They watched Norma, brushing Jerry’s silver hair out of his face, her small veiny hand gently stroking his arm before the doctor came by to talk to her. He’d let her know that the surgery was a success. Recovery would be tough on him. They wanted to keep him for at least a week for observation but that he should pull through just fine. The news was a relief to everyone there. By then, half of the town had shown up for the elderly couple. Andy told Jax and Audrey to get some rest for a little while. He’d stay with Norma then drive her home once Jerry woke up.

After a bit of a back and forth, he convinced her to let him drive, letting her get some sleep on the car ride. They’d been up for nearly 24 hours and it was starting to show on her face. Her eyes laced with redness, weary and tired. He felt bad for her. He on the other hand was accustomed to little sleep.

Careful not to wake her, he lifted her out of the car and into his arms, kicking the door shut with his foot before walking inside where he placed her on the bed. His mind reverted back to the previous night’s actions in the room. Her moans. Her body. Her need for him. It brought a smirk to his lips knowing he had that kind of reaction on her. One of the few positive ones he got. Slipping off her shoes, he tucked her under the blankets, kissing her forehead before shutting the lights of.

“Jax?”

He heard her small voice behind him and turned to look at the still sleeping woman, he stepped closer.

“Yeah?”

“Stay.”

She whispered, curling onto her side on the bed, her back turned towards him.

Jax thought about turning her down, giving her space to fully rest and recover from the previous night but decided against it. Pulling his shirt over his head, he laid it on the dresser, kicking off his sneakers as he slipped under the covers with her, pulling her body against his chest, his arm curled around her small frame. She kissed his hand before dozing off again, him following soon after.

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Aubrey opened her eyes to light coming from the streetlamp outside of her window. She turned away from it to be met by Jax, still sleeping peacefully beside her, his arm lying lazily around her waist.

How could this man be all of those things he said he was? It was hard for her to believe. The Jackson she’d seen was nothing like that. He was slow at work and he was always late but he was harmless – just did his job and stayed out of trouble. He even went above and beyond to help with projects he had no part in.

She couldn’t lie to herself and say she hadn’t noticed his self destructive behavior, but who in the hell could imagine just how deep rooted it actually was?

Still, seeing him in moments like this, where he was fully at peace, it was something else.

She felt a closeness to him that went beyond the secret that she now held. She felt for him. She liked him. She wouldn’t dare use the word love but she knew the butterflies in her stomach were something more than just a crush.

His eyes opened slowly and gazed down at her, a small smile slide across his lips.

“You’re awake.” He whispered, brushing a strand of loose hair behind her ear.

She nodded, relishing in the feel of his hand on her skin. “I didn’t expect to sleep this long.”

He chuckled. “Me either.”

“We should go back to the hospital.”

“We should.” He yawned but pulled her closer against him, his head resting over hers, closing his eyes again. “In a little while.”

She couldn’t help smile, nestling her head in the crook of his neck. His body around her made her relax in a way she didn’t think was possible. Lifting her head slightly she kissed his neck, wrapping her arms around him.

“You’re something else, Jax.”

Kissing the top of her head, he lowered his face to meet her eyes, gazing into them as his fingers traced circles on her lower back. “Means somethin’ comin’ from you darlin’.”

Lifting her head, she pressed her lips against his, her hand coming up to run her fingers through his hair as she pulled his head closer. Jax was taken aback at her being the one to initiate but he didn’t hesitate to return the kiss, placing his hand on her neck to hold her close to him. Her tongue slide across his lips, as they parted for her. He lifted her leg over his hip, grabbing her ass to pull her groin into his he felt himself hardening against her.

Maybe it was all the sexual tension between them that had her so willing to help him? Maybe if he was really bad in bed, it would ruin this mysterious attraction she felt for him?

Who was she kidding?

A man like Jax couldn’t be bad in bed.

And she needed this.

Though she was glad he couldn’t see it in the dark, she blushed that she was always somehow able to have this effect on him.

Grinding against his hips, she continued to kiss him as her hand slide down her shirtless body, to cup his member over his shorts. She moved her hand up and down, stroking his dick to its full potential and she could feel her heart beating faster when she felt the size.

Breaking the kiss she took a moment to peak down between them at it, her eyes widening and he smirked. Grabbing the ends of her shirt, he lifted it up over her head, letting his eyes take in the body he’d only gotten a peak at. Even under the light of the streetlamp outside, her skin glowed and he lowered his mouth to kiss her chest, making her way down to her nipples. Laying her on her back, he climbed between her legs, her small body his to explore. He grabbed one of her breasts, rolling her nipple around between his fingers, massaging it while his mouth worked on the other one, his hips working non-stop as they moved against her center.

She moaned, her breathing quickened as all of her senses where awakened by him. Slowly, moving down her stomach, his tongue left a trail as he worked to pull her shorts off.

After months of teasing each other in their own way, it was hard to believe this was finally happening. The pool in her panties showing just how excited she was. Jax came up on his knees,  for a brief moment, admiring her for all she was worth before he lowered his head between her legs, throwing them over his shoulders while his tongue traced it’s way between her folds, devouring her in a way she’d never been before.

Her moans became louder when he started using his fingers, at first just one but then a second, rhythmically moving in and out at just the right angle while his mouth wrapped around her clit, his beard tickling her. With all these sensations, it wasn’t long before her fingers gripped the sheets, her eyes rolling back as she was pushed over the edge, cumming hard as she rode the waves of her orgasm with Jax lapping up every little bit.

When he came back up he kissed her, her juices still on his lips turning her on even more when she tasted herself.

“You sure about this?” He asked, positioning himself between her legs.

Her eyes still heavy with lust she nodded, wrapping her legs around his as she lowered his head to hers, kissing him again. He groaned into the kiss as he positioned the head of his cock at her opening, brushing it between her soaked lips to get it wet before he slowly inched himself in. She tensed by the stretching the mixture of pain and pleasure causing her to throw her head back and moan when he reached the hilt.

“God.” He groaned, lowering his head into her neck. “You’re so fucking tight.”

She felt him lift one of her legs higher, taking a minute to let her adjust before he started thrusting, finding a rhythm to the movement that hit her in all the right places.

The sound of their breathing filled the rooms, her moaning getting deeper and louder with every thrust as he filled her relentlessly. Placing a hand on the back of her neck he lifted her head up, looking deeply into her eyes as he slowed his movements down, sliding all the way in and just grinding himself inside of her.

“Oh god.” She moaned, her nails digging deep into his skin but her eyes never leaving his. “Jax.”

He smirked and pulled out, turning her around on her stomach before sliding back into the warmth of her swollen pussy. She lifted herself up on her hands and knees, holding onto the headboard she she pushed herself back to meet his thrusts. His hand soon found her hair, making her arch her back as he pulled her body up against his, never easing up on his motion as his free hand roamed the front of her body, grabbing her breasts hard before moving down the front to find her clit, massaging it with his fingers while his lips kissed on her neck.

God he was incredible at making her feel everything at once. She could feel herself melting into him before she reached back to grab his head, turning her face to kiss him as their bodies moved together as one.

“Jax, I’m gonna cum.” She whispered in blissful agony, closing her eyes as the pressure built up inside of her.

“Cum for me baby.” He groaned, his hand working her clit while he increased his speed.

She let go, letting a second orgasm hit as her body melted into his. With only a few more thrusts, he soon finished as well, collapsing on top of her as they fought to catch their breaths.

“Wow.” she sighed, closing her eyes at the feel of his cock softening while still inside of her. “That was …”

He laughed lowly, pressing his lips on her back and shoulders as he held her against him. “Yeah, it was.” he whispered, his hand coming up the front of her body to her breast, cradling her once again into him.

She liked how he handled her. He was firm yet soft. Caring, yet in charge. She was usually the one to wear the pants in the relationship but Jax brought out a whole new side of her.

“5 minute power nap, then we shower and go.” He promised, kissing the back of her head before closing his eyes.

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Pulling into the parking lot of the hospital, they walked inside, hand in hand. It was clear the dynamic had changed between them but they liked it. It felt natural. Aubrey leaned into Jax, his arm thrown over her shoulder as they walked to find the room that Jerry had been placed in.

She entered first, and Jax followed. Andy and Norma were already there.  They both looked a little more presentable then when they’d last left them. Aubrey hugged them both before walking over to Jerry who was smiling as if none of this had even happened.

“Hey, Old Man.” Jax smiled, walking over to grab his hand. “You scared the shit out of us, you know that?”

Jerry laughed, “You have to shake things up every now and then, isn’t that right honey?” He looked over at his wife who didn’t find any of this amusing.

“Now don’t you say things like that!” She scolded, but couldn’t keep an angry face as it washed over with a smile, happy that he was even still around to make jokes.

“Did you guys get a chance to rest?” Aubrey asked them, both nodding in response.

“Yeah, i took Norma home, took a nap in one of the beds at the Inn. We just got here a few minutes before you.” Andy replied, looking between Jax and Aubrey as if he’d noticed the shift between them.

“Have they said anything about taking him home?” Jax asked.

“Should be out of here by Sunday.” Jerry replied.

“Then he’ll have to start doing a Cardiac rehab twice a week.” Norma added.

“What’s that?” Aubrey asked, sitting at the foot of the bed.

“They teach him how to eat better, develop healthy habits, and they do exercises and stuff.” Andy answered.

“Well, I guess all the fun’s over isn’t it.” Jax joked, making Jerry laugh.

“I guess so, but listen boy.” Jerry gave Jax’s hand a little squeeze. “With me out of commission, Norma’s going to need help maintaining the Inn.”

“Oh -Jer, I’ve done it myself before.” Norma shook her head.

“Nonsense, you’re not a young girl in your 50’s anymore, darlin’” He replied.

“Don’t worry, sir.” Jax answered. “I’ll be there.”

“We’ll do what we can to help too.” Andy answered. “If you need Jax, we’ll fix his shift at the lot and Aubrey can do days when Jax can’t”

“Oh.” Norma smiled, covering her mouth to hide her touched smile. “You guys don’t have to do all this.”

“Of course we do.” Aubrey smiled. “You guys have done so much for all of us. We owe you this at the very least.”