Lightning went up to the rehabilitation floor. Jackson was there. His car was in parts. Jackson had bern stripping it down. Lightning was confused. "Um.. What exactly are you doing?" Jackson growled and tirnedto him snapping "You now how fucked up you are! You made me, BLIND, rebuild my own dam car! WITHOUT TELLIGN ME! You know how fucked up that is!?" He then laughed. Lightning stared a moment. Maybe Jackson had gone completely crazy at this point.
Lightning walked up and explained "It made sense.. I mean.. You know your car.." Jackson laughed a little bit morr hearing that. Lightning just stared. Brows lowered, confused and maybe concerned too. "What is so funny?" He asked. Jackson sighed and shrugged. "Just.. Everything. My life this last year.. Fuck." He shook his head. Lightning nodded slowly. Yeah, Jackson was probably losing his mind. "Jackson.." Lightning began. "Sally thinks you and I should meet with Cleo." No reply. "Jackson, you have to fight Cleo in court." Still nothing. Lightning glared and asked "Are you even listening?" Jackson looked at Lightning and shook his head saying "I will not even try... Cleo always wins. How have you not learned that!? Does she NEED to take away your eyes and ears to!?" He yelled.
Lightning still just glared. Jackson threw these fits and honestly, Lightning was use to it by now. "You know, the best part is.. Right when I thought I.." Jackson paused, "Right when I felt this.. My heart beating again and like.. I could feel the sun again, it's ripped from me. Everytime. ISN'T THAT JUST THE CLIMAX OF MY YEAR!?" he laughed. Lightning frowned a little. Jackson was breaking all over again. "Wait.." Lightning said, "You're talking about Dianna?" he asked. Jackson looked at Lightning with such an angry expression. "Cleo always wins. Just give her whatever the fuck she wants.. That's what I would do.. Will do.." Jackson replied with such a pathetic and sad heart. He just gave up again and didn't want to fight Cleo anymore. She always wins in his mind.
Lightning shook his head. "Come with Sally and I and talk with Cleo. At least see if you really wanna give her whatever it is she wants for yourself." Lightning tried coaxing. Jackson stared a moment in thought. Seeing Cleo again? He had his sight for good now. Or well, as long as he had the remote. The remote he would protect with his life. Jackson frowned a little then asked "When?.." Lightning shrugged. "Tomorrow maybe? I'll talk with Sally. Let her know you agreed." Jackson nodded hearing this.
But still hadn't answered if he would actually go or not. Lightning put on a warm smile and assured the kid that he'd be right there. That Cleo couldn't hurt them, him anymore. And that that's why they had to fight this. They had to make sure Cleo stayed locked away for as long as possible. Jackson nodded. Replying "Okay.. Guess.. Guess I'll go.." He finally agreed. Lightning sighed. He didn't want to do this either. But he trusted Sally. And if Sally thought talking to Cleo would be the first step, than that's what he would do. Talk to Cleo...
On the way back down Lightning noticed Cal in the hall, arguing with more parents and really he didn't want to deal with that right now. So Lightning walked the other way down and would go out the back way. But he noticed Cruz talking to one of the teachers. So now, had to choose between Cruz or the angry mob of parents. Cruz. Cruz was the easy way out. Lightning walked over and walked by. Cruz looked his way and called "Hey Lightning! Wait up!" Lightning sighed and stopped as Cruz caught up.
He put on a smile and greeted "Hey Cruz.. what's up?" she shrugged answering "I had to come to that trial monday anyway.." "Right.. You're a.. Witness." Lightning muttered. Cruz nodded, but didn't understand what use she could be to Cleo and her plan. "So.. Congratulations." Cruz said with a much to obvious forced smile. Lightning snickered and glared saying "You don't have to do that. Don't pretend to be happy for me. I know you're mad at me." Cruz immediately frowned. "I'm not mad." She corrected. "Just.. Nevermind." She wasn't sure what she was with Lightning anymore. "Look, we can still be friends. Yeah, we.. We just slept together.. But that's it. It's.. done.." She added.
Lightning glared and snapped, "Just slept together? Well, good to know that's all it was to you. But for ME, I fucked up! I screwed up my marriage Cruz! I cheated on the woman I had been with for ten years! So while you say we just slept together, I destroyed someone! Not just anyone! The woman I love! So back off! We can NOT be friends! We can not- Just..! AAAHH!" He growled! Cruz raised a brow. Lightning was obviously stressed out. "oookkkkaaayy..." She replied a little awkward.
Lightning closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "That's it.. You just need to calm down." Cruz mentioned. Then she lay a hand in his shoulder and asked "What's wrong?.. Is it the trial?" Lightning nodded with a frown then placed his hand over her's without a word. "Lightning.." She whispered. Lightning heard her and the way she said it just made him melt a little and think of the things, the past. So he pushed away and stepped back. "I'm sorry.. But.. Please don't do that. We can never.. Be friends and it's my fault..." So he left. Cruz stood there for a minute. That hurt! That hurt more than hell! That almost made her cry! Cruz turned and walked the other direction. Oh how she hated Sally for making Lightning hate her so much!...
The following morning, Sally, Lightning, and Storm stood at the desk. Waiting to be approved to visit Cleo privately in a cell, watched by a guard ofcorse. Jackson was the moat ancy about it. Shaking his leg, tapping the side of his hip. Sally noticed and finally asked "Are you going to be okay to do this?" Jackson froze stiff before nodding without a word. Sally sighed before turning to Lightning asking "Ready?" He nodded to. A guard escorted the three of them into a small room, then small cell. Cleo was already there and surprised to see these three together to see her.
Sally, Lightning, and Storm sat down at the table. Cleo was in cuffs at first, but released. She glanced at Lightning, but turned her attention to Jackson who was showing his anxiety unwillingly. "You seem on edge.." She said to him. Jackson stared at her. It was true, he was. But not for the reasons Lightning and Sally thought. The cell locked shut. Cleo looked at Lightning then sighed. "The three of you.. Nice to visit.. You look a little rough Sally.. Life not treating you well? Extra stress of some kind perhaps?" She asked. Sally looked at Lightning and whispered something into his ear. Cleo tried listening in, but that was of no use.
Lightning looked at Cleo then asked "What do you really want?" Cleo cocked her head a little. No answer though. Lightning asked again, "What do you want Cleo? Why take me back to trial? Are you wanting less time?" Cleo smiled a little and shrugged. "I just want the world to know the truth about us.." Lightning immediately became a little angry asking "Us!? What us!? There is no us!" Cleo nodded then leaned forward and explained "You got what you wanted didn't you? You got to re marry this woman here.. So cut the bullshit. There was never any rape and you know it." "What!?" Lightning shouted! Sally placed her hand on his knee, in a way to hint to him to calm down.
Lightning leaned back, crossed his arms then snapped back at Cleo "It's even on tape. Nothing you can do to erase that Cleo. What do you really want?" Cleo looked at Jackson curiously then answered Lightning's question "I want out. And I'm going to get out. Not only that, but I'm going to make sure the world knows what a liar you are! How abusive and sick you really are Mr. McQueen!" She cried! Lightning growled in anger! Sally stepped in saying. "You want out, but that's not going to happen. You have no way to prove anything." "Not true. I have very much to prove that Lightning was never raped.. That in fact he was and is in love with me and that he asked me to dominate him. That is what you did Lightning." She reminded.
Lightning's brows lowered. He was so angry with this woman already! "So why are you here Jackson?" Cleo asked. Jackson stared at her. Seeing her. REALLY seeing her again. He swallowed nervously which made Cleo giggle. "I'm sorry.. Do I scare you stormy boy?" She asked. Jackson didn't answer, but his face said she did. Sally cleared her throat saying "What about any deals? Are you looking for a bargain?" she asked. Cleo looked to Sally and Lightning quickly reminded "No, no deals. I want her in jail until she dies!" Sally shooshed him quietly. Cleo snickered saying "Maybe I'll call my lawyer and then we can talk about this." The gaurd come over and guided Sally to phone her lawyer real quick...
Cleo sat back down with the three of them and smiled as she looked at Lightning. It was quiet. Lightning sitting there and only glaring this death like stare at this woman. Jackson sighed and asked Cleo "Why are you taking.. Me.. To court?.." Very softly. Cleo looked at the man answering "I can't talk to you about our case Jackson. But don't worry.. You don't have to worry about losing your sight ever again.. Long as Lightning doesn't do anything." Lightning immediately snapped "I never did to begin with!" Cleo giggled and shook her head.
Lightning furiously asked "How do you think you can possibly get out?" Cleo sighed with a smile before leaning closer and answering. "Did you never figure it out Da-erm.. Mr. McQueen?" The way she stopped herself from calling Lightning daddy... That stuck out to Sally. Cleo cleared her throat then glanced at Jackson before continuing "That accident.. Wasn't suppose to hurt Jackson all that much.. He was.. A casualty.. He was suppose to wreck into you.." She explained. Sally's eyes widened. Lightning only grew more furious. He sort of already knew that. Cleo said something before. But he couldn't remember entirely.
The door opened, "Alright, I'm here." Dianna said. Jackson's eyes widened as he saw her. He stood up and called "Dianna?.." Dianna stared shook at the sight of Jackson. Lightning and Sally glanced at Dianna then Lightning had it! He turned to Cleo, hitting the table, "DIANNA!? SHE is your lawyer!?" He asked. Cleo leaned back into her chair and crossed her arms. "The best lawyer around to." She answered rudely. Lightning glared. Dianna and Jackson stared at each other a minute. Enough time that Cleo stared at her lawyer and caught on. "Oh my god.. The two of you fucked?" And she laughed. Dianna swallowed loudly before coming around and sitting next to Cleo.
Cleo let out a sigh of relief. This new detail would only make things easier with her case on Jackson. "Great job D.." Cleo complimented. Dianna looked up at Jackson who just seemed so shocked, so broken hearted. Jackson shook his head and snarled "So this is why you slept with me... You got me to open up and trust you.. Only to betray me..." Dianna looked away and frowned. She had felt that connection to. That something, that spark between her and Storm. Jackson snickered and felt the heart break start to gather as tears in his eyes. "Fuck you both.." He mumbled quietly, then went to the door and ordered the guard let him out.
Dianna stood up and called "No.. Jackson"-"SHUT UP!" He interrupted! "I don't.. I can't.. Just.. Don't speak to me!" He shouted. The guard opened the door. "I'll be in the car!" he shouted at Lightning and Sally before stomping off quickly. Dianna stepped to chase after him, but Cleo pulled her down ordering her to sit down. So Dianna did. Sally and Lightning glanced at each other a minute and probably were thinking the same thing there for a second. Dianna sighed with a frown. Cleo then spoke up toward Lightning. "So why you two come to visit me? Hmm? Come to tell me about the wedding?" She asked. Lightning glared. He hated this woman. And after the nightmare he had because of her!? Oh hell no! With no answer, Cleo asked another question "Does Sally here fulfill your needs?"
"Don't speak of Sally.." Lightning growled in such a threatening way. Cleo giggled and shrugged. "Sorry.. " Dianna then spoke up announcing "My client, Miss De Frank, is taking you for a re trial Mr. McQueen. She claims that you falsely accused her of rape and used your celebrity status to sway the jury." "That is riridiculous!" Lightning shouted. Sally stepped in adding "Besides, you can not be her lawyer. That creates conflict. Because you were Li-Mr. McQueen's laywer less than two weeks ago, I have to press that you will be removed from your client. I'm sure you can find a steady and trustworthy replacement." Cleo smiled hearing Sally get all legal talk and complimented "Such fearlessness.. I love it!" Sally stared at Cleo as the woman continued and asked "I wish more women were like you Sally.. Tell me?.. Does Lightning still pretend you are me in bed?" Dianna's eyes widened and she quickly shooshed Cleo!
Sally's brows lowered. Dianna then explained and apologized to Sally. "Sorry for my client's... Outburst.. She does that when she feels threatened.. And.. Though usually yes.. You are married now.. And that creates conflict as well. You can not serve as your husband's.. Attorney." Sally opened her mouth, but Lightning stepped in saying "Sally will be representing me. Period." Cleo smiled and looked at her lawyer. Dianna nodded saying "We'll see about that.." Then pulled some papers out of her satchel. She placed one in front of Cleo, another in front of Lightning then a pen on the table. "What is this?" Lightning asked. Because he wasn't about to sign any kind of deal.
Cleo giggled. Dam that laugh was going to stick in Lightning's head as a haunting sound. Dianna pointed out and explained "This is a waiver. If you, Mr. McQueen sign this, Cleo can legally keep me as her lawyer. This terminates any cause for conflict over the case itself and I will represent my client alone without complications. In return, Miss De Frank will sign a waiver to. Stating that Sally C.. McQueen?.. May serve as your representative in the case." Sally hated saying this, but "No.. No, Lightning can find a good lawyer. One that can represent just as well, if not better. I"-"Okay." Lightning snapped and took the pen. "Lightning, no.." Sally immediately tried to change his mind, but it was too late. Lightning signed the waiver. Cleo smiled. Lightning slammed the pen down and growled "Your turn." Cleo took the pen and signed the waiver.
Dianna Swwann would represent Cleo De Frank and Sally Carrera McQueen would represent Lightning McQueen. Dianna took Lightning's waiver and Sally took Cleo's in case they needed to proof to show this to the judge anytime. "Now.." Sally began. "Lightning said you Cleo, said he wrote you letters. Is that true?" Cleo opened her mouth, but Dianna stopped her saying "Don't answer that." Lightning glared at Diana. This woman was evil. Just as much a bitch as Cleo. Sally and Dianna began arguing back and fourth. Cleo and Lightning didn't hear a single word. They were to busy staring at each other. Lightning had a very threatening glare toward Cleo. Cleo was glaring but it slowly turned into a smile.
She winked at him, but Lightning didn't budge. Cleo blew a kiss and Sally must of noticed because she glared and snapped "Excuse me!.. Please stop flirting with my husband." Cleo onky reminded "He maybe your husband for now.. But he loves me." She then leaned with her elbows on the table and smiled at Sally. "Such a sweet couple you two are to... To bad it won't last.." "Oh it will." Lightning growled. Cleo giggled continuing "Really? Is Cruz involved? Or rather Francesco? I really loved Francesco by the way. Such a sweet man." Dianna stepped in saying "That's enought Cleo.." Cleo sighed and fell silent. Lightning looked at Dianna then stood up and to Cleo said "I will do whatever it takes to keep you locked up for as long as possible. I will not let you touch my family, my wife, my kids. No one!"
Cleo stood up, facing Lightning and replied "And I will continue to fight. You took everything away from me.. It's only fair that I return the favor." she smiled. Lightning glared. Dinna and Sally looked at each other for a second. Sally knew Cleo was holding back because she was in the room as an attorney. That Cleo was obviously planning something and had something, but what, on Lightning. Sally stood up and took Lightning's arm. "We should go.." She whispered. Cleo quickly agreed saying "Yes.. You should... Rest up for the trial baby.. You're gonna need it." She laughed. Lightning swallowed nervously.
Seeing his weakness, Cleo stepped close and wrapped over her cuffed arms over his head and around his neck, into his ear she whispered "You will love me Daddy.. You'll love me just as much as I love you.. You'll see.. I have been planning our wedding sense I've had plenty of time to in here..It will be beautiful Daddy.." Cleo looked at Sally from over Lightning's shoulder then licked up Lightning's neck before releasing him and stepping back. Lightning stepped back immediately. Staring at Cleo with a fear. "Oh.." Cleo added "Tell Colt I miss the little guy won't you? I truly can't wait to watch him grow up into a strapping young man.." Lightning and Sally grew fearful upon hearing that. The couple quickly left. The visit was absolutely pointless, but at the same time, it gave Sally a few clues ..
i apologize for taking so long. i wrote it once and didn't like it so re wrote it, still eh.. but third time i was like, fuck it. is what it is. plus my head phones died!!!! Music is what helps me get into a writing mood and it was so.. quiet... yuck.. so enjoy, bout to write the next one.