Chapter 10

Brian looked at the people he call family; he knew that if he didn't tell them what he was planning and found out through someone else it would be worse. His blue eyes locked with Dom's brown ones and he knew that either way the man might hate him by the end of his explanation. He knew that when he decided to go against Dante that he was not only risking his life but his child's life. He took a deep breath before opening his mouth to answer but he was able to hear Rome's car nearing the house. He looked towards Dom once more and noticed he had gotten tensed at hearing a new car. It wasn't long before Rome entered the house and going towards him at once. Brian felt Jesse's hand tighten slightly and the blonde couldn't really blame the younger man. In a silent way Jesse was letting Brian know that his friend's presence might not be the best of things.

"You were going to tell us who you were running from, Brian," Leon said when it seemed that no one would break the silence.

"Dante De Angelo," Brian paused to see the confused looks on his friends. "The FBI has tried to catch him for a long time; but he has always been able to avoid being caught. The last person that defied him was killed before they could even say something to the authorities. De Angelo seems to know when there is an undercover in his organization. My mom used to tell me that he was very dangerous. I only met him through photos…"

"Then why are you still here? Why not tell us from the beginning?" Dom asked his brown eyes narrowed when Rome got closer to Brian as if trying to protect him.

"I have decided to stop running and put a stop to his reign of terror," Brian answered as his free hand went over his middle section once more. "I can't allow our child to have the same life as me."

Brian watched as everyone but Jesse stood up in shock; he hadn't meant to tell Dom like that. He had meant to get the man alone and tell him; but now he couldn't go back on his words. Dom made to move towards him before stopping himself; Jesse's grip relaxed slightly before tightening again.

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He wondered if things would go well; he knew deep down that Roman being in the house with Brian and his family would not help much. Especially once Brian told them that he was pregnant with Dominic's child and hadn't returned to Los Angeles to tell the man. He wondered how that would end; if he should make his presence known. He watched the house for a moment before shaking his head and leaving his hiding place. He couldn't do that yet; he had to wait for the right moment. He had to protect Brian and his family the only way he could. Soon though he would allow everyone to know on what side he was on. He glanced one last time towards the house before leaving without leaving a trace.

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Carter watched as Dante cursed several times before sitting down once more. Monica leaned against him as if not knowing how to react towards the man that seemed to curse more than he did when things didn't go his way. Carter just kept watching as Dante looked towards Michael currently sitting on one of the desks with a laptop checking several things. His eyes never leaving the screen even as his boss cursed and gave orders; in a way it was amusing to see Dante the way he was at the moment. So out of control because he still didn't have O'Conner at his side; Carter knew that had been able to tell that one of Michael informants had told him that Toretto and his crew had arrived not even two hours ago.

"Everything is ready for when you wish to attack boss," Michael said finally looking up.

"If you attack tonight there is a higher chance that you'll lose your chance," Carter said when he noticed that Dante was ready to give the order to do so immediately.

"There is also the chance that I'll finally have what I want and lure the others to do as I wish," Dante sneered in anger.

"That depends on if you are going yourself or not," Carter answered back calmly knowing that if he got angry things would go south in his own house and he didn't need that at the moment.

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Dante had to stop himself from cursing once more as Carter gave him valid reasons one after another. Had the man tried what he was doing before and seen the results first handed. He knew that if he sent one of his men to get O'Conner than he ran the risk of allowing them to hurt the blonde man. He didn't want that, the only one he could trust that would follow his orders to the letter would be Michael and the man for some reason didn't seem to want to leave him out of his sight during this operation. He also knew that the two that were always following Carter would not follow his order unless they were order to do so by the man in front of him. He knew though that for that he would have to give Carter something in return. He couldn't afford to ever fall into debt with one of his associates. It was something that everyone knew in this business; and that very few would risk of doing.

"Fine, we will wait until they let their guard down, we will attack then," Dante finally said to Michael.

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Dom wasn't sure how to react at the news as his suspicions were answered in that simple statement. In way he was able to tell that Brian hadn't meant to say it at that moment; and he wondered if the reason behind it was because he didn't want Dom to know or because the blonde wanted to tell him in private before telling the others. Jesse hadn't moved from beside Brian and he knew that Leon would take Jesse's side. He was also able to see Letty and Vince seem conflicted; while Mia seemed to have made her decision in not taking either side. He knew that even when Vince and Letty take a side, Mia would stay neutral and he was glad for that. He needed his sister; but deep down where the anger didn't reside he also knew that Brian would need her.

"And you didn't see fit to tell us from the beginning? To go back home and tell me?" Dom questioned when he was unable to stop himself any longer.

Brian stayed silent not even trying to defend himself of his actions which only made Dom angrier. The blue eyes that Dom had come to love so much seemed to be pleaded with him to not pressure him at the moment; but Dom crossed his arms over his chest not knowing if to say something else.

"Alright we are leaving the two of you to talk in private," Letty finally said with a roll of her eyes.

"Rome will show you guys a guest room on the second floor," Brian answered without looking away from Dom.

Dom made sure to not say anything knowing that if he did he would either regret it or not only Roman but Vince would punch him for doing something stupid again. He waited until the others where gone before taking a tentative step towards the blond man; he was able to see the wary behind those blue eyes and knew that if he didn't listen then things might not end well later on. He needed to listen for the first time before taking a decision.

"We should go to out back, I don't trust they won't try to eavesdrop," Brian said suddenly getting up and walking towards the hallway when Dom was about to reach out to him.

Dom could feel the hurt building up more and more, and he wondered if by the end of their conversation they might end up hurting one another more. He really hoped that wasn't the case, he couldn't be far from his lover any more. He needed to know if the man still loved him; he could see it in those blue eyes but Brian was acting as if he didn't want anything with him.

'Please let this end up the right way,' Dom pleaded silently as his brown eyes looked towards the darkening sky.

Brian was leaning against a wooden railing, much like he used to do in L.A. when they went to their favorite restaurant for a date.

"Talk to me, Bri. I want… no I need to understand what is going on," Dom whispered.

Anaki: And here is Chapter 10. Finally Brian telling Dom he's pregnant; I hope that the outcome and the way he said it wasn't too… I don't know… simple. Well anyways I hope that everyone like the chapter; so don't forget to leave your thoughts. :)

Until Next Time.

PS: This was to be a Christmas gift, but was unable to finish the chapter on time. But well it can still be a gift to all of you. So Merry late Christmas everyone or Happy late Holidays. :)