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XOXO NATALIE
Natalie was now seven months pregnant and her stomach looked like she was carrying twins. When she was able to find out what the sex of the baby was she wanted to know and Happy being able to go to that appointment wanted to know as well. Both were equally happy when they found out they were having a boy. Natalie convinced Happy to buy a new huge one story house that was built not far from the lot which in Happy's mind was too big for three people, but he also knew how her hormones were so he agreed. Happy had been away on a lot of runs recently so when he, her brother, Tig, or any of the guys were away she had Gunner as her tail which she didn't mind. They had formed a friendship and she viewed him like another brother. Her center was going good and they had hired a few new people. Kristina had decided to join Natalie's center which Natalie was happy about, and decided to make her manager. They had started to pack the apartment and were going to move everything over gradually instead of doing everything at once.
Natalie was in the kitchen packing with Gunner's help when he casually asks, "So Nat, what's up with your new worker?"
Natalie raises a brow, "Which one?"
"You know the one who's average height with the long brown hair and green eyes?"
"Ahh you mean Evangelina?" Natalie says with a smirk.
"Yeah that's the one, she single?" Gunner asks.
"I believe so, you better not go fucking her then scaring her off. I'm lucky she even agreed to work for me, she's one of the best," Natalie says pointing at him.
"Don't worry I won't go scaring her off, besides got that other one who's always with you who could be another option," he shrugs.
"You mean my best friend Kristina?" Natalie asks incredulously. "She's off limits."
"Why she off limits?"
"Because for one she's taken, and two I don't need you to come in and ruining her relationship since her and her boyfriend have finally gotten on the right path. They worked hard to get to this happy point," Natalie states
"Who's her boyfriend?"
She laughs, "Let's just say he's like the Mayans version of Happy."
He nods, "Not scared of him but I'll just focus on that Evangelina."
"Good wouldn't want to end up killing someone I actually view as a brother," Natalie laughs.
"Ha I am not scared of you, you're too nice of person."
Before she could respond hears that familiar deep raspy voice, "She's got you fooled," and her brother adds in, "She's pure evil."
"Naw she ain't, don't see why you all say that. I don't see any ounce of evil," Gunner says in her defense.
"You wanna see it put her and Kristen in the same room," Quinn says.
"Oh you mean the one who keeps pushing up on Happy?" Gunner asks.
Natalie eyes go big, "You're telling me she's been pushing up on you Hap?"
He puts his hands up, "I haven't done anything with her."
"I can attest to that, he always pushes her away and calls her a fucking washed up pussy," Gunner says hoping to diffuse the situation.
"She's lucky I'm pregnant or I'd go over there and kick her ass," Natalie growls.
Quinn asks, "Natabug, how's Eva?" hoping to change the subject and calm Natalie down.
She looks at her brother calming a little, "She was tired from her diffusion today, but other than that she's good."
"I'm going to go check on her."
"Good you should, she needs you right now," Natalie says sincerely.
"I know that Natabug," Quinn says giving her a hug and closing the door.
Natalie walks over and gives Happy a hug, "Missed you."
"Missed you too little quinn," He looks at Gunner and down at Natalie. "Think you can give me and Gunner a minute got shit to catch him up on."
Natalie nods, "Sure, I'll be just in the guest room starting to pack shit up."
Once she is out of the room Gunner asks "What's going on?"
"Got some ATF agent looking into the disappearance of Agent Stahl."
"Shit man," Gunner says running a hand over his head.
"Also got some Feds re opening the Perez deaths."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah, so we gotta keep an extra eye on Natalie."
"But why would the feds reopen the Perez file?" Gunner asks.
"Niners said they heard it was Sofia and Dario who wanted it opened back up."
Gunner didn't know much about what went down but from what he was told by the guys and Hap, Dario was one of the men who kidnapped her. "Why would the guy who kidnap her want to find justice?" He asks Happy confused.
"Who knows," Happy sighs as Natalie comes back out of the guest room.
"I'll just leave you two alone, you need me just call," Gunner says giving the blonde a hug and a bro hug to Happy.
"By the way Evangelina finds you attractive," Natalie says casually.
Gunner stops, "You sure?"
"Oh yeah she said so herself," Natalie smirks.
"Well then looks like I'm heading to the center for watch duty the rest of the day and tonight," Gunner says nonchalantly.
"You do that, but remember what I said though," Natalie laughs.
Once Gunner leaves she looks at Happy and says, "Your mom is enjoying the center."
"Glad she is," Happy says sincerely.
"But she is losing her memory more now though," she tells him sadly. They go sit on the couch and Natalie tries getting comfortable on Happy but it isn't working and she grows irritated, "With this damn stomach I can't even cuddle with you."
"Don't worry I'll be here when you figure it out," he chuckles.
"Asshole," she huffs leaning her head on his arm finding it comfortable.
"See told you you'd figure it out."
"No help to you, which reminds me your aunt wanted me to tell you that you're going to hate my new pillow," she says with a smirk.
"Why the hell would I hate a pillow," Happy asks.
"Because it's this body pillow that's great for cuddling with while pregnant," Natalie sighs.
"Highly doubt that," Happy huffs.
"Oh before I forget I'm going over to Rey's in a few to help her with the wedding planning."
"Why can't she come here?"
"Because I would like to go over to her place and see my favorite chocolate, plus she got this super cute blue nose puppy almost makes me want to go buy one," Natalie says smiling.
"We don't need a damn puppy right now, she comes here and he'll tag along since there's a whole bunch shit going on right now," Happy says decidedly.
"Ugh fine it will be your way let me call her right now."
Once she is off the phone she says, "Dwayne and Rey are on their way, apparently Dwayne had told Rey he would prefer her coming here so if I had not called she would have."
"See wasn't so bad after all," Happy says smugly.
"Yeah but you can't keep me locked up forever," Natalie huffs.
"I ain't locking you up, just looking out for you," Happy says staring into her eyes.
"Let's just not argue you just got back and I've missed you," Natalie sighs giving him a kiss.
"Missed you too, how long we have till they get here," He asks.
"If Rey is driving probably 15 min since she's pissed at Dwayne, if it's Dwayne probably the same," she says.
"Down for a quickie?"
She smirks, "Don't even gotta ask."
They had finished just before Audrey and Dwayne knocked on their door. Natalie opens the door and they step in as Audrey says, "Aww look at my Nattie all pregnant and hot as hell."
Giving her a hug as Natalie says, "Missed you too Rey."
Audrey looks at Happy, "You know you missed me," she laughs giving him a hug.
"Oh yeah I so missed you," Happy says rolling his eyes.
She looks at Natalie, "See told you he likes me."
Natalie laughs, "Oh yeah your his favorite chocolate."
"I knew the two of you had the same taste," Audrey laughs.
Happy shakes his head, "Naw we don't she's the one who says you're her favorite chocolate."
Natalie gives Dwayne a hug as he whispers so only she can hear, "Don't worry she won't need to know that I'm actually your favorite chocolate."
Natalie laughs and shakes her head and goes into the kitchen with Rey grabbing some chips, chocolate, and some Gatorade. They walk towards hers and Hap's room as she says "Hey don't judge me your son is craving all this," when she notices the looks that she is getting from the men.
Rey says, "Going to be in the room if you need anything just knock first."
As they hear the door close Dwayne says "Your room is about to turn into a bunch of different bridal boutique."
"Shit better be gone when you two leave," Happy says pointedly.
Dwayne laughs, "It's those two probably not going to happen. Got shit to tell you, that's coming from a bro to bro who grew up together."
Happy nods wanting to know what more Dwayne is going to be telling him that he doesn't already know from the Niners and sons meeting earlier. "Found out that the ATF are also looking into the Anna Stahl disappearance."
He raises his brow, "Stahl had a daughter?"
"Naw man a niece."
"You know her?"
"Nah not really. I met her probably twice through Rey and Natalie."
"What'd she look like?" Happy asks.
"Auburn hair pale as shit with freckles. She was crazy man, she was all into blowing shit up and fire."
Happy realized in that moment that when he had helped Natalie that night the mystery auburn haired girl was Anna Stahl. This means that Natalie is even more in the line of fire. He knew that there was no trace but if it came down to it he would take the fall instead of her being the one to go to prison again. "There any witnesses?"
Dwayne nods, "My grandpa used to work for the CIA, he has some connections with the feds and ATF. He came to me because he views Natalie like his granddaughter and she is his only favorite blonde so he wants to make sure she's covered."
"What does he want in return?" Happy asks knowing that everything comes with a price.
"Nothing man, he liked you as well growing up so he's doing this as a favor."
Happy chuckles knowing that Dwayne's grandpa was a crazy ass black man. "Who's the witness?"
"Dario and Sofia," Dwayne says shaking his head.
"The fuck? They are the ones who are opening the case with her dad and cousin."
"Yeah so our girl Natalie is in some deep shit."
"You go to Leroy with this information?" Happy asks.
"Nah man I came straight to you. This is more than club shit its personal, also why my grandpa didn't want me to go to Leroy with this," Dwayne says.
"Thanks man," Happy sighs.
Meanwhile the two girls are oblivious to the whole conversation and are enjoying themselves sprawled out on the bed with different bridal magazines and ideas. "So Rey who do you want as your maid of honor?"
"Eva, but I'm not sure if I should ask her or not?" Rey sighs.
"Why not?" Natalie asks closing the magazine she was looking at.
"Well with her being so weak and everything I don't want to put more on her plate," Rey says sadly.
"Please Rey, you know how much she would love getting asked to be a Maid of honor. It would make her day, besides doing those duties would distract her which is what she needs right now."
"It kills me to see her so weak," Rey says tearing up.
"Tell me about it, you have no idea how hard it is for me to not force a doctor to give her one of my kidneys," Natalie sighs.
"Girl, you know she would kill your ass if you did anything to jeopardize her nephew," Rey says seriously.
"That she would, but I plan on giving her my kidney right after he is born," Natalie states.
"You're joking right? Nattie seriously wait a day," Rey implores her.
"No, nine months is long enough, I won't wait a day longer for her to have my kidney. My doctor already knows right after I pop out the kid and bond with him for a few minutes I am going in for kidney surgery."
"Your one crazy ass person," Rey says shaking her head at her.
"But you love me for it," Natalie shrugs.
"That I do."
"So what do you think of tiffany blue and silver for your color scheme?" Natalie asks changing the subject.
"Love it, it's so me," Rey smiles.
"Exactly, I found this bridesmaid/maid of honor dress," Natalie says looking at the tiffany blue chiffon knee length scoop halter with a little opening in between the breasts and a silver beaded embellishment under the bust line, with tiffany blue stilettos that have silver on the heel. "I love the dress plus it gives me motivation to lose all the baby weight so I can look good."
"Please girl you're all belly no fat," Rey says smiling at her.
"Thanks, what does your wedding dress look like?" Natalie asks blushing.
"Oh girl I found one I like I just hope a dress shop has it," Rey gushes.
"And if they don't I can guarantee you'd have Dwayne pay big bucks just so you could ship it," Natalie laughs.
"Of course I would, as long as a dress shop has something close or exactly like this one we're good," She says and holds up a picture of a white fitted dress with scalloped straps and a sweetheart neckline.
"Damn Rey, that's a total you dress and will have Dwayne all over you."
"I know right, so got any name ideas for my little nephew?"
Natalie laughs, "Well you know I have always said if I had a son I would name him Troy, I love that name."
"Oh I know, what does Happy think?"
"He thinks it's too boring of a name and would rather have something more unique like his name or something like that," Natalie huffs.
"But Troy Lowman sounds so cute together."
"I know right," Natalie nods.
"And for a middle name why not have like Michael or something," Rey suggests.
"No I was thinking Tomas," Natalie says.
"Troy Tomas Lowman, I love it lets go tell the guys we got a name decided," Rey says excited.
"That's all you," Natalie laughs.
They leave the bedroom and Audrey says to the two serious looking men, "Happy me and Nattie have decided on a name for my nephew."
"Give it your best shot," Happy shrugs.
"Troy Tomas Lowman, don't you like it?" She asks excited.
"No," Happy says plainly.
"Aww come on Hap your no fun, wouldn't you want to make Natalie happy and let her use the name she has always wanted to use? I mean for as long as I could remember Troy was the name she loved," Rey pouts.
Dwayne speaks up, "Audrey don't go getting involved in their business, besides we gotta go."
"Right forgot we got to go to that piece of shit shop," she groans.
Dwayne shakes his head, "You're too much Audrey."
Audrey goes back in the bedroom to get her stuff and then gives Natalie a hug, "Call you later, thanks for helping me."
"No problem, remember to ask Eva too," Natalie says softly.
"I will," Rey promises.
Once they leave Natalie looks at Happy, "What were you two talking about?"
"Nothing, going to go over to Quinn's," he tells her.
"Umm Okay, don't listen to Rey. I mean I like the name but I am open for other names," she says timidly.
"I know," He can see that she thinks him going over to Quinn has to do with what Rey had said and pulls her on his lap as gently as he can, "I ain't mad at what Rey said. I gotta go to your brother with some personal business."
"Okay," she sighs giving him a kiss, "Love you."
"Love you too," he says leaning his forehead against hers for a moment.
Once he heads out she decides to finish up the packing in the guest room which didn't take very long to do, so she decides to catch up on one of her shows Real Housewives of Orange County. Halfway through the show she hears the door open and sees Happy walk in with her brother behind him carrying in a weak Eva. She then notices Gunner, Opie and Tig walk in last closing the door. Natalie raises a brow and asks, "What's going on?"
"Me, your brother, and Tig gotta go on run. We should be back early morning so Opie and Gunner are staying with you," Happy informs her.
Natalie shakes her head at her brother, "You really going to leave your weak girlfriend with your brothers and me?"
"Natalie not right now okay, I don't want to but I have to go take care of something."
"Has to do with the personal business?" she asks.
Happy growls, "Natalie just drop it okay."
"Fine," she sighs.
Once the three leave Natalie looks to Eva and says, "So Eva you think we should torture them with our romantic movie night?"
Eva smirks, "Oh yeah," leaning on Opie who says, "You can use me as your pillow Eva ain't going to try shit."
Eva lets out a weak laugh, "Thanks Op knew you were a cuddler."
"Hardly, don't let Lyla see you," Opie smirks.
Natalie scoffs, "You could so much better."
Opie shakes his head, "I'm happy, I think that's what Donna would have wanted."
"Your right I guess, just got to get used to her is all," Natalie sighs.
Gunner asks, "So what movie are you putting on?"
"The Notebook," both women say.
"Nah we didn't agree to this," Gunner says shaking his head in disgust.
"Oh well should of asked for specifics before agreeing to romantic movie night," Natalie laughs. She sits next to Gunner and puts her head on his arm, "Sorry for ruining your chance to get to know Evangelina."
"Oh we got to know each other," he smirks wrapping his arm around her. "Besides your more important."
She laughs, "You slept with her on the job?"
"Nah took her to get some lunch," he shrugs.
"So you took her on a date?" Natalie asks excitedly.
"It wasn't a date," he grumbles.
"Then what was it?"
"Getting to know each other," he shrugs again.
"You would make a cute couple though," she says smiling up at him. "Now let's watch the movie."
While the women were being kept occupied, Happy, Quinn, and Tig were at the cabin with a tied up Dario, who is in just boxers, and Sofia who is in her bra and panties. Their state of undress was because they were about to have some fun when the three bikers came in and kidnapped them. The three also took Dario and Sophia's baby daughter who is currently in a carrier crying. Happy was growing irritated with the crying baby and frustrated with the entire situation that he was facing, and that Natalie had faced. For a moment he loses his cool and shoots her.
Quinn looked at his best friend a little shocked at him shooting a baby since he has one on the way but knew to just keep quiet. Happy looked at Sofia tied and gagged looking scared and then too Dario who looked calm and cool. Happy took off his gag as Dario said, "You know when Natalie finds out you killed a baby specifically Sofia's she's going to kill you."
"No she won't, but your about to die right now," Happy growls and grabs his sludge hammer. Not saying another word he raises the sledge hammer and it connects with both of Dario's knees causing him to scream. Then when Dario sees Quinn approaching with a knife he screams louder and pees himself.
Quinn squats to his level, "Should be more scared of what else he is going to do to you. Natalie isn't going to be too happy," Quinn says and takes off Dario's boxers. He puts the knife close to Dario's shaft and says menacingly, "Now you'll know what your father in law and cousin in law felt, not to mention my sister. The difference between you three men and her is that you will be conscious," as he begins castrating him. Once he was done he looks at Happy and says, "You can finish him."
Happy nods and takes a pair of pliers out and walks over to the bleeding man. He quietly and slowly begins to peel off each nail on his hands. He then takes a screwdriver and begins to drive it throughout Dario's body. Next he takes salt in his hands and wipes it all over the open wounds causing Dario to let out one more scream before going unconscious. Happy lets out a sardonic laugh and takes his gun back out and shoots him.
Quinn and Tig were watching the whole time. They both knew Happy could be brutal but he surprised them with the new levels that he had reached. This was more personal so it didn't shock them that he took his time and prolonged the process. Quinn and Tig saw Happy glance over at the woman who was tied up and crying, and both swore they saw a glimpse of contemplation flash in his eyes. He was probably wondering if he should be the one to take care of her knowing that Natalie would be disappointed in some way.
Tig and Quinn looked at each other as Tig said, "Aye Hap, let me take care of the girl. I didn't come to help just to watch."
Happy nods and walks out of the cabin taking out a cigarette. He starts to smoke letting his mind drift to his queen and unborn son.
HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED! THIS STORY STILL GOT ALOT IN STORE SO BE PREPARED! I HAVE THE ONE SHOT FOR EVA & QUINN UP AS WELL UNDER THE TITLE OF HEARTS AND SNAKES! SO FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP ASPECT FEEL FREE TO CHECK IT OUT!