Life in the Fast Lane

[Jo/Blair_fan]

Thanks to FactsFans new fic, I have gotten myself into the spirit of writing fanfiction agian. It has been a while since I've written anything other than English papers. I have been tossing arround the idea for this fic for a week or so now. Needless to say I have started writing it and am now ready to start posting. The Idea is a little different than most other fics on this board, It's a cross over between FOL and The Fast and the Furious, strange i know. But I think I can make it work, just bear with me while I get it rollin' *no pun intended*. PS: Feel free to give me suggestions/and/or corrections expecially on my grammer, my english teacher seems to think it sucks so let me know, lol. Well here it goes

Disclaimer: this story addresses contrivercial issues such as sexual orientation. If you have problems with this I advise you do not read this fanfiction.

Life in the Fast Lane

Disclaimer: I’m a poor college student who owns nothing.

[Background Information: Here’s what you need to know before reading this fic. First of all I’m trying a new idea; Facts of life crossed with The Fast and the Furious/The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift. I haven’t written a crossover before so we’ll have to see how it goes. The story takes place during present time in Los Angeles. For those of you who have not seen the first Fast and the Furious Movie, you may be a little lost at some points, but it is not necessary to read the movie understand the fan fic. And it is most certainly not necessary to have seen Tokyo Drift, only one character from that movie will be used in this fic, and little from Tokyo Drift will actually be mentioned]
Characters and ages (subject to change):
Characters FOL
Joanna “Jo” Polniaczek-Bonner (42)
Blair Warner Warner (42)
Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey-Williams (39)
Tisha Williams (16)
Natalie “Nat” Green-Jason (40)
Edna “Mrs. G” Garrett (?)
Rick Bonner (48)
Jamie Bonner (17)
Characters TFATF
Dominic Toretto (27)
Mia Toretto (20)
Leticia “Letty” Robidas (22)
Vincent “Vince” Eriksson (27)
Leon Barnes (30)
Jesse Maloney (19)
Brian O’Connor (26)
Sergeant Tanner (45)
Sean Boswell (18)
Neela (18)
Made-up Characters
Katherine Fairland (Jo’s Partner)
Amber Dennison (Jamie's Friend)

Chapter 1: Walking on Sunshine
Jamie’s POV
‘I’m so glad to be home, it’s the weekend and there’s no homework, life is good.’ I think to myself as I pull into my parents’ driveway in my blue 1969 Pontiac GTO(like the one Vin Diesel has in XXX). Climbing out of the vehicle and locking it I notice mom’s bike in the driveway. ‘Hmm that’s strange, wonder why moms home?’ I continue my short trek to the front door and enter the house. ‘Mom?’ I call out in the silence.
“Kitchen” She responds
I head to the kitchen to find my mom sitting at the table nursing a beer. “Can I have some?” I ask with little hope of actually getting my desire.
“In you dreams kiddo.” She responds.
“No harm in asking.” I kid, “Why are you home so early, I thought you were getting off at 6 tonight?”
“Well I was, but Sergeant Tanner gave me and Katherine a new assignment this morning, and we’re gonna be on stakeout tonight, so he sent us home early to get some rest.”
“Oh, that’s cool I guess.” I say as I walk over to the fridge to look for something to snack on. “When are you going grocery shopping? There’s nothing to eat around here.”
“There’s plenty to eat, your just being picky and don’t want any of it.” She comments
“Yea, I guess so.” I abandon my journey through the fridge after coming across what looked to be 3 week old mac’ and cheese. ‘Guess I’ll just have to con dad into ordering pizza tonight’ I think to myself and shut the refrigerator door. “Well I’m just going to go work on my homework, what time do you leave?”
“Probably around 9, I should be back early tomorrow morning.” She then adds “What do you want for dinner? I was thinking about re-heating some of the leftovers in the fridge.”
I show her my disgusted face and say, “yea like that green mac’n’cheese you’ve got in there, no thanks mom.”
“Is it really green? I’m sorry, I guess I just haven’t paid any attention to what’s in the refrigerator lately, I’ve been so busy with work and all.” She looks disappointedly at the table in front of her, as if she’s criticizing herself
“Don’t worry about it mom, this just gives us an excuse to order pizza!” I add enthusiastically.
“Yea, I guess so” she says less than enthused
“I thought you loved pizza, I mean you love making grandmas pizza?” I comment
“I do love pizza, it’s just that it is so unhealthy for you and we’ve been ordering out so often lately, it’s just not good for a person to eat so much of it.”
“Well I’m going to call your dad and see when he’s going to get home, and we’ll order the pizza when he’s on his way home from the recording studio.”
Mom walks over to the phone and presses 2 on the speed dial

Jo and Rick Phone Conversation
“Hello?” Rick answers the phone
“Hey Hun, how’s work?”
“It’s going well, we just signed a new record deal today, the guys and I think this new album will be a hit! Speaking of work, why aren’t you there now?”
“I’m on stakeout tonight at 9; Sgt. Tanner sent me and Katherine home to get some rest before tonight.” Jo responds
“Oh, well that makes since.” Rick says nonchalantly
“Yea, well anyways, I wanted to know what time you think you’ll be getting off work tonight, so I can order dinner.”
“What do you mean order, don’t we have those leftovers in the fridge?” Rick questions her.
“Well, as Jamie pointed out, they seem to be a little old. The mac’n’cheese is apparently a rather bright shade of green.” She continues “So, we’re ordering pizza, tomorrow I’ll drop by the grocery store on the way home from work and ‘restock’ on real food.”
“That’s fine, but I won’t be home for dinner, we got a last minute gig tonight at the club, it could run pretty late, I’m not sure when I’ll be home. Hopefully it’ll be before midnight, but I can’t make any guarantees.”
“Don’t worry about it Rick, Jamie and I will just order the pizza for us then.”
“Ok, do you think Jamie will be all right at home while we’re gone?” He asks
“Of course she will be Rick, she’s s17! She’s responsible and nearly an adult, I’m sure she’ll be just fine, besides this isn’t the first time we’ve left her alone.” Jo reassures him
“I guess I’m just being an overprotective father”
“Yea, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.”
“Thanks, well I’ve got to go practice some more with the band, I’ll see you in the morning, I love you.”
”I love you too Rick, Have a good time tonight, just not too good of time.” She says in typical Jo fashion.
“I will bye”
They Hang up.

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Well what did ya think?

[ZeldaGilroy]

I love it so far. You are doing a great job! I'm glad you decided to go for it and write again.

[RoryGilmore]

I was surprised to see it up this soon! Its excellent. Just wondering am I going to need to actually have seen the Fast and the Furious to get this?

[Jo/Blair_fan]

Originally Posted by Jo/Blair Fan

I was surprised to see it up this soon! Its excellent. Just wondering am I going to need to actually have seen the Fast and the Furious to get this?

Yea, i've actually gotten some more written, I'm trying to stay ahead of my posts, so I wont get into a slum and completely abandon the story. You don't need to see it to understand the story, It really won't contain much from the movie from a plot standpoint, just from a character standpoint. The onlything thats really of any importance are the Race Sceens and as long as you can picture a street race you should be able to enjoy the story. But i do recomend seeing the movie! It's Awesome!!! lol, besides Vin Diesel is so hot in it. I should have more up later tonight

[Jo/Blair_fan]

Thanks for the replies! Here's the next chapter.
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Chapter 2: Lonely
Jo’s POV
To Jamie, “well looks like its going to be just you and me tonight.”
“Dad has another gig, doesn't he?”
“Yea, he said it was last minute and he won’t be back till late tonight, possibly after midnight.”
“Oh” She says dejected “He’s had a lot of gigs lately, I take it the band is doing well.”
Frowning at her newly depressed state I try to lift her spirits “yea, but they just signed a record deal for their new album, and he thinks it will be a hit! If it is he should bring in a lot of money, and maybe we can get you those racing seats you were wanting for your Car.”
She just nods her head and smiles slightly before turning and heading towards the stairs and up to her room.
I sigh as when she enters her room and shuts the door behind her. ‘I just don’t know what is going trough her head these days’ I think to myself ‘what happened to the times when she would tell anything, what happened to the old Jamie?’ ‘Maybe I’m not spending enough time with her, I’ve been so busy with work lately, and Rick has been working crazy hours with the band trying to record this new album, maybe once it’s produced things will slow down around here.’ I smirk at my thoughts ‘yea right Jo, like anything has ever slowed down around here, if its not one thing it’s another.’ Shaking myself out of my thoughts I press 6 on speed-dial ‘that’s sad Jo, you’ve got Dominos on speed dial, things around here need to change, and soon.’ I place our usual order and give them our address; they say it’ll be delivered in about 30 minutes. I hang up and start to clean up the kitchen; it’s the least I could do, seeing how little I have gotten done around the house in the past couple of weeks. While I’m cleaning I begin to think back to the last case Katherine and I were assigned to. It was vehicular manslaughter, a couple of kids were out street-racing in their cars when one of the drivers lost control of the road, at first it looked like a normal accident, but after further investigation we found out that the kids in the other car they were racing tampered with the car rigging it to fail, so they would win the race. They didn’t intend to kill the other kids but it still happened; now they have to deal with it in Jail for 2 years. It’s hard to believe the lengths people will go to just to win a little money and some street credit. ‘Thank god Jamie would never go of and do something that stupid.’ I think to myself ‘If she did, I don’t know what I would do.’ Ding Ding I’m shaken out of my thoughts by the doorbell, where undoubtedly the pizza delivery person is waiting on me.
“Hey, how much will it be?” I ask the teenager in the dorky Dominos uniform.
“Uh…$12.50 plus tip.” He says
I dig through my wallet and pull out 15 dollars, hand it to him and tell him to keep the change. Shutting the door behind me with the pizzas delicately balanced in my hand I head back to the place I just came from.
“Jamie…Dinner!!” I shout up the stairs.
“Coming!” she responds as I hear her bounding down the stairs following the aroma of the pizza. “Can I take this upstairs, I’ve got an English paper due tomorrow and I still have to write my final draft.”
“Jamie, you know your dad doesn’t like it when you take your meal up to your room.” I tell her disapprovingly
“I know, something about it attracting mice, but I really need to finish this essay. Mom please?” she pleads
“Fine just don’t let your father know.” I scowl
“Thanks mom, I love you!” She shouts on her way back up the stairs
Before I can even respond she has the door shut again and is blasting her music. “I love you too” I say into the emptiness of the kitchen and sit down at the table to eat my dinner in solitude.

[ZeldaGilroy]

Really good Denise! Keep going!

[RoryGilmore]

Originally Posted by Jo/Blair_fan

Yea, i've actually gotten some more written, I'm trying to stay ahead of my posts, so I wont get into a slum and completely abandon the story. You don't need to see it to understand the story, It really won't contain much from the movie from a plot standpoint, just from a character standpoint. The onlything thats really of any importance are the Race Sceens and as long as you can picture a street race you should be able to enjoy the story. But i do recomend seeing the movie! It's Awesome!!! lol, besides Vin Diesel is so hot in it. I should have more up later tonight

Yeah you CAN'T go wrong with Vin Diesel. I think I know somebody who has it I think I'm gonna try to borrow it this weekend. dont know yet, gotta history paper due wednesday that I just started on this evening, yikes! Anyway, still loving the fic! Keep up the good work!

[Jo/Blair_fan]

Thanks for all the wondefull replys!
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Chapter 3: Waiting for Tonight
Jamie’s POV
Arriving in my room I log back on to Facebook ‘I think I’m addicted to this site’ I say to myself with a smirk. I look up at my inbox and see I have two new messages waiting for me, clicking on the link I wonder who they could be from. The first one was from my friend Amber. I open up the message and begin to read.

MESSAGE: Hey, what time are you coming by my house? I can’t wait for tonight, it’s going to be so much fun! How are you getting past your parents? I told my mom we’re going to the library to work on our English papers, she doesn’t know it’s not due until next week. I told her that we would probably be back late and crash at your place, is that ok with you? Well I’ll see you tonight!
~Amber

JAMIES REPLY: I’ll probably be over around 10:00. Mom has a stakeout tonight and dad is playing at a club so I don’t really need an excuse to get out, but just incase your mom calls mine I’ll let her know we’re going to the library to work on the papers. I told her about the English paper already and she thinks I’m working on it now, but Facebook is so much more interesting, lol. Believe me I’m just as excited as you are, tonight is going to be a blast!
~Jamie

‘well that should do it’ I think out loud, ‘now for the next message’. Hmm its from Tisha I wonder what she’s been up to lately.

MESSAGE: Jamie, it feels like it’s been forever since we last talked! I found the cutest boy at Bates, he’s so sweet, he’s a football player like my daddy was. I want our relationship to be just like my parents was *sigh*. But anyways how’s LA? Anything interesting happening? I love NY but, it is so cold here. Sometimes I find myself missing those sunny Los Angeles days. Well I better get going, I’ve got homework to do.
~Tisha

JAMIES REPLY: Tisha, it’s great to hear from you. I too find it hard to believe it has been so long since we last talked. So you found a boy huh? Go figure. I saw that one coming from a mile away; you’re always talking about one boy or another. If I didn’t know any better I’d say you were Aunt Blair’s kid. Nothing interesting has happened to me recently, but I think things are about to change in my favor, call it a hunch. Oh yea, dad got a new record deal, he said something about this one being a hit. I love my dad’s job and what he does, but sometimes I hate how much he is gone. I hardly ever see him or mom anymore. She’s always busy working; tonight she’s working a stakeout. Maybe I just think I hardly ever see them, maybe it’s natural for them to be gone so often, idk. I’m glad you like NY, be glad your there in the cold, at least you don’t have smog so thick you could cut through it with a knife. I’ve got to go, I have to go meet a friend at 9:30, and I still have to get ready.
~Jamie

I continue to browse facebook, messing around with random applications and quizzes, anything I can do to put off working on my essay. I glance at the clock on the bottom of my screen and realize its already 8:45. “Holy crap” I say to the emptiness of my room, ‘my does time fly when your on facebook’ I think to myself, ‘ I better go tell mom about my trip to the “library” I head down the hall to my parents bedroom where I know mom will be getting ready for work. knock knock “can I come in mom?”
“Yea sure, come on in Jamie” she calls back
I open the door and walk over to the bed plopping down upon it. I know she’s in the bathroom getting ready, I can hear her brushing her teeth, I figure now would be as good of time as any to tell her about the “library”. “Mom, Amber asked if we could get together at the library tonight to proofread each others English papers before we turn them in tomorrow. Would that be ok with you?”
She sticks her head out the door and holds up her finger indicating she’ll be a minute then she’ll answer me. I hear her spit out the toothpaste and rinse the sink then she steps back into view and says “Sure, that’s fine with me, what time do you think you’ll be back?”
“before curfew, but it will be late, so is it ok if she crashes over here for the night, she doesn’t want to wake up her little siblings coming in late and all.”
“If its ok with her mom, it’s ok with me. You’re both responsible.” She says as she begins to put on her holster and badge finishing off the look with her worn leather jacket. “Well I better get going, Katherine will give me hell if I’m late picking her up. I’ll see you later, I love you.” She says as she starts heading down the stairs towards the front door.
“Bye mom, Love you too!” I say as she walks out. As soon as she’s out the door I rush back up the stairs to get ready for what may be the best night of my life.
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So what did ya think?

[ZeldaGilroy]

I really love this fic Denise. Keep going! I can't wait to read more.

[RoryGilmore]

Yeah I'm really lovin this too cant wait to read more!

and now its time to find my keys and think about leaving....where on earth did I put those...

[JoPol_wannabe]

Wow this is really good keep up the good work

[Jo/Blair_fan]

Originally Posted by JoPol_wannabe

Wow this is really good keep up the good work

Thanks, it's always great to recieve compliments. I'm feeling generous becaue its finally snowing here in Texas!! thank god, i miss my snow. So i'm gonna post some more
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Chapter 4: Perfect
Jamie’s POV
I hop into my car and pop the clutch while I shift into reverse, I peel out of the driveway and head off towards Ambers house, after a few short minutes I’m there. I pull my car to a halt outside the front door, and call her cell to let her know I’m here, I really don’t want to have to go up to the door. If her mom answer’s she might know somthings up, I’m dressed a little differently than normally ‘c’mon pick up, pick up’
“Hello?” Amber says
“Hey, I’m out in front of your house, you ready?” I ask
“Yea I’ll meet you out there in a minute.” She says
“Ok, Hurry up.” I hiss into the phone, and hang up.
She comes out the front door in sweat pants and a hoody; I look down at what I’m wearing and wonder if I’m overdressed. “What are you wearing?” I ask her
“Oh this is just a cover-up so mom won’t suspect anything; I’ve got my real outfit on under this.” She says as she takes the sweat suit off, revealing a short skirt and a ruffled long-sleeved top with the first 2 buttons undone. “I see you dressed up for the occasion as well, no torn jeans with motor oil on them or camouflage, do you even have on make-up? I’m in shock, but will you please take off that silly jacket” She jaunts
“Ha Ha, that’s very funny, but yea I figured I’d wear something a little more suitable for the occasion.” I reply looking down at the tight Calvin Klein Jeans I was wearing with the ribbed tank I got from the Gap. Along with my dark brown leather jacket, I guess somthings just never change. “There is no way I’m taking this jacket off tonight.” I tell her defiantly.
“Fine, at least you’re wearing nice boots to go with it not those Nike sneakers.” She says
“What is wrong with my Nike sneakers?” I ask
“Noting, nothing at all; tonight is going to be perfect!” She says giving up on arguing with me about my particular tastes in clothing.
“That’s what I thought.” I smirk as I continue driving down the road. I speed up my driving putting the car through it’s paces as we near our destination; an old set of warehouses where there were many other cars gathered, most of them tuners. I pulled the car in and navigated through the swarms of people to find a place to back my baby in and wait for the events to begin.
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Sorry it's so short, I'm preparing to start a new job at Home Depot and had orientation for it this weekend, and start next weekend, i've been a little busy latly. Hopefully i'll be able to keep up with everything going on in my life and still find some time to write.

[ZeldaGilroy]

I was wondering when you were going to post more on this. I hope you'll have time to add more soon.

Congrats on the new job! Also, I'm happy you have some snow. Luckily, skies are clear here right now. I do not want anymore snow this year!

[RoryGilmore]

Still great! Congrats on the job, I'm trying to get one myself, got put on hold through the spring play but its over in 2 weeks so I can start looking again.

Its snowing here too, 3rd big one of the year, I'll give you some of my snow and ice anytime you want it.

[Jo/Blair_fan]

Originally Posted by Jo/Blair Fan

Still great! Congrats on the job, I'm trying to get one myself, got put on hold through the spring play but its over in 2 weeks so I can start looking again.

Its snowing here too, 3rd big one of the year, I'll give you some of my snow and ice anytime you want it.

LOL thanks, We got some more snow today 7 inches, IN TEXAS!!!! Shocked the hell out of me, lol. Everthing here is cancled, it's really funny, me being from up north and all. Texans need to learn that just becaue you have 4wheel drive dosen't mean you know how to use it in snow, and it dosent mean you can go 80 mph in the snow either Oh well, hopefully I'll get more written this weekend, but i'm not sure i'll get much done i start my first day of work tomorrow and work on saturday and sunday, so if i get a minute of peace I will post some more.