Sorry for the delay...Life has been hectic...Hope you enjoy!

***Cabo, Mexico***

He felt completely relaxed and more than satisfied. No doubt that his current state of bliss was solely due to the beauty sleeping soundly against his chest. His hand continued it's path up and down her back feeling nothing but her smooth, warm skin. Life couldn't get any better. Successfully eliminating the world of the eleventh most wanted terrorist, his team returning home whole and unharmed, to now lying in bed holding the woman who owned his heart and soul as the warm ocean winds blew through their beachfront cabana, he felt nothing but peace. As much as his body and mind craved the excitement and danger of his job, she was what anchored him. Looking down at her, it still amazed him that she chose to share her life with him.

He smiled as his mind thought of the other beauty in his life, who he probably should repeatedly thank for being best friends with the woman who was curled up against him. Feeling her leg slide against him, he looked down to see her eyes slowly opening. How did I get so damn lucky? he thought as he turned his body to face her.

With her sleepy eyes coming into focus, she slowly smiled up at him. Her heart still melted at the mere sight of him even after almost ten years together. No words were needed, just a simple look from him and she fell completely in love with him all over again. Bringing her hand up to caress his face, she couldn't help but to question why he was awake at two in the morning, but she already knew the answer.

"What's wrong?" she asked willing to give him the opportunity to confirm her suspicion.

Sneaky woman. He had no doubt she already knew what was on his mind. She knew him that well. Inside and out. Every expression he had. With his trademark grin in place, "Why don't you tell me?"

Propping herself up on her elbow, "my money is on your sister." grinning back at him. "So what has your mind working overtime?"

He couldn't help but laugh. They both knew damn well what he was thinking about, but getting any info from the woman sharing his bed was just as impossible if he had tried to get it from his sister. "Just want her to be safe." His response one hundred percent true.

Knowing him the way that she did, she saw the sincerity of his words and knew without a doubt her safety was a lifelong priority. Willing to concede an inch, she told him what she could. "Travis, you and I both know better than anyone how careful Olivia is." watching as his eyes met hers. "I've heard you say time and time again that she's got better instincts than most operatives you know. My best friend is as sharp as they come. Don't you dare start doubting her." giving him a serious look.

Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, "You know what could help ease my mind" as he kissed her softly on the lips slowly turning onto her back as he now hovered above her. "I'd love to know more about her new friend." continuing his kisses across her neck and upper chest.

She couldn't contain her laughter. The second sound left her mouth he halted his seduction. "What's so funny?" he questioned his now giggling girlfriend.

Quickly calming herself down, she pulled his face to hers and kissed him soundly, slipping her tongue against his before slowly pulling back. "As much as I love your efforts to gain information, baby, you know that you don't have clearance to the vault."

Licking his lips as he stared down at her bare breasts, he restarted his kisses working his way up toward her ear. "I'm her brother, baby." continuing to assault her neck.

She closed her eyes as she relished how good his lips felt against her body, but kept her resolve not to betray her lifelong best friend. "Baby, she may be your sister, but she's been my best friend longer...and best friend trumps brother/boyfriend." smiling up at him. "You know I won't divulge info from the vault." watching as his hope of learning anything on a certain tattooed biker quickly faded from his face.

Knowing it was a lost cause, he laid his head down on her warm chest as his hand cupped her left breast, gently massaging it. Damn vault...he silently cursed. Getting information out of criminals was easier than trying to get access to any secrets or juicy gossip between his sister and his girlfriend. The loyalty between the two rivaled his own to his team, so he knew trying to seduce it out of her would get him no where.

She had managed to contain her laughter, but now felt somewhat guilty for shutting him down. Her love for this man went deeper than her bones, but betraying her best friend wasn't an option...not even for him. Running her hand through his shaggy hair, she used her left foot to run up and down the back of his toned calf. "Are you mad at me?" she questioned, her voice soft.

His eyes closed the instant he felt her hands gently massaging his head. Smiling against her chest, "Not at all, baby." relaxing even more. Mad at her...never. Frustrated at being an outsider to their secrets, hell yes, but it was her fierce loyalty to his sister and family that made him love her even more. He would just have to find another way of learning more about her new friend.

She slipped her free hand between their bodies and began to stroke him ever so slowly, smiling as she heard a moan slip from his lips. "How about I try and take your mind off things?" she teased as her hand gripped him tighter.

Raising his head to look at her, his eyes took in the pure lustful look she was giving him. Pulling her on top of him as he rolled over, he felt her settle herself just above his aching cock. With his hands cupping her breasts, his desire for her was higher than ever as he watched her slowly lower herself onto him. He groaned loudly as he felt her walls start to squeeze him instantly forgetting his worries.

***Diamonds***

His eyes slowly scanned the surroundings, noticing Jax still meeting the owner. Leaning back in his chair, he motioned for the waitress to bring him another beer. As expected on a Saturday night, the club was filled with the usual customers. In all the strip clubs he had been in, this one was surprisingly classier than most with a good selection of talent. Eying the waitress walking back over with his beer, he briefly took his eyes off of his VP.

Bending over every so slightly with her double-d cleavage already spilling over her corset, she smiled at the biker she had been serving drinks to. "Anything else, sexy?" she asked secretly hoping for a little action.

He didn't respond, just cut his eyes to her conveying his message. Hearing her walk away he refocused his attention scanning the crowd. After a few minutes, it suddenly hit him. He had just turned down free pussy...again. Running a hand over his face hoping for some clarity, he stared ahead at the blonde up on the platform. Dancing seductively while running her hands over her body, his own body had no reaction to the now naked woman up on stage. Nothing...not even the slightest twitch from his dick. Shit, other than whipping it out when he went to take a piss earlier, his cock had been MIA. Switching his viewing pleasure to the other naked blonde on stage who was currently spread eagle and shaking her ass, he again felt nothing. Third try had to be the charm. Watching as the first blonde left the stage, he noticed a brunette replacing her. With AC/DC blaring through the sound system, she started her routine. After a few minutes of watching her thrust her crotch in a couple men's faces, she turned and faced him as she took off her top. With a come hither look on her face as she stared back at him, she licked her finger before rubbing her hands across her enormous store bought tits. Noticing Jax move out the corner of his eye, he watched as his VP motioning to Chibs that he was going to the office with the owner, Chris. Seeing Chibs nod for him to stay put, he tried to refocus on the dancer but was coming to the realization he was bored as fuck. Pulling out his burner, he glanced at the time knowing they had been there for a while noticing he had no missed calls or texts. And with one look at his empty text box, his mind thought of her causing his cock to wake up. He took a quick pull from his beer to hide the smirk on his face. His morning had started out fantastically. A morning quickie in bed turned into lounging on her comfortable sofa to then be enticed into another round of hot sex with her in the shower. He had to wonder if he'd still be over at her place had her brother not shown up unexpectedly. Sending a quick text, he had just shut his phone watching the others walk up.

With a nod back toward the stage, "Bro, you with us or you goin'a hang and enjoy the ladies?" asked Chibs.

Shaking his head slowly, "Let's roll. Need to be on the road early." Happy responded knowing he wanted an early start to see his ma.

They took the long way back into Charming. Jax heading toward his house, and Chibs turning off to the small apartment he rented. Pulling up to the stop light, he pulled out his phone finding no reply. He bit back a twinge of disappointment at not getting a response from her, but it was a little after two in the morning. Shoving his phone back in his kutt, he hit the throttle as the light turned green.

***Olivia's***

She vaguely heard her Iphone beep alerting to a new message. Rolling over in bed, she blindly reached across finding her phone on the night stand. Letting her eyes focus, she opened the message.

U awake?

She placed her hand over her stomach as it flipped when she read his message. Noticing the late hour, she let out a breath slowly rereading the two simple words. Technically she was now awake although three minutes ago she had been soundly asleep...something that took almost two hours to accomplish. Staring up at the ceiling her mind was now at war with her body. She hadn't seen him since he left her condo earlier in the day after her brother showed up. A smile forming on her face remembering the joy of his surprise, even if their visit was brief. Their day had been spent catching up with her driving him up to the job site to show off her latest project and then a long casual dinner. She knew Happy must have mentioned Travis to someone at the club after receiving a call from Tara asking for them to stop by. But up until now, she hadn't heard a word from him. She could admit it was a little weird having her brother show up to find the two of them in matching towels, but she wasn't ashamed of anything. Yes, more clothing would have been less embarrassing, but it wasn't like either of them were naked. Glad he didn't show up thirty minutes before he did, she thought as flashes of him holding her up against the shower wall invaded her mind. Quickly clearing her mind of certain x-rated memories, she remembered their quick visit at T-M.

...earlier in the evening

She smiled watching Tara walking quickly toward her SUV at the same time Travis opened his door instantly pulling him into a tight hug. "God, it's so good to see you!"

Feeling her pull back and look up at him, "You too, doc. Looking good as always." his Southern charm coming out.

"I know you're on cloud nine right now." looking back at her.

"Definitely." as she smiled up at her brother.

Introducing him to her new acquaintances had gone better than she could have expected. Without question, she realized instantly that Clay and the guys were sizing Travis up. Chibs and Clay were actually the most cordial, while Jax, Juice and Opie remained quiet, except for a nod of acknowledgment when Tara made the introductions. After a thirty minute visit of basic chit chat, the two said their good-bye's and headed back to her place before he had to leave. Her day had been perfect until she talked with Tara on the way back from seeing Travis off at the airport.

"Apparently the owner of the strip club is having an issue and wants SAMCRO to help him out."

"Oh."

"I'm trying my best to trust him, but I know first hand how those sluts can be."

Her stomach instantly knotted up knowing Happy would be right along side the others handling whatever issue the club was having. Not to mention, he was 100% male, and what man could or would resist watching naked women or whatever else happened at strip clubs. She quickly shook her head of where her mind was leading her and refocused on her friend. "T, I'm sure Jax wouldn't risk what you two have rebuilt together.

"I know. I just wonder how he would feel if the shoe was on the other foot?" the doctor questioned.

She reopened the message feeling a wave of hurt wash over her. She didn't know what bothered her more...the fact he had spent the evening at a strip club doing God knows what or that he had text her in the middle of the night after leaving a strip club for what she could only imagine was a booty call? Quickly closing the text, she silently reminded herself of her own self respect and self worth. She mentally kicked herself for feeling anything at all about his activities. They weren't in a relationship so why should she care who he was spending time with. Olivia Parker was no one's booty call and especially not one for sloppy seconds. Taking a deep breath, she placed her phone back where it had been and rolled over facing the windows praying sleep would reclaim her as quick as possible.

...Sunday

***Ralph's Diner***

Pulling some cash from her wallet, she took one final sip of her orange juice before standing up. She had enjoyed the peaceful quiet of the diner having been only one of two people in the roadside gem for the better part of an hour.

"Sweetheart, you working today?" asked Ralph noticing the beauty was wearing a t-shirt, jeans and riding boots.

Smiling back at the man who she was now extremely fond of, "Yes and no. Just wanted to get some new shots for the website on the progress we've made." as she handed him her bill and a ten before heading toward the door. "I'll see you tomorrow at some point Ralph. Have a good day!" She said before pushing the door open and walking outside. It was an absolutely gorgeous Sunday morning. Sunny and not a single cloud in the sky. As she walked the short distance to her car, she had just found her car keys in her purse when she her the distinct sound of a Harley passing by, only to quickly turn into the parking lot. She had just briefly glanced toward the bike, but everything in her knew who it was.

He had left the clubhouse in time to do a quick scouting mission only to come up empty. She wasn't at home or her office. Unsure of her whereabouts pissed him off, although he knew he had no right to be. She was an adult woman who was free to go wherever she pleased, but it angered him not knowing. As he hit the highway north, his mind wondered to if she had even stayed at home last night. Maybe she went out and ended up going home with some prick. He revved the engine as his blood pressure rose as a heavy streak of jealousy ran through his veins. With a quick glance over at the diner, he immediately felt his blood cool as soon as he spotted her walking out of Ralph's. Turning in the second entrance, he slowed quickly making his way toward her.

She had somehow kept herself from thinking about him after a stern silent scolding in the shower this morning, but that was now shot to hell as he stood climbing off his bike right beside of her. She could pull a typical woman move by simply ignoring him and getting in her car, but that would be out of character for her. Pushing the unwanted feeling of hurt aside, she quickly regrouped and faced him head on but waiting until he spoke first.

"Where you headed?"

A question. Not Good Morning or even Hey, she thought quickly not allowing herself to feel anything. "Job site."

Direct and short. With a slight slant of his head, he studied her face. Beautiful as ever, but he could tell she appeared to be in that fucking off mode. "You okay?"

Why wouldn't I be, "Of course. And you?" Noticing he was wearing a darker gray t-shirt than he normally wore. Damnit! Stop remembering his wardrobe!

"Late night last night, but good."

Oh I can only imagine, she internally thought instantly hating the feeling of jealousy rush over her. Hearing the door chime, they both looked back toward the door, watching as a man walked out heading toward his sedan parked a few spaces away from her. As she turned back toward him, she saw that he had taken a step toward her now putting them just inches from each other.

He stepped closer to her somewhat trapping her against the SUV and her open driver door. Pulling his sunglasses from his head, he laid them on top of her vehicle. Staring down at her, "How long you plan on being at the job site?" he asked, his hands now on either side of her waist.

She could feel her heart rate increase at being so close to him, cautious of his actions and her own response to him. "Couple hours." again keeping her answers direct.

Watching her eyes, he could feel that something was off. "Heading up to see Ma for the afternoon. I'll call you before I head back and we'll grab some dinner." He waited just a few seconds as he took in her expression before lowering his lips to hers. At first he slowly kissed her, wanting to feel her respond before he took it further. With his hands cupping her cheeks he felt her place a hand against his side, now deepening the kiss, slipping his tongue inside her mouth. Not wanting this to escalate into a full blown make-out session in the parking lot, he reluctantly pulled back, licking his lips watching as she opened her eyes.

"Be careful today." leaning down to give her another quick kiss, unable to stop himself.

She felt a little lightheaded but kept her wits. "I will." looking back up at him. "You too." she said watching as he climbed back on his bike.

"Always." he replied before starting the Harley.

With another long look between the two, he backed out of the parking space and headed toward the highway.

He had noticed the pair standing outside talking but Ralph did his best not to gawk at the unique couple. They entertained him almost daily having lunch with each other as they both tried to not appear to be a couple, unaware their unconscious efforts proved to him that they were well on their way. He laughed out loud thinking how obvious is was to him but neither one of them had quiet realized it yet.