Okay guys, chapter 28 is up! What do you think will happen to Julia? Do you think she will be desperate enough to turn to Pope? You have to read on to find out!

I just stared at the paper.

Who the hell is this man, and why did he want to help me?

"Who is it?," Felicia asked, asking my question out loud.

"Damon Pope."

Gemma and Felicia just looked at each other then at me. I felt their eyes fall onto me, making me look up from the paper.

"What?"

"Julia, you really don't know who that is?," Gemma asked raising her eyebrows.

"No, I don't. Who is he?"

"He's the most notorious gangster round Charming."

"My guess is that he wants something in return from Jax if he gets them all out," Felicia stated, taking a seat in the kitchen.

"Julia, you're not thinking about calling him, are you?"

My eyes went back to the piece of paper in my hand.

"Julia?"

I didn't say anything and sat down at the kitchen table. Gemma handed Gracie and a bottle to me. My daughter started feeding instantly.

Felicia looked at her in concern. Was she really going to call him? What if something happens to her again? She might not be so lucky next time. These kids need their mother. Who knows how long Jax will be in jail. Just the thought of it made her stomach twist into knots.

"I'm gonna go, Julia. I'll call you with an update soon."

"Okay. Thanks again, Fe."

She nodded and made her way out of the house. I looked at Shayna who was trying to feed Abel baby food that Gemma brought over.

"He doesn't like it."

"That's because he hates the one with the carrots, Shay. He likes the peas and squash."

She looked at Abel with a disgusted face.

"Ew, you are so wierd, kid."

I smiled. The phone rang. Gemma answered the phone. A small smirk formed on her face.

"It's for you."

My eyes widened and quickly took the phone out of my mother in law 's hands.

"Jax?"

"How's the hottest girl in Charming holding up?"

I giggled.

"She's worried about her man. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, babe. "

"I didn't know what to do. They wouldn't tell me anything."

"I know. That bitch made sure I couldn't make a phone call until I was in county."

"Does that mean I can see you now?"

"Yeah."

"I'll be there shortly."

"Babe, it's a four hour drive."

"I don't care. "

"You're so stubborn, you know that?"

"I know. It's a gift. I'll see you soon. Love you."

"I love you."

We both hung up at the same time.

"He okay?"

"Yeah Gem, he said he's okay. I want to go see him. You think Neeta can watch the kids for a couple hours?"

"I can give her a call."

Shayna grabbed my hand.

"Can you make it back here by seven? Remember, the formal is tonight, and I could use some help looking cute."

"I'll be home in time sweetie, I promise."

Gemma hung up and placed the phone back on the wall.

"Neeta will be over in a bit."

Neeta showed up about fifteen minutes later. We took my car, hardly speaking a word.

"You okay, sweetheart?"

"Yeah, Gemma. Why?"

"The way you looked at that piece of paper earlier. You looked like you made your choice."

"I'd be lying if I said the insane thought hasn't crossed my mind. But, I know it isn't the solution."

Jax was escorted to a conjugal room. His incredible wife was already there, sitting on the bed.

"You two have a half hour," the guard yelled before closing the trailer door.

I ran into his arms. I pulled away and analyzed his face. He had fresh blood on his lip and his left eyelid was swollen and slowly turning purple.

"Jax, who did this to you?"

"It's our way of getting protection inside."

"So, getting the shit beaten out of you buys you protection?"

"I'll be fine, Jules."

"How is everyone else?"

"They're good. We all are."

Jax moved his hands to my arms and ran them up and down my arms.

"Where's your head at, Jules?"

"Jax.. how are you so calm about all of this? I'm slowly losing my mind here, but you're okay."

Jax sat down on the bed, having me sit down on his lap.

"Jules, I'm not okay with this. I hate being away from you and our kids. But in here, you can't show any fear."

"We are going to get past this, right?"

"Of course we will. "

I went to kiss him on the cheek, but he turned his face. His lips hit mine softly.

"What about your lip?"

"I can play through the pain," and he smiled.

" I'm going to get you out of this."

"How?"

"I can't say for sure. But I will."

"Jules... what are you going to do?"

I got off his lap.

" I should tell you, Damon Pope reached out to me.. to help you."

"I know. He had his henchmen deliver the same message earlier. He won't bother us again."

"Okay."

The guard walked in.

"Time's up, kids."

"That wasn't a half hour," Jax said, looking at the guard.

"According to my watch, it was. It's not my fucking fault you wasted it talking."

I hugged Jax one more time.

"Give our kids a kiss for me."

"Of course I will. Please be safe."

He placed his hands on the side of my head, kissing me with passion. His fingers tightening in my curls.

"I said let's go."

We pulled apart, and my husband held my hand till the guard put cuffs on him.

"I'll call everyday. Promise."

Another guard roughly moved me and lead me to the exit. Jax went back to the yard, spotting Opie on the steel benches. The rest of the club was talking to a fuming Clay.

"So, did you tell her Clay did that to your face?", Opie asked.

"No."

"What about us working with Pope?"

"Op, we just had a kid. I can't pile more shit on her plate right now."

"Why would you want to get in bed with this asshole anyway?"

"Tig killed his daughter. We have to keep the peace or our club would go to war."

"You said you wanted to get out of running guns."

" I do. But, I have to become president first. Why do you think Clay and I got into it? The club has been swinging my way lately. He feels threatened."

"Man, this is only going to get worse, isn't it?"

Jax just sat down next to his best friend, not saying anything else.