The one thing Rimfire didn't tell his uncle is that he's been living with his GF, Christina. She lives in a 2 bedroom apartment just on the outskirts of Chicago. The neighborhood was a little better than what Michelle and Throttle were at.

Rimfire woke up and looked at his alarm clock. It read 6a. They both needed to get up and get ready for work. He got out of bed and put his pants on then walked from his room to his GF's room to wake her up.

He got the surprise of his life. He saw what she really was. She was a Martian mouse like him. He wasn't sure if he should be upset or not. She did keep it from him.

She woke up when she heard him walk in. She looked his way and saw the shocked look on his face.

"I'm sorry, Rimfire. I know I should have told you shortly after we started dating. I wasn't sure how you would have taken the news, so I didn't tell you."

He smiled at her, then sat down next to her on her bed. "I'm not mad, babe. I would like to know what you're real name is. I'm assuming that 'Christina' is your alternate name when in your 'Human' form."

"My name is Turbine. I'm Carbine's younger sister. She doesn't know that I've been living here on Earth."

"She's also here on Earth. She's been helping out a friend. You might know her. Her name is Charley Davidson."

"I do know Charley. I've been bringing my Camaro in once a month. She's a good mechanic."

"Yeah, she is. Your sister has been giving Charley a hand since she was relocated on Earth. The Plutarkian war is about over and I think Stoker is thinking about relocating, but I'm not sure. I think you should get a hold of your sister or stop by the garage and see her."

"Today is my day off. I might just pop over to the garage. I also looked at your schedule. You also have today off."

"So, I got up at 6a for nothing?"

"I could remedy that with a shoulder massage. You have been stressed out all week."

"It was easier back home. I sat in front of a computer most days and some days out fighting. How do you manage to deal with such rude customers all day? I wanted to hit one of them earlier this week. I am so glad you stepped in on that. That would have been ugly and grounds for firing."

"I don't wanna see my guy jobless." She moved behind him and started massaging his shoulders. Rimfire could feel all the stress just drain away from him. She was good with her hands.

"You are so good with your hands, babe. That feels really good."

"I did work for a massage parlor before Hooters."

"That would explain why you're so good with your hands."

"I'm good with my tail, too."

"I'm not touching that innuendo. Besides, I promised my uncle that I wouldn't have sex until I was married. He's the only family I have left. I don't wanna disappoint him."

She moved back around and sat in front of him. "I totally understand that. He looks like he can be very intimidating."

"Only if you make him mad, then you're in trouble."

"I'll make sure not to get him mad, then. How about breakfast then we'll go over to the garage."

"Sounds like a plan. Does Charley know you're a mouse?"

"I don't think so."

"What do you think your sister is going to do when she finds out you've been here the whole time?"

"First, hug me then get mad for not getting in touch with her."

"I've never seen her get mad. I've heard about her temper, though."

"Yeah, who told you? Your uncle?"

"Yeah, actually." Then he got up from her bed and walked out of her room so she can get dressed.

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While Turbine was getting dressed, Rimfire got breakfast going. He cooked eggs, bacon and toast. He was glad that his uncle taught him how to cook the basic breakfast.

It wasn't long after he finished making breakfast when he girlfriend walked out to the kitchen. She had been sniffing the aroma since he had started making it.

She sat down at the table and Rimfire served her some eggs, 2 strips of bacon and 2 slices of toast.

She made an egg and bacon sandwich, then started eating the rest. "Mmmm, this is good, babe. I'll have to make you breakfast sometime. I make a mean ham and cheese omelet."

"Cheese? Are you serious? I don't touch the stuff. Yuck."

She looked at him funny. "You're a mouse and you don't eat cheese? That's very odd."

"Not really. No one in my family eats it."

"Will you at least try it before you knock it? For me, please?"

Rimfire smiled at her. "For you, I'll try it."

"Thanks Rimfire. Let's finish breakfast then head over to the garage."

"Sounds like a plan."

They finished up breakfast, then Rimfire washed and dried dishes while Turbine got changed. After Rimfire was done in the kitchen, he went and got changed, too.
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After they got into the Camaro, Turbine noticed that the gas gauge was near empty. "I think we better get some gas before we head to the garage. I'm nearly empty."

"You forgot to fill it up after work?"

"Nope. I wanted to get home and relax. I totally spaced."

They had been close to a gas station and Turbine turned into it. She got out and headed inside to pay for the gas before pumping it into the car.

While she was filling up her Camaro, Rimfire noticed a motorcycle riding up. 'That looks like Vinnie and Harley.'

Rimfire decided to get out and approach the bike and the riders. He was right. It was Vinnie and Harley.

"Hey guys. Where you headed to?"

"Hey Rimfire. We're on our way to the garage, why?"

"That's where we're headed, too." He pointed to Turbine, who was still pumping gas into her car.

"WOW! Nice catch, kid. I think Modo might like her."

"I'm hoping so, too. See ya at the garage."

"See ya there, Rimfire."

Vinnie had just finished filling up his bike. Harley had stayed on the bike while it was getting filled.
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Turbine and Rimfire got to the garage about 45 mins. later. "Why don't you stay in the car until I can bring your sister out."

"Ok. Don't make me wait for too long, though."

"I won't. Be right back." Then he got out of the car and walked into the garage.

Charley was sitting at the bench with Harley and Vinnie when Rimfire walked up.

Charley noticed the car that was parked out front. She recognized it immediately.

"Isn't that Christina's Camaro?"

"Yeah, but her real name isn't Christina. She's actually a relative of Carbine's. Is she here?"

"She's not up yet. She worked all night on a vehicle for me. By the time she finally crashed, it was 6a."

"But it doesn't stop me from getting up early, Charley." Carbine had just walked out to the garage with a cup of coffee. She sat down at the bench with Charley, Vinnie and Harley.

"I have someone in the car waiting to see you, Carbine. She's a relative of yours."

Rimfire went to the driver's side and tapped lightly on the window. Turbine rolled down the window and looked at Rimfire. He nodded and she got out. She stood next to her car for a few seconds then walked into the garage.

Carbine just about dropped her coffee cup when she saw her younger sister for the first time in many years.

"T…Turbine? Is that really you, little sister?" Carbine got up and walked over to her younger sister. She hugged her younger sister tightly. She had missed Turbine for a very long time. She was going to make sure she never loses her again.

"Its really me, Carbine. I've been here the whole time. I am sorry I never tried to contact you, but I didn't want you to get distracted while fighting up there. A good friend of mine, who owns the place where I work, brought me here to Earth and gave me this watch type thing that allows me to look Human. I even have a Human name. When I work, I go by Christina. Come by Hooters tomorrow. The owner will be there. He's doing a surprise inspection of the place."

Carbine couldn't believe what she heard. "You work at that place? Why?"

"It's a job, sis. Morgan got me the job, so I wasn't going to argue with the man. He even got me a place to live. He's paying for my rent and gave me the Camaro. He's a great guy to work for."