In the weeks after their wedding, Elena's health steadily declined. Samantha convinced her to come live with them in Charming, and took on most of Elena's day to day care herself. She loved her mother in law dearly and seeing Happy spend time with his mother every evening warmed her heart.

They kept up their Tuesday movie and Chinese dinners with Juice and Chibs. Elena liked both men, and Juice had found a strain of weed that alleviated most of her pain, better than what she had before. Thursday dinner and a Disney movie were Elena's favorite nights. Opie's kids had taken to her like she was another grandma, and Elena was treating them the same.

It was "Toy Story 3," night and Happy was home early. Donna and Opie were on their way over with the kids and a big pot of chicken and dumplings. Samantha was making a pitcher of kool aid for the kids when Koz came in from work. "Hey beautiful," he said as he kissed Samantha's cheek. "How's Elena doing today?"

Kozik had come to love Elena as much as Samantha did. Elena treated him like he was her son in law as much as Samantha was her daughter in law. "She had a good day," Sam said with a smile. "We sat by the pool and got stoned, and then she ate half a bag of potato chips."

Kozik chuckled, "I guess Juice's weed has been doing her pretty well."

Samantha agreed as she put the lid on the sugary drink and carried it to the table. "Yeah it helps her relax. It's still kinda funny to watch her and Hap share a joint though."

The doorbell rang and Kozik went to let Opie's family in. Donna came in the kitchen with a big pot. "Still hot," she said with a smile. I'm glad we still have time to do this. You're the only girlfriend I've got."

"You should hang out with my bartenders too. I think you'd get along with most of them," Samantha mentioned.

She and Donna started dishing up bowls of chicken and dumplings while Opie and Kozik got the movie started. "Where's Hap," Donna asked, noticing the big man's absence.

Samantha waved Donna over and pointed out the window, where Happy and Elena were sitting on the back porch, the older woman clinging tightly to her son's hand. "It's their evening thing. Everyday when Hap gets home, they sit out back and talk. Usually they're getting high too.it helps Elena get hungry enough to eat dinner."

"That's so sweet," Donna said, smiling as she watched the scariest man she'd ever met help his ailing mother out of her chair. "Never would have pegged him as a mama's boy."

"She was his entire world for years," he worships her," Samantha told Donna as they began carrying food to the living room.

Once everyone was settled in the living room with their dinner, Kenny and Ellie on either side of Elena, Kozik started the movie that would end up making them all cry, even if most of them would never admit it.

Happy had started leaving Teller-Morrow at lunch, and spending his afternoons helping Samantha with Elena's care. There really wasn't that much to do, but having Happy home made it easier to run errands since Elena's mobility was lessening. Sam also knew that Happy needed the time with his mother.

She would often come home from the gym or the grocery story and find Hap and Elena in the backyard, watching the little birds hop around, and smoking weed. On rainy days she usually found them both sitting on Elena's bed, watching some sort of cartoon. Apparently Happy's love of cartoons was hereditary, because Elena loved them just as much.

Donna had been coming over more often, both with and without the kids. Samantha and Elena both enjoyed her company, and it helped Donna a lot to have a friend who understood her struggle as a club wife. During one of their afternoon visits, Elena had taught Donna and Samantha to crochet. Now the three women were working on blankets for the NICU at Saint Thomas together.

Samantha was standing at the kitchen sink, staring blankly out the window when Happy wrapped his arms around her from behind. She leaned into him, relaxing into his embrace. "Ma's sleeping more lately," he observed, resting his chin on top of her head.

"Yeah," Samantha agreed. "She's taking more painkillers on top of the weed too. I think it's getting close to time, Hap."

"I know," he said, his voice low.

Samantha turned in his arms and hugged him close. "Me and Koz, we're here for you, you know," she reminded him.

He nodded, but didn't speak. She knew that he didn't trust his voice when he was feeling like this. Elena had been the only person in Hap's lap that mattered to him for so many years that he didn't know what he'd do without her. Samantha watched his adam's apple bob as he attempted to swallow his emotions.

Happy pulled away and went to the fridge to grab a beer. "I'll be out back if you need me," he said, heading for the patio door. Samantha sighed as she watched him go. She hated the way he was pulling away from her, but knew he'd be back eventually.

Elena had started sleeping most of the day. Juice had found them a good supplier for CBD oil because she could no longer breathe deep enough to smoke the weed he'd been getting her. It helped her sleep and gave her a little bit of an appetite, but more importantly it seemed to relieve her pain quicker.

Happy paced up and down the hallway and there was little Samantha could do to distract him. She worried for him. Knowing his mother was dying was eating away at her husband. He was an almost constant presence in her room, or close by.

It was Thursday and Elena had woken up that morning feeling pretty good. Happy had carried her out to the back deck for the first time in over a week and they sat together in the sun. Samantha watched out the kitchen window as Happy soaked up every second with his mother.

She called Donna and confirmed movie night, and shot Koz a text at work, letting him know that it was still on. He'd grab a movie on his way home from work. She went about her day, keeping an eye on Elena through the window when she was in the kitchen.

Around noon she took a tray of food out to Happy and Elena, and sat it on the table between their chairs. She let them know that the Winstons would be over later. Elena's face lit up at the mention of Kenny and Ellie. "I can't wait to see them," she said quietly.

Samantha could tell that Elena was saying her goodbyes, even if no one else did. She leaned down and gave the frail old woman and hug. "I love you."

Elena patted her back, "I love you too my daughter."

Tears sprang to Samantha's eyes and she pulled away from Elena. She took a deep breath and walked back inside, trying not to cry. She wanted to hold herself together for Happy's sake, but it was getting harder by the day.

Happy followed her inside, pulling her into his arms. "I know," was all he said.

She stood still, safe in Happy's warm embrace, for a few minutes, before stepping back. "Go keep Elena company" she said with a small sniffle. "I'll be fine."

Happy pulled her back to his chest and hugged her again. "I love you little girl," he said, kissing the top of her head before going back out to where his mom sat.

Later that evening, Happy carried Elena inside and helped her get comfortable on the couch. The Wintons filed in and the kids went to give Elena kisses while Donna came into the kitchen, followed by Opie carrying pizza boxes. Samantha quietly explained how she thought Elena was saying her goodbyes, and after hearing everything, Donna agreed.

"We'll watch the kids and answer their questions," Donna assured. "You just worry about Hap."

Opie patted Samantha's shoulder and went to keep an eye on the kids as Sam and Donna loaded paper plates with pizza. Koz came in the kitchen and kissed Sam's cheek before grabbing beers and taking them to the living room. "He's sweet," Donna commented."Reminds me of Ope."

Samantha smiled fondly, "He's great. Big bad biker outside these walls, my sweet husband inside them."

"What about Hap," Donna said curiously.

"Hap is everything you'd expect and absolutely nothing you'd see coming at the same time." Samantha said, fond smile still on her face."They're both perfect."

Donna grinned at Samantha as they loaded their hands with plates of pizza and headed to the living room to serve their family. It was obvious her friend was head over heels in love with the two men.

They settled in to watch The Princess and the Frog, much to Kenny's protest. Samantha spent as much time watching Elena soaking up the cuddles from Kenny and Ellie as she did watching the movie. It warmed her heart to see Elena getting all the love from her pseudo grandchildren. Happy seemed to be keeping a close eye on his mom too.

Kenny fell asleep with his head on a pillow in Elena's lap about halfway through the movie and Elena wasn't awake much longer. Ellie stayed cuddled up with the sleeping duo, until the credits started to roll on the movie.

Opie picked up Kenny, and carried him out to the car as Donna said their goodbyes. Happy picked Elena up and carried her to her room, Kozik following to help get her in bed. Once the door was locked behind Donna and Ellie, Samantha leaned against it and sighed. She could already feel that it was going to be a long few days.

Saturday night, Happy sat beside the bed, watching his mother sleep. She hadn't woken up since about noon that day, and it was nearing midnight. Samantha entered the room and sat down on the edge of the bed, brushing a lock of hair out of Elena's face. "Her breathing is more calm, she commented. "Its shallow but she seems more peaceful."

Happy grunted. He hadn't spoke much that day, sitting in vigil at his mother's bedside. Samantha had heard him talking to Elena as she slept. Telling her how much he loved her and that it was ok to go if she was ready. It had both warmed and broken her heart. She hadn't disturbed them, but the sound of unshed tears in Happy's voice had made her wish she could run to him.

Kozik came in the room and rested a hand on Happy's shoulder, giving it a quick squeeze before leaning over to kiss Samantha's cheek. He sat down on the bed beside her and they all just watched Elena sleep.

It was only a few moment later when, surrounded by the three people she loved most, Elena Lowman took her last breath.