2nd April- Mexico city, Mexico
Mexico City Hospital
Brian’s POV
It had been four hours since Dom had been rushed to the local hospital for surgery. Four hours since we’d heard anything. The saying ‘no news was good news.’ was the only thing getting me through each passing minute.
I looked up from my spot in the uncomfortable plastic chair when Hobbs entered the room. He looked worried and stressed. Not something I had ever pictured on the tough guy’s face.
“We got Carlos. He went to do a runner but we caught him just in time. The guy you shot lived, told us everything we wanted to know.” I nodded but I didn’t feel relieved.
“At least it wasn’t all for nothing.” I whispered as I ran a hand over my face.
“I’ve tracked down a doctor, all I know is he’s still fighting. I have a medical team and a chopper on standby in LA. The minute he comes out of surgery and is given the okay to be transferred he’s going home. He can get better care there, I’ll make sure of it.” He promised and I looked up at him gratefully.
“So we still get to leave, just like that huh?” I asked tiredly.
“I gave you my word. You’ll all be free in a matter of hours.” He spoke honestly and I nodded. I watched as he looked around the small waiting room, his eyes landing on Lotty immediately. I flicked my eyes between them and let out a small smile.
“She still cares about you. Whether she wants to admit it to herself or not, but it’s true. I can see it, everyone can. We also know why you did this.” I spoke softly.
“I did it because it was the right thing to do.” He answered back.
“No, you did it for her. But we’re grateful, so thank you.” I spoke honestly. I watched him as he took one last look at Lotty before he walked away.
“Any news?” Roman asked me as he collapsed in the seat next to me.
“He’s fighting, that’s all that matters. We’ve waited long enough, I have to go tell Letty and Mia.” I spoke, looking directly at Lotty as I spoke. She didn’t look like she agreed but she said nothing. I took that as permission so I stood and made my way towards the door.
“I’ll go with you.” Lotty spoke and was by my side within seconds. I said nothing and just nodded knowing I would need her. She was right Letty wasn’t going to be okay, she was going to be shattered.
“Keep me updated if you hear anything.” I asked Tej as I walked past and he nodded seriously.
2nd April- Mexico city, Mexico
Leon’s house
Letty’s POV
I smiled as I watched Ava and Lexie play together. The youngest Toretto was getting more and more game as the days passed by. She was almost ready to walk. So far she’d taken one step and then noticed us watching and fell to the floor giggling. She was her mother through and through.
“Oh I really hope she doesn’t walk until Brian’s here.” Mia spoke longingly as we watched our girls.
“She won’t. I bet you anything she’s waiting for Brian. Kids can just sense things.” I spoke with a snort.
“Oh and don’t I know it. Dom and Lexie, the two of them were inseparable.” I smiled and nodded.
My head whipped around at the sound of both girls bursting into tears. I frowned as I got up and walked to Ava.
“If you smacked her again and she bit you I have no sympathy Ava.” I mumbled as I picked up Ava and checked her arms for teeth marks.
“For once I don’t think they touched each other.” Mia spoke as she rocked Lexie but she wouldn’t settle. Ava was very much the same, bawling her eyes out as she pointed for the door.
“What’s wrong baby? Are you tired?” I asked as I rocked her.
“Dadda. My dadda.” I smiled sadly and kissed her cheek. She was missing Dom.
“Daddy be home soon baby girl.”
“Well what’s all the commotion in here about?” Leon asked jokingly as he and Elena walked into the room.
“Separation issues I think.” I spoke as I wiped Ava’s tears.
“Aww is uncle Leon not enough anymore?” He asked pretending to be hurt. Ava barely glanced his way before she started crying yet again.
“Guess not.” I snorted as I rocked her.
“Would you like me to take her?” Elena offered as Ava struggled with me.
“Um sure. Thanks.” I spoke reluctantly as I handed her over. She was still struggling with Elena, reaching for the door calling for Dom. It broke my heart.
“I’ll see if I can get a hold of someone and find out how far they are from coming home.” Leon offered. I nodded in thanks as I collapsed on the lounge. Lexie had settle some but not a lot, every now and then she’d let out a whimper.
“Brian’s here.” Rosa announced as she entered the room. Sure enough a car door sounded from outside and I watched as Mia moved excitedly to the door with Lexie in tow.
“Brian.”
“Mia.” I watched from my seat as he wrapped her in a tight hug and buried his face in her neck. I tilted my head to the side as I watched as his shoulders shook a little.
‘Was he crying?’ I wondered silently.
“Lotty?” Leon asked confused, he too must have noticed Brian’s odd behaviour. It wasn’t until I looked at Lotty and noticed her blood soaked clothes that I frowned. I stared her down waiting for answers but she refused to meet my gaze. Something was wrong. Something had gone wrong.
“Brian? Brian what’s wrong? Why are… is that your blood” Mia asked as she pulled away from Brian, checking him over thoroughly. He shook his head sadly and I felt dread wash over me as his blood shot eyes met mine over her shoulder.
‘Dom.’
“Brian where’s Dom?” I whispered as I stood shakily.
“Oh fuck.” I heard Leon’s silent whisper.
“Brian?” Mia asked now worried.
“Letty…” He whispered and I shook my head, my hand covering my mouth as I muffled my gasp.
“Letty-“ Lotty spoke gently but I shook my head.
“Where is Dom Brian? Where the hell is he?” I shouted, anger suddenly consuming me as I stalked forward to hit him.
“He’s… Oh god Letty I’m so sorry.” Brian broke down as he grabbed me. Angrily I pushed him away, barely registering Leon and Lotty now at my side trying to calm me down.
“Whe-re is he?” I stuttered as I gasped for breath.
“Brian where’s Dom. Where’s my brother?” Mia demanded.
“Hospital.” Brian gasped out as he reached for Mia but his eyes stayed on me. “He…I only lost him for a minute. He was meant to be… he was right behind me. Then I heard the shots.” He explained as Mia gasped. A loud sob shook my body as I broke down, collapsing to the floor in a blubbering mess.
“Shh Let he’s going to be okay, he’s a fighter.” Leon spoke as he gathered me in his arms and rocked me. The only thing I really registered was the pain I felt. It was as if someone had driven a red-hot knife into my chest.
“Shh Let, I know it hurts but he’ll be okay. He’ll be okay.” Leon whispered to me, his voice thick with emotion.
He and Lotty kept whispering to me, their quiet words going on unnoticed as I broke down. I was gasping for breath but I wasn’t getting any air and for once I didn’t care. The pain was spreading. Spreading to every part of my body. I struggled for breath once more as crippling pain raced right around my middle.
My hand came up to cradle my stomach as the pain squeezed again.
“The baby.” Mia gasped out loud as I felt hands on my face.
“Come on Let breathe, take a breath please.” Leon spoke but it sounded so far away. My vision was blurring, darkening around the edges like I was in a tunnel. When the darkness over took me I didn’t even fight it. I went to it willingly, hoping to find some relief from this nightmare.