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Chapter 17-Running Errands

No POV

-The next morning-

Letty whispered in the ears of her sleeping children. Smiling, the jumped from bed and ran out the room. Running down the hall, the children burst threw the door of their parents' room. CJ and Elijah jumped on their sleeping father, smiling and laughing from the excitement of the day. Dom groaned, shielding his eyes from the blinding sun. He looked at his two kids and couldn't help but smile. They were sitting on their knees, looking at him with shit-eating grins. They knew he didn't want to get up, but he had too. CJ's hair looked identical to Letty's, curly and all over the place.

"Mornin' Daddy," they said simutaneously, making Dom smile again.

"Mornin' Wonderfuls," he replied, grabbing them both. He pulled them into a headlock, causing them to giggle.

Letty walked over and sat down next to Elijah.

"So, what was with the screaming last night?" Dom asked, looking between his children. He hopes to get something out of CJ.

"I didn't hear anything," Elijah was obviously covering for his sister.

"Yeah, me neither," she smiled at him. The bond the two shared was inevitable.

"Hmm, okay. Why don't you two go get showers?" Dom so desperately wanted a few more minutes of sleep.

"Not yet, you'll go back to sleep," CJ said, obviously picking up on his plan.

"Fine, at least go get breakfast," they agreed and bounced out of the room. "I'll call around and see what's open after I get a shower."

"I already did. I called SpeedZone earlier. They are open today until ten tonight. For kids under twelve," she flipped through a pad where information was written down, "$9.99 and adults $29.99," Dom smiled at her. He couldn't believe how maternal Letty came to be over the years. She was always one step ahead of him and he loved it.

He pulled her on top of her, her dark hair cascading down over her face and his. He wrapped his arms around her neck and pulled her face down to his. He teasingly brushed his lips across her, causing Letty to bite her lower lip. Knowing that was one thing he couldn't resist, he attacked her mouth. Dom missed the kisses he and Letty shared. The way their tongues danced to a rhythmless groove drove him wild. The sweet taste of her strawberry lip gloss drove him over the top. He ran his tongue across the roof of her mouth, sending her into a frenzy. She began lacing his neck with kisses, pausing to nibble on his earlobe. Just as soon as they were getting going, they were being interrupted.

"Umhum," a gruff voice said from the door. Dom tossed his head back in frustration.

"The hell do you want?" He snapped at his best friend.

Vince smiled. "Paybacks a bitch huh?"

"V, OUT!" Letty's bitchy side re-surfaced.

"Shut up Let. Dom, you told me to come over at 10:45. I'm here, so get your ass up," Vince smiled again, leaving the room.

"Let's have a quickie, for old times sake," Dom almost begged.

"Let's be honest Dom, we've never had a quickie. Get up, it's family day," Letty found amusement in his neediness. He groaned once more.

"At least come get a shower with me," he said, standing by their bathroom door. Letty gave in and followed him. What he really meant by shower was, 'let's relieve some sexual tension'.

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Vince sat downstairs in the living room, watching the news. Something about a killing by gang in Inglewood. He shook his head as the twins began fighting. He stood from the couch to see what all the noise was about.

"What's going on?" He asked. They were both in front of a bowl of cereal, CJ looking furious.

"Hi Uncle V. Who's the better racer? Mommy or Daddy?" Elijah asked, shoveling Cheerios into his mouth.

"Don't tell anyone I said this, but Daddy's a better driver," Eli stuck out his tongue at his sister. CJ looked as if she was about to blow. "but your Mommy is a much better racer." CJ's anger quickly faded away. Elijah just shrugged as he continued to eat.

"Vince, quit corrupting my kids," Dom said, entering the kitchen at the end of the conversation. Good thing, Vince thought. Dom kissed both of his kids on the cheek and grabbed himself a bowl from the dishrack. He fixed himself a bowl of Frosted Flakes and joined the twins at the table.

"So what's goin' down today brotha?" Vince asked Dom, juggling his car keys in his hand.

"I'm taking the twins and Letty down to SpeedZone for the day. I need you and the boys to look after the garage today. Tell Sasha she doesn't have to open the store today if she doesn't want too, " he answered, shoveling his cereal the same as Elijah had. Vince kissed the children the same as Dom did and walked into the living room. Just as he was about to leave the house, Letty was descending the stairs.

"You look hot mami," he complimented, hugging her tightly. After her accident, Vince and Letty became closer then ever before. He was her right-hand man.

"Thanks V. I try," she looked down at her outfit. Letty was wearing blue jeans with rips and holes and a beige tank top She tied her hair up in a high ponytail. She entered the kitchen, seeing her family all eating at the table. She smiled, walking to the fridge.

"Hello, Sexy," Dom growled, playfully slapping her ass. She grabbed a bagel and some butter out of fridge.

"You look pretty good yourself," Letty replied, rubbing her husband's bald head. Dom had on jeans, a black beater, and a white button-up over it.

"What about me Mommy?" Elijah asked from the table.

"You all look great," She said, joining them at the table.

xxx

Vince's POV

From Dom and Letty's, I drove over to Rome and Lily's house. I figured I had better fill everyone in while I was out. When I pulled up in front of their medium-sized white home, I saw Jeremiah Davis O'Conner,8, playing with his new Rottweiler pup, Roscoe. Jerry was growing up so fast you wouldn't believe it. He was starting to look more like his parents. He was tall and skinny. His skin color was a deep tan and his eyes were hazel. He had brunette hair, lots of blond mixed in, but it was cut short and wavy. Not to mention he had a smile to brighten a room. I got out the car.

When I approached the house, he sat on the porch with Roscoe.

"Hey Uncle V," he acknowledged, smiling at me.

"Sup JD," I replied, using the nickname I had given him at birth. I ruffled his hair and knocked on the door twice, pushing it open.

Lillian was sitting on the couch, cradling a bowl of oatmeal. She was sinking in a pool of soap operas and everyone knew better not to interrupt her during them. I kissed her cheek.

"Ro?" was all I said. She pointed behind her, which I presumed meant out back. I walked to the backyard where Rome was washing his purple Spyder. He was wearing only basketball shorts. Showoff.

"Sup V," He said, slapping hands with me.

"Nothin' much brotha. Dom's taking his family out today, we got the garage. I'm not opening 'til about twelve but we can't close any later than eleven tonight," I said, filling him in on the work schedule.

"Aight. But I gotta find something to do with Jerry. They called Lily in to work today and I still got shit around the crib to do," Rome replied, walking back into the house. I followed him, shutting the glass door behind me.

I had completely forgotten about Lily having a job. She got a job a few weeks ago as a secretary for some lawyer named Henry Gabes at an office downtown. She hated it, but it paid the bills.

"I'll take him with me. He can run around at the house for awhile," I offered, following him into the kitchen.

"Aight. Yo Jeremiah!" he yelled, receiving the death glare from Lily. He only smiled in returned. Jerry came running into the house, Roscoe chasing behind him.

"You're going with Uncle Vince back to his house," he paused to hand him a small Pepsi and his inhaler, "please be good Jerry. I don't want him or Aunt Sash telling me you been tearing up."

"I know Daddy," Jerry rolled his eyes and smiled. He ran back out the house, his pup in tow.

I said my goodbyes and loaded Jerry and Roscoe in the Maxima. Next stop...Mia's.

xxx

I pulled up to Mia and Brian's beige home, which was located a few blocks from Torettos. The Evo was gone, but Mia's Integra was still there. I got out and knocked twice, entering the house. Mia was sitting in on the couch, Angel between her legs. She was in the process of braiding two big braids in her daughter's hair.

Angel Brooke O'Conner was growing so nicely. She had long, flowing brown hair like Mia and ocean blue eyes like the Buster. She was as sweet as Mia, but sadly, as curious as the cop. She loved girly things and didn't like being at the garage as much as the other kids. I guess you could say she took Mia's good genes.

After Dr. Phil had went on commercial, Mia finally turned to acknowledge me. She smiled.

"Oh hey V. I didn't hear you come in. What's up?" she asked, finishing the second braid of Angel's hair.

"Just stopping by. Is the Buster home?" I asked, completely forgetting she hated when I called him that.

"If you're talking about Brian, then no, he's not home," she flashed an annoyed glare at me. "Why?"

"Well Dom's taking the twins out for the day and the boys and I have the garage. Just wanted to let him know that," I said, juggling my keys in my hand.

"Well crap V! I have to be at work in like," she looked at her watch,"half an hour! Brian was supposed to have her today but he left for Harry's," she combed her hair with her fingers, something she did when she felt rushed.

"S'alright Mi, I'll take her. I have Jerry in the car right now. I was gonna take them back to the house and let them run around for awhile until work."

"Ok. Thank you so much V! I'll call him again and tell him you have her. He just went to confirm the orders on some parts." Mia packed Angel's things and sent her with me out the door. I, again, loaded the child in my car.

Next stop...home.

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"Sasha, I'm home!" I yelled as I burst through the house door. The kids chased Roscoe to the backyard, where Bam was likely to be. Surprisingly, the two dogs got along great.

"I'm in here," I followed her voice to the downstairs bathroom. She was standing at the mirror with Desmond.

"Whatcha doin'?" I asked.

"Showing D how perfect his family is," she replied, smiling at me.

"Good. I got two bodies in the backyard. Ang and Jerry. Dom's taking his kids out today so I gotta open for him. He said you don't have to open today," I informed. I kissed them both on the cheek then made my way to the lounge room.

I collapsed on the plush couch, feeling exhausted already. I need to hit the gym, I thought. I tossed one hand over my face, ready to fall back asleep.

"I'm going to. It's not like I have anything else to do. With all of you grease monkeys in the garage, it's likely I won't get any action," she said, sitting a body on my chest.

I tossed my hand down to find Desmond staring at me, his brows furrowed. I sat up to show him I wasn't asleep. He smiled at me.

"Sorry, son. Daddy's just been running errands all day. I'm a little worn out, but I ain't sleeping," I told him, shutting my eyes again. Peeking one open, he had the same confused look on his face. Before I had a chance to think about it, Sasha re-entered the room.

"Well, you're about to go out again. We're out of formula and diapers," she said, standing with her hands on her hips. After all these years, you're still the sexiest woman alive.

I sighed heavily, sitting up from the couch. I handed Desmond back to Sasha and walked back out to my car. I started her up and sped off, heading to the supermarket. I grabbed everything needed and a little extra and paid the cashier. I tossed the bags in the backseat and drove back home.

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I know the story's kinda slow right now. I want to give more realistic detail before I get to the goods. Stay with me please. Read&review.

-Kita