Sixty Eight

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"You ready baby, last race of the season?" Lottie looks to Lando as they walk down the paddock.
"I am. I'm actually excited for the time off and to go pram shopping when we get back" He squeezes her hand tightly. The paddock was busy and Lando didn't want anyone bumping in to them. 
"I'm excited to sleep" Lottie jokes back. 
They enter the hospitality where Zac and Tracey stands in front talking to a team member. The couple head over to greet them. 
"Oh hi hunny" Tracey pulls Lottie in to an embrace. 
"Hi Tracey. You look so nice today" Lottie smiles back to her, admiring the dress. 
"Well I bought it from this company called House of Lily, have you heard it?" Tracey jokes back. 
"Hi Honey" Zac pulls Lottie in to his side keeping an arm around her.
"Hi Pops, ready for the last race?" Lottie looks to him. 
"Yep. Our boy Lando here is going to do great" He smiles to Lando in front of him. 
"Actually, I need to go meet Jon, will you be ok baby?" Lando looks to Lottie. 
"Yeah, I'll come find you soon" Lottie watches and Lando heads off to look for Jon. 
"How are you really feeling hunny? You look tired" Tracey turns her attention to Lottie. 
"Tired. Ready for a break. Ready to not be pregnant anymore. Ready to go home and actual prepare but I love been here to support Lando and I wouldn't have it any other way" 
"You need to remember to take care of yourself too" Tracey looks concerned. 
"I'm fine. I'll be much more relaxed once I'm at home." 
"We actually need to go Tracey" Zac looks at his watch. " Will you be ok hunny?" He turns his attention to Lottie. 
"Of course. I'll go find Lando" 
"See you soon" Tracey hugs her again before her and Zac heads off. Lottie heads in the direction in search of Lando, as she nears the door he's not there.
"You've just missed them Little one" Daniel comes behind her placing a hand on her shoulder. 
"Oh that's ok. I can wait in the drivers room" She turns to Dan. "How are you doing?" 
"Erm you know, it's going to be tough, not a position I expected to be in but you know deep down I know it's right for me in this moment" Dan looks a little sad.
"It might seem rubbish now Dan but take it from someone who has suffered mentally before, you will be so much better once you recover and take the time to do things that you love" 
"I know. I just always saw myself been in F1 for a while." 
"Hey, just because you are not racing next season doesn't mean it's the end. The comeback will be better. You will come back with a spark, a fighting spirit and if you don't Dan, no one will hold it against you. You've inspired so many, I know Lando is sad you're going. Just because you're not going to be here doesn't mean we love you any less, I mean who is going to teach these little bubbas how to wrestle an alligator?" She playfully jests. 
"You're the best Lottie" He hugs her, thankful for her kind words " Hey, one of them just kicked me" He steps back looking at her bump. 
"Ooo Tell me about it. They're running out of room. Honestly I'm scared one day they'll just burst out. Lando thinks it will be something out of Alien" 
"You'll be ready to rest then?" 
"Yeah, I'm ready to go home and sleep...a lot." 
"There you are" Lando comes behind her placing his arms around her waist and resting his hands on her bump. 
"Dan just got kicked by one of them" Lottie giggles back. 
"They've got a right kick on them" Daniel jokes. 
"Giving their mummy a hard time. Don't worry baby not long to go" He places a kiss on her cheek. "I've just put the blanket out on my sofa in my room if you want to go rest. The race isn't for a few hours yet"
"Perfect, I was starting to lag" She turns kissing him. "Remember what I said Dan" She turns to them both before heading in to the drivers room and shutting the door. 
"What did she say to you?" Lando looks to Dan curiously. 
"Oh it's nothing. She just said the right thing, that's all. She's a good one." He smiles to Lando. "Glad you're going to put a ring on it, do you know how you're going to do it?" He whispers. Lando looks around before whispering his plans to Dan. "OH MY GOD! Lando Norris you romantic. She's going to love it." 
"I hope so. I just want it to be perfect. She means so much to me. I mean what person would put their dreams on hold to help you follow yours and to also not miss out on your babies precious moments" 
"She is definitely one of a kind" Dan smiles placing an approving hand on Lando's shoulder. 

Hours pass and the race is to start in the next hour. Lando is in the garage talking with his engineers. Lottie had done one final surprise for Lando. 
"Hey baby. I've got some fans that want to say hello" Lottie touches Lando's arm to get his attention. Lando turns with a confused look before he sees the people standing in front of him. 
"What are you all doing here?" Lando smiles taking them in to a hug. 
"Lottie thought you might appreciate having your family here" Cisca cuddles in to Lando. 
"Did she now?" He turns his attention to Lottie after hugging his mum, dad and sisters. "Thanks baby. I love you" 
"I love you too" 

The race begins, the atmosphere in the garage is different from times before. It's part electric but also filled with sadness. People were sad it was the last race for Dan, they were sad that the season hadn't gone how they completely expected but they were also thankful for the break and the time to come back stronger next year. The race comes to an end. The garage listens on as Daniel and Lando share heartfelt messages to each other and the team. 
"Lottie, do you want to say anything?" Will looks to Lottie who is stood with the Norris family. 
"Can i?" She heads over to him. 
"Yeah, Zak said to keep it PG" Will hands her the headset. 
"Lan, can you hear me?" 
"Lottie, that you?" 
"Yeah. I just wanted to say how unbelievably proud I am of you, in fact we all are. It's truly inspiring to see you go out there and do what you do. I'm glad I get to come on this ride with you. As  I did in that video" She takes a deep breath "....I LOVE YOU LANDO NORRIS" Lottie shouts, before giggling to herself. 
Lando giggles to himself before responding "Thank you for been here baby. I know it's not been easy but having you by my side is what keeps me going." There is a slight pause " Lets go home and have some babies. I love you Lottie" 
"Dan, I just wanted to say that was one hell of a ride and I'm thankful that I get to call you a friend and Uncle Dan to the babies. I'm ready to see you make one hell of a comeback" Lottie smiles to Dan as she see's him do his last lap. 
"Thanks Lottie. You're the best" Dan smiles to himself. 

The cars pull in and fireworks fill the sky with bright colours. Lando comes in to the garage pulling Lottie in to an embrace placing a longing kiss on her lips. Everyone in the garage watch on, the love they shared, their connection - it was truly one of a kind. 

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LottieClark Look at that smile! So proud of you baby. @LandoNorris 

LandoNorris I love you ❤️

NorrisContent Did anyone else think he was going to propose when they were doing the radio message? 
>>User93257 OMG I thought that too. Cute though. 
>>User04535 Wish someone looked at me like that. 
>>User3245 How good did Lottie look though?
>>LandoNorris She always looks good! 

McLaren We already can't wait for the next season!!! 

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