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Tara had been in Charming for a week, she had finally put the finishing touches on her house. She and Jax had spent two days together getting to know more about each other before he had to go out of town. They would talk on the phone while he was out of town.

They had left for another run and would be due back today. So, Tara was in the kitchen making a caramel apple sour cream coffee cake to take to the clubhouse. Her mom used to make this for her on special occasions.

Pulling into the parking lot, she noticed Donna was not there yet, she offered to pick Jess up for her. Getting out of her SVU she sees Gemma, they are getting along pretty well. "come on Zeus lets go see Gemma,"

"Hey, Tara, what is that?" point to the container Tara had in her hands

"It's a caramel apple sour cream coffee cake, my mom used to make it for me," while setting it on the bar.

"That's nice," Gemma said, she has not yet brought up the possibility of knowing Tara or Tara's mom yet. The opportunity has not come up, and Gemma is not sure how. Normally she is a direct person, so this is weird for her. She couldn't come out say hey "you want to talk about your mom?", without Tara possibly freaking out. It's a sensitive subject. Gemma still had to try and open that door, this girl seemed like a keeper and Jax was fond of her as well, "is your mom still around Tara?" Gemma asked in a motherly type way.

"No, she passed about year and a half ago," Tara replied solemnly "breast cancer, it's been hard. She was the only person I had for the longest time before I met Jess."

Damn, don't I feel like the a dumb ass, Gemma thought…"I'm sorry to hear that baby, it must be hard, I know it was for Jackson when he lost his father, my first husband John, one of the founders of the club," Gemma explained "can I ask you a sensitive question? And I understand if you don't want to talk about it. Is that ok?" Shit, here we go, Gemma though, it's all or nothing now, I gotta be careful with this little birdy.

"Huh, sure, what do you want to know?" Tara unsure what sensitive subject Gemma was talking about.

Damit, this girl has got me! I don't want to pry but she's opened the gate now sister. "I have been thinking about what you had said last week at the BBQ, about you living here before, recognizing my name, then your last name. I have been going over and over trying put it together." Gemma paused trying to gather her thoughts "I think I met you before, is your mother's name Grace?" Okay, if she runs just grab hold and hug….Gemma thought, asking and waiting for Tara to respond

"Yes, her name is Grace," Tara said looking at Gemma for a moment "wait, you… you were at the shelter when mom and I were there, weren't you? That's why I recognized your name. You helped us find someplace to go." Tara said realizing why her name sounded familiar

Gemma just nodded her head, holy mother of god..wait I'm not religious, Gemma thought. "I could only imagine what you went through, but if you ever want to talk, I'm here for you." Gemma laughs lightly. "You know, what are the chances that you'd met my sons when you came to California all those weeks ago."

"Yeah I thought about that too," Tara said "Thank you for what you did all those years ago, if I ever want to talk about it, I'll let you know. I don't really remember a lot about that time." Tara said as she hugged Gemma then hearing the clubhouse door open and Donna and Jess walked in holding bags of stuff. Helping them put everything away.

"Do all you girls want something to drink," Tara said holding a beer up "wine, beer, wine?" they all said unison laughing "ok, 2 wines and a beer, Jess can you check on Zeus make sure he is not getting into anything."

"Zeus," Jess called as he comes running almost knocking her over "you stay over here buddy." Rubbing his ears. Zeus goes to his dog bed near the corner of the bar and curls up with his head hanging of the side, ears up.

They all walked outside to sit at the picnic table, all talking about different stuff, taking Zeus with them. Gemma and Jess were talking about the carnival coming up and if they wanted to help with fundraising, they all agreed. Donna and Tara were talking about the fresh baked goods idea for the coffee shop again and Tara offered to teach Donna how to bake. Donna happily agreed. Then Tara heard Zeus let out a low growl turning to look at what was wrong as Wendy came over to the picnic table "Zeus, come her leave her alone. "Sorry about that, he is normally really friendly," Tara said as Zeus came to sit in front of her.

"That's ok, just keep him away from me. I don't like dogs," Wendy said

"Wendy don't be so bitchy. He won't hurt you, besides you had better get used to him, he'll be around here more," Gemma said with a raised brow "he is allowed to be wherever he wants, this is my place. Understand?"

"Yes Gem, sorry I just had a long day," Wendy said sweetly not wanting to be on Gemma's bad side especially when she gets with Jax.

"it's Gemma, got it?" Gemma said, Wendy just nodded "now you and the other girls go clean up the place they guys will be back soon." This bitch is getting on my last nerve, which I lost about many years ago when I met Clay, damn I'm glad this little birdy Tara is here or I would have a stroke with theses new girls.

"So, That's Wendy. The one you were telling me about that's always after Jax?" Tara asked looking pointily at Donna. Yeah that bitch better stay away. And I'm gonna have to talk to Jax about her as well. He's mine now, Tara thought.

"Yeah, she's got it bad, but he has never gone there, doesn't even give her the time of day, it is fucking hilarious to watch because she really doesn't get it, either," Donna said laughing

Gemma agreed "I don't like her, and let her be with him, I mean come really. I think she does drugs too but I haven't proved it yet, but if she is, she'll be gone. We don't allow drugs here, and not in Charming for that matter." Gemma said sounding irritated. I Hope little birdy can keep Jax's attention away from Wendy. Either that or ill cut Jax's cock off, shit WTF am I thinking!

"If you don't like her that much why is she still here?" Jess asked not understanding

"Well, I'm sure Donna has explained some, about what the girls do for the guys. Well, I got to make sure the guys are happy, most of the guys don't like the strings of having a relationship or they have had them, and they didn't work out. Also, there is not a lot of women willing to do what they do, there are women like that at all of our charters." Gemma explained trying not to scare them but also letting them know what they are getting into especially Tara who seems to be getting close to her son, and hopefully stays there for god's sake. Damn another religious thought.

An hour later the guys are pulling into the lot, Jess, Donna, Tara, and Gemma are all standing next to each other. Tara sees Jax send her a small wave to her. Wendy is standing slightly in front of the ladies and thinks he is waving at her, which brings a huge smile to her face. As the bikes are parking Zeus is so excited, he can't sit still. Tara noticed he liked Tig and Jax a lot, he was always near them at the BBQ. Once she tells him to go say hi, he runs over to them wagging his whole body waiting for them to get off the bikes. "Zeus, come here buddy," Jax said bending down to rub him all over "ok, go get Tig." Giving Zeus permission to go straight to Tig.

"You know that horse loves you right," Clay said with a laugh walking over to Gemma.

Jax looks around the lot searching for her, he missed her, he kept thinking about her while he was gone. He spots her smiling at him, putting his helmet on the handlebars and starts for her. Wendy is getting excited because Jax is walking towards her. but when he gets close he just walks right past her without even looking at her, when she looks where he goes she gets mad, pissed is more like it. Who does she think she is, this Tara bitch who just strolls into town and steal her man…Wendy thought as she walks into the clubhouse. Not noticing Gemma smirking at her.

Tara smiles softly when Jax stops in front of her, "Hey you," she said while wrapping her arms around his waist, looking up at him

"Hey, sweetheart, I kind of miss you," Jax said smirking at her, leaning down to kiss her, hearing her moan as he pulls away is turning him on, like no other.

"did you now? I think I missed you too." She said laying her head on his chest, giving one last tight squeeze

"Come on let's go inside, I need a beer," Jax said wrapping his arm around her shoulder, stopping to kiss his mom on the head "hey ma,"

"Hi baby," Gemma said grabbing Clay's hand leading him to the clubhouse as well "you have a good run, Babe," Gemma asked looking at Clay

"Yeah sweetheart," He responded leaning down to kiss her. He is hoping he can get away a little later without anyone noticing he has something to do.

"Hey Tara, can I have Zeus for the night please," Tig asks with his best puppy dog eye's

Laughing Tara said "Not tonight Tiggy, but I promise to think about it," smiling at him sitting on the couch next to Jax handing him his beer leaning her head on his shoulder. "hey, I'm going to use the restroom, be right back,"

"here," Jax handed her a key "use my dorm, it's cleaner, down the hall second door on the left, just lock it when you leave. Nobody allowed in there." She nods her head, he watches as she walks away, admiring her sweet ass. When he feels Zeus jump on the couch next to him, he put his arm on him as he lay down.

"He is one badass dog dude," Happy said sitting down Jax just nods his head in response, Jax is so tired from all the runs lately he just wants to sleep, leaning his head back as he closes his eye. Then the feeling of someone fingers running up his arm, next he hears Jax Zeus growl lowly and moves to lay more on his body looking at what's going on, Jax sees Wendy standing there. Then the next words he hears makes his ego swell.

"You know, when I said earlier, he is normally nice, I meant it! You see, I have noticed when he likes someone, he has been known to get a bit possessive and thinks they belong to him. He might feel the need to protect it against perceived threats. So… You might not want to touch him again." Tara said smirking at Wendy with her mouth open. Tara rubs Zeus's ears. "you guys need beers?" leaning to give Jax a quick kiss

They nod "thanks Tara," Tig said. Man this girl is an angel, hope she sticks around. Beside, Jax needs good OL lady, Tig thought.

Once Tara was gone Jax, Happy, and Tig laugh. Thinking Tara was joking, Wendy touches Jax again and asks "So, are you and her like together or something I thought you didn't do girlfriends," Zeus growls louder this time getting irritated

"Wendy, I would really take your hand off him, trust me," Happy said ready to grab Zeus if needed. hoping Wendy doesn't push the issues. She does as he said a little afraid of Happy

"Whatever Tara and I are is none of your business, now keep your hands off me," Jax said glad that Zeus is that protective, which means he is not worried so much about Tara when she is out running or at home alone, and it's a bonus he doesn't like Wendy either. It is really fucking funny. Wendy huffs and storms off

"Here are your beers boys" Tara said as she sits on Jax lap because Zues is on the couch now with his head in Happy's lap…. "you ok?" she asked looking at Jax while running her fingertip over his forehead "you look tired and you have stress lines on your forehead,"

Chuckling, almost spitting his beer out, raising an eyebrow at her "stress lines," shaking his head "I don't know about all that, but I am tired," Jax just looks at before laughing again

"Hey, no laughing, it's a real thing," Tara said glaring at him "are you done for the night?" she asked hopefully Jax nods "you want to come over tonight, maybe even stay the night," asking the last part in his ear while softly biting his earlobe and pulls away.

"Definitely, like that idea," He said nudging her to get up "hey, Hap we are gonna head out," shaking his hand Happy just nods.

"I have to just check with Jess, to see if she is staying longer," Tara explains nodding her head toward the direction of Jess "ok, she says she wants to stay but Donna will be drinking and doesn't want to drive later,"

"I'll make sure she gets home ok Tara," Happy offered. He kinda liked spending time with Jess.

"Thank you Happy," Tara said gratefully knowing she will be in good hands "If it is too late when you bring her home, you can stay in the extra room if you would like," Tara told him, he nods his head in response, with a thumbs up as well.

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Once at Tara house, getting settled on the couch, she tucks her feet under him leaning on the armrest staring at him "what?" Jax asked.

"I was just thinking, you know you can talk to me if something is bothering you" Tara said "and I am not blind to the fact that not everything the club does is legal, so I just want you to know even though we are just hanging out or whatever. Although I would hope we are friends that can talk with each other about things that are bothering us. If you're not comfortable yet I understand but know I am here." Tara finished explaining. Damn, did that come off to clingy? Tara thought.

Jax nodded, leaning in to kiss her "thank you, that means a lot. I will think about it."

"I'll start with something your mom told me today. She met me and my mom before we left for Chicago, that is why I recognized her name." Tara said hopefully this will let him know she is willing to do the same "remember the tattoo on my back? It's for my mom, she died about a year and a half ago from breast cancer." Tara took a deep breath to calm her nerves, she has only ever told Jess everything that she remembers "my father, if you can call him that, used to hit my mom all the time, so one night we went to a shelter for abused women. I guess your mom used to volunteer there, so anyway the shelter staff with the help of your mom found us placement in Chicago."

Jax sits there stunned for a moment "I never my knew my mom volunteered for something like that," thinking for a few seconds before asking her something hoping it didn't happen but he needs to know "did your dad ever hit you?" …Tara nods to confirm.

"Just once, the night we left, that is why my mom finally left," Tara said looking down at her hands. Now I'm damaged goods, will he want me or just think I'm pathetic and feel sorry for me, Tara thought.

Jax clenches his hands tight then releases them as if reliving the tension "I'm sorry that happened." Wishing he had been there that night to serve some justice for Tara and her mom.

Tara stands up reaching her hand to him "come on…. enough emotions for one night, time to relieve some stress in the bedroom." Smiling at him, as he stands, he lifts her in his arms heading for the bedroom.

Setting her to her feet by the bed after shutting the door. Tara turns him so his back is toward the bed and pushes him to sit down. Standing between his legs as he moves his hand to her hips, while she pushes his kutte off. She then wraps her hands behind his neck, using her thumbs to move his face up to hers, leaning in to kiss him deeply and passionately.

Pulling her closer to him as the kiss intensifies, groaning loving the taste of her mouth, moving his hands under her shirt, pulling it over her head as she straddles him. Trailing his lips to her neck sucking and biting just below her ear, causing her to grind her hips harder into him. He quickly removes her bra, then attaching his lips to one her breast swirling his tongue around her nipple while squeezing her other.

Having enough foreplay for tonight there is time for the later, she moves off his lap quickly removing the rest of her clothes, he does the same, picking her up laying her on the bed moving between her sprawled legs. He angles himself at her slick wet pussy that is just waiting for him, he trusts deeply in one swift movement, gasping at the pleasure they both feel. Giving her a moment to adjust to his size "Jax, baby you need to move, I need more… please," Tara moans deeply angling her hips up to meet his "harder" she continues to moan, he gives her what she wants, pulling almost all the way out he grabs her hips as he thrust back into her deeply with purposeful powerful thrusts. "god Tara your pussy is so tight baby," he growls into her neck panting as he feels his release coming on, but wanting her to find hers first, he can feel she is close by the way she is squeezing his cock, as he continues to pound into to her. "cum for me, baby," he says in her ear moving his hand to rub his finger on her clit giving her the extra pleasure she needs to push her over the edge "oh my god, god baby it feels so good, your cock fills me up so good." Tara said, "I know babe you feel so amazing," Jax says as an explosive lust filled passionate orgasm comes on.

Catching their breath, she says "I think it keeps getting better," laughing rolling into his arms laying her head on his chest. "agree babe," Jax replies pulling her tighter to him kissing her head goodnight.