I had decided to take a shower, then get changed. I thought about stopping by the garage and see if Charley needs some help today.

After I was dressed, I go into the garage, open it, get on my bike and back it out of the garage. I closed the garage with the remote and headed out to Charley's garage.

I arrived in about 15 mins. I had turned off the bike, took my helmet off and hung it on my handlebars. I got off and looked inside the garage through the little door window. Everything was dark inside. Then I noticed the sign on the big, roll up door. "Closed due to family emergency."

"That's odd. Charley is rarely closed. I wonder what happened." I jiggled the door handle and noticed it was unlocked. I turned the knob and went in. I closed the door behind me then called out to her. I didn't get a response.

I checked out back and saw that same grey mouse that was in my house. I noticed he was standing next to 2 graves. He looked up and saw me.

"I'm sorry. I was looking for Charley. Do you know where she might be?"

"She's right here. She's been dead for 2 yrs. now."

I walked over and looked at the 2 graves. One had Charley's name on the headstone. The other one had a name on it.

"Who's Christina?"

"My nephew's late wife. She committed suicide after she had a miscarriage. We had been trying to have a baby, but by the 4th month, she would lose it. This last one pushed her over the edge. I found her hanging in our room."

I noticed he had been crying the while he told me what happened.

"I didn't mean ro pry into your personal life, sir. My condolences, though."

He had wipe his face with the back of his hand.

"Thank you and you didn't pry. I've had this bottled in since her death. It felt good to let it out. Now I can really heal."

I know he's a stranger to me, but I asked him if I could give him a hug to help with that healing process. He nodded then I gave him a hug. He hugged me back and put his antenna to mine. I knew what it meant and I didn't have a problem with it.

About 20 mins. later, we parted from the hug. I felt weird after we parted from the hug. I looked at him kinda funny.

Modo noticed the look in my eyes. The look I used to have before I lost my memory. The look of love.

"The look in your eyes is what I have missed."

I had tears down my face. He saw them and wiped my face gingerly.

"I feel like I ws in a fog. Where is everyone?"

"Ballpark. They think you were getting back at them by pretending to lose your memory."

"I remember the sick joke they played on me. My nightmare is what caused me to lose my memory. I wish I knew how it did. Deep down, I wanted to wrap my arms around your neck and tell you not to leave, but my brain didn't wanna work right."

"I'm glad you're back, darlin'."

"I am too. I hope Troy isn't mad at me, Everything that happened today was out of my hands. As for Throttle and the twins. They're not my problem any more. You and Troy are the only family I need."

"Speaking of family. I've been wanting to ask you something."

"You wanna know if I want more kids, right?"

Modo nodded. I sighed.

It then donned on him. Tony had turned on me at age 4.

He looked me straight in the eyes. He saw the hurt in them.

"I am so sorry, darlin'. I had forgotten that Anthony had turned on you. I just want you to think about it, ok?"

I nodded then I sent a text to Throttle and the twins. I told them to stay out of my life. No texting, no calling and absolutely no dropping by. Just lose my number altogether. They crossed the line. They played with my emotions. I also sent a text to Troy and told him that Modo wants to formally adopt him and give Troy his last name. I immediately got a call after I sent the text to him.

"Seriously!? He wants to adopt me and give me his last name?"

"Yep. I told Modo that you and him are the only family I need."

"I heard dad and my brothers get pissed after you sent them the text. They all called you're a selfish bitch."

"I don't think I'm being selfish. They all played with my emotions. I don't want them in my life any more. They had crossed the line. Even after 2 yrs., I'm still grieving from Charley's death. She treated me like a sister."

"She must have been an awesome friend."

"She was. When are you coming back to the house?"

"I don't have a ride back, mom."

"The ballpark is 2 blocks from the house."

"I didn't realize that. It seemed longer. I'll be there soon. Love you, mom."

"Love you too, Troy. See ya soon." Then I ended the call.

I put my cell away then headed for my bike. Modo noticed that I was leaving the garage and walked over to me.

"Where are you off to, sweetheart?"

"Back to the house. Troy is heading back there. See you back there later, handsome?"

"Yep. I'm also making diner for us. I wanna talk to you about something."

I smiled and hugged him. I got on my bike, put my helmet on then headed back to the house.
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Both Troy and I got to the house at the same time. I turned off the bike, took my helmet off and got off my bike. Troy didn't know that I ride.

"Sweet ride, mom. I didn't know you rode."

"Since I was 16."

While Troy and I were talking, a couple of motorcycles showed up at my place. I didn't recognize the bikes.

"Can I help you?"

One of the bikers took their helmet off. It was Orion. I hadn't talked to him in years.

"Orion? When you start riding?"

"About a year ago. Which is abut the same time I got divorced."

"Sorry to hear that. Who's your friend?"

The other rider took their helmet off. The person looked familiar, but I couldn't place the face.

Then I realized who it was.

"No way. No fuckin' way! Mags?"

"Hello Michelle. Been a long time, old friend."

"It sure has. How have you been?"

"Better than poor Orion here. He caught Ariel with another man in their bed."

I looked at Orion in total shock. I couldn't believe it.

Then I totally pulled a dumb blonde and forgot to introduce my son to them.

"I am so sorry. I'd like you to meet my son, Troy. Troy, this is Orion and his friend, Tom Magnusson."

They all shook hands then I stepped away so I could call Modo. I wanted to let him know that Troy and I had arrived at the house safely.

I dialed his number and waited for him to answer.
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Last Chance Garage. Modo had just finished taking a shower upstairs when he heard his phone ringing. He dried off, then wrapped the towel around his waist.

He picked up the phone and answered it.

"Hey darlin'. Everything ok?"

"Everything's great. Just wanted to let you know that Troy and I got to the house safely. We're also going to have 2 more guests for dinner. A couple of old friends of mine dropped by for a surprise visit."

"I'm fine with that. I always make more than we can eat. I just finished in the shower, so after I get dressed, I'll be on my way back to the house to make dinner."

"Can't wait for your home cooked meal, honey. Please ride safe. I love you, Modo."

"I always ride safe, sweetheart and I love you more, Michelle." Then he hung up and got dressed.