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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2010 10:21:52 GMT 2
The car sat idling in front of the house, a house in which he hadn't seen nor been near in the last 2 or so years. This house had been his home for so long, but so much had changed, everything, everyone had worked for gone in a split second. With a wary sigh he pushed open the Skyline's door and stepped out into the night, his gaze locked onto the house in front of him. He bent down grabbing the bag from the back and slung it over his back. He could still remember that day so clearly, the day that had changed everything, Jesse was gone, Tran had killed him, and for what, all for a stupid lousy car. Dom had gone, Brian too, even if he was a cop he still risked everything for them, Leon could never fault him for that. They had all ran after that, Vince to prison, Dom to the Republic and then Letty later, and him, him to Miami, not that anything had been there for him, but it was home, the only other home he had ever had.
But now he was back, stood back outside the house that held so many memories, both good and bad, and why now, well the answer was simple, news had finally reached him about Letty's death, and with Dom god knows where he was going to do what any big brother did for family and look after the only one who had ever stayed, Mia.
With a deep inhale of breath he headed up the driveway, his brow etched in drawn in pain and worry. He stopped bringing up his hand to knock on the door, his knuckles rapping loudly.
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 7, 2010 18:41:52 GMT 2
Outside a car had pulled up when Brian was searching the Toretto garage for a few tools and gadgets. His Skyline sat inside hidden by the closed garage doors. Behind him an old radio was tuned into the local hillbilly station and playing a Garth Brooks song. When he heard a loud sound he wiped his greasy hands on a rag and had a look at what the commotion outside was. Maybe Mia was back from work early that day. He pushed the garage door open and walked outside. The bright sunlight almoste blinded him and he couldn't quite tell who was standing at her doorsteps. It wasn't her that much was for sure. So he called over to the person. "Can I help you?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2010 21:12:58 GMT 2
Leon sighed obvioulsy no one was at home, he checked his watch maybe she still worked at the cafe, a noise draw his attention to the side, a familar voice he couldnt quite place calling his attention.
"Can i help you?" Leon stepped down from the steps, stepping towards the garage where the voice had come from, he knew that voice and it was irritating the hell out of him. He raised his brow stepping ito the shadow so he could see who had spoken, it wasnt Vince that was for sure, he was smaller.
He raised a shocked brow as he finally took in his face, whoever he had been expecting to at Dom's place it had not been him.
"Well ill be damned"
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 7, 2010 22:18:03 GMT 2
Brian bit his lip when the figure got closer and his eyes adjusted to the sunlight. The man in front of him looked an aweful lot like Dom's old friend Leon. He had aged slightly but he still sounded the same. Husky low voice.
For a moment Brian wasn't sure whether to put a smile on his face and greet him friendly or take a step back to evade a possible punch. He had no idea what had happened to the man nor how much he knew about Brian. Just that he hadn't gotten caught.
"Leon." He stated the obvious. Of course a grin spread on his face. "Haven't seen you in ages. How have you been?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2010 22:28:38 GMT 2
Leon saw the hesitant step back and couldnt help the smirk that crossed his face, true if it had been any one else they would have punched first asked questions later, but that wasnt Leons style, he ran a hand through his hair, Brian looked the same, changed his hair but everything else was the same.
"Been better" He replied truthfully, Lettys death still hung heavily on him.
"What about you, im taking it Mia and the rest of the team forgave you" He questioned but it was more of a statment, they had to have forgivin him if he was any where near the house.
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 7, 2010 22:35:58 GMT 2
Brian had tensed up a bit. Leon didn't seem too hostile though. So he let his shoulders drop slightly and smirked. "Guess so." He had no idea whether they had really forgiven him. It was more like a work in progress. He looked at his dirty hands. This was Dom's garage. Leon must know that if he was around it would be him standing there, not Brian. Then he glanced back up at him. "I'm working on it." He nodded towards the house. "She's at work. She's a nurse now. I don't know if you've spoken to her lately."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2010 22:39:28 GMT 2
Leon smiled over at him shaking his head, hand dropping to his side, he always knew she would make it one day
"Na not since Dom headed to the republic" He sighed throat clogging slightly at the thought of Letty.
"Been out in Miami with my sis, took all this time for someone to get news to me about letty's death"
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 7, 2010 22:51:56 GMT 2
Brian's expression changed. He carried a lot of guilt for her death. Somehow he felt responsible and even nailing Braga couldn't make it much better. "Yeah." He mumbled with his eyes on the ground. "I'm sorry. We all are. Dom and I caught the bastard though." He didn't know how to tell Leon that Dom had been locked up though. So he started fidgeting around and then decided to spill the beans. "Dom's in prison." Again his face looked guilty.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2010 22:54:12 GMT 2
Leon felt another ton of bricks hit him, it was enough that Letty was dead, more so that Dom was im prison. He didnt know what to say or what to do, he bit his lip looking over at Brian, nodding his head once. He was glad the guy who was responsible was gone, but so was Dom.
"How's Mia handaling it all"He questioned before adding "What happened" there was just so many questions to ask, so many answers he knew he would get
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 7, 2010 23:37:55 GMT 2
Brian noticed how heavy hearted Leon sounded. Apparently Letty's death was really hard on him. "Mia is...I don't know. She's holding up alright , I guess. Why don't you ask her when she gets home." Brian stepped outside in the sun now and took a better look at Leon's car. "Did you race in Miami? I used to live there for a while after I had to run from LA."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2010 23:41:02 GMT 2
Leon chuckeld lowly watching as Brian eyed his car, it was his pride and Joy was that Skyline, been with him through a lot of shit. He turned back to Brian, nodding his head, of course Mia wasnt taking things well, Letty was like a sister to her.
He stepped down closer to Bria at the mention of him racing in Miami, sounded about right for him, once you were bitten by the racing bug there was no going back.
"Yea, nothing heavy though, my sister would have been preety annoyed if she had to bail my ass out of jail again"
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 7, 2010 23:48:41 GMT 2
Brian neglected to ask why Leon was in jail. "Yeah. Once a racer always a racer. I can't keep my fingers off the wheel. And guess what I'm driving?" He pointed at the garage and smiled. "Nissan Skyline. Most of it. Bits and parts from other cars." He walked around Leon's ride. "Nice rims, nice paint job. But what's under the hood?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2010 23:51:51 GMT 2
Leon smirked looking over at Brians car nodding his head in approval, he was one for Skylines, he had driven other cars but always ended up going back to them. He watched as Brian eyed his on Skyline smirking over at him as he walked causly down towards it.
"How bout you pop it and have a look"He stated throwing Brian the keys.
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 8, 2010 0:01:22 GMT 2
Brian caught the keys and got into Leons car. It reminded him a lot of his own. Some custom parts were different but the overall look the same. He popped the hood, came around the car and had a look. A boyish grin spread all over his face when he saw the engine. He nodded and turned to Leon. "Nice. Interested in racing me?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2010 0:06:56 GMT 2
Leon watched the boyish smile fall over Brians face, it was a refreshing sight, reminding him of the oldern days, he came standing infront of his baby, gaze lingering over the engine, knowing that something the same or similar was in Brians.
He arched his brow at the word race, it had been a long time since he had let rip on the LA scene, that had always been Doms thing, he ran a hand through his hair, slowly nodding his head, you only lived once right and as long as he didnt get thrown back in jail then what the hell.
"Two Skylines up on a stretch, would be interesting"
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 8, 2010 0:13:02 GMT 2
Brian raised his chin up and nodded. "That would be fun. We still have races Friday nights here. I'll call you. What's your number?" He studied the engine block a little longer and then closed the hood. "Do you want a beer?" He had to talk to Leon about Dom being in jail. Maybe he would be game to be part of the 'break out team'.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2010 0:17:58 GMT 2
Leon watched him shut the hood of his car gently smiling, glad that some things were still the same, he wondered who was running things nowa days with Dom out in the Repubilic. He turned to Bria nodding his head at the invitation.
"Hell yea"He replied smirk in place as he looked up at the house, it had been so long since he had been back in there
"When's Mia get of"He questioned brow raised
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 8, 2010 0:22:37 GMT 2
Brian glance at his watch. "5 pm. She works downtown." Then he quickly climbed up the stairs to the front door and unlocked it. For some reason he felt the need to explain why he had a key. "Mia gave me her keys so I could work here. I don't live here." Then he made his way into the kitchen and grabbed two Coronas out of the fridge with greasy hands and held one out to Leon. "Good to have you back, man." He leaned against the counter. "Are you...running?" he wasn't sure whether Leon ever got charged with anything.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2010 9:40:29 GMT 2
Leon looked over at Brian seeing the discomfort on his face as he pulled out the keys that were in his pocket, having to hold back the laugh as he hasitly explained why he had keys to the house. Leon shook his head clapping Bria on the back
"Man i 'd feel better if you were living here, least Mia would have someone here with her" Leon smiled over at him, annoyed with himself for not being here when she needed him.
He walked into the house with Brian in the lead, it was exactly the same as it had been when he left, there were little touches here and there that he do were Mia's doing. He smiled as he gazed roamed over the pictures around the front room, his gaze landing on a framed picture of the whole team before everything had gone to pot, his gaze lingering on Jesse for an instant, pain shooting through him, Jesse had been like his brother and he hadnt been there for him.
"Are you...Running" Leon heard the hesitation in Brians voice he looked up from the picture taking a swig of the Corona, shaking his head.
"Na Dawg, did a year stretch, they got me on something or another" Leon said with a shrug of his shoulders.
"Got out on good behaviour"
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Post by Brian O'Conner on Feb 8, 2010 12:33:12 GMT 2
When Leon stated that he'd feel better if Brian was living with Mia he couldn't help but smile slightly. The idea had crossed his mind many times but he didn't think Mia was ready for that yet. It was good to know that Leon didn't have anything against him anymore though.
Brian noticed the picture the other man was looking at. The old crew. Jesse was still alive in it. Brian never understood why he had to die. Shooting Tran hadn't made it much better either. It was the first time Brian ever shot somebody. The man survived but just barely. It gave Brian some satisfaction for his friends death but didn't bring him back. He swallowed hard and looked away.
A long gulp of his beer made him feel a bit better. "You never got charged for the hijackings, did you? Good." He remembered the day when everything went wrong. Brian didn't feel any guilt for it. It was his job and had somebody else been there instead of him they'd all be in prison now. "The Feds caught up to me a year later. I didn't get charged though. They made me work for them and dropped it all. A lot has happened since then." "And." He took a deep breath. "I'm a cop again. The FBI recruited me. Just so you know."
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