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After Jax and Missy closed up the store for the night, he followed her to pick up the kids from Gemma and once home, helped bathe Abel and Tristyn and ultimately putting them in bed for the night.
When the President walked out of Abel's room, he went in search of his wife, but didn't have to look far. She was planted on the living room couch- looking deep in thought.
"Babe, we need to talk," he whispered, crouching down in front of her.
"I just…I can't believe it," Missy finally stated. "My mom tells him that I exist and I never hear from him, and then all of sudden he is back in Charming- taking over the Niner's. I don't know if that is a coincidence or if he came back here after all this time for a reason."
"Well…you know how I feel about coincidences," Jax stated.
Missy nodded, grabbing a nearby pillow to hold. "Even though he wasn't around, I feel like I want to talk to him- to see why he didn't care about me or even Juice. That would give me some sense of closure I guess. Do you think that's a good idea?"
Jax shrugged. "I don't know. He is the leader of a club that I thought we had an alliance with, but now it looks like they have a beef with us for some reason. He also ordered the hit on Rat. I don't want him to hurt you or have someone around him do it."
"That guy in the store tonight…do you think that was Angelo?"
"He was obviously a Niner because the guy was in purple. I've never seen him before and I'm not sure what your dad looks like. I want to say it's him, but I don't know," Jax responded, now standing.
Just as Missy was about to respond, they both heard the door fly open. "Jax, Missy," Juice called. He sounded in pain.
"What the fuck happened?" the blonde man asked, rushing toward his friend. Missy wasn't too far behind. The couple was surprised to see Lacy right behind him.
"I'll get the first aid kit," Missy stated, heading toward the bathroom.
"Juice, what happened?" Jax asked again as everyone settled at the kitchen table.
"After I followed Lacy home, I left once she was in her apartment. It wasn't long after that a van started following me again. And once again, they tailed me and I flew off my bike. I was on the ground, cradling my arm and the guys came out. I thought I was going to have the same fate as Rat but one of them said something that got me thinking."
"What are you talking about?" Missy asked, rubbing his scratched up arm with peroxide.
"One of the guys was about to kick me in the gut, but someone stopped him. This guy said 'Don't, he's my son,'" he explained turning toward Jax. "Was that guy in the store my dad? Is he back in town?"
After a few moments of silence, Jax ultimately nodded. "Yea, he is back as the new leader of the Niner's. Chibs and Happy visited LaRoy after we saw Rat Boy in the hospital- they called me late that night."
Juice then stood. "And why am I only being told now?"
"I wasn't sure how to tell you guys, and Missy only found out tonight as well. As far as the guy in the store, I was wondering if that was Angelo but you just confirmed my suspicions."
"What are we going to do?" Juice asked, glancing toward both ladies. Lacy's presence still wasn't explained, but Missy figured with his bike in pieces Juice asked her for a ride. And she left it at that for now.
Sighing, Jax ran a hand through his hair. "I think we need to lockdown, until we figure out what exactly is going on. Juice, get a hold of the guys and tell them church is in an hour. Lacy, I want you to stay in the clubhouse too-especially since you work at the store. Missy, call Gemma and let her know what's going on. Tell her to get a hold of the other family members and to stock up the club house on food, drinks, etc. You also get bags packed up for all of us. I want us all there by midnight tonight."
Missy nodded. "Ok, you can count on me."
He gave her a small smile. "I love you," he whispered before giving a quick kiss.
"I love you too Jax."
He then turned back toward Juice. "And tell the guys to bring all the guns they have. We don't have a good supply since cutting ties with the Irish."
Lacy followed Missy into the master bedroom, helping get out suitcases and duffel bags for everyone. "Miss…what does Jax mean by we are getting locked down?"
"That means he wants the club and families to stay at the club until everything calms down and they figure out what's going on. This way, Jax knows the guys and their families are safe."
"Why do I have to get locked down?" Lacy frowned.
"Hmm…probably because my father was in the store and he knows what you look like. Angelo has already gotten to Rat and ran my brother off the road. He knows what you look like and since you are technically associated with the club since you work at the store, he could easily go after you too. I don't obviously want to see that and Jax doesn't either- that is why you are getting locked down too."
Lacy nodded. "What about the store?"
Missy sighed as Jax walked into the bedroom. "Yea, that is a good point. Jax, if we are locked down, what are going to do about my store?"
He pursed his lips. "Someone will be watching the store at all times while you guys are there, or anyone else who works. This will be a good test for the prospects," he said turning toward his wife. "Babe, I'm going to head toward the clubhouse. We are going to vote on the lockdown, but I guarantee it does gonna happen. I already talked to my mom and she's going to run by the grocery store and I want to see you guys there soon too."
She nodded. "We'll be done packing soon."
Jax nodded, kissing Missy's forehead right before he stalked out of the room. Lacy stayed silent for the second as she watched Missy. "What can I do to help?" she finally asked.
A couple of miles away, Jax and the rest of the club had just settled to the table, explained the situation and just as he thought- the lockdown passed with flying colors.
"Alright, I've got Missy and my mom gathering things together and I want everyone here tonight. After church lets out, be sure and call your loved ones- make sure they get here ASAP. Now…do we know why the Niner's are up our asses all of a sudden? For the longest time, we had an alliance with them."
Tig shifted uncomfortable in his seat. "I may know, but maybe not."
"What do you know?" Chibs asked.
"I was doing a chick that was associated with the Niner's," he mumbled as the guys groaned and Jax fell back in his seat. "And…there's more."
"What do you mean there is more?" Jax asked.
Tig sighed. "I mean…I found out she was the daughter of their returned leader, Angelo Ramone. She's barely 21 and once she found out I was a Son, it didn't go over well. She told me her association and said my club would pay for fucking her over."
"Why didn't you say anything?" Jax asked.
"Because I thought she was just dumb chick trying to blow smoke up my ass. I didn't think anything of it until Rat was attacked. Then I started thinking about what she said."
Sighing, Jax stood up and leaned on the table. "Get your families here now. I don't want to see anyone else hurt," he demanded before slamming his gavel down.
When Jax opened those double doors, he was pleased to see Missy, Lacy and the kids already there along with several other members. Then, he saw his mother walking up to him. "Hey ma," he said before hugging her. "Thanks for helping out tonight."
"No problem, baby," Gemma smiled. "Where are Missy and the kids?"
"They were heading toward the dorm rooms."
It was nearly midnight by the time everyone had gotten into the clubhouse. While watching them try and figure out where to get settled, Jax whistled loudly, signaling he had something to say.
"First of all, I just want to say thank you for getting here so quickly. I know it's late and I'm sure everyone is tired. But I promise I am going to try and make this an easy process as it possibly can. I know it's not the greatest thought of being locked in here- especially with not fully knowing what's going on. And again, I promise if you have questions, I will answer them to the best of my ability without going into club business. Make yourselves at home, but I would hurry if you want a room in the back- some have already been taken. My family is part of that," he joked, winking at Missy. "Again, thank you for getting here so quickly and I promise we are going to get you out of here as quickly as possible," he stated as everyone clapped.
Jax smirked, as he made his toward Missy. "Do you think I'm doing the right thing?" he asked, affectionately rubbing his sleeping daughter's back.
"You're keeping your family, club and their families safe from a potential lunatic. I would say you are," she smiled, grabbing his hand. "Did you ever figure out why this is all going down?"
He took a deep breath. Should he tell her the potential of a sister? "Babe, it's late. Revelations were made in church, but I don't want to talk about it right now."
Missy looked into her husband's eyes, and could see exhaustion and maybe a little fear. She knew better to press further and only nodded as he smiled his thanks. After all, she knew Jax and if he felt she needed to know right away- he would tell her.