The Black Aces MC Page 16

  "I... uh yeah, sure." I felt my body shaking a bit, fearing the unknown, but then he smiles.

  "Mr. McElroy, did you know your wife was pregnant?"

  You would have thought I just died and went to heaven. I heard several gasps behind me from my brothers, I couldn't say anything. I just shook my head.

  "Well, let me assure you, the baby is fine. The bullet completely missed the amniotic sac, she's only about six weeks, had she been further along there was a chance she could have lost the baby. We have the baby on constant monitoring by a strap she’s wearing around her abdomen, you'll see the baby's heartbeat on the monitor. We also added liquid prenatal meds to her drip to ensure the baby is getting the nutrients it needs while mommy is unconscious. Your wife will be in a medically induced coma for a few days while we track their healing process, okay? I assure you we are doing all we can for them."

  I agree and he squeezes my shoulder and walks away. I didn't move or make a sound; I was in shock.

  Jackal steps in front of my line of sight with a big smile on his face.

  "Did you hear that?! My boy is about to be a father and me, a grandfather, and you all are uncles! Our first club baby, I think that's something we should all be thankful to come out of all this. Come on daddy, let's go see your girl." They all whoop and holler and congratulate me, I can feel the goosebumps forming as I realize...

  I'm going to be a daddy.

  IN MY THOUGHTS

  LYRIC

  I really think I'm dead this time. Last thing I remember is Club or Knox talking to me telling me to stay awake, but it hurt so much I felt myself slip into the soothing darkness.

  Shit!

  Wait...maybe I shouldn't be cursing if I am dead because then God probably heard me...yikes!

  I can't die! I have so much to say and do and confess! My thoughts are all I have, and they weren't the best in my last moments. I felt like I was on a reality tv show with all that was revealed last night or this morning or whatever day this is.

  No, really, what day is it?

  I am brought out of my thoughts by a voice, it's all around me.

  "Hey sweetheart, I'm here. You just focus on getting better and coming back to us. We love you, kitten. I love you."

  It's Aleister! I scream his name, but it just echoes back. "Just a couple more days and the doctor said he'll bring you out of the coma, can you hold on a few more days? I can't wait to see those beautiful eyes meet mine."

  Coma? I was shot so it makes sense to put me in a coma, I guess I don't have a choice, but I really miss him.

  CUPID

  It took heaven and hell for them to convince me to go home, I hadn't slept in two almost three days and I barely ate anything. Knox and Cheetah escort me home threatening to let Cheetah put a bullet in my ass if I didn't go to at least freshen up and take a nap. Knowing he wouldn't miss; I couldn't risk it.

  The ride was long, but we got home in a little over an hour.

  "Shower and change, I'll bring you up something before you lie down." Knox ordered; he was giving me no room to argue.

  I open the door and stand against the doorframe looking around. Eventually, I walk into my bathroom and turn on the shower, flashing back to the first time we had sex.

  She felt amazing, inside and out. Her little pants and moans were music to my ears, the way she gazed at me lustfully and her falling apart in my arms. I shower, wash my hair, and trim my beard. I come out of the bathroom and head to my closet for something comfortable to wear, I choose some black sweats and a white t-shirt.

  I lay face up on the bed and stare at the ceiling thinking about her cuddled next to me in bed, her smooth legs rubbing against mine, her tiny fingers tracing endlessly across my chest.

  I'm brought out of my thoughts by a knock and Knox comes in with a tray of soup, a salad, and a sandwich. "I didn't know which to make so I made them all. Eat up brother, or should I say daddy now? How are you taking the news?"

  I sit up and inhale the delicious aroma, "I'm still in shock, I can't believe it. If it weren’t for her I would have never allowed myself to be happy, I would have dwelled in the past for the rest of my life."

  "She's the spark that needed to be put in your life...we all saw it, day by day she added and never asked for much, just you. Now you have everything you could ever need."

  "And more..." Then my cell rang, and I didn't recognize the number. "Hello?"

  "Mr. McElroy, this is Ben from First National Bank, I was calling to alert you to a very large sum of money deposited into your bank account this morning with a note."

  "$35 million, right? Yeah, it's my inheritance from my grandfather, all is okay. Can you put that into a protective account until I am able to come down and discuss how I would like to manage that? Thank you, Ben, we will be in touch."

  I hang up and sigh, "My father was trying to kill me for that inheritance, my supposed grandfather left it to me and not him...it's a very long and complicated story." I sigh and he gets off my bed. "Another day for that, you just eat and gather up your strength. She'd kill us if she saw you looking ragged and unkempt and I know to never piss off a pregnant lady. I'll be back in a few hours and we can go back before dinner."

  I shake my head to clear it from all the past craziness and start to dig into my food. Afterward, I lie down and say a little prayer of protection for my girl and my child. I didn't realize how fast I fell asleep until I woke up five hours later. I go to brush my teeth and Cheetah knocks before coming in and I peek out the door.

  "We checked on you after three hours, but you were so tired, we needed you to get as much as possible. Hope you're not too upset at us; we've been keeping dibs on her and Digi and not much has changed. If it had, we would have woken you up.

  "It's fine, I know you would have, and you were right I needed to rest. I'll be ready to head out soon."

  "Okay."

  We made it back by 6 pm and the others left to get dinner and rest up, they'd be back in the morning. I went to the gift shop and bought her a dozen, long-stemmed red roses and a teddy bear that read "Congratulations". I brought a small overnight bag and sprayed the bear with my favorite cologne I only wore when she was around. I thought the familiar aroma may wake her up sooner. I brought my blanket I kept on my recliner and laid it over her, again I wanted familiarity around her when she woke up.

  I turn on the tv for background noise as I pull a chair up next to her sweet face. I kissed her temple, "I'm back baby, they made me go home, shower, eat, and rest but I was so anxious to get back to you..." I rest my hand on her stomach and the fetal monitoring band, "and our bundle of joy. I still can't believe it. You've made me the happiest man ever, who knew a little firecracker like you would change my life forever? I know this is my mom's doing because she always wanted me to not dwell on her death, so she sent me an angel. Thanks, mom."

  A small knock and the doctor comes in, "Hello, Mr. McElroy, you look well-rested I'm glad to see."

  "Yeah, forced rest. How is she, doc?"

  "Well, we weaned her off the meds last night and they should be exiting or have exited her system by now so she should be awake some time soon. I am going to have Dr. Hall, who is the OB/GYN, come in and do an ultrasound once she is awake. I'll have the nurse bring in a pillow and blanket for you and the cafeteria is open 24 hours, Mr. McElroy, take care of yourself."

  ROAD TO RECOVERY

  LYRIC

  Soooo bored! All I'm doing is floating and thinking, living in the past when I am ready for my future. This is torture! I just want to go…

  And then I feel pulled towards something in the darkness, but the darkness is fading away, what was once pitch black is now dark gray and it's getting brighter until I see a tiny bright light.

  Oh, please let this be my life and not heaven.

  Then, in a flash, my eyes slowly open and my surroundings are dark except for the neon glow of the television. My head is all fuzzy as my eyes adjust. Definitely a hospital room but I noticed a familiar scent, i
t was a manly scent and I knew it anywhere. It was his scent, but he wasn't near. I sit up on my elbows and look to see my love asleep in a tiny recliner with a blanket barely covering his large frame and a pillow that didn't look comfortable.

  I slid back to lying down, that little movement drained all my energy and I huffed loudly. This is going to be a long road to recovery.

  "Aleister." It came out as a straggled whisper. My throat was sore, but I really wanted to see my love. I clear my throat and try it again, "Aleister!" This time it came out with my voice and he stirred a bit, he must be super tired. I gather my strength to sit up and this time I grab a plastic cup from my food tray and throw it in his direction. The oddly loud noise it makes wakes him and he sits up, "Huh? Wha..." He looks over and when our eyes meet, he's in the chair next to me before I could even blink away my tears.

  "Oh god, I missed you so much." He kissed me from my forehead to my lips and I couldn't help but laugh until I started coughing. He pours some water and uses the remote to angle me upward.

  The water felt so refreshing, "What day is it, what time is it?"

  He checks his watch, "It's 10pm and you've been here five almost six days."

  "What?! I've been here almost a week? I missed your birthday." I pout and he chuckles.

  "I don't care to celebrate my birthday, especially after this one. I only need you and..."

  He smiles and points to the roses which were absolutely beautiful and then he hands me a teddy bear. It says congratulations on it, but I was confused. Maybe that's all he could find.

  "Thank you, they're beautiful." I pull him by his beard for a sweet kiss.

  "Where is everyone?"

  "Well, Knox and Cheetah are in Digi's room and the rest went home for the night, they'll be back in the morning. I can tell them you're awake and I'm sure they'll come right back."

  "No, no, no, I'll see them soon."

  A cheery nurse comes in and walks over to me, with a bright smile, "Oh, hello! I’m Nurse Eve, I’ll be taking care of you. I’m glad to see you're awake, usually when a loved one is near it coaxes them to come around. Let's get your vitals, okay?"

  I give her a small smile as she checks my IV bag, my blood pressure, respiration, temperature, and heart rate. She flashes my eyes with a mini flashlight, and I blink rapidly.

  "Good, all your vitals seem to be okay, are you in any physical pain?"

  "Nothing I can't handle...oh, except for this tight band around my stomach. What's that for?" I tap the plastic circle disk located at the top and I notice the numbers on the monitor fluctuate before returning to normal.

  "Oh, it's to monitor the baby's vitals, sweetie!" She smiled and went back to jotting on the clipboard as I felt my mouth fall open and I looked at Aleister.

  "W-wha-what did she just say?!" I felt the tears collect as he takes my hand and a growing smile forms across his face.

  "Aleister...am I?"

  He just nods his head. "Yes, my sweet Lyric, you're pregnant with our baby. I am so excited and so are the guys, that's why I gave you that." He points to the teddy bear in my hand, now it makes sense.

  CUPID

  My beautiful girl is in shock, her mouth fell open after I confirmed that she was indeed pregnant. I take my hand and push her jaw up so she would close her mouth. As soon as it does the tears fall and she hugs the teddy bear tightly. "Oh my god...I'm pregnant."

  Eve hugs her and smiles, "You sound like me with my first child. Congrats to you both, listen if you need anything don't hesitate to push the call button, I'm here until 9am. Get some rest and breakfast will come around 8am. You take care of her, dad."

  "Absolutely." The nurse leaves and she openly bawls, "I'm pregnant!"

  "Are you happy or sad? I can't really tell."

  She laughs and wipes her tears, "I'm so unbelievably happy! I'm glad that he or she didn't get hurt after...after..." I place my hand on her stomach.

  "Shhh, no talk about that. I need mommy and baby to rest and we'll talk more in the morning. I brought you my blanket so you can sleep better, and the bear has my scent."

  "I know, I recognized it instantly. Sleep in bed with me?" She slides over leaving barely enough for me to maybe fit a leg in. "Kitten, I don't think I fit."

  "You will, promise, I need your touch to comfort me, please?"

  Those beautiful blues look at me hopeful. I sigh and resign to the fact that this may be an uncomfortable night of rest for me but anything for her. I take off my shoes and t-shirt leaving my sweatpants on and climbing in. I was almost in and then she turned to the side and placed half of her body over me, making room for me to scoot the rest of the way and be her secondary mattress. She adjusted so the band was resting comfortably on her stomach but not jabbing into me. I focused on the sound of the sonar that was the baby's heartbeat, I could sleep listening to that alone. Knowing there is a little being that we created between us is still a shock.

  I kiss her forehead as I rub her back and she is out in no time. Her snores are soothing and eventually, I sleep the best I have in weeks.

  SURPRISE!

  LYRIC

  I can't believe I'm pregnant, but I couldn't be happier. I stare up at the sleeping giant and smile, I draw circles on his chest and then I place my fingers gently on his lips just to feel them again in some type of way. I'm surprised when I feel his lips pucker to kiss my fingertips. It sends tingles down my spine and I know I'm blushing so bad, but it doesn't matter.

  "Morning, kitten." He leans down and kisses me so softly. I really missed everything about him.

  "Morning. I hope you weren't too uncomfortable, but I slept so much better with you here. Thank you."

  Before he could kiss me again the door opened to the entire club and they were now standing in the room.

  "Oh jeez, do you guys ever stop?! We already got our first biker baby." Blondie laughs as he presents a dozen sunflowers in a vase placing them next to my roses.

  "Aww, you didn't have to bring me flowers!"

  Next thing I know they all present different types of flowers, "Well, we can't take them back now. We are so glad you are awake and healing. We missed you but that guy there definitely missed you the most.

  Aleister squeezes my side confirming what I already knew.

  I sat up a bit more as I watched my food tray and dresser fill with flowers and the aroma was wonderful. Everyone sits down but I notice Knox step outside.

  Jackal is at the end of my bed and smiling wildly, I don't think I've ever seen this group so damn happy. He squeezes my feet and I raise my brow.

  "What has gotten into you guys?"

  They all look at each other and laugh like it was a joke then Jackal speaks up, "Are you kidding me? That little miracle in there survived being shot and its mama survived to make sure the baby had a home to grow in. That is a strength I've never seen before; the miracle of pregnancy and impending birth is fascinating to this group of old rough and tumble guys. It's our first biker baby, can't wait to present the baby's first cut."

  They all laugh, "But what if it's a girl?" I raise my brow.

  "Then she'll be our first biker babe." Aleister says and I punch him in the chest, and he winces. "I thought that was my position?" He kisses my forehead, "You're so much more than that."

  Knox comes back into the room with his back facing me as he pulls something in, he turns around and I see Digi smiling so hard.

  "Lyric!"

  "Digi!"

  He wheels him as close as possible and he stands slowly so he can lean over and hug me, it's so tight. I readjust the band before I lay down again.

  "I missed you too munchkin, but don't squeeze too hard." I say as I inhale deeper than usual.

  He jumps back a bit, "I'm sorry did I hurt you?" He watches as I shift and lean up against Aleister.

  I take his hand and squeeze, "No, but do you hear that sound, sounds like a radar or sonar? Do you know what it is?" He shakes his head; I can see his wheels turning trying to figure it out.


  "Well, it monitors the baby's heartbeat...you're going to be a big brother."

  His eyes widen and he gasps, "Oh, you're pregnant?! Big brother? Me?"

  I tell him to sit, "Of course, you've been the closest to a little brother I've had since my own brothers grew up and moved away. I remember our conversation about you wanting a real family, Digi you are my family and no matter what happens I want you with me, with us. What do you say?"

  He couldn't hold his excitement. Aleister smiles, "I agree, I want you to follow us wherever we may go."

  Digi hugs me and then walks around and hugs him. "I want nothing more than to have a family, I mean I have you all as my family, but I also wanted a real mom and dad type family. I never had that."