A Midsummer's Caress

Chapter 10

Gemma noticed Harlow arrive and wondered what she was doing there. She left her office and walked over to her as Quinn made it to her as well. Harlow greeted Gemma warmly making the older woman raise her eyebrow.

"Baby Doll, this is Gemma. She's Jax's mother and the Queen Bee around here. Gemma, this is Harlow." Quinn introduced the pair, "She's, uh, in a delicate situation so be nice to her."

"What kind of "delicate situation"?" Gemma put the air quotes around the words "delicate situation".

"Well, she's pregnant." Quinn told her making Gemma look straight over at Harlow with a sneer.

"Pregnant, huh. So are you just using Quinn to help support this baby or something?" Gemma eyed Harlow suspiciously, "Need a man to support you and think you can get it from Quinn?"

"Gemma!" Quinn scolded the biker Queen.

Tig and Jax walked up, listening into the conversation between Gemma and Harlow. Tig wondered how things were going to unfold. Especially since Gemma didn't take to too many women.

"I got this, Rane. Firstly, I can take care of myself, thanks. Secondly, I don't need Rane. I want him. Thirdly, don't talk to me like that again." Harlow kept her voice calm although it held a hint of authority to it.

Tig and Jax just looked at one another before turning back to the trio before them.

"You're speaking like a true 'ol lady." Gemma stated.

"That's because I am. He's already inked me. I won't put up with being bullied or talked down to." Harlow exclaimed making Tig raise his eyebrow.

No one talked to Gemma that way and got away with it!

"You're serious about her?" Gemma turned to the tall, long-haired blond making him nod as he wrapped an arm around Harlow's shoulders, "Well then. Welcome to the family, sweetheart. Most 'ol ladies don't have the nerve to speak to me like that. You're different. I like that."

Harlow sighed with relief as they turned to head into the clubhouse. Quinn told her to stay in the main room while he went to snag them a dorm room. He wanted her to be comfortable especially while pregnant. Tara looked over this new woman and wondered who she was and why she was there on lockdown with them. Lyla noticed her entering the clubhouse with Quinn and wondered what relation they were to one another. Chibs walked over to greet Harlow making her smile at the friendly Scotsman. He offered her a drink and was surprised when she asked for water. The prospect brought over a bottle of water from the kitchen getting a bottle of beer for Chibs. Quinn came back and handed her their room key as he told her to keep the door locked at all times. She nodded as she slipped the key into the pocket of her jeans.

Quinn was called to church, like the rest of the patched members were, so he told her to find a seat and get comfortable. She smiled up at him before finding an empty table and having a seat. Lyla was curious about her so she moved to sit with this unknown woman. Harlow eyed the petite blond as she sat down at her table. Lyla smiled and introduced herself then told her she was Opie's 'ol lady.

"Hi, I'm Harlow. Quinn's 'ol lady." Harlow replied.

"Is this your first lockdown?" Lyla inquired.

"Yes. Not sure what to expect." Harlow answered.

"We're not to leave the grounds unless a patched member is with us. They should let you go to work but you'll have an escort to and from work. Gemma cooks all the meals and has about two of the other 'ol ladies helping her with the meal preparations. She's a great cook, by the way." Lyla explained.

"I see. Well, I work from home so that shouldn't be too much of an issue." Harlow chuckled.

"How did you and Quinn meet?" Lyla inquired.