Lightning and Sally met up with the team for Breakfast at Uncle Topolino's. When the couple arrived they were jumped by a loud "Surprise!" And sudden confetti raining down on them! Lightning was first to ask, "Guys!? What is this?" He laughed. Sally started shaking the confetti out of her hair as Luigi walked up and answered, "We heard the news. Congratulations!" Sally and Lightning glanced at each other. Sarge then said, "It's all over RSN." Filmore then added, "We saw a photo too. Looked super romantic man." Sally blushed and replied, "Aw, thanks, guys." Sarge then slapped Lightning across the back in a friendly manner, "Finally got it out, huh?" Lightning chuckled nervously, "Ha, ha... Yeah... I, I guess I did."

Sally and Lightning gazed at each other. Sally's smile, her red cheeks, her glow. That was it. She was glowing with such happiness, such joy, such a look that just went well on her. "I love you, Sally." Lightning murmured. Sally took his hands in hers and replied, "I love you too. Forever and always." "Always and forever." Lightning repeated... That day, the team and some family celebrated the engagement of Lightning and Sally. There were only two things that could have possibly made this day, the celebration more enjoyable. And that was if two special people were here with Lightning to celebrate. Mater and Doc. The friends all celebrated lightly. Some drinking, long talks about the couple, embarrassing moments between them all, Lightning's career, Sally's motels, the couple's home, their plans. Everyone wanted to be them...

The couple walked to the waiting area of the plane they would soon be boarding to head to England. They were photographed by many. Anyone and everyone wanted to get photos of the newly engaged Lightning McQueen and fiancé, Sally Carrera. Upon arriving at the waiting area, the couple was quickly greeted and congratulated by the other racers. Jeff hugged his friends and said, "Congrats guys! I was always rooting for the two of you!" Lewis slapped Lightning on the back and joked "About time man!" Shu said something that neither Sally nor Lightning understood and bowed before them slightly.

Sally and Lightning just thanked him cluelessly. Even Carla Veloso came up to the couple and took Lighting's hands into hers and said, "Parabens voces dois. Desejo a voces muitos anos bons juntos." With a friendly smile before walking away. Then Francesco stared at them, at sally. He and sally stared at each other for a moment. It was a little weird. The Italian approached and said, "Congratulations. Francesco... Is happy for you both." He smiled in such a charming way. Almost as if he had completely forgotten about his and Sally's encounter.

Lightning smiled proudly and replied, "Thank you, Francesco. But.. Shouldn't you be getting on your private jeT?" Asked Lightning. Francesco nodded, "Si. Francesco just wanted to congratulate the two of you. He is.. very happy.." He repeated as he stared at sally. Sally wasn't sure about it. The way Francesco was staring. maybe he did remember and maybe he didn't. Hard to tell for her. Honestly, it would be best if he didn't. Francesco sighed then continued, "You two must have a good thing between you." Lightning smirked, "Yeah, well. The best man always wins." Francesco snickered and replied, "Francesco is not sure that is what happened here. Timing is more likely the culprit." He then glanced at Sally.

The look in his delicate brown eyes.. He did remember and he was thinking about it. Sally gasped quietly and sort of hid behind her new fiance. Francesco just stared at her. For too long really. Sally worried that Lightning would become suspicious and start asking questions which made her want to cry. Sally wanted to cry because she had cheated on him. She had cheated on the man she loved. The man she had dreamed of marrying for years with.. with.. With some random Italian guy. Only... He wasn't random at all. He was Francesco Bernoulli.. He was so.. Smooth and good-looking and kind and such a role model.. He was perfect and that accent was so charming. Not that Lightning's faded drawl wasn't, but it was no Italian type of sexy at all.

Sally was worried that all of that could be taken away in seconds. Because she could never be with someone like Francesco. I mean come on! He lived in ITALY! And her home was back in Arizona! In Radiator Springs, near her family, her friends! Sally could never and would never leave of all that for some man she just met and.. And made out with.. Sally glanced up at Lightning. The man she was going to marry no matter what! She betrayed his trust. And he trusted her. He did not question her! He did not keep on about it once she had said that nothing had happened! This wasn't fair to Lightning! This was not fair at all!

Francesco sighed then said, "Miss Sally.." Catching Sally's attention. "You can always.." He paused and swallowed nervously. "You can come to Francesco for.." He paused once more then glanced at Lightning before back to Sally and continuing, "You can come to Francesco if you need to find a.. An exotic, uh, venue.. For the wedding!" He exclaimed! Covering whatever he wanted to say quite smoothly. And he chuckled. Laughing off his embarrassment and trying to throw Lightning off his scent for Sally's sake. Sally was grateful. Grateful the Italian racer let her be and let her be happy. With Lightning. The man she wanted and was meant to be with. Or was she? Was this the man she was meant to be with? She wondered. And now she wondered why she was questioning that!? Why would she question that? She loved and wanted to be with Lightning forever!

Look at all they had been through together. But.. There was also a time she loved and wanted another man once. So much so, she married him.. Ben.. And look what happened there.. Endless fights.. Late nights because Ben would... Would work all the time and they barely had time together. Ben put his work, his needs before hers, before their marriage. The fights were long and the nights lonely most of the time. Sally looked up at her fiance. The world around her a blur. What if being with Lightning held the same fate. He worked. A lot. He was always gone racing. Always with his friends more than her. They fought over silly and petty things constantly. and they were older. What about kids? She wanted a baby, she wants a baby. Sally grabbed onto Lightning's forearm and announced, "We should have a baby." Francesco and Lightning's conversation came to a dead stop. Both men stared at sally.

Lightning's face turned white, but his cheeks red. His heartbeat quickened as his heart pitfall to his stomach. He choked. Barely able to breathe. Nope, he couldn't breathe! "Wh-what?" He mustered out of himself quietly. Sally's heart was racing as she repeated, "I think we should have a baby." Francesco turned red and said, "Francesco thinks this is a good time to go. See you two in England." And he walked away. Lightning just stared at Sally in shock and fear! "What?' He asked again. Sally sighed and explained, "We are old Lightning." Lightning shook his head. "Not that old. We-we just got engaged!" He reminded. Sally nodded, "Yes and I don't want to waste any more time!" She sounded upset. And honestly.. So much was going through Lightning's mind right now!

WHY IS SHE SAYING THIS?

WE JUST GOT ENGAGED!

WHAT THE FUCK HAVE I DONE?

SERIOUSLY? ALREADY!?

HOW DO I SAY NO?

WHY NOW?!

THIS IS THE WORSE TIMING EVER!

DOES SHE WANT TO FIGHT?

SHE KNOWS I'M NOT READY.

WhAt ThE FuCk!?

"Sal.. Sally.." Lightning started. Sally crossed her arms and asked, "Do you not want to have a baby with me?" People, the other racers began to stare. Sally noticed and realized how bad she was making this. This was NOT the time or place to have this conversation. Lightning looked away awkwardly. Rubbing his hand over the back of his neck as Sally looked away, blushing. She felt pretty bad and pretty stupid for embarrassing Lightning like this and he was right. They had just gotten engaged. Why did she ask that like that!?...

The couple arrived in England where they were met up with their team at the airport. Everyone looked to Lighting for directions. He was completely flustered though. Filmore asked, "So do we all stay in one motel or separate ones again?" Lightning stared at the floor of the airport. Just staring. Everyone stared at him. Guido tapped Luigi who then shrugged.

Sarge cleared his throat and asked, "You okay there Boss?" Lightning looked up at his team, at Sarge then answered, "Yeah, of course. Um.. I.. I don't know." "You don't know?' Questioned Sarge. Sally jumped in with "Miles Axelrod have our room information on the sheets, Lightning. It should read off the motel's name." Lightning nodded, "Right, of course. I just.." He paused and seemed to be in deep thought. Luigi even asked, "McQueen? You are okay?" Lightning nodded, but Sally knew she had gotten to him with the whole baby thing.

She should have never brought that up. But this made her question him. Would he be willing to have a baby with her? Soon? Would he ever be? They weren't getting any younger and at this point, she sort of felt like she was being robbed of her chances just by Lightning's immaturity. And that was not fair at all!...

Turns out, the couple and the team members were all staying at the same Motel for the final race of the Grand Prix. This also included the other race teams. This included.. Francesco Bernoulli.

Lightning and Sally made themselves comfortable in their room and Lightning quickly turned on the tv as he sat down on the comfortable couch. "Awe.." He sighed. "This is nice. Finally, some English newscasting about the race that I can watch easily." Sally snickered with a humored smile as she sat next to her fiance. She scooted closely up to him, cuddling up against his body. "Hey, Stickers." She mumbled. "Hmm?" Good, she had his attention. "I'm sorry I scared you with the idea of a baby." Lightning's eyes instantly widened! "Scared me? No! No, you didn't scare me. More like.. You just surprised me is all. That, and it was a weird place to bring it up. You don't seriously want a baby right now, do you? Already?' He asked.

Sally stared at him. Unsure if she should lie and satisfy him, or vent and talk about it. "Um.. What if I did?" She asked. Yea, that would be a good way to start up the conversation. Lightning seemed disappointed. "Sal.. I'm not ready." "Oh.." She mumbled with a frown. Lightning sighed. He hated seeing his woman upset, but he was not ready! "One day, okay. Let's get married first." He smiled, wrapping an arm around Sally. sally smiled and agreed.

"Yeah. Let's get married." That did make her happy and smile widely. "Maybe for the honeymoon? Maybe we can start trying once we're married?" She suggested. Lightning stared, thinking. "Um.. Maybe., How about we talk about it once we're married and don't bring it up until then? Hmm?" He asked. Sally nodded. She could agree with that for now. Let's get married. She was very happy with that. And so were the papers and blogs...

Famous race car driver-

Famous racer-

Talented American race car driver Lightning McQueen-

Lightning McQueen-

LIGHTNING MCQUEEN was seen proposing to girlfriend Sally Carrera in Italy!

Bachelor race car driver was taken from the market!

World Grand Prix racer, popped the question-

Will you marry me? Asked famous racer-

Famous racer, Lightning McQueen-

American Heart Breaker-

American racer proposed!

Sally Carrera, who is she-

SHE SAID YES!

Whose this future Mrs. McQueen?

McQueen and Sally-

McQueen and girlfriend, Sally Carrera-

Engaged!

Lightning McQueen, engaged!

Champion racer proposed-

Proposed-

Lightning McQueen chooses Allinol.

American race car Driver, Lightning McQueen, number 95 chooses the fuel in question, Allinol. For his final race in England. Will this be a mistake that cost him his victory? And possible turn around of his career?...

Flo adjusted the phone over her shoulder as she held it to her ear. "Yes, I've seen the papers." She replied to the phone.

Sally let out a sigh that just sounded like she was deep in love. "Oh, Flo.. It was so romantic and sweet.; He finally proposed. I mean he did it and I could not be happier! Oh, I could scream like a little girl, Flo!" Sally exclaimed with excitement!

Flo snickered and replied, "Glad you can.." As she stared at Mia and Tia who were crying their eyes out as they looked over the paper about the event in Italy. Tears and loud cries about how it was all over and Lightning was going to be taken from them for good. Flo rolled her eyes. It was a rather ridiculous sight.

Sally lay on the bed as she spoke to her friend. "I have to admit something though Flo."

What's that?

"I'm.. I'm scared."

What? Why? Haven't you been wanting this forever?

"Well, yes. At least, I think I do. I.. I thought I wanted all of this before with Ben and what if it's the same with Lightning?"

It's not the same. You're happy with Lightning. I never saw you happy like that around Ben.

"Well, yeah.. That's because you only met him after I ran away and everything went to hell. What if Lightning and I are doomed? I don't think he wants kids.."

Who? Lightning? I thought you said he did.

"He says one day.. But.. I'm not getting any younger Flo."

You still have time for that Sally, calm down. Lightning is not Ben. You're just overthinking.

"Am I?.."

yes. You are overthinking a lot right now.

"Maybe you're right... I should calm down and like Lightning said.. Let's just get married."

Good idea!

"How is Mater?"

What do you mean?

"How is he? Lightning's been trying to get a hold of him constantly. I told him that Mater wouldn't be around the phone at those exact moments. He's getting worried is all."

Mater isn't here. He's with you guys.

"No, he's not. What do you mean he's not there? He came back."

No, he didn't. When? I haven't seen him in town since ya'll left.

"What?... Flo, you're joking..."

I'm not, Honey. Mater is not in Radiator Springs,

Sally sat up and instantly called out "Lightning!" It wasn't but a few seconds and he came to the door0way. "Mater never made it back home." She announced. Lightning turned white. "What?' He asked. Sally shook her head and explained. "I have Flo on the phone and she says he hasn't come back home." Lightning rushed to the bed and sat down, grabbing the phone from Sally frantically. "Flo?" He called.

Yes.

"Are you serious? Mater isn't in town?"

No.

"Don't lie to me, Flo. Don't joke with me. If Mater is putting you up to this, it's not funny! I'm really worried about him after how I spoke to him."

It's not a joke, Sweetie. Mater is not here.

Lightning looked at his girl for help almost. What was he supposed to do!? Mater was gone!...

Flo quickly began to search around town. The residing residents of Radiator Springs did the same. Searching for their friend who was supposed to have been home for weeks now. Sally and Lightning ran to each team member's door of the motel and announced, "Emergency team meeting." "Meet in the lobby pronto." All of the team curiously rushed down as instructed. Sally went to knock on the last one's door. Knock, knock, knock. "Filmore!" She called frantically. "Come down to the lobby, we have an emergency." The door opened, but it wasn't Filmore, it was Francesco!

Sally's eyes widened as she stared up at the Italian. "Oh-F-Fran-Francesco.. I.. I didn't know-I thought this was"-"Filmore's room?" The handsome man questioned. Sally nodded as her cheeks blushed foolishly. Francesco cocked his head slightly to the left then asked, "So what is the emergency?" He asked. Sally stared a moment. As if she had forgotten completely. Francesco raised a brow, questioning her silence. Sally shook her head, snapping out of her trance then answered, "Oh nothing!.. Just.. Some team.. thing..." Francesco snickered, "And now you are engaged. To McQueen." "Yeah." ... "Francesco hopes you have good years together. And a healthy baby." He added with a smile. Sally blushed even more!

If that was possible. "Oh-Oh! Yeah, uh.. No. No, I was.. I was thinking irrationally at that moment and shouldn't have come out like that and. I.. No. We're not trying right now. Not that we won't ever, but like not now. Not right now. Currently. Um.. Yeah.." She felt so stupid, so awkward. Francesco couldn't help but smile. "You are a beautiful woman Miss Sally. McQueen is very lucky to have such a woman as you." "Th-thanks.. Look, what happened between us can't ever"-"Do not worry Miss Sally." Francesco began, "It will be our little secret." He winked. Sally sighed in satisfaction. Why was Francesco so perfect and dreamy. If she could, she would kiss the man one last time.

Francesco stepped back into his room with a "Tell McQueen, it will be an honor to beat him to the finish line tomorrow." Then he closed the door softly. Sally stood there a moment. Biting her lips as she thought about Lightning. How he was putting it off. Or was she being drastic? There was still time, right? Sally held her stomach, rather her uterus against her palms. She wanted a baby. His baby. She wanted to have Lightning's baby, but.. She wondered if he was lying and now only saying all those things he said before to get her to shut up and fall in love with him. But he was right. They just got engaged. Get married first. Besides, there were more important things to take care of right now, like, where was Mater?...

Sally rushed down to the lobby to find the entire team and Lightning waiting. Lightning turned to Sally and asked, "Where were you?" Sally blushed a little then answered, "Looking for-for you guys.." She sounded confused or flustered. Lightning was suspicious for sure. "We agreed to meet in the lobby." He snarled. Sally nodded. "Yeah, duh.. I'm here." Duh? Sally never said duh, thought Lightning. Something was suddenly off. Lightning just blew it off as stress about Mater being missing, though he probably shouldn't have.

Sally sighed with relief as he let it go. She just knew he would leave her if he ever knew of what happened with Francesco that night in Italy. And yes, Sally felt bad for lying to Lightning, but she also felt this was the only way to protect her future, their future. To ensure she would have a baby one day with Lightning. Makes people wonder what would have happened if she had told him. Would he have forgiven her? Left her and called off the engagement? Would he have met a younger woman down the road who he would have fallen madly in love with? No one really could say sense Lightning would never come to know of that night and the tiny lies out of Sally's mouth.

Luigi then asked, "What is the emergency, McQueen?' Lightning took a deep breath before announcing, "Mater didn't make it back home to Radiator Springs." Everyone's eyes widened and they gasped. Sarge asking, "What do you mean? Where is he?" Lightning shrugged. "I have no clue. He left from Japan, so.. I guess he could be anywhere." Filmore then raised his hand and asked, "Did he even get on a flight?" Lightning swallowed nervously. What if Mater didn't and he was lost in Japan!? "I.. I don't know." Which gave Sally an idea! She placed a hand on her fiance's shoulder and said, "I'll call the airport and ask about any flights coming into America at that time. See where Mater could have possibly wound up if not Arizona." Lightning nodded, "Good idea."

So Sally darted off back to their room. Meanwhile Lightning and the rest of the team continued to talk. "Did you call Flo?" Asked Sarge. Lightning nodded answering, "Sally did and that's how we found out that Mater wasn't there." Sarge was thinking hard. What could they do? Filmore then had the idea of, "Why don't we call authorities of each countryman?" Lightning sighed. Sounded pretty difficult and pretty impossible. Like they would do anything. Luigi then suggested "We should do that, and also the motel where we stayed in Japan. They maybe able to get security footage. The airport might be able to tell you if he boarded any flight too." Lightning nodded saying, "Yeah, sounds good.."

Sarge then walked up to the racer and reminded. "You have to set up and practice today. Let these guys handle that stuff while you and I head to the track. You can't let this get to you, McQueen." Lightning stared at his friend, Sarge was being a good friend about this. Lightning nodded agreeing, "Yeah. It could ease my nerves anyway. Let me tell Sally and we'll head out. You guys let me know if you find anything." Luigi, Guido, and Filmore all agreed to...

Race Day. England.

All the teams and racers were in their pits getting last-minute things ready s the drivers mentally prepared themselves for the challenge ahead. Lightning sat on a metal chair. Tapping or bouncing his leg as he was so worried and thinking about Mater. Where was he? What if he were so lost that they never found him again!? People disappear all the time when traveling the country. What if he never saw Mater again and the horrible things he said to him in Japan after the race were the last things he ever said to Mater.

Lightning was afraid. Afraid he had lost Mater, his best friend for good in what could be horrible and gruesome ways. Sally walked up and knelt in front of her fiance and placed her hands onto his knees. "Lightning... Stickers..." She cooed. Lightning stared at her. He was just over-thinking and worried. "Are you okay to race today?' She asked. Lightning sighed, "Do I have a choice? I can't just quit.." His knee, still bouncing. Sally sighed and thought a moment before replying. Trying to think of reassuring words. "Mater would want you to race." That grabbed his attention. Sally was right. Mater would want him to go out there and prove to everyone that he was the best race car driver out there. Lightning just nodded. Suddenly came a knock on the pit door. The team opened the door to see Ramone, Flo, and Red!

Lightning was shocked! Everyone there was shocked! Luigi asked, "What are you all doing here?" Ramone answered, "We came as soon as you called. Booked the quickest flight out." Flo nodded adding, "Sheriff is on the phone with Scotland yard, right now." Sally replied, "You guys shouldn't have." Flo then walked up and hugged Sally saying, "We sure did have to. Mater is our friend too. And congrats baby.." "Awe.. Thanks, Flo." Before much more could be said, a few security guards came up rolling a tank of Allinol into the 95 pits. Everyone stared as behind them appeared none other than Miles Axelrod. Lightning stood and greeted. "Sir Alexrod." The two shook hands.

Miles smiled and said, "I'm sorry to interrupt." "No, no, it's alright.." Lightning lied. Mostly because in a way, he owed a lot to Axelrod for giving him this opportunity. Miles smirked, "I just wanted to come down here and to personally thank you because, after Italy, I was finished. And then YOU gave me one last shot." Lightning nodded, "Listen I"-"And I probably shouldn't be saying this at all, but.. I hope you win today. You show the world that they've been wrong about Allinol." Lightning frowned. To be honest, he was thinking about quitting. He was emotional right now and was never good at harnessing his emotions while driving. He looked over at Sally and his team.

Sally gave him the nod, the go-ahead. So with that Lightning turned to Axelrod answering, "Sure thing Sir Axelrod. I'll win the race." Miles smiled devilishly. "I like the confidence Lightning. Just get as far ahead as you can and don't let off one bit." He winked. He glanced at the 95 team. turning to Sally and saying, "Congrats by the way. On the engagement." "Thank you." Sally replied. Miles snickered, "It truly is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all, aye?" Sally's brows lowered. "Sure.." She agreed but thought that was odd. Honestly, everyone did. Miles chuckled awkwardly then walked away. Lightning took a deep breath then turned to his team and said, "Alright, let's do this thing. Let's win a race today guys. For Mater."...

The racers all lined up. In front were Francesco Bernoulli and Lightning McQueen. The Queen would send them off. Francesco glanced over at the 95 car's cockpit. Lightning could feel Francesco's eyes. He glanced back at the formula one car. The two rivals stared a moment at each other. Making a great photo for the reporters and a few fans to catch. Lightning revved the Bolt's engine. Gripping the wheel tightly, breathing steadily. He looked ahead at the road. Waiting for the green. Francesco looked ahead. Deep breaths.

One winner here today and it was going to be Francesco. It was going to be Lightning McQueen. The Queen dropped the flag as she stood by her nephew and Miles Axelrod, and the cars sped off, beginning the final race of the World Grand Prix! The engined roared as the drivers pushed to get into a formation. To pass one another when they had the chance. Francesco faked left then passed Lightning like a torpedo on a straightway. Zooming by loudly in the high pitch F1. Lightning shifted hard and the chase began! The cars drove hard that first lap, Lightning still chasing down Francesco. As expected, his emotions were messing with his ability to concentrate and affecting his driving. Francesco continued to hold the lead into the next lap when a turn made him hit the brakes. F1 cars do not take the best turns.

Compared to Bolt, which just slid in a drift around Francesco's car like it was nothing! Lightning whipped his read around the nose of Francesco's missing the nose of the F1 by a hair it seemed! Shifting and gunning it ahead of Francesco! This angered the Italian and he began to chase Lightning now. Lightning gained a good half mile ahead of Francesco, keeping his lead as Francesco attempted to draft behind Lightning's car to catch up easier.

Lightning continued to gain track between him and Francesco! The fans cheered loudly for the American! Lightning noticed an alarm on the Bolt. A slight temperature change. Which happened in racing when racing hard and for a long period. Lightning glanced behind to not even see Francesco at the moment. He was in a huge lead. "Hey guys, Bolt's overheating slightly," he announced. The team glanced at the stat screens in the pits. Especially Sarge. He seemed suspicious. Sarge asked, "Little early in the race for that." "Exactly. I have a lead, I'm coming in." Sally then asked "What about Francesco? He'll pass you during the stop." "I can catch back up. I got this Sal, thanks." Lightning gunned it and planned to stop in the pits once he made it around.

The 95 team watched the helicopter cams when suddenly a scream from another team's pits caught their attention. A silver, supercar jag was speeding through the pit lanes and coming straight at them! Everyone in the 95 pits ran and ducked for cover as the jag came to a squealing stop in the pits there! Smoke dusted the air. Then the driver door opened and.. "Mater!?" Shouted Luigi! Everyone was overly confused and in shock! Mater just began panicking and shouting, "Everybody get out! Get out now! Ya'll gotta get out the pits!" Then he noticed the gang back home was here. "Hey, what are you guys doin here?" Sally answered with, "They're all here because of you!" Flo then asked, "Is everything okay?" Mater shouted "NO, everything is not okay! There's a bomb in here! Ya'll gotta get out! Now!" "A BOMB!?" Shouted Flo!

Everyone began panicking! The teams next to team 95 began panicking and the security was coming! The police were coming! This was bad! And as if it couldn't get worse, Mater unbuttoned his flannel to see that the bomb was bolted around him! He then looked over to see the tank of Allinol. "uh-oh.." He muttered. Then the 95 car began pulling in. Mater knew this was bad! This was worse! "No McQueen!" Shouted Mater as he put his hands out to motion for Lightning to stop! "Stop right there!" He shouted! "Don't come any closer!" He then ran into the jag, slamming the driver door hard and squealing it in reverse to get away from the pits of 95. Lightning slowed the Bolt for a second, Francesco darted past them all! But then shifted her hard and chased after Mater in the exotic car!

"Hold everything! A car has just driven onto the track! And it's driving backward!" Said the announcer. As Lightning began to chase for Mater, security and police swarmed team 95 pits and the others as well. Race teams and onlookers were being told to evacuate the area immediately! The threat of a Bomb was in place!

Lightning chased hard after the jag and seem to be catching up! The nose of the Bolt getting right on the rear of the sports car. Mater tuned his radio then said "McQueen! You don't get it! I'm the bomb!" Lightning was shocked that he had Mater in his headset now, but no matter! "Yes, Mater! You are the bomb! That's what I'm trying to say here!" "STAY AWAY!" "No! Never!" Lightning pushed the Bolt hard and she roared as she gained on the car ahead.

Mater panicked and said, "I gotta get away from McQueen!" The computer in the car answered, "Request acknowledged, get McQueen." And suddenly, a spear shot out of the rear of the jag and penetrated the Bolt's front end and into the engine, right through into the dash of the car! Lightning let go of the wheel and everything as he bunched up into his seat seeing the spear hook latch onto the Bolt! The car died fast and lost all communication with the teams! ..

Sarge then announced, "The Bolt lost all power." Sally lost it with, "What!?" She frantically looked at the stats screen, but then officials began to force everyone out of there!..

Mater quickly corrected "No! Get AWAY from McQueen!" "Request acknowledged." Again replied the computer and then rocket blasters flipped through the trunk of the jag and began to light up. Lightning's eyes widened with fear. "Oh my gosh." He muttered barely before the car blasted off at such a high speed, pulling the Bolt along with it!

The teams all watched the helicopter cams as they saw Lightning's Bolt being pulled by the jag and so much so, passing Francesco, and busting through the barriers! "And McQueen just blasted off along with what looked like a rocket-propelled car!" said the announcer. Sally's eyes teared up and her jaw dropped! Everyone watching was in shock and confusion and all asking, what the hell just happened!? Ramone then announced, "There's no communication." As he tried to get ahold of Lightning through a headset.

Sally panicked with "What do you mean!?" Sarge took the headset and listened then a red dot lit up. This meant a loss of communication due to distance. Sally grabbed the headset and panicked more. "No, no, no. What is going on!? Lightning! Please work you stupid thing!" She shouted as she then shook them! Flo grabbed Sally's shoulders. Ramone took the headset back and tried to figure something out...

Mater shouted into Lightning's headset "LET GO!" With Lightning yelling back, "I can't! You have a hook through my car!" Mater panicked. Searching for a way out of this...

Back where the 95 team was, being evacuated. Suddenly a huge explosion went off in the seas! Everyone screamed and shouted and ducked! Falling to their knees! Ramone shielded Sally and Flo with his own body, hovering above them. People there panicked and began asking the police and security questions, some people began running for their lives as they were afraid! Sally began to cry! She was losing it! A bomb just went off in the waters and Mater had said something about a bomb and now Lightning was gone!

Lightning looked up from the windshield of the Bolt to see a bright purple, flying car! The car hovered above them for a moment. Lightning was afraid and confused! Then he heard the explosion nearby. "MATER!" He shouted! "What's going on!? Mater!" But no answer at the moment. All Lightning could do at this moment was hold on for the ride of his life! The flying car disappeared. Mater finally hit the brakes as he slid to a stop! The Bolt being dragged along with him! As Mater got out, the flying car came down to meet him. Lightning quickly crawled out of the smoking Bolt and took off his helmet as a woman said "We have to get that bomb off you."

Lightning stood next to Mater and panicked. "BOMB!? MAter, who put a bomb on you!? Mater, what is going on!?" He asked. Mater looked at his friend and answered, "Yea! They strapped it to me to kill you as a backup plan!" "Back up plan!?" Questioned Lightning in fear! Mater nodded. Then another vehicle pulled up and hit the brakes. An older gentleman in a suit got out then yanked some guy all tied up out of his cat and tossed him onto the ground next to Mater, Lightning, and the woman. The man sat up and spit n the ground. He looked rough like he had been in a fight or chase. Bald mostly with a few hairlines with an old dirty lab coat on. He looked at Lightning with anger as he hobbled up onto his knees.

"You.." He growled in anger. Lightning's eyes widened. "Why didn't my death ray kill you!?" The crazy man shouted! Lightning jumped back a bit and fell to his ass, "DEATH RAY!?" HE yelped! Did someone try to kill him? The man in the suit then ordered. "Turn off the bomb Professor." The crazy professor smirked, "Are you all so dense? Its voice activated. Everything is voice-activated these days." Mater quickly shouted down at his stomach and chest "De-activate!" The bomb talked back with a buzz. "Voice denied." Then lost a whole minute on the countdown! Mater gasped! Lightning just watched in fear and confusion! The Professor then explained. "Oops. Did I forget to mention that it can only be disarmed by the one who activated it?" The woman then pulled out what looked like a gun and pointed it to the Professor then ordered him to "Say it."

The sly Professor obliged. "De-activate." The bomb only buzzed once more and they lost another minute on the countdown! The woman pressed a button then tasered the old man! Lightning finally stood up next to Mater and glanced at the bomb around his friend. This was happening! "What do we do?" Lightning asked. Suddenly, they were surrounded. And one creepy guy answered, "It's very simple. You blow up." The two agents, Mater, and Lightning all cowered closer together. The woman asked the man in the suit, "Finn, tell me you have a pan.." Then Finn answered, "I'm thinking.."

Lightning swallowed nervously and announced, "I'm gonna go out on a limb here.. These are the guys that want me dead, correct?" One of the men surrounding them answered, "It's nothing personal." Lightning smiled nervously. He didn't know what else to do! He began to shake with fear, teeth chattering as he shook. Then Mater surprisingly stepped forward and tried reasoning with these guys, but it wasn't working well...

Back at the evacuation area, Sally sat on the ground in pure fear. Wondering what was happening! This was a nightmare! What if she lost Lightning for good!? Sally looked at her friends. All of them sitting and waiting on instructions from the cops. Sally couldn't take it anymore. She had to do something! She stood up and stared at her friends one last time before slowly and quietly disappearing into the crowd around them...

Finn was desperately looking around. Trying to find a way to get them all out of this. The woman asked, "Do you have an idea?" Quietly, Finn whispered, "I do.. Get McQueen and get into Mater's car." Lightning panicked and asked "No, no. What is going on, what are you going to do? What about Mater?" Finn shooshed Lightning and snapped "Do as I say if you want to leave here with your life." Lightning snapped back with "No! I'm not leaving Mater behind again!" But then some large German-speaking man walked through the crowd, gripping the hair of a familiar blonde. "Let go of me!" She shouted. Lightning's heart raced! That was.. Sally! The german held her hair tightly and announced "We found this one around the corner, trying to alert the cops of our location."

Lightning began to reach for his fiance, but the woman spy from the flying car stopped him. Finn tried to reason with the man and said "She's a civilian. Has nothing to do with this." Then the german smiled saying, "I think she is more important than you think." then he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Sally. Mater shouted, "No, don't!" Lightning's world crumbled at this moment. Everything was being taken in a matter of seconds! Sally stopped struggling and stared at Lightning with pure fear. Sally's eyes teared up. She was more scared than she had ever been in her life. Lightning stared at her.

Staring directly into her eyes from afar. Lightning didn't care, he began to head to her when the man pointed the gun at Lightning now and ordered "You stop there." "Go ahead and shoot me!" Lightning shouted! Sally screamed "NO! No, stop Lightning! Stop right there! Please.. Please do as he says.." Lightning stared at Sally in horror. "Please.." She pleaded. "I don't want to watch you die.." She muttered. Those words. That sentence. That broke Lightning into obedience. Finn began to muster a plan at this moment. Lightning just froze in fear and heartbreak.

Another bad guy then yelped. "Don't shoot him! We need his death to be ruled by Allinol! Strap him and the spy to the race car!" Finn and the woman heard this and Finn asked "Allinol? Why would that be the key?" Suddenly Mater gasped! "I get it now.. Finn! I know what I need to do!" The two spies stared at Mater with questions. The German then spoke. "You and spy get into the red race car." He then pointed the gun at Sally and added, "Or I shoot." Sally cried. She cried in fear and regret and love that she or Lightning would be killed. Lightning was already thinking about this. Even if he did.. Didn't Sally see their identities and know too much? They were all dead!

Suddenly another man's voice in a British-English accent said "You pull that trigger and so do we." The German looked behind him to see a man in uniform holding a gun to his head. An entire army surrounded these horrible people now with guns. It seemed to be over, but it had just escalated. The German lowered his gun slowly as the corp said "That's it.. Good boy. Now let the girl go." The man did so, letting go of Sally. Sally took a step towards Lightning but stopped when Sarge then appeared in a corner and motioned for Sally to come to him. Sally looked to Lightning who nodded and said, "Go. Please." Sally hesitated, but ran to Sarge! Collapsing into his arms! Sarge cradled her, picking her up and carrying her out of the dangerous circle.

Then, the German turned and tried to shoot the man in uniform. Sarge quickly put Sally in an armored vehicle and slammed the door shut! The fight began! Guns blazed and men began to fight one another! Finn turned to Mater and said "Go! Do what you have to do! I'll cover you!" Mater asked, "What about you guys!?" The woman turned and answered, "Just go! We got this Mater!" Mater and Lightning glanced at each other. The bad guys began to run and some of the corp and his men chased after them. This is when the bomb squad came in and began to try and get the bomb off, but they couldn't. No wrenches fit the bolts. The next option would be to cut it and hope it did not detonate during that.

While the bomb squad talked about their options and how-tos, Finn nudged Mater and asked "Are you sure you know what to do?" Mater nodded saying "I know what I need to do. I know who has to de-activate the bomb." "Then go. Take McQueen and go." He then grabbed Holley's cars' key and handed it to Mater. Holley stared with confusion and some fear as she knew that Mater was no spy at all!

Mater frowned and said "I can't do it.. Look, nobody takes me seriously.. I know that now.." Lightning shook his head and grabbed Mater by the shoulders, forcing his friend to look at him and said, "Look, you're yourself in Radiator Springs, be yourself here. And if.. If people aren't taking you seriously, then they need to change, not you. I know that because I was wrong before. Now, you can do this." Mater sighed and smiled slightly. It was a heart-felt moment. Holley rolled her eyes and shoved Mater towards her car saying "You better go now or else the bomb squad will arrest you before you get the chance. Go."

Mater looked Holley in the eyes and she stared back into his. "What?' Holley asked. Mater smiled and said, "I'd always wanted to be a spy." Holley smiled warmly, gazing into Mater's eyes. Finn spoke up with "Sorry to interrupt, but you need to go now." Mater grabbed Lightning by the arm and pulled him to the flying car. Lightning stopped and asked, "Woah, what about Sally?!" Suddenly the cops saw Mater trying to escape and one shouted, "Hey, you! Freeze where you are!" Lightning's eyes widened. Mater got into the car, opened the passenger door, and pulled Lightning into the car fast! The doors closed, wings expanded and the car heated up as cops ran to it, Mater pressed a button and took off into the skies! Lightning grabbed the dash as he screamed "AAAHHHH!" Mater pulled on the wheel and shouted "You better hold on!"...