They never wanted kids. Least that’s what Pam always claimed but truth is Link shoots blanks and her eggs weren’t viable. Hell, he even let Nickel fuck her to see if he could knock her up. Word got out and Pam held her head high. Let people believe the worst of her. Link allowed people think him a fool for staying with her, but it’s their private business.
I get out and grab the car seat by the handle after releasing the carrier from the base. The porch light flicks on and Link opens the front door. I told him before what was up. Pam doesn’t have a damn clue. Woman is gonna lose her shit. She puts on a tough act but deep down woman is a fuckin’ marshmallow. “Special delivery,” I tell him.
“Fuck, man.” He cups his jaw and I’ve never seen Link show much emotion but even in the dark I don’t miss the tears.
Even the baddest of motherfuckers can cry.
“Come on in,” his voice cracks, and I pat him on the shoulder with my free hand.
“Where’s Pam?”
“I gotta go get her up.”
“Well, shit, brother, hop to it. Want to see her face.”
“Okay, Prez.” He goes down the hall, and I sink down on the couch after placing the baby carrier on the oak coffee table.
Pam comes strolling through the house with her hair in a knot on her head, rubbing her eyes. Her robe is open showing off her long legs tatted with roses and ivy. When she sees me, she pulls the robe together. “Hey, Murder. What are you—” Her gaze catches on the baby.
“Brought someone I’d like you to meet. It’s all legal. Made sure of it. Meet your son.”
“My what?” She cries, dropping to her knees and shaking her head.
“This is Connor.”
Pam wipes a finger under her eyes. “How?”
“Lynn can’t raise him where she’s going. And I thought who better to than you.”
“Is this for real?”
“Yeah, babe.” Link wraps an arm around her, lifting her from the floor.
“I have his bag and formula to get you started out in the cage. In a day or two all the Old Ladies will be around to spoil you and him rotten with whatever you need.”
“I don’t know what to say.”
“Don’t say anything. Get over here and hold your boy so I can get going.”
“Okay.” She sniffs. Leaning over the carrier her face lights up like pure magic. “Hey, baby boy.” Pam undoes the latches and buckles and takes him in her arms. I watch her visibly melt as he wraps his hand around her finger.
I nod to Link and drop his keys on the table.
Epilogue 2
Wylla Mae
“Come on, you gotta play.” Pam pouts at my mother as she holds the penis cut out for her game. Pin the penis on the biker.
Mom shakes her head. “This is supposed to be a baby shower.”
“And how is it you think babies are made? You had one. You need a penis in the process or the sperm so. Your turn.” She shoves the paper penis into her hand.
Mom rolls her eyes but closes them as Jules slides the black mask over her eyes. “This is so dumb.”
I shove more cake in my mouth and smile. East chuckles from behind me, pulling out the chair next to me. “You having a good time?”
I glance around the room seeing everyone I love here. My mom, Jules, Pam, Andi, the guys from the club, and my father. My relationship with him is a work in progress. “Yeah. Today is perfect.”