Lightning heard the faint sound of his phone ringing loudly. He slowly opened his eyes. Seeing through the windshield of the bolt. He was in the bolt? Lightning groaned as he woke up. He looked and there were bottles of beer in the floorboard all under his feet. He sighed and the phone continued to ring! Lightning growled as the sound only made his headache worse! Lightning began to crawl out the window and hit his head on the roof. "ow.. Dammit!" He shouted then basically fell out the window and onto the floor! The phone continued to ring.
Lightning stumbled up, using the bolt to stand upright on. Lightning made his way to the phone on the desk. He picked it up answering "Hello?!.." He sounded angry.
Lightning?!..
"Shit!.. Sally?" He realized now and remembered last night! He flopped down in the chair
What happened? You... Didn't come home..
"Yeah um.. I'm sorry for that.. I.." He glanced over near the car and realized he drank a lot more than a few bottles. He sighed.
Where are you?
"My office.. I'm at the academy." He closed his eyes because the light coning in from his balcony doors was killing him. He had to shut those blinds!
Okay... Should I.. Come get you?
"No.. Um.. I'm gonna come home. Don't worry abo"- he stopped and gagged a bit. He could taste the leftover flavor of alcohol belching back up.
Um.. are you okay?
"Yea.. erm.. yes.. Just.. Don't feel so great."
Okay. Um.. I want to ask you something, but I don't want to and.. Seem like I don't trust you.. But.. Are you alone?
Lightning's eyes widened. "Yes. Definitely!" He looked around. Oh how he hoped so! He frantically began looking around. Stumbling a bit as he looked for any signs that he could have, no! Nope! Never again! And shutting those blinds.
Okay. Good. Sorry I asked.. I just..
"It's fine. I love you. I'm going to be honest with you for the rest of our lives." He sat back down.
That's great Stickers. I'm.. I'm relieved. You wanna talk about?.. Whatever happened? We could get lunch?
"Urmm.. Yes. Lunch sounds good babe. I'll meet you.." He paused and looked at the time. It was atill kinda early. "I'll meet you in an hour... Flo's?"
Yeah, Flo's. I'll see soon.
Lightning hung up the phone and dropped his head on the desk with a thud! He sighed and couldn't believe he went and drank away his pain. He knew better than that! He rarely got this drunk. He hated this feeling. The feeling Cleo had over him. Cleo was winning before the trial had even started!...
Lightning heard a loud knocking from the side of him. He opened his eyes as he heard the squeak of the door open. "Oh my god.. Lightning?" Sally. Lightning looked up and at her. Crap! Lunch! "Sally?.. Sally... I'm so sorry.. I.. I must of passed out!" he quickly explained. Sally rushed to his side and grabbed his face. "You look pale and you're sweating!." she exclaimed. she looked over and saw the empty glass bottles and her brows lowered! "You were drinking!? You went out to drink!? Are you still drunk!?" She snarled and slapped the back of his head. Oh she was mad!
Lightning glared a bit but mostly frowned and honestly, he had nothing to say to even try and defend himself. He knew better. Sally knelt down in front of him and looked up asking "What happened last night?.. Is this all because of.. Some dream?.." She asked. Lightning shrugged. He did not want to look any weaker than he already did. Not to Sally. Sally sighed and took his hand. "I'm here for you.. Lightning.. Always okay?.. Don't hold back.. I can take it." She assured with a smile. Lightning looked down into her loving eyes.
She was so supportive. He sighed and caressed the side of her beautiful face. "Thanks Sally.. I'm sorry.. I.. I really was going to meet you for lunch and.. I guess I just..Fell back asleep.." He was a little ashamed of that. One thing he never did was stand Sally up. He hated doing that. Sally stood up and brushed it off saying "You're forgiven this time.. But.. Have you ate anything? You look sick." Lightning shook his head. Sally walked over to the tank and grabbed Lightning some water and habded the cup to him. "Drink it. You obviously need some clean fluids." She ordered. Lightning took the cup and drank it. He knew what she meant.
Sally sat up on Lightning's desk and watched him. Thinking to herself. How could she help her husband. "What do you need baby?" She asked. Lightning looked up at her. Clearing his throat as he finished the water. Sally meant it as she repeated "Tell me what you need and.. I want to help you Stickers " Lightning nodded and stood up. Holding the desk as he did. Sally took his face and opened her legs, letting him step closer to her between them. She looked deeply into her husband's eyes. "I love you Stickers." She cooed. Lightning smiled and apologized again for his actions. "I love you to Sally.." Sally smiled warmly then kissed Lightning's lips so softly. His lips felt like velvet but tatsed something aweful, but she didn't care.
Their lips smacked apart. Lightning kissed her back with the same tenderness. Such soft velvet to the touch. Sally tried making the move and lay her hand on his knee. But then Lightning pulled away completely and apologized "I'm sorry.. I just.. I cant, I'm stressed out.. I'm sorry.." But Sally only smiled. "Don't be. I'm here for you. Whatever you need. Doesn't have to be sex!" She laughed a little there. Lightning smiled and chuckled. "Thanks Sally." It was funny. Cruz said something a little similar earlier. But when Sally said it, it just made Lightning feel good and feel safe. "Why don't we grab you a bite? Then go home and clean you up." Sally suggested. She then hopped down off the desk. Lightning sighed and nodded answering "Sure babe.. I love you." and kissed her forehead. Sally linked around his arm and they left..
Jackson opened his door to see Dianna standing there. "Oh great.. Where's back stabbing bitch control when you need it?" He growled sarcastically. Dianna's brows lowered as she snapped "I came here to apologize." "Little late for that.." "No it's not! You won't answer my calls!" "Well duh? That was in purpose. Not my fault you can't take a hint." Jackson glared. Dianna sighed replying "I'm sorry that you got hurt, but this is the real world Jackson. So suck up! Stop acting like a child over this!" She yelled. Jackson snickered, yelling back "Me!? You're the one that came to me and used me!" "Really? That's what you think I did?! Used you?" she asked. Jackson began to shut the door, but Dianna stopped it with her arm and yelled "No! You will listen to me, you pervert!"
Jackson sighed and stared at her. The anger and hurt wasn't going to let anything get through to him. "Jackson, I'm sorry. I wish.. I wish I could say that I didn't know about your case before we.. Before.. but.. I did.. Look, Cleo is my client and.. It's my job to.. I took a legal oath and I will represent her period. Plus.. the pay is good.." Jackson rolled his eyes then asked "So you get paid to stab people in the back. Wow." "I'm a lawyer! Someone always gets hurt in my line of work!" "Right and.. it just so happens you sleep with those people to add some kinda mind game in there. Fuck you." Jackson slammed the door in her face.
Dianna hit the door and yelled "Jackson! Open the door!" "Lalalala not listening!" This only made Dianna growl furiously and hit the door again! "Dammit Jackson! I know you can hear me!" Jackson only yelled back from the other side "Okay, I'm gonna take out my hearing aid now, so I really CAN'T hear you!" Then he was quiet! Dianna sighed and was about to hit the door again, but stopped and stood there. Thinking before she spoke. "Jackson.. Fine.. If you really can't hear me it.. It doesn't matter what I say to you asshole.." It was silent on his side. Dianna frowned and leaned on the door as she continued softly. "I.. I'm sorry.. I didn't mean to hurt you.. And I understand if you hate me.. I hate me.. I'm hated by a lot of people.. I'm a lawyer and that kinda comes with the job.."
She took a deep breathe and sat down agaisnt the door and pavement. "But what I felt with you.. I.. I never felt with anyone before and.. It scared me. I was scared and I wanted to run.. I never felt close to anyone.. I don't know.. Guess I sound pretty silly.. I've never been good at.. Describing my feelings and.. These feelings hurt. I've never hurt like this.. Look I'm.. I'm gonna go.. Just... I'm gonna leave this card. It's not mine or anything. It's an associate of mine. He would be a good lawyer.. He can help you." She slid the busines card in the mail slot. It fell on Jackson's shoulder.
He never took the hearing aid out. He couldn't do that to Dianna. He loved her voice. Dianna stood up and once more said "Sorry.." That was it. It was silent after that. Jackson held the remote in his hand and pressed the button. Making his eyes turn off. He sat in the darkness and grabbed the hearing aid and took it out. Silence and darkness. That was what he needed right now...
The following day, Lightning was at the school with a few of Cal's students. His phone buzzed. The Sheriff. Lightning immediately answered. "Hey, what's up?"
Security system buzzed at your academy. Anyone suppose to be out there?
"What? No.?.."
Want me to check it out?
"No, I'll go. Thanks Sheriff."
Anytime.
Lightning hung up and announced to the students "Alright, class is gonba end early today. Feel free to finish on your own. Um.. Fay, take over." Fay's eyes widened and she smiled with a "Yes!" Lightning snickered at that but had to go check on the academy...
Lightning pulled up and got out his car, shutting the door. He heard the sounds of a car running. He walked around back and was surprised to see Daniel Lapp out on the dirt track, standing and watching someone in one of the training cars. Lightning wondered who could that be? So he walked up next to Daniel greeting "Uh, hey." Dan turned to Lightning and smiled greeting "Hey Mr. McQueen." Lightning sighed and watched the race car go around the dirt path. "Whose driving?" Lightning asked. Whoever it was was pushing hard and driving quite sloppy.
Dan snickered with a smile asking "Ready for this? Jackson." He answered. Lightning stared at Dan. Very surprised to hear that one. "What got him out here?" Lightning asked. Dan shrugged answering "Not sure. He came to me and asked for some help. I was just as surprised as you look right now. I mean.. The legendary Jackson Storm asking me? A rookie!? Who has raced like two times to help HIM!?" Lightning nodded. That was odd for Jackson. The two watched Jackson dig the car into the turns and push it hard. Lightning sighed and looked at Daniel a moment before saying "Why don't you.. Go get yourself something at Flo's.. I can take it from here." Daniel raised a brow asking "Really?" Lightning nodded once. So Dan smiled replying "Well.. Alright, thanks. I could really use some brunch anyway." He waved and went on.
Lightning stood, arms crossed and watching Jackson. He wasn't driving well, but he was driving and that was a start. Jackson hit the gas and plunged inti the dirt in his turn! Suddenly he hit the brakes! The car swerving from side to side to a stop! The dust flew from behind! Lightning rushed over! "Jackson! cough cough. Jackson!" He called as he swatted dust and dirt from this face. Jackson crawled out the window and threw the helmet down and plopped down on his ass!
"What happened?" Lightning asked. Jackson panted and looked up. He looked exhausted. "I.. The hearing aid.. I.. I can't race!" He growled and shook his head. Lightning knelt down asking "What? Why not!? With some training, I bet you could be back out on the track in no time!"
You looked good! Not great.. But good!" he smiled. Jackson looked so angry! "Aaahhh! No! When I top out, my hearing aid squeals! I can't even get the car up to speed without this painful shrill in my head! It's a stinging and blinding sound!" He hit the side of car. That could be a problem. Lightning sighed and assured "Well.. Get the hearing aid looked at. I mean, I'm no expert, but.. Don't think it's suppose to do that.." Jackson panted hard and shook his head.
"No. No, I'm done." He whined. Lightning glared and sighed. Honestly, not this again. Lightning was just tired of Jackson's hissy fits. "Hey.." He said. Jackson looked at Lightning who smiled and said "Step one.. Get in the car and drive. You did it. You got past your fear and drove. You did ut Storm. You can do this. I have faith in you. You got a lot of stuff.." Jackson snickered and shook his head. "I wish more racers had that drive you have. You are dedicated. You have will power. Not a lot of racers have that after an accident like that. You can do this. So get back in that car and try again." Lightning lent out his hand. Jackson stared at his hand and asked "What now? You wanna hold hands and skip through candy land?" Lightning snickered answering "No?. Give me your hearing aid."
Jackson hesitated. "Come on.." Lightning coaxed. Jackson still hesitated then took the aid out and placed it in Lightning's hand then stood up. Lightning handed Storm the helmet and mouth the obvious word drive. Jackson hesitated then put the hemlet on and watched Lightning walk to the middle of the track. Jackson got in and took a deep breath. It was so.. quiet.. So.. So quiet. He revved the engine. But heard nothing. One thing you learn driving, racing.. Is feel and listen to your machine. Well.. That was out the window for Jackson at this point. Jackson took a moment then shifted the car and hit the gas!...
Thanks for the reviews! Hope yall enjoy another chapter. i wanted to post yesterday, but felt it needed more and thats where the last part came in with Storm and McQueen. Kind of a sweet teaching moment there. anyways! onto writing the next one. hopefully ill have it up tonight.