Page 53 of Brick's Redemption

“Hesh, I love your daughter. We’re having a baby boy and he’ll be named after you. Middle name, anyway. I want a junior.”

Ginny giggled. “I bet he would have loved giving his grandson his name.”

“You’ll always be in our hearts,” I added, hugging Ginny against me.

“I love you, Dad. Wherever you are, I hope you’re in a better place.”

We stayed for several minutes, standing in the sunshine, before I finally walked with her back to my bike. On the wayhome, we stopped at Ginny’s favorite ice cream shop. The same place she used to go to with Hesh. It seemed fitting.

By the time we got back to the clubhouse, everyone had gathered for a BBQ. Maddog stood in front of the grill, serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, and chicken kabobs. Ginny insisted on the veggies.

I spotted my mom ordering club members to help the ol’ ladies with the food. She was in her element. Seeing her here, like she used to help out with the Desert Titans, meant the world to me. My ma was one fantastic, stubborn, crazy woman. I wouldn’t want her any other way.

When I heard another motorcycle, I looked up and caught Dagger as he rode through the gate. His son Chris followed on his bike. And with them? Audrey. She rode with Dag, resting her head on his shoulder as he rolled to a stop and parked.

When she stood, and he tugged her close, kissing her in front of everyone, I felt warmth in my chest for my brother. He deserved his happiness. It was a long time coming.

I grabbed a beer and joined Maddog, popping the top as I heard a whisper on the wind.

“Being a Bastard suits you.”

“It does. I guess I got exactly what I wanted. Hard to be disappointed.”

“Don’t worry, I’m sure to cause a little bedlam in the future.”

“You?” I asked. “Or me?”

Lucifer’s laughter was the only response.