JAX'S P.O.V. (1 DAY LATER)
I woke up early on Saturday morning and without opening my eyes I automatically reached for Lexi, only to find we weren't in bed by ourselves anymore. Thankfully I had heeded her advice and threw on a pair of boxers after making love for the third time during the course of the night. I looked down and saw Savannah laying between us. I couldn't believe neither of the twins were in cribs at fourteen months. According to Lexi they refused to sleep in their cribs as soon as they turned a year old. She had ordered full size beds for both of their rooms and had temporary rails on the side of the beds so they wouldn't fall out but could climb out at the end of the bed. I don't know how but she managed to train them so if they woke up before she did they only came into her room or Abel's room.
I watched my Old Lady and her mini-me, our daughter, sleep soundly for a bit before going to check on the other two kids. Abel and Jack were both still asleep in their own rooms. I walked thru the kitchen and onto the deck where I watched the sun rise as I smoked a cigarette. I knew things weren't perfect – Lexi and I still had a lot to discuss, but it couldn't get any closer to perfect than it was at this moment. Fresh air, beautiful sunrise, warm morning, no prison bars and my family sleeping inside.
I looked out at the sparkling pool and thought since it was supposed to be a warm July day Lexi might be willing to host a pool party and cookout this afternoon. Not for everyone, just us, the kids, Gemma, Clay, Ope, Sophie and the twins.
"Daddy?" I heard a voice ask from behind me. My almost three-year-old son was wiping the sleep from his eyes. "Good morning Abel." I said picking him up. "Do you live here now with us?" he asked. "Yes, Abel. I live here with you, Mommy, Savannah and Jack now." I told him. I wasn't sure how much damage I had done to him and the twins by being gone for so long. Not only that but I wasn't sure how much Abel remembered from the time Lexi lived in San Diego with Ryan.
"I want pancakes, Daddy. It's Saturday. Mommy always makes pancakes on Saturdays." my son told me. I wasn't quite sure what kind of pancakes Lexi made the kids or where all the ingredients were so I carried Abel down towards the bedrooms to find Lexi was up and changing Savannah's diaper.
"Mommy! Daddy & I want pancakes!" Abel said, excitedly. "Is that so? You and Daddy want them?" Lexi asked, with one eyebrow raised. "Good morning." I said to her, giving her a quick kiss and putting Abel down to pick up my daughter. "What time will Jack be up?" I asked. "Any minute now. Why don't you take these two into the family room and I'll wake him up and then start breakfast." she replied.
Two hours later pancakes had been made and eaten, the twins and Abel were watching cartoons and playing as Lexi and I sat on the back deck. I approached the subject of a pool party and cookout. She was all for it. It was nice to see that she and Gemma managed to mend some fences during the fourteen months I was away. Lexi said she would take care of the details while I was at Floyd's getting a haircut. I told her I would be back in a bit before heading out the door where I climbed on my Harley for the first time in over a year.
It felt good to cruise the streets of Charming again. I was stopped at a red light when David Hale pulled up next to me. Fucking asshole, I thought to myself. "Teller." he said. "Hale." I replied. "I hope you won't be headed back to lock up anytime soon. Lexi and those kids need you. Hope you have your shit together this time." he lectured me. "Don't worry about my family, Deputy Chief. They have exactly what they need and I'm not going anywhere anytime soon." I replied as the light turned green and I made the right onto Main Street.
As I parked in front of Floyd's I noticed a new store had opened while I was away. Impeccable Smokes Cigar Shop. I saw an older man and a girl in her late teens / early twenties opening the store. Interesting addition to town. I'd have to ask Lexi about it since they were located directly across the street from Un-Southern.
LEXI'S P.O.V.
By the time I put the twins down for a nap at 2:00pm that afternoon I was convinced Jax was ready for a nap as well. He had been up early with Abel, went and got his hair cut and goatee trimmed before spending the afternoon in the pool with our twins, Abel, Opie and the Winston twins. Now I watched as Abel, Kenny and Ellie played on the pool steps while Jax, Opie and my Dad discussed what I'm sure was club business as they grabbed some cold beers from the cooler on the deck. Gemma, Sophie and I were lounging on chairs poolside, keeping an eye on the kids and talking about the upcoming Taste of Charming fundraiser that Gemma ran each year.
I couldn't help but think that this was how life is supposed to be. It's supposed to be normal. No shootings, murders, kidnappings and prison sentences. It's supposed to be about family and friends.
I caught Jax's eye and he nodded his head towards the kitchen. "I'll be right back." I told Gemma and Soph. "Mmmmhhhhmmm...I'm betting you won't be right back. Might take you a little bit to help Jax find whatever he just went inside to look for." Soph teased. I felt myself turning red as I got up from my chair, adjusting the top of my blue bikini before walking up the stairs to the deck.
I walked into the kitchen and didn't see Jax. I didn't want to risk waking the twins so I quietly walked down the hall towards my bedroom. I was right...Jax needed some time in bed but apparently, he wasn't in need of a nap. He was naked laying across our bed. I closed the door behind me and quickly removed my bathing suit, letting it fall to the floor. I walked over to the bed and crawled up next to Jax.
"I couldn't wait till they left later today. Lexi, I missed you so much and love you so much." he said as he propped himself up on one arm and proceeded to cover my mouth with his. He nipped my bottom lip with his teeth as two of his fingers entered me and went as deep as they could while his thumb teased my clit. "Already ready for me, baby?" he said, with that wolf-like grin I've come to love on his face.
"Holy shit Jax!" I called out, feeling the orgasm vibrate thru my entire body. It just kept getting better each time. He was over me, his lips and teeth playing with my nipples causing the orgasm to continue rolling. Just when I couldn't take it anymore he whispered "Look at me Lexi." I did as I was told and at that instant he pulled my hips towards him and I felt his rock-hard cock enter me. He pounded into me over and over again. God, it felt so good. I missed this so much, I thought to myself as I heard Jax call my name as we climaxed simultaneously.
"Sorry about the quickie, darlin' but I think Clay would have a heart attack if I kept you inside any longer." Jax said as I put my bathing suit back on. "You can grab me for a quickie whenever you want, darlin'." I replied, turning to wink at him but started crying instead.
When I turned all I saw before me was Jax Teller on one knee, holding up a ring box. I opened my mouth but he spoke the words I had been waiting to hear since I first saw him on my sixteenth birthday; "Lexi, this isn't the way that I planned to ask you. I wanted it to be romantic and sweet and everything you truly deserve. I planned on candlelight and champagne. I promise I will give you the wedding of your dreams to make up for proposing like this but I couldn't wait. Lexi, you captured my heart from the moment I saw you on the TM lot. When you first spoke, I was convinced you were an angel. But you're not an angel. You, my love, are my saving grace. You have gotten me through some of the lowest points I have ever endured. I've had this ring for over two years. I had it designed with you in mind. You are my love, my partner and my soulmate. You, Alexis Montgomery, are the woman I want to marry and spend the rest of my life with. I love you more than life itself. Will you marry me Lexi?"
I couldn't speak. I stood there with tears running down my face as I nodded my head and watched Jax slip the three-carat cushion-cut halo engagement ring featuring round brilliant pave diamonds set along the halo and in two rows down the distinctive curvy double shank platinum band. He slipped the ring on my finger and stood up. "Will you?" he asked again, gently wiping the tears from my face. "Yes. I love you Jackson Teller. Yes, I'll marry you!" I said, not truly believing it as he kissed me.
He took my hand and lead me down the hall. "Are you ready for this?" he asked. "Ready for what?" I asked, confused. "Ready for my Mother to try to take charge of the wedding planning? You know that is what will happen as soon as we tell her." Jax replied. "I can handle my own with Gemma. Plus Sophie and I have been planning our weddings since we were kids. I know exactly what I want." I said, smiling at Jax. "I'll give you whatever you want. Whatever makes you happy on our wedding day and then wherever you want to go for a honeymoon. I just want to make you happy Lexi. I know I haven't always done that. Jesus, and that's an understatement I know, but I will make it up to you for the rest of my life." he told me. He kissed me again leaving me breathless when he pulled away.
"I love you Jax. Let's go tell them." I said as we walked out to the deck. The four adults were all sitting on the edge of the pool watching the three kids play. Jax and I each grabbed a beer before we made it down to the pool. I couldn't keep the smile off my face and Jax couldn't keep his hands off me. I lifted the Bud Light bottle to my mouth with my left hand, standing directly across the pool from where Sophie was sitting. The light must have reflected off the diamond just right because Sophie screamed when she noticed the ring.
"Oh my God!" she screamed, getting up and running around the pool. I handed Jax the beer and held my left hand out in front of me so my best friend could inspect my stunning engagement ring. We both cried and laughed as we spun around circles in each other's arms before we noticed the others watching us.
"I'm happy for you Lexi-Kate. Your mother would be happy for you as well. I hope you know that. I wasn't sure what to say when Jax asked me yesterday for my blessing because I wasn't sure what you would say to him. All I want is for the two of you and my three Grandchildren to be happy. That's what I told him. He didn't need my blessing, he just needs to make you happy." my Dad said as he engulfed me in one of his bear hugs.
"Gemma?" I asked, noticing the tears forming in her eyes. "It's beautiful. You did a wonderful job Jackson, picking it out. I'm so damn happy for you both, just promise me you won't elope. Promise me that we will be there when you get married." she said. "Of course. There's no way I'm eloping. Not after all the shit we've gone through to get here." I replied.
I looked at Opie. "I've always thought of you as a little sister. Now you definitely are that. Congrats you two." the giant, who was a man of few words, said with a smile on his face.
"Now when can we start talking about details? Things like dresses, bridal party, location and all that good stuff?" Gemma asked, causing Jax and I both to cringe a little.
"Let us just enjoy being engaged for a bit." I said, wrapping my arms around Jax and raising my head to meet his as he bent down to kiss me.
A/N: I thought my SOA story needed at least one chapter at this point filled with happiness and no drama. It's short but a nice filler. Don't worry...the angst and turmoil is not over just yet for Lexi and Jax. There's still ups and downs to come. Hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you all again for the wonderful reviews!