AN: This is my first story ever. I will only be writing more based on reviews because im not sure how good at this I am. Also Happy did not get sent to Jail.
Chapter 1
Jax and most the members of Samcro had been in jail for a week now. Thankfully the club was having a slow week while they figured things out. Tara was back in work but only part time. Since the kidnapping she was worried about the baby she had growing inside her and since finding the letters from Maureen Ashby Tara didn't want Abel spending to much time with Gemma. From the outside the two ladies of samcro seemed to be getting along fine but on the inside Tara had so many questions and just tried to not get sucked in by Gemma.
Chibs seemed to take it upon himself to keep a close eye on Tara and Abel. Tara didin't mind Chibs was always one of the few members she loved, even when she was a kid. With her helping at TM and around the club chibs and her seemed to grow rather close. Still not knowing her place in the club especially with Jax gone Tara just liked to help when needed. Some nights Chibs would come by the house and they would have dinner and go over the books for both TM and the club. Chibs always made Tara laugh especially when he would bitch about Bobby making all this look so easy. Chibs would share stories of Ireland and tell Tara all about Fiona. Soon they stopped seeing each other as Jax's old lady and Jaxs brother but as friends.
In fact since Gemma was on house rest and Tara was picking up the TM Office slack for Piney she seemed to form some kind of bond with all the men still on the outside. Piney and Tara were always close since she was a child, though when Donna died he became a bit more watchful of her, she figured it was because Jax was like another son for him and he didn't want to see Jax go threw what Opie did, once was bad enough, but since she had been kidnapped he was becoming more and more of a father to her then ever before and with Jax in jail Opie started being extra protective. If she really thought about it the three of them were like a little dis-functional family, Tara had been close to Opie before she moved away, and when she came back he was one of the only to actually care how she had been in Chicago . She was sure it was because of that bond that any night she worked late at the hospital Tara received club escort home. Sometimes from Opie but most nights it was Phil or Rat, which she didn't mind she always liked them, both guys were always sweet to her, and good with reminded her of herself, like they were trying to find their place in the club, looking for guidance. Tara new she wasn't Gemma so she always felt like it wasn't her place to offer words of wisdom or support but she felt protective of them and enjoyed their talks. Kozik never did the night visits but at least twice a week she would wake to him at the front door holding new toys for Abel and sometimes stuff for the soon to be baby. Asking how things were, if she needed anything. Tara did need help around the house trying to prepare for the baby but Tara never asked didn't want to use the guys like Gemma did. Gemma was the queen, mama bear and Tara wasnt stupid she new even when Clay steps down Gemma still expected to be seen as that, and that's not how Tara wanted the guys to be with her. She loved them all even Tig but Tara didn't want them all waiting on her hand and foot like Gemma expected to be treated.
The guys new and respected that Tara was Jax old lady, loved the help she gave at TM, Opie especially loved that she was willing to tell the crow eaters what to do when it came to taking care of the club house, so he didn't have to. Chibs often joked with her about it, saying she took great pleassure in that job. The guys treated her like she was on of them, part of the family. Well most of them, happy was a hole different story.
Tara heard stories about Happy, new he was known as "The Tacoma Killer", she new what he did for the club, new that jax spoke fondly of him. Once or twice Happy had been her escort from the hospital to home but unlike Rat or Phil he didnt talk to her, not a word, he didnt come in for coffee or food like Phil did. Instead he would sit on his bike out front for ten minutes, do a walk around then leave, and she was sure on those nights he had drove past in the middle of the night but what did she know the only bike she could really tell the difference of was Jax bike. Anytime she was at the club he would open doors for her, make sure the crow eaters or chucky got her anything she needed, Sometimes she would be in the TM office and chucky would pop in saying Happy sent him to see if she needed anything. He also gave Abel any attention he requested but all the guys did, even Piney. Yet three weeks into the guys being locked up he still never said more then "Alright Tara", all her Thank yous were met with a head nod and slight smile.
About five weeks into the guys being gone everything club wise was still going good and TM was back on track. Tara was spending yet another day at TM trying to avoid alone time with Gemma, still not sure to say anything about what she knew. Happy had Abel playing in the swings while Tara ate her lunch and dug into some repo paper work when out of know where she hears Happys deep voice shout
"WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU RAT?!"
Tara looked to where Happy was yelling and noticed Rat next to her car. He was changing the oil for her when he knocked over one of the tall toolbox and shattered her window. As she made her way over to the bay being more worried about Rat then her car she was met with and angry looking Happy handing her Abel as he continued to yell. After a few minutes Tara felt bad and decided to step in and try to calm Happy.
"Happy it's fine, just a window, not like I'm paying or anything."
"IT'S NOT FINE, HE BROKE YOUR GOD DAMN WINDOW!" Happy snapped at Tara
Tara not understanding why he was so upset, not like it was his car, spoke up again
"Its ok Rat will fix it and until then maybe he can give me a lift or two, to work and home. Is That ok Rat?"
Before Rat could answer Happy spoke
"Bet his ass he will" Now looking fully at Rat Happy spoke in what Tara imagined to be his Tacoma Killer voice " You will fix the window and be available to Tara when ever needed, GOT IT?
To scared to talk Rat just nodded as Happy stormed off. Tara was still to confused by what just happened but she felt bad so she made sure to let Rat know it was ok and not his fault. She even stayed and talked for a bit until Chibs interrupted.
"Hey Doc can I get a word?"
Tara turened and smiled sweetly "Sure thing, what you need?"
Tara and Chibs made their way back to the swing set to push Abel on the swings as Chibs spoke "My Fiona and daughter are coming to visit" Chibs beamed "I was wondering if when I'm busy you might be willing to show them around? Gemmas still on house arrest and between me and you those two really shouldn't be left alone together"
Although Chibs seemed to be joking when he said it she new that it was probably more fact then joke. Tara felt nervous about spending time with a woman that even Gemma was scared of, but Chibs was like a father to jax and always so good to her she could at least make an effort.
"Of course Phillip anything I can do to help, when does she get here?"
"In two days, she's gone love that someone else calls me Phillip" He said with a smile "Also could you pick her up from the airport I have a meeting with the niners at the time she arrives."
Like Jax, Chibs kept no secrets from Tara. Fiona had always told him she was safer knowing the truth then being left in the dark and he felt that could be true with Tara aswell, especially after all she had already been threw. When Jax agreed Chibs filled Tara in on all the club business. Not knowing she had her own club secrets.
"That will be fine, my car probably wont be ready by then so can you guys spare Rat? He said he drive me around till he finished."
"No problem meetings only for me and Opie anyways. Thanks doc i'll get you the flight info"
Before chibs could walk away Tara grabbed him by the arm "Phillip can I ask you a quick question?"
"Sure Doc anything."
"Has Jax or one of you put Happy on Tara and Abel duties?" Chibs looked confused so Tara decided to explain " I'm only asking because he's being very watchful, even more so then Opie. Which is weird cause I'm pretty sure he doesn't like me, so I was wondering If someone is making him?"
" Sorry doc I dont know anything but i'll check. Are you just curious or has he upset you?"
" Oh no hes been great, quite but great. Im just curious, he doesnt talk to me but he always helping."
"Alright doc I'll ask Opie." With that Chibs gave Tara a peck on the cheeck and head towards the club house while Tara continued to push Abel in the swing not noticing that since she started her conversation with Chibs Happy had come out and checked on her twice.
