"Please, come in.", Jax stepped to the side, letting Linda through.

I finished putting the rest of the groceries away when I saw my mother enter the kitchen with her Juicy suitcase.

"Hey mom," I gave her a kiss on the cheek, and pulled her into a tight hug.

"Mel bear, it's one thing for you to hide your relationship with Jax from me, but how could you not tell me you had a baby?"

"Wha.."

I looked behind my mom, seeing Jax casually shrug his shoulders.

"Mel, look at me," my mother held my face in her hand, moving my head straight.

I did what I was told, and thought of the first lie that came into my head.

"Like the engagement, I was hesitant to tell you, mom. It probably looks like Jax and I are moving pretty fast. But, it feels like the right speed to me..to the both of us. I'm sorry I didn't tell you."

She placed her suitcase down on the kitchen floor, moving my long hair behind my shoulders and smiled at me.

"I forgive you. Is there anything else I should know? Like any more grandchildren around here?"

"Ha, no. Just Abel."

She turned around, walking toward Jax.

"Can I hold my grandbaby?"

"Absolutely."

Jax carefully handed Abel to my mom.

"Abel and I are going to unpack my things. Jax, you mind bringing my suitcase to the guest room?"

Jax nodded, picking up her suitcase off of the floor, leading her to the guest room.

I leaned against the kitchen counter, crossing my arms.

Jax walked back into the kitchen with a smile on his face.

"I can't believe you. You brought Abel into my web of bullshit," I whispered, looking around the corner to make sure my mom was still in her room.

"Mel, I don't see the problem."

I looked at him like he was insane.

" Okay, I'll admit it, I panicked."

"You, Jackson Teller, panicked?"

"Yeah. It was just an odd instinct to just say yes, and play along with it. The actual truth is too fucking complicated. Plus, it's nice pretending we are a family. I feel like I'm giving my son some actual stability. "

"When you put it like that.."

Jax rested his hands on my face, and gave me a light peck on the lips, startling me. I jerked my head back, looking into those stunning blue eyes of his.

"Don't worry, darlin.' I think this whole set up is going to work. It's going to be one hell of a ride."

"Hopefully a smooth ride. I wonder how your mom is going to react to all of this when you tell her today."

"She'll give me a pat on the back. You know she's been trying to get us together since we were in first grade. You were the only woman she ever approved of in my life."

"Really? Even with my choice of work?"

"Yeah. She always says it would benefit me the most. Being with a porn star. There would be no reason to stray since I'm with a professional."

My mother cleared her throat, as she reentered the kitchen with Abel in her one arm, and a large white binder in the other.

"Hey mom, you all settled in?"

"Yes, I am. While I was unpacking, I was thinking we have a dinner here tonight at the house. Inviting everyone."

"Uh, you sure, mom? We only have so much space.."

"Yeah, why not? I have extra tables and chairs in the garage," Jax wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Great. Plus, this will be a great opportunity for me to teach Mel how to cook an actual meal."

"I know how to cook."

"Honey, hot pockets don't count. "

"I can't help my love for hot pockets. Just because I'm not skilled at cooking, doesn't mean I'm not skilled at other things."

Jax groaned, grabbing my ass.

"Easy you two, save it for the bedroom."

"I can't help it. When she says shit like that, I have to react."

"Thank god I brought my ipod with me. I don't need to hear my daughter in action at night."

"You could learn a thing or two from this one."

My face turned red, and I pushed him away.

I looked at the time on the stove.

12:30.

"Shit, I have to get to work."

"Work? I thought we would be able to spend time together before the dinner tonight. Talk about the engagement party and the wedding. That's what this thing is for," she held up the large binder.

"I know, but I have to work mom. I should be home by seven thirty at the latest. Neeta, our babysitter, will be by in a bit to help out with Abel."

I picked up my grey leather purse and car keys off of the kitchen counter.

I gave Jax a kiss.

"See you later?"

"Hopefully sooner than later. I'll let my mom and guys know about the dinner."

I smiled, my fingers playing with the end of his beard.

I moved my purse onto my shoulder, and gave my mom and Abel a kiss.

As soon as I was outside, I pulled my cellphone out of the back pocket of my jeans, sending Jax a text.

Jax felt his pocket vibrate twice, making him remove the phone from his own pocket.

New Text Message From: Mel

Not bad ;)

Jax smiled, taking a beer out of the fridge.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I know I'm late!", I slid into Luanne's producer chair, almost knocking her and the chair over.

"You're over an hour late, Mel. "

"I'm sorry. My mom is in town."

" Oh, yeah. Gemma told me she was visiting. Does she know you're currently one of the hottest porn stars in the industry?"

" No. I tend not to brag about my occupation."

"You should. Women who aren't in the business secretly envy what we do. That feeling of being wanted by hundreds of men is one of the best feelings a woman could feel."

"I'll remember that."

"Good. Now go get ready. Your outfit is hanging on the back of the door in your dressing room."

9:15 pm.

"Mel, I'm so sorry I had you stay late today. This was supposed to be Ima's movie. I'm telling you, that bitch is working my last nerve."

"Why don't you fire her?"

"Oh, I will. I want to do it in person."

I smiled, and started walking to the front door with Luanne.

"You want a ride back to your house?"

"No, Jax is coming to get me. My damn car is acting up again. You can just head over there. Knowing my mom and Gemma, they cooked enough food to feed a small country."

"Okay. You sure you don't want me to wait with you?"

"No, I'm good. I'll just hang out in here."

She nodded, and headed to her car.

I closed the door behind me, locking it.

I went to the backroom, where Luanne and the producers do the editing for each movie.

I signed onto the computer, pulling up the work I did today.

As I watched to see what I needed to work on, I heard the front door being pried open.

My heart jumped, and I looked around the corner to see who it was.

It was two tall men all dressed in black and wearing ski masks over their faces to hide their identity.

"You heard what Caruso said. Grab the computer and cameras. "

I quietly moved out of the way of the doorway, closing the door as lightly as possible.

One of the men heard the door close from the back, making them look in the direction of where the sound took place.

"Someone's here."

He strolled to the back, kicking each door in to find whoever it was.

As I was trying to reach Jax, The editing room's door flew open.

He ripped my phone from my hands, slamming it onto the floor, shattering in a hundred pieces.

I swung, hitting him in the nose. I cringed when I heard a loud crunch from his nose.

"You bitch!"

When he got a hold of my fighting arms, he threw me out into the hallway.

I stood up, ready to run, but he tackled me to the cold hard floor, making me hit my head.

"What the hell are you doing, man? Let's get in and out. Don't hurt her," The man closest to the door had the camera and labtop under both arms.

"I'm sending a message."

He pulled his fist back, punching me in the eye.

Jax pulled up into the Cara Cara parking lot. He saw the entrance door busted open.

He reached into his kutte, pulling out his gun.

As he entered the studio, Jax started to call out my name.

"Jax."

Melanie's whisper carried through the dark studio.

"Jax."