A/N: Sorry it is taking so long to update, but I had a midterm to study for. Please read and review. Enjoy!

*Nicole*

Three weeks later…

Chibs looked in to his daughter's room. She was still asleep. She was finally getting used to the time difference. He looked at his watch. It was only 5:30 in the morning. His shoulder had woken him up. He went back to his room and took two of the pain pills that Tara had prescribed for him. He lay back and bed and thought about what he was going to do. Kerrianne still had two years of high school left, no matter what continent she lived on. Summer was almost over. He'd have to register her soon. He dozed back off at the point. He awoke a couple hours later to the smell of bacon wafting into his room. He got up stiffly, and walked into the kitchen. Kerrianne stood over the stove. "Mornin' love." He said.

She turned. "Da. I thought you'd still be sleeping."

"The smell of bacon is an alarm clock." He laughed.

She smiled. "I thought breakfast would be a good surprise."

"It is darlin'." He gave her a one armed hug, careful to avoid his bad shoulder. "I need to talk to you about something."

Kerrianne set the two plates on the table and sat next to him. "Sure thing Da."

"I know you came here to live with me and get away from Jimmy and your Ma. But you need to finish school."

"Can't I do that here? You're not gonna send me away are ya?" She asked concerned.

"No! God no! Love, you can finish your schoolin' here. I just didn't know how ya'd feel about starting school here." Chibs smiled. "I'm not sending you away. I've missed too much of your life to miss anymore of it. There's a good school here in Charming."

"When do we have to register?" Kerrianne asked.

"Soon, school starts in about 2 weeks." Chibs took a forkful of the eggs. "These are good!"

"Thanks. Tara and Gemma took some time to teach me a couple things." Kerrianne smiled and went back to her plate. She looked back up at him. "Is the school open today? Maybe we could register today?"

Chibs thought about it. "We could if ya want to love. Clay doesn't need me back for another couple days. We could register ya then get your school supplies."

"I'd like that Da."

They finished their breakfast. Chibs offered to do the dishes so Kerrianne could go get ready. He quickly called Juice at the shop.

"Hey Chibs!" Juice exclaimed from the other end. "Miss us?"

"Like I miss herpes." Chibs laughed. "I need a favor from you."

"Sure thing man, what is it?"

"I need you to get me some stuff so that I can get Kerrianne registered in school."

"Birth Certificate, citizenship card, old school transcripts and such?"

"Whatever she needs to be registered in school."

"I'll get her real ones, but tweak a couple things so that it looks like legally she's supposed to be here."

"Great." Chibs smiled. "Thanks. I need them ASAP."

"I'll have 'em ready this afternoon." Juice said. "Bring her by the clubhouse. Happy and Koz are up, and they want to meet their niece."

Chibs had to laugh. "Sure thing. As soon as she's done getting ready."

With that the two men hung up and Chibs proceeded to do the dishes and put the things away. He then went to knock on Kerrianne's door. "Kerrianne?"

"Yeah, Da. I know. I'm hurrying." She said. "I can't find my eye shadow."

Chibs shook his head. "Kerrianne, please find it and you can do it in the truck."

"Got it!" She cried out as she opened the door and jumped back. "Hi Da."

"Silly girl." He hugged her. "I'll get changed. Meet me in the truck?"

"Sure thing." She kissed his cheek.

He quickly got to his room and got dressed. He grabbed his vest and the keys and went to the truck. They drove in silence to the shop. They entered the clubhouse. Kerrianne looked around. It looked like a pub almost. Juice approached them. "Hey Chibs, Kerrianne."

"Hey Juice." She smiled.

"I got the stuff you needed Chibs." He handed the envelope over.

Chibs quickly browsed through the contents. "Perfect."

"Da, where's everyone?" She asked. The clubhouse was empty.

"Working." Juice laughed. "They'll be here soon. Though Tara's in the kitchen with Abel. She'd like to see you and I have to fill your old man in on some stuff."

Kerrianne nodded and went in the direction Juice was pointing. Chibs and Juice headed into the Chapel.

Kitchen…

"Hi Tara." Kerrianne smiled.

"Hey!" Tara smiled back. "Say 'hi' Abel."

Abel smiled and cooed at Kerrianne. He put his arms out to her. Kerrianne looked to Tara, who handed over the baby.

"Hi Abel." Kerrianne crooned. "You got big. You're so cute."

"Kerrianne, Jax and I were talking. I need to go back to work, and Gemma is still recovering. Would you like to be Abel's baby-sitter?"

Kerrianne thought about it. She had a family here and they loved her. Now one of them wanted her to care for his infant son. "I'd love to. Da's registering me in school today."

"That's okay. We can work something out around the school schedule. The school here is good. You'll like it." Tara went to the fridge.

"Tara?"

"Yes?"

"Do you think it would be okay if people started Kerri. I love my name, and I know it's my legal name, but it reminds me of my old life."

Tara smiled. "Sure thing, but only if Chibs okays it."

Kerrianne nodded. She made faces at Abel who tried to mimic her and when he couldn't he just laughed and blew bubbles. He was a happy healthy baby that everyone was glad was home. Chibs looked into the kitchen, and saw how happy his daughter was. He was so glad she had come, upset that she had put herself in danger, but glad she had run away, not allowing herself to be brainwashed like Fiona had. He coughed. Kerrianne turned to face him. The smile on her face made his heart melt.

"Hi Da."

"I take it Tara asked ya already?"

"Ya knew they were going to ask?" Kerrianne looked at him.

Chibs came to her and let Abel hold one of his fingers. "Yes. Jax wanted to make sure it was alright. I told him I had no problem. Most of the time, it'll be here at the club anyhow."

"That's cool Da. I have another question though."

"What is it darlin'?"

"Can I just go by Kerri here?"

Chibs looked at his little girl. "Can I ask why?"

"Because it reminds me of Ma and the hell I lived with in Ireland." She whispered. She didn't want to upset her father, since it was him who had chosen it 15 years ago.

Chibs took a moment. He had loved the name 'Kerrianne' for the longest time, but she was almost a woman now, and she had a point. "Darlin', if it'll make ya happy then sure. Kerri it is."

"Thank you Da!" She hugged him gently, Abel still in her arms.

"I want ya to be happy love. And I'm seeing you're happy." He kissed her forehead. "Now, give Abel back to his mama and let's get to the school."

Kerri handed Abel back to Tara, kissing his chubby cheek before leaving.

Tara smiled. "I'll give you more information on the baby-sitting when you get back."

"Thanks Tara." Chibs and Kerri said together.

They walked out of the kitchen. They were walking to the door when it swung in suddenly and hit Chibs in the shoulder.

"FUCK!" He shouted. "God damn it! Watch where the fuck you're going Tig!"

The SAA looked at him. "Shit man, didn't think anyone was in here."

"Da?" Kerri looked at him. "Shit! Da, you're bleeding again!"

Juice came around the corner, and called for Tara. "Tara! Need a doc in here!"

Tara came running from the kitchen, Abel in her arms. Kerri took the baby, and Tara checked Chibs's shoulder. "You're not driving anywhere. I need to redress it and you need a sling."

"But…"

"No buts Chibs." Tara scolded him. She then glared up at Tig. "Don't you ever watch where you're going?"

"I didn't think anyone was here." He put his hands up. "I'm sorry." He walked right back out the door he came in, most likely to go find Clay.

"I need to get her to the school." Chibs muttered.

"I'll drive, and go with you." Juice offered.

"Doesn't Clay have you running info on the Mayans again?"

"I gave him the shit already. I'll drive. Trust me." Juice took the keys from Chibs's hand.

Chibs shook his head. "Whatever, let's get goin' or we're not gonna be getting this done this week."

Kerri shook her head. Her father was one stubborn man. She followed them to the truck. Chibs told Juice where to go and they were off. They arrived at Charming High soon after they left, it wasn't far from Teller-Morrow and it wasn't far from Chibs's place either. She'd be able to walk, but she had a feeling that her Da wasn't going to be letting her do that. They pulled into the parking lot. They walked into the main entrance and followed the signs to get them to the office. In the office, Kerri met with her principal, who gave her sheets to fill out while Chibs and Juice chatted up with a couple very attractive women that were in the office filling in paperwork of their own.

Juice asked the one. "Registering for the new semester?"

She looked up at him. She was a pretty. She stood up to go grab a water. Kerri watched her uncle eye her up and down. She was tall for a woman; curvy with the blackest hair Kerri had ever seen on a woman. It was partially up, but Kerri could see that it went halfway down her back nonetheless. She smiled. Her full lips parted a little to show perfect teeth. She turned to Juice. "Nope."

"Then what are you doing here if you're not a student?" He asked.

"We teach here." The other woman stated. She was captivated by Chibs. She stood up and shook his hand. "Nitika. I'm the History and Geography teacher here."

"Filip Telford, but ya can call me Chibs. That's my daughter Kerrianne, but she prefers Kerri."

The teacher waved to Kerri, and Kerri waved back. She too was very pretty. A little taller than the woman hitting on Juice, or more it was Juice hitting on her. She came around the counter. She knelt next to where Kerri was filling the paperwork. She pointed out some things to help Kerri out.

Chibs leaned against the desk and watched the young teacher talk to his baby girl. She was curvy, a little more so than the one Juice was throwing himself at. She had short hair, curly but in this light it looked to have a purplish tinge to it. Her tight red blouse hugged her shape tightly. When she bent over, Chibs could see the bottom of what seemed to be a fairly large tat on her lower back. He smiled. This woman was his type of woman. She got up and turned to face Chibs.

"I also teach French and Catholic studies here. I think Kerri will be in most of my classes, as well as Miss Acadia's Lit class."

"Miss Acadia is?" Chibs asked.

"Me!" The other petite woman said.

"Acadia is your last name?" Juice turned to her.

"No, we don't do last names here it's Miss whatever the first name is. It's to try and show the kids that we're not the enemy and it seems to be working." She smiled. "Acadia is the region in Canada where my parents conceived me. All of my brothers and sisters have similar names. Nevada, Dakota, and Alberta."

"Thank god they didn't conceive any of you in Michigan or New Hampshire." Juice laughed, which got her to laugh, finally.

"It's good to meet you all." She smiled. "Kerri, we're gonna have a blast in Lit, and anything you need, you ask Miss Nitika or me and we'll help you out."

Kerri smiled shyly. "Thank ya."

The women returned to flirting with Chibs and Juice. Kerri smiled. Maybe this was a good thing. The women stood at one point.

"We have a meeting." Acadia said, somewhat saddened.

"Ay, it's alright, we have to get going ourselves." Chibs smiled.

Nitika slipped him a small piece of paper. He looked at her as she mouthed, "Call me."

Acadia shook Juice's hand and left.

Kerri laughed at her uncle's silly grin. "Uncle Juice, you're eyes are popping out."

Chibs laughed. "It's not everyday your uncle gets a beautiful woman like that interested in him."

"Ah. Well, maybe from time to time he can come pick me up from class. And I put him down as one of the Emergency Contacts."

Chibs went to look at the paperwork. She was right, he was listed, alongside Juice, Jax and Tara and Gemma as Emergency contacts. They were the ones that she was closest to, so it made sense. "Good. Now let's go bring Juice back to the garage, and we're going out to celebrate."

Kerri nodded. She went to give the paperwork to the principal. She went over it, smiled and welcomed her officially to Charming High. Kerri thanked her and they left. As they walked out of the school, all Juice could talk about was Acadia's clothes, how she reminded him of one of those pin up girls from the 40s. Chibs laughed. He had been thinking the same thing about Nitika, but he wasn't about to admit it to anyone. They dropped Juice off, Tara quickly checked him over, and approved minor driving. Chibs and Kerri left to get lunch, new clothes and school supplies. Life in Charming was getting better each day.

A/N: This is going to be my last update for a little bit I have two major school projects on the go. Once they're done, I'll update two chapters or so. Hope you enjoyed it! Love you all! *Nicole*