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Chapter 13-A Great Idea

Sasha's POV

"C'mon baby. Let's go find Daddy." I picked Desmond up from the floor. I was making the bed while he was playing with his toys on the floor. Letty had dropped him off on her way to to the store.

It was a good morning so far. After last night, I was surprised Vince didn't yell at me. It seemed like that's all he did nowadays. I guess he had enough of it. Ricky wasn't brought up and I'd love it if it stayed that way. Ricky seemed like a really cool chick, but I love Vince and my family way to much to stray from them. So I figured, I just wouldn't call her. I mean, it's not like I'm going to ever see her again. But damn, she was cute.

I carried Desmond out to the backyard where Vince had been all morning. I found him doing laps in our pool. He stopped on the ledge of the pull, propping his arms up on the side. His hair was all over the place and his eyes shone such a beautiful blue color under the beaming sun. I forgot how sexy V looked with water dripping down that excellently-toned body. He smiled a thousand-watt smile at me and Dez. I could feel my mouth watering just staring at the Italian god in front of me.

"What's on your mind?" He brought me out of my daze. He smiled brightly at me.

"Just how sexy my husband is." I sat on the ledge, dipping my feet into the water. Vince took Desmond in his arms and dipped him into the warm water.

Just watching them too made my heart beat faster. The love these two shared never cease to amaze me. The smile Dez got on his face when he Daddy talked to him, the smile Vince got on his face with D spoke in baby. They were to two most important people in my life right now. I smiled and looked away. The sun's heat was roasting me. I knew Desmond had to be hot, but with Vince continually dipping him in the water, he had to be warm. I then got a great idea.

"V, what do you have planned for today?" I asked him, shading my eyes with my hand.

"Nothing, why? What do you have planned?" He returned the question, swimming back over to me.

"A pool party..." I said, unsure of his reaction. V wasn't the calmest person around people, but then again, he did love parties.

He looked at me with questioning eyes. "Really?"

"Yeah, really. C'mon V. We have plenty of room. Look at all this open space. The pool's big enough. It's been a while since everyone has been together." I tried to reason with him.

"Ok let's do it. But not today."

"Why not?" I got a disappointed look on my face.

"Because I want Jesse, Di, and Danny to be here. Jesse needs a vacation and I know you miss Di. So I'll buy some plane tickets and have them flown over here. How 'bout that?" He smiled, playing with Desmond's curly hair.

I nearly peed my pants. That was a great idea! Having everyone together again. Needless to say, I was ecstaticed.

"YES! Oh my gosh I'm gonna go call Letty and Mia!" I yelled, running into the house. I ran into the living room and picked up the black cordless. I dialed the Toretto house.

"Yea?" Dom asked unenthusiastic.

"D, did Let make it home yet?"

"Yeah, she's here. You okay? You sound...anxious."

"Damnit Dom just put her on the phone!" I didn't mean to yell, but it was in a good way.

"Okay, geez. Leticia, telephone! Hello?" I heard a semi-angry female voice get on. I presumed it was from Dom calling her Leticia.

"I needa talk to you but hold on. I'm gonna three-way Mi." I clicked over and dialed the O'Conner house.

"Hello?"

"Bri, put Mia on." Me and Let said at the same time.

"Creepy. Mia, phone." We laughed at Brian's comment. "Hello?"

"Mia, I got the greatest idea," I started, "Vince and I are gonna have a huge pool party!"

"No way. That's great girl. When is it?" Mia was just as enthuised as I, probably more.

"I don't know yet. I wanted it today, but V wants to fly Jesse and his family in so they can be there. It's gonna be huge guys!" I was trying hard to hold in the squeal that threatned to come out.

"Wow, Sash, that's great. I didn't think V would be up for something like that. I'll tell Dom and the kids about it." Letty said, her voicing seemingly happy.

"Sasha you know what this means...shopping! We need bathing suits. And food. Lots of food. I can't wait!" Mia's excitement was almost scary.

Vince's POV

I could hear Sasha in the living room on the phone. Hell, I'm sure the neighbors heard her. She was basically yelling. I smiled at her excitement. Any other time, I'd probably go against the whole 'pool-party' idea. But I wanted to make her happy. I wanted to show her I can be a different person. A good person. And I missed having everyone together like usual. Just kicking back with the boys and some Coronas, shooting the shit. I was pretty happy about the party too. Now alls I have to do is try to get Jesse down here.

"Here that D, we're gonna have a big party. Tons of fun." Desmond giggled at that, splashing the water.

-Later that day-

At the garage that day, I wanted to talk to the other guys about the party. We were sitting outback in the junkyard, tossing back brews. It was me, Dom, Brian, Leon, and Rome.

"So I guess you guys have heard about the party?" I asked, rummaging threw old car parts. I was looking for something specific.

"Not til now, nope." Leon answered, him, Brian, and Roman looking confused.

"Vince and Sasha are having a huge pool party." Dom answered, smirking at Vince.

"Don't do that brotha. Don't smirk at me Dominic. We all need this. When was the last time everyone got together, as a family?" I questioned, stopping my search.

"V's right, it's been a while. But it won't be the same without Jesse and Diana." Brian said, running his hands over his buzz cut hair. I was glad he shaved it off. Now he didn't look so much like a cop.

"That's why I'm flying them down here." Leon's gaze at me deepened, anger evident.

"What? For real?" Dom asked, looking like a seven year old in a candy shop. I knew he looked at Jesse as his little brother. He hated to see him go, as did us all.

"Yeah man. I miss the Kid." I answered honestly. Everyone gave their opinion of the situation, all in all, loving the idea. Everyone except Le. "What's the problem Le?

"Why didn't you ask me first? Have you ever stopped to think that maybe he doesn't want to come up here? Or that he has other things going on and he doesn't have time to come here for a fucking pool party?" Leon's face was blood red and his chest was heaving.

"Whoa, whoa. Leon, is there a problem bro?" I asked, surprised by his reaction.

"Guys, Jesse and Di are having some problems over in Florida. Jesse's drinking a lot and Di thinks he may be into drugs with some wrong people." Dom explained, the smile leaving his face.

Everyone else followed suite. Nobody expected Jesse, of all of us, to take a turn for the worse. He was always the most responsible of us all. He never drank more then he could hold. He never even thought about using drugs. He was always so careful. I couldn't believe it. But could that have been what he was talking about on the phone last night? Maybe.

"Damn, Le. Bro, I'm sorry. I didn't know. He didn't mention anything last night on the phone. But that doesn't change anything. I still want him to come over. Maybe we can talk to him about it."

"Yeah, maybe Vince is right. Let's still get him up here." Rome said, agreeing with me.

"Fine, but I'm going to go get him." Leon offered, tossing his empty bottle on car parts.

"Rome and I will go with you. We'll bring Tej and Suki back. I'll drive the Lancer." Brian said.

"Okay. I'm leaving tomorrow morning. If you aren't at my place by then, you're getting left." Leon spat, walking back to the building.

"Too bad we know our way Leon. Geez, he needs to lighten up." Brian said, not happy with Leon's attitude.

Sasha's POV

Around seven that evening, I decided to call Diana and see what was up. It's been about a month since I had spoken to her or Jesse. I know Vince calls Jesse sometimes. But juggling Desmond and Vince, I just lose so much time in the day.

"Yo?" A deep, husky, familiar voice answered Diana's cell.

"Tej? Is that you?"

"Sup, Sasha? How you been ma?" Why was Tej answering Diana's phone? Hopefully, not too much has changed.

"I've been good boy. Where's my girl at?"

"Out back with Cupcake. I'll get her." He put the phone down and I was temporarily on hold.

"SASHA!" I heard Diana yell into the phone. I laughed a bit. She was always cheery.

"DIANA! How's my boo?!"

"I'm great. Why the hell haven't you called sooner?"

"I'm sorry hun. I've been busy with so much. Taking care of Desmond and having trouble with Vince and racing. It's just a lot right now. But what about you, you haven't called either!"

"I know babe. But it's hard to find work out here that doesn't have to do with getting dirty. As much as I love it, I need some change. Plus, not many good babysitters out here. HEY! Sorry, except Tej. He's a great babysitter." Now I was starting to question the whole Tej business. They didn't seem so close when they were here in LA.

"That's great. Wait, what about Jess? And what's going on with you and Tej? Have I missed something here?"

"Tons actually. Me and Jesse are going through a bit right now. It's too much to explain. But Tej is helping out with Jessica." I could tell there was something she wasn't telling me. I knew Diana.

"What aren't you telling me Di? And don't give me no bullshit."

"I'll have to tell you some other time."

"Fine. But I called for a reason. If you have any plans this weekend or next weekend, cancel them."

"What? Why?"

"Because you're bringing that beautiful daughter and husband of yours to see me. We're having a party and V wants to fly you guys out here for it." I was starting to get excited all over again.

"Are you serious?! I don't think that's a good idea right now Sash." Di didn't seem happy.

"Why the hell not? I miss you damnit."

"Because. Me and Jesse are having some problems like I said. But if anything changes, then I'll definitely let you know. But I highly doubt they will." Diana really seemed unhappy. She was angry.

"Wow, okay, Ms. Attitude. Look, just call back if you decide you want to come. Tell Tej I said bye and Danny that I love her. Bye." I hung up without waiting for a response.

Vince entered our bedroom just as I hung up the phone. Desmond was sleeping next to me in the bed and Bam-Bam was lying on the floor in front of the bed, sleeping.

"Who was that?" He asked, a towel wrapped around his waist. I guess he just finished his shower. The way the towel hung low off one hip made me stutter.

"D-Di-Diana. She said she doesn't know if they're coming up. Her and Jess are having problems." I replied, massaging my temples.

"Yeah I heard about that today. That's why Leon, Brian, and Rome are going to get them anyways." I looked at him skeptically, unsure of it was a good idea. "Don't worry, everything will be okay. The guys are gonna have a little talk with Jess." He assured me, slipping some boxers on.

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