Las Angeles California

Lightning,Sally, and Ben all got off the plane and went to wait for their luggage. As they stood there, Ben asked "So do you have a place to stay?" Sally smiled answering "Yep. Lightning and I got our own hotel." Ben's brows rose a moment. Sally realized how that sounded and quickly explained "Seperate rooms! Seperate rooms.. Ofcorse.." She blushed. Lightning kinda glared at her and added "Not like we'll be seperated much.." Then stepped closer to her. Ben snickered saying "Hmm. Well, I'm happy for you." which he wasn't completely. Perhaps he was a bit jealous of Lightning.

"Is that Lightning McQueen!?" They heard a high pitch voice squeal! All three turned and looked at a small group of people that began walking over. Ben muttered sarcastically "Bet that never gets old.." The few girls and men immediately walked up to Lightning asking for pictures and autographs. Lightning didn't seem to mind. Ben leaned down to Sally's level and asked "This happen often?" Sally shrugged "I've.. Well.. This is the first time Lightning and I went anywhere together outside of Radiator Springs." Ben seemed surprised. One girl asked McQueen, "Can you show us the bolt?" Lightning happily obliged. Ben raised a brow and chuckled. "What the heck was that?" He asked his ex wife. Sally giggled with a smile "Just this thing he does. I don't know."

After the small crowd went on, the three went out to grab a taxi. Ben offered to ride with Sally to her hotel but she went with Lightning in a separate cab to the rooms they had rented...

As Lightning and Sally checked in at the desk, Lightning grabbed Sally's hips from behind and leaned down to get ear asking "Why don't you let me help you get settled in?.." He pushed his pelvis gently against her ass. Sally reached around and patted his face, "Not right now Stickers. Besides aren't we running low on?.. Things?" Condoms. Lightning shrugged answering "I have like two left." Sally nodded then the couple was handed their room keys. Together, they took the elevator up. Lightning's room was first, Sally's about four doors down. "But you're so far..." Lightning whimpered. Sally laughed at that. "I won't be that far silly? Come on. Let's just get settled in our own rooms. hmm?" Lightning sighed and opened his door. Sally began to walk away when Lightning called out "Hey, I love you." Sally smiled replying "I love you Lightning." The two held a gazing smile before parting ways.

It wasn't long though and Sally heard a knock at her door. She opened it with a smile as it was just Lightning. He leaned on the frame and announced "I'm here to ask you on a date." "A date?" Sally asked. Lightning nodded explaining "Yep. Sense we're out of town, I can take you out someplace nice that's not a diner." Sally shrugged "Okay. When?" "Tonight. Around... Seven? If you're up to it?" he asked. Sally nodded "Ofcourse. I look forward to it. How should I dress?" she asked. Lightning sighed and thought a moment. "You want extra nice maybe classy or? Fun and creative?" Sally just raised a brow and stared. What the heck did that mean? "Um...Is there an option where I can choose both?" Lightning chuckled answering "Sure. Dress casual." Sally nodded "It's a date." Sally shut the door and Lightning smacked himself on the forehead griping softly "Idiot. Both?.. Where are you gonna find a place like that?!.. Class and fun.. What an idiot. Why did I say that..." Now he had to do some research on a place just to take her too...

Ben sat in his room alone. It had been a year sense the loss of his son.. Their son. And it still hurt. And seeing Sally with someone else? That hurt too. But he wanted Sally to be happy. Always. And even if part of him wanted her back for himself.. If Sally didn't want that, than he wouldn't push. But he had to find out for himself right? Ben grabbed the room's phone and called Sally's cell. It rang... And rang..

Sally sat in the bath tub. Covered in a crazy amount of milk and honey scented bubbles. She grabbed her phone and answered "Hello?"

Hey Sally.

"Ben... What's up?" She knew he would call just not yet.

Wanted to chat. That's all..

"Yea... You know you got Lightning jealous."

Really? How so?

"I think just because we were married really."

Yea. I understand...

It got quiet.

So... is he good to you?

"Yes. I like him Ben. I'm happy with my life in Radiator Springs."

That's good, that's good..

"Have you not?.. Moved on by now? It's been a year?"

No.. No I haven't yet. Gonna take a.. An interesting woman to replace you.. Not that I haven't tried!.. just.. No luck.

he at least tried joking.

I have missed you.. Do you think? Do you think that? There's any chance we could? Talk about the separation and try?-

-"That's.. I'm flattered and all but no. Please.. I am here for our son.. To mourn our son and then Lightning and I are going home."

Okay.

Well that answered the idea of any feelings between them coming back. .

"It is nice to see you I'll admit.. We've had good times just.. Things didn't work out. You know?.."

Yeah i know. I'll call tomorrow. We can meet to go to the cemetery..

"Sounds good Ben. Thank you.. This trip might do some good.."

You're welcome.

Sally hung up and placed har phone down as she exhaled deeply. Maybe shure should open up more to Lightning about this. After all he did come here with her. Even if it was mostly to keep an eye on Ben...

Date night

Sally heard the expected knock on her door. She opened it, smiling seeing her boyfriend. Lightning looked cute. Brown sneakers, nice dark jeans, a white v neck top. His golden blonde hair shined. His deep blue eyes were so beautiful. Sally looked so perfect. Not exactly casual. A white dress blouse with a very long v neck style stop right bwteen her breats. Enough Lightning could see the lacey white bra wire between her beautiful breasts. It had a small pink flower on it. So a floral lacey bra.. Oh how he couldn't wait to see it completely.. Tight fitted dark jeans and tan suede heels. Her platinum hair up in a bum at the very top of her head. "You don't know what casual means?..Do you?" he asked with a charming smile. Sally looked down at her outfit defending "This is my casual!?" Lightning rolled his eyes and took her hand, "Come on. Can't wait to show you off as my girlfriend."

The couple made their way to a large building. Sally stared at it kinda confused "Ice skating? Have you ever even been before?" she asked with a laugh. Lightning shook his head "Nope. But it's fun and creative right?" Sally sighed nodding. They walked on in and got skates and went out on the rink. Lightning was having a hard time and held onto the wall. Sally on the kther hand seemed to be doing fine! Lightning stared and asked "How are you doing so well?!" Sally laughed and skated in front of him answering "I've been ice skating A few times. You want some help?" she offered. Lightning was a bit embarrassed, but should have known this wasn't the brightest idea he had as he snarled "No, I'm fine. I got this Sal." Sally shrugged and teased "Than come get me." with a wink and skated off.

Sally came back around amd stopped.next to her boyfriend asking "You want the walkers they give the kiddies?" With a laugh. Lightning shook his head answering "No, thank you." She then took his hand coaxing "Come on. I'll help you." Lightning hesitated. "Don't pick up your feet..." Lightning slipped and pulled them both down! Sally just laughed! And at first it was embarrassing but Lightning smiled complimenting "You have such a cute laugh." Sally immediately stopped laughing and blushed as she stood up. Lightning barely stood up. "Now you have snow all over your backside." Sally pointed out than brushed it off. Lightning flirted naturally "You don't gotta make an excuse to touch me baby." Sally glared a bit but wrapped her arms around him and her face close to his. "Thanks. This was fun." "Wait til you see the next part of this date." Lightning added. Sally raised a brow asking "What else is there?" Lightning shrugged "We gotta finish up here and then you can find out Miss Sally." Sally smiled and leaned forward and the two kissed sweetly. "I really love you." Lightning softly said. Sally blushed some and asked "You can't stop saying now can you?" "Nope." She laughed. She was so cute and so sexy. "Come on, let's get outa here." Sally said as she pulled him toward the exit gate..

So for the next part of their date, they were dropped off at some club in a buge building. Sally had to ask "We're going to a bar?" Lightning shrugged "Just a few drinks. But it's the view I thought you'd like. Come on." Sally was a little surprised. Mostly because he had obviously been here before to know the view.

They got to the elevator and took it all the way to the roof top. The elevator ride itself was a bit unsettling. Shaky and loud. Like a small earthquake. Sally held onto the rail. Kinda nervous. Lightning stared at her and asked "You okay?" Sally nodded and it shook or julted a bit hard with a thud but kept going up! Sally grabbed onto Lightning and asked "How much longer!?!" As she buried her face into Lightning's body. Lightning tried not to laugh as he answered "Almost baby." The ride of terror stopped and the couple got out on a roof top. Now, like a bar. There were plenty of people, but it was luxurious. A small bar counter in the corner and a few girls serving drinks. But no music up here like there was in the building.

Sally's attention quickly turned to the view of the city lights. You looked slightly above and saw the beautiful stars. "Wow... It's beautiful." She said as she stared at the night sky. Lightning grabbed her hand. It was surprising. As they atood there just holding hands. Sally leaned her head on his shoulder. Just relaxing a moment. "This was a fun night Stickers." Lightning shrugged. "Sorry I couldn't make it perfect." he apologized. Sally snickered asking "What are you talking about? This night is perfect..." She slowly frowned. For most of the night, she had forgotten why she even came here on this trip. And she suddenly shut down. "I'm sorry.. Can?.." She stepped away and asked "Can we go back to the hotel?" "Already?" Lightning asked. She nodded and swallowed nervously. But Lightning wouldn't make her stay here. So he and Sally went on back to their hotel. He walked her to her room where Sally stopped.

"This night was so nice Lightning. For me it was pretty much perfect. Thank you." Lightning smiled. A small smile. He kinda was concerned after how she suddenly acted at the rooftop. He leaned forward.. Pressing Sally against her door. The two kissed. They explored the feelings of each others tongues. Rollong and swirling around. Sally was the first to pull away. She looked upset? Maybe disappointed? Lightning tried his best but couldn't read her. Sally rested her hands on his chest and softly exclaimed "Not tonight... I just.. Not tonight.. Okay?" Lightning nodded. He wasn't going to push her. "Good night.." Sally said. "Night.." Lightning replied. Then she went on in her room and shut the door. And for a moment, Lightning stood there but he went on to his room too..

Hours passed. Sally couldn't sleep. She stared at her clock on the side table. 11.42 She sighed and layed back down. Tossing and turning. She had cried back and fourth and was hurting. Seeing Ben made the painful memories of losing their child come back.. It wasn't even just that... She fell out of love and that hurt.. Broke her heart.. And she thought she was fine but.. Maybe she wasn't. She wanted comforted. But Lightning didn't understand.. But Ben.. Ben could read this wrong... Sally reached over and grabbed her phone.. She was going to call one of them... But which one.. Lightning or Ben... She sighed and dialed the number. Upon hearing him answer she replied asking "Can you please come..." Her tone sounded painful. She was just hurting..