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“I know that’s what you wanted, which was why we never redecorated. But maybe we can save it for the nights we have our grandchild,” I tell him softly.

I feel him smile against my shoulder.

“I’m going to be a grandpa,” he whispers, excitement lacing his tone.

“Yeah, you are. You are going to be the best grandpa ever,” I tell him.

I smile at the memory. It was definitely a shock to us all, but I was right; he did become the best grandpa. He still is. The kids love him and love spending time with him.

Any opportunity to take care of any of the club kids, we are there. We even took over one of the wings of the club so that we had room to take care of them all at the same time when needed.

Heck, I’m sure if our house was big enough, Derek would make each one of them a room.

Sleep finally claims me as I think about all our grandkids and club kids. It’s finally good to be back in our hometown, and it will hopefully not be too much longer before we are back in the club.

Chapter Twenty-One

Derek

Four weeks later…

I finally get to fucking go home. I’m sick and tired of being in a hospital. My breathing has gotten better.

Everyone takes their time to visit, so I am updated on everything that has been going on. Nick and Sophie have been constantly at each other’s side. It makes me happy that those two can finally have time together.

I know what it’s like to miss out on so much of our child’s life, so I told Nick if he ever wanted to talk about it to just come to me. The situations were different, but we both missed over twenty years with our daughters that we wished we could get back.

The Kingsley brothers come in and it’s the first time I have seen them since I was rescued. They had to go back home since they have been busy.

“Derek. I hear you get to go home,” Chase says as he walks into the room.

“Fucking finally,” I say with a laugh.

“Everything is looking good at the club,” Theodore says.

“Thanks for everything you guys are doing for us. The room here, the doctors and nurses, not to mention letting us take over your family home,” I tell them.

“It was nothing. I know mom and dad loved having the company. We also know that you guys wanted everyone together to make sure no one else got hurt. It was easier to protect everyone,” Chase says.

“Still, you guys did a lot for us. I appreciate it,” I say.

“The Vicious Snakes are good to my brother. You guys are family. We would do anything for Hudson,” Nolan says.

“Well, if there is anything you guys need, just let me know. We would be happy to help,” I tell them seriously.

“We may just take you up on that one day,” Dylan says.

We chat for a bit longer before Lily and Damien come walking in.

“Everything is ready at the club. The guys worked long days just to make sure it was finished for when you got released. Plus, with the help of these brothers here, we were able to add in a gate and extra security measures for the club,” Damien says gesturing to the Kingsley's.

“I mean it. Anything you guys need. The club will be there,” I say to the Kingsley's again. I can’t fully express the gratitude I feel for everything they had done for me and the club.

“You got it,” Chase says before they all head out when the doctor discharges me.

“I wish I could have helped rebuild the club,” I say when we get into the vehicle to head over there.

“I know you do, honey, but the club wouldn’t let you with your health,” she says softly.

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