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NORA

After several attempts of trying to pawn off Brad to other people it seemed useless. Everyone had either made plans or were doing their own thing around campus. This had left Nora sitting in on her bed with the phone cradled between her fingers as she stared down at her Father's name on the screen. The conversation that she had going on in her head never ended up well. It was either, sure he can come up but don't except it to go well or he can stay with one of the guys from the club. Groaning inwardly she fell back onto the pillow as she tried to build her case as to why Brad needed a place to stay. Then it clicked, she could avoid asking her Dad and instead ask her Mom. If her Mom would be willing to not explain that she'd be bringing a boy home to her Dad it could go over well or at least better for Brad in the end.

Nodding her head at the thought she closed her Dad's number and opened her Mom's then hit call.

"Hello?" her Mother's singsong voice came through the phone.

"Hey Mom, you got a minute?"

The sound of shuffling through a crowd could be heard from her Mom's end and soon she was in complete silence "Of course Hunny, what's up?"

Taking in a deep breath in fear that the words would come out in one garbled mess "Well, one of my friends from school needs a place to stay during break and he asked if it would be possible to come stay with us…"

"He?" it was if she hadn't heard anything else Nora had to say "and he's your friend?"

Trying to not to sigh heavily Nora swallowed her frustration "Yes Mom, He and yes he's a friend. Nothing more."

"Well…" she began to say in the singsong voice she had from the beginning of the conversation.

"Mom, let's just say this. He's not my boyfriend, he's a good friend and it will remain just that. I only ask if he can stay with us because his parents are crazy and if he goes home there will be no relaxing only studying." She hoped that would persuade her Mom into thinking more about it and not jump to conclusion.

"And what will your father think of you bringing a boy home?"

Running a hand through the long strands, she sighed "I was hoping you wouldn't tell him until we got there. You know soften the blow…"

There was a pause and then her Mother huffed "You know I can't keep things from your Dad. He knows me too well and if he notices me making up the spare room wouldn't you think that maybe he would start to question?"

"Mom…Please." She hated begging but much like Star Wars, she was Brads only hope "I'll make up the spare room when we get there."

"I will need to tell your Dad sooner than later." Her voice was clear and demanding with just the hint of singsong tone of her normal voice "Also, what will we say when your friend questions why there are a group of large men with motorbikes coming around the house at all hours?"

Nora had thought about that exact scenario. She knew that having Brad over would bring to light just how different her lifestyle was to his. He'd see her in dresses, without glasses, makeup and her hair down. There was no denying that Brad may or may not like what he sees but she knew in the end she could trust him.

"I'll tell him that he's in a group of motorcycle enthusiasts and not a gang."

"He's not in a gang, Nora." Her Mother commented with the strong tone.

"Right…" she sighed "Of course, Mom."

"To answer your question, yes he can stay with us just make sure he sticks around the house and you don't leave his side." She said just as the voice of her Father could be heard.

Smiling she knew her Mom would be okay with this "Thanks Mom. I'll see you in a few days."

"You're welcome sweetheart. We can't wait to see you."

Just then her Father's voice came through the phone "Make sure to call us when you're on the road."

Smiling by the sound of her Father's murky voice, he'd clearly had a few drinks "Of course Dad. Love you."

"Love you too Baby girl." He said then abruptly hung up.

Sighing out of relief she quickly sent Brad a text saying 'Looks like you'll be staying with me and my family.'

'THANK YOU!' was the only thing that he had written back.

Deep down she knew that it may have been one of her most idiotic ideas but on the other hand she was happy to have a friend come see just how awesome and crazy her family is.

JUICE

The ride had been long and the lack of communication with Nora had hit Juice a lot harder than he had bargained for. She had sent a message telling him to have a good time and that she would see him when they were both in town. She hadn't questioned where he was going and not that he had hoped for something like that it seemed weird after all the other girls he'd been with had gone to crazy town almost immediately.

"Juice, hey" a ring covered hand appeared in front of his face to get his attention.

"Huh?" looking up Jax stood in front of him with his arms now crossed over his chest "What's up man?" he asked sitting up straighter once he noticed Opie, and Chibs standing behind him.

"We're going to sit down and get a plan in action if this whole thing goes to hell."

Feeling like a complete ass for being lost in his own world, he stood and nodded his head "Sure. After you guys."

Jax nodded his head and turned around as he yelled out "Alright boys, we're having a meeting" then continued on as the other group members appeared out of nowhere as they followed him.

When the group had left the area and into the make shift club house Juice had lingered outside a bit longer "What's got you so lost in thought?" Chibs asked walking next to him "Wait, is it that lass that you've been seeing?"

"Something like that." He admitted as they walked towards the club house.

"You shouldn't let some chick get into that head of yours. She's not worth it." He cupped a hand on top of Juice's shoulder and squeezed as they walked into the building. Instead of arguing with him, Juice had just shrugged off his words and entered the room where everyone sat around a large circular table. Jax had sat the twelve o'clock position with Opie and Chibs sitting on either side of him. Finding his own seat Juice waited as Jax talked amongst the two while the others chatted amongst themselves. When everything had settled and everyone had quieted down Jax began.

"Alright boys we made it safe and now we're about to make either one of the best decisions in our clubs history or it will all come tumbling down." He began to say with both hands firmly planted on the table "If everything works out the way we want it to and they agree to join our cause of pushing out a certain group we'll be able to confidently say that we have almost taken over Stockton's gun suppliers."

The men all grunted their appreciation as Jax smiled confidently "That's if everything works out." His smile dropped as he sat up straight "Now, if this doesn't work out and we gained a rival we have to have a plan on what to do." Hushed voices echoed through the room. Lifting a hand to quiet the voice Jax continued "We have to go in with a realistic mindset. We can't think that the Northern Devil's will be willing to join us it will take some hard persuading and some choice words to win them over. We all know Clay had worked with this MC before and they seemed to like him a lot but now with him gone it's up to us to make sure we continue to give off the impression that we are the same group even though he's no longer here with us."

Heads nodded as he spoke his words, it wouldn't be hard to keep up the image of Clay's once run group. In Juice's opinion nothing had really changed, the club still had the same mentality even if the choices of where the club were going was different.

"So" Jax broke the hushed murmurs "I say if this doesn't work out we get the hell out of there as soon as possible, and if things turn ugly then we deal with them. If this means guns are drawn then we have to do what's right for the club. Am I clear?"

Hushed "Yeah, man." Echoed through the room as the harsh realization of what could happen sunk in.

Nodding his head Jax tapped the table with his ring and pushed away from the table "Alright, then I guess that's it. Simple and easy. Fight if we have to fight. Now let's go enjoy the town and meet our potential new partners."

With that the meeting had adjourned and everyone had begun to stand and leave the room as they spoke to each other. Juice on the other hand had checked his phone to see a message from Nora.

'Not sure if I told you but I'm off to my parents place for the week. Sooo. I won't be home when you get there. We'll have to plan something for when we're both in town.' Smiling Juice felt like a school kid as he read the message over. She'd actually taken the time to tell him that she'd be away. He had no right to know but she felt the need either way.

'Sounds good. Have fun with the family and I'll see you when we're both in town.' Pocketing his phone with a giant smile on his face he walked out of the room to see Tig leaning against the wall.

"This chick has her finger wrapped around you. Who the hell are you and where is the real Juice?" he joked, wrapping an arm around his shoulder he pulled him close as Juice began to laugh.

"Guess he stayed home."

"We'll change that tonight, I'm sure Northern Devils have some fine croweaters that would make you change your mind."

"I don't know man. Guess we'll find out and see when we get there." Juice laughed as Tig smiled slyly.

"Guess we'll find out indeed." Running a hand through the curled strands he looked towards Jax as he twirled his finger to motion that they were getting ready to leave to meet the one and only Northern Devils.