Dragon Soothe

Chapter 50

"Goo' mornin' brotha!" Chibs exclaimed.

"Morning. Why are you eating here instead of at home?" Tig inquired.

"Wanted t' give poor Elise some peace and quiet. The 'ospital called 'er in last night to cover for someone else. She was exhausted when she came 'ome this morning. I made her some breakfast before she went t' lay down." Chibs explained.

"I see. How are the kids doing?" Tig asked.

"Doing great. All A's and B's on the report cards. Filip is still loving football and Harley is absolutely loving cheerleadin'. I canno wait for the first game of the season t' see 'im on the field." Chibs smiled at his brother making Tig laugh.

"How's it going with your 'ol lady?" Tig inquired.

"We're doing great. Got a standing Tuesday night date unless there's club business. (Chibs chuckled) You still happy not having kids of your own?" Chibs asked.

"That's good to hear, man. And yes, we're still enjoying the freedom of not having kids. We haven't regretted our decision at all. With her brothers both married and having kids of their own and you and Happy giving Massika grandchildren, she doesn't bother Remi about having kids anymore." Tig laughed at the end.

"That's goo'. As long as you're 'appy. That's all that counts, right?" Chibs stated as the waitress came over to bring Tig his food and take Chibs' order.

The two men got to talking about some run Bobby wanted them to go on which was supposed to bring in more money for the club as well as bring awareness to Autism. It sounded like a good idea to the FO and he hoped his brothers would agree to the three-day run. Tig didn't care one way or the other. He hated being away from his 'ol lady but if it were for charity, he'd go along with whatever his Prez wanted them to do. Chibs thought it would be a nice gesture despite having to be away from their families. Once they'd eaten and paid out, they headed to T-M together to clock in for the day. Jax and Bobby were already there sitting on the picnic table by the clubhouse smoking and chatting when the two men arrived.

Chibs nodded at the pair as he walked to the office to clock in for the day. The school day was normal for Filip and Harley. During their lunch period, Filip noticed one kid being bullied by someone else. The bigger kid nearly had the smaller one in tears and Filip couldn't just stand by like other kids and watch this go down. He walked over and told the bully to leave the smaller kid alone. The bully turned his attention to him and shoved him without a word. Having had lessons in fighting from his Uncle Happy, Filip was able to hold his own in this fight. Being on the football team helped him some as well. Seeing their teammate getting into a fight, some of his fellow footballers came over to see what was going on. They backed up Filip in telling the bully to leave the smaller kid alone.

The teacher monitoring the lunchroom came over to break up the fight. After threatening to take each student to the principle's office, Filip apologized and backed off. She asked what had happened so the smaller kid told her then Filip added in when he had stepped in. She reprimanded the bully for his bullying and told Filip not to get into any more trouble or she'd take them both to the principle's office. Filip apologized again before she told everyone to go back to their seats.

"Thank you so much. He's been bullying me all year." The kid told Filip after the bully left and the other kids went back to their seats.

"It's no problem. I have a cousin who was bullied until he stood up for himself." Filip stated, "I'm Filip."

"James. Thanks again, Filip." James told him.

"You take care." Filip stated before walking back to his table where several of his football were still sitting.