"I don't even know how to pick her up." I say as I look at the baby in the stroller

"She's very grabby so I would tie your hair back and your beard is gonna get it, she loves my dads goatee." Imelda says as she lifts Isla out and I quickly pull my hair into a knot

"Here, just support her back and you're fine." Imelda sits Isla on my thigh and I wrap my hand around her back, god she's so little, I'm scared of hurting her. But then she looks up to me, smiles and yanks on my beard with the strength of a grown man

"Told you she loves grabbing." Imelda laughs

"You're right she does have my eyes, I got them from my mom." I reply as I look down at the happy little girl.

"This is a weird question to ask a stranger but I wanted to know about your family history, in case there are any illnesses I need to know of. Only because there's a heart defect in my dads family but looks like my sister and I didn't inherit it." Imelda asks shyly

"Not that I know of, but my family history is kind of complicated." I reply

"Sorry I didn't mean to pry." Imelda says looking down at Isla

"No it's ok, this is weird, we don't know each other but now we're connected through her." I reply. This is so fucked up, I've never opened up to a girl before, I've never even had a girlfriend and yet now I have a kid with Imelda and I don't know what to tell her.

We spent an hour with awkward conversation as we try to figure this all out. Isla is so cute, she reminds me of my mom, which is weird, I didn't think I would feel anything for the little girl but I already feel a need to protect her.

"So, I have no idea how this works or what you want to do, but if you want to see Isla again I don't mind. We would have to work around my shifts at the hospital." Imelda says

"She's mine and I want to be there for her." I reply

"Ok, let's swap numbers and I'll send you a copy of my schedule and we'll work out meeting again." Imelda nods as she pulls out her cell

"What about your car? It's going to cost more than it's worth to fix." I ask

"I know, but I can't afford a new car right now, so I'm trying to find the cash for the repairs." Imelda says

"If you need money..."

"No. Isaak, I don't want money from you, I just want you to get to know your daughter so you don't miss anything else." Imelda interrupts

"Well what if I want to buy something for my kid?" I ask

"Then buy her toys, she likes anything with lights, noise or fur to grab." Imelda says standing up and putting Isla back in her stroller. I look up and see Natalie approaching

"You brought your friend?" I ask and she looks to Natalie

"She was just here for support." Imelda explains

"Cordelia is over there in case I 'screw this up'." I air quote her exact words. Imelda laughs and waves to Cordelia who waves back.

I watch as Imelda walks away with Isla and Natalie

"You're a daddy, who can believe it?" Cordelia says walking up beside me

"The guys at the club are going to love Isla when she turns eighteen." Cordelia says before walking off towards our motorcycles

"Hey that's not funny, that's my daughter." I call as I follow after her.

"Well her and Lily will be eighteen at the same time." Cordelia shrugs as she slips on her helmet and climbs onto her bike.

We make it back to the clubhouse and I see Imelda's car parked by the side of the garage

"Hey Bullet you start on that car yet?" I ask as I walk over to him pointing to the car

"No, she told me to wait til she has the cash." Bullet replies

"Just fix it and bill me." I reply

"She's gonna be pissed at you." He smirks before walking away.

I sit at the bar in the clubhouse with the guys after another day of driving the tow truck when the doors to the bar burst open

"What the fuck is your problem?" Imelda yells as she charges up to me and pushes my chest with her hands

"I take it the prospects delivered your car?" I ask

"I told you I don't want your money. I don't need anything from you. I was pregnant by myself, I had my baby by myself and I am raising her by myself. You are welcome to see her but don't you fucking dare try to buy me! You can see Isla but stay the fuck away from me." Imelda yells as she backs me up against the bar and gets in my face

"Here." She pulls a wad of cash out of her purse and throws it at me before storming out of the bar

"She's hot when she's angry." Ace says watching her leave

"What did you do?" Indigo asks from behind me. I pick up the cash that had fallen on the floor before turning around and placing it on the bar

"I paid to fix her car, she couldn't afford it." I shrug

"Oh boy." Indigo sighs.

"What's wrong with that? I was helping, she needs her car." I ask and Indigo shakes her head

"She's independent and is probably scared you think she just told you for money. She never had to share her daughter before, it's good you want to help her, but offer her a ride, don't just take over." Indigo explains

"This is so fucking hard." I sigh as I rest my head in my hands

"Speaking of hard, you hitting that? Cos if not, I might give it a shot." Ace smirks

"She's off limits, touch her and I'll kill you." I growl

"Oh you're so touchy Ice." Circuit smirks as he steps up to the bar

"You made a move on all the old ladies at some point, she isn't even your old lady." Reaper laughs.

"This is going to be fun." Circuit says rubbing his hands together.