“Have you ever been to a biker’s wedding?” Bobby asked Becca.
“No, I’m afraid I haven’t,” Becca said with a look of exasperation.
The guys all turned to Bobby.
“Hell man, does this mean what I think it means?” Tommy asked with a smile.
“It does. I asked and she said yes. I had thought to sneak her off to Vegas but in light of recent events, I’m thinking someone’s trying to tell me something. Stick to my roots… be myself… even if I am a rough ride,” he said looking meaningfully at Lilly. “So I was thinking before we leave for the Bama Bike Fest we’d plan a wedding…right here…replace bad memories at this shop with good ones.”
The guys all cheered and whistled, patting Bobby on the back.
“I’d be honored if you would come, Ms. Waters,” Bobby said to her.
“I’m not really the motorcycle riding type but thank you anyways,” Becca said.
Glancing at Dickie and then back to Becca he said, “Ok, but if you change your mind the invitation stands.” Then turning to Detective Sanders he said, “Hell must be freezing over as we speak because I can’t believe I’m about to say this but my invitation extends to you too, friend.”
Detective Sanders smiled his acceptance and shook Bobby’s hand. “You’re a lucky man. The last one didn’t do so well by her but from what I can tell you’re good for her and good to her.”
“I need to call my office and move some things around so that I can meet with each of you regarding your cases. Can I use your office? My calls are confidential… you understand,” Becca said to Lilly.
“Of course,” she replied, leading Becca over to the office door and closing it as best she could in light of the damage done to it, once Becca stepped inside.
“I don’t mean to rain on everyone’s parade but there are jobs piling up as we speak and we did cut out early on Friday…” she said.
“You’re quite the task master there Miss Lilly,” Dickie said with a smile.
The guys loafed around for a bit but eventually got busy on the jobs that she really needed them to complete by mid-week. Feeling better that the events of the weekend wouldn’t put them even further behind schedule, she turned to head out to the mailbox and came up short when Bobby intercepted her.
Wrapping his arms around her waist he pulled her to him. “I know we didn’t talk about when and where we would get married, but…these guys have been a part of my life for a very long time. They aren’t exactly the black tie kind…but if you want something more…” he started.
She pressed her fingers to his lips. “I’ve already been down that path once. I told you…I choose a biker’s path.”
With that she kissed him. It was not a gentle kiss it was rough and she meant it with all her heart.
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