This Chapter is written along with the song
Fall To Pieces by Avril Lavigne.
The Return
Six Months Later
I looked away Make it through the fall
Then I look back at you
You try to say
The things that you can't undo
If I had my way
I'd never get over you
Today's the day
I pray that we make it through
Make it through it all
Elena had been living in Tacoma for six months, and she had to admit everything was going good, which was a nice change from her life back in Charming.
Her and Kozik had got a nice little apartment together, and had turned into an old married couple, which Elena had to admit she kind of liked, it made her feel secure. She had got herself a nice job at a smart little restaurant in town, and was even looking into college courses.
She finally made the call to Happy about three weeks after she got to Tacoma, just in time for her 21st birthday. He came and spent a few days with her. He was annoyed with Kozik and his other brothers for keeping this from him, but when he saw how happy she was he couldn't stay mad for long.
During his visit Elena had not asked about Jax or anyone for that matter it, and it was obvious to him that she was trying to put Charming behind her, so he respected her choice and he didn't mention anything about the goings on in Charming, something his brothers had also agreed upon.
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Elena was halfway through her morning shift when Kozik came into the restaurant. She smiled at him at first, knowing that he probably came to see if he could get some free breakfast. But as she got closer to him her smile faded when she took in the distressing look that was on his face.
"What's wrong?."
"First of all I don't want you to freak out because..."
"Koz..." Elena snapped.
"It's Happy he's been stabbed, but he's okay." Elena covers her mouth with her hand. Kozik placed his hand on her arm, for comfort and support because she looked like she was about to drop to the floor.
"It's okay."
"He's been stabbed Koz, how is that okay?"
Elena pulled herself from his grasp and disappeared into the back of the restaurant. She reappeared five minutes later, with her jacket on and her bag in her hand.
"Right let's go."
Kozik stepped in front of her. He ran his hand over her hair, letting his hand curve round so it rested on her cheek.
"It's going to be okay you know., Hap's going to be okay."
"Yeah."
Elena knew that she didn't sound convincing, maybe that was because she wasn't. She didn't have to think twice about going back to Charming, Happy was hurt and he needed her, but at the same she still felt a slightly uneasy about returning home, and seeing Jax.
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Elena, Kozik and Donut arrived at St. Thomas early hours the following morning. Kozik and Donut tried to make Elena stay at a motel for the night so they didn't have to drive straight through, but she put her foot. She convinced them that she wouldn't be able to sleep anyway so what would be the point in stopping. Knowing they weren't going to win this one they gave up.
Elena nervously approached the reception area. A young girl, probably about the same age as Elena stood behind the desk.
"Hello, I'm here to see Hap...David LaBrava."
"Are you a relation?" She asked looking up from her computer screen.
"I'm his sister."
"Okay, he's in room 3a."
"Can I see him?"
"It's past visiting hours."
"Come on can't you bend the rules, she travelled all through the night to get here." Kozik spoke using his pretty boy looks to try and get his way. The girl hesitated for a second.
"Okay, but only for 5 minutes and only his sister."
"Thanks sweetheart."
Elena, Kozik and Donut made their way towards Happy's room. As they approached his room, Elena slowed her steps when she saw Jax along with Bobby and Chibs sitting outside his room.
And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in Love With you
When Jax heard footsteps approaching he turned to look at who they belonged to. His heart skipped a beat when he saw her. He knew she would come to Charming and although he convinced himself that he would be okay when he saw her, the reality was he wasn't okay.
He caught her eyes with his, they both just stared at one another. Even when everyone else started greeting one another their eyes never lost contact with one another's. Their connection was only broke when Chibs stepped in front of Elena, blocking Jax's site of her.
"How ya doing Beautiful."
"I'm good. How's our guy doing?"
"Go in and see for yourself."
Elena gave Bobby a hug before she went inside. She knew it was obvious to everyone that she hadn't spoke to Jax, but right now she didn't really care Happy was her number one priority right now.
Elena was relieved when she saw Happy. For some reason she was expecting a worse sight, she expected him to have wires attached to his body. Bu there was nothing like that, instead he looked peaceful, and she couldn't see any sign of his stabbing. She took a seat in the chair next to his bed and sat silently watching him.
"I told them not to call you, didn't want you worrying." Elena looked up when she heard the raspy tones of her brother. He slowly opened his eyes and turned his to the side so he could at her.
"Well thank god they didn't listen to you." Elena stood up and moved closer to his bed. "How you doing?" She asked taking his hand in hers.
"Good, you know it would take more than a knife to put me down." He answered with a smile on his face.
"This is serious Hap. Your lucky to be alive." He couldn't tell she wasn't impressed by his attempt to be funny.
"Look I'm fine. Doc's just keeping me for observation, standard shit. I should be out tomorrow. So you see there really wasn't any point in you coming down here."
"Wasn't any point. Hap what If I was the one lying in the hospital bed with a stab wound and told you not to bother coming, would you listen."
"No."
"Well there you go. Your my brother and your hurt, of course I'm going to come and see you."
"Fine, but you don't need to hang around, I know it's going to be awkward for you wit..."
"Your more important than my shit with Jax."
Happy pulled her onto the bed with him. She cuddled up next to him. Even though she would try and put a brave face on, he knew it was going to be hard for her being back.
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The next morning more of the guys arrived at the hospital, because Happy was right he was being discharged that morning. Although she never said anything she noticed that Jax was missing. Almost everyone was here but him, but Elena couldn't help but think that maybe it was a good thing.
Elena helped Happy into her car. His injury now becoming clear, as he tried to get into the passenger seat. He was clutching his lower abdomen and his face that normally remained emotionless was now showing signs of pain.
Once they were inside the house, Elena gave Happy some pain killers that the Doctor had prescribed. With 40 minutes of taking them Happy felt drowsy and went upstairs to his room where he crashed out.
Elena was sitting in the front room watching some crap reality show on the T.V. She wasn't really paying much attention to what was going on, she was tired and she was drifting in and out of sleep. She was about to nod off when she heard a knock on the front door.
Elena opened the door to see Gemma standing in front of her. Elena looked at her for a second wondering what she was doing here, wondering if she was here to say something about her leaving.
"Heard you came back." Gemma watched as Elena stood there saying nothing. "So you going to invite me or what?"
"Sorry of course come in." Elena moved aside so Gemma could get passed. She followed her into the kitchen.
"Got you some food. Figured Hap probably didn't have anything in and I know you haven't had the time to go to the store." Gemma placed the bags on the kitchen counter.
"Thanks, how much do I owe..."
"Were seriously just about to ask me how much do you owe?"
"Well I thought..."
"Your still family sweetheart, even if you have abandoned us for Tacoma."
"Thanks." Elena started to put away the shopping while Gemma lit up a cigarette. She could feel Gemma watching her.
"You seen Jax since you've been back?" Elena knew she would have to bring him up.
"Briefly at the Hospital."
You're the only one,
I'd be with till the end
When I come undone
You bring me back again
Back under the stars
Back into your arms
"You going to see him while your here?" Elena turned round to face Gemma, who was eyeing her curiously.
"Gemma he has his own family now. One that I can't be apart of."
"What are you talking about?" Gemma asked frowning at her.
"Him and Rachel..."
"Woah, you don't know do you?"
"Know what?"
"We all thought you knew..."
"Gemma you're losing me here."
"I think you and me need to have a little talk."
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Happy woke up and headed downstairs, he needed more pain meds and he needed them now. As he went downstairs he was surprised to see Gemma standing in front of the stove cooking something that smelled delicious.
"Take a seat, food will be ready in a second." Gemma ordered as she looked back at Happy.
Happy did as he was told. He let his eyes scan the surrounding rooms, someone was missing.
"Where's Elle?"
"Exactly where she's meant to be."
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Elena waited outside Jax's house, she really hoped that he had been home, but now that she was here she wasn't just going to leave so she waited.
Jax pulled his bike into the driveway of his house. Shutting off the engine he removed his helmet, and it was then that he saw her. As he walked closer he saw her rise to her feet. Elena was the last person he expected to find on his doorstep.
Wanna know how you feel
Wanna know what is real
I wanna know everything, everything
"Hey." She spoke softly.
"Hey."
While Elena had been waiting for him she had gone over what she was going to say, had a whole speech prepared but standing in front of him she couldn't think of single thing to say. So she was glad when he started talking.
"How's Hap?"
"He's doing okay."
"Good." Jax couldn't stop looking at her and he realised that she was staring back at him. "You wanna come in?" Elena nodded.
Jax walked inside throwing his keys onto the coffee table in the front room. He turned round and saw that Elena was lingering in the hallway, she looked uncomfortable.
"So what's this about?" He questioned.
"I've just spoke to your Mom."
"And?"
"And I know about Rachel, I know she lied about the baby."
"I told you that in the message I left before you left."
"I didn't listen to your message."
Jax couldn't believe it, all this time he thought she had heard the message and had decided to leave him anyway but she hadn't. Jax walked over to her. Now that she knew about Rachel he had to know what she wanted, if this changed anything.
He took her hand in his and pulled her closer. Although her eyes fell to the floor she didn't object to him pulling her near, in fact she came towards him willingly. Her body was now firmly pressed up against his.
"Look at me." Elena looked up into his eyes. "Does this change things."
"Jax..."
"Elena, does this change things?"
"I've been gone for six months." Elena started to explain. "And in six months I've been trying so hard to get over you."
Hearing her words Jax took step back from her, as well as loosening his grip on her hand. But he was shocked when he felt her take hold of his hand again.
"But seeing you last night at the Hospital I realised something."
"What?" He asked as she took a step closer to him.
"I don't want to get over you."
Before He had a chance to answer, her lips were on his, her free hand finding it's way to the back of his head where she pulled him closer as she deepened the kiss. Jax wrapped his arm around her waist pulling up against his body.
"I love you." He spoke into her mouth.
"I love you to."
I'm in love with you
Cuz i'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
Okay, so that's it everyone that's the end of Jax and Elena's story. I know some of you may think that it's a bit corny that I ended it with them being together, but even though Jax has put her through some shit, his feeling for never changed. Elena has always loved him since she was 16 and when Jax realised his true feeling for her there was no way they weren't going to end up together. Their meant to be.
I want to say a HUGE HUGE HUGE thankyou to everyone who took the time to review this story. And to everybody who added this story to their favourites and alerts.
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