That was like a 3 month hiatus lol just kidding. It has been a while since I last posted but I've been dealing with a lot of dramatic things. My best friend's grandpa got sick and I wanted to be there for her. But anyways. Thanks for all the reviews everyone! I wasn't expecting that many. I thought personally that 44 was a boring chapter but apparently not lol.

Chapter 45-Great, Late Presents

Dom's POV

I woke the next morning to a loud scream coming from Jesse and Diana's room. I jumped up and ran out of my room in only my boxers and burst into their room.

"What's wrong?!" I yelled, looking between Diana and Jesse.

"Look!" Diana replied, pointing to two small pups destroying the bathroom. I kicked the bottom of Jesse's feet, waking up him. How could he sleep through that scream in the same room when it woke me from another?

Jesse stirred awake, barely noticing the pups jumping over his body.

"What the hell are those?" I growl, pointing to the pups, who were now playfighting. I was never an animal person although Letty and Mia loved them.

"Puppies." He replied, sitting up on the floor. He whistled and patted his lap, the dogs running to him.

"Don't do that. Why are they here?" I said calmly. I didn't want to get upset over this, I mean, it's just puppies.

"I bought 'em for the girls Dominic geez. One for Di and one for Sasha." He exasperated. He released his hold on the pups, watching them to run to Diana. The one with the white belly jumped at her feet, begging her to lift him. The other pup just ran back to the bathroom.

"Jesse we can't have animals." I said, running my hands down my face.

"Why not Dominic? We have money to provide for them, me, Vince, and Leon can build dog houses, I'll personally potty train them myself. C'mon D." Jesse begged. I looked over at Diana who I could tell was already in love with the one she was playing with.

"We have to talk this over with everyone else. Until then, you're responsible. They get in my way and they're gone." I said sternly, walking out of their room.

I tracked back to my room and collapsed on the bed. I could tell already it was going to be a stressful day. But I was hoping some of that happiness from last night would shadow onto today.

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Vince's POV

"Sasha, you plan on waking up today?" I asked, shaking the beautiful body that was still sleeping in my bed. After leaving the hospital last night, Sasha suggested that we stay at my place and she 'reward' me for such a good job on our date yesterday. I have to agree, I did do good. I wasn't sure if it was too cheesy but she was happy so I couldn't have asked for anything more. She moaned as she flipped over onto her stomach. "Get up. Dom called a house meeting."

"But we're not even at his house so why do we have to go?" She responded, lifting her sleepy head from the pillow to face me. Her hair was all over the place, mainly covering her face and her eyes were squinted from the sunlight shining through the windows.

"Let's go sunshine." I said, walking to the bathroom down the hall. I was already dressed and ready for the day, but I could tell my beard was coming back and fast. I ran my hands over my stubbly face. I felt Sasha's hands wrap around my body from behind, causing a smile to find it's way to my face. I turned around and wrapped my arms around her waist, putting my chin on her head. Which was easy considering she was 5'6" and I was 6'2". We stood like that quite awhile. I could hold her forever. I loved the way my arms felt around her tiny, but athletic body. It was weird though because this is like holding a mini Letty.

I shook that thought off and lifted her face to mines.

"How you feelin'" I asked her, playing with the string on her shorts, that were actually mine.

"Mmm good. But I think I had one to many Corona's at our little private party." She replied, walking over to the toilet, taking a seat on the lid. I smiled. She's just the cutest.

"I bet. Say, you do realise this is the longest a girl's been in my house?" I asked, leaning against the doorframe.

"Yeah well I'm not just any girl." She smirked and winked. I walked out of the bathroom.

"That you're not." I whispered to myself as I entered the kitchen.

I walked over to the fridge, hoping I'd have something I don't have to cook to eat. I noticed the box of Fruit Loops sitting on the end of the counter. They'll have to do. I picked up the box and found the biggest bowl I could and poured the cereal in it. I grabbed the milk from the fridge and filled up the bowl. I picked up a spoon from the dishholder and took a seat on the sofa in front of the television. I grabbed the remote and flipped on the tv. Some segment was on the news about a man killing his wife and two children. Motherfucker.

I never understood how you could harm someone you're supposed to love so much. Especially your kids. I always wanted kids. Someone who looked just like me, but smaller. Someone to teach everything about cars too. But I don't know if I want that right now. I want to keep things going good with me and Sasha before I even assumed she wanted kids. But I have Letty and Dom's kid for now.

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Letty's POV

"All done." Nurse McCoy said, pulling the cast off my wrist. It heeled rapidly, which is why I was able to take it off a week earlier. I'm glad, that thing was giving me hell.

"Thanks. When am I gonna be able to get this wrap off my head? It itches." I asked, scratching over the gauze on my head. The nurse looked at her clipboard and smiled.

"You're in luck. You can have it CHANGED today, but it won't be coming off for another week." She replied, walking over to the shelf by the door. She grabbed a box holding the wrap and walked back to my bed. "Lift up." She demanded, leaning my shoulders forward. I sat up straight as she slowly unwrapped the gauze from my head. I let out a much-needed sigh and rubbed my forehead. "Not too hard." She said as she took the new, fresher wrap from it's box. I liked this nurse better then my last one. She was a total bitch. But my nurse now, Senia McCoy, was sweet.

"Thanks Senia." I replied, lying back down against the pillow.

"Let, you do know you have to start physcial therapy this morning right?" She asked, making her way to the door.

"Oh c'mon Senia. I don't wanna do that shit." I complained, wiping the beads of sweat from my forehead. It was deadly hot in this damn room.

"Want me to crack a window?" Senia asked, nodding to the window. I nodded and watched her open the window That L.A. breeze came flowing into the room, sweeping me off my feet, I guess you could say. "Okay, get a little rest. Your session is at 11:30. I'll be back then to get you." She said, walking out of the room.

I sighed and turned slowly onto my side. I was still pretty banged up from the wreck. I just wanted to relax and get some sleep. I shut my eyes and immediately felt myself beginning to drift into a slumber.

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Dom's POV

I called a house meeting to discuss the situation with the dogs. I knew the girls wouldn't mind, but dogs mean more of a mess to clean up. But I guess taking care of an animal would prepare me for taking care of my child. In the living room was me, Tony, Diana, Jesse, Mia, and Brian. Vince and Sasha said they were on their way. I felt no need to call Leon and Bianca considering they don't live here. No one but Jesse and Diana knew what the meeting was about. I decide we'd save the "good" news for the meeting.

I took a seat in my recliner as the other's sat on the couches. Vince and Sasha walked in just as the meetings was starting.

"What is it Dominic? I have things to do today." Mia spoke up from Brian's lap. I shot her a 'shut-up' glare and she rolled her eyes.

"Well everyone we have a situation. Jesse let the situation in." I nodded to the kitchen, where we stationed the pups for now. Jesse jumped up and pushed the kitchen door opened. The dogs instantly burst into the living room, running to all the people in the room. The room lit up as the animals ran back and forth through the house.

"What are these Dom?" Mia asked, laughing at the pup with the white under it's belly.

"Ask Jesse." I answered, sitting on the edge of the recliner. Everyone turned to Jesse, waiting for an explanation.

"Well I got 'em for Sasha and Di. Sasha for her birthday, Di for Valentine's day. I know it's not romantic but I couldn't think of--" He started.

"Jesse I love him. It's the best thing anyone has ever given me." Diana interrupted, throwing her arms around Jesse's neck happily.

"OH MY GOD! I absolutely love you Jesse." Sasha took her turn choking the hell outta Jess. Everyone laughed watching them two. They acted like brother and sister like Tony and Sasha did.

"Girls don't get too excited. Dom won't let us keep them." Jesse said, sounding like a 5 year old. I knew it was going to do that. Make me seem like the bad guy. Everyone moaned and ranted at me about the dogs, Tony even tossing a couch pillow at my head.

"Look guys. None of you are responsible. Sasha, for Christ sake, you forget to turn the oven off when you're done with it." I stated, remembering a time when she almost burnt the house down.

"Dominic that was one time. You know I always wanted a puppy." She defended herself, tickling the pup I knew she claimed hers.

"C'mon Dom. You love dogs. You always wanted one too so stop acting like you don't wanna keep them." Mia ratted, smacking me upside my head as she walked to the dogs.

After another ten minutes of pleading, I gave in. "Fine, keep the muts. But if they get in my way, they're gone." I said sternly, walking to the door. "Oh and Jesse?" He looked up at me. "Don't forget to get the boys to help build those houses. I'm going to open up." I slammed the door behind me.

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No POV

"Oh Sasha I got you something. I was gonna give it to you yesterday, but you weren't home." Diana said, running up the stairs. This sparked a lightbulb in everyone's mind as they too ran for the presents they got Sasha for her birthday. She smiled as everyone was all over the place. Mia was the first to come downstairs with her present in hand, wrapped in red wrapping paper. On the box was a card, handmade by Diana

Sasha flipped open the card and read it.

Dear Sashie, (Di called her that, knowing Sasha hated it)

You're my best friend in the whole wide world. I love you so much Sasha Marie. You've been there for me for so many years and we've been through so much together. I'm so glad we decided to move in here cause if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have fell in love with the most amazing man in the world. It's so good to see a change in you. You aren't so angry and you smile so much. I love seeing you happy. I know a huge chunk of that happiness is from Pumpinkhead (her nickname for Vince) and I'm glad he's treating you right. I love you Sashie-Bear. You'll always be my sister.

Love, Diggity Di (Sasha gave her that nickname in 4th grade)

Sasha smiled at the card and hugged Diana tightly. "Aww Di. I haven't heard that name in ages. I love you chica." She said, squeezing Diana's neck.

"My turn. Move Di." Brian said, playfully shoving Diana to the side. He grew closer to Diana then Sasha, for Sasha didn't like him too much cause of Vince. "I know we aren't as close as I'd like us to be, but I wanted to get you something anyways. I see you as my little sister, even if you don't want me too." Brian said, handing her a rectangular box. Sasha looked at Brian questioningly as she ripped off the wrapping paper. She gasped loudly as she looked at the box. It was a laptop.

"Jesse look!" Sasha yelled, holding the computer in the air. Her and Jesse were huge computer geeks. They often worked on designs together on his laptop.

"You're shitting me. A Dell XPS M1210? No fucking way. How'd you afford this bro?" Jesse asked, taking the laptop from its box.

"I race too ya know." Brian said confidently.

"Thank you Buster. Thank you! Thank you!" Sasha said happily, kissing Brian's cheeks repeatedly. Vince, to everyone's surprise, laughed.

"You know how you said I always owed you some kicks after messing up your old Jordan's?" Tony asked, stepping forward with his hands behind his back.

"Yeah, whatcha got?" Sasha asked, sitting down on the recliner previously used by Dominic. Tony handed her a long, black box. "Holy shit." was her reaction as she opened the box. "Where did you find these?" She asked, looking at Tony.

"My friend Jamie. Asked him to to find a custom-made pair with 'cha name on them. I know you love red and black and I know you love camo. So I told him to find a mix. You like?" Tony asked.

"I love." Sasha said, pulling the shoe from the box.

"What is it?" Diana asked, putting down her pup.

"Very rare red and black slash camo Air Force Ones with my name engraved on the sides. Tony they are the shit lil dude." She said, ruffling his hair.

"Nice Tone." Diana said, nudging her 'brother' in his side.

"Thanks to everyone. I don't know what I did to get such a great group of people in my life. I love you all. Yes, that means you too Brian." She said, making sure to include him. Everyone gathered around to hug her as the Toretto house phone began to ring. Mia ran to it and picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Um, is anyone coming down here? I have to give Sasha the big prize and you have to open the store."

"Shit alright we're coming."

Mia hung up and ran to the closet by the door. "Dom says get down to the garage."

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Letty's POV

"C'mon Leticia. It's just a little bit further. You got it c'mon." My physical therapist, Dr. Dorian Lee, cheered me on. I was learning to walk again. I was determined because I'd be damned if I let something like this keep me from walking or even racing again.

"Look, I know this is your job. But if you call me Leticia one more time, You're gonna be in one of these hospital beds yourself. I told you already, my name's Letty." I said hastily. Ok maybe that was a little harsh, but oh well.

"I'm sorry. I just want to help. Now LETTY, a few more steps." Dr. Lee continued, putting emphasis on my name. It was a few more steps from the wall and the patient chair, which was only about ten steps apart. I made it halfway before I got winded. I felt lightheaded as I stumbled to the chair, but I didn't stop. Even if I didn't give a shit about this man, I wanted to make Dr. Lee proud. To show him I wasn't as helpless as he put off. I pushed myself to the limit as I finally made it the chair. My eyes were beginning to water from the pain but I pushed them back. I tried to control my breathing as my legs ached. "You did amazing, Letty. Just don't push yourself all the time. Sometimes it's better to take things slowly." He said, taking a seat across from me.

"I'll try. How many more of these little session's do I have to go through?" I asked, rubbing my hurt back.

"Just a few. Three, maybe four if you don't feel you're 100." He replied, holding the clipboard across his chest.

"Is she ready?" Dr. McCoy peeked into the therapy room. Dr. Lee nodded and she entered, rolling the wheelchair back over to me. She helped me down into and rolled me back to my room. After returning to my room, Senia helped me into my bed and rolled the wheelchair back to the door. "How'd you do?" She asked, checking my vitals.

"Good I think. A few more of those and I'll be done. Did you get the results?" I asked, changing the subject.

"It seems that you're three months pregnant. We won't know for sure the sex until a little later in the pregnancy. But congrats." She said, looking at the clipboard at the edge of my bed.

"Thanks. Wake me if I get any visitors." I said, before snuggling under the comfortable sheets on the bed. I talked Senia into sneaking them out of the children's section of the hospital. Those sheets I had before felt like plastic.

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Dom's POV

I wiped it off for the fifth time since I arrived at the garage. I hope she liked it. It took me almost a month to get this up by myself. This was the most logical thing I could think to get Sasha for her birthday. I shut the garage door and stood outside of it, waiting for the team to show up. Soon after, I heard the roar of race engines make their way to the garage. I walked out to the front street and watched as Jesse, Vince, and Brian parked their cars. Sasha and Tony jumped out of Vince's car; Diana out of Jesse's, and Mia out of Brian's grey Skyline he got from Miami. I saw that Diana and Sasha had their respective pups on the leashes, leading them to the garage.

"Dom what are you doing standing out here?" Sasha asked, letting her pup roam around the area.

"Waiting for you guys. Happy Birthday." I didn't waste any time as I placed the car keys in her hand.

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FINALLY! There's number 45. It took me almost a week to get it up because of my projects I'm doing. But if I'm lucky, I'll get up two more tonight. Don't count on it though. Please read&review :)

--Kita