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I drop my cut and helmet on a table in the common room before heading to Books’ office. “Did you mark my name down for the plot?” I ask as I pop my head through Books’ door.

“Of course I did. I’m not stupid, and if you looked at the chart, you’d see your name is on the plot you told me about,” Books answers.

“Thank you,” I quickly state before heading to where I left my cut and helmet.

Jeremy is speaking with Rides and Finger in the common room, and I hear him say that the suites are all complete apart from two. He’s had his men work hard the last few months, and I’m sure the brothers are going to be grateful for a suite rather than a room. Mine is one of the two left to be done, and I’m thinking Miri and I are going to have to move out.

“Jeremy, when are you starting on my room?” I stop and ask.

“I’m having a break, Joker. My team and I need a week to recover some energy. Before coming here and starting the suites, we’d not had any time to ourselves in months. In fact, I think maybe two weeks. Once the last two suites are completed I have the sauna, gym, and pool to sort out with Demon,” Jeremy sounds exasperated, but we all know he needs the work or his men may be laid off.

Demon has been overseeing all the work, and he’s done a fantastic job considering he’s still working the recovery vehicles. My phone rings, and quickly taking the call, I get the information that I have a recovery call out.

I don’t hang around. I quickly get on my hog, head to the gas station, and get into the recovery vehicle. I log with Tripp that I’m heading out to recover and get onto the road. I put the radio on and open the window, allowing the fresh air to enter the cab.

As I’m driving, I can’t help but wonder if Miri is still asleep. She looked so peaceful when I left the bedroom. I’m going to organize a night out for her and I to get to know each other more than we already do. Which isn’t anywhere as much as I’d like, or we need.

The recovery is simple, and I’m back at the recovery office early afternoon. “Anything else for me, Jay?” I ask, and as Tripp is no longer in the office it’s Jay that is controlling the station he’s sitting at.

Jay replies, as he looks over his shoulder, “No. It’s fairly quiet, Joker. Bull has gone to the clubhouse for paperwork. He said he needs to get Books to look over something. Tripp won’t be back until tonight because he’s covering the night shift. Oh, and Darius is heading to the impound lot since the sale has been completed and Toby took his money and moved out without taking a single thing out of the bungalow.”

My phone pings and checking it out, I sigh.

Books: Pres called church tonight 18:00

Damn, I wanted to whisk Miri out tonight. I want to get my woman under me soon, and it looks like it’s not going to happen tonight after an enjoyable meal and a bit of romancing.

“You can get off if you want, Joker. I don’t have a call out for you at the moment,” Jay turns back to his monitor as he answers a call. I grin when I hear him state firmly, “I’m sorry we are not taking new members out of state at this time.”

I know that isn’t always going to go down well with whoever called, and I’ve had more than a few run-ins that ended with me hitting the end call button.

Back at the clubhouse I take a seat next to Miri who is working with her laptop open and a pile of paperwork next to her. I don’t disturb her after I kiss her temple that is. Looking at her laptop, I can see she’s searching properties for sale. I know she wants to present information to Pres in full, and not give him half the facts, but fuck, there is a lot of information on the paperwork beside her.

“Have you found a team yet?” I ask because I know she’s hoping to find men to work on the flipping and fixing up of all the properties, whether they will be sold or kept.

“Trace sent me a message this morning that he was speaking with some of his friends. You know, the veterans? He thinks he can get me four to come over here. They can live here and work the business,” Miri responds.

“That would be good. The six who work for Jeremy may eventually work under you too because once the work here is done I’m not sure they will go off site with Jeremy. They are working prospects now, which means they give the club priority.” I kiss Miri gently and grin when she blushes slightly. “I wanted to go out for a meal tonight, but Pres has called church. How about we go tomorrow?”

“How about we leave it for now because I’ve a lot of work to do, but tonight I want us…” stopping when Cilla takes a seat. “Hi, Cilla, what’s up?” Miri quickly asks.

I get the heck out of there when Cilla says Ayla is with Finger. I’m not sure why she looks annoyed about that, but I can guess it has something to do with Ayla’s Godfather.

Before I can walk away, my phone pings.

Vanessa: Joker, I lost my phone but thankfully Shall has your number for some odd reason. Anyway, you need to know Snake has taken the MC back into Nebraska.

Joker: When did they go? Do you know why?

Vanessa: Trace said the local gang got with your man Hot Rod and something about a woman that Hot Rod rescued.

Joker: Okay, thanks, Vanessa.

Hot Rod saved a woman, and I wonder if she is his woman? I look over at Cilla, but she’s busy talking with Miri. I make my way to Pres’ office to inform him of what I’ve learned.

After looking for Pres for a while, I give in when he’s not around the clubhouse. He may be at his house, or he could be off the compound. I’m not sure and I’m not chasing him when it’s not urgent.

Church.