Chapter 10

Modified import cars were parked on both sides of the alley between the warehouses. Music from about 50 different cars was blasting songs from rock to hip-hop.

"Where the hell is Tej? I'm ready to do this!" Danny, said.

"I don't know why you even come down," his friend Mike said. "You don't never win."

"Man, fuck you! I'm just waiting for the right moment." Danny said. Mike just gave him a 'yeah right' look. At that moment, the sound of several high performance engines could be heard approaching.

"Bout damn time!" Danny said, rubbing his hands together and smiling. He watched as Tej's truck drove into the alley followed by several other cars. He recognized Suki, Jimmy, Rome, and the RX-7 from the night before. Further back in the line of cars he didn't recognize, he saw Brian's car. Even though the alley was packed, all the vehicles were able to find enough space for all of them to park side by side.

Rome got out his car and was immediately covered in chasers, while Suki was inspecting her ride for smudges to wipe away. Jesse walked over to Jimmy and began asking him about the specs for the various cars around them. Dom, Letty, Brian, and Mia leaned against Dom's car, while Vince and Leon leaned against Letty's, which was parked right besides Dom's.

"Damn!" Danny said.

"What you bitching bout now?" Mike asked.

"RX-7 is back tonight. If he can beat Brian then there's no way I can win tonight."

"You can't win any night." Mike said, laughing at his friend.

"Fucking hater," Danny said.

"You in tonight?" Tej said, coming up to Danny.

"What the deal?" Danny asked.

"We got 2, 3G races. First one we got Rome, Jose, Chris, and Tony. We need a fourth for the second. Dre, Ken, and the 240sx over there," Tej said, pointing to Letty's car.

"Didn't a chick get outta that car?" Danny asked.

"Yeah, so?" Tej asked.

"Hell yeah, I'm in. That's like taking candy from a baby." Danny said.

"Aight." Tej said, heading back over to let Letty know who she was up against.

"You should just hand your money over now," Mike said, shaking his head before going to his car.

"Why don't you shut up?" Danny said, glaring at Mike.

"Let's do this!" Tej yelled and everyone got into their cars and headed to the actual race spot.

Twenty minutes later, Rome was receiving his congrats and the 9G's he had won. Dre, Letty, Ken, and Danny were lined up at the starting line. Tej was standing in front of the cars, waiting for Jimmy to signal that the cops were busy.

Looking to his left, Danny said, "Hey baby. When I beat you, you can come back to my place and I'll make you feel better."

Letty looked at Danny and said, "How bout when I beat you, I kick yo' ass to make you feel worse."

"Fiesty!" Danny said and then he growled.

Letty frowned, flipped him off and turned her radio up, blasting Bone Crusher's Never Scared.

"We clear!" Jimmy's voice came over the two way that Tej had.

"Fire 'em up!" Tej said. He then looked at each racer in turn and waited for them to rev their engine, letting him know they were ready. He raised his arms over his head, held them there for about 5 seconds and then dropped them.

With a squeal of tires the cars leapt from the starting line in a mad dash to be first over the finish. Letty was leading, followed closely by Dre and Danny. Ken didn't seem to know how to drive his car. The faster he drove the more his driving became erratic and he soon spun out. Luckily the others were far enough ahead of him that he didn't cause an accident.

Danny had gained the lead, but just barely over Letty and Dre. "I'm finally going to win one." Danny said to himself, smiling. He could almost taste the victory. He pushed the NOS button and was pushed back into his seat as the car was propelled forward. He was a mere feet from the finish line when first Letty then Dre streaked by him, crossing the finish line before him.

"Shit!" Danny said, slowing his car down. He did a U-turn and headed back.

"Damn girl! Where'd you learn how to drive like that." Tej said as he handed the money to Letty.

"Torreto's school of driving," Letty said, laughing.

"Damn right!" Dom said as he lifted her up in the air. He set her down on the hood of her car and stood between her legs. "Good job baby," he said, before covering her lips with his.

"COPS! COPS! COPS!" came Jimmy's voice over the two way, causing every one to scatter.

Meanwhile on the other side of town in a trendy night club.

"Did you see them?" a man is talking on a cell phone, while watching a girl dance on a pole.

"Yeah I saw them. They were all there," the voice on the other end said.

"Good. Make sure you keep an eye on them. I want to know everything they do, and everyone they talk to. Everything do you understand. Down to the toothpaste they use."

"Yes sir, Mr. Verone."