A/N: Quick recap and future storyline -

1. Tara's pregnant! The happy parents are excited and both quietly hoping for girl!

2. Jax already suspected Gemma's involvement in murdering his father but now it's confirmed. He feels his father can now rest in peace and he can now move on to his own vision in pushing SAMCRO into the 21st century.

3. Gemma is dead(!) and it would seem there is no one left who cared. Nero doesn't know yet; both he and Unser will be told she skipped town to evade the possible accessory to murder charges. When asked Jax will say, "all I know is Midwest." Once Skeeter cremates Gemma, Tara will have her ashes shipped to Chicago, the Family will wait close to a months then through connections have a death certificate issued, cause of death - heart attack (the family flaw). The death certificate will be sent to Jax & Tara and the ashes will be buried in the local Charming cemetery. The house will then be offered to one of the brothers first, and if they do not want it, Jax will sell it. Gemma had already set up her will, Jax inherits the business as well as the club house. With the death certificate Lowen will have everything transferred to Tara. Will go in to detail in the next chapter.

4. Jax, the children and his officers will soon meet Tara's family; the heads of the Colombo and Noland families. Their future is now decided and there is no turning back.

Reminder: Chibs is the Vice President and Happy is the Sergeant At Arms.

Enjoy!

Next up: Joint Ventures, Wendy, and baby Isabella Grace Teller!

** NOTE: I used google translate for Gaelic and Italian translations. Please don't get upset if it differs from a native speaker. I speak conversational Spanish, and know that the translation programs can sometimes butcher words. Thanks for your understanding! **

If interested in the song, Lullaby, there is a link to the free mp3 download on my profile page. It's a beautiful song!

As a companion piece, I've created a Teller Photo Album on photobucket; the direct link is on my profile page. It's nifty, you have pics of the Tellers, Grandmother Colombo as well as baby Isabella and ends with pics of the Teller children, Abel, Thomas and Isabella as adults.

Disclaimer: All of the Sons of Anarchy characters belong to Kurt Sutter.

Always and forever
We'll be free
Always and forever
Be with me

We'll have love aplenty
We'll have joys outnumbered
We'll share perfect moments
You and me

- Lullaby by Lamb -

Partial Disclosure: Preparation for the formal meeting

The group travels effortlessly and arrives at the safe house. The motorcycles all pull into the garages. All dismount and head into the large house. Abel runs to Jax squealing, "Daddy!" Kerianne kisses Jax on the cheek, then Tara while transferring Thomas into her arms.

While hugging the young woman Tara says, "Kerianne, thank you for watching the boys for me. You are going to be taken to the club house now to see your Dad. We are all leaving tonight, and will return in about a week." Maureen and Tara both kissed her good-bye and off she went.

Everyone had moved towards the kitchen and dining area. Lunch is already set up and they begin to serve themselves, return calls, break into conversations and discuss the travel plans for the evening.

Jax walks over and stands in front of Tara gently caressing her abdomen. He says to her, "you should eat something, to keep up your strength." Tara nods, smiles and looks over to Abel and asks in Gaelic, "bhfuil ocras ort? Ar mhaith leat ceapaire?" (Are you hungry? Do you want a sandwich?)

Abel responds, " Momma, ba mhaith liom aon ceapaire. I fianáin mhaith!" (No, don't want sandwich, I want Cookies!)

Tara laughs, smiles at her son while shaking her head, side to side. Then she proceeds to the table to prepare a lunch plate for him.

Jax was in shock at first, so it takes a moment before gushing, "HOLY SHIT! What the hell did he just say!?" Maureen, also taken aback, smiles before translating for him. Jax went in the kitchen and found a package of cookies and sat down with Abel at the kitchen table and just stared at him. Jax locks his hands behind his head, leans back and mutters, "Jesus Christ!" Tara and Abel glance at each other with smug smiles on their faces, both enjoying the surprise. Maybe in Abel's case, just happy his father is letting him have cookies before eating his lunch. Abel thinks to himself, 'Daddy's are so much easier than Mommy's.' Tara stands just behind Jax and says, "I do not foresee delving as deep into Gaelic as Italian and French because English is as prevalent in Ireland as Gaelic. Although he seems to enjoy learning all." Jax just looks up at her, blanked faced and shrugs while nods his head in agreement; what the hell does he know either way. He's just amazed and so proud of his son right now.

To hit it out of the park, Tara then asks Abel in Italian, "Che cosa hai fatto oggi?" (What have you been doing today?)

Abel responds, "guardare la tv!" (Watching TV!)

Tara says," bravo ragazzo, Voglio che mangiare un po 'del tuo panino prima di avere un altro biscotto." (good boy, but I want you to eat a little bit of your sandwich before having another cookie.)

Abel responds, "va bene." (Okay.)

Tara turns to Jax and states smugly, "that was your son speaking Italian!" Jax's, face drained of all color. Tara laughed, " don't worry, now that the secrets out, we will begin to teach you." Tara smiles at Abel and asks, "would you like to help Mommy teach Daddy our languages?" Abel shouts, "YES!" and breaks into giggles.

After the kids have eaten, Tara pops in an educational DVD for Abel to help him wind down from the sugar. Jax follows as she carries Thomas into the bedroom and sets him down in the pack & play. She and Jax began to chat while she is going through their luggage making sure they have everything needed for the week. Neeta had packed earlier that morning and someone had picked up the luggage and delivered it to her room for final inspection. Looked as though Neeta covered all the essentials! Anything extra can easily be picked up when they arrive. Tara knowing what was planned, had the passports and cash in the secret compartment of her carryon case.

Jax, after a bit of light hearted chatter, motions to the other chair for Tara to sit and asks, "are you ready to talk?" Tara responded while sitting down, "sure, where would you like to begin?" He said, "let's start with where we are going first?"

She replied, "We are first going to Chicago. Conveniently, the family owns a transportation company, we are flying out from a private airport in N Stockton tonight. The company charters helicopters and private jets, both domestic and international flights, anyway our transportation is currently getting prepped for departure. She went on, "when we arrive, we will travel in secured vans, they are fully loaded and bullet proof. We will also have round the clock security, when off site. In forewarning, the family home is actually a compound; think huge mansion on the hill with surrounding buildings. There is an outdoor and indoor pool, jacuzzi hot tubs, a tennis court, movie theater, and other fun stuff. While in Chicago, I lived there primarily for six years with a small apartment in the city."

Tara continues, "We will be staying in one of the guest houses, Happy and Maureen will room in a suite at the main house. I requested it, so we would have privacy to talk personal and family business once Grandfather has met with you. It also gives us the ability to take personal meetings outside the view of others. Note this is a completely different lifestyle, you have only to ask for whatever your heart's desire and it will be provided." He gave her a wicked smile. She responded, "accept for that, at least while I'm there, smart ass. Make sure you tell Happy. I'm certain he'll fully enjoy the amenities." Laughing softly she continued, "guests, are available, but they are most definitely not skanks or sweet butts! He will not want to go home!" Tara then provided Jax the schedule and plan of events for the two trips.

Tara begins, "First, we will have meetings with my Grandfather, who is also my Godfather by the way, then he and his immediate advisors, right & left, may want to talk to you and/or me privately. After the initial pleasantries, he will most likely move into the details; both business and personal. I expect him to present us with his wedding gift in the initial meeting as it is a more personal setting. I was told he's already taken the house off the market in lieu of purchase. He just wants to be sure you will accept his gift. The house sits at the outskirts of Charming. There will also be two safe rooms built into either side of the house, most likely, an entrance off our bedroom and another built just under the kitchen. Plan on personal bodyguards for the next six months. Just to be sure we are not in immediate danger from the murder case or otherwise. We really have no idea who that ex-Marshall spoke to or if his intentions will remain friendly. We need to be prepared for every scenario."

She takes a sip of coffee and nibbles on her sandwich, eyeing him a bit to try and sense his view on the mansion and gifted home. It would help her to gauge his emotions before moving to the next topic. Tara stifles a giggle and thinks to herself, 'just wait until he sees it all in person.' Then, she continues speaking in a matter of fact tone, "Next, we will travel to Boston to meet the Noland clan. It will basically be the same scenario, Grandfather will want to talk family business, as well as go over personal issues. Together, they both are in the process of setting up very large trusts for both Abel and Thomas. They know about Wendy being Abel's biological mother but I explained that I raised him as my own. Aside from his initial medical care, I pretty much cared for him soon after he went home. He is my son and knows only me as his Mommy. They understood and have accepted him completely as one of their own and he will be provided for the same as Thomas, and our new little one once it arrives. Anyway, here is the scenario: separate trusts are currently being set up for each child in the amount of $25MM. It will sit, accumulate and only be accessible once they've reached 21 years old. The same amount will be set aside for the new baby once born and named."

After a few more bites of her sandwich, and giving Jax a few minutes to digest the information, she then decides it's time to fill him in on her finances. "Jax, in light of our marriage, and you now knowing the truth about my family, further disclosure is warranted; I also have two trusts as well as inherited a small fortune when my father passed on. That will also be discussed with the lawyers at both meetings, Chicago and Boston, as well as when we return home. All my financial holdings have to be updated and revised documents filed. All this is completely separate and aside from your SOA nest egg, and future earnings, as well as my hospital earnings. Once we are ready, we can basically retire at anytime, anywhere in the world and live quite comfortable doing so. Let's leave it there for right now. I need to make a few final calls and get the boys ready to travel. I'm sure you have calls to return."

Tara notices her husband looks a bit peaked, she walks over to Jax locks her arms around his waist and gives him a long passionate kiss. After they pull away from each other she looks deep into his eyes and says, "I love you." Jax smiles and replies, "I love you too Tara." She then walks across the room, picks up Thomas, gives him small kisses all over his face and walks out to get Abel ready.

Once Tara closes the door, Jax runs his hand down his face and mutters to himself, "Jesus. FUCKING. Christ!" Thinking aloud, "it will take a bit of time for all this to sink in...the only problem,... it's all happening so damn fast...from 0-100 in a day. SHIT!, I haven't even had time to process Gemma slumped over in Piney's seat." He then thinks to himself, 'actually, I'm glad Tara did it for me; killing your own mother, no matter how much deserved, would have left residual anguish in my heart. Tara's an excellent 'Old Lady'.' Another thought hits him and Jax exclaims out loud, "did she just say, the kids were multi-millionaires!? What. The. Fuck. !" His chin hits the ground yet again, "If they are, FUCK!, what the hell is she worth!? JESUS. FUCKING. CHRIST!" Jax shakes his head and heads out of the bedroom in search of a STRONG alcoholic beverage. He's going to need a few shots and a hard chaser to center his core. Currently, his thoughts are all flickering around the air and he can't seem to stop talking to himself, 'out loud.'

Later that evening everyone is packed up and heads out to the private airport. Tara's two Uncles as well as the Marshalls and protection detail are all Noland's. Most will travel with the group to Chicago and return the following evening. The Uncles will stay in Chicago to attend the joint venture meetings. They have the authority to implement the trusts, property, and any and all business dealings for Grandfather Noland. Chibs and Fionna met us at the hangar. Jax and Tara have talked to them throughout the day, but wanted to finalize conversations not held on phones and at the same time wish each other well. They did an excellent job keeping the kids up most of the day so they should now sleep through the flight. The adults will be able to talk amongst themselves uninterrupted as well as nap if so desired.

The group board the jet, and the plane took off to the first destination, Chicago; and a formal introduction between her husband, the President of Sons of Anarchy mother charter (SAMCRO) and Mother Colombo's family, the Cosa Nostra. Jax is going to be shocked beyond belief and Tara is so happy she is about to burst. Finally, finally, she is able to discard her outer shell and just be herself! God, that in itself made the hurt, anguish and dread experienced over the past few years all worth it.

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