Okay so it took me a little bit to write some more , I know what the actually writers for this show go through now. These characters are intense and some times way to real. Thanks for the support and reviews.

Except for one none of these characters are mine and the idea for the show isn't mining either.

Tara stared at her man as he tried to sidestep an open invite from Gemma for dinner.

" Ma, I have work , and I promised Opie I'd help him tonight besides we have a meeting tonight plus Tara and Abel will be here tonight"

Gemma, studied her son. He had his own tells if he was lying and if he was now he was definitely hiding it pretty well. "So invite Opie over for dinner it will be nice to have him and the kids over. I haven't talked to him since Donna's funeral."

Jacks gave his mom a steely gaze. Even though she swore she didn't know about Donna, Jacks had a feeling she sealed the hit on Opie. Tara decided t o interject "Gemma, let him go, he wants to play with the boys and Opie instead of hanging out with us and his son. So be it. It will give us a chance to have a few cocktails while Abel sleeps"

Gemma, glanced between Jax and Tara, they were defiantly up to something. Usually if Tara could help it she didn't stay around Gemma to long . So she decided to play along "Okay honey, you go screw around with the boys. Tara and I will enjoy dinner, play with Abel and wait for you to come back"

Jax gave his mom a flash of a smile which reminded her of his father. He kissed his son's head and told Tara he wouldn't be long.

The meeting didn't take long at all. Jackson and Opie told the gang they were going to Opie's house if they wanted to come they were more than welcome. If Clay believed it then they all would. All except Tig, who gave them a be careful look. Juice walked over to them and asked where they were going. Opie nodded to Jax ,who answered " An old friend of Opie's came into town and is staying with him , you want to come along ?"

Juice ,shook his head " Nah , man maybe next time I'm waiting for Randi to get here so she can get some Juice of her own"

Jax and Opie rolled their eyes at Juice as they walked past him. Opie hoped Rain wouldn't ask why Juice wasn't there. Rain and Juice had just started getting serious like her brother and Tara. Jax had seen first had what Rain's leaving had done to his mohawked friend.

Clay watched Jax and Opie leave before he pulled Tig aside to ask him what was going on "Tig , he blew off Gemma and Tara, they called me before he got here . DO you know what or who is so important that Jax and Opie would give u p Booze and women for a little long lost friend and ask Juice if he wanted to go?"

" A friend of Donna's came up to help Opie with the kids and Tara would de-ball Jax if he 'partied' with one of our girls. I think it's good if they stay out of trouble "

Clay sighed " I guess, are you staying or are you leaving an old man t o drink by himself too ?"

Tig chuckled " Nah , pour one for me " as he sat down next to his old friend .

Rain, had just finished with her shower when she heard two bikes pull into the drive. She pulled her terry cloth robe tighter to make sure it wouldn't fall open. Aside from the fact it was her brother and Opie, she didn't want for him to see some of the scars she carried with her. The front door opened and she heard Opie talking to a familiar voice. Butterflies invaded her stomach as the voices got closer.

She walked out of the bathroom. It was like time stopped the minute the siblings laid eyes on each other. " Hey Jackson, you look good " Rain squealed out "I figured you'd gain some weight since you are a stress eater" she joked .

Jax took a moment to look at his slightly younger sister even though she took a shower, he could still see the dark circles under her eyes and the crows feet at the corners of her eyes. Age she did not though. He walked to her with open arms and embraced her like a brother should.

As he embraced her a flood of emotion hit him full force and he felt a tear threaten to roll down his face. He felt a tap on his shoulder and pulled back enough to look at his sister.

"Jax, you are squeezing me way t o tight" Rain gasped as she tried to get him to loosen his hold on her.

" Sorry I guess I just can't believe you are here , its been …."

"Years, so why don't you let me get dressed and we can play catch up" Rain looked at him and Opie and then walked over to the window "Juice , didn't come with you guys" Rain observed more than a questioned.

Opie was the one to answer since Jax wasn't sure he could tell his sister Juice had decided hooking up with a porn star was more important than drinking with the guys .

" Juice had to finish up at the garage I'm sure he would of come if he could of . So go get dressed and we will wait for you" he smiled at her. Rain looked at her brother for a moment and then shrugged "ok give me five minutes."

Jax, flopped himself down on the sofa and rubbed his face. Opie went into the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of Jack and six beers before heading back into the living room. He didn't bother with the shot glasses; he didn't think they would need them.

Opie placed the drinks down on the coffee table and handed one to Jax. Jax took a sip and sighed "Thanks Op, I'm not sure if I could of told her the truth about Juice. I mean she just got back and I'm sure she is worried about Gemma finding out she is in town. Telling her Juice is juicing some place else I don't know man." Opie hear the bedroom door open and he gave his friend a look.

Rain smiled as she saw the beer and Jack "We are in for a long night huh? She asked as she sat down.

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