Chapter 3
Small time jump closer to Aiden and Ryders birthday. I wanted to get some good drama going to pick up the pace of the story. There will be flashbacks throughout the entire story to show how the relationship with Annie and Jax has evolved over the years. May not be every chapter though. I also change some of the plots from the original show in order to fit better with my story. Also, will include some OCs in order to work with Annie's backstory and such. Enjoy!
Chapter 3
Annie and Gemma finished at the party store and loaded up the decorations into Annie's SUV. The boys wanted a superhero themed party and so, that is exactly what they got. Annie and Gemma laughed as they shoved everything into the trunk and slammed the door. "Let's grab lunch before I have to head down to the school." Annie said as she got into the drivers seat and started the car. "Sounds good to me baby girl, I'm starving." The two of them decided on Mexican food and sat on the outside patio on Main Street. "How's everything going down at the school? I haven't talked to your mom in almost a day so I haven't heard." Annie shook her head, even after all these years her mother and Gemma still couldn't go more than 24 hours without gossiping to one another. "The school is going extremely well. I have a full three classes running this term so right now I'm just swamped with paperwork and shit but it's exciting." Gemma nodded her head "I'm really proud of you sweetheart, not many people could have managed everything that you did and still become successful. You're a strong young woman Annie." Annie shook her head "I didn't do alone Gemme, hell you helped me so much with the boys while I was in school if it wasn't for you.." Gemma cut her off " No baby. I did what grandmothers are supposed to do. You busted your ass and still managed to be a kick ass mom. Don't ever sell yourself short." Annie sent her a tiny smile.
The two women engaged in conversation and the waiter brought over their food. "Mmmmmmmm" Annie moaned when she bit into her meal, it was her absolute favorite. Gemma chuckled and snarkly asked "You getting any on the regular baby?" Annie choked on her food and took a sip of her water "What!?" "I asked if you were getting laid on the regular because I thought you were about to climax ritght here." Annie licked her lip and ran her fingers through her hair. "If you must know Gemma, the answer is no I am not getting laid on the regular. Having two kids and running a business doesn't exactly put guys in the mood." Gemma raised her eyebrow at the 20 year old across from her. Gemma wasn't sure if Annie really did believe that men in this town didn't practically drool when she walked by or if the girl was just putting up a front. When she saw the girl raise both eyebrows back at her Gemma realized that Annie was completely unaware of the affect she had on the male and sometimes female species.
They continued mindless chatter until Annie had to head back to the school to finish paperwork. Gemma told Annie that she would be by tomorrow morning to help her set up the decorations and drove off back to her own office at the garage.
Annie finished her work a couple hours later just in time for her sons to be getting out of their pre-k classroom for the day. All of the children started telling her about their day and she spoke to the parents as they picked up their little ones. Afterward she placed the boys in their booster seats and headed home for their Friday night ritual of pizza, pajamas, and Harry Potter. Even though her boys were young she had read them the entire series a few times and had started showing them the films. They loved them just as much as she did and she was thrilled.
When they arrived home the boys ran to their rooms to play for a while, and in the meantime Annie changed into a pair of soffie shorts and a white cami. She decided to throw some laundry in while she had the chance and put her own clothes away in her closet. She walked back into the hall and heard the boys still playing. She laughed at the imagination that they both had when they used their action figures or built with their Legos. Since the boys were keeping themselves busy she started to clean up the rest of the house, even though her house was never really messy, she liked everything to be nice and tidy. Just as she was finishing straightening out her throw pillows there was a knock at her door. She went to the door and peaked through the curtain to see Donna Winston standing with Ellie and Kenny. Annie had a huge smile on her face as she opened the door "Hi auntie Annie!" both of the eight year olds yelled. "Hello my favorite niece and nephew! The boys are playing in their room if you want to go back there. The two of them took off and Annie finally hugged Donna. "I hope you don't mind us dropping in, I was bored and just needed to get out for a little bit." Annie shut the door "Oh please! You never have to apologize or ask for permission to come here, you know I love you!"
The two women sat up late talking after putting all four kids to sleep in the boys rooms. "What's really going on with you?" Annie asked while running her hand through her long hair. Donne shifted on the couch and turned her body to face Annie. "I don't know. I mean… Opie was gone for years and then he came back and..and now.. I'm just scared that he's gonna go away again. What if I can't handle it.. I don't even know what's going on with the club." Annie scooted closer to Donna "D, you can't think that way all the time… I know that you're afraid but this is Opie's life. You knew that when you got with him in highschool. Enjoy every moment you have with him and deal with the bullshit as it comes. I know you say you don't wanna know anything but maybe letting him tell you stuff about the club and what's going on will ease the tension a little bit. Just let him know that you're here for him and hope that he doesn't go back inside. Those guys may act all tough but at the end of the day they just want to be able to let their guard down and tell their old lady whats going through their minds. They need help navigating the waters."
Donna allowed what Annie said to soak in. "Does Jax tell you everything?" Annie shook her head and bit her lip. "Jax tells me stuff… but I don't think its everything everything ya know? Maybe it is… Sometimes I can just see it in his eyes that he needs to get it off his chest so I poke and poke and poke until he crumbles and tells me. But… I'm not his old lady… so it's different with Jax and I." Annie sighed. Donna shook her head "You and Jax have always had a weird connection, he probably doesn't have to say anything and you are already able to tell what he's thinking. It's been that way since I've known you." Donna snuggled into the pillows on the couch and returned to watching the television. Annie started thinking about what Donna said but quickly shook those thoughts out of her mind.