Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.
"Elizabeth I'm going to need your help today" Gemma says to Elizabeth as she walked into the office holding a cup of tea
"Yeah, what do you need?" asked Elizabeth grabbing a notepad from the desk and her trusty bright neon orange pen she found underneath all the files once she organized the desk
"With Able and all the shit that's been going on around here I haven't had much time to prepare for the fundraiser tonight"
"Okay" said Elizabeth even if she didn't know about the fundraiser
"We're closing the office for the day. Go ahead and change the answering machine and let them know we will get back to them tomorrow morning" Elizabeth nods her head "But more importantly I need you to help me and the girls set up for tonight"
"I don't have much experience, but I can try" said Elizabeth honestly. Gemma smiled at Elizabeth. She was genuinely starting to like Elizabeth and was pleased to see that she understood that the club was family. Ready to help when needed.
"Okay lets head over there and I'll walk you through it " Elizabeth nodded her head. As she got in Gemma's BMW she looked at the empty space reserved for the guys bikes and frowned
"They'll be back in an hour" said Gemma noticing Elizabeth staring
"Oh" Elizabeth said surprised. She hadn't talked to Happy since he left for Nevada a couple of days ago. They drove a few blocks down to Charming park. Elizabeth was introduced to Luann Delaney who is Big Otto's old lady.
"Girl! I have a job for you if you are into anal" says Luann slapping Elizabeth's left ass cheek
"What?" asked a bewilder Elizabeth
"Men always love anal" says Luann still staring at Elizabeth's ass. Elizabeth can fell her face get warmer and warmer
"Ignore her" Gemma says to Elizabeth "But take the compliment. You have a great ass"
"And for your sake I hope Happy doesn't hear about this" Luann waved Gemma away. No one messed with her since she married Big Otto, but if she was honest she would follow Gemma's advice because He was deadly quiet with a blank expression on his face whenever she saw him. She had always thought that Happy was the most dangerous out of all of them. And that was saying something
They continued talking about the fundraiser as they set up the tables and booths. Gemma told Elizabeth it was called Taste of Charming and raises money for the school district. She started it when her son Thomas started school. Gemma was frustrated at seeing Thomas have a harder time because the school didn't have the funds to bring tutors on board since he would miss weeks at a time when he had a medical procedure
"I had to do something" Gemma said feeling vulnerable "And ever since then we have it every year" Gemma took a quick walk round checking the other tables and wanting to clear her mind. This was always an emotional time for her. There was not a day that went by that she didn't think of Thomas her little angel but days like today she wished she could have done more for him.
"Elizabeth I need you to go the clubhouse and get the address book. I forgot the number of the bus driver" Elizabeth nodded her head and took Gemma's keys.
"And if Bobby is there give him a kick on the ass and tell him he better be on his way" shouted Gemma walking away and doing a final inspection. Elizabeth drove towards the garage and was relieved to see bikes. She had never paid attention to which one was Happy's and couldn't tell if one was his.
Elizabeth walked in quickly to the clubhouse. She looked around the bar looking for Happy but didn't see him. She was surprised to see a man sitting in the booth across Clay and he slowly brought his hand into his pants and started masturbating? She thought watching his hand move up and down
"What the hell?" asked Elizabeth
"I'm sorry Mam" they guy said taking his hand out "I have this condition. I am not even aware of doing it" he said sounding apologetic
"Condition?" she asked in disbelief.
"CMD" Everyone gave him a blank stare
"Compulsive masturbation disorder" Elizabeth looked around and saw Piney and Half-Sac as disturbed as she was
"I couldn't get the pills in Stockton so it's a little out of control"
"I use to have that, and then I turned 13" said Piney. Elizabeth couldn't help but laugh. She left them and went into the kitchen where Gemma remembered seeing her phonebook last
"Hey" Elizabeth turn around to see Happy standing behind her. Happy had seen Elizabeth walk into the clubhouse while he was meeting with Kozik. He had asked Kozik to watch over his Ma and Elizabeth and just wanted to make sure there wasn't any trouble.
"Nah man, I didn't see anyone new around here or around your house. Elizabeth took Maria to Chemo but that was pretty much it. They stayed inside.
It pissed him off when he saw their "guest" masturbating in front of her. He was ready to kill that pervert. But then he saw her laugh and he relaxed. He followed her into the kitchen and if he pushed past Chucky causing him to fall no one said anything.
"Hey" she said with a small smile.
"I haven't seen you today" Happy says thinking of their missed lunch
"Yes I know, I'm sorry. Gemma has had me running around all day for the fundraiser-"
"Its fine" he says cutting her off. Happy didn't want her to feel like she had to explain to him every minute of her day.
"I actually have a question for you" Happy says
"Okay" she said nervously. She had been conflicted when he told her he was leaving on a run. Part of her was relieved to get time to process having told him, but she hadn't realized she would feel disappointed by not seeing him. She had missed him and that made her nervous
"Will you go to the fundraiser with me" He asked quietly. He wanted to give her the option to say no. Yes he would be disappointed but he would understand and accept it.
"Are you asking me on a date?" Elizabeth ask trying to clarify
"If you don't want to-"
"Yes! I'd love too" she says with a small smile
"Okay, okay" says Happy internally feeling relieved
"I'll see you there" says Elizabeth and leans on her toes to raise up, and she gently lays her hands on his chest for support and gives him a quick kiss. She moves away and smiled at him.
She opens the next drawer and is glad to find the address book. She walked past Chucky who is talking about Lin being arrogant and how he was skimming money at first so they would notice and fire him but they never noticed it. At least until the lawyer did. Elizabeth shook her head and walked away not wanting to know more
"Hey guys" said Elizabeth when she saw Donna and the kids approach the booth she was working. The Teller-Morrow booth serving Gemma's famous chili with an extra kick
"Hey" they all greeted at the same time. It made her smile thinking they looked more relaxed than last time she saw them
"I didn't know you were coming" said Elizabeth "I am glad you're here." Elizabeth was glad to see a friendly face. Everyone was friendly enough today but they were strangers to her
"Yeah, Opie is doing the fireworks"
"Fireworks?" asked Elizabeth excited
"Yes" Laughed Donna seeing Elizabeth as excited as her kids. The talked a little bit mostly about the kids and how they came every year and Donna left a few minutes later with Opie and the kids. Elizabeth can hear Opie trying to convince the kids to play games with him but they both decline and Opie walked with his head down dejected.
A few minutes later Elizabeth laughs as she sees Bobby dressed as Elvis. He does a pretty good job with the voice and singing and the kids are totally in love with him hanging on to his every word.
Elizabeth gets a chance to meet the Sheriff when he grabs a bowl of chili. He is the man behind the grill working the booth across from theirs. She looked up to see if Officer Hale is there, she doesn't find him but is surprised to see the brunette doctor stop in her tracks and stare at the booth. Elizabeth isn't close enough but she could have sworn that she saw the doctor tremble as she turned around and walks the other way.
Bad breakup? Wonders Elizabeth. She shrugs her shoulder.
"Hey Elizabeth, can you get more plates from my car?" asked Gemma noticing they are running low
"Yeah, sure" says Elizabeth. As she is walking towards the parking lot she sees Jax and Donna talking
"-Opie cant be half in half out" said Jax to Donna "It'll get him killed"
"Then I want him out. The other guy got out" Said Donna worriedly. Jax tells her that the other guy was kicked out because he left Opie behind and that's why Opie got arrested. And that Opie will never leave the club because that all he knows.
Elizabeth can see how upset Donna is as Jax walks away and wants to comfort her but isn't sure how. She continues walking towards the car and wonders how she can help.
A couple of hours later Elizabeth is disappointed to be alone watching the high school band play as Happy never showed up for their date. She cant help but feel dejected as she looked around and sees all the couples swaying to the music or families playing games, laughing and having a good time
"I hope I'm not too late" she looks up when she hears Happy's rough deep voice. He was pissed that there had been a shot out with Lin's man that caused him to be late. He had raced back leaving the rest of his brothers back.
"No" she says
"Good" They listen to the music for a few minutes and then do a walk around the food booths. They pretty much get something from each booth and split it between them. Their favorite is caramel churro and Happy gives Elizabeth the last piece. Then kisses her until he kisses off all the extra sugar from her lips.
He gives her such an adoring look that it surprises Elizabeth to her core. She can't look away from his dark eyes. They are interrupted when its announced that the fireworks will be starting in a few minutes. Happy finds the closest tree and sits down with his back against the trunk. He open his legs wide and pulls Elisabeth's arms until she is seated between his legs her back to his chest as they watch the colorful fireworks up in the air. He feels Elizabeth's body relax and sees the corner of her lips move as she smiles.
"Call Karla I know you miss her and she must misses you" whispered Happy in her ear taking out a flip phone from his back pocket. Elizabeth turns her head to face him thinking she must have misheard him
"The one your brother gave you was lost in the bike accident. But this is yours to keep and do as you please " he says. Elizabeth stares at the phone in his hand in disbelief
"I programmed my number and Ma's in" Happy says as Elizabeth continues to stare at the phone
"Thank you" She says and kisses him. She settles back on his chest and smiles feeling content.