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Chapter 3

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Venus tried to get her emotions under control as Tig ran his hand up and down her back trying to comfort her. She pulled back as she wiped the tears from her eyes, trying to smile.

"It's okay baby, you knew it would be hard on him."

"I didn't think he'd run off like that."

Tig moved away from her and looked out the window to see Joey sitting on the steps outside. "He didn't go far baby."

"What." Venus came to stand beside Tig and looked out to see Joey, his head down. "I should go talk to him."

"Why don't you let me talk to him, he might find it easier talkin' to me."

"I guess if it helps, I should never have said anything…just let him go on believin' I was his Aunt Venus."

"You know what baby…it's time all the lies stopped. You want to make a fresh start, put all the shit with your Mom and your family behind you…now's the time…and not just for you and Joey but for us too. We spend too much of our daily lives lying to people and I've had enough. Joey knows the truth and in a few hours the club will know the truth about us, like I said…they got issues with us then I'm gone…we'll go somewhere else…move somewhere new…a fresh start for us where nobody knows us."

"You'd do that for us?"

"There's nothing keepin' me here baby, Dawn's dead…Fawn won't even pick up the phone for me. All I got is you and I love ya' baby."

"Alexander, I love you…I really do. I'm sure the club will understand, they're a wonderful group and they're your family…am' sure they'll just want to see you happy."

"Thanks baby…why don't you make some fresh coffee and I'll go talk to the kid."

"Thank you."

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Joey sat quietly on the steps, wiping the few stray tears that fell from his eyes, he heard the door to the apartment opening and the footsteps that approached him. He looked to his side as Tig took a seat beside him, giving the young boy a nudge in the arm as he did so; they sat in silence for a few moments before Tig eventually spoke.

"You were pretty harsh on you Aunt back there kid."

"My Aunt…don't you mean my dad."

"Listen kid, I know this is a shock but does it really change the way you feel about her. She might not have been around as your dad but she sure as hell was as your Aunt…she was part of your life, she took you to school, hung out with you, she looked out for you."

"Why didn't she just tell me she was my dad huh, at least I'd have known…she didn't have to lie about it."

"I guess she didn't want you to be bullied at school, having a dad who spent his life living as a woman."

"I wouldn't have cared about…"

"But she did, she wanted you to have as normal a life as possible."

"But she stuck around as my Aunt; it wouldn't have made a difference."

"Look Joey, you know the truth now…your Aunt's in there and she's pretty upset…she thinks you hate her."

"I don't hate her…I still love her."

"Why don't you go tell her that huh, put her mind at ease?"

"Okay…can I ask you something?"

"Sure kid."

"Was is weird for you at first, when you realised you were falling for a woman who used to be a guy?"

"At little at first, but I got to know Venus really well and in the end…my feelings for her, what others would say…it didn't matter to me anymore. I knew I loved her and that's all that mattered."

Joey nodded his head before turning and entering the apartment, he heard Venus in the bedroom, and he walked through to find her making the bed.

"Alexander, how did it go? Did you manage to talk to...oh Joey?"

"Aunt Venus?"

He stood awkwardly for a few moments, Venus watching him closely before he ran in to her arms…tears falling from his eyes.

"I'm so sorry for what I said; I didn't mean to upset you like that."

"Oh Joey, darlin' it's okay…ssshhh it's okay."

"I don't care about any off it, I know now you only lied to protect me."

"I did love your Momma very much Joey, Lula was a lovely person, kind but she had so many problems and at the time so did I…we did what we felt was right for you."

"I know."

"Come sit down for a minute, I want to ask you something."

He allowed Venus to guide him over to the edge of the bed where he took a seat beside her.

"Joey, I need to ask you somethin' about your grandma."

"Okay…"

"I know I wasn't always around when you were younger and am' so sorry about that but...did your grandma ever take you anywhere she shouldn't have."

"What do you mean?"

Venus looked up when she heard the front door and Tig appeared in front of them.

"Everything okay?" He asked, watching Venus closely. She nodded to him before turning her attentions back to Joey.

"Joey sweetheart, your grandma use to own a building, a warehouse by the docks…do you remember if she ever took you there?"

"To the docks?"

"Yes…or the warehouse."

"Kid, do you remember your grandma ever takin' pictures of you, asking you to do things you didn't want to do at any time?"

"She did take me to a building once or twice when I was about ten but…I don't remember her taking pictures of me."

"Thank god." Venus said, letting go of the breath she'd been holding in.

"There were other kids there though."

"What…when you were there?"

"Yeah, they looked like they were a bit older than me through."

"What were they doin' kid?"

"Posing for grandma, Dave her boyfriend at the time and his friend Josh were there too….the boys…they didn't look like they wanted to be there."

"But grandma never made you do anything, right?"

"I don't think so…I don't really remember much…I am in trouble?"

"Oh darlin' no, come here." Venus pulled Joey to her and hugged him tightly, Joey's own arms coming around her. "Everything's okay now darlin'…you're home with me now."

"So I can stay?"

"For as long as you want too sweetheart."

"Great, just one thing?"

"What is it kid?"

"I'm glad you both told me the truth and I'm glad you're my dad but I kinda' feel weird calling you that when you look like you do…so if it's okay with you, can I just carry on calling you Aunt Venus."

"Oh darlin' of course you can."

"At least I know the truth now; at least I know my dad's been here all along…I love you."

"I love you too sweetheart."

Tig's hand came to cover Venus as she looked up at him, a genuine gratitude on her face.

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Tig and Venus pulled up outside Teller Morrow Auto Repairs later that afternoon; Tig got off the bike and helped Venus off before helping to remove her helmet.

"I do love your bike darlin' but it's hell on the hair."

"What are you talking about, you look beautiful baby."

"Thank you Alex."

Jax was standing by the door when he heard Tig pulling up, he stood watching the interaction between him and Venus. Gemma came up and stood beside her Son, smiling as she saw how happy Tig looked.

"Be fair to him Jax."

"You think I won't be?"

"The guy's been through a lot, he lost his kid…he's happy, look at him."

"I ain't denyin' that Mom…I just never thought it would be with Venus."

"She makes him happy, it's rare to find someone who makes you feel that way these days, you're lucky…you got Tara and the boys, I got Nero. Tig hasn't had a serious relationship since Colleen and she was a god damn nut job. Venus is the closet thing to normal that guy's had in god knows how long."

"He does seem happy."

"He is…be kind Jax."

He turned as Gemma walked back in to the club house, he gave a nod in Tig's direction as he and Venus got closer to him.

"Jackson…"

"Hey Venus, how you doin'?"

"I'm good darlin'."

"Hey brother."

Jax moved and gave Tig their usual brotherly hug before pulling back to see the way Venus was watching them.

"What?" Jax asked.

"Nothin' darlin' I just love how close y'all are…a true family."

"Yeah…guess we are. Let's go inside…everyone's at the table."

Jax walked ahead of them, Venus pulling Tig back for a moment.

"Alexander, what ever happens in there…it'll be alright darlin'."

"Venus baby, I'm not afraid…yeah I was when I first when I decided to do this but baby…after what you just went through with Joey, I realised I can do this. I love you, that's all I need."

Tig took tight hold of Venus hand, feeling how nervous he was as she walked inside with him. They walked in to the club house and saw everyone sitting around the bar, everything going quiet when they were spotted. Gemma was the first to move from where she sat, coming over and giving Tig a peck on the cheek before pulling Venus in to her arms. "Don't worry sweetheart, it's all gonna be okay." Gemma whispered in her ear.

Gemma gave her a wink before pulling back and joining the others. Chibbs and Happy stood up and came to stand beside Jax, watching them closely.

"So, Gemma said you had something you wanted to bring to the table."

"Yeah…yeah I do…okay listen I know you all know that I kept I touch with Venus…well, it turns out there was more to it. You see I kinda fell for her, she gets me…she knows all about the crazy stuff we get involved with, the violence and through it all she still loves me. I mean that's huge you know, I've never had that…with anyone before. I know our relationship will effect the club and I know the rules and if I have to leave then fine I'm gone because without even realising it, I fell in love with her. I fell in love with Venus the woman…it's how I see her and how I'll always see her, it won't change."

Venus moved a little closer, rubbing her hand up and down his arm, she could see the looks on the clubs faces…by the look on Happy's face, she thought he thought this was just some big joke.

"So….exactly how long have you two been….you know?" Chibbs asked.

"Since I was shot."

"So a while then…and you're both serious about this?"

"I love this man very much Phillip, I know this might be hard for you all to understand but it would mean so much if you could find a way to try." Venus smiled.

Jax hadn't said very much which had worried Gemma, she could see how hard it was for Tig to be this open about his feelings. She gave him an elbow in the side.

"What…" He muttered.

"Well don't just stand there…they're waiting for you to say something."

"Mom…"

"You deal with this Jackson…now."

"What's the deal brother?" Tig asked.

"Okay…well I think we need to take this to the table…guys, are you in agreement?"

The other club members agreed with Jax as they followed him through to their office. "We won't be long." He said as he closed the door behind them.

"Are you okay darlin'." Venus asked, her own hand shaking lightly.

"Yeah…you know what; if I have to go then I go."

"Come on Tig sweetheart, it won't come to that." Gemma smiled, reassuringly.

"You don't think so?"

"Jackson's a smart boy; he'll make the right decision."

"Oh I hope you're right Gemma." Venus added.

"Come on, you two look like you could use a drink."

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Jax sat at the head of the table, all eyes on him…waiting for some kind of reaction from him.

"So…who's gonna say it?" Happy asked.

"I think he's lost it." Ratboy said.

"I wouldn't say he's lost it, he seems happy." Rane added.

"Happy…he's seeing a dude brother." Happy replied.

"Hey…you know Venus, she's spent time with the club. She's good for him." Chibbs said.

"You serious?"

"Come on Happy, I know it's not a normal relationship but in this day and age…what the hell is. Venus is a great girl and if they're happy, I say allow it."

Everyone stopped and turned their attentions to Jax who had remained quiet up until now.

"There are a lot of people out there who have issues with this kind of thing?"

"Come on brother…times are changing, if people want to live in the old times let them…me, I say let them be happy." Chibbs said.

"Okay…show of hands who are in favour of Tig remaining in the club."

Jax looked around to see Chibbs, Ratboy and Rane raise their hands.

"Okay…show of hands not in favour?"

Jax looked up to see only Happy raise his hand.

"Okay…we accept Tig and Venus. Chibbs, got let them know."

"Sure thing brother."

Chibbs got up and made his way out to the bar to find them drinking with Gemma.

"Well?" Gemma asked.

Tig and Venus stood up, worry etched on both their faces as Chibbs came closer to them.

"Well brother…we talked, we voted…you can both relax…it was an unanimous vote…it's okay."

"Oh thank god." Venus smiled. "You see darlin' I told you they'd be okay."

"Chib…it's really okay…the guys?"

"Don't worry about it brother, we're family…we're always here for you, both of you."

Chibbs pulled Tig in and hugged his friend tightly as the rest of the crew came back out to join them.

"Okay everyone, fill you glasses." Jax smiled.

Everyone got a glass, Gemma passing one to Venus as Jax stood before them.

"Everyone, I'd like you all to raise you glass to Tig and Venus…we all hope you'll be really happy together…welcome to the family."

"Welcome to the family." Everyone said in union.

Venus moved to wrap her arm around Tig before he leaned in and kissed her for the first time in front of the people he trusted, his friends…his family…his club.

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-Fin