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TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY
Brian was back.
Dom sighed and looked out of the window. He could see them walking back together, hand in hand. He knew that Mia wouldn't forgive Brian right away but there was always a chance....No she wouldn't. He could see Letty still working hard at the car out front and could hear Leon and Vince catching up in the floor below, their voices rising and falling. Everything seemed normal but it wasn't.
The cop was back
He'd have to square it with himself. Could he live with Brian under the same roof, knowing all he'd done? Maybe. Could he live with the fact that Brian would be here purely for Mia? Possibly. He just wasn't sure. Dom sucked in another deep breath before getting to his feet. Letty would want his help with the car, he was sure he'd heard her yelling at Brian earlier.
Slowly he descended the stairs and totally ignoring Brian, stepped outside into the warm Mexico air. Letty was leaning into the open engine, tinkering around noisily. The tension radiated from her strongly. She wasn't totally happy with Brian's presence here either. He smiled a ghost of a smile. Maybe he could talk it through with her though he wasn't sure Letty could be rational. Then he remembered her scared face through the car window, maybe she could be.
"You gonna stand there and stare at my ass all day or actually help me out?"
Letty turned and looked over her shoulder, raising her eyebrows. Dom grinned, a full shit-eating grin. There wasn't a choice in that question at all.
"I guess helping you out is all I got huh?"
"Damn straight"
Dom walked to her side so he could see her face, her eyes behind those omni- present shades. He wanted to talk this through with her because he knew she would listen and understand.
"Let, how do you feel bout Brian being back here?"
"Pissed off with him" was her rapid-fire answer, she didn't even look up as she spoke "he knows it to, I told him to treat Mia careful, if he doesn't then he's gonna find he doesn't wake up one morning"
Dom threw back his head and laughed his deep rumbling laugh. It was times like this that he fully remembered why he loved Letty so much. She was fiery and ready to do whatever it took to protect the people she cared about. Although he knew it wasn't an idle threat. He knew that if Brian did fuck this up, Letty would be on him like a lion.
"That's good to know" he said finally "I'm thinking of just watching him, seeing what his game plan is, I want to know he's gonna treat her right"
"Oh he'd better"
"Maybe I'll give him a chance"
"No point in not, he's gonna be here whether you like it or not til he's worked through things with Mia"
"That he is"
"Hey you twos!" a voice yelled from the doorway
It was Mia, still taut in her posture but looking a little happier
"Food's up" she said
"Which meal we've got to now?" asked Letty, emerging from the hood
"Don't ask me" Mia shrugged "I figured you'd all be hungry by now so food it is, you want it outside Dom?"
"Yeah bring it all out here"
With a quick nod, Mia disappeared back into the house. Dom watched after her as Letty shut the hood carefully before stretching her body out, wincing as her back cracked. Being hunched over the hood for so long had not been good for her body and now she hurting. Dom hadn't seemed to notice, his eyes trained on the door. Letty rolled her eyes
"Hey! Lord of the Manner! Quit staring at the door frame and go and help ya sister" she called right into his ear
Dom turned his head towards her and grinned. The weather was too good to argue in. Maybe tomorrow he'd take Brian out front somewhere and they crack open some Coronas to discuss what was happening. He needed to lay down the law and then he could think about how'd feel if the cop stayed. Letty dropped her tools into the box at her feet along with her tool belt, kicked it under the car and then headed towards the house, pulling a cloth from her belt loop to wipe her oily hands on.
Dom smiled and followed
*
Everything was the same, but different. Brian looked around as the others placed loaded bowls and plates on the table. There was no half-drum barbecue this time but the air was still steaming with heat and the food was still good. He guessed that Mia still did the washing up alone too.
Dom hadn't spoken to him yet, just pushed past him in the kitchen to grab more of the platters Mia directed him too. She had watched her brother with a sadness in her eyes. It made Brian sad and angry at the same time, he wanted to apologise to Dom quietly but kill him too. But knowing Dom the way he did, he knew Dom could kill him first.
Everyone sat down around the table. Dom at the head with Vince beside him who smirked and snarled at Brian every chance he got. Brian smiled at him. He knew Vince grudgingly accepted him after Brian had helped him out, it was just that Vince would never admit that and that was fine with Brian. Mia sat beside Brian, not touching him but talking to him. Letty and Leon made up the other seats.
Brian didn't reach for the chicken tonight. He didn't feel like praying to the car spirits. Instead Leon did.
"I know Dom, I got it" he said with a slight wave of his hand as Dom went to speak
Everyone assumed their mocking prayerful positions as Leon leaned forward, his hands on his chin as he spoke
"To the Almighty Spirit watching us and our cars, thanks for the days we've had and the sun frying our asses, thanks for the breath in our bodies keeping us alive" Brian felt Mia tense up beside him, he wondered why "thanks for bringing V-man back to us almost all in one piece" there were some quiet chuckles at this "and for all the surprises you throw our way, keep us working hard on our cars, keep on watching on over us, amen"
There were resounding amens following this and everyone opened their eyes smiling. Vince started coughing and hastily chugged some water down, downing some pills with them. He caught Brian's eye and for a fraction of second looked at Mia as well. Brian could see Vince's feelings. Then Vince smiled and nodded. Brian nodded back. Vince was letting go.
Mia smiled at them both before beginning to pass some plates along. Dom flipped open a Corona and drank some down, his eyes trained on Brian. Millions of feelings churned inside of him. He remembered how much he'd trusted Brian, how he'd took him to the garage to see his dad's car and told him all about his death. How he'd trusted him with Mia. And all that time, Brian had been biding his time, waiting to bring them in
Only he hadn't. He'd come to pacify Dom, he'd seen Jesse die, he'd killed Johny Tran, he'd quit the cops and he'd sprung Vince from hospital before he could get put inside.
There was more to Brian than a cop badge. He'd forced himself to swallow some pride, got Vince (a guy who clearly hated his guts) to trust him enough to let him move him from the hospital to New Mexico. There was something there that Vince must have trusted. Even a little.
Brian had fitted in at the races, got on well with Hector and Edwin. He must have faced their wrath when he got free from the cops. Dom wondered if Brian had apologised to them, even tried to explain. He'd ask sometime.
But for now, Dom would enjoy the evening and his Corona. He had Letty to keep him in line and Vince to crack the jokes at. His sister was still alive; Dom knew she wouldn't explain to Brian about the soaking wet dress. That would be a Team Toretto secret.
Noticing Brian look at him, Dom stared back and raised his Corona in almost a toast. He remembered Brian's words to him
"I pay my own way"
Maybe it was true. They'd find out. Dom was ok that Brian was here, he could live with it. Maybe he'd talk to him tomorrow. Tomorrow was another day. For now he'd enjoy the sunset and the scenery. He turned from Brian just in time to see Letty throw a full glass of water over Leon. Life in paradise.
Mia smiled. Brian would have to behave himself now. They would take things slow, real slow since Dom would be living in the same house. Brian could sleep on the couch. He would never know about the sea and the darkness and the loneliness she'd felt. Maybe she'd tell him but not now. Brian was respecting her and understanding the way she felt. She was glad. She didn't want to lose him again. Mexico was the perfect place to start. New beginnings for New Mexico. The way it was supposed to be
"Lost in memories chica?" she heard Leon say
She looked up to see him wiping water out of his eyes as he laughed. Mia smiled
"Something like that" she answered "I'm not watching and waiting"
Letty grinned at her and when no one saw, tipped her a wink. Mia winked back. Life could begin all over again now that the team was being pieced back together. Slowly and surely, they were being mended. Maybe they wouldn't be broken any more. There was a lot of work to do but that could wait until tomorrow, now was the time to relax and just accept. Under the hot Mexico sky and the sea lapping at their feet.
THE END
THANK YOUS: To everyone who reviewed! This story has been amazing to write and I've really enjoyed it. I've had many compliments about it, I'm glad its not pie- in-the-sky. I wasn't sure how to finish it but I think this is the most appropriate way, leaving them to work it out for themselves. What do u think?
Big thanks to the cast of 'The fast and the Furious' for being total inspirations. Especially to Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodrigeuz, Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster who as Dom, Letty, Brian and Mia gave me so much to write about and really it's thanks to them that I'm writing as their portrayals of such wonderful characters completely sparked off this story.
Adios chicas! :- )
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY
Brian was back.
Dom sighed and looked out of the window. He could see them walking back together, hand in hand. He knew that Mia wouldn't forgive Brian right away but there was always a chance....No she wouldn't. He could see Letty still working hard at the car out front and could hear Leon and Vince catching up in the floor below, their voices rising and falling. Everything seemed normal but it wasn't.
The cop was back
He'd have to square it with himself. Could he live with Brian under the same roof, knowing all he'd done? Maybe. Could he live with the fact that Brian would be here purely for Mia? Possibly. He just wasn't sure. Dom sucked in another deep breath before getting to his feet. Letty would want his help with the car, he was sure he'd heard her yelling at Brian earlier.
Slowly he descended the stairs and totally ignoring Brian, stepped outside into the warm Mexico air. Letty was leaning into the open engine, tinkering around noisily. The tension radiated from her strongly. She wasn't totally happy with Brian's presence here either. He smiled a ghost of a smile. Maybe he could talk it through with her though he wasn't sure Letty could be rational. Then he remembered her scared face through the car window, maybe she could be.
"You gonna stand there and stare at my ass all day or actually help me out?"
Letty turned and looked over her shoulder, raising her eyebrows. Dom grinned, a full shit-eating grin. There wasn't a choice in that question at all.
"I guess helping you out is all I got huh?"
"Damn straight"
Dom walked to her side so he could see her face, her eyes behind those omni- present shades. He wanted to talk this through with her because he knew she would listen and understand.
"Let, how do you feel bout Brian being back here?"
"Pissed off with him" was her rapid-fire answer, she didn't even look up as she spoke "he knows it to, I told him to treat Mia careful, if he doesn't then he's gonna find he doesn't wake up one morning"
Dom threw back his head and laughed his deep rumbling laugh. It was times like this that he fully remembered why he loved Letty so much. She was fiery and ready to do whatever it took to protect the people she cared about. Although he knew it wasn't an idle threat. He knew that if Brian did fuck this up, Letty would be on him like a lion.
"That's good to know" he said finally "I'm thinking of just watching him, seeing what his game plan is, I want to know he's gonna treat her right"
"Oh he'd better"
"Maybe I'll give him a chance"
"No point in not, he's gonna be here whether you like it or not til he's worked through things with Mia"
"That he is"
"Hey you twos!" a voice yelled from the doorway
It was Mia, still taut in her posture but looking a little happier
"Food's up" she said
"Which meal we've got to now?" asked Letty, emerging from the hood
"Don't ask me" Mia shrugged "I figured you'd all be hungry by now so food it is, you want it outside Dom?"
"Yeah bring it all out here"
With a quick nod, Mia disappeared back into the house. Dom watched after her as Letty shut the hood carefully before stretching her body out, wincing as her back cracked. Being hunched over the hood for so long had not been good for her body and now she hurting. Dom hadn't seemed to notice, his eyes trained on the door. Letty rolled her eyes
"Hey! Lord of the Manner! Quit staring at the door frame and go and help ya sister" she called right into his ear
Dom turned his head towards her and grinned. The weather was too good to argue in. Maybe tomorrow he'd take Brian out front somewhere and they crack open some Coronas to discuss what was happening. He needed to lay down the law and then he could think about how'd feel if the cop stayed. Letty dropped her tools into the box at her feet along with her tool belt, kicked it under the car and then headed towards the house, pulling a cloth from her belt loop to wipe her oily hands on.
Dom smiled and followed
*
Everything was the same, but different. Brian looked around as the others placed loaded bowls and plates on the table. There was no half-drum barbecue this time but the air was still steaming with heat and the food was still good. He guessed that Mia still did the washing up alone too.
Dom hadn't spoken to him yet, just pushed past him in the kitchen to grab more of the platters Mia directed him too. She had watched her brother with a sadness in her eyes. It made Brian sad and angry at the same time, he wanted to apologise to Dom quietly but kill him too. But knowing Dom the way he did, he knew Dom could kill him first.
Everyone sat down around the table. Dom at the head with Vince beside him who smirked and snarled at Brian every chance he got. Brian smiled at him. He knew Vince grudgingly accepted him after Brian had helped him out, it was just that Vince would never admit that and that was fine with Brian. Mia sat beside Brian, not touching him but talking to him. Letty and Leon made up the other seats.
Brian didn't reach for the chicken tonight. He didn't feel like praying to the car spirits. Instead Leon did.
"I know Dom, I got it" he said with a slight wave of his hand as Dom went to speak
Everyone assumed their mocking prayerful positions as Leon leaned forward, his hands on his chin as he spoke
"To the Almighty Spirit watching us and our cars, thanks for the days we've had and the sun frying our asses, thanks for the breath in our bodies keeping us alive" Brian felt Mia tense up beside him, he wondered why "thanks for bringing V-man back to us almost all in one piece" there were some quiet chuckles at this "and for all the surprises you throw our way, keep us working hard on our cars, keep on watching on over us, amen"
There were resounding amens following this and everyone opened their eyes smiling. Vince started coughing and hastily chugged some water down, downing some pills with them. He caught Brian's eye and for a fraction of second looked at Mia as well. Brian could see Vince's feelings. Then Vince smiled and nodded. Brian nodded back. Vince was letting go.
Mia smiled at them both before beginning to pass some plates along. Dom flipped open a Corona and drank some down, his eyes trained on Brian. Millions of feelings churned inside of him. He remembered how much he'd trusted Brian, how he'd took him to the garage to see his dad's car and told him all about his death. How he'd trusted him with Mia. And all that time, Brian had been biding his time, waiting to bring them in
Only he hadn't. He'd come to pacify Dom, he'd seen Jesse die, he'd killed Johny Tran, he'd quit the cops and he'd sprung Vince from hospital before he could get put inside.
There was more to Brian than a cop badge. He'd forced himself to swallow some pride, got Vince (a guy who clearly hated his guts) to trust him enough to let him move him from the hospital to New Mexico. There was something there that Vince must have trusted. Even a little.
Brian had fitted in at the races, got on well with Hector and Edwin. He must have faced their wrath when he got free from the cops. Dom wondered if Brian had apologised to them, even tried to explain. He'd ask sometime.
But for now, Dom would enjoy the evening and his Corona. He had Letty to keep him in line and Vince to crack the jokes at. His sister was still alive; Dom knew she wouldn't explain to Brian about the soaking wet dress. That would be a Team Toretto secret.
Noticing Brian look at him, Dom stared back and raised his Corona in almost a toast. He remembered Brian's words to him
"I pay my own way"
Maybe it was true. They'd find out. Dom was ok that Brian was here, he could live with it. Maybe he'd talk to him tomorrow. Tomorrow was another day. For now he'd enjoy the sunset and the scenery. He turned from Brian just in time to see Letty throw a full glass of water over Leon. Life in paradise.
Mia smiled. Brian would have to behave himself now. They would take things slow, real slow since Dom would be living in the same house. Brian could sleep on the couch. He would never know about the sea and the darkness and the loneliness she'd felt. Maybe she'd tell him but not now. Brian was respecting her and understanding the way she felt. She was glad. She didn't want to lose him again. Mexico was the perfect place to start. New beginnings for New Mexico. The way it was supposed to be
"Lost in memories chica?" she heard Leon say
She looked up to see him wiping water out of his eyes as he laughed. Mia smiled
"Something like that" she answered "I'm not watching and waiting"
Letty grinned at her and when no one saw, tipped her a wink. Mia winked back. Life could begin all over again now that the team was being pieced back together. Slowly and surely, they were being mended. Maybe they wouldn't be broken any more. There was a lot of work to do but that could wait until tomorrow, now was the time to relax and just accept. Under the hot Mexico sky and the sea lapping at their feet.
THE END
THANK YOUS: To everyone who reviewed! This story has been amazing to write and I've really enjoyed it. I've had many compliments about it, I'm glad its not pie- in-the-sky. I wasn't sure how to finish it but I think this is the most appropriate way, leaving them to work it out for themselves. What do u think?
Big thanks to the cast of 'The fast and the Furious' for being total inspirations. Especially to Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodrigeuz, Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster who as Dom, Letty, Brian and Mia gave me so much to write about and really it's thanks to them that I'm writing as their portrayals of such wonderful characters completely sparked off this story.
Adios chicas! :- )