A Second Chance Ch. 3
"Come on, push. One more." Liz looked up at Mrs. Brown, "You are doing great," turning towards the other nurses, "Everyone ready, this baby is coming." Hearing the woman scream out, "Last push," smiling as the baby made his appearance to the world.
Quickly cleaning him off, suctioning his nose, she handed him off to be measured, weighted, and clean. Looking up at the exhausted mother and excited father, "Congrats, you have a healthy baby boy."
Standing up, smiling when the other nurse came over with the baby, carefully taking the baby from her arms. Turning around, "Here you guys go, you did wonderfully Deb." Liz couldn't keep the smile off her face, this was the best part of her job, putting the healthy baby in a loving family's arms.
Giving everyone the once over, headed out of the room making her way towards the ER, seeing as it was lunch time. Grabbing something from the café, she sat down closet to the window, enjoying looking at the small garden that was outside. Her mind thinking back on the last week.
After Luna and Gemma left for the evening, her contractor came by giving her the pricing, and going over the choices for the rooms, kitchen, and bathroom. She loved her choices, wanting to keep everything simple, clean and elegant. But before anything on the interior was done, she wanted the new roof installed, which is what they have been working on this last week. Over the weekend they would do the flooring, kitchen, and guest bathroom.
Chewing on her salad, she didn't see Luna sit down, jumping slightly when she spoke. "Damn it. I hate it when you do that."
Luna couldn't help but snort, "I know, but I'm pretty much the only one that can." Sitting down she looked over her friend, she could tell that she was in deep thought. Stealing a cucumber, "What's going on Lizard Breath?" she asked.
Letting out a sigh, "You know, it's weird having someone in my life again that can tell. Or perhaps the people in my life back in NJ just didn't give a shit about me." Looking at her friend, she could see the concern, "I'm annoyed with myself, between your parents and mine, I was raised to be strong, independent, and not to rely on a man. And yet, I did let Mark take over my life."
Aggressively stabbing her salad, "Towards the end, I just ignored all the red flags, in hopes that he would change, he loved me, he had to change for me. Or so I thought. Do you know how embarrassing it was to walk in on him fucking his co-worker?"
Luna could only imagine what that felt like, any relationship she was in, while it wasn't perfect, as far as she knew, no one ever cheated on her, but her situation with Happy, that was embarrassing, but Liz knew about it, even threatened to skin him for her. "No, I don't, but I'm proud of you not pounding him into mush." Not that she would really have objected to such things.
Liz laughed, "I wanted to, believe me, but he wasn't worth handcuffs." Looking over at her friend, "Can I ask you a question about the club life?" Knowing that Luna would only answer what she could.
Nodding, "Go ahead." Trusting her friend not to over-step, not that she didn't trust Liz, but one of the things that she's learned about this life, was that unless you were in it, you don't share.
Smiling, "So, I've been reading about the outlaw life, how do you deal with what happens on the road shit?" Not sure how she handled him possibly fucking another bitch.
"Each couple has their own rules, some women say only head, others don't care just don't want to know. Jax and I have a no touch policy, and he's never given me a reason not to trust him."
Rubbing her face, "What if you found out he did, you gonna stick around because you're an old lady?" Curious about how it works.
Taking another cucumber, "No, hell no. I love Jax, I do, but if I found out he cheated on me, be it here, or on the road, I'm done. I'd be within my rights as an old lady to step away, I'd lose the protection from the club, but I'd be on good terms."
Huh, it was an interesting life she chose for herself. "Oh, I was curious." Glad to know that she wasn't stuck if she wanted to leave.
Luna could understand her questions, her life had taken an unexpected turn, no longer dating average joe citizen. "You're off this weekend, right?" She asked.
Finishing up her lunch, she stood and tossed it out, "Yeah, why?" She asked, finding her friend walking with her towards the ER.
Nudging her with her shoulder, "Family dinner tonight, you ready, probably going to the clubhouse for drinks." Her eyes growing big, pleading. "You're coming right?"
Liz turned towards her friend, pulling her into a hug, "Of course, and no matter what, even if that's not my scene, you are my best friend." Feeling the tension leave her friends shoulders.
Another quick hug and Luna said her goodbyes, but as she turned, "Wear jeans and a tank, simple and sexy." With that she headed back to the ER.
Liz shook her head, she was half tempted to just show up in her fuzzy pjs but figured that Gemma would shove a boot up her ass if she tried that, she made a mental note to grab her shit and get ready at Luna's, figured since her house was a mess anyway. Hearing her pager, she darted up the stairs, ready to catch the next baby.
Sitting on the back porch, he watched her, Liz, the way she was standing in the kitchen with Gemma, Donna, Luna, and Luanne, like she fit there. What was more surprising was that Gemma was kind to her, the only other time that Gemma had been so welcoming was with Luna, it was rare, but yet it happened twice in the same lifetime.
Tig looked at the girl, "She's hot. I'm going to fuck her." He said, blowing out his cig.
Happy wanted to backhand him for mouthing off like that, but this was Tig, he was a little retarded. As he went to respond, it was Opie that shut him down.
"Bro, she's not some cum whore, I get the distinct impression that she doesn't give a fuck that you're a SON." Taking a sip of his beer, his eyes finding his wife laughing. This is what he wanted from the beginning, his home life and club life blending together.
Otto laughed at his face, "Yeah, she's a firecracker, I can almost bet the first whore that tries her ends up broken on the floor."
Happy looked at her again, seeing her body the way it moved, yeah, she most definitely would break a bitch.
Tig snorted, "Nah, too sweet," looking at Otto, "I got a $100 saying that she gets scared off by the bitches tonight." Extending his hand.
He didn't have to think about it, Otto knew, taking his hand, "By the end of the night, a whore has her face caved in."
Laughing at their faces, Happy found himself watching her again, he was starting to feel like a pervert, but it couldn't be helped, she was sexy as fuck, and she got his attention without even really trying. Looking at her clothes, he couldn't help but enjoy her curves, she was curvy in all the right places. Shaking his head, he was glad when Gemma called everyone in for dinner.
Liz found herself between Happy, and Otto again, she really did like Otto, she could tell that he would fuck you up, but when he was in outlaw mode, he was a relaxed man. His wife, Luanne, was amazingly kind, and just enough of that perky blonde to make you smile.
Happy, however, he was quiet, but that was just because he didn't really speak unless he had something to add to the conversation. Giving him a quick glance, Liz could see that he was a little different then the rest, all of them were dangerous, but he screamed danger, and yet, he didn't set off any alarms in her body. She could see why Luna fell for him.
Looking over at Luna, she could see the joy on her face sitting next to her Jax, and Gemma, her friend really did make a family for herself. During the entire dinner, everyone engaged with her, even Happy, it felt nice to be included, and treated like she mattered.
Liz rode with Luna to the clubhouse, looking over at her friend, "Let me hold your keys, you might get laid tonight, and I don't want to be stuck there."
Snorting, "Yeah, you're right." Pulling into the lot, Luna pulled up next to Gemma's SUV, "No one will block this in, so you're good to go." Handing her the keys. "You ready?"
Clipping the keys to her jeans, "Yeah," taking a second to think about it, "Anything I should know?" Hoping to get some idea of what she was about to walk into.
"Nothing too much, stick close to me and Jax as we introduce you to anyone that wasn't at Gemma's tonight, sends the message that you're a friend, any of these bitches mouth off to you, you handle that shit with violence." Smiling at her face.
Liz was still in shock over how OK everyone seemed to be about violence, but as she looked over the party, it seemed like it was a way of life here. "Not going to end up in jail?"
Luna couldn't help but laugh, "No, not here. People that come to the lot are either member, family, whores and hang arounds, they know the rules." As she went to open her door, "Ready to have fun?" she asked, excited that her friend was finally here.
Shaking her head, "Hell yeah. Let's do this." Stepping out of the truck, she could see the lot was in full swing, "Oh, what's the difference between a patched member, and a prospect?" She asked as Luna led her to the table with the guys.
Smiling up at her friend, "Patched Members are full members of the club, Prospect, well they want to be, and they have to earn it, like an internship of sorts. You'll see Filthy Phil, and Rat Boy around tonight," knowing how Liz hated bullies, "The patched members torment them, haze them, it's par for course, but if they handle their shit, be men about it, they get patched in. So, let it slide if you see it."
Exhaling, Liz just nodded, it wasn't her world or her place to say shit, "Deal, but when we are alone, I can bitch about it."
"Yeah, you can." Stopping in front of the guys, she found a lot of members already buzzed, she quickly introduced her friend to some of the SAMTAC members, smiling as they nodded to her. Looking at Jax, she knew he told them to behave. Kissing his cheek, "You're the best. I hope you know that."
Pulling her into his lap, "For you, and only you." Looking up at Liz, he could see that she was talking to Opie, it seemed that they clicked, most definitely could see that turning into a brother/sister thing.
Happy watched her, she was laughing with Opie, and Donna. Her body was telling him that she was relaxed, calm, not on edge. That pleased him to know end that she was OK with being on the lot, he hoped to see her around a lot, but as he had that thought, he could see that Luna headed over to her, pulling Donna with her to sit at the old lady table. Not many people were welcome there if they weren't one, but Gemma and Luna seemed to make an exception.
Liz enjoyed her beer, not wanting to drink too much, just incase Luna got swept up with Jax, but as she looked around, she could feel someone watching her. Carefully surveying her surroundings, she found several strung-out bitches giving her a fucking look.
Nudging Luna, "I have a few admirers, should I just go over there, or wait to they come to me?" she asked her friend.
Gemma blew out some smoke, "Let those whores come to you. On the social ladder here, you're above them, you walking over there sends the message that you might be threatened." Giving her a pointed look, "It's a delicate balance here. You're smart though, you'll catch on quick."
Nodding, "Thanks." Her eyes finding Luna watching her, "You seem a little too excited about this." She teased.
Shrugging, "Being around outlaws brought forth my bloodlust, no apologizes!" Standing up, "I'm heading inside for a beer, anyone else?"
Liz stood, "I'll go with you," looking at the ladies at the table, "be back in a minute." Turning on her heels she followed Luna inside.
Taking a look around, there was an actual bar, a stripper pole, pool table, and a big set of double doors. Leaning down, "What's that?" she asked pointing.
Following her finger, "Church. Where they conduct Club business. No one but members are allowed in, unless asked to come in."
"You've never been in there?" Curious about it. It seemed so surreal for her.
"Nope. Don't really want to. Unless I'm needed, I'm good on this side of the door." Moving to the bar, she found Phil, "Get me a bucket please, no need to keep coming in and out for shit."
Phil liked Luna, she was the President's old lady, but she was nice to him, "Of course." His eyes falling on the girl next to her, "I'm Phil, are you a friend?" he asked, wanting to know who she was incase she needed something.
Liz smiled at the man, he was a big boy, but his face, cute. Extending her hand, "Liz, I'm Luna's best friend. You're a prospect, right?" Seeing it on his vest.
He could only nod, "Yes ma'am. 7 more months." Turning around he quickly got what the ladies were waiting for. "If you need anything let me or Rat know." Pointing to the kid grabbing some ice.
"Will do. Good luck." With that they grabbed the beers and headed outside, Liz couldn't help it, "He's adorable. Like a puppy." She said, laughing at Luna's face. "What?"
Putting the beer down on the table, "Girl, I thought the same thing."
Gemma wanting to know what they were talking about, "What do you think baby?"
Liz looked down at the Queen, "Phil, the prospect, he's adorable, like in a big puppy kind of way. Seems like she thought it too."
Gemma and Luanne shared a look, both barking out a laugh, "Us too."
Luanne couldn't help it, "He seems all sweet though, but I think inside of him is an outlaw, just needs to come out." She liked the kid, she really did.
Luna looked at Gemma, "You, what's your take?"
Grabbing a bottle, she took a sip, "He can make a good outlaw, just needs to want it." Looking over at Liz, "How's all of this?" indicating to the rowdiness of it all.
Drinking her beer, "It's different, but not bad, your son seemed to have warmed people not to mess with me, so I can appreciate not being grabbed by some dude."
"Yeah, he is a good man. He'll handle his shit, but he tends to think before he acts." She said to her.
Nodding, "That's good, it's important for a leader to show restraint when needed." Hearing some shouting, Liz turned to see some guys in the ring. "Male bonding?" she asked her voice holding some amusement.
The woman at the table laughed, but Luna answered, "Yeah, pretty much. Also, a measuring contest." She said rolling her eyes.
Watching the two non-charming guys fight, made her wonder, "Does Jax participate in that?" Thinking because he was president that no one would hit him.
Standing up, Luna could see that they were going to need some stitches, walking towards the ring, "Sometimes. When he does though, sexy as fuck!" Turning to her friend, "I'll be right back, going to get my shit."
Liz watched as Luna went inside, her eyes watching the guys beat each other. Not wanting to roll her eyes because she was sure that it would lead to issues, she just watched in silent judgement, she knew that she and Luna would do better, making a mental note that in a couple weeks, she would challenge her friend.
She could feel someone move behind her, carefully turning, she found Happy watching her, "That's creepy." She retorted.
Snorting at her observation, "Yeah. Been told." Leaning against the post, "Little girl going to get her supplies to fix those shitheads?" He asked her. Enjoying how she was for the most part relaxed around him.
Smiling up at him, "Yeah, I guess it's a good thing you have a qualified ER ARNP on retainer." Taking a sip of her beer, she looked at him, he was tall, built, and sexy as hell. But what held her attention was his eyes, they were dark, almost black, but it was like he could see into her soul, it was a bit unnerving. She wanted to know more about him, and why she was drawn to the man, but as she went to ask a question, Luna popped out and placed the shit on the table. "Got everything?"
Luna could see that Happy was watching Liz, it warmed her heart to see that he was at least attracted to her friend. Ever since they broken up, she was worried that he would never show interest in anyone more than a fuck again, not that she was certain he was interested in Liz for more than one night, but at least he was trying to be normal and talk. "Yup. These clowns need stitches. Wanna help?" Giving her friend her puppy eyes.
Groaning, "I hate it when you look at me like that, I have a hard time saying no," turning to Happy, "anyone else, no, her sucked in every time." Sitting down on the bench she could hear him laughing at her. Rolling her eyes, "Whatever, I'm sure other than Jax, she's gotten one of you bikers to do her bidding."
Happy stayed against the pole, enjoying that she was joking with him, his eyes turning toward Luna, "More than one, Otto though, he's like her dad, can't tell her no." Seeing Luna smile at him, "Is that right little girl?"
"I have no idea what either of you are talking about." She said, smiling at them both.
Liz snorted, "You are so full of shit!" Her eyes finding Happy watch them, "She acts all sweet and cute, but deep down, she's vicious.
Gasping, "Really?! Hurtful." Making pouting face, "You ma'am are mean. I'm all sensitive and shit." She teased.
Happy snorted, "Little Girl, that's a fucking lie. You're a tough bitch, you know it, I know it, and the club knows it." Turning his attention to Liz, "You don't seem so soft either, you like her? A tough bitch?"
Hearing someone call the end of the fight, Liz stood up, giving him a sly smirk, "I'm going to let that one be a surprise." Her eyes sparkling with mischief.
Happy knew in that moment, he wanted to fuck her, but another quick look over at Luna, he chose to step away, no pussy was worth disappointing her again. Tossing out his beer, he walked past her, leaning down, "I look forward to see it." With that he made his way to the table, starting a conversation with the VP of SAMTAC.
Liz watched him walk away, doing her best not to look like smiling idiot, she found Luna watching her, hoping that she didn't think that she would do something to cross the line, "He's intense."
Luna could see that Liz was attracted to him, shaking her head, she was going to stay so far out of that, if anything would happen there, it would have to come from them, not her. "You have no idea." Looking up at the guys, "Let's patch these idiots up, and go grab more beer."
Liz finished up on her guy, "All done, I'm assuming that you know how to take care of this." Indicating to the stitches.
Donut looked at the chick, she was fucking hot, "Yeah baby girl I do." Wrapping his arms around her, "Let's go find somewhere to get to know each other."
Instinct told her to break his arm, surroundings told her that was a stupid idea. Carefully stepping out of his arms, "No thanks. Not a whore." Pointing to Luna who was watching her, "Her best friend." Hoping that would be enough.
Looking over, he could see Jax's old lady watching, standing up, "Sorry." Walking around her, leaning down into her ear, "Offer still stands if you want though." With that he made his way towards his President Lee.
Liz watched him walk away, her eyes finding Happy watching her, but Luna broke that staring contest.
"All good?" Hoping that Liz didn't think something horrible about the club, or worse, her.
Wrapping her arm around her friend, "No foul. Like you said, a polite no was all that was needed." Seeing that was what her friend was worried about, "Hey, stop that, just because this is a part of your life, doesn't mean that I will think of you any differently, you're still you," looking over at the guys watching them, "you just have very scary men that will do horrible things to anyone that looks at you funny. I'm kind of jealous." She teased.
Feeling some weight lift of her shoulders, "I'm glad, because I would hate for us not to be friends, if me being in this world bothered you."
"Never. If I can't handle this, I can still hang with you outside of here, right?" She asked her friend.
"Of course. Yes." Luna wouldn't let anything come between their friendship.
"Good. Then relax OK moon beam." Pushing her towards the table where her man was.
"Lizard breath." She murmured.
Fallon watched as the newcomer made friends with the members, each one of them trying to get her attention, it didn't matter that she was turning them down, this was her lot, well her and Ima's, and there was no way that some bitch would come in here and take their men. Jax was gone, Opie was gone, and hell even Happy, he didn't fuck them anymore occasionally he'd let a bitch suck his dick, but that was it. It frustrated her, she was a good fuck, she was nice, she'd make an excellent old lady, but no one here thought that of her.
Seeing the bitch stand, she knew she could show them all of them that she was old lady material, just needed to slap this bitch down, and anyone of the members that didn't have an old lady would see. Making her way over, she was going to break this bitches face.
Liz could feel someone staring at her, giving a quick look around, she found a strung-out brunette making her way to the table, she knew that was coming, carefully standing, she took a step or two away from Luna, not that she was worried about her getting hurt, but still it was the polite thing to do. She could see Luna watching, a quick look to her friend was all it took. Seeing her smile made her fucking night.
Luna turned ever so slightly, looking forward to seeing what her friend was going to do. Leaning over to Gemma, "Get ready."
Gemma turned her head, seeing Liz stand, acting like there was nothing happening, but Gemma clocked Fallon heading over, "Oh shit. Poor girl."
Happy could see the brunette heading over, his instinct was to step in front of Liz to defend her, but he caught Luna giving him a look that was screaming don't you dare. Nodding at her, he stood fast, ready to stop it if Liz needed any help.
Fallon walked up to her, seeing her talk to Gemma, "You need to leave, you're not welcome here you stupid bitch." Shoving her a bit to get her point across.
Liz could feel everyone watching what she was going to do. She wasn't going to have an argument with some whore, she wasn't worth the words. Quickly snatching her by her throat, Liz brought her face quickly down on her knee, hearing the crunch of her nose brought a smile to her face.
Dropping her on the ground, Liz looked down that the bitch that was now sprawled at her feet. Stepping on her throat just enough to get her attention, "Come at me again, I'll fucking break more than your face." With a shift kick to her jaw, she looked around, seeing a different levels of amusement.
Gemma looked proud, Luna looked like a kid in a candy store, the guys looked thrilled that she was standing up for herself, but her eyes landed on Happy, and he looked predatory. Why was that sexy?
Happy watched as Liz broke the whore's nose, it was one of the sexiest things he's seen in a very long time. His eyes carefully took in every inch of her, from her red hair to her green tank top, she was perfect. Mentally kicking himself, she was off limits, he needed to get a handle on this shit before he stepped off the line.