Family Matters

Chapter 29

Storming into Saint Thomas, Happy zipped right to Rory as she sat in the far corner of the waiting room to have each entrance and exit in view. She jumped up and greeted him with a hug. Happy wrapped his arms around her, a rush of relief and joy flooding him.

"What the hell happened?"

"Bastian's family," she grumbled into his chest. "Your sister is gonna be fine. She fell and ended up with a fucking steel rod in her stomach. They took her right into surgery."

"Jesus," he hissed. "I want to know everything, Ror."

"Yeah," she promised him. "We'll talk, it's kind of a long story.

Happy nodded and eventually released her from his embrace. She laughed when she finally saw Tig who lingered awkwardly out of view behind Happy.

"Hey," he huffed.

"Hi," Rory said politely. " Someone has to get Poe. Now. They said they have guys watching her."

"I'll go," Tig offered.

"No, she likes Juice, we'll send him up," Happy said quickly.

Rory agreed. "Good call, I don't think they really know where she is but still. Oh, and the cops are eager to see Elle so you might have to wait to visit."

"Fuck em'" Tig said aggressively.

Happy nodded in agreement. "Did you talk to them?"

"I did," she rolled her eyes. "You know, lots of 'I didn't see shit' and 'I don't know'."

Smiling proudly, Happy kissed the bandage on her forehead. "Good girl."

"I did see some shit, though," she said quietly. "Bastian's family turned one of the Mayans, I don't know his name but I could point him out."

"I'm gonna kill that bitch," Happy growled. "Who? He the one that took you?"

"Yeah," she whispered. "Him and another guy."

"Lowman?"

A doctor appeared and, despite his concern and love for Ellie it was the worst possible moment for Happy.

"Yeah," he shook the doctor's hand. "How's my sister?"

"She's just fine," he assured Happy. "The resident surgeon is finishing her sutures now and then she'll be taken to recovery."

"Doc," Rory pulled him aside. "Can we talk?"

"Of course."

Happy and Tig mumbled quietly as Rory led the doctor a few feet away. "Ellie's pregnant. It's really early but, do you know if the baby is uhh.. okay?"

"Oh," his face turned dark. "I had no idea but I'm quite certain that after the injury and surgery she will probably miscarry if she hasn't already."

Rory felt almost relieved for Ellie. At least it was over now, Bastian's family couldn't force her to have the child but there was something very sad about it despite Ellie's earlier plans.

"I'll tell her," Rory said quietly. "Her brother didn't know."

"I understand," he nodded. "I'll have the nurse come for you when she's settled in her room."

Rory nodded and as soon as the doctor hurried away she saddled up next to Happy again. "I can stay with her if you want. I know you guys have to handle some things."

"We won't be long," Hap growled. "Keep your phone on, I'll send you some mugshots."

"Sure," she nodded. "Don't be stupid and watch your back."