After I read the letter, I cried even more. I couldn't believe that he was gone for good. His son will never see his father. Throttle will never see his son grow up. People are going to think that he had skipped out on his family and he'll be known as a deadbeat dad and Throttle is not a deadbeat dad, he just won't be here.

I wish he hadn't put my name on the list for the 2-bedroom place below me. I don't know if I'm going to be staying in Chicago. I haven't decided completely yet.

I also have to tell Wildwing that there won't be a wedding. This shouldn't have happened. Throttle should still be here, with me and our unborn baby boy. Not on his way to Mars with his father. Hell, Stoker wouldn't even get in the middle of them. He's a pussy.

Last chance garage. Everyone was hoping that I was ok. Modo hasn't told Rimfire that Throttle left. He's not sure how he will take the news.

Carbine walked over to the phone and dialed Morgan's number. She was hoping that he could help find a way to bring Throttle back to Earth and to his family. She didn't like seeing me crying or hurt.

"Hello?"

"Good afternoon, Morgan. Its Carbine."

"What can I do for you, pretty lady?"

"Do you know anyone on Mars that can sneak Throttle back to Earth without his father finding out?"

"May I ask what happened for Throttle to be back on Mars? You told me that he had no plan to go back since he found Michelle."

"His father made him go back cause of Michelle. She use to be Human but since the blood transfusion, she became full blooded Martian Mouse. She hadn't finished her complete transformation when his parents showed up. She still has a Human face."

"I remember when Tredz was a sweet guy. Loved Silverdawn like there was no tomorrow."

"He's not like that anymore. He abused both. Silverdawn is here and is glad that Tredz is gone. She plans to divorce him and live an abuse-free life here on Earth."

"Good for her. As for still knowing someone back on Mars, I'll have to make a few calls, but I might know someone who can help. How is Michelle holding up?"

"She's heartbroken. He wrote her a 2-page letter before he left. That's all he was allowed to do. I wish you had been here so this wouldn't have happened, Morgan. Even though Throttle and I are just friends now, it was hard for me to watch him leave."

"That's cause you still have some feelings for him and that's understandable."

"Do what you can to help Throttle get back here. I don't wanna find out that his father arranged someone else for Throttle. That would really put Michelle over the edge and do something drastic."

"Do you really think she'd hurt herself or her unborn baby?"

"I would hope not. I plan to go check up on her after I get off the phone with you."

"Please keep me updated on her, ok."

"Of course. Please keep me updated on getting Throttle back here."

"Will do, pretty lady. Tonight when you get here, I'll have something planned for you."

"You are too kind, Morgan. See you tonight." Then she hung up the phone.

Charley had been half listening and half working. "Can Morgan help to get Throttle back here?"

"He's going to make a few calls and go from there. I hated seeing Throttle look so heartbroken, Charley. It broke my heart watching him leave. Then seeing the look on Michelle's face when she showed up after he left. That had to be the worst thing I could have seen. Its not fair to Michelle."

"I completely agree, Carbine. I stood with Throttle when he was writing the letter to her. I couldn't help but cry while he was writing it."

"He doesn't like to see any woman cry."

"No, he doesn't. He made his mom and I promise not to shed a tear as we watched him board the ship. It was after the ship left is when we started crying."

"He's a gentlemouse to the core, especially when it comes to women. He doesn't hit them, he doesn't abuse them verbally, mentally, or physically. He treats them with the utmost respect."

"Modo is the same way. Such a big teddy bear."

"I heard all 3 of them made sure you stayed out of harms way."

"Yeah, but ¾ of the time I got involved, then I end up helping them win. They won't admit it, but I'm useful in battle. I've upgraded their bikes numerous times. Nothing against Harley, but I doubt she could even do what I do to their bikes."

"Probably not. She just repairs them. I'm glad they have a friend like you, Charley. Its also nice to see Modo happy."

"I'm glad I make him happy. I'm glad he makes me happy. I can't remember the last time Vinnie was genuinely happy like he is with Harley."

"You know she caught him cheating on her, right?"

"Yeah, I know about that. But since they talked at Mike's place, he gave her his word that he won't do it again. I hope he keeps his word. Funny thing is, he never cheated on me the short time we were together."

"He knew you'd kick his ass. Have you told Modo that if he does that, I will kick his ass?"

"Nope. I figured you could tell him that. I love him dearly. I hope he never cheats on me."

"I hope so too. I plan to go see how Michelle is doing in a few mins., wanna come with me?"

"Sure. I'm glad Throttle asked all of us to help her out before and after the baby is born."

"Me too. In a way, I'm glad we're not together. The long distance was hurting the relationship we had, or lack of. I was hoping he had moved on and I'm glad he found Michelle. I had no idea she could fight like she did against Tredz."

"She's a cage fighter."

"Like mixed martial arts cage fighting?"

"Yeah. She plans to get back into the cage a year after the baby is born. That's one thing Throttle won't stop her from doing. Hell, he told me that he allowed her to fight along side him in Anaheim when they were there."

"Really? Nice. Do you mind if I drive?"

Charley dug her truck keys out of her pocket and handed them to Carbine. "Not at all."
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My place. I heard a vehicle pull up. I looked out the window and saw Throttle's bike roll up to Charley and Carbine and beep happily. I opened my window and told them to come on up.

I unlocked the door and went back to packing his things into a box. I hugged everything of his before it went into the box. That shows how much I miss him if I'm hugging his clothes.

I heard the door open and both girls call out to me. "I'm in my room, girls. Come on back."

They walked down the hall and into my room. They saw me packing Throttle's clothes into a box. They sat down on my bed.

"I know what you're going through, Mike. I had to that when my dad passed away while I was in my freshman year of college. Its hard. If you'd like, I can take them to the garage and put them up in the loft."

I looked at Charley and Carbine and smiled. "Thanks Charley. I appreciate it. I'm also thinking about moving to Anaheim."

The girls looked at each other then at me. "What if I told you I might have a way to bring Throttle back here? Would you stay?"

"Only if you can make it happen, Carbine. Otherwise, I see no reason to stay. I have friends in Anaheim I can stay with too."

"I can see if Morgan will allow you to go with him. I know you wanna piece of Tredz."

"You're damn right I wanna piece of him. I want him dead."

They could see the fire in my eyes. They knew I was pissed.

Charley looked at Carbine. "Do you think that's a good idea? She's pregnant."

"I don't care if I'm pregnant or not, Charley. I want that bastard dead and his body never found. He took half of my life away."

"Then I'll call Morgan right now. I'll also see if Modo and Vinnie would like to go and help get Throttle back. May I use your cell, Michelle?"

"Sure, Carbine. You can call me Mike. Charley does." Then I gave Carbine my cell so she can call Morgan.
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Morgan's apartment. His phone was ringing. He didn't recognize the ringtone, but he answered it anyway.

"Hello?"

"Hello Morgan. I'm sorry you don't recognize the number. I'm calling from Michelle's phone."

"What can I do for you, Carbine?"

"I was wondering if Michelle could go with you? She wants a piece of Tredz for taking part of her life away."

"May I talk with her?"

"Sure." Carbine handed the phone to me. "Morgan would like to talk with you."

I took the phone from Carbine. "Hello?"

"You must me Michelle. I've heard a lot about you. My name is Morgan Dragon. I'm a friend of Charley's. Carbine told me you would like to go to Mars and get Throttle plus take down Tredz."

"Yes sir. He took half of my life. I want him dead and his body never found."

"I can arrange for you to go with us. Tell Carbine that I talked to Modo and Vinnie. They plan to go with me."

"Thank you, sir. I greatly appreciate it. I'll be sure to pass the message along to Carbine. Let me know when you wanna leave. I'll be there in no time flat."

"Its 10a now, so let's say by 12 noon, we'll take off. I have a ship hidden here in the city."

"Should I bring Throttle's bike?"

"That would be a good idea. He'll need it to get back to the ship. I told the Modo and Vinnie to wear all black. I want you in all black, too. If a fight does break out, I want you to stay out of it until they are done. I'll let you get the final blow in that will kill Tredz."

"Will do, sir. Thank you. Where are we meeting at?"

"Behind the Last Chance Garage. 12 noon, ok."

"Understood, sir. I will see you at 12 noon." Then I hung up the phone.
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My place. After I hung up the phone, I went looking for black clothing to wear. I needed something that would stretch over my big belly. I knew I had sweat pants, so that was a start.

The girls looked at me and wondered what I was doing. Charley stopped me and asked what I was doing.

"I'm getting ready to go the garage. Morgan wants me in all black. I get to bring my other half of my life back and kill the bastard that took that half from me."

"What did Morgan say about me?"

"He told me to let you know that he talked to Modo and Vinnie. They are going with us, too."

"Good. I would assume that Modo would want a piece of Tredz, too. Especially after his life was threatened."

"Oh yeah. I'm sure he does, too. Don't tell anyone else, please. I don't need Rimfire trying to stop Modo from going."

"Not a problem. Just be careful, ok."

"Charley, look at me. I'm a pregnant cage fighter. You know I can take care of myself. Tredz will never take Throttle away from me again."

"You are very determined to get him back, aren't you?"

I looked at Carbine. "Damn straight I am. This baby is not going to grow up without his father. I won't let Throttle be labeled as a deadbeat father. He's looking forward to being a father."

"I bet he is. We'll let you finish getting ready, Mike. Let us know how everything went, ok?"

"Will do, Charley. Thanks for checking in on me. I know you 2 were worried about me and what I might do. I would never hurt myself or my baby."

"Good to know. I'll take Throttle's bike over to the garage and get her ready. I'm sure she could use a good wash and wax."

"Thanks. I'll see you both around 12 noon at the garage. That's where I'm meeting, Modo, Vinnie and Morgan."

"See you then. Later Mike."

"Later girls."

They left my place and Charley rode Throttle's bike to the garage to get her ready for the trip to Mars to get Throttle.