Thanks for all my lovely new followers, I'd love to know what you guys think! For any one wanting to know the song Lenny covers in this chapter, it's a song by the very talented Whitney Duncan called "the bed that you made".

The Bed That You Made

The next morning could have been awkward had Jax and Lenny allowed it but between her devil may care attitude and his smug confidence there wasn't much room for any embarrassment or caution at this point in time.

They had both showered and readied themselves for Bobby's return to the club from his hospital stay after Clay had called the prepay and told Jax to go collect Lenny so they could discuss the terms of the Sons involvement in her protection, Lenny had argued that she did not ask for protection but Jax had shut the argument down rather vehemently saying if she wasn't looking for protection then Lenny wouldn't have travelled as far as Charming.

"You're not still sulking are you?" Jax taunted her as Lenny watched him pull his kutte over his toned arms, distracting her somewhat.

Lenny pouted as she mockingly glared at him, " I'm not sulking!" She declared rather convincingly whilst pulling her long brown hair into a ponytail and brushed her bangs straight before grabbing her car keys.

"You won't need those, We're gonna take the bike," Jax informed Lenny, holding the front door open in gentlemanly manner as Lenny rolled her eyes taking the helmet from him.

Jax missed her muttering as he mentally celebrated his plan to get her close to him again, he was determined to show Lenny he was serious about this. Even if he had lied to his brother's, step father and Lenny's uncle about his whereabouts last night, he figured Lenny would appreciate his brothers not knowing about their nightly visit.

The Sons all sat around the carved table within their Chapel, a smoky haze filling the air, as they discussed what was to happen to Lenny and the extent of The Sons involvement. Clay had been as honest as always and Tig had remained at his leaders side, they believed Lenny should be kept under lock and key with a member of the club with her at all times. Bobby had laughed out at that suggestion,

"Have you met Lenny? The girl is a God damn force, you try and force her to be contained and she's gonna break out in any way she can!" Clay nodded his head in agreement with Bobby as he puffed at his cigar.

"So what do you suggest we do Bobby? We don't know what the hell could be coming into Charming for Lenny, if anything!" The uncertainty of what could happen worried Clay, Charming was his town and he had worked too damn long fighting dirty to keep control to let some unknown threat come in and change that.

" Way I see it, we got her booked on some gigs we send two guys out with her to the gigs out of Charming under the guise of collecting the payments. Like a protection of of profits. Then her times gonna be spent between the shop and Bobby's, I think we can watch her sufficiently between us brother's," Jax reasoned with the room in his cool confident manner as he held the majority of the room in agreement.

"Do I need to take a vote?" Clay banged his gavel before even finishing the question, there was drinking to be done.

The Sons filed out of the room and into the clubhouse whilst Jax, Opie and Bobby stayed in the room.

"She told you anything more about the attack?" Bobby asked , he wasn't stupid he had seen the way Jax had been sniffing around his niece since her arrival.

"She told me has nightmares but that's all," Jax tucked his hair behind his ears as Bobby contemplated what his brother and friend was telling him.

"Lenny's not as tough as she wants us all to believe Jax, she needs to be looked after right now. Her mind may not be in the right place," Bobby was no fool, he didn't need to be told about what may be going on between his niece and Jax in is absence and he knew it was really non of his business but he still had to look out for Lenny, no matter how old or tough she was even if he did trust Jax with his life.

After the Chapel the clubhouse was ready and rearing for Bobby's welcome home party, it had been some time since the Sons had all been together and they were ready to drink Charming dry in celebration.

Lenny had found her self tinkering away with an engine in the shop whilst Eden and her little group busied themselves with preparing the clubhouse and the all important task of ignoring Lenny, not that she cared. She didn't have time for their childish jealousy, she had caught them whispering the second she climbed off the back of Jax's Harley and had noticed how Eden had reached straight for her cell phone. But little did Lenny know she would have done well to find out just who Eden prairiehad contacted.

Wiping at the oil on her hands she washed under the basin and caught sight of her self in the window, Lenny had looked better, she'd lost weight in her short stay but she figured considering her circumstances it was to be expected. She saw her Uncle approach in the reflection with Clay and Jax.

Spinning on her heel Lenny leant against the work and crossed her arms as the three approached, " well well well boys to what do I owe the pleasure?"

"Boys voted to let you stay Len," Bobby smiled but Lenny was focused on Clay, she knew he called the shots and was looking for any tell tale signs of an ulterior motove. If he had one his was holding his cards close to his chest.

"Well thanks guys, I really appreciate it," she said with sincerity.

"Now we mentioned you standing in for Bobby whilst he's recovering, I'm guessing you don't dress up in a fat suit like The King. So, what's your style kid?," Clay toked at his cigar as Jax looked interested at what Lenny would say, he was intrigued.

Rubbing her arm nervously Lenny thought for a second, " I can promise my act doesn't involve any role play," she didn't miss the sparkle in Jax's eyes, " but I guess soft rock like Stevie Nicks , Maybe a bit country?"

"I want to hear some. Tonight. Give the boys a show," Clay wasn't really gonna wait around for a reply and was half away across the garage before Lenny even processed what he had said.

The clubhouse was pretty packed tonight, brothers from other charters had rode up country to welcome Bobby back after his shirt hiatus although most were there for the girls and pussy and Lenny could see Eden and the girls had pulled all the stops out.

Lenny had taken up residence alongside Tig and Chibs on their barstools, the trio were talking about the shows Lenny used to do in Arizona and the boys learnt she played guitar after her daddy had taught her. Tig mentioned vaguely remembering Ray and she looked like him, which Chibs had remarked was a damn sight better than looking like Bobby! Swinging at her bottle she noticed her dear Uncle taking shots from a young blondes belly button as Clay and Juice cheered him on each then downing their own shots. Finally her eyes came to find Jax who was in what looked like a intimate discussion with her good friend, Eden, who had her cheap acrylic manicured hands on his arm as she laughed like a hyena at what ever Teller was saying. Downing the last of her drink Lenny graciously accepted the refill Gemma handed her, "You okay, Darlin?" Gemma had pushed Tig and Chibs aside so she and Lenny could have girl talk.

"Yeah, a lil nervous for later but good," Lenny had suspicions that Gemma knew exactly what had happened between her and Jax since their last chat as Gemma was looking over at Jax and shaking her head. Before she said anything they noticed the sudden quick silence that washed over the clubhouse and it was only when Lenny cast a glance over her shoulder to see who had entered that the chatter started up again.

"Christ's sake," she muttered as Tara hugged Eden, " should have figured those two were best buddies!" Gemma smiled at the young woman before her, she knew her son was no Angel but as his mother she knew when he was just performing 'club duties' and when he was being real, just like his father had years before him. And it wasn't lost on Gemma how much she saw herself in Lenny, the hot temper mostly, she liked this girl and felt compelled to help her out and not just because she was Bobby's niece. This girl was good for all aspects of the club.

"Lenny, sometimes these crow eaters round here get above their stations and need a gentle reminder of the pecking order," Gemma placed a gentle hand on Lenny's shoulder knowing if she planted the seed Lenny would rise to the occasion. Gemma was tired of seeing SAMCRO chase girls like Tara who didn't have the stomach to accept what the club stood for and expected the guys to just drop their duties and loved ones for a life with them. Gemma and Clay had worked too damn hard for that to happen.

Before Lenny could really react Clay and Bobby were calling her up on the stage so she made her way up as the room applauded, pushing her way through the crowd she felt a hand on her arm and turned to see Jax, before he could open his mouth Lenny had gently pulled her arm free and turned away taking her Uncles hand as he pulled her up onto the stage. She missed the hurt confused look that glazed over his bright blue eyes as it disappeared as quickly as it had appeared but Bobby managed to catch it and shook his head, these kids were in deeper than he thought, after introducing Lenny to the club house he took his place in the crowd next to Jax who had Tara whispering in his ear and her arm around his waist although Jax was watching Lenny intently.

"Thanks for all coming out tonight," Lenny gingerly fingered the microphone as she took it from its stand, she whispered to the band made up of club members behind her as she told what she was planning on singing.

Throughout the song she noted each of the Charming members reactions, Bobby just beamed with pride whilst Clay looked impressed with his little investment, Gemma who was hugging Clays arm had smug smile as she glanced over at Jax and Tara. This young broad had brains and class, sending a message like this with her words rather than hands , she really would benefit the club. But Lenny found herself holding gaze with Jax a little more than she would have liked but seeing him allow Tara and Eden to try and rile her up after he shared her bed last night made her beyond crazy mad. Even if her and Jax were only fooling around she wasn't anybody's fool and she certainly wasn't about to become a crow eater.

The band moved to set up the juke box with some rock music as Lenny moved to the side of the small stage to get down, Tig grabbed her by the hips under the pretence of being a gentleman but threw Lenny over his shoulder and carried her to bar like a rag doll whilst the club house cheered. Setting her down on the bar she playfully slapped at his shoulder.

"Somebody playing with fire, Princess?" Tig cast a sideways glance at Jax who was approaching them fast.

Sliding of the bar she smiled up at the ever protective Tig, "I'm a big girl, Tig, I got this," Lenny grabbed a full bottle from the bar as Jax stoped just in front her.

"You got a second?" Jax shoved his hands in his pockets, he was a little infuriated at Lenny's choice of song and couldn't help but feel the sting he was sure was intended for him.

Downing the last of the bottle, Lenny left the empty with Tig as she shrugged following Jax outside.

"What the hell was that up there ?" He asked as Lenny casually leant against the wall.

" That? That was me showing you exactly what I am capable of?" Lenny kept her tone sweet, she wasn't going to rise to any bait Jax put in front of her.

" You trying to prove a point, Lenny?"

"Only that I'm a really good singer!," Lenny could tell Jax's patience was wearing thin , probably due to the alcohol he had consumed.

"Look, I'm really trying here! I don't know what this is between us but I'm trying to figure it out but I'm not so sure we're on the right page," Jax looked down at Lenny waiting until she looked him in the eye. "Are we?"

Lenny dragged a hand through her hair, "Why do you let Tara and those girls think you're interested in them?"

"Its just business, darling. We keep them happy they keep our secrets and sometimes we reward them but I'm not interested in any of them, Lenny," Jax reached out and cupped Lenny's face stroking her cheek with his thumb, " you need to learn to trust me,"

Lenny let her hand hold Jax's where it was, she liked the feeling , she knew she had to learn to trust him he had been honest with her the night before and that should have been enough. She had to see Tara and Eden for what they were, desperate, and stop punishing Jax and blaming herself.

"I do" Lenny whispered " but you still piss me off, Jax," she smiled up at him as he pulled her in for kiss, she felt his tongue slip into her mouth and couldn't help but moan as his hands gripped her hair holding her close to him. As Jax stepped back he took Lenny by the hand and went to pull her back into the party.

" and next time before you try and prove your point, just remember I know exactly what you're capable of," Jax smiled at Lenny as she looked horrified that would Joke about something like that.

As these entered the party with tell tale smiles on their faces Jax and Lenny headed over to Chibs and Clay who were quick to congratulate Lenny on her performance and pass a round of shots amongst the group. Lenny found Tara had left the party much to her satisfaction but she found Eden had sulked off to one of the Arizona crew and appeared to be having a very intimate conversation. Turning her back on them Lenny toasted with The Sons and laughed as Jax pulled her into his lap whilst they all talked and danced to the music, Lenny felt safe. But for how long, she was unsure.