Chapter 9

Jesse was able to tell that what Brian would tell them would change many things in the team. He could see that Brian was afraid even when he didn't seem to show any kind of emotions at the moment. In a way Jesse wondered how Dom would react once Brian opened his mouth to give them the news that was no doubt lurking in his mind since he left Los Angeles. Jesse knew that Brian wasn't someone to trust easily; it was even harder to get the man to open up to them when they had met for the first time. Even when Brian had been with Dom for the past three years; Jesse had been able to see that Brian was hiding important. One thing Jesse knew for sure though, he was not going to leave his friend alone and he would not allow anyone to tell him otherwise.

"I need all of you to sit down for this, it's a long story and I don't want anyone to interrupt me while I'm telling it," Brian said as he motioned them to take a sit on one of the couches in the living room.

Jesse didn't wait to be told twice and sat next to Brian; he was able to see that Leon frowned but didn't say anything about it. He wondered for a second if someone was bothering the man but didn't move from his position. Especially after Brian smiled slightly at his action; Jesse knew that he had told everyone silently that no matter what was said he would stay with Brian. After that Leon stood next to Jesse but didn't sit down; Mia took the middle couch with Vince and Letty. Dom stayed standing for a moment before sitting across from Brian; Jesse knew that it had been hard for the man to do so but he wanted to hear what was happening before he could forgive the blond for his actions.

BDBDBD

Brian took a deep breath not knowing how to begin; it was not something easy to do. Especially when he had the man he love sitting across from him with wary eyes. Mia wasn't taking any sides, and he knew that Vince and Letty would take a side once they heard his story. He was glad that Jesse was on his side though and through him Leon. Brian wondered if the man had confessed his feelings yet to the younger man; but one look from Vince and a slight shake of his head told Brian what he wanted to know. So it seemed that Leon was still afraid of telling the younger man he loved him; he knew the feeling but he knew that if Leon didn't say something soon that he would lose his opportunity at being happy. Just like Brian knew would end up happening by the end of the night.

"My mother and I have been on the run since I was young; I actually don't remember a day that I had to be cautious around other for fear of being discovered," Brian started as calmly as he could. "My mother told me once that we couldn't stay in one place longer than a year; always moving around always trying to hide. She couldn't stay in one job without getting paranoid by the end of the month. She switched jobs so often that no one really remembered her by the end of the second week after she quit her jobs."

Brian watched as Mia's eyes watered but refused to allow the tears to slide down her face; Letty looked at him with some kind of understanding but didn't move to take a side. He knew the reason behind it; the woman had to know everything before making a decision. Vince seemed to have lost all emotions as for the first time in three years Brian was unable to read the man. Dom tried to hide his emotions but Brian was able to see them; he didn't try to define them though in fear of seeing pity in those brown eyes he loves so much. Jesse just took one of his hands in his but didn't say anything otherwise.

"It was late one night when I heard my mom arguing with a man for almost an hour before she entered my room. She looked at me with so much sadness and regret that I knew we would be moving once more," Brian continued. "Before she could say anything though we heard gun shots…" Brian closed his eyes as the memories took over.

"We have to leave now."

Brian looked at his mom and nodded; he was fifteen and had learned not to argue with his mother when she talked in that tone. Cold and emotionless as if she was preparing for war; the young teen dresses as fast as he could and grabbed a few of his belongings. He knew he couldn't take everything but he had everything that was important to him in seconds. His mother guided him through the dark hallway before exiting through the back door. Brian had to stop himself from looking back when he heard the gun shots.

"Hurry, Brian."

Brian turned his blue eyes towards his mother and nodded as he got on the passenger side of the car and watched as his mother stepped on the accelerator. Brian tightened his hold on his pack back as he heard a car behind them. Brian looked at his mom once more and was slightly surprise to see blue eyes looking back at him. He was able to see the sadness a lot stronger now; but that didn't stopped her trying to lose their pursuer.

"Mom?" Brian whispered softly afraid of what his mother would tell him.

"I need you to promise me that you will keep moving and that you will never allow yourself to be caught by that man or the men working for him."

"Wha-"

"I don't have much time Brian, so promise me now."

"I promise," Brian said with determination.

"Don't forget that you can't stay in one place longer than a few months or a year at the most."

"I promise mom, but…"

Brian never got to finish his sentence as his made a turn so fast that Brian lost his balance for a second. The highway was always something that Brian hated since he knew that they had to cross them every time they moved away from their new house. It was also the most dangerous to drive with a pursuer behind them. It wasn't long before Brian heard the gun shots once more; he looked at his mom looking for instructions…

"The last thing she told me was how much she loved me," Brian opened his eyes and took another deep breath before looking at his family.

"Who is it you are running from, Brian?" Leon asked when Brian stayed silent.

BDBDBD

Tej was able to tell that Roman was not concentrating on the task at hand; he knew that Toretto and his family had arrived that when Brian had stopped by to visit Rome for lunch. It wasn't something unheard of to happen and several of the racers even wondered if the two were together. Tej had wondered the same when Roman had appeared in their lives; now he knew better though. Especially if what the black man had told him was the truth; and judging by the man's reaction and actions at the moment he had not lied.

"Yo Rome," Tej called out making the other black man to look at him. "You should go over and be there when Bullet tells them that he is pregnant. I don't think that his man will take it well if he finds out Bullet is not only risking his life but that of their child."

"Thanks man," Roman said with relief before grabbing his keys and leaving without another word.

"I didn't think he would leave so fast; it's like Bullet and him are actually together," Suki said with amusement in her voice.

"They are like brothers, Suki. He is just worry it's all," Tej said defending the two absent men.

BDBDBD

Dante didn't like what he was seeing on the screens; it seemed that his precious treasure had betrayed him in the worst possible way. Dante's dark eyes watched as his blonde treasure exited the hospital once more his right hand over his lower stomach. In his range Dante swept his hand over the desk scattering everything on the floor. Seconds later Michael entered the office without knocking his gun at the ready as if he was expecting someone to attack Dante.

"Mr. De Angelo?" Michael questioned silently.

"It seems that we will have to prepare to punish my precious treasure," Dante answered looking at the man in front of him. "I want him to suffer for his betrayal."

Anaki: Here is chapter 9 (which surprised the heck out of me when I was checking what chapter it was since I didn't expect to be this far already.)

Okay now for some explaining because I know that several of you will wonder. :) Okay while Dante had said he would 'punish' Brian for his betrayal he never thought that Brian had slept with Dom. So after finding out he is more enraged and wants to make not only Brian to pay for what he sees as a betrayal but also Dom for touching what he sees as 'his property'.

Now that that's out of the way. I wish to thank everyone that has reviewed/commented; because you guys are the reason I keep updating this story. I hope that all of you enjoyed reading this chapter; so please leave me your thoughts on the chapter and the story as a whole. :)

Until Next time. :)