Blood & Lace

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

The next morning, we head to Gemma's to pick up Vic. Walking in the door, Gemma has him in a high chair, feeding him a snack. "Hey Baby." she says smirking at me. "Hey Gemma." I say, walking over and kissing her cheek before kissing Vic's chubby cheeks. "Hey Gem." Happy says. "Enjoy your night?" she asked me and before I could answer, Happy says "Hell yeah we did." I smile and shake my head. "Good. You like your surprise?" she asked him and he says "Yeah, I did." he says before stepping outside onto the patio where Jax was standing. "He liked it huh?" she asked. "Yeah. Last night was amazing Gemma. I mean, the sex is always great with him but last night was different. Better." I tell her. "Honey, it's because you are more comfortable with yourself. It lets you relax more and actually let go and enjoy it instead of worrying that he's attracted to you. I went through the same thing after I had Jax. John showed me that he still wanted me and I started getting more comfortable with myself. You look amazing after having my grandson but you didn't starve yourself to do it. You did things the right way. Plus, you make him happy, Sweetheart." she tells me and I just smile.

After we get home, I put Vic in his bouncer and just watch him. After he bounces for a few minutes he drifts off to sleep. Happy turns on a movie and I snuggle into his side. "I love you Happy." I say. "Love you too little girl." he says and I get quiet. After a few minutes, he asks, "What's on your mind?" I sit up and say, "I don't know. I just have this bad feeling and I can't shake it." He looks at me concerned and asks "How long you had this feeling?" I just shake my head and say "Couple of days. I just feel like something is going to happen. Things have been quiet for a while and that anything can happen but just deep in my gut, I can't shake it." I tell him. "I'm sure it will be fine, babe." he tells me.

The next day, Happy heads to work and I am home alone with Vic. I walk into the house from my run, Gemma having Vic for the morning, when all of a sudden shots rang out. Feeling a searing pain in my stomach, I hit the floor and darkness takes me.

Gemma walks into my house with Vic and sees me laying there, blood pooling from my stomach. After calling 911, she calls Happy. "You need to get to St Thomas. Lucy's been shot." she says before hanging up and following the ambulance to the hospital. By the time Happy, Bobby and the guys come running in, Bobby asks "What happened?" Handing Vic over to Happy she says "I brought Vic home and the front of your house was shot up and Lucy was inside on the floor bleeding out. I called 911. She's in surgery now." she tells them. Happy holds Vic closer and he starts to fuss. "It's okay little dude. Daddy's got you." he says trying to calm Vic down. Two hours later, the doctor comes out and say "Lucy Lowman's family?" They all come walking over. "I'm her husband." Happy says. "Mr. Lowman, your wife sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach. We've gone in to retrieve both bullets but there was major damage to some internal organs. She's going to be fine but we had to remove her uterus. I'm sorry but she won't be able to carry a child. She's just been moved to a room but is still unconscious. I can take you to her." he says. "Thank you." Happy says. Handing Vic to Gemma, Happy and Bobby follow the doctor to my room.

I open my eyes and see my father standing there and see a man I don't recognize holding my hand. "Daddy?" I ask and my Dad is right by my side. The other guy says "Baby. I was so scared we'd lost you." I look at him confused and back at my Dad. "Daddy? Who is he?" I asked. "What?" my Dad asked. "Baby, it's me." he says. "Why are you calling me baby?" I asked, pulling my hand from his. "Sweetheart, this is Happy?" he says. "The guy from Tacoma?" I asked. "Yeah." my Dad says. "Why is he here?" I asked. "Baby Girl, he's your husband." my Dad says. Happy looks at me and I can see worry and hurt in his eyes. "Husband? I'm not married." I tell him. "Lucy, you're married and have a six month old son." my Dad tells me. I look at him shocked. "I have a son?" I asked. "Yeah. His name is Vic." Happy tells me. "Do you remember what happened?" Happy asks. "I don't know." I say. "What's the last thing you remember?" my Dad asked. "I remember Abel being born. Why?" I asked. "Baby, Abel is three now." my Dad says. I feel the tears rolling down my face. My dad wipes them away. "Can I see, I guess, our son?" I asked. Happy nods and heads out of the room the get the baby. "Am I really married to him?" I asked. "Yeah. You are." he says. "Am I happy?" I asked. "Yeah. I don't think I have ever seen you as happy as you have been with him. He's good to you baby. Just take things a day at a time." my Dad says and I nod.

A few minutes later, Happy walks in with a baby in his arms. He hands him to me and the baby snuggles into me like it's the most normal thing for him. "He's beautiful." I whisper. "Just like his momma." Happy says. Dad kisses my cheek and says "I'll check on you shortly." I nod and look back at my son. "I'm sorry." I say. "For what?" Happy asks softly. "That I can't remember." I tell him. "Don't worry about that. You'll remember. Just concentrate on getting better." he tells me but I can hear the hurt in his voice. "How did we end up together?" I asked. He laughs a little. "You had a date with this guy and stood him up. Guy kissed another girl and you saw when he was supposed to see you that night. Dude kept calling you and you wouldn't answer and when I asked if you were going to answer it, you told me to fuck off." he says. I look at him shocked and say "I am so sorry." He laughs and says, "Don't be. It's what made me take you home and take you out the next day. I fell for your smart mouth." I blush a little. "Are we happy?" I asked. "Yeah babe. We're very happy." he says. "This little man here is your world." he finishes. "Do I work?" I asked. "Luann left you her porn studio and you run it from home." he tells me. "Wait. Luann left it to me? Does that mean?" I asked and he says "Yeah babe. She was killed." The tears start falling and he puts his arm around me. "It's okay baby. It's all gonna be okay." he says. After I calm down, I say, "What do we do when we get home?" I asked. "I'll sleep on the couch and you can have the bedroom." he says. "Okay. Thank you." I say softly. He seems nice even though I know he's dangerous, something about him is familiar and makes me feel safe. "Can I lay with you?" he asked. I move over a little as best I can and have our son laying on my chest. He lays next to me and I calm more just smelling his scent and hearing his heartbeat.