Chapter 4

Logan watched as everyone went to Harry's to pick up everything that Brian is going to need for his new ride, Logan didn't any of that yet as he has his own little section of the garage that no one goes in as it has everything that Logan has kept over the last few years, it has everything from tools to parts, even a spray paint gun which Logan is about use now as he changes the face of his car before he starts to complete take apart the inside, but before you start to do something to this scale, you obviously need music to zone out to...

Brian and the others came back as Logan was working on his Porsche, Brian looked at him as Logan seemed to moving to the music, Jesse then stops bedside him and looks to see Logan working away.

Jesse: Don't mind him, he does this a lot... it will become white noise to you eventually.

Jesse said thinking that was the reason Brian was staring at him, but he wasn't Brian was watching Logan as last night he saw Logan leave with a undercover cop in that Porsche, then said cop said that Logan isn't who he is and now the cop has put in a transfer request to go back home to London as Logan has her car, Brian was obviously starring as when he came to Logan was staring back at him.

Logan then went back to work on taking everything out the hood as the car was covered by a dust cover, as Jesse and Brian got to work on the beat up Supra.

They layed everything on the floor of the garage ready to get to work but first they have to design the livery for the new ride, they both sat at a computer as Jesse put a floppy disk into the console that read 'Supra Design' they both watched as a orange Supra came on screen.

Jesse: Tell me what you think about this. Koni adjustables. Gonna save us about 2 pounds. And they're gonna give us better traction for the hole shot. All right?

Brian watches in wonder as Jesse does his thing with the concept of the Supra.

Jesse: This is your basic layout of the car. And that's pretty much what it could look like when it's finished.

The screen show's the finished concept of the Toyota Supra as Brian looks at the screen imagining how cool the car will look once finished.

Jesse: Red, green.

Brian: You should be going to MIT or something.

Jesse: Yeah, right. No, I got that... What's it called? That attention disorder--

Brian: ADD?

Brian asked curious as he's getting to know more and more of Dom's crew.

Jesse: Yes, that shit. Yeah. You know, I was good in algebra and like math and shit. Everything else I failed. Dropped out of school. I don't know. It's just something about engines... that calms me down, you know.

Brian listened to Jesse as Jesse talked about his difficulties growing up, but then what Jesse said caught Brian's attention.

Jesse: Logan's got it worse...

Brian: What do you mean?

Brian asked hoping to get something... anything on the Night Rider, Brian heard the undercover cop say Logan wasn't him, but Dom said he was... why would Dom lie about that?

Jesse: He's got that other one... attention, hyperactive... something...

Logan: ADHD.

They both looked to see Logan leaning on the door frame listening to what they were saying, he then looked to Jesse.

Logan: You need anything else from Harry's? I'm heading there now.

Jesse looked to Brian as Brian shook his head no.

Jesse: No, I think we have everything.

Logan nodded and was about to leave till he looked at Jesse.

Logan: Don't tell him to much now Jesse...

He said with a chuckle as he left, Logan throw one his jacket and drove Jesse's car to Harry's to pick up a few things.

Jesse: Yeah, ADHD... he also has Dyslexia, he can spell his own name and the date and stuff like that, but he struggles with reading a book or something like that shit...

Brian then stopped asking questions so it didn't look suspicious as he and Jesse got back to work on the Supra that Brian needs to turn into a 10 second car.

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Leon, Letty and Vince pull into the Toretto's residence as Dom, Jesse and Brian are in the back getting ready for what looks like a BBQ.

Dom hears the cars pull up and looks to see them get out the car till Vince spots Brian, the two stare at each other, then Vince gives a bag of stuff he brought to Leon as he goes to leave.

Vince: I'm outta here.

Leon: Come on, dog.

Leon then turned to see Dom watching as Vince leaves.

Leon: Yo, Dom.

Dom: Vince, get over here and give us a hand.

Vince: Looks like you got all the help you need, brother.

Vince said not looking back as he got in his car and drove off, everyone else went back to what they were doing as Dom shook his head in disappointment at Vince's actions towards Brian.

A few minutes later Leon is playing with a basketball as Dom tends to the grill.

Dom: Mia! The chicken's dry.

Mia: All right. I'm coming out already.

She responded as she brought out stuff followed by Jesse and Brian, the food was nearly ready as Mia looked around and noticed someone other then Vince was missing.

Mia: Where's Logan?

Dom was about to answer her not to sure of where he was either, but before he could they heard  the roar of a engine speeding towards them.

Leon: 20 bucks that's him.

He said with a grin that turned into a smile as they all looked to see a Porsche GT3 RS, but it was different from earlier when they last saw it...

Logan got out the car wearing, black DC trainers, blue Levi's and a white t-shirt, Logan then pulled out a jacket as he put it on and throw his sunglasses into the passenger seat.

Dom: There he is.

Logan walked towards them as they shared greetings and Logan helped set the table as they all got ready to eat, but first Logan opened his beer as Jesse reached for the food, Logan was sat to Dom's left opposite Mia as Jesse was to Logan's left, Logan looked to as Dom reached for Jesse.

Dom: Hey, hold up.

Logan smiled as Jesse had a face that says he knew what he's done, Logan ahs never said grace at this table as he always waits for someone else to reach, Logan's not very good with those sort of speeches.

Dom: Because you were the first to reach in to get the chicken, you say grace.

Logan put his drink down as everyone around the table put their hands together ready for Jesse to bless the table, Logan did spot that Brian looked surprised at this, but he followed their actions none the less.

Jesse: Dear heavenly... 

Leon: Spirit.

Leon helped Jesse as like Logan, Jesse isn't the best at these sort of things, Logan noticed Mia had a smile on her face and Letty chuckled but they don't know what it was like for Jesse or Logan to be put on the spot like that, Logan and Jesse knew the rules and Dom didn't do it to spit them, it's just the rules of the table, plus Jesse doesn't mind given it a try as Logan would rather race or drink, especially since he can't stop thinking about Katherine...

Jesse: Spirit. Thank you.

Jesse thanked Leon as Leon gave Jesse a nod of acknowledgement as Jesse continued.

Jesse: Thank you for providing us with a direct port nitrous injection... four core intercoolers and ball-bearing turbos...

Okay even this Logan can't help but smile about as this was not what anyone was expecting him to bless during his grace.

Jesse: ... And titanium valve springs. Thank you.

Leon: Amen.

Everyone gave Jesse a round of applause as they all gave Jesse props for doing his best, Logan gave Jesse a small pat on his shoulder as Jesse smiled at Logan, they all then started to help themselves as Leon spotted someone turning up.

Leon: Look who it is. 'Old Coyotes 'R' Us'. I thought you weren't hungry, pumpkin.

Logan looked over his shoulder to see Vince making his way up the drive.

Vince: You know, I gotta eat.

Letty: He's always hungry.

Letty said with a bit of venom in her voice as Dom obviously forgave Vince.

Dom: All right, sit down.

Vince made his way to the empty chair but not before giving Dom a kiss on the back of his head, Vince then spoke to Mia as he walked past her and that's when Logan realised the reason Vince hates Brian... Jealousy... it was kinda awkward for a second till Leon broke it by asking Logan a question that a lot of them were wondering.

Leon: Yo, Lo... how'd you get a hold of the ride man?

Logan looked at Leon as everyone looked at Logan, obviously Logan couldn't say he got it off a undercover cop after she took him to her place and the two spent a long time together, so Logan had to come up with a story that fit what they know he's like.

Dom: Yeah, you took off last night with a girl in that car and come back alone... what's wrong you getting soft?

Dom said teasing Logan as everyone shared a chuckle.

Logan: Actually, she took me back to hers and had a lot of fun... 

Dom nodded knowing it wasn't the end of his story, but everyone assumed it was till Logan continued.

Logan: ... but it turns out she's a 25 year old rebel who live with her Father who happens to be a cop.

They all laughed at him as he told them about him having to jump out a window pretty much naked as her father chassed him with a gun, but then it all calmed down and Jesse being the petrol head he is wanted to know the specs of Logan's knew ride.

Jesse: What's the stats?

Logan: Well, it does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, a quarter mile in just under 10 and about 200 miles per hour.

Dom looked impressed but he and Logan have had this friendly rivalry for a long time know so in trying to make Logan out to be a liar he actually just helped Logan win this round.

Dom: How do you know it does that...

Logan: I found out on the way here.

Logan said with a cheesy grin at him, Dom then gently pushed Logan's head as they all got back to eating and talking like a family should...

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Mia is in the kitchen washing the dishes as Brian brings more into the kitchen.

Brian: Need a hand with anything else?

Mia: No, I'm good. You can go join the boys and watch the movie.

Brian then grabs a nearby dish cloth and starts to help out.

Brian: You see the cook doesn't clean where I come from.

Mia: I'd like to go there.

Mia responded with a chuckle, Logan could hear their conversation as he's out side tinkering with his car as the kitchen windows are open, he isn't listening to be nosey in fact he's trying his best not to listen but he couldn't help but agree with what Brian said.

Brian: I think we should go out sometime.

Logan chuckled at his attempt and that's when he closed off their conversation and focused on his job at hand

Mia: No, I don't date my brother's friends.

Brian: That sucks. I'll have to kick his ass then.

Mia: I'd love to see that one. I would pay to see that one, actually. The only person I've seen kick my brothers ass is Logan.

Brian then got curious.

Brian: What's his deal?

Mia: Who's? Logan?

Brian nodded as Mia stopped cleaning for a second. She, Dom and Jesse are the only people who know about what happened to Logan when he was a kid, Mia knows because he told her when they dated a few years back, but Dom and Jesse found out the way Logan didn't want them top find out.

Mia: He's... complicated...

Brian: No kidding.

Mia: But don't worry, he likes you... he just doesn't trust you.

Brian looked at her confused as they both went back to cleaning the dishes.

Brian: How come?

Mia: Don't take it personally, I'm not even sure if he fully trusts me... but I have seen how much Dom means to him... Dom saved him, and I've seen Logan take a bullet for Dom.

Brian was taken  back a bit from what she told him, Brian was about to ask more but Logan came throw the back door wiping the grease off his hands as Brian looks at Logan with a hint of curiousness at the guy, Logan finished cleaning his hands as he throw the cloth down and put his arm around Mai.

Logan: One, I trust you with my life, and two, it was a punch not a bullet, I just said it felt like a bullet.

Logan then looked to see what she was doing.

Logan: You want me to do this?

Mia: No, you go make sure they behave.

Logan nodded and kissed Mia's cheek, Brian was confused by that but just ignored it, Brian was about to ask what's up with that but then Vince came into the kitchen ruining the moment. Vince walked in a put some popcorn in the microwave as he saw Brain wiping up the dishes.

Vince: Wash my car when you get down.

Mia: What was that?

Mia asked pissed thinking he was talking to her, Logan came in the kitchen and grabbed a beer and waited to make sure these tow don't start any shit.

Logan: What did you just say to her?

Logan looked pissed at Vince as Vince looked scared at Logan as he quickly made sure to correct himself from how his comment sounded.

Vince: No, not you Mia. I'm talking to the punk.

Logan could smell the alcohol on his breath as he spoke, Logan didn't move tho as Vince continued to act up trying to impress Mia.

Vince: Wear your favourite dress, 'cause when you're done... I'm putting you on the street where you belong, cutie.

Logan looked at Vince a little bit creeped out by what he just said, he looked to Brian and Mia as Mia just rolled her eyes and turned around as Brian watched Vince start to fight the microwave.

Vince: Is this thing broken? What's wrong with this thing?

Logan: Vince!

Vince looked at Logan as Logan made his way towards Vince still a little pissed at Vince for being a ass, Logan then turned the plug on at the mains as the microwave came to life and started to heat up the popcorn.

Mia: V? V? What was that Cuban restaurant you wanted to take me to?

Logan looked at Mia confused as he knew that Mia didn't like Vince that way, so why was she asking.

Vince looked from the popcorn to Mia with hope in his eyes.

Mia: The one with the picadillo and--

Vince: With red candles, wooden tables--

Mia: The plantain, food all over the place. What was it called?

Vince: Cha Cha Cha.

Mia: Yeah, that's it.

Vince: Yeah.

Logan watched the scene really confused as he just drank his beer, but then it all came clear to him when Mia turned to Brian.

Mia: Well, you can take me there. Friday night at 10:00. Is that good for you?

Logan smirked as Vince looked offended by it and Brian looked taken back as he didn't expect this to happen.

Brian: Yeah, it's perfect.

Mia: Good.

Vince looked pissed as Mia, Logan and Brian watched him walk out the room, Vince then punched the door on his way out as Logan looked to Mia and Brian, Logan just shook his head and opened up the microwave and took out the popcorn, he grabbed himself and Dom a drink as he went back to the fil as Mia and Brian were left alone.

Logan gave Jesse and Leon the popcorn as he handed Dom a drink and sat on the chair next to him as Letty rest between his legs, Logan sat down but still couldn't shift the thought of Katherine out his mind, Dom noticed Logan's wasn't fully in the room but he just thought Logan was tired and left it at that...

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(To Be Continued)

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