I was sitting beside Ailee in the truck, Finn on her other side, Callen was upfront. No one spoke a word. Finn grabbed Ailee’s hands and started wiping them off with antiseptic wipes he keeps on him. Ailee never moved while Finn worked on her hands. She just stared straight ahead but I don’t think she was seeing anything. She was deep in her own head. I want to comfort her or help her somehow but I don’t know where to start. Finn finishes her hands and sets them down on her lap. I’m watching every move he makes. I can tell he is moving by routine. So I don’t interfere. I'm so focused on Finn and Ailee that I don’t notice that we have returned to the condo. Callen gets out and opens the door allowing Finn out followed by Ailee. I follow and I notice Ailee’s movements are almost robotic in nature.
What are your thoughts on Lug and Ailee so far?
AileeI woke up the next morning still on Lug nuts chest there's no place I would rather be. But it is time to start my day work calls and so does my medication. I gently slide off of Lug, careful not to wake him. I go to the bathroom to do my normal routine finishing with brushing my hair. I go to my dresser and grab some lounge clothes, sweatpants, and a t-shirt. I turn when I hear Lug stir around and wait to see if he's going to get up. The sheet has fallen to his hips showing off his bare chest. I can see the marks from my teeth and nails all down his chest. I suppose I should feel bad about them but I can’t find it in myself to worry. I like seeing them on him. Like my personal brand claiming him as mine. I admire my work for a minute, noticing that Lug isn’t waking. I get dressed quickly thinking about going to make us some breakfast. Or at least Lug. I’m still on a limited diet which sucks. But I’m hoping that will change soon. I have fait
2 Weeks Later Lug Nut After Ailee asked me to go to the gala I enlisted Anna’s help to find a tux that would be suitable to wear yet have a little of me with it. Ailee liked me as the cowboy/biker. Not some stuck up rich snob. So that is what she is going to get just in a tux. I’m getting ready at the clubhouse so Anna can help me if I need it. Ailee and Finn are picking me up on the way. You might be wondering why I just didn’t get dressed with Ailee. Simple as cheesy as it sounds Ailee said since she asked me out on a date she wanted to pick me up like one. And there is a part of me that wants to surprise Ailee. I even got Finn to tell me what color her dress was so I could get her a necklace to go with it. I’m not super rich like Ailee or Cormac are. Not that you would know it by the wa
Ailee The ride to the gala took about thirty minutes. During that time I laid my head on Lug’s shoulder going over the speech I was expected to give while Finn filled Lug in on what to expect. Finn warned Lug about the press and photographers that were going to be there. There is a silent auction and a raffle. There is also an open bar and appetizers to enjoy. “ So you are telling me there is free booze and snacks that wouldn’t fill up Brick’s daughter. Got it.” Lug says. I laugh at the way he summed it up. I turn my head and kiss him on the cheek. “ I promise we will grab a bite when all of this is over to make it up to you. Whatever you want you.” I told him. Lug smiles down at me and gives me a quick kiss. “ How about we grab some take-out from that Chinese place you like and relax?” “ I do like the way you think. You have a deal.” I told him.
Lug Nut Watching Ailee bring those two morons down was one of the best things I have ever seen. I wasn’t lying it was hot as fuck. I wanted to strip her down right here and show everyone she is mine. The way that fat ass looked at her pissed me off. I want to punch him but I let Ailee take the lead. Not without showing the asshat who she belonged to. Yes, I got possessive. I don’t care and Ailee didn’t seem to mind it. The way that Candy girl looked at me made me want to take a shower. I’m used to women eyeing me and before Ailee I didn’t mind one bit. Now though the only person I want eyes on me is Ailee. The way Candy talked to Ailee as if she were trash. Fuck no. Candy was just cheap arm candy. Ailee is the crown jewel of this place. It was like Candy didn’t have a functioning brain cell thinking she could make Ailee look bad. Candy even said I was a h
Ace When I saw Ailee last night it had been the first time since she walked out of the clubhouse the day of the barbeque months ago. I know she has been back a few times since but that always made sure I’m not around when she is here. Most around here think I fucked up when I let Ailee walkout. And they are right. They also think I don’t want to fix what happened or even make amends with Ailee. That is where they are wrong. I want to fix my relationship with my little girl. I want her in my life. Desperately. I just don’t know-how. I have picked up the phone so many times I have lost track. I have written and deleted so many texts. But what I need to say shouldn’t be done through text. So I pull up her contact but I just can’t get myself to push the green button. What if she doesn’t answer? What if she tells me to go to hell? Then
Ailee I have been feeling increasingly tired since the gala a week ago. At first, I thought maybe I had overdone it and just needed a day of rest to bounce back. But that wasn’t the case. I also noticed black bags under my eyes. And all of my joints started to ache. Then I knew what it was. The chemo. It was making me sicker than before. My body was breaking down. The clock was ticking faster in my life. My six months had been shrunk down. I had maybe three or four left. There was still no donor to be found. I have long given up hope of Ace helping me. He doesn’t care or he would have reached out by now. I decided to keep it to myself and prepare. I need to make sure there is someone to take over the charities. I need to redo my will. And make funeral arrangements. I’m not going to make my family deal with it. They will be de
Lug Nut We were having church while the ol’e ladies were throwing a baby shower for Grethen. I told Ailee I would be over after I was done with the meeting and we would relax and watch movies. I noticed she has been extra tired lately so I wanted to have a quiet evening at home so she can rest. I know she has been doing her best to hide it from me but I noticed. I just didn’t call her out on it. I’m doing my best to pay attention to what Axle is saying. He brought up the idea of us branching out to security personnel. Offering ourselves up as bodyguards. He got the idea because the place Jace and Jax go to for hockey practice has had some vandalism issues. I’m listening, sort of. My gut is telling me something is wrong but I can’t place it. I’m sure if there was something wrong with Ailee someone would tell me. But we are in church and we aren’t allowed p
Ace I didn’t wait for permission when I chased after Lug heading to the hospital. I was going to see my daughter and no one was going to stop me. I followed them to the hospital and to the elevator. When we entered Ailee’s room I felt my heart stop beating. There was my little girl looking so small and sick laying in bed connected to tubes and wires to keep her alive. I have seen Merigold and Lilly like this before and it hurt. Don’t get me wrong. I hated seeing them like that. But this was my own flesh and blood. Seeing her like this is devastating. I feel my chest tighten and it is hard to breathe. I wanted to go to her and hold her in my arms and never let go. All those months were wasted because I couldn’t get my shit right. This isn’t how I should be meeting Ailee again. Cormac whispers something to her and she opens her eyes. Even