I went to the hospital with Wendy while Gemma went back to the clubhouse to get Jax and Clay. I feared for Jax and the baby, what would Jax do if something happened to the baby? I hoped and prayed for Jax's sake nothing happened.
Half an hour later Gemma showed up with Jax, Clay, Chibs and Bobby. I was outside Wendy's room when I saw Jax storming down the hall.
"What the hell happened?" Jax asked when Tara walked out of Wendy's room. Jax glanced at me briefly, I gave him a reassuring smile.
"her hands and feet were full of tracks." Tara said. "Toxicology reports aren't back yet but most likely crank."
Jax looked at Wendy.
"The baby?" he asked worried.
"we had to do an emergency C-section. Hes ten week premature." Tara explained. I looked at the ground waiting for the blow. "He has a congenital heart defect and a tear in his abdomen the gastro and early birth are form the drugs but, the CHD is probably-"
"that family flaw." Gemma finished.
"Yes, but either one is serious but not life threatening. However the two of them together… the doctor gives him a twenty percent chance of living. I'm afraid that's being optimistic." Tara said.
"Oh my god." I mumbled.
"they want to fix the belly first and if he's stable, then go in and repair the heart. I can take you to see him now."
Jax followed Tara pulling my hand to follow with Gemma by his side.
"Tara." Jax said strongly and walked forward. "You don't have to do this."
"I asked if I could, I want to help save your son." She said. Jax turned around and walked off. I followed after him with Gemma.
"Jackson." Gemma called. Clay held her back and I stopped beside her.
"Let him do this." Clay said and turned to Chibs and Bobby. "Watch his back."
I stood outside Abel's room; he was so small, so innocent. Just watching him made me nervous, how could anyone have the nerve to do this to a small child who never done harm. I heard Gemma walk and sigh.
"It's a shame." She said looking at the small baby. "You should probably head back to the clubhouse, you're probably exhausted from the ride here."
"Gemma, is it bad that I don't want to leave?" I asked sadly. Gemma wrapped an arm around my shoulder and pulled me into her side.
"It's going to be okay, Abel will make it through this fighting, he is a Teller after all." She smiled. I nodded into her shoulder. "Come on. I'll take you back."
Minutes later Gemma dropped me off at the clubhouse; I thanked her and stepped out of the car heading towards the front door. I decided I was going to unpack some stuff then head out and look for a job.
The inside of the clubhouse was empty except for a few prospects hanging around the lights were dim and it reeked of something dead. I place my hand over my nose and made my way down the hall towards Jax's room. Once inside I closed the door and layed some clothes out on the bed, seeing as to how the drawers and closet was full I couldn't really put my clothes away so I settled for making a nice and neat stack on the small desk pushed up against the far wall.
Jax's dorm was the exact same as I remember, small, messy, and kinda smelly, that wouldn't work for me. The walls were painted red, with the American flag hanging next to the single tiny window, pictures were placed under the flag, mostly of Jax's family. A few of Jax and Opie. Some with Tara, Abels ultrasound picture was also within the cluster of pictures. But the one that stuck out the most was one of me and Jax. I didn't even know this picture still existed. It was my 21st birthday Jax and Opie got me shit face drunk. It was the best and worst night of my life. I forget who took the picture but there it was I was pulled in close to Jax on hand resting on my lower back while the other casually brushed against my face. I looked into his eyes like he was the love of my life or something. I smiled looking at the picture then pulled away from the wall. I grabbed my purse and car keys and went back out to my car.
I pulled into the parking lot of a local bar a few short seconds later. Hairy Dog was the name of the practically empty, dimly lit room. I sighed at hopped out of the car strutting in side.
"What can I do for ya?" I man in his late 50's asked as I leaned against the bar.
"I was wondering who I could talk to about a job." I said causally.
"That would be me, names Harry." He said sticking out his hand.
"Harley." I said happily taking his hand in mine.
"So you're looking for a job?" he asked rising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, I just got back in town and I need to earn a little cash." I said.
"So, you're from around here." I nodded my head. "Say, aren't you Piney's daughter."
"Yes sir." I said grinning.
"Well, Piney and I go way back, seeing as how you're his daughter, I think I might be able to find you a spot." He said glancing around the bar. "How about tomorrow, around 5, you ever bartended?"
"Yes, I lived in Reno for awhile, served drinks for about a year." I said. He nodded his head.
"See you tomorrow." I took his hand one last time and he slid a t-shirt across the counter. I thanked him and eagerly made my way back outside to my car. I went straight back to the clubhouse after I left, I was so excited about my job I had to let Jax know that he would soon get his room back. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face.
Seeing as to how no one was at the clubhouse and it was getting dark when I got back I decided I would call it a night. I grabbed a beer from the bar and went upstairs. I sat Mr. Cuddles on the bed as I grabbed some pajamas and went into the bathroom to start a shower.
I let the warm water wash over my body as I washed my hair with strawberry shampoo and conditioner. I quickly shaved my legs and shut off the water due to it already getting cold. I stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my chilled body. Looking around the bathroom I could tell that Jax was either lying about not using the dorm room anymore or he only used it when he wanted a little action.
I quickly dried off and slipped on my Superman pajamas, yes I know a tad childish but come on its Superman. I towel dried my hair and threw the towel into the clothes basket before exiting the bathroom and laying claim on the bed. I glanced at my phone as I plugged the charger into the wall, no missed calls and no texts. superman/set?id=101347474
I knew that Charles would eventually figure out that I wasn't coming back to Reno and he would either call me pissed, or find me. I also knew that I couldn't keep everything from the club, but I could try.
The sound of the bedroom door opening made me look up from my phone to see Jax stumbling in the room wearing his cut, a jacket and some jeans.
"Are you okay?"I asked getting up from the bed and placing my hands on his tense shoulders.
"Yeah, Superman, I'm alright." He said pulling his cut off. I help him and draped the leather material over the back of the desk chair.
"Jax, is that blood?" I asked seeing the front of his jacket. He nodded and began to unzip the jacket. I pulled him into the bathroom. "Don't want to get blood all over the floor."
"It's not mine, I'm okay." He said and ripped the jacket off his broad muscled shoulders. I threw his jacket into the clothes basket along with the shirt he wore. He stood in front of me wearing a bulletproof vest. That's when the fear began to set in.
"Jax?" I asked, he turned around and I saw the fresh bullet holes in the vest. Thank God, he had the vest on. I ran my fingers over his tattooed back, he tensed a little and then all the tension disappeared. "Let's get you in the shower."
He stilled hadn't said a word as I turned on the shower and left him to his business. I curled up on the bed with Mr. Cuddles and worried about Jax as I slowly let my eyes flutter closed.
Ten minutes later the bathroom door opened up and Jax stepped out wearing a pair of jeans that showed the top of his boxers off. I sat up and held Mr. Cuddles in my lap. Jax sat down beside me and took Mr. Cuddles.
"You still have this old thing?" He asked running his hands over the bear. Mr. Cuddles was your average sized brown stuffed teddy bear, we was wearing a black leather cut identical to the one Jax has.
"You gave it to me, why wouldn't I keep it?" I asked, he sighed and kept holding onto the teddy bear. I decided I would give him a back rub.
"What are you doing?" he asked as I moved behind him and placed my hands on his shoulders.
"Giving you a back rub, enjoy it Teller." I smiled, his body rumbled slightly with laughter.
"Abel has surgery tonight, he's doing good." Jax said.
"That's awesome!" I shrieked wrapping my arms around his shoulders.
~JAX POV~
She looked amazing in her Superman pajamas, her shorts so short you could see her ass if she bent over, God I hoped she didn't. She helped me out of my clothes, I could do it myself but I welcomed her helping hands. Her touch sent shivers up my spine when she traced my tattoo. Too soon she left the bathroom leaving me to my business.
I finished shower and pulled on a pair of boxers and jeans and went back out into the room. Harley was cuddled up with the brown teddy bear I gave her years ago for her birthday, she looked beautiful and perfect laying in my bed. Nothing can describe the way I felt when I saw her strut through the Teller-Marrow parking lot. It was like the flame from long ago was set again.
She sat up in the bed holding the bear in her lap; I sat beside her and grabbed the bar.
"You still have this old thing?" I questioned, why would she still have it.
"You gave it to me, why wouldn't I keep it?" she said, I sighed and kept holding onto the teddy bear.
"What are you doing?" I asked as she moved behind me and placed her hands on my shoulders.
"Giving you a back rub, enjoy it Teller." She said, I could sense the smile that was spread across her face. I laughed lightly.
"Abel has surgery tonight, he's doing well." I updated her.
"That's awesome!" she shrieked and wrapped her arms around my shoulders. The way her body pressed against mine nearly drove me crazy.
"I think I'm gonna go see Ma." I said standing up and handing Mr. Cuddles back to Harley.
"Aren't you going to tell me what happened tonight?" She asked leaning up on her knees. I pushed a strand of hair behind her ear and kissed her on the forehead.
"Not tonight." I said.
"Will you come back?" She asked nervously. I couldn't believe she was asking me to come back to the dorm and spend the night with her.
"Do you want me to?" I asked. She nodded her head furiously, I couldn't help but laugh.I placed her head in my hands again. "I will if you want."
She kissed the inside of my palms, it was like it was a kiss of fire or something. This girl was going to drive me crazy.
"Get some sleep Rosie." I said and left the dorm.
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