Thicker Than Blood

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

We spent the rest of the night drinking and celebrating what tomorrow would bring. I can't believe I am getting married. That Juice actually wants to marry me. I hate that it is for this reason but still, I am marrying the man I love. Feeling a little tipsy, Juice picks me up and carries me to the dorm room and locks the door behind us. Laying me down on the bed he asks "Are you sure you want to do this? We can still plan a big wedding if that's what you want." I just look at him and say "Juan, I never dreamed of a big wedding and a white dress. I never wanted that. Going to the courthouse is perfect. For me, it's not about the dress and the church. It's about the vows. Do you not want to do this tomorrow? Do you want to wait?" I asked, worried. "Sweetheart, I would marry you right now if that's what you wanted." He kisses me softly and pulls me to lay my head on his chest before we both doze off.

Waking the next morning, there is a knock on the door. Getting out of bed, Juice answers to see Gemma standing on the other side with a garment bag. "You need to head out. I have a bride to get ready." Gemma tells him. She comes in and Juice throws some clothes on and kisses me and says "I'll see you at the courthouse. Noon. I love you." I smile and say, "I love you too. Noon." He walks out the door and in walks Tara and Lyla. "Let's get you ready to get married." Gemma says. While Gemma does my hair, Lyla is doing my makeup and Tara is doing my nails. I look at these three women and I can't help but smile. They have always been my family. "Hey Gem?" I ask. "Yeah baby." she responds. "Will you stand in for mother of the bride?" She kisses my cheek softly and said "I already planned on it." I look at Tara and Lyla and say "You girls are like sisters to me. Will you stand with me while I get married?" They look at me, smiling and nod their heads yes. I have my pseudo mom and sisters. Before we leave, the ladies tell me they have something for me. "Now, you have to have a few things even if it is a courthouse wedding. Your dress was mine when I married John. That is your something old." Gemma says. Putting the necklace around my neck she continues "I saw this necklace and thought it would be perfect. This is your something blue." she says. The necklace is a silver chain with a blue tear shaped stone hanging from it. Tara is next. "You need something borrowed. This bracelet was my mom's. She wore it when she got married and I wore it when I married Jax. And now, it's your turn to wear it." I hug her, trying not to cry. "That leaves something new. When Opie told me that you were getting married today, I knew that you needed something special. So, I bought this garter for you. It's SOA colors." Lyla says. I hug her and the tears start threatening to fall. "Thank you ladies. I love you so much. Now, let's get me married." I say as we all head out to Gemma's SUV to head to the courthouse.

Pulling up to the courthouse, we see the guys standing out front, waiting for us. Rosen is there with our marriage license as well. Walking up, I asked "Rosen, can I talk to you for a second?" They all look at me strangely, not knowing what I am going to do. I take Juice's hand as we walk to the side with Rosen. "I need you to draw up some paperwork for me. I know that it states that if anything happens to me that the money goes to my parent's charities. I want to change that to go to Juice. Can we do that?" I asked. Rosen smiles and says "Once you are married, and the money is yours, you can change the paperwork all you want. It will legally be your money so you can leave it to whoever you want." I smile and say "Well, that's what I want." He puts his hand on my shoulder and says "I'll have them ready Monday morning. Now, let's get you married."

An hour later, I am Mrs. Ortiz. We head back to the clubhouse and start celebrating. After a couple of drinks, Kip comes up to me and hugs me. "Congrats, Roli. I'm really happy for you." he tells me. Smiling, I say, "Thanks Kip. That means a lot." Everyone comes over and takes shots with us and Chibs hands Juice and I a shot each and puts his hands on both of ours, bows his head and says a Gaelic prayer for our marriage. I feel my eyes tearing up and when he is done, I pull him into a hug and say "I love you Chiby." We spend the rest of the night celebrating until my husband pulls me to the dorm and pushes me onto the bed. "Now, it's time to claim my wife." We spend the rest of the night in bed, making love on our first night as a married couple.

I wake up the next morning and hear Juice snoring softly next to me. Sliding out of bed, I put on some clothes and head out to the kitchen in search for coffee. Walking into the kitchen, I see Tig is already up. "Morning Doll." He greets me. "Morning Tiggy." I smile. I pour a cup of coffee and sit at the table staring into my cup. "What's on your mind, sweetheart?" Tig asked. "I was just thinking about how to tell Bev that I am married. I think I might have an idea." I say. "Well, tell me about it." he says. "Well, I was thinking about calling her and telling her that we need to talk and ask her to meet me at the park. That way it is somewhere public and she is less likely to make a scene. Then tell her about the papers and the marriage. I don't want her to know that I am changing who the money goes to if anything happens to me but let her think that it still goes to the charities." I say. "Well, sweetheart, if that is how you want to do it, I will take it to the club and we will all plan it out. Doesn't sound like that bad of an idea and you're right, a public place means less of a scene." I kiss his cheek and say "Thanks Tiggy. Love you." He hugs me and says "Love you too baby girl."

I pour another cup of coffee for Juice and head back to the dorm. As I walk in, he is just waking up. I hand him his coffee and he takes it gratefully. "Morning wife." he says smiling. "Morning Husband." I say. "I need to talk to you." I say. He nods and waits for me to continue. "I talked to Tig while I was in the kitchen and I told him how I want to tell Bev. I don't want her knowing that I am changing the papers. I want to meet her at the park so that it is public and she won't make as big a scene and have you and Tig with me. I want her to still think that the money will go to the charities if anything happens to me." I explain. "I think that's a good idea babe. We will talk to Clay and the guys and see how the best way to play this out will be." he tells me. Feeling a little more confident about things, Juice gets up and we head out to the main room to talk about the plan.