Blue Angel

Lies That Burn

The sun had barely peeked over the mountain passage when the sound of Jax's alarm had buzzed the sleeping couple awake. Jax rolled to his side lightly kissing Scarlet's cheek. "Mornin' darlin'." His voice cracked with sleep while he peeled back the sheets, getting out of bed. Scarlet laid there listening to the shower turn on. The air that morning felt different to her, it was more crisp than normal. Everything felt different although it all was the same. Placing a hand over her small bump she inhaled the chilling air as she climbed out of bed. She wore Jax's boxers and one of her tank tops just to make sure she was decent in case Abel woke up and popped into the kitchen like he did most mornings.

The daily routine began for the first lady of Samcro, making a fresh pot of coffee making sure there was enough for any unexpected visits of other club members. If she didn't force him to eat Jax would leave every morning without food in his stomach so this became a priority to her. Perhaps it was the motherly nature pregnancy has somehow come to life from her.

She made Jax and Abel some quick french toast with eggs just as Jax finished getting ready for the day of dealing with whatever shit would come his way from the day before. Scarlet was learning to refrain from asking to many questions, she found it easier to live in ignorance while she was with child.

Jax walked in placing a hand on Scarlets hip giving her a lone kiss while she finished up breakfast when both of their phones rang simultaneously. Each of them both ganced at each other before answering. Jax stepped out the kitchen while Scarlet brought the phone to her ear. "Hello?" She questioned, plating the food.

Abel walked in climbing up into his seat rubbing his eyes. She placed the plate down leaving the young boy to pour his own syrup. "Ms. Delaney, This is DA Patterson. I was wondering if I could speak to you pertaining information about your father Otto Delaney."

Scarlet's mouth opened then quickly closed; she wasn't sure what to think. "What about him?" she questioned looking outside the window putting her hand over her small bump.

"It was brought to my attention you never received his remains. I'd like to make that arrangement for you, in exchange for a few moments of your time." Scarlet wasn't naive, she knew this was going to be more than about Otto. "If you are interested you can come by my office today at noon." The DA hung up leaving Scarlet in a struggle over what to do or if she should mention it to Jax.

"Scarrr..." Abel called out making her turn around to see syrup dripping from the table to the floor.

"Shit." She mumbled grabbing a towel trying to clean up the mess seeing Abel's pancakes were floating in syrup.

"What happened?" Jax walked in picking up Abel to avoid him getting covered in the sticky mess.

"I turned around while on the phone, I wasn't watching." Her eyes never looked up while cleaning on her hands and knees. Trying to wrap her mind around the phone call she started to scrub the floor.

"Baby?" Jax tone broke her thoughts kneeling down next to her taking the rag. "Baby It's clean. Who called?" Jax seemed to slouch down to look up into her dark eyes, Scarlet was far away in her mind, the words of her beloved didn't even register. "Hey Scar..." He sat down gathering her in his arms pulling her to him making sure she was securely in his arms. Scarlet knew she couldn't keep a secret from him but she also knew he would most likely make the choice to go or not for her.

"It's fine, I um. I think I have a case of pregnancy brain?" For the first time blatantly lying to Jax. There was a breath of air pushed out from between his lips clearly forcing the worry out. He didn't know what to think or say, he has never really been around a pregnant woman before so he spoke by kissing her temple as the back door opened.