FOUR DAYS LATER, Kris and Natalia stepped out into the bright California sunshine. Kris soaked it up, having missed it while they were in New York. They hadn't flown this time, but instead had chosen to drive. It had been an interesting trip for sure. But they made it and they were both still alive.

"Here we are."

Kris looked at the building, nodding. It was cute. It would be a good space for them. She still couldn't believe that Natalia had actually gone and done all of this. No, she could believe it. And she would be forever grateful to her for it.

After that conversation in their kitchen, a light bulb had gone off in Kris's head. Her best friend was absolutely right. She was running, something she swore she would never do. She was a strong woman and she had her shit together. She could do what she wanted and she should do what she wanted and what would make her happy.

Just then, they heard the roar of a motorcycle. Turning just as the motorcycle pulled up, a grin spread across Natalia's face.

"Hola baby!"

Juice laughed when he heard his Russian love try to speak Spanish. He supposed she felt the same way when he tried to speak Russian. It was funny.

Natalia wrapped her arms around him and planted a kiss on his lips. "Thanks for coming."

Juice grinned, hugging her tight. Then he whispered, "Thank me later." Natalia laughed and slapped him on the ass. Juice laughed too and turned to smile at Kris.

"Good to see you."

Kris nodded. "You were able to keep your mouth shut, weren't you Juice?"

Juice grabbed his heart, pretending to be offended. "I'm hurt. The two of you made it quite clear that this was a surprise, for everyone. I've kept my word. Hasn't been easy, but I have." Kris nodded and Natalia smiled. Juice turned to the building.

"So this is it, huh?"

Natalia nodded. "Yup, what do you think?"

Juice shrugged, putting his arm around her shoulder. "It'll do. All that matters is that you two lovely ladies are happy."

Natalia smiled and kissed him again. "I know am. And Kris will be too, very soon. For now, though, we have to change and get to Stockton so Kris can see Otto."

That had been the hardest secret to keep for Juice. He knew Otto's fate when no one else besides Kris and Natalia did. Kris had demanded that she be the one to tell her father about his reduced sentence. Juice was grateful it would all be out in the open by Opie's wedding tomorrow.

"So I'll see you later then?"

Natalia nodded. "You can count on it." Juice smiled, wrapping her in a hug and going in for another kiss. Kris took her bag out of the back and coughed.

"Talia?"

Natalia nodded. "I know, I know. See you later baby." Juice nodded, taking his turn slapping her on the ass, before getting on his bike and riding away.

"You two are sick."

Natalia laughed, following her best friend inside. "I'll remember that tomorrow." Kris glared at her, but smiled. She felt butterflies in her stomach at just the thought of it. But that was tomorrow. Right now, she had to see her father.

"WHERE HAVE YOU been?"

Juice shrugged, shutting the bike off. "Had an errand to run, why?"

Clay raised his eyebrows, not liking the vagueness of his answer. "Opie and Jax are looking for you."

Juice nodded and walked into the garage. Opie and Jax were in the office.

"Where have you been?"

Jesus, Juice thought, can't a guy get ten minutes to himself around here? He just smiled and said, "Had an errand to run. You guys need me for something?"

Opie nodded. "Yup, we have a to-do list for tomorrow. Per my future wife's orders."

Juice had to laugh at the situation. He never would have pictured himself and these two men doing the bidding for a woman. But here they were, all because Opie and Lyla were getting married tomorrow.

"What can I do to help?"

KRIS TOOK A deep breath. Natalia had gone with her, but was waiting outside. She knew that Kris and her father needed a moment alone.

"Baby girl."

Kris smiled, standing. "Hi Dad." She hugged him briefly before they both sat down again.

"Guess you have some news for me, huh?"

Kris nodded, putting her hands on top of his. "They called me a few days ago, Dad. I wanted to come here and tell you myself."

By his reaction, she could tell that he thought she was going to deliver bad news.

"One more year, Dad. Then you're out."

Otto sat stunned, speechless. He stared at her, not sure if he believed her or not. She watched his breathing go from erratic to leveled out.

"Dad, talk to me. You alright?"

Otto looked at her and then removed his hands from hers. He stood up and came around to her. Then he wrapped her in the tightest hug she had ever received. Kris smiled to herself, hugging him back.

"I don't know what to say. There are no words, Kris. No words whatsoever."

Kris nodded. "Dad, you don't need to say anything. I just wanted you to know that you aren't gonna spend the right of your life in here. You'll be out. And we can be together again."

Otto pulled away and looked at her. "What do you mean?"

Kris smiled. "I'm coming home, Dad. I'm moving back to Charming."