Okay, we are at chapter 34! Just so you all know, the story is back in Julia's Pov. I added the quote from one of my favorite songs because I believe it really does fit this chapter. Let me know what you think!
"What's mine is yours to leave or take
What's mine is yours to make your own
-The Fray
As I opened my eyes, I saw a nurse writing on a clipboard that held her notes. She smiled at me while she put the clipboard back at the end of my bed.
"Mrs. Teller, you're awake."
"What happened?"
"There was an accident at your home. It is completely normal that you don't remember. You hit your head pretty hard."
Accident. Oh my god. The explostion. The memory of it all started coming back in spurts.
My kids! Shayna!
I started pulling out my ivs, trying to sit up.
"I need to see my kids.. I need to see if they are okay,"
The nurse moved her hands in front of me.
"Julia, they are fine. Everyone is fine. You need to rest."
I looked down at my body. My whole side was covered in white bandages. I even had a harsh burn on both hands. When I furrowed my eyebrows, I felt pain in my face too.
"Can I have a mirror?"
The nurse hesitated for a moment.
"I don't think.."
"Please?"
Was it that bad?
She came back to the room and placed the mirror in my hands.
Good lord.
I had sharp cuts scattered across my face. I covered my mouth and began to sob. The nurse took the mirror out of my hands.
"Julia...you want me to call your husband? Let him know you are awake?"
"No. I need some time to think."
Jax was on top of the clubhouse smoking a cigarette when Opie joined him.
"Hey, man. How is Julia?"
"They said she is getting better, but she hasn't woken up yet. "
"Jax, I'm sorry this shit keeps happening to you. I am here for you if you need anything. Ya know, since I'm going to be your vp soon," He smiled at Jax who forced one back.
"What is it?"
"Op, I can't stay. This explosion was the final straw. I need to get out. I know I promised you and.."
"Go. I'll be okay. Really. Do what I should've done. "
"I thought I was going to have to fight you harder on this."
"Believe me, I want to fight you on this. But, after what happened to Donna.. things change."
"Man, You have to believe me when I say a part of me wants to stay. The club has been apart of who I am since I was a kid. It's going to be hard to walk away from this," Jax stared out into the herizon.
"Yeah, but Julia and your kids are a bigger part of you."
Jax's phone rang. He answered it and smiled, looking at Opie.
"Thank you. I'm on my way."
Jax hung up his phone and put it in his pocket. He stood up.
"Jules is awake. I'm gonna go by the hospital."
Opie hugged his best friend.
"If you need anything, let me know."
"Same goes for you."
A soft knock broke my attention from the tv.
"Hi babe."
A small grin crossed my face, and I looked back at the television. I switched it off. He came over and kissed my lips as lightly as possible.
He pulled the chair from out of the corner and he sat down once it was next to my side.
"They told me it was a gas leak. It wasn't gas leak, was it?"
"No," he looked down at the floor.
"I'm so sor.."
"Please don't. Child Services came to see me right before you walked in. Talking about taking our kids away from us," I said with tears in my eyes.
"Jules, that won't happen. I took care of the investigators. Our kids aren't going anywhere."
"Jax, I've tried. I really tried. I supported you. The club. I thought that whatever hit would come our way, I would be able to stand back up. Because I have you by my side. But after this, I can't bring myself to stand back up."
"I know.."
"I'm ready to leave here, Jax. Away from all of the violence. We need to do what's best for our kids. And it's killing me to have to make you choose between us and the club. I don't want you to resent me for walking away from something you love," I wiped away freshly fallen tears, the salt from the tears burning the wounds.
He was ready to speak, but I cut him off.
"I'll be released at the end of the week. I'm taking the kids out of this bloodthirsty town. I want you next to me when we leave. But, if you choose the club, I need you to sign these."
I handed the documents that were on the table next to me to Jax. He looked it over and he had shock in his eyes.
"Divorce papers."
I nodded.
He threw the drawn up document in the trash.
"I'm not signing those. Because I will be next to you when we leave."
"What?"
"I have reached a crossroads here, Jules. I can't have both you and the club. This club has worn you down without even realizing it. I don't want to see my girl lose that spark I love so much," he started to cry.
I touched the side of his face, and he kissed the inside of my palm.
"I know you are going to have alot of loose ends to tie up before we leave. When you do, meet me at the park we got married in. "
"I'll be there."
"Where are we going to go?"
"New York."
"Really?Why New York?"
"I already bought our tickets."
I smiled at my husband.
"So, we are going to be a lawyer and auto shop owner power couple?"
"Only the best, baby," He replied standing up and kissing me, carefully cradling my head.
Friday Night
I never been so terrified in my entire life. That's not true, I've been terrified a few times living here. But, my mind went rogue.
I looked in my rearview mirror.
Shayna and Gracie were fast asleep, and Abel was playing with his favorite toy.
The rain pounding against the windows made me nervous. Was the rain a sign that more trouble was ahead? Or was it a symbol of all my problems about to be washed away for good?
I looked at the clock in my car. (The windows were fixed thanks to Half Sack).
10:00.
He's late.
This is it. He changed his mind. I started the car.
A familiar looking tow truck pulled up behind my car. I saw Jax get out of the passenger side and Opie out the driver's side.
They both hugged each other tightly. They seperated and Opie looked at me. I gave him a hug and a piece of paper.
"What is this?"
"June Stahl's address. I know she played a big part in Donna's murder."
He kissed the side of my cheek.
"Thank you. Take care of my best friend."
"I will."