Sorry for my delay, what can I say? I was PISSED at Kozik's ending on the show! Who wouldn't be? So, after a LOT of depression, I decided that his fate on my story will be different.

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First, I'd like to thank my beta MelanthiaChase and those who reviewed: JJ-Jefferu, kurounue13, chaschick02, Angel N Darkness, AyumiiUzimaki, wrestlenascargirl, Venetiangrl92, ILoveAnime89 and cici love. This chapter is for all of you!

Gilly belongs to me, but Chantal, baby Espy and Milla belong to MelanthiaChase.

The Wedding

Gillian's POV

"Hello, earth to Gilly! I need your help now Missy!" I jerked to attention, it wouldn't take much for Gemma to throw a pan at me. The men were still in church and we were helping our Queen to make the so special and anticipated gathering lunch.

"Are you ok?" I barely acknowledged Milla's presence. She had taken baby Espy for a nap and came back so suddenly that I completely forgot about her.

"Yeah, everything's fine." She could tell that something was wrong by just looking at my face. Was I becoming that easy to read after all these years?

"Just…?"She didn't finish the sentence. She didn't have to.

"It's just that Koz is saying some things. Koz's things, I don't know" The pan was still in my hand, and it was a point for me to hide behind It from the Queen and the Princess.

"Well, yeah, he's Koz, the joker. But, you already know that. So what's with that face?" Was I over thinking things? Maybe my friends could help me.

"Nothing is wrong, really. Kozik is fantastic, and you know what I feel about him." I was hoping to let things pass with my statement, but I knew I was in trouble when Chantal and Tara came to listen.

"Aaaand?" The sight of Tara holding little Tommy was a bit overwhelming for me. I don't know why. I've accepted my fate a long time ago, and yeah, sometimes I get sad when I see a mother holding her baby, but that doesn't happen as much as it used to.

"Honey, you've gotta tell us. None of us here is a mind reader." These women, all of them, are Kozik's family. They've been a part of his life for longer that I have and that's great! I love all of them. But, will they be ok with what I think?

"We all know that he's always making jokes and trying to lighten up the mood. And I love him for it. I do" For some reason, my eyes started to tear up. Damn allergies.

"But for the past few days, he's got this crazy idea about getting married, and I just don't feel comfortable with this kind of joke" There it was. For a minute, they all went quiet.

The first time he asked me, I was sleeping. The second time he asked, we were in the shower; the third was after a bad day I had at work. So, they never counted. And for all I heard about my boyfriend, he's not the married type, and I'm super ok with that. So, why would he want to play with me like this?

"Oh, honey..." Why were they all starring at me like that? It was true. Ok, today is Lyla and Opie's wedding, but we all know the amount of a real marriages inside the club. Practically nonexistent.

"He's not joking, Gilly." I was used to Gemma's kindness, but not everyone else was when she spoke to me.

"What? Of course he is. He's…"

"Gil, listen. I have never, ever, heardKozik even mention the idea of a steady girlfriend, let alone a wife. So ,if that boy is asking you to marry him ,he's dead serious"

"Mom is right, Gilly. He used to think monogamy was some type of disease. Now look at him! All smitten with you, living together with the hot nurse girlfriend, showering everyday. It's a miracle! So, don't tell me you think he is joking, because that man definitely is serious about making you "

Were they right?

Look how beautiful he is. Tara went to give a bath on Abel and left me to take care of little Tommy. He was awake now, but thanks to my miraculous arms (according to Kozik), he was almost sleeping again.

Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,

Smiles await you when you rise.

Sleep,

pretty baby,

Do not cry,

And I will sing a lullaby.

Cares you know not,

Therefore sleep,

While over you a watch I'll keep.

Sleep,

pretty darling,

Do not cry,

And I will sing a lullaby.

"I didn't know you could sing like that." It seems that my boyfriend was listening to me and only came when I put the adorable angel on his crib. Cheater.

"Like a stuttering goose? Why, yes, I sing." I was planning on a quick peck on his lips, but he wasn't.

"What are you doing? We're in a kids room, you perv." Not to mention, in a very visible spot, now that the rest of his brother were released. And I so didn't want that kind of attention.

"Oh, please .I haven't even started yet." God, who could resist his eyes when he winked like that at me? It's stronger than me. Not my fault.

"Are you done packing your stuff?" Koz and I, well mostly Koz, decided to take a few days off in Tacoma and visit the rest of his family. We'd been discussing this for a while and, after everyone was out and I had my first real vacation time since I started working, it would be great to spend some time along with my boyfriend.

"Actually, yes. Abner and Gladys said that they'll be happy to take care of Nanook and the pups while we are gone" Apparently, puppies melted the iron heart of my neighbor and ever since she's been nicer to everyone. Even her husband!

"Good, Nanook is a father now; he needs to be with his family." The glint in his eyes made me feel guilty. I felt so bad for him. "What's wrong, baby?"

"We already had this discussion before, and I know you won't want a repeat, but…"

"Gilly, baby, come on"

"I can't give you a family, Koz. You know that. And that look on your face when you

see me holding Tommy, or Espy, or Abel I'll never be able to give you" Oh God, why was I crying now?

"I'm sorry"

"Shh, it's ok. Honey, look at me, please." He took my red face on his callused hands "I don't need anybody else, baby. All I need is you. Are you gonna spend the rest of your life with me?" I nodded, unable to speak "Good, cause that's all I need" This man is perfect. How can I not kiss him? Baby's nursery or not?

"Gezz, this is a nursery, what are you thinking?" His brother, the one with crazy eyes…Tig came in.

"Yeah, got a problem?" I don't know what's with men and testosterone. I never understood it. But now, with Koz, I kinda like this protectiveness.

"Naw man just came to call you kids. Lunch is ready. And you know how mama Gemma is when someone is late." When we passed him, I stared straight into his eyes. There was something about him. I don't know, all I know is that I managed to send a chill into him. I know because he had that look that most people have before I end them.

"Wow." Was the first reaction I got from Koz when I appeared in my dark silver dress for the wedding. Koz, of course, was wearing his cut. But, being in a wedding or anywhere else my man can pull the rebel biker look like no one else.

"I don't think we'll manage to get there on time. You look so sexy." Oh no I know where this is going. That look means only one thing, and if I stare more than two seconds, I'll be in his spell.

"No, mister. I know that tricksy face. We won't be late. It's your brother's wedding, baby. Come on!" Lucky for me, my dress was long enough to cover me when I was on his bike.

"But, I promise the wait will be worthwhile" As my boyfriend always says, I have magical hands.

"Promise?" He kissed my hand before he started the bike. Such a gentleman.

"Promise"

It was a true biker wedding. Many people came, bearing their respective cuts and wishing Opie good luck. Lyla was not here yet, but I'm sure she was as nervous as the groom.

Everything looked great. I was proud of all the work we'd been doing to get to this point. Before I knew it, we were standing in front of the groom himself.

"Good luck Opie." I smiled and hugged him. Of all the Sons, Opie was the closest I ever had that much physical contact. He was a real nice man, and a great father. So, it wasn't a hard thing to do.

"Thanks Gilly. You look great" It's true that my dress didn't show as much cleavage, for obvious reasons, as Chantal's purple dress, but I was elegant enough, if I may add.

"Good luck brother. I'm proud of you." Koz and Opie shared their man hug, and there was something visible in both of their eyes when they looked at me for a second.

"Thanks brother. Someday it'll be your time too"

"Sooner than you think." Oh no, why is Opie in on this, too?

"Alright, let's not monopolize the groom." I led my boyfriend to our seats, but before that we ran into Milla, who was beautiful in her red dress, with baby Espy and her husband.

"Aren't you a hot mama?" I kissed Milla and Espy as her husband respectfully greeted me.

"What can I say, when you have a family like mine, you don't need much." We all laughed, but there it was again, that weird feeling, unfinished.

"The ceremony is about to start. We'll see you guys later" Juice said quickly and we all went to our seats. Their daughter was sleeping peacefully, so he would be able to enjoy the moments he has alone with his wife as much as he could.

Everything was so wonderful! I never actually participated in a real wedding before, and seeing everything for the first time was so great! The flowers, the bride with that piece of cloth she called dress, the Harleys and the cuts. I'm sure that not all of that was traditional in other weddings, but this one made everything look so magical.

"Are you ok?" Koz didn't let go of my hand since we sat, and it was soothing having him that close to me. For the last few days, with the boys getting out and everything, we had little time to ourselves. But I understood. And now, that we have, we'll be spending a lot more time just enjoying each other.

"Yes, everything is wonderful" He chuckled and kissed my cheek when something moist came to his lips.

"Then why are you crying?" I wasn't crying. I had no idea what he was talking about.

"I'm not" I don't cry in weddings! Ever. It must be his imagination. I just shut down from the world and, for a moment, I picture Koz and me instead of Opie and Lyla.

"So, what do you think it'd look like, the two of us there?" He whispered in my ear, so we didn't get any attention. Smooth. "Wanna get married?"

"I promise to treat you as well as my leather and ride you as much as my Harley" When Opie said it, such a simple and funny line even, I cracked.

"Oh honey..."

Ok, maybe I was crying.

"It was so beautiful!" I said to Milla and Chantal. Juice, Koz, and the rest of the men went to discuss something important and only left us girls.

"Of course it was! After all the work we put, it had to stand out!" Milla was happy with her daughter in her lap. Of all of us, she was the one who smiled the most.

"That's why you have those puffy eyes?" Leave to Chantal to make me self conscious about my appearance.

"Yeah, it was. Do I look ok? She nodded and Gemma came to pick up her granddaughter.

"Why are you crying so much now, Gilly?" I didn't notice that. Was I? It must be stress, because I'm so not like that.

"It's only your imagination, mama bear. Come on girls, let's dance." We left Gemma doing one of her favorite things, caring for her grandkids, while me and the girls went to the dance floor.

"So, is everything alright?" Chantal was referring to the "marriage prank" Kozik had going on. Only these women would think that he was serious.

"Yeah, everything is alright now." I said, not convincing them.

"Really?" Milla, with her menacing eyes, questioned me.

"Really" I was 100% that this all was going to pass. Maybe he was on the wedding spirit .Completely understandable.

"Okay. If you say so, look out, because here he comes." Milla warned me before being gently pulled away by her husband, and Chantal went to find Phil.

"They are so cute." I said when I felt two strong arms wrapped around my middle.

"Yeah, but we are too." It's amazing how his voice can do wonders when his lips are on my ears.

"Well, they are them and we are us." We kissed as he swirled me to a more private part of the dance floor.

"It was a beautiful wedding." I nodded, too engrossed in his smile to say anything else "But I think ours will be even more beautiful" I started to back off. I didn't want to hear his humor now. "You don't believe me, do you?" His eyes were so needy. I only saw it once, when he tracked me down. And I swore to myself, that I'd never cause this again.

"Sweetie, just…It's not who you are. You're The Rebel, The Joker, The James Dean of the group. And I'm ok with it. You don't need to create fantasies that you don't want to." I've only seen this murderous look usually when he's protecting us, but never to me.

"Gillian Smith." He doesn't say my full name. That means something serious is coming. "I am not creating anything that I don't want for you. I want, need you. I tracked you down, played the stalker, shot cans with you. Hell, I'm a better person because for you. And you don't believe me?" His grip on me tightened when I received the unexpected, and fierce kiss. It held so much desire that for the third time, the tears ran freely down my face.

He was being serious.

"I, promise that my love for you will remain steadfast, throughout all the difficulties and changes in our lives." He kissed my right cheek.

"I promise that you can always depend on me for anything." He kissed my left cheek.

"I promise to view you as my equal, deserving of respect, patience, and understanding in all areas of our relationship." He kissed my hair.

"I promise to consider your happiness in all things, and only make decisions that will benefit both of us." He kissed my forehead.

"I promise that the physical and emotional bond between us will remain unique and will not be shared with anyone else." He kissed my nose.

"I promise you all these things, as your one and only husband, until the day we die." When he kissed my lips, I was a wreck.

"So, that's why I ask you Gillian Smith" Everyone else was too busy to enjoy that moment. Sad for them, because my heart was bursting trough my chest.

"Will you marry me?"

HOW CUTE WAS THAT? BUT, what will she say? ;)