AN. So here's my version of the club going legit and after all the chapters that don't talk about the club and also Lyla, I thought it was time to write about them. It took a while to get the club straight and in my head they've been out of guns for six months they just had to keep things running smooth with the hand over and everything. To be honest I actually have no idea why it took almost a year and a half for the club to get out of guns but all things take time don't they? Anyways, here goes the next chapter.

After Jax had picked the boys up, he got a brief run down from Happy but called for church later in the afternoon.

"Babe Mia and Lyla are gonna drop around today. They wanna know what we're having and wants to go shopping later" Jax stated as he saw his wife eating a mixture of a club sandwich and peanut butter and jelly on her spoon in the lounge while carrying in the boys overnight bags in.

"Mommy" both Abel and Thomas cheered as they came running inside. Tara wore a bright smile.

"God I missed you two. Give mommy some loving" Tara rasped as she expanded her head out for them to kiss her cheek. Beaming as both boys kissed her cheeks at the same time, both boys curled into her sides.

"We missed you too mommy" Abel rasped as he held his small open hand out over her belly.

"Did they say what time?" Tara asked referring to his previous statement.

"Before lunch." Jax watched as his boys huddled into their mother and couldn't hide the grin as they held her possessively.

Abel lowered his head to her belly and giggled at the soft kicks he was receiving from his brother causing Tara's heart to melt. She remembered when Thomas used to do that and Abel would react the same way.

"Baby brother right mommy?" Abel asked as if he knew he was gonna be having another brother soon. Thomas looked up curiously as he copied his brother with his hand spread over her belly and she smiled.

"Baby brother Abel" Tara replied. "Why don't you both make mommy warm and cuddle into me more? Baby brothers cold" Tara whispered before catching the site of her husband gazing over them. She smiled warmly and pulled Thomas onto her more and patted the room next to her. Grinning from ear to ear he swiftly crossed the room and scooped Thomas up before wrapping his arms around his family.

"I'll have Oliver tail you three." Tara nodded softly and leaned into him more. Oliver was a the latest prospect. "Love you babe" Jax rasped kissing Tara's crown as he sat back and enjoyed his little family moment.

-o0o-

To say that getting out of guns was a walk in the park was a major understatement. It was far from that. It had taken two years to finally get out of guns. With mind games and the unruly decision of the Irish kings, SAMCRO had to keep handling guns for a while on the path to changing but in that time Jax had found new ventures to steer the club on the right path.

"I take it the meet went well then?" Jax asked. Looking to his left he waited for Chibs to answer.

"Aye. Both Irish and brown got what they wanted. Connor is happy so far. Hesitant but forthcoming towards dealing" Chibs answered. There was no hiding that the Irish had problems with dealing to the Mayans but they were slowly coming to the idea.

"Few more months my brothers" Jax stated causing his table to all nod in agreement. He pulled out his cigarette pack and lighter and pulled one from the box before igniting it to life.

"What about everything else?" Jax asked looking to his right hand.

Besides Redwoody and Diosa, they had opened 'Evil ink' which was a tattoo parlor that pretty much ran itself. 'Incredible designs' was the custom made designs for Harley's and vehicles along with the adjoining shop of their custom made Harley shop selling motorcycles and mechanic parts for most transport types that ran just as good and then there was the Charming gym that SAMCRO had opened up for the community free of use.

"Shops doing good. Lot of intakes from what I've seen and that was just from last months. There's also a few more people making bookings" Happy answered.

"Yeah a few guys I know are coming in from out of town wanting me to ink them" Bobby stated. Bobby had designed a few of the ink on him and he was a well known tattooist up and down the west coast much like Happy.

"That's good then. How about the Harley shop?"

"Same results as Evil ink. People coming and going. Buying a few parts for their rides, wanting designs made. Shit like that. The gym is keeping the troubled teens at bay. Half the boys are working over time to stay in shape or training to enter boxing competitions and shit like that. They take care of the place though" Juice stated. Silence along with nods came from everyone who were listening in.

"Okay boys and where are we at with the pussy?" Redwoody and Diosa had been running for almost two years and seemed to be running itself as of late.

"The books are clean. Lyla's bringing in the money from both joints. Clean girls working for her. She's a strong lady she is" Bobby stated with a nod.

"Yeah she is" Jax replied with a nod. "Everyone still good with their protection details about this shit?" Like he even needed to ask that.

"Who doesn't love pussy my pres" Chibs smirked as he slapped Jax's shoulder.

Jax was glad to have a full update on everything after only being updated briefly about everything.

"Okay boys. Is there anything anyone has a problem with?" Glancing around the reaper table with every member shaking their heads Jax nodded before banging the gavel down.

"The sundown motorcycle rally is coming up. I've got my ride sorted" Juice brought up stopping everyone from exiting the chapel. He'd been working on them for the past couple of months now and it was a completed piece that he was excited to use. It was gonna be shown off at the rally next month.

"You keeping it secret there Juicy?" Chibs asked by the sound of how Juice was secretive all of a sudden.

"Yep. Not coming out until the day Chibs" Juice grinned causing everyone to smirk at him.

"If that's how you wanna play this then, my top rocker ain't gonna be seen until the day too" Bobby grinned looking Juice in the eye as they sat next to each other.

"What? Your fat boy? Seen it already Elvis if that's what your talking about" Juice scoffed.

"Oh it's much more than a fat boy Juicy" Bobby replied with a grin. No one here new of his latest investment and he couldn't wait to see their faces when he revealed his most prized possession of all time.

Suspicious grins were sporting every members face as they headed for the bar. It was safe to say that now the club was on the right path and that things were falling into place, Jax no longer felt the weight of his kutte dragging him into the ground. It felt as light as a feather for the first time since he bore the thing his father had created and that Clay had changed into something else entirely.

"Hey Jax, you haven't told us how yesterday went?" Chibs stated as he pulled Jax into a one armed hug.

"Everything went fine. It's healthy and so far. Tara just has to take it easy" Jax declared with a grin.

"What? No gender? Come on pres I thought that's why you went" Tig exclaimed.

It is but Tara wants to wait" Jax stated simply. "I'll bring her by if she's feeling up to it tomorrow."

"Fine by us brother just as long as she comes back with a baby boy" Happy stated. They had placed all bets on the next Teller and he was sure it was going to be a boy along with Tig while everyone else thought it would be a girl.

"Darlin, line up a shot of Jameson for everyone will you" Chibs rasped looking to the crow eater behind the bar.

Jax just grinned shaking his head. "How much?" he asked.

"Hundred each" Happy smirked and took a swig of his beer.

"Toast. To our president. For turning shit around" Bobby stated holding up his shot glass. All the guys followed in suit with Jax grinning proudly.

I did this for you Tara Jax thought as he kept the proud tears at bay.

"To all of you. For being great brothers and supporting me in the change" Jax stated. Everyone cheered before they downed their shot hissing at the burning sensation.

"Now. Don't you all got shit to do? I don't think your boss would be too happy to see you all crowded around a bar taking shots on the job" Jax joked causing a few smirks to break out before everyone was heading out.

-o0o-

Gemma hissed to herself as she snapped her phone shut. From her personal source she knew now was the time to strike. After months of not showing up at the clubhouse she was ready to make her move. She no longer cared about what her actions would do and the mother Jax once knew was forever gone. Gone was the great wisdom and advice she gave other old ladies or woman simply friends of the club. Everyone would soon know the true meaning behind Gemma Morrows reason for living and whoever were to be on the receiving end would wish they had never been born.

-o0o-

"A boy? Another fuckin boy. Can you and Jax make girls at all cause I swear, it's written in the stars that only Tellers can make boys" Mia joked.

"Don't say that Mia. I still want my girl and your jinxing it" Tara replied as she pulled a cute baby jumpsuit from the rack of clothing.

"Your right. I'm sorry T. Can we get out of here now? My feet are fucking killing me and I'm sweating like a pig" Mia whined as she held herself up by the cart she was pushing and wiping at her forehead.

"What? We just got here. Our carts aren't even half full yet" Tara declared as she stopped to look in on hers.

"And I have to spoil your babies. I haven't even brought them anything" Lyla confessed as she looked to both of her best friends. "You need some maternity clothes don't you Mia?"

"Yeah I do but the heat Ly. I'm sweating in places unthinkable to you right now" Mia confessed with the most uncomfortable face causing Tara and Lyla to break out in laughter.

"Fine. Your off the hook this time but your not fighting the next" Lyla stated simply. "Oliver, can you help Mia with her things?"

"Yep" Oliver answered. They watched as Mia headed off to the check out then turned around to the job at hand.

"The joys of running a porn and escort agency" Lyla joked as she, Tara and Mia walked out of the mall with three carts full of toys, clothing and baby shit for all of their kids.

"Yeah how are you liking being behind the camera?"

"Absolutely loving it. It's all fun in games until your too old" Lyla joked. "But it beats eating pussy that's for sure" Lyla stated. Tara had long since day gotten over Lyla's choice of occupation and accepted how she provided for herself. As they came up to their SUVs parked a few parks from each other Tara could see the sadness in he best friends eyes and felt for her.

"You're a strong woman Lyla. Anyone is lucky to have you in their lives" Tara rasped softly. "Taking on two kids after their fathers death held huge responsibility and I'm proud of you. I'm proud of the woman you've turned yourself into no matter what you do for a living" Tara confessed. She had told Lyla this many times before and it always touched Lyla's heart to hear the one time high maintenance doctor who talked down on her be so kind with loving words.

Thee were no words said from Lyla as she pulled Tara in for a hug. They embraced for a long moment before Lyla pulled back smiling.

-o0o-

Jax sat at the bar with Happy nursing their first beers for the afternoon. He played at the label on his beer before looking side ways at his SAA.

"You know… Never thought I'd see the day we become legit brother. How do you feel about it?" Jax asked curiously. Happy furrowed his brow before turning in the stool to face the bar.

That was a deep question where Happy would have to share some feelings but in all honesty, Happy wasn't as far of about thinking that too.

"Didn't really matter to me what way we went. Legit or not. I was prepared to go down by bullets or whatever else that comes at me" Happy stated simply. Happy was a true brother. One that would forever protect his family until his last dying breath. "But now, having a bitch of an old lady and a kid, along with a few more popping out soon, I'm glad we went this way. Won't be in the firing line that much and we're making a difference in Charming" Happy declared.

In all honesty, Happy had joined the club all those years ago to be apart of something in the making. Something that would change the lives of others and when he joined SAMCRO, he didn't see any of that. All he saw was blood that he in some sick way craved. It was the killer in him. He still craved it now but it wasn't a drug to him like it was when Clay ran the club.

Jax knew by his silence that Happy wasn't gonna share anything else so he nodded and patted his brothers shoulder.

"I'm gonna head out. Enjoy your night brother" Jax rasped.

"I'll come with. Don't really feel up to partying" Happy stated causing Jax to smirk. "Don't give me that look. I'm going home for the same reason as you asshole" Happy grinned when Jax just shook his head smirking.

Once they said their goodbyes they were heading home to their old lady's for some much needed loving.