter as Chester. But what would he say?! After last night?. He sat there thinking. Starting but pausing over and over. The words just weren't coming.
Dearest Sally,
Great! Two words! Well, one word and her name! Good.. Stuck. This was a lot harder than he thought it would be. Lightning tapped the pen on the desk. This shouldn't be this difficult! But after last night.. He didn't want Chester to return. He was tired of tricking her. If that had been the real him!... Well.. Sally would have never gone out with him. Lightning sighed. What was he suppose to do? Keep playing this Chester guy? When did it end? After how Sally acted last night?.. He wanted her, HE DID. Not Chester not as a game. Because even if Chester had her for a date or few hours, Lightning always wound up home alone at night and that isn't what he wanted.
Maybe we shouldn't see each other.
Lightning stared at those words he wrote. That would mean hurting her a little more. A little less than her finding out the truth though. And this meant giving up the only thing letting him close to her. Maybe he shouldn't write that. Lightning stared at his first letter. Maybe he should just let her read it.. But that would hurt her to. He growled a little, at himself. He was so frustrated. "Come on McQueen.. You can do this..?" He coaxed himself a little. "Okay.." Then he began writing. This was for the best...
Sally was asleep when he opened the door. She looked peaceful. "Sal.." Lightning muttered. She opened her eyes and quickly adjusted herself. "I brought you that letter.." He added and held it up. Sally smiled thanking him. He handed it to her And sighed "I'm gonna head out." He said and began to leave. Sally stared at the letter in her hands then at Lightning leaving and shouted "Wait!.. Can you stay a little longer?.." She asked. Lightning frowned, one hand on the door and about to leave. He did not want to be here when she read that letter. "Um.." He stared at her, at that letter. He really didn't want to. "Um.. Sure.." HE answered softly. So Lightning sat back down in the seat across from her bed. Sally stared at the letter, and Lightning decided to make conversation.
"So.. What's so important about that letter?.." He asked nervously. Sally sighed "Well.. The guy I was with last night wrote it honestly.. Before all that mess happened.. Have you? Been to your office sense?.." She asked nervously now. Lightning shook his head. "maybe wanna wait on that.." She admitted. Lightning shrugged "Well I know you went through my desk already. Got into my cigarettes." He made it sound like a joke. Sally nodded but assured "i didn't find your porn though." Lightning raised a brow and explained "I don't need porn." He griped. Sally snickered then sighed and asked "You like that bolt don't you?.." Lightning shrugged "It's just a car.." Softly.
Sally frowned admitting "I.. May have.. scratched it along the side.." Lightning stared at her. Silently they both stared at each other. It felt like forever. Lightning finally sighed "I was.. Gonna repaint her anyway. One day maybe I'll give her to one of the kiddos." He smiled. That sounded sweet. Sally smiled at him. Who was she kidding.. She loved this jerk. She stared at the letter. Poor Chester. "Light?.. Why can't we get along?.." Sally asked. Lightning had no problem admitting "Cause I slept with someone. Hurt you and burned your trust to ashes." Sally frowned and defended him? "But I slept with someone first.. Now that gives you no right.. But you were here in this hospital with me and Ben and willing to raise a child that wasn't yours. I should have been there for you and never even talked to Ben.." She began crying again. Lightning hadn't seen Sally cry this much sense he told her about Cruz and his affair.
"sally.. My lies to you started way before that and you know that. I should have been a better husband and should have given you that family you wanted sooner. I'm an idiot. You knew that from day one you met me. I mess things up. That's.. That's what I do." He admitted or vented maybe even. Sally sniffled but she still had that letter. Lightning walked over and took her hand. "I love you.. I always will." He said softly. Sally nodded and wiped her eyes. "I shouldn't... I should, I mean... I.." She muttered and just couldn't find the words. Lightning sighed and replied "Get some rest. Read your?.. Fuck boy's letter... I gotta get the kids." He kissed her hand and didn't give her the chance to even say goodbye. He had to go. If he stayed for that letter he would brake!
Sally was alone, letter in her hand. She hesitated. Staring at the envelope. She opened it. Hoping it could maybe tell her even where Chester might have gone to...
My dearest Sally,
We were never suppose to meet. Never to have spoken. I hope our date was perfect as I promised you. But I can't be with you. There is nothing wrong with you. You are the second most perfect woman in my life. But when we met, you asked me what my bucket list contained and I said to re marry the woman I love. My ex wife. I have a chance to be with her. I have to take it.
I hope you didn't cry to much after I dropped you off back home. I didn't want to hurt you but I don't think I could tell you this without it stinging a little. I am sorry for that. Because I truly did love you. I truly do love you. You are a blessed, beautiful and lucky woman. You have three amazing children. Though I've never really met them, I know this just because they have you as a mother. You have an ex husband that would die for you, he cares so much for you and doesn't even care about his happiness in the end if it means you are happy. That is rare. You have good friends and a beautiful town. You are a smart and bright woman. Any man will be lucky to have you.
Sometimes what you need is right in front of you. I hope you find what you need, what you want, the love you deserve. I am so sorry to have done this to you. I will visit one day maybe. I hope you understand. I just love my wife so much and she is all I ever wanted. I made a mistake and she is finally willing to give me a chance. You can never understand how lucky that makes me. I do not deserve her. Please do not cry over me, or not much. I am not worth your tears Sally. I love you and I hope you do well. Because you are amazing. Made my life a little better in all the gloom going on. and try to take it easy on Lightning will you? He picks on you because he loves you. It is childish but we both know he means well. Goodbye and thank you Sally. For everything.
-Chester Vitte.
Sally broke into tears reading this letter. Chester was gone. He was leaving her last night. That's why he wanted everything to be perfect! She did understand. He loved his ex wife and she was giving him another chance. Like Lightning had wanted from her for the past years. But it hurt! Ben, Lightning, Francesco, and now Chester.. The list just kept going. She felt hopeless. Like she would never have love again. Why was it men just kept choosing other women over her. Well.. Francesco just ran off. Real manly. Maybe she was just destined to be alone...
This felt like a super short chap. i know its not my shortest though. i went ahead and posted it because i will be busy tonight and tomorrow and not sure if I'll get another up yet. Poor Sally, i know. Yes. Chester Vitte left. I dont know if L will return as Chester again or not.
The story is slowly going into the direction i wanted. I hope you guys really do like the story. i appreciate all reviews. good and bad guys!
L is gonna have to to let S heal up maybe in her heart before making any moves really. idk yet. as poor L, i myself am a little stumped here. Because this is a mess here. S will be fine but is no longer mayor whatsover. which yes, means dear Cleo de frank is about to run this town. L and Cruz aren't exactly on good terms obviously right now. But Cruz is young and dumb. i dont think Cal is going to just fire her though.
L was taking time off work to try and win S back but he may need to just drop it and completely try and "move on" the best he can. idk. S is weak right now and hurting. so he has the chance to take advantage of her and this, or he can let her become independent and stronger and then try again. Idk what he should do? thoughts? Cause it can make the story go different ways of course. see...
L could take advantage and S, being hurt, weak and alone, might give him the chance he's been wanting. But S is broken hearted and feels like she isn't good enough. The past memories hurt still, added with, Francesco's and Chester's heartbreak. Idk if this is the way to go because S is pretty depressed. Not like she is gonna be the woman L loved. L would have to be paitent and very tender as S is fragile here.
or...
L could wait, focus back on work or whatever. Let S become independent and strong again and sure of herself. Get over her last two men. But she maybe back to being stubborn and hard headed and idk if she'd give him a chance once she felt back to normal and more sensible. Cause she doesn't want to get hurt again. Specially after Chester now to.. and L was the worst. he's kind of unpredictable. S likes safety and wants someone to be there for her. Francesco ran off, Chester left, L left for a younger woman before all this.. She wants stability.
What do you guys think? Cause those are my two biggest choices, options right now as for L and S. And i am the writer and idk which I wanna do. Like i said, both ways take different directions in the story. idk... Thoughts please????