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Chapter Thirteen
"Want to go get some breakfast. I'm thinkin' about ditching the Prospect." I smiled as Juice leaned against the wall in the office at TM, where I was helping for the day.
"Can't, Mom wanted help with this and Abel's coming out of the incubator today." I grinned at him and he leaned down to give me a kiss.
"Fine, but I expect a nooner in the tow truck." He grinned and slipped on his glasses before he went to the door.
"That goes without saying, you and Kip should go though baby. There have been three tow calls so far and you're behind."He saluted me and went out the door while I arranged the paperwork for the tows.
Kip came in a few minutes later and grabbed the info for the first tow. He'd been grinning like a mad man for days, despite the Club ragging him for money.
"Hey Mills, the other day you asked if I was moving in…well-" I cut him off by putting a hand up and shaking my head.
"No, it's fine that Cherry has been staying with us and we're glad to give you a place to stay every once in a while but you've gotta be a man Kip. If you want Cherry to be your Old Lady you better start providing for her. Find a place, rent it and move in with your lady. She's got a job here and is starting to become a part of the community; she's doing her part, now it's on you." I gave him a gentle smile to soften the blow and he gave me a small smile in return.
"You're right, I'm sorry. I know you and Juice are trying to start a family, do you think they're renting any places in the neighborhood?" He asked and my smile widened.
"The house across the street from Opie and Donna's is being leased. I'd go check that out. We need to make that neighborhood a SAMCRO neighborhood." He chuckled a little and leaned down to kiss my cheek, just my luck that Tig walked in at that moment.
"What have we here, Prospect looking for a little something with a brother's Old Lady?" He smirked and I rolled my eyes while Kip blushed and stammered.
"Shut up Tig. Kip, just bring the paperwork to Juice and get the truck. You're still behind." He nodded and kept his head down while he moved past Tig.
"We need the keys to the Grand Cherokee, doll." I nodded and went to the peg. When I returned he was giving me a smile.
"What?"I didn't trust his smile.
"I hear you're having kids with the retard. You know some people shouldn't breed don't you?" He gave me a sneer and I smirked.
"You're on that list and you still passed on your genetic material." He barked a laugh.
"At least they'll be half you." He turned around and walked back to the garage.
I rolled my eyes and started checking the files for the latest parts order. I found it and spent most of the afternoon tracking down a fender that hadn't made it to the shop. The only break was the nooner I'd promised Juice, only it took place on the office desk instead of the tow truck but he wasn't complaining. I had just tracked down the fender and put a rush delivery on it when I glanced out the window I saw Luann's car pull up and screech to a halt outside the office. I sat down at the desk as she barged in.
"You need to come with me NOW!" She grabbed my arm but I resisted.
"Lu I need to stay here today. I promised Ma." She stopped pulling my arm and sat on the edge of the desk.
"That's why I need you, you're mom is a nasty piece of work and I need to vent while I help fix a problem the club is having." She dug her nails into her leg and stared hard at me.
"You could've called to vent." I offered as she glared.
"Not the same thing, but I see what you're saying. I'd hate to welch on a deal with Gemma. The studio's shut down until the AIDS cards are renewed, but I expect to see your ass tomorrow for the bitchfest to end all bitchfests. I love you baby." She leaned down and kissed my cheek.
"No problem Lu, you know I love you too, right?" I'd been asking that too often lately, but the people I loved needed the assurance.
"Yeah babe. We need to have lunch and you need to tell me about this baby-making with Juice, I can tell you had afternoon delight." She winked at me and I laughed before she went out of the office and peeled out of the parking lot.
I was shutting down the office for the day when I saw an ambulance drive into the TM lot and head for the side garage. I ran out, scared that one of the guys had gotten hurt when I saw the tow truck come speeding in after it, well speeding as much as it could hauling a car. At that moment I knew something was up and I went to the garage, only to see Kip get out of the ambulance. Suddenly there was a pressure behind my eyes and I felt like screaming. Juice parked the tow truck beside the garage and came in closing the door. I didn't even notice Tig standing next to me until he went up to Juice.
"So, you stole an ambulance?" He sounded incredulous and I raised my eyebrows.
"I had nothing to do with this." Juice pointed at Kip who started to lower his head.
"Yeah, these things are like a hundred grand, easy." He didn't sound so sure and I bit my lips to keep from laughing. The pressure behind my eyes was lessening and I went to lean by my dad who put a hand on my shoulder and squeezed.
"Yeah they are, that's why the people who buy them are state and federal agencies." The amusement level was growing as my dad joyfully pointed out the flaws in Kip's plan.
"Ok." Kip was less confident than he had been earlier and Juice was standing behind him, holding in laughter.
"So, uh, what, you want me to sell a stolen vehicle to the government?" I lost it at that moment and so did the rest of the guys.
"No, just some like small hospital or somethin'." I almost felt bad for the dumbass. The only reason he had made this move was to help the club.
"What, like Uncle Freddy's Infirmary or what?" He let go of my shoulder and leaned back, eyeing Kip.
"Why don't you steal a fire engine and then we could have our own rescue center, we could have our own little uniforms and hats." Tig spoke in a little kid voice and everyone lost it, except for Kip who looked adorably embarrassed.
"Ok, I get it, that's great. I was just trying to show a little initiative." Juice patted him on the back, grinning, obviously relishing the fact that it wasn't him being mocked for once.
"Hey Chibs, get rid of this thing as soon as it gets dark." Dad nodded to Chibs then turned to go into the main garage, patting me on the shoulder again as he passed.
"You got it." As Chibs rose the door did too and Jax came in and stopped short.
"What the hell is this?" He pointed to the ambulance and I couldn't stop the snort that came out.
"My Prospect." Chibs threw his arm around Kip who was still embarrassed.
"Just thinkin' outside the box." He looked down and I held my hand over my mouth to keep from giggling.
"You get a chance to talk to that tanker driver?" Dad asked as he walked into the garage again.
"Yeah, Nords aren't dealin' at the mill. Drive bought crank up in Pope where he filled his tanker with diesel," Jax looked pointedly at Tig, "That I just sold to Unser, we're flush for the Irish."
"Nah, nah." Dad said as cheers came up from all of us. Jax stopped when he finally saw me.
"What are you doin' here?" He gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"I came to see what was up with the ambulance and I think everybody just forgot I was here. Don't worry, I know what's up." I assured him as he turned to look at Juice who suddenly looked at the floor.
"Well, I guess you have some stake in this. Thanks for the money sis, I know you've been stashing it a long time." He hugged me again and I smiled. I knew he'd know where the money came from.
"This is my family, it's in my best interest to help it in any way I can." I gave him a steady look and he smiled.
"Yeah it is." He smiled and threw an arm around my shoulders giving a squeeze before he walked back to Dad to discuss the gun deal.
Juice came up to me and gave me a quick peck before he wrapped his arms around my waist. He pulled me flush against him and I bit back a moan.
"Wanna go baby? We're pretty much done for the day." He held his hips against mine and I knew what he wanted to do.
"Wasn't the nooner enough for you?" I asked as I wrapped my arms around his neck.
"I can never get enough of you baby." He leaned down to kiss me again and I smiled against his lips, I could never get enough either.
"Just go you two. God, I don't wanna see that." We broke apart and laughed at Jax's admonishment.
Juice kissed me and sent me out to his bike while he went to get his cut from his locker. I leaned against the wall and watched as the sun slowly set. When he came out he grinned at me and jogged to the bike. I handed him his helmet and we were off. Though instead of going home he stopped in front of Stumpy's and had me wait.
"What's going on babe?" I leaned against his bike and crossed my arms.
"You'll see." He gave me a soft smile and went inside. I waited patiently for about half an hour before Juice came out with a largish paper bag which he stashed in the saddle bags on the bike and had me get on. I held him tight and felt another smile tug my lips as we made our way to the hollow, we hadn't been there in a long time but it still held great memories. He pulled off the road and we left the bike after he took the food from the saddle bag.
He took my hand and led me to a spot further in and fished a small box from behind a tree and took out a blanket, some small pillows and a tiny lantern. I had no idea what was going on but I was liking it. After he had spread out the blanket and set up the pillows he waved me over and had me sit down. As I sat he turned on the lantern and took out the sandwiches and chips from the bag and grabbed a bottle of wine from the box.
"Sorry I don't have any glasses, I just thought of this this morning." He sat back and looked proud of himself.
"What is "this"?" I asked as I waved my hand over everything.
"They say it's the guys who forget. Happy anniversary baby." He leaned in and kissed me so gently and sweetly I almost cried.
"I love you." I whispered as the kiss ended.
"I love you too." He kissed me again and forced himself to move off as we ate the picnic and drank the wine. We had never had the chance to make love in the hollow but that little oversight was corrected as Juice laid me down on the blanket and celebrated our anniversary in the best way possible.
"I'm sorry I forgot baby, so much shit has been happening lately." I lay in his arms and ran my hand up and down his chest.
"It's all good, I guess since I remembered that gave me some brownie points with you huh?" He chuckled and he pulled me closer.
"Well, this was definitely a smart move on your part. Two full years baby, two years. I can't believe you've put up with me that long." I chuckled a little and he laughed in response.
"Milla, the best day of my life was when you became my Old Lady. I don't "put up" with you, every day I'm with you is, shit, this is sounding so gay." He chuckled and kissed my hair.
"Don't worry baby, I get it and I feel the same way. You may be a dumbass sometimes but I'll fight for you forever. Now I'm getting cold, why don't we get dressed, pack up and head home. I think Cherry said something about making a cake." At the mention of cake he perked up and helped me get into the sitting position. We dressed in a comfortable silence and cleaned up our spot. He stashed the blanket and pillows in the saddlebags before he got on and I settled behind him.
As we pulled into the driveway I noticed Kip's bike in what had become its usual spot and I sighed. I loved having Cherry in the house but Kip needed to get his shit together and set up house for her, or at least find an apartment. Juice heard the sigh but said nothing as I dismounted the bike. I had talked to him a little about the Kip and Cherry situation so he knew where I was coming from. His only issue was that he wanted to be able to walk around the house naked and fuck me on the kitchen table again, something he couldn't do with Cherry and Kip hanging around.
We walked into the house and walked back out again. The image of Kip's naked ass was something I could have definitely lived without. Juice had me get back on the bike and we rode to the clubhouse, it seemed fitting to spend our night in the place responsible for us being together. As we pulled in I noticed my mom's car there and couldn't stop the smile on my face when I thought about how pissed Luann was with her. As we approached the clubhouse he put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer, we were all smiles before we walked in and found Mom glaring at us.
"Where the fuck were you two?" She came up to us and suddenly her hand lashed out as she grabbed a leaf from my hair. "Seriously? You two aren't goddamned teenagers sneaking out to have a lay."
"What's the big deal Ma? It's our anniversary, we're entitled to a lay if we want it." I stood up to her and Juice hung back, he had a healthy fear of my mom.
"You're nephew came out of the incubator today. I thought that since you're going to be one of the people in his life he can count on that you'd want to be there." I felt a little stab to my heart at the words but I had a response lined up.
"I was planning on going in the morning Mom, I thought that it would already be overwhelming for Abel having you and Jax there. That's a lot of love for such a little man to deal with right off the bat." She smiled and pulled me from Juice.
"You go and do something useful. I need to talk to Milla right now." Juice nodded and walked away. He never needed to be told to do something twice when my mom gave the orders.
She sat me down at a table and took the seat across from me. Still smiling as she lit a cigarette and leaned back in her chair.
"Ok, you need to start talking to me when big shit happens little girl. I had to hear from the Prospect that you're starting a family. Do you know how that makes a mother feel? Knowing that half the town knows her baby's shit before she does. Good thing I've got that boy trained already, he knows I'm queen." I laughed and she joined me. It felt good to share a laugh with Mom, it seemed like we'd been fighting a lot lately and I hated it.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you. If you remember correctly you found out I'm still friends with Tara and that she agreed to be a bridesmaid so you decided that the silent treatment would be your response. I can give as good as I get Ma, just ask Juice." Reminding her took the smile from her face.
"This goes beyond that little hitch. You're planning on growing this family and it's only right that I know about it. The doctor bitch doesn't even figure into this. You still scared baby?" She asked in a soft voice that very few people got to hear.
"Not as much, I know I have a lot of people to support me." I gave her a reassuring smile and she nodded.
"You've got me and you better tell me the second you know you're pregnant. I don't care if it's in the middle of the night or you're on the John, hell I don't care if you tell me before Juice. You just fucking tell me and that's a direct order from your queen." She reached over and grabbed my hand as I smiled.
"Yes ma'am." I leaned back in my seat and looked up as Juice rushed out without glancing at the table.
"Something's up, why don't you make a pot of coffee and I'll see if I can find out what's going on." I nodded and went to the kitchen, aware that some serious shit was about to go down.