Leather & Lace: A Sons of Anarchy Fanfic

Chapter 80

Tinsley woke a couple hours later to sun filtering in through the shades and Abel's coos. Places a kiss in Jax's chest over his heart, she sat up and began to throw on some pajamas. When she was dressed, she lifted Abel and headed for the kitchen where she found Gemma drinking coffee. And she didn't look happy.

"Good morning" said Tinsley.

"Why didn't you tell me Clay had been kidnapped?" Said gemma.

"Because Jax told me not to. Was I supposed to go againt him? What could you have done Gemma?" Said Tinsley.

"That's not the point. You knew how worried I was and you kept this from me." Said Gemma.

"I kept it from you because I didn't want your heart fucking up on you. If your heart fucks up on you, don't you think I will feel guilty?" Said Tinsley.

"My heart is fine" said Gemma.

"Are you sure? I haven't noticed you taking your meds." Said Tinsley.

"They make my feet swell. I can't get my foot in my boots if I take them." Said gemma.

"So your would rather not be able to wear boots than be there for your husband, your son, me, or your grandkids?" Asked Tinsley.

"Of course not" said Gemma.

"Sure as hell sounds like it to me. Gemma, we all need you. We just want you healthy. I cant do this whole club thing without you guiding me" said Tinsley.

"No need for the mushy shit. I get why you didn't tell me but it still doesn't make me any less mad." Said Gemma.

"I'm being serious Gemma. We all need you." Said Tinsley.

"What do you want for breakfast?" Said gemma, effectively trying time change the subject.

"I know your changing thr subject... but whatever is fine" said Tinsley.

"Good, cause I'm in the mood to cook." Said gemma.

Tinsley carried Abel to the living room and placed him on the floor and with his toys before going back in the kitchen to help Gemma.

"What did you decide to fix?" Asked Tinsley.

"Peaches and cream oatmeal, eggs, bacon, toast" said Gemma.

"Sounds delicious. Need any help?" Asked Tinsley.

"Yeah, can you peel the peaches for me" said Gemma.

"Sure" said Tinsley.

She grabbed the bowl of peaches and and began to peel and pit them. She diced then into small pieces and placed them onto a cutting board. Once that was done, she started washing up the dishes that had been used and putting them away.

"You know Gem, I'm really sorry I didn't tell you. I wasn't lying when I said I can't do this without you" said Tinsley, turning away from the sink and towards Gemma.

"I'm not going anywhere" said Gemma turning to face Tinsley.

"Something smells good" said Clay as he walked into the kitchen.

Tinsley hadn't seen clay until now and she was shocked at how he looked. He looked like he had been in a war zone.

"Go sit down. Breakfast will be ready in a few minutes. The paper is on the table." Said gemma.

Clay kisses her on the cheek and walked slowly back to the dining room.

"My god Gemma. He looks horrible" whispered Tinsley.

"Yes he does. But he's alive and that's all that matters" said Gemma.

"That's true. The bruises will heal" said Tinsley.

"Yep. Had me those peaches and the cream so I can add them to the oatmeal." Said gemma.

Tinsley walked over to the counter and grabbed the cutting board with peaches and grabbed the cream out of the fridge. She scooped a little amount of eggs and oatmeal onto a plate for Abel and sat it aside to cool.

When Tinsley walked into the living room, she found clay sitting on the couch holding Abel.

"I think he missed you" said Tinsley.

"I sure kissed this little guy. And the others too" said Clay.

"I'm just glad you guys are back" said Tinsley.

"Have a seat. I need to talk to you" said Clay.

Tinsley sat down on the couch next to clay. She wondered what this was about.

"What's up?" Asked Tinsley.

"Jax found out some shit while we were in Belfast. Hurtful shit. He's gonna need you to be his rock for a little while" said Clay.

"That's my job. What kind of shit did he find out?" Asked Tinsley.

"I'm sure he will tell you all about it and it would be better coming from him. Let's just say he doesn't see his father in the same light as he did prior to leaving for Belfast." Said Clay.

"I hate that. I know he idolized his father" said Tinsley.

"He sure did. Not so much anymore. And don't say anything about this Gemma either. Jax will tell her when he's ready" said Clay.

"Clay, I thought she was going to kill me for not telling her about you. Now you want me to keep something else from her? I don't think that's a good idea." Said Tinsley.

"It's not ideal, but it's for the best. She will understand better coming from Jax." Said Clay.

"If you say so." Said Tinsley.

"I do. Just be there for Jax. He's gonna need you" said Jax.

"He has me. Anyways, breakfast was almost ready. Hand me Abel and go on to the dining room. I'm gonna go wake Jax." Said Tinsley.

"Ok." Said Clay.

Tinsley noticed how hard it was for Clay to move around the house. She didn't know the extent of his injuries but it looked to be bad.

When clay had exited the room, she took Abel and walked down the hallway towards Jax's room. She found him sitting on the edge of the bed just watching the babies sleep.

"Breakfast is ready" said Tinsley.

"Come here" said Jax, patting the bed.

Tinsley walked over and sat down beside him.

"I missed all of you guys so much" said Jax.

"We missed you too." Said Tinsley.

"Does it make me a bad father that I left like I did?" Said Jax.

"Of course not Jax. The club is your life. You have things you have to do as far as the club and I know sometimes that's going to mean that you have to leave or can't be there for the important things" said Tinsley.

"But I have to be there for the important things. I have to show my kids that they mean everything to me" said Jax.

"They know it baby. I know they mean the world to you. Where's this coming from?" Asked Tinsley.

"I'll tell you all about it later. It's a long story." Said Jax.

"Ok. Come on. Your mom has breakfast ready" said Tinsley.

"I can smell it and I'm starving" said Jax.

"Is it just me, or did that statement have a double meaning?" Said Tinsley.

"It didn't until now. Now, I'm thinking I could skip breakfast and feast on you" said Jax.

"Your mom would kill us if we don't eat after all the cooking she's done." Said Tinsley.

"Then let's eat and go home" said Jax.

"Ok" said Tinsley.

They both stood up off the bed and walked hand in hand back to the dining room.