Darby came in with a bottle of water, he sat it down in front of her. She eyed the food, wanting to eat, she was starving but not trusting him. He looked at her, taking a bite of the food, showing her it was safe.
He left the room, she ate the food savoring every bite. She was startled when the door slammed against the wall and Grant stood in the door way glaring at her. He walked quickly to where she was sitting, he picked her up, and threw her against the wall. Her breath left her body, as she slid to the floor.
He pulled her up by the hair, slapping her. He threw her down on the mattress, he pulled out a knife and cut the rope holding her ankles together.
"Biker whore! Knocked up with a little bastard!"
He was coming down with the knife at her stomach, she screamed. Fearing for the life of her baby, she curled up in a ball trying to protect her baby. There was the sound of gun fire, he fell forward, she rolled out of the way.
Darby came in and dragged his body out of the room. He came back in and tied her back up, she was shaking and worried about her baby. She prayed and hoped Opie and the club were looking for her. She fell back onto the mattress, covering her stomach with her bound hands.
"No worries little one! Your daddy and uncles are on their way."
XXX
Opie had been looking for her for two weeks, with no luck. The Mayans, and the Niners both had eyes and ears out for her. He was feeling desperate to find her, he was afraid that with every day that went by with no sign of her meant he wasn't going to find her alive.
He balled up his fist and hit the bar, Jax walked up beside him. "Brother, we're going to find her, she and the baby will be fine."
"It's been two weeks Jax. With nothing..."
"I know...but she's out there."
They looked up when the door opened, Marcus walked in with Chibs they sat down by Jax and Opie.
"They found Grant Lester's body out by a utility shed. He was shot in the back."
"Any news on Hailey?" Opie asked.
"I'm sorry...there's no word on where Darby is hiding."
Marcus left the club heading back towards Oakland, Opie left the club heading for home, he was starting to give up hope on finding her.
XXX
Two Weeks Later
She felt hopeless, no one was coming for her, she laid on the mattress crying. She didn't bother to look when the door opened she figured it was Darby. She flinched when he touched her, rolling her over. She was starring into the eyes of a dark eyed man, he smiled at her, he cut the ropes that bound her wrists and feet.
He scooped her up in his arms, she didn't know if she should be scared or relieved that she'd been rescued.
"Hailey, I'm Marcus! I'm going to take you to Opie."
She laid her head on his chest crying, he carried her up the stairs out into the sun. She looked around for Opie, he was no where to be seen. She started to panic thinking it was a cruel joke, and that she was still in danger. Marcus placed her in the back of the van, giving directions to drive her to the local hospital.
She was taken into the ER, and checked over, the doctor did an ultrasound to check on the baby. She cried tears of joy to see the baby's strong heart beat, seeing the image of the baby on the screen. The nurse came in, and helped her into the shower. She was filthy, she felt much better after getting clean. She was weak and tired after her shower, the nurse helped her get dressed, she sat her in the wheel chair pushing her back to the exam room. She found out she had been missing for five weeks, she was almost back to the room when she heard boots running in the hall.
She looked around, she saw him nearing the exam room door, he quickly covered the distance to her. He picked her up out of the wheelchair, holding her close to him.
"Christ Hailey!" His arms were tightly around her, she wrapped her arms around him. "Are you whole? The baby?"
"I'm fine...she's fine...healthy."
He pulled away looking into her eyes. "She?"
Hailey nodded her head. "It's a girl!"
He carried her back into the exam room, laying her on the gurney, he climbed in with her not wanting to let her go. His hand went to her stomach, which now had a more pronounced bump. The nurse came in, hooking the IV back up, and bringing her a tray of food.
"Ms. Clark, I need you to try to eat as much as you can."
"Okay."
She nibbled at her food, too excited to be safe and in Opie's arms again. She seriously thought she'd never see him again. "Ellie and Kenny?"
"They are with Gemma." He kissed her gently. "God baby...I thought I'd lost you, I love you so much."
"I love you too. I didn't think I'd ever be in your arms again."
He noticed she'd stopped eating. "You heard what the nurse said, eat!"
She picked at the food, eating some of it."
The door slowly crept open Jax, Chibs, Tig, and Happy came into the exam room, she smiled at the bikers, they took turns hugging and kissing her. She was so glad to see them.
XXX
Opie settled her into Gemma's Caddie, one hand rested on her stomach, the other cupped her face kissing her. "Stay at Gemma's. I'll pick you up soon."
"Okay." She smiled at him, he shut the door, and Gemma drove off towards Charming.
"Where's he being kept?" Opie asked.
"Marcus has him in a warehouse, he's all yours brother." Chibs said.
"He's put me and Hailey through hell, now I'm going to send him there!"
"No one can blame you Ope!" Jax said.
They rode to the warehouse, knocked on the door, Marcus let them in, Opie took one look at Darby and wanted to tear him apart. Darby started begging for his life, Opie showed him no mercy, he killed him, so Hailey could have some peace. He needed to go home and clean up before picking up Hailey, he just wanted to hold her in his arms, and not let her go.
XXX
She had fallen asleep on Gemma's couch. Ellie and Kenny were sitting in the floor in front of her doing their homework. Opie came into the kitchen, Gemma made him a plate of dinner, he sat down at the table to eat.
"What's wrong baby?"
"I'm in love with her, I almost lost her, and our baby. I wouldn't blame her if she walked out the door, and didn't look back."
"She's crazy in love with you. She was worried about you being upset with her."
"Why would I be upset with her?"
"Because she didn't protect herself from Darby and Grant. She was grabbed at a stop light."
"Christ...that wasn't her fault!"
"Exactly! And you're not to blame either! Now go take your old lady and kids home."
"Yes mom!"
He smiled walking into the living room, he scooped her up in his arms, she stiffened in his arms, she heard his voice in her ear, she relaxed in his arms, laying her head on his chest. He carried her out to the truck, getting her settled, he went back in to hurry Ellie and Kenny along. He drove them home, smiling at the women sitting next to him in the front seat.
XXX
She was afraid for a few seconds, then she realized she was in her bed, and Opie was next to her. She scooted next to him for warmth and comfort, she wrapped her feet around his legs, she heard him hiss, and smiled.
"Damn women, your feet feel like ice."
"I know, that's why I stuck them on you. You're so warm and toasty!"
He pulled her into his arms, kissing her. "Anything else cold?"
She laughed kissing him. "Everything!" She raised her eyebrows at him.
He looked at her very seriously. "I don't want to hurt you."
She reached up, touching his face. "You won't...love me Ope..just love me."
She lay in his arms afterwards. "Do you want to get married?"
She sat up, looking down at him. "What did you just say?"
Still laying on his back, he took her hand in his, placed on hand on her stomach. "Do you want to get married?"
She closed her eyes. "Who's asking?" She smiled at him.
He rolled his eyes at her. "Chibs..."
"Hmmm...he is kinda sexy, if he can get past the whole being knocked up by another man thing...then sure!" She was flipped over on her back and tickled. "Please...please...stop...I'm kidding! My heart only belongs to you! Yes...I want to get married."
He stopped tickling her. "That's better!" He reached over to the night stand opening the drawer. He pulled her up to a sitting position. "I love you Hailey...marry me."
"Yes."
He kissed her, slipping the ring on her finger. "Tonight is Sunday, and family dinner at Gemma's."
"Should we make an announcement about our engagement and our baby girl?"
"If you want!"
"I couldn't think of a better place!" She leaned forward to kiss him.