Taking care of Family

A/N : I already started this story but my daughter got button happy and deleted it so I had to restart it. My own fault for leaving the computer open. I can't redo the first chapter because to be honest I can't remember most of it. So here is a new start. (I am saving this on my computer in case it happens again!)

Winter POV

The sun was in my damn face. For 2 hours the sun just shined on my squinty little eyes. I couldn't find the shop. Tara begged me to come down to visit. 2 weeks in Charming, CA. A week from now my kids would fly out and we would spend 4 days at Disney with my best friends family. That is if I could find the shop her husband worked at. Then the sound I didn't want to hear on this trip. The escalade went to zero. The damn trans. Sighing I called Jax telling him I broke down just outside Charming. He said he would send on of the guys over to help me. I sat in the sun with an umbrella over me and large sunglasses. I started to slather on some 30 spf when a tow truck pulled up.

"You Winter?" a scruffy man yelled out the window.

"Yeah. Your Tig, right?" I asked hesitant.

"Yeah yeah let me take a look at your ride." He said as he climbed down. He looked over at me and laughed.

"What's so funny?" I barked out at him.

"Sweets your holding an umbrella in the middle of the road on a sunny day." He laughed.

"I'm not used to this sun." I said frowning.

He looked over my suv and told me my trans was dead. He hooked it up and we started the ride to the shop.

"So your Taras sister?" He questioned.

"Not by blood. We met at the start of her med school. We became each others family after a while." I said.

"You're the one they went to see at Christmas right?"

"Yeah. And Gemma stayed with me last month while visiting old friends. She convinced me to visit."

"So you need a place to stay while in town?" he said staring at me.

"I'm staying with Tara and Jax until my kids get here next weekend. Then I'm staying at a motel." I stated.

"You know Winter your name should be Summer because your so hot." Tig said while staring at my chest.

"Wow." I said and started cracking up. At him. He went silent and started pouting.

"Aw don't be like that. I heard you had a AmStaff. Got a picture?" I asked him.

"Oh dang girl. Is that what they call it? I will just show it too you. I knew you liked me." Tig said trying to unbutton his pants.

" No you weirdo! An Amstaf is an American Staffordshire Terrier. A dog some people call a pit bull a lot." I yelled at him.

"Oh. My dog Blu. Yeah he's a pit. I rescued him. He was hurt pretty bad when I saved him. He hangs out a the club house so you will see him." Tig said smiling at me.

"I am a pit rescuer back in Chicago. I take them in, train them, and adopt them out. I call my recuse Windy Pittie Love." I said smiling back at him.

When we pulled up to the shop I ran up to Jax. "Still got the purple paint on your vest I see." I said laughing about the time he tried to force me on his bike in Chicago and I threw a tube of purple acrylic paint at him. He gave me a hug and walked me over to the office. Gemma jumped a mile when we walked in. In about two steps she was hugging me like crazy. We had bonded when she was in town. My kids loved her and my ex husband hated her.

I looked over to where Tig was talking to another guy about my escalade most likely.

"So where's Tara and the boys?" I asked Gemma since Jax had walked out to talk to Tig.

"She's at Laylas daycare center for the biker babies and porn puppies." She said laughing. We jumped in Gemma's car and drove over to Layla's daycare. Gemma told me she started it because she hated taking the clubs money for help and didn't want to get back into porn. She was a good friend of Tara so I was excited to meet her. We walked in to a big room of toys and books. Tara came running up to me.

"I can't believe it! Your finally here!" She squealed in my ear.

"Good thing you're a doctor. I may need ear surgery after this." I laughed at her.

We spent most of the afternoon talking at the dare care until Tara got called into work. Gemma and I went back to the shop. Where I saw Blu wandering around. I called the dog over and started to pet him.

"So you found my boy huh?" Tig walked up saying.

"Yeah he's a cutie." I said an Blu licked my face.

"I think the feelings mutual." Tig laughed.

"He makes me miss my dogs back home." I smiled at Tig and his face went soft.

"Hey listen. I'm sorry about earlier. I can be kind of a horn ball sometimes." He said looking to the ground.

"It's cool weirdo. Don't worry about it." I told him as Jax walked up to tell me the Escalade needed the trans rebuilt. Bad luck but didn't surprise me. I've had nothing but problems with it since my divorce. I sighed and looked over at my vehicle. There was a tall man standing by it. He looked over at me and our eyes locked. He had a goatee and gray roots. His eyes were hooded like a hawk.

"Winnie? Are you paying any attention at all?" Jax laughed at me.

"Sorry you know I zone out when you talk about cars and shit. Just fix it homie." I said trying not to look back over at that guy.

"Hey whatcha making us for dinner tonight anyways?" Jax smiled his hungry smile.

"I was thinking fried chicken, a baked potato bar, mac and cheese, and a salad. Got to keep it healthy ya know." I laughed at him. Then I heard a voice speak up.

"That shake n bake crap or real friend chicken?" a guy with tattoos on his head asked.

Smiling I replied, "Made from scratch. I don't cook from boxes to often."

"I suck at fried chicken. I love to cook but man I can't get it right ever." This guy sighed.

Jax spoke up, "Juice why don't you come over for dinner tonight? I'm sure Winnie will let you in on her chicken secrets. Right Winnie?"

"Yup. Sounds good." I smiled. Then Gemma walked up. Explaining to Jax I already invited Layla and that I might as well invite everyone so no one gets butt hurt. I agreed and me and Gemma went off to the grocery store.

Chibs POV

I looked up as the Tow truck pulled forward. Black escalade on it. Tig jumped out and opened the other door. Not like Tig to have manners. I am some room in the shop as Bobby backed the escalade in. Tigs dog ran out to the parking lot. I looked over to see him getting pet by a beautiful woman. She was a medium height. A mass of blonde curls on her head partially hidden with a black bandana, A red halter top, skin tight jeans, and a pin up body. I sucked in a deep breath when she removed her sun glasses. She had a face to match the body. Juice next to me mumbled something like holy shit and walked over to the woman talking to Jax. I felt something I hadn't in a long time. Jealousy. This woman wasn't like the crow eaters. She was fully covered but still sexy as hell. A full sleeve of tattoos and a huge chest piece adorned her body. Then she turned and looked at me.

Her small exotic green eyes were staring into me. Bold. Most women can't look me in the face. I saw Jax laughing at her trying to get her attention. Then Juice started talking to her. I felt a fire build up in me and tried to push it down. I looked away and started working on getting out the transmission.

"Tell me that's not the hottest damn girl you've ever seen." Juice said to me all jumpy. His happiness made me frown. Cheeky bastard.

"Aye. Nothing like those whores tha be hangin' roun er." I said still looking down and working.

"Tonight she's teaching me to make fried chicken. Me and that hottie in the Kitchen all night." He said not bothering do hide his excitement.

"Huh. Nice of er to do." I growled.

"Jax place tonight Chibs, everybody will be there." Juice added noticing my attitude.

"Aye. I'll be going. I'll be going." I sighed.

That night Jax place was covered with people. I wandered around saying hellos and drinking some beers. I had yet to see Gemma, Juice, and the girl. I saw Tara and Layla talking. Now would be a good time for some information. I started to walk over when Tig jumped out of nowhere.

"Maaaaan. You get a look at Taras hot little BFF yet?"

"BFF? What in el is that?" I asked confused.

"Best friend forever man. Came from Chicago to visit. Jax and Tara want to convince her to stay. I guess she's like family to Tara." He stated.

"Huh. That's interesting. Wha's her name."

"Winter. Winnie they call her though. She's an artist and zookeeper. Has an ex and kids back home." He said as if proud. I gave him an odd look.

"Oh really now." I smirked.

"Chib the girl is awesome. Once Juice gets out of her ass go talk to her. She's in the kitchen." He said walking away. I started for the kitchen where I smelled something I haven't smelled in years. Soda bread. There she was with Juice on one side of her watching her pan fry the bread. He had the look of a love sick puppy He turned and saw me. Walking past me he handed me a piece of bread. It was amazing. Reminded me of my mother. Feeling an over amount of courage I walked up behind her placing my hands on her hips and whispering in her ear. "Where'd ya learn to cook soda bread like tha, love?"

She turned to face me. My hands were still on her hips. She stared into my eyes for a brief second before answering. "My gran. Old school way. None of that raisin crap. I do make a mean sweet soda bread though using German sugar though."

"Is tha right." I said staring down at her. Taking in her features. Green eyes, button nose, natural ruby red lips. I felt like we were staring at each other for hours.

"Win. The pan is on fire!" Gemma yelled and she turned to the pan putting the lid on. I could see her cheeks were flushed red. Turning around to Gemma I saw Jax, Juice, and Tara giving me the evil eye.

Walking out Juice grabbed me arm and pulled me aside.

"What the hell are you doing?" He barked at me.

"I wa jus tastin' some of the cookin'." I smiled an evil smile.

"Chibs come on man. I was bonding with her. Can't you take your fancy accent over to one of the crow eaters?" He begged.

"Juicy boy, calm down. I just wanted to say hello is all."

"That was one hell of a hello." Juice snapped and walked away.

I don't know what it is about the girl. I looked back and saw her scrambling around in the kitchen with Tara at her side laughing. Tara looked over and gave me a serious scowl. I turned and Gemma was 2 inches from my face. "We need to talk Chibs." I followed her outside. And she started yelling.

"What the hell were you doing in there? "

"Wha? I was jus sayin' hi. I was hungry." I shrugged.

"You were hungry alright. Chibs, I will tell you the same as Juice and Tig. She is off limits. We want her to move here not scare her off. She's got battle scars Chibby. Men have done her wrong, real wrong. She only trust Jax, Tara, and I. She's family not a present we brought you horny old shits. Got it?" She said with her hands on her hips.

"Gem. I ain't gonna hurt tha girl. Look at her. You expect no one to try? Hell I haven't looked at anyon' since Fi. Have a little more faith. I just wanna get to know er. Alright." I pushed.

"The problem is the look you gave. Same look Jax gives Tara. Be careful Chibs. If you hurt her I promise you Jax will kill you if Tara doesn't." She whispered at me.

"Aye. I know." I whispered back. A small crowd had gathered outside. Gemma smiled a winked smile and turned to the crowd.

"Pool party and barbeque at Chibs place 2pm tomorrow. Spread the word." She said and my mouth dropped. I looked over at her trying my hardest at a death stare.

"Wha in the world you doin'? I ain't said I'd have a party." I spat out.

"Just doing you a favor Chibs." Gemma said walking away. I wondered if that was her way of saying I could try with Winnie. Shit I didn't care. I was going to try anyway. I light myself a smoke inhaling deeply. I saw her walk out with Jax. He lit her a cig and she took it and held it. Odd. She wasn't putting it to her mouth just holding it. Jax was smoking his but she never put it to her mouth. I was too curious to just walk away. I made my way over to her.

"You gonna smoke tha or 'old it?" I said to her. Both her and Jax faced me. Jax smiled at me padded my arm and walked away. I stared at her waiting for her response. A smile started on her lips.

"I used to smoke. I quit but sometimes I just like to hold one and inhale the 2nd hand way. Calms me." She said.

"Aye. Tha is interesting' love. I be hearin' a lot about you." I told her.

"Is that so. I'm sure you have been threatened by Gemma and Tara then." She smirked a crooked grin.

"Nah love. I haven't run into Tara yet. She just gives me the evil eye." I told her laughing.

"I don't know your name." She said.

"Chibs. Well, Filip actually. But they call me Chibs. Because of my face and such." I started to ramble.

"Your face?" She looked at me puzzled.

"Me scars love. The call me Chibs because of me scars." I looked at her as she studied my face. She looked at me as if she hadn't noticed before. She reached up her hand and I grabbed it. She gave me an uncertain look. I grabbed her close with my other hand. I didn't let my eyes leave hers. I put her hand on my shoulder and put my hand up to her face. I leaned in closer. Her eyes reflected confusion and fright. For some unknown reason I wanted to comfort her. I wanted to feel her lips on mine. I leaned in closer and was pushed away.