Handsome and Haunting

Chapter 28

Happy quickly stripped out of his dirty clothes and hopped into the shower. He figured Isabella was worried about him going by the look in her eyes when he returned. Although he'd been basically on his own since he turned eighteen and had been looking out for himself since then, and was a well-known assassin in their club, he found it rather cute how she worried about him so. It showed she cared and that was what mattered, really. He took his time showering wanting to get all the dirt, spit, and blood off him before he dressed and talked to Clay.

Isabella wanted to go talk to her husband but figured he needed to talk to his brothers about whatever he might have found out after his interrogations. She helped with the clean-up of the clubhouse like a good 'ol lady. Gemma over-saw the process and had the prospects digging bullets out of the walls while the women cleaned up everything else. Lyla and Isabella began talking of cooking and baking while they worked making Gemma smirk. Lyla expressed how the boys would love it if she brought goodies around since Bobby did a lot of baking for the club.

Isabella said she'd see about making something after they were let out of the lockdown one day making Lyla nod her head. Once Happy was dressed, he headed straight for church. Clay asked him what had happened so the assassin gave his account of what transpired once he got their attackers to the cabin. He explained every bit of information he got out of them. Clay nodded as he smoked a stogie. They would have to go straight to the source this time and deal with them directly. After a lengthy discussion, they decided to call in for some help this time. A few of their other charters to come down to show just how much bigger the Sons of Anarchy really were.

Having everything agreed upon, Clay slammed the gavel down. People began filtering out of the chapel and found seats around the clubhouse. Clay and Jax were making phone calls to the different charters near them to come help. Opie walked to his truck to get the supplies he would need for that night's activities. Happy sat down and watched his 'ol lady as she helped clean up their clubhouse. Chibs sat down with him and remained quiet for a few minutes. He didn't want to betray any trust he had with Isabella figuring she probably hadn't talked to Happy about how she had felt the night before.

"Hap, the lass was very worried about ya this mornin'. Tig and I kept reassuring her you were fine. Explained things t' her. Last night she was scared o' what was going on and today she's still a little freaked out about it. Tig and I tried t' keep her calm and reassure her that everything was fine. Wanted t' know how we did this." Chibs finally stated.

"I figured she'd be freaked out. This is her first lockdown. People infiltrated our compound and began firing at us." Happy retorted, "I'll have a chat with her later."

"Good. The lass is...she's a strong woman. I think once she really gets used t' what actually goes on with this club she'll be a force to reckon with." Chibs told his brother making Happy's mouth twitch upwards slightly.

Happy sat there and watched his 'ol lady. She was optimistic, cheerful, got along with just about everyone. She hadn't met Ima yet and Happy couldn't wait to see how that would actually go. Isabella had once told him although she appeared to be all sweet, innocent, and naïve, she was fiercely loyal to those she held dear to her and would do almost anything for them if she had to. Happy despised Ima. Almost all the 'ol ladies of SAMCRO did because the blond porn actress thought she could bang any of them with no consequences or remorse for the problems she caused. She also walked around the clubhouse like she owned the joint and that irritated the Killah greatly.

Oh yes. Happy couldn't waitto see how his 'ol lady handled Ima. Isabella was chatting with the other womenas if they'd known one another for years. Lyla bragged about what an amazingwriter Isabella was and suggested they pick up copies of the book she'd read. Thecompliments made Isabella blush. As Happy watched her, he wondered what wassaid to make her blush. Her happy laughter was all he needed to hear to keephim calm as he sat there. Tonight they would hopefully put an end to the issuesthey were having with this other club once and for all. He wanted to get backto his normal routine with his 'ol lady. Besides, he still needed to ink her.

Isabella finally excused herself so she could check on work emails. She had a text from her father asking how things were going. Not wanting to worry him any more than he already was, she neglected to tell him about the people who'd infiltrated the clubhouse and were shooting at them the previous night. She explained that Happy and his club hoped to have the situation fixed that night to lift the lockdown the following morning. Her father asked her to keep them in the loop and that if she needed anything to let them know. She chuckled as she replied that she would. She had to reply to several emails and lost track of time that afternoon.

Gemma had Lyla and Isabellahelping make dinner that night. The boys would be leaving after they ate totake care of club business and hopefully get the lockdown lifted. The Queennoticed Isabella's mood had changed since she woke up and wondered what hadhappened. She had been sitting with Tig and Chibs earlier chatting. Could theyhave said something to her? Gemma let things go as she worked on dinner. Isabella'scheerful demeanor rubbed off on people, the Queen noticed. Lyla was scaredsomething was going to happen while the club was going that night and whateverOpie told her didn't seem to make her feel better. Hanging around Isabella,however, seemed to make her more cheerful as well.

Dinner went as usual. Children made their plates first followed by the women, and finally the men. Tig sat with Happy and Isabella while Chibs sat with Ratboy and Bobby. Jax ate with his wife and sons. Opie and Lyla ate with their children. Clay ate with Gemma and one of the other club members. Juice ate with a couple of the other club members chatting about random things. Isabella was worried about what was going to happen that night but trusted her husband that he would keep her safe and that he would come back to her in one piece. Tig noted how quiet Isabella was as they ate and wondered what all she might be thinking. He wasn't about to bring it up, especially in front of Happy.

After dinner, Clay called for everyone to roll out. Isabella grabbed Happy's arm making him stop and turn to look at her. She told him to be careful and to come back to her in one piece. He just stared at her for a moment before telling her he would. He leaned down and kissed her forehead before following his brothers out to their bikes. It was going to be a long night for everyone. With nothing else to do, and wanting something to do, Isabella began helping the prospects clean up from dinner. Once that was done, she headed off to their room to get a shower and then head to bed.

A/N: What do you think is going to happen with the club?

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