Page 50 of Goose

Parking my bike, I hurry over to help Bambi get the kids out and into the clubhouse. She’s quiet as we rush in. Placing Scarlett on her back in one of those baby backpack things, she sits the boys on the couch with snacks and coloring and rushes around helping everybody out.

Bambi is so selfless and always puts everyone before herself. I was so fucking stupid to think she would wait around for me while I dicked around. But now I was finally waking up and realizing what I was losing. No longer would I be an idiot and keep making those mistakes.

I kiss her on the forehead as we head into Church. Maverick sits in Striker’s seat and plays with the gavel as my brothers come in.

Striker is still at the hospital with Lilah, so Mav is taking his place for today. As the final brother comes in, Maverick slams the gavel down and gets right to business.

“Pres is still at the hospital with Lilah, so I’m here in his place temporarily. I’m not fucking around today so everyone sit down and shut the fuck up.”

Everybody looks around at each other before Maverick speaks again.

“They found Zane outside the clubhouse gates beat up pretty bad. He’s in the hospital and it’s not looking good.”

Everyone talks amongst themselves when Maverick slams the gavel down, silencing everybody.

“I wasn’t finished. Tiffani’s other hand was in a box next to Zane. There was a note...” He took a folded paper out of his pocket. “You’ve crossed me too many times. Now you have to pay.”

We are all silent until Joker slams his hand on the table.

“I’ve had enough. We strike tonight. I know it’s Snake playing fucking games.Pinche cabrón.He’s after Willow and Bambi and I won’t let them get hurt!”

Maverick nods his head. “We won’t let them get hurt. After the last time, there is no fucking way I am letting my Old Lady get hurt again. She still has nightmares from what they did to her. But we can’t strike tonight.”

“Why the fuck not?”

Maverick rubs his thumb against the carving of our insignia on the table.

“They expect retribution tonight. They want a rush reaction and we aren’t going to give that to them. We’ll strike when they least expect it and when our President is sitting in this chair where he belongs.”

Joker folds his arms and sits back with a scowl. He wants to take over in the worst way and have his club back.

I pat his shoulder and look at Maverick.

“I agree. Let’s get the weapons in place and scope out their clubhouse. Make a plan, get prepared, and strike soon. Joker wants his club back, man.”

Joker nods at me and Mav looks around the room.

“Alright. I want Joker to take two of his men and two of ours; lets’ do some recon out by their place two nights from now. No cuts, no bikes. I want this as silent and stealthily as possible. Let’s be done for today. Don’t go anywhere alone; brothers in pairs. None of the women or children are to leave this clubhouse without at least three brothers.”

He bangs the gavel and we all get up and walk into the main room. I look around to see Willow sitting with both sets of twins doing an art project. Bambi is nowhere to be seen, so I set off looking for her.

I head into the kitchen and can hear her singing and laughing with Scarlett. Both of them have flour on their faces as they mix dough in a large bowl.

I lean against the doorframe to watch them. Bambi is a natural with kids.

But could I see her having my kids?

A hand on my shoulder brings me back to reality. Maverick is standing behind me in the hallway.

“You gotta tell her about Zane and take her to the hospital to see him. I’ll have Thor and Mad Dog come with you.”

I sigh as we both make our way into the kitchen. Bambi and Scarlett have just placed a batch of goodies into the oven when they see us.

“Goo! Goo!”

I smile as I lift Scarlett up into my arms.

“Hey, princess. What are my pretty ladies making me?”

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