AN: I have to say I'm a little sad I didn't get more reveiws but I got so many notifications about people subscribing I felt that was motivation enough to continue. But next time I'm waiting on more reviews so it's up to you how quickly I update ;)

The sun was just coming up as the charger came over a hill and passed a sign reading "Welcome to Colorado."

Dom glanced at Brian to see him sleeping peacefully. 'At least he's getting some sleep now that he didn't get earlier.' He thought to himself.

He always seemed to have a habit of saying something right before it changed.

Suddenly Brian started whimpering as he had earlier that morning. Dom looked at him again concerned. His face was twisted into a mask of pain.

Dom was about to wake him up when Brian started muttering things, he couldn't help but listen.

"Stop! I'm sorry!" He cried out softly, he seemed really scared and Dom was about to wake him when he heard something that surprised him. "I'm sorry Dad! Please don't hurt me!"

'So that's why the kid never talks bout his past.' Dom thought to himself.

Brian flinched and Dom quickly shook his shoulder to wake him. Brian jumped and looked around in confusion. He looked at Dom and remembered everything from the past 24 hours.

Dom was still looking at him and Brian quickly looked away.

"Brian..." Dom began but Brian cut him off. He knew Dom just wanted to help, but it was too hard to talk about.

Dom looked at him. Brian made the mistake of meeting his eyes then looked away again.

"You know if you don't tell me willingly I'll just kick your ass." Dom said jokingly, trying to lighten the mood. It didn't work.

"Come on Bri. It's not good to keep things locked up." Dom tried again.

"What are now? A fricken therapist?" Brian asked irritated.

Dom realized he wouldn't get anything out of Brian right now but he wasn't going to give up.

"Whatever O'Conner." He muttered, slightly irritated as well, but he didn't know why. 'Why do I care if he has a shitty past?' 'Because he's still your friend.' He mentally answered himself. Brushing these thoughts away he broke the awkward silence. "So why'd you do it?"

Brian looked at him confused, then thoughtful. "I don't know. I just couldn't see you go back and not do anything I guess. Like when I gave you my keys to the supra so long ago."

Dom looked equally as thoughtful. "Why would you care if I go to jail?"

Brian thought for a second, " You know, one day Mia told me something. That you were like gravity, everyone was drawn to you. I guess she was right, that's why I could never turn you in. I respected you. You were like a brother I never had." He answered looking out the window.

Dom thought about that for a few minutes before saying, "Well now I owe you again." He said emphasizing the word again, and smiled.

Brian smirked back. "You can start by finding me another car."

They both laughed, but their fun was short lived when they heard sirens and saw flashing lights in the rearview.

Yeah I know I hate cliffhangers too but that's what you get for not reviewing! =P let this be a lesson.

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