Apologies for the long delay again.
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Thanks again to Tempest for use of her characters, and for fixing my mistakes during the beta reading. I'd also like to thank everyone for reading - from the numbers and emails saying its been followed, I'm glad to see people enjoying it - hopefully you all agree with me that this is better than the original version. Certainly I'm happier with it!
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Epilogue: Just Drive

It felt good to be doing something so normal, Knight decided as he sat in the Toretto family den, ignoring the discomfort his cracked ribs caused as he and the rest of the team sat camped in front of the widescreen TV. Someone had found a cult movie channel showing 'Pitch Black' and with nothing else on offer, the team had elected to watch. Currently Riddick battled William J Johns in a circle of faint green light, surrounded by nocturnal predators, the camera closed on Riddick's face for a moment, his eyes shining in the darkness.

"Those eyes are cool," Dom said aloud. "I want some."

"Wouldn't be much good in LA Dom," Vince gruffly, Brian adding. "I don't know. They'd be good for street racing."

"With all the headlights and neon around?" Kat asked. "Don't think so."

"You guys mind, I'm trying to watch this," Jesse complained, ducking his head away as Leon ruffled his hair in the way older brothers do, then laughing as Vince answered an affirmative to Mia's question about more popcorn. "Coyote's hungry again."

"He's always hungry," Letty chuckled, tossing popcorn at Leon before sitting forward exclaiming. "Cool!" as Riddick tossed the bounty hunter into the darkness, the camera changing to the purple colour that was 'through Riddick's eyes' as he watched the alien predators tearing Johns apart, before turning and leaving to catch up with the rest of the survivors. Knight just smiled softly to himself, enjoying the team's antics as Mia settled down on the sofa arm next to Brian. "How are you doing?"

"Perfect aside from the cracked ribs," Knight answered. "Beats a bullet in the shoulder anyway."

"Not funny," Dom grunted, chucking a beer cap at him.

"It is actually," Kat said. "Especially as it means you won't be racing for a while."

"I'll be back on the street in days," Dom retorted.

"If you say so," Kat chuckled, popping popcorn in her mouth, before addressing Knight. "So what's gonna happen to Tempest?"

"Cut a deal with her. She helped me out, and she's gonna testify against Tran, in return they're not pressing charges against her for her part in the hijackings. They want to get her for a few other things, but since I refused to press charges, they can't."

"What about after she testifies?" Nyssa asked. "Will she have to go into witness protection?"

Knight shrugged. "I don't know. Not really sure that's an option with her. She's too much of a wildcat, she'd probably end up blowing her new identity. Whatever she does, I think is probably up to her. I'm not so hot on that side of things. Other people will work that out."

His watch chirped before any more questions could be asked. "What's up pal?"

"Michael's calling."

Knight's heart sank slightly "I'll be right out."

A few minutes later, he slid into the Trans-am. "What's up Michael?"

"Good work out there. You handled yourself well, both of you."

"Thanks boss," Knight replied quietly, suspecting what would come next. "If you could just leave it at that, that'd be great."

"I used to feel that way sometimes," Michael chuckled. "Take a couple more days to relax, then head in. We've got a new case to talk about. See you in a few days."

"Yeah," Knight muttered as the screen went blank. Karr was silent, as he slipped out of the Trans-am and closed the door softly, standing in the driveway.

"What's wrong?"

Knight shook his head and snorted softly. "Nothing's wrong pal. Actually everything's just right. Get some rest partner."

Knight patted the car's roof gently and headed back inside. The Trans-am's scanners rippled. "I'll never understand humans."

A couple of days later, the team's cars were lined up by the side of the road, with the exception of Dom's as his arm was still in a slight. Knight was making his farewells to the team, exchanging gruff nods with Vince, bumping fists with Leon and Jesse, hugs with Nyssa and Kat, and Mia, plus a kiss on the cheek from her. Brian shook his head slightly as Knight approached. "Been here before bro."

"Yeah man," Knight allowed. "This time it won't be so long. LA is home now, it's where we're based from. I'll be around."

"Cool, it's been great having you around, reminds me of some of the stuff we pulled back in Miami."

"Stay cool man, and look after the Skyline. And don't do anything stupid to make Dom kill your ass bro," Knight grinned as he and Brian locked hands and shared a manly embrace, slapping each other's backs before Knight moved on, bumping fists with Letty and giving her a nod of respect. "Karr's gonna miss you."

"Likewise," Letty grinned, rubbing her hand over Karr's bodywork as Knight looked at Dom. "I can see why Brian respects you so much. It's been an honour Dom. And thanks for your help," he looked back at the others quickly. "All of you."

"Anytime," Dom replied, shaking his hand. "Sorry I can't take one more run with you. Next time."

Knight grinned. "Damn straight," and climbed into Karr, and starting the Trans-am.

The sound of another car starting drew his attention, and he looked up to see Brian grinning at him from the Skyline. "Dom might not be able to give you one more race, but I can."

Knight grinned and nodded, the two cars lining up next to each other at the stoplight as the rest of the team got into their cars. It'd be a quick sprint from the stoplight to the road leading out of town, into the desert, about half a mile to the next signpost, next to a café at the side of the road according to the route maps.

As the light changed, the Skyline took off with a squeal of tyres. Knight grinned. "Let him have his moment Karr."

He kept the Trans-am just behind the Skyline as the cars headed out of town, ignoring the horns as the rest of the team urged them on, looking over as Letty drew next to them, Dom leaning out the window. "You know this is a race right?"

Knight grinned and pressed the gas lightly. The sleek black car pushed forward, pulling alongside to the right of the silver Nissan. Knight looked over at his friend and lowered the window, honking the horn to get Brian's attention. Brian looked over at him, and lowered his window. Knight flashed him a grin. "Straight ahead pal."

The Trans-am's engine roared, and with a burst of power and thrust the super-car rocketed forward, surging away from the Skyline, kicking up dust behind it as they left LA shrinking behind in the rear-view mirror.

The End