Second Chance *Fast and Furious Next Gen story*

Chapter 4

    Matt and I sat outside all day. At one point he went and made me a sandwich cause he insisted that I needed food in my body. I told him fine but he had to grab my sketchbook as well. It was starting to get dark and that’s when he showed up. I didn’t notice right away, so Matt nudged me, I looked up at him and he pointed over to where daddy was walking up the driveway. I stuck my sketchbook down and ran over to him jumping right in his arms, just like I was a little kid again.
    “Hi, babygirl.” Daddy said tightening his hold on me.
    “Hi, Daddy.” I replied. I let go of him and looked up at him with watery eyes, “What’s going on daddy?” I asked.
    “Not out here, darling. Let’s go inside.” He told me. I nodded and we walked over to the porch where Matt was standing still, holding my sketchbook.
    “Everything okay Em?” Matt asked his whole body tense.
    “I hope so...Uh Matt this is my dad, Derek Blackwood. Daddy this is Matt.” I introduced.
    “Nice to meet you sir.” Matt greeted Dad, holding out his hand for dad to shake.
    Daddy took his hand and shook it, “You too.” He replied. Once that awkward little scene played out we walked inside. Once inside we walked over to the dining room and we all sat down. Yes all of us, Daddy, Matt and I. Nat and Alex were in the living room, so I know they are going to be able to hear everything.
    “What’s going on, Daddy?” I asked him.
    “I need you to hide this.” Daddy told me handing over a usb stick.
    “Why? What’s on it? Who does it belong too?” I asked while taking the usb stick.
    “You don’t need to know right now, just know it has information regarding some drug lords.” Daddy answered.
“And you’re giving it to your only daughter, are you fucked in the head?” Matt asked daddy in disbelief.  
    “Gee daddy I know my birthday is in a week, but you shouldn’t have. Really…” I told him sarcastically, now regretting touching the usb stick.
    “You’ll be safe, I promise.” Daddy told me.
    “If that were true then couldn’t you have kept it? I mean you’re a soldier. I’m an almost nineteen year old girl who couldn’t even stand up to the girls who were bullying her. So I’m sorry, where is the logic in this?” I asked him.
    “They’ll think I have it. You’ll be safe, everyone in this house will make sure of it.” Daddy responded. 
    “And how is that still smart? Then you’re still in danger!” I exclaimed.
    “I’m always in danger, Angel.” Daddy replied.
    “Did you hit your head to hard in a bombing or something?” Nat asked as she came in and crossed her arms.
    “Hello Natalie. Good to see you. No I didn’t hit my head. And yes Matt I realize she is my only daughter. She is the only person I trust with any of this.” Daddy replied. I sat there looking at the usb stick. Matt, Nat, and daddy all started to bicker, but I couldn’t hear their voices, I just kept staring at the usb stick. Why would Daddy have taken this? Why is he even getting involved with drug lords?
    I brought my attention back to them, “Alright. I’ll keep this hidden.” I said causing all three of them to shut up.
    “Thank you Angel.” Daddy thanked me.
    I looked at him and nodded, “But daddy you never told me what is going on. Why are you even getting involved with drug lords?” I asked.
    Daddy looked down at his watch, “I’m sorry babygirl, I have to go. I wish I could tell you everything. I really do.” He told me as he got up. I got up and walked over to him.
    “What the hell do you mean you have to go? You just got here…” I asked sadly.
    “I know darlin, I know. But in order for me to keep you safe, I have to go.” He replied. Then he took off the angel wing necklace and stuck it on me, as well as his dog tags. Once that was done he kissed the top of my head then walked out of the house.
    “Em, you sure you want to hid that? I can if you want.” Matt asked me softly, just before we heard a gunshot. Matt instantly booked it outside.  I stuck the usb in my jean pocket and ran outside. When I got out there I saw everyone else from Dom’s house come outside as well wondering what was going on. When I looked down to see who got shot my heart shattered.
“D-daddy…” I stuttered out as I saw him on the ground. I ran over to where his lifeless body laid and knelt down beside him, “No...No daddy.. Please..” I started sobbing.
    “Em…” Matt said quietly, “I tried, he was gone instantly. I’m sorry.” 
    “No...no no no!” I screamed. Crying so hard my entire body was shaking. Matt grabbed me and wrapped his arms around me.
    “Nat will you come hold her please? My hand are covered.” Matt asked Nat, who came over and took me into her arms, crying a little herself. What felt like hours of crying, I finally stopped, anger, rage that was what was taking over my body. The usb suddenly felt heavy in my pocket. I got up out of Nats arms and looked at everyone.
    “Someone call the cops. Nobody tell them we know him. Just come up with a lie.” I told them then started walking. I have to hide this thing. I just have to think of where.
    “Let me come with you.” Alex said as he caught up to me, “Safer if you don’t go by yourself, and no offence but I wouldn’t have let Nat go with you. No use in having you both in danger because you both know where that thing is.”
    “No use in anyone else getting hurt because of this thing. So you should just stay there.” I replied, all the emotion in my voice was gone.
    “Not happening.” Alex responded, his tone leaving no room for arguing. I glanced at him, but said nothing. I just continued walking. We didn’t get far before I decided on where to hide it. I stopped, turned and walked back, Alex following me with a questioning look on his face.
    “If you want you can take your anger out on me. I don’t mind, it might help a bit.” Alex offered quietly.
    “It won’t help. It will just make me feel guilty for getting pissed at you for no reason.” I told him.
    “Do you want a hug?” Alex asked awkwardly, “I don’t really know what to do in a situation like this, I’m usually closed off to everyone when something like this happens.”
    I stopped and turned to look at him, “As sweet as that is, its fine. What I want is for the person who killed my Daddy to suffer incredible pain, he will beg for death.”
    “And he will.” Alex stated, as he crossed his arms. “Your family which makes your dad kinda family, and no one messes with our family.”
    “Good...cause this is really the only family…” I trailed off as I realised something… “Oh god...Who’s gonna tell Momma?” I questioned out loud, but mostly to just myself.
    “An officer will tell her.” Alex told me.
    I shook my head, “No, that seems wrong.”
    “We can always take a road trip, you, Nat, Matt and I, and probably everyone else.” Alex responded. I looked at him and nodded. I need to tell her myself, that seem’s like the right thing to do, even if she does blame me for it. We got back to the house, daddy’s body was gone, there were no cops or anything. Alex and I walked inside and I went straight upstairs and grabbed my computer.
    “Alex says we’re going on a trip back home.” Nat whispered as she came into the room, dried tears on her face. “He was the only real father figure I had…. I’m sorry….”
    “I’m sorry too. Yeah we are. But first I need to deal with this.” I told her, focusing on my computer.
    “Whatcha doin?” Nat asked curiously.
    “Making this thing easier to hide.” I told her well motioning to the usb stick.
    “Want some help?” Nat questioned as she sat beside me on the bed.
    “I got it, but thanks.” I told her with a small smile. What nobody knew was that I was actually kind of good with computers. Nat nodded, but continued to sit with me. I got to work on what I was doing. Once I was done, even Nat agreed it was a good idea.
    “I going to go lay down, I’m not feeling to good.” Nat told me as she got up off the bed and headed to the door.
    “Okay..Night.” I told her. She said night and walked out and down the hall to Alex’s room. I turned my computer off and stuck everything into my bag, got changed into my pajamas and walked out of Nat’s room and over to Matt’s door, which was closed. I knocked on it, hoping he was actually in there.
    “Come in.” Matt called out quietly. Opening the door, I saw Matt putting on a shirt.
    I walked in, “Um..can I stay in here with you? I don’t want to be alone tonight…” I asked shyly.
    “Yeah. Come in. You can climb onto the bed I’m just going to put a few things away.” Matt responded as he grabbed his sketchbook and pencils off the bed, and put them on the desk. I walked over to the bed and curled up in a ball. I must look like a sad little ball.
    “Your work is amazing by the way.” I told him.
     “Thanks…” Matt responded then laughed, “I forgot I had art on my walls.”
    I gave him a sad smile, “Yeah, I was looking at all of it this morning.” Then I sighed, “I can’t believe how much can change in a couple of hours. Last night and this morning were great, well besides the anxiety, and now my dad’s dead, and I have to keep whatever is on that usb hidden and I could possibly be killed for it…”
    “I won’t let anything happen to you.” Matt declared, walking over to the bed.
    “And how do you plan on doing that? It’s not like you can be by my side 24/7.” I asked him as I sat up and ran my hand through my hair.
    “I’ll be with you as long as I can and Dad isn’t going to let you be by yourself for long and neither will I.” Matt responded as he got onto the bed.
    “Not to sound insensitive or anything. But that sounds suffocating….” I replied softly.
    “We won’t always be right next to you, but you definitely won’t be alone in the house or store again until this is dealt with.” Matt told me pulling me to him.
    “What about when I need the bathroom? Or go for a shower? I mean I take a very long time in the shower.” I asked, cheekily.
    “One of us would be up here while you shower, as for the bathroom  you can handle going by yourself here.” Matt responded with a small smirk at the end.  I laughed a bit and snuggled my head into the crook of his neck and sighed.
    “I wish I knew why and how he got in the middle of all of this.” I told Matt sadly.
    “Who knows. But we’ll try and find out if you want.” Matt sighed tightening his grip on me.
    “Something tells me we will figure it out even if none of us want the answer…” I replied.
    “That’s how this works sometimes.” Matt sighed sadly.
    “Um by the way, when we go back to my home town to tell momma. Whatever her reaction is, just bite your tongue and don’t react... I personally already know what’s going to happen.” I told him to slightly change the subject.
    “No promises.” Matt said, “Want to watch a movie? Or do you just want to cuddle?”
    I propped myself up and looked him in the eyes, “Matt I’m being serious. She doesn’t deal with any type of grief well. And since the news is coming from her problem child, she’s really not going to take it well and whatever she does, I don’t want anyone to get in the middle of it and potentially make it worse.”
    “And I’ll try but I can’t make any promises. I don’t like it when people I care about are hurting.” Matt replied, as he sat up. I looked down at my hands unable to say anything. I don’t know why I’m speechless, I guess I’m just not use to hearing that someone actually cares...and now I feel like I’m making it harder on him….Ugh!
    “Do you want a distraction?” Matt asked softly.
    “Anything to keep this horrid day replaying in my head.” I replied softly.
    “Let me know if you don’t like this distraction.” Matt told me before he leaned in and kissed me. I instantly kissed him back, moving so my arms were wrapped around him, making it so I was laying down. Matt leaned over me, kissing me with even more intensity. My hands tangled in his hair, as his hands trailed along my sides. He moved from my lips to my jawline and down to my neck, finding my sweet spot causing me to moan. I trailed my hands down to the hem of his shit and started pulling it up, he got the hint and moved away from my neck pulled his shirt off and kissed me again. I pulled my shirt off as well, luckily I left my bra on when I got changed.
    “Mmm, as much as I would love to continue, you’ll regret doing this later. And I don’t want you to regret having sex later.” Matt told me as he pulled away from me. I sighed and looked for my shirt not really wanting to say anything. I mean he is right, I’m not in the right headspace for that...But I don’t want to admit that I would regret it later….I don’t want to hurt him.
    “When you’re ready we will. Just using sex as a distraction when you’re not ready for it, doesn’t end well.” Matt told me pulling me into his arms after I put my shirt on, then mumbled, “I would know.”
    I tilted my head, “Should I even ask?” I asked looking up at him.
    “It was after I woke up from the coma.” Was all Matt said his voice full of regret. I thought about it, instead of pushing him further I leaned up and kissed him softly.
    Once I pulled away I said, “A movie and cuddling sounds really good right now.” 
    “Alright, you pick a movie. I’m gonna go for a cold shower quickly.” Matt responded giving me a gentle kiss. I nodded and started looking at the movies while he walked out and went for a shower. I picked 21 Jump Street because it’s action packed, comedy induced and has Channing Tatum in it. Matt walked in and he saw the Tv was on the movie’s main menu.
    “Nice.” Was all Matt said as he got onto the bed, his hair still dripping water and his skin ice cold. “You cold?” Matt asked cause I shivered when his skin touched mine.
    “I mean I wasn’t cold….But jesus christ you freaking are.” I told him while laughing. Guess he really did need to cool off.
    “A really cold shower was needed.” Matt responded then offered, “I can put on a shirt if you want.” I thought about it, then shook my head making him smirk.
    “No it’s fine.” I told him as I bit my lip then grabbed his blankets and pulled them on us.
    “Alright.” Matt replied as he pulled me to him. We cuddled and watched the movie till we fell asleep.
    Sadly sleep is not my friend right now. I woke up in a slight panic, looking around so I could see my surroundings. Once I realised I was still in Matt’s room with him still asleep, or at least I hope he is still asleep I would be kind of mad at myself if I woke him. I grabbed my phone and looked at the time to see that it was only four o’clock in the morning. I groaned in annoyance. I got up and went into the bathroom and saw that I was crying. Must have been because of my dream. I splashed some cold water on my face then walked back into Matts room and crawled back onto the bed and curled up beside him but I couldn’t sleep.
    “You want to talk about it?” Matt asked quietly in a sleepy tone.
    “Sorry I didn’t mean to wake you.” I apologised to him.
    “It’s fine. Want to talk about it?” Matt responded repeating himself.
    “No, not really.” I told him as I let myself aimlessly trace his tattoo.
    “Alright.” Matt replied as he rubbed my back.
    I smiled softly, “Just go back to sleep.” I whispered as I pecked his cheek.
    “Maybe. I’m not that tired.” Matt responded giving me a quick kiss.
    “Okay.” I replied softly as I continued to trace his tattoo, “When will we be going back to my home town?” I asked quietly.
    “In the next couple of days, I’m not sure what day though.” Matt answered.
    “Okay…” I replied quietly. Matt tighten his grip on me, pulling me closer to him if that’s possible, “Pull me any closer and I will literally be laying on top of you.” I told him amused.
    “Mmm.. That was the point.. I definitely wouldn’t mind you laying on me.” Matt responded, you could hear the smile in his voice. I giggled a bit then in one bold move, I move so I was laying right on top of him, looking up at him smiling.
“Mmm…. I could get use to this.” Matt told me still smiling.
    “Mhmm. Me too.” I replied as I leaned up and pecked his lips. Matt moved his head and kissed me back. I smiled into the kiss. Okay, I know how cheesy this sounds, but everytime he kisses me time stops.. Nothing else exists, it’s just him and me. Actually sometimes just being around him gives me this feeling. Wait am I in love? I think I am. When we pulled away I looked him in the eyes thoughtfully. Yeah I definitely do love him.
    “Do I have something on my face?” Matt asked jokingly.
    I laughed, “No. I just realised something is all.”
    “And what is that?” Matt asked curiously, tilting his head a little.
    “That I love you.” I told him quickly then looked away from him and was about to roll off him.
    Matt tightened his grip so I couldn’t move off him and turned my head so I was looking  him in the eyes, “I love you too.”
I smiled, “Even though I’m a hot mess?” I asked to make sure.
“Especially because your a hot mess.” Matt responded honestly, “There’s nothing about you that I don’t love.”
I giggled, “Okay. Just making sure.” I replied smiling at him. Matt smiled and gave me a kiss.
I smiled into the kiss then pulled away, “Since we aren’t sleeping, I’m gonna go for a shower before anyone else get’s up.” I told him.
“Alright. There should still be towels in the bathroom.” Matt responded and gave me a quick kiss. I got up and walked out of his room and into Nat’s room to grab some clean clothes, then walked into the bathroom and had my shower. Once I was done and got dressed I stuck my laundry into Nat’s room with my stuff, then walked back into Matt’s room...I wonder if he’s still awake.
    “Did you have a good shower?” Matt asked from the bed, where he was sitting with his sketchbook.
    “Yeah. Whatcha working on?” I asked moving over to the bed, crawling up onto it and laying down.
    “I don’t really know.” Matt answered looking down at the sketchbook.
    I giggled, “You haven’t drawn enough of it to figure it out yet.” I told him.
    “Maybe.” Matt replied with a tiny smile.
    I sat up, “can I see?” I asked. Matt nodded and gave me his sketch book I looked at the drawing it was a wolf that looked like it was standing behind torn fabric.
    “Wow...Matt this is amazing.” I told him in awe.
    “Could be a bit better.” Matt responded, “But thank you.”
    “Are you kidding? This is way better then anything I have ever seen.” I told him.
    “Nah, the stuff on my walls is better than this.” Matt replied with a shrug.
    “This is just as good as the stuff on your walls. Hell I would frame this one.” I replied honestly while handing his sketchbook back.
    “You can have the drawing if you want.” Matt offered not taking his sketchbook back.
    “Seriously?” I asked him thinking he was kidding.
    “Yes seriously.” Matt answered laughing.
    “Okay, in that case I would love to have it. But I need a picture frame first.” I told him with a small smile.
    “Alright. It can stay in the sketchbook until then if you want.” Matt offered with a smile.
    I nodded, “Thank you.”  I told him and gave him a quick kiss.
    “Welcome.” Matt responded kissing me back. I happily sighed as I pulled away and laid back down. Matt laid back down after putting his sketchbook and pencils away, and pulled me to him, wrapping his arms around me. 
    “Is it bad that despite what happened yesterday, I’m happy? Like is that wrong?” I asked out of the blue.
    “No it’s not. Everyone here knows your dad wouldn’t want you to be sad, he would want you to be happy. It could also be a sign that it hasn’t fully sunk in yet.” Matt responded.
    “Or I’ve just lost all my sanity.” I replied.
    “Or that.” Matt responded slightly joking.
    I laughed, “Gee, thanks.” I replied as I playfully smacked his chest.
    “You love me.” Matt said a look of amazement, “It just sunk in fully.”
    I smiled, “Yes. I love you.”
    “I love you too.” Matt told me as he moved so I was on my back and he was partially laying on top of me and kissed me. I smiled into the kiss. I can’t believe that three months ago I nearly left because this man told me he was falling for me, and now I’m laying here kissing him and falling even more in love with him. He pulled away slowly and smiled. Then my stomach growled.
    “Thanks stomach for ruining the moment.” I said looking down at my stomach.
    “Let’s go get you something to eat.” Matt told me chuckling as he got off the bed and held out his hand for me. I smiled and took his hand, he pulled me up off the bed and we walked down the stairs as I looked at my phone.
    “It’s only  five thirty...ugh I can’t eat right now.” I told him when we got into the kitchen.
    “Yes you can.” Matt responded as he grabbed things from the fridge that he needed for eggs, bacon and pancakes. “Beside by the time I’m done it’s probably going to be seven.”
    I sighed, “If you say so. I just don’t want to be getting sick at ten all because I ate early.” I told him.
    “Hopefully you won’t. Do you mind making some coffee?” Matt replied as he started cooking the bacon.
    “Sure.” I replied and walked over to the coffee pot, turning it on and making a fresh pot of coffee which we will both desperately need.
    “Thanks beautiful.” Matt thanked.
    I looked over at him even though I knew I was blushing like crazy, I smiled, “Your welcome.” Once the coffee was done I poured us each a cup and added the right amount of sugar and cream for both our liking. Yes I’ve picked up how he likes his coffee in the last three months, I’m slightly observant.
    Handing Matt his cup, he leaned over and gave me a quick kiss, “Thanks.”
    I smiled, “No problem.” I replied as I took a sip of my coffee and sighed happily. Matt turned back to the stove and flipped the bacon. I stood there and watched him cook and my smile became even bigger.
    “What? Do I have something on my face? Or do you want a piece of bacon?” Matt asked confused with a smile, as he turned and looked at me.
    I giggled and shook my head, “No..I’m just really glad that I have you in my life.” I told him as I stuck my coffee down on the counter and walked closer to him, wrapping my arms around his neck.
    “And I’m glad your in my life.” Matt responded leaning down and kissed me quickly. I smiled as I let go of him so he could go back to cooking.
    As Matt predicted all the food was done at seven. He dished me up a bit of food and we went and sat at the dining room table. 
    “Morning.” Nat said as she yawned while walking over to the couch and flopping down.
    “Morning.” I greeted from where I was sitting at the table.
    “I’m done with the day and it hasn’t even started fully for me.” Nat told us sleepily for the couch.
    “Dude we have been up since four…” I told her after I finished eating. I got up and walked into the kitchen and started washing the dishes.
    “I was up until four.” Nat informed me. 
    “Jesus. Why?” I asked.
    “First it was Alex then I just couldn’t sleep.” Nat answered honestly.
    “Okay TMI.” I told her walking into the living room and sitting on the couch beside her.
    “At least I didn’t tell you what he was doing, which lead to us doing something.” Nat responded with a smirk.
    “Seriously, Way too much information!” I exclaimed. Nat laughed at me. Matt walked over sat down on the couch and pulled me onto his lap, making me giggle and snuggle into him.
    “Awe.” Nat cooed. I blushed and hid my face more into Matt causing him and Nat to start laughing a bit. Everything was going great, until my phone went off.
    “Hello?” I answered, not knowing who it was.
    “Emily Blackwood. Hola, chica.” The person, definitely male, said.
    “Do I know you?” I asked, as I now felt Matt’s body tense.
    “No, but I know you. You have something that belongs to my friend and I. We want it back.” The guy told me, his voice sounding threatening.
    “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I told him.
    “It would be a shame for you to end up how your dad did. If you don’t give us back what we want, that is exactly what will happen. Keep that in mind.” And with that he hung up the phone. I hung up my phone and stuck it down on the table in shock. Great, fucking great! Whoever these guys are, they have my phone number, who knows what else they know bout me.
    “I’m fucked.” I whispered, mostly to myself.
    “No who ever they are, are fucked. They messed with the wrong family.” Nat told me dead serious.
    “They know who I am, they know I have the data, and they have my phone number. Who knows what else they know about me. What if they know where I live? What if they go after my brothers? Oh god..” I said, feeling myself get panicky
    “They want those who are closer, the ones you would see die. I’ll tell Tyler to go under and take Jesse with him.” Nat told me pretty bluntly.
    “That means you, Matt, everyone here!” I exclaimed getting up and started pacing, and hyperventilating.
    “Em, we’ll be fine. None of us will be killed, okay?” Matt told me as he got up and pulled me into his arms, making sure my head was laying over his heart. I listened to his heartbeat and slowly started to calm down...But then it hit me.
    “He’s really gone…. Daddy’s really gone….” I whispered as my shoulders started shaking as I started crying in Matt’s arms.
    “Yes he is and I’m so sorry you have to go through this.” Matt told me, tightening his hold on me.
    “It’s not fair….” I whispered, tears still falling from my eyes.
    “I know it’s not fair, and if there was anyway for me to change this I would.” Matt responded quietly, while rubbing my back in soothing circles.
I thought about Momma then, “I need to go home...Today… I need to tell her, and Tyler and Jesse” I told him pulling back, my hands shaking as I wiped at my face.
“Alright go pack a bag and splash some cold water on your face. Nat will go wake Alex up and I will go tell Dad that we’re leaving today.” Matt told me letting go of me completely as Nat went upstairs. I nodded and walked upstairs. I quickly walked into the bathroom and splashed some cold water on my face then walked into Nat’s room. I just packed my suitcase up with the clean clothes I had, as well as my computer and my sketchbook. Then I walked downstairs and outside with it.
    “Hey chica.” Letty said as she came over to me, pulling me into a side hug. “You ready to be stuck in a car with my son for hours?”
    I smiled a bit, “as ready as I’ll ever be.”
    “He doesn’t like it when people touch the radio, so could you do me a favour and keep doing exactly that.” Letty told me.
    I giggled, “Sure. That would at least keep me entertained.”
    “Oh it will.” Letty responded laughing. “I’m here if you ever need someone besides Matt and Natalie.”
    “Thanks.” I thanked her. She smiled and nodded. After that Nat and Alex came out with there bags. Matt quickly went inside and packed a bag then came back and stuck mine and his into the back of his car. Nat and Alex stuck theirs into the back of Alex’s car. We said our goodbyes and all took off.
    “Hey Em, you know what you should put on?” Natalie asked through the walkie talkie.
    I smirked, “What?” I asked through the walkie.
    “Britney Spears, hit me baby one more time.” Nat told me laughing. I turned the radio on, since he didn’t have an aux cord in there and found a channel that was actually playing that song. I glanced over at Matt and saw his hands tighten then loosen around the steering wheel.
    It was getting dark when we entered Bon Temps. The whole way there I was playing around with the radio, making Matt annoyed which made me very entertained. I gave him directions to my mom’s place. A few minutes later we pulled up to the house.
    “Home sweet home.” I said sarcastically as we got out of the car.
    “Fancy place. Definitely looks like a welcoming home.” Alex said sarcastically as he and Nat walked over to us.
    “Just as I remember it.” Nat told me. “Hell.”
    I rolled my eyes at her, “Okay so whatever her reaction is, I’m begging you guys, do not react. Please.”
    “If I don’t react your mom will know something is up.” Nat responded.
    “Please. Just don’t.” I told her, before she could say anything else I started walking up to the door, they all followed me. We got to the door and I rang the doorbell. I stood there and waited for a few minutes before the door opened and there stood Tyler.
    “Hey, Ty.” I greeted.
    “Hey Emily. What are you doing back? And who are these people?” Tyler asked.
    “Well you already know Nat. That’s Alex, and Matt. And I’m here cause I need to talk to you, Jesse, and Momma.” I told him
    “You ain’t pregnant are you?” Tyler asked crossing his arms. “Cause if you are I’m gonna kill the guy.”
“No I ain’t pregnant! If I was I would have just called.” I exclaimed then sighed, “It...It has to do with Daddy.”
    “What does it have to do with Dad? He’s still over sea’s.” Ty asked curiously. "And why are they with you?”
    “Can we just come in? Please.” I begged. Tyler stepped aside and we all walked in, “Is Momma and Jesse here?” I asked once we were inside.
    “Yeah. They are in the living room. “Ty responded leading the way to the living room. We walked into the living room, which made Jesse and Momma both look at us.
    “Hi…” I greeted softly.
    “What are you doing here? I kicked you out for a reason.” Momma asked crossing her arms as she got off the couch.
    “I...uh..I gotta tell you something...All of you...and once I tell you I’ll leave and never come back...I promise.” I told her, looking down at me feet.
    “Well, what is it?” Momma asked annoyed, using attitude.
    “Um...It’s about Daddy...He’s….” I traile off realizing just how hard this really was.
    “He’s what?” Momma snapped.
    I flinched a bit, “He’s….He’s….Dead….” I told them softly.
    “That’s what you have to tell us. Two people from the army already came by and told me.” Momma responded rolling her eyes.
    My head snapped up, “What do you mean someone came and told you? He just died yesterday in L.A.”
    “Yes well, the army was informed and sent people to tell me he died.” Momma responded, rolling her eyes again.
    “Wait… Dad is dead and YOU DIDN’T TELL US.” Tyler yelled at momma.
    “Worse of all is your reaction. This is your husband we’re talking about. And what? You don’t care?” I snapped. Momma looked at me, she was pissed. Almost as pissed as when she kicked me out of there. She walked right up to me and slapped me.
    “Don’t you ever tell me I don’t care about my husband. I cared more about him, then I did about you. Now get the hell out of my house.” Momma told me coldly. I didn’t even react. I wasn’t shocked that she hit me, I was expecting it.
    I looked at Tyler, “You guys know where I’ll be. We ain’t leaving town yet.” Then I turned and looked at everyone else with pleading eyes so they knew I just wanted to leave. They left reluctantly. We all walked back over to the cars and got in.
    “Well that went as well as I expected.” I sighed.
    “I want to kill your mother.” Matt told me gripping the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles were turning white.
    “You and everyone else in this town….Please try to relax.” I told him softly.
    “I’m not going to relax for a long time, Em.” Matt responded with a sigh.
    I looked down, “I’m sorry…. I told you I knew what to expect….Maybe I should have just come here alone….” I trailed off looking out my window. I had already told him where we were going, which was the grill because it was my safe haven and I needed to tell Seth about Daddy as well.
    “No. I won’t be relaxing because you’re in danger, your mother didn’t help though.” Matt replied as we pulled into the parking lot of the grill.
    I turned and looked at him softly, “Matt, I don’t want to think of that right now. As for my mother, sadly what happened at home, may end up being worse if we bump into say Maria...But I can handle that. What I want you to do for me is to just calm down, and remember what I told you this morning.”
    “I love you too. If we run into Maria, Nat is gonna kick her fucking ass.” Matt responded, giving me a tiny smile.
    I returned the tiny smile, “Perfect. Just make sure I have popcorn. Cause that will be amusing.”
    “It will be.” Matt replied as he parked and turned off the engine. We got out of the car and I walked around it and over to him. I wrapped my arms around his neck leaned up and kissed him softly.
    When I pulled away Alex and Nat walked over to us, “You guys ready to meet my true family in this god forsaken town?” I asked.
    “Ooh, Seth still owns this place? He used to give me like one alcoholic drink every once in awhile, even though I was under age.” Nat asked with a small laugh and a smile as she bounced on her toes.
    “Yes he does, and lucky you! He never lets me drink the alcohol. Though that could be because I actually worked here.” I replied with a small pout.
    “Probably. He only did it every once in awhile. Especially when mom and dad would really be going at it.” Nat responded as we started walking to the door.
“Good point.” I replied as we walked in. I wasn’t even standing in there for long when I was nearly knocked over by Veronica who tackled me into a hug. I laughed and hugged her back.
“Good lord don’t you ever leave without saying goodbye ever again. You had me worried sick.” Veronica told me, sounding motherly as always.
“Sorry...It was a spur of the moment thing.” I replied.
    “Sorry about that it was my fault, something happened and I needed her.” Nat told Veronica completely lying for me.
    “Aww Nat it’s so good to see you again, but I already know the truth as to why she left. It was that god awful women who sent her running. How did an angel like you come from a women like that?” She asked me after giving Nat a  hug.
    “I had to try, I didn’t know if you knew. It’s good to see you again too. She an angel because she had her dad. And me to kick her ass if she wasn’t. Actually we all know who was kicking who’s ass, considering me getting her drunk off her ass.” Nat responded with a laugh.
    I rolled my eyes and laughed, “Hey is Seth in the back? I gotta talk to him.”
    “Oh yeah he’s back there. You go ahead Darlin, I’ll get your friends a seat and y’all can order while she’s talking to him.” Veronica replied. I thanked her, leaned up and gave Matt a quick kiss before walking into the back. I knocked on Seth’s door, I heard him yell to come in so I walked in.
    “Em. It’s good to see you again.” He said as he walked over and hugged me.
    I smiled as I hugged him back, “You too.” then I sighed, “Seth...Daddy’s dead…” I told him sadly.
    “How? When?” Seth asked in shock and disbelief.
    I let go of him and looked up at him, “He was shot, in L.A. yesterday…”
    “Oh god.” Was all Seth said, his voice full of sadness, as he sat down in his chair.
    “I need to ask you something… I normally wouldn’t ask for something when you’re in shock, but it’s important.” I told him softly.
    “Go ahead.” Seth said as he waved his hand in a do continue motion.
    “Are you still in touch with Luke Hobbs? You and Daddy were friends with him when you both were working for the government, right?” I asked.
    “Yeah, I still talk to him every once in awhile. Why? Are you in trouble?” Seth responded concernedly.
    “Could I get his number?” I asked avoiding his questions.
    “Yeah, sure.” Seth answered before writing down Luke Hobbs’ number and giving it to me.
    “Thank you. And I’m sorry.” I told him before walking out to give him some time on his own. I walked all the way outside so I could breathe and so I could call Luke Hobbs without anyone else knowing. I really don’t want to get anyone hurt… Or worse...
    “Hello.” Luke Hobbs said answering his phone.
    “Hi...My names Emily Blackwood. You knew my dad..” I replied.
    “I did. I’m sorry for your loss. Is there anything I can help you with? Are you in trouble?” Luke Hobbs asked with sadness in his tone.
    “How did you….nevermind. Yes I’m in trouble and need help, so that nobody else that I care about get’s hurt.” I told him.
    “He went to you to hide whatever it was.” Luke sighed, “I’ll come to you, just tell me where you are.”
    “I’m in my hometown right now, but I’ll be going back to L.A. tomorrow.” I replied.
    “I’ll meet you at Toretto’s Garage when you get back to LA.”  Luke told me.
    “Okay. See you then.” I replied and hung up the phone….Wait how does he know the Toretto’s? I guess I will find out tomorrow. I walked back inside and found the booth everyone was in, walked over and sat down beside Matt.
    “Welcome back.” Nat greeted me.
    “Hi...You guys order?” I asked.
    “Not yet. Well we got drinks but that’s it.” Nat answered.
    “You guys could have ordered. Veronica already knows what I’m getting since I always get it when I’m here.” I replied.
    “We would’ve but these two,” Nat said pointing at Alex and Matt, “Don’t know what to order.”
    I rolled my eyes, “and here I thought you two were the least indecisive people I knew. Especially when it comes to food. I guess I was wrong.” I sighed dramatically. 
    “We would’ve ordered but everything sounds amazing.” Matt responded rolling his eyes.
    “In that case since Nat knows what she wants, and I know what I want, you two can just have the same thing.” I replied.
    “As the two of you? Or...” Matt asked kinda confused.
    “Yes, as the two of us.” I replied laughing a bit.
    “Okay, just making sure.” Matt responded with a laugh. I smiled and when Veronica came over Nat and I ordered the food. Yes it was the same things. Pulled pork sandwiches, just mine without coleslaw and with salad instead of fries. Everyone else’s was normal. A little bit later Veronica came over with our food, we thanked her and started eating.
    “I missed this sandwich.” Nat sighed with a small moan of appreciation for said sandwich.
    “I know! Best pulled pork sandwich in the country. At least that’s my opinion.” I replied.
    “Definitely.” Nat replied grabbing her drink and took a sip before holding it out to me, “Want a sip?”
    I shook my head, “Thanks but no thanks.” I told her as Veronica walked by and stuck iced tea down in front of me, “I knew that was coming.”
    “Yeah but mine is special.” Nat responded with a laugh.
    “Hense why I said no. Veronica will kick my ass.” I laughed.
    “She don’t have to know. She knows I’ve given you worse.” Nat replied laughing.
    “I’m fine. Thanks.” I laughed as we continued eating, “So what do you guys think?” I asked Matt and Alex since they haven’t said a word.
    “Very good.” Alex responded after taking a sip of his drink. “So are we staying in a hotel here or  are we heading back to LA after this?”
    “I figure the hotel would be better. I mean we can go back tonight if you guys really want.” I replied.
    “A little sleep would be a good idea. We don’t even have to stay the whole night.” Matt responded with a small smile.
    “Okay. Sounds good.” I replied with a tired smile. We finished eating, I went to pay but Seth told me not to worry about it. I smiled and thanked him and we left. We drove to the only hotel in this town. It was more like a motel but whatever. We walked in and paid for the rooms, yes two separate rooms with one bed. Then we grabbed our bags, I said night to Nat and Alex then Matt and I walked into the room. I  grabbed my pajamas which were a pink with red hearts tank top that showed my stomach, and pink shorts. I walked into the bathroom, got changed, then walked out and tossed my clothes into my bag, then flopped down on the bed.
    “I’ll take the couch.” Matt told me awkwardly as he walked over to the couch and sat down on it.
    “But I wanted cuddles.” I told him in a sad voice like someone just took my favorite pencil crayon away.
    “I’ll cuddle you until you fall asleep then.” Matt responded with a slight chuckle as he got up off the couch, walked over to the bed and climb up onto the bed beside me, pulling me to him.
    “Why only till I fall asleep?” I asked him curiously as I rolled so I was laying on top of him.
    “Mmm. If your wanting to leave super early then I better sleep on the couch. It’s hard not to just continue sleeping when I have you in my arms.” Matt answered with a sigh.
“Okay, I guess that makes sense…” I replied with a small sigh.
“I’ll cuddle you more when we get home.” Matt told me giving me a quick squeeze.
    “Sounds good.” I replied with a smile as I propped myself up a bit and kissed him gently. Matt gently kissed me back. I smiled and pulled away, “I love you.” I told him.
    “I love you too.” Matt told me with a smile. My smile grew bigger. I don’t think I will ever get use to hearing that. I wish this never has to end. Like can’t all this stuff with the data on the usb stick, and the druglords just vanish? That would be great. I moved so I wasn’t laying on him anymore, but beside him, with my head on his chest and sighed.
    “Stupid question but are you okay?” Matt asked quietly.
    “As okay as anyone who’s dad was murdered and now has same killers after them. As well as having their mother not wanting anything to do with them. So yeah I guess you could say I’m doing okay, all things considered.” I replied.
    “If there is anything I can do to help, let me know. Okay, Em?” Matt responded with a hint of sadness for everything I’m going through.
    I looked up at him, “I’m honestly more scared of losing you, or Nat, or hell even Alex and the rest of your family, then I am of losing my own life… Does that make me crazy? Or is that completely normal?”
    “In this family its normal. We would all rather die than let one of the others die.” Matt responded.
    “Awesome...So I’m not crazy. That’s good.” I replied with a tired sigh as I looked away from him.
    “No, you are crazy. This whole family is.” Matt responded slightly joking.
    “See now that makes more sense than me not being crazy.” I told him while laughing a bit.
    “I like the crazy.” Matt responded laughing.
    “Of course you do. You’re crazy as well.” I replied laughing.
    “I know I’m crazy, therefore I’m not crazy, isn’t that crazy.” Matt responded quoting Jack Sparrow.
    “Yup, I am definitely in love with you.” I stated after hearing him say that, I leaned up and kissed him
    Pulling away slightly Matt said, “Good, because I’m in love with you too.” He leaned down and kissed me again. I kissed him back deeply.
    “You should go to sleep.” Matt whispered as he pulled away.
    I pouted, “But I don’t want to now.”
    “Well what do you want to do then?” Matt asked chuckling. “We do have to go to sleep at some point.” I thought about it for a second then leaned up and kissed him again, instead of replying with actual words. Matt kissed me back gently. We moved a bit so that Matt was leaning over me, his hand sitting on my hip, my arms wrapping around his neck. Matt slowly slipped his hand under my shirt, only to leave it slightly above my hip. I sighed at his touch. It just feels right. Matt moved from my lips to my neck finding my sweet spot giving me light love bites causing me to moan.
    Matt pulled away to get control of himself, “You are making it very hard to not take things further.”
    I lightly ran my fingers through his hair, “You do realize that the only reason why we haven’t gone further is because YOU keep stopping things from going further.”
    Matt let out a groan, “I would say let’s continue then, but that’s probably a bad idea.”
    I sighed, “I sadly agree with you there. Not here, not in the town that nearly ruined me.” Then I leaned up and pecked his lips one more time, “But when we get home…” I trailed off with a smile, while also biting my lip.
    “Mmm.” Matt groaned. “You’re such a tease.”
    I giggled, “You love it.”
    “I do.” Matt responded smiling.  I smiled and pecked his lips once more before I let go of him and he rolled back over onto his back, pulling me close to him. “We should sleep.” I nodded my head suddenly feeling tired. Shortly after that I fell asleep.