This is my fanfiction story. All rights belong to Kurt Sutter and FX. I am just borrowing the Sons of Anarchy characters. Reba is my OC as is Kaylee. I also give rights to the CW and the creators of iZombie for their known characters. This is a work of Fiction. Story rated m for rape situations and abuse. May include lemons in later chapters. Please Read and Review. This is my first story and I would appreciate any critique you have.
Chapter 33: Jax and Gemma
I woke up the day I turned 23 weeks pregnant by a sudden burst of nausea. I quickly rolled out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. Tig was hot on my heels. He pulled my hair back and gave me a washcloth to wipe off my face with. I brushed my teeth and Tig led me back into our bedroom. He sat me down on the bed and walked about the room getting a change of clothes for me. I tried to lay back down, but Tig pulled me back up and said, "Baby I know you're tired from the nausea, but we have the ultrasound today to make sure Alec and Skye are still where they are supposed to be growing wise. Then if you want to I can bring you back home or to Chibs house before I head to TM to pick up the girls."
I was suddenly wide awake as I remembered today was the day Tig and I were supposed to take Dawn and Fawn to the water park. I quickly shook my head at him and said, "No. I will be fine. I just wasn't expecting it to suddenly rear its ugly head again. I'm just going to go downstairs and eat some toast and drink some 7-up. Then I am going to come up here, shower, and get ready for the appointment and the girls. I want to bond with them too. Especially considering they are your babies."
Tig shook his head at me and said, "Reba, baby, if it matters that much, I can just tell Chelsey that something came up and that we need to reschedule."
I grabbed my pillow and smacked Tig with it and glared at him then said, "Hell no. Don't let her know anything is wrong because she will go back and tell Clay then Clay will dislike me even more than he already does."
Tig laughed at me and left the room to go fix me some toast. I went ahead and hopped in the shower and got dressed. I put my green and silver bikini on for my undergarments. I slipped on a pair of black shorty shorts that still buttoned on me with a flowy tube top. I wanted to wear a full piece that didn't really show off my stomach, but it would have been to much trouble at the ultrasound to see the twins. I slipped on my converse for all the walking at the water park and headed downstairs to leave for the day as I threw my hair up into a high ponytail. While I was eating my nausea breakfast, as Tig and I had so accurately named it, Tig rushed upstairs and took his own quick shower. He came downstairs wearing a pair of board shorts that were black and white with an Eminem t-shirt on. He also had on his converse as well. We had decided he wasn't worried about wearing any of his rings or his knife. We each had a pocket knife in our shorts and Tig had begun keeping a pistol in my Range Rover for safety reasons. I also had a separate pocket knife in my purse. Tig grabbed his cut off the hook hanging by our front door and slipped it on over his shirt. He was going to wear it to the appointment, but he was going to leave it in the car when we got to the water park.
Everything went great at our appointment. Skye was finally catching up in weight to Alec and the doctor said I still had probably 4 more weeks before they wanted me to start coming in weekly. The twins each weighed about a pound with Alec still having like 3 ounces on his little sister. They are the size of eggplants right now and in a couple of weeks I could go in and get a 3d/4d ultrasound if I wanted to see who the twins looked more like. They were fighting in my belly to hide from the ultrasound. The doctor also told me that I needed to start eating more than what I am. He gave me some medicine for nausea that is safe for pregnant women.
When we left the doctor with our most recent ultrasound pictures and an appointment set for when I was 27 weeks pregnant to get a 3d/4d ultrasound, Tig and I headed to TM to get Dawn and Fawn. When we pulled up, Tig went to make sure the girls had everything they needed for the day as he was also going to ask Chelsey if we could keep them overnight. If she agreed we were going to lock up the room with the twins' stuff so the girls didn't see that we had a nursery setup going on. We didn't want them to accidentally tell Clay or Chelsey about the babies. I went over to go and talk to Happy and Chibs who happened to be in the kitchen making some breakfast. I knew I was going to eat a little bowl of oatmeal before we even left. I was hungry again.
I walked into the kitchen and up behind Chibs and gave him a hug. When he turned around, he kissed my forehead and said, "What's with the visit lass? Not that I don't enjoy seeing ye, because I miss ye. I'm just curious."
I laughed at him and after a glance around to make sure no one else was near us I said, "Tig and I are taking the girls to the water park today, but we had an appointment first. I wanted to bring you two updated photos of your godchildren and invite you guys to our 3d/4d ultrasound on the 16th of August. We are going to be able to see the babies features and not just the outline that you can see on the ultrasound pictures."
Happy jumped into the conversation rather quickly and said, "You can count on me to be there. I don't even care if Clay wants me that day. I am going to see the troublesome duo up close and in person. I hope they look like you."
Chibs grinned at the playful jab at Tig and said, "Aye lass, ye know I will be there as well. I wouldn't miss that for the world."
I hugged them as I saw Tig walk into the clubhouse looking for me with Dawn and Fawn holding his hands. Tig sat the girls down at the bar next to Chibs so they could eat a light breakfast before we left. We had an hour long drive to get to Sacramento and Raging Waters Sacramento. Tig and I wanted the girls to eat now because the thought of fast food had been making me extremely sick lately. After I scarfed down my breakfast I turned to Tig and said, "Do you want me to go and ask Wendy if she and Able want to go now?"
Tig grinned at me and said, "Yeah go ahead baby. It's about time we told Jax since Wendy already knows. She is probably tired of keeping it from him. If you want to see if Gemma wants to come too, you can. That way you, Wendy, and Gemma can relax in the pool while Jax and I handle the three kids."
I kissed Tig and walked out of the clubhouse and over to the swing set where Wendy was pushing Abel. She waved at me and said, "What's up Reba? How's everything?"
I waved back and said, "Everything is great. Tig is making sure the girls eat before we head out."
Wendy jumped in and said, "OOO where are you guys going?"
I laughed and continued, "The water park in Sacramento. Tig and I wanted to bond with them before these two get here and whatnot. That brings me to my next thing. Tig and I were wondering if you and Abel wanted to tag along with us. If you guys do, it's okay if Jax and Gemma come as well. Since I'm 23 weeks, and over half-way, my belly has popped. I wanted to tell Jax today about them and see if he would help us hide if we needed to. I also want to see if Gemma would take some midwife classes in case I needed help delivering them. I want to do it in the comfort of my home because fuck hospitals. I just need someone else in case I can't do it by myself."
Wendy nodded at my reasoning and said, "Abel and I would love to go with you guys. Let me go and ask Jax and Gemma if they want to come as well." I nodded my head and pushed Abel while she went to ask. When she came back she said, "Jax and Gemma both want to go with us. They did say they want to borrow a van from TM because they want us all to go in one vehicle though."
I shook my head and said, "We don't need to borrow a van. I've got the Rover." Wendy looked at me confused so I continued, "I've got custom seat layout. It has the two front seats for driver and passenger. Then the middle row sits three, but I added another row of three seats into the back, so we should all be able to fit no problem."
Wendy laughed and said, "Okay Ms. Prepared, let me get Abel's car-seat out of my car and we will head out. You and Tig figure out seating, but can we stop by my place so Jax, Gemma, Abel and I can all change into more appropriate clothing?"
I told her of course and headed to let Tig know we needed to put the back seat up in my vehicle. When Tig and I walked outside the clubhouse with the twins, Wendy was standing by my car with Abel's seat. Tig pulled up the backseat and came around to kiss my forehead before I handed him my car keys. Tig looked at me and said, "So I guess I'm driving. How do you want to load everyone up?"
I thought for a moment then said, "You drive and Gemma can ride shotgun. We can have Wendy, Abel and Jax in the middle, and I will sit in the back with Dawn and Fawn. That way it's easy for Wendy and them to get out at their house to get their stuff, and someone is in each section with the kids. Wendy and Jax can feed Abel in his seat if he gets hungry, and I can sit in the back with the girls and keep them entertained if that's okay with you."
Tig pulled me into his chest and said, "Baby, of course it's okay with me. We are in this together. I know Dawn and Fawn aren't biologically yours, but I feel like enough time spent with them, and they will grow to love you as much as I do. Chelsey doesn't really do much with them. At least she didn't when we were together."
I kissed Tig and said, "Okay babe. Let's go to the water park." After we were all sat in my Rover, Tig pulled out of TM and headed towards Wendy and Jax's house for them to all change. On the road to Sacramento, Dawn fell asleep against me and Fawn stared out the window at the scenery. I met Tig's eyes in the rearview mirror and grinned. I couldn't wait for our babies to be here. I definitely couldn't wait for all this with Major to be over with as well.
When we got to the waterpark we unloaded and purchased all exclusive passes to skip the line and go on every single ride more than once. I got one but wasn't really planning on using it. It would be a nice souvenir to have. Plus, Dawn and Fawn couldn't tell their mom I didn't get one. You never know what kids are going to say, and I was taking every precaution necessary to protect the twins. We went and found a picnic table to claim near the kiddie pool and Tig started putting sunscreen on Dawn while I put it on Fawn. Jax took Abel from Wendy and lathered him with sunscreen as well. Fawn asked Tig if they could go and start splashing around in the kiddie pool and Tig told them they could.
When the girls walked towards the pool, Gemma looked at us and said, "How have you two been? We haven't been seeing that much of you around TM Reba."
Tig and I looked at each other and I said, "Well, that's part of why I wanted to know if you guys wanted to come hang out with us today." Jax looked at me confused so I continued, "Gemma, how do you feel about school?"
Gemma smirked at me and said, "I'm not sure. It depends on the reason."
I grinned at Wendy and said, "Well, is becoming a midwife important enough?"
Tig jumped in and said, "Yeah, Gem. Is being a midwife important enough for you to get some experience? We are having a baby. Well babies. Not one, but two. Reba's pregnant and we're due November 15th."
Jax opened his mouth then shut it again. He finally spoke up and said, "How long have you two known?"
I spoke up then and said, "We have known since I was about 6 weeks pregnant. I am now 23 weeks pregnant. I woke up one day feeling extremely sick. I had vomited up everything I had eaten with a 24 hour period. When we got to TM that day, I could've sworn I smelt Happy's oatmeal. I was super excited to eat it, but Wendy told me Happy was already in chapel. Then she made a joke and said, 'if I didn't know any better, I would say that you're pregnant with the throwing up and wanting oatmeal.' She took me upstairs and I took three pregnancy tests. Then I made the appointment in Lodi and we had a "girl's day plus Abel." That's why we ditched T.O. and the other Grim Bastard he had with him. Miles also knows because we couldn't shake him, that would have been horrible if we did manage that. He went into the back with us. That is also why we had our phones off; so, Juice couldn't track our cells. I had to be sure. The only other people who know are of course Chibs, Happy, Uncle Bobby, and Ravi."
Wendy spoke up when Jax looked at her and said, "I told you I had a good reason for doing what I did. You better not get upset at her, or we will leave this park, and leave you guys with the kids. Reba is doing this her way, and you better not spoil it Jackson."
Gemma laughed and said, "I am beyond happy for you and Tiggy boy Reba. You guys deserve all the happiness in the world. I will do the classes. I take it you don't want anyone else knowing?"
I nodded my head at her and said, "Exactly. I have too much going on with Major and Clay and Unser hating me. I just want a chill pregnancy. I told you guys, so that way, if it comes down to it, and we still haven't caught Major, I need to hide. He can never find out that I am having babies."
Jax spoke up and said, "Your secret is safe with me. I would never spill something like that. It isn't my place. Do you know what you are having yet?"
Tig looked out toward Dawn and Fawn and said, "Yeah. Guys, I would like to inform you that we are having a baby boy and a baby girl. The twins are both healthy."
Gemma looked excited as Wendy spoke up and said, "Awe, Reba. I am so happy for you. What are you naming them?"
Wendy hugged me as I said, "Their names are Filip Alecxander and Archemina Skyelar. We are going to call them Alec and Skye though. Skye is more active than Alec is, but Alec is bigger. I'm pretty sure that's why Skye is more active. We go for the 3d/4d ultrasound on August 16th. I will be 27 weeks. After that I am supposed to go once a week starting when I hit 28 weeks. By then, I think I'll put my little plan in motion to go to Ireland. I might wait until I hit about 32 weeks so I'm not gone that long. Plus by then it gives Chibs enough time to put a bug in Clay's ear, about his mom wanting to meet me and visit for about a month so we can get to know each other and Chibs can teach me everything there is to know about Ireland. I know it isn't the best idea to fly in my third trimester, but I don't think I really have a choice in the matter. It's safer for me to travel than it is for Major or Clay to find out about the babies. I don't trust them."
I felt tears well up in my eyes as Tig kissed my forehead. Gemma shooed him away to go play with the girls in the pool. She came around to sit beside me and gave me a hug. Then she said, "It's okay darling. I know you just want to protect your babies. That's what being a mother is about. That's okay Reba. I will go with you. I'm sure Wendy, Abel and Jax will come too. You know Chibs will be there, and it wouldn't be a surprise to me if Happy wiggles along. It's just going to turn into us visiting SAMBEL without Clay, and that is just fine. They won't hurt you. I am fiercely protective of my own, and I think of you and Wendy as the daughters I never had."
I nodded my head at Gemma and said, "I know how close you and Nero are. I wouldn't want to jeopardize your relationship with him, so if it gets time to go and Major hasn't been dealt with, Nero can come with us. I appreciate all the help I can get."
Gemma said, "Thank you Reba, dear. It means the world to me that you trust me and respect my trust in Nero. I'm sure it wouldn't be very hard for him to come as well."
Wendy hugged us and said, "Now that the more serious stuff is out of the way, can I see your baby bump?"
I grinned at Wendy and I pulled my tube top up and over my head to proudly put my stomach on display while the girls were distracted. Before I got into the pool I was going to put on an extra-large t-shirt that I had in my bag. I also had some extra under garments. Wendy looked at my belly with adoration and asked me if she could feel. I let her touch my belly. Gemma and Jax rubbed my belly after Wendy did. I pulled on my oversized shirt and pulled off my shorts and made my way towards the pool to sit with the girls.
Once again, I apologize. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. I tried to make up for the hiatus.
