Thank you so much for the reviews. After some feedback I decided to give some of Kerry's background in this chapter. I'm also going to do a bit of editing of chapter 2 so the rest of the story has better flow.

Ch 1

Kerry O'Brien was new to Charming. She was 26 years old and originally from Boston. She had moved to Charming in August for a teaching position. After living in a hotel for a few weeks while she finally found a house that was available to rent. The owner knew a teacher at her school and after being vouched for Kerry could move in right away. Kerry originally had been wary to move to Charming after living in Boston her whole life. She was used to being able to take the T downtown to see a movie, go out for drinks, or go see the Red Sox.

Kerry had been living on her own for the past 6 years and had been estranged from her parents for the past 3 years. She was still close with her sister Kathryn who was 13 months younger then her. Kathryn had wanted Kerry to move to New York but teaching jobs were hard to come by.

Kerry had meet the elderly couple on the left side of the house when she was moving in. They were friendly and seemed excited that the house was no longer empty. They had explained the street was quiet except for the house on the other side. Kerry didn't mind that, she was used to city living so a party now and again wasn't an issue. She didn't see anyone in the house for awhile until one day a brown haired woman gave her a wave.

"Are you the new neighbor? I'm Tara, my boyfriend lives here."

"Yes, I moved in about 2 weeks ago. I'm Kerry O'Brien."

"Why don't we meet up for coffee someday? I grew up in Charming and just moved back to work in the hospital."

"That sounds great. Most of my co-workers are married or are super nosey so it'll be nice to get to know someone."

Tara and Kerry met for coffee that weekend. Tara brought along a baby, it was Jax's son Abel. Tara explained she was a surgeon at the hospital and Jax had been her high school boyfriend. They had reconnected when Abel was born. Kerry told Tara about Boston and her life growing up in Charlestown, one of the neighborhoods in Boston.

Charming and Charlestown had some things in common, people liked to stay where they were and they were tight knit community. Tara who was having a hard time with Gemma was glad to have a new friend. Kerry seemed to have some Gemma like qualities but was also pretty funny since she was very blunt. Tara could tell Kerry was an excellent teacher since she took to Abel right away fussing over him.

A few parents came into the shop saying hi to Kerry and asking after their children. Kerry was patient with them and offered a e-mail or call for more information. After two coffees the women poked around in the shops and made plans for dinner during the week.

Tara and Kerry became quick friends. They were both busy with their jobs but found time to talk almost every day. Kerry became the person to vent to about Gemma. Kerry had surprised Tara when she said that she knew about the Sons of Anarchy and her best friend had urged her to stay away from them. She laughed about Dan, her best friend, being over protective and it wasn't his business who she associated with since she was never allowed to get involved in his business. Tara had told Jax about Kerry but they hadn't met yet.

One day after a quick conversation in the driveway they heard approaching motorcycles.

"Kerry, wait a minute. You can finally meet Jax." The red head stopped and put her bags down and walked over as the bike came to a stop.

"Jax, this is Kerry your new neighbor. She's a teacher at Kenny and Ellie's school."

"Nice to meet you." He said and quickly went in the house.

"See you later." Kerry said walking back to her bags.

A few days later Kerry finally met the infamous Gemma. She had been sitting outside talking to Tara when Gemma pulled up.

"This is Jax's mom, Gemma." Tara said with a slight eye roll. Gemma got out the car and immediately went for Abel.

"Hi Tara." She said as Tara smiled.

"Gemma, this is Jax's new neighbor Kerry O'Brien. She's a teacher."

"Nice to meet you. Come on little man." She said walking inside.

"It's like back home everyone is so friendly." Kerry said as Tara laughed.

"I should get going. There's dinner to make and lesson plans to work on." Kerry was walking up her driveway as a few motorcycles came to a stop. Jax gave her a wave as a few of the guys stared at her. Kerry gave a wave and walked inside.

"She's the new first grade teacher at the kids school." Opie said as Jax nodded.

"She and Tara have been spending time together. Her name's Kerry and she's from Boston."

"How does a city girl like that end up here in Charming?" Happy asked as Jax shrugged.

"Ask Tara."

A month later Kerry was bringing her shopping in when Tara appeared at her door with Abel.

"Can I ask you a huge favor? Can you watch Abel for an hour or so until Gemma and Jax get back? I got called in for a surgery."

"Sure, can I just stick this stuff in the fridge? My best friend from back home is coming tomorrow."

"That's great."

Kerry followed Tara next door and then took Abel as the little boy cooed in her arms.

"Your such a good boy, aren't you?" Abel cooed some more putting his fingers in her hair. Kerry sat with him on the rug getting in some tummy time and then sat on the couch to read some books. It was nearly 2 hours later when the door opened and Jax walked in with three guys.

"Where's Tara?"

"She got called in for a surgery."

"Opie, Hap, and Chibs this is Kerry my neighbor."

"Nice to meet you."

"I can stay for a bit."

"Gemma should be here soon if you don't mind."

"Not a problem."

"Come on, outside now."

Kerry glanced up to see the guys watching her as they walked towards the small backyard. Kerry was in the middle of giving Abel a bottle when Gemma arrived 20 minutes later.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, we got a last minute car at the shop."

"Not a problem. I don't mind."

Gemma went to take Abel and he started to scream.

"I can take him. I think he's still hungry." Gemma sighed as Kerry took him back and he quieted taking the bottle.

"What are you doing to my kid?!" Jax said as Gemma hit his arm.

"Someone has a new favorite. Why would he want to go to old grandma after spending the afternoon with her." Gemma said as Kerry chuckled.

"Just call me the baby whisperer." She said moving to burp Abel.

"He usually doesn't take to new people." Gemma said as Kerry resumed giving him the bottle.

"I must be lucky then. My cousins have little ones at home. I was their go to sitter."

"Aren't you sick of kids after being with them all day?" Gemma asked as Kerry shook her head.

"I love what I do, you have to or you become a drinker or burn out fast. My last class was full inclusion and I was getting the crap kicked out of me by one boy. Charming has been so much better then that."

"It's good to hear. Usually we don't get many young people moving in. Is your husband with you?" Gemma asked.

"No husband or boyfriend. Just me."

"Do you know Opie's kids? They are at your school."

"Maybe if I see them."

Three days later Jax was in his driveway with Opie and Happy when they saw Kerry get out the car with a blonde haired guy.

"Hi guys!" Kerry said with a smile. "Dan, this is my neighbor Jax." Dan frowned a bit.

"Hi, come on let's go make dinner." He said practically dragging her in the house.

"Have a good night!" Kerry said shaking Dan loose. "That was rude!" They heard her say as the door slammed shut. Tara pulled up as Jax heard some yelling coming from the house.

"What's going on?"

"Your friend and some guy are having it out."

"Oh that must be her best friend from Boston. I think his name is Dave or something."

"Dan." Opie said as the yelling died down.

The next day Tara was outside getting out of her car when she heard yelling.

"How can you think of marrying her? She's terrible, none of our friends like her and your family hates her."

"Kerry, I love her!"

"Love her? Are you insane? Shana has done nothing but rip your life to shreds. You've already lost most of your friends."

"I came out here to have your help with the ring and now your being a selfish bitch!"

"I have never been selfish when it comes to you. Don't you fucking call me a bitch. I'm one of the only people who have stood by you since hurricane Shana came into your life."

Tara looked to see Jax and Opie in the kitchen and motioned for them. The front door of Kerry's house opened as the guy came out with his bag.

"You know what? Shana said that you were in love with me!"

"In love with you? Let's be fucking serious. I hate you right now! Your so pig headed and irrational."

"She was right!"

"Fuck you, Dan! If you marry that whore she's going to break your heart! I'm done. Have a nice fucking life with your whore!"

Jax and Opie started down the driveway as Dan flipped her off.

"You were always a crazy bitch! You'll get what you deserve with that bunch." He said and pointed at them. "I warned you about them! Remember that." He said as Opie moved to go after him but Jax stopped him.

"Just leave you piece of crap. I don't want to see your fucking face anywhere near my street ever again. Don't call her or show up here or you'll have us to deal with." Jax said as Dan walked down the street with his bag cursing under his breath. Tara rushed over to Kerry.

"Are you ok?" Kerry broke down in tears. Jax and Opie looked away. "We're ok." Tara said leading Kerry back into her house.

That weekend there was a party at the clubhouse. Gemma was sitting with Jax, Tara, and Clay.

"I think Kerry could be good for Op, she seems like a nice girl and all."

Tara snickered a bit.

"I don't think she's Opie's type or is he hers. Kerry might seem like Miss Sunshine on the outside but I think that girl is a wild child."

Jax nodded with a laugh.

"I could see that, when that idiot was around they were yelling at each other and shit."

"Who are you all talking about?" Tig asked joining them.

"My new neighbor, Kerry. Gemma was trying to play matchmaker."

"Is she here?" Ting asked looking around.

"No, she's not here." Tara said.

"What does she look like? Is she hot?"

"Ask Chibs, Op, or Hap."

Tig got up quickly and went to go find out about her. Within a few minutes Juice and Tig were asking Tara to invite Kerry to the clubhouse.

"Why would she want to come here? She seemed like a nice lass." Chibs said as Opie and Jax chuckled.

"You should have seen her the other night. Ready to spit fire." Op said as Chibs shrugged.

"I still think she should stop by. What do you say, Tara?"

Tara sighed.

"I'll ask her. Maybe next week or something."

"You all can't come on too strong."

"Us too strong? Never." Tig said with a smile.