Simple Fire

Investigation

Chibs and Tig arrived at Teegan's tattoo shop. Both men just looked around wondering how she could have survived. It looked pretty brutal from what they could see. All the windows were blow out, it looked like all glass was blown away, all her workstations were severely damaged, her seating was shredded. Chibs gave Tig's shoulder a squeeze as one of the officers walked up on them.

"The woman in the shop was taken to St Thomas. She was unresponsive and her vitals weren't stable." He told the pair, "We're still picking up bomb fragments like the FBI told Unser to tell us to do."

"What else can you tell us?" Tig questioned.

"This seemed to be a pipe bomb of some sort. Not too powerful from what we understand from the FBI. More intent on dealing damage than killing anyone, it would seem." The officer told them, "Not sure how it got into the building. We think the blast originated in the bathroom since the damage seems most severe there and then goes out from that point."

"Thanks." Chibs stated before looking over at Tig, "She'll be alright, brotha. She's a tough lass."

"She was right in the middle of this, Chibs. You heard him. Unresponsive with unstable vitals. That's not good." Tig sighed.

Jax and Bobby arrived at the porn studio. The sheriff that was there watched as they parked their bikes and walked over to survey the damage. Windows busted, glass broken, chairs and tables blown to bits. Luann's cameras broken and on the floor. Furniture toppled over and broken. They were surprised no one died.

"Hey fellas. What can I do for you?" The sheriff asked as he walked over to them.

"What can you tell us?" Jax asked.

"Seemed to be a simple bomb, really. Most likely a small pipe bomb intended on inflicting damage versus killing. The people that were here were taken to St Thomas. The worst were broken bones and some burns I believe. Everyone seemed to be alert if I remember right." The sheriff told them.

"How did the bomb get in the building?" Bobby asked.

"You'd have to ask the owner that one." The sheriff shrugged, "We're still finding all the pieces as per the FBI's request."

"Thanks, sheriff." Jax sighed before looking at Bobby.

Happy and Quinn arrived at their escort studio and parked. Happy just shook his head as he looked at all the damage that had been done. The police that were there didn't much like the two bikers poking around as they surveyed the damage. One finally walked over and told them they were looking for the bomb fragments as instructed by the FBI. Quinn asked what all they knew.

"Seemed to be a small bomb going by the damage. Not sure why they targeted this establishment though." The officer told them.

"What about injuries?" Quinn asked.

"Mostly burns and concussions. Some lacerations too as they were blown about. Nothing to serious here." The officer explained.

"Thanks." Quinn stated before he and Happy walked back to their bikes.

Everyone convened back at the clubhouse to confirm information. Tig wanted to rush to the hospital to check up on Teegan but knew he had to stay with the club. Not seeing Gemma's car in the lot, he figured she was at the hospital anyways. It would do him no good to just sit there when there was work to be done. Seeing people coming back, he called for church.

"Alright, what do we know?" Clay asked the group as the chapel doors were shut.

"The officer at the tat shop said it seemed to be a small pipe bomb originating in the bathroom." Tig stated.

"The sheriff at the porn studio said it seemed to be a simple, small pipe bomb there too. More intended on doing damage than killing." Jax added earning a head nod from Tig.

"That's what we got at the escort service." Happy confirmed.

"So. It was a message to us, then. They wanted to inflict damage but not necessarily kill anyone." Clay puffed on his cigar, "Who do we think's behind this?"

"Can't say for sure. The FBI is having the locals gather up all the bomb fragments for analyzing, though. I'm sure we'll be getting a visit soon enough from them." Jax sighed.

"Jax, go talk to the Mayans and see what they know. Bobby, go speak with the Niners. Happy, go speak with the Nords. We need to figure out who's behind these attacks before the FBI does." Clay stated.

"Are you going to talk to the Irish?" Jax questioned.

"As soon as this meeting's over." Clay calmly stated.

"I'm heading over to the hospital." Tig said.

"I'll 'ead over wit Tigger. See 'ow tha ladies are doin'." Chibs added with a nod to Tig.

"Fine." Clay slammed the gavel down.

Everyone quickly got up from their seats and left the chapel. Clay whipped his phone out to call Cameron Hayes. Tig practically ran to his bike just wanting to get an update on Teegan. Chibs briskly walked to his bike to try and keep up with the SAA. 'Poor bastard.' Chibs thought as he peeled out of the lot. He felt bad for Teegan. Always getting caught up in their messes. She was one of the strongest women he'd ever come across and he hoped this wouldn't make her decide to leave Tig or head back home.

By the time Tig had found her room, Tara was in it taking vitals once more. He stopped in the doorway. Tig hated seeing her in such a state. All the hospital equipment hooked up to her. The burns over her arms, chest, and some to her pretty face. There was already a chair next to her bed so he quickly sat down as Tara made notes in her chart. It killed him to see her this way.

"Doc, why isn't she waking up?" Tig questioned.

"Teegan is in a coma, Tig. Her brain is swelled from the damage she took. She's got some burns to her limbs from the blast as you can see as well as a broken left leg." Tara told him, "We're more concerned with the brain swelling and coma than anything."

"When do you think she'll come out of it?" He looked over to his girlfriend.

"It depends on her. We'll be watching her carefully. The next twenty-four hours will be critical for her." Tara told him "If you're religious, I'd be praying hard for her."

Gemma was standing out in the hallway to let Tara check over Teegan so Chibs stopped to talk to her. She gave the Scot the low-down on everyone before heading down the hall to see Luann again. Chibs went with her to give Tig some time alone with his lady. Chibs explained what they knew about the bombings. Gemma told him what Luann had to her about the explosion at the studio. Luann was awake although still loopy from the pain medicine. She greeted the pair with a pained smile and a wave making Chibs laugh.

"How are you feeling, baby?" Gemma asked.

"Fine! They're giving me some good shit!" Luann told them making Gemma shake her head and Chibs laugh.

"Glad t' 'ear it, love." Chibs told her.

"What can you tell us about the man that came to ask you to use the restroom?" Gemma asked.

"He was normal looking. Jeans, sneakers, wore a black hoodie. Brown hair, dark eyes. I don't know how he got there. I didn't hear a bike pull up or anything." Luann stated, "Was calm as we talked. As I said, he didn't seem interested in the production going on. Just wanted to use the restroom."

"Thank ye, Luann. This is helpful." Chibs said before excusing himself to head out into the hall to call Clay.

A/N: Think the Sons will find out who's behind the bombings before the FBI and locals?

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