F1 One Shots

#23 Mick - Suprise

MADISON CARTER POV.: It's first race after the summer break, so we're in Spa in Belgium. Conditions are mega tricky and most of the seassions are postponed or cancelled and I think nobody knows if they gonna race this weekend... It would be a shame if they didn't, especially for the fans...
But I have other thing to worry about more, as me and Gina decided to suprise Mick. He done new special one-race helmet, with design of his fathers, 7th Championship winning helmet, as Michael had it in Spa. It's really heartwarming and shows how sweet and caring, especially for his family, Mick is.... And I decided to make this even more memorable, as I'll... SNEAK MICHAEL TO THE GARAGE! With Gina's help, of course! Michael really wanted to see his son race in F1 in person, without making any public aperance, so we wanted to help him. And when different than the race which Mick thinks the most about?!

Right now is FP3 and everyone are pretty busy, mainly because of the rain and dangerous conditions. At that moment we decided to sneak Michael in, because it's almost impossible for somebody to see us.
-You ready for it?- I looked at him with smile behind my mask, as I had my arm looped around his, while Gina had the other. Michael returned to almost full recovery after the accident, but he still has a little trouble with walking sometimes.
-I couldn't be more ready..!- he replied with shining eyes, which are so similar to Mick's -How is he doing?
-Excited and eager to race, even though he can't do much in that Haas of his. Especially with this new lid...- I said and smiled softly, as we slowly made our way to Mick's driver's room. 
-New lid?- Michael was really curious.
-You'll see Papa- Gina giggled and we continued our happy conversation, as well as walking.
In no time we made it safely to our destination, and made ourselves comfortable in warm room. The seassion wasn't easy for anybody, and all the teams were struggling. Even top of the Championship standings, Mercedes and Red Bull...

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Before I knew it, the seassion was almost ending, which meant that I need to get back to the garage, to somehow feth Mick. 
-I'm going to get him. Don't go anywhere, Bitte..- I looked at them both.
-Let's stick to the plan. Any walkes later- Michael agreed, and Gina only nodded. Satisfied with their responce I left the room and walked to the garage with smile on my face. I made it just in time, as Mick jumped out of the car, and shivered.
-You did amaizing!- I told him, as he took of his helmet and balaclava off.
-You think?- he asked back, but I knew that he's joking. His eyes betrayed him...
-Yes- I confirmed and passed him his beanie, as he put on warm sweatshirt over the suit -And I actually have w suprise for you...- I told him inocently, but inside I was jumping from excitment.
-What suprise?- Mick looked really curious, which made me giggle.
-Put on your coat, take the helmet and let me show you. We need to go somewhere...
-Ok- he agreed in a heartbeat and did as I said. But before we left, Mick talked with his engineer and mechanics for a bit, to consult the right set up for quali. After that, we were good to go...
-What is it?- he asked, when we left the garage hand in hand.
-You'll see in few minutes Mick! Stop asking questions, because I won't tell you!- I replied and giggled at his child-like behaviour and pout he pulled off afterwards -You'll love it, I promise!- I added, kissed his cheek softly and pulled him with me to the hospitality.
As I said, Mick stopped asking questions, but changed our conversation a little, to stop the silence. With every step I was more excited, and I knew that Mick will be too, the minute he'd see what me and Gina did..
-Why we came here?- Mick asked with deep frown, as we stopped in front of his door -I don't need to rest or anything...
-Just open the door Mickey..- I replied and swiftly took off my mask and his beanie. He shot me a look, and then hesistantly did what I said.
-Gina?! What are you doing here?- he said in delight, as he went into the room and gave his sister a warm hug.
-Couldn't miss the oportunity to cheer you on in person!- she replied, and smiled at me, as I came in, behind him. And when I closed the door behind us, I saw Michael, standing there with huge smile on his face and gaze fixated on his children. When we locked gazes, he lifted his finger to his lips, indicating me to keep quiet. I just nodded in response and looked back to Mick and Gina.
-And besides... I helped Maddie with one more suprise...- she continued, stepped back and a little forcefully turned confused Mick around, for him to face their father.
-Dad?!- he looked really shocked at that moment, and Michael just smiled and opened his arms.
-What are you doing here?! How?! When?!- Mick shot questions, as he quickly came to him and closed him in strong and warm embrace, visibly happy for the suprise. Me, on the other hand, came to Gina and hugged her tightly.
-He's so happy... Thank you...
-Everything for my little brother- she replied and squezzed me tightly. Minute later we pulled back, high fived each other and turned our attention to Michael and Mick. They were still hugging, talking quietly.
As if they felt it, Mick let go of his father with wide smile on his face, and turned in our direction.
-You planned all of this?
-Maddie did. I just helped- Gina backed out of it with large smile.
-Gina!- I whined, but giggled afterwards -Yeah, we did..- I answered his question, locking gazes with happy Michael, as he sent me a wink.
-Maddie..- he melted in place in a puddle of joy, came to me and squezzed me tight in loving embrace -Thank you... For all of this...
-You don't need to thank me. I just helped yours and your fathers little whishes to come true, that's all!- I replied and got a loving kiss in return. 
After that we sat down and immeresed ourselves in conversation, also about Mick's special helmet. Michael was really moved by that... He even cried a little... And I love to see the joy on both of their faces...

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Time flew like crazy and before we knew it, it was time for Quali, so Mick needed to get back to the garage. 
-Good luck out there! Be yourself!- Gina said to Mick and hugged him. 
-Thanks Gin- he kissed her cheek and then came to Michael, to gave him a hug as well.
-Drive safe- he told him, and squezzed him tightly.
-Thanks Papa- Mick flashed him a gentle smile and came to me.
-Watch out, drive safe and don't give up, ok?
-I'll- he replied and kissed me softly -Love you...
-I love you too- I smiled proudly and helped him with his balaclava and helmet. Then Mick left us and came back to the garage, and we stayed behind, to watch the Quali in his room on Gina's laptop.
-Maddie?- in the middle of Q1 Michael spoke up.
-Yes?
-Danke... Danke für das was du für meinen sohn tust..- he said and invited me in warm hug.
-Es ist nichts wirklich... ich möchte nur, dass er glücklich ist...- I replied and returned the hug.
-He's lucky to have you Maddie, really lucky...
-I'm way more lucky to have him- I disagreed and we smiled. Then I got father-like kiss on the crown of my head from him. And when Michael let go of me, Gina pulled me in another hug.
-I love you...
-Love you too, Gin. Always- Schumacher's always were and are like second family to me, so Gina is like a big sister, same with Michael and Corinna, as I treat them with huge amont of respect and trust, just like I do with my own parents...
And after that heartwarming words we focused on Q1, to see that Mick got 17th.. Not too bad for Haas, but we knew it, that he wanted more... And that it'll come with time... Right now, he needed to focus on driving safe this weekend, during so much tricky conditions...
THE END

Something sweet, happy and familiar with Mick...
I know we don't really have any information about Michael's condition, but this idea popped to my mind in second I saw that Mick done this special helmet with his father's design...
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
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