Survive

Chapter 18

HOBBS POV

I did some extra digging on Shaw, I needed to do something to fulfill my time. My stress isn't productive so I did something that was. What I found was surprising. I saw Kaylee working on a car, Tej was on a computer doing something and Ramsey was with him, Roman was talking shit like he always is. Dom and Letty were in a corner in deep conversation, probably about all of this. It's taking a lot out of him, not being able to help his sister, I know how he feels.

Kaylee and Deckard struck up a conversation and I walked over just to make sure he wasn't bothering her. Their past isn't something to take lightly since the last time he saw her he put hands on her.

"Kay, everything okay here?" I asked.

"Just telling Shaw what he needs to tune up his car." she said, smiling at the scowl on his face.

"I know what I need to fix my car." he muttered.

"I was just suggesting something that would work better and slightly insulting his car choice. I personally tend to lean towards American Muscle, but that's just me." she said.

"It's all of you on the Toretto team." he scowled again.

"Inherited preferences." Kay replied.

"She's a real pain in the arse." Deckard complained.

"She can be sometimes." Roman said as he walked by us.

"I'll cut you Pearce, and I'm not afraid to do it." she sang.

"No you won't." he sang back.

"Yes she will." Everyone chorused, making Kaylee smile.

"Y'all can't take a joke no more." Roman complained as he walked away.

"Right, I'm going back to my car." Shaw said, walking away from us.

"What's that?" Kaylee asked me, looking at the paper in my hand.

"Dossier on Shaw, it doesn't add us with what I've seen and learned about the man."

"How so?"

"He was recommended and awarded the Victoria Cross, it's the highest honor that the British Government offers anyone. I can't believe they would give it to someone who betrayed his country and people." I sighed.

"Leave it alone, it's none of your business. Don't get involved." I told him.

"I need to know. I need to do something."

I walked over to Shaw and he mainly ignored me.

"Captain Deckard Shaw distinguished himself by acts of gallantry at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty. His bold actions saved the lives of hostages and his teammates. Recommendation: Victoria Cross. Highest honor the British Government has ever given . . . to a traitor. Something about this whole thing just doesn't add up to me." I said, the look on his face when I said traitor speaks of stories yet untold.

"Well, that'll be the same kind of funny math that says a DSS agent who has a silver star of valor stole an EMP. Sound familiar, huh?" he responded and I've gotta give him that.

"Wanna give me a hand? On three?" I asked, grabbing an engine piece.

"Yeah."

"One, two, three."

"You know, twinkle toes, in another life I bet me and you could've caused some serious damage." he said.

"Yeah, we could have."

"Yeah, shame I'll have to bounce your head off the fender when this is all over."

"Ah well, with all due respect, Captain, when this whole thing is over we're gonna find a location and I'm gonna knock your teeth so far down your throat, you're gonna have to stick a toothbrush right up your ass to brush." I said and we both laughed for a second before I walked away.

Okay, I feel better. This is gonna work, I have faith that this will work. My wife will come home and when this is all over I'm gonna beat Deckard Shaw's ass. All in a day's work.

PENNY'S POV

As I sat in my car, I couldn't help but think about my family but I need to stop. I need to keep a clear head and focus on the task at hand. While I waited for the order I pulled my cell phone out and started to play Angry Birds.

"What are you playing now?" Cipher asked and I could hear the smirk on her face.

"Angry Birds." I replied, showing her the phone.

"What is it with you and the games?"

"I'm surrounded by kids, things just stick with me. It's a time sucker." I replied, trying not to cry at the thought of my babies.

I could hear her talking to her team and I left it in the back of my mind. My babies, this isn't the example I would want them to see but I'm doing this for them. I'm doing this to protect them, all of them, including baby Marcos. Even if this is the last thing I do, that baby will end up with his father.

While I waited for an order I received some text messages from Mr. Nobody that gave me hope. Messages with instructions on how to proceed. I knew I could count on him to protect them, he'll make sure that my family is safe. I have to keep up my end of the bargain now.

"Upload these coordinates to Penny's nav. Alright Penny, take off. He's in the third car, it's a guard class limousine." she said as I made my way down the street.

"Where's my team?" I asked.

"Where's her team?" I heard her ask. "They are off the grid, probably just bunkered down somewhere." she told me.

"Ok, I'm closing in on him. You guys ready?" I asked, getting excited despite the dark nature of what I'm about to do.

"One thing I can guarantee you Penny, no one's ready for this. I want every car with a chip with a ZERODIE exploit in a two-mile radius around that motorcade, now. Hack them all. Penny, get ready."

As I drove I witnessed the most amazing and terrifying thing I've ever seen in my life; this woman created mass terror with hacked self-driving cars. It's fucking amazing and I shouldn't like this as much as I do right now. I could hear Cipher talking so I was getting pretty good info about timing and such and it gives me time to set everything up.

This has to be on police radios everywhere so my team must know about it and I'll be seeing them soon. Perversely enough, I can't wait. I've never been on the opposite side of my brother before . . . well, not like this anyway. This is the second time I've don't this to my husband though, if I survive I'll beg for his forgiveness for the rest of my days.

I've never seen anything like this in my life. I'm a little embarrassed by how impressed I am at the talent on her hacker team. This shit is INSANE, all of the cars in the area are going after this motorcade. When Cipher wants something SHE GETS IT.

Time for action, everyone is running far from here, there's no way he's getting out of the car, and I'm helping the woman who's turning the world on its ass. Congratulations Penelope, you're officially an absolute idiot with good intentions but that doesn't make me any less of an absolute idiot.

"You're up, Penny." she said after talking to the crack team some more.