Ch 5

The club was in and out of a room for meetings which Gemma explained was chapel and meetings were called church. Around dinner Clay announced they were going out and some of the Tacoma and Oregon club members would be staying as security. Happy pulled her to the side.

"We'll be ok don't worry." He said kissing the top of her head. She was tense since she saw how worried Gemma and Tara looked. "They are worriers. I've been in worse and come out swinging." He said taking her hands. "Just think about what we're going to do tonight." He mumbled into her ear.

"Don't tease."

"It's a promise."

The guys went to their bikes as Kerry joined Gemma, Tara, and Lyla.

"They'll come back." Gemma said her lip quivering.

Two of the Tacoma guys opened the gate as the motorcycles rolled out followed by the van. It seemed like hours before they heard the sound the the motorcycles returning. The guys all looked exhausted.

"Church now!" Clay said as they all filed in behind him.

The group came out a few minutes later a few went right out and many of them stayed around. Happy went over to Kerry and took her by the hand back to his dorm.

"We went after one of the guys who hurt Gemma our best 10 against his then fucking Hale showed up and arrested him. After that we were at the smoke shop of the guy behind all this and he and his daughter have been arrested. Hale showed up again. They had drugs in the shop and told him that." He said pacing.

"But everyone here is ok?"

Happy nodded.

"We'll have to take care of them when they get out. Unser is going to call Clay or Jax so we're here for the night."

Kerry nodded.

"I would like to stay here but we should go out with everyone else." He muttered.

"Whatever you want to do." Happy smirked. "As much as I'd like to take you up on that-"

"Don't be fresh." Kerry said as he slapped her butt.

"Come on." He took her hand as they joined the group. Some of the guys were being cleaned up while most were nursing beers.

"Honestly I never thought I'd see the day." Tig said sitting next to them on a couch.

"Don't be an asshole." Happy grumbled.

"This is making me and the other guys look bad. You go and score a hottie now there's high expectations for us." Tig said as Kerry laughed.

"I think Mrs. Nelson, the 5th grade teacher is a widower." Kerry said as Tig made a face.

"No way, she's the crazy cat lady. Any of those hot young teachers single?"

Kerry shook her head.

"Damn, oh well. Didn't you say you had a sister?"

"Oh hell no. I'm working on getting her back together with her ex." Kerry said sipping her beer.

"Hey I'm insulted."

"Tiggy, her sister is not your type. She looks like someone who wants Mr. GQ." Gemma said as Tig sighed.

"I did try." He mumbled walking away.

"Am I right?" Gemma asked as Kerry laughed.

"Oh yea, that's Kathryn all right."

Everyone hung around for awhile making small talk. It was late when Kerry and Happy went back to his room. He yawned a bit as he stripped down to his boxers.

"Can I hold you for awhile?" He asked looking down.

"Of course." Kerry stripped down and climbed in bed. She rested her head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around her.

"I still can't believe your here with me. Guys like me don't end up with girls like you. You should be with-"

"Don't ever say that. I want to be here. This is right." She said kissing his chest.

Happy was quiet for awhile.

"I joined the club when I was young. It was always just mom and I. Aunt Harriet would help us out. When I turned 18 I wanted to do something but I hated school and barely got by. I started prospecting when I was 19 and was patched in a year later. Since my family was so small I was looking for my place and I found it. This is my family and I've done everything they needed but most people couldn't bring themselves to do. I never thought I'd settle down or find anyone that would have me other then a crow. I just want you to be sure about all of this."

"I'm not leaving. My family used to be everything to me and after I had a falling out with my parents it's been hard. I was going through a tough time after my last boyfriend and a friend suggested that I date a girl. My parents found out and my mom in particular flipped shit. She said I would burn in hell and I was a disgrace to the family. That was the last time I talked to them, she threw me out and told me to never come back. Kathryn still talks to me but doesn't tell them that she does. I keep in touch with my uncle and his kids but it's not the same."

"That sucks. I've done a lot worse and no one has ever said that to me."

It was early in the morning when they both fell asleep from exhaustion. A short while later there was banging on the door.

"Get up. We're going to the station!" Said a loud voice.

"Stay here. I'll be back soon." Happy muttered climbing out of bed and dressing quickly.

Kerry rolled over and fell back asleep. She woke up a few hours later to find the clubhouse nearly empty. Piney was sitting at the bar.

"Everyone is out. Lockdown is lifted if you want to go home." He said.

"I'll help clean up." Piney nodded as Kerry got a trash bag and started filling it.

A hour later the guys were back and talking to Unser.

"It's safe to go home." Happy said surprised to see her still at the clubhouse.

"This girl is a keeper, she stuck around and helped clean up the bottles and trash." Piney said as Clay motioned for them all into the room.

"Tara, Abel, and Gemma are at my house with Half Sack." Jax said as Happy walked over to her.

"This shouldn't be too long. I'll stop by after." He said giving her a quick kiss.

"Ok, I'll head home."

Kerry arrived home to see no car in the driveway next door. She went inside then checked the locks on her doors and windows then went to take a bath. When she was done she went into the kitchen and made some cookies and peaked out to see no car in the driveway next door. She was in the middle of melting chocolate for brownies when she heard a car then a motorcycle. Half Sack looked rattled and Kerry decided it was best to stay in the house. After making the brownies she laid on the couch falling asleep. She was woken up by banging on her door. Happy was there looking half crazed.

"Your safe, thank god." He said kissing her and then lead her back to the couch.

"Gemma is on the run, she killed Polly Zobelle. Half Sacks is dead and the guy tied up Tara and kidnapped Abel."

"Shit, I-I was going to go over but I was baking and then I was tired-"

"Your ok, that's all that matters right now. We tried to get to Abel but Cameron has him on a boat." Happy's voice cracked and Kerry hugged him.

"Is Gemma ok?"

"She's with Unser."

Kerry nodded.

"I can call my friend who has Irish connections and see-"

"Let's wait and see what Clay and Jax say."

For a few days everyone was on edge. They ran down any leads on Cameron and came up short. Tig was now with Gemma and she had no idea that Abel was gone. With Clay's ok Kerry had made a call to the family friend that had Irish connections, they had heard rumors that both Cameron and now Jimmy were not in good terms with the Irish Kings. This information was something but more digging was needed to find out where Cameron was.

Kerry had attended Half Sack's wake at Happy's side. He had pinned her to the ground during the shooting, he had made sure she didn't see David Hale's mangled body after the van ran him down. Kerry had been rattled but Happy promised he would keep her safe and she knew he meant it.

Happy had now pretty much moved into Kerry's house in the few short weeks they had been together. While Jax was thinking over what he wanted to do Happy took the opportunity to have Kerry meet his family. Happy shifted his weight nervously. Kerry was meeting his mother and aunt for the first time. She had made some food that he had brought them once but today was the big day. Kerry glanced in the mirror and gave herself a smile. Happy had promised that his mother would love her as would his aunt. Kerry had insisted on making lasagna and an apple pie. She would drive and he was going to ride his motorcycle. She walked down the stairs as he picked up the pie.

"You look perfect." He said as she smiled.

"Thanks, I'm ready when you are." Happy helped bring the food out to the car and they were on their way.

When he stopped at a right light he smirked hearing her singing along to Aerosmith. In the short time they had known each other things had just fallen into place. They both enjoyed horror movies and classic rock. She was an amazing cook and he was getting spoiled eating at her house often. Kerry liked tattoos, she had two and Happy had drawn out a Mickey and Minnie tat that she wanted on her foot, he had also started sketching a crow but had not shown her yet. When they arrived at the house two women were in the doorway.

"There's my boy!" One of them said hugging Happy.

"Hi Ma, this is Kerry-"

"She's beautiful. You didn't tell us how pretty she is. I'm Harriet, Happy's aunt." The slightly taller woman said giving Kerry a hug.

"Har, don't hog her. I'm Helen."

"It's great to meet you." Kerry said as Helen gave her a squeeze.

"I'm so glad to meet you too." She said softly. "That casserole you sent over was delicious."

"Kerry made some lasagna and apple pie." Happy said as Harriet led the way into the house. She and Helen gave a tour, both women were full of questions. Kerry answered them all and complemented the decorations in the house. Harriet who was a former middle school teacher was thrilled that Kerry was a teacher as well. Happy relaxed seeing his mother and aunt getting along with Kerry. During dinner Happy got a call on his cell and didn't look pleased.

"Need to go?" Helen asked.

"After dessert and I'll make sure Kerry gets home ok." Helen nodded, she was used to her son needing to leave quickly.

"This is delicious, Kerry." Harriet said as Helen nodded.

Right after dinner they had the pie. Good-byes and were quick, Happy asked her to come to the clubhouse since the meeting was also going to involve the vote for his SAMCRO membership.

"How did it go?" Jax asked as Happy nodded.

"Good, it went really good." Jax smiled as Tig joined them.

"Mom give the seal of approval?"

"You all are gossip queens." Happy muttered.

"Did-" Juice was about to speak when Jax motioned for him to stop.

Gemma pulled Kerry away asking her how the meeting went. She had just returned and was still in hiding.

When everyone arrived at the table Clay and Jax asked for the vote for Happy and Kozik. Everyone said yes for Happy but Tig said no for Kozik. The next few days were a blur, Gemma ended up in the hospital under protected custody.

The night before they were due to leave for Ireland Happy tattooed Kerry with his crow on her left shoulder. The morning they were due to leave Kerry finished up some snacks.

"How are you feeling?" Happy asked looking over his work.

"Good, this is nothing compared to the one of my lower back."

"It looks good on you." He said kissing her shoulder.

After another quickie that made almost late for the departure from TM Kerry stood back with Lyla and Piney as the guys left.