1.

Lisa had a long day and was really tired when she went home. She hated starting over. But at least she got the job at the hospital and today had been her first day. She was glad that she had met a new friend, or at least she hoped would be a friend. She had helped her a lot and made her day today go with ease. She heard some others whispering behind her friends back but she didn't let that bother her. She never listened to others, she made her own decisions on who to be around. Walking in to her home, she lay her keys on the table and put her cell down next to it. Opening the fridge she looked in trying to find something that interested her in eating. Seeing nothing she went to get an apple when her cell rang.

"Hello."

"Hey, this is Tara. We met today at the hospital. I got your number from personnel, I hope you don't mind. I was hoping to interest you in having dinner at my place. My old man will be here and I really want you to meet him. So what do you say?"

"I uh.. I guess. Where do you live?" she asked pleasantly surprised at this.

Tara gave her the address and told her to be there around six thirty. After hanging up she noticed it was five thirty then. She wanted to make a good impression so she went to find something appropriate to wear.

"Now, I want you to be nice Jax. She is really sweet. Not like the women that like to hang all over you. She has this really soft voice and again she's really sweet. I like her and I would really like to have a friend other then the sweetbutts and croweaters." Tara said to her man.

"Hey, I thought I was nice."

"You know what I mean. Don't go questioning her about her past okay?"

"Okay babe. I won't but you do know that I will have to have a background check run on her. I have to make sure you and Abel are safe."

"I know, but she doesn't have to." Tara said giving him a kiss.

When the doorbell sounded Tara hollered for Jax to get it. She was taking the lasagna out of the oven. When Jax opened the door he was pleasantly surprised.

"You must be Jax." the woman said.

"Yeah, you are.."

"Lisa." she said with a broad smile.

"Come in." he said as he opened the door for her. He led her into the kitchen where Tara was.

"Hi, I'm so glad you came." Tara said.

"I was surprised you asked me to." Lisa said.

"Why, you are nice and I really like you. I was hoping we could become friends."

"I was too. I don't know anyone yet here in Charming."

"Where are you from?" Jax asked.

"Alabama, born and raised." she said with a smile.

"What brought you all the way out here?" Tara asked as they sat down at the table.

"I uh.. I just needed a new atmosphere." Lisa said not really wanting to go into it.

Tara stood up and made the plates and sat them down on the table. "Would you like a beer or something else?"

"A beer sounds good, thanks."

Jax got up and got three beers and sat down as they proceeded to eat.

"So you're a nurse?" Jax asked.

"Yeah, it's what I always wanted to be. I was just unable to complete my nursing license until recently." she said.

"Well I for one am glad you finally did. I really liked the way you handle yourself with the patients." Tara said.

"I love the little ones. It makes me feel good when I get to see them smile after they have gone through so much pain." she said.

"Lisa here is a pediatric nurse."

"Well if Tara is bragging about you then I'm sure glad you are one of the nurses taking care of my son."

"Your son?"

"Yeah, Abel Teller is Jax's son."

"Wow, I should have known. He's quite the cutie." Lisa said smiling.

"Thank you."

"Yeah, he definitely takes after his dad." Tara said.

They talked some more until it was time for Lisa to go home.

"I want to thank you again. I really didn't want to be alone tonight. I would have eaten an apple and gone to bed."

"You will have to come over more often." Tara said.

"You could always invite her to the party tomorrow." Jax said.

"I don't know if she would be comfortable there." Tara replied.

Jax knew Tara was trying to keep the club and this girl protected but he thought it would be alright.

Tara finally silently agreed and turned to Lisa. "There is a party at the Teller-Morrow garage tomorrow night. I would like you to come if you want to."

Lisa looked between Tara and Jax. "Sure, I mean if that's okay."

"It is definitely okay." Jax said.

"I'll pick you up tomorrow after work and we can ride there together. Jax will already be there."

"Sounds great." she said and turned to walk away.

"See you tomorrow." Tara yelled out to her.

"Yeah, see you tomorrow."

"So what did you think?" Tara turned to her man and asked.

"You were right. She is very sweet. But you will definitely have to stick close to her tomorrow night. She is a very beautiful girl."

Tara eyed Jax. "I know what you're thinking and no. I'm not interested, I already have who I want." he said bringing her into his arms. "I was thinking of the guys."

"Yeah. I should probably explain a few things to her before we show up."

"Yeah, I think you should." he said and then he picked her up and carried her to the bedroom. He was ready now to show his woman how much he loved her.

Lisa walked into her home once again and this time she had a big smile on her face. She had finally met a friend and she was going to a party the next night. She was finally bringing her past to a closure and she was glad.