Mars. The Freedom Fighters HQ. Since Stoker didn't have a place to stay on Earth, he went back to Mars and been living at the Freedom Fighters HQ. Throttle and his parents have too. Stoker was surprised that Tredz was alive and well. Last he knew, Michelle had broke his neck and killed him.

"I'm confused as to how you are alive and well, Tredz?"

Throttle was about to explain, but Tredz stopped him.

"I'll tell him, son."

"Ok, dad. I'm gonna go find something to eat."

"Take your mother with you, ok."

"Sure. Come on mom. Let's get you something to eat as well."

Tredz waited 'til his son and ex-wife were out of ear shot to tell Stoker.

"So?"

"Karbunkle and some other deranged Dr. had picked up my body not long after Michelle snapped my neck. She's strong for a woman."

"Yes, she is. So, what else did they do to you?"

"After being frozen in cryogenics for 4 yrs., they thawed me out, replaced my bones with Plutarkian glass steel rods coated in adamantium. Then gave me a prime directive."

"Which was what?"

"To get my family back and live free. If I didn't do as I was told, then I would die again. I got to live free after getting my family back. To be honest Stoker, I feel bad for taking my son away from his family."

"I couldn't help but overhear the conversation Throttle had with Michelle. She sounded pissed."

"He wouldn't tell me how the video call went. But if she was pissed, then it didn't go well."

"How long were they together?"

"4yrs. He told me he signed the divorce papers before we left."

"I didn't think he would do that to her. He loves her and his twins to death."

"I'm going to sit him down later and talk with him. He shouldn't leave her like that. I bet they're heartbroken right now."

"I'm sure they are. Especially those adorable twins. I'd rather see him go back and be with his family, but he may decide to bring them here instead."
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Throttle and his mom were at the other end of the commissary getting something to eat. While they were looking for what they wanted, Silverdawn noticed that her son was upset about something.

"Throttle, sweetie. You ok? You look troubled."

"Very observant, mom. I am a bit troubled. I'm wondering if I did the right thing by signing the divorce papers. I miss my boys. Hell, I miss Michelle the most, mom."

"You should have told your father that. I'm sure he would have understood."

"After what he told me, I couldn't let him die, mom. In some small way, Karbunkle gave dad a second chance to make things right. I wanna give him that second chance."

"I know you do, son. So far, he's kept to his word. He hasn't abused us."

"He doesn't want Michelle to come after him again."

"Think your video call with her could have gone better?"

They had finally sat down at the table while talking. Throttle took a bite of his food, then spit it back out.

"Now I know why I stopped eating this crap. Michelle has spoiled me so much."

"You really are missing her, aren't you?"

Throttle looked at his mom. She saw the tears in his eyes.

"You should go back to Earth and be with your family. They need you and you need them."

"And the twins need you, mom. They love their grandma."

"Maybe we can convince your father to go back to Earth and we can live there again."

"That's up to him, but…"

"You don't know if Michelle wants you to come back other than to see the boys."

"Exactly. Don't get me wrong. I love her dearly, but…"

"You're having mixed feelings, aren't you?"

"Yeah, I am. I've already started looking for a new girlfriend."

"Think that's a good idea, Throttle. What if Michelle decides to take you back?"

"Then it's a good thing I haven't found a girlfriend yet. A lot of the women here already know that I'm taken. They just don't know that I'm now available."

"Technically, you're not available 'til she signs the papers too."

"Maybe she has and didn't tell me."

"You wanted this marriage to work and now you don't?"

"Like you said, I have mixed feelings, but I do love her, mom. I don't think I could love another woman like I love Michelle."

"Then let's talk to your father about going back to Earth."

"Think he'll be up for the idea?"

"Maybe. Honestly, sweetie, I didn't want to come back to Mars. I love living on Earth. Its so beautiful."

"I will agree with you there, mom. Michelle's home has a great view."

"Yes, it does."

Both Tredz and Stoker walked over to Throttle and Silverdawn and sat down across from them.

"Dad, why did you bring us back here instead of staying on Earth?"

"I wanted you to have a fresh start, son. Now I see I was wrong to take you from your family. If you want to leave and go back Earth, I won't stop you."

"I want you and mom to come with me then. I want you to spend time with your grandsons. I'm also proud of you for keeping your word to Michelle."

"I know what she's capable of. I don't want her coming after me again. She's dangerous."

"Heh, that she is. That's why I love her dearly and I wanna go back to Earth to be with her and my boys. We can set you and mom up in the guest bedroom. There's bunk beds in there."

"Which reminds me." Then he got up and came around the table. He grabbed a hold of Silverdawn's hand then went down on one knee.

"Silverdawn, I know I wasn't the best husband or the best father." He looked at Throttle when he said that. "But I was given the chance to try again. To make things right. I want to know if you'll give me the honor of being my wife again."

Throttle leaned over and whispered into his mom's ear. "Do it. We're getting the chance to be a real family."

"Give me 'til we get back to Earth to make a decision?"

"Of course. I wasn't expecting an answer right away." Then he turned to Stoker.

"You have a ship ready to take us back?"

"No, but I can get one ready in about an hour."

"Great. Make it happen. We're going home." Tredz looked at his family when he said that.
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Earth. Scottsville, CA. I was getting things packed to move to Chicago. I had the boys get their things packed too. I told Charley and Modo they can keep the house. They were sorry to see me and the boys pack up and leave.

"Are you sure you won't stay, Mike?"

"I'm sure, Charley. I need to get the boys out of here for a while as well as myself. I can't have Fourby and Christina run the garage indefinitely. I need to get back there and work."

"You also need to take care of the boys."

"I know that, which is why I'm gonna see if Rimfire and Christina would like to babysit them. If Christina chooses to continue to help me out, great."

"Call us when you get there so we know you got there safe, ok."

I smiled and nodded, then called up to the boys. "Got your things packed up, boys?"

Tyrone came down without anything packed.

"Tony and I are staying with Aunt Charley and uncle Modo, mom."

"Tyrone Tiberius Thornboy. Get your things packed and downstairs immediately."

"No. We're staying here."

I looked at Charley and Modo. "You tell them they could stay?"

"Yes, we did. If Throttle ever comes back, they wanna be here."

I growled at them. "How dare you!" Then I turned around and stormed out of the house. I was pissed.