The tension could be cut with a knife. All of the sons were quiet for a second, trying to make sure that they heard opie right.
"What did you say Ope? You're leaving too?" Bobby said hopping his bad hearing was right this time and he misunderstood him.
"Listen, after everyhting that happened with Tara, and helping her get through this thing alone, it broke my heart to see her and Jax away from each other, and him thinking he lost her. All I kept thinking about was Donna, and how she begged me to leave the life. I got a second chance to do things right this time with Lyla, and I know she wants a better life for her son, and my kids. I promised Jax that if he made the move, id stand by him and leave with him. Im sorry, I love you guys, but I can't lose my family again." Opie put his head down, knowing he was disapointing the club.
"Ayy brother, I hear ya. If Fi and Keryann were here, I wouldn't want them anyhwere near the club. It's too dangerous. I understand my brother, Donna would be proud of you." Chibbs replied as he got up and hugged Opie.
"Jackie boy, were going to miss you, but I understand why you're doing this. Tara has always been there for you, and has take n care of your boys when we did our time in Stockton, and now is cooking another wee one in that belly of hers. She deserves the life she wants, don't fuck it up again." Chibbs jokingly said as he then moved on to Jax to give him a hug.
"Thank you all so much for understanding. Charming will always is home, but I need to do this for my family, and I promise we will come back and visit or you can come visit us."
"Where you thinking of going? Bobby said.
"Not sure yet, waiting on Margaret Murphy to call."
"Whats that red head want?"
"Shes helping me find Tara a job. She's been calling around to different hospitals to see if they need a surgeon, or atleast someone to counsel the families who are going through tough times, until her hand completely heals."
"That's great Jax. Tara will be thrilled, I know that girl hates not being able to operate, hopefully shes good as knew, she was the best doctor around to stitch my ass up." Bobby said. "Shes saved my life more times than I can count."
Jax loved the way his crew talked about Tara. She really was an amazing woman, and a kick ass surgeon He was so happy he was finally going to give her what she wanted, a family, a real life.
"I just want to tie up some lose ends with Diosa and Red-woody, and then ill be all set to go. Since Opie is coming with me, Lyla was thinking of relocating Redwoody to wherever we decide to move, and open up a second location." Jax explained to his crew.
"That's great; Lyla is really doing a great job with that man, but who's going to run it from over here?"
"Well Lyla has a friend she has been working with at Cara Cara for years that she thinks would be great, but we need someone we can really trust to keep an eye out and be the one in charge if there are any issues. Bobby, we think you'd be great at that." Jax said.
"Really? That would be great. Hanging around porn stars all day is a dream come true, plus the extra money won't hurt, especially with Precous all over my ass about child support. Thanks Jax, I really appreciate that."
"Of course Brother. Besides, you can always call Lyla for anything, she will be running Redwoody 2, and im sure youll be collaborating on your actresses from time to time."
"Sounds good brother, thank you."
Bobby got up and hugged both Jax and Opie. He was grateful for this opportunity to be in charge of Redwoody, and the extra money was great for him too.
"I hate to break up this heart felt moment, but are we going to vote on new leadership?" Tigg chimed in.
Ever since Jax became President, and made Chibbs his VP, and he got passed up for Sargent of Arms by Happy, he has been dying to get himself back into those spots.
"Well officially, we have to have a vote on it, but since Opie is leaving with me, I was going to move Chibbs up to the head of the table, and vote on the VP. Do we all agree on Chibb being the new President of Samcro?" Jax said with a smile on his face. He knew with Chibbs in charge, the club would be in the right hands, and Chibbs would do whatever he could to keep the club staying in legit businesses.
"All in favor or making Chibbs being the new President of Samcro?" Jax looked around the room to his brothers.
"Yes"
It was unanomous throughout the whole table. Chibbs was now going to be the new President of Samcro.
"Tonight we will have church again at 8 to vote for the new VP. Does anyone have any objection to Happy stayin with the Sgt Patch?"
Jax knew Happy was the best choice for Sgt. He was a nut job, and would kill for any member of his club and their families.
One again, everyone voted yes to keep happy in the Sgts. Patch.
"Ok brothers, so think about who you want as your new VP, and we will vote tonight at church at 8. If you have any other concerns that you would liked addressed while Opie and I are still here, bring it to the table."
Jax banged the gavel down, and ended that meeting. Jax was so releived that the club took his news so well, and was understanding that he finally had to put his family first. He was proud of himself, and he knew Tara would be too.
"Well that went better than planned" Opie said.
"I know, thank god. I can't wait to go home and tell Tara. Shes going to be so happy and maybe I can get lucky tonight" Jax said as he hugged Opie, and headed toward his bike.
"I hope so brother, just don't go back on your word. I truly think Tara would kill you if you did."
The men both laughed, knowing it was probably true. Jax disapointed Tara too many times to count. He knew after almost losing her, this was his last chance to make things right with Tara, and give her the life she deserved. Besides, after everything that happened to Abel, he couldn't dare think anything like that could happen to his new daughter.
"Where you heading now" Opie asked.
"Well I think im going to be a great husband tonight, and tell Tara the good news over a romantic dinner, stop and get some flowers for her, and find a babysitter for the boys. I need some alone time with my old lady."
"Lyla and I will be happy to watch the boys, drop them off before we have church tonight, and after church, ill bring home some icecream for all the kids."
"Thanks Ope, I owe you."
Jax got on his bike, and headed to town. He was determined to make tonight special for Tara.
First he stopped at Tara's favorite steak house in town, and put in a huge order for them. The manager promised he could have it deliver by 8:30 tonight. Jax knew Tara would love a home cooked meal, but he wasn't a great cook, and he knew how much Tara loved their food, especially their garlic mashed potatoes.
Then Jax stopped at the florist, and picked up 2 dozen pink roses, they were Taras favorite, and a box of candy.
His last stop was the jewelry store. He wanted to get something for Tara that would really mean something.
The girl at the shop was very eager to help Jax. Most women were. He was hot as hell, and he knew all women loved him.
"Goodmorning darlin"
"Can I help you sir?" The young sales girl said as she blushed and tried to show off her cleavage without being too obvious.
Jax could clearly see she wanted him, but all he cared about was Tara.
"Yes you can, im looking to get something really special for my wife, shes pregnant with our 3rd child." Jax knew this would get her attention.
She young sales girl, who had a name tag on, Nicole, quickly pulled herself together, after feeling dumb for flauting herself at him, when he clearly wasn't interested, and a married man with kids.
"Uhh sure sure" Nicole said nervously, what were you thinking of getting your wife Mr. Teller.
"Call me Jax"
Nicole blushed. "Ok Jax, what were you looking to get your wife."
"Dr. Tara Knowles, that's her name" Jax knew he was being a jerkoff but he was proud to be married to a beautiful and smart ass women, who was also the top surgeon at St. Thomas.
"Ok Jax, what were you thinking for Ms. Knowles."
"Well shes not very showy, she doesn't wear much jewelry, so Im not sure."
"You said shes pregnant"
"Yea... why?" Jax wasn't sure why this mattered.
"I think I have the perfect thing for her. Excuse me." Nicole walked away, and over to a different display case. After a minute of looking around, she came walking over with something in her hand.
"How about one of these?"
In Nicole's hand, she had two different pieces.
The first one was a necklace, it had 2 hearts on it, and a birthstone in the middle.
"Maybe something like this? We can add a third heart in the middle, with the baby's birhtstone color. Do you know when she is due?"
"Yes in 3 more months, I think" Jax laughed, because he should know this shit.
"That's nice, whats the other one?"
"Nicole showed him the second piece. "This one is similar, but instead of having their birth stones, it had their initiails, We Can place the hearts, 3 in a row if you want, or we can do 2 on top and 1 underneath like a pyramid shape."
Jax loved it. He knew Tara would too. To have her babies names closed to her heart would be perfect.
"The only issue Jax is the 3rd heart would have no initial, but we can add it once the baby is born. Unles you decided on a name?"
"Well we discussed a few names, but she keeps changing her mind. I guess we can add the boys for now, and after she is born, I can bring it back and you can add the new initial?"
"Sounds Great Jax. What are your son's names?"
"Abel and Thomas."
"Ok great. Unfortunatly Jax, this will take a few days to Oder since we want one with 3 hearts, and need to have the hearts engraved. I will palce the order, and if you decide on a name before the order goes in, just give me a call, and I can adjust the order for you now." Nicole was trying very hard to please Jax. She knew he was the president of Samcro, and in Charming, that meant something.
"Ok Nicole, that sounds great. But I was thinking of getting her something today that I can give her tonight, can I look around?"
"Sure, take your time. Let me know if I can help you with anything else. Im going to start to write up your order for the necklace. Shout if you need anything."
Jax made his way around the store, examining all the different jewelry. There were so many things, he wondered how he would choose. Jax made his way to the last case, and there it was. A beautiful tennis bracelet. Jax knew Tara would love this. It had diamonds all around, and a beautiful clasp.
"Excuse me, Nicole, I found what I want."
Nicole made her way over to Jax, and he pointed to what he wanted.
"Great Choice Jax, the ¾ carat diamond tennis bracelet is a great choice. Im sure Tara will love it. Do you want to know the price of it Jax?"
"Im sure its fine."
"Ok Jax, I will go shine it up, and box it up for you. I will send you over to my manager to pay. Will you be paying for the heart necklace today as well?"
"Ya ring it all up."
"Of course. Right away"
Nicole made her way to the back of the store to shine the bracelt and box it up for Jax.
Jax made his way over to the store manager to pay for his stuff.
"Was everything to your liking today Mr. Teller?" The manager asked, trying to get on the bikers good side.
"Excellent, thank you"
"OK, So Nicole told me you have an order as well for the necklace and the tennis bracelet, is that correct?"
"Yes sir."
"Ok, Mr. Teller, your total today will be $9,820.34. How willyou be paying, cash or charge?"
"Cash please."
The manager knew exactly who Jackson Teller was, and what he did for a living. He just smiled, and counted the money as Jax handed it to him.
"I hope your wife enjoys her bracelet. Nicole will give you a call when your necklace is in."
"Thanks, I appreciate it."
Jax took the little red bag that was wrapped so nicely, and headed out to his bike. He was really hoping this night would be special for Tara.
As he got on his bike, he went over everyhting in his head that needed to be done. He had to go home, get the boys ready, and bring them over to Opie and Lylas before he could start to set up for tonight.
As he got on his bike and started to pull away, he thought to himself "God I love this women."