Season 4, Episode 4: New Beginnings

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Previously on The Fast & Furious: Family Chronicles...

As the crew began to make their way out the warehouse area, a question popped into Brian's head, that hadn't really been discussed since The Hurricane on New Years.

"So guys, We haven't really decided on living arrangements. Do we head back to Miami or move back to Los Angeles?"

Nobody had an instant answer. There was so much to consider and it wouldn't be the first time this type of situation has come up.

What to do…...What to do?

Six Months Later…

August 5, 2014

Starbucks

Los Angeles CA

Darryl's POV

A Lot has happened in these past six months. For starters, the family decided to move back to Los Angeles, which I couldn't be more than ecstatic about. Miami was great and all, but California will always be number one in my book. However, with that comes something I've been somewhat anxious to think about….returning to Silver High School. Granted, Alyssa and I went there for a visit, and things seemed alright for the most part. But a part of me will always hold onto that terrifying memory of nearly experiencing death, on my first day of high school. At least now upon my return…..I won't be alone. Not only will I have: Alyssa, Caleb, Jared and Marcus by my side, but also some new friends that have come into the spotlight. Those individuals were: Isabella (Bella), Cynthia (Cindy), and Victoria (Tori),

Isabella Nicole Lopez-

Grade: Sophomore

Appearance: Shoulder length black hair, lightly tanned skin, brown eyes.

Personality: Hardworking, Hot-Headed, Protective, Caring

School Involvement: Student Government, Journalism

Race: Latina

Cynthia (Cindy) Claire Jackson-

Grade: Sophomore

Appearance: Curly short blonde hair, blue eyes, and pale skin

Personality: Girly-Girl, Overly Emotional, Honest

School Involvement: Cheerleading & Lacrosse

Race: White

Victoria (Tori) Suzanne Harris-

Grade: Sophomore

Appearance: Light brown hair in a messy bun, brown eyes, caramel complexion

Personality: Optimistic, Straightforward, Gregarious

School Involvement: Theatre, Choir, Video Game Club

Race: Mixed (White/Black)

The girls officially joined the group shortly before summer vacation started. Since then, the eight have become inseparable, making us the prime example of squad goals. I couldn't image starting sophomore year without every single of my best friends. Hopefully, we all have classes together, because if not, school is gonna be dreadful, and what better way to find out than to have coffee at Starbucks with them, as we opened our class schedules.

"Alright everyone on the count of three" Alyssa began with eagerness "One….Two…..THREE!"

The eight of us open our schedules with ease, discarding the envelope pieces perspectively on the floor, earning an irritated glare from a fellow barista.

We all scan our schedules. Some of our faces plastered with content, others with sadness, one of them being me.

"You've got to be kidding me!" I proclaimed angrily "First Period Geometry!...NO THANKS!"

"Bro, I've got that too" Caleb adds, showing me his schedule

"Well at least we'll be miserable together" I added with optimism

"Lucky!, I would much rather have Geometry, than P.E!" Cindy sighs, taking a sip of her iced mocha

"I told you to take P.E last year and get it out the way" Tori adds with a smug grin

"And like I said, Jewelry Design, sounded way better, and it was….see?"

Cindy flexes her wrist a showcases an arm bracelet, followed by a necklace that holds her birthstone….the sapphire.

"Which is how exactly you ended up this predicament" Jared wisecracks

Cindy shoots him a darting look and rolls her eyes obnoxiously

"Anyways, So Darryl?" She begins turning towards me

"So Cindy?" I mimicked playfully

"Brian and Mia's wedding is next week, right?"

"Correct"

"How are you feeling?

"I feel fine, excited but a good amount, why?"

"Because it seems like you hardly ever talk about"

"Well I did at first, but I mean, there's only so much I could say. Besides, Brian and Mia have known each other for quite a while now, that I already consider Mia my sister"

"Makes sense. Just make sure to take tons of photos, okay?"

I plaster a cheesy grin "I promise"

The group and I continued to talk about different points of interest, most of it being school related. Even if we may not all have the same classes, at least there are extracurriculars, and just hanging out like this. Let's just hope for a breezy school year. But who am I kidding? it's high school….there's always bound to be problems on the horizon.

~The Fast & Furious: Family Chronicles~

One Week Later….

August 12, 2014

Malibu, California

One Hour Before The Wedding…

The Girls' Preparation

With one till the wedding begins, Mia stares at herself in a nearby mirror. She twirls her recently polished fingers through her sideways curl, in a state of eagerness but yet also anxious. Mia then glances down at her baby bump, that is now sticking out more than ever.

"I can't believe this is it" She mutters to herself

Getting married and a baby on the way….Things were about change for the greater good.

"Everything alright?" a familiar voice calls out

Mia turns her attention from the mirror and sees Letty, standing in the doorway.

"Yeah" She replies calmly "Just the usual wedding day jitters"

"You sure about that?" Letty questions curiously, approaching the other female

"Well…"

"I knew there was something else. You can tell me anything"

Before continuing, Mia wobbles over to the room and shuts it, while adding on the lock. She then approaches Letty.

"Between you and me…..I didn't want to get married, this soon"

Letty stares blankly at Mia, trying to process what she just heard.

"How come?"

"I…...I…" Mia stutters, trying to find the right words "I wanted the baby to be here first"

"Then, how come you didn't tell Brian?"

"Because I was ashamed. I didn't want him to see me as this overly dramatic pregnant woman, that everything had to be done her way. But also, I didn't want to look this big. There were so many dresses I had to pass up due it to not being my size. I just want everything to be perfect and I...just….."

Letty cuts off the mother to be in a tight embrace.

"Thanks. I needed that"

"Anytime"

"You must think I'm crazy"

"Of course not!. The most important thing is you and Brian's love for one another. Besides, you're rocking the hell out that wedding dress, for a pregnant woman"

Mia smiles gratefully and goes in for another embrace.

"Everything will be alright, I promise" Letty assures her

There's a brief knock on the door, catching both females attention.

"You two ready?, The Limo is here!" Ramsey voices calls out

"Which also happens to have sparkling grape juice!" Alyssa adds excitedly

"Guess that's our cue," Letty says

"Yep. Let's do this"

~The Fast & Furious: Family Chronicles~

The Sunset

Malibu California

Brian's POV

The day of much anticipation was here. I for one was still trying to wrap my head around it all. Who would have thought, I'd be marrying the woman of my dreams, on a sandy beach with nearby crashing baby blue waves, surrounded by family. Even though this was a joyous occasion, a part of me was still frightened. Frightened that I would do something stupid to ruin everything, with not only Mia and I but the dynamics of our entire family. However, Dom was there to ensure me that all would work out and that he was proud to call me his brother. Once again, I was thrown through another loophole. Dom isn't usually big about discussing feelings, but I guess weddings can do that to people, making me ever so grateful.

As the ceremony commenced, I took the last huge breath that I was holding and waited eagerly for my wife to be. By my side was Roman, Tej, and Darryl aka the groomsmen, who are all dressed in Charcoal Grey tuxes. Across from us stood: Letty, Ramsey, and Alyssa wearing dresses of similar color, leaving Hobbs to ordain the wedding. We all watched as Dom began walking Mia, down the sandy aisle at a steady pace. Mia and I lock eyes and we smile gracefully at one another, but what followed soon after, was something, along the lines of a painful grunt. Mia came to a rapid halt, placing her hands on the baby bump.

"You okay sis?" Dom questioned concernedly

"Not sure. Ugh, these damn contractions are painful!" She replied

I instantly came rushing to her side.

"Maybe we should go to the hospital" I suggested

"No, I'm fine, really...lets….."

As Mia tried walking again, she let out a painful yelp, followed by hunching over.

"Actually, let's go" She agreed, "I think the baby is coming!"

I nodded and swept her up, and began running back towards the limos. The others came rushing off the altar, asking questions.

"WHERE ARE YOU GUYS, GOING?!" Tej called out

"THE HOSPITAL!. WE THINK MIA IS GOING INTO LABOR…..COME ON!" Dom answered gesturing hand motions to the group

"Don't have to tell me twice!... IM GONNA BE AN UNCLE!" Darryl bellowed eagerly as he took off.

Yep indeed. Darryl was about to become an uncle and a father. OH MY GOODNESS…..I'M ABOUT TO BECOME A FATHER.

And that's when the anxiety settled it's way back in.

~The Fast & Furious: Family Chronicles~

Los Angeles County Hospital

Malibu, California

August 12, 2014

Brian paced back and forth anxiously, in front of Mia's room door. The doctor said he would inform the older blond when it came time to deliver, but for now, to just take it easy. Well…...the family tried their best to keep Brian calm but was unsuccessful.

"Brian, could you please stop pacing. You're making me anxious!" Tej uttered stressfully

"I can't help it!" Brian answers "No matter what I do, I can't shake the jittery feeling, hence why I'm pacing"

"Tej, leave him alone, this is a big day for not only Brian but for the entire family" Ramsey states

Roman then smirks happily and then rises from his seat, coming face to face with his best friend.

"I actually might have just the thing" He states

Brian lifts an eyebrow and scans the other man's body language

"Oh yeah? and what would that be?"

Roman searches his jacket pocket, pulling out a small green container. Brian quickly reads the label

"Where the hell did you get weed from?!"

"Remember when I injured my back, a few months ago?"

"Yeah?"

"Well...Since I was complaining so much to my doctor about the pain, he issued me a medical marijuana license"

"He gave you a marijuana license over back pain?!, Have you ever heard of Tylenol or Ibuprofen?!" Tej remarks irritably

"You're just jealous!"

Tej scoffs loudly "As if"

Roman then returns his attention back to Brian.

"Anyways. Smoke a little bit of this, and you'll be feeling a lot calmer"

"Are you insane?!. I would like to remember my child's' delivery, and not be high as a fucking kite!" Brian rebuttals

"Not to mention, taking medication that isn't prescribed to you, can get you into trouble, Mr. Peace" Hobbs added in a serious manner.

"Fine. But don't say I never try to help out!"

As Roman takes his seat, The doctor appears out of the room, with an eager smile.

"Brian, we're ready for you"

"Alright….here goes!"

~The Fast & Furious: Family Chronicles~

"We're almost there Miss Toretto….Just one more huge push!"

"But…..I…...I…..CAN'T…..IT HURTS SO BAD!" Mia pants, sweat dripping down her face

"Yes, you can. If anyone can do this, it's you!" Brian assures her with sheer confidence

"You're right…..I gotta finish strong!"

Brian then plants a kiss to Mia's forehead

"I love you"

"I love you too!"

She then turns towards the doctor

"I'm ready!"

~The Fast & Furious: Family Chronicles~

Nearly less than an hour later, Brian came bursting out of the hospital, grinning from ear to ear.

"Everything went well, and our baby boy is here!" He exclaims

Darryl ears perk up "Can we see him?"

"Yes, but not all at once, only groups of three"

Darryl instantly jumps out of his seat and makes a beeline for Mia's room, nearly crashing into the wall in the process. Brian smirks at his brother's antics and addresses the group once more.

"Well I guess Darryl makes 1 of 3"

"I'll go as well" Alyssa states cheerfully "I can't wait to smell him!"

"Same for me" Ramsey adds following the youngest Parker sibling "I just love the new baby smell!"

Letty pouts at having to wait and leans her head against Dom's shoulder.

"It's not fair, Dom!. I wanna see the baby"

"Patience my dear wife. Our time will soon come" Dom states calmly

Time Skip…..

Meanwhile, in Mia's room, Ramsey cradles the baby in her arms, much to Darryl and Alyssa's demise.

"Would you two quit your whining!, You already held him for a good five minutes, remember?" Ramsey prompts

"Yeah, but we miss him!" Alyssa replies sadly

"I'm literally right next to you!"

"Hey!... Be Nice!... There's enough of Baby Jack to go around" Brian reminds the three

"Jack?...I love it!" Alyssa says

Mia chuckles "We thought so as well…..Jack Isaac O'Connor-Toretto, to be exact"

~The Fast & Furious: Family Chronicles~

Three Weeks Later…..

"By the powers vested in me by the state of California, I now pronounce you, Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride" Hobbs proclaims

Brian happily lifts up Mia's veil and the couple shares a sweet and simple kiss.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to present to you for the first time ever…..Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Mia O'Connor!"

The remaining crew began clapping and cheering, including Jack, who was snuggled tightly in Letty's arms.

"Looks like we aren't the only ones, that are excited!" Ramsey states, taking notice of Jack

Following the ceremony, came time for Brian and Mia's first dance as a married couple. Which followed being surrounded by the family for just being there in celebration of numerous things…..mostly to New Beginnings.

End of Episode

Episode 405 Synopsis:

After countless nights of zero sleep due to Jack's crying, Darryl, joins Tej and Roman, for a weekend in Vegas. While there Roman, gets himself into a serious predicament after gambling irresponsibly.

Until next time,

-darrylnewman99