Chapter Two

Sassi

I wake up the next morning on the floor behind the bar. Do I remember how I got there? Fuck no. After a quick shower, a change of clothes, and a cup of coffee I feel almost fine. Last night was crazy as usual. I saw so many people fucking I'm almost desensitized to nakedness. Especially when there's rock playing and liquor mixed with drugs are mixed in.

" Morning. " Cherry yawns as she exits the bathroom.

I hand her a cup of coffee. " Morning to you. Did I see you sneaking off with my Godfather last night? I thought you had your eyes on the prospect. "

" I do... I just couldn't say no to the SAMCRO pres. You know how it is. " She says with a shrug.

Yeah, I definitely know how it is. " You go start waking the girls up and I'll start on breakfast for the army. "

" You got it, Sassi. " She says before downing the rest of her coffee.

It's then that I hear the doors open and see my dad walking through.

" Daddy! " I go to give him a bear hug when he stops me gingerly. " What's wrong? "

Steadying himself he says, " daddy had a little accident last night and is a bit sore ".

" Are you okay? " I ask noticing the way he limps.

What the hell did they get into last night?

" I'll get back to you on that. " He grits out. " It's good to see you otherwise, baby. "

Looking at Juice I ask, " what the hell happened "?

" Dog bite. " Is all he says.

Well alright then. " I see you finally earned your patch. " I say eyeing his MOM and RWO patches.

" Yeah, six months ago. " He says proudly showing off his new patches.

Lightly punching his shoulder I say, " I'm proud of you, Jay ".

" Thanks, Sassi. " He says with a smile. " Me and JJ were just talking about that time we all went to Burning Man. "

I laugh loudly. " We had so much fun that weekend, though. Besides at the end when all three of us were face down ass up barfing. "

" It was worth it. " He says with a shrug.

I nod in agreement. " Hell yeah. "

" Hey, Sassi? " Bridgette asks coming into the doorway.

" I can't find the butter. " She says while immediately eyeing Juice like a predator.

His eyes are glued on her as well and I swear I hear him curse under his breath.

" I'll be there in a second. " I say shooing her away.

I shake my head knowing damned well that she ain't who he wants. But that's not my business. " I hope you're hungry. We're cooking a proper American breakfast. "

" Fucking starving. I'll be right here waiting. " He says taking a seat at the bar.

...

I crack every egg we have in the fridge and begin scrambling them with some milk, salt, and pepper. Cherry, Tina, and Sam are all busy refilling the coffee, frying bacon, and making waffles. A real American breakfast.

Getting the food from the stove to plates we all take turns serving the men. The girls take care of the newest charter of SOA while I take on SAMCRO.

" Here you go unc. " I say setting a plate down in front of Clay.

Smiling he sets his phone to the side and says, " thanks darlin'. I'm starving. "

" You're welcome. " I say before setting a plate in front of the Tacoma Killer. Yeah, I know who he is.

He slides the plate back as he takes a drink of beer at eleven in the morning. " No thanks, sweet butt. "

" Eat it or have it shoved down your throat. " I snap at his disrespect. " Your only two options. "

Uncle Clay damn near spits his coffee back up next to him. " Sassi, Happy. Happy, Sassi. My goddaughter and the oldest Trager. "

The corners of his mouth turn up slightly. I'm still eyeing him with a hand on my hip. Just as I think he isn't going to, he picks up the fork, takes a mouthful of eggs, and chews with his eyes on me the whole time. Fine by me because mine don't leave his either until I'm sure he won't just up and abandon the food altogether. I made it, the least he can do is eat it you know what I mean?

Donna, the blonde he came out caked up with folds her arms and pouts as his hunger wins out. Leaving her completely ignored. Which let's be honest, she would have ended up that way anyhow. He was a job and now it's over.

I see it a lot in this place. Guys come through here and pay for a night of their time and they think one will fall in love and save her. Like Richard Gere did Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Blech. Not gonna happen.

Finally, turning away I go over to dad and Bobby. " More coffee boys? "

" Sure, baby. " He says pushing his cup out. " Now that I got some painkillers in me I think I can stand a hug. Hell, I could use one after the night I had. "

Coming around the counter I wrap my arms around him gently. " Aww. I'm sorry you had a bad night. "

" It's all Juice's fault. He gave the killer Doberman crank instead of tranqs. " Bobby laughs out.

I can only roll my eyes and laugh while picturing a Doberman hopped up on crystal meth.

" Shit. Mayans! "

Dad lets me go instantly. " Where? "

" Pack of'em trailing Jax. " Uncle Clay tells him. " Get rid of the goddamn truck. "

Juice nods before sliding away. " Got it. "

" Mayans? " Uncle Jury asks. " What do you want to do? "

He points. " Weapons behind the bar. Pack it up. "

" You two should get out of here. " I hear Half Sack tell Cherry and Jax's fling.

The blonde is hesitant. Must not have ever been near an MC in her life. " What's going on? "

" Let's go. Let's get out. " Cherry says while leading her away.

I do a walk around and make sure no one is left behind. Once I'm back I head to uncle Jury. " What do you need me to do unc? "

" Are the girls gone? " He asks from under the bar.

Every last whore in the building. " Yeah. "

" Take your gun and open the garage. " He says as he hands me the handgun. " Move the bikes inside! Everybody got a weapon? "

...

As soon as the last bike is being hauled inside we hear bike engines roaring closer. It's then that I see Jax's bike being followed by at least six Mayan's. Everyone rushes back inside as Jax pulls in. Uncle Jury opens the door wide enough for his bike to fit through and he slides right in.

And not a moment too soon. Once the door is closed again bullets ring through the clubhouse. When they're sure the Mayan's are reloading uncle Clay says " go, go, go! " into the walkie-talkie. The brother on the outside of the building all go around in a sneak attack.

" Stay here Sassi and keep your gun aimed at the door. " Uncle Jury tell me before they all file outside and more gunshots ring.

I hear engines starting up again and Jax screams for Jury. The engines head out and soon there's nothing but commotion outside. With my gun still aimed I take a peek around the door frame. Once my eyes land on uncle Jury on the ground I set my gun on the counter and run to him.

" Uncle Jury! " I cry out trying to make sure he's okay.

Putting his hand up he says, " I'm just winged, Sass. Help me up. "

Jax and Clay get him to his feet and drag him into the clubhouse. " Sit him down, I'll take a look at the wound. " Lily, go get the first aid kit. "

She scurries off and does as she's told. " I'm going to go find you some strong liquor. " I say knowing exactly where to find it.

Tig

I watch my oldest baby head into the kitchen and eye Jury. " You got my little girl over here playing madam with your girls? "

" Not so much in title no... " He says still applying pressure to the wound. " She's a good mechanic so I started her out in the garage. Not too long after she came into the clubhouse and one of the Layla, one of my best girls at the time, got in her face. "

It's never a good idea to get into a Trager's face.

" Ooh. " I say with a wince. " Not the best idea. She gets her temper from both parents. "

The first time I met her mother she was beating the shit out of some barfly that touched her ass. The second I saw how much she was getting off on it, I was in love.

" Don't I know it. Megan used to drive my grandparents crazy. " He says bringing up the love of my life. " The fight ended with my best girl having a broken nose and twenty-eight stitches. Killed me to learn that she couldn't earn anymore... But I respected Sassy for holding her own and putting that bitch back in her place. Just like her momma. After that, all the girls feared her. They'll do anything she says and the only veto goes through me. "

She's her daddy's daughter. " I can't deny the pride I feel right now. "

Sassi

I get uncle Jury stitched up and roll gauze around his arm just as the police show up. The bullet bounced off of his bone so it wasn't too hard of a job.

" Thanks, darlin'. " He says after.

Nodding I say, " you're welcome. Don't ever scare me like that again. "

After packing up the first aid kit I make myself scarce in the kitchen as the police do their job. One thing I'm grateful for is that when shit goes down, the club makes sure I'm never involved with the aftermath. I get the sink full of hot water and let the breakfast dishes soak while I put on more coffee.

I am so glad Dana and Bri are up in Stockton visiting family. The clubhouse isn't exactly the place for a young girl on any day, but especially not today. There was enough o worry about.

" Sass? " Uncle Clay calls from the doorway. " Come say goodbye to Jax. "

Wiping my hands I call back, " here I come ".

...

Going over to Jax, I hug him tight. " Ride safe. Kiss your boy for his aunt Reese okay? "

" I will. It was good seeing you, Sassi. " He says as he lets me go. " You should come visit us soon. "

Smiling I say, " maybe I will... It has been a while since I've been to Charming. I'd have to talk to Uncle Jury first. "

" You do that. Call me to let me know, okay? I gotta get home. " He says as he put his helmet on.

I put my hand up. " Bye. "

Turning around I come face to face with Mr. Happy Face. " See ya. " I tell him as I get the fuck out of the way.

" Yeah. " I just barely hear.

He'll get over being threatened by a bitch eventually. If not, oh well.

When it's time for the rest of SAMCRO to head back to Charming I feel myself getting a bit sad. It has been nice spending time with my dad and god dad. Makes me realize how much time really passes in between quality time. I gotta do better at making an effort.

" I'll miss you, daddy. " I say as I wrap my arms around the old man.

I feel him smile in my hair. " You should come see us more. We'd love to have you in Charming. "

" Jax was just telling me that... " I say with a smirk. " Have you talked to your other daughters lately? "

Frowning he says, " not in a while. You know how their mother is. "

" Yeah... " I sure do. " Call me when you get back. "

He nods as he puts his riding gloves on. " You know I will, baby. "

" Drive safe, I love you. " I tell him while giving his bike some space.

Sliding his visor down he says, " I love you too, darlin' ".