Jax laughed, turning a near stumble into a chance to lift her up and spin her in a half circle. It was hard not to keep grinning like a madman. This was one of many steps to get Tara to believe that things were better. This was a new start for them. Her enthusiasm made him feel like he was sixteen all over again, ready to run and make some mischief.

"I've loved you just as long," he told her. "And it's not luck. You made me better. Made me want to be better and told me how."