Scars

Family Dinner

"I expected your mother to be here not... some other woman." Jax gave her a pointed look. Sophia simply smiled and held out her hand. "Sophia Telford." Tara hesitantly took her hand and introduced herself. After they shook hands Tara went to pull her hand away but Sophs grip tightened. She didn't say anything. Didn't need to. The look in her eyes said it all. Don't mess with me or you'll regret it. Soph let go of her hand and turned her attention back to Abel.

"Anything change with the kid?" Tara looked over his chart and didn't see anything different. He was doing just fine and Jax couldn't be happier. They spent a little more time with Abel. mainly Jax watching as Sophia read to him. She was a natural mother Jax could tell. And the way she handled Tara surprised him. Jax knew what his mother was planning. She always thought her job was to play matchmaker. But this time Jax had no objections. But only time will tell. After leaving the hospital Jax drove them around town showing her the best places to go and the places to stay away from.

A few hours later Soph and Jax were sitting on the clubhouse roof laughing and talking. "So you stabbed him in the nut with an broken pool stick?" Jax nodded proudly laughing at the pained look on Soph's face. "I don't have nuts and that hurts me!" they both laughed again. "You know your accent is cute." she pushed his shoulder and told him to shut up. "So Gemma is your mum and Clay is your step dad?" He answered the question with a nod. She wasn't gonna ask him about his real dad because that wasn't any of her business. "Is it ok if i visit Abel some more? He is so cute and i got some free time i can spend with him."

"You can visit him anytime you want. I'll add you to the visitor list just to be safe. Especially after you made Tara piss herself today." It wasn't Sophs fault. Tara assumed and gave attitude so she had to be put in her place. "All i did was shake her hand and say my name." Jax found it funny that she was trying to play innocent. "Right. And i bet the look you gave her was nothing either. What kind of look was that anyway? I don't think I've ever seen Tara back away from a fight."

Soph shrugged. She didn't know what kind of look it was she just knew that it got the job done. "Just something I learned when i got these." Motioned to the scars on her cheeks. "Couldn't really talk while they were healing so I learned to talk with my eyes." Jax was curious as to how she got those. Of course the guys knew how chibs got his but hers seemed neater. Like they wanted her to feel every agonizing moment of it and that didn't sit right with Jax.

"Come on kiddies! Time for dinner!" the pair gave each other a look before laughing and climbing down. Tig was waiting for them at the bottom of the ladder. "Did you two have fun on your date?" Jax rolled his eyes and Soph smiled. "At least he can get a date Tigs." Tigs jaw dropped as Jax howled in laughter. The club watched the interaction in amusement. Its been a while since they've been able to relax and have a good time.

Dinner that night was amazing. Everyone was joking around and laughing. The food tasted amazing. Chibs had his daughter at his side which made him happier than ever. Soph quickly warmed up to everyone and no one was safe from her sassy comments. Soph was pulled out of her thoughts when she heard Jax say her name. "And she walked over to her held out her hand and introduced herself. When Tara went to let go Soph gave her this look. Ma this look puts yours to shame. She gave her this look and i swear Tara pissed herself." the guys laughed and Soph rolled her eyes. It wasn't that big of a deal.

Gemma smiled at the girl proudly. She will fit in just fine with the club. And her son loves her already which makes her happier. She seemed better than the last two he chose. Clay stood with his drink raised. "A toast. To SAMCRO, to family, to Jax's kid, and to Chibs who's daughter is back at his side." cheers echoed throughout the room. "I want to thank you guys for taking me in. i know i wasn't approachable yesterday. Its been awhile since i've been able to trust people. But the guys at SAMBEL talked highly of you." the night went on and soon dinner was over. Soph helped Gemma clean up before everyone went to bed.