Chapter 8

Mary Mother of God!" Chibs exclaimed as he walked into the kitchen and saw Half Sack and Jade on the floor. Blood was everywhere on the kitchen floor.

"Jade!" Jax pushed pass Chibs and fell to the floor next to Jade lifting her head to his lap. Opie walked over and checked Half Sacks pulse on his neck. Looking over at Chibs he shook his head. Chibs knew he was dead just by looking at the boy.

Lifting Jade's head into his lap Jax heard a soft moan escape her lips.

"Ope call 911!" Jax yelled in Opie's direction. Opie already had his phone out and was dialing.

There was so much blood and it stained Jax jeans. What happen here? Who came into his home? How did he not see this coming? He was supposed to protect her and Abel. ABEL!

Jax looked around and did not see Abel.

"Chibs where's Abel? Look for Abel?"

Chibs searched Abel's room and the rest of the house. He shook his head when he went back into the kitchen.

Jax felt as if his heart was about to explode. It pounded so fast and he found himself becoming dizzy. Shaking his head trying to focus he felt Jade move a little.

"I'm here baby. I'm here. Hold on for me." Tears began to stream down Jax face as he leaned over and lightly kissed Jade's lips.

"Abel" she said softly. "He took Abel"

Jax leaned over to hear her better as her voice was so weak.

"Who took him? Who did this? What did he look like?"

"White, Irish accent." She managed to get out before she went unconscious again.

In a panic Jax started to grab at the knife to pull it out of Jade's stomach.

"No!" Chibs yelled at him. "Leave it in. You can cause more damage pulling it out."

Jax held Jade tighter as he whispered I'm sorry to her over and over.

"It had to have been Cameron who did this." Chibs told Jax as he knelt beside him to comfort him.

"She will pull through. She's a fighter Jax."

Not able to speak anymore Jax nod his head in agreement. She was a fighter and he prayed to God she would pull through this.

Opie had also called Clay to tell him what had happen. Leaving their target Zobelle behind unharmed Clay and the guys took off and pulled up to Jax's house just as the ambulance and police pulled in.

Pulling Jax from Jade's stretcher Bobby shook Jax shoulders

"Jax you need to go find Abel!" Bobby grabbed Jax by his cut to get his attention. Jax was in a daze as he watched the paramedics load Jade in the ambulance.

He did not know what to do. His son was gone; the woman he cared for was clinging for her life. All he wanted to do was scream and pound at something or someone.

Jax looked at Bobby for a few seconds as he processed what was happening.

"I got this Jax. I will go with Jade and I will call you as I am updated. You need to find Cameron and get your son."

Jax nodded his head in agreement. He patted Bobby on the chest and ran to his bike followed by Clay, Opie, Tig, Chibs and Happy to hunt down Cameron.

Bobby climbed into the back of the ambulance with the one person he loved just as much as his kids.

As they rode to the hospital he watched with tear filled eyes as the paramedics worked on Jade to stable her before they reached St. Thomas hospital.

With a heavy heart Bobby took out his phone to call Jade's parents.

Juice and Bobby were in the waiting room in the hospital when Jade's parents showed up after driving the few hours from home.

"What happen Bobby? You were supposed to protect her from something like this happening!" Michael barked at Bobby.

Michael Monroe stood a few feet taller than Bobby and was towering over him. Bobby knew he was in deep shit with Jade's father and he always feared something like this would happen if Jade became involve in the club.

However Bobby could never imagine Jade would become so involve with Jax and their relationship would and has put her directly in the cross fires of club business.

Jade's mom Selena looked franticly around for her rock Gemma. Gemma had always been there for Selena in times of need and vice versa and she needed her friend.

"Where's Gemma?" she asked to know one in particular.

Juice replied and told her they were trying to reach her.

"How did this happen Bobby?" Michael asked his friend again.

Bobby shook his head.

"I'm sorry Mike. She had the prospect with her and he was killed. We tried to protect her."

Michael was furious.

"Where is this boy Jax? Is he here?" he asked looking around for Jax.

"No. He went looking for his son. It looks like someone entered the house and killed the prospect, stabbed Jade and kidnapped the baby." Bobby told him.

Michael could not believe his ears. How could these men live like this? All the crap he has got the club out of over the years he could never understand how they could constantly be surrounded by such violence and now this violence has stepped into his life and his little girl was on the operating table fighting for her life.

Tears poured down Selena face as she hugged herself and sat down. Juice looked down at the woman and sat beside her and hesitantly put his arm around her to reassure her. She sobbed even harder at his touch and found herself leaning over on his chest crying harder. Juice awkwardly stroked her shoulder to comfort her.

"Monroe family?"

Everyone looked up at the doctor entering the waiting area.

"Yes doctor? How is she?" Michael asked.

"She is going to be ok. She is a miracle. The knife missed the liver, spleen and any major organs. She is resting now and you should be able to see her shortly."

Everyone was relieved as they sat back down in the waiting room waiting for Jade to wake up.

A few hours later Jax and the rest of the crew walked into the waiting room and Selena looked up to see the man Jade had fallen for at first sight. She knew instantly who he was from Jade's description of him. Even though his blonde hair was disheveled and his eyes were red from crying she can see why her daughter would fall for him. She had only met Jax a few times when he was a child and saw pictures Gemma had sent to her each year. The pictures had stopped the past few years as he got older.

Michael had started back chewing Bobby's ass as he needed someone to blame for what happen to his daughter.

As Tig walked up to them he realizes what was happening and stepped in between Michael and Bobby and told Michael that was enough. Michael looked at Tig like he lost his damn mind.

"Have you lost your damn mind? You better back up out my face." Michael warned Tig.

Tig stepped closer to Michael unfazed by the 6'3, 250 pound black man looking down at him.

Michael gritted his teeth and forced himself to calm down and not do anything stupid as he was not going to stoop to Tig level.

Michael looked at Tig.

"Jade told me how you have been giving her a hard time about her and Jax. Why Trager? After all this family has done for you and your club? How many times have you called me up upset wanting me to get your daughters out of the mess they seem to always find themselves in….huh? Why are you being hard on my daughter?"

Tig shook his head as he had no answer to give Michael. Tig could not figure out if he was trying to protect Jax and the club from what could happen if the vice president's old lady was black which was unheard of in a white MC club or if it was the green eyed monster that was coming out every time he looked at Jade. She is a very beautiful woman and he found her in his thoughts often. It ate at him that she rushed away from him when he first spoke to her like he was a piece of trash. Now she was with Jax and it always seem the Prince of Charming always got with women he did not deserve.

Tig put his hands up in a surrender gesture.

"You are right Mike." Tig said stepping back. "I'm sorry I am out of line. I can only imagine the pain you must be in as a father." Michael nodded at Tig as he stepped back further and walked away. That man was certifiable Michael thought to himself.

Bobby went over and hugged Jax tight.

"It will be alright brother we will find Abel."

"How is Jade?" Jax he asked as he looked up to see an older black couple walking towards him. Looking at the woman he knew instantly they were Jade's parents. Jade looked so much like her mother. He glanced over at the father who was tall and well-built for a man his age. He vaguely remembered meeting them when he was younger. Jax met Michael half way and shook his hand.

"Mr. Monroe I am so sorry." Jax was trying hard to stay strong as he looked into the man's sad eyes. Michael pulled Jax into a hug and grabbed him tight. There was no need to put blame on anyone anymore. It wasn't doing anyone any good as they all just wanted Jade to get better.

"I know son. I know you did your best to protect her." Jax fought back tears as he hugged the man harder. Jax was relieved as he feared her parents were going to blame him for what happen to her. He blamed himself already enough.

"Hey Selena." Clay walked over and gave Selena a hug. He was always so fond of Mike's wife she was a good woman just like his wife and had always been there for them when they were in need.

"Where's Gemma?"

"Gemma had to go on a little vacation for a few days."

Selena knew there was more to the story. Of course there was more to the story as nothing was simple when it came to SAMCRO.

"I will tell you about later." He said as he kissed her cheek.

"How is our girl?"

Selena relayed to Jax and the rest of the club who just came in about Jade's condition.

"We can see her soon?" Jax asked.

"Yes. She will be in and out for a few days but we can sit with her as soon as she wakes up."

Jax covered his face with his hands as a wave of relief washed over him. He thought he had lost her and he just could not lose anyone anymore today.

Jade heard the sound of her father's voice. She slowly opens her eyes to see her parents leaning over her. She blinked her eyes, her vision was blurry.

"She's awake!" Selena shouted. Jade grimaced a little at how loud her mom was. Who was she talking to? She found her answer as everyone crowded around her. She searched for Jax's face and found him standing next to her dad. He looked so tired and worried. Jade was so thirsty. Swallowing hard she was able to get out one word.

"Abel?" she asked grimacing through the pain of her raw throat.

Selena looked up at Jax who looked back at her. Jax shook his head slightly and Selena caught the plea in his eyes. He did not want Jade to know about Abel. Selena hated to lie to her daughter but she agreed with him. Knowing how much her daughter loves Abel she knew Jade would rip her IV's out, risk damaging her stitches and try to go hunt down Abel. Jade looked at Jax again. Jax could see how uncomfortable Selena was and came to her rescue.

He told Jade that Abel was fine and with Neeta. Jade exhaled with relief as a tear rolled down the side of her face. Selena kissed her daughter's forehead.

"Everything will be ok. Get some rest my sweet child."

As Jade closed her eyes she saw Half-Sack's face. Her eyes flew open.

"Half-Sack?"

Jax walked up to her and took her hand and kissed it.

"He didn't make it baby. I'm sorry."

Jade began to cry. Guilt and grief washed over her and Jade cried even harder. She was shaking with her sobs and as she closed her eyes again she felt the pain in her abdomen and saw a flashback of the knife entering her stomach. Jade begin to hyperventilate. She could not catch her breath. Her monitors began to go haywire as she was having a panic attack.

"Nurse!" Jax called. Happy ran outside to find a nurse as Selena picked up the call button and pressed it over and over it until a nurse showed up and gave Jade a strong sedative to calm her down. Jade looked at Jax with tears stinging her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.