Whispers of What We Were

Chapter 24

"So, you clocked the slut? Just like that?" Gemma asked Tara after dinner.

Tara looked out into Gemma's backyard, making sure Emily and Abel, who were currently playing football with Clay and Jax, were out of ear shot. "You should have seen her Gemma. She thought she was the shit."

"Believe me, I know."

"You know her?" Gemma nodded, "you saw her with Jax." Tara stated. "I'm surprised you didn't deck her."

"Oh I wanted to. My son with a porn star? Should have happened over my dead body."

"But?"

"Last year, no one could talk any sense into my son. He did whatever the hell he wanted, not caring what anyone said. I mean, I may be the kid's mom, but I do know he hates blondes."

Tara smiled, "That's what Jax said."

"He just needed something that didn't remind him of you."

"Sounds like he got that... In spades."

"My son has all he needs now... In spades. You, Emily and Abel are his whole world."

"I know. Thank you."

"I'm proud of you for kicking that slut's ass. Bitch needed to be put in her place."

"I have to admit, it did feel pretty good."

SOASOASOASOA

Thirteen Years Ago...

"Miss Knowles, this is the third time you've been sent to my office for fighting this month."

"I know Principal Donaldson and I am sorry, but this time I swear I didn't start it."

The Steven Donaldson sighed. Tara Knowles was a smart girl. All of her Teachers praised her and he had seen her SAT scores. The girls could go to any college in the country.

Unfortunately for Tara, she was currently dating Jackson Teller. Her newly acquired bad behaviour had started shortly after the couple had gotten together. Charming High was a small school and word got around.

To make matters worse, Tara knew that Donaldson was in SAMCRO's pocket. There was no way he could discipline the girl; Clay Morrow had come to him personally and told him so.

"Miss Knowles. I know that you know you are only in here to make Amber Cross's parents happy but let me leave you with some parting words."

"One day, SAMCRO will no longer be able to protect you. One day, they'll push back. You need to cut this out. You're smart and I don't want to see you sucked into the SAMCRO black hole."

Tara looked to Principal Donaldson, contemplating his words. She really couldn't even remember why she started fighting with Amber in the first place.

"I understand from your AP Bio teacher that you'd like to become a Doctor?" Tara nodded. "I printed off some brochures for good pre-med schools in California... If you're interested?"

"Umm, yeah. Thanks." Tara took the brochures and put them into her backpack and got up.

"I hope I don't see you in here again Miss Knowles."

"Yes sir."

Tara made her way outside where Jax was waiting for her on his bike. "Hey baby. That took a little longer than usual. Did Donaldson give you a hard time? Do we need to talk to him?"

"No Jax. Trust me, its fine."

SOASOASOASOA

"Tara, do we need to talk about what happened after you left the clubhouse?"

They were home now, having just sent Emily and Abel to bed and were lying in bed together.

"I don't know... I know I had no right to hit her. It was completely juvenile of me and I won't let it happen again."

Jax pulled Tara close to him so she could snuggle into his side. A spot only reserved for Tara. He kissed her temple. "Kind of wished I had seen it. I remember how hot you looked when you used to fight in high school."

"I bet you do remember. Trust me, not my finest moment. Especially now, when my whole career is based on the use of my hands. It was stupid."

Jax took Tara's right hand and kissed her knuckles.

"And I don't want Emily or Abel growing up thinking violence is the answer. I'm sure they are going to see enough of it anyways but I want to try and keep them away from that shit."

"I know you do baby."

"And I don't want them thinking they can get away with anything in this town. When we were together in high school we were so cocky; thinking we could get away with murder..."

"Hopefully that kind of shit doesn't need to happen anymore. I told you I was working on making us legit... and I mean that baby... I really do."

"I know." Tara turned so she could face Jax and she kissed him. "And I love you." She straddled herself around his waist, leaned down and kissed him again.

Jax ran his hands down her sides and up her back, "I love you too baby." Tara let her hand cup him through his boxers, "so much."

Tara smiled. There was no way she had any competition with the porn star; not with the way Jax looked at her.

There was a soft knock on their bedroom door. Thank god it was locked. "Mommy?"

Jax groaned as Tara got off from on top of him. She made her way to the door and opened it. "What wrong Abel?"

"My tummy hurts."

Tara turned and looked at Jax, "that's because your father let you have an extra piece of your grandma's double chocolate cake for dessert." She turned back to able. "Let's go to the living room baby and I'll get you something that will help."

"Can dad come too?"

"Just give him a couple of minutes." Tara said with a laugh as she led her son out of the room.

END CHAPTER