"Jesus Christ!" Gemma snapped hand over her heart as she walked into the living room to see Bobby with Tig and Jax.
"Sorry Ma," Jax grinned softly before placing a kiss on her cheek. "Adara, sleepin?" He asked as he straightened up.
"Yeah, girl was tired. She's had an emotional day," Gemma answered with a roll of her eyes. "What the hell are you two doing here?" She asked, as she eyed Tig and her son.
"Wanted to see how she was holdin' up," Jax answered for Tig and himself. "Opie wanted to come but we sent him home to Donna."
Nodding Gemma turned to Bobby. "She told me," She searched his face as she spoke.
"I figured she would," Bobby declared with a stiff nod. "The boys know." His eyes seemed to age as he spoke.
"It stays with us," Tig announced looking around the living room. "Clay doesn't want that shit gettin' out of house. Plus we figured she wouldn't want a bunch of strange people knowin' her business."
"Good. That shit don't need to be spread around. You gonna tell the others when they get back from the run?" Gemma asked as she walked over to the couch to grab her bag.
"Naw," Tig grinned as he walked over to the wall of photos. "Those two idiots don't need to know." The others watched as Tig looked closer at one photo in particular. "Hey is that Adara?" He asked looking back at Bobby.
Looking over at the photos, Bobby squinted, a little to get a better look. "Yeah, she was four. That was the day she went on her first bike ride," Bobby grinned as he came to stand next to his brother. "She used to beg me every visit since then to take her on a ride."
"You think she'd like to take one tomorrow?" Jax asked as he came to look at the photo also. "Me and Chibs were gonna go with Ma to Lodi anyway. We could take her with us." Jax added on looking towards Gemma.
"I think she'd like that," Gemma smiled softly. "Come on boys. We ain't goin' tomorrow if we don't get some sleep." Walking over Gemma hugged Bobby before tugging on both Tig and Jax's arms. "Night, Bobby."
"Night, Gemma. Night boys," Bobby called as he closed the door after they left. He stood listening to the start of both bikes and Gemma's SUV. Locking the door and killing the lights he made his way to Adara's door. Opening it quietly he looked at her as she slept in her bed. She was curled into a ball. Arms wrapped around the bear he had given her when she was four. Smiling sadly he back out and closed the door. He hoped things would get better for her and soon.
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Adara sipped at her juice as she watched her uncle move around the kitchen. She wanted to ask him why he seemed so intent on making such a large breakfast. She wanted to ask but she still couldn't seem to find her voice after talking to Gemma last night. She knew he knew that she was watching him.
"Jax and Chibs are coming for breakfast," he announced as someone knocked on the door. "Go let them in," Bobby waved his hand.
She tensed as she slid from her seat and stood up. Making her way quietly and quickly to the door she felt her body tense further as she opened the door. Giving both males small tense smiles she stepped aside as so they could come in.
Jax grinned brightly and paused for a few seconds before dropping a kiss to her forehead as he came into the house. "Hey doll," His grin grow as she sent him a warmer smile after he had straightened up. "You ready for today?" He asked as he eyed her outfit.
Frowning she tilted her head to the side before opening and closing her mouth for a moment. "Huh?" She asked as she closed the door.
"Bobby didn't tell you?' Jax asked as he followed Chibs and Adara to the kitchen. He watched as she shook her head. "You're comin' with me and Chibs to Lodi. Ma's wants to check out a few new stores that opened up. We got roped into escorting her."
She grinned as she listened to the sarcasm slip into his voice towards the end.
"Aye lass, ya get to run around wit' us ta'day," Chibs grinned as he took the seat to her left while Jax slipped into the one on her right. "You'll need to be changin' for we go." He stated as he looked over her outfit while stealing the toast off of her plate.
"Why?" She asked as she glanced at her tee shirt, sweat pants and flip-flops.
"Cause you'll be ridin' with me," The guys couldn't help but smile warmly as Adara's face twisted from forced calm to beating out the sun in brightness. "Now go put on some real clothes and boots." Jax waved his hand to the doorway. "Be quick if you want to eat 'fore we go," He let out a chuckle as he ducked his head to miss the bright orange flip-flop that was tossed at him.
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Sitting at the counter Adara couldn't keep the grin off her face. Sitting next to Tig and Clay while her uncle was behind the bar she couldn't but feel some sort of peace after the ride with Jax earlier that day. She had felt something click while she was being forced by Gemma to try clothes on. She had felt a sense of family. Something she only really had ever felt with her uncle and her Savta. Turning as she felt eyes on her she looked around to see three men she had never seen before. Turning back around she leaned over, to be closer to Tig. She tensed only for a few seconds as he slipped his arm around her but relaxed none the less.
Tig looked down at her somewhat amused but sent her a bright grin. "So you up to bonding with me later?" he asked as he noted the three men approaching.
"That depends," She responded. "If it involves a bed, no," she teased softly. "But considering even I'm a no-no to you, what are we doin'?" She asked as a blond man came to stand on the other side of her uncle.
"Kyle," Bobby nodded to the man next to him. He waved his hand to the other blond man standing on the other side of Clay, who was to her left. "That's Snake and that's Happy," He point to the bald man on the other side of Tig. "Boys this is Adara, my niece."
"Well ain't you," Kyle started but seemed to stop himself from the glares he was being sent by several of his brothers. "Um, yeah," He nodded before making a quick exit from the area.
"Nice to meet you," The other blond, Snake, grinned before turning to Clay. "Can I get a minute boss?" He asked as he grabbed the beer Bobby had placed in front of him.
Clay nodded as he stood up. Turning he looked down at Adara. "I'll see you later munchkin," he spoke softly before taking a swig of his beer.
"Bye Clay," she gave him a tiny wave as she spoke softly. After watching him and the blond walk away for a moment she turned back to Tig. Adara poked him harshly, to get his attention.
Looking down at her Tig raised his eyebrow. "What?"
"Can you stop tryin' to squeeze me to death?" She asked as she patted his hand that was still wrapped tightly around her.
"My bad," he grinned sheepishly down at her as he slid his arm from around her. "Be ready to go in about twenty, midget." He declared as he stood up.
Blinking she tossed him a look of confusion as he and the silent bald man made their way to the dorm rooms. "What for?" she called out.
"It's a surprise," He tossed back over his should over his shoulder before they disappeared.
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Blinking again she looked down at the gun in her hand. She was pretty sure only Tig would consider something like this a bonding exercise. Breathing out slowly she looked up at Tig and Happy. The silent man had tagged along with them.
"You want me to what?" She asked as she raised her brow at him. "You do realize that I can't exactly care one of these with me." She gestured with her left hand to her right that held the gun. Bring up her left she readjusted her glasses again.
"Why?" Tig asked frown twisting at his lips.
"I have school Tig," She rolled her eyes at the older man. "They frown on bring guns to school." She flicked her eyes to the bald man as his lips twisted into a smirk.
"Well shit," Tig's frowned seem to deepen slightly. "I forgot you started that shit next week. Well you can still learn. Get you one to carry when you're not at school." Tig announced with a winning grin.
Groaning slightly she looked back down at the gun before looking back up at Tig. Biting her lower lip, she flicked her eyes back to the object in her hand. "What do I do again?"
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Looking around Adara felt her nose wrinkle with disgust. Flicking her eyes around the main from the Club house she flipped from the various women and man. Wrinkling her nose again she shook her head and stepped around the bodies. Ducking behind the bar she searched the shelves for her glasses case. After a few moments she spotted it behind a bottle of Jack. She grinned, as she easily slipped it from behind the bottle and straightened up and froze. She was face to face with dark brown eyes that she had felt trace her for the few days. Blinking she felt her body tense as she felt his eyes bore into hers.
After a few moments of the uncomfortable silence she ducked her head and quickly made her way from around the bar. Quietly she made her way around the bodies and bolted out the door. As the door closed she breathed a small sigh of relief. She didn't understand what it was about that man but something about him put her on edge and seemed to calm her all at once. Freezing again she listened as someone made their way through the door. Looking over her shoulder she relaxed when her gaze fell on Tig and only him.
"Ya know he won't hurt you," Tig began as he took a seat on the picnic table. "He's just a scary lookin' mother fucker." Tig mused as he took out a cigarette and lit it.
Blinking, Adara slowly made her way to sit next to him. Placing the case on the other side she folded her hands in her lap. "I know," she whispered staring down at her hands. "His eyes though," She began after a moment. "They," she paused. "They remind me." She cut herself off as she wrapped her arms around her midsection.
"They remind you of one of 'em, that it?" Tig asked as he looked at her from the corner of his eye.
Nodding she squeezed her eyes shut. "I know no one here will hurt me." She opened her eyes and slowly brought them up to look at Tig. "But his eyes," she looked back down quickly when she heard the door open.
Both looked back to see Bobby and Happy coming through. Tossing both men a grin Tig climbed off the table and turned to look back at Adara. "Midget, look here." Turning from the pair that were coming to stand next to Tig and looking up at the blue eyed man. She tilted her head letting him know she was listening. "You're safe. Stop thinkin' 'bout eyes. Stop comparin'. Just stop." Leaning in, he whispered the last part to her. "You keep this up and you're lettin' 'em win." Straightening up Tig gave her a pointed look. "You ain't a loser either." Turning, Tig looked at Bobby before a frown twist at his lips, turning back to look at Adara.
"How'd you get here?" Bobby asked before Tig could.
"Yeah," Tig looked down at her curiously. "I thought you went home last night."
"Gemma dropped me off," Holding up the case she had laid next to her. "I left my case here." She shrugged as she answered before placing the case next to her again. Looking up at Tig her eyes seemed to sparkly before she nodded to herself. "Ya know Tig, you're a good guy." Bobby snorted before sending her a look. "Hush. He is, even if I'm the only one that sees it."
Nodding both men seemed to accept her answer. Tig took another drag before stubbing the cigarette out. Digging in his pockets for a moment he grinned when he pulled something out. After a moment he held his hand out to her.
Reaching out she uncurled her right hand and blinked in confusion when he dropped a key into it. Blinking she looked up at him.
Shrugging he patted her on the head. "You get bored or whatever you can hang in my room." With that he nodded to his brothers before slipping back into the club house. A moment later his head slipped back out. "Come unlock my door for me first though," he grinned brightly at the three.
Rolling her eyes she slid off the table. Kissing Bobby's cheek she nodded to both men.
Before she slipped into the building they heard her mutter, "Swear he's an over grown toddle with ADD."
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Monday morning saw Adara and Bobby sitting in the school's office. It was easy to see she wasn't paying any attention to the conversation going on between her uncle and her new principle, Mrs. Fowler. The woman had pepper colored hair and wrinkles around her eyes and mouth. She didn't look ever threatening but most faculty people didn't.
She let out a bored sigh before looking out the window. Letting a grin slip onto her face when she noticed Chibs and Tig standing twenty feet from them holding a sign they had obvious worked on. In big block letters read, 'Don't worry we'll bust you from the joint Dare.' Adara bit her lip to keep from busting out in laughter. Reading the sign again she couldn't help but love the over grown toddlers she had come to see as family. Only the guys would come up with something like that. Quietly she got her uncles attention and directed it to the window.
"Now how about we get you to class?" She looked up like a deer caught in headlights before she schooled her expression into a blank one. Standing she nodded to her uncle and followed the lady out and waited to be directed to her guide. "Ms. Tates will show you around." Adara sent a bland polite smile to the older woman before turning to a younger red headed woman.
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Stepping out from the building she scanned the crowd for any sign of a Son. Adara let out a sigh of relief, when she spotted a familiar blond head leaning against his bike. Quickly she weaved her way through the crowd to the Dyna and its owner. Slipping her arms around Jax's waist she gave him a tight squeeze. She felt as he slipped an arm around her.
"You 'ight lil' sis?" He asked as he flicked his cigarette off to the side.
"I hate people with no humor and narrow minded views," She spoke as she stepped back from him a little. Not enough to dislodge the arm from her shoulders. "Can we just blow the school up so I don't have to go back?" She asked hopefully.
Letting out a deep laugh Jax shook his head as he flicked his cigarette away. Jax handed her his extra helmet, before straddling his bike. He waited until she'd put it on before helping her on behind him. "No can do sweets. We need you to be smart for us."
"That bites," She grumbled as he started up his bike. She sighed happily as she felt a sense of peace wash through her like a wave.
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Climbing off the back of Jax's bike she looked around to see a couple Nomad's she had met briefly. Turning she looked at Jax, giving him a look. Adara gestured with her hand to the group of males in question.
"Snake is switchin' Charters," Jax explained. "He's goin' up north to Portland. Somethin' 'bout his aunt." He shrugged. "Plus Hap's headed back up north," He gave her a sideways glance.
"Oh," She looked back scanning the crowd for the silent man. Spotting him walking with Tig and Clay she felt her lips twist into a frown. She didn't know why but she didn't like that.
"Yeah," Jax smiled knowingly down at her. "I'll catch ya later doll," Jax tossed back as he walked away.
She halfheartedly waved at him before she flicked her eyes to the silent man. After a few seconds she felt a blush sweep across her face when his eyes connected with hers. After a moment he nodded before going back to the conversation he had been having.
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Translations::
Savta ~ Grandmother, Hebrew.
dod ~ Uncle, Hebrew.
bubbala ~ A term of endearment, darling, Yiddish.
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Reviews are welcomed. This is starting a few years before the start of season 1. I own nothing, but it'd be totally awesome if I did. The show and the awesomeness attached to it belong to Kurt Sutter and the other awesome people who created and work on it. Also if you note anything wrong with my usage or wording of Hebrew, please let me know. I think I'm using it right, but if on the off chance I'm not I'd very much like to correct it. And I don't mean to offend anyone either by doing so. Have a great day or night and thanks for reading.