Lightning came home to find the house completely empty and quiet. "Sally?" He called, but there was no answer. Lightning immediately became very nervous. Mostly because of the dreams he had been having. He stepped inside more and placed his keys down. "Sal?.." He called again. Still no answer. Lightning nervously walked into the kitchen to find no one there. But a bunch of dishes and food were out. That was odd. Lightning walked close to investigate and saw the cutting board, the knife and.. Blood.. He gulped hard. Now he was about to panic! "Sally!" He shouted! Still no answer! Seeing that the blood on the board was obviously from a cut. He turned and noticed the blood on the floor.

It wasn't much really. But enough it had him in panic! He rushed out and to the stairs! "Sally!.. Sally!" He called with no answer! Lightning ran up to the master bedroom, their bedroom and flung the door open! "Sally!?" He cried, still no answer or sign of her, the kids, his mother! Lightning checked the bathroom then began running down the hall and checking the twins' room, then Colt's. "Dammit! Answer me Sally! Please!" He cried as he ran back down and checked the guest room! No one was here!? Lightning ran to the garage and swung the door open! Sally's car was gone. Where was she?

Lightning frantically grabbed his phone and dialed her number. "Oh please answer.. Please be okay.."

Hello?

"Sally! Sally, are you okay!? I saw blood and you weren't here and"-

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"What? Sally?"

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"What? Sally! I can't understand you!?"

I'm going todbsushshbs the sksnfhfhhoskdjd pital!

"Sally!? Sally!"

It sounded like screaming and chalk board scratches over her and could barely understand her. It was really sending him into an overload of panic!

"Sally! Please!.. Hello!?"

Stickers! I'mrakinfdh tourd shsobroyal.

"Sally, I can NOT understand a single word! What is going on around you!?"

I'm.. SHUT UP! I CAN NOT SPEAK TO YOUR FATHER AND THAT IS NOT OKAY! STOP FIGHTING AND STOP SCREAMING AT EACH OTHER!

It fell completely silent. Lightning never heard Sally scream like that at the kids.

Can you hear me now?

"..Yes.."

I am taking your mother to the hospital. She cut her hand open while using the chef knife.

"Oh.. Is she going to be okay?"

Yeah. But if you're not to busy, can you come and watch or just take these kids. Please.

Lightning chuckled a little and nodded.

"Yeah. Yeah, it sounds like they've been driving you crazy today."

Yeah, well they have.. I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be snappy. I'm just exhausted and stressed out and I swear these kids are plotting against me at this point.

"I love you. Its okay, you're cute when your snappy. I'll be there in a few minutes."

Sally let out a sigh of relief.

Thank you.. Love you to.

Lightning hung up and honestly he just fell more in love with his family. That and wow. Got to remember not to mess with Sally anymore...

Lightning got to the hospital and once he found the waiting room he was greeted by his children running up to him shouting "Daddy!," "Daddy!? you're here!" "Granma got a boo boo!" Lightning knelt down and all three pretty much wrestled him to the ground! He laughed a little saying "Woah, hold on!.. I can't take all three of you!" He laughed. Sally stood up and smiled seeing that kind of cute and touching moment. Lightning stood up and took Ece's hand in one hand and Coltonson the other while Landon walked closely. Lightning walked over to Sally and asked "How my Mom?" Sally sighed answering "Not great Lightning.. I mean her cut is gonna be fine. Just a few stitches according to the nurse."

"That's good. What's wrong than?" Lightning asked. Sally sighed and almost answered, but a nurse stepped in calling "McQueen." Immediately Lightning looked back then at Sally. "Why don't you go.." She suggested. Lightning became uneasy. He knew the kids were driving Sally crazy and if she didn't ask him to help suddenly. It must be bad with his Mother. Lightning stared a Mon before asking "Are you sure? I thought the kids were being a little too rambunctious for you." Sally nodded answering "Go see your mom and the doctor." Thw seriousness in her voice alarmed him further. So Lightning went and followed the nurse through the hall and into a small room.

There, were Minty and the doctor. Minty's hand was all bandaged up already and she seemed to be okay. "Monty! So glad you came." Minty immediately said with a smile of relief. Lightning shut the door behind him amd greeted "Hey Mom.I heard you cut yourself?" Minty nodded and explained "Yes.. I do all the time on that old fence. This time though that booger got the best of me." she joked. Lightning's brows lowered. "We don't even live on the ranch Mom..This isn't Texas." Minty frowned and thought about that. "Sally said you cut yourself with a knife?" Lightning announced. Minty still had to think a moment as ahe held her bandaged hand. "Urm.. Yeah.. Yeah, that's what I said. Don't you dare doubt me boy." She scolded.

Lightning immediately looked to the doctor for answers and he stepped closer to Lightning before quietly asking "I'd like to run a few test.. Have you and Minty fill out some papers... I could have the results by monday if everything goes smoothly to." Lightning sighed. Ofcourse Monday, because that was the day of the trial. Lightning nodded. "Yeah, yeah. Ofcorse. Do whatever you need to doctor?.." "Welsh. Nice to meet you Mr. McQueen." The two men shook hands briefly. Dr. Welsh smiled toward Minty saying "Great. I promise we'll get you outa here as quickly as possible Miss McQueen." Minty snickered replying "Better. I have got to get back to work and I won't be held up by some bogus tests. No offense..." She made sure to say.

Welsh nodded agreeing "Yes mam. If you'd like, your son can accompany you during these tests?" Minty looked at Lightning then back at Welsh before answering "Nah, it's alright. He's got a nice wife to get back to. Besides! I am a grown woman Doctor." she winked. This made the doctor chuckle a little. With that, Lightning assured his mother he'd be outside if she needed him at all...

Lightning tossed and turned in bed that night. Worried and stressed about his mother, afraid of the coming trial, nervous for whatever dream he was going to have tonight. He would fall asleep, then wake up suddenly for no reason. Not getting any good kind of rest in whatsoever. He rolled over amd flopped his arm next to him and brushed the empty bed. That startled him. Lightning sat up, calling "Sally?" "Over here Stickers." She answered. Her sweet voice was such a relief. He looked over to see Sally at her desk with a lamp on. Her back was facing him. Part of Lightning wondered if this were a dream. What if it was and he was about to wake up sweating because of Cleo in this dream.

"What are you doing?.." Lightning asked a little nervously. Sally sighed answering "Going over the files.. I.. I'm scared that I can't win this Light.." She admitted. Lightning threw his legs off the bed and walked over behind her. At first he stared. Waiting for his dreams to reveal Cleo. He began to reach for her shoulder, but paused. What if this was a dream? Lightning swallowed hard in the dark quiet room. Sally turned and it made Lightning jump back! Falling onto the floor! "Stickers!? Are you alright!?" Sally yelped! Lightning looked up at her. It was Sally's eyes staring down at him. Gleaming by the slight light in the room.

Lightning nodded and stood up replying "Yeah.. I... I'm fine. It's nothing. Don't you worry about me." he then kissed her forehead. Sally smiled then sighed once more before admitting again. "I'm worried. I'm so worried Lightning.. This.. This case is so... Blank.. For one, I really don't see how Cleo thinks she has much of a case. That makes me feel good, like we can win this so easily, it's too easy. Than there's a part of me that wonders what Cleo could be planning.. Because Dianna is sneaky.. She's an amazing lawyer!.. I.. I hate that I feel.. Like I already lost this one. And especially sense it's for you! For us!" She exclaimed. Lightning nodded then assured. "It's gonna be okay. I trust you. I love you. Come back to bed.. Please... I can't.. Sleep well.." He quietly admitted.

Sally looked up at him with a smile then asked "What are you saying? That you need me to sleep?" She giggled. Lightning glared, but it turned into a warm and loving smile as he snickered. "Yes.. I can't sleep without you. So please?.. I need you tonight.." He admitted. The way he said that.. I need you tonight, was the most sweetest and tender thing. Sally stood up and wrapped her arms around her husband's neck, gazing into his eyes. "Ofcorse Stickers.. I love you." "I love you." They kissed softly and quietly. Lightning then grabbed her up, and carried his love to bed.

Laying her softly down and then kissing her so sweetly. Sally moaned softly as he pulled away "Mmmm.. Lightning... You know?.. No one's up yet.. We coul"-"No.. Not now.. I just can't.." Lightning interrupted in a whiny way. His voice even cracked slightly. Lightning walked around and lay down next to Sally and covered up. Sally sighed. To her, it was fine. It wasn't exactly a big deal that they weren't having as much sex as before. But, it was striking odd that Lightning kept pushing back and saying no. That made her overthink a little bit, but she brished it off as stress again. It probably was this trial coming. It was stressful. So Sally snuggled up against Lightning for the remainder of the night...

Jackson, after seeing Cleo again, felt he needed to see and speak to that woman alone. Without Lightning and without Sally or Dianna. Dianna.. Was a bitch. Jackson was so hurt, so betrayed by that woman. It was early as he walked in and was escorted to the phone booths. Cleo sat down and smiled through the little window before taking the phone. Jackson watched her because even the way she took the phone was just scary to him. "Why hello Jackson." She greeted seductively. Jackson immediately fell nervous. His knees buckled beneath the table, his feet fidgeted, his face a little pale. "Awe.." Cleo added. "What's wrong Stormy Boy?" Jackson's brows lowed as he got the courage to reply "What do you want from me?"

Cleo snickered answering "Absolutely nothing really." "Really.. There's that word. Your stupid game. I'm sick of it, I don't want to play." "Well that's too bad.. You were winning you know?" She joked. Jackson glared then asked "Why are you doing this? Taking McQueen and I to court? You think you can really get out some how?" "Oh I know I can. It'll be because of McQueen and you that I do. Both of you are little liars who need taught a lesson.." She growled. Jackson swallowed hard. He hated this woman and the things she had done to him physically, mentally.. No one should ever have to go through that!

Jackson took a breath, "And what's the plan?.. Once you're out?" Cleo shrugged and played with the cord connected to the phone. "Well.. I have been planning a wedding.." she answered. Jackson snickered at that. Cleo then sighed and made a more sad, but fake sad expression. "To bad I've also had to plan a funeral." She added. Normaly, Jackson would say something smart like, Tell me it's your own, but it acting terrified him. "Who's?" He asked. Cleo smiled a little then shrugged answering "For the people who try to stab me and my future husband in the back.. Which.. Reminds me Jackson.." Oh the wah she said his name had him sick.

"Those letters McQueen wrote.. That's not gonna cause any sort of complication in the trial for me?.. Is it?" Cleo growled. Jackson shook his head assuring her that McQueen wrote them. No trace of him in those letters. And Jackson did think of coming clean to Sally and Lightning. But now, he was afraid for multiple reasons. Reason 1, Cleo. Cleo might do worse harm to him. Although, what could be worse than what she had already done to him? Death? Reason 2, McQueen. Lightning had taken Jackson into his school rehabilitation. Lightning was helping Jackson get back into racing. What if Lightning kicked him out for that!? Reason 3, jail. If he was seen as an accomplice, he would do soem sort of an amount of time. And as hard as he was, he wasn't fit for jail or prison.

Cleo giggled and asked "Did you need to see me? Tell me, what's it like being able to actually see again hmm?" Jackson didn't answer that. So Cleo pushed some buttons. "How is Dianna? I haven't talked to her sense we all met." Jackson hit the table and a guard warned him of his behavior there. Jackson waved to the man then angrily glared at Cleo answering "I don't know, I don't care." "Seem a little touchie to the subject.. What was it like seeing a woman? Were you able to see every part of Dianna?" Jackson did. She was an absolutely stunning woman. Dianna, not Cleo. Dianna had soft skin that smelled like a warm sunset and her hair smelled like the tropics.

But she betrayed him. Jackson stared at Cleo in the eyes and growled "If you think your safe when you get out?.. You're wrong.." He hung up the phone and left. Cleo watched him disappear and slammed the phone up. Jackson's threat didn't mean a thing to her. But she was going to have to take care of that kid before he caused problems in her release...

Lightning woke up with a deep sigh and looked over. Sally's sode was empty again. Lightning yawned and rubbed his eyes. he really didn't get that good of sleep. He looked over at Sally's side again and saw a note taped to her pillow. Lightning took it and looked up reading,

You were still asleep when I had to get going. I taking the kids to daycare before work, your mom is going with me. I gotta finish studying this case to. You should rest and relax before this case. love you. text me when you wake up.

Lightning sighed and set the note down on the side table. Rest and relax. Sure. Cleo was really doing this. Making him stress severely. So severely, it effected his sleep, his life, his thinking, his love life at times. She invaded his head without even being around really. Part of Lightning told himself that he was being ridiculous. That he was being silly in letting this woman get ahold of him like this. Lightning got up and sat there a moment. Thinking of how to relax. There was no School today. No one to train. Unless Jackson wanted some help. Lightning thought about calling him, but decided not to. instead, to try and relax, he took a hot shower. Then made some coffee. He watched some of RSN, he browsed channels, but found nothing else really.

Lightning exercised. Push ups and crunches after some stretching, he tuned his car up and cleaned up around the house. Finding none of this passing the time really. Lightning sighed of pretty much boredom. Why was he so stressed and yet bored? This was ridiculous. Lightning sat on the couch and in silence he thought. He thought about what he would do if Cleo actually got out. How far he would go. Not only for himself and Sally, but Cleo threatened his kids, Colton. This woman needed to leave Radiator Springs and never come back. As Lightning sat there and thought about this mess and Cleo. He realized, he may have been neglecting Sally and her affections. He sighed. He needed to take her out and anke her feel special and like she was on his mind, his heart, more than the case and Cleo.Lightning grabbed out his phone and texted her,

Lightning.

Hey beautiful.

Sally.

Hey, you have a nice day so far?

Lightning.

I guess. Tonight I'm taking you to dinner.

Sally.

Really?

Lightning.

Yes. I'll hure a baby sitter. And I'll take care of my mom. Because after dinner, we are gonna need the place to ourselves.

Oh that put a smile on Sally's face.

Sally.

Really? You feel up to it now?

Lightning.

Definitely. I love you and should thank you one way or another for everything. You have been so amazing through all of this Sally.

Sally.

Thanks Stickers. Love you to. When should I be ready?

Lightning.

Can I just pick you up at 5? I know that's earlier, but I wanna see you.

Sally.

Yeah, that's fine. But what will happen after dinner

Lightning.

You really wanna know?

Sally.

Yes, and what will we have for dinner?

Lightning.

Dinner will be nice. It'll be at that quiet and warm restaurant down town that always plays soft music. There is no need to go into detail, because dinner will be long forgotten by the time we reach the front door again. We will most definitely kiss on the steps once before making our way inside...

We will make our way to the bedroom, you'll thank me,

"Thank you.." Sally muttered softly. Lightning smiled and kissed her shoulder replying in the same soft tone with "You're welcome." with almost a snicker. The two kissed again with passion in the quietness of their empty home.

I'll grab a gold bottle, place the candles, light the small fire, filling the room with a warm and romantic feel just for you. I place a soft velvet blanket in front if the fire, along with some pillows while you take off your heels...

Lightning watched as Sally dropped her heels. The black heels making a slight thud to the hard floor. Honestly, Sally's ankles never looked so sexy. The way she bent over and lifted her ankles up. And that black dress was amazing. It wasn't like a black party dress. It wasn't to tight, and short. It was rather mature and made her so sexy and beautiful. A real woman who wasn't trying to drag a man into bed. She was so naturally attractive. Sally looked at Lightning and snickered asking "What?" Lightning shook his head and smiled.

I pour us each a glass. The blanket looks inviting. So we both sit down there. I position myself on my side, facing the fire, but gazing at you. You will be absolutely clueless as usual as to how beautiful you really are...

Sally sits in front of Lightning's knees. Both of them glance at the fire and sip their drinks. Lightning set his down away as he can then placed his hand on Sally's hip. "Come here.." He orders in the sofest way. Sally smiled and set her drink down to before leaning forward and instantly kissing his lips. Their lips part with a smack. Lightning is smiling like never before. Sally caresses the lines of his face. Sally leans and kisses her love again, this time gently pushing him onto his back and crawling over top of him. Her kiss deepens and her tongue is dancing away in his mouth. Lightning let's out a sigh, the kidn if good sigh. Sally's fingers play in his hair, while Lightning's hands rubbed from her shoulders and down her back to her ass. The dress is a softer fabric than expected and the way the zipper clings to her back and bra strap was going to be an obstacle.

You will not want to stop exploring my lips, but I will as always be eager to undress you. You'll sit up and stare down at me with a smile. You will probably feel my needs growing and out of sweet empathy, you'll reach behind, unzip your dress a little and take off the shoulders. I will then help shimmy the sleeves off your arms because I am way to impatient...

Sally's arms were free and what was revealed was this lacy black bra. A simple and yet beautiful thing. Lightning rubbed uo her back and unzipped the dress the rest if the way. Sally smiled and stood over him. Stepping out if the dress and tossing it onto the bed before sitting back down over his hard member. Lightning rubbed her lower back and the beginning of her cheeks before going for the bra and relieving her of that wired thing. He placed it next to them and gazed at her amazing, all natural, small, perky breasts. It was like seeing them for the first time all over again. Sally leaned back down and began kissing him again. This time their tongues danced together. Like an old familiar dance that they both new. Sally moaned softly into him. This only made his member push harder!

The problem is, and you know this. I am still dressed while you sit in your undergarments over me. You know this kills me and for some reason you like it. You like to torture me in these ways. And honestly, I like it to. I love that you want to make me wait, make me practically beg! You are a little bit of a bitch about it at times. And I'll be trying to be patient.. But you know I just can't. You'll do that thing where you run your fingers in my hair and then under my ears, you kiss beneath my ears to really tease me and that will be the line for me...

Lightning forced them to roll, He was now over her, pinning Sally down by her wrists. Both of them staring into each other's eyes. Then Lightning kisses Sally's lips, then neck, then cheek, collar bone, between her breasts. Sally heaved and moaned with his touch. Lightning sat up and tossed his shirt. Then took Sally's panties and slid them down her sexy smooth legs.

Now I don't want to make you feel rushed. I want the moment to last forever, but I am a needy man and I'll need you...

Lightning kissed Sally passionately before sliding off his belt and unzipping his pants. His fingers begin to rub her clit as they make out. Getting Sally as wet as he can. To ensure this, he goes down and he licked her area moist. Sucking her clit and flicking his tongue in the way that only makes her squirm. Sally moaned and squirmed a lot. Lightning loved it! His touches sending electricity throughout Sally's body!

I'm going to have you begging...

Sally heaved and moaned "Mmm.. Lightning I need you inside me.. Now.. Please!.. I'm already close!.." Oh how she was! Lightning positioned himself and with his member ready and free, Lightning thrusted in slowly, beginning his decent.

I will be slow and gentle at first, most of this encounter will be. We will probably cum together this time. I'll feel you growing wet, looser, more relaxed I mean. But then your insides clamp in pulses. It will be way to much for me...

Lightning could onky get a few more thrust in as Sally's orgasm hit it's peak! Sally hrabbed his arms tightly, digging her nails in and screaming out his name! "Oohh! Lightning!!!!" And with that, he couldn't hold it back! Lightning pushed as deep as he could and exploded inside her! More than ever before it seemed as it just kept cumming and cumming! Lightning moaned a little himself before falling over Sally. Her legs wrapped around him and pushing his pelvis completely into her. "More?" he asked. Sally laughed, her face was red and sweaty, but she was absolutely gorgeous! "No! no more Lightning! I couldn't!.." She laughed.

She had the cutest laugh. Lightning smiled and sighed. He was worn out. He kissed her lips so perfectly. Both were very happy and needed this, as the next chapter.. Would be the trial of Miss De Frank...

And after everything, after we have climaxed into our post states. I will wrap another blanket around you and we will sit by the fire and you will grow sleepy as you lay in my lap. You will drift to sleep as I play with your hair. I love you. I love you more than anything and there is no greater fool than me for ever leaving you, a goddes, for a vixen. I love you Sally. Always and forever.