"Family"

The first thing I did after the shower was eat. I didn't realize how hungry I was until Saint brought me in some food. I'm wearing Madz clothes and they look horrible on me.

The shirt is down to my knees and the sweatpants are as tight as I could get them to be. Madz seems to be enjoying it though. He has a look in his eye like he loves it.

"Can we go see Axel now?" I've been asking all morning but Madz keeps bringing stuff up for me to do. "Please, I really need to check on him."

"Yeah we can but I need to help you to his room." I nod my head and stand up quickly. I get dizzy and place my hands on the wall so I don't fall. Madz comes rushing over.

"Slow down. He's not going anywhere. He's been waiting on you. I told him once you were cleaned up and ate that we would come see him." Madz leads me to the steps and we walk down a long hallway.

The hallway is filled with photos of all the men with their bikes. Some photos they look serious and some are full of laughter. I stop and I get a look from Madz.

It's a photo of him, his mom and Eleanor. They all look so happy together. "What are you thinking about?" He asks. I turn my head and see a soft look on Madz face.

"I was just thinking about how awesome your family is. I'm so happy you have them." This makes me cry a little. My mother and father are both gone and now I have no real family.

"You know you're part of the family now too, right." I look at Madz and can tell he is serious. "Part of mine and my clubs. We're stuck together in more than one way."

"That sounds wonderful. I think I'm okay to start walking again." We finish walking and come to a door at the end. Madz gives a knock and Axel is at the door. I fling out of his arms and jump into Axels.

"I'm so sorry Axel. I'm so very sorry." Axels wraps his arms around me and hugs me back. I'm so glad that he's okay. I could have lost him as well but I'm glad I didn't.

"You did nothing wrong Nov's. Nothing that happened is your fault. I'm so happy that you're okay. I was so worried about you. I tried to leave the club but everyone kept me locked in my room." I chuckle.

"They just wanted to make sure you were all healed and okay." I let go of Axel and Madz grabbed my hips lightly. I lean back into him and get comfortable.

"How long will we be out of work Madz?" I didn't even think of the shop. Oh god. Did I lose everything? I panic and turn around.

"Shhh it's okay sweetheart. The shop isn't bad. We already put in a new door and the window people are coming tomorrow. Everything else is fine and all cleaned up." That makes me feel better.

"So I can go back to work right away?" Madz face is blank. I can tell he's nervous about something. "What?"

"I want you healed 100% before you go back. The both of you need to be okay before you are cleared to go back to work. I know you are eager." He's right. I can't work through all this pain.

"Okay. Does that work for you Axel if you take a week or two off?" He just simply nods his head at me. "Okay then. Can I hang out with Axel for a little while? I'm sure we can find something safe to do."

Madz glances around. "Not in his room. We have a movie room downstairs you guys can go and hang out in there. Axel will meet us." Madz grabs me and leads me down the hallway again.

"Are you doing okay Madz?" I ask knowing he's still worried about me. I'm safe now but I can tell he is hurting. He doesn't say anything at first but then he comes to a stop.

"I just wish none of this happened to either of you. I feel like its my fault because I didn't take care of SSMC before they had the chance to fuck with you." He says in a calm tone.

"Madz, neither of us blame you. I bet no one else does either. This was something awful but it's not your fault." Madz eyes meet mine and he grabs my face softly.

"I love you Nova. I'm a little jealous you get to go watch a movie with Axel though. I need to go talk to the men though. They've been waiting on me." He's been stuck to my side this whole time.

"I'll make sure to pick the worst film there is and make him suffer with me." Madz laughs and shakes his head.

"Knowing Axel I'm sure whatever you pick he will love." I kiss Madz and we get back to walking. We get to a staircase and Madz swoops in and holds me like it's nothing.

"You can set me down now Madz." He ignores me and continues to walk halfway down a hallway. We come to a big black down and then he sets me down.

"This is the movie room. We don't have any snacks set up in here but I'm sure Axel will have that covered. I'm going to go to meet the brothers. Do you need anything else? No getting up once I walk you to the seat." I shake my head no.

"I love you Madz. I'll see you soon." After I give him a kiss Axel walks in. Loaded up with snacks and drinks for us. Madz grabs my chin and looks into my eyes.

"I love you too. Now have fun and relax." Madz kisses my nose and walks out the door.

"Nova, I got so many snacks. We've got popcorn, chocolate covered cookie dough bites, ice caps and twizzlers. For drinks I just brought water. Since we have so much junk." He sets down the food on the table.

"This looks great, Axe. Thank you." We both pick our snacks and walk over to the comfy couch that they have. Axel doesn't sit as close to me as he did last time but I think that's because Madz wasn't happy about it.

Axel carefully chucks the remote my way. "You pick. I'm sure whatever you pick will be great. I love any movie." I pick up the remote from my lap and open up Netflix.

I look through all the movies and come across a film called 'Hot Frosty'. It's about a widow and a snowman. Seems wild enough for us. I turn it on and we both get into the movie.

The movie has been playing for a little bit. It's been interesting. It's a rom-com about a snowman turning into a human. "Wait a minute, was that a mean girl's reference?"

"I think that was." I laugh. Wondering how he even figured that one out. "How do you know about mean girls?"

"I love that movie." Axel states. "It's so fetch." That has me cracking up. I bend over laughing and I feel a little pain. "You okay Nov's?"

I wipe away the tears. "I'm okay I just forgot I was sore for a minute. I can't believe you've seen that movie." Axel surprises me every time.

"Okay, I will try to keep the entertainment on the low for now." We got back to the movie and we ate all our snacks. "Okay that movie was good. I was worried at first but still. Jack was awesome."

"I agree." I say. "It was really good but I'd have to say. I have someone that's just like Jack but better." We clean up our mess and Axel helps me into the kitchen.

Axel sits me down at the table and starts to wash up the dishes we made. I try to help but he forces me to sit back down. He's only doing it because he cares.

I hear footsteps and chatter coming from the hallway when men start to filter into the kitchen. Madz eyes lock on mine and he comes to my side.

"How was your movie?" Axel walks up to Madz and answers for me.

"It was funny. She picked a rom-com about a snowman." That gets Madz lips to twitch.

"A snow man huh? I didn't know you were into snowmen. Should I be worried?" I laugh and push him away.

"It was just a movie. I did tell Axel that I had someone better than Jack." Madz leans in and kisses me.

"I'd sure hope so." He smirks. "Come on, let's get you some more rest. I think you've had enough excitement for one night."

"Axel, thanks for watching a movie with me." Axel walks over and gives me a light hug. I hear Madz grumble but I don't see Axe being ripped away from me.

"No problem. I'm always up for a movie with you. I can't wait for us to get back to me." Letting go I place my hand into Madz. I try to walk away but he picks me up once again.

"I can walk, you know." Madz says nothing but kisses the top of my head. "I love you Madz." Snuggling in and getting comfortable as he walks me to his bedroom.