The blaring of her cell phone woke Marissa from her deep sleep. She could tell by the ring tone who it was, so she didn't even open up her eyes when she hit the talk button.

"Happy, I can't take anymore bad news." Marissa noticed that she was still in her towel and when she opened up one eye, she saw that it was after four in the morning.

"Come out into the living room." Marissa looked at the phone as Happy hung up on her. She groaned as she tried to fight off sleep as she stumbled around the bedroom looking for clothes. The last thing she needed was to walk out in the living room with no clothes on to be greeted with an entire motorcycle club. She pulled on one of Hap's long sleeve SAMCRO shirts that reached her knees and a pair of lacy boy shorts. She grabbed a hair tie as she tried to find her way out of the bedroom. When she walked into the living room, she was suddenly very awake.

"What the hell?" Marissa questioned as she looked around. Happy was standing in the middle of the room and there were snacks, movies and beer on the coffee table.

"All of the shades are closed and all of the doors are locked. Right now, it's just me and you in our bubble. So pick a movie." Marissa was flabbergasted.

"Hap, it's four in the morning. You haven't slept in forever. Don't you wanna catch some sleep before the next crisis hits?" Happy walked over to Marissa and pulled her towards the couch.

"What I wanna do is watch a movie with my old lady while we have the time and no interruptions. Whatever is outside that door can wait a few hours. Now pick a movie before I put in Pulp Fiction." Marissa smiled brightly. Happy may not be the most traditionally romantic guy in the world, but the gestures that he offered Marissa made her feel like the luckiest girl in the world. She pointed towards Iron Man 2 and watched with fascination as Hap put in the movie before grabbing a blanket and two beers from the table. He placed the blanket over Marissa as she leaned into him and started the movie.

She enjoyed the feeling of his calloused hands playing in her hair as the pair watched the television screen. She placed the half-empty beer on a coaster and got more comfortable in his side. Halfway through the movie, her hand made its way to his toned abs as she drummed her fingernails against them. She looked up as he pulled a strand of hair and gave him an innocent smile.

"Marissa, watch the movie." He tried to be stern but he knew that look in her eyes. She pushed the blanket off her as she straddled his hips. She gently kissed down his neck as Hap tried to concentrate on the screen.

"I like this view better." Marissa stated as she placed a deep kiss to Happy's full lips. It didn't take long for him to reciprocate. When he pulled away, he moved a strand of her hair from her eyes.

"I'm trying to be a good old man by giving my girl what she wants."

"Your girl is very thankful that you gave her this and now she wants to show her gratitude." She stood up and grabbed his hand, pulling him towards the bedroom. For the next few hours, they allowed for nothing to matter but the two of them.


Waking up after a bit of a cat nap, Marissa was ecstatic to feel Happy's arms around her waist. She glanced up at the clock and realized it was eleven in the morning but she never felt more rested. She placed a soft kiss to his bare chest before softly getting out of the bed. She pulled his shirt back on as she headed towards the kitchen. She was halfway through making her blueberry pancake batter when her cell phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hey Hurricane." Marissa smiled softly. "How's everything going?"

"How much have you heard?"

"Damn near nothing." Marissa sighed as she caught Tig up to date on the events that occurred at Kip's funeral. She heard him curse loudly.

"I should be there."

"How's she doing?" Marissa asked as she pulled out a pan.

"I don't know, man. Her dad's literally lost his fucking mind so he goes in and out of it. Shit is weighing real heavy on Gemma right now."

"Clay doesn't want anyone telling her about Abel."

"That's best for now."

"Says you." Marissa quipped as she went to the fridge to grab some bacon.

"You don't agree?"

"Something happen to one of your kids and no one tell you. How the hell would you handle it?"

"She will jump through hoops to get back to Charming and we can't afford that." Knowing that Tig was right but still not happy, Marissa simply agreed. She told Tig that she and Tara would be up soon to check on things and she made him promise to call soon. She hung up the phone and continued her breakfast making when she heard the doorbell ring. She couldn't help but to roll her eyes. Thank God the couple got those few hours together cause it looked like the bubble had burst. She opened the door and allowed Juice, Opie and Chibs to come in.

"Breakfast is almost done if you boys are hungry." They all asked for food so Marissa started a pot of coffee before going back towards the bedroom. Happy was still sleep with a peaceful look on his face. Marissa wished he could look like that always. She walked towards the bed and leaned down to kiss him. After a few moments, he finally started to respond.

"Mornin''

"Good morning to you. Get up. You got company in the kitchen and breakfast will be done soon." She walked to the drawer and pulled out a pair of sweat pants and swatted his bare ass when he walked past her. She smiled as he turned to glare at her playfully.

Walking back into the kitchen, she told the guys that Hap would be in shortly. She started making pancakes and have general conversations with everyone. When Happy walked in and took a seat, she fixed him a plate and a cup of coffee. She kissed the top of his bald head before excusing herself to jump in the shower. She knew that there was some sort of conversation that needed to be had and she didn't want to be in the way.

She was pulling on her jeans when Happy walked in the bedroom. He moved quickly and grabbed a fistful of hair before kissing her with all the passion he could muster. Marissa literally felt her knees get weak. When he pulled away, she had trouble steadying herself.

"What's up?"

"We got news on the assholes that shot up Kip's funeral last night. We think it might be a Mayan patch-over."

"In Charming?"

"Probably Lodi. We are going to go see their President."

"Should you guys be doing this with Abel missing?" Happy grabbed his cut and placed it over his shoulders.

"Jax asked Bobby to get in touch with his ex-wife's new man. Apparently he's a bounty hunter. We are going to see if he can get any surveillance on Hayes. You got plans for today?"

"I think Tara and I are going to drive up to check on Gemma." Happy nodded as he placed another kiss on Marissa's lips.

"Good. I don't like the idea of you being here by yourself. I don't know if it's going to be a late one or not. I'll try to call if I can." Happy walked out the door and Marissa sighed.


"What's up bro?" Happy asked as he took a seat next to Jax and lit up a cigarette. The VP was in kill mode, and Happy knew that feeling all too well. Them having old ladies that were "sisters" had certainly given the two men a stronger bond then before. Besides Tig, Happy knew that Jax would protect Marissa like she was his little sister.

"Just want to get this bounty shit over with to see if this guy can find anything on Hayes. I need to get my son back, Hap." The two men sat in silence before Jax spoke again.

"How's Marissa holding up?" Happy snorted.

"You know that girl is tough as nails. She's keeping busy, trying to distract herself. She said she was going to drive up and check on your Ma today. How's Tara?" Jax looked away before answering.

"A while ago, I found this manuscript. It was written by my Dad and it had all this shit in it. He said when it came to Old Ladies, you either tell them everything or you tell them nothing. What side of the fence is Marissa on?" Happy threw his cigarette butt to the ground.

"I tell her everything. I never saw myself having an Old Lady but she's mine and sometimes I wonder how the hell I got so lucky. She made it known from the beginning that she wasn't going to accept half of me, so I owe her the truth. Besides, after all the shit Marissa has gone through, I trust her with my life and I trust her with the secrets. Hell, sometimes she has a better handling on shit than I do." Happy smirked. "You having second thoughts about Tara or something?"

"She was always too good for this life, man. Too smart, too trusting. I don't know. When she came back to Charming and saved Abel's life, I thought that this may be our chance. She seemed a little stronger, a little tougher around the edges…" Jax trailed off.

"But?" Happy asked.

"But she sat there and watched as a man took our…my son from our kitchen. She just froze and I can't look at her without wanting to smack the shit out of her."

"So you blame her?" Jax shook his head.

"I blame myself." Happy looked on with confusion. "I thought if Tara spent enough time with Marissa and Gemma, that they would rub off on her, make it easier for her to accept this lifestyle. I can't stop thinking that if Gemma was in that kitchen; she would have laid down her life before she allowed anyone to walk out with Abel."

"You can't compare. All women, no matter how tough they appear, have fears. When I found out Marissa had been pregnant when that asshole beat on her, I was pissed at her. How could she be so careless to allow herself to be in a situation that ultimately killed our baby? But it wasn't her fault; she was scared, just like Tara must have been scared in that kitchen watching Sack die. Tara's a good girl, smart as a whip, great friend, loyal and makes a damn good old lady for you. Don't fuck it up." Jax took in Happy's advice for a few minutes.

"I should have listened to my father. I didn't hide everything from Tara but I didn't tell her everything either. She has always been in limbo. I don't know. I thought if I didn't tell her anything, she would end up like Donna and if I told her everything, she would end like my Ma."

"Being Gemma is the worst thing in the world? Especially if she is going to be the next Queen one day?" Happy put a hand on his friend's shoulder. "Don't go doing nothing stupid cause you think it's in her best interest. Don't walk away from the woman that holds your heart. I can tell you from experience; that shit never ends well." Happy got up to let Jax think…and to take a moment to call his girl.


Marissa was mumbling to herself in Spanish while driving down a deserted highway when her cell phone rang. She smiled softly as she fumbled to answer.

"Miss me already?" She asked with a giggle in her voice.

"Where are you?" Happy asked. He could hear her turning down her music before responding.

"In the middle of fucking nowhere." Marissa sounded agitated. "I take back every joke I made about Charming being like Mayberry. I am literally smack dab in a scene from a scary movie. All there is are miles and miles of woods. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a machete carrying psycho lurking in the trees praying that I come outside at night so he can slaughter me and then hang from a tree. Don't laugh Hap, this shit is not funny." Happy tried to cover his laugh with a cough.

"Tara with you?"

"No. Apparently, she had a bit of breakdown at the hospital yesterday while operating on a newborn. She had a meeting with some suits to discuss her conduct or some shit. Plus I think she's scared she may accidently blurt out that Abel is missing considering her frame of mind."

"You think it's a good idea for her to be by herself?"

"I have Lyla watching after her. I gotta check on Gem. If no one comes to see her, she will think that something is wrong and move heaven and hell to get back to Charming."

"Good point." Happy looked up as he heard Clay call his name. He nodded at the President. "Alright reina, I gotta go."

"Hold up. Reina? Did you just call me queen in Spanish?" Marissa asked.

"Gemma may be the Queen of Charming but you're MY queen, so the name fits." Marissa laughed loudly.

"Remind me to call your mom and tell her no more Spanish lessons for you. Alright mi amor, be safe and call if you get a chance." Marissa hung up the phone as she drove down a long cobblestone driveway. She pulled up in front of a log cabin and sighed when she turned the ignition off.

As she walked up the steps of the cabin, Marissa couldn't stop herself from playing the theme to "Psycho" in her head.