Chapter 11
Juice and I settled back into our routine just like before we were married. Laying in bed, we were watching something on TV when he looks at me and says "Janie, I was wondering something." Looking at him, I wait for him to continue. "You know I told you before that I wanted another motorcycle? Well, I was looking on the lot today and there's one out there that isn't in that bad of shape. I thought about bringing it home and putting it in the garage to work on. Would you be okay with that?" he asked. "Juice, we are married. This house and the garage are yours too now. If that is something you want to do, you don't have to ask. But, personally, I don't see anything wrong with bringing the bike here to work on." I say. Kissing me softly, he whispers "I love you Janie." I just smile and say "I love you too Juan."
The next day, Bill helps Juice bring the bike home and he is right, it doesn't need a whole lot of work. "This is the one that was brought in as a repo a couple of months ago wasn't it?" I asked. "Yeah. Had to make sure that they weren't going to come back for it before I laid claim on it." he says smiling. "Cool. But once it's done, I get to be with you on the first ride." I say laughing. Bill helps Juice start to work on the bike and I can't help but stand back and smile. Bill has been there for me so much and seeing him and Juice getting along fills my heart.
Later on, when we are both in bed, I am so tired. I don't know if it is the stress of everything or if I am coming down with something but I can't seem to keep my eyes opened. Juice notices and turns down the TV. Cuddling me closer, he kisses me and whispers "Love you Janie." and I respond "Love you too Juan." Next thing I know, I am falling asleep in my husband's arms.
Waking up the next morning, it's Sunday and Juice is not in bed. I get up and head to the kitchen and see he isn't there either. Coffee is brewed and there is a note on the counter.
Janie,
Bill and I went to run an errand. Be back soon. Coffee is fresh. Love you.
Juan
I smile seeing the note. I love how the two most important men in my life seem to be getting along. I hear the truck pull up and I walk out onto the deck and see Bill and Juice getting out of the truck. Then I see a German Shepard puppy get out behind them. "What is this?" I asked as the puppy comes running up to me. I kneel down and pet the puppy. "This is Harley. I wanted it to be a surprise. So, surprise." he says. I can't help but smile. Harley is the cutest thing ever. "I can't believe you remembered me telling you I love German Shepards." I say. I stand up and kiss my husband. "I always listen." he smiles. I lean over and whisper in his ear "Well, I'll have to remember a few things you said you liked." He looks at me with a sexiest smirk I have ever seen on anyone, knowing what I am talking about. Bill says his goodbye and we walk into the house with Harley in tow.
Later that evening, we are cuddled on the couch with Harley's head in my lap. Rubbing the top of his head, I keep looking at him. "You know, they say this breed is good with kids." Juice says. I look at him in shock. "I figured we could get him trained and used to us and then we could, maybe, start working on some little Ortiz?" he asked. When I still don't speak, he says "But only when you are ready." I lean up a little, kiss him softly and say "How about we just stop not trying and let it happen when it happens." He smiles at me and we fall back into the same comfortable silence we always have.
When it's time to go to bed, we climb into bed and Harley lays on his dog bed that we put in the corner, and I lay there, with my head on his chest thinking about what he said. Kids. He actually wants kids with me. Knowing we have to get up early in the morning, we drift off to sleep.
I wake up the next morning and Juice is in the kitchen, bringing Harley back in. "Morning babe." He says kissing my cheek as I pour my coffee. "Morning." I say smiling back. "He good?" I asked. "Yeah, but I don't know if leaving him here all day is a good idea." he says. "That's okay. We can stop on the way in and get him a dog bed and things for the office and he can hang with me. Be my little guard dog." I say laughing. "That's not a bad idea. At least you will have him there when we are gone and you won't be alone." he tells me. Always thinking about protecting me. That's why I married him.
Pulling up to the garage, Juice helps me get Harley settled into the office and he lays on his bed and stays there until I go to leave the office to head into the bays to talk to the guys. Then he follows me without being on a leash. I guess, Juice had already taught him to sit when we stop. "Hey guys. Things are kind of slow today. A couple of you can head out if you want." I tell them. They all say they would rather stay so I head back to the office. "Hey Janie." Danny, the newest mechanic only being here a week, calls out. "Yeah, Danny." I say, stopping to see what he needs. "I was wondering if you wanted to get lunch one day." he asks. Smiling, I tell him, "See that guy over there with the mohawk?" I point at Juice. "Yeah." he says "That's my husband. He might have a problem with you asking me out." I tell him. He looks at me shocked and apologizes before heading back to the garage. I look over to Juice and wink before Harley and I head back to the office.