She greeted her grandchildren with tight hugs before walking into the kitchen to greet her daughters. They were in the middle of preparing for the BBQ. Tig was going to be doing the grilling. Hamburgers, sausages, and chicken. It gave people a variety of things to choose from Remi thought. The women were laughing and having a good time when Harley entered the kitchen. She was greeted cordially before she asked for something to drink. After getting a glass of tea, the teen headed back into the living room. Shortly after Harley got her tea, there came a ring from the doorbell. Clay and Gemma were arriving and were greeted with hugs by Remi. Jax, Tara, and their two little boys were next to arrive. The rest of the bikers slowly made their way to Tig and Remi's home after that. Remi was happy to show off her home and give "the grand tour" as it were to any who wanted to see more of her home.
She thanked everyone for coming out for the BBQ as they arrived before heading back into the kitchen with the other women. Remi told the other 'ol ladies they had everything under control and to just go relax in the living room or out in the back yard where Tig was now getting ready to start grilling. Gemma wanted to be in the kitchen with the others so Remi didn't shoo her out like she did the other 'ol ladies. They chatted abut food and life with their 'ol men making them all laugh. Things were going smoothly and everyone were relaxed with drinks and just having a good time. Bobby teased Tig about something making everyone laugh and Tig huff which only made the group of bikers laugh even harder. The three teens sat in the living room watching TV waiting for all the food to be ready.
"Having any more trouble with that bully?" Filip asked his cousin.
"Hell no. Once he realized I could take him in a fight, he decided to just leave me alone. I think he's picking on someone else now but I'm not sure." Jagger replied, "What about you? I heard you got into a fight of your own."
"I was sticking up for this other kid who was being bullied in the cafeteria. Me and my football buddies set him straight. He hasn't picked on that kid since then." Filip explained.
"That's awesome, man. Not a lot of people would jump into someone else's problem like that. No one did for me." Jagger stated.
"I'm sorry you had to go through that. No one should ever be bullied." Filip said.
"I know man. It was rough. But he hasn't bothered me since so I just go to my classes, hang out with my friends, and do my own thing, ya know?" Jagger said.
"I hear ya. Most of my time is spent at football practice after school. Otherwise I'm studying. Mom says she'll make me quit the team if my grades drop." Filip told his cousin.
"Good thing Uncle Happy taught you guys how to fight, huh?" Harley exclaimed making both boys laugh and shake their heads in agreement.
"Definitely. I for sure wouldn't have won my fight since my bully was bigger than me if dad hadn't taught me how to fight." Jagger said.
"Me either." Filip agreed.
The teens got quiet again as they once again turned their attention to the TV. The men outside were talking of bikes and modifications to their bikes as well as a charity run Bobby wanted to do. He and Gemma thought it would be good for the club. Clay listened to what his FO stated about this run trying to decide if they should do it or not. Jax finally turned his attention to Chibs and asked if he was going to let his son ride a bike or not. Chibs just chuckled and said that was to be his boy's sixteenth birthday present if his grades were up and he'd gotten his license. Everyone laughed and Bobby slapped his back appreciatively.
"Is he going to prospect for the club when he's old enough?" Clay inquired.
"I hope so but I don't think Elise wants him too." Chibs chuckled.
"Come on, man. That's your boy! Don't you want him to join the brotherhood?" Jax exclaimed.
"O' course I do. And we've talked about it some. I think he will once he gets out o' high school. Elise wants them t' get an education. T' be able t' make something o' themselves." Chibs explained, "Like, she doesn't want Harley to become someone's 'ol lady. She wants her t' go t' college, get a degree, and get a goo' job somewhere doin' something she loves."
"Of course. All mothers want that for their children. What about your plans for Filip and the MC?" Jax asked.
"I convinced her t' let me get the boy a bike. I can convince t' let 'im prospect for the club." Chibs chuckled.
"What about Jagger, Happy? Is he going to prospect?" Clay turned his attention to the assassin.
"As soon as he's able. Ava wants him to finish high school first, though." Happy half-grinned at the group making them all laugh.
"Oh boy. A Happy in training!" Juice stated making the group all laugh again.
"What do you expect from Happy's kid?" Tig said as he turned the meat over on the grill.
"Still fighting with your wife on whether he's getting a bike?" Clay humorously inquired.
"No. I've finally convinced her to let me get him a bike." Happy stated.
"I bet he's excited." Tig laughed.
"Oh he's more than excited. He can't wait to hit sixteen so he can get his bike." Happy told the group making them all laugh.
"So, have you decided what vehicle Jagger is going to get?" Massika asked her daughter.
"Happy finally convinced me to let him get Jagger a motorcycle. He promised me he'd make sure Jagger knew how to properly use it, take care of it, and be safe on it." Ava replied making several of the other women chuckle.
"Yeah, Chibs is getting Filip a bike for his sixteenth birthday as long as his grades are up and he's gotten his license. Filip wants to follow in his father's footsteps, especially when it comes to the MC." Elise added.
"Yeah. Jagger wants to follow in Happy's footsteps too and that makes me so sad and nervous." Ava replied.
"Why's that?" Gemma asked.
"I want him to go to college and find a job he loves and live a happy, normal life. Not one filled with danger like the bikers. No offense, Miss Gemma." Ava replied.
"I feel ya on that one, sis! Filip wants to prospect for the MC but I refuse to let him until he graduates high school. I want Harley to go to college and make something of herself. I don't want her to just become someone's 'ol lady and that's it." Elise confessed.
"Stick to your guns about your children, ladies." Gemma told them with a smile.
"I am." Ava said earning a head nod from her sister.
"I am." Ava said earning a head nod from her sister.
"What about Harley? Does she want a bike too?" Massika inquired.
"No. She prefers the safety of actual cars." Elise chuckled, "We're going to get her a good, reliable, used car for her sixteenth as long as her grades are up and she's gotten her license."
"Ok. That's good to hear." Massika smiled.
"It's not so bad being on a bike." Gemma retorted.
"I know but this is my son. I want him to be safe, ya know?" Elise exclaimed earning a vigorous head nod from Ava.
"Trust me. Their fathersare expert bike riders. There's no one better to teach them how to ride thantheir fathers." Gemma told the pair making Ava sigh.
The women finished preparing the side dishes for the BBQ while Tig was just finishing up the meat. Tig came inside to grab a big platter to put all the meat on and kissed Remi's forehead before leaving the kitchen. They lined everything up buffet style to make it easier on everyone to get whatever they wanted to eat. Once Tig had the meat prepared, they called everyone to come make a plate. The three teens were quick to head into the kitchen. Everyone stood in line and slowly made their plates before getting a drink. Some sat at the kitchen table, some went out on the back patio to enjoy the cool breeze and nice temperature. Most of the women stayed indoors. Little Filip, by now closer to his father's height and definitely taller than his mother, headed outside to eat "with the big boys". Harley and Jagger ate with the women at the dinner table.
The conversation was light as everyone ate. Lyla suggested the women have another girls day out again soon earning a head nod from Remi. She hardly ever got out of the house since she worked from home. Clay asked Filip how his studies were going and how he was enjoying being on the junior football team. The young teen replied that he was getting all A's and B's and he was loving the team thus far and that he couldn't wait for their first game of the season. Most bikers chuckled at the enthusiastic boy. Chibs couldn't wait to see his son out on the field and cheer him on from the stands. He'd promised Filip he'd be there every chance he could and he wasn't about to break that promise to his son. Tig figured Chibs would want some of his brothers there to help cheer Filip on too.
The whole day was calm and relaxing as people ate and chatted like there was no threats looming over them. Around five pm, most of the bikers began filtering out of the house to head back to the clubhouse or their own residences. They all thanked Remi and Tig for the BBQ before leaving. Ava, Elise, and Massika helped clean up the kitchen from the BBQ and putting away the leftovers. Tig thanked his brothers for coming out. It was getting close to fall and soon the football season would start to the delight of most of the bikers. Filip couldn't wait for the first game of the season since it would a home game. He hoped his mom and dad would be there to see him play even though his father had already made the promise to be at every game he could. His sister had to be there as well since she was on the cheerleading squad.
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