As Nicole got closer to the club house she was starting to have second thoughts. Maybe this was a bad idea. She felt someone's hand grab hers. She looked up to see Juice looking at her. "Its gonna be alright Nicole. I'm here for you. I'll be right behind you" Juice said. The words that came out of his mouth shocked him. 'Where did that come from?' he thought. He never imaged himself saying that to a woman. Nicole smiled.

"Thanks Juice." Nicole said. Nicole took a deep breath and walked into the club. As soon as she did everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at her. Tig was the first one to walk up to her.

"You got balls showing up here Nicole." He whispered.

"Well I got news for all of you guys." She said. She didn't notice Clay come over.

"So if we held a meeting you would tell us all?" he asked her. Nicole nodded. Clay looked at everyone and they filed in and took there respected seats. Juice pulled Nicole on his lap and Jax looked at the two of them. Clay closed the door and sat in his seat at the head of the table. He looked at Nicole.

"Dad's dead." Nicole said. Clay looked at her in shock.

"How?" he asked her.

"Got shot and killed." She said. She took out a folded piece of paper and handed it to Clay. "Before he died he told me to give you this." Clay took the note and opened it.

Dear Clay,

If you're reading this then I guess I must have died. I want you to know that no matter what happened in the past I still respect you and see you as my brother. If it wasn't for you, I would not have been able to give Nicole the wonderful life she has. I assume that Nicole most likely came and gave you the letter in person. I'm also sure she got a "warm" welcome.

The real reason for this letter was for me to explain something to you. I never meant to hurt you, or the club. It's just when the night I got shot occurred it made me wake up and realize that life is short and I didn't want to have to leave my wife alone with the kids. Kind of ironic. I just want you to know that I'm sorry and I always saw you as my brother.

Tell Tig, Chibs and Piney that I'm sorry too. I hope you all understand now why I left. If Nicole somehow someway gets involved with SAMCRO please make sure she's safe. I know who ever claims her as there's will take care of her and she would make a wonderful old lady. She always did love her Uncle Clay and Aunt Gemma.

Mario

Clay wiped a tear that fell down his cheek after he finished reading the letter. He got up and hugged Nicole. "I'm sorry Nicole. I had no idea." He said. Nicole just nodded.

"I forgive you Uncle Clay." She said. Tig took the letter and read it along with Chibs and Piney. They looked at Nicole.

"Nicole I'm so sorry/" Tig said. Nicole smiled at Tig.

"It's alright Tig. I forgive you." She said. Nicole went and sat abck down on Juice's lap. Jax looked at them again.

"Am I missing something here?" Jax asked. Everyone looked at what Jax was looking at.

"What are you talking about Jax?" Nicole asked.

"Well you and Juice seem a little comfy together." Jax said. Nicole sighed.

"He's just a friend." Nicole said. For some reason when Nicole said the word friend Juice felt his heart clench.

"Aye you alright Juice. You look like someone hurt you." Chibs asked Juice.

"Yea. Fine." Juice said as he stood up. Nicole sat in his seat and watched him walk out of the clubhouse. Nicole looked at Clay.

"Did I do something wrong?" she asked. Clay smirked and shook his head.

"No you did nothing wrong at all." Clay told her. "So what do you plan on doing anyway? Do you plan on staying in Charming?" he asked her.

"I'm only here till Saturday night Clay. I have no reason to stay anyway." She said. The door opened and Juice walked back inside and took his seat back from Nicole.

"What did I miss?" Juice asked.

"We were asking Nicole is she knew what she was gonna stay in Charming." Clay said. Juice looked at her.

"I have no reason to stay. Besides I have no where t stay." She said.

"You could stay in the clubhouse with me." Juice said. 'Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.'

"Really?" she looked at him. Juice smile and nodded.

"I have no job either if I stay here." She said.

"I'm sure Gemma could use an extra hand in the office. She would be happy to have you help." Clay said. Nicole nodded and stood up.

"Thanks guys. I got to go though. The girls have practice." She said as she left. As soon as they saw her leave the clubhouse they looked at Juice.

"You can stay with me at the clubhouse." Jax said repeating Juice's words. :Where did that come from Juice?" Jax asked him. Juice shrugged. Juice looked at Clay.

"Juice if you are even considering making Nicole your old lady be sure to really think about it. Don't play games with her. She may not be blood related to be, but I still see her as family. If you really are serious about being with Nicole then you really need to find a house to live in. I'm sure Nicole doesn't wanna live in the clubhouse for the rest of her life." Clay lectured.

"Aye since when are you interested in lasses. You never seemed the kind to be Juice." Chibs said. Juice smrked.

"I know, but see seems different you know." He looked at the clock and stood up. "I'm gonna go watch the girls practice. Nicole says she like an extra set of eyes when she reviews work." Juice fixed his cut and walked out of the clubhouse. Jax looked at Clay.

"She got him?" Jax asked. Clay chuckled.

"She got him."