Epilogue
"Cheers!" Brian shouted, clinking his glass to everyone else's. They were at Dom's house celebrating. The usual barbecue scene was taking place, and Roman had to say grace because he stuck his hand into the fried chicken dish first. No surprises there.
"Back to normal," Dom noted happily. Jack, Emily, and Lei were playing while Mia tried to round them up for dinner. Letty had little Brian in her lap while trying to feed him some beans. He was trying.
"So this is what a family gathering looks like," Amelia noted. She was next to Leon, nursing a beer. She had been healing well considering, but she still had some scars.
"It's my first," Eric said, grinning. He was perched at the end of the table, looking around at everyone with glee.
"Won't be your last," Brian laughed. He looked at his twin siblings then, realizing that they had so much to talk about and catch up on now that the danger was over. He was greatly looking forward to it. He caught Dom's eye, who grinned at him. Maybe he didn't know shit about his dad, but he did know that his dad contributed to this moment right here without realizing it. Brian could thank him for that.
"Food," Jack said hungrily, tugging at Brian's pantleg.
"Oh, now you're hungry," Brian said, laughing. He picked Jack up and handed him a piece of bread. Mia had Emily on the other side of the table.
"This looks fantastic," Tej said, finally returning from his talk with Suki. Brain could tell that it didn't end the way Tej had been hoping.
"You all right?" Brian asked him.
"Yea. I mean, it was a long time coming. We were starting to drift before this even happened."
"I'm sorry."
"It's all good. We're still friends."
"That's good."
"Cheers," Tej said, bumping his fist against Brian's. "Now, load me up!" He passed his plate to Dom, who put some chicken on it.
"I'm heading back to L.A. after this," Roman said after a while. "It's been real, but I gotta figure some shit out down there."
"A'ight," Tej nodded. "I'll come with."
"Nice! We can work on that shop of yours."
"What do you mean, 'work'?"
Brian laughed as they started bickering. He noticed Han with Lei and Suki standing to the side. He wondered if they had talked things out yet.
"I forgive you," Suki said to Han. She noticed Brian was watching them.
"You do?" Han asked, surprised.
"Yes. This whole thing with Owen and his daughter has made me realize that family is important. You are my family, and even though you left and it hurt, I know why you did it, and I now understand it. And you're here now, so why don't we start over?"
"I'd like that," Han smiled. "So, you and Owen, huh?"
"It sort of just happened," Suki blushed.
"Let me know if I have to give him the Talk," Han warned, teasing.
"I'd love to see that," Suki snickered. She hugged Han then.
"I love you, sis," he said.
"I love you too."
"Heyo!" Deckard called, arriving with Owen and Isabel. "Is it too late for grub?"
"You're just in time," Dom replied. "Have a seat."
"Hurry up before Roman eats it all," Letty snickered, making Roman protest. Deckard made his way over while Owen paused next to Suki, who gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"So, a niece huh?" Dom said to Deckard, looking over at them.
"Yea. And she's tough as hell! I look forward to doing some more training with her," Deckard said, rubbing his hands together. "It'll be some good uncle/niece bonding."
"I bet," Dom laughed. "So how did the whole Japanese mob thing get handled?"
"Well, Cipher had a lot of money, so we just wired them what Han had stolen. End of story."
"How did you get Cipher's money?"
"Don't ask those kind of questions," Deckard said simply.
"All right," Dom nodded, not pressing any further. He didn't really want to know.
"Farah is looked after for life," Deckard added. "In case you were wondering. Like I said, Cipher had a LOT of money."
"She's okay back in Athens?"
"Yea. Very upset her sister is dead, but the ladies at the group home are very good with her. She'll be all right. She has the good memories of Cipher to hold on to."
"At least she has that," Dom agreed. He looked over at Eric and Amelia chatting, Brian with his son, and everyone else having a good time. Letty gave him a secret smile when his eyes landed on hers. He made a note to spend some quality time with her later. The future definitely looked peaceful for now. He hoped it would stay that way. His family was together with the addition of a new family. Magdalene couldn't be there, but she sent her regards. Owen, Deckard, and Isabel were now laughing with each other, and Dom felt glad that Owen finally had a family again. Suki had filled them in on what happened earlier. Dom now understood what Owen had meant back in London. He had to give the guy credit for trying to redeem himself. He saw Han tickling a very giggly Lei, and it was a beautiful sight.
"All's well that ends well, eh?" Brian said, nudging him and breaking him out of his thoughts.
"It is," Dom nodded.
"Wanna race after?"
"Why, so you can be humiliated again?"
"Oh no. I'm gonna win this time."
"Pfft. Sure."
"I will!"
"Um, excuse me? I'm going to win," Amelia butted in.
"Not against Dom," Brian told her.
"You just admitted you're gonna lose," Dom laughed.
"No! She won't pass you. I will pass you and win."
"You can try."
They continued to bicker lightheartedly while everyone else chatted and ate. All was well indeed.
The End
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