"Elle" A hand gently shook the sleeping girl's shoulder, "Elle"
"Hmm?" She stirred her face scrunching up before relaxing again.
"Elle" Jax spoke firmer.
""Mmmmm" Her face contorting once again before she rolled onto her back and stretched her limbs. Hearing her joints crack satisfactorily, she cracked open her eyes. "Jax? What's going on? Is Abel ok?" She almost flew into sitting position.
""Everything's fine. I'm gonna take off shortly. You want a lift?" Elle nodded, "A'ight, I'll meet you outside in ten" She stood up and stretched again, grabbed her jacket, bag and moved out into the main room.
"How ya doin' Angel?" Tig turned around from the pool table and leaned back against it.
"I'm alright Tigger. A little tired but I'm all good" Elle dropped a head onto his shoulder and melted into her uncle more when she felt an arm come over her shoulders.
"What's with this Tigger shit huh?" He probed jokingly.
"Sorry, Uncle Tigger" She smirked.
"Better" He chuckled, patting her arm. Elle lifted her head and kissed his cheek then slid from his grip and walked towards the door, Jax meeting her half way and throwing an arm over her shoulders.
Jax's dyna pulled up in the driveway and Elle swung her leg over as Jax cut the engine. The pair walked inside the house, "Where's Abel?"
"Neeta's bringing him home soon. She's out picking up a few things" Jax wiped over his face; the day wearing on him.
About two hours later Neeta came back with the baby and a few bags of groceries, "Thanks Neeta" Elle smiled at the woman and Abel, "Hello little man" She cooed. He slapped his hands down on the tray of his high chair; clearly amused and loving the attention from the woman he knew as his mother.
"It's not a problem sweets. He was easy" Neeta spoke as she put the food away.
"Easy?" Elle raised a perfectly manicured eyebrow, "You only causing trouble for me mister?" She turned back to Abel, "I certainly hope that the meds I bought are working"
"Oh they are. He slept for a few hours today. I think he was pretty worn out"
"I know the feeling kid" Elle sighed.
6am found Neeta at the Teller's kitchen table while Elle and Jax roared down to Cara Cara. Jax had received a phone call earlier informing him that the warehouse had burnt down and Elle had pitched a fit about wanting to go and help her mother.
"Stay close" Jax warned. Elle hardly heard the message as she dived around officers and their patrol cars.
"Mom?" Elle called out.
"Elle?" Luann answered.
"Oh my god, are you ok?" The pair met in a tight hug.
"Couple of the girls are being treated for smoke inhalation but I'm ok"
"I'll come with you to the hospital" Elle rubbed her mother's back in comfort. Luann nodded and headed to her bright red car. "Jax!" Elle called out. The blonde biker walked over with a severely pissed off look on his face, "I'm gonna head to the hospital with mom"
"Yeah that's a good idea"
"You have any idea who might have done this?" Jax just shook his head. He bent down and kissed her firmly. Elle went back to Luann and the pair took off.
….REAPER….REAPER…REAPER…
"What's going on with you mom?"
"I was having a tough time with Bobby doing the books and…" She paused, "And now it's gone. But don't worry sweetie, it will be fine"
"What were you going to say?" Elle prodded.
"I was sleeping with Bobby" The blonde said nervously.
"Jesus Christ" Elle whispered, "I can't believe you'd do that to daddy"
"Prison clause baby girl"
"I don't give a shit about the prison clause!" Elle yelled, "You shouldn't have done it"
"I had to" Luann stood and put her hands on Elle's shoulders; pushing her back to the seat, "I was skimming"
"What the fuck is wrong with you?" Elle got up and started for the door.
"You can't say anything" Luann called after her but Elle ignored her and passed through the automatic doors.
"Hey, are you in town?" Elle spoke into the phone.
A gravelly voice answered, "What do you need baby girl?"
"A ride back to the clubhouse" The line went dead and the red head took a seat on the bench; lighting up one of her cigarettes as she did so. Five minutes later the rumble of a Harley could be heard and pulled up right in front of her.
"Hey Hap, thanks for doing this"
"I was on my way in" The gruff man that sat opposite her would frighten anyone by appearance alone but Elle knew better. He was all bark when it came to her. Although she considered him an uncle; Happy was closer to her age and despite the 9 year age difference, the pair had found themselves in a compromising position on more than one occasion during a SAMCRO gathering.
Throwing a leg over, Happy handed her his helmet and they headed to the clubhouse. When he pulled up, he let her off and stepped the bike back against the railing. Elle kissed his cheek in appreciation of the lift and went in search of Gemma.
The clicking of high heeled boots bought the matriarch out of her concentration, looking up from the paperwork she noticed Elle.
"I have news for you" The red head plonked down.
"What?" Gemma took her glasses off, flicking them around in her hand.
"Cara Cara burnt down this morning" The glasses hit the hit and Gemma started pacing around, "Mom's fine but a few of the girls went to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Which brings me to the next piece of shit; you might want to turn off the fan for this" Elle sighed and Gemma stopped pacing, "Tara's still in town"
"Jesus Christ! How long have you known about that?"
"I took Abel to see Darcy the other day and I saw her walk past. Then she came out into the parking lot and tried to tell me that it wouldn't last between me and Jax. I told her to back off and that she wouldn't get your approval because she kept trying to take him away from us"
"Why the hell is that bitch still around?"
""Darcy said she was waiting on a transfer"
"It's been months" Gemma added.
"You think something is holding it up?" Elle raised an eyebrow.
"Or she hasn't put it in" Gemma countered.
…REAPER…REAPER…REAPER…
"What do we know about the fire?"
"Nothing yet. Waiting to hear back from Unser" Bobby answered the President.
"What else do we know?"
"Yesterday I saw Zobelle with Alvarez" Jax sighed, tapping the ash from his cigarette.
"Seems our white power is adding colour to the ranks" Clay's eyebrows rose, "I want everyone here while this shit goes down" He smacked the gavel down and the men flowed through the doors.
"Hey baby" Elle smiled as Jax moved to the bar.
"Hey" He kissed her mouth firmly.
"Any closer to finding out what happened at the warehouse?"
"Not really" Jax sighed.
"Well has anyone seen that asshole Georgie lately? He sorta went MIA after you guys dealt with him last time, maybe he was hiding out somewhere; letting you guys think he had moved on" Jax looked at Elle with a little surprise.
"You on to something babe?"
"Well if it wasn't him, it could have been Ethan or his partner" A rank taste flowed through her mouth at the possibility of saying Weston's name.
"I'll bring it up to the club" Elle nodded and watched Jax walk back over to Clay and Tig.
After a few minutes the members were falling out of the club house and the roar of bikes started up. Gemma came in after the sounds of the bikes dissipated, "Hey Angel"
Elle looked over at Gemma; a knowing look on the older woman's face "What do you need help with Gem?"
"Groceries and other bits and pieces. Lockdown in two days and we need to stock up" Gemma's hand resting on her hip.
Elle nodded, "Yeah alright, let's go"
…REAPER…REAPER…..REAPER…
The day of lockdown came fast and it found members from Washington State, Oregon and Nevada at all corners of the Teller – Morrow lot. Families and members of the Mother Charter were filling the clubhouse.
Gemma, Elle and a few other old ladies were grabbing a few last minute things before heading over.
"Gemma I'll meet you back at the clubhouse. I have to go and grab my bags and stuff for Abel"
"Alright Angel. How are you getting there?"
"I figure you're sending the prospect so I'll ride bitch" Gemma smiled.
"Sarcastic bitch" Elle chuckled and climbed on the white Harley.
Pulling up at the house, Kip allowed her to get off the bike first.
"Hey do you know if Opie convinced Donna to come down?"
"I think she has gone to stay with her parents. She's not real happy with Opie getting back in with the club and she doesn't really want anything to do with it herself" Half sack explained.
"I think she's still a little worried about Opie going back inside. She blames the club for Ope being sent to Chino. Five years is a long time and when you suddenly become a single parent raising two kids, you've got to find someone to blame" Elle was finishing up Abel's nappy bag as she spoke. She handed Half- sack the bags, "Put these in the Shelby" He nodded and headed out the front door. Elle followed him down the hall before checking the doors and windows were all locked. Once the front door was locked she lit a cigarette and plonked down in the mustang.
Elle revved the Shelby and waited as one of the Washington boys opened the gate allowing both herself and Kip inside. Waiting for Kip pass by first, Elle rolled the car up slowly; making a show as she made her way up to the parking bay closest to the garage. Revving the car, Elle got the response she was looking for, many faces staring at her and the Redwood members were all grinning and some cheering. She shut off the car and climbed out, "Tig!" She called out. Her crazy eyed uncle looked over at her.
"What?!" He asked, raising his arms, "And what did I tell you?!"
"Uncle Tig!" She beckoned, "I need your help" She pouted. He ignored her and she stomped a foot, "Prospect" Kip looked up and jogged over.
"Need some help?" Elle pushed Abel's bag and Jax's duffle into his chest.
"Thanks" Elle grabbed her bag and closed the trunk.
The pair walked across the lot and past some of the Sons, "Where do you want these Angel?"
"Jax's dorm and its Queen Ellie to you shithead" She teased. Kip looked like he had been slapped for a second before quickly recovering then the boys started picking on him.
"Are you being serious?" He asked when they shuffled through the crowded bar room.
"Of course" She almost yelled over the noise, making sure to keep looking forward so that he couldn't see the massive shit-eating grin.
Everyone had gathered inside almost uncomfortably and watched the grey haired President stand before the crowd.
"Alright welcome to Hotel Reaper, glad you made your reservations early because as you can see we're booked to capacity" Everyone cheered and clapped, "Now no one comes and goes without an escort. You have a safety problem you see Piney" He held a hand over to him, "You have a comfort problem you see my Queen" He wrapped an arm around her shoulders as he spoke. "You're here because you're family and I love all of you" The room erupted in cheers and Elle made her way to Neeta who was looking after Abel.
"Hey baby boy" She smiled sliding the child from Neeta. "You staying Neeta?"
"I'm on my way to Stockton, seeing my sister unless you need me"
"No no I'm sure we'll be fine. I'll get one of the girls if I need someone. Thank you Neeta" The babysitter smiled and left the clubhouse. "Come on baby boy, let's get you settled down. You wanna take a nap for me huh?" She spoke to the bright blue eyed baby. "You take a nap for me and I promise I will give you anything you want"
"Well sure a nap sounds great" Elle spun around and found Jax leaning up against the door frame with his classic smirk plastered on his face. She put pillows on the edge of the bed and laid the now sleeping baby on the mattress. Turning around, she sauntered over to the door and stood in front of the blonde biker. His hands casually came to rest on her hips.
"Nap time has already started" She mirrored his smirk.
"I promise I'll get to sleeping as soon as I get whatever I want" He dipped his head, lightly kissing and sucking on her neck.
"Sleep is overrated" Elle whispered, getting a sexy chuckle from Jax.
The pair wound up on the floor, attacking any open piece of flesh that they could get their hands and mouths on. Jax disposed of Elle's shirt and opened the clasp on the front of her bra, removed jeans and panties in record time and before he could move back up her body, she threw her legs over his shoulders. A mischievous grin went ear to ear on her face and he threw her is own smirk; diving between her legs for breakfast. Almost immediately Elle's hands grabbed his long hair in a tight fist as pleasure washed over her. She had to bring a hand up to her mouth in order to keep quiet and give Abel a chance to sleep when suddenly there was a knock at the door and Juice found himself looking at a half-naked Jax going to town on a very naked and half hidden Elle.
"What the hell are you doing?!" She asked the shocked Son incredulously. Jax, although disturbed from the enjoyable activity, didn't seem to mind the visitor until Elle pulled his hair up a little.
"I...um...I…I"
"Should get out or join in" Elle almost yelled. Juice backpedalled and almost had the door closed when he opened it again. Jax was almost back to where he started when the other man spoke.
"Were you being serious?"
"Get out shithead!" Jax growled loudly. The door slammed and Abel started whimpering. Jax looked over at Elle through his lust filled eyes and smiled at the disbelief of what had happened. Her head hit the carpet and she sighed; knowing she would need to tend to the baby.
"Wait, wait, wait" Jax hushed, "Let him go" The pair held their breath while they listened to the child calm himself. "Perfect" Kissing her naval, he settled himself once more and Elle was blinded by the wave of pleasure sent spiralling through her body.
Knowing her body well, Jax stopped before she could fall over the edge. Instead he got up on his knees, unbuckled his belt and pulled his boxers down; revealing to Elle the affect she had on him. He covered her with his body and lining himself up, Jax sunk into Elle's hot, wet warmth. He stilled his motions for a moment, taking the pause to kiss her firmly before moving his hips; hard and fast. Every nerve ending alive in both their bodies and all too soon the passion was too much, Elle milking him for all he was worth as he spilled himself inside her.
"You know, despite the interruption that was amazing" Elle giggled.
"Juice is dead" Jax's face deadpanned as he looked to his old lady. Elle laughed and pushed herself up to kiss her man.
"We should get up. I'm sure you've got things to take care of"
Jax sighed, he had been holding out with information that he knew Elle should know about, "I've got something to tell you" He pushed hair behind his ear.
"What is it babe?" Jax looked down at his lap, "Jax? What's going on?"
"The ATF have been hanging around. They want our Irish pipeline; more specifically Jimmy O'Phelan"
"Isn't he the guy that has Fi and Kerrianne?" Elle questioned.
"Yeah. Stahl wants him and is trying anything she can. I need you to watch yourself around her babe"
"I'll be careful, I promise" She kissed Jax's mouth and got up; pulling her black lace G-string and matching bra.
Jax took that moment to look up and instantly raised an eyebrow, "Mmmmm I don't think it's my birthday" Elle poked her tongue out playfully, "And I know it's not Christmas"
"Can't a girl look good for her old man?" She smirked as she pulled her dark wash jeans over the curve of her ass.
"The perfect old lady" He chuckled.
"Old lady?" Even though she knew that she was as good as but Elle was glad that Jax had said it out loud. "Like officially?"
"As soon as we get back from this I'm gonna have Happy sit down with you" Jax was up and dressed and picked up his sleeping son, placing him in the stroller for Elle.
"We'll be back soon. Stick around here" He kissed her forehead and swung his kutte around; slipping it on his back and making his way out to his brothers.
Elle followed after making sure she had straightened up the room, she pushed the stroller into the main room and caught Juice's attention; watching his face turn a bright shade of red.
"Something wrong there Juicey boy?" Chibs prodded.
"Poor little Juice was introduced to the adult world today" Elle stated casually as she drifted past; Juice facing his lap. Elle stopped and looked over at him, "See anything you liked hunny?" She continued on her way over towards the pool table; leaving the stroller in the corner. Clay called the Sons out and the men took off after Zobelle.
The Sons managed to catch him at a deli; full of school kids.
"Take a look" Clay ordered his crazy-eyed SAA.
"Looks like the kids are about half way through" Tig informed his club.
"Convince them to try a different store" Clay said to Tig again. The Sergeant- at- arms followed the orders obediently.
"Should be out in a minute" Tig stated as he moved back to his leather- clad brothers. Jax's phone started ringing as the last of the kids were filing back onto the bus.
"Hello?"
"Jax?" A feminine voice came from the other side.
"Mom? What's wrong?" He turned away from the group.
"ATF showed up at the garage. Elle just got here with Abel and that bitch Stahl put them in the car"
"What?!" Jax rubbed his forehead in frustration, "I'll be right there" He slammed his phone closed and dropped it in his pocket. Racing over to his bike, he threw a leg over and started the Harley. Clay stepped up to his side and put an arthritic claw on his step-sons shoulder.
"What is it?"
"ATF" Jax revved the bike and tore off.
"Follow him" Opie and Chibs climbed on their bikes and followed their VP.
The three bikes roared into TM and met Gemma at the picnic table, "I called Wayne. They're at the station" Jax parked his bike and climbed in Elle's car, tearing back out of the lot with Opie and Chibs behind him.
The three Sons made an intimidating picture as they stormed into the stationhouse.
"Where is she?" Jax glared at Hale. He simply pointed at the interview room and Jax burst through the door while Opie and Chibs stood against the wall near the door.
"Jax" Elle sighed gratefully. She was sitting on the floor entertaining Abel with an almost empty water bottle.
"What are you doing here?" Jax knelt down and met Elle's lips.
"Stahl picked me up just as I got to the garage. I have no idea what it's about though. I didn't get a chance to call Rosen. Do I need to?"
"You aren't gonna be here long enough" He shook the bottle in front of Abel; captivating his attention.
Agent June Stahl traipsed down the small police department hall with a file under her arm and two agents following behind her; Agent Tyler and Agent Smith. Her movement faltered a small bit at the sight of the bikers but she recovered quickly and moved into the room; finding the small family on the floor in the corner. When Jax saw the Federal he stood up to his full 6 foot stature, crossing his arms over his chest. "What the hell do you want with Elle?"
"Helena and I were just going to have a chat" Stahl replied casually.
"It's Elle" Elle growled.
"Oh I'm sorry" The agent answered almost sarcastically.
"Anything you wanna say, you can say in front of me" Jax huffed. Elle tried not to smile as he basically puffed out his chest, showing his dominance.
"Alright" Stahl sat down, "So I take it you two are close"
"As close as an Old lady and her man can be" Elle about grumbled.
"Old lady? That was fast. Aren't the sheets still warm from Tara?" Elle wanted nothing more than to dive over the table and rip the ATF agent's hair out.
"Wouldn't know. I burned them after she left. But you know what will still be warm? The cum from our fuck this morning" Elle bit out. Jax was a little shocked and proud at her comment and Stahl looked a little put off.
"I'm glad" She scowled a little and opened the file, "So Elle, noticed you're not afraid of a little trouble" June read down the list, "Nothing major, few traffic violations, speeding, few bar brawls"
"Bar brawls?"
"Nevada" Elle stated simply to her biker.
"Underage drinking, underage driving and now you're the Old lady to a biker who is running guns" June looked up and Elle laughed. "Something amusing?"
"Gun-running? Honey, he's just a mechanic and a Harley enthusiast. Grab Abel baby" Elle stood up and Jax let his arms drop from his chest.
"Come on little man" The blonde man scooped up his son and headed to the door, pushing Elle in front of him, "And I suggest if you want to talk to Elle again, you go through our lawyer"
"Here I'll take him" Elle held her arms out and walked down the steps of the police department while Jax hung back with his brothers.
"What was that about?" Opie asked.
"Stahl is pressing up on Elle about the guns" Jax shook his head.
Chibs slid his glasses on his face, "She's getting' desperate" The other two nodded in agreement.
"Babe?!" Elle called from across the lot, "I take it you're catching a lift?"
"Catch up with Clay, see what's going on. I'm gonna go back to the clubhouse with Elle" Jax clapped Opie and Chibs on the shoulders, receiving one from each of them in return.
The Shelby fired up once Jax was seated and they headed to the clubhouse, "Why is Stahl pressing on me?"
"She's desperate, she's not getting anything from the rest of the club so I guess they're moving on to the women" Jax sighed.
"Baby, you know I would never tell them anything that concerns you or the club. Aside from it not being their business, I don't really know anything anyway" Elle was looking up at the ceiling light. Jax scowled and followed her gaze. They remained silent for the rest of the ride and when they pulled up at the lot, Elle dug around near the light and pulled out the bug ATF had planted. "Bastard assholes ruining my interior" She growled as she threw it on the ground and stomped down; smashing it into a handful of tiny pieces.