I DO NOT OWN SONS OF ANARCHY OR THE CHARACTERS.
Chapter Fourteen:
I woke up to shouting and Abel crying. I jumped out of bed and ran outside the bedroom. The screaming is coming from downstairs. I looked down and realized I wasn't dressed. I hurried back into Jax' bedroom and put on a keep pair of panties and Jax' shirt from last night. I ran to the nursery and grabbed Abel. I cooed him as I took him downstairs with me. What's with all the racket? It's not even dawn. I gave him his pacifier and he quieted down.
"We caught him breaking into the guns warehouse. They're holding him until we get there!" Tig yelled.
"He's dead!" Clay shouted.
"We should put it to a vote." Bobby tried to reason.
"He can't get away with what he did." Jax growled.
"Think with your head, Jackie Boy." Chibs chided.
"You can't kill him, Jax." I spoke up. They all looked over, noticing I was there.
"This is a Club discussion, Kate." Juice said, quietly.
"The hell it is. He attacked me. Are you serious? If you kill him, they'll tie it to the Club. Not even Unser can protect you from that." I tried. I was bouncing Abel, trying to keep him happy through this chaos.
"She's right, Clay. This can't be tied back to the Club. We can't know what you're planning, but he has to be taken care of from the outside." Gemma spoke up. I sighed. That's not what I meant. I don't feel good with murder on my conscience. I know there's no talking them out of it.
"Not in Charming," I added. Jax looked over and nodded.
"He shouldn't be down here for this." Jax told me. I glared at him.
"Then take this conversation somewhere else. You're not in the Clubhouse, in case you didn't notice. He was screaming, upstairs." I huffed. Clay looked apologetic.
"That's my fault. I forgot Abel was sleeping up there. I'm sorry, Darlin'." Clay apologized. He came over and kissed my forehead.
"You're part of the family. No one hurts any of my girls and gets away with it. You're Jax' old lady – you're as good as a daughter – he doesn't get to get away with what he pulled. You hear me? We're going to make this right. This is the last you're going to hear about it. Just know it'll be taken care of. You have nothing to worry about. It won't be on your conscience. He'll be fine. I give you my word." Clay vowed. Somehow, I think he means that he'll be fine… buried six feet under. But, I nodded and took his word for it, anyway.
"Okay." I agreed. I looked down and saw Abel sleeping, finally. I kissed his forehead and started to walk upstairs.
"Thumbelina!" Juice whisper-yelled after me. I turned and saw him chasing after me. "Want some company, Mama?" He asked. I nodded.
"That'd be great, Taco-Man." I smiled. I felt his hand on my back as he led me upstairs.
Jax' POV
"Mom, can we have a minute?" I asked her. She nodded.
"Sure, Baby. I'll start cooking breakfast. Everyone's up, anyway." She kissed my cheek and left the room.
"We have to smart about this, Clay." I told him.
"I know, Son. Katie's right. This can't be tied back to the Club. We've had so many problems with Alex that've gone public. The Club will be the first place they look." Clay agreed with me. He sat down on the couch.
"I'm glad you're being reasonable about this. Kate's a good influence on ya." Chibs smiled. I smiled and pushed him.
Kate's POV
"Why did you really come up here?" I asked Juice as I laid Abel down in his crib. I sat down on the rocking chair and Juice took a seat in an arm chair next to me.
"I'm worried about you."
"I'm okay."
"No, you're not. Everything's that's going on is freaking you out and you're afraid to say anything." He corrected me. I sighed.
"You know me too well – you know that?" I quipped.
"Talk to the Juice Man."
"I'm not stupid. I know that not everything that goes on in the Club is rainbows and butterflies, but that doesn't mean that I'm comfortable with people dying. I'm human. I don't want that shit on my conscience. I don't need any more bad ju-ju." I explained. "It sounds stupid, doesn't it?" I asked.
"It doesn't sound stupid. You've had a hard life, Kate. You wouldn't be human if you didn't feel something. You've always been supportive when it counts." Juice walked over to me. He pulled me to my feet and hugged me. I lost it. I couldn't help it. I cried about everything. I cried about the things I was afraid to tell Jax – what I had confided in Juice. He held me and let me soak his shirt. "You're like the sister I never had. I've got your back, Kate. No one is allowed to hurt you on my watch. I love you, Thumbelina." He whispered.
"I love you, too, Burrito Boy." I teased. I hiccuped and pulled away to mop my face. I took a deep breath and composed myself. "Thanks. I really needed that."
"Don't mention it." He smiled. "Oh, and nice legs." He winked, leaving the room. I rolled my eyes.
"You wish yours were as great as mine." I stuck my tongue out. Jax waited outside the nursery as Juice left.
"Are you okay?" He asked me. He rubbed my cheek. "Your eyes are pink." He peered at me. I shrugged.
"I'm as okay as I can be, considering everything that's been going on." I told him.
"I'm glad you can talk to Juice." Jax almost seemed sincere. There's something in his tone that's a little bit off.
"It's not like that, Jax. He's like an older brother."
"You know you can talk to me." He pressed. I nodded.
"Yeah, but it's not the same. You know that. There are so many politics involved with being the VP. I'm not stupid Jax. I know there are things you can't tell me. I know that there are some things I'd rather not know. When it comes down to supporting you, I can do that. But, it's not fair to be jealous of my friendship with Juice. He understands some things a little bit better, because he's not a VP." I explained to the best of my ability.
"I get it. I'm sorry. This will all be over soon. You should spend time with your brother. I'll be back tomorrow." He told me. I sighed and nodded.
"Be safe."
"I always am."
"I love you."
"And I love you." He kissed me and I clung to him, until he pulled away. He kissed my forehead. "Mom's making breakfast. We're heading out after that."
"Alright, let's go eat."
A/N: Hey guys, alrighty, only a few chapters left! Stay tuned!
-Anneryn
