She looked in the mirror at her profile, she was at twenty-five weeks today. She had a doctor's appointment this morning, Happy came up behind her, he wrapped his arms around her. "You're beautiful baby!"
"Hmmm! I'm already huge..." He turned her around, lifting her chin so her eyes met his he kissed her.
"You're growing my son. You're not huge, baby. God you're sexy as hell!" He growled at her as he kissed her, lifting her up off he ground, carrying her to the bed.
"Hap, you're going to make me late for my doctor's appointment." Trying to push his hands away from exploring under her skirt.
"We're not that late." He whispered as he kissed the side of her neck, she arched her neck to give him more access.
"We have to pick Sophia up at Gemma's, we promised she could go with us and see a picture of her brother."
She heard him growl in her ear. "We'll finish this later!"
"Looking forward to it!"
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Sophia was excited to see her baby brother, she couldn't stop talking about it all the way to St. Thomas. She was bouncing off the walls while they were in the exam room with the doctor, then it was time for the ultasound. The tech put the gel on Maddie's stomach and moved the wand around, Sophia let out a squeal of delight.
"He's cute daddy. He's gonna be my best friend!" Maddie looked over at the Happy and her daughter. She could see the tears in his eyes, he'd missed this with Sophia. The baby gave a good kick as the wand passed over, she heard Happy chuckle. "Daddy can we name him Chuck?"
"No!" Happy said. "Mommy and I need to take about names still!"
"I have some ideas..." Maddie smiled at Happy. The tech printed off the pictures and handed them to her, Maddie sat up. Scooting off the table, the orthopedic doctor came into the room.
"How'd you like to loose your cast today?"
"I'd love it!"
"The last x-ray we did, it looked really good. We're going to put a walking boot on for added support, come down to my office and we'll cut it off."
Maddie was excited, she was going to get her cast off a week early. She hobbled into the wheelchair, put Sophia in her lap, and let Happy push her down to the doctor's office. She had the cast off in twenty minutes, they were headed home ten minutes later.
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"So what names do you have in mind babe?"
"Lucas Winston, do you have any names in mind?"
He smiled at her. "Alouicious James!"
"We are not naming our son Alouicious, Happy Lowman!" She heard him laugh, she slapped him on the arm. "Why are we stopping at the club?"
"I need to get something...for little Alouicious!"
"Lowman, I'm not playing with you! I will name him something girly if you don't stop..." He leaned over kissing her.
"Alright...Alouicious is a no...but you like the name James?"
"I can live with the name James." She watched him get out of the SUV, he got Sophia out of the back,
"Are you coming in with me?"
She grumbled something under her breathe, limping behind him. He opened the door for her, and she walked inside.
"SURPRISE!"
She looked around the room, closing her eyes, and smiling. The room was filled with SAMCRO family, it was a party for the newest little Lowman. They made their way around the room thanking everyone, even the big tough bikers were taking their time to join in for the party.
"Do you have a name yet?" Tig asked.
"We are still discussing names." Maddie said. She felt his arm go around her, he pulled her close to him.
"How about James Winston Lowman?" He whispered in her ear.
"Maybe."
The party continued for several hours, Maddie made her way to one of the couches, sitting down she propped her ankle up. Gemma sat down beside her, placing her hand on her stomach, feeling the baby kick.
"Whoa! Little man sure is strong!"
"Tell me about it!"
"You ready for next week?"
"Yeah, as ready as I'll ever be."
"We've got everything set, all you have to do is show up, and waddle, limp down the aisle!"
"Thanks, Gem! I couldn't have done it, without you three!"
"No problem baby."
She watched Sophia playing with Tig and Jax across the room, she had all her uncles wrapped around her finger. She knew without a doubt, every single man in this room would die to keep that little girl safe. Needing some fresh air, she got up, and went outside, she had a kink in her back. She was limping around, trying to stretch out her back muscles. She saw Chibs and another man, talking over by the row of bikes.
She heard the screeching of tires, brakes, and gun fire, she was being hurled to the ground and being laid on top of. Everything was quiet, she couldn't move, chaos broke lose. There was yelling and screaming, she had her eyes tightly closed, the wind had been knocked from her, when she's been tackled to the ground.
"Maddie, open you're eyes for me love..." She slowly opened her eyes, she was starring into Chibs concerned brown ones. "Are you whole/"
She let out a ragged exhale, as he slowly sat her up, looking over her body. She was taking a minute to make sure she felt okay. She heard Happy yelling her name frantically. "I'm fine. Please help me up. So I can go to Hap. He's freaking out." Chibs helped her stand up, his arm going around her waist to steady her, he guided her inside the clubhouse.
They were met at the door by Happy, he was carrying Sophia, she was clutching him. Looking at the two coming from outside, he wrapped his free arm around Maddie, he looked at Chibs. "Thank you brother." Chibs just nodded at him. Happy looked her over, running his free hand over her body. "Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine...is Sophia okay?"
"She's fine...Tig had her when it went down. God babe, I was in a panic when I couldn't find you."
"I had gone outside to get some fresh air...I heard the noise, then I was tackled to the ground..."
"Why the fuck did you go outside?"
"I told you to get fresh air...calm down and watch your mouth!"
"You and the baby could have been killed! Don't you ever think?"
She shoved him away from her. 'Because somehow I was suppose to know, there was going to be a drive by?" She was good and pissed, she slammed out of the clubhouse, into the parking lot. Looking around, she needed someplace to go, where he wasn't, she walked over to her SUV, climbed in and took off out of the parking lot.
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She just drove around for awhile, she got some ice cream, then drove back to TM. Pulling into the lot, she saw all the bikes were gone, she knew they were looking for her. She picked her phone up from the cup holder, and called Happy.
"Where the fuck are you?"
"I'm back at TM."
"Don't fucking move!"
She sat in her SUV, laying her head on the steering wheel, she was so tired of the stress and the crazy, she let the tears roll down her face. The door was opened, strong arms pulled her out, she looked up into Happy's eyes. He wiped her tears away from her eyes. "I'm sorry, I left."
"I love you babe, I was scared when I couldn't find you. I thought I'd lost you and our little man..." He put his hand on her stomach. "You three are my whole world."
"Hap, I'm sorry I worried you." They wrapped their arms around each other. "Let's get our baby girl and go home."
"You stay here, I'll go get her." She smiled at him, nodding her head.
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She looked at her phone, it was two am, her unborn son was kicking the living hell out of her. She looked over at Happy, he was sound asleep, glaring at him she scooted closer, rolling to her side, she pressed her stomach into his back, she flung her leg over his hip, so he couldn't get away. She heard him laugh, and felt his hands run up her leg. "Someone is restless."
"Hmmm, just a bit." She laughed. He rolled over to face her, putting his hands on her stomach feeling him really going to town. She watched his eyes, as he felt his son kicking and moving inside her.
"My God, he's really going to town." She laughed, leaning up to kiss him. She scooted closer to him, he moved his hands to her face. "You're really beautiful Maddie." She closed her eyes, opening then again looking at him.
"I love you Happy."
He pulled her close to him, kissing her. "I love you Maddie!"
"James Winston Lowman, sound like a good strong name for our little man?
"I was thinking about James Filip Winston Lowman. Chibs did save the two of you, I think our son should share his name."
"I like it, let's keep it a surprise until he's here."
Their son settled down, she relaxed in arms and fell asleep.
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She stood in front of the mirror, she looked perfect to walk down the aisle. She had a ivory covered lace floor length ball gown, it was off the shoulders with just enough bling, to sparkle in the candle light. Sophia was in a pink, lacy floor length sparkly gown, she looked like a princess. She saw Opie walk into the room, she turned around to look at him, she smiled.
"My God sis, you look stunning!"
"Thank you, big brother."
Sophia took off running down the aisle towards her dad, he scooped her up in his arms, kissing her on the cheek. The music started to play, Maddie and Opie stepped to the beginning of the aisle. She didn't miss the look on Happy's face, when he saw her, she smiled at him as she started walking towards him. Opie removed her arm from his, kissing her cheek, he placed it in Happy's.
"I promise to be a faithful, caring wife, to love, honor and cherish you. To stand by your side in everything, I love you with all my heart," He reached over wiping away her tears.
"I love you Madison Claire, I will always protect you and our family. I will cherish and honor you for the rest of my life. I only have eyes for you."
She smiled at him, waiting for him to add the classic line to any Sons wedding. He leaned forward whispering into her ear. "I promise to treat you as good as my leather, and ride you as much as I do my my Harley."
"You better!" She winked at him, she took his ring and slipped it on his finger. He slipped her wedding ring on her finger, they kissed and walked up the aisle.
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She was standing at the counter pouring herself a glass of orange juice, she felt his arms go around her waist. "Mrs. Lowman, you need to bring you're sweet ass back to bed."
"I would, but I'm hungry."
"Sit your ass down, and let me cook you some breakfast." She sat down at the bar, watching him cook for her. She winced in pain as baby James kicked her. "You okay?"
"I'm okay, you're son is kicking me again." She smile at him. She rubbed her stomach trying to get him to settle down, Happy sat a plate of waffles in front of her. She smiled at him, digging in. "These are really good." He came up behind her, slowly started to massage her back. "Oh my God, Hap. That feels wonderful."
"Finish eating, then let's go soak in the tub." He leaned down kissing her. "I'll be waiting for you in the tub."
She got up from the chair, she was hit by a pain, she slumped forward. "Hap..."
"Come on Maddie, I'm waiting for you."
"Hap...please!" She was on the floor, trying to remain calm. She felt his arms going around her waist, lifting her up off the floor. "We need to get to the hospital."
"What's wrong?" She could hear the panic in his voice.
"I'm having contractions...come on!" He carried her to the car, and rushed her to St. Thomas. She tried not to get upset, if they got there in time, they could stop her labor, it was too early for James to come.