One Rule

Chapter 1

Being Clay Morrow's daughter has never been easy. I grew up fixing cars, but I was determined to be more than a mechanic. I had to scratch and claw my way out of Charming so that I could go to nursing school.

I might have gotten out for a bit, but I came back. I missed my family too much. I got a job at the main hospital in town, St. Thomas, and bought a small house. Then it was time to go back to the garage.

I parked my car over to the left side of the lot and got out. I walked into the office, looking for Gemma. I managed to find Tig instead.

"What can I do ya for, doll?" he asked, only bothering to look at my tits, and not my face.

"Well, for starters, you can look me in the eye and try that greeting again, Tiggy," I replied, crossing my arms over my chest.

It took him a moment. At first he was pissed, but then I saw the shit eating grin break out all over his face. "Oh shit! When did you get back in town?" He stepped around the desk and pulled me into a hug.

"A couple days ago. Just got settled, and I thought I'd come say hi," I smiled.

"Did Clay and Gemma know you were coming back?" Tig asked.

"No..." I said, biting my lip.

"Come on. Let's go find your old man," Tig slung an arm over my shoulders and walked me out of the office and over to the clubhouse.

We ran into Jax before we could make it into the building. "Isn't it a little early for that?" Jax teased. Like Tig, he didn't look at my face before making comment.

"Pretty sure Dad would flip shit if that's what was happening here," I said.

I watched him stop mid-stride and turn around. "Oh my god! Come here!" He pulled me into a bone-crushing hug. "I didn't think I'd ever see you in this town again!"

"It was time to come home. I've got a job out at the hospital. I work in the ER. Did you know Tara's back too?" I asked.

He laughed and scratched the back of his head. "Yeah. We're sort of back together," he smiled.

"Good. I always thought you two would end up together in the end," I smiled. This felt good. I missed my brother. "How's Opie?" I asked.

"Why don't you turn around and find out," a voice said from behind me.

I turned and screamed when I saw Opie behind me. He picked me up and spun me around. "Holy crap! You look good," I grinned. "How's Donna and the kids?"

"Alright. Things have been a little rough, but we're making it work," Opie explained.

"What the hell is all screaming out here?" I'd recognize that voice out of anywhere. Opie put me down so I could turn to face my dad.

"Hi, Dad," I said, feeling small again.

"You finally decided you had enough of Seattle?" Clay asked, stepping closer. Tig and Opie backed off a little, but Jax stayed close.

"There's something to be said for small town living," I shrugged. "I got a job at St. Thomas, so I'm back for good."

He pulled me into a hug. "Good. I'm glad to hear it. Gemma will be around in a minute. I'm sure she'll be happy to have you back. She didn't change your room."

"Oh, I already bought a house," I admitted.

"You really are all grown up."

"Holy shit!" There was no mistaking that voice.

I turned to face the woman who raised me. "Hi Gemma," I smiled. "Miss me?"

"When did you get back?" she asked, hugging me.