Say You Love Me

Say You Love Me - Chapter 28

I woke up sore and came to the realization that I needed to call my mother. Rolling over and reaching for my phone I noticed that Jackson wasn't in bed with me.

I dialed my mom and prayed for a miracle that she would finally come to understand.

"Hello, Shay?"

"Hey Mom, I'm calling to check in and run some things by you." I had texted my mother every couple of weeks when I skipped town after Kip's funeral, just to let her know that I was alive and okay. We didn't talk much about anything else; I didn't know what was going on at the station besides the fact that she had been promoted. I wasn't in the right frame of mind to really care about what was going on in Charming or with the club, so I had been seriously out of the loop.

"I just wanted to let you know that I'm back in town. I saw Jackson last night, after talking to his mother and with him I really believed that he has changed Mom. I don't know how to explain it this time but he seems more serious. He built a house for us. He still wants to marry me and Mom I know you don't like him. I know you don't like the club or the fact that, yet again, I will be in some way will be involved with the club again but I want to give it a shot. We haven't went over any details but I really would like if you and Stephanie were at the wedding."

"Sweetheart, I knew you were coming back the minute you got off the phone with Gemma. Yes, I am not happy that you will be back involved with club stuff but the SONS have changed entirely since you left. There hasn't been any incidents or trouble in Charming city lines since the day Kip was murdered. That was the last straw that kicked Jackson in gear, I guess. As long as my town is safe, as long as YOU are safe, I'll support whatever you want. I had to reevaluate some things in life as well while you were gone. Me not agreeing with my son-in-laws way of life shouldn't stop me from having a relationship with you. However, I will say this, I am an enforcer of the law and if I get wind of anything going down within Charming... Shay you being married to a SON will not stop me from coming after whoever was involved. If you can understand that, if Jackson can understand that then we will be fine."

Well...Holy Shit! This conversation is going a hell of a lot better then I thought it would.

"Yes, I understand that Mom. I would never ask you to put your career in jeopardy for the sake of the club. I just...thank you for being so understanding. I don't know what changed while I was gone but I'm thankful for whatever it was."

"Shay, you don't know? Jackson and I had a sit down a few months after you left. He agreed to keep the bullshit out of Charming and explained some things to me about your relationship. Gemma ended up popping up as well and we talked some shit over and it's been quiet between the three of us."

"Well damn. If that's not proof of Jackson growing up, I don't know what is. Thank you Mommy. I appreciate this."

"No problem, Baby Girl. Now, I don't know how soon you want to get all of this set up but if you need help with anything let me know. I've got a case that I have to get back to. I love you and I'm here if you need me."

"Thanks Ma. I love you too."

I had begun crying while I was talking to her. I couldn't believe it took all of this drama to start repairing the relationship that I had with my mother. I just hoped to God that everything wouldn't go back to how it was before. I made the bed, took a quick shower, threw on a white t-shirt and jeans and went off in search of some breakfast. I found a note from Jackson stuck on the fridge.

Baby,

Thank you for giving us another chance. I swear on my own life that I have changed and I'm serous about us. If you need time before we start planning wedding stuff, I understand that. I will follow your lead. I will follow you for the rest of my life and I can't wait to make you my wife.