Letters To An Outlaw(Redwood Originals)*****completed****

17. death of Opie

Ivan Markov was great with tech stuff so there was no reason Burke needed me. Ivan I'm sure had detailed information on political matters that Burke could benefit from so them knowing about Ivan's worth was of no concern to me. For now I was safe even though it didn't feel very good.

The Russian job hadn't gone exactly as planned and this landed them all in county again for a few days.. I remember watching him leave that morning. I didnt realise it be the last time I see him for a few days. He Jax and Tig all got hauled off to county again. More of the same shit.

What happened now. I asked a hysterical Lyla as she cried back at me. Opie. He dropped the kids on me and split. Says he won't be back for a few weeks. He's complicated. They all are. We gotta stick together you said that. I meant it. I don't want to be like Tara and Gemma. Always at it. Always fighting to be on top.

Haha the blondes vs the brunettes. I TEASED trying to lighten the mood. Yeah Tara and Gemma always fighting i don't want that for us.

Well I'm here. Tell me what I can do. She hugs lyla. Did he tell you I left him. I dont talk to anyone except Filip. I try to stay out of MC business as much as possible. I'm here for the girls. Ima nervously walks back out of the room glancing over as I hug Lyla. Whats her problem. You make her nervous. She laughed wiping away the few tears.. Pfff. I don't know how you do this all day. Nikki looks around at all the half naked woman running around. No shit. Well ill come by later and help with the kids. Thanks Nikki. Sure ill see myself out.

The next day would be a long one. After stopping by at Lylas I had to take care of an exchange. I had to drive out to San Bernardino to pick up the cash that had to be delivered the following day. Then I had promised Lyla I'd be back to pick up the kids from Mary's. She lived about an hour away from Charming.
I actually liked Mary she reminded me of myself. She had been through the ropes with Piney. It wasnt easy being an old lady and thats why I never wanted to be one. She looked pissed when I pulled up for the kids.

What happened. I asked. I'm just getting too old for this shit. These kids need more work than I can provide. I get that and I'm greatful that we have you to help. Your a lifesaver doll I'm not sure anyone has told you but what your doing for Lyla and the kids well your a great friend. Thanks Mary. We said our goodbyes and hopped into the car and headed home.

You guys hungry I hollard over my shoulder. They didnt say anything of course. You want to tell me what happened. Not really I heard them both say at once. When I pulled up I had a bad feeling. Not sure why it was like my whole attitude shifted when I pulled into the driveway. When we walked inside I knew something was wrong.

Oh shit Lyla was crying at the table. Kids go watch some TV in the backroom while I talk to your mom. I watched them head down the hall mumbling under there breath probably about how fucking unfair life was.

He's gone. Lyla was hysterical. Who's gone. Opie.

Oh sweety he will come back..  They always come back..  My words only seemed to make matters work..  Now Lyla was full on hyperventilating.  Hes dead. He didn't make it out of county. I didnt know he went in with them. Filip Jax and Tig thats who went in. No Opie jumped himself in. He was planning it all along. Thats why he bailed on us. Giving some few week bullshit excuse when he knew exactly what he was going to do. I'm tired of this shit she screamed throwing her glass. It shattered against the fridge.

Thats not helping I said back to her as I rushed to clean up the mess. I wanted to cry but I knew I needed to be the strong one. For some reason my brain didn't really process his death until I saw him lying in the box.

I want you there Nicole please I can't be there without you. Of course dont worry about that. Of course I'll be there. The wake is at 5p. I walked back to tell the kids. It was like they both already knew what I was going to say. So I didnt say it. As soon as I sat on the bed they both wrapped there arms around me. I didnt have to say anything they already knew.