Carter smiled as he adjusted Alyvia into the high chair, her little face beeming up at him as she giggled, he smiled, smoothing her hair over her head, for a year old child she was unbelivably smart, she grabbed his finger and he laughed, turning his gaze to the menu in front of him.

Nina had dropped her of that morning and he had been thankful that she had declind to mention the fact he had known her sister was in town and hadnt told her, but he had an inkling that was more to do with the fact she didnt want to start an argument in front of their daughter then anything else.

The Waitress of the small cafe came over, her gaze flicking over to Alyvia who she smiled at before taking his order.

"What can i get ya" She questioned, notepad in hand, pen poised to take down what he was having. He smiled as he took her in, she was a young waitress, if he had to hazzaard a guess he'd say college age, and she was wearing the blue uniform far to tight, amplyfying her ample cleavage and far to short.

"Pancakes, plenty of syrup, full breakfast, extra beans and tomoates and a plate on the side, glass of milk and strong coffee, black, please" He flicked his gaze up to her, watching as she took the order down, not even looking at the paper, he really hoped she got it all.

"Be right up" SHe stated, still with the fake smile plastered across her face as she turned away and left. He watched her go, before his daughter started laughing. With a raised brow he turned to face her, wondering what had gotten her so excited, he followed her gaze, his own landing onto a brunete sat at the booth next to them, and he smiled. Letty Ortiz, perfect.

Letty sat at the dinner all by herself, she stared at her cheeseburger for a long moment before actually leaning to take a bite. She always loved cheeseburger, but the taste was different this time.

Maybe it was because she was dining all alone, maybe it was cause she felt too lazy to reach out for the Ketchup that was placed on the other side of the table. But she had this huge space in her chest, she felt empty. It has been only a couple of days since when she visited Mia and Tyler, but she already missed our family. She felt like she haven't seen them in years - because she used to see them everyday. Hell, she used to live with them. And now, she lived in a small, dark apartment - and was unemployed and bitter.

A sweet echoing sound of laugh distracted her for a moment from her own thoughts, and Letty turned to check where it was coming from. It was a white man and a little girl, that sat to the next table. She assumed he was around his early thirties, his clothes and body language made it clear that he was kinda out of place. He looked too elegant for these quick and cheap dinners. Letty smiled a small smile while looking at his daughter laughing, she was definitely adorable. Then, her eyes flickered towards the man for just a moment, taking a glance into his ocean-like eyes and quickly looking down again.

Carter licked his lips as he watched her glance in his direction, her eyes locking with his for just the briefest moment, he gave her a charming smile just before her gaze dropped down to the food in front of her, obviously not wanting to be caught looking at him. He wondered for a brief moment if Brian or Rome had mentioned him to his group of friends, or showed any pictures, warning them away from him, but he saw no look of recognition pass her eyes so it was safe to say that she had no idea who he was. Now the quesion posed was why was she sat in a dinner on her own?

He had done his intel, she was in a relationship with Dominic Toretto, and they were practically inseperable. He turned back to Alyvia, offering her a smile as the waitress brought over their drinks, he smiled at her, eyes sparkling, but he wasnt really paying attention to her, no his attention was stil firm on the Latino beauty next to him.

"Your food should be with you shortly" Carter nodded his head, as he sorted out some milk for Alyvia, , she only giggled, staring at it more then actually drinking it, with a shake of his head he brushed a thumb over her cheek, pained for just a moment at how much she looked like her mother. With a breath he turned back to Letty once more. He waited for her to lift her gaze once more and when she had locked hers with his he held it, with a smile he gestured for his table.

"Join us, no one should be eating alone" He stated softly.

Letty tried to avoid the stranger's gaze, only that it didn't work out so well. His presence was impressive and his smile was very charismatic. His blue eyes sparkled when he spoke, obviously addressing her. "Join us." He offered, and for a moment she thought her ears had misheard.

Letty couldn't help but smile back, he was too charming to decline, but somehow she felt obliged to refuse. "No, its fine. I'm fine." she said quietly, and pretty uncharacteristically. At that moment, she felt shy and pretty awkward - but she hoped he'd insist. Something about him definitely drew her in.

Carter raised his brow for a moment taken back that she had actually declined his offer, he couldnt remember the last time that had happened, apart from of course Nina turning down his engagment offer. He shook his head, Alyvia was once again laughing, in that musical way that she did. He mentally shrugged of the delined offer, deciding to try at least once more, she was worth that, the fact it would get back to Nina and Brian a plus.

"I insist, we're both eating alone" He stated once again gesturing for the empty seat either opposite him or next to him. WHen she looked at him again he offered her another open and warm smile, blue eyes sparkling as he drank her in.

The handsome man kept smiling at her, and Letty was somewhat charmed. She usually hated it when men tried to hit on her, but he was different. The usual smoothness was missing from his eyes, and his smile and honest instead of drooling.

At last, Letty gave up and nodded in consent. She rose to her feet and chose to sit next to the child - infront of the man. It seemed like the best thing to do since they were going to have a conversation. "I'm Letty." She offered her hand, giving him a warm look.

[sorry it took ages! been busy as hell lately.]

Carter allowed his blue gaze to watch her as she moved from her table, plate of food in hand, over to his, sitting next to his daughter, opposite him, with a smile, he nodded his head, he already knew this, but there was no need for her to know that of course. He took her hand, giving her a firm but soft handshake.

"Carter"He stated smoothly, his gaze turned to his daughter who had gone silent, her clear blue gaze, one of the few things she had inherited of him, were locked on the beauty sat opposite him.

"And this princess here is Alyvia"He stated, bending over to kiss his daughters cheek, his hand lingering on her arm for a second before moveing away, it always amazed him that this little princess was his, that he had created such a beauty in the world.

The beautiful child stared at Letty in awe, and she felt a little awkward for a while. Letty just smiled warm-heartedly to Carter when he spoke his name and introduced his daughter.

"She's beautiful, Carter." Letty repeated his name, her deep brown eyes gazing straight into his. She assumed he was of some Latin ancestry, maybe Argentinian or Colombian. He could even be an Italian. She felt a certain bond with Latin American people, maybe it was cause they usually shared the same hot-tempered personality.

"Leticia Ortiz." she finally announced and offered him a hand to shake.