Another Ole Lady down

You know that feeling that you get in your gut when you're doing something that you know you shouldn't do? Yeah I've been feeling that since we got back on my bike to head back to Charming. I'm angry that my mom is dead but honestly I'm more pissed off that Maddie and I have to go inform my dad.

That shit isn't gonna be easy. I know that dad is gonna want retribution but I need to get my ole lady out of this shit town. Ole ladies are dropping like flies around here and I'll be damned if mine is one of them.

"You alright baby?" I ask as we pull into the prison.

"Yeah. I just hate to have to tell Otto this." She whispers sadly.

"Yeah baby, I know. After the funeral, we're gone babe. I know dad wants retribution but I've gotta keep you safe." I tell her.

"Son." Dad says as he sits across from me. He has a distant look in his eye.

"They told you?" I question.

"Yeah. Apparently Ope and Jax ruffed up the guy because he beat on a couple of the girls. Jax is supposed to fix it." He says.

"Sweet girl , why are you crying" he says as he looks at Madelyn.

"I'm sorry Otto. I'm so sorry." She cries out. He grabs her hand and rubs it.

He turns to me and the look on his face was the one I had only ever seen when he dealt with the club . "Get her out of here Emmett. I don't care if you make it to the funeral . Take her and run. Don't fuck with SAMCRO. They're poison. I love you. Both of you." "I'm glad you're officially my daughter in law, Madelyn. Take care of my boy." He whispers to her before heading to the guard.

"That was weird right?" Madelyn asks as we make it back to my bike.

"Not really baby. Dad has always loved you. When I left it was because some shit went down and I've never gotten the truth. I'm almost positive that Otto was set up. He's still in because he's doing bids for the club. Shit ain't right here Nova." I explain to her before speeding off to my parent's house.

"What do you wanna do here, Em?" She asks quietly as we sit on the couch.

"Baby I wanna take you away from here. Jax told me to run. Dad told me to run. This shit.. I don't run, babe. I fucking fight, but when it comes to you and your safety. I think we should go, like now." I mutter.

I hear a bike pull up outside and I've got my gun drawn before the engine cuts off. I slowly walk towards the window and peek out of the curtains.

"It's Hap." I tell her.

I open the door for him to come inside before locking it.

"Sorry about your Ma." He offers before taking a seat in dad's old recliner.

"Thanks man. How did you know I was here?" I ask.

He smirks for a split second before saying "You weren't at Nova's place. I knew that you'd come to talk to your dad."

"This shit Hap. This shit has me on edge. Real bad." I speak.

He nods slightly.

"I know. Another ole lady down. This shit ain't what this clubs about. You ain't a pussy if you leave Emmett. You're saving your girl." He replies.

"Clay is up to shit. I don't know what. The way shit is going... the way Jax is spazzing out. I don't trust him. I don't know if I trust Jax either." He informs me.

"Ope is coming back soon. Retaliation. Pinned it on a Mayan."

I groan at that. "They're fucking idiots."

"I'm gonna go back to the club and find a croeater. Leave Emmett. I'll call you and update you." He says before heading out the door.

There's someone banging on the door. Emmett is up within a second, gun drawn and heading to the front door. We crashed on the couch last night, thankfully it's a huge sectional.

"The fuck are you doing here?" I hear Emmett spit out. Then I see Jax come in. He stands there with his hands in his pockets.

"Tig ain't happy Ma ain't happy. They're searching for you, princess." He says.

"I'm not staying, Jax." I state firmly.

"Not askin you to, darlin." He says. "Just give them a call. You left your phone on the table. They thought maybe you'd been kidnapped. Then they realized Emmett was gone too."

"I'll call daddy." I whisper. I really don't want to. I have nothing nice to say to him.

Phone call

Tig: yeahMadelyn: dadTig: princess I've been looking for youMadelyn: I'm not coming back to charmingTig: Princess why would you take off?Madelyn: I'm with Emmett, dad. I'm safe. I need to travel. You know that I've always wanted that. Tig: I heard from Juice that you got married.Madelyn: you had Juice look me up? Are you fucking kidding me.Tig: I'm happy for both of you. I love you, sweetheart. Madelyn: love you.

"You alright, baby?" Emmett asks me. I don't speak I just bury my face into his chest. I let my tears fall and allow the sobs to escape my chest.

"Hey baby it's gonna be alright." He whispers as he strokes my back. "Calm down, babygirl."

"I love you." I whisper once I've calmed down. He grins down at me before responding "I love you too babe."

"Where are we gonna go?" I question him.

"I have a cabin out in Tacoma. You wanna head there?" He asks me.

"A cabin?" I ask skeptically.

"Yeah baby. It's not what you're thinking, I promise. I bought it a few years back for us." He explains.

"For us?" I question

"Yeah, baby for us. I knew that you were it for me. I just didn't want to drag you out. I didn't realize how hardheaded you truly are. I waited for you to call me; You never did call, and say come home." He says.

I lean up on my tip toes and kiss him until I feel his hands grip the backs of my thighs and lift me up. I wrap my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck as I continue to kiss him.

Tacoma, Washington

Cabin

Kitchen

Living room

Their bedroom

"Oh my god Emmett, this is beautiful." I say with a gasp.

"Not as beautiful as you, Nova."  He whispers. "Welcome home baby."

"Holy fuck. How did you afford this?" I ask.

"Babygirl, I don't just sit around on my ass. I do a fuck ton of shit for the club. I have a couple of businesses that I partner with. I've also been nomad for years, no home, no bills. I have a ton of money put up in account just growing interest. We're set babe." He tells me.

"This place is my dream home, Em." I whisper trying to shake myself out of the shock that I'm feeling as I look around.

"I know baby. I used most of your ideas. Happy, Kozik, Quinn, and I worked hard to make sure it was everything that you wanted in our down time. Kozik will be here soon with a surprise that I got for you." He tells me nonchalantly before kissing me.

Emmett has disappeared somewhere in this house while I was taking a shower. Then I hear voices talking.

"Hey baby come here." Emmett calls.

Walking back into the living room I see Kozik standing there with a grin. I walk into his arms and hug him.

"Hey Kozi." I say

"Hey sweetheart." He says. "You wanna follow me out to the porch?" He asks.

I follow behind him and Emmett until I see a huge, beautiful Cane Corso lying in the grass with a puppy.

"Oh my god. Who are they?" I question.

The big one comes running up to me and sits down in front of my feet. I reach down and pet her.

"That one is Whiskey. She's fully grown. She's professionally trained, Nova. She prefers women and children to men. She doesn't mind me or Emmett. The puppy is hers; Em named him Diesel. He's still in training. Both of them are protectors. Whiskey was a rescue that I found and took in. Diesel is Atlas' and Whiskey's." Kozik tells me. (Atlas is Koziks corso.)

"I wanted to get you a puppy, babe. I know that you've always wanted a Corso. Whiskey is a package deal she's very attached to Diesel and they both love you already. It's up to you." Emmett says.

"I love her and him. Thank you so much." I tell them both before heading to my room with both dogs following behind me.

Whiskey

Diesel

"You know that they aren't gonna let you in that room, right?" Kozik asks with a chuckle.

I shake my head. "Yeah, but my wife's happy. Thank you for this Koz. I know that you didn't want to get rid of Whiskey, but she won't let Diesel go." I tell him.

"Look Tig and I had our problems. Nova has always been like a daughter to me. She wants something she will get it." He tells me.

"I get it man. I appreciate you." I say.

"Goodnight man." Koz says as he's leaving.

I check all the locks and head to our bedroom. Whiskey is crouched protectively over top of Madelyn who is dead asleep. Diesel is at the foot of the bed growling. I chuckle at them.

"Abbastanza." I say sternly. (Enough in Italian)

They both lay down at my command and I strip down to my boxers and climb in bed with my wife.

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