Ch 24
Kerry was not surprised when Happy's trip was extended a few extra days. Things had gotten very tense between Gemma and Tara who were hardly speaking again. Kerry kept her distance from both women using her time to start organizing lesson plans for the start of school. Gemma announced that Tara would be taking the boys to Oregon for a few days and Kerry went to help her pack, Tara was quiet about what was going on, the only information she got was Jax would be escorting them.
The next morning Kerry was at a professional development workshop at her school when her phone started buzzing. Gemma knew she was at a meeting and Kerry let it go to voicemail thinking it was an invite for dinner. Happy's name lit up moments later and Kerry's stomach fell, if Hap was calling her then something was up. Kerry walked into the hallway.
"Where are you?" Hap growled.
"At work, I have a training."
"Stay there, someone will come and get you soon. Tara is on her way to the hospital, someone tried to take her and she's hurt."
"What?"
"I don't know all the details. Koz called and told me someone tried to grab Tara, Jax stopped them. I gotta go, keep your phone out."
Kerry listened to Gem's message as tears filled her eyes. The assistant principal was annoyed with Kerry's excuse and tried to fake concern. Within the hour Koz escorted her to the hospital where everyone was on edge.
"Thank goodness you are ok." Gemma said putting an arm around Kerry.
"I'm sorry, Gem."
"I know you were at work. Koz told us when he got in contact with Hap. Call your Old Man and let him know you're here."
Kerry walked over to the seats and pulled out her phone.
"Hello?"
"Hap, it's me. Koz picked me up and I'm at the hospital."
"Good, stay there with everyone and if you leave take someone with you. Stay at the clubhouse till I get back. I should be back in another day or two."
"Ok, I will."
"I'll call you tonight."
Kerry went to sit with Gemma. It seemed like hours before Jax was given an update, they were able to perform a surgery on Tara's hand and the outcome looked good. With this news Gemma was quick to disburse the crowd. Kozik stopped by the house with Kerry so she could pack a bag and get Kasey then they returned to the clubhouse. Tig, Chibs, and Bobby were also at the clubhouse looking tense.
"I'll make dinner." Kerry announced leaving Kasey with Tig who has offered to take her for a walk. She put together breakfast for dinner making pancakes, eggs, and bacon.
"This is great, lass." Chibs said sipping his coffee.
After dinner Kerry had a brief conversation with Happy letting him know she was ok and staying at the clubhouse. Kerry lay awake for awhile before falling into a deep sleep. When she woke up the clubhouse was quiet and after making sure Kasey was fed she found Ratboy to escort her to the hospital.
"She's been sending everyone away." Phil said from his post by the door.
"I'm going to try and hope for the best."
Kerry opened the door to see Tara staring at the wall her hand bandaged and her eyes swollen.
"Do you need anything?"
"No, I just want to be alone. Could you check on the boys though?"
"Sure, I'll make sure they are ok. Want me to bring them to the clubhouse?"
Tara nodded and went back to her staring.
"I'll come back tomorrow with some chocolates."
Tara gave a small nod and Kerry slipped out the door.
"We're going to get Abel and Thomas and bring them to the clubhouse."
Phil looked uneasy.
"I'll let Gemma know too." He let out a sigh as Kerry chuckled.
"It would be on me. Gemma wouldn't yell at you, Phil." Kerry said giving his shoulder a pat as she and Ratboy left the hospital.
Abel and Thomas's nanny had been there and she looked exhausted as well as two men from Rogue River who had been called in.
"Take a some time and relax. I'll call you tomorrow with an update."
Kerry took to packing some overnight supplies for the boys as Abel stayed close.
"Is mommy ok?" He asked his voice quivering.
Kerry kneeled in front of the little boy and nodded.
"Her hand is hurt but your mommy is ok. She is so brave and just needs to be in the hospital for a few days while other doctors help her hand."
Once they returned to the clubhouse Kerry looked at the contents of the fridge and sent Rat to pick up some food. Kerry called Gemma to let her know that the boys were with her and when the call went to voicemail. A few hours later Gemma arrives with dark glasses and a hat. Abel and Thomas were napping and Gemma went to the kitchen to ice her face.
"I'm fine. This is part of being an Old Lady." Gemma muttered as Kerry frowned. "Happy would send you away before doing this." Gemma said squeezing her hand. "That junkie whore Wendy is back and came by to see Tara. She was doing ok and hurt her hand again, hurt herself. I'm going back to check on her soon. This is the best place for you to be now, here with the boys. I'll let Jax know."
Gemma was gone as quickly as she arrived and Kerry went back to check on the boys. Abel was awake and looking for lunch. Once getting him settled with a grilled cheese Kerry heard the sound of bikes.
"I hope it's daddy."
"Come on, let's go check on Thomas." Kerry said having a bad feeling as sober faces came into the clubhouse. Abel ran to Jax who scooped him him and gave Kerry a forced smile.
"Thank you for getting them."
"Kerry said we should check on Thomas. He was sleeping." Jax put down his older son who pulled him back towards the dorms as Kerry spotted the other Sons.
"Where is Koz?" She said looking around at their somber faces.
"He's gone lass." Chibs said and pulled her into a hug as tears started to fall. Juice who was standing close by walked away as Chibs helped Kerry to a chair and sat with her as she cried.
"Hap will be back soon. He left this morning." Tig took a spot on her other side giving her hand a squeeze.
"How?" She muttered.
"A mine." Chibs said as Kerry sighed.
"He was going to go back to Tacoma, did you know that? Wanted to give it a go with some girl he used to date there." She said sadly.
Tig got up and went to get a bottle of whiskey pouring a few glasses and bringing them back.
After a few glasses Kerry made her way back to Happy's room with Kasey who has been close to her side. She woke up in the middle of the night to Happy stumbling through the door trying to pull off his boots. Kerry quickly got up helping him undress as his lips found hers in a kiss.
"I don't want to think about what happened." He said pushing her back onto the bed.
"Me either." Kerry said breathlessly as Happy climbed on top of her.
Everything was raw and frantic and after round one they laid in each others arms for a short while before round two.
