'Hey. You ok?' Dom sits next to Lucy handing her a bottle of beer.
'I'm fine.' Lucy smiles ripping her eyes from Cassidy and Brian. 'This is nice. We haven't had a good time like this in a while.'
'You've come out here to start a new life, haven't you?'
'What makes you say that?'
'I had to build a new life once, in a different country. I know what it looks like if somebody is running from their past and I can see the sadness in both of your eyes. I can also see how much you are looking out for each other. There is history there. Brian is a good guy you know.'
'I've been watching them, haven't I?' Lucy sighs taking a sip from her beer.
'You have.' Dom nods.
'I need to work on my poker face.' Lucy laughs.
'Nothing wrong with letting your emotions show. Brian's been through some heartbreak. I am looking out for him as you are looking out for your friend.'
'I am. She… her heart is broken. I don't want her to get hurt again.'
'Brian likes Cassidy, I can tell.' Dom smiles. 'But this is just the beginning. Let's give them the space to get to know each other as hard as it is for both of us.'
'You are right. I need to stop obsessing.' Lucy smiles. 'Oh Dom, didn't you say you invited a friend of yours?'
'I did. He'll be here. No way he'll miss out on a BBQ.'
'You all like your BBQ's.'
'Yes.' Dom nods. 'It's family time.'
'Cassidy is my family'
'And family is all that matters' Dom smiled
'Oh hey' Roman shouts sniffing the air 'baby oil! Why do I smell baby oil!'
'Watch out with that forehead Roman' a voiced shouted back walking up the driveway
Lucy and Cassidy both looked towards the voice
'Oh my' Lucy muttered her eyes going up and down the figure that was getting ever closer
'Hobbs' Dom stood and shook hands with the man 'I'd like you to meet our new neighbours, Lucy and Cassidy. This is Luke Hobbs'
'Hi'
They shook hands smiling
'Pleased to meet you ladies' Hobbs said
'And you' Cassidy said realising Lucy had lost the ability to speak 'take a seat and help yourself to food. I'm sure Roman will grill whatever you want'
'Wow that was some feed' Brian sighed settling back in his chair 'I'm stuffed'
'Hey, no way not yet' Cassidy said 'there is desert yet'
'Really?' Letty said 'I don't think I can fit anything in'
'I'm up for it' Hobbs said swallowing his last mouthful
'Good. It's all homemade. Lucy come help me'
Lucy and Cassidy went into the kitchen and spoke in hushed tones
'Oh my god Lucy! Are you drowning in muscles yet?' Cassidy grinned
'I thought Dom was muscular till Hobbs showed up' Lucy squeaked 'he's…'
'Muscly!' Cassidy laughed 'do you like him?'
'He seems ok' Lucy shrugged
'Ok' Cassidy said nodding noticing how Lucy's cheeks went pink 'whatever you say. Grab some small plates and spoons, forks and two knives'
'Yes Ma'am' Lucy grinned
They went back out to the garden and Cassidy set down the two big dishes on the table while Lucy passed out plates to everybody.
'Homemade apple and cinnamon pie or strawberry cheesecake' Cassidy said 'I'll just go get the cream and custard'
'Woman, can you come and cook for me' Hobbs grinned polishing off the last piece of pie
'Hey, no way' Letty said 'we saw them first, were keeping them here for us'
'That's right' Dom said 'you're late to the party!'
'Hey how's the car working out for you?' Tej asked Lucy
'It's brilliant. Especially after Cassidy had finished with it'
'What did you do?' Tej asked
'Nothing' Cassidy shook her head innocently
'Didn't Lucy say that Cassidy could take you on Dom?' Brian grinned
'She did' Dom said
'I hope this isn't against the law' Hobbs said raising an eyebrow
'Don't worry' Dom grinned 'so you up for it?'
'Nah' Lucy said 'she wouldn't want to break that hard-male ego of yours in half'
'Woah!' Letty laughed and drew in breath
'Wow that is fighting talk' Tej laughed 'are you going to let these two get away with that Dom?'
Dom took a swallow of beer 'there is somewhere we could go tomorrow night and settle it'
All eyes went to Cassidy 'nah I'm not in the mood' she shook her head picking up some plates
'haha you see it was all just talk' Roman grinned 'aint no way a woman can out ride us'
'Um…excuse me!' Letty said grinning 'I do that on a daily occurrence Roman'
Roman wafted his hand at her 'you're not included obviously'
