Page 34 of Joker
Later that night, once Beau is finally tucked in bed, I’m at the table in my room cleaning my guns. I know I need to be prepared for what’s to come tomorrow. I still can’t get the image of them sick fucks taking turns on my girl. When we get her back, we’re going to have to make sure she’s okay. Not sure how I’m going to bring it up, but she’s going to need to be checked over by Doc to make sure there are no lasting effects on her, and also, who knows where they have stuck their cocks before. They could have passed anything onto Carrie, so we need to make sure she gets the medical help she needs. Once my guns are clean and all ready to go, I head downstairs to the bar. Maybe a shot or two would help me sleep. Just need something to switch off my thoughts.
Only a few brothers are at the bar, with Tank and Kate at a table in the corner. Cass is at the bar, his eyes on Kate.
“You okay brother,” I ask.
“Yeah. Fuck Joker, I can’t believe she’s back.”
“I know, been a long time,” I reply.
“I thought over time, things would change. I did what I thought was right at the time. She was nearly hurt, because of me. It was my fault,” he says with shame as he hangs his head.
Taking a swig from the beer that the prospect hands me, I level with him.
“Cass, that shit was not your fault. It was her crazy ex, not yours. You didn’t do shit.”
“Exactly, I didn’t do shit to help her,” he interrupts, raising his voice.
He storms out of the room, slamming the door on his way out. Looking over at the table, Kate is watching the closed door. Her eyes then find mine, and there is sadness in them. Their story is not over. Grabbing my beer, I head over to join them.
“Is he okay?” Kate asks as I sit down.
“Yeah.”
“He’s not happy I’m back.” She seems sad by this like she wants him to be happy.
“He’s just dealing with some shit, sweetheart. He’ll come around. We’re all thrilled as fuck you’re back,” I say as I put my arm around her shoulder.
She smiles at this and nudges my side.
“I missed everyone too. You boys need someone to keep you in check and bail you out,” she laughs.
Faking like I’m hurt. “You wound me. I’m a saint.”
Tank nearly chokes on his beer, spraying the liquid everywhere, some even coming out his nose.
“Fuck off, brother,” he says between coughs.
Kate and I crack up, laughing so hard at the look on his face. God, I needed that laugh.
“Where’s Beau?” Kate asks.
“He’s asleep. Only took 3 stories this time,” I chuckle, realizing just how much my life had changed over the last few weeks.
Pip had bought him a load of books. He can read, but not great. Every night, we have been reading at bedtime. He’s coming along great.
“I need to sort out the paperwork for him, so we can get him into school,” I remember.
“Speak to Prez. Maybe the club lawyer can help,” says Tank.
Bloody good idea, and I make a note to speak to Prez after we get sorted tomorrow. My first job is getting his mom back for him.
“Right, I’m heading off. Need to be rested for tomorrow,” I declare.
“I’ll stay with Beau tomorrow. BJ has given me my own room here for as long as I need it. I’ll get sorted and then find a place of my own. Not that you guys aren’t great, but I don’t wanna be living here full time. Want a place of my own,” Kate says.
“Thanks, Kate,” I say with a genuine smile on my face.
Tank doesn’t look happy about Kate moving out of the compound. I know he only just got his sister back, but now that I have Beau, I understand where she’s coming from. It’s not exactly peaceful at the clubhouse. But on the other hand, it is safe.
