Disclaimer: I don't own any of these Characters, they belong to Kurt Sutter and FX with the exception of Grace Teller and soon to be Hailey Jo Teller
So in this chapter there will be no club stuff really, I will get back to Gemma, Galen, Clay in the next chapter where I want to explore life in prison for Gemma and Galen and Clay. FOR this chapter I want to focus on happy times for Tara and Jax and holidays for them and the guys, I loved SOA but I felt that Tara and Jax had to few good times or any other character for that matter plus there was never any holidays or anything poor Abel and Thomas didn't get that so I want to give them that here. I'm sure there is a reason that Kurt wrote it that way but I really wanted to see, so here is my version.
Halloween
A pregnant Tara put the kid in the car with the help of Chuckie, today there were going shopping for Halloween costumes, pumpkins and candy. Tara had to drive to another town to find a Costco, Jax didn't like it when Tara left Charming so he sent Bobby, Tig, and Opie went along to taking Kenny, Ellie and Piper. Tara had convince Opie to do this with his kids, Opie loved his kids but sometime he found it hard to be around them after Donna died, he felt so guilty and missed her.
Tara: Okay everyone we are hear for costumes, some pumpkins to carve and candy for the trick or treater's.
Chuckie: Hey Tara, think Jax would let me dress up at the TW, you know for the kids and stuff
Bobby, Tig and Opie all simultaneously said NO
Tara: Kenny, Ellie, Piper you guys know what costumes you want right. I know Abel wants to be a power ranger, Thomas a ninja and Grace wants to be Minnie Mouse of course.
Ellie: Yeah, I want to be a princess with long hair like Rapunzel
Tig: Oh God, no dolls
Kenny: I want to be a wrestler
Piper: I want to be a soccer player
Bobby: Wait no of you want to be a biker or Elvis
The kids all laughed together while saying no
Tara: Don't worry uncle Bobby they all have enough time for that or maybe a Doctor.
Chuckie: I want to be a mad scientist
Opie, Tig, and Bobby: NOOOOOOOO
Tara: Chuckie is helping me take the kids trick or treating so he can be whatever he wants. Just not a the shop.
Everyone found their costumes, pumpkins and Tara got plenty of candy for the kids. Tara chuckled to herself as Opie, Bobby, and Tig was amazed by the super store and was putting all types of things in the cart. By the time they finished there was so much stuff that Chuckie had to ride back on Tig's bike because he could'nt fit anywhere else. Opie promised all the kids that he would do an fireworks show at the clubhouse for them after they went trick or treating. All the kids spent the day with Tara carving pumpkins, making Halloween cookies, popcorn and watching movies. Lyla came and picked up Kenny, Ellie and Piper who wanted to trick or treat with their friends. Lyla thanked Tara for taking the kids because she had to work. Tara told her it was not a problem and Opie did most the work. Jax came home to see the pumpkins the kids had carved.
Abel: see daddy, mines has a scary face, I helped momma. I help momma with Tommy and Grace's too.
Jax: I see buddy, you guys and ladies did a great job.
Just then Tara got a call from the hospital, they needed her to do a consult on a three week old baby right away. Tara walked over and told the kids she had an emergency but she would be back in time for trick or treating.
Jax: Babe, everything okay
Tara: yeah, I just need to run and do a consult on a three week old baby.
Jax: well that the life of being the husband of an important doctor.
Tara: Haha Teller, I guess it's unlike being the wife of a biker.
Jax: gimme a kiss, go I got it. We will be fine
Tara: Okay, Daddy I need you to give them lunch and get them in their costumes.
Jax: yes mam
Tara left and Jax asked the kids what they wanted for lunch. Screaming all at one time Abel said cookies, Thomas said dirt and Grace said juice. Jax cut the TV on so the kids could watch, while he made lunch. He made them peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, milk and chocolate chip cookies. Jax walked back into the living room to get the kids to find Abel flipping on the couch and Thomas and Grace nowhere to be found.
Jax: Hey buddy, stop flipping for me and where in your brother and sister.
Abel: Okay daddy, in the bathroom
Jax: thanks, next time they leave can you come tell daddy.
Abel: Sure daddy
Jax ran to the bathroom to find Thomas putting his truck in the toilet. But no Grace. Jax: Hey buddy, let's not do that, where is your sister. Thomas looked up at Jax laughing and said I no no. Jax took Thomas to the kitchen and put him in his seat next to Abel and ran to find Grace who was playing under Tara and Jax's bed. Jax said come here princess, please don't do that again daddy almost had a heart attack. Jax got all the kids in the kitchen for lunch. Lunch took a messy turn, which require Thomas to need a bath. This time Jax made all the kids sit in the bathroom with him while he gave Thomas a bath. While Jax bathed Thomas, Abel asked to color and Grace sat down and took all the bows out her hair. Jax got Thomas out the bath and all dried when he noticed Grace took all her bows out. Jax: looked at his kids and said so you guys are going to give me a run for my money, C'mon help a dad out, if mommy see's this she will kill me. Grace looked at her dad as her brothers were laughing and said luv daddy. Jax looked at his kids feeling a little bit of guilty because since he was released from Stockton he hadn't really been alone with his kids, most of time he saw them at the end of the day just before bed time or when they were asleep. He had a new found respect for what Tara did with them especially being alone and pregnant with twins with a toddler Abel. He reside to spend more time with them and the new baby and Tara. He was going to be there. Jax managed to get all the kids dress and even one bow in Grace's hair when Tara walked in. Jax walked up and gave Tara the biggest kiss and hug and said you are such a good mom, I have a great wife.
Tara: Hey guys you look great, Grace what happen to your hair and where is your stockings
Abel: Daddy did it, we missed you mommy
Tara: he did, I missed you two. Daddy did a great job guys (Tara looking at Jax and her messy kitchen. She knew Jax was outnumbered and wanted to make him feel good). Grace let's get your hair fixed and your stockings on, while I put that on Grace, can you guys be good sit on the chair and sing me song. Jax looked amaze as Abel and Thomas sat down and begin to sing old Macdonald. Grace walked and didn't disappear. Jax smiled as he watched Tara and his children.
Trick or treating was great the kids loved it, although Chuckie in his costume scar some of the kids. After trick or treating and going to the club house to watch the fireworks and Abel fighting with Tig over his candy the kids were beat. Tara washed them and got them ready for bed with Jax's help. Jax cleaned the kitchen and rubbed Tara's pregnant belly and swollen feet before giving her a bath to show appreciation.
Christmas
Christmas was here, all the kids' gifts were brought and wrapped and the tree was up. Tara and the kids decorated the big Christmas tree at the house and another one at the club house since Christmas dinner was there. That was the only space big enough to hold everyone. Tara and the kids made special ornaments with Kenny, Ellie, and Piper. Kenny and Ellie even made a special one for Donna . Tara was huge yet this was her first dinner she was preparing for everyone. She cooked before but not for this many people. Lyla, Neeta and some crow eaters was there to help. Bobby volunteered to do the baking since he was really into that if he could go back to Costco with Tara. Everyone was coming, Piney invited Opie's mom Mary, Unser, Reese were coming, Nero the whole gang. Tara was nervous. Tara gave everyone there marching orders, Jax smiled as he watched his wife come into her own at the club. The guys setup tables outside for everyone to eat Christmas dinner since California Christmases meant 75 degree weather. Before leaving the club house Tara and Juice walked Chibbs through skppe with Kerrianne. Tara left instructions with Chucky to put the turkeys in the oven at 7am in the morning on Christmas. Neeta made the sweet potato casserole, Ham, Green beans at her house. Lyla haven't never really cooked before found a recipe for rolls and made carrots, corn on the cob. Tara went home to make the mash potatoes, roast, gravy, creamy mac and cheese, and chicken. Tig and Juice thought the best way to prepare for Christmas was to get high and was passed out most of Christmas eve. Happy went to help his mother who insisted on making rice and beans and roasted pork for Christmas dinner tomorrow, her way of thinking Tara for all her help. Piney was at the bar drinking, while Opie and Jax went to the roof to reflect. Opie and Jax talked about the past and the future and the changes to the club. Opie told Jax he liked the changes and wished they could have been made before Donna was killed. Jax asked Opie if he would miss outlaw. Opie said no, Opie pointed out the John Teller wrote a good outlaw and father can settle in the same man. Jax told Opie he hoped to live up to what JT wanted for the club and being a dad is by far harder the being an outlaw any day. Being an outlaw meant making your own rules and code of law and you only had to worry about yourself and whatever comes being dad meant worrying everything else but he wouldn't change it for the world. Opie and Jax left to help their old ladies with things.
At home Jax, Tara and the kid's burgers and fries while watching Christmas movies. Tara help the kids leave a picture, cookies and milk for Santa. Tara and Jax put the kids to bed though they tried to wait up for Santa. When the kids went to sleep Tara and Jax placed their toys under the tree while talking about the future.
Tara: when things settle and the baby is born, maybe we can take a family vacation?
Jax: Yeah, that would be nice. It's funny I have never really been out of charming with the exception of Oregon and Belfast and Nevada even then I didn't sight see. It's going to be adventure. Maybe Opie and the family can come.
Tara: Sure why not, stick with me Teller I may even have you coaching Abel soccer team.
Jax: Soccer huh. Soccer for pussies, my boys will ride bikes
Tara: Don't you think we should let them decide.
Jax: They are my sons riding is in their blood
Tara: And what about your daughters?
Jax: They can be beautiful doctors like their mom. (Kisses Tara)
Tara: Nice save Teller.
Abel, Thomas and Grace woke up early to open gifts and have breakfast. Jax and Tara watched them in amazement, this was the first Christmas that they really could all be together and actually enjoy Christmas with no club stuff getting in the way. Tara brought Jax custom bike parts for his bike and Jax gave Tara a charm bracelet filled with doctor charms, a charm to represent each of the kids and a motorcycle charm to represent him. Jax helped the kids put there toys together, while Tara napped on the couch.
Later everyone came together at TW to eat Christmas dinner and party. After dinner and clean up Tara, Lyla, happy's mom, Neeta, Mary and all the old ladies and the kids left as the biker club party begin. The boys enjoyed the party, with each rotating to check on Clay until Sherriff Roosevelt came and shut it down because of anonymous complaints, Jax and the guys knew it was bull shit and the sheriff was just busting there balls.
Labor and Delivery
Jax and the guys were on a run on the way home, Tara was just off her shift, she was called in to assist with an emergency surgery of a newborn with the same problems Abel was born with. Tara couldn't refuse. Tara walked through the door to Abel, Thomas, and Grace anxiously waiting for Tara to come home and read them a book before bedtime. As Tara got ready for bed and begin to read to the kids they heard the pouring of rain, thunder and lightning coming down. Tara begin to worry about Jax and the guys riding through this storm. As Tara put the kids to bed she felt a sharp pain, Tara thought it may be gas so she went into the kitchen to get some water, she felt a gush and just like that her water broke. Tara begin to panic, after all she wasn't due for another two and half weeks, she didn't know how close Jax and the guys were to home, the kids were sound asleep and Neeta had just left. Tara calmed herself and called TW and spoke with Chucky. She asked Chucky had Jax and the guys made it back yet and chucky said no.
Tara: Chucky listen to me I am in labor and my water just broke. I need someone to come and sit with the kids while I go to the hospital. I am going to call the ambulance and Jax. Please send Piney or Unser over right away.
Chuckie: No problem Tara, do you want me to come and the dog, we are really good babysitters. I can sing and do magic tricks.
Tara: No magic Chuckie, the kids are sleep. I just need someone to come and sit with them. Neeta is visiting her sick mom and I don't want to bother her. (Tara lets out a loud scream in pain, Chucky panics drops the food runs in the clubhouse and slips from the rain).
Piney: Chuckie what the hell
Chuckie: Piney, Tara is in trouble. I have to go to help (Chuckie screams because he twisted his ankle)
Piney: Holy Shitttttttt, Tara I will go and you put some ice on that.
Tara called Jax who was fifteen miles from charming when the storm started, so he and the guys stopped at a bar to wait out the storm.
Tara: Jax, where are you, I'm in labor, the kids are sleep, Neeta left, YOU HAVE TO GET HERE
Jax: SHITTTTTTTTTT BABE I'm ON MY WAY
Jax told the guys and they left the bar and rode straight to Jax house to help Tara in the rain before they could get there most of the road was blocked by a down tree. At the tree they saw the ambulance stuck not able to get by the tree. They didn't stop to talk each bike got barley made it through one by one. The arrive at the house and they could hear Tara screams as they approached the door. When Jax walked in he ran to Tara who was in the kitchen on the floor, sweating in pain with the kids sitting beside her as her screaming woke them up.
Abel: Daddy, mommy is in a lot of pain. I think she has a tummy ache, did you see the stork with the baby because mommy said the baby is coming.
Jax: Okays guys why don't you go and get some towels for uncle tiggy, bobby and chibs. Okay
Kids: okay daddy
Jax: Babe how are you, there is a down tree and the ambulance can't get through, the fire truck is on the way to cut the tree to help them get through.
Tara: Jax, I'm going to make it, she is ready now, I feel pressure, and you are going to have to deliver the baby. Where are the guys? I need Chibs to keep the kids occupied and turn on the music so they don't hear my screams. I need Bobby to find white sheets and Tig to find sharp scissors and sterilize them so the baby's cord can be cut. Jax hurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry.
Jax: Okay babe, you sure you cant wait.
Tara: JAAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxxx!
Jax called the guys in and gave them the instructions, all the guys were nervous. Even though Tara was in pain she found it funny to see these badass bikers nervous about the birth of a baby.
Tara: okay Jax, help me get my pants off, and get the sheet
Jax: okay (Jax ran and got the sheets, towels) he placed a sheet over Tara legs and towels under her bottom. Jax made sure no one could see between Tara's legs.
Tara: okay Jax, on my count the contractions are coming every two minutes, when I start to feel the next one I will begin to push and I need you to guide the baby out and catch her. Make sure to support her neck, head, and body. Tiggggggggg
Tig: yes, doc
Tara: did you find the scissors and sterilize them
Tig: sure did doc, listen do you need any help down there I would love to help with the baby.
Jax: Tig no time for the creepy shit now
Tara: here it come Jax (Tara begin to count, push, blows and scream all at the same time). Tara and Jax went through this for four contractions and four pushes before the baby finally came. Tara fell back and let out a sign of relief as she instructed Jax how to clear the baby air passage and cut the umbilical cord. Jax was amazed he had taken lives so many times but never had he witnessed to miracle of a new life coming into the world. One that was part of him and Tara. Jax was unbelievably happy and sad he had missed the births of Abel, Thomas and Grace. Jax let out a tear as he held and talked to his baby girl, he was almost in a daze. Then he heard Tara calling and the ambulance finally arriving.
Tara: How is she Jax, let me see her, give her here.
Jax: Oh sorry babe, how are you, here she is (Jax handed Tara the baby and kissed her forehead), the paramedic walked in the kitchen and begin to check Tara and load her on the gurney. Babe I know you love the name Hailey Jo but please can we name her Harley Jo after all if I hadn't been on a bike I would have missed all of this. Besides that's the way people remember JT.
Tara: Okay Jax, Harley Jo (short for John) it is. Hi Harley Jo, I am your mommy and this is your daddy. Tara introduced the baby to the kids and the guys as the ambulance wheeled her out the house. Jax had Lyla come to the house with the kids and the prospects clean the kitchen as he went to the hospital with Tara and baby Harley to make sure they were okay. The guys went back to TW to check on things. At the hospital Tara and Jax were surprised to Chucky there getting a splint for his sprained ankle.