Ch 21

The day before the wedding Kerry returned from a run to see Tara sitting on her door step holding a coffee.

"We should talk. I need to explain myself." Tara said handing her a drink.

"Sure, can I shower first? I have a feeling I'll be getting visitors soon."

"Sure, I'll wait here. The boys are at daycare."

Kerry took a quick shower and hurried down the stairs. She half expected Tara to be gone but she was sitting looking at pictures of Kerry's family that were strewn on the coffee table.

"I shouldn't have told you to leave. This is your life and your happy here so I should accept that. I just see so much of my younger self in you but you are a lot tougher then I was. You have a big heart even though you've had shitty things happen to you. I just worried you would regret this life and I would hate myself if I didn't try to get through to you. You've been an amazing friend. You were there for me all through my pregnancy and you went to birthing classes with me. I've been a bitch to you and I'm sorry." Tara said as Kerry half smiled.

"I'm glad your here. I knew you had you a reason and even though I don't agree with it I know you were looking out for me, your like a big sister to me."

"Kerry, your like a sister to me too and I'm worried about all the crazy shit with the club. We are going to leave but I'm going to worry about you. You and Happy could be a target, he is the club assassin and I know he'll do everything to keep you safe. I see how much you love him and Hap, he's a different guy with you. I was wrong to say I didn't want to be a bridesmaid and I'm going to make it up to you."

Kerry grinned.

"This means a lot. I'm glad we are good, I've missed you and the boys." Kerry said as Tara smiled.

Kathryn, Mary, Lyla, Gemma, Tessa, and Kerry's cousin's wife Jessica arrived at the house shortly after and Gemma was shocked to see Kerry sitting on the couch with Tara.

"You two sort out your shit yet?" Gemma asked as Tara nodded. "Good, your coming along then."

"Let's go. Time to do something fun and then time to get pampered. This is going to be so much fun!" Kathryn said as she grabbed Kerry's keys.

"Where are we going?"

"We are going to do a bellydancing lesson, well most of us. Tessa and Gemma are most likely going to laugh at us then off to a spa afternoons with manis and pedis."

After splitting into a few cars they drove to a dance studio Kerry was surprised to see Mary was game for participating and they all had a few laughs.

"Of course you had to turn it into a competition." Kathryn said holding her side as they walked into the spa.

"I didn't tell you to over do it." Kerry said with a chuckle seeing her sister trying to stretch the cramp in her side.

As they were finishing up in the spa Uncle Mike called to say he had made reservations for dinner for the wedding party and traveling guests since their was no formal rehearsal or rehearsal dinner. Kerry and Happy walked into the restaurant. She had an overnight bag in the car since she was going to stay at the hotel near the venue with her bridesmaids. After some more quick introductions Happy tensed seeing a familiar face.

"I honestly didn't think this could be true, Kerry O'Brien getting involved with a Son."

Happy growled a bit as the Irishman approached.

"Galen, it's been awhile."

"Lass, you've become quiet the looker. Your Uncle Frank was a good friend and I wonder what he would think-"

"So he's the family friend you mentioned?" Happy asked narrowing his eyes. Kozik pulled out his phone calling Clay hoping the President could defuse the situation.

"No, that was Thomas O'Reilly, he is a friend of a friend. Galen used to be around a lot when I was younger."

"Declan Brogan is a cousin of Kerry's grandfather Joseph. Joe used to help out the cause but stepped away when his wife got sick. His brother, Frank, was our senior eyes and ears in Boston."

"Shit, I didn't know. Pa never said anything and-"

"Joe told me to stay away from you and I did as he asked. It's been years since Joe and Frank have passed but as a favor to your family-"

"My mother sent you?"

"I was in Boston and saw Ellen in passing. She mentioned you were getting married and she was not invited-"

"Because she was horrible to me."

Galen chuckled seeing Clay and Jax walk through the door.

"I won't cause a scene, this is Kerry's choice but if any harm comes to her because of the Sons dealing with Galindo I will rip SAMCRO apart. Clay we have to talk."

Kerry watched as Galen walked away.

"Shit, I really had no idea-"

"I know, I could tell from your expression." Happy said glancing in the direction that Clay and Galen left. Uncle Mike came over and gave Kerry's hand a squeeze.

"I shouldn't have let him stay. I thought he was invited to the wedding."

"I only vaguely remember him being around when I was very young and I never saw him again till Uncle Frank's funeral."

"Are you sure your ok?"

"Yes, I'm ok. Hap, if you need to go-"

"I'll be right back." He said stalking off with Kozik not far behind him.

"Look at you! I can't believe your getting married." Kelly said handing her a beer.

"You keep saying that."

"I know, we just miss you back in Boston. I can see your happy here but it's not the same. You helped me figure out my shit and gave me this life. Kerry, your family and I worry about you."

"Kelly, you don't need to worry about me Dan got that covered. Has he told you yet?"

"Told me what?"

"That he wants to join the club."

Kelly started to laugh but then stopped when he saw Kerry was serious.

"He what? That idiot was a fucking cop." Kelly said as Kerry shrugged.

"I don't know if they'll let him prospect or if he should try up Tacoma but he wants in."

"He's a fucking idiot. I can't see my brother in a motorcycle club."

"He's barely holding his shit together, Kelly. The whole Shana thing and getting shot…he is putting on a brave face."

"That makes sense, that's why he's been hanging around here. You've been his rock since high school. That's why he was so desperate to make things ok."

Kerry nodded and glanced across the room to see Dan chatting with some of their Boston friends.

"Kerry, he's in better hands here then at home. I barely hold my shit together and my parents too."

Kozik appeared in the doorway motioning for Kerry.

"I'll be right back, keep everyone entertained." Kerry said with a smirk.

"Sure thing." Kelly muttered walking off.

Kerry stepped outside to see everyone looking grim faced.

"Galen, how do you know him?" Clay gritted.

"He was around a lot when I was young, before I started school. He was at my grandparents house with my great Uncle Frank. Then I didn't see him for years until he showed up at Uncle Frank's funeral."

"Ok, good. That's what he said." Clay muttered.

"I'm sorry that asshole showed up here." Jax said as Clay gave him a glare.

"Are we done?" Happy asked as Clay nodded.

"Come on, let's go back in." Happy said putting an arm around her shoulder as they walked inside.

"Is everything ok?" Happy nodded.

"Nothing for you to worry about. Clay has everything handled with the Irish."

Kerry and Happy rejoined the group just as dinner was being served. After a few toast by Uncle Mike everyone enjoyed dinner and dessert before the bridal party dragged Kerry off.