Whispers of What We Were

Chapter 21

"So, what are you looking for today?"

Tara smiled at the lady in Bloomingdales. "I'm not really sure. My husband and I are here on vacation and he told me to get something nice for the rest of the day." She said, sounding like a giddy teenager.

"Well then. Sounds like you'll need something casual for the afternoon and a nice cocktail dress for the evening. Possibly some new shoes? Maybe some new lingerie?"

Tara grinned. Damn, this girl was good. "Lead the way. I am in your capable hands."

SOASOASOASOA

Jax was nervous. He had come back to the hotel before Tara and was waiting for her in the lobby dressed in a pair of dark jeans and a button up blue shirt.

At exactly eleven-thirty the elevator doors opened and Tara walked out. She looked beautiful in a tailored pair of black Capri pants, a white sleeveless top and a dark jean jacket. Jax really had to let her shop at Bloomingdales more often. Her hair was tied up, probably because she knew she'd be on the back of Jax's bike. She still wore minimal makeup, just the way Jax liked it.

"You look beautiful."

"Not too bad yourself Teller... Now tell me, how did you get our kids out of the hotel so quietly this morning? They don't do anything quietly."

"They knew how important today was." Jax answered.

"You're being very mysterious Jax."

Jax just smiled. "We better get going. Don't want to miss our reservation." He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before they went to Jax's bike, both eager to start their day together.

SOASOASOASOA

Jax had driven them over the Golden Gate Bridge and into Sausalito where they had lunch at an amazing seafood restaurant on the water over-looking the San Francisco skyline.

"This place is amazing Jax. How did you find it?"

"I know how to use a computer. I'll admit I did a little research."

Tara smiled. "That's sweet Jax."

"I just wanted everything to be perfect." He said nervously.

Tara reached across the table and took his hands in hers. "It is perfect Jax." Tara closed her eyes momentarily and saw a 'For Sale' sign on her dad's old house.

SOASOASOASOA

After lunch and a short walk around the Sausalito pier, they rode back over the Golden Gate Bridge and into Tara's favorite place, Golden Gate Park.

They stayed there all afternoon just enjoying each other's company. It reminded Tara of when they were teenagers and they could spend hours in a park just sitting on a blanket in each other's arms.

"Tara... I don't want you to move out of the house again." He said, his fingers playing with her hair.

"Ne neither." Tara whispered.

"Really?" He had to make sure he was hearing all of this right.

"Really Jax. I'm not going to run again. I know SAMCRO will always be a part of us and that doesn't scare me anymore."

Jax leaned in to kiss Tara. "I love you Tara... I can't wait for us to be a family again."

"I love you too."

"The kids will be thrilled."

"All a part of your master plan huh?"

"Yup."

SOASOASOASOA

"Tara... Baby you look stunning."

Tara blushed. After their afternoon Jax took them back to the hotel. He had made a reservation for them to have dinner at the restaurant on the top floor of their hotel. One of the fanciest in the city.

Jax continued to stare at Tara. She was wearing the most beautiful navy blue strapless dress that ended just above her knees. She was also a good four inches taller in her matching heels. Her hair was down now and fell in waves past her shoulders.

Jax stood and gave her a kiss. "Since when do you own a suit?" Tara commented on the black suit he was wearing.

"A man can shop and this Bloomingdale's place too you know?"

"Well, you look very sexy." She leaned in to kiss him again. "You know... I've already said yes to staying at the house..." She trailed off, playing with the lapels of his suit jacket. "We could just stay here... Order room service."

Jax groaned at the thought. As beautiful as his wife looked right now, she'd look even better naked, writhing underneath him. It took everything he had to pull her away. "As totally, amazingly perfect that sounds; I still have one more question for you... And I'm going to ask it over dinner."

"So, the mysteriousness continues?" Tara asked with narrow eyes.

Jax smiled, "Only for another couple of hours." He held out his hand and together they made their way to the elevators.

SOASOASOASOA

"This view is amazing Jax."

"I thought you'd like it."

"I love it."

"I love you." Jax knew he was going to win the 'Worlds corniest husband award' and if anyone at home saw him acting like this he'd be deemed a pussy for life but he didn't care. Being miles away from Charming allowed him to be this guy.

"I love you too."

Jax took a deep breath. "Tara, you have to know how heartbroken I was when you left. I was so lost and I never want to lose you or the kids like that again."

"Jax-"

He cut her off. "I'm going to fix SAMCRO... I promise. And I know you said that it didn't scare you anymore, but it scares me." Tara stayed silent this time, "it may take some time but I'm going to get the club out of all the illegal shit we've been doing and I want you and the kids by my side."

Jax pulled a small box out of his pocket. "I know we are still married but I don't want us to just move on from what's happened; I want us to start over." He opened the box to reveal her wedding ring. The one she had thrown at him after Abel had been shot. "Tara Knowles, will you marry me... Again?"

Tara looked at Jax with tears in her eyes, "Yes Jax. I will marry you again."

Jax leaned over the table and gave Tara and kiss while placing her wedding ring back where it belonged.

"Was that your last question?" Tara asked him, sipping the last of her wine.

"Yes, that was the last one."

"So I have one... maybe we should order dessert from our room?"

"Best question of the night."

END CHAPTER