Chapter 26 #2
“File this under shit you get the fuck over when you are a dad. Granted neither of you are going to be parents as far as I can tell, but perhaps it’s just shit you get over.
She doesn’t have a cow about knowing you are with your wife, so get the fuck over it.
Honestly, I don’t know why this is such a struggle for you,” Hanger rips into Mint.
Hemmy being the asshole he is, very unhelpfully chips in, “Perhaps it is because he knows what Carbon is swinging around.”
My eyes dip closed as I shake my head and Mint grumbles, “You did not just?—”
Hanger starts to bark out a laugh which catches us all by surprise. “Ricky, my boy, you have left yourself open for this kind of razzing. I suggest you learn how to deal with it real fucking fast, so the teasing loses its appeal.”
“Fuck Hanger, you are on a roll today with the smarts!” Hemmy chuckles.
We all chuckle with that.
“Yeah, but also, remember that’s my little girl, so you keep your fucking comments about him and not her. Got it Hem?” he barks back.
Hemmy does a salute back toward him. “Aye, aye. Contrary to popular belief, I do have a couple useful braincells to rub together netting me the knowledge that I’m not crossing that fucking line.”
The time breezes past and reminds me why I love riding with my brothers so fucking much.
We pull in through the gates at the Sac clubhouse where Vanilla is standing out front with some more council and brothers grinning.
We park, climbing off our bikes and making sure there is room for Fancy, who is behind the wheel of the van, to park.
Nameless, Fancy and Groove climb out of the van as we all move toward the Sac guys to greet them.
I give a slapping hug to Vanilla after he greets Jolt and Kev. “Good to see you.”
“Fuck man, this is going to feel so fucking good after all these weeks. Which, he has been ducking out at night. We track him but have been losing sight due to where he is going. Look, he has been going to a known ah… cruising spot.” Vanilla runs his hand through his hair.
“I’m thinking he swings both ways? Or maybe doesn’t give a shit about gender when it comes to getting his rocks off? Whatever, I don’t judge that shit.”
I nod. “Interesting. Well, how often is he going?”
“Eh, a few nights a week. We anticipate him going tonight, so we figured we would snag him out there… it might be easier and a lot less cameras to worry about. No one sees shit if you know what I mean,” Vanilla tells us.
“Yeah, sounds like a plan,” Jolt agrees with him.
I greet their VP, Rooster, and make the rounds to the rest of them. Phoenix and Villain are having a chat with Mouse, so I head over there since I am curious. I give some slapping shakes when I join them.
Villain bumps his chin with a wink. “Big night.”
“Yup. Long time coming.” I roll my neck as Vanilla steps closer.
“We were just giving Mouse the lay of the area we were thinking of picking our guy up in. We have a couple concerns about where to grab him from,” Phoenix tells us.
“On that note, let’s go sit and chat,” Vanilla calls to the rest of the guys.
When we make it to their council room, I chuckle as I watch Hobbes and Virus sit together, setting up their laptops. In a couple weeks, the two of them are heading down to SLO to meet up with those mercenaries that helped us get into the security system at Paige’s childhood home for Hemmy.
I guess Melt from San Diego is going to head up and meet with them too.
So, all four of the Mechanics for California will be there.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they started revising some shit too.
We have been progressively doing that with the Arms and shit.
I know Jolt has been part of things with the Prez’s.
I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the changes we have been making end up going club wide.
Once we all get settled, Jolt snaps his fingers and points at Vanilla.
“Oh, we were asked to host the start of a club wide poker run. It’s to honor the club’s sixtieth anniversary.
It will be from San Jose to San Luis Obispo.
Bull is making an announcement next week, but I was hoping you guys would be down to help us host. It would be good optics for you guys as our newest chapter. ”
Vanilla’s head eagerly rocks. “Fuck yes. Count us in. Whatever you need. Campout? I heard you guys had one for San Jose’s twenty-fifth that was epic.”
“Yeah, it will start with a long weekend campout followed by a run that will travel about sixty miles a day for a span of four days. Campgrounds booked for each night and ends with another long weekend campout in SLO. San Diego is going to be helping SLO host. So, with you guys stepping into the fray, that means all of California will be hosting.” Jolt and Vanilla slap hands across the table.
“Fuck yeah.” Vanilla grins.
I look around to find everyone at the table grinning, me included.
This is going to be really fucking fun. Hanger clears his throat and we all swing our attention to him.
I expect him to try to get us on topic but am pretty fucking thrilled with what he ends up suggesting instead.
This is the part of the event that I am particularly happy about and I think every man here will be too.
“Is this club or club and?” Hanger asks.
Jolt grins. “Club and. It will be for us and Wives, Old Ladies, girlfriends, boyfriends, Old Gentlemen, husbands. Anyone claimed. No current sweetbutts permitted. Bull wants this to be an adult family event.”
“Damn. I like that.” Hanger nods. “Rox is going to be fucking thrilled.” His eyes dart over to Vanilla. “That going to be an issue for you guys? I believe you’re all single?”
He chuckles. “Council is all single, but no, it won’t be an issue. This is about family, so I know all my guys will be in agreement. Besides, a shit ton of our members are married, and they will love it. That’s what is important. We do this shit for a reason, am-I-right?”
We all grin then get down to business.