"Well that seemed just fitting" Connor scolded once they were alone.
Tara spun around with a death glare at him. "What the hell are you doing here Connor?"
Connor sighed after a moment. "I have no idea. I wasn't here to begin with if that's what-"
"I don't mean here here, I mean here in Charming. Are you following me?" She asked straight causing Connor to nod.
"No. There was this antique store that had something my mom had been looking for for quite some time-"
"Cut the fucking bullshit Connor" Tara was growing furious by the second. "My house was broken into yesterday and the funny thing was nothing was stolen so the guys know it wasn't a random break in. To save us all the trouble just tell me straight. Why the hell are you in Charming?"
Connor was blown away by her straightforwardness and was surprised that this side of Tara had presented itself. He liked that in a woman and she had never shown it around him- or at least hardly shown it around him.
"Your right. I wasn't just here to pick up something for my mom." Connor sighed deeply as he leaned against Tara's dark blue SUV. "I did break into your house but I swear I took nothing. I only wanted to see how you were doing. If you had set yourself up again."
"What makes you think that I needed checking up on? That I was 'set up'?" Whatever the hell that meant, she had no idea.
"Because I ran you and your kids outta Sacramento. I just wanted to make sure you were happy. Without me in your life and you are."
"Well I can't say I'm pleased cuz honestly I'm not. You weren't really appreciative of my kids but I've learnt to accept that it wasn't only your fault."
"If your referring to having them out of the house on one of our late night booty calls then that was all on you doc. I know you didn't want them to meet me but I was honestly a jackass to them when I met them and I'm not proud of it. That's another thing I wanted to apologise for."
"Well I'm paying for the mistake now. They're slowly letting me back in- not that I ever lost mother of the year award but hey-"
"Well I am sorry about the kids anyway. If I could change what happened then I would."
"You mistreating them as much as I had can be forgiven. Just don't ever do it to your kids and don't make this a fucking habit or I swear I won't be able to save you next time."
Connor looked out across the lot towards the clubhouse and noticed that most of the bikers were glaring their way- and a harder, almost death glare from a certain blonde sitting among them and felt kinda intimidated. "Well I definitely know not to mess with a biker's wife" Connor stated knowing that the blonde who stood protectively in front of Tara was her husband. "That was definitely new territory for me and this will definitely not be happening again." He pulled his attention from the guys and looked back to her whispering in a much quieter tone "I don't know how you could feel safe with these guys but I guess I understand. They're your family."
Tara just shrugged at his last comment and could tell by him shifting uncomfortably on his feet that the guys were making him nervous. That was what a bunch of bikers did when it came to one of their own after all.
"Well I hope you know what your getting yourself into with a baby and a girlfriend Connor. As long as your happy" Tara stated trying to change the subject to a more lighter one.
"I am" Connor stated with a smile that Tara hadn't really seen before. "I'm gonna ask Mel to marry me."
"Wow. That's great." The marriage subject wasn't as bad as Tara thought it'd be and didn't feel as awkward. She was thankful that they could still get along like the mature adults that they were and have a somewhat normal conversation now that everything had been hashed out.
"Yeah it is." After a moments silence, Connor and Tara both looked back towards the clubhouse. "I guess a coffee and a chat wouldn't work out in my favour?"
"Sorry Connor no can do. We might've found a mutual ground between us but that's all there is gonna be."
Connor nodded in understanding. "Well…" He rasped as he pushed himself off of her SUV to stand in front of her "we did have some fun together right?"
"Yeah we did" Tara answered with a smile. Connor took another step towards Tara and this time raised his hand to her cheek- gently stroking it before he cupped her face with both his hands.
"He better treat you better than I did" Connor whispered. "I'm gonna miss you doc."
"Can't say I won't either Connor" Tara whispered as his mouth inched towards hers. She didn't push away as his mouth lingered over hers and she rested her hands on his hips before he closed the distance.
Tara couldn't care to stop the kiss and instead found herself kissing him back. Although it was short and sweet, she missed the feel of his mouth on hers when he pulled back. Or maybe it was just the touch of having someone kissing you that she missed.
"I guess I should get going" Connor whispered as he rested his forehead against hers- hands still cupping her face. He couldn't bring himself to care if these bikers would make a play on him. Saying goodbye to Tara was all he was doing and there was nothing illegal with that.
"Where's your car?"
"Uh- good question" Connor chuckled as he finally pulled back. Part of him hoped that he made the ex husband jealous by kissing Tara but he could tell his plan hadn't worked at all. Jax seemed calm. Agitated but calm. "You wouldn't happen to know the taxi service number now would you?"
Tara couldn't help but feel eyes on her. She didn't bother turning around and answered Connors question.
"Unfortunately Charming is too small of a town to run its own public transport service. I could give you a lift if you want. Just as friends."
"Now I didn't think you just suggested something there but I'd appreciate the lift. These guys are honestly starting to scare me off and it's working."
Tara chuckled as she spun around only to let the smile drop from her face. "Just wait here. I just need to speak with them."
"Don't take your time."
Connor watched as Tara made quick work crossing the lot and he chose that time to take in his surroundings.
Tara didn't know what to expect when she walked back to the guys but she did notice Jax was barely holding it together. It was only now that she let the guilt sink in. She enjoyed the kiss but seeing Jax like that had her almost regretting it.
Almost.
"What was that Tara?" Jax rasped huskily. More huskily than she remembered.
"We're friends Jax. We were just saying goodbye."
"Friends don't kiss each other on the lips" he seethed. He took another pull from the bottle of Jameson he'd ordered the prospect to get before speaking again. "If he knew what was good for him then why hasn't he left yet?" Jax asked as he slowly stood.
"I'm taking him to get his car" Tara answered. His head snapped to her and she could clearly see his jaw clenching together.
"Ain't happening. Bobby, get the prospect to take him. I don't want Tara near him again" Jax ordered before making his way inside.
Tara stood in complete shock but it couldn't be helped. She spun back to Connor and he could tell something had happened but before she could consult him with the change of plans, Happy caught her arm.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you doc. You just overstepped the line there."
"Let go of me" Tara snapped and made her way across the lot- ignoring the guys warnings. "There's been a change of plans. The prospect for the club is gonna take you."
"Figured as much. I better let you go before you get into more shit."
"I couldn't really give a shit right now" Tara chuckled as she hugged Connor this time.
"See you round doc."
"Bye Connor." Without seeing her former lover off, Tara made her way inside the clubhouse after bypassing all the disapproving glares from the guys looking for Jax. She found him in perched on a stool at the bar.
"Jax I-" she approached him hesitantly.
"No need to explain yourself Tara" Jax scoffed. "It's not like I had it coming." He ignored her and continued drinking the glass of Jameson he'd poured.
"In my defense I didn't know that you were here."
"And you knew he was?"
"Yeah. Hap said that Tig picked him up last night drunk." Jax just shrugged. "Why are you drinking for anyway? It's barely noon yet."
"Missed the taste of burning liquor" he scoffed in remark. Just then her cell phone ringing caught their attention and she sneaked a peak.
"I have to take this."
"By all means' He scolded before taking another sip of his glass.
Ten minutes later Tara was walking back with determination written all over her face.
"No point asking who that was?" Jax asked hoping Tara would actually tell him.
"Okay, that's enough. Come with me" she asked, it sounded almost as if she were pleading. He took her offered hand without any hesitance and let her lead him out towards her SUV.