Chapter 11: He's Wrapped Around Her Finger

A few minutes later, Carly opened Kip's box of things, and she pulled out his cut. She sat down on the bed as tears were falling down her cheek. Seconds after that, Jax walked in the room. "Carly, are you.." he paused as she looked up at him. "What's wrong?"

"Um... here." she started. "Take Kip's cut, before I forget."

Jax kneeled down in front of her. "I will, but are you okay?"

"Yeah." she nodded. "I just miss him so much, he was my baby brother."

"Babe, we all miss him."

Carly wiped her face. "I know... I just." she trailed off.

"You're not going through this alone. I'm here for you."

She gave him a weak smiled, then said "I know... thank you."

"You're welcome, Babe."

A few minutes later, Lily walked into the room. "Mommy, I need my clothes."

Carly laughed as Jax got out of the way, sitting on the bed. "Sorry, Baby Girl." she opened up a suitcase and grabbed an outfit. "Here you go... have Aunt Rachel help you with them."

"Okay." Lily said, then looked at Jax. "Are you still coming with us?"

"You bet." he smiled at her, then she giggled, and ran out the room.

"Wow, Jax... she really likes you." Carly paused. "I mean, it usually takes Lily a while for her to like someone."

"What can I say? It's a gift." he smirked.

Carly playfully rolled her eyes. "Let's get ready so we can go."

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"Mommy?"

"Yes, Baby Girl?"

"Why is Jax behind us?"

"Because he's gonna visit for a little while, then he has to meet the guys to get you and Rachel TV's."

"Can I go with him?"

"I don't know, Lily." she paused. "After we visit Grandma, we'll go..."

"Home?"

"Yes, Lily." she nodded. "Jax's place is gonna be our home for a little while."

"It should be... forever." Rachel added.

"Yeah, Mommy."

"You girls are silly." Carly laughed, then pulled up to Irene's house as Jax was parking his bike. She pulled out her phone and quickly sent a text to Irene. "I have a SAMCRO member with me. Please do not mention I'm a cop."

"You got it." Irene replied.

As Carly put her phone away, Lily and Rachel got out of the car. Lily walked up to Jax and lifted her arms. He smiled and lifted her up, then she rested her head on his shoulder. Carly looked over and said "Lily, you can walk."

"Mommy." she whined.

"No, it's okay." Jax nodded. "I got her."

"No... she's got you, wrapped around her tiny little finger." Carly laughed.

Jax nodded. "Yeah, I think so."

"Come on." she said, then they walked up to the front door, and she knocked.

Irene opened it a few seconda later and said "Hey there."

"Hey Grandma." Carly smiled. "This is my sister-in-law Rachel, this is Lily, and my Jax." she paused. "I mean, this is Jax." Rachel giggled, Lily wrapped her arms tighter around Jax's neck, and he smirked as Carly was shaking her head.

"Okay." Irene nodded. "Come in." they walked in and sat down on the couch. "So, when is Kip's funeral?"

"I'm not sure, but in a few days." Carly shrugged. "I'll let you know."

Jax excused himself an hour and a half later. Lily wouldn't let go and after a few promises Jax made her, she finally let go of him. The rest of the time they were visiting with Irene, Lily was not a happy camper.

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"So, how's everything with you and Carly?" Juice asked as he was hooking up the wires to Rachel's TV.

"It's cool." Jax nodded. "So is Rachel and Lily."

"Yeah?"

"Lily's adorable... and she has me wrapped around her finger."

Juice nodded, then Chibs walked into the room. "I took out Lily's TV out of the box and Happy took out Rachel's."

"Okay." Juice nodded again. "I'll hook them up in a minute."

"I need a beer." Chibs laughed, then went out to the kitchen.

"So." Juice started. "Having you wrapped around Lily's finger... what if they go back to New York?"

"Carly won't."

"But what if there's a slight chance that she will?"

Jax started to think. "I'll have to do whatever I can to keep her here."

"No matter what?"

"No matter what." Jax nodded, then gave him a funny look. "Is there something I should know?"

"Nah... I was just wondering." Juice paused. "You two look good together."

"Thanks... after we get Abel, then everything can go back to normal."

"Has Cameron made any contact?"

"No."

Juice nodded. "We'll find him, Jax."

"I know."

Happy and Chibs walked into the room, with beers in hand, and Chibs said "Jacky Boy, you need to keep an eye on Tig."

"For what?"

"He digs Carly." Happy said, taking a sip.

"I'm not worried about him." Jax shook his head."He's got no chance with her anyway, but thanks for the heads up."

"There." Juice said, a few minutes later. "On to the next TV."

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"What are we doing at the store?" Rachel asked, looking around.

"Getting you girls some clothes and snacks."

"Mommy, I thought we were going home."

"We are, Baby Girl... we just need a few things."

Lily looked up at Carly. "Can I get something for Jax?"

"Sure." she nodded, then looked at Rachel. "How much does she have on her card?"

Rachel took the cards out of her wallet and gave them to Carly. "She has over three fifty and I have over three twenty five."

"Okay." then Carly put the cards in her purse.

"Do we still get an allowance, even though we're here?"

"Yeah, Rachel... I need to find a bank and deposit some money into your accounts."

"Awesome."

"So, Lily." Carly started. "What do you want to buy for Jax?"

She started to think. "I don't know, but I'll know when I see it."

Carly laughed. "Okay, Baby Girl."

Rachel took Lily out of the cart and said "Come on, Squirt... let's go look around."

"Okay." Lily nodded.

"Girls... I'll be over in the clothes section." Carly told them, before they walked away.

"Psst!"

Carly jumped, then whispered "Kip, must you do that everytime you appear in my presence?"

"If that's what it takes to get your attention... then yes."

She shook her head. "What's up?" she pulled out her phone and put it to her ear, Kip gave her a funny look. "What? I don't want people to think I'm talking myself."

"But technically, you are."

"You know what I mean, Smart Ass."

Kip laughed, then said "I have a question." he paused. "Why'd you freak out this morning?"

"You saw that?"

"I was kinda hiding or Lily would have seen me."

"Oh." she nodded.

"So why'd you freak out?"

"I was watching how attached Lily's been getting since they met and that doesn't normally happen with her. I think Jax is attached to her as well, so I freaked out and hid my badge." Kip just nodded. "What if Lily gets so attached to Jax and everyone else, that when he finds out about me." she paused and shook her head. "It's just gonna break her heart."

"And yours?"

"What?"

"Even though you're freaking out Lily getting so attached... Carly, you're falling for the Prince of Charming."

She groaned. "But it's not going to be that easy."

"No it's not, but once you tell him about you, then it will get easier."

"But he may not forgive me... and that's what scares me."

"Carly, everything will be okay."

"I hope so." she nodded.

He looked over. "I gotta jet, the girls are coming."

"See ya."

"Bye." he told her, then disappeared. Carly put her phone back into her pocket as the girls walked up to her.

"I found something, Mommy."

"You did?" Carly said, picking her up and putting her back into the cart. "What'd you get?"

"Lily had to have it." Rachel added.

"Look... Mommy." Lily opened her hand. "Will Jax like it?"

Carly nodded. "Baby, he's going to love it."