Hey guys, thank you all for reading my story. I appreciate all the support. This is my first SOA story, so please let me know what you think.
So, Jules is back and she came back with a baby. Jax has a daughter…how will he react and how will their relationship turn out?
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Chapter 2- Princess in the house
Jules tied her hair up and sat down next to her daughter. "What's wrong babe?" she asked.
Gracie shrugged but curled into her mom, "why did he leave mama? If he's my daddy, then why did he leave us?" she finally asked.
Juliana looked up to hide her tears. Juliana turned Gracie around in her lap. "Listen to me baby girl, remember when I told you that even though daddy wasn't with us, he still loved you?" she asked.
Gracie nodded and curled into her mom, "Okay, that's still true babe. Your daddy and I love you always. When I had you, I was away at school. Daddy didn't go away to school, he stayed here, so mommy went and met Happy and Kozik. Mommy was afraid to tell daddy about you. I was afraid to come home, so I finished school with you with me. Daddy had always loved you. He will always be there for you no matter what, don't you ever forget that. He just wasn't ready to be a daddy but now we grew up and you deserve to know your daddy" Juliana tried to explain as best she could.
She couldn't throw Jax under the bus. Gracie has been idealizing her dad for her whole life, that Jules couldn't ruin his image for her. She couldn't do that to her daughter.
Gracie wiped her mom's tears, "Mama, did daddy make you sad?" she asked.
Jules let out a deep breath, "sometimes when you love someone so much, it hurts your heart because you don't know how to fix it. That's not daddy's fault. It just happens sometimes" Jules tried to explain her feelings for Jax.
Gracie nodded, "so what do I do mama? I don't know them. I know Happy and Kozy" she replied.
Juliana nodded and cupped her cheeks, "don't worry baby girl, you just do what makes you happy. If you are only comfortable with Happy and Kozik, then you stay with them okay" she reassured.
Gracie nodded and held her mom's hand as they walked back out to join everyone else. They all looked at her cautious and curious about what she would do.
"Mommy has to go be a doctor and check on Happy and Tig. We can leave when I am done" she said to Gracie.
Gracie nodded and walked over to Kozik. He picked her up, "how about you help me work on some cars" he suggested.
She smiled and nodded. Once they were out of sight, Jules got in doctor mode. She checked Happy's stitches and changed her bandage. When she walked over to Tig to check him out. She had to change his bandage and clean out his wound.
As Jules was cleaning out Tig's wound, Jax took the opportunity to walk over. "She's still not comfortable with me?" he said.
Jules let out a breath as she disinfected the wound, "Jax, she doesn't know you yet. Give her some time to get used to things" she said.
He walked out and watched Kozik with his daughter. She was helping pass tools to Kozik and talking to him about her trip from New York to Charming.
"Hey Gracie, can I talk to you for a second?" he asked as he walked over.
Gracie looked at Kozik before looking up at Jax. She nodded and followed him to the picnic tables. He sat her at the table and sat in front of her.
"So, I know it's a lot finding out I'm your dad, but I want you to know that I'll always be there for you and I love you" he said. He just wanted her to know who he felt.
Gracie nodded, "I know. Mama said you weren't ready to be a daddy but now you're ready" she said.
Jax looked down before nodding at her. "Yes I am. I want a chance to be a part of your life, do you think that would be okay?" he asked.
Gracie nodded and reached forward to wrap her arms around him. She kissed his cheek, "is it okay if you let me help you with working on the cars?" she asked nervous.
He smiled and walked her over, "absolutely" he replied.
He sat her down on the work bench and got to working on the cars. They had a few in the garage they were working on.
While they were doing that, Gracie told him her life story up to that point. He loved it because it gave him a chance to know his daughter.
Juliana finished with Tig, washed up and grabbed her stuff. "Okay, who has my daughter?" she looked around the clubhouse, saw Kozik alone without Gracie.
"I think she's with Jax" Gemma said as she led her out to the entrance of the garage and stood in the doorway. They watched Jax talk and bond with Gracie.
"Wanna come help with unpacking our house?" she asked Jax.
Jules walked over and met his gaze. It was like he was asking for permission. Jules just smirked and played with Gracie's hair as she stood next to her daughter. "Yeah Jax, are you going to come help unpack our house?" she repeated.
Jax smiled and nodded, "I would love to help" he replied. And that's how it went.
Within the rest of the day, the whole club made their way to her house to help her unpack and get her settled. It was great. Jules loved having everyone around to help her.
Juice helped her set up all her electronics and set up a security system. Jax and the guys helped move in all her furniture and set her up her house. Gemma helped her move in her decorations and little nick knacks. It was great to have her family back.
After they were done, they gathered around the kitchen and living room area for dinner. Jules ordered some pizza and made some salad to thank them for all their help. The next day was a Friday so she knew there was going to be a party at the clubhouse and they would want her to go.
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Everything was right as rain at the clubhouse. Jax was happy. He was happy and excited to show off his girl tonight at the party. He hoped she would be there. He wanted her there, on his arm.
The guys were sitting at church anxious. Clay was filling them all in on what was going on with zobelle. He told them that Zobelle came to the clubhouse and practically threatened them on the spot. This guy had balls and he knew it.
While they were talking in church, Jax couldn't think straight. All he could think about was Jules. She had changed so much since he has last seen her. She was slim and toned with a tight stomach. Her assets were definitely bigger and make her slim waist stand out more.
She was sporting a new tattoo. He wondered if she still had his crow. God, he loved seeing his name on her skin. Her skin was tanned and her hair was cherry blonde. He couldn't help think about her and his daughter. That little girl was beautiful. He couldn't believe he made that. He didn't know how he got so lucky he got those girls in his life.
Clay banged the gavel on the table, the guys rose from their seats and made their way out the door. Opie threw an arm around Jax's shoulder as they walked out. "How are you doing brother?" he asked.
Jax shrugged, "I don't know man. I mean, seeing Jules again and then my daughter, I don't know how I got so lucky with that little girl being my daughter" he vented.
Opie nodded and patted Jax's back, "how are you and Jules?" he asked.
Jax let out a breath and wiped a hand over his face, "we're working on it" he replied as they walked out.
Jules and Gracie were in the office with Gemma. She called Neeta, a friend of the club that Gemma hired for the kids of the club. She was going to watch Gracie so Jules can help Gemma with the party.
Jax made his way over and pulled his daughter up to him. "Hey princess, what are you up to?" he asked.
"Me and Mama are going home" she informed.
Jax looked to see Jules for more info. He thought she was coming with them to the party. He wanted her to be there at the party.
"Gracie is going to have a pajama party with Neeta so Mama can help Grandma Gemma right?" Jules said.
Gracie nodded and curled into her dad, "are you going to come with us daddy?" she asked him.
Jax smiled and turned his face to kiss her head, "next time baby. I have to stay and help you mom today" he informed her.
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When they got home, Jules gave Gracie a bath and got her into her pajamas. She changed into her party clothes and gave a little spin for her daughter, "so, what do you think princess?" she asked Gracie.
Gracie smiled, "you look pretty mama. Do you have a date with daddy?" she replied.
Jules smiled and sat next to her daughter on the bed, pulling her into her lap cuddling her, "no but daddy with be there. I am going to do some dancing and catch up with some friends. How about we have our own dance party tomorrow when we come home?" she recommended.
Gracie's eyes lit up, "okay mama" she was happy with that suggestion.
Jules stayed with Gracie until Neeta came. She introduced her to Gracie and showed her around the house. Once she was sure her daughter was comfortable, she said her goodnights and made her way out.
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Juliana walked into the clubhouse in some black skinny jeans and a white sparkly tank top with a black sports bra under it. There was a huge party already going on when she got there. She looked around the room and saw Opie, Happy and Kozik by the bar. They were safe for her, so she made her way over.
Lyla greeted her in a hug. She was happy to see her. Happy to have her back. "So, you and Jax" Lyla pried.
Jules smirked, "it was fine. We hugged, told him it was good to see him and that was it" she replied.
Opie looked at her knowingly, "and Gracie?" he asked.
Juliana's smirk fell, "he's been starting to hang out with her. She's not fully comfortable with him yet, but she's trying. She's more comfortable if I have leave her with Happy or Kozik and Jax knows that. It's just going to take time for them to get used to each other" she said walking around them to the bar to grab some beers.
Jax stared and smiled as he made his way over. "Hey beautiful" he drawled out.
Juliana laughed, "damn Jax, you look like shit. Can I get you a beer?" she asked noticing how stressed he looked.
He looked into her eyes and smirked, "yeah I'll take one" he replied. She nodded and reached under the bar to give him a bottle, handing it over, "you're looking really good Jules" he commented.
She leant against the bar and smirked, she knew he was beyond drunk, "thanks playboy" she replied as she looked over his shoulder and noticed, who she assumed, was Tara walking over. She nodded in her direction and stood up straighter.
Happy told her about Tara. She was expecting a showdown, but she wasn't looking to cause a scene. Tara drunkenly slung an arm around Jax, 'hi, you must be Tara. Nice to meet you" Juliana said politely.
"Don't try to be nice to me. You better back off and don't even think about going after Jackson" she slurred.
Juliana smirked at the girls attempt to lay claim on Jax. She didn't know what she was talking about and everyone knew it. With Jules, back, she didn't stand a chance. Jules tipped her beer in their direction, "okay then, you have yourself a good night" she took the beers and made her way back to her friends.
Opie, Lyla, Happy and Kozik were watching the whole scene unfold. She just shook her head and shrugged it off. She didn't want to waste anyone's time with the likes of Tara.
Jax was sitting on the couch talking to Juice and Chibbs, Tara was tucked under his arm clinging to him. Jax tried to focus, but he only had eyes for Juliana, who was dancing with Lyla. He couldn't keep his eyes off her.
The way her hips were moving against Lyla's, the way she was moving to the music. The way her body glistened with sweat as her shirt rose up, it made him harder than ever. Then he saw what he was looking for. She still had his crow. His name on her. His eyes darkened with lust as he watched Lyla's hand graze her waist, over her crow.
Juice and Chibbs followed his gaze when they noticed her stopped talking back to them, and snapped his fingers in front of his face. Juice looked down to the girl in his arms, bringing Jax back to reality. Jax looked down to see Tara asleep against him. He let out a breath and got up to put her to bed.
Jules took a break from dancing and made her way to the bar with Opie and Lyla. She could feel Jax's gaze on her. She knew he was watching her.
He was standing with some of the guys from Nevada and Rogue River. They followed his gaze and smirked, "there are some great looking distractions around here" Blackjack said.
Clay smirked and wiped his hand over the room, "they are here for your pleasure brother, help yourself" he offered them all up.
The boys from the other charters smiled and nodded in gratitude. "What can you tell me about that one?" Razor asked pointed his beer in Jules direction.
Jax and Clay followed his gaze. Clay looked at Jax and noticed the younger man tense and clench his fists when he saw that Razor was pointing at Jules.
"She's off limits" Jax said through clenched teeth.
"Oh, sorry brother, I didn't know she was yours. Bet's she's real talented if you are defending her like this" the other man said.
Jax snapped. He grabbed the guy by the collar of his shirt and slammed him against the closest wall, "she's not some common whore. She's not a sweet butt or a croweater. She's my Old Lady and my wife. You stay the hell away from her" he threatened the guy.
Clay smirked and took a chug of beer, "tensions are running high, excuse my VP" Clay explained.
Blackjack smirked against his beer and nodded in understanding, "no worries. Excuse my son, he didn't know man" he replied.
Jax shook his head and clapped them on the back, "now worries man, she's my girl, just back off her and we'll be fine" he repeated.
Jules saw the scene unfold. She didn't know what was said, but she saw Jax slam the guy against the wall and then within seconds, they were hugging. It was like nothing happened.
She made her way over to Jax, where he was standing next to Clay and some guys from another charter. "Hey Princess" Jax greeted.
She smiled, "Hi, excuse me a second gentlemen, but I need to steal Jax away" she said looking at Jax.
He nodded to the guys and followed her to the side, away from prying ears. "So, what's up princess?" he asked once they were alone.
Jules gave him a look with her hands on her hips, "what was that back there with the guy from the other charter? And don't say nothing, I saw you throw him against the wall and then hug him a few seconds later" she retorted.
Jax just waved her off, "it was nothing. Just a club thing between brothers. It's taken care of" he replied.
She looked at him knowingly, "really, that's why you were looking my way before attacking the guy?" she knew what it was about, or at least, she had an idea.
"Fine, you really want to know. He was looking at you like you were a sweet butt. He was looking at you like he wanted to get with you. He wanted to sleep with you. I had to send a message. He can't talk about my girl like that. No one can. You are mine in and out of this clubhouse and everyone needs to know it" he finally let it all out.
Jules scoffed, "Jax, we agreed for you to be in our daughter's life. I have no problem with that. She needs her dad in her life. Right now, I don't need you in my life. I have my own life. I am not yours, in or out of the clubhouse. I can't jump into things without again. We can be civil for our daughter but I am not in a relationship with you. They want to look at me, let them look" she said before walked away, back to Opie and Happy.
She needed to get her mind off things. She needed a distraction. Reading her mind, Lyla pulled her onto the dance floor again. She could tell things were tense with Jax. As soon as she got back to the group, she grabbed her hand and led her to the dance floor, starting to dance. She needed to let loose.
The guys were all watching the girls. They heard Jax and Razor. They heard that the new hot doc was Jax's Old Lady, even more than that, his wife. They couldn't help but look her over. She was damn good looking.
The presidents gathered around Clay. They had questions, that was without a doubt. "So, that's the princess of SAMCRO?" they stated.
Clay smirked against his beer, watching the gaze Jax on Jules. "Yup, that's our princess and if you know what's good for you, you'll warn to guys to back off" he gave a fair warning.
Juliana could feel his gaze on her as she was dancing. She tried to ignore it and just have fun.
It was a typical SAMCRO party. She made her way off the dance floor and to Kozik and Happy, took a swig of beer and pulled her phone out. It was already 1am. She needed to go.
"I'm going to head home guys. You two coming tonight?" she asked Happy and Kozik.
"You might want to stay for a little while longer. Jax is going in the ring" Happy said.
She nodded and followed them out to the ring. There he was, his shirt off, standing outside the ring. He was getting ready for the fight when he saw Jules standing next to Happy, trying to look anywhere but at him.
He smiled and made his way over. Everyone watched as he walked over. He handed her his shirt and his rings, "kiss for good luck?" he asked.
Jules glared at him. She looked behind him to see everyone staring at her. They were waiting to see what she would do. She couldn't help it. She knew she had to do something. He told everyone she was his girl. He is the VP of the mother charter. She knew his word was law. She couldn't let him make a fool of himself.
She reached up and kissed his cheek. "Good luck" she said pulling away after a minute. She didn't want to get too serious.
Jax beamed. He pulled away from her, banging his fists together ready to fight. That kiss on the cheek was everything for him. He was ready. He had her behind him.
Jax kicked ass in the fight. He pummeled the guy. If Happy and Opie didn't break it up, he would have killed the guy. When the fight was over, he got out of the ring and walked right up to her. He grabbed his shirt and rings and kissed her cheek, "thanks princess" he replied.
She smiled and couldn't help but shake her head. She only did that because, as much as she didn't want to admit it, it was like he said, in the club, she was known as Jax's Old Lady. She had to play the part.
Jules grabbed her stuff and said her goodbyes. She made her way through the guys she could to say goodbye. She needed to get out. She needed to get her head on straight.
She walked back over to Happy and Kozik, "guys, I'm leaving now. Are you all crashing at my place tonight?" she asked.
While they were in Tacoma, Happy and Kozik stayed with her the nights they didn't want to stay at the clubhouse. It's why they all got so close. The guys shook their heads, "nah, we'll just crash here but I'll walk you out" Kozik wrapped an arm around her and led her out, Jax watched them the whole time.
They got to the car and stood outside as she leaned against it and took some deep breaths. Kozik took the chance to really look at her. She could tell she was reeling. She was going through a lot being here. "So, what's going on with you? You doing okay?" he asked.
She slumped against her car and smiled at him, "oh I'm great. Jax can't keep his eyes off me, my daughter is barely comfortable with her dad, every time I see Tara I want to claw her eyes out, I am so pent up I am just waiting for the right moment to snap" she blurted out all at once.
Kozik smiled and laughed at the last part. "Still love him huh?" he asked a question everyone already knew the answer too.
"I can't help it Koz. Being back here, back in this life, being a family again…I don't know if I can do this. I can't watch him with Tara" she vented.
Kozik really felt for her and pulled her into him for a hug. She wrapped her arms around him and pulled him in a hug. "It's going to be okay. Happy and I are here for you, always. Besides, Tara doesn't stand a chance. Ever did, but with the Princess of SAMCRO back in town, she's like a fish out of a water. Don't worry about her" he rubbed her back in comfort as he kissed her forehead.
She smiled and squeezed him in a hug. She was glad she had them for comfort. "Thanks, Kozy" she replied.
"Don't be surprised if you hear noises tonight, I might stop by" he added.
She smiled and nodded before getting in the car and leaving. Neither one knew Jax was watching. He freaked out when he noticed her wrap her arms around him in a hug. It hurt him to see how comfortable his girls were with Kozik and Happy.
Jules got home, changed into a pair of shorts and a cami, checked on her daughter to find her fast asleep curled with her stuffed animals, so she made her way to her bedroom and into bed. She was exhausted.
Kozik walked back into the party and grabbed a beer. Happy walked up to him, "did she leave okay?" he asked Kozik.
The younger man nodded, "yeah, she's having a hard time though with Jax and everything. I am going to stop by her place later" he replied.
Happy nodded in understanding, "I know, I talked to him. Don't worry about it" he replied.
Kozik chugged his beer and nodded. He knew how close Happy and Juliana got in Tacoma. He was the one who figured out who she was and brought it to the club. No one had any idea when she came to the garage to fix her car. If Happy never saw her crow, no one would have ever known.
She hated being at the club and didn't want anything from them. She resisted any help from them for a month, but they didn't let up. Quinn wanted to assign a prospect from Nomads to look after her and Gracie but she didn't want to be any trouble. Lee was at wits end, so he finally asked Happy and Kozik to keep an eye on her. It's how they got closer than anyone else from the club.
Halfway through the party, when people were starting to leave and the party was starting to dwindle down, Jax couldn't take it anymore. "Hey Kozik, where's Jules? I saw you walk out with her and didn't see her come back" he said.
Everyone in the club turned to them on edge. They were waiting to see what would happen. "Yeah I did. I was walking her out to her car. She needed to get home. I used to do it when she was in Tacoma, so it was no big deal. Do you have a problem with that?" he asked, knowing he had Happy to back him up.
Jax was pissed. He was fuming. "Yeah, maybe I do" he got right in Kozik's face. It wasn't the fact that Kozik walked her out. It was the fact that he mentioned that he used to do it for her in Tacoma. That he would be there for her.
"You don't deserve her" Kozik said before Jax decked him.
Opie, Tig and the boys separated them and got in between them right away. They didn't want things to escalate. Tensions were high but they were still family.
"Not here Jax. Jules wouldn't want this" Opie said as he pulled Jax away from the commotion, trying to calm him down.
Jax was steaming. He was beyond pissed. He pushed out of Opie's arms and stormed out of the clubhouse. He needed to cool off. He made his way to the roof before he broke the code and killed Kozik.
The Tacoma member left. He didn't need this. He was tired of seeing Jules get hurt because of Jax. She's been through enough. He needed to get out of the clubhouse. He made his way to Jules house and made herself comfortable on the couch. He and Happy were the only club members who had a copy of her key in Charming. She wanted them to have it in case of emergencies.
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When Jules woke up the next morning, she wasn't feeling as bad as she thought she would. Her headache was only minor and very manageable. She got up and made her way down the hall. She checked on Gracie first to see her still sleeping, so she continued to the kitchen to make some tea.
She stopped in the entrance of the living room and smiled, shaking her head when she saw Kozik and Tig occupying her couches. She let them be and went to start breakfast.
It took 10 minutes for Gracie to wake up and freak out when she saw the boys. "Tiggy, Kozy" she squealed as she ran to greet them. She literally ran and launched at each of them. Kozik and Tig each grunted at the impact of the little munchkin coming at them.
"God Kid, I swear you've got the devil in you from your mom" Tig said as he trapped her against him, attacking her with tickling fingers.
Gracie squealed as her laughter filled the house. Jules smiled, it was great to hear in the morning. She wanted her daughter to be happy. She loved how happy that made her daughter. She was so comfortable with the boys. She only hoped that Gracie felt comfortable with Jax like that one day.
"Mama, mama, save me!" she squealed as she tried to get away from Tig.
Jules walked over and leaned over the couch holding out her arms. Gracie jumped into her mom's arms. "He was tickling me Mama" she squealed into her mom.
Julie smiled, "Tig, were you tickling my baby?" she reprimanded.
Tig laughed at the look of joy on Gracie's face. She was happy that her mom was reprimanding them. "I was, I'm sorry Jules. Forgive me" he said.
Jules looked at her daughter with a questioning look. "What do you think kiddo?" Jules asked Gracie. The little girl giggled and nodded, shifting into Tigs arms to give him a kiss on the cheek, "I forgive you" she said.
"Okay, go play while I make breakfast" Jules instructed her daughter.
There were some things she needed to talk to the guys about and she didn't want Gracie overhearing it. Once the little girl was out of sight, Jules handed the guys some coffee and walked over to sit opposite them.
"So, tell me, how was the rest of the party after I left? Did people talk about me? Did they say anything about what happened with Jax?" she asked.
She was supposed to help Gemma in the office and she needed to know what she was walking into. Tig glanced at Kozik before smirking at Juliana. She had a right to know.
"Before we left, you were the biggest talk around the club. Everyone wanted to know who you were and your story. I also know that some of the crow eaters and sweet butts are a little disappointed now that Jax is officially off the market" he replied.
She gave him a curious look. "What are you talking about? Jax isn't officially off the market. We aren't together. We are just friends for our daughter's sake" she explained.
Tig laughed, "oh baby girl, maybe you should let Jax know. You saw the way he blew up at Razor last night. In the eyes of the club and all the guys, him doing that, he claimed you as his and him as yours. He pretty much told everyone that you are married and you're his Old Lady. You're officially off the market and so is he in the eyes of the club" he informed her.
"DAMN HIM" She huffed as she got up to finish breakfast.
"Thank God you didn't tell her about the nickname" Kozik said.
Jules heard him. There wasn't that much room between the kitchen and living room.
"What nickname?" she asked suddenly.
"Don't kill the messenger, but they were saying that the princess is back in the house" Kozik informed her.
With the way, she was looking, they knew that Jax was done for when they got the clubhouse. Jules was seething. How dare he, when she told him that she needed time.
She needed to talk to him when she got back to the club. She needed him to know that she couldn't do this yet. She needed time to think things over. God, she was going to kill him when she saw him.