Chapter 18
Diesel had to stop and think for several moments at the idea. While she knew Symon’s anger towards her, remembered the things he said and did to her as he assaulted her, she had to really stop and think about what his reaction would be if she showed up with Viper.
“Without knowing if Krieger is there, I can honestly say Symon would be surprised, one to see me alive, and two that I was with someone. Especially someone like Viper. Hell, he may even try to goad him.” Diesel admitted, chewing on her thumbnail until Viper pulled her hand out of her mouth as he pulled her into his lap.
“There’s nothing he can say that will make me lose my shit.” Viper promised, kissing the side of Diesel’s head.
“Um, yeah, he could.” Showalter spoke up. “He will goad you about the backdoor part.”
“I think Diesel can handle that part herself. Between her own smart-ass attitude, being around us for as long as she has, something tells me it will be Diez who responds when he starts that shit.” Pratt smirked over at Diesel, winking.
“So, just these two or should we see about bringing someone in for Showalter and York?” Diesel asked, looking between the other women.
“I’d like to bring Jacko in with us, if that’s ok with you ladies. I can pair him up with one of them.” Viper offered, looking at the two women in question.
“Pair him with York. The plan is to get them to focus on me. I’ll be alongside Diesel offering insults to our gracious, ignorant hosts. My specialty, honestly.” Showalter clarified her standing in the operation.
“Babe, are you sure your commanding officer will be ok with you going to LA?” Pratt asked, turning to look at her husband.
“Aye lass. I took a leave of absence. I explained that ye needed me and with what’s going on with Diesel. He agreed to put the team in time out for a bit. Plus, it gives Joker time to get his head out of his arse. I’m going to check with the commander tomorrow to see if he had put in for time off since he’s not at home and isn’t answering his damn phone for anyone right now.”
“I’m sorry…” Diesel started to tell Highlander softly.
“Lass, don’t make me put my wife on her feet and turn ye over my knee and tan that luscious arse of yours. There is nothing for ye to be sorry about. Ye did nothing wrong. He’s throwing a tantrum like a damn toddler and is being treated like one. That is all.”
“I suggest you stop looking at my woman’s ass and focus on your own woman’s ass.” Viper growled, glaring at Highlander.
“Ack, calm down man! I don’t want ye wife’s arse. I only said it was luscious, which it is. Now, my wife on the other hand, her arse is a gift from the man upstairs and all mine. The fact that arse belongs to me makes me a very happy man indeed.” Highlander winked at Viper as the two women in question groaned as they rolled their eyes.
“Boys!” Pratt grumbled, causing Showalter and York to laugh.
“Boys indeed. So, we’re set with a plan then? Viper, Jacko and Highlander will go in with us. We’ll get my brother all hot and bothered with my presence and Showalter’s, then go from there?” Diesel asked, clapping her hands together as if the decision is final.
“I’ve been thinking…” Pratt started, which had Viper and Highlander muttering under their breaths.
“Lass, we are going in with ye…”
“Shut it for a minute will you. We want them to make a move, doesn’t have to be in the club. From what we know they don’t make the moves in the club, which would have been the smarter thing to do, they wait a few days to make it. I’m thinking us four chicks are seen around town without you three. See if they do something. You guys follow behind in a vehicle in case a move is made.”
“Damn, that’s a good idea. They would less likely make a move if Viper, Jacko or Highlander are with us. If we’re out and about without them around, they may come forward, either with a warning or to make a move on us. Fuck around and find out kind of deal.” York agreed with Pratt, looking over at the others.
Diesel couldn’t help but think for several moments. “Shit, she’s got a point. What’s the chance they know you and Jacko are with the Red Scorpions? Wouldn’t it look weird if you two have your vests on and not Highlander?”
“Because we’re active duty, we can’t be active participants in the Red Scorpions, but we have a spot in the MC when we retire.” Highlander admitted, rubbing his hands up and down Pratt’s arms.
“Wait, when the hell were you going to tell me this?” Pratt asked, looking at her husband hard.
“When I retired?”
“Actually, all of your husband’s team, Marcus, his team, your brother, and Jack are all connected to the Red Scorpions as members. Like Highlander stated, they are active duty, they can’t actively participate. They are part of the reason I’m trying to get the MC legit and out of the shit pile they are in. One of the things we’re trying to navigate is that we’re a crew that works to assist with human trafficking recovery, getting them to safety, child abuse victims and domestic violence victims. We are wanting to help offer them a way to escape, hide them from danger and assist in getting them recovery and offering protective services if needed.” Viper advised the women.
Diesel looked at Viper with new respect in her eyes. She had known he was trying to take his MC legit, only kept it in the shady side somewhat while trying to find his sister. Now knowing the full story of what he was truly trying to accomplish had her realizing her first impression of him was wrong.
“Someone’s getting laid to night, and it’s not me.” Showalter mumbled over to York.
“There’s two someone’s getting laid tonight.” Pratt winked at Diesel who just laughed as she wrapped her arms around Viper.
“Ok, so we take this idea to the captain in the morning. We still have to figure out safe houses. I’ll reach out to Oz for his assistance in finding a safe house.” Diesel decided, making mental notes.
York leaned back in her seat, crossing her arms over her chest. “Viper, you think Jacko will be ok with having to work with me as his ‘girl Friday’?”
“Girl Friday? What the hell is that?” Viper asked, looking over at York confused.
“Technically it’s a term for one night stand, but in this case, it would be a one case stand type deal.” Showalter answered, scratching her chest as she explained the terminology the team uses.
“Yeah, I highly doubt he’ll have a problem. And he’ll definitely act the part.” Viper said, patting Diesel on the thigh as he thought about the conversation he would have to have with Jacko about this case.