AN: I know it's been a while and I apologize but college got hectic for a while so i didn't have a chance to re-watch S3EP13 to get this chapter done. So i only wrote and watched when I had some free time which wasn't that often. But i did eventually get it done. Which is why this chapter may have some grammatical errors because towards the end I was typing it up as fast as i could so i could get it to you as fast as i could today. So i would really appreciate reading you're thoughts on this.

With that said i hope you all enjoy and have a wonderful/safe weekend or at least enjoy what's left of it. Also any dialogue that is recognizable from the show isn't mine i simply borrowed it for this story's purpose as well as the character's. Except for Carrie and any other character that isn't recognizable, they actually belong to me.

Chapter Ten

Carrie felt the bed shift next to her, causing her to groan. Knowing it was too early in the morning to be up, when she knew she didn't have to go into work until Wednesday.

"You gotta wake up to get ready or we're going to be late," she heard Jax say, through her sleep clouded haze.

Carrie only groaned in response before her eyes snapped open. Finally registering, exactly why they were up this early. Looking at the clock and seeing that it was six-thirty, had her groaning once more which caused Jax to chuckle.

"I know babe but it's a small price to pay that will be worth it in the end," Jax stated, as he stretched. "I'm going to go pick up what I need while you get yourself and your stuff ready."

Carrie nodded as she sat up, yawning and stretching, before throwing the bed covers off her as Jax checked on Abel on his way out of her room. The morning air made her miss the warmth of her bed as she fixed the covers, but the thought of what was to come in a couple of hours made her stomach fill with butterflies.

Before she remembered that the rest of the day was unknown. There was no way of knowing what would happen regarding the club, but she wasn't going to let that ruin her day. Carrie knew what they were doing was crazy but yet it felt so right.

Carrie quickly picked out a pink and black chevron maxi dress. Laying it out on the bed before grabbing a pair of black ankle strap flats. Before quickly checking on Abel to make sure he was still sleeping. Sure that he was, she made her way into the bathroom, leaving the door ajar so she could hear him in case he woke up, Carrie threw her hair up in a bun. Making quick work of washing yesterday's grime off her, while being careful not to wet her hair so she wouldn't have to use the hair dryer and wake Abel in the process.

Shutting the water off, she quickly dried herself before putting on a strapless bra and a pair of underwear. Carrie then plugged in her curler so it could warm up while she brushed her hair and teeth before moving into the room to get dressed.

She had just finished strapping her flats, when she heard her apartment door opening.

"Hey, did you get everything?" Carrie questioned as she watched Jax from her bedroom doorway.

"Yeah," he answered holding up the manila envelope. "Do you have everything?"

Carrie nodded before pointing towards the manila envelope on the coffee table next to Abel's car seat.

"So we're all set," Jax stated. "Is Abel still sleeping?"

"Yeah but he should be up soon," Carrie answered moving back into the room and towards the bathroom.

"I just have to finish getting ready but it shouldn't take too long," she explained from the bathroom as she heard Jax walk into the room.

She began to do her make up keeping it simple with just some mascara, eyeliner and some lip balm. Before she began to work on her hair. Pinning her bangs back before starting to curl it.

Turning to look into the room as Jax picked up Abel out of the pack'n'play when he started to fuss. Carrie continued to curl her hair as she watched Jax interact with Abel as he changed and fed him. Softly smiling at the scene not quite believing that this was going to be her family now.

"I can't believe we're doing this," Carrie said as they made their way into the county clerk's office.

"You're not backing down are you?" Jax questioned as he set Abel's car set down.

"No," she answered. "But you do realize your mother is going to kill us right?"

"You let me deal with Gemma," Jax said before they were motioned forward.

"Good morning. How can I help you two today?" the woman, who looked to be in her mid-thirties, behind the counter questioned.

"We're looking to get a marriage license," Jax answered, causing the lady to smile.

"Head down to the corner counter and I'll be right with you," she stated pointing in the direction they needed to go.

Saying a quick thank you, Jax grabbed Abel's car seat and they made their way to where the lady had pointed.

"Do both of you have the necessary documents proving your identities?" the lady, who Carrie noticed her name was Lauren, questioned.

They both nodded as Carrie handed the manila envelopes over along with their driver's license.

They watched as Lauren pulled out the documents looking them over and comparing them to their driver's license. Once everything seemed to be in order, she made a copy of their documents and driver's license. Before she began to fill out the necessary paper work.

She had them look over the information to verify that everything was correct before having them raise their right hand to swear that the information they provided was true. Before she had them sign in the necessary spots.

Once they had filled and signed the necessary paper work along with paying the necessary fees, she presented them with their marriage license.

"The license is valid for ninety days," Lauren explained. "There is no wait period between receiving the license and the wedding ceremony. Once the marriage is solemnized the wedding officiant or yourselves may come and file the marriage license within 10 days after the ceremony is officiated. From there the license will be filed and your official marriage certificate will be sent to you in the mail."

"Make sure whoever is officiating your wedding is legally able to do so. Both of you along with one witness and the officiant must sign the license before you file it," Lauren informed them.

Carrie and Jax nodded in understanding before Lauren smiled at them and wished them luck.

They both muttered a quick thank you before gathering their documents into their respective folders and making their way out of the County clerk's office.

"We have an hour and a half before the breakfast at the clubhouse," Carrie told Jax as they walked out of the San Joaquin County clerk's office.

"Give us enough time to make it official," Jax stated giving her his infamous Teller smirk.

Carrie looked down at the copy of their signed marriage license, as Jax shut the car off.

"Gemma is going to kill us," she nervously stated looking up at him.

"At least we'll die married," Jax joked, which only caused Carrie to scowl at him. "Look at the bright side babe. You're stuck with me now."

"That's the bright side?" Carrie jokingly questioned.

They both laughed, before Carrie got serious.

"You're going to tell her right?" she asked as they got out of the car.

Jax nodded as he got Abel's car seat out of the car, "Yeah. It's better if I just rip off the band aid when telling her. The sooner and faster I tell her, the faster she'll get over it."

They both walked into the clubhouse noticing that the club were the only ones there so far.

"I'm going to go leave his car seat in the room," Jax informed her as she noticed Gemma bustling around setting the food up.

"Okay. I'm going to help Gemma," Carrie stated.

Carrie sighed as Jax made his way down towards the dorms before she nervously made her way towards Gemma.

"What can I do to help?" she asked as she set her bag down.

"Set the cups, plates, napkins along with the knives and forks on that table," Gemma said pointing to the long table set up near the bar.

Nodding Carrie got to work setting the table before helping Gemma set some of the food trays on it as well.

Jax carried Abel into the main room, catching her eye as he gave her a smile. Before he looked towards where his brothers were.

"Alright listen up," she heard him call out. "I have something I want to share you with you all."

Carrie shakily set the last tray down before going to her purse to take the copy out. Before walking towards Jax, who had motioned for Gemma to sit down before handing Abel to her. Which Carrie thought was smart of him. At least that would give them a couple of extra minutes to come up with a way to save themselves from Gemma.

"What's going on?" Gemma questioned looking between her and Jax.

"Me and Carrie made a morning trip to Stockton this morning," Jax stated looking at Carrie before nodding towards Gemma.

Carrie handed the paper to Gemma, as Jax threw his arm around her shoulder pulling her into his side.

"You didn't Jackson," Gemma stated looking incredulous between both of them.

"He didn't what?" Clay questioned.

"Carrie and I got tied the knot this morning," Jax announced.

The room was quiet as they processed what he had said before cheers broke out. Causing Carrie to sigh in relief before they were swept up in congratulatory hugs. Putting Carrie somewhat at ease.

"You do know the old man is going to shit a brick when he finds out right?" Opie questioned.

"Yeah well he can lecture me if I survive Gemma first," Carrie said looking at Gemma who looked between her and Jax with a serious expression.

"She'll come around," Opie said.

"I'm so happy for you man," Clay stated hugging Jax.

"Thank you," Jax answered.

"And welcome to the family sweetheart," Clay said hugging and kissing Carrie on the cheek.

"Thank you," Carrie softly responded.

"Don't worry about Gem," he said. "She'll come around soon enough once the shock wears off."

Carrie nodded as Jax kissed her head. Hoping that Gemma would come around soon enough, but in the meantime she was going to enjoy the company of her husband, which made her softly smile at the thought, and her family.

"What's got you smiling?" Jax questioned as they sat down to eat.

"The fact that you stuck with me now Mr. Teller," Carrie answered.

"It can't be that bad Mrs. Teller," he said putting emphasis on her new name.

She smiled and laughed before he kissed her. Both of them smiling whenever they caught the other staring.

"I didn't see that coming," Bobby said as he stood next to Gemma, who was watching the newlyweds.

"I did," Gemma sighed. "I just hoped he would let me give him an actual wedding."

"The important thing is that he seems happy and she's a good girl," Bobby pointed out.

"Yeah," Gemma begrudgingly agreed.

"So maybe it's time to give them a break and congratulate them," Bobby stated.

Gemma nodded before Bobby kissed her cheek causing her to softly smile.

"Hey," Opie called out. "Lyla's got something she wants to say."

Causing Jax to stand up as Carrie turned in her seat.

"We're getting married," Lyla announced holding her left hand up.

Causing the Club to cheer as they poured shots and handed out beers.

"I'm sorry about yesterday but I'm glad you two worked it out," Carrie said as she stood up to face Lyla.

"It's okay. I know why you did it. If the roles were reversed I would have done the same," Lyla answered.

Carrie nodded before they both smiled at each other before they hugged. Both of the gushing over the ring, the engagement and Carrie's marriage.

Before the club huddled around them to toast.

"To Opie and Lyla," Clay said raising his beer.

"To Opie and Lyla," they repeated raising their own drinks.

"Also to Jax and Carrie," Gemma said.

"To Jax and Carrie," they repeated clinking drinks.

As Carried mouthed a thank you, receiving a nod and small smile from Gemma.

Carrie looked up from clearing the bar top and saw Opie holding Abel. The scene made a lump form in her throat as she thought back on how he wouldn't be holding his own baby. Which caused her to resent Lyla, a little, for robbing him of that chance but at the same time she was starting to understand her choice in ending her pregnancy.

She just hoped that Lyla's decision wouldn't cause future problems in their relationship because after everything that Opie had been through. Her brother deserved some happiness in his life. They all did. It would just take some time for them all to achieve it. Especially with the fact that Gemma still technically running and hiding from the police and the looming reality of the club having to do some time in jail.

"You might want to change this little guy," Opie said, breaking her out of her thoughts, as he walked towards her.

"One or two?" Carrie questioned.

Instead of answering, Opie held Abel with his front facing him, causing her to smell the answer. Which caused her to lean back as she reached for him before grabbing his diaper bag.

"You made a real stinky mess huh buddy," Carrie stated, causing Abel to look up at her before he broke out in his baby laughter.

Which caused her and Opie to laugh.

"I can change him if you want," Lyla offered as she walked out of the club's kitchen.

"Thanks. It'll give me time to finish clearing the mess in here," Carrie said handing her the diaper bag and Abel.

"You're welcome," Lyla said before walking away.

Carrie watched her disappear around the corner before turning back to the bar, stopping as she saw Opie staring in the direction Lyla disappeared.

"You okay?" she questioned breaking him out of his trance like state.

"I don't know," he said turning around before he started gathering empty paper plates and cups.

She silently watched him throw the trash into the trash bag as she moved the washable dishes to an empty table. She knew something on his mind was bothering him and in the year she had known him she knew he would talk to her when he wanted. Sometimes he just needed a little push in the right direction for him to finally open up.

"You sure you're okay?" she asked after he threw a plate a little too forcefully into the bag.

"Yeah I'm fine," he firmly said, looking up at her before turning his attention back to the task at hand.

Carrie knew he wanted her to drop the subject. So she did as she started taking the dishes into the kitchen and putting them in the sink to soak. She knew he would seek her out when he was ready to talk. Since that was one trait they seemed to have in common. Dodge anyone who tried to help until they felt like they were going to explode if they didn't talk to someone. Seemed like they inherited that trait from Piney.

Only difference was that their father tended to head up to the cabin and drink himself into a stupor now a days. Instead of talking about his troubles.

"Hey everything okay?" Jax asked Carrie, seeing her facial expression, as she stepped out of the kitchen.

"Yeah. I just have to go into work for a couple of hours," Carrie answered.

"It's your day off though."

"I know but they're shorthanded at the pediatric clinic and I did kind of just leave without notice to Ireland," Carrie said the latter slowly and sheepishly.

"Wait you what?"

"I didn't ask for time off before leaving because I didn't know about Ireland until after I got out of work. But luckily my boss really likes me and is super understanding so I wasn't fired like I should have been. Instead I just got a stern lecture and was set on work probation," Carrie explained.

Jax sighed before rubbing his hand down his face.

"Don't," Carrie said holding her hand up. "I know what you're going to say and I don't need you to lecture me. I'm an adult who can make her own decisions and I admit, sometimes I make them without really thinking it through. So I fuck up but I'm old enough to admit when I'm wrong and accept the consequences of my actions."

"This was one of those times but if I had the chance I would do it all over again. So don't lecture me and don't blame yourself because I didn't do it because of you. I did it because I wanted to help get Abel home with his family where he belongs," Carrie explained. "So now I just have to accept the consequences and kiss my boss' ass since I wasn't fired. Even if that means going to work on my day off."

"Fine but just because you have to kiss ass doesn't mean your boss gets a free pass at getting you to give him a blow job," Jax stated.

"First of all that's sexual harassment and my boss' name is Marcy and she's happily in a long term relationship with two kids. So that's not going to happen and I'm married so my days of giving out blow jobs to guys who ask for it is over."

"Damn right you're married," Jax said pulling her closer. "So you just use to suck guys off if they asked for it?"

"What the fuck? No, I was just trying to make a point," Carrie answered pushing him away realizing he was only trying to rile her up.

"Good because the only guy you're doing anything like that is with your husband."

"I was already counting on that but since you're clearing it up for me it's only fair I do the same. I better not catch you with another woman better yet don't even look at anything with two legs because knowing you. You'll try to sleep with it," Carrie laughingly stated.

"That's not even funny or true," Jax argued.

"Seriously?" Carrie questioned raising her eyebrow.

"Okay maybe it was."

Carrie shook her head, "You're unbelievable sometimes."

"But you still married me."

"Like I said before I sometimes rush into things without thinking it through," Carrie said teasingly.

"Face it I'm the best thing that's ever happened to you," Jax said trying to keep a straight face.

Carrie shook her head and laughed, "I have to leave so I can get ready for work or I'll be late. So can you tell Gemma-"

"Tell me what," Gemma said cutting Carrie off as she walked into the main part of the clubhouse.

"I got called into work for a couple of hours," Carrie explained. "Can you take Abel until I get out of work?"

"Yeah I was going to ask if I could watch him," Gemma stated.

"Thanks Gemma," Carrie said before turning to Jax. "I'll see you later. Please don't do anything stupid and try not to get hurt."

"Can't make any promises babe," Jax stated before kissing her and cutting off any type of retort.

"What are you doing?" Unser questioned as Gemma closed the passenger door.

"I'm going to turn myself in," Gemma stated.

"What are you talking about?"

"Drive," Gemma loudly said instead of answering him.

Unser looked at her before driving off the lot.

"I thought it was your day off," Kenz said as she Carrie hung up the phone.

"It was but I got called in by Marcy," Carrie stated grabbing the chart from the red head.

"Schedule an appointment, for next week, for suture removal," Kenz informed her. "And can't seem to get a break huh?"

"I have to kiss a-s-s," Carrie stated. "Especially since I'm lucky she didn't fire me after the stunt I pulled."

Kenz laughed, "Well I hope your mini vacation was worth having to kiss Marcy's a-s-s."

"It was," Carrie said handing Kenz the chart and the freshly printed out booked appointment sheet.

"I need to post a chaperone or can you ladies chat with some civility," Unser stated looking between the two while holding Gemma's cell open.

"We'll be fine," Stahl answered looking at Gemma as she pulled the cell door so it closed.

"Good luck," Unser informed Stahl before walking away leaving them alone.

"What's this?" Gemma questioned as she saw the blue folder Stahl was holding out to her.

"It's my written statement exonerating you from the murder of Edmund Hayes," Stahl explained after Gemma grabbed the folder. "And Polly's death has been ruled self-defense. So you're clear of the homicides."

Gemma didn't answer as she read the statement which prompted Stahl to continue talking, "Of course that still leave the fleeing custody charge but with your recent medical flare up I got remanded to house arrest. You'll have to wear an ankle bracelet for six months and if you behave well, you'll have it off in three."

"I'll deny all of it," Gemma stated as she handed the statement back to Stahl through the cell bars.

"So you would sacrifice your life in prison just to undermine my case," Stahl said disbelievingly.

"I found the folder," Gemma stated getting up from the bed and stepping closer. "I saw what Jax's given you. You are going to get him killed. If not by his own club then by the IRA."

"You kill the deal or I tell the U.S Attorney it's all bullshit," Gemma said giving Stahl an ultimatum.

"Well… unfortunately my testimony has already been documented. So even if you wanted to take the fall… it's too late," Stahl informed. "Looks like you'll have to trust me."

Gemma shook her head as Stahl began to walk away, "You actually think that's possible don't you?" she questioned causing Stahl to turn around.

"You are a naïve bitch," Gemma stated when Stahl didn't answer. "These deals. These relationships. Can never work."

"And why is that?"

"Because they're based on lies," Gemma answered. "You're lying to your bosses. Jax is lying to his club. You're both lying to each other. There's no trust, something will go wrong. Somebody will get hurt."

"I promise you," Gemma stated looking up at Stahl. "It will end badly."

Neither said anything after that. Gemma sat on the bed with her back against the wall and looked at the ground. While Stahl stared at Gemma for a couple of seconds longer before she turned around and walked away.

"You're late," Jax stated before turning around and walking away knowing Stahl would follow.

"Just came from your mother," Stahl informed him. "She's in the cage at Charming PD. She tried to turn herself in and shit on our deal."

"God dammit," Jax said through clenched teeth shaking his head before looking at Stahl.

"It doesn't matter," Stahl stated. "She's been cleared of all the murder charges."

"How?"

"Well, Tyler confessed before she died," Stahl answered. "Told me everything Gemma said in her statement was true."

Jax was confused for a couple of seconds before everything clicked into place, "Good thing your bosses don't know about our little deal. I think killing one of your own would be a bad career move."

Stahl shook her head, "I didn't kill her," she stated. "Mexican bikers did."

Neither one said anything for a couple of moments as they stared each other down.

"Your mother seems to believe that you and I shouldn't trust each other. She know something I don't?"

"She thinks you're going to get me killed. Are you?" Jax questioned as they stood face to face.

"You boys are running out of time. Bail hearing is set for tomorrow morning," Stahl answered changing the subject instead of answering his question.

"Clay's sitting down with Otto right now," Jax retorted. "Hook him up with Lenny 'the pimp' and we'll get some info."

"Meetings been arranged," Stahl answered.

"Good," Jax stated.

"You owe me something now don't you?"

Jax didn't answer instead he reached into the waist band of his jeans which prompted Stahl to reach underneath her suit jacket. Until he showed her the folded folder which caused her to relax, somewhat, and snatch the folder away from her.

He pointed out the IRA members he had seen before looking up at her, "I never saw any of the others. Put it in the document along with my statement about Jimmy and I'll sign off on all of it."

"Good…good," Stahl stated nodding. "Keep me posted on Jimmy O."

"Absolutely," Jax sarcastically said.

"I hate to say this, but with the track record the club has at getting hurt, you guys are going to need Tara," Carrie stated as she sat on a secluded bench outside the hospital.

Jax sighed, "I know but with everything that happened that's the last person I want anything to do with."

"I know but I would feel better if there was an actual doctor that you could rely on if someone gets hurt because there's only so much Chibs can do," Carrie explained switching the prepaid to her left ear. "I don't know what you and the club are planning on doing about Jimmy but I don't want anyone of you to get hurt. So as much as it goes against my better judgement. I'm suggesting you call Tara and have her there if someone gets hurt."

"I understand babe but you have to realize that it was my kid too. Shit I know that I don't have the best track record with being faithful but when it comes to my family I'm in one hundred percent."

"I get it Jax but the more I think about it the more I'm starting to understand why she did it," Carrie explained. "I'm not saying that it was right but with everything that happened before. I think she was just scared of brining another baby into the mix when everything was so uncertain."

"I can't make any promises but I'll think about it."

"That's all I'm asking but really try to put your differences aside at least until you're all safely back at the clubhouse afterwards."

"Again not going to make any promises," Jax answered.

"I'm so glad you called me," Tara stated as Jax approached. "We need to sort everything out."

"I didn't call you because of that and you know it," Jax answered.

"I know," Tara softly said. "But that doesn't mean we can't talk about it afterwards."

"There's nothing to talk about," Jax informed her.

"Yes there is," Tara countered. "You can't just end things without listening to my side."

"I can't do this. Not right now."

"That's fine. I get it…club business comes first," Tara replied. "But I'll be waiting afterwards to explain my side and clear this whole thing up. I'm not giving up on us so easily."

"Maybe you should have thought about that before you got an abortion," Jax angrily retorted before taking a deep breath. "Look all I need from you right now is to go back inside and get whatever you may need and meet at the club house in two hours."

"Tell Lenny's lawyer it's true," Opie informed Lowen as he walked towards Jax who had just pulled into the T-M lot.

"You do know I charge hourly right," Lowen called at his retreating back.

"Just send it," Opie answered back without looking at her.

"Ja can I show you something?" Chucky said as he stood in front of him. "It's real important. You really ought to know about it."

"Not now bro," Jax said side stepping him.

"Did you hear from Lenny?" Jax questioned as he walked besides Opie.

"Yeah… Putlova wants two million for Jimmy," Opie answered.

"Hey I need a minute," Carrie said grabbing Jax's elbow as Opie passed by them on his way back to the clubhouse and Chucky made his way towards the T-M office.

"Aren't you supposed to be at work?" Jax retorted.

"I'm on my lunch break but I got a call from your mother shortly after we hung up," Carrie answered. "So I decided to stop by because your mother's in jail."

"I know, I heard," Jax stated.

"The homicide charges were dropped and she doesn't want Clay to know," Carrie informed him. "She's apparently terrified. What the hell is going on Jax?"

"Jax look," Chucky called out preventing him from answering as he dropped a box in between them before lifting the lid.

Carrie and Jax both looked down and she felt her jaw drop at the contents of it. Before looking at Jax whose expression of disbelief mirrored her own.

Jax took the lid from Chucky before bending down to cover and lift the box up.

"Look don't worry about it. Just focus on what you're doing and I'll see you back here once your shift is over," Jax informed her before quickly kissing her and turning to follow Chucky into the clubhouse.

"What's this?" Clay said as Jax, followed by Chucky, walked into the Chapel carrying the box.

"Tell them," Jax stated dropping the box on the table.

"After Tara got kidnapped I tried to tell you guys about this," Chucky began explaining. "When I was running the counterfeit operation for Lin. I was supposed to throw away all the misprints and dirty runs but I didn't."

"He's got three boxes full," Jax chimed in opening the lid and taking out its contents. "He's got fifties, twenties and hundreds. Over five mil in currency."

Excitement had taken over the Chapel as the printed bill sheets were passed around the table.

As they finally settled down Bobby started to examine the currency.

"Got Eddie to loan us his print cutter," Juice informed them as he walked back into the room.

"Every single one of these bills is irregular." Bobby stated. "Any scrutiny the Russians are going to know."

Clay sighed, "Maybe we need to create some sort of distraction."

"Putlova's too smart. I don't see how this is going down without it being bloody," Bobby retorted.

"Well then… we better bring everybody," Clay answered. "Just in case it does."

"If we could front the stacks with real cash we could buy us enough time to get Jimmy out of there," Jax suggested.

"I got forty in my wallet," Clay stated.

"I got an idea," Jax replied.

"Putlova wants two million for Jimmy," Jax informed Stahl as he stopped in front of her desk.

"Jesus Christ," she muttered.

"We got our hands on some counterfeit money but I need to pad it out with real bills," Jax stated. "Buy us enough time to get Jimmy out."

"Where did you get the counterfeit cash?"

"Not your worry," Jax retorted. "I need money."

"I still have access to the 250k we used for Tara's ransom," Stahl informed him as she made her way around her desk.

"That'll do," Jax answered.

"What happens when the club asks how you got it?"

"I'll say it was here in evidence and I got Unser to sign it out," Jax stated.

"We're going to be there at the exchange."

"No" Jax quickly shot her idea down. "If the Russians see you there they'll kill Jimmy and if my club sees you there they'll know someone ratted."

"It's the only way you get the cash."

"I'll give you the location," Jax said giving in. ""But you have to hang a couple of miles back."

"Fine."

"What's going on you seem anxious," Kenz stated as she handed another patient's chart to her.

"I'm worried about my husband," Carrie blurted out without realizing what she said until Kenz squealed.

"Husband? No way who did you marry? When did this happen?" Kenz said firing the questions at her as she tried to calm her down because they were starting to gain attention.

"Will you shut up," Carrie finally said. "People are starting to look and the last thing I need are even more rumors flying around about me."

"So what let them stare and listen in at least this time they'll get their information from the horse's mouth," Kenz retorted back.

"Seriously Kenz. Can you just drop it for now? We still have work to do," Carrie stated grabbing the chart.

"Fine," Kenz said as she slowly started to sulk. "But you better tell me when our shift is over in thirty."

Jax walked back into the club house and saw them placing the counterfeit cash in two duffel bags along with guns in the third bag.

"We ready?" Clay questioned as he set his kutte on the pool table.

"Yeah two mil, more or less," Bobby answered.

Tig started to list the guns they had prepared as Chibs handed him and Clay a bulletproof vest.

"Snug 'em up tight boys," Chibs stated. "You're going to need them."

"You sure we can't spare one of the prospects?" Jax said looking at Clay as he pulled on his vest.

"We don't know what Putlova's going to show up with," Clay answered. "We need bodies. At least until we make the exchange."

"Yeah… Okay."

"Hey. Tara's here," Happy called out.

"Alright," Jax said looking around as they started picking up the duffels.

They all made their way out of the clubhouse and towards their bikes, except for Jax who walked towards where Tara and Opie were standing in front of the hood of her car.

"Okay I got it," Tara softly said before they both turned around.

"She's all set," Opie stated before walking away.

Even though their relationship hadn't ended on best terms and he was married, again, now. There's was always going to be a spot in his heart where he cared for Tara. No matter how many times she seemed to hurt him. He just couldn't find it in him to not care at least not when he she was helping them out and risking as much as they were in this case.

"You sure about this?"

"I'm the only one who can do it," Tara pointed out shrugging. "Admit it you need me."

"Yes we do," Jax agreed knowing they were going to need a doctor handy in case things went south and got bloody. "I need you to wear this."

Jax handed her the bulletproof vest and helped her put it on as Unser pulled in and Clay handed him another vest.

"You guys heading out?" Unser said as Clay stopped in front of him.

"What gave it away?" Clay sarcastically questioned.

"Lowen is down at the station finishing up Gemma's release," Unser informed him, not bothering to give into Clay's sarcasm. "She should be home soon."

Jax moved away as Tara got in her car and drove out of the lot and towards the rest of the club.

"You guys set?" Jax questioned once they were all loosely huddled around each other.

"Make no mistakes," Piney gruffly said to which they all agreed.

"Jackie," Chibs said before stepping forward to hug him.

Which prompted Opie to step up and hug him as well. They both stepped back and Jax turned towards Piney, his father in law, cautiously knowing he was in his right to berate him for marrying Carrie without asking him for his permission or without fair warning. But all he got was knowing small smile which soon turned into a smirk before they hugged.

"You take care of yourself boy," Piney stated looking at him.

"When you get the text you let us know," Jax informed Filthy Phil as he reached into his kutte pulling out two envelopes. "Then deliver these two letters."

"I know," Phil said nodding. "We'll handle it."

"So who's the lucky or should I say unlucky guy that married you," Kenz jokingly said as they walked towards out of the hospital.

"You can't tell anyone else got it," Carrie stated pointing a finger at her as they stopped walking on the curb

"Cross my heart," Kenz quickly answered. "Although I have my suspicions on who it is."

"Oh yeah who?"

"Well seeing as how you're only really close to two guys I would say it's between Opie and Jax," Kenz informed her. "Although given by the face you made when I mentioned Opie's name. I'm guessing it's not him."

"First it would be incest if it was and second he's engaged," Carrie explained.

"So that only leaves Jax and don't start squealing again," she warned Kenz as she noticed her begin to slowly start jumping up and down.

"I knew something was going on between you two. I mean why would you go to Ireland just like that with no warning at all," Kenz stated speaking fast the more she kept talking before promptly stopping and gasping. "Is he actually the father that's why you two got married so quick?"

"No," Carrie quickly answered. "Don't even voice that out loud anymore. Everyone is already starting to think that. But no this baby is actually David's not Jackson's."

Kenz nodded in understanding, "Well I'm happy for you if you're happy but I have one request."

"What is it?" Carrie cautiously questioned while warily looking at the redhead.

"That you hook it up with that giant biker brother of yours."

"What part of engaged did your brain not register," Carrie jokingly stated.

"Hey Jax was with Tara and you married him," Kenz retorted. "So it doesn't really make a difference. He's up for grabs."

"Where the hell is he?" Stahl angrily questioned as she walked up to him.

"Warm and cozy," Jax answered knowing she was pissed she didn't get Jimmy earlier.

"What the hell are you pulling huh?"

"Just keeping us both honest." Jax calmly stated. "You get Jimmy and my statement when my club gets cleared of hard time."

"My recommendation that the federal automatic weapons charges be reduced from fifteen to three years," Stahl explained holding up a blue folder. "Parole in fourteen months all it needs is my signature."

Jax skimmed through the writing on the papers before looking up at her as she started talking again.

"And for that you give me this," Stahl informed switching the folders. "Your statement of cooperation. You share your full knowledge of the gun running operation and any illegal operations perpetrated by the Irish and Jimmy O'Phalen. All it needs is your signature."

"I sign this," Jax said looking up from the written statement. "What's to stop you from getting the IRA and letting us rot for fifteen years?"

"What's to stop you from giving this to your lawyer and killing Jimmy?" Stahl retorted holding out the written deal.

"Now you just lied to me. So it's your turn for a show of good faith," she informed him.

He flipped over to the page where a red post it was showing where he had to sign as Stahl held out a pen all while smiling like she had just won the lotto.

"I'm officially a rat," Jax stated looking at her after signing his name. "Your turn."

Stahl turned to the page before closing the folder. "Where's Jimmy?"

"Don't do this," Jax pleaded looking disbelievingly at her.

"Nothing changes," She informed him. "I just need to see him to make sure he's alive and then I'll sign. There is no play here."

"Follow me."

Carrie followed after Gemma and Clay as they walked over to where Jax had parked his bike in his spot.

"We okay?" Clay questioned as they took in the site of the feds walking towards them.

"I don't know," Jax answered pulling his gloves off.

"Oh shit," Gemma muttered as Stahl walked up to them and uttered good afternoon.

"Where's Jimmy O?" Stahl questioned stopping in front of them. "Okay look I can have a dozen agents here in twenty minutes and they'll shred this white trash shit hole."

"Get him," Clay called to Tig and Juice.

Carrie watched as they got Jimmy out of Tara's cutlass but she became too busy looking at the look on Stahl's face to pay attention to what was said. She only knew she was getting a bad feeling about what was about to happen.

"How'd you know he was here?" Clay questioned as he looked beside him at Stahl.

Stahl turned around and looked at Jax before smiling smugly as she held a blue folder towards Clay, "Cause your VP made a deal."

Carrie felt as if someone had poured ice water on her as the blood drained from her face and her heart started racing.

"You son of a bitch," Jax yelled out as he quickly moved towards Stahl only to be held back by two feds.

"What is she talking about?" Clay questioned looking at him.

"You made a deal for Jimmy? What?" Tig disbelievingly said.

"You ratted," Bobby angrily said pushing Jax while the rest of the club looked at the scene unfold waiting for an explanation.

To which Carrie hoped wasn't true as she tried to calm down her emotions at the consequences of Jax ratting the club out.

"I did it for the club," Jax quietly said.

"You ratted," Bobby continued to push and yell at Jax.

"I had no choice," Jax yelled back. "Look at everything we'll be facing."

"You mean all this time we've been tracking Jimmy and you knew you were going to hand him over to this bitch," Clay stated.

"She blew five of our men," Juice angrily chimed in.

"Including Chibs's nephew," Happy added in.

"I know I'm sorry," Jax answered as he looked around at the club.

If it wouldn't have been for Lyla wrapping her arm around her Carrie was sure her legs would have given out. As the realization of Jax's actions and the consequences became clearer.

"It wasn't his fault," Gemma hurriedly said as she tried to break through but was held back by Bobby. "She made him do it. He really wasn't a rat Clay."

"You're dead you hear me," Clay called out as feds started to swarm in. "Dead!"

Carrie couldn't do anything as the club was led away and as Jax talked to Stahl. She was frozen to her spot and seemed to have lost her ability to speak. All she could do was watch as Tara ran towards Jax as he was being led away before turning to Stahl and seeing the smug look on her face as she signed the deal Jax had made before handing it over to Lowen.

"You're a real bitch," Carrie croaked out as she shrugged Lyla off.

"I'm sorry?" Stahl said.

"How could you do that him," Carrie angrily stated. "He's a dead man walking and you're not even sorry about the consequences of the decisions you make."

"You mean like he didn't care he was going to leave a kid fatherless and a widow behind if the club found out," Stahl retorted.

"You're a heartless bitch," Carrie angrily said before swinging her right arm back and hitting Stahl across the face. "I hope you burn in Hell."

Stahl rubbed her hand down the side where Carrie had hit her and waved off a fed as he grabbed a hold of her.

"She's just hormonal it's fine," Stahl casually told him.

"But you might want to say goodbye to that husband of yours before the next time you see him is in a casket being lowered into the ground," Stahl whispered into her ear before stepping back triumphantly.

Carrie glared at her before pushing past Stahl and making her way towards where they were leading Jax.

"Give them a moment," Stahl called as Carrie stopped besides Jax. "It'll be the last time they see each other anyways."

Carrie flipped Stahl the middle finger and only became angrier when she smiled back at her.

"Why the hell would you marry me only to do this Jax?" Carrie blurted out pushing him." How could you be so selfish? What about Abel?"

Jax didn't answer her, instead he pulled towards him and kissed her with everything he had and even though she was hurt and pissed. She kissed him back knowing it was the last time she would get to do this.

"I love you. You stupid, selfish idiot," Carrie softly said before hugging him not wanting to let go.

"I love you too babe," Jax softly responded into her ear. "Take care of our boys and be strong."

Carrie felt her vision get blurry with tears but she blinked them back in order to take in the details of Jax. Trying to commit them to memory so she wouldn't forget him.

The farther they led Jax away from her the faster her resolve started to fade and the quicker the tears she was trying to hold back were coming forth and starting to spill down her cheeks. Not wanting to see anymore she turned around and made her way towards the office to get her stuff. Only to be stopped by Gemma who hugged her, before they both started lean on each other for support as they cried over the same man.

The borrowed school bus, Piney was driving was eerily quiet as everyone was caught in their own thoughts. But the four of them had one goal and one thought in common and that was that they needed to carry on and accomplish what they were about to do.

Some more than others, Piney thought as he glanced in the mirror at Opie and Chibs.

"Seriously?" Stahl disbelieving questioned as Unser lit up a blunt.

"I'm a stage three cancer sweetheart," Unser answered. "I ain't got that many perks left."

Taking a hit he held it out to her but she waved him off, "No thanks."

"You should really have some," Unser slowly stated as a school bus pulled up to where they were parked.

"You gotta be shitting me," Stahl said turning to look at Unser only to see him pointing his gun at her as the bus doors opened.

"What the hell is going on here?" she questioned holding her hands out as Opie walked towards her pointing his weapon at her and disarming her.

She watched as Chibs pulled Jimmy out of the car and leaned him against the bus.

"Take care of our girls Filip," Jimmy stated before Chibs pulled out two knives.

Giving Jimmy the same facial injuries he had suffered before stabbing him both knives.

Opie led her into the driver's seat before taking the back seat. Causing Stahl to begin crying and plead him to not do it. Which Opie had begun to consider before remembering that it was because of her that Donna was dead.

"Please Opie," Stahl pleaded in between sobs. "Don't do this. You had mercy before. Please."

Opie hesitated before softly responding, "Now I don't."

Causing Stahl to cry and gasp for air.

"This is what she felt," He stated before shooting her in the head.

"Come on lets go," Kozik said hitting the car to get him to move. "Is that the deal?"

"Yeah," Opie answered ripping it in half.

Jax heard honking and looked up as Tig stated to laugh. Which caused Happy to start laughing and Clay to smile before he too started to laugh. All the while Jax couldn't be more relieved that it was done. He just hoped his mother and wife understood why they hadn't told them the plan.

"What's this?" Carrie said looking at the envelope Phil had handed her.

"I don't know," he answered before leaving her alone in the doorway.

Carrie looked at his retreating back before looking at the envelope in her hand. She slowly made her way towards her bedroom. While carefully making herself comfortable on the bed before gently picking Abel up trying to not wake him but needing to have him close to her.

Quietly she opened the letter and immediately recognizing Jax's writing which caused her to swallow the new tears back. Before finally being able to read the word on the page.

Hey Babe,

If you're reading this that means that Jimmy and Stahl are both dead and the club is doing less time. I hope you understand that I couldn't tell you because I didn't want you to be an accessory. Now before you start getting angry at me, this was voted on way before we even reconciled and got married. So there really is no need for you to be angry because you weren't the only one unaware of the plan set forth. Gemma had no clue either and neither did anyone outside of the Chapel. Like I said before we didn't want anyone being an accessory to this and I hope you understand that. And I apologize for not telling you and I know you're going to be angry. After the relief that our marriage isn't short lived and that it isn't going to end with you being a widow. Because like I said before you're stuck with me until our end. But in all seriousness, I know this isn't going to be easy but I hope you stay strong and don't give up on us. At least not without giving me a chance to fight and prove that this is worth it but I understand that there's only so much you can take with me locked up. And I know I can't ask you to give up living your life just because I'm not there. So if there ever comes a time that you feel as though you can't deal with this lifestyle anymore. Just let me know and I'll let you go, if that's what you truly want. But know that you'll always have me to count and rely on because no matter which way this marriage goes I want you to know that I do love and care for you. I'm just sorry that this marriage isn't exactly how you might have imagined as a little girl. And I may not be the Prince or knight you imagined either but my feelings are real and not some fantasy

I want you to know that I entrusted Lowen to draw up the necessary documents for you to legally become Abel's guardian especially now that I'm away. I know you're going to make the decisions that are best for him and that you only have his best interest at heart. And this will only make it easier for you to make decisions for him as his legal guardian, even though you are his mother now. And I apologize for writing this here but I don't have a clue when we would see each other again and this way you can see Lowen and get all this out of the way sooner.

Now with all that said, remember to stay strong for both Abel and Kip. They're going to need you to be strong and be there for them. And all I ask from you is to remind them how much I love them even if I'm not there. As well as remembering that I love you as well and I won't abandon you or them like my Father did with me and Gemma. And I know that the closer it gets to your due date the more you're going to doubt that I am willing to raise another man's baby as my own. And I have somethings regarding that to discuss with you but I want to discuss them in person. Instead of through this letter. Just know that there isn't a single doubtful thought because I'm in this 100% just like I know you're 100% in this as well. So take care of yourself and our boys and I'll hopefully be able to see you soon or at least hear your voice once again. Until then don't forget I love you three.

Jax

Jax had been right she felt relieved that he was going to be fine but she also felt angry at him for not telling her his plan but a part of her understood why he did what he did and the other part just wanted to stay angry at him for not informing her. However, besides the turmoil of emotions running through her. The ones that stood out more prominently were relief and happiness that her husband was going to be okay and looking down at Abel those two emotions flooded through her once more at the knowledge that he wasn't losing his father forever.

So what did you guys think? I know it might not be the best chapter but i hope you did enjoy it. Anyways now comes some filler chapters about what happened while the club was away, but they won't be completely written out of them, before a major time jump to when they're out. Now i can't promise that I'm going to update soon or regularly because it depends on when my schedule allows it.