"Why can't Clay go pick her up?" Tara questioned, Thomas settled on one of her hips as she ran around the kitchen like a mad woman.

"Because he asked me to do it," Jax defended, "and I haven't seen here since she was 14. It's been 11 years, Tara, and I've got good memories of her. She's my step-sister after all."

Rolling her eyes, the brunette continued to busy herself, unsure if this new person would be good or bad for their now stable life.

"I don't know how sweet she can be if Clay's her dad, I mean look at Tig's daughter," she continued on, looking her fiance dead in the eye as he tugged on his sneakers.

"She is nothin' like Tig's daughter, trust me," he shook his head, "Why does it matter anyway? She's family and I'm going to pick her up. Is that gonna to be a problem for you?"

The surgeon stood there eyeballing the man she loved as their child began to tug at her blouse.

"I guess not," she answered, "I'll just have to drop the kids off by your mother's. I just thought they'd have a good day with their father."

She did this to him at times, used their children to hurt him, to make him feel bad for his actions. This never did settle well with Jax, and it usually just made things spiral out of control during their arguments. However, today he had been in a great mood, truly excited to pick Adrianne up from the airport. Breathing in deeply he tried to stay calm, there was going to be peace today for his entire family come hell or high water.

"I'll see you all tonight at mom's," he responded smoothly, "we'll have a nice family dinner tonight and everything will be some what normal."

That comment made Tara laugh, nothing in their life was ever normal.

"I'm gonna hold you to that, Teller," she half smirked, causing one of his own to grace his lips.

"I promise," he continued, standing up from the chair and sliding his leather cut onto his shoulders. "Everything will be fine," he smiled, gliding over to his fiance and placing a sweet kiss onto her lips. Next he kissed Thomas's forehead before doing the same to his son, Abel, whom was sitting at the kitchen table finishing off a bowl of cheerios.

Just as Jax was about to grab the keys to the SUV out front the doorbell rang.

"You expecting someone?" he asked Tara, the brunette shaking her head no in reply.

The blonde man moved to the front door, confused to see Tig standing there on his front steps.

"What's up, Tig?" Jax wondered, folding his arms over his chest as he stood in the doorway.

"Clay sent me over to help pick up your sister," he answered with a smile, "I just saw her not to long ago and Clay thought it would be easier seein' as she'll recognize me and vise versa."

The younger man stood puzzled for a moment, unsure as to why he'd need any sort of backup. Had she changed so drastically that they'd never in a million years recognize each other?

"Well I think I woulda been fine, but suit yourself, man," Jax quipped, shutting the door behind him and leading the older gentleman over to the large, cobalt colored, SUV.

The drive to the airport was mostly silent, the two men obviously not having too much to say to one another. It was just like Clay to never trust Jax completely and of course he would send his number 2 to make sure that his daughter was retrieved safely. He didn't know why this bothered him, maybe it was the fact that his step-father didn't feel he was capable of picking up his step-sister, or maybe it was the fact that Tig had seen her not to long ago and he hadn't. Either way both seemed to burn him, his eyes never straying from the road even as the older man in the car made comments here and there.

"What's on your mind, Jax?" Tig finally asked, glancing over at the young blonde driver.

"I just don't understand why you got to go see her and I wasn't even invited," he spat, "she is my step-sister, she's my family. That's the other thing I don't get either, why has she never been to Charming? Clay's always making short trips out to Chicago every 6 months, but until now she was never invited over here? Why didn't we take anymore family trips to see her after that one summer when we spent two weeks there? It's over 11 years since I've seen my sister, Tig, I feel like that ain't fair to anyone. I keep thinkin' what she feels like not being able to see her father all the time. Why is she up there with Clay's sister anyway? She's his only kid, shouldn't she be here with him?"

All the questions came pouring out of Jax so quickly he couldn't stop himself, the uneasiness immediately washing over Tig. The older man in the car was the only other person besides Gemma, Clay, and Clay's sister that knew the whole truth about Adrianne. He was privy to all this information being the Club president's best friend and go to man. Of course he'd sworn to always keep the secret, and he wasn't about to go blabbing it to Jax even though he was beginning to feel bad for him and the way he felt. This needed to stay under wraps and no matter how much he cared for the young woman, he'd never tell anyone, even if she herself above all people deserved to know. No one would ever know, that much he was sure of and he most definitely wasn't about to tell the truth at this time.

"Don't be like that Jax," Tig interjected, "you have a family to support and be close to, Clay and I got nothin' but time. I go with him to make sure nothin' happens on the road, it's no big deal. I care about your sister, I enjoy seein' her, she's a good girl. As far as her never bein' in Charming, it's because of the life style. Clay never wanted her around all this, but he didn't wanna give it up either. Your father died shortly after Adrianne was born, thus leaving Clay in this bad situation. He had to be club president and he didn't want anything happening to his baby girl. Her mother was some crack whore bitch, passed away when your sis was only three; or that's what Clay says anyway. Either way she never had custody of Andie, he made sure of that. So his sister took her in tryin' to give that girl a better life and it worked. Don't be so bitter about shit, man, it's not worth it. There's nothin' to even be mad about."

Gritting his teeth Jax merely nodded, even though he was still a bit angry. However, today was suppose to be a calm and happy day of reunited family. So even as the blonde stewed in the driver's seat he tried to remember that he'd promised Tara no drama today; normal he'd said and he intended on keeping his word.

Standing in the baggage claim, Tig looked around for Clay's daughter. It hadn't been but five months since he'd seen the 25 year old (going on 26) and he was certain he'd recognize her in an instant. Just as he glanced up from his watch he saw the brunette beauty walking toward the area where he stood. Long hair flowing around her shoulders, a 'SAMCRO' t-shirt, that she'd cut into a V-neck, adorned her chest. In an instant her aviator sunglasses were on the top of her head and large toothy grin took over her features.

"TIGGER!" she shouted, rushing towards the older man and his outstretched arms that circled around her in a second's time.

"Hey babygirl," he grinned, giving her the largest hug imaginable, feeling her clutching him for dear life.

"How are you? How was the flight?" he asked as she finally released her hold on him.

"I'm great," she continued to smile, "better now that I'm here. Flight wasn't too bad, I've just been so anxious. I can't wait to see Daddy and Gemma, it's been so long since I've seen anyone beside you and dad."

Tig nodded with a smile, heading over to the baggage claim and helping the brunette with her two huge suitcases.

"This all you got, sweetheart?" he questioned as she nodded, following him as they wondered off to the exit.

"I got a surprise for ya," Tig announced with a smirk as they finally made it the drop off and pick up curb outside of the airport.

"A surprise? I don't know if I should be nervous or excited?" she chuckled, crossing her arms over her chest as a blue SUV pulled up to them.

"Here it is now, babe," the man grinned, watching as Jax stepped out of the vehicle and made his way over to them.

"Jackson!" Adrianne practically screamed, dropping her purse at Tig's feet and darting over the blonde.

"Hey, Andie," the young man smiled, picking her up into his strong arms instantly.

"Oh my God, look at you!" she exclaimed, "you're a man now! Dad says you have two sons…..I can't believe it. Oh thank you for coming to pick me up."

The smiles on both of their faces only seemed to widen, Jax's hold on his step-sister only increasing in tightness as if she might disappear if he released her.

"You're so beautiful," he grinned, finally bringing her at arms length to assess her features, "last time I saw you, you were fourteen. My God, time flies. And yeah I got two boys, Abel and Thomas, I can't wait for you to meet 'em."

Tears were springing to the young woman's eyes, causing her step-brother to grin, his hand resting on her cheek, thumb wiping away the fallen moisture.

"Don't cry, Andie," he consoled, "I'm just glad you're finally here with us, it's been a long time comin'."

The brunette nodded giving one finally hug to the blonde before reclaiming her purse from Tig's grasp as he loaded the two pieces of luggage into the back of the SUV.

"I don't mean to get all mushy," she laughed lightly, "I've just missed so much of your life, I just wish I could have come sooner. I'm so glad Dad invited me to move down here and help me get back into college, this is a real blessing."

At times it shocked Jax at how unalike Clay and his daughter were, and in this moment he finally realized the extent. She was truly a kind, loving person, a genuine human being and he was more than glad that she was here, they both needed this.

"Nice shirt," he teased pointing at Adrianne's v-neck as she slid into the backseat of the vehicle.

"Thanks," she giggled, "Dad and Tig brought it to me last year. I thought it would make my dad happy if he saw me wearing it. Maybe next he'll give me one of those sweet cuts."

The two men, now in the front seat, chuckled slightly at the comment.

"Don't get too carried away, sweetheart," Tig teased, "you're too damn fragile to be part of this group."

That caused the young woman in the backseat to roll her eyes, arms crossing over her chest.

"I'm sorry, fragile? Really, Tiggy, me? Yeah right," she laughed, "I may be female but I can take care of myself."

Jax glanced into the rearview mirror catching a look from his step-sister that let him know she indeed had fire deep down in her soul.

"Now that's the Morrow gene in you," Jax teased, "all the way. Tough as shit just like your old man."

Adrianne smiled, truly pleased at how this day was already going, and so thrilled to be around family. Although she was nervous, she was more excited than anything. She hoped however, that she wouldn't be intruding on their lives or causing any stress in her father's household. How did Gemma feel about her being here or about her father helping with her college education? She had never been close to her step-mother and she couldn't remember her much from the last time she'd seen her. It had been all about Jax that summer, 11 years ago the two children had bonded. In the brunette's eyes they were truly brother and sister, skip all the step bullshit. The closeness between them was evident even if it had been a long time and they didn't know each other very well. Still it felt as if they'd spent every day together, and truth was Jax knew he could trust her more than he ever could anyone else besides Opie and Chibs.