“Alright, we can do that.” I close the door behind me and take a long draw off the joint Echo is smoking.
“Everything good in there?” Echo asks.
“Looks like they have it under control. I pretty much stay out of her way when we have shit over here. She has a way she likes to do things.” I shrug.
“Yeah, Blue is like that too. Is she doing o
kay since her pop’s funeral?” Shadow asks.
“For the most part. I know she was conflicted as hell for a minute. I think her lack of melancholy made her feel bad.”
“I’m glad they did the private ceremony and the public one the family didn’t attend,” Echo says.
“Me too. Man made a lot of enemies. No reason to take that burden on,” I reply.
“True. She’s shown she’s down for KOC. You got a great Old Lady,” Stone says.
“Thanks, Pres.”
“You picked her.” Stone shrugs.
The backyard has been decked in blue and pink. Neither of us know the sex of the munchkin. The baker took the envelope and made a special cake I know her sister helped too, since she knows. I’m wondering how the grand reveal will go. My brothers are arriving and like usual, we’re shooting the shit while the women handle it in the kitchen. I think they banish us to the backyard so they can get a break from all the testosterone.
“I thought she handled herself well. Not everyone could be loyal when the choice is between the club or family. Especially bitches,” Warp says.
I narrow my eyes. He’s nice to Ruthie. I don’t know if it’s because she’s pregnant and showing in a major way, or her personality. It gets under my skin. But I know he’s a good friend to have.
“How far along is she now?” Shadow asks.
“Two weeks and we’ll hit the six month marker.”
“Getting close. You guys going to put the baby in daycare once it’s born?” Stone asks.
“No, we’re going to double up with the nanny Wiz and Nevada have,” I explain.
“That’s good. Club kids need to stick together,” Stone says.
“That was our thought too,” I reply.
“What are you hoping for?” Warp asks.
“As long as it’s healthy, I don’t really care. I mean, don’t get me wrong, a girl would scare the shit out of me. I know what I’m doing with a little boy. A girl would be like trying to read braille. But I’ll get the hang of it.”
“Hell yeah, or Ruthie would have your hide,” Dusty chimes in.
“You guys think my Old Lady is scary?” I ask.
“Normally, no.” Stone shakes his head. “Pregnant though…”
“Fuck yes,” they chorus.
I laugh. “She does change moods faster than a stoplight.”
“Dude. You’re a brave man,” Echo states.
“Like Dixie Rose isn’t a handful,” I scoff.
“True. But she doesn’t have hormones surging through her.” He shudders.