Hey all! I am so sorry to have made you wait this long. My dog died, wildfires were closing in and the Aurora shooting was 20 min away from me. Add that to school finals and you have absolutely no time. I do not own SOA but I wish I did. Read Review Enjoy

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Running through the house trying to clean up the remnants of last night's rampage that Iris's father decided to go into last night. Gemma had said to be there by 8:30 and it was rolling around to 8:00 as of now. Gabbing her purse she ran out the door after putting a note next to the beer in the fridge that she was out for the day. Making her way across town she ran up the driveway of TM Garage at a brisk pace trying to catch her breath before she got to an impatient looking Gemma at the door of the clubhouse.

To her left she heard a laugh that was louder than needed. Looking over she saw Tara and Jax lying on the picnic table laughing and messing around. Tara stared her down her eyes never leaving Iris's as she bent down and placed a kiss to Jax's neck. Not wanting to fuel her fire Iris took a deep breath and waved as she walked up to Gemma whose scowl was replaced with a smirk.

"You're late."

"I know and I am Sooo sorry Gemma. I just had to clean up the house before I left."

Gemma looked at her appraisingly before nodding her head, "We'll get to that later. Get in. We got an hour drive to get to any kind of acceptable shopping center."

As Iris and Gemma were pulling out of the lot Iris looked over just in time to see Tara smack an unsuspecting Jax and point their direction with anger.

"Gemma, how come you don't take Tara shopping?"

Gemma's head shot over, "Oh shit not you too…. I would have thought I could go one day without the ra ra Tara brigade."

Before Iris knew what she said she blurted, "I hate her."

Gemma' eyebrows rose in surprise, "Wow baby girl …..That's a pretty strong word for such a nice girl."

Flushed with embarrassment from her outburst Iris quickly explained herself. "I'm sorry I should have said that I don't like her attitude. She always makes a point to get one up on me and it kind of wears on you you know?"

"Baby girl she's been wearing on me since the day Jackson brought her to the clubhouse. You don't have to be nice in this car, you can be brutally honest and I won't judge" Gemma said as she put her arm on irises shoulder.

"When you put it that way….. She's demon spawn." Iris looks Gemma dead the eye with the most serious expression. Not being able to contain herself Gemma burst out laughing until tears rolled down her cheeks. Feeling foolish for her outburst… Iris quickly amended what she said, "I mean demon spawn may be a little harsh but you get the idea."

"Oh I get it baby ….. I get it."

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Jax loved the weekends. Usually he got to spend it with his girl and there were more than a few parties going on at the clubhouse. Currently, he was rethinking his logic due to the fact that for the last 45 minutes Tara had been chewing his ass because his damn mom took Iris shopping.

"I don't get it Jax! How the hell did she get on Queen Gemma's good side? I am your GIRLFRIEND and she won't even acknowledge that I am alive!"

Wanting this argument to be over with, without thinking Jax blurted out, "It's because he dads a drunk and Gemma feels for her okay! Leave it the fuck alone. Gemma asked me to be nicer to her so I am, but she is my friend so calm down."

"Her dads a drunk huh" Tara said as a smile crept onto her face.

"Don't ever repeat that. I am serious."

"Wouldn't dream of it."

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"You have to come out"

"Not on your life! I don't remember even grabbing this one!" Iris looked at the mirror in horror in her daring black dress that hugged her in an all the wrong places in her opinion.

"If you don't come out I will come get you out!"

Sighing Iris ripped open the curtain to a yet again smirking Gemma, "Don't you ever stop evilly smirking? I can't wear this."

Gemma stared at her for a moment and said, "It's perfect. You look beautiful"

Iris's mouth went slack, "You cannot be serious Gem. They will think I am some harlot."

Laughing as if it was obvious, "That's the point baby. Opie won't know what to do. Jax either."

"What about Jax?"

"You may not see it now and he may not either but you're my future Queen." Gemma's face got serious for a second.

"Moving on because you're crazy… looking at the dress some more I do kinda like it. It'll go with Ope's cut really well."

After she changed they went to check out. Gemma had gone a little crazy in their endeavor picking out 5 pairs of jeans, 3 shorts, 3 skirts, too many shirts, bras, socks, panties, and like 10 pairs of shoes! Making their way to the checkout Iris spoke up, "I can't let you pay for all of this Gemma it's not right."

Without blinking Gemma replied, "M'not Hap is. I don't know how you did it but Hap has put out a threat that if you're unhappy he isn't either. Gave me a wad of cash and said to get whatever shit you want as he so eloquently put it. Iris he's a cold man and this is the first sign of him defrosting ever. Be thankful."

Iris thought for a moment before she spoke, "If he says I can get anything I want can I get groceries for a dinner at the clubhouse tonight? It's only fair I repay him some way."

"That's fine, how about we sit and eat something before we go, and it's a long way until dinner."

Nodding they made their way to the food court grabbing some pizza slices an sodas. Gemma sat down ate a couple bites and leisurely said, "Looked into your life a bit…. You know I can't let anyone that has an unsavory past into the club if it hurts them. Not saying you're not allowed in the club or shit like that but I found some stuff about your mom and dad. Care to explain?"

"Dads a drunk ever sense he got fired from the fire department. Never hits me but has come close. He is so mean and I don't know what to do sometimes. I am tutoring just to keep us afloat. My mom died when I was six ….. Car accident. But I am sure you knew all that."

Gemma gave a quick nod. "You mad I looked"

"Nah … I expected you to"

"Let's go home and you can show off your clothes"

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After stopping at the store the girls pulled into the TM lot. Tara and Jax hadn't moved much except to sit up and greet them. "Hey man! D'ya buys out the whole damn mall?"

Smirking as she shut the trunk she looked at Tara as she spoke, "Nah baby, one bag is mine, the rest is baby girl's….. Now be a good son and grab the groceries…. She's making a clubhouse dinner."

Smiling sheepishly she says, "I got enough for you too Tara if you want. But Jax has to start the grill if he wants to eat!"

"Alright darlin' no need to threaten starvation….."

Iris nodded and walked inside. The guys were sitting at the bar when she lugged her bags in. Happy was sitting at the front nearest to the door. Looking up from his scotch he nodded his head, "Get the shit you needed?"

Looking pointedly back at him she replied, "Yeah considering SOMEONE gave out three grand in order to and I quote get the shit I needed. Which is why I am cooking you dinner and before you protest it is already bought so sit down shut it and wait for your food k?" Walking over she gave him a hug and kiss on the cheek before she strode into the kitchen.

Bobby barked out a laugh before saying, "Looks like kiddo's got the killa wrapped around her finger."

Glaring over at him Happy bit back, "Her dad's a piece of shit. Knew he wasn't gonna spring for shit ….for fucks sake she pays the bills! Besides I had to find a way to repay her for the bags she got me."

Chibs looked over knowingly, "Aye' she's special that un'…. One of em' boys better snag her up 'efor an honest man makes a housewife outta 'er"

Nodding in agreement the boys all went back to nursing their drinks waiting patiently for dinner.

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Iris was working busily bustling around the kitchen peeling potatoes and cutting up onions. Gemma looked on appraisingly after being told to relax along with everyone else. Not being able to stand the silence anymore." Your good in the kitchen….where'd you learn to cook?"

Smiling to herself she stole a quick glance before replying, "My dad always told me I had to earn my keep so I read all the books I could and practiced a lot." Grabbing a plate filled with steaks and walking out. As she passed the bar the guys looked on hungrily and she smiled at told them soon. Jax and Tara were where they left them before. Walking up she said, "Hey Jackson do you wanna grill or do you want me too?"

Smiling at her he replied, "Sure darlin I'll grill. No worries it will be about 20."

Nodding her head she walked back into the clubhouse. Tara glared back at Jax before she yelled, "Didn't know little Gemma was your boss. First she basically takes over your family and now she is telling you to do shit?"

Jax took a deep breath before answering, "She is not my boss Tara jeeze just calm down"

20 min. later everyone was seated with a plate full of food. Steak potatoes and veggies were piled high. They all praised her for good work and Gemma whispered she was proud of her. As everyone was about to eat a large man burst through the door. "Where the hells are ya you little bitch!"

Iris's back was turned to the man at the door but all eyes fell on her as she contained her tears that were welling up as she set the last plate in front of happy, "oh so this is where you have been. Glad to see that you cooked someone dinner tonight! You got twenty minutes to get your ass back home or your shits on the curb! Oh and your ass is walking if you haven't already figured it out!" With that he spun on his heel and left.

Shocked silence hung heavy in the air. Finally a lone chair scraped out as Juice went to throw away his plate. Right before he got to it a chair smashed next to his head against the wall. Whipping around he noticed a heavily breathing Happy, "YOU WILL SIT THE FUCK DOWN AND EAT EVERYTHING THAT WAS GIVEN TO YOU BY HER. SHE IS WALKING HOME TO THAT FUCKING ASSHOLE TO CATCH HELL BECAUSE SHE MADE US DINNER INSTEAD OF HIM."

Giving once last glare to the rest of the crowd he grabbed his plate and stormed to his dorm room. Silence remained until Tig broke it, "Has anyone heard Happy talk that much!" earning an eye roll from Clay.

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At school the next day Iris avoided everyone, when she had gotten home last night her room was torn apart and her father was passed out in her bed. She had slept in the chair and when she had woken up for school her dad was gone. Walking into science class she sat down only to overhear Tara talking louder than necessary, "Gemma told Jax that he had to be nice to her so he is just following orders. It's sad really…her dad turning into the town drunk. Its great samcro took pity on her."

Not wanting to let Tara win she pushed back her tears and focused on the assignment for the day on the board. Just as the bell was about to ring Opie walked in alone and plopped down in the seat next to her. "Hey sweetheart Jax won't be in class today he will be back around lunch."

Replying with more anger than she wanted. "Didn't ask where he was"

Not used to the venom in her voice he was a little taken aback but replied, "Something on your mind?"

"Why don't you and Jax ask Tara "With that she jumped out of her seat and into the hallway? As she turned the corner she sank down to the floor and cried until the bell rang.

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Not wanting to listen to the questions that she knew Opie was going to ask she rushed out the door only to run into a smug looking Jax, "Damn darlin' if I knew you wanted to be in my arms this much I would have obliged sooner,."

Not wanting to have a long conversation she snapped, "From what I hear giving me hugs isn't what Gemma told you to do."

Getting serious Jax asked, "What are you talking about? Where'd you hear that?"

Ripping herself away from his arms she yelled back behind her, "Why don't you ask your girlfriend…or better yet ask anyone in the school I am sure they could tell you." Spinning on her heel she took a few heated steps before she looked up and saw Happy sitting on his bike looking on at the situation with an unreadable expression. Motioning to get on she hopped on the back of the bike just in time for her to see Opie run out the door yelling for her. Pushing her head back into Happy's chest she sped away.

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I hope you all liked this. I am sorry again for the delay. Next is Happy's TALK. Prom and the series of unfortunate events!