A/N:

Hey Son's of Anarchy fans! I just started watching SOA a couple weeks ago, (got caught up in 4 days with long SOA marathons :) ) Needless to say, I am in LOVE with this show! I love all the characters, and love how every new episode leaves you at the edge of your seat.

Anyways back on topic. Jax and Juice are some of my favorite characters. But lately Jax hasn't been Jax, (not since Opie died :( Oh Op, lost boys and Good bye, dear friend, right in the feels!) .

I've been falling more in love with Juice (especially with all the crap that happened with him in season 4&5) One night I couldn't sleep and I came up with this fanfic! I hope you guys enjoy it because I worked really hard on it! I will be following all the seasons in this story.

Also, please leave any constructive reviews and let me know if you like it or not. I may change some things if I decide it isn't really going along how I want it to.

So I hope you really enjoy it!

I own nothing but my O/C, SOA belongs to FX & Kurt Sutter,

"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" Belongs to Wham!

"California girls." Belongs to the Beach Boys

"Highway to hell" Belongs to AC/DC

Eyes Wide Open

Chapter 1

"Homecoming"

Faith sighed as she packed the last of her boxes from her tiny apartment in Providence, Rhode Island into the U-haul. Moving her light brown blondish highlighted bangs out of her face, she looked up at the almost completely packed U haul in front of her. The last 4 years of her life was all packed inside this small truck.

"Watch out Faith." A deep voice behind her called out.

Faith smiled as she stepped out of Carl Hart's way. Behind him followed his son Drew Hart, both were lugging her mattress.

"Thanks guys I can't thank you enough!" Faith beamed as they placed the mattress inside. Carl and Drew made their way towards her.

"You sure about this Faith?" Carl carefully asked the young woman as he put his hand on her shoulder. "You know you always got a place at the shop."

"Aw Carl of course I know that" Faith smiled at the older man. "But I can't refuse this amazing opportunity, working for one of the biggest Video game companies in the world!"She exclaimed excitedly, "And it's about time I finally go home."

"Your homes here too you know that" Carl said as he teared up, grabbing Faith into a hug. Having 3 boys, he really thought of Faith as his own daughter. "What am I going to do without ya? I'm stuck with the 3 idiots."

He pulled away, placing his hands on her shoulders."I mean it kid, you're a damn good artist, and you're going to do amazing out there."

"Hey!" Drew gave Carl an outraged look "I'm a good artist too!"

Carl shook his head and waved Drew off, "Yeah but you know as well as I do Faiths better then the both of us."

"Yeah I guess you're right, but not all of us got to go to Rhode Island school of design, the best design school in the whole fucking country." Drew teased Faith as he punched her in the arm.

"Hey!" Faith shot back as she slugged him right back harder.

"Shit Faith!" Drew cursed as he held his sore arm. "You know I was just joking, you know that we're all proud of you."

"Your fault!" Faith laughed. "You know if you hit me and hurt me I'll hit back even harder!"

Drew face fell as he heard those words come out of her mouth... "You know I wouldn't intentionally hurt you Faith, I would never do anything to hurt you."

Once she saw the look on Drew's face, Faith automatically regretted what she said.

"I'm sorry, I didn't think before I said that." She explained a sorrowful look on her face. "Of course I know you'll never intentionally hurt me you idiot!"

Drew looked at Faith; he couldn't believe she was moving. It felt like just yesterday Faith had wondered into Hart Ink and into their lives. A part of him still loved her even though he was with Kira now. They had hooked up 3 years ago when Faith had first started working in the shop, and a little bit of him never truly got over her.

Carl shook his head as he looked at his son, knowing exactly what he was thinking. "Alright, alright you too, come on Drew let's go get the bed frame and pack it in too, I think that's the last piece of furniture."

Drew looked up and met the older Hart's gaze, knowing all too well what it meant.

"Yeah... sure dad." Drew let out as he followed his father's lead into the apartment building.

Faith sighed as she looked at the U-Haul in front of her again. Tomorrow she would begin the week long journey across the country back home to California. She never wanted to leave but life took her to the opposite end of the country. Now that she was done school, it was time that she finally headed home to do she had set out to do when she left the golden state.

The buzzing of her phone snapped Faith out of her thoughts. She looked down at her vibrating Iphone. It was a text from Letty, letting her know to stop by the shop later on.

Faiths eye brows raised in curiosity. Stop by the shop? She wondered what Letty wanted.

"Why? What's up?" She texted back Letty.

Her phone vibrated again as Letty texted her back.

"Nothing, you just forgot some pictures for your portfolio."

"Weird" Faith thought, "I thought I got all of them."

"Okay, see ya then!"

Faith put her phone back into her pocket, looking up as she saw Carl carrying one end of her bed frame while Drew carried another one.

"Hey Carl...you wouldn't happen to know what Letty's up to would you?"

"Nope, I haven't got a clue." Carl said quickly without looking at her.

Faith smirked, she caught him. Whenever Carl was lying he never could look anyone straight in the eye.

"Carl..." Faith asked again, tapping her chucks on the concrete as she folded her arms.

"What?" Carl exclaimed as he looked at Drew, then at her quickly "I don't know anything. Aren't you staying over at Letty's tonight?"

Faith rolled her eyes. Classic Carl, trying to change the subject. "Yup...I guess we'll see soon enough."

"Come on Faith you think you're really that special that Letty would throw a going away party for you?"

Carl Hart smacked his hand against his forehead. "Damn it Drew, and you wonder why I call you an idiot."

Faith couldn't help but let out a giggle. She knew Drew couldn't pass up the opportunity to make fun of her, and to her luck he spilled the beans.

Carl smacked his son upside the head."You get to drive the U-Haul to the shop, and you're going to be the one to explain to Letty that you let the cat out of the bag when she finds out Faith knew."

"I didn't mean it dad!" Drew complained as he rubbed his aching head. "It sort of, just came out."

"Come on Carl, you know he couldn't resist." Faith pointed out, a frown quickly fell over her face. "I thought I told you guys I didn't want a party."

"You really think you'd get to leave without us making a fuss over ya?!" Carl laughed as he walked towards his parked Harley.

Faith groaned. She didn't like having the attention on her. "Do I have any choice over this?"

"Nope!" Carl smiled as he snapped on his helmet.

Faith threw her head back and groaned. "I am so not looking forward to this!" As she stormed back towards the building.

Drew was about to follow Faith inside, but stopped as his father held him back.

"Give her some space Drew." Carl advised his son. "Just let her say goodbye to her place by herself."

Faith walked into her apartment, arms crossed against her Juicy Couture shirt. She stopped and stared at her empty living room. It was odd seeing it so empty. "Well, I guess this is it." Faith thought out loud to herself, circling the living room. Her apartment wasn't the biggest, but it was her home away from home. She made her way to the kitchen, checking the cabinets to make sure she didn't leave anything behind.

Slamming the cabinets shut, she got up and made her way down the hall. She stopped and checked her game/office room to make sure she didn't leave any of her equipment, replacing that would be a bitch since it could get expensive. Finally she reached her bedroom. The walls were covered in dark purple paint; Faith wasn't a pink kind of girl. Her footsteps echoed throughout the room as she walked towards her closet, opening the door, taking a peek in, she frowned as her eyes fell on the top shelf. There lying in the very back of her closet was her father's journal.

"God Faith, how could you be so stupid." She talked to herself, reaching out for the journal. Her hand delicately touching the aged cover, before she carefully put it into her bag. She would never forgive herself if she ever forgot it here.

She made her way back to the living room. Taking one last look at the apartment, she sighed. Even though it was the last place she wanted to be, her life changed for the better when she came to Providence. She made great friends here, and graduated at the top of her class at Rhode Island School of design, but deep inside she always knew it was where she didn't belong, and that one day she would go home.

"Well it's been an experience." Faith wondered out loud, she turned around and walked out of her apartment, closing the door behind her. With the key in her hand, she swiftly sprinted down the stairs and slipped it under the building manager's apartment, before making her out of the building.

Once she was outside she heard Drew start up the U-Haul, and Carl start up his motorcycle, both waiting for her to get into her car.

Faith swung her Michael Kors black leather cross body bag across her body and made her way to her Black 1967 Ford Mustang, which Carl and Alex had helped her find for a really good deal. She started up her car and after checking her side mirror and her shoulder, she pulled out onto the street. Faith looked up at her rear view mirror and smiled as she saw Carl following behind her, and behind him was Drew in the U-Haul.

Before she knew it, they had arrived at the shop. Faith cut the engine and got out of the Mustang.

She looked up at Hart Ink, and rolled her eyes before looking at Drew and Carl.

"Oh wouldn't you know the lights are out."

"We don't know anything about that." The father and son mumbled as they made their way towards the shop. But the stopped a couple of feet before.

Carl reached out and put his hand on Faiths shoulder as he looked at her. "Try and act like you're surprised, for Letty?"

Faith smiled, "of course, but if she asks how I know, because trust me she knows me too well; I'm blaming Drew."

Drew groaned behind them. Letty was going to let him have it.

"Agreed." Carl nodded in agreement. "Sorry son but Faith only suspected something was up because of your loud mouth."

Carl walked up the steps and held the door open, lead the three of them into the dark shop.

"Surprise!" Everyone shouted as the lights turned on.

"Oh my god, you guys!" Faith squealed as she looked at her friends from Hart Ink in front of her, with balloons food and what looked like Cake.

Nancy, Carl's blonde headed wife was there with her eyes gleaming. So were Drew's older brothers Alex, who brought his wife Elle and Cody who brought his girlfriend Rachel. Beside Nancy was Kira, Drew's girlfriend and beside her was a livid Letty. Letty was the shops book keeper and one of Faiths closest friends.

Drew groaned behind her as he slammed his head against the front door's frame. That was the fakest squeal he had ever heard. Sure enough when he looked up he saw Letty giving him the dagger eyes.

"For fuck sakes Drew you told her!?" Cody swore as he looked at his younger brother. "Do you not know what a surprise party means?"

"No she guessed it I swear!" Drew cried out as he saw Letty coming towards them.

"Drew..." Letty said through her clenched teeth. "You're so fucking lucky that it's Faith's last night in Rhode Island or I would fucking kill you."

Drew gulped as he nodded his head at the 5'3 girl in front of him. "Dually noted

"Good..." Letty turned her attention to Faith, and her face softened as she approached her best friend."You can't let anything get past ya can you." Letty shook her head as she grabbed Faith into a hug.

"You know I don't like surprises." Faith sighed as she hugged Letty back.

"Yeah whatever." Letty rolled her eyes.

"You didn't have to go through all this trouble for me Letts." Faith said as she pulled away from her.

"It wasn't just me Faith, Nancy, and everyone else wanted to do something for ya." Letty explained as she put an arm over her best friend. "Whether you like it or not Faith we love you girl, and we're going to miss you."

"I love you guys too; I'm going to miss you all like crazy."

"Oh honey how do you think we feel." Nancy laughed as threw her arms around Faith.

Faith felt the warm hearted woman envelope her into a hug. This was the closest she ever had felt to a mother's love, her mother had passed away when she was 3 years old. She was too young, and couldn't remember the times she had spent with her.

"Thank you Nancy, for everything." Faith said into the woman's shoulder, her blue eyes hard as she stared blankly ahead of her. She looked down at the crucifix on her right arm, which brought back the warmness into her eyes.

"No thank you Honey, you've done so much for this family. I can't believe your leaving us. "Nancy consoled Faith."But I know, you're going to be amazing out there."

"Really?" Faith asked, she pulled away looking at Nancy.

"Of course honey! You're the best artist we ever had in this shop." She looked back her husband. "No offence baby."

"Non taken babe, I completely agree." Carl smiled warmly at his wife.

"Group hug around Faith!" Cody shouted as he jumped up and down I'm excitement.

Before Faith knew it she was swarmed by the Harts, Letty, Rachael and even Kira.

"I can't breathe!" Faith jokingly giggled.

An hour later the party was in full blast. Faiths favourite music was blaring through the iPod speakers, the food was spread out, the liquor was being poured, and everyone was having a great time.

"Here Faith, we all got ya a little something, something." Carl smiled as he handed a gift wrapped box in one hand while his beer was in another.

Faith looked at the box in front of her, then at the Harts in front of her. "You guys didn't have to do this..."

"It's the least we can do for ya kid." Carl smiled as he put his arm over his wife.

"Open it sweetheart." Nancy smiled.

Faith shook her head as she took the gift wrapping apart. She did as neatly as she could, she was weird like that.

Faith gasped as she stared at the Iphone 3G in her hands. She looked up at all the Hart's who were smiling at her.

"Noticed you were still rocking the old one, so we all pitched in and got you the new one." Alex grinned with his arm over his wife.

"I can't take this, this is too much." Faith said as she shook her head, she reached out, "I can't accept this you guys, and this is way too much."

"I don't want to hear it" Carl said as he put his hands up. "Look Faith, I know in your field you have to keep up to date with the latest tech. This is our gift to you for turning this shop around, for reminding me why I opened it up in the first place."

"But Carl..."

"No buts Faith." Carl shook his turned head, "If you don't take this, we'll all be very mad at you."

Faith looked up at Carl. "That's not fair Carl."

"Can't we give this gift to someone who's like family to us?" Carl asked her.

Faith closed her eyes. That did it, he went there and Faith knew she couldn't say no.

"I don't know how I'm going to ever repay you guys."

"You don't have to do anything Sweetheart." Carl barely got out "Knock them dead in California."

"Thank you so much."

Carl enveloped Faith into a hug. "You're welcome sweetheart."

He gave her pat on the shoulder. "Now if you'll excuse me, I need something harder them this beer."

Faith couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Before she knew it Cody and Rachel came up to her.

"Faithhhhh!" Cody shouted as he grabbed her into a hug. Faith could smell the tequila from him.

"Heyyy Cody!"

"I'm going to tell you the honest truth." Cody said "I'm glad you dumped my stupid, dumbass of a brother. He didn't deserve you."

"Uhh thanks Cody..." Faith laughed she looked at Rachael "How much has he had to drink?"

Rachel shook her head at her boyfriend's antics. "Three shots of tequila and a few beers."

"Shit Cody!" Faith exclaimed, "Take it easy, how are you going to see me off tomorrow if you're hung over!"

"I can't, I'm so fucking sorry Faith." Cody blurted out. "I have work in the morning."

Faith looked at Rachel who looked at her apologetically.

"I'm sorry Faith, I have a shift at the studio too, and Reilly booked a bridal party even though I had the day off booked. I would totally cancel if I could..."

"Rachael," Faith interrupted "It's okay I understand."

"I'm sorry Faith, I really am." Rachael said as she hugged Faith.

"It's okay Rachael, stop apologizing."

Rachael smiled as she looked at Faith. "I'm going to miss you Faith."

"I'm going to miss you to Rachael"

Rachel reached into her pocket and passed a card to Faith. "Here Faith, this is from the both of us. There's a gift card in there so you can buy some cool accessories for your phone."

Faith looked at Rachael and Cody in disbelieve. "No, the phone was enough you guys didn't have to do this."

"Uh uh." Cody shook his head "Now you better not start what you started with mom and Dad, no take backsies!"

Before she could say anything Cody leaned over and kissed the top of her head.

"Love ya kid. Come on Rach, I'm hungry for mom's pasta!" With that Cody dragged Rachael away before Faith could say anything.

Rachael looked at Faith and winked "Don't open that card till at Least tomorrow!"

Faith looked at Rachael questionably until Alex and Elle approached her.

"Faith!" Elle squealed as she hugged her tightly. "Why do you have to go back to California?! God I'm going to miss you so much!"

"Me too Elle!" Faith said as Elle pulled away.

"My brothers an idiot for leaving you for her." Alex motioned over to Kira as he hugged Faith. "Whatever though, I know you'll find someone that's not a fucking idiot."

"Oh come on Alex. Drew's not an idiot," Faith defended the younger Hart. "And whatever happened, it's all in the past."

"See that's what makes you such a better person then him." Alex said as he leaned and kissed the top of her head. "Love ya Faith, Don't forget about us Hart's alright?!"

"How could I ever forget you guys?" She looked around the shop. "I'd be lost in Rhode Island if it wasn't for you guys."

"And like dad said, the shop wouldn't be the same without you kid." Alex nudged Faith,

Trying to lighten the mood, Elle put her arms around Faith. "Relax, and enjoy your party Faith, let a little loose and have some fun."

"I'll try my best." Faith jokingly teased. "Thanks for everything Elle."

"You're welcome, you know we love you babe." Elle then gently pushed Faith towards the table full of food. "Now go, grab yourself a beer, and enjoy your last night in Rhode Island.

Faith shook her head as she was gently pushed towards the table that was full of assorted food. Nancy Hart was an amazing cook, and loved to bake and cook for everybody around her. She had outdone herself for tonight that was for sure. Also on the table was a bucket full of beer.

Faith grabbed a beer, and popped it open. She took a swing of her beer as she looked out into the shop. Everyone was laughing and having a good time.

"Their going to miss you like crazy you know."

She looked to her side and to see Drew standing beside her.

"I know, I'm going to miss them too." Faith sighed, swirling her finger on the opening of the bottle.

"Then don't go."

Faith quickly turned and faced Drew. She raised an eyebrow; did she just hear Drew asking her to stay?

"What did you say Drew?"

Drew burst out laughing. "I was joking!"

Faith sighed in relief and punched Drew in the shoulder.

"You're an ass Drew, you know that." Faith scowled, taking another sip of her beer as she shook her head.

"Yeah yeah!" Drew laughed, "Nah you know I'm proud of you Faith, EA? That's fucking amazing!"

"Well you know how I do." Faith replied with a smug smile.

"Any ways, here's ya gift." Drew said as he gave her a wrapped box.

Faith rapidly shook her head as he tried to hand her his gift. "Not you too Drew! Whatever it is, I can't take it, your families already given me way too much stuff."

"Well what do expect? After years of not accepting anything, the day before your leaving they want to shower you with gifts."

Faith sighed, "You know how I am Drew, I like to earn the things I have, I don't like them being just handed to me." She was careful to say charity; she knew the Harts would be pissed off if she had. Thing was when Faith was growing up, her father had told her as long as you were able to earn, you didn't need no handouts.

"Yeah, yeah, part of that tough Cali girl thing you got going on." Drew joked. He thrust the gift into her hands. "Open it."

Faith sighed as she unwrapped and opened Drew's gift. A smile spread across her face as she looked down at the box. "A hard Drive?" Her eyes narrowed. "One terabyte!"

Drew shrugged, "I know it's not a lot, but I know how your always complaining about lack of hard Drive space, figured one terabyte gives you a lot to work with."

"No Drew, it's perfect." Faith smiled as she hugged Drew. She looked over his shoulder and saw Kira watching them. She quickly pulled away from Drew. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Drew managed to get out. Slightly disappointed at how quickly Faith pulled away. Drew looked over as he saw his Dad calling him.

"I'll talk to you later Faith, Dad's calling me."

"Yeah, later."

Noticing her bottle was empty; Faith sighed as she got up and made her way over to the food table. She took one of Nancy's cupcakes. God it tasted so good as she bit into it. She grabbed another bottle of Corona as well from the ice bucket.

"Faith."

"Yup?" Faith turned around, facing the red headed, green eyed Kira. "Oh...hey Kira."

"So...you're leaving tomorrow for California?" Kira asked while fiddling with the ring in her right ring finger.

"Yup...that's the plan..." Faith said as she looked down at the table looking for the bottle opener.

"So look, since your leaving, I thought I should say I'm sorry."

Faith's head shot up, taken back by what Kira had said. "What do you have to apologise to me about?"

"About what happened between you and Drew..."

"Oh my god is that what this is about?" Faith laughed, "Kira, listen it had nothing to do with you...me and Drew just drifted apart."

"Really?" Kira looked hopefully at Faith.

"Yeah...I mean Drew's just a really good friend, nothing more."

"Oh okay." Kira smiled a bit. "So California? Are you originally from there?"

"Ummm yup." Faith answered looking over at Elle. It wasn't that she hated Kira, but this conversation about Drew was just awkward. Any conversation she had with Kira was awkward.

"Help me!" She mouthed to Elle. Elle gave her confused look until she saw Kira, Her eyes widened.

"Where about in California did you grow up?"

"Uh... North California, small town near the Bay Area." Faith looked around for Elle.

"Heyyy Kira, how you doing!" Elle interrupted as she came up behind Kira.

Faith sighed in relief; she didn't know where Kira was going with that.

"I'm doing good Elle." Kira answered.

"Thank you!" Faith mouthed to Elle.

Elle simply winked at Faith.

"Do you mind if I barrow Faith," Elle smiled as she put her hand on Faith's shoulder. She looked at Faith. "I think it's time you cut the cake that Nancy made!"

"Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that!" Faith played along.

Elle hooked her arm with Faith's.

"This way my dear!" She smiled as she led Faith towards the cake.

Faith waited till they were out of Kira's hearing range, before leaning in towards Elle.

"OH my god thank you so much Elle." Faith whispered. "That was one of the weirdest conversations I ever had."

"You're welcome sweetheart." Elle patted Faith's arm, "I know, talking to Kira can get like that."

Faith smiled as she gave Elle a quick hug.

They both looked down at the cake Nancy had made.

"Wow, Nancy did such a good job!" Faith's blue eyes gleamed as she looked at the fondant MAC book cake with her name on it. Around her name were some of the tattoos she had done, and various video games she loved. "How did she..."

"The games? Letty helped her with those."

Faith let out a laugh. "Of course she did."

Nancy walked over as she watched Faith's eyes gleam over the cake she made her. She carefully placed both of her hands on Faiths shoulders and hugged her from behind.

"Do you like it Faith?"

"Like it, I love it!" Faith smiled back as she gave Nancy a peck on the cheek. "You didn't have to go to all that trouble for little old me."

"You know that it's no trouble at all, we're so proud of everything you've accomplished." Nancy said with tears in her.

"Yeah Faith, we love you girl, don't forget about us in California." Elle said as she rubbed Faiths arm.

"I won't" Faith as her eyes watered, but she would never let those tears fall in front of everyone, or anyone for that matter.

"Then let us eat cake!" Nancy smiled as she took the knife beside the cake and started cutting everyone a piece.

After the cake cutting, and eating all the food that Nancy made, everyone was stuffed.

"Damn Mom, that was Del-is-cous!" Cody beckoned as he burped. Rachael made a face and hit him in the knee.

"Baby, that is so gross."

"Hehe you know you love it Rach." Cody teased her as he blew her a kiss, causing Rachael to roll her eyes.

"Yeah mom that was one of the best Cakes you ever made." Alex smiled at his mother.

"Yeah Mom can you make one for Alex's and mine's Anniversary." Elle asked as she kissed her husband on the lips.

"Of course, you all know how much I love to bake!" Nancy Hart exclaimed.

"Alright, alright everyone calm down." Carl stood up addressing everyone. He looked over at Faith. "Now I just want to say Faith, since you came into our lives 4 years ago, you changed this shop, made us go back to our roots. You've become one of us, and now that you're heading back to California, I just want to say, from all of us, we wish you the best. We know you'll do amazing out there Kiddo." Carl raised his glass. "To Faith!"

"To Faith!" Everyone else cheered.

Faith felt her eyes watering up again as she everyone toasted to her and as they clanked their glasses together, she excused herself to the bathroom.

Faith closed the door behind her and sighed, both hands on both sides of the sink as she hung her head.

She slowly looked up at the blue eyed girl staring back at her. Starring back at her wasn't the same girl who left California 5 years ago, the fact she had more tattoos were one of the clear examples of that. She also left California on a completely different path. Through the mirror she stared at the side of right inner forearm, like she did every morning.

"I'll love you forever; I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my daddy you'll be."

Her father used to read the book "love you forever." By Robert Munch to her all the time. Every time she read the quote it reminded her of him, reminded her of home.

She loved the Harts and Letty, she truly did, but they didn't know really know Faith. She never told them about her life in California. They didn't know how she ended up in Rhode Island in the first place, how it was the last place she wanted to be 6 years ago.

Faith shook her head, wiping the tears that had fallen onto her cheeks. She glanced at the crucifix beside the quote on her wrist and lightly touched it. Pictures of her mother wearing it flashed through her mind. Pictures of her father, them together as family, she missed that. The Hart's reminded her of her own family, what used to be.

"Faith!"

Faith abruptly opened her eyes, as she heard someone calling out her name outside washroom door.

"Faith it's getting late; you have a long drive ahead of you tomorrow morning."

"Just a minute Carl." Faith said as she wiped away the remaining tears and quickly washed her hands. She quickly took one last look in the mirror as well to make sure her eye makeup wasn't smudged or looked like she had been crying.

Taking a deep breath, and stepped back into the shop as everyone was gathered around waiting for her.

"There she is!" Cody exclaimed "Where'd the guest of honor run off too?"

"The bathroom Cody." Faith smiled as she rolled her eyes.

Carl slapped Cody upside the head. "You moron!"

He turned and looked at Faith as he gave her a hug. "Hope you liked your party sweetheart, you and Letty should get going, you need sleep; long drive to California in front of ya."

"I know Carl, I'll be sure to put her to bed." Letty reassured the older Hart.

"Take care and rest up honey." Nancy Hart said as she gave Faith a tight hug and kissed her cheek. "We'll see ya in the morning."

"I will Nancy and thank you for all the amazing food." Faith said as she kissed Nancy back on the cheek.

"Since we won't be here in the morning..." Cody began, as he picked up Faith in a bear hug.

"Cody!" Faith shrieked. "Put me down! I don't think I can breathe!"

"Oops sorry!" Cody said as he put her back down. "Sorry Faith just had to get one big hug in before you left."

He kissed the top of her head. "You need anything were always a phone call away."

"I know Cody, thank you."

Rachael gave Faith another tight hug. "I can't believe this is goodbye." She said with tears in her eyes. She kissed Faith on the forehead as well. "Take care of yourself Faith, Rhode Island will never be the same without you."

"I'm going to miss you to Rachael, thank you for everything."

Rachael nodded her head as she hugged her again.

She watched as Rachael and Cody headed out. Both saying their goodbyes to everyone as they left.

"Alright, we should be heading out too." Alex announced with his arm around Elle, both stopping in front of Faith.

" See you in the morning kid, you better be sleeping as soon as you get to Letty's place." Alex warned. "No late night partying for both of ya."

"I will Alex." Faith smiled as he gave her a hug and kissed the top of her head.

"You better"

Faith rolled her eyes as Alex pulled away from her and instantly Elle pulled her into a hug.

"Morning is when we cry, right now is time for hugging." Elle said as she held Faith close.

"Love you too Elle."

"Oh come on Faith I want to go to sleep soon too you know!" Drew joked. He had to drive the U-Haul to Letty's house.

Faith stuck her tongue out him. "Alright alright god; don't get your panties in a bunch." She laughed as she and Letty made their way to her mustang.

"Wake me up before you go-go, don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo Wake me up before you go-go..."

Faith groaned as she heard WHAM!'s"Wake me up before you go-go." blaring from her Iphone. Her arm reached out and hit the snooze button. She yawned as she sat up and rubbed her eyes. She grabbed her tooth brush from her carry on and went to brush her teeth.

Once Faith was done, she got ready and headed down, and was greeted to the smell of coffee, eggs, bacon and sausages.

"Mmm Letty it smells so freaking delicious!" Faith exclaimed as Letty propped a plate in front of her.

"I made all your breakfast favorites, so you don't get hungry too early once you start driving."

Faith was really going to miss Letty. Growing up she didn't have many girlfriends. It felt nice to have someone to talk to about who didn't judge her on her upbringing. "Thanks for the breakfast Letts."

"You're welcome Faith." Letty gave a sad smile. "It's the least I can do for my best friend."

After breakfast, Faith and Letty made their way outside where everyone had arrived.

"Key's Faith?" Drew asked as he attached the car trailer to the U-haul.

Faith threw Drew the keys and watched as he started up the Black mustang and parked it onto the auto trailer. He cut the engine and came out to secure the tires.

Alex and Carl helped him strap the mustang down.

"There, you're good to go." Drew said as he strapped down the last tire.

"Thanks guys."Faith said. She looked around; she was surprised not to see Kira around.

"Where's Kira?" Faith asked Drew.

"Uh something came up," Drew explained as he put his hands in his pockets. "She said she's sorry and hopes you have a safe trip."

"Oh." Was all that Faith could say. Maybe it was for the best that Kira didn't come.

"It's going to be weird not seeing you around the Shop Faith." Drew declared truthfully. "I'm going to miss you so much." Before he knew what he was doing he grabbed her into a hug.

"I'm going to miss you too Drew." She was a bit taken aback by the sudden gesture.

"I'm sorry if I ever did anything to hurt you, you're an amazing girl Faith."

Faith pursed her lips, knowing what he was talking about. "Hey, I told you so many times that it's in the past." She looked at him as she pulled away. "Seriously Drew, you and Letty, you guys let me in to your world. I'm so lucky to have met you two when I did."

She turned around and saw Nancy in tears.

"Aw Nancy don't cry." Faith comforted her with a hug.

"Hush, I can cry if I want too." Nancy Hart cried as she pulled away from Faiths hug, she placed both of her hands on Faiths cheeks. "You take care of yourself out there."

"I know, I will."

Nancy kissed her cheek as her husband patted her on the back gently.

"Come on mom, quit hogging Faith." Alex poked fun of his mother; he then turned his attention to Faith. "And You!"

Faith squealed in surprise as Alex gave her a big bear hug.

"Drive Safe kid, you're going to do great in California." Alex said as he realised Faith from his grip."You're like the sister I wished Drew was."

Faith couldn't help but chuckle. Cody and Alex could always make her laugh.

As Alex let go of her, Elle grabbed her into another hug.

"Oh Faith. it's going to be so dull around here without you."

"I'm going to miss you so much Elle," Faith frowned as she looked at the blonde, "Who else is going to do my hair?!"

"I know!" Elle barely got out with saddened smile. She kissed Faith's cheek. "Stay safe out there alright."

"I will." Faith promised. She turned around,

"Don't forget about me." Letty smiled.

"How can I?"

Faith smiled as she gave Letty a big hug. "Thanks Letty for everything. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have found the shop, and found these amazing people I'm proud to call my friends."

Letty shook her head. "You got yourself to this point Faith; you're an amazingly strong person."

Faith eyes tear upped. She shook her head. "I won't forget you Letty."

"I know you won't." Letty smiled. "There's only one Letty Hernandez."

Faith laughed. "That there is."

Faith grabbed her carryon and threw it into the passenger side. She sighed as she closed the passenger side door. She turned around and saw Carl in front of her.

Carl put his arm around Faith and kissed her forehead.

"Guess this is goodbye sweetheart. If you ever need anything you know you can call me right?"Carl said as he looked her in the eyes.

"I will Carl." Faith said as she put her hand on his. "Thank you for letting me apprentice in your shop and letting me work there. I don't ever know how I'll ever repay you.

"You don't have to thank me Faith. Your art speaks for itself." Carl said as he gave her a serious look. "You are one of the best artists I've seen in a while; you were born with a Tattoo machine in your hand kid."

Faith nodded her head as she gave Carl a hug. "I'll miss you." She said as she closed her eyes.

"Me too kid, me too." Frank sighed as he comforted her.

With Faith under his arm, he walked her to the Drivers side of the U-Haul. Before getting in Faith turned around looking at the Hart's and Letty. She came to Rhode Island to fulfil a wish and a dream that was once pushed back and buried deep inside. These people made the pain that she felt away from home bearable, they were almost like family. She looked at Carl and gave him another hug. He hugged her tightly as he patted her back.

"Be Safe out there." He whispered as he held the door open for her.

"I will." She nodded her head as she pulled away.

Faith took a deep breath in and got into the U-Haul. Carl closed the door for her. She put her side bag onto the passenger seat and started up the truck, slipping on her Black Ray Ban wayfarer sunglasses. As she pulled away she looked in the rear-view mirror as the Hart's and Letty waved goodbye.

She looked out the passenger window as she passed Hart Tattoos. Her place of escape for four years. Next she passed her apartment, which she had to admit, she was going to miss. After all it was the first place she really lived on her own. Finally she passed Rhode Island School of Design, one of the reasons for her leaving California.

With the windows of the U-Haul open as she placed her left arm halfway out. As she stopped at the red light, she as took out a CD she had burned a week before and popped it into the CD player. She looked over as a Blonde haired guy stared at her Arm full of tattoos she smirked. "California Girls" by the Beach Boys started to play. She shook her head; she couldn't believe that was the first song on the CD.

The guy smirked. Faith smiled.

"You from California?" He asked, already knowing the answer.

"Uh huh." Faith smiled as she pointed to her San Francisco Bay tank top.

"You moving back?" He nodded at the U-Haul truck and her car behind it.

She nodded her head.

"Well that's too bad." He flirted.

Faith just laughed and shook her head as the light turned green and she took off. The next intersection she took the exit towards I-95 and started her long journey back home.

Faith yawned as she stabbed her breakfast sausage with her fork. She finally arrived in Reno, Nevada late last night. After 4 days across the country, she was only 3 hours from home but she was so tired last night she couldn't drive any further. After checking in to a motel she fell asleep instantly. In the morning, she was so glad that she found this Diner close to her motel which was right on the side of the highway.

"Long night sweety?" The waitress asked as she poured her a refill of coffee.

Faith looked at her name tag which read Melissa. She nodded her head.

"Yeah, got in late last night, couldn't go any further."

"Where you heading?" Melissa asked.

"California." Faith replied as she added creamer and sugar into her coffee.

"Moving out to California eh?" Melissa nodded to the U-Haul outside.

"Moving back." Faith answered as she took a sip from the cup. "California born and raised."

Melissa looked over beside Faith's plate, where Faith had out her drawing journal. She looked in awe as she saw the various states and cities drawings of what they were known for. She then looked at Faiths arm full of tattoos.

"You're a tattoo artist?" She asked motioning over to her tattoos and then at her drawings. "And those are amazing, did you draw those?"

Faith gave the waitress a half smile and nodded her head.

"You're an amazing artist."

"Thank you." Faith said as she finished the last of her breakfast. She placed the money for breakfast and a tip for the waitress.

"Thank you sweetheart." The waitress smiled. "You have a safe trip now."

"Thank you." Faith replied back as she slipped on her ray bans, and grabbed her drawing journal as she got up to go.

Three hours later, AC/DC's highway to hell, was blaring through the speaker.

Like on cue, Faith heard a familiar rumbling of motorcycles in the distance. She looked in her review mirror. A smirk spread across her face. She watched as they passed her in the second lane. Both of them had Cuts on their back, "Sons of Anarchy, California."

"Oh I'm home alright." Faith said with a smirk. Her heart fluttered as she past the sign that welcomed her.

"Welcome to Charming, our name says it all."