Canon is Need For Speed. Shelby just got some terrible news.

[shelbycobra]

I don't...she can't...

I can't believe this. Sarah was the woman who gave me my first IndyCar race seat. She was and is someone I looked up to. Without her I wouldn't be here...And what about Peter? What about my father? What's going to happen to them?

...Yes, I know I have a race this weekend but this is my family we're talking about. I'll make the time.

Just please. Find me someone to talk to. I need...I need help to deal with this. I don't want to do this alone.

I need a hug.

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[inplay]

You alright Babe? What's wrong?

[shelbycobra]

Oh god John. [Shelby is just going to hug him tight and cry. And he knows she never likes to be seen crying so this is bad.] I don't know what to do. Did you hear?

[inplay]

[He hugs her back.] I didn't. What has you so broken up babe? [He kisses the top of her head gently.]

[shelbycobra]

My old race team? It's dissolving. Sarah's leaving and I don't know what's happening with my dad or with Peter.

[Never mind that she's going to work herself up into a panic when she has to race this weekend. She's just worried about her family.]

[inplay]

They'll be fine Babe. Your dad and Peter will bounce back. They also won't want you going into a panic over them when you have a race this weekend.

[shelbycobra]

Oh, fuck the race. [She normally doesn't snap at him so yeah, she's worried.] It's just not right, John. Without Sarah I wouldn't have a career. Neither would Peter.

I watched them have to cut me loose and now I'm still here and they're gone. How does that make any sense?

[inplay]

[He knows she doesn't usually snap at him, and he is patient as all get out as well. Besides if snapping helps in any way, he'll gladly let her do that.]

The world rarely makes sense, Shelby. I do however know they'd want you to focus. Did you call them, see how they are?

[shelbycobra]

I tried, haven't been able to reach either. I left messages. Sarah I'll call tonight. She's probably bombarded with reporters and other people trying to reach her.

I might go see Scott tonight. Get a drink. Can you...can you stay awhile?

[inplay]

They are probably facing the same with the news. They'll get back to you Babe.

I can definitely stay.

[shelbycobra]

I'm just so scared. And sad. And scared.

[inplay]

I know Sweetheart, and all I can offer is being here for you.

[shelbycobra]

Babe, don't talk like that. Being here for me is the best thing anyone could give me right now.

Besides I know I haven't helped you with anything about the wedding.

[inplay]

You have races to worry about. I get that.

I'll always be here for you.

[shelbycobra]

I know, and I love you for that.

[Leans up to give him a kiss to prove it.]

I guess one good thing came of this. If I hadn't left I never would have met you.

[inplay]

That is true. [Smiles and returns the kiss.]

[shelbycobra]

How about we just...stay in tonight? I feel like just spending some time with you. And living in my nice little bubble of denial.

Plus my mun was trying to prep me for posting all about the race tomorrow.

[inplay]

Staying in sounds great.

[shelbycobra]

I'll have my mun put something together. I feel like we should probably enjoy our free time together. Although now this totally fucks my canon in very sad ways.