Ch 20
The weeks leading up to the wedding were a blur. The young couple who looked at Kerry's house made an offer and due to the bank knowing the Sons everything was pushed through quickly. Kerry and Happy moved into their new place a week before the wedding with the help of the club. Things with Tara were still at a standstill. Kerry had given herself a good week to cool off and then tried to talk to Tara. The first time Tara hung up on her, the second time she refused to open the door, and the third time Tara had Jax tell Kerry that she was busy.
It was now just days before the wedding and Kerry decided to focus on that and worry about Tara later on. The first to arrive was Kerry's Uncle Mike and his grandkids, Adam and Nick. Kathryn and Mike arrived the following day. Dan, his parents, Kelly, and his kids all arrives on the same flight as Kathryn and Mike. Much to Kerry's surprised Happy was at easy with her cousin's boys who were very active. He went swimming with them one afternoon and another he showed them his motorcycle then let them "help" him do some small repairs. Kerry watched him with a smile as her Uncle Mike put an arm around her shoulder.
"I'm glad you found him. We were all worried when you packed up and moved out here. I wasn't too sure about this whole thing about you being a part of a motorcycle club but your happy, I haven't seen you smile like this in years."
The following morning Kerry sat on the couch staring at the phone in her hand. Gemma and Kathryn were in the kitchen since the group had just picked up her dress.
"We're here if you need us." Gemma said as she went outside to smoke.
Kerry took a deep breath and dialed the number. It rang once, twice, three times. She was about to hang up when she heard a voice.
"Hello?"
"Hi, it's me-"
"Oh Kerry, I'm so glad to hear your voice." Her mother said as Kerry did her best not to roll her eyes.
"I just wanted to call and personally let you know that I'm getting married."
Her mother let out a sigh.
"I heard that. Kathryn has been avoiding my questions. When is the wedding?"
"On Saturday, I haven't forgiven you and dad. I want you to know that."
Kerry hear sniffling and bit her lip.
"Crying is not going to change my mind, you said horrible things to me. You told me I would burn in hell and I was a disgrace to the family. That's not something I can forgive and forget."
"You forgave Dan easy enough-"
"Dan is different." Kerry said starting to loose her patience. "Anyway, I told Kathryn she could show you pictures and I think someone is recording so I can see if I can get you a copy."
"Kerry, I'm your mother. We are your parents, we should be invited to your wedding."
"No, me calling and even speaking to you is a big step ok?"
Her mother sighed.
"I understand. It would be nice to be there though, if you keep putting up walls-"
"Mom, this is not all on me ok? You reached out first but you really hurt me. The reason I didn't invite you is I know you would give me shit and you would hassle Happy-"
"So that's really his name. I heard-"
"I need to go." Kerry clicked the phone off and stood as Kathryn walked over giving her a tight hug.
"You did great, much better then I expected."
"She was her typical self. Tried to cry and make me feel guilty."
Gemma frowned and gave Kerry's hand a squeeze.
"I have to get back to TM. I'll see you later."
That night Kerry was laying in bed with Happy.
"I called my mom today."
Happy was about to protest.
"Not to invite them to the wedding." He let out a sigh of relief. After hearing about how they had treated her Happy immediately disliked her parents.
"I just wanted to be the bigger person and tell her. She really thought I was inviting them. She even tried to cry to make me feel bad." Happy shook his head.
"I'm surprised you called her back."
"I just needed her to know and I also said I haven't forgiven them so she can't try and make me look bad. Not that anyone I care about would listen anyway."
"Did Kathryn pressure you into talking to her?"
"Not at all. She was pretty shocked that I wanted to call. I kept it short so she wouldn't get to me."
"I don't think I would be able to even talk to someone who treated me that way."
"All those years of Catholic school and being taught forgiveness is everything really drills it into your head."
"Sometimes people don't deserve to be forgiven. You really are a better person then me." Happy said as Kerry frowned.
"Don't say that."
"But it's true. As much as mom tried to teach me those things I never listened. You don't want me to say it but it's true."
Two days before the wedding Dan called asking her to come to the clubhouse. Kerry was frantic as she pulled on a sundress over her bathing suit since she was playing in the pool with Adam and Nick. When she arrived at the clubhouse she walked inside to see most of her friends gathered talking to the MC.
"Surprise!" John yelled as Kerry grinned.
"Most of us are here. We wouldn't have missed this for anything." John said pulling her into a hug.
"Really?"
"Yea, special permission to fly and all." His wife Tessa said a hand on her swollen belly.
"Can I?"
"Of course, you are the one who set us up."
"Wait a minute." John handed her an envelop and she opened it quickly. Kerry grinned and nodded.
"Of course I'll be his godmother." Kerry said hugging her friend and then Tessa. "Happy, this is John and Tessa. John is one of my best friends and I used to bartend with Tessa."
"Nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you." Happy said the group all tried to get Kerry's attention.
"This is great." Gemma said with a small smile to Clay who nodded.
"Are you in a bathing suit?" Kelly asked.
"I was in the pool playing with the boys."
"How have they been?"
"Good, Nick is on his best behavior and Adam tried to pull the shy act but he's back to his demanding self."
"We already talked to Happy and we are taking you to the As and Sox game tonight."
"Juicy and I are coming along as security." Tig said with a grin.
"Here go get dressed. We are stopping to eat then getting there early for batting practice." Kelly said stuffing a bag in Kerry's hand. "Don't worry Kathryn packed it not us."
Kerry walked back to Happy's dorm and changed into a pair of shorts and her green Timlin jersey. After putting on her hat she walked back out to see everyone still hanging around.
"Hey, whose Timlin?" Juice asked looking at the back of her jersey.
"Only one of the best relief pitchers the Red Sox had in the mid 2000s, he was with the Sox from 2003 to 2008. He's retired now but he was a beast."
"One of her all time favorites." Dan said.
"Only behind John Valentin and Trot Nixon." John added.
"Is Wakefield pitching? Please don't say it's Lester because I might chuck something at his head."
"I'm not sure. Let's get going." Kelly said as the group started for the door.
"Have fun and I'll see you back here after." Happy said giving her a quick kiss.
"Are you sure you don't want to come along?"
"No way, I can't sit still for a long game."
The group had a fun time at the game. Kelly and Dan's family helped pull some strings and got them on the field for batting practice and Kerry took a few swinging tips from David Ortiz. After the game they went back to the club house for a party.
"How was it? I saw Beckett was pitching."
"We lost but did you see the pictures? We got to go on the field for batting practice and David Ortiz gave me some pointers on my swing it was fucking awesome."
Kelly handed over his phone to Kathryn who grinned.
"That is so cool."
