Dragon Soothe

Chapter 73

Happy and Ava walked back into the clubhouse after he got out of the ring. He had a black eye and busted lip but otherwise looked pretty good. Quinn excused himself to talk to Happy for a moment. He asked if the Tacoma Killah would draw up a crow with cherry blossoms for him making Happy look at him strangely. "Already inking her, huh?" Happy inquired making Quinn laugh and state "When you know, you know!" The Killah promised he'd have something drawn up in the next few days. Quinn thanked his brother before going back to his pool game. Happy started thinking about this crow tattoo and how to create it. He wondered where it was going to go. That information would dictate how he drew this tattoo up. Ava watched as her husband got up to go talk to Quinn and Emi.

"Hey brother. Where is this crow going?" Happy inquired making Quinn look over at his woman.

"I guess my chest. Right above my heart." Emi replied earning a wide grin from Quinn.

"Ok. I'll have something drawn up in a couple days." Happy told the pair.

"Thanks, brother." Quinn stated.

"Gonna ink her already?" Tig asked.

"Yep. When you know, you know." Quinn looked affectionately at his woman, "Besides, I gotta keep all these other guys away from her."

Quinn's statement made Tig and Remi laugh and Emi shake her head. Emi didn't really think he was so serious about her as to call her his 'ol lady and to ink her with his crow. She cared deeply about him and loved the time they got to spend together but did she love him? Did she care about him enough to really become his 'ol lady? Seeing the glares he was shooting some of his brothers for eyeing her up made her smile to herself. He was so protective of her and she loved it. His kisses sent shocks of electricity down her spine whenever they got to making out. Honestly, she'd never felt this way about anyone before. Was this how her cousins felt about their husbands?

When Emi was having trouble making a particular shot, Quinn walked up behind her, staying very close to her, and helped her make it. When she did, she quickly turned around and flung herself into his arms making him laugh. He leaned down to press his lips to hers making her melt into his arms. Ava just smiled at the display hoping Quinn truly felt the same way about Emi as Emi did about him. Her cousin, being so conservative, didn't show affection out in public like she was doing now. It was how she was raised and grew up in Japan. That sort of thing was meant for behind closed doors. Yet here she was letting Quinn kiss her and hold her out in public. It spoke volumes about how Emi felt. Happy was talking with one of the other patched members and not paying attention to whatever Quinn and Emi were doing. The prospect brought fresh drinks for those who needed it while Filip was still behind the bar playing bartender.

Quinn, as usual, took Emi home at the end of the night. He walked her to the door where he pulled her in for one last passionate kiss. She thanked him for the great evening, as she usually did, before telling him to be safe on the way back to the clubhouse. He promised he would before leaning down and pecking her lips one last time. She watched as he climbed back on his bike before slipping inside the darkened house. Quietly walking upstairs, she couldn't get the smile off her face. He was marking her as his. She couldn't believe he felt so strongly about her but she couldn't deny her feelings towards him either. They'd only known one another a few months but she'd never felt so strongly about anyone in her entire life. Not even her high school sweetheart!

During Elise's third trimester, Gemma threw a baby shower at the clubhouse for her. It made Elise chuckle to herself but she was grateful for the party. Her mother, sisters, cousin, and some of the other 'ol ladies like Lyla showed up to the party. Gemma made a big meal and of course had a cake for the party. They played some silly games which had all the women laughing. It was a relaxing, fun afternoon. Since Elise and Chibs had kept almost all of the baby stuff from their first pregnancy, they didn't need much. What Elise received was mostly clothes, spit rags, blankets, and toys. She thanked each and every person who'd given her gifts and shown up at the shower. She hugged every woman as well to show her appreciation. They didn't have to buy anything and they did which meant a lot to the pregnant woman. Gemma told her it was her pleasure to throw the shower when Elise expressed her thanks for throwing it. Massika was helping her bring all her gifts to her car after the shower was over. Elise couldn't get over what cute little outfits she'd received and couldn't wait to dress up her little girl in these clothes!

Elise had put up all the new clothes, toys, and everything else she'd received at her shower by the time Chibs came home from work. Harley was setting the table for her mother as Elise was stirring a pot of spaghetti sauce. Chibs kissed his wife's cheek before grabbing himself a beer. He asked how she was feeling and how the shower had gone making her smile at him. She told him she was feeling good and explained some of what they'd received at the shower. "You've got to see some of the cute little outfits the girls bought for us!" Elise exclaimed with a wide smile as she drained the noodles. Chibs just chuckled at her enthusiasm before sitting down at his place at the table. Filip would be coming home for dinner that evening and he couldn't wait. Getting food from the diner was ok but he really missed his mother's cooking! He walked in right as Elise was bringing all the food to the table.

"Hey Filip! It's good to see ya, son!" Chibs exclaimed.

"Thanks, dad! I can't wait to eat. I'm starving." Filip stated making his mother laugh.

"There's plenty so get your fill. When do you have to go back to the clubhouse?" Elise asked as she sat down.

"Right after I eat." Filip sighed.

"It's ok, son. Just remember what you're working for." Chibs advised his son.

"I know dad. That's what I keep telling myself. Just a few more months and hopefully this will be over and they'll patch me in." Filip replied as his sister handed him the spoon to get some noodles.

"I can't wait either." Chibs smiled at him.

"What'll happen when he's patched in?" Harley inquired.

"He won't have to do the menial tasks he has to do now. That's what prospects are for. He'll get to sit at the table in church and vote when we vote on things. He'll be tasked with going out on club business with other members of the club." Chibs tried to explain.

"Oh. Ok." Harley replied.

"I'll just be fine as long as I don't have to do the grunt work anymore!" Filip laughed.

"Just remember, Jagger will be subjected to the same treatment you've been going through when he prospects!" Chibs smiled at his son.

"Poor guy." Filip retorted making the whole table laugh.

"Yeah but he wants to prospect for the club like you did. Remember that." Elise told her son.

"I know. It just sucks going through this and being the brunt of everyone's jokes and doing all this grunt work." Filip shrugged.

They got to talking about when Filip might be patched in and what all he'd be expected to do once he was. "You keep your mouth shut when it comes to law enforcement, son. Not a word about our activities to the local law enforcement, DEA, or anyone. You don't know anything, got it?" Chibs told Filip earning a head nod from the younger Telford since he had a mouthful of spaghetti. As the family were having dinner, Jax called Chibs for a protection run Unser wanted them to do for him. He was offering it to Chibs, Tig, Happy, and Quinn. Chibs was happy to do it and made the arrangements for where and when to be there.

Chibs told his wife about what Jax had called about earning a head nod in return. That's another way he brought in money and she couldn't say anything. Once dinner was over, Elise kissed her husband and hugged her son. She had Harley help her clean up from dinner. Chibs promised he'd be safe and made her promise to keep the doors locked. He'd be getting in late and didn't want to worry about her safety while he was out. She promised she would as she walked him to the door. He kissed her one last time before following his son out to their bikes. They were meeting at the clubhouse then heading to meet up with Unser's truck. Quinn was all for making extra money. He wanted to show Emi he could support them both even though he knew she'd never stop working. She loved her job too much and wasn't the type to depend on someone else to support her. Which was something he loved about her. 

A/N: Think Filip will ever be patched in?

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