by Karen Clow
Everyone burst into laughter.
“I’ll tell you one thing though; he was hung like a fucking donkey! It looked like he had a neck of chicken and two boiled eggs down the front of his tights. I wouldn’t want him shafting me that’s for sure!”
Billy had tears in his eyes from laughing so much.
“So you wouldn’t want to tune into your feminine side with him then Len?” joked Billy.
“For starters Billy boy, I haven’t got a fucking feminine side and if I did have, it wouldn’t be with him. Believe me you wouldn’t walk for a week if he stuck his cock up your arse!”
Billy held his stomach from laughing so much, added to the fact that he had over eaten.
“I reckon Davy would be the giver and this Sebastian would be the taker then Len.”
“Whichever it is, it’s not fucking normal that’s for sure. If young Davy can take that he’s a better man than I had him down for. It makes my fucking arse go clenchy just fucking thinking about it!”
“Stop it Lenny, you’re fucking killing me,” said Billy holding his stomach. “You ought to be on the fucking stage Len!”
“Yeah, fucking sweeping it!”
At that point even the women could hear them laughing from in the kitchen.
Finally they stopped laughing and Lenny continued.
“I think Willy was telling me the truth about not knowing about the kidnapping, but I’d bet a penny to a pinch of shit that Nathan does. Maybe we should have a word with him?”
“From what I know about him, he won’t roll over lightly and he’s got some very unsavoury acquaintances” said Tony. “There was talk when Dave senior bought it, that he may well have been involved. Several names were mentioned at the time and the cause of death was said to be heart attack, who are we to disbelieve it? Whichever it was, it did everyone a favour.”
“Perhaps you’re right,” said Mickey “maybe it is time to talk to Nathan, has anyone got any ideas?”
“I’m not sure,” said Tony “I think if we talk to him we take the chance of him running back to Davy. Having said that, I don’t really see it as a problem, Terry and Reggie could deal with him.”
“I’ll fucking deal with him, he took my kids remember and if he was involved then he should fucking die and I’ll be the one to do it!”
“Fair play to you Mick, I’ll speak to Terry, let him know we might need to use the docks one night.”
Lenny interrupted, “I suppose you’ll want me to look into where and when we should grab him.”
“Cheers Lenny that’ll be good” said Mickey “I appreciate what you’re all doing, but I don’t expect any of you to get involved. I’ll see Terry and Reggie alright for grabbing him, after that I’ll take care of it.”
“Well you can fucking well count me in, those kids mean a lot to me,” said Billy “anyone who could hurt them will have to take it up with me!”
“Too fucking right,” said Den “we’re all family and they’re my fucking grand kids!”
“I seem to remember having a similar conversation before,” piped Tony “I told you then Mickey we’re a team and nothing’s changed. Anyway, if we let you handle it on your own fuck knows what would happen. Although if your Maria needed company while you were banged up, I could always pop round, especially as I’ve got an opening for a new girl since Tanya took a midnight dip.”
They all looked shocked as Tony told them what had happened. Mickey was the first to say.
“Fuck me Tony she was only a kid.”
“Yeah I know, but she crossed the fucking line, she knew the rules and I was fucking good to her!”
Everyone there knew there was a line you didn’t cross with Tony. It was obvious from his lack of remorse over her death that Tanya had. Mickey chose not to give his true opinion, it was done and there was nothing he could do or say that would change it.
By the time the meeting finished and they had a coffee and talked to the ladies, it was almost six o’clock by the time they left. As they made their way to the car Maria passed Tony a cake tin and asked if he would give it to Reggie for her.
“Don’t I get one then?”
“I’m sure Isabella makes you cake” she giggled “poor Reggie has to buy his.”
“Poor Reggie my arse babe, the way you spoil him no wonder he’s got a soft spot for you.”
“Well if I wasn’t married to such a jealous man, I’d admit to having a soft spot for him too.”
“You’d best tell Terry I might need him one night to help me send Reggie for a midnight dip!” joked Mickey.
They all laughed as Tony replied, “Good luck with that one then Mick!”
A few minutes later they waved as they pulled away.
Walking back inside the house Maria told them that dinner was ready. Whilst they ate he expected her to ask him about the meeting but she didn’t. It was out of character for her, but he assumed she would ask later when they went to bed, again he was surprised when she didn’t.
It was still on his mind when he woke the next morning. He was curious as to why she hadn’t mentioned it. Finally, he couldn’t let it go so he asked her outright.
“I’ve decided not to ask about things like that anymore Mickey, simply because it won’t change the outcome and all I do is worry about it, which isn’t good for the babies.”
“I’ve always tried to be honest with you babe, but I’m glad you see it that way. I just want you to know that sometimes you have to make a stand or people like Davy Sheridan think they’ve got one over you. Believe me, if it had been something different, I would probably have let it go, but they’re my kids and he’s going to pay!”
Kissing him she pushed her hand down the inside of the duvet, he became hard as she fondled him.
“Just promise me Mickey, nothing will happen to you, because I couldn’t bear living without you.”
Gently rolling her onto her back, he moved between her legs.
“Nothing’s going to happen to me babe; I’ve told you before you’re stuck with me. Anyway I wouldn’t want anyone else being where I am this morning, this is only for me.”
Then he gently pushed himself into her, she wrapped her legs around his back and squeezed his buttocks, moving him deeper into her.
Lying there afterwards, he wondered if her sessions with Max had brought about the change in her, she certainly seemed more relaxed.
The house was a hive of activity as Christmas approached; it was now only a week away. Billy had arranged for Hilary to have the ponies delivered that morning. He was going to drive to the stables to sort out the paper work for Mickey; it was just before midday when he left.
When he pulled up outside her house, he noticed a Porsche parked in the drive. After ringing the bell, to his surprise her husband answered the door, Billy was as cool as a cucumber.
“Afternoon, I’ve come to collect the ponies for Michael Mann. I believe there are some papers for me to sign?”
The man nodded and invited him in before calling out to Hilary.
Just as Billy entered the hall, Hilary appeared. She grinned when her husband said the gentleman was there about the ponies.
“Ah yes,” said Hilary looking at Billy “I believe we met when Mr Mann came to look at them.”
“That’s right, I’m Billy.”
She took her jacket from the coat stand.
“I won’t be long Edward. Perhaps it would be easier if we drove to the stables in your car Billy, it’ll save you having to walk back for your car later.”
Billy nodded.
Once they were out of sight of the house, she put her hand on his crotch and fondled him.
“Steady on Hilary!”
“I’m so fucking cross Billy, my husband has returned three days earlier than expected.”
“Good job I popped round last week then!”
“It’s not funny; he’s informed me this morning that he’s back until the fifth of January.”
“It’s Christmas Hilary the time will so
on pass, especially once your kids come home for the holidays.”
“I hope you’re right. Turn off here Billy, follow the dirt track road, it runs behind some old stables.”
The moment he stopped the car she was all over him.
“Fucking hell Hilary, I’ll have to stay in the car when we get to the ponies; I won’t be able to walk round with this fucking hard on!”
“Oh I think I can help you with that.”
Leaning over, she unzipped his fly and then bending over she took him in her mouth. Although he was slightly concerned about someone seeing them, he didn’t object. He was enjoying every minute of it. When she finished, he grinned as she took a strong mint from her pocket and popped it in her mouth. Billy joked after she handed him some tissues from her pocket.
“You’ve come prepared I see. If I didn’t know better Hilary, I would think that you intended to have your wicked way with me.”
“Of course I did, consider that your Christmas present.”
“I’ll have to give you yours after the fifth.”
After kissing him wildly, they made their way to the stables.
Once there, she acted as though he was just another buyer; although she did walk over to his car when he was leaving.
“I hope my Christmas present will last for several hours Billy, as I’ve got to wait so long for it?”
“Let’s put it this way, by the time I’ve finished with you, you’ll feel like you’ve been riding a prize stallion!”
She grinned and called, “Cheerio,” as he pulled away.
Hearing Billy’s car, the twins excitedly called out that he was back with the ponies. They were still unaware they were for the boys, they believed just that they were looking after them for someone else. Walking out to meet Billy, the young lad driving the horse box asked where they wanted the ponies. Mickey pointed to the paddock. As they walked alongside the horse box, Den talked to Billy.
“You weren’t long, did she blow you out?
“No her fucking old man was there, but she did do something connected to blowing!”
“You dirty bastard!”
The men laughed.
Mickey handed the young lad a tenner as he pulled away. The twins stroked the new ponies.
After settling the ponies down, they returned to the house. Just as they entered Mickey’s phone rang. It was Lenny. Surprised to hear from him so soon, he asked if everything was alright.
“Everything’s fine Mickey, it’s just that a little bird told me this morning that Davy is taking his boyfriend to the States for Christmas. He’s leaving his heavy Nathan behind. I just thought that might be a good time to have a little chat with him. I just wondered if I should find out where he’ll be while his boss is away, or if you wanted to wait ‘til after Christmas?”
“No fuck it, let’s strike while the iron is hot Lenny. Find out where he’ll be.” Closing his phone, Mickey noticed Maria was looking at him.
“Alright babe that was just a bit of business.”
Although she smiled and nodded her head, she knew there was more to it.
Two days later Lenny called him again. Nathan would be running the clubs in Davy’s absence. Lenny knew which club he’d be at on the night of the twenty third, two days before Christmas. Mickey thanked him and said he’d sort something out.
That afternoon Mickey spent time in the study making calls, the most important one being to Tony to tell him what Lenny had said.
“You’re right Mickey, best time to do it is while Davy is out of the country. I’ll arrange it with Terry and Reggie; I’ll get back to you with the details.”
During dinner that evening, Mickey broached the subject of having to go to London before Christmas. Maria looked concerned and asked why.
“Thing is babe, the clubs will be busy. Tony has managed to get cover for Billy every night except the twenty third, there’s just no one available. It’s good of Tony to do what he does, but at the end of the day Dixie’s is ours and I should be taking better care of our investment.”
He could tell by the look on her face that she doubted his reasons for going, so he tried to make light of it.
“Look on the bright side babe; it could have been Christmas Eve.”
“Ok, but be careful Mickey, I don’t want the girls visiting you in hospital Christmas day.”
“Will you be alright staying on your own that night?”
“Won’t dad be here then?” she asked worriedly.
“Actually I was hoping dad would want to come with us, there are some club accounts I’d like him to look at, while I’m there.” Aware that she was concerned Mary interrupted and said they’d be fine for one night and they had Rosie to look after them.
“I know Mum, but what about Davy Sheridan, if he finds out you’re all in London he’ll know we’re here alone?”
Mickey was quick to tell her that Davy was in America. Maria just stared at him, she had thought that he was going to London to see Davy, but if he was telling her the truth, maybe he was actually going to the club. She felt bad that she had mistrusted him. She told him she had invited Father Benico over for the evening on the twenty third and she was sure they’d be fine as Davy was away. For the first time in a long time at that moment he felt things were finally getting back to normal.
After Mary had put the twins to bed, she had spent most of the evening helping Maria wrap presents before hiding them in the bedroom so the twins didn’t see them.
“It’s not just hiding them from the kids Mum; I caught Mickey rummaging through the wardrobe the other day trying to see which presents were his.”
His mum laughed, he’d always been the same even as a little boy. They both laughed.
They had heard the men laughing; Billy was obviously talking about Hilary because when they returned downstairs to join them, it went very quiet.
It was turned midnight when the men retired for the night; the ladies had gone up an hour earlier.
As Mickey pulled the duvet back he noticed that she wasn’t wearing pyjamas just a skimpy baby doll set. As he touched her with his leg, she stirred. Leaning over he kissed her back. Rolling over she opened her eyes.
“Sorry babe, I didn’t mean to wake you, although I did notice what you’re wearing.”
“I did have my pyjamas on, but I was so hot.”
“Hot, it’s fucking freezing, but if you’re that hot come here and warm me up.”
Snuggling against him, she could feel that he was hard as he kissed her passionately and ran his hand down to the edge of her panties. They made love until the early hours.
CHAPTER 27
Maria had convinced herself that with Davy in America, she would be fine about Mickey going to London. That was until the twenty third arrived. He’d noticed throughout the day that she had seemed quiet. Even during dinner she seemed distant, until she asked what time he thought he’d be back from the club. He knew it would be late because they wouldn’t be able to grab Nathan until after the club had shut, but he couldn’t tell her that because he knew she would know there was more to it.
“I’m not sure babe, but it’ll be late. I dare say we won’t finish at the club ‘til about half three- four if not later. We’ll get back as soon as we can, don’t wait up for us, any problems you can call me.
The twins were asleep in bed as the men got ready to leave around quarter to eight that evening. Mickey kissed her tenderly and said he was sorry he’d miss Father Benico, but he would see her later.
It was half nine by the time Mickey and the others reached Dixie’s. Traffic had been heavy due to the onset of Christmas.
Tony and the others were already there. The six of them went into the office to talk business. Their plan was for Reggie and Terry to grab Nathan outside Davy’s club when he closed up for the night. Mickey and the others would stay out of sight in the car. Once they had him, they would drug him then take him back to the docks and interrogate him. He would be hooded throughout so that he couldn’t recognise an
yone and there would be no names used between the men.
They left Dixie’s around one o’clock, traffic was still heavy. They arrived at Davy’s club just after two, parking away from the club, but close enough to see Nathan come out.
As they waited, hordes of people left the club. It was almost quarter past three when Nathan finally came out. He was talking to a bouncer who had obviously stayed behind with him to secure the place. Mickey and the others watched as the two men walked off together, then the bouncer opened the door to a parked car and got in behind the wheel.
Nathan continued to walk along the road; he was heading towards Davy’s whore house.
“He’s going to get laid,” said Billy “they need to grab him before he turns the corner.”
Mickey called Terry on his mobile and told him where Nathan was going. As he hung up, he noticed that Terry’s van started moving. They watched as it pulled up within a few feet of Nathan, who obviously hadn’t noticed it.
Inside the van, both men put on ski masks. Suddenly Reggie burst out through the vans back doors. Nathan was taken off guard as Reggie placed a sack over his head, but due to the strength and size of Nathan he was having trouble holding him. After a struggle, Reggie pulled the sack down over his arms to restrain him.
Fortunately the street was empty. Moments later, Terry had jabbed Nathan in the shoulder with a needle, within seconds he was losing consciousness.
They threw him into the back of the van, then, quickly removing their masks drove away followed closely by the others.
Once at the docks they secured him to a chair. Terry tied a rope round his neck to secure the sack. The finishing touch was when they tied his ankles to the chair legs. Terry looked at his watch and indicated for Reggie to give Nathan a kick, as the drug should by then have been wearing off. After several kicks to his shin, he began to come round, slowly at first and then suddenly when he realised he was restrained.