Unbreakable Connection

by MrsNShelby2021

Tommy was brought up to believe in his feelings, in his gut, his Ma told him that there is a true love for everyone you just have to be brave enough to want it and keep it to grab it with both hands an never let it go. When Ness was only six weeks old her parents moved from the south of England to Birmingham. She grew up with the Shelby's but one Shelby loved her more then anything

13. The King and his Queen

AN, WARNING! Once again, I am warning you all this is an anti-grace fic and a lot of Lizzie bashing. So, this is for season 1 episode 6, this will be split into two chapters.

Chapter 13,

Ollie's POV, (The blinder that took Grace back to her apartment, so I wasn't going to put anything but for me to continue with this chapter I need to put something for the moment Grace went back to her place with Ollie, because Campbell needs to think Grace was with Tommy. So here is where it looks like she fucked Tommy but she is fucking Ollie.)

I took Grace's arm and pulled her outside the gate where I let her arm go and grabbed her hand to make it look like she was leading me. I knew this bitch was the reason for the shit kicking off and why Ness needed our help and I knew what Ness had asked me to do which I had no problem with. Fucking this bitch was better then paying for it with a whore, a lot of the blinders were well known at the whore houses and I had been a few times but this was for the King and Queen the blinders leaders and no way in hell would I fail at this.

We got to hers, with her locking the doors and me closing the flimsy curtains although you could still see in, they would blur just enough so no one could tell I wasn't actually Tommy. It didn't actually take any convincing for this woman to sleep with me, whether she thought it would get back to Tommy and he would be pissed off I don't know but she was pretty easy for claiming she wasn't a whore. Although I was glad it was only the one night cause this bitch was shit in the bedroom department and I definitely heard her whisper Tommy's name once or twice which I would be telling Ness and Tommy about. I stayed till morning but I didn't sleep, I left her place once the sun was up and knew it would be safe enough to leave. I kept the collar of my coat up and my cap down though still making it look like I was Tommy from the back.

I got home and had a bath straight away, cleaning myself thoroughly before getting dressed and leaving for the betting den, I walked in saying hello to everyone and sat down not far from Tommy's office where I could see Ness and Tommy both in there looking happy and comfortable, I would wait to tell them tomorrow today they deserved some rest.

An, so just a snippet with Ollie there, I am going to say I mean no disrespect to any women with Ollie's bit as I am a woman myself but for this story as you all have been warned many times this is not a hearts and unicorns fic for Grace or Lizzie so be warned again. Ollie did NOT rape or force himself on Grace it was consensual and for the story she actually initiated it thinking it would get back to Tommy and make him jealous.

Tommy's POV,

We got to Charlie's yard where we saw Charlie and Curly sat down at the fire pit, no doubt eating their lunch and having a cuppa before getting back to work. When Curly saw us he jumped up and walked over to us smiling at Ness, he leant down and kissed her forehead pulling back and nodding at me. Ness spoke up before I could,

"Hey, Curly."

I looked at Curly and nodded my head in the direction of the horse stables,

"We're taking the horse out Curly."

"Right Tom,"

We made our way over to the stable with Curly following us, he got Meaghan-boy out and put the rains on, holding them while I helped Ness on, I cupped my hands and lent down Ness putting her foot in my hand and me heaving her onto the horse. Once she was on, I climbed on behind her then took the rains from Curly's hands clicking my tongue getting the horse moving. There had been so much going on lately that I missed just being with my wife, I wrapped an arm around her waist holding her close to me and keeping one hand on the rains. Ness moved her head so she was leant back on my shoulder her face going into the crock of my neck.

We rode for a while not needing to say anything but just being husband and wife for a moment. We got back to the yard meeting Curly who grabbed the rains off me, I got off the horse and reached up to Ness's waist grabbing tightly so I could lift her down. Once she was off and her feet were firmly on the ground I let go of her waist and grabbed her hand. It was dark now so we both nodded at Curly and made our way home. We walked into a quite house thankfully, I helped Ness take her coat off and place it on the hook with mine following. We then made our way to our room; I closed and locked the door once we were both in Ness standing with her back facing me so I walked over and unbuttoned her skirt for her while she unbuttoned her blouse. I then helped her slid the blouse off and throw it into the dirty washing pile. I wrapped my arms around her waist and placed soft kisses along her shoulder blade moving towards her neck then going up her jaw.

She turned in my arms so she was facing me, smiling at me softly she then slid her hands up my arms slowly to wrap around my neck. I put my forehead against hers then softly placed my lips against hers my tongue sliding in without me even needed to ask for entrance. She moved her hands down grabbing my suit jacket which had me moving my arms from around her waist so she could slid it off my shoulders, she then unbuttoned my shirt, pulling it out of my trousers and sliding that off. Her hands moving down to unbuckle my belt and unbutton my trousers before softly gliding her hands to the bottom of my under shirt and sliding it up over my head once I pulled my lips from hers. She then moved to placed open mouthed kisses on my chest focusing on the tattoo I have over my heart. I moved my hands to cup her face pulling it gently up towards mine so I could place my lips against hers again. I pulled back so I could slide her slip off her shoulders placing kisses as I went.

I then got down onto my knees slowly sliding her skirt and slip down as I went. Her hands going to my shoulder so she could step out of it, I threw it behind me not really caring where it landed. I ran my fingertips up her legs feeling the goosebumps rising as I went, my eyes following my fingers until I got to her scar, I knew this still bothered her but to me it just made her more beautiful and sexier. I looked up into her eyes making sure she was watching me then leant towards her placing soft kisses to the jagged edges I felt her take a deep breath then gasp when I ran my tongue along it.

I stood to my feet removing my trousers and boxers, my cock springing free I was hard just looking at my wife. I stepped out of them and grabbed her hips slowly walking us back towards the bed. Her hands going back to catch herself when I gently pushed her onto the bed. I crawled onto the bed after her hovering over her with my hips slotting into their place between hers. I moved my hands to her knees pushing her legs open, one of my hands going to her pussy running a finger along her slit making sure she was wet and ready for me. I then pumped my cock a few times before softly sliding home. I kept looking into her eyes while thrusting softly into her piece of heaven, my hands moved to lace our fingers together and putting our hands above her head. I loved fucking my wife but I loved making love to her more, I kept my eyes open and crashed our lips together thrusting my tongue into her mouth I pulled back slightly to bite her lip gently then run my tongue along to sooth the sting.

"Tom please, I'm close."

I pulled back from her lips looking into her eyes, I pulled out so the tip of my cock was inside her I tightened the grip I had on her hands then thrust in deep and hard I knew when I hit her G-spot because her legs started shaking, so I did this a few more times when I knew she was close I spoke up,

"Come on love, let go cum around my cock baby let me feel you!"

"Tommy!"

I felt her clench my cock so tight I moaned in pleasure then I felt her cum which had me cummin deep inside her. I place my forehead against hers and let our breathing slow down, I wasn't ready to pull out so I let go of her hands and moved to grab her hips holding her close to me then rolled to my back pulling her to straddle me my arms wrapping around her. She kissed me softly then put her head into the crock of my neck placing a kiss on my pulse point, I reached down pulling the cover over us both making sure it was tucked around Ness enough so she didn't get cold during the night. Ness fell asleep shortly after getting comfortable, so I gently pulled my cock out of her and wrapped the cover closer to us both falling asleep shortly after.

I woke up early the next morning to Ness still straddling me, I ran my hands down her back to grab her hips gently. I knew today was going to be a busy day with it being black star day but I wasn't ready to actually get out of bed just yet and leave the peace and quiet my wife gives me. As much as I didn't want to wake her, I knew I had too, I took my hands from her hips and wrapping one arm around her waist and the other hand going to lift her chin up, I placed a gently kiss to her lips then pulled back.

"Love, it's time to wake up my darling,"

Her eyes fluttered a few times before she opened them smiling softly at me,

"Morning Tom,"

"Morning my love,"

"Did you sleep well Tom?"

"I did love, I always do with you wrapped in my arms. Are you ready for today sweetheart?"

She sat up and put her hands on my chest, both my hands going to her hips to keep her in place, she then smirked at me.

"Oh, I'm ready Tommy, are you?"

"I'm ready for this to be over love,"

"Today is the day Tom, it will all be over by tonight and we can celebrate in the Garrison with the family then come back here and have our own celebration."

"I love how your mind works darling."

"Let's get ready then Tom,"

She leant down and kissed me softly then pulled away getting out of bed, she walked over to her wardrobe getting clothes out, I just laid there a moment to take in the pure nakedness of my wife. I loved how my wife always felt comfortable around me there was never any embarrassment or shame when she walked around our room naked in front of me and I loved that about her. Once she got her slip on, I rolled out of bed myself and started getting dressed for the day when Ness spoke up,

"What's first on the agenda Tom?"

"First my love, we find Arthur then we go from there."

"Arthur's probably in the Garrison, I know he was doing the books last night so his probably still there."

"Then we're start there,"

We finished getting ready, then I held my hand out for Ness to take once her hand was in mine we walked out of our room and downstairs where it was quiet, I knew Polly was still in bed as it was still early. We made our way to the front door with me grabbing Ness's coat and helping her into it, I then grabbed my own coat and put it on Ness taking my cap out of my pocket then put it on my head and kissed my lips smiling at me. We made our way out of the house hand in hand, people greeting us along the way. We got to the Garrison and I opened the door waving Ness in first with me following I took my cap off folding it and putting it into my pocket again. I took Ness's hand and we made our way to the office seeing Arthur asleep on the desk.

"Arthur?"

"Arthur, wake up!"

I grabbed his arm pulling him up which woke him up,

"Get home, get bathed, check your kit and check your weapons."

We then walked out of the office hearing Arthur stand up and make his way to the office door,

"Why? What's going on?"

We got to the doors where we turned around, I took my cap and placed it on my head I then looked at Ness who smirked at me us both turning to look at Arthur,

"We're doing it today."

We then made our way out of the Garrison, Ness looking at me smiling.

"Who's next Tom?"

"Charlie, then John."

She nodded her head then held her hand out to me which I took and laced our fingers together.

"Let's go then my love."

We made our way to Charlie's house, once again being greeted along the way. We got to Charlie's and I banged on the front door with my fist a few times, when I didn't hear anything, I banged another few times when I heard the window being opened. We both looked up and Charlie poked his head out looking down at us,

"Fetch the wagons, Charlie. It's today!"

I didn't let him speak back as I pulled Ness along and made our way to John's. Once I had told everyone about it being today, I would sit down with Ness and work out a plan for her. I didn't want her involved but I did want her close and I knew if I told her to sit out, she would find a way to be there anyway. Ness never was one to sit out of things when they needed doing and certainly not when she thought I was putting myself in danger, I knew she would want to be close enough that she could have my back if needed that was just who Ness was and I knew she could handle herself to a certain point. On the way to John's, we stopped off at the garage and I let Ness's hand go and ripped the cover off of the car, I felt Ness come and stand behind me wrapping her arms around my waist and leaning her head onto my back.

"Tom, promise me we're prepared for today? I want us to have our celebration tonight and that can't happen if you're not fully prepared for today with contingencies in place just in case something goes wrong."

I turned in her arms and wrapped mine around her waist hers going to wrap around my neck with her fingers playing with the hairs on the bottom of my neck. I leant down and kissed her lips softly then pulled back smiling at her,

"My love, we are prepared for today. If we have to change the plans then we will but I don't want you worrying about anything other than keeping yourself save today, ok? You are my main concern darling."

"Then you know how I feel Tom, as you are my main concern. I will keep myself safe today but I will also be there in the background making sure I have your back. I know John and Arthur will be with you and the blinders too but I still worry for you especially with a man like Kimber."

When she said Kimber's name, I felt her shiver in disgust and her face showing her dislike for him which also brought to mind what she told Kimber's wife at the races about him pinning her to the wall and kissing her. We had yet to discuss that because of everything that had been going on bringing it up now probably wasn't the best time but I needed to know before I went head-to-head with him.

"Love, that reminds me we never did speak about what Kimber did to you at the races?"

I saw the look of pure disgust written all over her face and her nose turn up she took a deep breath then smirked at me,

"When I was waiting outside the toilets for Arthur and John, he came up and pushed me against the wall pinning me there he ran his hand up my thigh and slammed his lips against mine. I pushed him away and kneed him in the balls he thought I would be defenceless like most women he didn't seem to realise that my husband would teach me to stand up for myself if needed."

I felt the anger shoot through me, my arms tightening around her I was simply going to destroy the pricks business but now I knew what he did to my wife I'm going to destroy the prick before killing him! I kept eye contact with Ness because I knew if I didn't, I would go off and do something I would regret but looking into her eyes kept me grounded and rational so I could think things through and make a plan that wouldn't end up with me or my wife getting killed. I unwrapped my arms from around her waist and moved my hands to cup her face I kissed her lips softly and pulled away but kept our lips touching.

"I promise you my love, I'm going to take his eyes for what he did to you before I slit his fucking throat."

"I love it when you go all jealous possessive rage over me husband of mine, makes me feel loved and wanted. I know your going to give him what he deserves that vile man shouldn't be polluting the earth anymore then he already has. I count myself lucky every day I wake up to you being my husband, you showing me how much love and respect you have for me."

I smirked at her then kissed her again before pulling away and pressing our foreheads together.

"I do love you, my love. You are the most important person to me and I want you to know you will always be my priority you will always come first in my life. Nothing is more important to me then your happiness darling and I want you to remember that today while all this shit is kicking off. Then tonight its going to be me and you, and we are going to have our celebration."

"I look forward to it my love."

We pulled away from each other at the same time, I held out my hand for her to take which she did without hesitation. We then made our way to John's, I reached for the door handle twisting it and walking in with a frown on my face, I've lost count of how many times over the years I've told John and Arthur to lock the bloody doors and still they don't listen. We walked in hearing the kids playing around and James, John's oldest shouting.

"Dad? Katie's wet the bed again."

That had both me and Ness looking at each other and smirking, because we heard John speak back,

"I'll be there in a minute, mate."

We got to his room and I knocked three times before opening the door, I knew we had caught him and Esme but I didn't particularly care today John reached to grab his gun, I felt Ness tighten her grip on my hand and lean her face into my shoulder I knew she was trying to hide her laugh which had me smirking and shaking my head.

"John? I told you to keep the doors locked. We could've been anyone, now get dressed."

I reached down and grabbed his shirt off the floor throwing at him and hitting him in the face and that's when Ness lost it and burst out giggling, I glanced down at her then looked back at John,

"We're doing it today."

John was still trying to get his breath back when Esme spoke up,

"As a matter of fact, he's doing me today."

That had both me and Ness smirking, I pointed at her and nodded my head slightly,

"Make sure he's done ya by nine."

I turned to Ness and we both made our way out of the door, me reaching down to close it when Esme spoke up again,

"You should learn to knock."

"It's not a day for knocking."

I then slammed the door closed, before we left the house Ness pulled me to outside Katie's room, she then walked in and saw Katie on the bed in wet clothes so she knelt down in front of her and smiled at her.

"Hey love, you, ok?"

Katie shock her head and then threw her arms around Ness's neck, Ness calmed her down then sat her back on the bed.

"You wait there sweetheart, auntie Ness will get you some clean clothes, ok?"

I just stood there and watched, my wife is an amazing woman I have said this many times but when I saw her interact with my family it just made it more defined for me. She truly did treat all my family like they were her blood family and I couldn't be prouder or more in love with my wife. I watched as she grabbed a clean dress and filled the wash bowl, she then turned to look at me and caught me smiling softly at her which had her smiling back. She grabbed Katie's hand and helped her up off the bed and took her behind the door so no one could see the little girl, it didn't take long for Ness to have her washed and dressed and smiling again. They came back around with Katie holding Ness's hand,

"Right love, you go on to James's room, ok? Be good a girl today,"

She kissed Katie's forehead and sent her on her way, when she walked past me, I ruffled her hair which had her giggling at me and running off to her siblings. Ness took the sheet off the mattress and threw it into the washing pile and opened a window. Once done I held my hand out to her, she walked back over to me and grabbed my hand which had me pulling her out of the room and closing the door. I kissed her forehead and then her lips then we made our way out of the house with Ness shouting to John on the way.

"John-boy? I've cleaned Katie up and striped her bed and opened the window to air out the mattress."

"Thanks love,"

We walked out closing the door and locking it before we left, we walked back home in silence both of us thinking about today and what lies ahead. We got to the door and I opened it waving Ness in, I walked in behind her and helped her take her coat off and put it on the hook. I grabbed her hand and we both made our way into the dining room where we heard and saw Polly praying.

"And watch Thomas, I know how he is but he does what he does for us. Watch Ness because she's as likely to get hurt protecting Tommy as he is protecting her. They both do what they do for us, I think."

I wrapped an arm around Ness pulling her close to me, like me Ness had no time for believing in god she thought it was a waste of time and so did I. Although both of us love to follow our gypsy routes as much as we could, Pol turned around when she caught us standing there,

"I used to do that every morning during the war, I hoped I'd done it for the last time."

I nodded my head at her slightly,

"Today will be the last time, Pol. After today there'll be no need for prayers we'll be set. Family meeting, half ten."

We both walked away, I pulled Ness up to our room and sat down on the bed. She sat down on my lap sideways with her arm going around my neck and her other hand going to lay over my heart. I wrapped one arm around her waist and cupped her cheek with the other lifting her face up so I could kiss her lips softly, I pulled back and placed soft kisses to her forehead, eyes and nose then her lips again before pulling back and smiling at her.

"I love you darling,"

"I love you Tommy, with all my heart and soul forever and always."

Grace's POV, (So I wasn't going to do a POV for Grace but thought a little snippet was needed just for the museum scene with Moss.)

I walked into the Museum going to the usual place I normally meet with Campbell, when I walked through the second set of doors I stopped in surprise. It wasn't Campbell but Moss stood there and he did not look happy or friendly. I walked into the room and stood in front of him when he held out a letter for me to take, I reached for it when he leant towards me.

"Whore! I know it wasn't Thomas you fucked last night, I also know your trying to get him to fuck you. Thomas may have warned you and I know Ness did also but let me be clear you stay away from Tommy and Ness, if I so much as catch you anywhere near the Garrison or Small Heath again I will personally see to it that no one finds your body you dirty little whore."

I took the letter from him with tears in my eyes, he then turned away from me so I opened the letter to read what was put.

Dear Grace,

I write this letter to you with a heavy heart. I know exactly what you did and with whom.
I will not mention any of it in my report. However, you should be aware that I know you gave
yourself to the man who is our sworn enemy. That is not only treason, it is disgusting beyond all measure.
your father would be ashamed of you, and as for myself, I am beyond desolation. You have betrayed every principle and standard of honour that was your birth right.

And for what?

Campbell.

I felt the tears rolling down my cheeks with each word I read, but it wasn't because I felt ashamed it was because I slept with a man that wasn't Thomas Shelby! The man I have fallen in love with, the man I wanted more then anything in this world and I didn't care that he is married and seemingly in love with the bitch because I would have Thomas and I will call him husband even if I had to kill his wife to do so. The last words in the letter repeating in my head again so I spoke up with just one word.

"Love!"

I thought I was alone when I saw Moss approaching me again, he had a smirk on his face when he grabbed my arms pulling me close.

"Love my arse! Thomas Shelby will never be yours! Because the minute Tommy loses Ness, he will kill himself! Let this be your last warning for it to sink into that tiny brain of yours. Thomas doesn't want you, he doesn't love you and he never will even if Ness dies and I say die because that is the only way you will ever separate those two. That woman is his Queen and he will take anyone who tries to take her away from him even evil bitch whore barmaids who have some pathetic obsession with him. Leave Small Heath Grace before it's too late."

He didn't let me speak back just threw me away from him and walked away. With his words and threats ringing in my ears I left the museum and went back to my apartment.

Tommy's POV, (Back with our favourite couple just a little snippet into the crazy that is Grace.)

I closed my eyes and put my forehead against hers for just a moment, I would never get tired of hearing her tell me she loves me and I would never stop telling her how in love with her I am. I pulled back and opened my eyes seeing her do the same,

"Right, love let's go to Zhang's, shall we? The boys are probably waiting by the car now with the van."

"Hmm."

I put both hands on her waist and helped her stand, I stood myself and grabbed her hand she pulled me out of the bedroom and down the stairs. I helped her into her coat and she put my cap on me nodding in approval. We walked out of the house, closing and locking the door walking hand in hand to the car I saw John in the driver's seat of the van with Arthur in the passenger seat I nodded to them both. I helped her into the passenger seat and walked round getting into the drivers side. Once in Ness slid across the seat and placed her hand on my thigh like she always did. It didn't take us long to get to Zhang's thankfully, I parked the car and got out, walking to Ness's side to help her out. We walked inside hand in hand with the boys following behind us, when we got inside, they stayed behind us until we made it to the desk, they split off from us and we walked over to the desk where we saw Zhang with one of his workers who looked to be crying, I felt Ness tighten her grip on my hand which had me squeezing back in response.

We knew Zhang ran a whore house also, so we knew this was one of his workers. When he saw us stood there, he left her and walked over to us, I could see the man was upset and caught site on the blood on the workers face. I put two pounds on the counter,

"For the suits."

I went to walk away when he spoke up,

"You want to hear something funny?"

I walked back over to the desk and looked at him expectantly, he looked at the cash in my hand which had me snorting and putting another couple of quid down when he leant towards me and whispered in my ear no one but me and Ness would hear,

"Campbells here." (So, none of us actually knows what is exactly said on this bit so I thought I would make it simple)

That made me look to the whore then Zhang then back to the whore, I turned away from the desk and leant towards Ness's ear where I placed a kiss on her cheek then spoke softly,

"Wait here my love, I don't want you anywhere near this bastard."

I pulled back and she nodded her head at me so I kissed her lips then walked away,

Ness's POV,

Tommy walked away from me and I looked to Zhang and his poor worker woman, I nodded at Zhang and then walked behind the desk going over to the poor woman, I felt for her not only did she have to fuck that fat pig of a man but he fucking had the nerve to hurt the poor girl! And he calls himself a damn cop!

"You ok love?"

She looked at me and I saw the fear and hurt in her eyes so I grabbed her hand and pulled her to seat down, I then found some whiskey and a cloth,

"Zhang? Get me some water?"

Before I could even finish some other worker was giving me a little bowl of water and a clean cloth I stood in front of this poor woman and smiled softly at her,

"What's your name?"

"Tiana."

"Tiana, I'm Ness. I'm going to clean up this cut for you, ok? I was a nurse in the war so I can help."

She nodded her head at me so I wet the cloth and gently cleaned the cut and blood away, I then tipped a bit of the whiskey on the corner of the cloth, I looked at her and smiled softly again.

"This will sting, ok?"

I then applied the cloth with the whiskey which made her flinch slightly. Once down I pulled the cloth away from her and cupped her face lifting it so I could make sure she never had anymore cuts that needed cleaning once I was satisfied, I nodded at her and gave the stuff back to Zhang.

"You should bath it in whiskey at least twice a day until it scabs over to keep infection away."

"Thank you."

I nodded at then walked away, Tommy was still with Campbell so I walked around and found John and Arthur leaning against the wall. I walked over to them and John put his arm around me pulling me into his chest,

"Your such a sweetheart Ness,"

I giggled at that and looked at John,

"She didn't deserve to be hurt just because she's a whore John."

"Come on love, lets find that husband of yours."

We then made our way to the back where we caught the tail end of Campbell and Tommy's conversation,

"Men like us, Mr Shelby, will always be alone. And what love we get, we will have to pay for."

"You forget, Inspector. I have my wife and my family I will never be alone or have to pay for sex."

"Enjoy your day Mr Shelby."

We heard him making his way towards us so John pulled me into his chest again and kept the Inspector from seeing me. Tommy walked out and saw us stood there so he walked over grabbing my hand and pulling me away from John wrapping his arm around my waist. I knew the Inspector had got to him with what he said but Tommy was right I am his wife and I love him with my whole heart and while there is still breath in my lungs, he will never be alone. I didn't say anything to him in front of the boys though, so we made our way back to the car and Tom helped me in the boys in the van behind us leaving before we did. Before he could start the car, I put my hand over his and my other hand went to his face pulling it round to face me, I smiled at him

"My love, whatever the Inspector said fuck him he knows nothing. I love you with my whole heart and soul you are my everything, and you are stuck with me. While there is breath in my lungs you will never be alone do you understand me?"

I then leant towards him and kissed his lips softly, pulling away and smiling at him. I sat back in my seat but kept my hand on his thigh like always. He placed his hand over mine which had me turning my head to look at him,

"Thank you darling, I love you with my whole heart and soul also and you will never be alone its me and your forever and always."

I smiled at him which had him smiling back, he then removed his hand and started the car. We made our way back to Watery Lane, there was no need for us to fill the silence with conversation both of us thinking about today and what the outcome will be. It didn't take us long to pull up to the garage and park the car, Tommy getting out and coming to my side opening the door and holding out his hand for me to take. He helped me out of the car and wrapped his arms around me which had my arms going around his neck, he kissed me roughly thrusting his tongue in my mouth. His arms pulling me tighter against him and my hands playing with the hair on the back of his neck, we were brought out of our moment by John and Arthur wolf whistling at us which had us pulling away from each other and smirking at them. Tommy looked down to me still smirking,

"Come on then love, let's get this meeting started."

He removed his arms from around me and held out his hand for me to take, I placed my hand in his and he laced our fingers together. We walked over to John and Arthur smiling at them both, then started walking towards the betting den with them following behind us. We got to the den and Tommy opened the door with his free hand waving me in, but kept our fingers laced together with his other hand. I walked in with him following, once we were both in, he took the lead and pulled me along with him to the front of the room he pulled me to his side, he let go of my hand to wrap his arm around my waist holding me close to him. I saw Polly and Esme walk in closing the double doors, Esme went and stood next to John and Polly stayed by the table the room went quiet when Tommy started speaking.

"Right, we've brought you all here today because this is the day that we replace Billy Kimber. This is the day we become respectable, the day we join the official National Association of Racecourse Bookmakers. But first we do the dirty work, we've all known this days been coming I just haven't told you all the date."

He turned around with his arm still around my waist so I turned with him, we faced the black board. Tommy took a drag of his cigarette then spoke up again,

"We're going to the Worcester Races, the track opens at one we'll get there at two."

He then turned around again so we were facing everyone,

"Now, Kimber thinks we're going there to help him to fight the Lee brothers, but thanks to the efforts of our John and his lovely new wife Esme the Lees are now our kin."

We both looked to John and Esme who smiled at each other both me and Tommy smirking, I knew what Tommy was going to say before he even said it,

"My lovely wife and I interrupted those efforts this morning and uh I can assure you all, John is making great sacrifices for the cause of peace."

That had me giggling and everyone else chuckling along, even Esme had a smile on her face I could see John got a bit embarrassed though which had me giggling even more.

"Yeah, all right!"

I looked over and saw Polly with a big smile on her face also, when I caught her eye, we both giggled a little more before Tommy spoke up again,

"So, it'll be us and the Lees against Kimber's boys. We take them out but leave the bookies, I expect a swift victory which will send a signal all the to London, that we believe in letting legitimate businesses run peacefully."

I couldn't wait for this day to be over, I had trust in Tommy but it didn't stop me from worrying about my husbands safety. Kimber is a sleezeball and I knew he would play dirty I knew that from the minute he pinned me against the wall planting his vile lips against mine. John spoke up before I could say anything,

"And what about Kimber himself?"

I felt Tommy tense up and his arm tighten around me, I knew he was pissed from what I told him earlier about what Kimber did to me and I knew he wasn't gonna go easy on the bastard. I just hope he's wife would be ok once he was gone, because although she didn't want to be married to the fucker, I knew she would find it hard not to be married to him now because she was so used to having him around. I felt Tommy tighten his arm a bit more and move his hand so it was resting on my hip his thumb rubbing soft circles into my hip and I knew he was trying to bring me out of my head without alerting anyone else so I turned my head so I was looking at him,

"I'll deal with..."

I cleared my throat interrupting him which had everyone looking at me, Tommy raised his eyebrow at me which had me raising mine in answer. He kept eye contact with me for a moment before smirking at me then turning back to look at everyone else,

"Sorry me and my lovely wife will be dealing with Kimber, I'll be taking his eyes before Ness has her pound of flesh from him for what he did to her at the races."

With that said everyone looked at me in confusion especially John and Arthur but it was Polly that spoke up,

"What happened?"

Tommy looked at me and I looked at him,

"Love?"

I just nodded my head which had him kissing my forehead softly, when he pulled away to look at everyone, I pushed myself closer to him and placed my head against his shoulder.

"Kimber pinned her against the wall and kissed her, he also ran his hand along her thigh trying to touch her. Thankfully she can stand up for herself and she kneed him in the balls but that doesn't mean I will be leaving it. He put his hands on my wife and I don't take that shit."

Tommy's POV,

I looked around the room after telling them what Kimber did to Ness and I could see how pissed off everyone was, my wife was loved by many and these men here love and respected her like the Queen she is and I knew without asking that they all wanted to beat the shit out of Kimber for what he did. I knew Ness was pissed about it but I also knew she slightly scared of Kimber, which had my protectiveness at an all time high for my wife. I took a deep breath once I felt Ness place her hand on my chest over my heart and I knew she felt me getting wound up but just her touch was enough to calm down. I looked at everyone again then spoke up,

"Any other questions?"

That was when Polly spoke up for the first time,

"Yes"

She made her way over to the double doors talking as she went,

"Does anybody object if I bring a newcomer to the meeting?"

When no one spoke up she opened the doors,

"I'd like to introduce the newest member of the Shelby clan."

In walked Ada holding her baby boy with Freddie walking in behind her, he cleared his throat when Polly said Shelby and looked at me smiling.

"Shelby/Thorne clan."

That had us all chuckling, as much as I didn't like Freddie's choices in becoming a communist, he was still a friend who is now family and I could see he made Ada happy and right now that's all I can ask for. I would give him a chance to prove himself a good husband and father as long as he kept Ada and the baby safe. I cleared my throat which had everyone looking back to me,

"Welcome to the family Freddie."

I saw the look of happiness on Ada's face the moment that came out of my mouth and I knew for the moment she was happy with me instead of trying to fight me. So, I took my arm from around Ness and started clapping, everyone joining in shortly after. Finn walked over to Ada giggling at her I looked at Ada and smiled softly,

"Welcome home Ada."

She smiled at me nodding her head and looked around the room.

"We named him Karl, after Karl Marx."

We all laughed at that when Arthur spoke up,

"Karl bloody Marx."

He walked over to Ada,

"Let me get a look at him,"

Ness stepped back to my side wrapping her arm around my waist which had mine automatically going around her waist. I pulled her towards me so her head was against my chest and put my chin on her head wrapping both arms around her holding her close to me. Arthur made his was over to Ada and John spoke up,

"Oh, here we go!"

I looked over to John and smirked at him both of us turning to look at Arthur again who had Karl in his arms and put his peaky cap on his head holding him up.

"Hey, look. He looks just like me."

Everyone burst out laughing to that, I felt more then heard Ness giggling into my chest. John spoke up again,

"That's his arse that looks like you, Arthur."

"He's alright. He's a Shelby."

That had Freddie speaking up,

"Shelby/Thorne Arthur."

I looked to Ada who had a soft smile on her face and knew I had to apologise for the way I had been acting towards her during the pregnancy. Although it wasn't an ideal situation, I could have handled it a lot differently and been there for my little sister when she needed me the most.

"Ada?"

She walked over to me still smiling, I felt Ness go to move but I tightened my arms around her.

"I'm sorry Ada, I should have been there for you rather then against you. Am I forgiven?"

She looked at me for a moment and I knew she was looking to make sure I was being genuine with my apology and right now I was, until proven otherwise by Freddie, I would support her.

"I think Tommy you have a lot to thank your wife for, she saved Freddie from being taken but she also found out about that barmaid before to much damage could be done. Without that I would have blamed you Tommy but I'm glad we know the truth and you are forgiven Tom,"

I smiled at her I had so much to thank my wife for and I knew that I would be thanking my wife for the rest of our lives. I took one arm from around Ness and held it open asking Ada for a hug which she threw herself into straight away. One of her arms going around my neck and the other around Ness's waist, I held both of these women close to me because they are the most important people in my life Ness would always come first as my wife but Ada would always be second.

"Thank you, Tommy,"

I pulled back slightly to kiss her forehead, she then pulled Ness from my arms and hugged her tightly whispering her thanks. I cleared my throat again which got everyone's attention, I reached for Ness and pulled her back into my arms.

"Right, you all know the plan let's get to it."

With that said I pulled Ness into my office, I sat down on my chair and pulled her into my lap. I wrapped my arms around her waist, hers going around my neck I then put my forehead against hers and just sat there for a moment. I needed this quiet time just to ready myself for what was coming and I knew she did too.

AN, Ok so first I need to apologise for taking so long to update. Unfortunately, I had a lot going on in my personal life and had to take some time to deal with it and help my mum out who was going through a difficult time. This chapter has been hard for me to complete because I've almost had to change the whole episode to fit my story.

I'd like to take a moment and say, don't forget mother's day on Sunday please cherish your time with your mum because life is too short not to celebrate those moments. If you are a mum then Happy Mother's day to you.

I hope you enjoy the update.

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