MC Devil Dogs #4 Which One Should I Love?

Brick's being discharged

One month later

Brick

     I have been in this God damn hospital for far too long.  The doctor says I still need some rehab so I can build up my endurance.  I give out of breath really fast with walking.  Apparently the bullet they removed damaged my lung.  I am tired of this hospital food.  Penny and Cherise both bring me real food some but I know Penny still has some recovering to do too.  Word has it Penny is pregnant and having some morning sickness so Cherise has been trying to take care of her too.  Tank comes over all the time but I think he just does that to flirt with the nurses.  I hate that I did not protect Penny that day and she suffered so much.  I am waiting on Prez to come in to talk to me.  He called earlier and said we needed to discuss some things.  I am not sure what's it about but I know I failed at keeping the girls safe.  I am hoping nothing like this happens again. 

     I hear a knock on my door and see Prez, Blade and Razor walk in.  I am wondering why the president, and vice president both have come.  I say hello to them all.   I don't have to wait long before Prez start to speak "Brick I know you still have some recovering to do.  I want you to know that we took a vote and decided that it would be best for you not to stay at the clubhouse.  I am shocked and said "Prez I know I didn't protect the girls.  I regret it with every fiber in me.  But please don't kick me out, I will get better and do any job you throw my way."  Prez, Blade and Razor look at me funny then laugh.  Blade comes over to me and pats me on the back.  He tells me "Brick that's not what he is saying.  You need more rehab right now and climbing those stairs and the other guys smoking around you will not be good.  We actually decided to rent a small house for you stay in."  I didn't think about all that.  I was just scared about losing my family.  Prez says "Look Brick I know you still need help and well Penny wants to help you.  I think it would be good for her since she is pregnant and really doesn't need to be around the clubhouse.  Plus Tank says he will stay at the house too so he can help Penny take care of you."  I smile at that because Tank is like my real brother.  I am thankful to have a best friend like him. 

      I look at the guys and tell them "Y'all scared the shit out of me."  They all laughed at me again.  Prez lets me know that Razor has the van here to take me to the house I will be staying at.  I found out that Tank and Penny are already there getting the rooms set up.  Prez and Blade both say their goodbyes while Razor helps me to get dressed in some sweatpants and t-shirt.  I wait on the nurse to show up with a wheelchair.  I ask Razor how things are going.  I find out that him and Cherise are seeing each other.  I am thankful because Cherise is a sweetheart.  She deserves to find a good man.  I tell him though that if he does not take care of my sis that I will get Tank to kick his ass since I can't right now.  He laughs and tells me he has no plans on doing that.  The nurse comes in with the wheelchair which I don't feel like I need.  I take my seat as she pushes me out.  She tries her best to flirt with Razor but he ignores it.  I can't help but think that maybe Cherise has really found the right one.  We get outside and he helps me into the van.  I settle into my seat and realize I am already tired.  I decide to take a nap while Razor drives me to the house I will be staying at. 

     Razor wakes me up as we pull up in front of a little cottage house.  I see Tank waiting on the sidewalk with a damn wheelchair.  I go to get out of the van but Razor races over to assist me.  It pisses me off because I am not broken.  I stand up and look to Tank while saying "I don't need that damn thing."  Tank laughs and tells me "Well Penny said I better bring you inside with you sitting in the chair or I can't eat tonight.  Well you know how much I like my food."  What the actual fuck man.  I shake my head and go to step around him.  I take about five steps before I feel myself sway.  Tank grabs me under my arms before I can fall.  Razor scoots the chair under me and I give up and take my seat.  I hate feeling this way.  I hate depending on anyone.  It pisses me off to no end that I am not even able to walk up the damn walkway to go inside.  Tank pushes me in the chair as Razor holds the door open.  I get inside and see that the living room is set up with a hospital bed.  I start cussing "There is no way in hell I am sleeping in that God damn bed.  I want a regular bed.  I have been in a hospital bed for weeks now.  I will not sleep on it."  I turn to look behind me and I see Penny standing there with her shocked eyes.  Shit I didn't mean to scare the poor thing.  I clear my thoughts and say " Sorry Penny I didn't mean to raise my voice or scare you hon."  She gives me a small smile.  She then walks up to me and hugs me.  I am shocked but hug her back.  I feel tears wet my shirt.  I tilt her head up and see tears running down her face.  I hate to see a woman cry.  I wipe her tears off her face and ask "Penny I am truly sorry.  I did not mean to make you cry."  She tries to speak but nothing comes out but more sobs.  Tank walks over to her and he hugs her from the back.  Tank tells me "I believe she is crying because she has been so worried about you.  She knows you got hurt trying to save her so she feels somewhat responsible for your injury.  Right baby?"  I see Penny tilt her head back to look up at Tank and then shake her head yes.  I pull her into my chest and hold her for a few minutes while she cries it out. 

     Razor left my clothes here already so I decide I would really like to take a quick shower before laying down.  I let them know I would like to go to the bathroom.  Penny smiles big at me and informs me that they put in a handicap showerseat with bars to help me.  I hate it but I am also thankful for it because atleast I can do that alone.  She walks over and puts my arm around her shoulder to assist me to the bathroom.  I mean like I would crush her if I fall.  I hold onto the wall more so that I can support my own weight.  I get into the bathroom but I remember that I forgot to bring some clothes to change into.  I yell out the door "Hey Tank can you bring me a change of clothes man.  Maybe a pair of shorts and t-shirt."  I then turn around and start undressing.  I turn the shower on but as I turn to go in I hear the door open.  I yell back for Tank to lay them on the sink.  I don't hear any smartass remarks so I turn around to see what the deal is only to see Penny standing there staring at me and all my glory.  I try to react fast but I am too slow to grab a towel to cover myself.  As I turn back I lose my balance and she reaches to try to keep me from falling.  I realize we are both going to fall so I turn myself so I hit the ground and she will land on me.  I grunt as I hit the floor.  I start checking her for any injuries.  I ask "Penny are you hurt anywhere?"  She says nothing so I start yelling for Tank.  I hear Tank burst through the door.  As soon as I see him I tell him "Check Penny out make sure she and the baby are okay?  I fell and she went down with me but I tried to take most of the fall.  She is not saying anything man."  Tank walks over and helps Penny up and as she stands up he starts patting her down.  Tank looks back at me and ask "Brick you okay man?  I think she is just shocked."  I am so mad at myself for making her fall.  I don't even answer him.  I hear Tank tell Penny to go ahead and go out that he will help me.  He comes over and helps me out of the floor.  He checks me over too but as he goes to pat me down I slap his hands away.  He helps me get seated in the chair and I shower as he steps out of the room.  I hear him tell me he will be back in to help in about five minutes. 

     I am sitting at the table now waiting on dinner to be served.  Tank reassured me earlier when he help me dress that Penny is fine.  I still can not believe I made her fall.  Penny walks over and lays my plate in front of me.  I can not help the smile that crosses my face when I see fried chicken, mash potatoes and sweet peas.  Damn I am hungry now.  Tank comes in and takes a seat.  I ask Penny "Penny are you sure you are okay hon?"  She smiles up at me and shakes her head yes.  I start eating and can not help the moan that leaves my mouth after biting into the chicken.  I clear my plate and Penny gets up to get the plates up to the kitchen.  I hear her say something about dessert and I think I am in heaven.  She comes back in bringing us a piece of chocolate cake.  I think I am going to marry this girl.  I dive into the cake and I swear it's better than my grandmas.  I look over at Tank and ask "How long you been eating her food?"  He laughs and says "Wouldn't you like to know?"  We laugh together while little Ms. Penny sits down to eat her some cake too.