Handsome and Haunting

Chapter 66

Axel was nine months old and pulling himself up onto his feet using the couch, chairs and tables. Isabella videoed everything so that she could show Happy all the moments he missed while in prison. He would lean against the couch and chairs and smile at her. He was pulling things off shelves and tipping over waist baskets to see the cause and effect. It was irritating but she figured it was just what babies did at that stage. He was also sticking everything he could in his mouth making her shake her head athim. "It's perfectly normal!" her mother told her. He babbled constantly making his mother smile at him.

Each well-visit, the pediatrician told her Axel was in the normal range for what he was doing. Kay and Michael loved doting on their grandson. Isabella and Axel spent their Sundays after church with her parents giving them some time with him. She wanted them to bond with her son knowing when Happy got out, he'd be spending most of his time with his new son bonding and just spending time with him. They took their own videos of their grandson when Isabella and Axel visited. Kay liked taking photos of him to show off to anyone who wanted to see him. There were a few Saturdays that Isabella had taken Axel over to her mother-in-law's house so she could see her grandson for herself and spend some time with him. She didn't want to exclude either set of grandparents from her son.

Each week was another week closer to Happy's release date. Month by month the time slowly dragged on. Gemma was already talking of having a family dinner at her house the night they got out. She told the younger woman how things went when the boys got out of prison and that she should meet everyone at the shop. Isabella just nodded. The closer it got for the day of release, the more anxious she became.

Gemma told her it was ok for her to bring her play pen since Axel was so small and he wouldn't stay in his car seat for long when she talked to Isabella the day of the boys release. Isabella didn't know what to wear. She wanted to look good but not too flashy. She wanted to show him how much she had missed him. Finally having an outfit picked out, she took a quick shower while Axel was safely in his play pen playing with some toys. She did her hair and make-up and quickly got dressed. Then she put Axel in his car seat in the car before heading back into the condo to grab the diaper bag and play pen.

Tara was there with their two boys when she arrived. Gemma came out of her office to hug Isabella when she noticed the younger woman had arrived. The trunk of her car was open so Gemma grabbed the diaper bag and had a prospect get the play pen. Isabella had Axel and locked her car before following Gemma into the clubhouse. The Queen told the prospect where to set up the play pen so it was out of the way but Isabella could tend to her son when needed. The young mother kept her son on her hip as she stood just outside the clubhouse with Tara and the bikers.

"It's ok, baby. They'll be here soon." Gemma told Isabella.

"It seems like so long ago he was being taken away." Isabella stated.

"I know, sweetheart." Gemma wrapped her arm around Isabella's shoulders.

Clay, Tig, and Opie had ridden out to the prison with a prospect driving the flatbed with the four bikes on it for their brothers. Happy was in a mood. He wanted to see his wife and son. All the bullshit he had to go through on his release was pissing him off. The prospect, Tig, and Opie got the bikes off the flatbed and had them waiting for their brothers. After what felt like forever to Happy, they were finally let go. Jax was in an exceptionally good mood as he strolled out of the prison. The first person he saw was his step-father. He grinned as Clay opened his arms welcoming Jax back.

One-by-one each man hugged the newly released inmates. Clay told the foursome that Gemma was throwing a dinner in celebrating that night and everyone was expected to be there. None had any exceptions. Happy was getting irritated again. He wanted to get on the road so he could see his family. He had to know she was really ok and that his boy was fine. He believed Tig would watch over them but he had to physically see for himself. After a few more minutes of chatting, Clay decided it was time to hit the road. Happy groaned as they began to walk towards their bikes.

The ride was long for Happy. All manner of thoughts about what he was going to do to his wife when he got her alone floated through his head like a raging river. He couldn't stop them nor did he want to. Seeing the "Welcome to Charming" sign made his heart rate speed up.There would be a big party that night at the clubhouse after Gemma's dinner. Chibs and Juice were looking forward to easy pussy they'd be getting. Isabella's heart began to beat like a drum as she heard the familiar sound of bikes coming up the road. "Daddy's coming, Axel. You finally get to meet your daddy, baby." Gemma heard Isabella tell her son as the group pulled into the parking lot and parked their bikes.

Jax immediately looked around for his wife. They embraced and kissed before he pulled back and asked about the boys. Happy looked this way and that searching for his 'ol lady. His eyes landed on her car so he knew she was there. A minute or so later, he walked towards the clubhouse hoping she was there. Chibs slapped him on the back as he walked past him. Happy found her standing with Gemma holding an nine month old baby. In a surprising show of affection, he cupped her face in both hands and kissed her passionately. It left her breathless and wanting more of him immediately. When they finally pulled apart needing air, she smiled up at him.

"I want you to meet someone." She moved the baby so she was handing him over to Happy, "Meet Axel Griffin."

"My boy." Happy quietly stated as he took the baby from his wife.

The Killah felt an over-whelming sensation flowing through him. Pride. Over-protectiveness. Joy. He just held the boy to him and basked in the moment while he could. He'd told his brothers one night about the pregnancy. Each had congratulated him. When he'd found out they were having a boy, he'd told them that too. When she'd finally come to the prison after giving birth, he'd told them that as well. Everyone wanted to see Happy's little boy.

"Hey there Isabella. Is Happy's little tyke?" Chibs inquired as he walked over.

"This is Axel Griffin Lowman." She smiled proudly as the baby looked around.

"Beautiful boy you've got, Hap." Chibs slapped his back with a smile.

Happy couldn't say anything. He was too into watchinghis son watch everything around him to even want to talk to anyone. Although he'd dreamed about this day for months, he wasn't prepared for the feelings holding his son brought up in him. Isabella just stood there watching her husband watching his son and it made her heart swell. Jax stopped by as Tara was bringing the boys in to see their father and told Happy what a beautiful boy he had. The Killah grunted in response making Axel look straight over at his father. The action amused Happy who smiled at his son. "Let's go sit down." Isabella suggested earning a silent head nod in response.

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