Hey, I made it to chapter 10! I hope the ideas keep flowing :). I listened to Boyce avenue's every breath while writing this chapter. I love that song. Listen to the acoustic version though. It's much prettier. I hope the Jax and Julia scenes aren't too cheesy, but built just right :). Thank you guys for the positive feedback. Enjoy!

Gemma's question played in my head a few more times, but more slowly.

"Are you going to be able to handle being his old lady?"

I saw concern cross her face while she was waiting for my response.

"I hope so. I love your son more than anything, and I wanna be there for him, through the thick and thin."

"I should let you know, with the club sometimes there is more thin than there is thick."

Jesus.

"I can do it."

A small smile crossed her face.

"Okay, we will see. I'm having a family dinner tomorrow. I want you to be there also. No matter how wierd it is, you're family now, and you make my boy happy. If anyone says anything out of line tomorrow night, they will get a size nine shoe up their asses."

I smiled.

"Sounds good to me."

She slowly opened her arms and pulled me into a hug.

"Welcome to our world, sweetheart."

I left Gemma's office with a little more peace of mind. She accepted me. I looked over at the clubhouse, wanting to see my man. To tell him that his mother is okay with us. But, I knew he was busy with the club.

Oh no.

What kind of torment is he facing in there? I kinda forget about how the club will react. What if they convince him that this isn't right, and he will go back to Wendy? I know Gemma said she got my back, but what if it wasn't enough? The slight shortness of breath came back just like that.

I slowly moved to my car, and started it. The knocking sound was still there. Oh wait, it's not the car. That's just my heart beating so hard against my fucking chest.

I drove by Felicia's. I needed someone to talk to. She was always my go to girl when it came to everything. I quickly went to her house and rushed to her front door, knocking hard against the red wooden door.

A man who looked close to Felicia's age answered.

"Hi, can I help you?"

"You must be Rob. I'm Julia. I'm friends with your girlfriend, Felicia."

"Oh, you're Julia. Nice to meet you. Please come in."

God, he was perfect for her. She's dated some real assholes. This one was definitely a step up.

As I walked further into the house, I saw Felicia reading a pregnancy book with absolute shock in her face.

"You okay?"

"Oh my god, Julia, have you ever read these books? My body is gonna go through such horror. I know it might be a little late for this, but I'm not sure if I can handle this."

"Fe, you're going to be fine. You got Rob. And you got me. Auntie Julia."

This is true. You'll need all the practice you can get when Jax's little one will be around."

"Yeah, I doubt Wendy will let that happen."

"Sweetie, Jax will make that happen. Trust me. Is that why you're visiting me? relationship dilemma ?"

"How'd you guess?"

"You have this signature facial expression when you're concerned about something. And lately it's been about Jax."

"I met his mother today."

"How'd it go?"

"Better than I expected it to go."

Felicia looked at me with confusion.

"I don't see why you're worried."

"She invited me over for dinner tomorrow with the club there. I don't know what their reactions will be. What if they change Jax's mind?'

"Has anyone told you you think way too much?"

"Felicia, I'm serious here."

"So am I. Julia, that man loves you. He's not going to give that up because of his club. Jax has always been the kind of man who marches to his own drum. Trust me, he ain't going anywhere. Have some faith. "

I just nodded and hugged her.

"You're going to be a great mother."

"As will you."

I spent over an hour at Felicia's. Her, Rob, and I finished building the crib. Okay, not to self. Cribs are a bitch to build. I think I'll just have my kids sleep in my bed and not worry about that headache.

But, seeing Rob and Felicia together was incredible. the way Rob was talking to her stomach and how Felicia was glowing. How they were a family. I never realized how much I wanted it till I came back here. Now, that was all I wanted. All I saw for myself in this life I had now.

I heard my phone go off in my pocket as I got into my car.

Three missed calls and a voicemail.

If it was Jax, I would answer it in a minute. But, it was my father. I had nothing nice to say to him nor did I want to see him.

I entered the password on my phone and called my voicemail.

"Hey Julia, it's dad. Look baby, I'm so sorry I caused this rift between us. I want to fix it. And I know your mother would want us to fix it. Amber and I are getting married in two days. Please, I would love to have my daughter there and support me.

Is he kidding?

I went to my text messages and sent him a message. If I talked to him, I know it would result in a fight.

Matthew was in a meeting when his pocket vibrated. He reached into his pocket and hid his phone under the table.

New text message from: Julia

I'll be there and support you when you be there and support my decisions.

Matthew went to the home screen on his phone.

It was around ten at night when I heard the front door open. I smiled.

My man was home.

He came into the room and took off his cut.

"Hey, babe."

"Hey."

I got out of sitting position on the bed and crawled to the front of it. Not giving a shit if I was wrecking the papers and documents that were in my way to get to him. I stood on my knees and lightly pulled on his shirt. His lips met mine halfway.

"How'd it go today? Does the club know about us?"

"Yeah, they know."

It felt like I just swallowed a golf ball.

"And?"

" I basically told them to go fuck themselves if they can't accept who I'm with."

"Jax.."

"Jules, it's the truth. Give me your hand."

"Uh, why?"

"Just do it. It's nothing sexual."

"Oh my god, that's a shock."

I gave him my hand and he put it to his chest.

"you feel that?"

I nodded.

"You're the only one that makes it beat faster and slower at the same time."

I smiled.

"What movie did you get that from?"

"What do you mean? I didn't get it from any movie."

I raised an eyebrow.

"Okay, The Hot Chick, alright. You got me."

"I knew I heard that quote from somewhere."

"You wanna know something though?"

"Sure."

"I never thought I'd find a woman who would do that to me though. You're a game changer, Julia Carter. You make a man want to build a home and have a future with you."

I just looked at him in awe.

"That was all me."

I pulled harder at his shirt and kissed him. We fell back on the bed. when he pulled away, he kissed my nose lightly.

"I love you."

Okay guys, I know this chapter was slower than others, I hope that was good! I plan on bringing in Stahl and other complications very soon!