Hello Everybody. Like I promised here's the next chapter. There aren't too much action in it but I still hope you'll like it. I apologize if I made any kind of grammatical mistake, English isn't my first language and I haven't got a beta for this. Thanks for those who sent me reviews, I'm really glad you like my story.

CHAPTER 2
WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE?

Jo sat at the counter, sipping her morning coffee when somebody knocked on the door. Slowly she got off and walked to the door.

„Morning," Piney greeted her.

„Hey old man," Jo blinked at him, wondering what he wanted. „Come on in."

„So what brought you here?" Jo asked, sitting on the couch.

„I'm here to ask a favor," Piney announced and Jo nodded him to continoue. „I could use your help with the kids."

„Why do I get a feeling Gemma's got something to do with this?" Jo shook her head, smiling. She knew Gemma always wanted Jax and her to get together, not to mention now that Tara was back in town, probably her godmother saw her as the only way of rescue for her son.

„Maybe she suggested to ask you but I really need help. Look at me, I'm old for this shit, I've got no patience for them."

Jo sighed, running her hand through her hair. She shouldn't say yes, she got a job. Though it was also true she wasn't on a vacation for 10 years.

„How long?" she rolled her eyes.

„2 weeks, maybe 3," the old man answered.

„Fine. But I'm not staying any longer. 3 weeks and that's it," Jo nodded, cursing herself for giving in so easily.

„Are you ready?" Peter stepped into the room with the luggages in his hand.

„I'm not going yet," Jo said, dropping her eyes to the floor. She knew her fiance wouldn't be thrilled about the news. He was pretty tensed since last night.

„What?" he looked at her in disbelief.

„I'll let you kids talking over it," Piney said, standing up from the couch. „Thank you, Raven."

„What is this about?" Peter looked at her hard, she could tell he was pissed.

„He needs help with his grandkids," Jo answered.

„Get a nanny," Peter said, angrily.

„I owe him, Peter," she snapped, losing her temper. „You would do the same for your sister, wouldn't you?"

„I'm just not happy to leave you here alone," Peter sighed. „What about working?"

„I'll call Mary and tell her I wanna use my vacation time. She bugged me about it for years anyway," Jo said.

„Fine," Peter made a face, letting Jo know he wasn't happy about her decision.

After Peter left Jo headed over to the garage. She wanted to make it clear for Gemma, she was engaged and got no intention to get involved with Jax ever again. If he wanted to be with the heartless bitch who left him without even a note, then let it be. He was a big boy, he had to make his own mistakes.

She grinned as she walked through the parking lot. God, how much she missed all the noises, the sight of the men doing nothing, or just making fun of each other, working on cars.

„Hey," Jo stepped into the office.

„I see you stayed," Gemma said with triumph in her voice.

„Yeah, that's what I wanted to talk about," Jo said, closing the door. „I know what you're doing, Gemma and I'm not going to take part in your plans."

„I don't know what you're talking about, baby girl," Gemma looked at her innocently.

„You exactly know what I meant," Jo rolled her eyes. „You should accept Jax is a grown up man and he'll do whatever he wants either you like it or not."

„He's my son and I'm not going to let him make the same mistakes again. Everybody knows Tara isn't good for him," Gemma stated.

„Whatever, just don't get me into this shit," Jo said, knowing she couldn't stop Gemma.

„You're already in it and you know it," Gemma said.

„No. Can you see this?" she pointed at her diamond ring. „I'm going to get married in two months."

„See this?" Gemma grabbed the chain on Jo's bag, a ring hanging on it what she got from Jax for her 14's birthday. Jo cut out mostly everything from her life what could remind her of Jax or Charming but she couldn't get rid of that piece of past.

„This is what you always wanted. He needs you. The club needs you."

That was low, Jo thought. Gemma knew her too well. She knew Jo would do anything for the club because practically they raised her.

„Aunt, I love you and I love the club and I'm grateful for what you all did for me but I'm not willing to risk my relationship with Peter because Jax is being Jax again."

„Then why are you still here, sweetheart?"

The question caught Jo off guard. Because Piney needed help with the kids. Because she needed a time off from work. Because she decided that way. What kind of stupid question was that anyway, Jo thought angrily, glaring at her godmother.

„What's going on?" Jax stepped into the office, moving his gaze between the two women.

„Nothing," Jo glared at him, pushing him out of her way, leaving the office.

„Can you give me a cigarette, please?" Jo asked Juice.

„Sure thing," he grinned at her, lighting a cigarette. „Didn't you say you would leave early this morning?"

„Plan changed," Jo answered, taking a gulp and sitting on the hood of a car.

„What was that about?" Jax stopped in front of her.

„You don't wanna know," Jo groaned. She almost forgot how demanding her godmother could be.

„Have you been on a bike since you left?" Jax asked, changing the subject.

„No," Jo shook her head. She missed it everyday maybe more than anything. The sun warming her skin, the wind blowing her hair, the feeling of freedom.

„Come on, I'll take you," Jax laughed, seeing her dreamy face. „Take this," he threw a helmet to Jo.

„You still have it?" Jo looked surprised at the helmet in her hand. It was her old one, a baby bird was painted on the back of it, the name „Raven" painted under it.

„Thought you would come back for it someday," Jax shrugged, sitting on the bike.

Jo stood there stunned. She shouldn't make a big deal out of it, still she was happy Jax didn't dump it.

„Coming or what?" Jax woke her from her daydreaming.

„Hold your horses, Teller," Jo rolled her eyes, putting on her helmet, swinging her leg over the bike, lightly putting her arms around Jax.

„Do you wanna fall off?" Jax pulled her arms tighter around his waist, clearly irritated.

„What are you staring at?" Clay stopped next to his wife who stared out the window of the office.

„Look at them," she nodded her head in the direction of Jax and Jo.

„You made her stay," Clay sighed.

„I gave her an option," Gemma shrugged.

„I will tell one of the guys to keep an eye on her. There are too much shit going around nowadays to leave her unprotected."

„Ask Jax," Gemma commanded, causing Clay shake his head but of course he wouldn't disobey and would do as he was asked.

Jo only needed a few moments to forget about the world around her. Riding on a bike couldn't be compare to anything. For the 10 years she was gone she always missed something and now Jo knew it was the feeling of being free, the weight of the world not pushing down on her, just letting the road take her to unknown places.

Jo looked around when Jax stopped the bike. She felt a tug in her heart as she realized where they were. They were at the cliffs they used to go everytime when they wanted to be alone. Though the last time they were there wasn't too pleasant.

FLASHBACK

„You don't go anywhere with him," Jax groaned.

„You don't tell me what to do," Jo glared at him, her voice rising with anger.

„Yes, I do. I told you I don't like you hanging with that jerk," Jax raised his voice as well, pacing up and down.

„And I didn't ask your opinion. Why don't you go and bug your girlfriend?" Jo threw up her arms, almost screaming at Jax. „Oh, wait a sec, she left."

„Great, this again," Jax rolled his eyes frustrated.

„Because it's always Tara, Jax! Ever since that trash got in our life you don't give a shit about anything," Jo yelled at him.

„Don't talk about her that way," he growled, pointing at her warningly.

„See? All you heard from what I said that she was a trash. You only care about me when you can boss me around."

„I'm just trying to keep you safe."

„No, you're just being a possessive bastard, Teller!"

„What are you talking about?"

„Explain to me why you can have somebody and I don't?"

„Because that's different."

„How? How is that different? What do you want from me, Jax?" Jo screamed, pushing him hard on the chest. „Do you want me to say I love you ever since I know my mind? That I don't want anybody just you?" she hit him again and again, tears rolling down her face.

„Stop it. Jo, stop it," Jax grabbed her wrist, stopping her from hitting him again.

„Why don't you want me you son of a bitch? I fucking hate you."

FLASHBACK END

„Do you still come here often?" Jo asked, getting off the bike.

„I wasn't here since you left," Jax answered, taking his helmet down.

„That was a long time ago," Jo sat on the ground, looking far ahead into the sun.

„I missed you," Jax sighed, sitting behind Jo, putting his arms around her waist, pulling her close.

„I missed you, too," Jo said barely audiable. She closed her eyes and leaned against Jax, her head resting on his shoulder.

They spent hours at their secret place, catching up with each other. Jo told about how she became a lawyer, that crazy year she drove around in an ambulance car. They talked about the club how things started to get sloppy in the last few months. Jax was grateful Jo listened to all of his shit.

She always understood him, maybe more than himself. He was thankful because he couldn't talk to anybody for a long time. Tara didn't want to get involve to club business, Opey would be out of question even if he was home and his mother kept pushing him to do what she thought was right.

„You know he changed my view of life," Jax said, talking about Abel. „I wasn't ready for him. Hell, I'm still not sure I'm ready but I couldn't imagine my life without him anymore."

„I'm glad he made it through. But again, he's a Teller, strong like his daddy," Jo smiled at Jax warmly.

„Do you want to see him?" Jax asked, standing up.

„Sure, you know I'm all for kids," Jo took his hand, letting him pull her up.

„Just go, I'll be there in a sec," Jax told, moving to the fridge.

Jo went into Abel's room, stopping above the small bed. The little boy smiled up at her, melting her heart immediately.

„You are a tough guy, aren't you?" she smiled at Abel, taking him into her arms.

„Look at you, what a handsome little man," she cradled him slowly in her arms. „You are going to break hundreds of hearts just like daddy."

Jo didn't realize Jax was standing in the door, watching her so she flintched a little when he spoke.

„So you think I'm a breaking hearts?" he asked, stepping to her.

„Well, you broke mine," Jo answered, her gaze meeting with Jax's.

There was a moment of silence between them when Jo even forgot to breath but the moment was gone when Tara cleared her throat.

„I'd better go," Jo said hurridly.

When Tara took Abel from her arms the boy started to cry, causing Jo to smile. He already got more brain than his daddy, she thought to herself.

„How long do you stay?" Tara called after Jo and she almost laughed out loud. The girl was so desperate it was almost funny.

„I'm out of here as soon as Op comes home. And don't worry sweetcheeks, I don't wanna be at your place," she showed her finger with the ring on it.