Happy went to grab Benny, knowing the local chapter had the cops on their payroll, and his cut before heading to the police station. His hands were shaking, still, as he thought about the mess and the guy he blamed wholeheartedly. Happy couldn’t see he put the entire ordeal into motion months before.
After Rory’s meltdown over Emma being with Benny and his old lady, Happy almost brought her along but he knew that was dangerous. Following Benny they turned out and headed toward the station house. The arresting officers didn't officially charge Rory, not yet, they were still interviewing Ryder when Happy arrived.
“Aurora Harvelle.” Happy slapped some cash on the woman’s desk. “I'm here to bail her out.”
Without so much as acknowledging him, the woman picked up her phone and made a call. Benny quietly gestured for Happy to back off and take a seat.
“They want money.” He muttered. “We have them and either they knew they could get more cash by arresting her or they didn't realize you were SOA.”
“I didn't wear my cut,” Happy said. “Low profile.”
“There’s your answer.” He shrugged and smoothed out his jeans as they sat. “I’ll talk to em’, girl won't be charged, it'll just cost us.”
“I got money.”
“She really worth the trouble?”
Happy answered with a silent yet scathing stare. Benny didn't speak again until the arresting officer’s superior came to speak with them in his office.
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Knocking her head against the cinderblock, Rory closed her eyes and tried not to think about Happy or Ryder but it was almost impossible. Hearing keys jingle she sat up and pulled her sweater back on. When she stood she peeled down the hall to see a cop coming toward her.
"Ms. Harvelle, you're free to go."
"Really?" Wrapping her arms around herself she beamed despite her lack of understanding. "No charges or was my bail posted?"
He looked at her, an indescribable expression on his face, and Rory knew it was more likely that the club had come through for her. She stepped out into the hallway and followed the young officer up the steps. Before she could even see Happy she heard his gravely voice.
"Hap," she raced down the hall and passed the officer. "Thank you." Rory threw her arms around him and admitted, to no one but herself, that she was terrified.
"Remember, you're my girl, I'll always have your back."
She nodded and buried her face in his chest. "Let's go get our baby."
As they entangled their fingers Rory heard Ryder's voice from the direction she'd just come. Benny looked at the patrolman and shook his head, there was no doubt this had been a setup. Just because the Sons had a deal didn't mean the department didn't love to mess with them when they could.
"Rory." She stopped and turned to see Ryder hurrying toward her. "Are you okay? I'm sorry."
"I'm fine." She pressed her palm to his chest and kept him from coming closer. "You don't have to apologize but I have to go get Emma and go home."
"I need to talk to you." His lips were inches from her ear as he whispered harshly. "You need to reevaluate him. He was stalking you, that's not healthy. Whether we date or not I don't want to see that shit happen to you or Emma. Please."
Rory backed up and shook her head. "Why do you care?"
"I saw it happen before."
The pleading tone he used made Rory's blood run cold. "I'm sorry about your nose. Maybe...maybe I'll call you and we can discuss this but please believe me, I am safe."
"Call me tomorrow night. Please."
"Yeah. Tomorrow night."
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Rory clutched Emma tight as she and Happy arrived back at her place. She didn't want to put the little one back in her crib but she did want to tear into Happy. When she came back from Emma's room Happy was in the middle of a hushed and clearly angry phone call.
"Yeah, I'll hit you up in the morning." He said as he made eye contact with Rory. "She go down?"
"She never even realized what was going on. She never woke up."
Happy smiled and joined her in the kitchen. "Beer?"
"You want one?" Rory was already taking her first sip when she asked, her eyebrow raised high.
"I can get it."
They met up again on the couch and Rory draped her legs over his lap. "You can't do that shit, Hap."
"I wanted to make sure you were okay."
"I was okay and I can take care of myself."
"What I said before," he put the bottle down and leaned forward to pull her onto her lap. "I meant it. I never fucking said it because I didn't think I had to, I didn't want to."
"You thought you could have the best of single SAMCRO life while coming down here for proper satisfying sex, right?"
"I don't like being single." He chuckled. "Loved it before but after you I'm just sad."
She smiled and leaned her forward against his. "I love you so much Happy."
"I love you too, Ror."
"This doesn't fix our shit though." She pulled away from him. "The stalking thing and you pushing me away because you're scared of us getting hurt, that's not gonna fly. I could get hurt here too. Christ Hap, you have me mixed in with SOA anyway I mean the danger is the same but we don't have you with us, that's not worth it. Do you really trust these guys to protect us?"
Happy shook his head. "You're never out of my sight again."
"Let's not get over zealous, yeah? Let's go home, Happy, please."
"I'm sorry," he kissed her. "I'm taking you home, but I need my little PI to help me with something first."
She groaned and laid against his chest. "Can't we have sex and pack?"
"Oh I'm gonna fuck you." He pushed her back to lay on the couch. "And then we're gonna look into SAMTAZ's shady business."
Rory loved the sound of it, the sex of course but she missed working with Happy. When he prowled over her, his teeth dragging up her arm and nibbling on her neck, she threw her arms around him and let out an airy giggle.
"Fuck me," she moaned. "Please?"
"Beg me." He sat up, whipped his belt off and wrapped the leather around her wrists and secured it.
"Please," she pleaded with a high pitched tone. "Please fuck me, Hap. I need you."
Her hips raised up toward him and Happy grinned wickedly as he pushed her dress up to her neck. Rory worked at his pants while he used his hunting knife to cut off her lace thong. His fingers ran over his name tattooed between her breasts and Happy gripped her hips, holding her tight, as he entered into her with force.
"Fuck." Rory hissed as his hips knocked into hers. "Jesus, Hap," she moaned.
"Tell me you love my cock," he pulled her hair hard. "Tell me."
"I love your cock," she whimpered as he slammed into her harder.
Burying his face in her breasts Happy grunted as he moved quickly. "You're so fucking tight. I fucking love you." When he began sucking and nibbling on her nipples Rory's back arched, only seconds away from her orgasm, as she struggled against his belt binding her wrists.
"Please don't stop." She begged right before she climaxed, her legs wrapping around his to keep him from pulling away.
Happy slammed his fists above her head as he spurted and filled her. Crashing down on her his sweat sticky against her skin, their hearts pounded as the couple tried to steady their breathing.
"Can we sleep before we look into SAMTAZ?" She mumbled as he freed her wrists. "I need to sleep."
"I'm not moving." He looked at her with only one eye and readjusted himself to keep his weight on the sofa rather than crushing her all night. "You good?"
"Mm hmm," she answered already half asleep. Happy closed his eyes again and drifted off to sleep.