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“They were caught in an accident on the way here. They are both in the hospital recovering. Nothing overly serious, but said now the threat is over they are going to stay in Colorado, at least for now.”
“I wondered why they didn’t arrive, and nobody has mentioned it that I know of. Or, of course, they didn’t tell me.”
“Trace spoke to us about them just after it happened, and I’m sorry, Miri, I never thought to tell you.”
“It’s okay, Land, it makes no difference to me, and thankfully we have the threat gone now. Anyway, I better move along, or Bastian will give us both a verbal ear bashing now that he’s boss,” I giggle as I say it, but know Bastian is a person who will take his responsibility seriously and will make sure everything is done as it should be.
“Come on, Land, stop jawing with Miri and get to work. We have a lot of stuff to get done today,” Bastian shouts. I look at Land, who looks at me, and we both smirk, knowing we were right about Bastian being in charge.
Walking into the recovery office a while later, I give Jay a finger wave and blow Joker a kiss. But you know that’s not enough for my man, so he rushes over and kisses me thoroughly.
“Give over you two, or go find a dark corner somewhere,” Jay laughs, while Bull grunts his displeasure.
“Liam, stop. I have to get business dealt with.” I, however, kiss him again before I step over to Jay’s workstation.
Joker, I notice, is taking in what I’m doing near Jay, and his ears are near enough wagging. “What’s up, Miri?” Jay asks with a confused look on his face.
“Nothing is wrong, Jay. I wanted to give you some good news. The trailer park you are living in is a dump. I know this from Darius's and Malik’s viewpoints. They are, as you know, going to live at the impound lot when the bungalow is ready. But getting you and Tripp out of that place came to my attention.”
“Oh, did it? Was that you, Joker?” Jay asks, turning to look at Joker.
“Don’t look at me, I have nothing to do with housing.” Joker winks at me.
I roll my eyes at him before turning back to Jay. I have noticed Bull has stopped working and is listening avidly. “We discussed building a granny type apartment on the Demon’s Rest property, but it would take too long to get it done. So, we have purchased a double-wide, which will be delivered on Wednesday, and they will make sure it is all set ready for you to move in by the weekend after that. Do you want it?”
“You purchased a double-wide? Is it an old...”
“Stop, Jay. The double-wide is new, it is coming straight to us from the manufacturer. We got a great deal on it, and it is stunning. Three bedrooms, a kitchen with a dining area, a living room, a small laundry room, and a large bathroom with a bath and shower. It’s stunning, honestly, Jay,” I pull up my phone and find the link so I can show Jay what it looks like. Handing him my phone, I wait for his reaction.
“What the fuck, Miri? This is, as you said, stunning. How come you are paying this for us to have somewhere to live?”
Jay’s shocked face I cannot help but smile at. “We value the people in the club, Jay. You and Tripp are working prospects. That means you are actively working with the club to show you are honest, dependable, and worthy of becoming a brother. Tracker described to me his vision for the club and how he intends to achieve his goal. By helping all of you get a purpose after leaving the military isn’t just about a job, it’s about gaining a home and a family.”
Grunting has me looking at Bull who is nodding his head in agreement. “Exactly, Miri. We had men who were not loyal brothers, and we had to clean house. The club is rebuilding with a new vision and purpose. Jay, you are part of that rebuilding. You have skills we need here in the recovery office, but also as communications officer if we need that. Keys is already building a new system that he wants in place as soon as he can. Especially after this last mess with the Iron Fallen MC. Maybe you could speak to Keys and give him a hand?”
“Yes, I can do that, Bull. Also, Miri I’m sure Tripp will be as shocked as I am about the double wide. We’ll keep it in good repair, Miri. We won’t trash it.”
I laugh before I reply, “Oh, you’ll have Briony coming in and cleaning, and she’ll be watching you don’t mess up.”
Joker is watching his monitor as he speaks, “Do you think Briony will fit all this cleaning in, Miri? She has the gas station shower block, Cilla, Rory, and our home when we get it built. She is cleaning for Pres, and Demon’s Rest, and now the double wide.”
“Hm, I’ll speak to her and if she needs help, I will see what we can do. She may be able to fit it all in if she works more hours?”
“I’ll speak to her, Miri. She’s going to be here later as two of the showers need cleaning. I can see when she arrives on the security monitor,” Bull says as he looks back at the paperwork on his desk.
“Okay, I’ll see you later, Liam,” I blow him a kiss, which isn’t enough, and as I squeal rushing out of the office, Joker is right behind me, much to Jay and Bull’s amusement.
It takes a few minutes for Joker to kiss me thoroughly. Right up to Malik coughing and telling us to get a room that is.
Chapter 32
JOKER
Because things have been so busy, Miri and I have not had a lot of time to go out and enjoy time together. I’ve arranged a table at a restaurant in the next town over. It’s a typical steakhouse, but it has a phenomenal following of diners. Once you have been, you want to go back, and I’d been there once over a year ago with a few of the brothers. Some of them have already been back, but this will be my first time back, taking Miri with me.
Holding Miri’s hand, we walk into the steakhouse, and I give my name for the table I have booked. I pull out the seat and wait for Miri to sit before helping to push her seat closer to the table.
Leaning down, I kiss the side of her temple and whisper, “You look beautiful, Thumper.”
