Page 15 of Pooh

“Yeah, brother. What time?”

“The materials are being delivered around 3pm. Does that work for you?”

“Yep, I’ll be there at 3pm. Cash said he’d cover hours at the gym so you have me when you need me there,” I inform him.

“Great. Later,” Trigger disconnects.

Before I can set my phone down, there is pounding on my door. I get up, cross the room and yank the door open to see Vex.

“Want to hit up Mickey’s Bar with me? Too many fucking couples here for my taste,” Vex asks.

“Yeah, might as well.”

Walking through the clubhouse together, I spot Gee running my way. Gee is Ava’s pet pig and everyone loves the happy little guy. I bend down and give a good rub to his black and red jiggly body. I usually have a new shirt for him to wear, but I haven’t gotten him one in a few days now. I see he’s wearing one I bought a few weeks ago and it reads: Piggy Back Rides - $1.

After a few happy pig snorts, Vex and I start for the door. We almost make it there when we’re stopped again. This time, by Chubs and Lucy.

“Heading out, guys?” Chubs asks.

“Yeah, heading down to Mickey’s Bar for a drink,” I answer.

My eyes turn to Lucy. She’s sitting on a bar stool with Chubs standing near her and she has her usual Coke in hand. She’s not much of a drinker but neither is Chubs. She’s very tiny and it still amazes me how gutsy such a small person can be. Fearlessness comes in all shapes and sizes, I’ve learned.

“How you doing, Lucy? Lungs feeling better, honey?” I ask.

“Yes, Pooh. Thank you for asking. But I’m okay now,” she responds softly.

Lucy no more than says the last word when a shelf behind the bar falls off the wall and all the glasses go crashing to the floor. The prospect manning the bar immediately tosses a glare Lucy’s direction but Chubs, Vex and I all laugh out loud. We’ve gotten accustomed to weird ass shit happening when Lucy is near.

Vex takes a step back, while grabbing his junk, and informs Lucy, “Love you to death, Lucy, but I’m a bit worried my cock is going to fall off every time I’m near you.”

That brings a round of laughter and Lucy’s face reddening a little. She grins sheepishly but returns with, “If your cock falls off Vex, it won’t be my fault. It’ll be because of where you put it.” Little Lucy has claws. I like it!

We nearly lost her before she was even really ours and it rocked the MC. She saved Chubs but nearly died herself because of that and she has earned our undying love and respect.

I chuck her under the chin lightly with my finger before winking and turning for the door again.

“I get my new bike tomorrow. I can’t wait to ride it. You guys want to hit the road with me tomorrow evening for a few hours? Lucy has a class so it would be a chance for us to hang out for a while,” asks Chubs.

“You bought that trike we looked at?” Vex asked.

“Yeah, sure did. With my hip not being as strong as it was, the trike will be easier to manage for me.”

“That’s great, Chubs! Definitely count me in tomorrow. We’ll go out and break in your new bike,” I answer.

“Yeah, me too,” agrees Vex.

“Cool beans! We can ride for a while and then stop for dinner somewhere,” Chubs grins. I have to smother a laugh at how happy he is and I’m not sure if it’s over the new bike or dinner tomorrow. Doesn’t matter to me which it is as long as he’s smiling. He deserves everything good in life.

“See you tomorrow, brother. See ya later, Lil’ Lucy.”

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Vex and I have been at Mickey’s for a little over an hour and Vex has made his selection for the night. He chatted up several women before his attention zeroed in on a cute little blond. Cheerleader type and not Vex’s usual flavor, but it appears she’ll be getting a ride tonight. Maybe on the bike but definitely on Vex.

I’m not even looking around the bar at the different women. I can feel eyes on me but I’m not in the mood to make conversation. And I’m even less in the mood for a piece of strange. That fact should scare me a little, but I know it’s because none of these women are Pippa. I’m much more in need of a good fight or a hard workout. Something to burn off this feeling in my chest.

“Hey, handsome. Want to buy me a drink?” a sultry voice asks, close to my ear.

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