Cleo walked into the diner. Arm in arm of her fiance Chick Hicks. A few residents stared. She was Mayor. Some what by early voting and default of Sally stepping down. Cleo and Chick walked to a table escorted by a young cop. Flo rolled her eyes. Cleo thought way to highly of herself.

She sat down then Chick sat next to her. She glanced around at her town of people. Waving to a few who adored her. Sheriff was drinking some coffee when Flo walked up refilling his cup and asked "Who's the nee cop?" Sheriff glanced over at the strapping young rookie answering "The rookie? That's Gage. He came to us from the state." "Ooh Fancy boy huh?" Flo joked. Sheriff chuckled but replied "That kid is so high strung. Gets along perfect with people like Cleo. Which is fine with me because I don't wanna deal with her." Flo giggled with a friendly smile. "You let me know if you need anything Sheriff." He nodded once and off Flo went.

Cleo and Chick glanced over at Sheriff drinking his coffee and sisipping his fresh burnt coffee. Chick had to ask his woman "You really like this place?"' Cleo shook her head admitting "Oh no. Don't you worry Daddy. This town isn't nearly prepared for the changes to come. Everyone will be thanking me by the time I'm done." she laughed. Chick raised a brow "How is that?" he asked. Cleo sighed with a smile and poked his nose "Don't you worry your pretty little head baby. Let mama take care of everything.." She smiled and glanced, staring at Sheriff. Chick pulled her attention back to him and cleared his throat. "Oh darlin."

Cleo glared "Yes?" she asked. Chick glanced at Gage. Hinting to get a moment alone with his fiance. Gage didn't budge. "Well.. I am just not sure this is even worth all the work?" Cleo laughed explaining "Stop worrying baby. Bigger is better. Known fact.." She smiled and squeezed his inner thigh. "This town is gonna grow and make so much money thanks to me. Trust me. I have friends in high places... You just let me do what I do and you'll get your little racing school." Chick nodded and let it be...

Lightning was at his desk. He needed to stop the nonsense. Cruz was at work which he did think about offering her a job back with him. But he decided it would be best if she did work for Cal. Leave work at work than. He needed a racer this meant. A racer and students. Now he wanted racers that were racers. Not kids just coming to ask to get in. But part of him wasn't sure anymore. Maybe he would just have to take in a few random students. He beeped for Celia who came up shortly.

"Yes Mr McQueen?" she asked. Lightning looked over at her standing in his door. "Do we have anyone applying still or was it all just Cal's students?" Celia glanced at her phone a second before answering "All Cal's tranfers but.. Pretty sure they are staying there now. With Cruz back and that saving his rep.." "I don't want his students anyway. Thank you Celia." She nodded and asked "Was that all?" Lightning stared a moment and sighed. "What should I do? What does this place need?" he asked.

Celia hesitated but shrugged answering "A racer.. You get a racer and you'll get a good rep and students." Lightning nodded. Not Cruz. He was gonna need a new one. A rookie. "Celia. Call the racing school in small town Texas. Tell them Monty wants to pay a visit." Celia's eyed widened. "Isn't that where you started?" She asked. Lightning nodded. Celia smiled "Yes! This is going to make you look so good to the public! I'll get your tickets and reservations at a motel." "Oh no. Talk to whoever is in charge of the school now. I want to stay at the trainging center." Celia nodded and ran off full of excitement. It really would boost Lightning's social status. Getting back to his roots and where he began.

Bbbbzzzzz. Lightning glanced at his phone on the desk. Just email. No.. Chester's email. Lightning stared a moment. He logged in early to see if Sally had replied before, which she hadn't. He swallowed a bit nervously before giving into the temptation. He opened the email and had to read whatever Sally had sent back to Chester.

I won't lie to you. I hate your wife for returning. I know that is so awful and immature. Especially sense I do want you to be happy. But it's not fair to me.. Out of curiosity, what exactly did you do to her that got you two seperated to begin with? If we won't see each other again possibly anyway, I figure you can tell me? What's she like anyway? Your wife? I'm sorry. I just enjoy these letters at the least sense I can't hear your voice or see you. I kind of dream of the one moment we had together.

I didn't think I'd fall for someone like that. Not after everything. Actually today, my ex came by just to tell me he has decided to date the woman he had his affair with. How ridiculous is that! yes, Lightning is apparently dating Cruz! She is a little girl. It's not just inappropriate but I hate that woman. And now I have to go to bed knowing SHE'S with my husband again. My ex.. I'm sorry.

I sound obsessed. I don't mean to. I am going to miss you more than you know. And it's fine, I understand. You love her. I'm happy for you Chester. I really am.

-Sally Carrera...

Megan's tongue rolled fully around Cal's. She moaned into his mouth. Their lips parted and Cal had a very satisfied smile on his face. "What?" Megan asked with a soft giggle. Cal shook his head answering "Nothing. I just love you." Megan snickered and got up from sitting on his lap. "Mera is asking if we can visit the Doc Hudson museum this weekend. Think we could?" Cal nodded "I don't see why not. Bobby is getting married this weekend." Megan's eyes wodened. "Tell me he's not getting married to that child?" she snarled. Cal nodded "He is... And get this, she's one of those waiting for marriage girls." Megan shrugged "There's nothing wrong with that." "Oh I know that! Just.. She doesn't understand what she's getting herself into.. Bobby isn't kind. He won't be nice to her. They'll divorce just like he and Jesse did."

Megan frowned but truly whatever Bobby did in his private life did not bother her. "Welp... I better go dear." she said. Cal grabbed her hand stopping her. "Hey.. Wait." He stood and gazed with a smile. "You know I forgive you? Right?" he asked. Megan hesitated but nodded. Cal smiled and began kissing her lips passionately. Megan closed her eyes and embraced her husband's touch. She pulled away smiling and a little red in her cheeks. "Cal.. Maybe tonight we can pick this up.." Cal sighed but agreed. Then "Crap..." He growled. "What? What is it?" Megan asked so kindly.

"I have to go to the races with Cruz. My unlce isn't gonna be there. I'm sorry Meg.. I won't be able to do the museum this weekend.." Megan frowned but understood. "It's okay. I know you work a lot and work hard Cal. I'll talk to Mera about it." Cal hated that. Mera was adopted. What if she wound up feeling like she didn't belong? "Mera is gonna grow up to hate me if I work so much." he muttered. Megan snickered and rolled her eyes "That is so not true. You are a wonderful man and a good dad. I'm just sorry I couldn't give you any kids.." she admitted. Cal smiled assuring "You give me so much. I couldn't ask for a better wife." He smiled but it was fake. What she and Ldid still lingered in the back of his mind every time he looked at her. But he loved Megan and didn't want to leave her or anything.

A knock on his door and Cleo peeked in greeting "Hello there! Oh.. Hope I'm not interrupting anything.." she smiled flirtatiously. Megan and Cal stared at the new mayor a moment. "No I was.. Just leaving. I'll see you tonight." Megan said and kissed Cal's cheek. "Don't worry dear. I'm just here to go over that construction that our former mayor and Cal were working on. The old race track thing." Cleo mentioned. Megan nodded and waved goodbye before making her way out. Cleo shut the door and smiled "So.. Wanna get to it?" she asked as she sat down and began opening up her briefcase.

Cal sat down at his desk and asked "I didn't know we needed to go over anything honestly... Figured you'd just.. Take over for Sally." "Oh I am!" Cleo shouted! "But we have to sign the new agreement papers for me to do that legally." Cal nodded and understood. She scattered the agreement over his desk and began placing little x 's where Cal needed to sign. So Cal grabbed a pen and began the many signatures. Cleo watched a moment before making conversation "I understand that... Cruz works and races for you? Right?" Cal nodded. "Must be.. Tempting." She added. Cal glanced at Cleo unsure what she meant. "Well she's so.. Young and full of life. And come on, she's easier to get into than a community college!" she joked. Cal just stared a bit surprised by Cleo.

"Um.. Right?.. I'm happily married." Cal explained. Cleo nodded "Of course you are.." and let Cal finish his signatures. Cal slid the agreements to her and she stared at them then continued "I'm so happy that you're happy Cal. Truly I am. As mayor, I want my town to thrive." Cal wasn't buying it. Cleo had a reputation. She grabbed her papers and packed up. "I look forward to doing business with you. We should all do dinner. You, me, Chick and Megan. We all are such close friends." She smiled. Cal stared a moment. He couldn't figure her out but softly agreed and bid her goodbye. Cleo was an... Odd.. Woman...

Lightning sat and stared at his computer. Thinking of what to say back to Sally's email. She was mad. At Lightning not Chester. He sat and stared. He wanted to be a little honest. But that definitely would make things so much worse. Especially now. Plus he was seeing Cruz now. They were sort of official. But.. He and Sally were just talking. Besides. it was Chester not Lightning. Right?

Sally,

I smiled seeing that you wrote me back. I would love for these little emails to continue. These letters back and fourth. You make my day. Things aren't a for sure thing with the wife. She is great, but theres that history. She was.. Is a beautiful woman. She is very caring and loving. A little stubborn at times. But I love her more than anything and I always will.

As for what exactly separated us? It was definitely me. You are right. If you must know, I cheated. Not just cheated. I chose to be with that women instead of my wife. I was stupud. Made a huge mistake. But I learned a lot. Like not to let another good woman go so easily. Maybe that's why I don't want our now pretty much daily emails to just stop. You are a good woman Sally. You know, I can almoat imagine you smiling as you read this. And you smile beautifully. Don't stop smiling beautiful.

-Chester Vitte