"So those were your fellow hell raisers in your misguided youth?" Abi asked.

"That would be them." Jax replied.

"They weren't so scary. Except for Happy, he seems like he's more than a little twisted."

"Twisted is a nice way to put it."

"Tig seems like he's turned a little differently."

"You could say that." Jax said with a laugh.

"You miss it?"

"At first. I missed Chibs more than anything. After my old man died he was the closest thing I had to a father. I wouldn't change any of the decisions I made. I'm too old for all that shit anyway."

"Too old is right."

"Smart ass."

"Smarter than you."

Their usual banter continued through lunch and while Jax was having a great time he couldn't help but notice something seemed off about Abi. She was pale and her breathing seemed labored. Her skin looked clammy and he was beginning to get the feeling something was very wrong.

"Honey, are you okay?"

No response. Jax was doing his best not to panic but fear was welling up inside of him.

"Abi, talk to me. Come on Abs tell me what's wrong."

Jax watched in horror as Abi's eyes rolled to the back of her head and she pitched forward. He caught her and realized her breathing had stopped and her pulse was weak. The panic was replaced by a cold calm. He grabbed her and hauled ass to the hospital; his daughter wasn't dying today.

"Daddy?" Abi groggily called out.

"Hey sweetheart." Jax said.

"Hey baby we're all here." Tara added.

"What happened? Where is Devon?"

"I'm right here honey." Devon answered.

"You had a medical episode and scared the shit out of everyone." Tara replied.

Abi looked up and saw her entire family; they all looked like hell. Everyone had dark circles under their eyes and looked like they hadn't slept in days. Jenni looked like she had traveled all nine circles of hell and her eyes were almost swollen shut. Devon looked like he was a heartbeat away from falling over. Her parents and Aunt and Uncle looked like a giant weight had been lifted from their shoulders. The relief in the room was palatable.

"It's about damn time you woke up." Jenni said.

"You look like shit." Abi replied. "What the fuck happened to your hair?

Jenni hugged her and had never been so glad to feel someone warm and breathing. She was on the verge of tears, but didn't want to put Abi under any more stress, so she held it together. After a round of hugs and "don't you ever do this agains" she suggested everyone leave Abi and Devon in peace for a bit. The moment the door closed Devon grabbed Abi and his tears began to fall. She held him, running her fingers through his hair, assuring him she was okay.

"Honey are you okay?" she asked. "How long has it been since you've slept or had anything to eat?"

"I'm fine and don't worry about any of that right now. You scared the hell out of me Abs. I thought you were..."

"Sweetheart I'm a Knowles, Teller, and Frazer. I'm too ornery to roll over and die."

"I'm holding you to that."

"I'm back and I'm not going anywhere. Would you fill me on what the hell happened?"

"You had a pulmonary embolism and passed out while you were having lunch with your Dad. Thank God he got you here fast enough that they were able to save you and you should have minimal scarring on your lungs."

"Where is here?"

"Baylor."

"And what did they do?"

"They did surgery. See for yourself."

Abi pulled up her gown and saw the row of fresh stitches and a very angry looking incision site. As the Teller/Winston/Harper family was about to enter a "That's going to be a awesome scar" came from Abi's room.

"She's going to be fine." Jax said.

In the days following her surgery Abi found out what an incredible family she was blessed with. Within 30 minutes of her being brought to the ER the entire tribe was at the hospital. Devon had gone straight to the chapel and everyone thought it best to let him have his space. Jax and Tara paced, prayed, and never let go of one another. They refused to believe their daughter was going to be taken from them after all they had been through. Tara knew the surgeon operating on Abi and said he was the best at the hospital. Opie and Donna made sure everyone had anything they needed, kept an eye on Devon, made trips to houses for clothes, got coffee, and food. They kept everyone going and quietly worried about their daughter.

When Jenni was told of Abi's condition her normally calm and composed demeanor took leave. The overwhelming fear of losing her best friend and sister took over and she fainted as Jax was explaining what had happened. When she regained conciseness she insisted on joining Devon in the chapel and kept vigil with him until he was ready to rejoin the family. She wouldn't eat, sleep, or leave the hospital and snapped at anyone who suggested she should. In two days she lost 10 pounds and was left with a white streak in her dark hair that never reverted to color.

"Oh my God. That's what happened to her hair." Abi said through tears.

"In all my years practicing medicine I've never seen anything like it." Tara told her.

"And God willing I never see it again" she thought to herself.

Author's Note: I apologize for the time between updates. Life has been crazy busy and I've had writer's block. I appreciate all the kind words and feedback that have been sent my way and I am going to try and update more regularly.