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Jesse walked into the bar without a word and sat down next to Leon. With a loud sigh he sat down and ordered a double shot of vodka. Leon looked over at him surprised and confused at the same time. He downed the shot without any hesitance.
"That was quick," Leon began; unsure as to what to say. "Figured you guys would be catching up or something." He said downing a shot that had been sitting in front of him.
"Actually we did catch up a little and you won't believe what I found out." Jesse began. "She's got a kid," Jesse laughed. "Yeah, I know I was surprised too, yeah, she's almost four."
"What?" Leon asked in surprise. "Well hell, order us another round!" He said happily, he was apparently pretty drunk. They got their next shot but, Jesse stopped him before he drank.
"And the funny part is… it's my kid!" With that he laughed a fake laugh and downed his shot. Leon dropped his shot on the table; it spilled everywhere as his jaw dropped to the floor.
"Come again?" He yelled.
"I have a daughter!" Jesse yelled back.
"How is that fucking possible?" Leon asked.
"We had sex one time, one time, a week before I went to Los Angeles. It was homecoming and we were both virgins." Jesse trailed on.
Jesse and Leon continued to drink shot after shot. It was silent for a ten minute period after that because neither one of them really knew what to say. Jesse was doing a lot of thinking obviously and Leon was too drunk to think.
"Did you flip out on her?" Leon asked finally.
"Kind of, and now I feel bad because I probably gave off the impression that I don't want anything to do with her or the kid." Jesse told his long time friend.
"Did you see her?" Leon asked. He wanted to know all the details to find out if this was really true, really happening.
"Yeah, she came out looking for Layla, she was gorgeous, my blue eyes and Layla's curly brown hair but I didn't know she was mine until like ten minutes later when Layla told me. I was shocked and freaked out! This wasn't what I was expecting and I kind of just ran out of there. I don't know what to do!" Jesse said; Leon thought he was starting to have a nervous break down.
"Jesse calm down man everything will be fine. You have to talk this shit out with Layla not me man." Leon said bluntly. Jesse nodded and put his head down in misery.
The next morning both men woke up in their hotel room with a very large pounding hangover. Jesse groaned and looked over at the clock; it read that it was almost noon. Then he remembered what had happened yesterday… he found out he had a daughter; Delilah Rae.
"How's it going man?" Leon growled. He still wasn't fully awake yet.
"It's good." Jesse said smiling slightly. "Do you realize that I'm a father?!" Today he was much happier about it then last night and Leon couldn't help but smile proudly at his close friend.
"Yeah, it's something." Leon replied standing up and stretching out his aching muscles.
"I have to go talk to Layla today and apologize for last night." Jesse said nonchalantly; putting on a new set of clothes. Leon nodded in agreement.
Once those two were fully awake they left to get some breakfast. They had checked out of their hotel because they were supposed to be going home today but Jesse had to talk to Layla and get everything fixed with her. Plus, he wanted to officially meet his daughter. Inside he torn between being truly fucking scared about being a dad and being pretty fucking happy about being a dad. After they finished a light breakfast and got over their hangovers they made their way to Layla's house hoping she was there and not working because Jesse knew if she was working his chances at seeing Delilah was very slim.
Jesse knocked on the door and waited with his hands in his pockets. A short time later the door was opened to reveal Layla holding Delilah. Leon watched as Jesse instantly grinned whilst staring at his daughter. Layla sighed blankly and motioned for them to follow her in. Leon walked in coolly behind Jesse not really feeling to uncomfortable even in this situation. Once they were all seated while Delilah played on the floor in front of them Jesse began his apology.
"Look, I'm really sorry about how I reacted last night. Having her is a really great thing and I'm so happy and I wish I'd known a lot sooner," He paused to look down at his daughter. Delilah was still a tiny little thing but she was walking and talking and he missed all of it but, he made a promise to himself that he wouldn't miss anymore.
"Yeah…" Layla agreed softly.
By now Delilah had climbed onto the couch and sat next to Leon with a book in her hand opened to the first page as she rambled on in baby talk. Leon chuckled and listened as she told her own version of the prince and princess. Layla smiled lovingly over to her daughter and looked back over at Jesse.
"I'll get you guys a drink," She said standing up and moving for the kitchen.
Jesse took this time to follow her and maybe get a few private words in. He watched her go to the fridge and grab a two-liter of soda before grabbing a few glasses.
"Layla it's so amazing that we have a little girl together." He said smiling proudly over to his old friend. He still had a powerful love towards her; they were once great, great friends and he would always love her till the day that he dies. Without another thought he pulled her into a hug; Layla laid her head on his shoulder welcoming him back into her life and silently hoping that he would stick around longer this time. Jesse pulled away and planted a quick kiss on her forehead before following her back out to the living room. The sight they returned too made them laugh. Leon was now lying sideways on the couch with Delilah hoisted in the air as he laid loud raspberries on her stomach while she giggled loudly. Jesse laughed at his friend; inside knowing that he had a warm heart especially for the little ones.
Leon stopped instantly and grinned in embarrassment as they sat back into normal position.
"So we need to come up with a plan…" Jesse started to plot in his head.
"What?" Layla asked.
"Well we live four hundred miles apart. We have to figure out how we'll see each other." He explained. She nodded in acknowledgement.
"Yeah, and once Mia finds out she's gonna want to see her." Leon said pointing to the young.
"Mia?" Layla asked confused.
"Our roommate." Leon replied.
"You live with a girl?" She asked in surprise. Leon and Jesse shared a look.
"That's only the beginning…" Jesse said getting comfortable before he started the long story about living and working with the Toretto's. By the end, Layla was beyond filled in on everything even about the four others that lived in the same house.
"Wow, that's something…" Layla chuckled.
"Well, for now we have to get back tonight because we have work tomorrow but, I'll come back next weekend and maybe bring them along, if you want but, yeah." Jesse said.
"Yeah, we'll just keep in contact during the week and see what happens." Layla responded. Jesse nodded his agreement.
"Come here Delilah…" Layla started, once she had her daughter in her arms she stood up and took her over to Jesse who beamed nervously. "Come see daddy?" She asked her daughter. Layla set her down next to him carefully; she smiled shyly and hid behind Jesse's arm causing him to laugh.
"Hi Delilah, can I get a hug?" He asked; she shook her head no but after asking her a few times she finally gave in and hugged her long lost father and laid her head on his shoulder. Secretly Leon took a picture of this event with his cell phone and smiled. Jesse closed his eyes and laid his palm across her back, rubbing it softly and savoring this amazing feeling of being a father. His chest tightened with love and he didn't know how it was possible to love someone so much after only knowing them for such a short time.
"Go play football with her and she'll love you forever." Layla suggested with a chuckle.
"Football?" Jesse asked smiling, raising an eyebrow. Layla shrugged and laughed; she too was surprised that her daughter's favorite thing to do was play with the football but, it was.
"Want to go outside and play football?" Jesse asked his daughter. She nodded and ran towards the stairs. Jesse stood up and waited for her return. Holding onto the railing she made her way back down the stairs with a pink football held snug to her side. They all smiled at the sight and stood up following her out to the back yard. Layla and Leon took a seat on the back steps and watched as Jesse and Layla played tackle football. Yup, tackle because every time Delilah would attempt to tackle the bigger man he would throw him self on the ground and let her take the ball.
"I really cannot believe the mad scientist has a kid… the team is going to flip!" Leon said continuing to watch the one on one football match.
"I couldn't believe it either, fresh out of my sophomore year, pregnant!" Layla replied.
"How'd you do it?" Leon asked glancing at her.
"It was tough obviously, but my aunt helped me and allowed me to finish high school. Had to work full time go to school and raise her but once school was over it got a little easier I suppose." Layla told the short version of her story.
"Well if you ever need anything at all, you just let us know we'd be more than happy to help out; especially Jess… and Mia." Leon grinned. "Mia will be all over that little girl."
They continued to watch as Delilah's blue eyes continued to sparkle with laughter and her dark brown curls bounced as she scored touchdown after touchdown playing football with her dad. Layla still couldn't believe it that her dad had finally come around and Delilah really liked him which she was glad for.
Hours later as the sun started to go down and Delilah was truly tired out the all stood in the front yard saying their goodbyes for now. Layla handed Delilah over to Jesse and he shared a heart felt goodbye with his baby. This time the small girl didn't hesitant sharing hugs and kisses with him because she adored him no doubt. Even Leon got a hug from her. As Delilah told Leon goodbye Jesse grabbed Layla and pulled her into a tight hug.
"Bye Layla, I'll see you soon girl." He whispered in her ear. She nodded and smiled at him as they pulled away. Jesse kissed Delilah's cheek one last time before he made his way forcefully to the car. He didn't want to leave he'd stay here forever just to be around those two but he knew that he had to get back to LA and plus, he'd be back really soon. Knowing that he'd see them soon helped him leave but to him it still wasn't enough.
Delilah Rae waved and yelled bye over and over until they rounded the corner. Once they were out of sight Layla looked at her daughter and smiled before she went back into her house to fix supper. She had just started dinner when her cell rang, she laughed when she saw it was Jesse.
"Hello?" She answered with a smile.
"Hey how are you guys?" Jesse asked.
"Jesse you just left." She chuckled.
"Well, I miss you guys now answer the question!" He snapped playfully.
"We're fine, we're making supper." She responded.
"Can I talk to Delilah?" He asked.
"Sure," She put the phone on speaker phone. "Go ahead Jess." She told him.
"Hi Delilah baby, its daddy…" He began. "I'll come back and see you soon okay?" He asked. Delilah nodded and smiled even though he couldn't really see her. "Ok, bye sweetie." He said.
"Say bye to daddy." Layla whispered. "Bye daddy!" Delilah yelled loudly causing them both to laugh.
"Ok Jesse I have to go and finish dinner I'll talk to you soon ok?" She said.
"Yeah, I'll call you soon, bye." He said hanging up.
Layla snorted playfully and shut her phone shaking her head.
"Your daddy is crazy…" She said to Delilah before she continued on with her cooking.
Jesse and Leon pulled into the driveway later that night. They both grabbed their duffle bags and walked through the back door. Mia was standing by the sink doing the dishes from the annual Sunday barbeque.
"Hey Mia," They both said as they walked in.
"Hey guys how as the trip?" She asked nicely.
"Amazing…" Jesse said grinning happily.
"She was happy to see you?" Mia asked.
"Not at first no," Leon said chuckling. Jesse couldn't hold it in anymore he took his phone out and let Mia see the picture of Delilah.
"Aww, she's adorable is that her daughter?" Mia asked.
"Hey now, she's my daughter too!" Jesse said pushing her slightly.
Realization hit Mia and she screamed hugging him.
"Are you serious?! You can't be serious!" Mia jumped up and down in his embrace.
"I couldn't believe it either Mia…" Jesse replied.
"What's going on in there?" They heard Dom yell.
Mia grabbed Jesse and pulled him into the living room. She was still excited and running on adrenaline. Leon followed but, he grabbed a beer before making his way into the living room. Vince gave them both a manly handshake from his spot on the floor before Mia started to talk.
"Tell them what you just told me!" She yelled happily.
"What?" They all asked.
"Well," He paused; a grin was starting to form on his face. "I've got a daughter…"
The room fell silent for a moment until Dominic spoke.
"Are you shitting me?" Dom asked with a slight smile.
"Oh, what's her name?!" Mia asked; she was so excited she forgot to ask.
"Delilah Rae." Jesse replied. Mia put her hand over her heart.
"That's adorable." She cooed.
"Wow, I never expected that Jesse would be the first one out of all of us to have a kid." Vince said chuckling.
"Yeah," Letty agreed. "So how old is she?"
"She's almost four." He stated sitting down on the couch.
"Wait, so you had her before you moved in here?" Dom asked.
"Well yeah but I didn't know that!" Jesse replied. They nodded. Mia still had Jesse's phone in her hand so she handed it to Letty who looked at the picture and smiled before she showed Dom, who nodded.
"Here Mia, I've got one for the books." Leon said handing her his phone that revealed the picture of Delilah and Jess hugging for the first time. Mia awed silently and stood up from her spot on the couch.
"I've got to print this one out." She said leaving the room. The team laughed and looked at one another.
"Well, congrats Jesse, now grab me a beer! We'll celebrate!" Vince said.
Jesse shot him a playful glare; he knew the Old Coyote only wanted him to grab him a beer because he was too lazy to get it himself. They all shared a laugh again and once it died down they began to watch the game on TV. After a few minutes of silence Mia came back out holding a picture frame, she walked over to the television and set it on the shelf above it. Jesse smiled at the sight of the picture and continued to watch the game even though his mind was somewhere else
So the big question is: Should Layla and Jesse get together? I will leave it up to you guys to decide. So hurry up and drop me a review and let me know so I can get started on the next part!!