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had to wait for the ambulance, you see, and he had to fill in paperwork. I think it scared him a little.”
    “Where is your dad now?” Stink asked.
    “Um, going to get some groceries, he was run over by a guy having a heart attack.” Sandy shook her head. “It was just after my eighteenth birthday.”
    “You became a doctor to help people.”
    “To make sure no one else ever felt loss, or knew pain like I have. If I was there, then I knew that every person who came into my care would be protected. I wouldn’t fail them.” Sandy stared down at the table. “Life sucks sometimes.”
    “You’ve been on your own since then?”
    “Pretty much. My dad was well off, so I’ve never really had to worry about money, or security. I’ve been really lucky that way. Others, not so much.”
    “You’ll always have me.”
    She smiled. “It makes me a lucky woman to have you in my life.”
    He didn’t let go of her hand, offering her the support and love she needed by that one simple touch.
    “I’ve never told anyone that before.”
    “Never?”
    “No, never. It’s in the past, and I don’t want anyone’s pity.” She let out a breath. “Wow, it’s a lifetime ago.”
    “Your parents would be proud of you.”
    “Really?”
    “Yeah, look what you’ve achieved.”
    “I’m not married, and I don’t have any kids.”
    “There’s more to life than marriage and kids.”
    “Do you want them?” she asked.
    “Only if you do. All I want is you, Sandy—kids, no kids, I don’t care.”
    “You really are a great guy, and you really shouldn’t have a name called Stink.”
    He laughed. “I like it. It beats Norman.”
    “I know. No wonder you were happy with your name.”
    “I’m screwed either way.”
    “Ha ha.”
    Their food arrived, and Stink was happy. With all the shit going on, he’d found his happiness with Sandy.
    Once the waitress left, he dove into his food, relishing the taste of the juicy meatballs and tomato garlic sauce. Twirling the spaghetti around his fork, he took a large bite while also watching Sandy devour her food. She wasn’t kidding.
    He grabbed a chili cheese fry, taking a bite.
    “Good, isn’t it?”
    “Yeah, it really is.”
    “I don’t know if I’d want kids someday. Maybe, maybe not. I’m getting older. Should I really be having kids?”
    “I think you should do whatever makes you feel happy.”
    “Being with you, it makes me happy.”
    ****
    The following morning Angel woke up and smiled over at her husband. Lash was asleep with his arms folded. She had offered to move up, and to give him room, but he wouldn’t take it. He was always taking care of her, loving her.
    “You’re awake,” he said.
    “Yeah, only for a few minutes. You don’t have to worry about getting up.”
    “Don’t be silly. I want to.” He yawned and stretched out.
    “Where’s Anthony?” she asked.
    “Tate. She took care of the kids last night with the men. Some of us stayed.”
    “Like who?” Angel was curious to know what was going on. She hated being kept out of the loop on stuff like this. Lash was the President of The Skulls now, and so, to her, that meant she had to play her part. Eva had been by Tiny’s side through it all. Angel was determined to be a good old lady to her man.
    Lash blew out a breath. “Don’t worry about it.”
    “Seriously? I’m sitting here, and I’m worried about it because you’re not telling me the truth. Just tell me the truth, Lash.”
    “Tabitha and Simon are fine. They woke up, but they need to be kept under observation.”
    She nodded. Even though she wanted to shed a tear, she couldn’t. Crying wouldn’t solve anything. Being strong, and offering support would help. Simon and Tabitha were both good kids, sweethearts. No one should ever harm a child. The very thought Andrew could, angered her. There was no way that sadistic man was related to Gash. She couldn’t believe it. Gash was so damn nice.
    “Alex is a father. Sunshine gave birth to a