Halfway between Mars and Earth, Throttle decided to get a hold of someone either in Chicago or California. He was hoping to get Modo on the radio.

It was a good thing Modo was out on his bike looking for Michelle, cause his radio was going off. He picked it up.

"Hey bro. How's everything up there?"

"Actually, my parents and I are coming back. My dad realized that taking me away from my family was the wrong move."

"Glad he's doing the right thing, but right now is not a good time."

"What's going on?"

"Michelle flipped out at Charley and I. I've been trying to find her."

"It's the connection we had. Its fading. What did she do?"

"She didn't like that we're allowing the boys to stay with us since she's wanting to move back to Chicago. Tyrone came downstairs and told her that him and Anthony weren't leaving. That they were staying here with us. She wasn't happy to hear that. She left rather upset."

"Upset is an understatement. Sounds like she was pissed. My parents and I are on the way back. I'll help you as soon as we get there."

"If she hasn't done herself in already."

"She won't. The Marine in her won't allow it."

"Let's hope you're right, bro. I'll see ya when you get here." Then he cut the transmission.
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The interior of the Intrepid. Throttle was pissed. He put the CB down and sat down by the window. Tredz came over and sat down next to his son.

"You ok?"
Throttle looked at his dad. "No. Michelle flipped out on Charley and Modo then took off. She didn't like that Tyrone and Tony refuse to leave with her. Tyrone flat out told her they weren't leaving and that they were staying with Charley and Modo."

"That's not good. They should have listened to her. They're too young to be rebelling."

"Tell me about it. They're almost school age. I was going to look into enrolling them soon."

"You still can."

"We'll see, dad. Right now, I'm worried about where Michelle could be. The connection we had is fading, dad. She's losing control."

"Then I'll go tell the pilot to shift this baby into warp speed to get you home quicker." Then Tredz headed for the front of the ship to tell the pilot. Throttle went back to looking out the window.

'Michelle, what have you done now?'
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About 6hrs. later, they landed in an empty field near the driveway that leads to the house. Throttle ran out of the ship and up the driveway to the house. He grabbed his bike and helmet and went out to help Modo look for Michelle.

He radioed Modo to let him know that he's back to help look for Michelle.

"That's great, bro. I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry, Modo. This isn't your fault. Michelle is losing control. She doesn't know what she's doing and she could hurt someone. That's probably why she stormed from the house."

"I feel like I should have stopped her."

"That would have been a disaster. You don't need to be hurt again. Where are you, anyway?"

"I'm in Fort Lorenzo. Right out front of the bar. I was about to go in to see if she was here."

"Is the SUV out front?"

"No, but that doesn't mean she didn't park it elsewhere."

"True, but she won't go to a local bar. She'll go further where people don't know her or barely know her."

"How do you know that?"

"Charley told me Michelle likes to go to the farthest bar possible to drink. Stay there and we'll go over the mountain to the other bars there."

"Sounds good to me. I'll be here waiting for ya." Then he ended the comm.
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About 5 min. later, Throttle showed up at the bar in Fort James. They chatted just a bit before heading over the mountain to the other bars there.

Throttle had told Modo that there is no reception of any kind going over the mountain, which is why they chatted before leaving.

It took them about 20 mins. to get over the mountain to Blakeford. Once they were there, they stopped at the bar that was further into the city.

They pulled up to it. They noticed the name of the bar as well as the SUV that was parked out front.

"I had a feeling she would be at the first bar here. Let's hope she doesn't try to pick a fight with either of us."

"You know we're not going to be that lucky, Throttle. If she's as strong as you say, then she could mop the floor with both of us and not break a sweat."

"I could hold my own, but I don't want you getting hurt. Charley would be pissed if I told her you got hurt again. I also know you won't hit a woman."

"Point made, bro. Let's go see if can help her."

They walked into the bar and saw Michelle sitting there, drinking heavily. It saddened both of them to see her drinking like that.

Throttle walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder.

"What do you want?"

"I'd like you to come home with me."

"Yeah, I don't think so. After I'm done here, I'm off to Chicago."

"You're coming home with me, whether you like it or not."

I turned all the way around and stood up. I was dangerously close to his face.

"I told you I'm not going anywhere with you. Get out of my sight before you get hit." Then I sat back down and tried to enjoy my beer. I was also drinking my favorite whiskey, too. Jack Daniels. I told the barkeep to leave the bottle of Jack.

Throttle made a mistake by taking the whiskey and beer from me. I slammed my left fist down then turned back around and stood up in front of him.

"What is your mother fuckin' problem? I told you to get out of my sight. Take Modo with you, too."

Throttle was about to say something when Modo stopped him.

"Michelle, Charley and I aren't trying to take your boys from you. They just don't want to be uprooted again. You know you're always welcome to see them. They won't stop being your kids."

Modo had made the mistake of putting his hand on my shoulder. I turned and slugged him right in the face. Throttle went to stop me and found himself on the floor with Modo. It took a few mins. for them to get back up and take me down. Or at least try to take me down.

The brawl went on for about 2hrs. before I finally walked out of the bar and to my car. Both bikes rolled up to me and beeped.

"I'm sorry girls. Can't go for a ride today. Maybe another time." Then I got in my car and left. I loved Throttle's bike, but I need to separate myself from him.
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Back in the bar. Both mice couldn't believe they got in a brawl with me and lost. They looked each other.

"You know if Vinnie was still alive, he'd never let us live this down."

"Tell me about it. I was surprised that you got into the fight with her, Modo. Your mom raised you to never put a hand on a woman."

"She's anything but a woman right now. No offense."

"I agree. The connection is getting weaker by the minute. I don't know if I'll be able to deal with the complete separation of the bond."

Modo put his hand on Throttle's shoulder. "I'll help you deal with it. So will Charley and your boys. As well as your parents."

"I hope she didn't hurt the bikes. My bike has grown attached to Michelle, too."

"I don't think she'd hurt the bikes."

"I hope you're right. Let's go find out then go after her again. I'm not going to stop 'til I bring her home and re-establish that connection."

They got up and apologized to the bar owner about the mess.

"Don't worry about it, guys. I was going to remodel the inside anyway."

They nodded then walked out to the bikes. They were both glad that Michelle hadn't messed with them.

They got on their bikes, put their helmets on and went after Michelle.
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I had already hit the California/Nevada border when I noticed 2 motorcycles not far behind me. I wasn't happy.

"Guess they didn't get the hint after the fight. Fine. I'll play your little game, asshole."

I drove past quite a few rest areas 'til I came to the one I wanted. I was lucky that a semi was behind me pulling into the same rest area. Throttle and Modo rode right by me. I needed to get out and stretch anyway, but I didn't need them on my tail.

They didn't know that I know the streets and roads better than they did. They realized that they weren't following me any more and tried to turn around at the next rest area which was about 40 miles away.

Before I left the rest area, I cracked open a beer and then got in my car. I left the rest area with a beer in my hand. Cops don't bother with me anymore, so I can do as I please.

While driving through Nevada, I decided I would stop into a casino for a bit. I was lucky that this casino also had a hotel. I figured I'd stay the night before heading out again in the morning.
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The next morning, I got up, took a shower, dried off then got dressed. I headed out of my room with my key card then got something to eat in the casino. They happen to be serving breakfast. I was starving.

As I was getting my breakfast, I noticed that both Throttle and Modo found me again. This was getting old quick. I ate my breakfast, turned in the plate then left. I didn't want to start a fight in the casino.

The room I stayed in was very nice and the bed was cozy, too. I needed a good hot shower, especially after the fight yesterday.

As I walked by them, I threw my ring at Throttle then walked out the door to the car. I didn't need either of them following me. I walked up to their bikes and programmed them to take the guys back to California.

"I'm sorry to do this to you, girls, but I don't need them following me again." Then walked to my car, got in and left.