"Shit, I've lived in New York for twelve years. Don't sneak up on me like that! Fuck Alex!" She flexed her hand while her brother rubbed his jaw.

"Sorry baby! Are you sure nothing else is bothering you?"

"No worries big brother, I'm fine." She smiled at him.

"Pizza is here."

"There's money in my purse, I'll be out in a minute."

"I already paid for it, that's what big brothers do!" He raised his eyebrow at her, seeing if she was going to argue. He walked out of the bathroom, she watched him, leave, letting out an exhale. She looked into the mirror, forcing herself to to push away the bad memories. She pushed away from the counter, and left the bathroom. She went onto the kitchen, finding the men eating the pizza.

She opened the fridge grabbing herself a bottle of water and the salad she had bought earlier. Sitting down at the counter, she started eating, the four men staring at her. "What?"

"What's with the rabbit food?" Opie asked

"I'm not in New York anymore, I can't hide under layers. I have to watch what I eat."

"What are you talking about Lizard, there's not an ounce of fat on you! Jax said, looking her up and down.

"I swear to God if you don't stop calling me that horrible nickname Jax, I'm going to have to kick your ass! Trust me my fat is well hidden!"

Chibs looked her up and down, he'd have to argue with her, there wasn't an ounce of fat on her. There was a knock on the door, all three men went on guard. "You expecting anyone?" Tig asked.

"No." She started around the bar to answer the door, her brother put his arm out stopping her, he slowly answered the door. Gemma pushed the door open carrying a couple of bags of groceries in. "You boys go get the rest out of the car." The four of them left the house, Liz smiled at Gemma.

"Thanks Gem, you didn't have to do this. I planned on going to the store later."

"It was my pleasure baby! How did Tiggy take you being home?"

"He's fine with it I guess."

"He wanted you to leave, to keep your parents away from you. So they wouldn't drag you down."

"I know, but their gone now. And I just wanted to come home. Besides they followed me to New York."

"Did you tell Tig?" She shook her head.

"It was time for me to fight that demon on my own."

"Christ Lizzie, after what they did to you! Tig would have killed them, he almost did!"

"I know, but I had to put that ghost to rest." Hearing the guys come in, she pushed the thoughts of their nightmare parents out of her head. She smiled at the men bringing in the groceries.

"Family dinner tomorrow night guys!"

Liz looked at Gemma. "On a Thursday night?"

"It's a welcome home dinner, introduce you to the rest of the club." She rolled her eyes, thinking Gemma was going to play matchmaker. She thought for a minute about saying she couldn't make it, but that would ensure one of the Sons showing up on her doorstep, dragging her to Gemma and Clay's.

"I'll see you then Gem!" She let out a huff of frustration as Gemma left, she heard a laugh come from behind her. She turned to find Chibs standing behind her.

"Not pleased about a welcome home dinner lass?" He smiled at her, his eyes lighting up. Liz was having a hard time concentrating, while looking at him.

"How many prospects are there?"

'One, why?"

"Christ! Because tomorrow is a totally set up!" She closed her eyes. "Maybe I'll show up in pig tails, no make up, and wear yoga pants, a baggie t-shirt, and flip flops. Maybe I'll go all out and wear my glasses too! Scare the poor unsuspecting soul off!" She heard him laugh again.

"What makes you think it's a set up?"

"Have you met Gemma? Meet the rest of the club, code for set you up, so you can be an old lady, have babies.."

"You don't want to be an old lady?" He was leaning against the counter, watching her put away her groceries, enjoying their conversation.

"If I met the right person...but then they'd be scared away.'

"By what?" She let out a laugh, looking at him, her green eyes lighting uo.

"Well if a curly dark haired biker didn't scare him away, then the other two would. I've never really dated anyway, I was an ugly duckling in school..."

"I find that hard to believe...'

"There are pictures...I'm sure Alex still has some." He stared at her, having a hard time believing she was ever ugly in her life. She turned to look at him, he was still leaning against the counter. The door opened, the other three men walked into the house, she smiled at them. "Where have you three been?"

"Waiting for Juice to get here, so he can install your alarm system?"

"What alarm system?" Who or What is a Juice?"

"New member, just patched in." Jax said, she rolled her eyes.

Chibs walked up behind her, whispering in her ear. "Your old man!" She heard him laugh, she turned around, pushing him, he winked at her. Jax and Opie came into the kitchen, as Chibs walked out.

"What was that about?" Jax asked. They both had grabbed a beer, opening them, taking a drink.

"We had a quickie in the kitchen...he said pizza wasn't enough of a thank you for helping me move in!" She smiled as she watched them spit beer out all over her kitchen. "Clean that shit up! Ya animals!" She laughed and walked out of the room, to them calling her name to get back in here.

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She stood in front of her mirror looking at her finished effect, smiling she hadn't gone through with her threat. She went with a black maxi dress, silver strappy sandals and jewelry. She'd kept her hair down in simple waves, her make up was simple. She had no idea who Gemma was sitting her up with, but she was going to stop it before it started. Grabbing her purse, she set the alarm, locked up the house and headed over to the Teller-Morrow house.

Driving down the street, she was reminded of the many family dinners she had attended here as a child. She found a parking place a block from the house, she climbed down from the truck, hearing a motorcycle approach she didn't even look to see who it was, she just kept walking. She was puzzled when it didn't pass by her, she heard footsteps approaching quickly, she went on guard.

"You shouldn't be walking by yourself." She turned around to find Chibs staring at her, she smiled at him.

"I'm a big girl, I lived in New York for twelve years and have lived to tell about it."

"I see you went for different look to what you were talking about." He said softly.

"If i would have showed up like I threatened, Gemma and Luann would have dragged me off to the bedroom, held me down and given me a makeover."

"You look beautiful lass." She smiled up at him.

"Thank you." He opened the door for her, they walked in together. Gemma and the other ladies were in the kitchen fixing dinner, Chibs went out to the patio to join the other men. Liz walked into the kitchen to help with dinner. "What can I do to help?"

"Did Chibs give you a ride baby?" Gemma looked at her and smiled.

"No, I parked a block away, he was concerned about me walking alone. He parked his bike next to my truck, and walked with me. What can I do to help with dinner?"

"Nothing, you're the guest of honor. Grab a beer, and go outside." Not wanting to argue with The Queen, she did as she was told. Walking outside, she found the rest of her family sitting outside. Bobby stood up, pulling her into his arms, giving her a great big hug.

"Lizzie girl, I hear you're hear to stay!"

"I'm a new ER doc at St. Thomas."

"You remember Happy, don't you?"

"Sure. Nice to see you again Happy." She remembered him from when he was still in Tacoma, he'd come down and help out SAMCRO. "How's your mom?"

"Doing better. Thanks for asking." She was lifted off her feet, and spun around, she heard laughing in her ear.

"Hey Lizzie, you behaving yourself?" She would recognize her brother's laugh anywhere.

"Of course not I'm a Trager!"

She heard Clay laugh as he came out of the house, carrying a beer, he wrapped his arms around her for a hug. "Beautiful as ever Lizzie!"

"Thank you Uncle Clay?"

"So you got a man in your life, we need to kill?"

"No, I'm single, but don't tell your wife that!" She heard him laugh.

"Too late darln, she's already match making."

"Which one, not the dude that came over and installed the alarm system yesterday?"

"Afraid so baby girl!"

"Totally not my type..."

"Then what is your type?"

"I don't know...A man I find for myself..." Gemma popped her head out the door, smiling at all of them.

"Dinner is ready." Liz walked in behind everyone, she had a feeling Alex would be on one side of her, and Juice would be on the other. She was going to pretend a headache and get the heck out of here early. She was surprised when her brother sat in one side of her, and Chibs on the other, Juice was at the other end of the table. She was thanking God for small miracles, dinner was looking up.

She caught Gemma smiling at her through out dinner, which meant she was up to something. Chibs was keeping her entertained with stories of club life, her brother would add his comments, Liz would laugh at them both. After dinner was finished, Liz tried to help clear the table, she was again booted outside with the men. They had lit the fire pit, she sat close, the night air had taken on a chill.

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Chibs watched the flames playing against her skin, he wanted to go sit with her and talk to her some more make her laugh. he felt a presence next to him, he turned to find Gemma, smiling at him. "What?"

"She's beautiful isn't she?"

"Aye."

"She deserves some happiness in her life." He continued to watch the flames illuminate her features. "You both deserve some happiness."

"What makes you think, she's be interested in an old man like me?"

"Come on baby, you aren't that much older then she is. The way she smiled at you through out dinner, just take it slow with her."

"Tig, won't want many anywhere near his sister, he'd want someone better for her."

"Baby, he would want someone that would make her happy, and keep her safe. I think you'd be able to do both."

"I don't know Gem..."

"Listen to me, you both need someone special you belong together." She walked off to join Liz by the fire pit, Gemma said something to her, that made the young women laugh. Chibs watched her from across the yard, maybe Gemma was right, whatever he decided, he needed to talk to Tig first.

XXX

Liz was walking towards the door to leave, it was getting late, she had a meeting at the hospital in the morning. Chibs followed her out the door. "You really shouldn't be walking by yourself at night."

"Not this again..." She crossed her arms over her chest, it had gotten cooler as the night wore on. Chibs put his arm around her to keep her warm, walking her to her truck. She turned to thank him, he cupped her face, his lips caressing hers. She didn't pull away, she put her hands on either side of his face, returning his kiss. Feeling her hands on his face, he pulled away, quickly. Looking like he was in pain, he walked away, feeling like she'd been slapped, she climbed into her truck. Laying her head on the steering wheel, she let a little sob out, because she had been rejected.

She wiped away her tears, she pulled away from the curb, not seeing Chibs watching her cry. She drove home, pulling her truck into the garage, she closed the house up for the night. Re-sitting the alarm, washing her make up off and going to bed. She curled up, into a little ball, trying to fall asleep. She'd only been home for ten minutes, when her doorbell was rung, climbing out of bed and cursing, she peeked out the window to see Chibs standing on her porch.

She deactivated the alarm, opening the door, he pulled her into his arms, kissing her. His lips taking hers, his tongue teasing hers, she returned his kiss, her arms going around his neck. He broke off the kiss, his hands tilting her face up to look into her eyes. "See you tomorrow. Lock up and set the alarm."

He walked out of her house, leaving her to gasp for air and wondering what in the hell just happened.

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She finished her meeting at the hospital, she climbed into her truck, her phone rang it was Gemma wanting her to stop by TM. She pulled into the lot, pulling up to the office, she was wearing a form fitting navy blue dress, and heels. She climbed out of the truck, walking into the office, Chibs was standing there talking to Gemma. He looked at Liz, he felt his pants grow tighter, he had to excuse himself. She looked sexy as hell in that dress, with her long legs ending in a pair of bitch heels. He found himself wanting to push the skirt of the dress up to find out what she had on underneath, he wanted to pull the top off of her, revealing her tits.

Christ, he felt like a horny school boy, that couldn't control himself. It took all he had to stop at one kiss last night, her lips were soft, holding her body so close to his, he wanted to pick her up and carry her to her bedroom. He wanted to take things slow with her, he didn't want to rush into anything with her. He looked through the window into the office, seeing her still talking to Gemma.

He really needed to talk to Tig.

XXX

"A club party? I don't know Gemma?"

"Come on baby...live a little! Have some fun!"

She closed her eyes, letting out a little groan. "Fine, I'll come!"

"Good baby!" She hugged Gemma, leaving to go home, she hadn't been to a Friday night club party in ages. Time to go home and raid the closet for something to wear. She puled into the drive, going into the house, she put the code into the alarm, locking the door, when she shut it. She kicked off her shoes, glad to have the heels off, she flopped down on her couch, trying to mentally go through her closet.

She got up off the couch, wandering to her bedroom, she pulled out a black pair of jeans, a red corset top, and boots. Getting dressed she spritzed on some perfume, put on some simple jewelry. Keeping her make up simple, she pulled her hair up, curling her hair, happy with the finished result she left for the club.