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How are you settling into the house anyway?
I've been on the phone with Ronald for twenty minutes. Today's Bobby's funeral and I'm glad he called.
" Everything's fine... " I say thinking on it for a moment. " Except Crusher isn't too fond of me. "
Crusher isn't too fond of anyone. He was five when I went away so he's an old bastard just like his daddy.
Chuckling I say, " Anti is a softie though. He loves cuddling up to me at night. "
Lucky dog. What about Lucifer?
" Luce watches me from a safe distance. That's about it. " I tell him with a yawn.
Good... I finally got to talk to your boy.
Sitting up in my bunk I feel my heart race. " Is he okay? "
As okay as he can be Peaches. He's pretty messed up about Bobby.
Relief fills my body at his words. I know my fear is far from gone where he's concerned. If Jax has his way Juice won't make it out of there alive. Try as I might, I just can't make peace with that. At least someone let him know about what happened with Bobby. Lord knows no one from the club would have passed that on.
" Thanks for telling him. " I say after a minute. " It's not something he should have to deal with right now, but he needed to know. "
Baby, don't worry so much. I got eyes on him in here he'll be okay.
" For how long is the question? " I say sadly.
I just want you to focus on Bobby's funeral right now. It's today right?
Looking at the clock on the wall I sigh. " Yeah. I actually need to get ready soon. I've been laying here dreading having to say goodbye. "
It's never easy to say goodbye to someone you love. If you don't though, you'll regret it. So go on and get ready. I'll call you when you're back in Encino.
Sighing hard I say, " okay. Aunt Gemma is probably going to be barging in here to force me up any second anyway. "
Stay safe, Peaches.
" You too, Plum. " I joke humorlessly.
You don't have to make jokes, Jaycee. I know you're hurting.
Goosebumps form all over my arms at his words. " If I don't I'll just end up a crying mess. No one wants that. "
It's good to cry. It cleanses the soul.
" Thank you. " I whisper.
For what, Peaches?
" For some reason, you care more about me than anyone in my life. " I say sadly. " I always thought the MC is where I belonged and then you came along and opened my eyes. "
O come with me, thus ran the song, the moon is bright in autumn's sky, and thou hast toiled and labored long
with aching head and weary eye.Did he just recite poetry to me?
Your family loves you, Jaycee. They've just lost their way and I want to be the safe haven for you to rest your head. I know you have your doubts, but when I get out, I plan on proving that this is real for me. For us.
" Hope is scarce around here. I could use some for once in my life. " I say as I hear the inevitable knock on the door. " I gotta go. I'll talk to you later. "
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