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So Jules and Tara finally went at it. Jax and Jules seem to have an understanding. Let's see how this changes things around the clubhouse.
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Chapter 4-Trying
Jax pounded on the door again, "Jules, open the door. I'm not leaving until you open the door" he yelled.
Jules groaned and didn't want to cause trouble with her neighbors. She opened the door.
"What? What do you want?" she asked.
Jax let himself into her house. "If you weren't so damn pig headed, you would have let me explain" he argued.
Jules smirked and couldn't help but scoff as she crossed her arms across her chest, "explain? Explain what exactly, how our daughter was subjected to the dealings of your slut tonight? I told you not to bring her around me Jax. We were doing so well, making so much progress when you bring her in front of our daughter" she whispered as to not to wake up Gracie.
Jax was about to argue when he noticed her attire for the first time. They were so heated when he first arrived, he didn't even notice. She was in her night clothes, only a pair of booty shorts and a tank top that clung to her like a second skin. He could see the outline of her breasts and noticed she wasn't wearing a bra.
He could see her crow and ink decorating her body. She noticed his look and followed his gaze. She forgot what she was wearing, or not wearing. She wrapped her arms around herself, trying to cover as much as possible.
Jax walked over and cupper her face, I'm sorry princess. I love you and Gracie more than anything. I am sorry for being an ass, you know I can't help it sometimes. I promise to do better by you" he said.
Jules squeezed her eyes shut, "Jax, I don't care about me. I can handle it. Just do better by our daughter, she's only a baby, she should have to deal with this" she pleaded.
Jax nuzzled into her, "I promise I will do the best I can" he said.
Jules pulled away, "Jax, I need to get one thing straight. Nothing is going to happen between us until you deal with Tara" she stated.
Jax smirked, "so my old lady huh?" he teased.
She shoved him off, "shut up Jax" she said.
"Fine, I'll try my hardest to keep my hands off you" he replied.
Jules gave him a pointed look, "well, try hard" she replied.
That's how they maintained their relationship. Things were calm between Jax and Jules. They tried to remain civil. They wanted to do it for their daughter.
Everyone noticed the sexual tension between them. The banter was painfully obvious for Jax. He was finding Tara more and more annoying and clingy.
With Jules and Gracie around the clubhouse, he was getting horny every time he thought about Jules. He tried to keep it under wraps for Gracie's sake, but he couldn't help it.
Tara was sitting at the bar nursing a drink, Gracie was asleep in Jax's room while Jules was taking with Gemma and Lyla. All of a sudden, the doors burst open with the guys rushing in. Someone was hurt and they all knew it.
"JULES!" Clay yelled out as he and Opie carried in a wounded Jax over their shoulders.
Out of instinct, Julie ran to the back room to grab her medical bag. She rushed back to church where Jax lay on the redwood table. Tara just froze. She couldn't handle it.
Gemma and Lyla ran to the bar as Jules ran to the guys. Clay held Jax up as Opie and Chibbs started removing his cut and shredded hoodie.
Jules placed both hands on Jax's face to get his attention and keep him calm. He had scrapes all over his face, burns and scrapes down his arm and back, a bullet wound to the left side and a graze to his shoulder.
Gemma and Lyla brought in wet towels and liquor from the bar. Chibbs removed Jax's shirt while he screamed in pain. Jax took a swig of liquor while Jules started cleaning of his wounds.
Jax was screaming in pain. "Shsh, you'll be okay baby. I'm here okay. I'll take care of you. Just a little bit of pain in the beginning" she comforted him.
"It's alright baby. We're all here. I promise I'm going to take care of you. I got you okay. I got you" she said as she supported him against her so Chibbs could clean and patch up his back.
Jax rested his forehead against her shoulder and squeezed her hips. He gasped and pressed into her harder as Chibbs dug into the wound to get the bullet.
Jules ran her fingers though his hair turning her face into his neck, "shsh, it's okay baby. I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere" she said into his ear as she nuzzled his neck.
After obvious wounds were taken care of and a concussion was ruled out, Jules gave Jax a shot of morphine to calm him down and try to lessen his pain. They got him to lay down and settle a little bit.
Jules sat at the end of the table and ran her fingers through his hair, whispering words of comfort. Once he was patched up, Clay and Chibbs helped him into the back room into Jax's room.
With Clay's help she got him changed into a fresh pair of clothes before tucking him into bed. He was knocked out from the pain meds.
Jules couldn't leave. She needed to make sure Jax was okay. She walked out and met Gracie in the clubhouse. "HI baby" she greeted.
"Hi mama, where's daddy?" she asked looking around the clubhouse.
Jules knelt down to her daughter's level. "Baby, daddy had a booboo today. Mama has to stay and help daddy. I want you to go home with grandma and grandpa okay" she said.
Gracie nodded and hugged her mom. Jules wrapped her arm around her, and kissed her daughter. "Be good tonight and I'll see you tomorrow" she kissed her goodnight.
Once Gracie was gone, Jules walked back into Jax's room. She made sure he was comfortable before slipping in the bathroom. She took a shower and changed into a tank top and boy shorts before walking back into the room.
Jax was awake but already feeling better as his wounds were attended too. When he saw her, he smiled, "please tell me you are here for my get well strip tease" he smiled.
She smiled and gave him a pointed look, "I see you are feeling better" she said as she curled into him. He looked at her confused, "What?" she asked.
"What happened to nothing between us?" he replied.
She gave him a point look, "you almost died tonight. My daughter is depending on me to make sure her dad is okay. Tara chickened out, so I am going to make sure you don't develop an infection" she stated as professionally as she could.
He smirked and wrapped his arm around her to pull her closer. He was going to take advantage of every situation where he could freely touch her.
"Admit it, you missed me. You were worried about me" he said.
She just curled into him and made herself comfortable. She staid quiet for a minute, Jax thought she was asleep. "You scared me. I've seen people with gun shot wounds and deal with them like I'm supposed to but you scared me" she stated.
Jax looked down at her, "I'm okay. I had a good doctor" he replied.
"I'm serious Jax. We just got you back in our life. I will not stand by and let you die. I won't let my daughter through that, so try not to be so stupid again okay" she stated.
He smiled and kissed the top of her head, "I will always be with you" he replied.
Gemma and Clay had been looking for Jules for the last half hour. She told them she was going to shower and she would be back out to see them off. She had Gracie asleep in the office, so she just wanted to see her before they left.
"Bobby, have you seen Jules?" Clay asked.
"She said she was going to shower and check on Jax" he replied.
Gemma and Clay made their way through the hall to the dorms. She knocked on Jax's door. "Jules, baby" she called out.
No one answered, so she opened the door and couldn't help but smile. Clay smirked. Juliana was literally on top of Jax's good side, their limbs intertwined, Jax's arms squeezing her close. It was like they were teenagers again.
"Come on, let them sleep. They both need their rest" Clay said.
Gemma nodded in agreement and shut the door, giving them some privacy. She took Gracie home to their house and set her up in Jax's old room.
"Grandma, is daddy going to be okay?" she asked Gemma as she tucked her into bed.
Gemma smiled, "baby, your dad is strong and with your mom to help him, he'll feel so much better in the morning I promise" she kissed her forehead.
"Okay, if you say so. Goodnight grandma" she gave her another hug before curling under the blankets.
"Goodnight princess" Gemma replied before leaving her to sleep.
The next morning, Gemma was jumping for joy. She loved having someone to fuss over. Clay found it quite amusing. The little girl was a joy to have around. She was very chill. She got herself ready and waited with Clay in front of the TV for Gemma.
When they got to the clubhouse, Jax and Jules were still sleeping. Gemma and Gracie started breakfast for the boys. They made some eggs, sausage, pancakes, and waffles
"Grandma, are mommy and daddy still sleeping?" she asked.
"I guess so. They are tired from yesterday" she replied.
"I guess their sleepover was fun" Gracie stated.
Gemma and Clay smirked. That girl was so much like her dad it was scary. She's a little diva. "Sorry babe, you can ask them about it when they wake up" Clay replied.
Gracie nodded seemingly satisfied with that answer. As they were talking, Tara walked in. "Good Morning" she greeted.
Gemma and Clay looked at her surprised. "You're daddy's friend, right? From yesterday?" Gracie asked. She only remembered her a little bit.
Tara smiled at the girl, "I'm Tara, I'm more than your dad's friend. I'm…" Gemma gave her a warning look, "she's a friend baby. Why don't you go wake up your dad" she said?
Gracie was more than excited to see her dad again. When she was out of sight, Gemma turned to Tara. "That girl is innocent. She is just starting to feel normal being around her family. Don't mess that up. Don't ruin this for Jax. Don't mess up that girl's life" she warned.
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Jax woke up to pressure on his chest. It took him a minute to remember the events of the night before. He looked down to see Jules wrapped around him fast asleep. It felt so right to be wrapped around her.
He smiled and ran his fingers though her hair. She groaned and started to stir. It took her a minute before she looked up and saw Jax smiling down at her.
"Morning" he greeted.
She sat up and returned his smile, "morning, how are you feeling?" she asked.
He groaned and sat up in bed a little more. "Better but I'm sore as hell" he replied.
She nodded in understanding, "I'll get you some toradol for the muscle pain" she said.
He nodded, "I knew there was a reason I liked you" he teased.
Jules laughed, "you are ridiculous" she replied.
Before Jax could reply, Gracie knocked and ran in. "Hi mama, hi daddy" she greeted as she climbed up on the bed and cuddled between them.
Jules smiled and cuddled her daughter to her chest, showering her with kisses, "Good morning my little angel" she greeted.
Gracie smiled and laughed trying to wriggle away from her mom. "Mama that tickles" she squealed trying to get away.
Jax smiled at the scene before him. Those were his girls. They were his family. He couldn't be happier in that moment. He opened his arms and pulled Gracie into his chest, cautious of the bandages, "save me daddy" she cuddled into him.
He held her tight into his chest, "I'll always save you baby" he said.
She rested against his chest, looking at all his bandages. He ran his fingers through her hair, "are you okay daddy? Mama said you got a booboo and she had to make sure you were okay. I had a sleep over with grandma and grandpa" she asked.
He smiled at her, "I'll be okay angel, your mom made sure I was okay" he replied.
"Did you kiss it and make it better mama?" she asked her mom still wrapped around her dad.
Jax smirked at Jules. He couldn't help it; his daughter was too smart for her own good. He couldn't have said it better himself. "Yeah mama, did you kiss it and make it better?" Jax repeated.
Jules glared at him. She was not amused at all. "I only do that for you baby" she saved herself.
Gracie smiled and reached up to kiss Jax's cheek, "there you go daddy. I kissed it and made it better" she said.
Jax smiled and kissed her temple, "thank you baby, I feel much better" he replied.
She smiled and nodded, "good because grandma and I made eggs, sausage, waffles and pancakes" she stated happily.
Jules got up and put on a shirt from Jax before helping Jax get up and out of bed. She helped him put a shirt on and tied his sweats. Jax wrapped his arm around her shoulders to lean on her for help.
Gracie held her dad's other hand as they slowly made their way down the hallway to the clubhouse. Jules froze when she saw Tara sitting there. She would have figured she got the picture to stay away from her by now.
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Tara glared and narrowed her eyes at the little family coming out of the dorms. "Juliana, what are you doing here?" she asked.
Jules helped Jax to the bar. "I staid to make sure that Jax was okay. Since you had some issues yesterday. Someone had to stay and make sure he didn't develop an infection or bleed out in the middle of the night" she replied.
Tara froze and glared. Gemma and the boys couldn't help but smirk. Tara had that coming. Trying to break up their family like that. She froze and left when things got rough. She bailed when Jax needed hr the most. She didn't even come back when he was all patched up.
"I knew you could handle it so I left. I needed some air" she replied.
"Well, it's a good thing I was here because I knew exactly what Jax needed" she replied.
Tara had enough. She was about to snap. She wanted to make Jax choose. They all knew it was coming.
"Come on baby, daddy and Tara need to talk" she led Gracie out of the room. They went out by the picnic tables.
"Mom, is daddy going to be okay? He's not going to leave us right?" Gracie asked.
Jules smiled and let out a breath, "I don't know baby. Your dad is not going to leave you. He is always going to be there for you. He just needs to talk to Tara and figure some things out" she tried to explain as PG as possible.
"Like a puzzle?" Gracie asked.
Juliana smiled at her daughter, "yes baby, like a puzzle" she stated.
Tara snapped when Jules and Gracie left the room, she couldn't take it anymore. "I am done playing games Jax. I am done being the second fiddle. I am done putting up with her. I need you right now to decide. Either me or them" she said.
The boys all looked to Jax curious. They really were curious about what he was going to say. Was he really to tell the truth or was he going to fold again?
"Fine, if that's what you want, then I choose them" he replied as he continued his breakfast.
"What? You choose them?" she asked shocked. She wasn't expecting that.
"Yes, I choose them. I just got a chance to be in my daughter's life. I am not going to give that up for anything or anyone" he stated.
Tara stomped out of the clubhouse. Jules and Gracie watched her leave with a huff. Jules walked back in the clubhouse curious.
"What was that all about?" she asked.
Before anyone could say anything, Jax got up and walked right up to her. He cupped her face and kissed her in front of everyone. She froze in shock.
It took her a minute before she stood on her tip toes, dug her fingers through his hair and deepened the kiss. Jax pulled away when he felt her start to respond. She looked at him confused.
"We are going to start being a family. We are going to start slow, but we are still going to start" he stated, laying down the law.
She quirked an eyebrow at him. "Oh really, we are" she questioned, quirking an eyebrow.
He smiled and gave her another sweet kiss, "yes we are" he repeated.
She smiled and nodded, "okay then. We start out slow" she agreed.
Gemma and Gracie squealed and got excited. They ran and wrapped their arms around the couple. "Yay! We are going to be a family again" Gracie squealed.
Juliana couldn't help but laugh. "Yes we are princess but we are going to start slow" Juliana said.
"Like my birthday party?" the little girl asked with a big smile on her face.
Jules smiled, "yes baby, like your birthday party" she replied.
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Gracie wanted a party that included everyone. She wanted everyone from the clubhouse to be involved. Jules set up a family day at the zoo. She rented a picnic table and a whole section of the lunch area of the zoo eating area.
Gracie was excited. It was easy because they set a nice routine since agreeing to slowly be a family and work their way back into each other's lives.
Jules and Gracie spent their afternoons at the clubhouse with Jax until after dinner, when he usually followed them home and spending the night. He loved putting Gracie to bed.
It was nice for her. She got to spend time with her dad and really get to know him. They would sit in bed and talk for hours. She would tell him about her day at school and her friends or she would tell him about New York and their lives there. Jax was just soaking it up.
The next time she walked into the clubhouse, she was on a mission. Jules told her that Happy may not be at the party because he has to go back to Tacoma to do some business. As expected, she flipped out. Happy was her best friend.
The boys were working in the garage when she walked in. The guys watched as she stood in the doorway looking for someone. When she found what she was looking for, she walked right up to Happy and stood in front of him with her hands on her hips.
He smiled over at her when he noticed her, "Hey kiddo, what's up?" Happy asked.
"Mama said you don't want to come to my party" she said.
He smiled and looked at her with an amused look. "Look kid, I may have to do some business. I missed it in Tacoma remember" he tried to explain.
She shook her head, "no, you always spent my birthday with me. We had our special dates" she replied.
He hung his head defeated, "I will make it up to you, I promise" he said.
She shook her head, "no Happy, you have to come. Besides, the clubhouse is closed. Everyone is coming to my party, so you have no excuse to miss the party" she reasoned.
"Come one kiddo, you know I love you but I don't do parties" he stated.
"You go to the parties at the clubhouse" she retorted.
The guys, Jules, Jax and Gemma had to cough to cover their smiles. That little girl had spunk and everyone knew it. She was truly her mother's daughter. She might look like Jax, but she was a carbon copy of her mother, no doubt.
"Well those are different. Those are adult parties. I don't do kid parties" he replied.
She pouted, "but I'm your favorite kid, right?" she asked.
Happy gave her a knowing look, "You know I love you" he stated serious.
"Okay then, you have to come to my party. It's mandatory. Besides, everyone is coming so you have no more excuses" she ordered.
He finally relented and laughed at her, "alright kiddo, I'll be there" she smiled and launched at him.
He wrapped her up in a hug. Everyone was shocked. They knew that Happy loved her and Jules but they had never seen him show so much genuine emotion.
"It's official, I've seen everything" Tig teased at Happy's reaction to Gracie. She was the only little girl he would ever be cool with. She's the only kid he saw himself caring about.
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2 weeks later
The day of the party, Gracie was the first one up in the morning. She was more excited that everyone was coming over and she was having a big party with her dad this year. She knew her dad stayed over the night before. She got out of bed and was literally jumping off the walls she was so excited.
She ran to her mom's room. Jules was still asleep curled into Jax's side. That didn't faze her daughter though. She ran in and jumped into bed with them.
She made her way to sit on her dad's chest and lay down so her head was resting on his shoulder, opposite her mom.
Jax smiled and wrapped his arms around her. He was awake the moment she opened the door, but he wanted to see what she would do.
He curled around and shifted so she was sandwiched between him and Jules. "Mhmhm, I wonder what today is" he teased.
Juliana smiled and pulled her daughter into her chest. "It's my birthday daddy" Gracie replied with the biggest grin on her face.
Juliana smiled, "Happy Birthday Princess" she showered her daughters face with kisses.
"Mama" Gracie squealed, laughing the whole time.
Jax couldn't help but look over and smile. That was his family. Those were his girls, his reason for getting up in the morning and coming home every night. He couldn't help but feel lucky to have them in his life and that Jules gave him a chance to know his daughter.
"Happy Birthday baby girl, I love you" Jules said.
Gracie smiled and hugged her mom, "thanks mama" she replied as she rested between her parents.
"Happy Birthday Angel" Jax leaned over and kissed her forehead, pulling her into his arms. She curled into her dad's chest and pulled her mom to rest on the other side.
"Are you excited for today?" Jules asked.
Gracie smiled and nodded, "I'm super excited. We are going to see the animals and have a party" she squealed.
Jules smiled at her excitement, "okay, go get ready and get your stuff together. Mommy and I have to get dressed and then we'll make breakfast" Jax said as he lifted her over the bed and deposited her on floor.
She nodded and ran to her room to get ready. This was her first birthday with Jax and she was over the moon that he was going to be there.
Jules rolled out of bed and tore off her clothes. She knew the boys and Gemma would be there soon. The plan was to have breakfast together before going to the zoo.
Jax lay against the headboard with his arms crossed behind his head, stretched out lazily, smirking as he stared at his girl.
"You really call that fair?" he called out from the bed.
She turned around and stood their wearing nothing but a black lace panty set. "It's nothing you haven't seen before" she teased. She wanted to tease him a little. She couldn't help it. Sure, they were going slow, but she wanted to play with him a little.
He jumped out of bed and wrapped his arms around her waist, "You are not being fair. Walking around here dressed like that and not expecting a reaction from me" he bit at her pulse point as he nuzzled her neck.
She smiled and arched into him a little, "this is what you have to look forward too if you keep behaving" she replied.
Jax smiled, "I might be sampling the preview sooner than you think" he teased knowing that she wouldn't be able to hold out much longer.
She loved to tease him but he knew her. No matter what her mind was thinking, her body was telling a different story. Her body was still reacting to him. He had the advantage. He knew every inch of her body by heart. He would see it in his dreams while she was gone.
She smiled and turned around to kiss him, intending it only to be a small, short sweet kiss. Nothing was ever short with Jax. He was only in boxers, only wearing clothes because Gracie is home.
Since they started being a real family, Jules has been allowing touches and some kissing but nothing past that point. She wasn't ready to go all the way. She didn't just want to jump into things again. She wanted to do things right this time.
Jules couldn't stop kissing him though. She stood on her tip toes for better access and wrapped her arms around his neck, playing with the hair at the nape of his neck.
Jax grabbed her hands and pinned her arms behind her back as he pushed her back into the wall next to the dresser, as he traced her lips with the tip of his tongue, pleading for entrance. She tried really hard not to moan because of Gracie.
He snuck his tongue to battle with hers, taking advantage of her gasp. This time she couldn't help it, she moaned and arched her back against the wall to give him more access. He smirked against her neck and trailed open mouth kisses up her jaw towards her ear.
"We need to stop princess" he pulled away and smiled at her.
She took a minute to gather her bearings. "You talk to me about not being fair" she replied pushing him away, panting.
He laughed and grabbed his clothes, making his way past her to the bathroom for a quick shower. He didn't want to push her too far where she closed off again.
Jules started getting dressed when Gracie came back in, "ready mama?" she asked.
Jules laughed, "not yet princess, I had to talk to daddy before getting ready. Go wait for me in the living room until daddy is ready and I finish getting dressed. I'll be out in a minute to make you breakfast" she said.
Gracie nodded, looking at her mom suspiciously, "are you okay mama?" she asked.
Jules nodded, "yeah, of course I am, why?" she replied curious.
"Your face is red" Gracie said innocently, causing Jax to burst into laughter from the bathroom.
"I'm okay baby, mommy is just excited for your party" she tried to change the subject.
"Okay" Gracie replied before running off.
Jules peaked into the bathroom, "hurry up Jax, your daughter is jumping off the walls" she said.
He peaked around the curtain and smirked, "I'll be out in a bit, I have to take care of something" he teased.
She threw a towel at him and laughed as she left him to shower. She made her way downstairs to find her daughter waiting at the island.
"Okay, so birthday pancakes?" Jules asked Gracie.
The little girl smiled and nodded. Jules got started on breakfast while Gracie lounged in front of the TV. She was in the middle of Frozen when they heard the bikes outside.
"My boys are here" Gracie squealed running to the door.
She threw the door open to see Gemma and the guys coming up the walkway. "Grandma" she called out, running out to greet them all.
"Happy Birthday baby girl. Did you have a good night with your parent's?" Gemma asked with a smirk as Jules glared at the double meaning.
"Yeah, we had fun, didn't we baby?" Jules tried to keep it vague.
"Yeah, mommy and daddy had a sleep over, and then this morning we had fun in our birthday morning cuddle. Mommy and daddy cuddled with me" Gracie informed.
"I'm sure they did" Gemma teased.
Jules just laughed and shook her head, "okay enough of that, who wants birthday pancakes?" Jules asked.
The boys were fighting each other to get into the kitchen. With Juliana cooking, they knew the food would be good. They weren't stupid enough to pass up her food.
"Okay, have a seat all of you. We have breakfast on the way for my birthday princess" she said.
Gemma looked around and couldn't find Jax. "Jules don't tell me Jax is still sleeping" she said.
Before Jules could say anything, Jax walked out with a towel around his waist, "no ma, I just got out of the shower" he replied walking over to the kitchen, leaning against the counter, drinking some coffee.
"That's my coffee" Jules stated in mock outrage.
He smirked and leaned into her, "I thought we went over this earlier, what's yours is MINE babe" he whispered into her ear, kissing her temple.
Jules flushed instantly and pushed him away from her, "go put some clothes on, no one wants to see that" she regained her composure.
Jax put down the coffee and smirked, "don't be so sure about that" he teased.
The guys couldn't help but laugh when Jules gasped and blushed bright red. "Shut up Jax" she threw the dish towel at him.
Gemma helped Jules dish out breakfast while Jax got dressed. She made more than enough for everyone. They ended up with pancakes, eggs, bacon, and fruit. She wanted them to be full because they had a big day ahead of them.
After breakfast, the guys followed Jax in Jules's jeep. Gracie was beyond excited on the way to the zoo. She had her whole family there. The guys were literally surrounding the jeep. She kept turning around the make sure they were still there. It wasn't just her and her mom anymore.
When they got to the zoo, Jules loaded up the coolers and the stroller for Gracie when she got tired of walking. Gracie grabbed her parents hand and practically dragged them along.
They looked like a gang walking through the zoo. "We look like we are going to kill someone" Jules teased as she held Gracie's hand.
Jax laughed as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder, "we are a biker gang, what did you expect" he teased.
"I didn't think we would look this menacing, I mean people are literally running away from us Jax" she replied.
He smiled and pulled her into him, "don't worry about that babe, look at our daughter. She's like a kid in a candy store. Let's just enjoy her birthday with us all together. She's happy, let's just be happy" he said.
Jules looked at Gracie and smiled. She was walking with Happy pointing out all the different animals. She was really happy that everyone was there for her.
"Okay, maybe you are right" she replied.
He smiled and kissed her temple, wrapping her close to him as they continued walking along.
Gracie was going from animal to animal, jumping for joy. Her favorite animal was a lion. When they got to the lion exhibit, she freaked out. She stood by the glass window and pressed her face to the glass.
"Look daddy, their playing" the male lion was playing with his cubs.
"That's the dad lion. His name is Jax. He has 3 babies, Gary, Leah and Adam. They play during the day, then they have dinner together and go to sleep" the zoo keeper said.
Gracie's eyes lit up, "that's my daddy's name. I do that with my daddy and my mommy" she stated.
"See, the lion is just the same as humans. They play, eat and go to sleep just like us. You know, we have a cub that was just born if you want to meet him" the zoo keeper said, looking to Jules and Jax for permission.
Gracie turned to her parents, "please mommy. Please!" she begged.
Jules laughed and nodded, "Okay, that's fine. As long as he's safe" Jules told the zoo keeper.
The lady nodded, "oh yeah, you all can be with her and we'll be having him on a leash. Besides, I think a lion will fit in with your family" the zoo keeper said before walking away.
Jules glanced at Gemma who was smirking, "king of the jungle, oh yeah, I would say that fits" Gemma teased.
Jules couldn't help but laugh, "you think" she agreed.
The zoo keeper brought over the baby lion. Gracie clung to her dad's legs. Jax walked over with her and knelt down next to her. "This is Bobby" the zoo keeper introduced.
Gracie ran her fingers through the lion's mane. "Hi Bobby lion, I'm Gracie. This is my mommy and daddy" she greeted him like he was a person.
The lion mewled and roared a little. Gracie curled into Jax with a squeal. Jax smiled, "he said hi to you princess" he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her temple. That was by far the highlight of Gracie's day.
Jules and Gemma brought out the food and set up the barbeque when they got back to the house.
Jules smiled and couldn't help but feel happy at seeing everyone in the backyard. They had a gate around the pool, so none of the kids would get hurt. She loved seeing all the kids running around the house.
Jax walked over to her and wrapped an arm around her. "What's wrong?" he asked.
She wiped her tears and shook her head. "Nothing, I'm fine. I'm just happy that you are all here. She deserves this so much Jax. I'm just glad she gets a birthday with her dad," she replied, wiping her tears.
Jax wiped her tears and smiled as he pulled her into his side. He rubbed his fingers through her hair. He kissed the top of her head, "come on, don't cry. Be happy. I'm here now and I'm not going anywhere" he reassured her.
She pulled away and wiped her tears, taking a breath to calm herself. Gracie ran over and launched at her dad. Jax picked her up and kept an arm around her mom.
"Are you having fun Gracie?" he asked.
"Yeah, mama, why are you crying?" she replied switching to her mom's arms. Jules held her close, "I'm okay baby. I just want you to be happy and have a good birthday" she replied.
"I am mama, I promise" she kissed her mom's cheeks.
Jax wrapped his arms around his girls. "My girls happy and together" he teased wrapping an arm around them.
Gracie laughed, "you're so silly daddy. I love you" she kissed his cheek before joining her party.
It was a great day. The guys had a really good time. Jules was just happy to have her family back. Jax staid over to help Jules with Gracie.
They put her to bed and got ready to be with each other. Jax sat at the edge of the bed and wiped his hands over his thighs.
Jules walked out of the bathroom and stood at her dresser. He stared at her, her damp hair down her back, her tank top and cotton shorts hung close to her silky smooth skin.
She smiled at him and he could feel his heart melting. He got up and walked up her, lifting her tank top up over her hip so he can graze his thumb over his crow as he smiled down at her, "hey beautiful" he greeted.
She smiled and kissed his jaw lightly, "Hi" she pulled away slowly still smiling at him as she turned to lean against the wall.
"You tried Jax. I asked you to try and you did. Sure you messed up on the way, but you gave me the time and you tried" she said.
"I had to, it was the only way to get you back" he replied as if it was obvious.
She laughed and smiled softly, "you have me" she gave her indirect position.
Jax walked up and pressed into her, resting his forehead against hers. "What do we do next?" he asked.
She looked down for a minute before taking a breath and glancing back up at him, "I think maybe you should move in for real. I mean, you practically live here already. It would just be making it official" she said and laughed as he smirked.
He cupped her face and kissed her. "I love you so much" he stated.
"Thank you so much princess. I promise to always be there for you and my baby" he smiled and pressed numerous kisses to her lips.
"That sounds good to me babe" she smiled as she pulled his head closer, deepening the kiss, her legs wrapped around his waist pulling him deeper between her legs.
Feeling his hardening member passing against her core she moaned lightly. Jax wanted to do things slow and at her pace he didn't want to push her.
He heard her moaning and took it as a sign to keep going and his hand slid up to the bottom of her shirt, cupping her plump round breast while his fingers worked to play with her nipple. His free hand tight on her hip as she grinded into him.
This time it was his turn to groan. "I need you, it's okay. I want to do this" she moaned as she tugged on his bottom lip with her teeth.
Pulling away from the kiss, he lifted her up into his arms she sucked on his neck as he tore up her clothes. Laying her down on her back he kissed his way up her body to her lips kissing her passionately, their hands roaming each other as if they couldn't get enough of each other.
He slid his hands up her sides, sliding her tank top up over her head. Her hands following his lead as she tugged at his shirt, tossing it across the room.
His bare chest on hers, their warm bodies against each other, she couldn't help but moan into his ear as he made his way down her jaw to her neck.
His tongue worked circles around the soft skin on her neck, lips brushing every inch they came across. Jules slid her hand into his hair, her fingertips stroking through it as her other hand ran down his back, her nails digging in as his teeth dug into her skin on her collar bone.
Another moan escaped her lips. Jax growled feeling her nails on his back leading his lips down her body, his mouth going over her nipple, taking it between his teeth and sucking on it.
She arched her back, pressing her body into him, undoing his belt, pushing his pants down. With one swift tug, her panties were off.
Jax let his hands roam over every curve, every scar, then over his crow. She was nervous as he watched her body. She never felt the same after Gracie, no matter how hard she tried.
"You are so beautiful princess" he whispered before pushing all the way into her.
A gasp escaped her lips as she arched back, taking him in fully. He leaned his forehead on hers, both looking up into each other's eyes, letting each other adjust to the feel of each other.
He pushed against her, keeping up with her rhythm. Their bodies knew each other, even after all these years.
His eyes roamed her body as his nails raked her head through her hair. He felt her walls tighten around him as she came, pushing him over the edge.
Jax rolled off her and pulled her into his side. "God babe" he mumbled.
"I know, it just proves that we belong together" she replied tilting her head up giving him a kiss.
He smiled down at her, "damn straight" he replied.
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To say Gracie was excited to have her parents together was an understatement. They kept it a secret form the guys at the clubhouse. They just knew that Jax and Jules were working on their relationship.
It wasn't until one boxing match did they figure it out. They really made it obvious. They were in the middle of the ring.
Jules sucked in as he slammed her against the wall, adrenaline coursing through her veins. She quickly wiped the sweat from her lips and swung at him, lunging forward, as he dodged the left hook and pinned her arms behind her back.
"Stop thinking about it. Follow your instinct" Jax said.
Her lips glared in anger. "Yeah? What if my instinct tells me to shove my foot up your ass?" she replied.
"Hey, you're the one who asked for my help remember?" he said giving her a smirk.
"Well, then let's do this" she took her stance again.
She ignored the smug look on his face and broke the rules a little, delivering a fast punch straight to his gut, missing the fact that he swiped her legs, knocking her down next to him.
She opened her eyes to find Jax on top of her looking smug. "Holy Shi.." the words were cut off as Jules twisted her legs around his and straddled him on the mat, an award-winning smirk on her face.
Jax tried to break free but he couldn't. She had him down. She smiled down at him, "I win" she pumped her hands in the air as Jax stared at the sweat dripping down her face.
She noticed the look in his eyes and decided to play with him. She tightened her thighs around him with a mischievous smirk. "Don't" he warned.
"Don't what?" she asked, despite knowing exactly what she was doing.
He locked eyes with her, providing her with fair warning to leave if she wants. Jules sucked in as he slammed her against the mat, his lips crashing down on hers, releasing the pent-up tension between them in the ring.
His lips tasted salty and delicious, the way he moved them, made her delirious. She tried to outdo him, running her fingernails down his strong arms, he counteracted that real quick. He quickly pinned her arms down by her wrists and traced her lips with his tongue as she deepened the kiss.
He groaned and dragged the kiss down her throat. Before they could get any further, the guys came in. "Whoah! There are kids here. Keep yourselves PG" Clay called out as they walked in the garage and saw them in the ring.
Jax and Jules pulled away laughing and embarrassed. He helped her up but kept his arm around her. "We are officially together. We are allowed to roll around the ring" Jax said.
Jules glared and nudged him in the ribs, "don't be crude. Your daughter is here" she said pulling away and going to pick up their princess.
"Well I'm happy for you baby. It's about damn time you tow worked out your shit" Gemma said.
Jules laughed and gave her a hug, "Thanks Gem" she replied.
"Me too Grandma" Gracie added.
"Well, we did it for you baby girl. It may have taken us a while but we worked out our problems so we can be a family. Would you like that?" Jules asked.
Gracie beamed at her parent's. "Are you really serious? Daddy's really going to be back? You're not going to leave again?" she asked.
That was a fear that it would happen. She needed Jax to be real. He looked at Gracie and smiled, "I super promise baby girl. I am here for good. I am never leaving you or your mom ever again" he said.