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Quickly Maralyn cleared the burnt pancake from the pan, and tossed the eggs that had been scrambled and drying over the heat. Without wasting time, she cracked another couple over the pan and turned the burner back on low. Since he was still conscious, Dereck should eat. Lyn wouldn't take the alcohol away from him that was currently keeping his pain at bay. She hated having to hurt him, but it had all needed to be done so that he would stop bleeding and live.

A smile crossed her lips at the piss and vinegar that was still running through Dereck's body towards even the memory of the man he had just taken out. With what Dylan had done to Grace, and getting drugs into this town, Dereck certainly had every reason to hate him. Taking the pre-cooked pancake plate out of the warmed over, she started getting a plate together of the food for Dereck. Before she moved to stand infront of his sitting form on the table, she cracked another couple eggs into the pan that had been depleted onto the plate she held. Softly she kissed Dereck's lips, even with that small bite of whiskey on his lips."Thank-you. That is a relief, and even more of one is that you came back relatively in one piece." She told him with a smile before handing the plate of food with a fork on it to him. Lyn was glad she didn't have to worry about Dylan and his antics anymore. Their family would be safe; everyone involved now and in the future. At least from that nut case."Here. Eat something, then you should go rest."

Moving back to the stove, she finished cooking eggs on the pan as she set another plate. With the plate full and complete with a fork, she handed it to Nate. They all needed to eat. And hell right now she had food. Lyn grabbed a plate for herself with a chocolate chip pancake and some sausage. "Let me know when Lucky gets here. But eat, and have seconds if you want. I'm going to go get some antibiotics and pain meds ordered for you." Lyn told the two as she set her plate on the table next to Dereck, then retrieved her computer from the living room. Setting it down on the other side, she ate while she typed. Looking a few things up before ordering from the site she had frequently received pharmaceuticals from, placing a rush order so they arrived at the house later that day. Yes what she could get was technically for animal use. But it was what they could get their hands on and amoxicillin and Hydrocodone didn't really care what species you were. They worked, just at different doses. Lyn was sure it would be times like this that she wished Dereck was speaking to his sister. Right now as far as she knew the blonde was in jail. And Lyn guessed her RN license might be suspended, but it would be helpful to get meds if Grace was able. When Lucky arrived, she stop and get him eggs cooked as well as a plate fixed.

Jasper's jaw and hands clenched at Orion's response. Of course that creep was the problem. He hadn't thought of the group retrieving Cadence's things from her apartment. In fact he thought it odd she wouldn't live there still. Hell they had never really moved in together, so why was she now with Ben? Sure his club was out of town a little, and his house could possibly be closer to her work....but she wasn't working anymore!!! And that ******** had no right touching her like that.

Jasper shook his head, before walking out of the house as Orion and Grace walked down the hall. He shouldered past all the guys that had come with Rion to ensure Grace was safe. Jasp however didn't want to be in the house right now, for fear he would break something of Grace's. He was trying to cool off, yet the very thought of what had happened just enraged him more.He knew currently he couldn't do anything. Was sure Orion hadn't talked to the men. But still what would they even do? His plan was straight forward. Take them all and whatever guns they had and kill the man along with anyone that stepped in but Cadie of course.

The boys must have been up long after being sent to bed because Tyson was fast asleep in the back of the car. Lena had took him out to the mall to grab a few things he needed. He was constantly out growing his pants, so they had picked a couple of pairs up and then decided on lunch. The boy ate as he always did, with great enthusiasm. They walked around the mall a bit more, picked up a few little things and were now on their way home. Tyson was lightly snoring in the back as Lena drove.

However as she spotted Jasper she gave a quick beep. She waved, and then drove just a bit further. Until she found a parking spot. She cracked the windows, locked the door and took her keys with her. She walked back toward Jasper.
"Hey...do you have a few minutes? I would like to talk to you in private, if I could trouble you for a bit." Lena and Cadence had very similar personalities, however Lena seemed to be less of a hot head. Her daughter also was definitely more sarcastic then her Mother had ever been.

"Walk with me..." Lena looked back at the house. She was very much aware of where they were. She also did a quick look about and noticed all the bikes. She didn't want to be around any of those men. If any of them dare to speak ill of her daughter in front of her there would most certainly be a problem. Lena would not be able to keep from flipping out on them.

Only once they had walked about a dozen steps away from the house did she speak. Her voice was low despite them clearly being out of ear shot.
"I know how all this works. I am no stranger to the lifestyle. I know what happens to those deemed a traitor by the Club. I also know Cadence is not a traitor. Before you argue against it, or claim not to know what is going on....just don't insult my intelligence. I want to know if Orion is planning on going after Cadence." Her eyes were on Jasper's face. Watching for any signs that he was lying.

Lena nodded her head. "I don't want you to get yourself in trouble. You be sure to back Orion...Cadence would be really upset if something happened to you. I am not sure I could even deliver that message to her." She flipped her hair back over her shoulder.
"She wants nothing to do with him. That is clear to me. She has made that perfectly clear. He is....he has something over her." She shook her head.
"Take care." She gave him a brief hug. She was going to figure out how to help Cadence. She would always figure out how to protect her children from whatever trouble they faced.

The other men from the Club stuck around for about another twenty minutes before they took their leave. Orion was glad to see the other men go. He could feel their eyes on him. They wanted to talk about what had happened. Orion would do no such thing in his home, and in front of his wife.

Orion wandered into the kitchen and returned with two beers. One for Jasper, and one for him. He handed one to Jasper and took a seat. He opened his beer and took a swig.
"Today sucked...." He grumbled before he took another swig.

I have the answer
I can take the pressure
I will turn it all around
~Five Finger Death Punch

As he took the beer from Orion, Jasper nodded his thanks.He opened the bottle, taking a long gulp of the liquid within. His frame sat across from Orion and Grace with a sigh, his head hung low as both elbows rested on his knees. He took another greedy gulp of the amber fluid."You could say that again."Jasper agreed with Orion. Today had been a long day. He had questions for the man. Many about what they were going to do for Cadie, about how that Meeting with the Agent went. But from the way Rion had held off the other men, Jasp figured he didn't want to talk about it in front of Grace. Speaking of..."At least Grace and Thomas are home."He told the other man before taking another sip. Trying to add some light. The day was barely half over.

As Grace spoke, asking if they wanted a pizza, Jasper finished the bottle of beer and shrugged. He wasn't sure how long he was going to be staying here at the moment. He felt like he should do something for Cadence, but truthfully he wasn't sure what that was yet. And if Orion wanted him to stay here, he would. Jasper knew this family was important to not just his Prez, but the club as well, and to Jasp himself. They were like family after all the s**t they had been through together.