Angel stood in front of the full length mirror, going over her outfit once more. "I got this. This will be ok," she whispered to her reflection in the mirror. Angel had been pacing for most of the day in the clubhouse. The guys would be going on a run for the weekend, and like always, Angel would be staying at the clubhouse with Bambi, Jax, Opie, and Gemma. They had long given up on trying to keep all the kids at Gemma's house, as Jax and Opie were prone to sneaking out and going to the clubhouse, and Angel always seemed to get bored and fuss around in the kitchen.

Tonight, they were waiting for a discussion occasion. Angel would be going on her first real date, with none other than David Hale. Bobby had been reluctant to let her go. "She's too young!" "I know what boys his age think about!" That's all Angel heard for a very long week. It took Jax and Tara agreeing to double date and meeting at the clubhouse for him to finally give in. Angel also assumed Gemma and Luanne had a hand in making him cave easier.

Despite the change in plans, Angel couldn't deny that she was having a lot of fun with all the additional people. She sat at the table, nibbling on her slice of pizza, while Gemma went on about something Angel stopped paying attention to long ago. Angel was too busy watching David at one of the arcade games, teaching Bambi how to play one of the games. Gemma noticed Angel's distraction and followed her gaze over to the two playing. "You know, he's good with her. Didn't expect that from a Hale, especially not with our family."

Angel smiled and turned her attention back to David, who was now helping Bambi beat an older kid at the game. "I really like him Ma. I'm glad we all came out together. It's been awhile, since before… Well you know, everything." Angel still hated talking about JT, it still felt like a fresh wind that everyone refused to acknowledge.

Gemma smiled as she reached over and gave Angel's hand a small squeeze. "Why don't we go play some pool? I'll teach you some tricks to use against your uncles"

Angel nodded quickly as she jumped up and waited for Gemma. Gemma had let the boys know they were heading toward arcade and she blew a kiss to Bambi as they walked past her and David.

By the time the bowling alley finally closed, everyone was exhausted and ready to pass out for the night. Bambi had climbed onto Opie's lap sometime during their last hour and passed out against him. Gemma had made all of them sit and stand around Opie and the sleeping Bambi so she could capture a picture.

The following weeks at school seemed to fly by so quickly for Angel and David. If you looked for one, you often found the other not far behind. Despite his family's concern about the amount of time at spent at the T.M Garage, David was happiest when with his friends and Angel. Bobby and Clay had been hesitant at first to have a Hale around so much, but the more time David spent with them the more they saw how open he was to all the bikers. If he wasn't at school or at football practice, he was either with Opie & Jax, in the clubhouse studying with Angel and keeping an eye on Bambi, or in the garage with Bobby and Otto - who were determined to teach him how to fix cars. Bobby started to accept that David would be around for a while. He had never seen Angel smile so much and because of that, he was determined to like David, even if he was a Hale.

"Any plans for this weekend Angel?"

"Hmm, I don't think so. My dad has a date with this new chic he's been seeing. So I was just planning to ask Tig if I could spend the weekend with Bambi. It's been awhile since we had time together."

"You really love that little girl huh?"

"Well yeah. She's my little sister, of course I love her silly!"

"I envy you and your family. You all seem so close, you have Jax, Ope, and little Bambi. I just have Jacob and... well, you've met the douche. Think Tig and Happy will be ok with us taking Bambi out? The carnival is in town and it would be nice to spend time together…"

"I'd like that. I think she'd like that too. As you can tell, she's the baby. Everyone always keeps an eye on her. I'll talk to my uncles tonight and see."

David pressed a small kiss to her temple before getting up from the lunch table "I'll see you before the end of the day ok? I have practice after school so I won't be able to walk you home."

Angel smiled up at him and giggled. "Davey, you don't have to walk me home everyday. My brothers should be doing that."

David smiled wide and tried to hide the blush creeping across his face. Angel was the only one ever allowed to call him Davey, and every time she did, he couldn't help but smile. In the few months they had become exclusive, David had been the happiest he had remembered. "As your boyfriend, it is MY job to make sure you make it home safe." He pressed another kiss to her temple and began to collect his things. "I promise to see you later though. Good luck on your tests today!"

Angel smiled and waved him off before collecting her own things. She couldn't wait for the day to be over so she could see him again.

As the last bell of the day rang out, Angel quickly grabbed all her things and hurried off to her locker. As expected, there was David leaning against her locker. With him were Opie and Jax, with neither of their girls in tow. Angel cleared her throat to capture their attention and smiled, "You kinda need to get off the locker so I can put things away, otherwise I can't do my work once I'm home Davey."

David stuck his tongue out at her before pushing himself off her locker. "Yeah, that would be pretty horrible right. Not being able to do homework?"

Jax and Opie just laughed at the two. They had been slightly hesitant when David first approached them about asking Angel out. They knew his family but he wasn't like them, they were stuck up snobs. David was more chilled out and open. He looked past the Teller and Winston last name and association and actually got to know them. When he actually asked their permission to ask Angel out, they were more than happy to agree that it was a good idea. Opie nudged Jax and smiled as they watched the two interact. Opie knew that those two would be together for a long time. Opie and Jax had talked about it before, David was good for their little sister. He made her more confident and outspoken. She kept him grounded and level-headed.

"Alright dorks, enough bickering. Some of us actually want to get home or at least far away from this hell!"

Angel rolled her eyes at her brothers and turned her attention back to David. "I"ll see you tomorrow ok?" She pressed a quick kiss to his cheek and followed behind the impatient boys.

"Don't forget to ask your uncles!" David smiled as she held a thumbs up.

On the walk home, Jax and Opie had went on about how they couldn't wait to get their own bikes and they wouldn't have to walk home anymore. Angel laughed and tapped them both on the stomach, reminding them that they could use the exercise. They both ran after Angel the rest of the way, their loud laughter echoing across the empty streets. It didn't take the trio long after to make it to the TM garage. Angel ran right past the gates and toward the open bays, where she knew Otto and Clay always were. "Don't let them get me!" She ran toward them as she tried to stop laughing. "What are you talking about?" Clay chuckled as Angel tried to hide behind him. A glance toward the gate was all they needed. Jax and Opie were both red faced but running fast toward them. "What did you do girl?"

Angel just giggled and wrapped her arms around Clay's waist. "Nothing! They're just mad because they're out of shape!" she yelled at the two boys, who were leaning against the bay entrance, trying to catch their breaths. Otto stood beside Clay, holding his stomach as he tried to stop laughing. Otto pulled Angel from Clay and wrapped his arms around her. "They ain't gonna do anything to my little girl!" Angel smiled up at her uncle before turning and sticking her tongue out at Jax.

"Oh, is Uncle Tig or Happy around? I gotta talk to them."

Clay had went back to working on the truck in front of him and didn't bother to look up. "Yea, Happy's in the clubhouse with Bambi and Tig's in the office with Gemma. Why?"

Angel leaned up and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek. "Just have to talk to them. Oh is my dad around?"

"Yep. Working on the books in the Chapel I think. I wouldn't bother him though, let him finish."

Angel found Tig and Happy sitting at one of the tables with Bambi between them, papers strewn across the tabletop. "Hey guys. Is it ok if David and I take Bambi to the carnival tonight?"

The men shot their heads up and stared at Angel. "Who else is going?" Happy was the first to speak as he squinted his eyes toward Angel. "Well, I'm pretty sure most of the town will be there. I think Jax and Opie are taking the girls. But honestly, I'm note sure."

Tig stared between Angel and Happy for a moment before speaking up. "If Bambi wants to go, then it's ok with me." Angel smiled and looked at Bambi, "You want to go to the carnival tonight Bambi?" Bambi bounced in her seat and smiled up at Angel, "Yes! Can we go on all the rides?"

"As many times as you want!"

Happy groaned and shook his head. "Fine, but not too much greasy food for her! It's bad enough she only eats shitty food when I'm not around."

Angel giggled and wrapped her arms around Happy. Despite his reputation as being a killer and "Scary", Angel saw that he was nothing more than a big teddy bear to Angel and Bambi. "I promise to make her eat well. I'll even keep away from the fried foods!"

The night was a perfect night in Charming. The clouds were nowhere in the sky, letting the stars shine through. The wind made small appearances to keep the inhabitants cool and carry the sound of laughter throughout the small city. Adults and children of various ages were running around the brightly lit grounds of the traveling carnival. Angel held the hand of her little sister as the ran from game to game, winning so many prizes that David could barely carry all of them. Angel was so happy that Tig had agreed to let Bambi out with them, without an adult. Angel was sure that she'd run into the Sons sometime during the night, but she was still happy to have the small amount of freedom with Bambi for once.

After two hours of playing games and going on all the rides, the trio was hungry and agreed that food was in order. Bambi pointed out an empty table and they felt lucky once again during the night. Angel kept hold of Bambi's hand until they were seated. She smiled at her little sister and gave her a hug before letting her sit down. "I'll go grab us some food. You two stay here!" Angel tried to hurry to the food vendors but was held back by David, who was smiling up at her. "Here, my treat remember. Get whatever you two want." Angel smiled and kissed the tip of his nose. She wanted to leave them two alone to talk. She had a feeling that despite the fun she was having, Bambi wasn't too keen on being near David.

Angel left the two at the table and made her way over to the food vendor. As David watched her walk away, Bambi turned to him and cleared her throat. "So, what are you playing at here?" She glared up at the older teen, her brow raised. Looking at the young child, David could see that she was truly an heir to Gemma. "What? What do you mean?"

Bambi rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Let's be serious here. I get you being nice at the bowling alley. You were trying to look good in front of our mom. She ain't here. I am though. So what are you trying to get at? Why invite me? And what are your intentions with my sister?"

David stared at Bambi, unsure of how to answer. 8 years old and already she was already interrogating him to protect her older sibling. This is what he had tried to get Angel to understand; she might have been the only child of her father but she had siblings willing to protect her, and he envied it. "I invited you because you needed away from your family, both of you did. Every time I'm at the garage, you're by yourself. Yea, you're younger than your brothers and sister but it doesn't mean you can't come out with us once in awhile. I've told Angel this many times, I get that you're all a package deal. I date her and I get the whole family. I really like your sister, Bambi. I want to get to know you so we can include you in more of our outings."

Bambi glared up at the boy, unsure of his answer. She could tell he wasn't lying but she had heard everyone talking about Angel dating a Hale. That name seemed to said with so much venom when David wasn't around. No one ever used Hale when talking to him. The adults were slowly getting used to him being around. Bambi understood that she would need to get used to him being around. What Bambi didn't like was that Angel was no longer around as much; when she was, David wasn't far behind her. She already lost Jax and Opie to their girlfriends, Angel was the last one to keep paying any attention to her.

"Look Bambi, I get it. But I promise I'm not trying to take your sister away from you. I used to feel that way when my brother Jacob started dating. As soon as he was dating, all of a sudden he no longer wanted to hang out. Became a real jerk to me because he thought it would impress the girls. I won't let that happen to you kiddo."

As Bambi went to reply to David, Angel reappeared at their table with arms full of food. "Don't tell your dads I got you all this Bambi! I don't need Happy scolding me for feeding you all this greasy food," Angel winked at her little sister as she sat the slices of pizza, boxes of candy, and cups of soda on the table. Angel took a seat next to Bambi and pulled her close, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Having fun?"

Bambi shot a quick glance to David, who was smiling at the two, before turning to Angel, "Yes! Can we go on the ferris wheel after this!?" Angel laughed and nodded. "Anything you want...well anything that won't make you throw up!"

By the time they were done with their food, the carnival seemed to be winding down. The trio made their way to the ferris wheel and were able to get on the last ride of the night. David and Angel sat on one side, his arms wrapped around her as she laid her head on his shoulder. Bambi sat on the other side with the various stuffed animals and with a wide smile on her face as they made their way up into the sky. "Angel look at all the lights! Can we see the house from up here?" Bambi had pressed her face close to the glass and stared out at the city. "Yep, I'm sure you can."

It was late by the time David walked the two back to the clubhouse. Bambi had seemed to be falling asleep halfway through their walk and David gladly carried her the rest of the way as Angel carried all their wins. As they walked into the lot, they took notice that all the bikes were there. Angel smiled wider, they hadn't gone to check on them. Holding the door open for David, Angel noticed all the men sitting around with a beer, seemingly relaxed for the first time in a long time. Happy was the first to notice them and made his way over, holding his arms out. David attempted to transfer Bambi to Happy but stopped as she grabbed onto his shirt and whined. Angel did her best to hold back a laugh at the hurt look on Happy's face. The others noticed and tried to contain their laughter as well. Angel moved quickly and hugged Happy, "Don't worry, she's just too comfortable. She still loves you the most."

Happy rolled his eyes and beckoned for David to follow him. Angel walked over to the couch that Tig was resting on and tossed all the stuffed animals and toy weapons on him. "This is everything she won tonight. Every want to get the toys, have her do the shooting games! She and David killed it tonight!" Tig laughed and pushed the toys off to the side. "That's my girl. Hey, thanks for taking her out tonight."

Angel smiled and leaned down to press a kiss to his cheek. "Anything for her, Uncle Tig." Tig squeezed her hand and smiled again. Angel stood and looked around the room for her dad, "He's in the chapel with Clay and Otto right now."

On cue, Bobby walked out of the chapel with a laughing Otto next to him. Angel made her way over to the two and wrapped her arms around her father. "Have a good night princess?" Otto asked as he kissed the top of her head. "Yea, went on all the rides. Won a lot of stuff too!" Bobby smiled and squeezed his daughter. "Glad you had fun."

Just then David reappeared in the room. "Happy said goodnight to everyone. He's staying with Bambi in the room. I should be heading home. I'll see you monday Angel."

Bobby watched as he waved goodbye to everyone and made his way toward the doors. "Hey, how you getting home?"

David turned back to look at Bobby and shrugged. "Just going to walk home."

Bobby shook his head and released Angel from his grips. "Cmon boy. I'll take you home. Can't have you walking home at this time of night. Ever rode on the back of a bike before?" David just shook his head, causing everyone to laugh. "Well, better get used to it kid. Maybe one day, we'll teach you to ride a bike."

Otto stared at his niece and nudged Piney, who was staring too. The two looked at each other and shook their heads. They all knew the looks between Angel and David. "Our little girl is falling, ain't she?" Otto whispered. Piney took a swig of his beer and sighed. "Oh yea. And hard. Same thing for that kid. This will be interesting to see."

Angel smiled as Bobby threw his arm around David and led him outside. Yea he was a Hale - a family that always seemed to be at odds with the club but he was different. The fact that her family was taking a liking to him made Angel smile. She wasn't sure what she was really feeling but she was happiest when David was around.