Lightning rolled over in bed and yawned as he woke. He felt Sally crawl over top of him. Her area grazing his pelvis in the most seductive way. Definitely on purpose. Lightning smiled a little and said "What do you think you're doing.." In his tired deep voice. She giggled. That giggle was NOT Sally! Lightning immediately opened his eyes and looked up at CLEO who laughed "Good morning Daddy." Lightning immediately looked over where Sally was laying and saw she wasn't there! "Where's Sally!? What have you done with her!" He immediately shouted in pure rage! Pure anger!
Cleo laughed at him. Lightning tried to get up, tried to move, but he couldn't! "Why can't I move!?.. what.. You didn't!? Again!?" He shouted. Cleo shrugged and looked down at him. Her hair wavy and down over one shoulder. Cleo rubbed up Lightning's chest and to his shoulders. "Sorry.. Daddy.. but if I can't have you.." She wrapped her hands around his neck then leaned down to his ear and whispered . "No one will..." Cleo sat up looking down at Lightning and both of them making eye contact. She smiled then-"Sally!"-"What!?" Sally shouted and sat up quick! "What's wrong!?" She asked Lightning who was up and wide awake and breathing rapidly!
"Lightning! What's wrong!?" She asked as she became scared in seeing how he was now that she was fully awake. Lightning jumped out of bed answering "Nothing! I'm.. fine." Then he walked into the bathroom and shut the door. Sally sat there and stared a moment. Obviously he was not. Lightning leaned against the door. He was embarrassed that as an adult, as a man, something like that would scare him in his sleep. That Cleo had some how pried her way into his sleep! He growled and hit the wall. Sally stared at the bathroom door a minute. Just waiting. Then Lightning cane out and walked up to her. "Cleo is taking Jackson to court to." Sally's brows lowered.
"What?" She asked. Lightning nodded and sat down next to his wife. "I went to see Jackson, who is actually kinda mad at me for firing Dianna.. But anyways, I mentioned that Cleo was taking me back to court and he said she was taking him to." Sally stared a moment. Thinking this through. What did Cleo expect to happen? Sally sighed and replied "I still think the best thing to do is to talk to Cleo.. Maybe with Jackson to.." "But she's only aloud two visitors a time." Lightning reminded. Plus, part of him didn't want to have to even look at Cleo!
Sally knew this and nodded, but explained "Two visitors and their lawyers. I'm your attorney again. This means you, Jackson, and I can all see Cleo together. Think Jackson would do that?" she asked. Lightning shrugged answering "I don't know.. I'll get him to some how. We have to fight her and make sure she stays in jail. Period." "I totally agree. Cleo is nothing but a threat to society. Especially us and this town." Sally said in agreement. The two sat there a moment in the quiet of the dark, thinking. Lightning looked to Sally and asked "Why should I bother.. We bother talking to Cleo? What good could come of it?" Sally looked at him and explained "Firstly, she may be just doing this for attention. This may very well be one of her extremes to just get to you as usual." Lightning shrugged.
"Maybe.." He softly exclaimed. "Secondly, one thing I've learned about Cleo, is that she uses A LOT of body language. Seeing her while speaking to her will tell us and me so much. I need that. And thirdly, a possible deal." "What!? No! No deals! I want that woman in jail for as long as possible and I want her to suffer!" Lightning snapped. Sally sighed. "But.. There.. I.. This case is hard!.. I.. I don't know if you really have one! I am afraid I'll lose this one and this one means a lot to you, to our family!" Lightning crossed his arms and sort of pouted. "Lightning.." Sally began, "Wouldn't you rather give her one year off, than possibly lose? And then Cleo get years off?" Lightning looked at her loving eyes.
Well yes, but "No... I mean, ofcorse, but I know we can fight this. Between what she did to me and Jackson, that woman will not win!" He said, answering firmly. Sally nodded a little before taking Lightning's hand. "I love you Stickers.. And I'm gonna do my best. I'm going to fight for you." She said with an assuring smile. Lightning smiled a little back. He absolutely loved this woman with all of his heart. "I love you. Thank you." He replied then leaned close and kissed her cheek before both lay back down to get a little more sleep for the night..
The following morning, Lightning was dressed and ready for work. Sally and the kids were headed out. So Lightning helped get the kids into her car then pulled Sally close quick. "Woah!" She exclaimed in surprise! Lightning smiled at her saying "I love you. You have a wonderful day." Sally raised a brow and joked "Alright, what have you done with my husband?" Lightning rolles his eyes and scolded her a little. "I just want you to have a wonderful day. I know you're stressed and worry..I trust you though. Everything will.. Turn out.. you'll see." he assured. Sally glared a little unsure. Lightning hugged her and then kissed her softly and sweetly. "Love you." "Love you to. See you after work." Said Sally. Lightning nodded and waved goodbye.
"Bye Daddy!" Shouted Colton, followed by Ece saying "Bye daddy!" and Landon, "Bye bye!" That made Lightning smile. He absolutely loved those kids. He'd do anything for them. No matter what it was. Lightning headed back in to his mother. She was pouring herself some coffee at the moment. Lightning stood and watched before asking "How are you feeling?" Minty looked over at her son answering "Like I'm old." She joked with a chuckle there. Lightning snickered and smiled a little. "Will you be okay here while Sally and I are at work?" Lightning asked. Minty glared and scolded "I am not entirely helpless. I.." She paused and thought of the couple times she forgot and messed up.
This made Minty frown. Lightning grew concerned and spoke up. "Mom?.." He called. Minty looked at him and nodded answering "I'll be okay Monty. You go onto work. I'll just clean and tidy up." She assured. Lightning nodded and stared. Watching, maybe even gazing and admiring his mother for a moment. He then walked up and kissed her head. "Love you Mom." This made Minty smile. Nothing like having your son, grown child, tell you that and mean it. "I'll be home around four." He announced. Minty nodded and smiled before giving Lightning a little push. "Alright, now go on. Get outa here. You got teachin to do mister." Lightning snickered and did actually and so he headed out...
Lightning walked in and immediately was pointed out by some woman who shouted "There he is!" Lightning's eyes widened. Who the heck was she? She and the group of people she was with. The group approached Lightning and one man snapped "It's cause you think you're a celebrity! Isn't it!" Lightning shrugged and explained how clueless he was. One woman then snapped! "How dare you!? Do you know how much I paid for the dam race school! This scholarship was all my son had!" She slapped Lightning across thr face! Lightning didn't have the time to react as Cal ran up and got between Lightning and the angry parents "If that's how you raised your son, that's exactly why his scholarship was terminated!" Quickly the parents began to argue amonst each other and toward Cal.
Lightning watched the chaos unfold then stepped in shouting "Hey!" Everyone looked at him. "I'm sorry that your kids were focred out! BUT if they were, ut was because the school had to let go of more.. Rambunctious.. Students. Your kids were terminated for a reason! So that the students that are here could get the lessons they needed." One man only growled "Who are you to judge that! You're not even the owner of the place!" Cal then replied "That's true, but ant decision made by Lightning McQueen, is the same as if I did, or Tex! He has the same authority as me! I apologize for inconvenience this has caused, but what happened happened! If you will go with Clara.. Here.. She will take you around and to the cafeteria where a beryvery nice meal will be prepped and made for all of you and your children." That wasn't going to solve this.
The parents reluctantly followed Clara from the desk. Cal signed and rubbed his eyes. Trying to think of how to handle this. Lightning immediately and softly asked "What was that?.." Cal glared and snapped "Really? Seriously? You kicked out SO MANY students and didn't think this would happen!?" Lightning shrugged answering "I.. i just didn't think about"-"Exactly! you never think!" Cal interrupted quite rudely then took a deep breath. "Look Lightnin.. Thanks.. For helpin out and doin what you thought needed to be done.. Just.. Just be prepared for what's comin." Cal began to walk away. Lightning stopped him asking "Wait? Cal.. Cal! What's that mean?"
Cal turned back and slapped his hands to his side. "Their gonna sue Lightnin. I gotta try to get them out of it.." Then Cal walked on to go deal with the parents and the cafeteria staff, etc. Lightning stood there a moment. It was like Lightning created all these dramas. The school, the academy, Cruz and the affair, Sally and the divorce, Cleo. He kept making these dramas for himself, his friends, and his family. For now, Lightning needed to see Jackson again. He walked around the corner and to the elevator. He pressed the button and waited for the doors. Still thinking or rather over thinking this case and now those parents and possibly being served. The doors opened and "Cruz?" He muttered.
Cruz stared at Lightning with the same surprised expression. After staring at each other for what felt like eternity. "What are you doing here?" Lightning asked. Cruz stared another minute before opening her mouth and then the doors closed. She tried pressing the button to hold them but it was too late. Cruz hit the doors and stood there a minute. They re opened. The two stared at each other again then Cruz asked "You um.. Wanna get in?" Lightning shook his head and stepped back answering "I, uh.. I'll get the next one." Cruz nodded. They stared a moment more before the doors closed again. Lightning stood there a moment. That was weird feeling. Rather awkward, but why was Cruz here?...