The next morning Tania woke up at 7:30 and went and looked out the bedroom window. She saw a couple bikes parked in the driveway and her curiosity got the better of her. She pulled her hair into a messy ponytail and she looked at her appearance in the mirror. She was wearing a pink tank top and a pair of SAMCRO sweat pants. Just by looking at her, you would never guess that she was sick with cancer. Tania looked like a healthy 36 year old woman. She only wished that was the case.

She opened the door and stepped out into the hallway slowly making her way into the living room. She could hear people talking and could smell eggs and bacon cooking. That smell made her stomach growl and put a small smile on her face. She turned the corner into the kitchen and her stomach did backflips.

Chibs turned and looked at her when she walked into the room. Tania stopped dead in her tracks and she could feel her heart pound in her chest. She couldn't believe that he was there. He smiled a sad smile at her and tears instantly sprung to her eyes. She ran and jumped into his arms. He wrapped his arms around her and not a word was said for what seemed like minutes as she just enjoyed the feeling of his arms around her.

"Baby girl," Chibs said quietly, pulling away slightly and looking into her eyes, "I'm so sorry love. I should never have walked away from you yesterday."

Tania looked into Chibs' eyes and she was lost in the moment. It was like they were the only two people in the room. Chibs brushed away a strand of hair that fell into her face and then leaned in and kissed her on the nose. She smiled at him while her heart beat a millions miles a second in her chest.

"Chibs, I didn't plan for this to happen," Tania said quietly.

"Plan for what love?" he asked her.

"Falling in love with you," Tania whispered, her voice cracking slightly, "I found out I was sick before you got to Phoenix. I never planned on having feelings for you. The second I realized there was more between us than just friendship I panicked and I had no idea how to tell you the news. This would be an even bigger commitment for you now and I don't want to be a burden to you."

"Tania, listen to me," Chibs stated with force, "Remember how back in Phoenix, I told you that I enjoyed taking care of you after Opie died?"

Tania nodded her head acknowledgement and looked down at her small hands resting in his larger ones. They fit perfectly.

"Well I meant it," Chibs continued, ignoring the fact that everyone in the kitchen was listening to their conversation, "The fact that you are sick and will only get sicker doesn't scare me. You are not a burden and your children aren't a burden either. I know there are going to be some challenges along the way and some times it's going to be really hard, but if it's with you, I want to go on that journey."

At this point the tears were flowing down Tania's cheeks and she couldn't stop them. She looked around the room and noticed that Gemma was crying quietly along with her. Tania smiled at Gemma and then out of the corner of her eye she saw Juice slowly step out from his spot in the corner of the kitchen. Tania also noticed that Happy was also there and then it finally clicked. She hadn't told Juice or Happy her news.

"What do you mean you're sick?" Juice asked, sounding angry, "Tania, what is Chibs talking about?"

Tania put her head in her hands as the sobs escaped from her throat. She felt horrible that this was how Juice, her good friend, and Happy were going to find out.

"Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer," Tania replied quietly, "Which is why me and the kids came back to Charming. I needed family and friends and knew that I would not be able to do this alone. I'm so sorry you had to find out this way. I should've told you yesterday."

The next thing she knew it a pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around her. She turned around and saw Happy with tears in his eyes. She turned in his arms and wrapped her arms around his waist. Tania cried into Happy's t-shirt and he buried his face in her hair.

"That's not an easy thing to tell people you care about," Happy said quietly, "We understand why you didn't mention it as soon as you got here. You wanted to be happy for a little while."

Tania pulled away from Happy after a couple minutes and smiled sadly up at him and then turned to look at Juice. The tears had already slid down his cheeks, but she knew he didn't care. They didn't say a word as they walked up to each other and she fell into his arms. He had always been like a big brother to her and she loved him dearly.

"I love you T," Juice whispered, holding her tightly, "We will all be there for you. Whatever you need, just let us know."

"Thanks you guys," Tania said quietly, wiping the tears from her face, "All of your support means so much to me. Right now, all that matters to me is that someone will be there for Hunter and Savi when I am too sick to take care of them."

"Between all of us, those kids will be well taken care of," Gemma piped in, "You don't have to worry about a thing sweetheart, except getting better."

Tania smiled at everyone and took a deep breath. She knew that this was only the beginning, but she already felt at peace knowing that despite the circumstances, everything would be taken care of.

A little while later Tania was sitting in the waiting room at St. Thomas with Chibs by her side, waiting for the nurse to call her name. She was nervous and scared. She was probably feeling every emotion in the book at that particular moment. She turned her head and looked up at the man that meant so much to her. Tania had no idea how it happened, but the feelings that were coursing through her body for Chibs were so strong and they came out of nowhere. It was definitely something that she would never have expected, but it was also a happy surprise.

"You ok love?" Chibs asked quietly, breaking through her thoughts, "Do you need anything?"

"I'm ok, a little nervous," Tania replied, reaching for his hand, "I just need this appointment to happen already. I'm getting antsy and I'm tired of waiting."

"Tania," a nurse called out right after Tania expressed her frustration, "Come this way."

Tania stood up and looked at Chibs who was looking back at her.

"Do you want me to come with you?" he asked her.

"I'm ok," Tania replied, smiling at him, "I should do this on my own."

Chibs nodded his head. "I'll be here waiting for you when you get out," he said, smiling back at her.

Tania turned and walked towards the nurse and that's when her nerves kicked in. She quickly turned around and looked back at him and he hadn't taken his eyes off her.

"I need you," she mouthed at him.

Without hesitation Chibs stood up and followed Tania and the nurse into the small room to wait for the doctor. She had tried to be strong, but at last minute she knew that she needed him to be with her. They sat down in the chairs and the nurse closed the door behind her and they were left in silence. Tania took a deep breath and leaned her head against his shoulder while they waited for the doctor to make her appearance.

*Sorry this chapter is so short, but I thought I would get this out. It's hard to push the chapters out as quickly as everyone would like as I'm trying to write 2/3 stories at the same time. I hope you enjoy it and I will trying to make the next chapter longer.