Thought I should add in more about the baby. Once again thanks to the few people that reviewed the last chapter. Hope everyone will enjoy this chapter.

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: Concerns and Drama.

Jax woke up looking over at Lacey's side of the bed and smiled seeing her still asleep. Since the night they spent at the cabin she'd been sleeping a little better than she had been since the shooting and crash. Her nightmares didn't seem so frequent. He also liked being able to wake up before her, knowing she was safe in bed with him. He shifted closer to her, his chest against her back as he snaked his arm over her waist. He felt her body tense up a little but relax when he placed his hand on her growing belly.

She was finally at the twelve week mark. The doctor told them once she reached the end of the first trimester and moved into the second one, the risk of miscarriage and birth defects dropped drastically but there was a slight chance it could happen, especially with Jax's family flaw. There was still a high risk their baby could be born with a congenital heart defect. His mother had it, he had it when he was born and his younger brother, Thomas, died from it when he was six years old.

Passing on the family flaw was always at the back of his mind. He saw the struggles and heartache his parents and younger brother went through because of it. It killed his mom and dad when Thomas died. He couldn't imagine how he'd feel if he lost his own child. He already almost lost him or her once and he or she wasn't even born yet.

His thoughts were interrupted when Lacey started to stir. He smiled when she faced him, their blue eyes connecting. She smiled back at him. He leaned forward placing a soft kiss to his lips.

She ran a hand through his long hair pushing it out of his face when the kiss broke. "How long have you been awake?"

"Not long." He said and kissed her again rolling her onto her back, hovering over her.

Her arms went around his torso pulling him closer, deepening the kiss. She wrapped her legs around his hips, resting her feet on his upper thighs. Her pregnancy hormones were taking over and Jax loved it every moment of it.

Their lust filled moment was soon interrupted when there was a knock on the door. Lacey let out a frustrated groan as Jax broke the kiss when the knocking got louder and more urgent. He got out of bed, pulling on a pair of sweatpants and answered the door. He frowned seeing Jayden, the newest prospect, standing there looking slightly intimidated and scared.

"What?" Jax asked him when he didn't say anything.

"Cl-Clay wants to-to see you in the garage." Jayden stuttered.

"Is it important?"

He quickly nodded his head making Jax let out a frustrated sigh. He closed the door on the prospects face and went over to his dresser to get out a clean set of clothes.

"Was that Jay?" Lacey asked him as she sat up, watching him get dressed.

"Yeah. You been getting to know the new guys?" Jax smiled walking over to the bed and sat down on the edge as he put his sneakers on. He knew she was especially after what happened with Ace. She was making sure she remembered their names even though they weren't hard to forget.

She sighed even though she knew he was only messing with her in a joking way. "Before the new guys there was only Juice and Ace but I never bothered getting to know Ace and look what happened."

"Now there's Juice, Jay and Kennedy." He said looking at her. "Jay and Kennedy aren't going to die if you don't bother to remember their names or favorite color."

"You know it helps put my mind slightly at ease," She pointed out as she sat up. "Now get out there before Clay sends Jay back."

He smiled leaning in to kiss her once more before standing up and leaving the room.

Lacey laid back down resting her hand on her belly. She had an appointment this afternoon with her OB/GYN doctor. She was having her twelve week scan. She was excited to see how the baby was doing but nervous at the same time. She had the same worries as Jax did about the congenital heart defect. Her doctor had told her that there was no telling if there was anything remotely wrong until the baby got bigger. Sometimes it could show up in the scan and sometimes it took until the baby is born to realize. She knew how Jax felt about it. Guilt was already starting to show in his features when they talked about their baby possibly having the genetic flaw.

After an hour of laying in bed thinking over the different ways the appointment could go today, she got out of bed, had a quick shower and got dressed into a white tank top and a peach colored floral skirt that flowed to an inch above her knees. She tucked the tank top into her skirt and put one of her black belts on. She pulled on her leather jacket and favorite pair of black leather ankle boots. She wore her mom's ring on a chain around her neck along with the necklace Jax's had gotten her custom made when she graduated High School, that is as far as it went with jewellery. She didn't put any make up on. She pulled her dark raven hair into a ponytail hiding the patch of hair that was slowly growing back. Just before finding out she was pregnant she'd changed her hair color back to it's natural raven color.

Once she was ready she grabbed her handbag and left the dorm room, searching for Jax. She found him outside with Tig sitting on the picnic table, a cigarette between his lips. She was really starting to die for one but being pregnant she wanted and needed to quit. When she craved one she remembered her reason's for quitting. She wanted a healthy baby and with a heart defect looming over their heads she didn't know if that's what she'd get. She didn't want to add to it by smoking.

"Look at you all dressed up." Tig smiled looking her up and down when she stood in front of them.

"I'm hardly dressed up." she scoffed, rolling her eyes. "I've been wearing sweatpants and Jax's shirts for the last week, I thought I should put in a little effort since

I'm not hanging around here all day."

Jax stood up, wrapping his arms around her waist. "You look fuckin' beautiful in anything you wear."

She blushed and gave him a small smile before changing the subject. "We should go get some lunch before we go to see how bubs is doing."

"About that, I can't go. Clay wants me to go with him to sort out some new deal."

She frowned rolling her eyes. Ever since everyone found out she was pregnant, Clay had become distant with her. She didn't miss the looks of disapproval he gave her when her and Jax were around each other. "Of course he does."

"Ma said she'll take you."

"Alright, what about the houses we're meant to check out after the appointment?" she asked.

He cringed slightly knowing she wasn't going to like the answer. "Mom's going to go with you for those too." She rolled her eyes.

"Whatever, it's not like we're in this together or anything." She said sarcastically, glaring at him.

"I'd come with you if I could but Clay needs me with him." He tried defending himself.

"I need you with me too!" Her voice started to rise. "In case you've forgotten I'm carrying your damn child and it was your idea about us finding a house together!"

"I haven't forgotten anything! I do have other commitments. Today it's with the club so get the fuck over it and go to the stupid appointment you so desperately want me to go to!" His voice was starting to rise also. Their argument was starting to attract some attention. "This is one fucking meeting, we still have other hospital appointments I can go with you to."

Lacey felt tears building up in her eyes as she looked at him shocked. He'd never spoken to her like that, no matter how much pressure Clay was putting on him or how mad she got at him. He never raised his voice at her like that, not since they officially got together. Her shocked expression turned into a glare. "You can go fuck yourself."

She turned on her heel and walked over to her car. She got in and drove away before anyone could stop her. Jax was suddenly over taken with regret and guilt as he watched her leave.

Next chapter will involve Jax making it up to Lacey, I'd love to hear your suggestions on how he should. Daryl will make an appearance again to.

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