A/N - Thanx to all who reviewed. But I have to give a shout out to my girl jaws. Ya know I love ya and thanks for being my BETA reader. You're the best. Anyway, here's the next chapter. Hope you all enjoy.



Chapter 2: The Secret



Mia curled up on the couch to read a book. It was eight pm and she had just finished eating her dinner for one. Mia giggled at that thought. She opened her book and was about to start reading when she noticed the sound of a car pulling into the drive. Suddenly it hit her, They're home! Mia leapt off the couch and ran for the front door. She ran down the front steps and screamed, "Letty!"


Letty got out and rounded the front of the car. "Mia!" She screamed. Mia ran up to her and put her in a bear hug. "Mia." Letty squeaked out. "Mia honey, I can't breathe."


Mia let Letty go and said, "Sorry Let, did I hurt you?"


"No, I'm okay. A little sore still, but I'm okay." Letty replied.


"I just missed you." Mia said as she hugged Letty again, lightly.


"I missed you too, girl." Letty answered.


"You know, I missed you too?" Leon said behind them.


"Oh Leon, you know I missed you!" Mia said going to hug him too.


"Sure ya did!" Leon joked as he hugged her back.


"Let's go into the house and talk. You guys need help with your things?" Mia asked.


"Nah, we got it." Leon answered.


Leon and Letty grabbed their things out of the back of the car and followed Mia into the house. She told them that their rooms were just as they had left them, if not a bit tidier. They laughed as they headed up the stairs to put their things away. A few minutes later they both came downstairs to find Mia in the kitchen making them something to eat.


"Mi honey, ya didn't have to do that." Leon told her.


"That's okay, I just wanted to make sure you had something to eat. You know me." Mia laughed. "So, how was the trip?"


"'Cept for Letty bitchin' the entire way about wantin' to drive, it was pretty good." Leon grinned.


"Shut up, fucker." Letty snapped as she smacked Leon on the back of the head.


Mia giggled. She really had missed them. "Let's go into the dining room and talk. We have so much to talk about."


Mia grabbed the food and Letty and Leon both grabbed a Corona out of the fridge. The three of them sat at the dining room table and talked for hours. Mia told them of how Vince and Jesse had survived and that V would be coming home soon. Jesse would have to stay awhile longer. They all agreed to go visit them in the morning. Letty and Leon told her how Dom had met up with them in Mexico. That he had told them, he thought Jesse was dead. They also told her about staying in the house at the beach. When they asked about Brian, Mia only told them that he had killed Johnny and disappeared. Around 10:00 pm, Leon said he was tired and going to bed. He told the girls goodnight and that he would see them in the morning. The girls watched as Leon ambled up the stairs to his room.


"Mia, what's wrong, girl?" Letty asked as soon as Leon was out of earshot.


"Nothing." Mia answered quietly.


"Bullshit! I know you and there is somethin' wrong." Letty replied glaring at Mia over her Corona.


Mia smiled. Letty was right, she knew her too well. "Okay, but you have to promise not to tell the guys just yet."


"Okay, I promise. What is it, girl?" Letty pressed.


"God Letty, I don't know how to say this."


"Just spit it out woman!"


"I'm pregnant!"


Letty's jaw dropped to the table. It took her a minute to gather her whits. She shook her head clear and then asked, "Is it Brian's?"


"Of course it's Brian's." Mia snapped.


"Sorry. Oh my God, you're pregnant! Does Dom know?"


"No, I was afraid to tell him over the phone." Mia replied. "Do you think he'll forgive me?"

"He loves you Mia. I don't think he'll be too happy at first, but he has no say in it now does he?"


"No, I guess you're right."


"Does Brian know?"


"No. I didn't find out I was until a few weeks ago. With the way things happened, I don't think he'll ever come back even if he could. I wouldn't even know where to start looking for him, Let."


"Well, what about Jess? When Jess feels better, he could look him up on the net for you. Or at least find his parents and you could tell them?"


"Maybe. I don't know."


"Do you love him, Mia?"


"Maybe. I know I still care for him, but I'm not sure I can trust him again. He lied to us Let. He lied to me!"


"I know honey. But I've thought about it and you know what?"


"What?"


"He was just a fuckin' cop, who was doing his job. Granted I don't like cops but he did let us go and covered for our asses. So maybe he ain't that bad. And I'm pretty sure he did love you. I saw it in his eyes."


Mia smiled. "Could you tell Dom that when he gets home?"


Letty laughed. "I'll try. But you try not to worry. God knows you don't need the stress. It's not healthy for the baby. God! A baby! When are you gonna telly the guys?"


"Maybe when Jess can come home? I don't want to overload his brain while he's still in the hospital."


"You know he is going to lose it when he realizes he's gonna be an uncle?"


Mia giggled. "What about the rest of them, they are gonna be just as excited?"


"Of course they are. And I get to be the aunt! Holy shit!" Letty shouted.


"Shhh, Leon's asleep up there." Mia pointed to the ceiling.


"Sorry, I just couldn't help it. I'm way too excited, girl." Letty whispered smiling.


Mia giggled. It was nice to have someone happy for her. She really needed Letty's support in the months to come. Especially if Dom didn't come home in time. Mia glanced at her watch. It was getting late and both girls were getting tired. So Mia and Letty walked up the stairs and said goodnight.


Letty turned and opened the door to the room that she and Dom shared. Walking inside, she found that the room still smelled of him. Quickly, she closed the door, not wanting the room to lose that smell. She went to the dresser and pulled out one of Dom's t-shirts and a pair of boxers. Slipping into them and into the bed, her thoughts drifted. God I miss him. "Dom, why couldn't you have just come home with us. I need you. And now, your sister needs you more than I do." Wow! Mia pregnant with Brian's kid! I wonder how Dom will take this news. Brian was not on Dom's friend list last time I checked. He hated Brian fo lying to us and especially to his sister. I don't know if he'll be ok with Brian knocking up his little sister. At least Mia will have the rest of the team to keep Dom in check. I'm pretty sure once the kid gets here though, Dom will come around. Letty smiled and drifted off to sleep.


The next morning, Mia was the first one up. She woke up around seven thirty, quickly got dressed, hurried down stairs to make breakfast for the three of them. Letty was the next one down. "Good morning, mommy!" Letty giggled as she poured herself a hot cup of coffee. Mia reached over, smacked Letty lightly on the arm, and told her to keep quiet. Letty smiled widely as she took her coffee to the kitchen table. About twenty minutes later, Leon stumbled down to the kitchen to the smell of pancakes, bacon and eggs. As they ate breakfast, the three of them discussed visiting V and Jess and then what they would do for the rest of the day. Leon wanted to drop by and get his Skyline. And Letty agreed that she wanted her 240 SX as well. Mia told them that she shut the garage down but was still running the store. Leon figured as soon as V was ready, they could reopen the garage and start work. Mia thought that would be a great idea. After breakfast, the three headed upstairs to get ready for their day.