Two of a Kind

Chapter 8

A/N: This is going to be the last chapter in this fic. I hope you've enjoyed this as much as I have. I'm sorry, I've run out of ideas for this fic. I want to thank all of you that have voted and/or commented. It's meant the world to me. :) Also, as this is the last chapter, it's going to get quite long. Thank you!

Jax decided the club should throw a BBQ since things were good at the moment. He and Bobby would be smoking three briskets overnight on Friday as well as two racks of ribs and then smoking some sausages that Saturday. He left the sides up to Gemma. The biker Matriarch called up Skylar to tell her about the club's BBQ that Saturday and asked her to bring some desserts. Skylar was excited about the get-together although she did attend some of their parties from time-to-time. Knowing she'd be busy all day Saturday, she put out a message on her Twitter and YouTube accounts that she wouldn't be streaming Saturday. She set up a couple VODs to play instead of her streaming. As she ate lunch that afternoon, she began to think of what to bring for a large group. She thought she'd bring some banana pudding, peach cobbler, and banana nut muffins. She would have to spend most of the morning cooking but that was ok. The rest of the week went by slowly. Friday morning, Skylar went to do some grocery shopping for all she'd need to make two roasting pans of pudding, two roasting pans of peach cobbler, and several dozen muffins. Having all she'd need, she checked out and headed home. Tig found himself becoming more excited at the prospect of seeing Skylar than he wanted to admit to. She was funny, she was intelligent, she took their jokes in stride and even joked back, she didn't get upset at having to be on lockdown like some of the other 'ol ladies did, and she was very laid-back.

Juice noticed Tig seemed to be asking more questions about Skylar than what he thought his brother should be asking. When Tig asked if she were seeing anyone, Juice narrowed his eyes making Tig raise his hands. Juice told his brother he didn't want his friend to get hurt because he knew how Tig was. It made Tig get defensive and ask what Juice meant. "You can't keep it in your pants, Tig! Skylar deserves a man that will be loyal to her. That will support her, protect her, make her laugh, and love her unconditionally." Juice spat. Tig took a few deep breaths then lowered his voice. "I can be that man, Juice. Honest." Tig stated. Juice stared at Tig for a minute before Tig very quietly confessed he was ready to settle down with one woman. It took Juice back to hear his brother's confession, especially since Tig and Happy had both expressed their desire to remain single. Tig sighed and told the IO that hanging out with Skylar had shown him what he was missing in having a partner and he was bored with the croweaters. That he wanted one woman to come home to, to share things with. Juice eyed the SAA carefully before telling him that he wouldn't stop him from pursuing Skylar but if he hurt her in any way, he would be kicking his ass. Tig agreed with a sigh.

Skylar spent all morning preparing two roasting pans of banana pudding, two roasting pans of homemade peach cobbler, and three dozen banana nut muffins. They were big muffins, too. It was a lot of work but she didn't mind it. Gemma was making all the sides and she was sure that was much more work than what she was doing. The biker Queen was making a large pot of potato salad, a roasting pan of baked beans, a roasting pan of coleslaw, two roasting pans of corn on the cobb, a roasting pan of a garden salad, two roasting pans of deviled eggs, and a several packages of sweet Hawaiian rolls to round out the meal. The prospects helped Gemma get the food from her SUV to the clubhouse and set out on the bar. Shortly before the BBQ was officially to start, Skylar arrived with all the desserts. Jax had the prospects help her bring in what she'd made as well. Gemma thanked her for helping earning a smile in return. It was a lazy Saturday as most of the bikers were given the afternoon off for the party. Tig eyed Skylar up when he noticed her walking in with food. Tight blue jeans that really hugged her body, a pair of black and white Chuck Taylor's, and a cute tank top that showed off her curves. It was casual but looked great on her. Of course, he thought everything she wore looked great on her.