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I hope everyone is starting to get a feel of why Harley wants Nora around. She truly feels that she's whats best for Kozik and as much as she wants to let everything go she knows that they're no good for eachother. She really just wants Kozik's happiness and to her - Nora is the one who's doing it.

Here's the next chapter! & please let me know what you think about me starting another story after the show is already over. I have one in mind that I'm super excited about but I don't want to start writing if nobody is going to be interested.

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Harley was sitting working on paperwork at the office in the garage. It was pretty dead so she was just organizing files Gemma had been to lazy to do. Isabelle was sitting on the couch next to her with her princess coloring book and crayons. The front door opened and Sack walked in with the paperwork of a car he just finished working on when they both heard screams coming from outside. Harley looked at Isabelle who was pretty curious and ready to look out the window. She quickly pulled out her phone and put her headphones over Isabelle's ears, playing the baby's favorite song before standing up again walking next to Sack who was leaning on the door frame. Putting her hands over her eyes shielding them from the sun as she looked across the lot at a screaming Nora and Kozik.

Harley sighed. She had an idea as to what they were fighting about but she didn't care for them doing it in the middle of the lot during business hours. Crossing her arms over her chest she looked up at Sack who just shrugged at her. "Should I try to stop them?" Harley asked. As the young guy shook his head. "Nah, I feel like it's about you. You'd only make it worse."

Harley nodded as they watched Nora shove Kozik before getting in a cab and having it drive off. She locked eyes with a defeated looking Kozik as he made his way over to her. Sack took that as his queue to leave as Kozik entered the office door and sat on the chair. He looked over at Belle who was happily listening to her music and coloring then looked up at Harley again who was leaning against the desk looking down at him. Without a word he leaned his forehead on her toned stomach wrapping his arms around her closing his eyes. Harley put her hand on the back of his head, gently running her fingers through his hair as his other hand rubbed up and down his back. "What happened sweetheart?" she asked him softly.

Kozik sighed, keeping his eyes closed. "Nora said she couldn't take it anymore. She said she didn't even know the man that I was. She saw the damage from our fight and thought I'd get physical with her too even though I never have. she said she needed some time." He shook his head breathing in her warm scent. His eyes trailing her hip tattoo as it peeked through the hem of her shirt.

"You told her about the club?" Harley asked, her tone more serious now. He nodded looking down at the ground as he leaned back in the chair. "You sure she won't talk?" she asked, crossing her arms over her chest.

Kozik shook his head. "No, she's terrified of you and Gemma, and apparently now me too. She won't say anything to anyone." He stood up and in front of her, placing a hand on her shoulder, brushing his thumb over the cut from yesterday's fight. Pulling her a little closer he leaned down to kiss her head. Harley closed her eyes feeling his closeness to her. She felt him lean down to kiss her but she placed her hand over his lips pushing his head away slowly looking up into his eyes.

"It doesn't work that way Kozik. I don't trust you. I'm not ready to try this again." She shook her head, her eyes going to Isabelle then back at him. "Why don't you take her to the playground out on the lot for a bit. Spend some time with her."

Kozik looked down into her eyes as he kissed her fingertips before she pulled her hand away. "Nora clearly saw something between us and honestly we both see it too. What happened between us happened a long time ago. I'm going to keep trying. You have my crow and my heart. And if I didn't have yours, you would have dated other people while I was gone but you didn't. I'm going to spend some time with our daughter. Then I'd really like to take you out tonight" He nodded leaning down kissing her cheek before pulling away to look at her.

Harley shook her head. "That's not going to happen Kozik. You obviously haven't learned that women aren't just objects you can replace when things get hard. We were finished the minute you stuck your dick in someone else and deep down you knew that and did it anyway. Nora loves you. Go get your woman back and make this right. You and me are friends who share a kid, and that's all we'll be." She nodded looking into his eyes. As much as she wished she could let everything go and fall back into his arms. She wasn't going to let him hurt another woman and thats exactly what was happening now.

Kozik looked to the floor and sighed. With a quick nod, he swooped up Isabelle kissing her cheek and heading out to the playground. Harley closed her eyes, taking in a deep breath before walking to the doorway watching him and Tig bicker while pushing Isabelle on the swing. She looked so happy spending time with him. Maybe this was their shot to be a real family. They could move in together. Maybe have another kid. Who was she kidding, as much as she would love nothing more. She knew Kozik would stray the second things got bad again.

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Earlier that day, Nora was sitting in the kitchen having a cup of coffee when Gemma walked in to join her. The older woman grabbed a cup as well and leaned against the counter looking at her.

"Stress isn't a good look on you sweetheart. What's going on in that pretty little head?" Gemma asked as she added some cream and sugar to her cup, her eyes never leaving the younger woman.

Nora sighed and avoided eye contact. "Kozik told me what he does… what the club does…" she took another sip of her coffee. "I.. I.. I don't know how to feel about it."

Gemma hid a smirk that had formed on her lips. "Well this life isn't for everybody baby. Either you accept him for all that he is or you don't. There is no half in."

Nora nodded before looking up at her. "I do love him… I want to accept this, I really do. it all just seems so easy with you guys. Even Tara and Lyla have it all figured out. "

Gemma nodded. "Its a hard job being an old lady, doll. You've seen the way Harley reacts to danger. To Kozik being hurt. The way they instinctively react to each other. The way she is about the club. That's who you need to be. Even Lyla and Tara have a lot of work left to do before they become assets to this club. As much as you love Kozik. The club will always come first. You need to be loyal to both the man and the MC. If you can't do that, then you shouldn't be here. Being an Old Lady requires you to do a lot of things for this club. Can you really handle all that."

Nora swallowed hard. "What happened to you… is that what would have happened if that guy had gotten away with Harley? Would that happen to me if someone took me?"

"Yeah baby. That's exactly what would have happened to Harley. That's why Kozik was so angry about it. She still has his crow. She's his to look after more so than the rest of the guys."

Nora's eyes shot up to meet Gemma's immediately. "She still has a crow tattoo? Where?"

Gemma smirked behind her mug as she took another sip. "Oh yeah darlin'. I can't believe you've missed it. It's on her hip, it takes up a good amount of her side and his name is on it."

"You can't be serious! If they've been separated for this long, why didn't she get it removed!?"

Gemma stood up straighter, slightly towering over the younger brunette. "Because once that tattoo goes on, it don't come off. Harley will forever be Kozik's old lady. You clearly are just a pawn until he can get Harley to let him back in. Once that happens you're gone. This bullshit about you being an old lady is exactly that, bullshit. Now cut the shit. You will never be meant for this life. So why don't you make this easy and just leave quietly. I know Harley thinks you're what's best for him but you're only slowing down this process of them getting back together. But I think you already knew that. And if you don't leave on your own, I'll personally make sure you do."

At this point Gemma was in her face, looking straight into her eyes. Her words almost deadly as Harley's the day she hit her. Nora's jaw dropped open as the older woman smirked at her, walking out of the kitchen with her cup of coffee.

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Kozik was stuck. Harley wouldn't let him in. Nora had pushed him out. He was just happy his daughter didn't hate him too. She looked so happy and carefree as he pushed her on the swing. He couldn't imagine missing another big moment of her life, but that meant keeping things right with Harley. Being with her. But for some reason she was so stuck on him being with Nora.

Nora… where to begin with her. Last night she seemed to be handling everything so well. Then today she threw a fit about not being able to deal with any of this. He guessed he should have seen it coming. They never had a real fight. They'd never even had real discussions until now since he'd never let her in on what he did. She was right that she had no idea who he was. He'd purposely kept in that way in fear that she'd leave and she did. He should have known better than to see someone who had no involvement in the club.

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Harley and Gemma had decided to buy everyone lunch. As they passed out food, Harley walked over to Jax who was sitting at the picnic table with Kozik, Belle, and Abel.

"Look at all my favorite people sitting here together, how perfect!" Harley smiled as she pulled out her phone taking a picture of the four of them. Putting her phone in her pocket she walked over giving each guy a kiss on the cheek before sitting next to Belle pulling her in for a tight hug. She pulled out the sandwich for Belle, sitting it in front of her with her drink so the baby could eat and Jax did the same for Abel.

Sack walked over to the table whispering something in Jax's ear as he handed him a yellow envelope. Harley and Kozik both looked at Jax, their faces concerned with Jax's serious expression as he opened the envelope. They watched as he flipped through photo after photo, his face growing more angry by the second.

"Jax.. what's up?" Harley asked him softly. He just handed her the photos. Kozik leaned over her shoulder to look at the photos with her as she flipped through them. They were picture upon picture upon picture of Lyla, Tara, Tara and Abel, Harley, Harley with Isabelle and Abel. All candid photos of them throughout the day. Some at their jobs, others in front of their own homes. Harley and Kozik had the same livid expression on their face then Jax pulled out one final photo of Nora tied up and beaten. Harley gasped covering her mouth as Jax hung his head swearing to himself. Kozik slammed his fists on the table as he stood up.

"Harley." Jax looked at her and she straightened up immediately. "I need you to gather the girls and the kids and go to Piney's cabin. You'll all be safe there."

Harley took in a deep breath and looked at him. "Jax.. I don't think us being near the kids is the best idea. They're after to women of SAMCRO and they're having someone follow us. Maybe we send Neeta and a few of the nomads up to the cabin to guard the kids. The rest of us can be on lockdown here. I'm not a fan of being away from Isabelle, but it's the best option to keep the kids from getting in an crossfire that might happen."

Jax looked down wondering over the idea. She did have a point. If Zobelle had someone following their every move, they would be followed up to the cabin where the kids would be in harms way.

Kozik looked over at Jax in shock. "You cannot be considering keeping the women here!? They got Nora for Christs sake! They'll get all of them too! We need to find out what he needs - look at her!" he spoke lowly to not scare the kids

"Enough! Harls is right. If they go with the kids, Weston's guys will follow her. Harley go fill the others in on what's going on. Tell them to gather whatever the kids need and call Neeta. I'll get 3 of the Nomads to go up there. As for Nora, we discuss that in church. Now go gather everyone." Jax stated as he stood up looking between the two then looking down at Isabelle and Abel who were still playing with eachothers food on the table.

Harley and Kozik nodded as they jumped up from the table as well. He pulled her against him, hugging her tightly as he kissed the top of her head. "I won't let anything happen to you or Belle. I promise." he whispered lightly. Harley nodded and looked down at Belle and Abel before stepping away from Kozik to take the kids by the hands running inside with them. Kozik and Jax running close after to call church.

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Harley had informed the Old Ladies what was going on. Gemma scoffed when hearing about what happened to Nora while Tara and Lyla listened intently with fear. Harley sighed as she looked at the kids that were gathered around them. She kneeled down in front of them, including Ellie, Kenny, and Ryder. "I know that you guys don't understand what's going on right now, but it is for the best. I promise you all we will bring you back as soon as possible. Just think of it as a mini vacation okay?" All the sad faces turned hopeful and nodded at her before going to their parents.

Isabelle hugged her mother tightly as Kozik walked over to the two of them, wrapping his arms around his girls. Gemma looked at the little family with pride. This is how it was supposed to be. She didn't understand why the men we're going out of their way to get Nora from those Nazi bastards. She wasn't one of their own.

Harley pulled away, handing Isabelle to Kozik to say goodbye. The rest of the families made their way to the garage where a the van was waiting for them. The doors of the garage were closed so nobody outside could see what was going on. It was the only way to make sure they weren't being watched.

Neeta walked up to Harley and Jax giving them each a hug, ensuring them that she would take the best care of the kids as possible and that everything would be okay. They both nodded and sighed before letting her go into the van. They waved their kids off as the van doors closed and it headed out of the garage. The nomads in the van with the kids as to not raise suspicion.

Harley took a deep breath leaning her forehead on Kozik's chest. He wrapped his arms around her, kissing her temple. His hands going up and down her back. She stepped back, placing both hands on his chest looking up at him. "Go. Go and bring Nora back." He nodded before pulling away from her to join the guys outside on the lot.

Tara walked over to Harley and sniffled back a tear. She had taken Abel in as her own, it was just as hard for her as it was for Harley. The blonde wrapped her arms around the crying brunnette as they sat down on one of the couches. If there was a time to be strong. Now would be it. Though, glancing over at Gemma, she noticed the older woman looking more annoyed than anything.

She stood up slowly, walking over to her. "What's on your mind?" She asked standing in front of Gemma, her arms crossed over her chest.

Gemma scoffed. "That little tart, she was supposed to leave quietly. Now she got herself caught and our guys running off risking their own lives to save her."

"Gemma, what do you mean she was supposed to leave quietly?" Harley took a moment to think. "What did you do?" She seethed as she narrowed her eyes at the older woman.

"I told her the truth, babe. I let her know she was just delaying the inevitable of you and Kozik getting back together and that it would be better for everyone if she just disappeared." She shrugged, looking down at the younger woman before taking another sip of her drink.

"Gemma you did what?! I told you to leave her alone! You gave me your word! This is on your head. I hope you fucking know that."

"Remember who you're talking to, honey."

It was Harley's turn to scoff as she looked up at Gemma. "No, babe, you remember who you're talking to. I don't give a fuck how important you think you are or how much manipulating you do to get to where you are. Do not fuck with my life and the people in it. If they don't find Nora, I'll make sure you disappear as well. Understood?"

"Is that a threat?" Gemma stood up placing both hands on her hips.

Harley's eyes narrowed once more. "You know damn well it is."

"Understood." Gemma crossed her arms over her chest as Harley walked off. The older woman smirked. A hint of pride in her look at the younger woman standing her ground for those she cared about. Aside from Clay and Jax, Harley was the only one who could get away with talking to the queen like that. Clearly she meant something to Harley, for whatever reason.