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It had been two days since she arrived in the little town. Two days since she had fallen back into a routine with her family and she couldn't be happier. Coming here, to Harry and Piney, was slowly helping her overcome what had happened the week before. Gemma was helping a lot also which Candice was grateful for. She was starting her work at the shop with Gemma today to help pay for the work being done on her new car. With the help of Jax, Juice, and her brother, she was able to find an old mustang convertible that wasn't going to take much.

The paint on it was still in good condition. All it really needed was some minor work on the inside and new tires. They were going to replace the fabric on the hood and repair some of the interior for her. The guy at the Salvage yard just gave them the car and the guys with her told her it was because she looked hot and the worker wanted to earn brownie points. Opie didn't want to admit that his brothers were right, but he could see the drool practically falling out of the guys mouth. Candice had blushed at the comment, making Jax have to turn away from her. Opie knew his friend. Jax had nothing but pussy and booze since Tara left and Opie was going to make sure he didn't take his sister as well.

Candice shook off the memory of that afternoon and walked into the office when she rode in with her brother. She waved at the bikers as she opened the door to find Gemma on the phone. She smiled and waved to the woman and then sit in on of the other chairs.

"Morning, sweetie. How're you?" Gemma asked when she got off the phone.

She nodded, "I'm ok. Um...my phone came in so I can give you my number."

Gemma smiled and took out her phone. "Alright."

Candice smiled back. "555-8865. What are we doing today?"

Gemma smirked and got up. "First, I'm going to smoke and then walk to get a coffee. You're welcome to come with me. Then I'm going to show you where around so you know where everything is."

The red head nodded and followed her boss to the table. They sat and Candice watched Jax and Juice work on her car while her brother was under another one. She loved her car and was glad she had family to fix it for her. She was sure she wouldn't have to worry about keeping it up, they'd make sure so she wouldn't be stranded.

"You look more rested, baby girl." Gemma stated, pulling her out of her thoughts.

She smiled. "I am. I think moving here helped. Well, that and the new number. He can't get to me and if by some miracle he finds me, I don't think he'd last long anyway. Harry doesn't even like Jax and Juice being near me."

Gemma chuckled, turning to look at her son and Juice. "Well, they are horny men. They wont do anything though. Your brother's just making up for not being there I think. How's your wrists and ankles?"

Candice sighed. "I think something's wrong with them."

She laid her arms on the table for Gemma to look at. Gemma leaned over and saw the red and raw around where the scars should be by now.

"We're going to have to get those looked at."

She saw the young girl's eyes widen. "You're going to have to tell them, Candice. They are going to want to know why your going to the doctor."

She shook her head. "I can't. They look at me with so much love, Gemma. I don't want them to know I'm dirty...damaged."

Gemma's heart broke for the girl across from her and moved to sit next to her, taking her into her arms.

"You listen to me. You are not dirty or damaged. Your father and brother will love you even more so will everyone else."

Candice turned her head into the woman and silently let the tears flow, nodding her head. "Will you help me? And no one else. I don't wanna be treated differently."

Gemma pulled her back and cupped her face. "Of course. No one else."

Jax was working on Candice's car, putting on some new belts and hoses. They were lucky as the engine looked good and most of it was still in great condition. It made him wonder why the person had given it up while it was still in working order. Her face when she saw it had brought a smile to his face. She fell in love with it and Jax, for one, wanted her face to look like that again. With club business, he hadn't been able to talk to her much. She talked to him at the shop and when he visited the house, and Jax really liked talking to her.

They talked about little things over the last few days. He asked about her life wherever she was since she wouldn't tell them. He figured that was so Mary couldn't find her or that they would try to find Mary. He also knew Jucie was right, she was hiding something. She wouldn't look Jax in the eye or get to close. Touching was just not in the cards, not even a hug hello. He didn't know why it bothered him, but it did.

"Hey, do you know what's wrong over there?"

Jax stood up and looked in the direction where Juice was pointing. His mom was comforting a crying Candice. He shook his head. "Nope."

Juice looked back over to his friend. "You've been hanging with Opie since she got back so you could have an excuse to talk to her."

Jax nodded, studying the girls in a tank top and a pair of shorts. "Doesn't mean I know what's wrong, Juice. We talk about little things, just getting to know each other. All I remember is the six year old you fell on her bike and now. Now she's this woman and I can't touch her. I shouldn't even want to."

"Damn right."

The men turned to see their friend getting up off the ground.

Jax sighed. "I'm really trying Opie. There's just something about her. Maybe if your mom didn't take her away, I'd be different."

Opie looked at his friend. "I know, Jax. You can't replace Tara with her though. One, she's my sister. Two, She's not a croweater."

Jax ran his hand down his face. "I know that."

They all quieted down when they notice Gemma approaching them. "She wants to talk to you and your dad, Ope. The rest of you stay."

They all nodded and they watched his friend go off with Jax's mom.

Gemma and Opie found Piney and Candice already in Church when they got into the clubhouse. Opie could see some fear and worry in his sister's posture and was hoping she wasn't leaving. That would tear both him and their dad up. They had just gotten her back and they would fight for her this time. Gemma went to sit next to his sister while Opie went to sit by Piney.

"Please just hear me out before you say anything."

They nodded and then watched as she put her arms on the table, stretching them out so they could see the red marks on her wrists. "I got these from a rope about ten days ago. At my prom, my boyfriend and his friends took me to a hotel where they beat me, tied me up, and raped me. The marks are from me trying to fight them off and get loose. Gemma thinks they need medical attention. Please don't be angry at me."

Gemma watched as the men each took a wrist and then rubbed their thumbs lightly on the red surface. Candice looked from her family to Gemma to see her smiling at her. Candice looked back at her brother and father, wondering why they weren't saying anything. The men studied the marks on her wrists and somehow knew that her ankles probably looked like this or worse. Opie at least felt a little better. His sister had finally told her what was up and he knew she wouldn't let anyone get close to her right now. He also knew Jax wouldn't pressure her, and he let out a sigh. He looked up to see her looking at him, tears falling down her cheeks. "Chibs maybe able to look at these before going to the hospital."

"You don't hate me?"

Piney looked up and stared at his daughter. "Why would we hate you?"

They watched her struggle and saw more tears. "But I'm damaged."

She saw the anger pass over their eyes and tried to take her arms back. They each grabbed a hold of her wrists. Piney looked right at her. "You are not damaged. You are beautiful and now you're safe. What did your mother say."

She sighed. "That I ended up a whore anyway since I was born into the biker world."

Opie really wanted to hit something. He looked at her and tried to calm down. "You are not a whore. You got violated and I'm just guessing, but since you said boyfriend, I'm hoping. You were a virgin, right?"

She nodded and the men leaned back in their chair.

Gemma looked at them. "She is coping and I am helping. I got it out of her when she got here. I also convinced her to tell you. She doesn't want the others to know."

The men looked at her and she nodded.

"Alright, no one knows."

The got up and hugged her as Gemma opened the door to see Jax, Juice, Chibs, Tig, and Clay all sitting there trying to look like they weren't waiting on them. Gemma just shook her head and walked back to the office. The men knew by her look not to ask questions. They all looked back to the Winston's who were all wrapped around each other.

Jax didn't like the look Opie's sister was carrying. She looked very upset and he didn't know why. What he did know what that he wanted to make whatever it was better. Everything in him was telling him to take her from her brother, but he knew it wasn't his place. He watched as she walked with Piney over to Chibs. He couldn't hear what they said, but watched as she showed the Scotsman her wrists. Jax walked over to Opie. "She alright?"

Opie turned and studied his friend. Jax looked genuinely worried for the girl.

"Yeah, she'll get better though. Just some things from back home. Her wrists are a little sore so Chibs is checking them out."

Jax nodded and turned to watch the girl with his brother.

Chibs took Candice's wrist into his hand and rubbed his thumb over it.

"Do you know what type they used?"

She furrowed her brows. "They?"

Chibs looked back up at her and nodded. "I'm sure you didn't do this to yourself, lass. I'm not going to ask questions, I just wanna know."

She sighed. "I don't know, really. I shrank when I struggled to get out of it."

He nodded and then stood up. "I think I have something. What have you been putting on it?"

"Some lotion stuff Gemma and I found in Lodi. It's not scented."

Chibs nodded and then went back to his room to see what he had. Candice sat down in his chair and slouched, sighing. Piney ushered everyone out to work so she could have a bit of privacy.

"You alright, babe?"

She looked up to see Jax and Juice and smiled. "Yes, how's my car?"

They smiled. "Almost done actually."

She smiled back. "Good, when do I get to test drive it?"

Jax smiled. "We can take it out this afternoon if you want. Juice has to do something with your brother anyway."

She cocked her eyebrow. "You do know that sounded dirty, right?"

They chuckled and nodded, heading back out to finish her car.

Candice watched them going and laid her head on the table. Her body just refused to stop whatever it was feeling towards the blonde that went out the door. She didn't want him, or any man for that matter. They just used girls and she knew that form seeing the ones around here. They didn't approach her, thank goodness. She also knew it was most likely due to the fact that she went home with Opie and Piney every night. She heard footsteps and picked her head up to see Chibs.

"Hey, lass. This should help."

She smiled, "Thanks. Do you know what's wrong with them?"

He smiled and sat down. "I do. You are allergic to whatever rope they used. This here will take the burn and itch out of it. Is it just your arms, darlin'?"

she shook her head and brought her leg up, resting her foot on his knee. "My ankles are just as bad. Thank you Chibs."

He shook his head and began rubbing the balm on her marks. "No problem, Candice. Whatever happened, you're safe here."

She nodded and looked down, "Thank you."

Jax stood up and closed the hood as Juice and Opie headed over to head out with Bobby and Clay. He got into the driver's seat and started her up, driving slowly out of the bay. He parked it as Candice walked out with Chibs. She smiled and walked up to him. "It's out of the bay!"

He smiled, liking the smile as it made her eyes light up. "Yeah, ready for the ride?"

She nodded and he gave her the keys. She smiled and got into it with him on the passenger side. She backed up and pulled out of the lot, just driving. They drove for about thirty minutes before she was instructed to head back. They pulled in and she jumped out of the car. They hadn't talked and she could feel the tension as it built up. She didn't like it. He was her brother's best friend and she wasn't interested. He'd just hurt her and use her because he was mad at Tara for leaving. She knew how he felt about that as it wasn't a secret. She also knew he was using the croweaters to help him cope. She handed him the keys. "Thank you, Jax. She's coming along."

He smiled and took the keys. "You're very welcome, Candice. The fabric for the hood should be in tomorrow and then she's all yours."

"Alright. Thanks."

He nodded and watched her walk over to Piney, who was waiting to take her home.

He ran a hand down his face and sat on the picnic table, taking out a cigarette. He inhaled and then blew out the smoke. "I'm so fucked." He thought, thinking about the girl that just left. He wanted to know what she was scared of. He could tell by the way she acted in the car that she was scared to be alone with him, he just didn't know why. He had sat on his on hands for most of the ride just so he wouldn't touch her. Opie was right, she wasn't a croweater. He didn't wanna use her like that. He did need to ask to spend some time with her though, just talking. He craved to have her be alright with him. His mind needed her to feel safe with him, he just didn't know how to get her to see it.

Candice rode silently with Piney all the way home. Piney knew his daughter and Jax were going to have a complicated relationship. He had talked about it with Gemma. That boy was starting to get hung up on his daughter and he knew that was bad. While Piney knew Jackson Teller was a good man like his father, he also knew he was hurting. That Knowles girl did a number on him and to watch him drown himself as he was broke Piney's heart.

Gemma had a theory about Candice and Jax helping each other to heal and Piney had to agree after watching them. They looked so comfortable with each other even with what his baby girl just went through. He knew her body wasn't scared of the boy, that she felt at least a bit safe. He also knew Jax was fighting with himself at the moment because of Opie. Those too had always had each other's backs and Piney knew that this could possibly end bad if Opie didn't realize what he did. Piney watched his daughter get out of the truck and head inside. He walked into see Donna finishing up with dinner and went to take a shower, hoping all would be alright.

And Chapter 3. I may have one or two more for today, never know. Please remember to leave a remark for me as I love getting them. Also thank you to all the favors and follows, y'all!-Brianna