As my heart when into overdrive, I prayed it wouldn't be too long before we had our talk. He walked away from me and went straight to the garage, throwing on his Teller-Morrow work shirt on the walk over. Maybe he had finally realized what a great girl I was, maybe he finally realized we'd be perfect together. I jumped up and down and squaled with joy. This was going to be the happiest day of my life. I danced my way to the office, earning a smirk from Jax. I stuck my tongue out at him and continued to walk and dance at the same time, because yeah I'm talented like that. I walked into the office causing Gemma to look up at me. She looked so troubled. Her eyes said more than her mouth ever will, and at this moment that was okay with me. I was way too happy to be brought down. That made me feel like a horrible person, so I decided to tone down the smile and happiness probably rolling off of me.

I walked over and grabbed a stack of paperwork off of her desk and started sorting them the way she showed me how too. I wonder if he told Jax what he had to tell me. Jax knew how big this was to me, he'd definitly tell me. I decided to get to work and attempt to keep my mind off of Ope's big news. After doing my files for fifteen minutes, Gemma's silence really started to get to me. Not once had she asked for gossip on Jax and Tara or even said anything for that matter. I decided to steal a glance at her and noticed that she hadn't moved from the position she was in since I have been here. She was staring off into the garage, obviously lost in her thoughts. I followed the direction of her eyes and not surprisingly found them watching her son. It really surprised me that she let me see her this distracted. Gemma was always on her a-game no matter what. I've seen this woman go through some serious shit and still manage to smile or at least keep up the appearance that nothing was wrong. Something seriously must be going on with Jax, but if it was he would have told me. Maybe its club businesses? I decided I could no longer keep up this silence so I spoke up.

"Gem, what's wrong? You're not your normal self." She quickly snapped out of her trance like state. She studied me for a moment, my guess was to see either what I knew or what I thought I knew.

"Oh nothing baby, weird morning. I'm just a little distracted. Do you have the paperwork for the silver beamer? He came in and paid off his balance today." Apparantly she decided I didn't know anything so I shrugged it off as well. I went through the files until I found the one she was looking for and handed it over. Her eyes drifted back to Jax and quickly looked back down on her paperwork when she realized I noticed her staring.

"Its obvious what's got you distracted. What's going on with Jax? Is it something I should know about?" She sighed and placed her hand on her forehead.

"I honestly don't know. He's distracted when he needs to be focused and I'm scared its going to get him killed. He's got his head so far in that girl's pussy he's losing sight of what's important. She's no good for him, he's my son I know what he needs, and its to stay as far away from her as possible." I could only imagine how she was feeling. In her mind she was losing her son, hell she could actually lose him if he wasn't careful. The last thing he needs is to go into some shit with his head full of bullshit. It was then I realized I could possibly lose him too. I couldn't imagine my life without his constant pestering or that cocky smirk. He could die, what was I going to do? I was at a loss at what to do. My happy day went right out of the window. How could I concentrate on Opie's news when I could possibly lose my other best friend because he was being careless. I needed to have a talk with him.

"I can talk to him Gem, and see where his heads at. I'll let you know." As bad as I felt for Gemma, I knew I could never actually betray my best friend like that. Jax has been there for me through way too much shit for me to rat him out period, especially not to his own mother. I did need to talk to him and make sure he was seperating his two lives, he really seemed to care about her but I can't have her get him killed. Gemma looked at me as a smile warmed her face and she pointed her finger at me.

"No you wouldn't, you little shit." I just laughed, though I wasn't sure if it was a blessing or a curse that she knew me so well. She looked at me and her features softened. I knew she was about to start in on my love life. I quickly changed the subject before she had a chance.

"Do you have the paperwork for the '93 red firebird? By my calculations, he still owes $45 on the tune up and brake adjustment. Though it is hard to read Clay's writing." She looked through her files and found it, I placed the receipts I found in them and wrote in a few notes, then I filed it under the past due.

"You know I don't think I'd worry about him so much if he was with you. You're a great girl, you keep him on track and you accept the club," she said leaning back in her chair and motioning around her. I should have figured this was coming, "and not to mention, you take care of him the way I do. You pick up after him even though you're not expected to. Though I seriously don't recommended anyone going in his dorm room, it reaks of pussy and weed in there." I just laughed it off. I picked up after a lot of the guys, maybe not their rooms like I did Jax and Ope but still. I stared down at my receipts and tried to think of what to say next. Jax was my best friend, but I don't see him like that. I did agree with Gemma on one thing, Tara had changed him and maybe not for the better. He was going to do what he wanted though I could tell him I don't like it but would that change anything? I looked up and saw Gemma staring at me , waiting for a reply. I inwardly groaned. One of Gemma's worst qualities, in my book anyway, was her ability to get you to give her the information she wanted without you realizing you had done it until it was too late. So I had to be very careful about my little secret.

"Thanks Gemma, it means more to me than I could ever explain that you like me so much. We both know you don't think anyone is good enough for your son so its an honor that you think I am, though I don't think it will ever happen between us. I appreciate you saying so." I felt panic rush on me, did I say too much,? Did I not say enough? She gave me a look, and for a moment it was almost like she could read my mind. The panic kicked into overdrive. I quickly looked away, afraid it was written all over my face.

"Why wouldn't I like you? You've always been so good to both Jax and Opie. They both think the world of you, and I know you feel the same way. Even if you do care for one more than the other." I knew in that moment she had me, hook, line, and sinker. I prayed I wasn't blushing but I knew I was judging by how my skin suddenly felt really hot. How did she know? Which one did she think it was? Oh boy, my mind raced with a million questions.

"Well we've all been best friends for years, what do you expect? There isn't anything in this worked I wouldn't do for those two. I love them both to death." I kept my eyes on my files so she couldn't read my facial expression.

"Yeah I know you do sweetheart, I've never doubted that. But you do love one more than the other..." she was cut off as Clay walked in. He gave me a look and I gladly took my cue to leave. I practically ran out of the office. I let out a big breath of air I hadn't realized I had been holding in until now. I always knew Gemma was intelligent, you don't get to where she's at by being dumb, but today surprised even me. I knew I had to start being more careful, or maybe I didn't have to be. Maybe his news would be him coming to his senses. I sighed looking back at the office, I knew one thing for sure, Gemma was not finished with our conversation.

I did my best to avoid Gemma for the rest of the day. Yeah I knew I would catch hell about it but right now this was the better option of the two. I also knew I couldn't avoid her forever but hey hiding from her for one afternoon wasn't so bad. Opie still hasn't called or texted me at all, which was really starting to upset me. He tells me he has to talk to me, its important and yet pretty much acts like i have the plague. The nerve of that man, leaving me in suspense all day. I grabbed my phone off of the end table and dialed his prepay number before I changed my mind. He answered after four rings and I heard crying in the background.

"Hey Faith, its not really a good time right now."as he spoke the crying stopped. Like someone didn't realize he was on the phone. That was just a bit strange.

"Who was crying?" Normally I try not to ask Opie too many questions, but then again I normally don't have too. He usually tells me.

"Its Donna, I got to go," and the line went dead. I stared at my phone in disbelief. I wasn't sure if I was more upset over him hanging up on me or not knowing if he had broken things off with Donna. Then again, what else would explain the crying? Or maybe there was something I was missing. I sighed and laid back down on the couch. I was contemplating getting something to eat when I had a text come through. I opened my phone, silently praying it was Ope, apologizing for hanging up on me. He better apologize to me, I was important too. I understand Donna comes first but at the same time...yeah that sounds selfish. I had a smug smile on my face until I saw it was Jax. Well at least one of my best friends cares enough to text me.

-party at clubhouse tonight u down? - Leave it to Jax to keep me infomed about a party, then again we are drinking buddies. I don't like to drink alone so I make him or Ope drink with me. I don't know what they get out of it but I'm not complaining. I've been told I'm a fun drunk, but I don't know how much of a compliment that is since it came from Tig. I shuddered. Onto happier thoughts, going out tonight just might give me the distraction I needed and on the bright side it might cheer me up. Also I might run into Opie so its a win-win and I could just get the news I have been waiting for so yay!

-Always u pickin me up- Yes I could use mom's car but what's the fun in that when I could be on the back of a motorcycle. It always made me feel like I'm flying, there's no high like it in the world. I've been hooked since my first time on a motorcycle and the feeling hasn't changed.

-U could always drive ya kno-

-C u at 7 30 ;) - I could see him smirking at me through the phone.

Clubhouse parties were always the best. The bartender always gave me alcohol even though I'm only 18. Someone usually gets into a fight , regardless of the reason free entertainment was nice. I checked my clock and it read five o clock on the dot. Its moments like these that I really wish I had female friends. I had to determine if this goes with that and if it really looked cute or not all on my own. I sighed and pushed myself off of the couch and made my way to my room. I looked from my closet to my dresser. Let the games begin.

By 7:25 I was showered and dressed. I was in the process of doing my make up when I heard Jax's motorcycle. I smiled while deliberately taking my time with my make up. Let him wait, I need to look perfect, maybe not perfect but hot. It took me all of ten minutes to do my make up. For once, I actually managed to perfect the smokey eye look. Yay me! I gave myself one last once over before I left the bathroom. I had decided on a black v-neck shirt and a jean skirt that came down mid thigh. I thew on a pair of black strappy sandals . For the first time in my life I could say I looked hot. I quickly put on some lip gloss and out the door I went.
I walked into the living room as Jax was talking to my mom. It was obvious the moment he noticed me. He was staring so hard in my direction that my mom stopped her conversation with him to see what he was staring at. Meanwhile, my eyes were on my feet, pretending to admire my toe nail polish, in reality I couldn't believe he was staring at me like that. Maybe Ope would feel the same way, who knows?

Our ride to the clubhouse was in silence, well riding on a motorcycle didn't exactly give much room for conversation but I was thankful for the silence. My stomach was doing flips, I really hoped Opie was there when I got there so I can just confront him and get him to tell me what I wanted to know. It was beyond time for a put up or shut up conversation. I was nervous about how I looked, what if he hated it? What if I looked like one of the club hang arounds or something. Maybe this outfit was a bad idea. We pulled into the parking lot and I eased myself off of his bike. I seen Ope's truck in the parking lot and I started to get nauseous. This was it. It was time to talk to him. Jax walked up and placed his hand on my lower back and I looked at him with confusion.

"Um what are you doing?" He leaned his mouth down near my ear.

"Just escorting you in because when you walk through the door every man in there is going to be all over you." A warm rushing feeling all through my body. I think in his own way he was complimenting me but at the same time I felt like a female dog in heat and I was surrounded by male dogs. This was my best friend he wasn't supposed to be checking me out. Yeah this outfit was a really bad idea.

We walked into the clubhouse and all eyes were on us. Jax pulled me into his body and we walked through the clubhouse. We stopped at the bar and I seen Tig heading over towards us. I quickly looked away pretending not to notice but what I did notice was Gemma staring at us with raised eyebrows. Jax tapped my arm, alerting me that he had spotted Opie. We made our way over to him and when he seen me his eyes about jumped out of his head. I had a little smugness in my smile I knew this. Maybe this outfit wasn't so bad.

"We need to talk now." I nodded and waited for him to say what he had to say. His eyes grazed over my outfit and I felt that familiar heat rush back through my body. This was it, it was now or never.

"Luanne, I'm..." Just as he went to say something Donna hopped up on the table.

"ATTENTION! everybody! Opie and I have some big news! We're pregnant!"

a/n: I had intentions on making this chapter longer but I wasn't quite sure on how to end it so I figured here would be a good place. let me know what you guys think im having a bit of a down day today so reviews make me smile.