Leather & Lace: A Sons of Anarchy Fanfic

Chapter 21

Tinsley and Jax were still hanging out at the fundraiser. It was getting close to the time for the raffles to be drawn. Tinsley had brought a few that interested her in hopes of winning. As she waited for the raffles to begin, she sat in the booth talking with Jax and Gemma. The other guys had gone off on some club business but Jax refused to leave. As they were talking, Donna walked up to the booth.

"I'm sorry, I forgot your name but can I talk to you for a minute alone?" Asked Donna. She was talking to Tinsley.

"Yeah sure" said Tinsley.

"Not alone. I'm coming with" said Jax.

"Well if not alone I can do it here I guess. I wanted to apologize for being such a bitch earlier and the other day. I know you know you are just trying to help. Since Op's been out, things haven't been easy. He's working with my dad in the log woods and trying to work at TM too. Even with the two incomes, we can't pay our bills. I'm not the type of person to ask for help and I'm not the type to take any help with doing something in return." Said Donna.

"I wasn't looking for anything in return. Like I said, I just wanted to help someone who looked like they needed it. I didn't know when I brought that stuff that you were Opie's wife. Again, I'm sorry if I stepped on any toes." Said Tinsley.

"No, really, I'm the one who should be apologizing. The way I acted was uncalled for. You seem like a sweet girl." Said Donna.

"Thanks for that." Said Tinsley.

"You know, it's no big secret that I want Opie out of this club but it's his life. It's all he's ever wanted. But I just want my husband. I want to know he's safe. I want him home and not in prison." Said Donna.

"Sweetheart, we all get that" said Gemma.

"Do you" said Donna.

"Look, the club isn't the glue holding Opie together. It's you. He loves you and those kids with every single breath in his body. If you keep pushing him to leave, he just going to pull harder to stay. And that's going to end up getting him killed." Said Jax.

"Don't you think I know that" asked Donna.

"Just ease up on him. That's all I'm saying" said Jax.

"I'll try. Anyway, I just wanted to apologize to you Umm..." said Donna.

"Tinsley"

"Yea, Tinsley, I just wanted to apologize to you and tell you I had no right to be such a bitch."

"Thanks for the apology but I understand where your coming from" said Tinsley.

"Anyway, Kenny and Ellie want to do the egg toss. I'll see you guys around" said Donna.

They all said bye and went back to talking. Tinsley noticed Jax was watching the guy from near the porta potties from earlier. He was doing the egg toss with two kids. He lifted his shirt to wipe the sweat from his face and she noticed that he had the same tattoo on his back that Jax had. Jax jumped up out of his seat and walked over to Tinsley and kissed her.

"I'll be back. I need to talk to Opie. Stay here with mom until I get back" said Jax.

"Ok" said Tinsley

After Jax left, Tinsley and Gemma served a few more bowls of chili. They sat down in their chairs and just watched the people of the town mingle and have a good time. Tinsley couldn't fully relax because she kept looking for Mason. Jax had told her that it was possible he would get out on bail. So far though, she hadn't seen him. And that was completely fine by her.

Jax returned just as the announcer was drawing the raffles.

"The first raffle item is a Ruger 9mm pistol, complete with purse designed for concealed carry. The lucky ticket number is 45236. Again, that's 45236. Come claim your prize." Said the announcer.

"Jax that's me" said Tinsley.

"Well let's go claim your prize babe" said Jax.

Together, they walked hand in hand up to the podium to claim her prize. After they had cleared the stage, the announcer started with the next prize.

"The second raffle item is a deep tissue massage and beauty treatment. The beauty treatment includes a hair cut, styling of choice, and a makeup consultation and demonstration. The winner of this bundle is 76529. Again, that ticket number 76529. Come on down and claim your prize." Said the announcer.

After a few more raffles, the announcer was at the last item up for grabs.

"And the moment you have all been waiting for. This raffle is for 4 tickets to Disney Land. This item includes a hotel stay that's within walking distance of Disney and a $4000 prepaid Visa card for food and souvenirs. The winner of this raffle is 318753. Again, that's ticket number 318753. Come on down!"

Tinsley couldn't believe her luck. She had always wanted to go to Disney and she had won the trip. Again, she and Jax walked to the podium to collect their prize. As they walked up to the stage, another idea came to mind.

"Jax I can't believe it." Said Tinsley.

"You deserve it and the world baby" said Jax, kissing her on the lips.

"I entered this for me at first seeing as how I've always wanted to go to Disney, but as we were walking to the stage, it dawned on me that I'm already lucky beyond measure. I want to give these to someone else who maybe won't ever have the chance to do this with their kids." Said Tinsley.

"Do you have someone one in mind" asked Jax.

"As a matter of fact I do" said Tinsley.

Walking back up on the stage, she he asked the announcer to use the microphone. He gladly gave it to her.

"As many of you know, I'm not from around here. I moved here for a fresh start. I needed to find myself again after years of hiding the real me. Some times, things in our lives don't go the way we want them to go. We lose the people we love in more ways than just death. We struggle daily with how we treat others. We beat ourselves up because we don't think we're good enough. Some worry constantly about kids and if they are screwing their lives up. And you know what, that's a part of life. No one ever said life would be easy. My Mimi used to tell me that having a big heart was better than having all the money in the world. I've tried to live my life by that motto. So, I'm standing here today, with my big heart wide open. I won this prize in hopes of fulfilling a childhood dream of mine. Looking around, I have everything I could ever want. Not everyone can say that and I feel extremely blessed to be able to be one of the lucky ones. I know a family in our community that deserves a little good. They deserve a little happiness. Donna Winston, can you and your family come up here please" said Tinsley.

Opie, Donna, and the kids all came up on stage. Donna snuggled into Opie's side, the kids standing in front of them.

"This is a gift to you all. Not a hand out. I know things haven't been easy for you guys the past few years but you have stuck by each other's side. You have showed everyone in this community what it means to stick with someone through thick and thin." Said Tinsley.

Opie stepped forward, taking the tickets. Donna was crying. Donna took the microphone from Tinsley.

"I don't know what to say. I'm truly speechless. Thank you for this. Really.." said Donna.

The crowd all applauded. Opie, Donna, and the kids all walked off stage. Tinsley had taken a big risk doing this so publicly after the way Donna acted over the groceries. Tinsley bowed to the crowed and walked off the stage.

"Baby, your are one in a fucking million. How did I get so lucky" said Jax.

"I'm the lucky one Teller" said Tinsley.

As she and Jax walked back to the tent, Donna and Opie stoped them.

"Tinsley, I don't know how to thank your for this. This is more than we could ever do for you in return" said Opie.

"That's the thing about friends. We do things without expecting things in return" said Tinsley.

Donna walked up and hugged Tinsley, taking her by surprise.

"Jax, you got yourself a winner here. You better not screw it up" said Donna.

"Not planning on it" said Jax.