Nessie, love of my life, mistress of the kitchen, forget the rest of these idiots, runaway with me and cook for me for the rest of my life. – CookieNessie’s alarm went off at four causing Knuckles to jump in his sleep. She reached across him and turned off the alarm. “What time is it?” he asked pinning her to his chest. “Four. It’s time for me to make breakfast for all of yeh brothers.”“At this hour?” He rolled over to his side and threw a leg over her thighs. “Nope. They can cook for themselves.”“Not in me kitchen! Feck that!” She popped his leg with her hand. “Besides, Cookie has to propose to me.”“Why does Cookie have to propose to you?” He asked tightening his arms around her. “He proposes to me every morning. Sledge every night.” She turned her head and kissed him lightly. “Don’t yeh worry. I always turn them down.”“What if I asked you?”Tears sprang to her eyes. “Not yet.” She whispered. “I’m not ready for that yet.”Running a kn

Are you sure that’s the name you want? It’ll be your name for the rest of your life. – ToadWithin a few days, Siobhan, Toad and Stephen were headed to Scotland. Toad had agreed to let Stephen go when Nessie told him that the younger man would not be coming home. When he pressed his niece for more information, she shook her head and gave him a sad smile. He didn’t understand it. Probably never would. But Toad trusted the woman. And did his best to honor her wishes. Nessie hugged Stephen close. "Yeh'll find yer peace. It's beautiful back home."She then shocked everyone, including Stephen, when she pulled him down and kissed him. When he pulled away, it was with an understanding. “It’s time.” He said softly as he pushed some hair behind her ear. Nodding she whispered, “Aye. 'Tis. They’ll put yer body in the family crypt.”“Thank you.” He said as he took off his cut and handed it to her. He then took off his necklace and his gold ring. On the

Which wee little devils? The furry four-legged ones? Or the sticky two-legged ones? – SiobhanWithin a week, Toad was losing his patience. It seemed like no matter what, there was a cat close by. And where one was, the other two were not far away. Kids were not allowed in his office. So, the kittens had taken to hiding out on his couch. It wasn’t necessarily the kittens that were driving him crazy. It was the collection of children that seemed to follow them. Where did they all come from? Molly had a good hundred or so. The other Lowery men about the same amount combined. Mia’s twins were around a lot more with one of their uncles. And those were all just one family! Not to mention all the other brothers who were bringing their kids around more. And the old ladies hanging out during the day. What the hell happened to his club?Old ladies were asking the club girls to babysit. Teen daughters of his men were asking for weekend jobs. Club girls no

I told yeh, company’s coming. – Nessie During the first week of October, the presidents and Karan went and looked at several locations. A large warehouse. A former office building. Two large houses. Empty lots. An old school. And a church that moved to a newer building. There were all kinds of rumors going around all three clubhouses. One was closing. A new one was opening. The Shack was moving to a smaller location. When they met for church that week, the brothers were all told about a special meeting at the Shack on Saturday afternoon. Before any of the bars and clubs opened. On a day when no construction was done. After the shops closed. And wives, girlfriends and kids were to come also. Several of the moms objected when they were told that some of the Shack girls would be watching the kids. The three presidents stepped in and smoothed things over. After breakfast, the kitchen moved straight into making lunch. They did this on occasion, but not very

You’re really serious about this, aren’t you? – EvieAfter lunch, the kids were taken to the main common area where the Shack girls kept them entertained. The older kids took over the media room and streamed movies. Several of the kids from other clubs lost against Molly’s older girls at the pool tables. After they promised not to play for money. Meanwhile, the three presidents proposed a new business venture that all three clubs would benefit from. “In the last few years, we’ve become a little tamer and a lot more family oriented. I don’t know about the other clubs, but mine is expecting six babies next year.” Toad said. “And holy fuck the cost of daycare!”There was a light murmur, especially among the women. Afte Toad said that, Karan came back in and tried to disappear into the background. “Nope, Karan, get up here.” Trigg called motioning for her to join them. “How many of you knew that she was doing online classes for childhood development and