Chapter 25

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JACKSONS POV

How do you answer Charlie's question without given him a confession at the same time? I guess even cops have a breaking point that can be busted when it comes to protecting their family. I took a shot in the dark that he won't push for more information like his daughter always does "I'm gonna handle the situation with Clay. You don't have to worry about it. Everything will be taken care of."

He is like his daughter and wants to know more "How do you plan on handling that exactly? What happens to Bella in the mean time? I'll take a leave of absences from the station because she is not leaving my sight."

Bella took the lead and I was grateful for that "Dad that's not why I told you all of this. I just wanted to make your aware so you could use caution. I trust Jaxs to take care of everything. I don't want you to get in trouble. You're all I have left now. If something happens to you I could never forgive myself. So please let Jaxs handle this. It's a family thing for him. Clay is Jaxs step dad." I am glad she has so much faith in me cause I have been flying blind since the day I walked away from the Sons.

Charlie isn't all Bella has. She will always have me and Abel. I could give two shits less about that family I walked a way from anymore. I know it's wrong but in my mind I don't have that family and I never have cause it's always been a lie.

After my arguing and trying to rationalize shit with him, I still got nowhere. Which by the way I see where Bella gets the stubborn streak from now. Bella was pleading with Charlie; he's at least giving me the chance to handle it first my way. But he made it very clear to me that if I don't he will. He's coming to Charming with Bella for the service and I can only imagine what hell that will bring too. That's the only way I could get him to agree to back off Clay. How in the fuck am I gonna explain that to the others? Oh hey a cop is gonna tag along with us guys so nobody kill anybody today.

I think Charlie is having just as much of a hard time dealing with the truth of his life as me and Bella are. You wake up that morning knowing who you are and where you've been to find out that nothing is real like you thought it was. You're piecing together whatever shreds of reality you can hold on to. If you let what little bit you have left go, all of you is completely gone.

I went outside to smoke to give them some time to console each other. Charlie is still in love with Renee after all of these years. You can tell by the way he talks about her and how hard he is taking her death. When a man truly loves a woman it doesn't end there even when they leave you cause you weren't enough for them.

Bella and Charlie came outside too. She went over to an old truck and I saw her face light up when she fired up the engine "Jacob rebuilt this for me. I love my old truck. So don't say that it's ugly like everybody elsed does."

I popped the hood on it and Jacob made it a sound running vehicle considering how old it is. This kid is way ahead of his time and I would love to have him working in my shop. With a little training I bet he could do anything "Jacob did a good job. It's too bad he is so young cause I think he would make a hell of a mechanic."

Bella got out and took a hold of my arm and gave me a kiss on the cheek "Thank you for everything you have done for Jake. He loves you Jaxs. Jacob doesn't really connect with people outside of the reservation." I really haven't done anything for him. He's the one that has done for me. I plan on returning the favor as soon as I can.

When Bella told Charlie that Emmett was gonna be with them too to make arraignments for Renee he didn't take that news well "Emmett the brother of Edward Cullen. What in the hell is going on Bella? You didn't come back in enough time to start at the Community College. You haven't returned one of my phone calls. Then you drop this bomb on me of everything that's happened. Now you've let the Cullens back into your life too? What in the hell are you thinking?" At least Emmett isn't getting any better of a welcoming than I am by him. Petty I know but it did make me feel better. For once the biker and the college boy were on the same level with somebody.

Charlie asked me if I knew how to use a gun and I couldn't help myself but to laugh "Yeah I know how."

As we were leaving "Jackson if anything happens to Bella, I will personally make sure that you never see daylight again. Do you understand what I am saying to you?"

I didn't wanna be a smart ass but I could have taken it a couple of different ways. Charlie will kill me or lock me up "Yeah I got it." This isn't any different of the talk I had with Emmett about watching over Abel. I would expect no less of Charlie wanting to protect Bella.

He hugged Bella goodbye and at least I know Emmett won't be having any fun on their trip to Arizona with Charlie tagging along. I was laughing and Bella wanted to know why "Oh nothing." I almost feel like I'm turning into a little pussy hoping deep down that Emmett is made miserable and will have no fun time with Bella. Nah, who am I kidding I just hate him.

Bella drove her truck back to the reservation and she couldn't be happier to be behind the wheel of it. I'm always wishing I could give her more but maybe I've forgotten about the little things with her too. I think she could care less about having a brand new shiny vehicle. I'm the same way though, give me an old project to work on with my hands and I'm a happy guy.

We never told Charlie about Abel when we were there "Bella how do you think Charlie is gonna take the news about me having a kid? Maybe we should have told him while we were there." She kept telling me it would be fine and no big deal.

When we got back to the reservation I didn't see Op anywhere after we walked around "Koz where's Opie?"

Koz said the last time he saw Opie was walking down the beach. I walked a ways before I found him. He was just hanging out by himself and drinking "How long have you known the truth Jaxs?"

This won't be the only time I have to answer this question I'm sure "Since I got shot and came here. I confronted Bella after Clay said she was his daughter and she showed me the letters then."

I'm probably gonna be sorry but this is more truths for Opie "Bella's cop dad is coming to Charming too and he knows everything with Clay."

Opie wasn't exactly happy at that news "Oh shit. What the fuck have you got yourself into? If we survive the slaughter I guess we'll be keeping it in the family when Bella's dad arrests us huh?" It didn't go as bad as I thought it would. But part of what he's saying is right. How far can Charlie be pushed to bend the law without the cop side of him stepping up?

The girls made our arm bands to wear at the service while I was gone; Piney Winston, Original 9; Lover Friend, Savior. I guess Bella had a bigger effect on the guys than I thought cause Opie wanted it to say that. I tucked mine in my pocket and we went back to find the girls.

More drama was going on when we got back. Bella was trying to calm Lila down "I can't do it anymore Bella. I never thought I would make it this far with Opie. I hate the club and how it's tearing him apart. If he even lives through killing Clay where is he going to be then? Prison again and for how long this time?" That happens a lot with the old ladies. They blame the club for the decisions we make and not us. It's really never been the club to blame just our own way of thinking that has created the men we are.

Bella took a stern approach with Lila that I never thought I would see her do "Do you love Opie?"

Lila was crying but nodded her head yes "Then somehow you will make it work out with him. You don't have to like the club Lila to be with Opie but it will never work if you hate it. When you hate the club you hate the man too. No matter how fucked up I think the club is I still love the man that Jackson is and trying to become. Opie is trying so hard to make that move too Lila and he's doing it for the ones he loves."

Opie was thinking hard about the words that Bella had just said "Do you know who your old lady reminds me of?"

I rolled my eyes "Yeah and don't say Gemma's name cause I don't wanna hear it."

Opie put his hand on my shoulder "No brother I wasn't gonna say Gemma. I was gonna say a true Queen of her old man." That made me smile cause she is turning into that more every day without even realizing it. This was just another example of how a woman would have to be strong and handle what comes to stand by my side.

Opie and Lila talked it out. It has to scare any woman that considers being with us. At first they all wanna be with a bad boy but when the shit hits the fan you'll see those same women getting away from us as fast as they can. Then there is Bella. I'm not sure but she deals with most of this shit so well like she's been through it before. Making the hard choices and tough calls of life.

Sitting and watching Abel sleep with all of Opie's kids. Wondering if they'll still have a dad when everything is said and done. Bella came up behind me and I pulled her down on my lap "You handled Lila so well today babe. Sometimes I forget that your younger than me. I couldn't be prouder of my girl." A few years difference in age sometimes makes a huge difference with maturity. But Bella is so mature for her age and seems so fearless lately. To know what goes on in her head would probably scare me and intrigue me at the same time. Maybe someday she'll trust me enough to share that.

Thinking about everything that was coming and all the evil things I was gonna do "Promise me Bella that you'll never let Abel forget about me. I know you already have but I need to hear it again." I was giving Emmett my son and my old lady this time cause I don't have any choices left. I'm handing them back over to the man that I've fought so hard to get Bella back from.

My cell went off and I knew it was time to meet Emmett and sign my rights away "I'll be back." She wanted to go too but I've gotta do this on my own.

Emmett was cool about everything "Jackson are you sure this is what you really want to do?"

I took the papers from him "It's not what I wanna do but what I've gotta do. But I have one question for you. How are you gonna be with my kid? A constant reminder of me always being there in your face every day. When you have your own will Abel still be a welcomed child?" The cold hard facts as they are. Both him and Bella are young. If they stay together they more than likely will have a child of their own someday.

Emmett looked away "I can't have children of my own. I had an accident when I was young and there is no chance for that now. I would treat Abel as my own child and make sure that he is loved. I would also make sure that he always knows who his real father is. You and I are not exactly friends but, I would never dishonor you or be disrespectful where Abel is concern." I almost felt sorry for him seeing the sadness in his eyes when he talked about not having children of his own. But I also was chocking back the lump in my throat too. That had to take a lot on his part to say he would never let Abel forget me. Emmett is really making it hard right now for me to not like him at least a little bit.

I tossed the papers on top of the Jeep and signed. Every stroke of the pen was breaking my heart "Thanks for everything Emmett. I mean that man. If there's ever a time you need me, I'll be there. You have my word." Nobody would understand our situation and I'm not sure that I understand it all myself. But they say everything happens for a reason and I guess we'll see how all of this plays out.

I took a key off my chain and handed it to him "This is to a safety deposit box at the Northeast Bank in Charming. The box is full of cash. If I don't come back use it to raise Abel. You already know what I'm gonna do so let's not bullshit each other."

He refused to take it "You'll be back Jackson." I can only hope that's the case. I'll give the key to Bella and make sure that I'm at least some finical support for my son.

The ride back to the reservation I used the time to clear my head. Taking my time, in no real hurry to get anywhere. I always turn to the road when I need to think or gain back my sanity.

Finding Bella curled up on the floor with all of the kids. I snuggled up behind her "Hey wake up. Go for a ride with me."

She rolled over still half asleep "What about the kids?"

Happy was asleep on the couch and Koz was asleep in the recliner "They'll be fine." With Happy and Koz watching over the kids I would pity the fucker that messed with them.

She was getting dressed and I stopped her "Your dressed perfect for this ride. Just put your hair up." In a tank top and shorts she went into the bathroom and brushed her teeth then tied up her hair.

After we rode a couple of miles from the reservation I pulled over to the side of the road and took my shirt off. Bella was hesitant to ride without a shirt on "Seriously is this the same girl that molested me on the side of the road in the daylight? We're riding on the back roads and I'll go slow. " I lifted her tank over her head and knew I better get back on the bike or it would turn into another roadside show.

This was the best ride and sexiest I've ever had. With her arms around me and feeling skin on skin it was a rushing sensation going down the road. Her breasts were pressed up against my back and the vibration from the bike felt so good on my already hard cock. I reached around with one hand moved her shorts over and stuck my fingers into her wet pussy.

I thought Bella was gonna have a heart attack "Jaxs keep your hands on the bike. We'll have a wreck."

Moving my fingers in and out of her a little faster "Relax babe and enjoy the ride. I've got this." I wasn't going over twenty five but fucken while on a slow ride was a thrill no less. When she relaxed and got into; it made cum start oozing from my cock. Hearing the roar of the engine and Bellas moans was making me want more and need it now.

Pulling over again only this time I wanna feel the ride and her too at the same time. I unzipped my pants and helped her straddle me on the seat "Lay back and hold on to the handle bars." I tucked my shirt under her to cover the gas tank to protect her back.

I could only make small movements inside her while going down the road but the engine was making it feel like a giant viberator for the both of us. Our juices were mixed together running from the seat and were making a sizzling sound when hitting the hot parts on the bike.

Bella was trying to sit up and I wasn't stopping till we both had all we could take. She managed to sit up on me and feeling her bouncing on my cock I had to either cum or pull over. So I did both. I could barely hold the bike up with the hard way she rocking the bike and my world at the same time.

When my feet hit the ground I pounded her till she came and I was soft. I held her to me as tight as I could "Will you forget me Bella?" More hard truths for myself; she'll eventually move on and I already know with who.

The moonlight was showing her tears like sparkling rain drops "I'll never forget my Jackson. You were my first for a lot of things. I will always love you no matter what happens."

We got dressed and I gave her my sweatshirt out of the saddle bag for the ride back. Opie was sitting outside alone drinking still when we got back "Where've you been brother?"

Of course he already knew "We just went for a ride."

Opie laughed "Yeah I can tell. A good ride no doubt."

I snuggled up to Bella that had Abel laying next to her. I put my arm over both of them and held on to my family one more time.

BELLAS POV

Jaxs was leaving and I kissed him goodbye "You come home to me." I watched them ride away again wondering what my outlaws fate would be. No matter what happens he will always be unfadded from my memory and unforgotten in my heart.

Lila drove over too. I took the car seat out and hugged her goodbye "I love you Bella. I don't really have any family and I think of you as my sister." I waved as Jacob followed her back to the reservation on his bike to make sure that she was alright.

Emmett welcomed us both into his home and into his arms like nothing had changed. He wanted to stay away from the Cullens and at his house but wouldn't ever tell me why "It's not important Bella. Just know that I love you and I will always protect you no matter who it's against."

When I went to put Abel's things in the bedroom and I stopped as I walked by the door of the spare bedroom. It was a complete nursery. It had Looney Tune characters everywhere; on the walls, bedding for the crib and five foot stuffed animals of several characters "Do you like it?"

I couldn't help but to smile "I love it Emmett. Did you do all of this?"

He went in and opened the closet door "Alice helped me. But do you think this will be enough for a couple of days?"

I walked over to look inside. The closet was crammed full of diapers, baby food and formula "Yeah that is enough for about twenty kids."

Emmett watched Abel when I went to take a shower. I was enjoying the peace of showering without five others waiting in line to take one too. I appreciate Jacob and Billy taking us all in but it was really small living quarters.

Panic stricken Emmett came into the bathroom and opened the shower door "Bella something is wrong with Abel. He's crying and I swear I didn't hurt him."

I grabbed a towel to get out abd wrapped it around my body. So much for taking that long peaceful shower "Em you really need to relax. I know you would never hurt him. He's probably just hungry."

Sitting Abel in his new Tweedy Bird highchair I got a jar of baby food. Emmett was watching my every move carefully "Would you like to feed him Em?"

His golden eyes lit up "Do you think I can?" I giggled to myself. Emmett is so loving and gentle. I don't know why he is so worried. If I thought he would hurt Abel, I would never let Emmett come close to him.

It was the most adorable thing to watch. When Emmett took the lid off of the jar "Are you sure this is good for him because it smells like shit?" I kept telling him that Abel would love it. Emmett ever so carefully dipped the little spoon in it and gently put it in Abel's mouth.

After feeding him two jars already Emmett went to get the third one when I stopped him "Are you sure we have fed him enough? What if he's still hungry? How do you know when he's full?"

I started laughing "When his belly pokes out." I raised Abel's shirt up and showed Emmett his belly.

I fixed his bottle and was getting ready to lay Abel down for a nap. Emmett was rocking him in the living room and he was already asleep. So I stuck the bottle in the frig and went to take him from Emmett "Can I hold him for just a little longer, please?"

I kissed Emmett on the forehead "Hold him as long as you want to." Abel was all wrapped up in blanket because Emmett was afraid he would get cold. I laid down on the couch and watched this vicious predator being wrapped around that little boy's finger. Emmett has never been like the other vampires and today no one would ever believe that he could be a killer.

I dozed off and when I woke up I heard noises coming out the kitchen. I leaned up against the counter and watched them together "Okay Abel this is my best impression." He was doing Daffy Duck and then he did Porky Pig too.

Abel has no fear of Emmett; he was laughing and kicking his legs. His little hands were on Emmett's face and Emmett's smile back at him was so breath taking. He picked up Abel from the kitchen table "Hey you're awake." I napped for four hours and it felt good too.

I went over to the frig to see what there was to eat "Em did I mention that Charlie is going with us tomorrow? He already bought his plane ticket" Of course I had not mentioned that yet. I know it's going to be a problem at some point. We talked for a while and I told him about taking Jaxs to meet him. Charlie doesn't like either one of them but that doesn't matter to me.

We lounged around on the couch and watched TV for the rest of the night. I changed his diaper and Emmett laid Abel in his bed "Good night little guy."

Getting to lay on a real bed after sleeping on the floor felt so good. Emmett kept getting up to go check on Abel and I couldn't stay awake any longer.

Waking up to having the shit shook out of me "Bella wake up. Abel hasn't moved in the last four hours and I think something is wrong with him."

I looked at the clock and it was almost four in the morning. I went to check on him and he was sleeping "Emmett I love you so much and I mean this in the nicest way I can say it. You're driving me crazy and wearing me out. Abel is fine."

Emmett laid back down and cuddled with me "I'm sorry Bella. It makes me nervous because I don't know what normal baby behavior is. I don't want anything to happen to him."

I gave him a kiss "You are the sweetest man and I know how much you love Abel. But you really need to relax Em."

He held me for the rest of the night but morning came way to soon. By the time I heard Abel; Emmett was dressed and in there with him. I rolled back over for fifteen more minutes of sleep because I know Abel was in good hands. If anything Abel is going to be spoiled rotten and want to be held all the time.

Getting everything ready to go was pretty easy. I showered and ran Abel's bath. But of course mother Emmett was in there playing with him and his tub toys. I snapped a couple of pictures of them together. I don't want to let Jaxs see them but, this may be the only chance that Emmett gets at that opportunity of being with a baby.

Meeting Charlie at the airport was interesting needless to say. I was in the arms of Edward's brother. The one that broke my heart not so long ago. Emmett was holding the child of the man that I introduced my father to and told him that I was in love with. I probably should have thought that one through a little better.

Emmett never seemed phased by Charlie's snide remarks or his being rude to him. He had his best little buddy with him and kept playing with Abel like Charlie wasn't even talking to him.

I couldn't wait until this flight was over with but I know the hardest part was still yet to come. Renee has always wanted to be cremated and have her ashes spread in the ocean. Which I think is fitting to her carefree and uncomplicated life choices. But Charlie being more traditional has already said he wanted a funeral and a proper burial. Thinking a lot about death and choices that we make; I am going to honor her last wishes. No matter how much I have to fight with Charlie about it.

Emmett kept Abel while Charlie and I made the arraignments. They both will be cremated and an ash spreading ceremony in Florida. They always wanted to make it there to live but didn't before Clay took their lives away from them. Now they will always be there together and they made forever together too. Charlie was mad but finally agreed that is what Renee would want.

Their house was a rental and Emmett hired people to clean it up. They will box up all of their belongings and put them into storage until I decide what I want to do with them. I'll pick a weekend and come back to go through everything. I mostly want the pictures and little things to keep my mom close to me.

I always longed for closeness with her but never got it. Watching over Abel has made me understand some of the difficulties Renee must have had trying to raise me on her own. It has been an eye opener for me. They say to never judge until you have walked a mile in their shoes and believe me I am finding that to be so true the older I get.

When it was all done Charlie wanted to eat. Emmett doesn't eat but he went along and played pretend as he always does so well. When I took Abel from him so he could get a highchair, Abel started crying. Emmett took him back and he immediately stopped. Emmett winked at me "Chicks and babies, they can't resist me." That is a true statement. Every woman in here was drooling over him and Abel was drooling on him.

Charlie asked Emmett if he knew about Jaxs and me. My heart started beating faster not knowing how he would answer the question "Yes I have met Jackson. Charlie do you hate me because I'm a Cullen or do you have another reason? I understand why you would be mad considering the way we left and what Edward did to Bella. But I'm not Edward and she has forgiven me for leaving. Not to sound rude but I love your daughter and I will not let you stand in my way of that. I want to get along but how my and your relationship goes is up to you." Charlie didn't have much to say to that but by the end of the meal they were having a civil conversation. I can only imagine how Jaxs would have responded to the same question of does he know about Emmett. Charlie really wouldn't have liked that answer because Jaxs can't sugar coat for shit.

Being bombarded with question after question by Charlie "Bella explain to me about the two of them. Are you dating both of them? Jackson has a child. Are really ready for that huge responsibility? Why in the hell would Jackson allow his child to be around Emmett? Does he even know?"

Emmett saved me "Here Charlie is your key and your room is around on the other side. It's been a long day and I think I'm going to go to bed. So we'll talk to you in the morning, sleep well." Walking away so glad that I didn't have to answer any of that and tell Charlie more lies.

We laid Abel between us. He stuck his thumb in his mouth and put his other little hand on Emmett's chest. His eye lids were getting heavy and he wasn't going to last much longer "You know that there is nothing more I would rather do than give you a child Bella. Being around Abel I don't see how you cannot want one." He was only seeing the good things of having a child and not the bad. I felt bad for what I had said to him the day I left. But he knew why I did it. Emmett puts too much emphasis on having children in a relationship.

I leaned over Abel and kissed him "I love you Em and you know it doesn't mean that we can't try to make one."

Emmett broke our kiss "Does he feel warm to you?"

At first I thought Emmett was just over reacting again but when I touched Abel he was hot "Yeah he does." I got the thermometer out of his diaper bag and he has a fever.A really high fever.

Giving him baby Motrin and running a cool bath for him while Emmett was pacing the floor "Maybe we should take him to the hospital or call Carlisle?"

When I put Abel in the bath tub he screamed his head off just like all kids do when they are put into cool water "Let's call Jaxs because we can't take him to the hospital without his consent."

Laying Abel naked on the bed hoping his fever would break soon because it is on the high side. I found my cell and Emmett took it away from me "Bella I have to tell you something. We have custody of Abel right now. Jackson gave you and I temporary control of all matters concerning him."

Emmett has to be mistaken "You mean if something happens to Jaxs you and I have custody."

Emmett shook his head no "Jackson doesn't think he is going to make it through all of this bullshit with the club and Clay. He didn't want Gemma to have Abel so he granted custody before death. It's easier to fight her in court that way. You and I can prove we have a more stable home and a better living environment for Abel to be in than Gemma can. Jackson even gave an affidavit of his own disapproval of his mother having Abel. It's only temporary and if everything goes well Jackson will get to raise his son." I didn't even know what to think about that. Those two have been talking a lot more than I thought. There has to be more to it than that. Jaxs giving Emmett control if his son doesn't make any sense and no one mentioned it to me.

HONORING A FALLEN BROTHER

Jackson and the others made the necessary arraignments. They were trying to keep a low profile in town. With it being such a small town though the news of their return spread like wildfire.

They stayed at Piney house because Opie had never been close to Mary. Opie didn't want to go to his own home with a constant reminder of what he had already gone through with Donna and what his children were still going through. His brothers followed his lead while they were here.

Not being close wasn't because Mary and Opie didn't love each other but because the club was an obstacle between them. Mary left Piney when Opie was a young boy because she couldn't live with the club ways anymore. The world changed for her when she became a mother. But as soon as he could, Opie went running back to Charming and followed in Pineys footsteps.

Mary moved back to Charming to watch Opie grow up even though she would never admit to that. Mary had washed her hands of the club and could not have her own child in her life without excepting the club back too. Right or wrong with the decisions Mary made she lost all of her family but was still nearby when they needed her.

Piney and Mary had made their own peace with each before reaching their own ending together. As life often has fate interfering for a reason. They started a life as a young couple in love and received death side by side still having love in their hearts for one another.

Opie was taken back to a time when he was younger going through Pineys things. He found little things from his childhood in a box in the closet. Piney never acted as a tender or sentimental man but the things Opie found told him otherwise. That brought a smile to Opie's face and love to his heart finding new things out about Piney.

But when Opie came across a letter he called Jackson into the bedroom "You need to read this."

Jackson took the letter from Opie.

My brother and my only real friend:

You and I have survived so many things together as friends and brothers. The war we fought where we went in as boys and came out as men.

We were from different sides of the world but united watching each others backs to make it out alive. I have always called you my brother and that will never change. I am closer to you than anyone in the club and I will always have your back.

I am losing the battle for dominance in the club and this is one war that I have no fight left in me. I never meant for it to be created for evil as it has turned out to be.

But that's how it is now and I can't change it. Long after I'm gone it will fall to its own demise that I am sure of. But don't let it take you with it brother. Know when it's time to retreat and when it's time to stand for the fight.

If I am not there, watch your back brother and watch over my Jackson. He is the light of my life and all that is good in it. Because if your reading this I have already joined my sweet Thomas.

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I'll see you on the other side.

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JT

Both Jackson and Opie were doing a lot of soul searching. Looking for the right answers not wanting to end up like their fathers but not willing to let the club die either. Walking away was one thing but it was a part of them and they would die with it.

Happy was searching the cabinets and found Piney's stash of Tequila, his favorite. Happy poured everyone a glass "To Piney and JT." They all took their shots to honor their fallen brothers.

Opie and Jackson were more restless than the others. They were tinkering around in the garage to keep themselves busy and not to have time to think about the things that are weighing heavily on them.

Something was covered up in the corner. Opie had not noticed it before and he took off the tarp "Holy shit this is JT's bike." The same bike that was kept in the clubhouse of the Sons.

Jackson couldn't help but to touch it "How do you think the old man pulled this off?"

Opie was all smiles "With Pops who in the hell knows."

Piney had went to the clubhouse and taken it. Setting across the street drinking and waiting for Clay to leave. Then Piney waltzed into the garage like he was still a member and ordered the workers to load it up for him. When they questioned him, Piney took out his forty five from Vietnam and asked them if they were ready to die for that bike because he was. They all knew Piney was a crazy old man that meant what he said and loaded it up for him. Hoping not to face the same consequences when Clay returned. It was Pineys way of having JT's back one final time and the bike belonged wherever Jackson called home not to the Sons that remained.

There was an envelope marked Jackson on it. Jackson opened it up afraid of what shit he was going to learn now.

Jaxs,

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Your father loved this bike. Other than you and Thomas it was the only thing that always brought a smile to his face.

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When you go on the annual run JT will be there with you. You ride it with pride boy.

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Piney

After showing Opie the note Jackson folded it up and stuck it in his back pocket. Jackson touched the bike before covering it back up "You'll both be with me. Love you old man."

They were putting their black shirts on, arms bands and cuts. Opie had Piney's denim cut in his hand. It will be buried with him. There will only be a grave side service held, closed casket for both Mary and Piney.

Jaxs and the crew rode to meet Jacob with Lila, Cherry and the kids. Jackson got off his bike and thanked the wolves for doing the ride along. Jacob, Jared, Quill and Embry offered to stay and go with them. They knew Jackson was outnumbered "Nah, I can't let you guys do that. I appreciate everything."

Then Jackson tossed them each an envelope. Inside was a thousand dollars for each of them "That's for your educations. No getting drunk or laid with it on the ride back." They all laughed but Jackson was serious.

Then Jackson handed Jacob two more envelopes "Make sure to thank Sue and Billy for me." This was the only way Jackson knows how to compensate anything, with money.

Riding to the next destination; Bella and Abel. When they met up with them Jackson got off his bike and so did Happy with Opie behind him. They weren't sure what was going on but they didn't want to chance a fight between Jackson and Emmett. But nothing took place. Emmett was honoring their agreement as well. They were around the club so he acted as though he didn't see Jackson kissing Bella. Even though Emmett feels the same way Jackson does; it kills him to watch it.

Cherry and the kids were not going to the service. Opie's kids have had enough traumas in their lives already and Abel is too small. None of them thought it was safe for the kids to be close by either. Cherry was going to watch them and Emmett was going to stay with her. Sac felt better with Cherry being pregnant not going.

Charlie and Bella were riding with Lila to the service. Charlie felt way over dressed because he wore a suit and tie even though Bella told him not to. They were following behind the bikes which out of respect Opie led this ride.

Arriving at the cemetery there was already about fifty bikes parked with Sons riders standing by the burial grounds to honor their fallen brother too. On the other side were five police cars with Deputy Hale on standby.

Hale was not going to allow a shootout in Charming. There were so many rumors of what had happened between Jackson and Clay but he didn't care. Hale takes his job seriously of protecting the people of the town and has never liked the Sons. Knowing of their illegal ways and that his own Chief of Police protects and covers up their every move.

Jackson went over to see why Hale was here "We're just here to keep the peace. Nothing will happen inside Charming is that clear. Please send my regards to Opie." With that Jackson walked away because there was no love loss between those two either.

Walking up to where the rest of the Sons were no one crossed the line of the side they were standing on except Bobby. Genuinely wanting to pay his respects he approached Opie "I'm so sorry brother." Opie hugged Bobby back. Then Bobby went back to stand with Clay, the side he chose to be on. Clay didn't like that little display he just witnessed. But this wasn't the time and place to discuss it.

Opie went to Piney's casket and laid the cut on top of it "I love you Pops." Then he went back to Jackson's side so the service could start.

But before that could happen Clay went to the casket to touch Pineys cut. This was a tradition of the President that has always been performed in the club. Before Clay's hand ever reached the cut Opie grabbed his arm "Touch it and you fucken die right here, witnesses or not."

This was what Jackson had prepared them all for, brother fighting against brother. It was time to stand their ground and protect Opie. It didn't matter to any of them that it would be six on one they would fight to their death to fall with honor side by side.

Jackson told Bella and Lila to leave, take Charlie too. The girls knew what was coming and went towards the car. But Charlie didn't care either. Bella is all he has left and he would protect her no matter what. The police was coming with Hale leading them and their guns drawn. They too knew what was coming next.

Charlie walked up to Opie "Son you don't want to do this. Don't let them dishonor your father today." Opie was trying to control his rage and let go of Clay. He didn't want every ones last memory of Piney to be this.

Clay had to show his authority right now or the others would lose respect for him too. Clay couldn't even believe that Jackson would bring a cop to this or let him near the club. Clay knew who Charlie was because he did his homework. So he decided to make an example out of Charlie which in return would show Jackson turning into a rat too and can't be trusted.

To Clay this was going to be a win win situation for him "Jaxs went and got himself a little cop friend. Jaxs must have turned rat that's all I can come up with. So tell me how's Renee and my daughter?"

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