I'm really sorry it took me so long to update this story but things have been really busy here in the real world. I promise it won't take so long for the next update.

Going back to Cali

Chapter 8 Dom's POV

I woke up to the sound of music from the alarm, blaring in my ear. I smiled at the words to the song as I turned it off, trying not to wake Taylor. I looked down at her, "The girl all the bad guys want." I whispered, moving a strand of hair from her face.

"Yep…that's me." She said, never opening her eyes.

"I thought I turned it off before it woke you." I stated as I kissed her head.

"No, I've been awake for about an hour."

"Well why didn't you wake me up?" I asked as we sat up in the bed.

"I wanted to let you sleep. I was just sitting here thinking, trying to prepare myself for what lies ahead. These next couple days are going to be hell. I just hope I can handle it." She said as we climbed out of bed.

I walked over to her and lifted her chin, "Baby girl, if anybody can handle it, you can. Just remember I'm right beside you. And so is Brian."

"I know Dom. Ok, Ok, enough of that, lets get rollin' here, our flight leaves in an hour." She replied, wiping tears from her eyes.

I threw on my jeans and a white t-shirt and sat down to watch her get dressed. Standing there in nothing but a g-string, she slid into a pair of low-rise, tan leather pants and a tight little t-shirt that read, 'Baby Phat'. "Oh now that's cute! I like….." My words caught in my throat seeing what she put on next. It was an FBI shield on a long chain. It hung down nearly touching her bare stomach.

"What is it Dom? Why are you looking at me like that?" She asked and I got up and walked over to her, looking down at the badge.

"Just reality setting in. It didn't seem real til you put this around your neck!" I said as I lifted the badge in my hand.

"I'm sorry. I have to wear it now. To them, this is all I am. Another badge! But don't worry; you don't have to call me Agent Vaughn." She said with a laugh.

"Don't worry; I won't." I replied, leaning down to kiss her.

After we finished getting dressed, we grabbed our stuff and went to get Brian up. We found him standing in the front doorway, just staring at the sun rising above the ocean that was my front yard. "Come on Bri, reminisce later, we got a flight to catch." Taylor said, walking past him out the front door.

We loaded everything in the car and set off for the airport. We were all pretty quiet the whole way. Lack of Java probably.

When we pulled in at the airport, I pulled all the way up to the small plane and Brian finally broke the silence, "Yo Dom, ain't that Leon walking this way?" He asked, pointing to the left of the car.

"What the fuck is he doing here? Oh I should've known he'd come anyway! Damnit!" I cursed as I stepped out of the car and started toward him.

"Leon, GO HOME!" I yelled at him.

"No way Dom, I'm comin' too!" Leon protested.

"No you're not! You're in enough shit as it is because of me!" I argued but to no avail.

"Look Brother, this team is the only family I've ever known and you guys have always been there for me. She's not just your sister, she's mine too!" Leon stated, ending the argument.

He was right and I knew I couldn't stop him. I threw my arm around him, putting him in a head lock, "What am I gonna do with you? Come on, there's someone I want you to meet." I said, pulling him back toward the car. I let him go and he snapped upright as he saw Brian get out of the car.

Brian didn't let his guard down until Leon extended his hand to him. Without hesitation Brian accepted it and Leon threw his other hand over Brian's shoulder, "I never got a chance to thank you for saving my buddy's life! I really thought he was done for but then…"

"No problem man, I'd do it again in a second!" Brian interrupted.

"That's what makes you part of the 'Team'!" I exclaimed, popping Brian on the arm.

We were having a nice, male bonding moment when Taylor stepped out of the car. "Ok girls, enough with the sappy shit!" She said sarcastically. Leon's head shot up and the look on his face was priceless.

"Down Coyote, this one's mine." I laughed then added, "Taylor this is Leon, Leon, meet Special Agent Taylor Vaughn, aka, Brian's baby sister."

Taylor walked over and accepted Leon's waiting hand, "Nice to have you aboard Leon." She stated, half serious yet half sarcastic.

"Yeah, so uh, you're Brian's sister huh? If it wasn't for the eyes, I would never believe it." Leon said with a laugh.

"Yeah well, I take after the attractive side of the family, he takes after his dad." Taylor replied, jumping on Brian's back and then added, "Giddy up!" as she reached back, slapping his ass like a horse.

Leon and I followed them to the plane and with Taylor riding Brian's back; I couldn't take my eyes off her ass. But obviously, I wasn't the only one. I reached over and popped Leon in the ribs and glared at him, playfully. "Sorry dude, I'm only human!" Leon said with a laugh as he rubbed his stomach.

"Don't make me throw you a beatin' man!" I joked as we walked onto the plane.

I sat down in the seat next to Taylor with Brian and Leon across the isle. "Tell me again why we're flying and not driving." I said, looking at Taylor.

"Because Dom, that's not my car. It's going on a cargo plane back to Miami. It belongs to the guy Brian was working for." She answered.

"Damn, how did ya'll manage to get him to let you two take it?" I asked then wondered if I really wanted to know.

"It's amazing what a short skirt and long legs will get ya!" Taylor admitted.

Brian busted out laughing, "Yeah, poor Jazz never saw it comin'. She played him like a fiddle." Brian stated and all I could do was shake my head. I knew this girl was a force to be reckoned with. I was definitely impressed.

We spent the remainder of the flight laughing and joking, trying to savor the moments. I knew it was going to be a whole new ball game once we stepped back off the plane.

As the plane was landing, I reached over and grabbed Taylor's hand, "What ever happens, promise you won't hold it against me." I whispered in her ear.

"What are you talking about Dom? Hold what against you?" She asked and I could tell she was a little confused.

"I can't tell you because I'm not sure myself. Just, what ever happens! Ok?" I said, and waited for her answer.

"Ok Dom, what ever happens, I promise not to hold it against you." She whispered back, without hesitation. I leaned down and kissed her hand. I wasn't lying when I told her I didn't know what was going to happen but one thing is for sure; I'm not going back to Lompoc!

A few minutes later we were collecting our bags and stepping off the plane. I guess I half expected to see a swarm of cops waiting but there wasn't. There were three cars outside the hanger. Two were obvious unmarked Poe Poe and the other was a sweet, tricked out Escalade; burnt metallic red, reflective mirror tent on the windows, black streaks starting at the front fender and spinners for rims.

"Oh, now that's a sweet ride!" I said as I leaned toward Brian.

"What can I say; my baby sister has damn good taste when it comes to her rides!" Brian replied with a smirk and hint of jealousy.

Having heard what we were talking about, Taylor pushed herself between us, "And it you're a good boy, I just might let you drive it!" She said with a giggle as she pushed on ahead of us, walking up to one of the men waiting by the cars.

"Sgt. Walker, always a pleasure!" Taylor said as she glared at the man standing in front of her.

"Well if it isn't Taylor Vaughn, the hottest piece of ass on the force!" He retorted, as he looked her up and down. I didn't like him, right off the bat. I wasn't sure if it was his cold blue eyes or the cocky southern drawl, that struck me wrong but after only two minutes; I was imagining my hands tightly gripped around his neck. I could tell by the look on Taylor's face, she didn't like him much either.

"Oh, go screw yourself Walker! Where's Captain Lopez?" Taylor snapped, ignoring his out reached hand.

"Yeah well," Walker said as he pulled his hand back and then added, "Lopez couldn't make it. He sent us to bring you your truck and to escort the three of you to headquarters but it seems as though you have picked up another low life thug! So you…."

Taylor cut him off, "The only low life I see here is you Walker!"

I couldn't help but smile at her spunk. I stepped up next to Taylor and glared at Walker as I folded my arms across my chest. His cocky demeanor changed and he backed down, "My bad! Anyway, you follow Officer Reid and I'll follow you. Let's get going!" Walker instructed as he headed to his car.

We were walking to the Escalade and to my surprise, Taylor handed me the keys. Brian and Leon got in the back seat as I walked to the passenger door and opened it for Taylor. She quickly gave me a peck on the cheek before getting in, and then I shut the door. I was walking to the driver side and turned back toward the Sgt's car. I was amused by the shocked, jealous look on Walker's face. As I was getting in the truck, it hit me; Taylor has a past with this guy! That would explain her hatred for him and his jealousy when he saw her kiss me.

I pulled out behind the other officer and began following him out, then finally asked, "So, what's the deal with this Walker guy? I can tell you're not too fond of him."

"The deal is, he's an asshole!" Taylor answered.

"Typical hot headed agent or do you have personal reasons for feeling that way?" I asked and then I heard Brian snicker from the back seat.

"What's so funny B?" Leon asked before I had the chance.

"She definitely has personal reasons for not liking Cole Walker! She was going to marry the buy but she…"

"BRIAN!" Taylor exclaimed, interrupting his explanation.

"What? Not like he's isn't gonna find out eventually anyway! You know how Walker runs his mouth!" Brian said.

"But she what?" I asked, looking over at Taylor and then back to Brian.

"But I caught him in bed, in our bed, with my best friend!" Taylor stated, briefly glancing at me, and then looked straight ahead. Suddenly I felt bad for even asking in the first place.

"Now, are you going to tell Dom what you did?" Brian asked Taylor with a huge smile on his face.

"Damnit Brian, would you just shut the fuck up!" Taylor said with an embarrassed laugh.

"Do I even want to know?" I asked, not quiet sure what to expect.

"No!" Taylor said with a laugh.

"Yes he does! Trust me Dom, you do." Brian said excitedly.

"Ok, spill it!" I demanded, looking again from Taylor to Brian.

"Well, I caught him in bed with my friend and I kind of…joined them." She stated as she burst into laughter and then added, "I guess that was sending him mixed signals because he actually thought I would still marry him after that. Instead, I kicked his ass and packed his shit!"

Brian and Taylor were laughing hysterically as we pulled in to the parking lot, following the officer. I pulled into a space next to him and shut off the engine and then turned to Taylor, "Ok, you're fucking with me right?" I asked as Leon joined in their laughter.

Taylor's laughter finally subsided long enough to answer, "No Dom, I'm serious! I joined them! Afterward, Cole went around bragging about it and that's why I hate him. Plus he's a dirty agent but I've always known that." Taylor said and I was speechless. This girl is really a freak. I think I'm falling in love!

More to come………