Make It Rain (Sons of Anarchy) *discontinued*

Chapter Thirty One

"Just 'cause you love someone doesn't mean you should stick around and screw up their life."
- Dean Winchester
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       Jax and I hadn't really talked all day, but he had been very worried about Abel. He's practically fixated on finding him, which is something I could always understand. I wished he'd allow me to help him, but he doesnt want me getting hurt any worse than I already had.

     Dad and GrandDad had been working hard on finding Abel as well, and Dakota had helped them when he could, but Grandma Beth and Jamie have been taking care of me and having Dakota help sometimes as well. Dakota and I had hung out a few times though, which makes me feel better about being practically locked in the house.

"How are you feeling today?" Dakota asked, as he walked into mine and Jax's room.

"Still a bit sore, but I don't feel terrible." I replied, and he nodded.

"Jamie sent me with your pain meds. She and Grandma Beth went to the store to pick up groceries." He said, as he handed me a cup of juice and my pain meds.

     I motioned for Dakota to sit next to me, as I slowly pulled myself up into a perfect sitting position instead of partially laying down. Dakota sat next to me, pulling his legs up on to the bed. He wasn't wearing any shoes, seeing as he was only in his pajamas, since he and the family had been staying at the house this whole time.

"Can I ask you a question, Kota?" I asked, and he nodded.

"Sure. What's up?" He asked, causing me to sigh.

"Why does Grandma Beth look so sickly?" I asked, and I watched his face fall.

"Lakota, Grandma Beth is sick. I meant to tell you when I was here last time, but I didn't want to upset you anymore than Dad already had." He said, making me frown.

"What do you mean when you say she's sick?" I asked, as his eyes filled with sorrow.

"Do you remember a few years ago when Grandma Beth went into remission?" He asked, and I nodded.

"Yeah, it was scary as hell." I replied, and he bit his lip and looked away for a moment.

"Kota, Grandma Beth has stage four lung cancer." Dakota stated, causing my eyes to start filling with tears.

"Is she going to make it?" I asked, watching as he frowned.

"You know just as much as I do, that stage four has a very high mortality rate. Besides, the chemo is very rough and she's having to use CBD to feel healthier." He answered, and I shook my head.

"No, there has to be another way. I mean, Unser has cancer and he's just fine. Maybe--maybe we can find a way for Grandma Beth to get better as well." I replied, watching as a sympathetic smile graced his face.

"Lakota, you and I both know that won't happen. Besides, we don't want to prolong her suffering. She needs all the love and support she can get. No matter how much it pains us, we need to pretend as if everything is alright. We can cry about it when she's not around, but any other time we have to put on a brave face." Dakota stated, as I nodded with tears cascading down my face.

"I can't believe we might lose her, Kota. She's the best grandmother I ever had. If it wasn't for her, I don't know where we'd be. She's the glue to this family, rather anyone else can see it or not." I said, and Dakota nodded.

        Dakota and I both laid down, knowing the news of Grandma Beth's condition really took a toll on me. I hated knowing the truth, but I would've hated not knowing more. If it wasn't for her, I don't know if I wouldve ever become the woman I am today, minue the whole running away and finding a premade family and biker club. I know Grandma Beth and I had our disagreements, but I don't know what I'd do without her. I also don't know why she didn't tell me about her illness herself. Maybe she was scared about how I'd react. Maybe she was scared to tell me because I was recovering. Maybe she was just too scared to tell me, in fear I may run again, but this time away from even more family than I had before.

     I hoped she'd be able to meet Abel before she passed, but I didn't know how long it would take for everyone to find him, or how much longer Grandma Beth had before she was in even worse condition that she had been already. I was scared to lose her, but I was more afraid of saying goodbye.

"Is Cheryl going to come here if you stay here much longer?" I asked, causing Dakota to shrug.

"I don't know, there's a possibility. I mean, she does miss you. Besides, it'd be great for you to see her and Jayden again. You'd also get to meet Asher." Dakota stated, and my eyebrows scrunched in confusion.

"Who's Asher?" I asked, causing Dakota to grin.

"He's my son. Well, will be. Cheryl hasn't given birth to him yet, since there's still a couple months, but I do know it's a boy. Nobody else knows but you and Cheryl." He stated, and I grinned as well.

"I'm so glad you told me! I'm excited to be an auntie!" I exclaimed, clapping my hands together happily,"Just know that I will be spoiling the hell out of that baby and Jayden, even if I'm miles away from you all." I said, and he chuckled.

"I wouldn't have it any other way. Besides, I have my own nephew to spoil, plus the one you will eventually have in a few months." He replied, and I laughed.

"I'm just glad you and I had time to just sit and talk, like old times." I commented, and he smiled.

"We'll always have time, even if we're miles apart." He said, and I nodded.

      Dakota really was the best brother I could ever have...

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A/N: I hope you liked this chapter. Sorry for such a long wait. Also, sorry if this chapter isn't amazing. I promise the next chapter will be better.

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