Storms Never Last

[Jen]

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This takes place after Elizabeth left Jason after learing Sonny was still alive.

"I just hope it's enough."

Was all he heard. It sounded like someone was screaming it over and over again in his ear as the door closed behind her. Jason had walked away from her before and Elizabeth had walked away from him in the park, so why did this hurt a thousand times worse? Jason knew the answer to that question before the thought was even finished floating thru his brain.
It wasn't enough. Jason knew his life wasn't enough anymore but when did it change. He use to be happy being free and not needing anyone. His work was his life. Was it that night she told him that she wished she had gone away with him and that she wanted him. Was it the almost sex in her studio that pushed him to the point of no return? Was it the kiss at Vista Point that left them both breathless? Or maybe it was when he thought he had lost her forever after she was kidnapped and knocked in a crypt. Jason couldn't pen point the exact moment or acknowledge that there was an exact moment. All of sudden, it just seemed like, she was meant to be with him. That she completed him. Jason let out a half hearted laugh. He remembered walking in one night to find Elizabeth fast asleep on the cough. There was a movie playing on the television and one line stuck in his head. "You complete me" the man said almost crying. At that time, Jason had thought that was the stupidest thing he had ever heard. How could one person make another complete, when they are two separate people? But at that very moment, Jason realized exactly what the man meant. Elizabeth completed him. She filled up every empty spot in him and made him whole. Elizabeth made the penthouse a home. But now she was gone.

Elizabeth waited for the elevator while Max stood behind her.
"I'm no longer a part of Jason's life so I won't be needing your services Max. Thank you" Elizabeth had a small fake smile on her face while she spoke to Max. Max had always been good to her and put up with taking her where ever she wanted to go.
Max smiled back and simply nodded before walking back over to Jason's door.
"What is taking this d**n thing so long" Elizabeth huffed and she kept pushing the down button.
"In a hurry to get out of here" came one of the last voices she wanted to hear
"Carly" Elizabeth stated simply
"Decided you couldn't handle his life after all" Carly asked sarcastically
"I can handle Jason and his life just fine. It's the people in Jason's life that I can't handle" Elizabeth practically growled out with clutched teeth.
"Oh, poor Liz. You just can't handle that you don't come first on Jason's list. You have never been able to stand the fact that Jason and I have a special bond or that Jason will do whatever Sonny needs and do it by any means necessary" Carly stated proudly has the elevator doors dinged open.
"Well Carly, Jason doesn't have to worry about find a place for me on his list and you don't have to worry about sharing him with another woman and to Sonny doesn't have to worry about Jason being too tied up with his own personal life to come do his errands. Thanks to you guys, Jason only has his job and nothing else, but obviously that's enough for him" The doors closed behind Elizabeth just has she got the last part out. Elizabeth laid her head back against the elevator walls and tried to keep herself from crying. She had thought walking away from Jason the first time had been hard but nothing could have prepared her for this. It felt like she left her heart behind because in a way, she knew that she did.

As she stepped out of the doors and walked thru the lobby, she noticed the rain pouring down.
"This night just keeps getting better and better" Elizabeth thought
As she stepped out into the rain, she lifted her face up to the welcome the drops. Maybe the rain could wash away the pain or at least numb it. Elizabeth lowered her head and pulled her jacket tight, throwing her bag over her shoulder. There wasn't a taxi in sight so she decided to walk. Elizabeth didn't notice the black sedan that was slowly creeping up behind her. As the rain pelted her and her heartache grew with every step she took away from Harbor Towers, she whispered out "Storms never last"

[Jen]

The rain continued to pelt down on Elizabeth. At this point she was physically numb but unfortunately, not emotionally. She was sure people were probably thinking she had lost her mind. Here she was walking, not running or even jogging, as the rain came down in a stead rhythm.

"We believe we found her sir. She left Harbor Towers with a bag and has been walking in the rain ever since. She is on the docks now" the man spoke thru the phone
"Fine then, grab her and get her back to me, NOW!" the deadly calm voice came thru the other end of the receiver
CLICK

Jason hadn't moved from his spot by the desk in what seemed like forever. Finally he was able to pry his eyes away from the door. The door that he had silently been begging to be swung open by Elizabeth before she ran into his arms. Back in reality now, he turned to look at the windows. He crossed the floor to stand in front of the them and watch the rain pour down. He heard the door creek open and spun around.

"Go away Carly" Jason gruffed

"I just wanted to make sure you're OK" Carly asked in a tone that was way to up beat for the moment.

Jason turned his head back towards the window "I'm fine, leave"

"Jase, this is for the best. Now you know she couldn't handle it. She wasn't good eno.." Carly was cut off mid sentence by Jason.

His glare was icy and cold "Drop this NOW. We aren't discussing this EVER. NOW LEAVE!"

"OK, OK" Carly huffed. She knew when not to push Jason and tonight was definitely not the time to push.

With the door closing behind her, Jason turned back towards the window and thought back to the time when both him and Elizabeth stood in that exact spot.
She was mesmerized by Alcazar's yacht. He was so close to her, wanted to touch her so bad. The smell of her hair drove him crazy. She drove him crazy but in a good way. Even though they had only kissed twice, her lips where like a drug he couldn't get enough off. Jason shook his head at the thoughts. If he kept this up, he would go crazy. Beer, he needed a beer.

Elizabeth had finally reached the docks. Her hair was matted to her head. Her clothing drenched. It looked like she had jumped into a swimming pool with all her clothes on.
"Home sweet home" she thought. As the thought left her mind, she could feel the tears threaten to spill.
"I can do this. I have to do this. It's over between me and Jason" she spoke softly to herself, if trying to convince herself what she was saying was true.
All of a sudden there was a hand wrapping around her mouth, dragging her back towards the ally.

Brenda had been pacing around the lobby this whole time, trying to convince herself to go up to Sonny's penthouse and confront him. She had come back from the safe house with Jason but hadn't gotten up the strength to battle Carly yet. The limo ride with Jason was enough to drive her crazy, well, crazier than she already was. She thought that if she walked around for a bit and thought of a game plan, things might go better.
"Yeah right" Brenda giggled out load. She finally decided to just do it and pushed the button to the elevator.

The black sedan door opened and Elizabeth was thrown in side. Two men came to sit next to her. When Elizabeth looked up the two men who had just dragged her kicking from the docks, they looked almost in shock. The taller one pulled out his phone and waited for an answer.

"Do you have her" questioned the voice
"There seems to be a little mix up" confessed the taller man
"What kind of mix up" growled the voice from the end
"It seems that Mr. Morgan's girlfriend looks a lot like Ms. Barrett when its dark and rainy" the man spoke as he lifted a grin to a wide eyed Elizabeth.

[Jen]

Jason roared up to Jake's on his motorcycle and killed the engine. He made his way thru the door and stopped to take in the what was going on. He was oblivious to the water pooling at his feet. He was totally drenched from the rain. Jake's was pretty much empty tonight. A couple of tables were occupied but nothing like it normally was. Jason stared at the empty pool table and thought back to the first time he had shown Elizabeth how to play pool. Her scent was definitely stronger than any drug. Jason ran a hand thru his hair as his eyes wonder over to the bar. A blonde, mid thirties, with a black biker tank top that was two sizes to small, was working the bar. There was only one man at the bar and Jason could tell what his intent was. The man's eyes were glued to the blonde. Jason made his way over to the bar and waited for the blonde to tear herself away from the flirting drunk at the other end.

"Hey Sweetie, what will it be?" chirped the blonde

"Beer" was the simple answer Jason replied

"Domestic or Import" chirped the blonde again

"It doesn't matter" Jason answered with a hint of frustration in his voice

"Glass or bottle" smiled blondie as she leaned onto the counter in front of Jason

Jason was slowly losing his cool. "I had f**king beer at home, I could be drunk by now" Jason thought to himself

Jason lifted his glare up to meet the blondes. The blonde pushed herself upright as soon as she noticed the icy glare.

"I don't care" Jason growled out

Within a few seconds, the blonde handed Jason a bottle. Jason walked to a table in the back by the pool table. Jason leaned back in his chair and hear the next song start to play. Jason never paid attention to the words of songs. Normally the music coming out of Jake's was load rock and you couldn't make out the words even if you tried.
Jason took a long pull of his beer. He knew why he had come to Jake's. He knew why he hadn't gone to his fridge for a beer instead. He knew why he drove fast and took the curves sharp in the pouring rain to get to Jake's. He had hoped that by some small chance, Elizabeth would have been there. The same way she was three years ago when he rescued her from that man who just wouldn't take no for answer. All of a sudden, he heard the words to the song that was playing

I know you need to go
But before you do I want you to know, that I
Wish you the best
And I wish you nothing less
Than every thing you've ever dreamed of
And I hope that you find love along the way
But most of all
I wish you'd stay


She was so beautiful that night. "Hell, she is beautiful every night" Jason thought. All the times he had walked away from her because his life was too dangerous. All the missed chances. To have it end because of Sonny's plan. "Thanks a lot Sonny" Jason whispered out as he brought the bottle to lips again. Lips, Elizabeth's lip. "damn, that woman was heaven. But I don't belong in heaven. I live in hell" Jason thought

And by then
Maybe I'll understand why you had to leave
I know that you've done some changin'
And I know there's no changin' your mind
And yes I know
We've been through this a thousand times
I'm sorry for still holdin' on
I'll try to let go and I'll try to be strong


Jason knew why she left. She left because of him. She left because he had been the loyal enforcer and lied to her. He made her grief and hurt for no reason. They had been thru this a thousand times. How many times had they had the "you know what I do for a living" conversation? They had walked away from each other before, so why was this time so different. Why did it feel Elizabeth gave him all his strength and that without her, he was less of a man?

Yeah, everything you've ever dreamed of
And I hope that you'll find love along the way
But most of all
I wish you'd stay
I wish you'd stay


"God, I wish she would stay" Jason whispered softly has he signaled for another beer and let out a breathe as a loud rock song began to play

"So you are telling me that you don't have Brenda?" the voice growled

"No sir. What do you want us to do with Mr. Morgan's girlfriend?" the taller man asked

"I am NOT Jason's girlfriend! Get your facts straight!" Elizabeth screamed at the men. The tears had stopped and were replaced by rage.

"Well now, she sounds like a fiesty one. I think this could work out even better than we originally planned. I might not have Brenda but I have one hell of a bargaining chip"

CLICK

Elizabeth looked at the men. "Did you hear me? I'm not Jason's girlfriend. Let me go!"

"I don't think so. It seems that you are just what we need after all" The taller man said with a wicked smile

"Let's get out of here" the shorter man yelled to the driver

Jason knew that Elizabeth wouldn't show up. It was just wishful thinking. He moved slowly thru Jake's and swung the door open. The rain had almost stopped. It was a light drizzle. He crossed the parking lot to his bike. As he threw his leg over to straddle it, his cell phone rang.

"Morgan" Jason answered

"Mr. Morgan, you should know better than to let you pretty little girlfriend wonder around the docks on a dark and rainy night" the voice spoke with deadly intent.

"Alcazar! If you hurt Elizab.." Jason yelled thru the phone only to be cut off mid sentence by the CLICKof the phone hanging up

[Jen]

Brenda stepped off the elevators hesitantly. She stared at Sonny's door has she let out a deep breath that she had been holding practically all the way up there. She shook her hands at her side, stretched her neck from side to side. "God, please don't let Carly answer the door" Brenda sighed

"Hey Johnny" Brenda smiled. Johnny smiled back at Brenda and knocked on Sonny's door.

"Yeah" Sonny yelled thru the door

"Ms. Barrett hear to see you" Johnny replied

"Send her in" Sonny stated

Johnny opened the door and let Brenda pass by him. Once Brenda was in the room, Johnny closed the door back.

"Hey" Sonny said while giving Brenda a smile, revealing his dimples

"Hey" Brenda replied with a smile of her own

"Is everything OK, do you need something?" Sonny questioned

"No, No, everything is just fine. I just came by to give you something" Brenda said as she shook her head back and forth.

"What is it" Sonny questioned curiously

"This"

SLAP

"You son of a bitch! You practical had Jason hold me hostage in the damn safe house while I mourned over your sorry ass. You let me think you were dead. I'm crazy enough without people fucking with my head" Brenad huffed while rubbing her hand to get the stinging to go away.

Sonny still had his hand to his face "I did what I had to do to keep my family safe. I had no idea you were going to show up. That wasn't part of the plan. The last I heard you were dead" Sonny stated in a voice that Brenda knew all to well

"Oh, I'm so sorry I ruined your plans. Sorry, I tried to save your life and warn you that Alcazar was planning on killing you. Sorry, I didn't come back into Port Charles wearing a banner and waving a bell screaming "I'm not dead". I did what I did to protect the people I care about too!" Brenda matched the tone Sonny used

"You couldn't have just told me over the phone or sent a message or" Sonny was cut off mid sentence

"Oh right, right, right, you would have believe it was me on the phone or that I sent you a message from the dead. I just wanted to see you again. I know it's selfish but I guess something's never change, uh? I mean, your still the same old Sonny you always were. Just stay away from me OK? Brenda turned to walk towards the door

"The question is can you stay away from me? Sonny asked as Brenda closed opened the door and walked out without a reply.

Brenda punched and punched the down button, hitting the wall itself when the doors finally opened.

"God, I hate that man" Brenda screamed at the top of her lungs as the doors closed.

The two men were different from the men who had kidnapped her before. These men where in suits, not rough looking like the others. The didn't taunt her with sexual comments or threaten her with death. The simple rode in complete silence. Elizabeth was beginning to believe she would prefer death threats over this silence. It was haunting. Finally, unable to take it anymore

"Where are we going" Elizabeth demanded

"We are taking you some place for safe keeping, until our boss gives us further orders" the taller man spoke up

Elizabeth was sorry she asked. That didn't sound like a good thing. "Until further orders" Elizabeth thought, definitely not a good thing.

The car rolled to a stop. They hadn't been driving to long but Elizabeth was sure the had just made a circle to throw her off where they were really headed. It worked because Elizabeth had no clue. The shorter man moved up beside Elizabeth and pulled out a rag.

"Get away from me" Elizabeth screamed

"I'm not going to hurt you, hold still" the short man hissed out.

Elizabeth tried to reach for the door knob but they were to quick. The taller man grabbed her by the arms and threw his legs over hers to keep her still. The shorter man, tied the blind fold over Elizabeth's eyes

"Get your hands off me. Don't touch me" Elizabeth hissed thru clinched teeth

The driver opened the door to the back and the two men stepped out. Each one grabbed a side of Elizabeth's arms and began pulling her with them. She tried digging her heels in but to no avail. "What is that smell" Elizabeth thought

Jason tried to trace the call but it wasn't traceable.
"DAMN IT" Jason screamed

Jason's mind was racing with a million different thoughts but they were all about Elizabeth. How much could one person take? It hadn't been that long ago that she was kidnapped and locked in a crypt. And why? Because someone was trying to get to him, just like where now. "Wait a minute, Alcazar wouldn't need to use Elizabeth to get to him, he could just send out one of his men. Alcazar must have needed leverage, something to give him the upper hand and make me do what he wants. But what does he want?" the thoughts were flowing in Jason's mind. Then it clicked
"BRENDA" Jason whispered

[Jen]

Carly barreled down the stairs. "Who was that?" She asked as she snaked her arms around Sonny's neck

"Brenda" Sonny answered as he snaked his arms around her waist

"Oh, I see, so what did the little viper want this time?" Carly asked, releasing Sonny from their embrace and stepping away from him.

"Forget about Brenda" Sonny smiled

"Trust me Sonny, I'd love to but it's really hard when she's the reason Alcazar is trying killing you and now she is showing up at my home" Carly said has she lifted her arm motioning towards the door

Sonny was about to respond when the phone rang

The smell was getting stronger. "God what is this smell" Elizabeth kept wondering to her self while continuing to struggle against her kidnappers.

"Stop trying to get away. You're only going to make it worse for yourself" the shorter man piped in

"Worse for myself? Worse for myself? I've just been kidnapped and I'm being held hostage, and I can't see a damn thing. I don't think it can get much worse" Elizabeth spat

"I don't think you want the answer to that Ms. Webber" Alcazar emerged and said in a dead calm voice

"Brenda. DAMN IT. This is all about Brenda still. Alcazar thinks that we will hand over Brenda in exchange for Elizabeth" Jason was thinking out load, pacing wildly beside his motorcycle.

"That's not even close to a fair trade" Jason thought

He couldn't stand Brenda. She was a pain in the ass and was just another mess for him to clean up. Elizabeth was everything Brenda wasn't.

"Why would any man want Brenda when they could have someone like Elizabeth?" Jason continued to think to himself.

"I have to find her, NOW" Jason said as he unclenched the cell phone from his hand and began to dial

"I have to get that" Sonny said turning away from Carly

"Of course you do" Carly whispered out

"Hello" Sonny said

"We have a major problem" Jason stated

"What is it? Did Alcazar do something? Sonny questioned

"Yeah, he kidnapped Elizabeth" Jason answered coldly

"Why would he kidnap Elizabeth" Sonny questioned as Carly's head snapped up at the mention of Elizabeth being kidnapped.

"The way I see it, he is going to use Elizabeth has a bargaining chip so he can get Brenda back" Jason laid out his thought

"Well, that's not going to happen" Sonny answered nonchalantly

"How do you want to handle this?" Jason asked

"First of all, how do you know that Alcazar kidnapped Elizabeth?" Sonny questioned

"Because he just called me and told me that I shouldn't have let my girlfriend walk around in the dark" Jason was starting to lose his patience

"That's it?" Sonny said

"Yeah, then he hung up. I need to find out where Alcazar is and where he has Elizabeth, NOW" Jason said with a cold tone in his voice that Sonny picked up

"OK, let me know what you find out" Sonny said has he heard the CLICK of Jason's phone

"Who are you?" Elizabeth asked, hoping her voice didn't betray her

"I'm Louis Alcazar" he replied

"Alcazar" Elizabeth gasped. Jason had told her terrible things about him. She knew that he wanted to kill Sonny, would kill Jason if he had the chance, and now he had her kidnapped. She knew she had to be strong and brave. She wanted to get out of this by herself. She wanted to prove that she didn't need Jason to save her. Of course, after tonight, she wasn't even sure if Jason would notice she was missing

"I'm sorry to tell you that your wasting your time. I'm nothing to Jason. So you can just take this blindfold off and tell your men to let me go and we all can go back to what we were doing before this happened" Elizabeth stated calmly

"I'm afraid that isn't going to happen Ms. Webber. You see, you under estimate Mr. Morgan's feelings for you. He was very upset when we spoke and I mentioned you." Alcazar boosted proudly

"You had better pray that Jason doesn't come after me because if he does, he'll kill you!" Elizabeth spat. The fact that she was having this whole conversation blindfold, unable to see her surroundings, was unnerving. She new that smell. She had smelt it before, but where?

"No Ms. Webber, you had better hope that Jason does come after you and brings what I asked for. Because if he doesn't, your situation will turn dire. Take her inside" Alcazar stated before turning to walk away

"Let's go" the men said at the same time.

"Watch your step, sorry, I mean be careful, we wouldn't want you to have an accident" the taller man smirked

"GO TO HELL!" Elizabeth spat and fought against them pulling on her until she began to trip on things. Whatever it was she was tripping on hurt like hell. She knew her legs would be bruised all over. What was that crunching under their feet. "Wait a minute! That smell. Coffee! Burnt Coffee! Oh my God! I'm in Sonny and Jason's warehouse that exploded!"

[Jen]

"Ouch" Elizabeth yelled as she fell hard when her foot caught between two collapsed pillars. When she fell, the force ripped her arms free from the men's grip. The minute she landed on the floor, she ripped the blindfold off

"Don't touch me!" Elizabeth ordered as the men bent down to pull her up. Elizabeth tried to pull her foot free but with every tug, a sharp pain shot thru her foot and up her leg.
"Damn it" she cursed.

"Grab the other end of that pillar so we can move it off her foot" the tall man order to the shorter man

"I don't need your help!" Elizabeth spat

"To bad, your getting it" the taller man snipped

Once it was moved enough for Elizabeth to tug her foot free, the men dropped the pillar and grabbed her arms again. They began to drag her further into the remains of the warehouse.

It was all Elizabeth could do to keep up. Her ankle was throbbing and it felt like it was beginning to swell.

"Can you idiots slow down?" Elizabeth yelled

They both ignored her and continued to drag her further and further until they reached a room. It was a lone standing room at the end of the debris. It almost looked like a bomb cellar but there were holes where windows had been and a place where a door had been. They were so far back in the warehouse, she doubted anyone could hear her scream, but she's be damned if she didn't try

Sonny walked back over to Carly who was now standing at the edge of the couch.
"What's happening? Carly asked

"It seems Alcazar has kidnapped Elizabeth" Sonny said, passing by Carly to make his way to the bar

"When did this happen because I just saw her today leaving Jason's?" Carly questioned but knowing that she would likely get little information

"Did Max go with her?" Sonny said before taking another sip of his drink

"No, she decided she didn't want any part of Jason's life or the people in it and high tailed it out of here. What could Alcazar possible want with Elizabeth?" Carly questioned

"Jason figures he wants to trade" Sonny finished his drink and made his way to the couch

"Trade? Trade for what? Carly asked confused

"Elizabeth for Brenda" Sonny answered

"Of course, because the world revolves around Brenda" Carly pointed out before joining her husband on the couch

"What do you mean you haven't been able to find a trace of her? She couldn't have disappeared. Keep looking and get back to me as soon as you have something" Alcazar ended the conversation less than pleased

He exited his limo and made his way up to room. As he slid the key in the lock, he was grabbed from behind, turned around, and slammed back into the door. Jason brought his forearm up to able pressure to his throat, while holding him in place

"Mr. Morgan, I figured I would be seeing you tonight"

"Where is she? Where's Elizabeth? Jason demanded

"That's not how this game works Mr. Morgan. You know what I want. The rules are simple. Brenda in exchange for Ms. Webber. And may I say that Ms. Webber is a beautiful woman" Alcazar said taunting Jason

Jason pulled Alcazar away from the wall only to slam him back into it again
"I could kill you right now" Jason said with an icy glare

"That wouldn't be wise Mr. Morgan. If you kill me right now, your precious Ms. Webber will be dead before you get a chance to take two steps away from my body" Alcazar smirked, knowing he had the upper hand.

[Jen]

"I will kill you if anything happens to Elizabeth. Do you understand that?" Jason said as he slammed Alcazar into the door one last time before releasing him.

"That's the funny thing about love, Mr. Morgan. It can turn the strongest man in the world into the weakest fool." Alcazar straightened up his suit and tie

"I'm a patient man, Mr. Morgan, but I've waited long enough to have Brenda back. You have 24 hours to return Brenda to me." Alcazar stated with authority

"You know that's not going to happen" Jason replied

"For Ms. Webber's sake, you had better make it happen. Because if I don't have Brenda back in 24 hours, you will never see Ms. Webber alive again" with that Alcazar retreated into his room and Jason punched the wall in the hallway

Once safely inside, Alcazar pulled out his phone and dialed
"How is Ms. Webber handling her accommodations? Alcazar asked

"She isn't very happy but she is handling them" the taller man spoke into the phone

"Good. Your job is to keep her alive and healthy until Morgan shows up" Alcazar went over the instructions in a stern voice

"How do you know Mr. Morgan will find her?" the man questioned

"Trust me. Just do has your told. Keep her alive until Mr. Morgan shows up. After that, just make sure he watches her die first, then kill him" Alcazar smiled as he hung up the phone

The smell was giving Elizabeth a headache. She loved the smell of coffee, just not the taste of it. But mix the smell of coffee with that of musky burnt debris that was the warehouse and it was not a pleasant aroma. The taller gentleman stepped into the room and peered at Elizabeth

"What? Are you here to drag me thru the rumble again? Elizabeth hissed

"You really should try to be more pleasant Ms. Webber. Mr. Alcazar wants to make sure you are in perfect shape when Mr. Morgan arrives" the taller man smiled

"Jason is going to kill you when he finds out where we are" Elizabeth smirked

"He might, but my job is to just make sure he watches you die first if the exchange isn't made" the taller man smiled before turning and leaving the room

"Jason" Elizabeth whispered. Has much has she wanted Jason to find her and save her, she didn't want him to have to choose between his life and her's because she knew he would choose her's in a heartbeat. Jason had always saved her. This time she had a chance to return the favor.


Carly was laying on the couch with Sonny on top of her. Michael was at the park, so Carly was taking advantage of the quiet time. All of a sudden the phone rang.

"Ignore it' Carly said between kisses
"I can't, it might be Jason' Sonny said as he pulled himself off her and made his way towards the phone.

"Hello" Sonny answered

"Things are getting ugly" Jason stated coldly

"What happened?" Sonny questioned

"I tried to get some info out of Alcazar at his hotel. He said that we have 24 hours to make the trade or Elizabeth is dead" Jason said as he almost choked on the last part

"Do you have any clues as to where he might have Elizabeth?" Sonny asked

"No, nothing" Jason said has he pinched the bridge of his nose

"I have everyone on it. They are trying to trace all of Alcazar and his men's movement. That should give us something" Sonny said, rubbing his own forehead

"I'm going to check out a few things, call me if you find anything" Jason said as he hung up

"That was Jason" Carly asked but really already knowing the answer

"Yeah" Sonny said has he stood by the desk with his head down.

"What's going on?" Carly questioned, making her way towards Sonny

"Alcazar said we have 24 hours to exchange Brenda for Elizabeth" Sonny answered

"If you don't?" Carly questioned with a raised brow

"He kills Elizabeth, if Jason can't find her in time" Sonny answered in a deadly tone

[Jen]

"Poor Jason. You all have no idea where he has her at?" Carly asked

"Not yet" Sonny was keeping his answered short. As usually, the less Carly knew the better

"Wait a minute! I have an idea" Carly said, clasping her hands together

"Forget about it. You're not getting involved" Sonny stammered, pointing his finger at Carly

"Jason is our best friend, he's family. I don't like Princess Purity but Jason loves her for some reason. It will kill him if he loses her. Besides Sonny, I've proven I can handle your business just fine" Carly smiled at Sonny, hoping to charm him

"This isn't business, it's personal" Sonny replied

"Just listen, if you agreed to the trade, he would have to tell you where to show up at right? More than likely, it would be were he has Elizabeth, so the trade could take place, right? Carly questioned

"Brenda, can't be a part of this. She doesn't follow orders and she will just make a mess of things" Sonny stated affirmatively

"You're right, Brenda would, but not somebody dressed like Brenda!" Carly smiled at her plan

"Who is going to be the decoy Brenda?" Sonny was almost afraid to ask

"ME!" Carly smirked

Jason had been trying to find the whereabouts of all of Alcazar's men. It had been hours since his encounter with Alcazar. Time was slipping away and with every minute that went by, so did Jason's hope of finding Elizabeth.

"Benny, did you find anything?" Jason questioned has he approached Benny on the docks
"I think I did. It seems that two of Alcazar's men are no where to be found but they were accountable as of yesterday" Benny replied

"They must have Elizabeth some where" Jason thought out load

"Here's another thing, none of Alcazar's cars or men have left Port Charles or have even been seen on the roads to the outskirts of Port Charles" Benny continued "So, that means, Ms. Webber is somewhere right under our noses" Benny finished as Jason gave him an icy glare

Little did Elizabeth know that Jason was just on the docks out front. He had no clue she was inside though. Elizabeth heard a cell phone rang and strained to hear the conversation. Elizabeth wasn't having much luck though. She assumed the phone conversation was over though because she heard the two of them begin to chat amongst themselves. They both entered the room and smiled at Elizabeth

"It shouldn't be to much longer Ms. Webber. Mr. Alcazar did insist that we offer you some refreshments and food" the taller guy smiled while he spoke

"What would you care for? We can get it from Kelly's since it is so close" the underlined sarcasm evident in his voice

"I don't' want anything from you!" Elizabeth hissed

"You might want to reconsider that choice, it may be your last meal" both men smirked as they left the room

"Carly, that is never going to work. Your to tall to be Brenda. Alcazar has been with her for 4 years, he knows what she looks like." Sonny said

"I'll wear flat shoes or flat boots or something. This can work. It worked when we had to get that little Angel twit out of the cottage without the cops seeing her, remember? Carly questioned

"That was different, that was fooling the PCPD. This is Alcazar we're talking about. I won't put my family at risk, end of discussion" Sonny stated matter of factly

"Bull shit! You won't risk your family? That's what you're doing. You need to wake up and realize that Jason is family. First and foremost. Not just your enforcer! Jason has ALWAY helped me, no matter what it cost him. I finally get a chance to return the favor and I'll be damned if you're going to stop me! Carly screamed at Sonny while throwing her arms about

"Damn it!" Sonny cursed walking over to the phone and dialing Jason's cell

"Morgan" Jason answered

"When Alcazar calls, tell him we'll do it" Sonny huffed, looking at a smiling Carly

[Jen]

Elizabeth hadn't realized just how bad her ankle hurt until she tried to jerk it hard against the ties in hopes they would break. She had seen Charlie's Angles and figured that if Dylan was able to get out of the exact situation, then so could she! The ties didn't budge though. Of course, if by some miracle they had broken, she had no clue how she would have gotten her hands untied or past the two men guarding her. She thought that the smell of burnt coffee had finally cause her mind to play tricks on her. She could have sworn that she sensed Jason a little while ago. However, she was still tied to a chair inside a warehouse that had been bombed and being guarded by two men. "Damn, my ankle hurts" she thought again throwing her head back hoping for a sign, any sign that things would work out.

"Are you serious Sonny?" Jason questioned

"We are only going to make Alcazar think we are going to trade, that way he will tell us where to meet to make the trade and we can find Elizabeth" Sonny laid out the plan

"I can't do that Sonny. I'm not taking the chance of meeting him and the minute he sees that Brenda isn't with us, him killing Elizabeth" Jason answered sternly

"I never said "Brenda" wasn't going to be with us" Sonny stated in his usual calm voice

"You know how unstable Brenda is, she will get us all killed" Jason was started to lose his cool. He began to fill like this conversation was a waste of time. He needed to find Elizabeth and not play games with Sonny

"I would never trust Brenda with this. We are using a decoy. Just call me when you get in touch with Alcazar and let me know when it's set up" Sonny replied

"Who's the decoy Sonny? Jason asked

"Carly" with that Sonny hung up to prep his wife on becoming Brenda

Jason rubbed the bridge of his nose and fought against the desire to throw his phone against the wall. "What the hell is Sonny thinking!" Jason screamed to himself. He just wished Alcazar would call. If that was the only planned they had, it was the one they had to go with. He looked at his watch, five hours left. He knew Alcazar would have to call him here soon, to see if he had agreed with to the trade. "Damn it RING!" Jason yelled at the phone as he continued to pace back and forth

Johnny knocked on the penthouse door with his hands full of bags. He was given orders on what to buy to do the decoy plan. Sonny paced down stairs while Carly ran off up the stair to get ready.

"What's taking you so long?" Sonny yelled up the stair to Carly

"You wouldn't think it by looking at her but it takes time to pull her look together" Carly yelled back down the stairs to her husband

"OK, ready or not here I come" Carly joked

"Wow" was all Sonny could get out as he looked his wife up and down
Carly had on a pair of blue jean ultra low hipster flares with one knee cut out. She wore a pair of CK white boycut underwear and you could see just enough of the white waist band. She had on a tight black top that stopped right under her belly button. Black biker boots with no heel to hopefully make up for the difference in height. With all that she pair a black jacket with fridge down the zipper flap. To complete the outfit, was the perfect wig and makeup

"I think I'm going to be sick. It's scary how much I look like her!" God what did you see in this woman?" Carly smirked

The ringing of his cell phone cause Jason to jump. It seemed like hours had pasted since he looked at his watch last.

"Morgan" Jason answered

"Mr. Morgan, there is only an hour left in your deadline. What will it be?" Alcazar asked hopeful that in an hour, he would have Brenda back in his like and the world rid of Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan

"Where is Elizabeth at? This trade happens at the place you have Elizabeth so she is released immediately once you have Brenda." Jason growled

"You've made a wise decision Mr. Morgan. Meet me at the Corinthos/Morgan warehouse in an hour" Alcazar said as he hung up his phone

[Jen]

"Remember, you don't say a word!" Sonny continued with the instructions. "The plan is to keep you far enough away from Alcazar that he won't be able to tell that you aren't really Brenda"

"I know, I know" Carly answered

"I just need to make sure you understand this situation and just how dangerous it is." Sonny looked at Carly with dark eyes

Just then the door opened and Jason walked thru

"Alcazar called. Said to meet him at the warehouse in an hour but that was 15 minutes ago" Jason told Sonny as he looked at Carly

"What do you think?" Carly asked turning around so Jason could take it all in

"I think this is a terrible plan but it's all we got" Jason answered honestly

"This will work Jason, will get Elizabeth back" Carly said sincerely

"Let go, the limo is waiting" Sonny urged them out the door


"Miss Webber" Alcazar greeted Elizabeth as he walked into the room with the two guards behind him

"It seems that all this will be over soon" Alcazar said smiling

"You're so full of your self!" Elizabeth hissed

"Now, now. I would have thought that you would be happy knowing that Mr. Morgan loved you enough to make a deal" Alcazar stated

"You don't know anything about me and Jason" Elizabeth continue to stare coldly at him, not wanting to look scared

"I know what a man will do when he is in love, what a man will sacrifice, the extremes a man will go to and how a man feels when he loses that love" Alcazar said turning to the men.

"Untie her" Alcazar ordered

Jason stared blankly out the limo window. He had a thousand thoughts racing thru his head. It would be hard enough getting Elizabeth out of there safe, now he had to worry about Sonny and Carly too.

"Remember the plan Carly this is important. Stick to the plan" Sonny badgered

"I got it!" Carly said almost yelling

"Carly, this isn't a game. We are just making sure you understand. I have to make sure to get Elizabeth away from Alcazar and you and Sonny out of there safely." Jason said turning away from the window to look at them

"When Jason or I tell you to run, you run, don't' look back, don't try to help, just get your ass out of there, understand?" Sonny asked

"Yeah but ALL THREE of you will be behind me right?" Carly asked with concern in her voice as the realization set in of just how dangerous this was

"Carly, if Elizabeth is near you, just grab her and pull her with you and get your asses out of there. We know what we are doing. Got it?" Jason sternly asked

"Yeah, I got it. Just remember, I love you both" Carly said with a shaky voice as the limo rolled to a stop at the warehouse

Jason nodded and Sonny told Carly he loved her too. Jason surveyed the surroundings before stepping out. Jason stepped out, then turned to Sonny and Carly and told them to wait until Alcazar came before they got out. As Jason straightened up and turned back towards the warehouse, four shadows emerged.

"Elizabeth" Jason whispered until he caught sight of the men literally dragging her. She was limping so badly that she couldn't keep up with them. Jason clinched his fist at his side and his eyes raged

"Mr. Morgan, right on time" Alcazar smirked

[Jen]

"Mr. Morgan, right on time" Alcazar smirked

Jason had to fight every urge to keep from running to Elizabeth when he saw her struggling to walk.

"It seems your a person short, Mr. Morgan. I sincerely hope that isn't the case" Alcazar watched as Jason's eyes hesitantly left Elizabeth to look at him

"Brenda is in the limo with Sonny" Jason answered coldly

"Bringing Mr. Corinthos wasn't part of the deal Mr. Morgan" Alcazar pressed

"What does it matter who came with me? As long as you have Brenda, isn't that all you care about?" Jason growled in a low deadly voice

"You have a point. Drop your gun on the floor and kick it away" Alcazar order

"That's not going happen. The deal was to trade. I'm hear, Brenda is here, let's just get this over with" Jason said keeping a leary eye on the men that had Elizabeth

"Mr. Morgan, you miss understood. It wasn't a request. Drop your gun and kick it away or Miss Webber..." Alcazar was cut off mid sentence

"OK! OK! Fine" Jason pulled the gun from the waist ban of his jeans and dropped it to the floor beside him

"Now kick it away" Alcazar ordered

"FUCK" Jason thought to himself as he kicked the gun to the right causing it to hit the large dumpster that stopped it's path

As soon as the gun was away from Jason, Alcazar smiled, turned and nodded to the men who had Elizabeth
They took a few steps towards Jason, making them close enough for Jason to hear every whimper that came from Elizabeth has she had to put weight on her foot. She was close enough for Jason to catch a hint of her Vanilla scent. Jason was brought out of his thoughts when the men reached behinds them with their free hand and each draws a gun and brought it to their side

"Why don't we let Mr. Corinthos and Brenda join us" Alcazar smirked

Jason tapped on the glass. The minute that Sonny and Carly heard it, Sonny nodded to Carly and Carly nodded back. Sonny exited on the opposite side that Jason did, so the limo was between them, hoping it would distance Carly enough so Alcazar would think it was Brenda

"Looks like we are having a party" Sonny smarted off, trying to show Alcazar that he wasn't intimidated in the least bit.

"Mr. Corinthos. I should have know that you would have to come. Brenda's is your blood, you just can't get her out of your system. You would think that your beautiful wife would be enough to keep you busy." Alcazar smirked, awaiting Brenda

Elizabeth was taken all this in. He brain was racy 100 miles an hour, trying to come up with a plan. If she could distract the guards so that Jason could attach them, no that wouldn't work. Jason doesn't have his gun and these two idiots had their guns in hand, ready to use them. "If I could take down one of them, then Jason could get the other one, get the gun away from him, and" Elizabeth was brought out of her thoughts when she saw Sonny reach into the limo and pull out Brenda. He had her in front of him, holding her by her arms. Brenda was fighting him with all she had trying to brake free. Alcazar was totally oblivious to everyone else now. His eyes were locked on Brenda. That's it! I've got it. She looked at Jason who was looking Alcazar. Just then, Jason glanced at Elizabeth. Sonny and Brenda where rounding the rear end of the car and Alcazar had just passed by Jason. The guards where focused on Alcazar as well and the struggle between Brenda and Sonny.

Jason's eyes still focused on Elizabeth, Elizabeth screamed "Take the tall one!" with that she pulled back just enough to kick the short one behind the knee, causing him to fall forward
Jason tackled the tall guard and they both went flying to the ground.
Sonny threw "Brenda" to the ground and tackled Alcazar.
Everything was happening at once. Elizabeth was free but she couldn't run. The short guard still had the gun so she slammed her 4 inch boot heel into his right hand, causing him to release the gun and roll onto his back. Elizabeth seeing the opportunity, reared back with everything and kick him in square in the balls. He was rolling in pain and one of his legs caught Elizabeth's injured ankle, causing her to fall. When she did, her hand landed on the guard's gun

Jason and the taller guard where rolling around, both gripping the gun in the guards hand
Sonny and Alcazar where exchanging blows on the ground.

All of a sudden, two shots rang out into the air, causing everyone to stop and take notice of their surroundings.

There stood Carly by the dumpster, pulling off the wig with one hand and holding the gun with the other and Elizabeth standing behind Jason and tall guard with a gun in her hand.

"Well, now that we have your boy's attention" Carly and Elizabeth looked at each other for a moment before Elizabeth focused her attention back on Jason, who was staring wide eyed at Elizabeth

[Jen]

Jason couldn't believe his eyes. Their stood Elizabeth, standing with a gun pointed at guard who was on top of him. Maybe what surprised him more was the fact that her hands weren't even shaking. She had no look of fear in her eyes. Her face looked cold and blank. Just like his did when he had a job to do.

"Mrs. Corinthos, you don't want to be labeled a murder like your husband and best friend are. You wouldn't be crazy enough to shot me and then go home to your son like nothing happened" Alcazar taunted Carly

"You son of a bitch. You NEVER speak of my son AGAIN. Carly warned sternly

"You obviously haven't done your homework. If you had, you would have know that I was crazy! Hell, I was admitted to Ferncliff! Want to know why? Because some bastard like you tried to take my family away. He kidnapped my son but we got him back. And do you know what I did? I shot his sorry ass in the middle of a court room!" Carly chuckled
"So if you think I won't kill you, your wrong, DEAD wrong" Carly hissed in a deadly tone, all joking gone

"Get off him" Elizabeth order to the guard who was on top of Jason. The guard made no attempt to move.
"I said get off him NOW!" Elizabeth screamed, still with a deadly calm voice and a stead hand

The guard slowly rolled off Jason. Jason stood up next to Elizabeth.

Sonny slowly got off Alcazar and made his way towards Carly

Jason looked at Elizabeth and reached out and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ears.

"Let me have that" Jason gestured to gun still in Elizabeth's hand

"You too, let me have that" Sonny said reaching for the gun in Carly's hand

"Well, now that this little party is over, it's time to get this place cleaned up" Sonny joked

Elizabeth had yet to speak. She took in the surroundings again. The guard she had attached was still laying on the ground, holding himself and curled in the fetal position. Jason and Sonny had backed Alcazar and the taller guard up to the dumpster. She must have lost track of time because the next thing she knew, several of Sonny's men showed up as did a second limo. Elizabeth only recognized a couple of the men, the rest must have been new guys. Sonny and Jason were talking to the men. Obviously giving them orders to carry out. She wasn't stupid. She knew what price Alcazar would pay. They had been trying to get him for months now.

Elizabeth noticed Jason, Sonny, and Carly walking towards her. She wanted to run the other way but damn, her foot would hardly let her walk, no less run.

"You OK?' Sonny asked, breaking the silence first

"Yeah" was all Elizabeth offered

"Well, you can thank me and my plan for saving your prissy ass" Carly snorted

"Thank you for saving me but I didn't ask to be saved" Elizabeth retaliated

"OK, Carly, lets go home. I'm sorry you got caught in the middle of this Elizabeth. Let me know if you need anything" Sonny said, offering a smile and latching onto his wife's arm and gentle tugging her away

"I won't be needing anything, thank you" Elizabeth kept her comments towards Sonny short and brief.

Sonny merely nodded and escorted Carly into the limo. Once they were securely inside and the limo pulled away, Jason turned to face Elizabeth

"I'm sorry" Jason said, staring down at his feet

"Don't be. No harm done." Elizabeth replied in a tone that matched her appearance, cold and tired

"No harm done? He was going to kill you if I didn't make the deal to trade Brenda for you?" Jason was confused at how she was so nonchalant about this whole situation

"He was going to kill me either way!" Elizabeth snapped

Jason's head popped up and stared into her eyes

"What?" Jason asked in a shaky voice

"They told me that the plan was to make you watch as the one you love was taken away from you, then they were going to kill you after they were done with me. I told Alcazar that's was where he was wrong though because you didn't love me, you only loved your job and "family" Elizabeth's voice was starting to get shaky has she thought about Jason not loving her

"That's not true" Jason said, looking away, afraid that the tears might start to fall. Did she really think he didn't love her? Of course, after the way he had been acting, of course she did. He wasn't going to have this conversation here, especially after what just happened. When he told her he loved her, he wanted it to be special. He needed to get her home and checked out

"We need to get you checked out and have that foot looked at" Jason brought his eyes back to meet hers.

"I'm fine, you don't have to worry about me anymore" Elizabeth started to hobble away until Jason caught her arm.

"It wasn't a request" Jason lifted Elizabeth into his arms and made his way to the limo

"Put me down, NOW!' Elizabeth demanded

Jason ignored the rant that she was throwing.

The limo door was opened for them and Jason maneuvered in with Elizabeth on still in his arms. The door shut behind them and Jason reluctantly slid Elizabeth over into her seat

"Did you not hear me, I said you don't have to worry about me anymore" Elizabeth was mad. Mad for a lot of reasons but most of all because Jason was acting like she was the most important thing in the world. But Elizabeth knew that might be the case tonight, but come morning, it would be the same old routine.

"I'm sure this doesn't fit into your schedule or Sonny's plans" Elizabeth wasn't being mean on purpose. Hell, maybe she was. She didn't even know anymore. She didn't know anything anymore

"Damn it, stop saying shit like that!" Jason yelled

Elizabeth was taken a back. Jason had never yelled at her before. In all the years they had been friends, he never even raised his voice to her. She had seen him almost kill people and destroy things, but he never took any of it out on her. Jason caught the startled look on her face.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you. If you don't want to go to the hospital, at least let me take you to the penthouse to take care of you." Jason sounded so defeated. Elizabeth didn't want to break. She had to be strong if she was going to start her life over without Jason. But when their eyes met, she couldn't refuse him

"Fine" Elizabeth mumbled

[Jen]

They rode in complete silence the whole way. The limo rolled to a stop in the garage of Harbor Towers. Jason didn't wait for the driver to open the door, he slung the door open and stepped out. Elizabeth started scooting over to the edge. Jason extended his hand to Elizabeth which she ignored. She grabbed onto to door edge to pull herself up. Once she was standing, Jason went to pick her up

"I can walk" Elizabeth grumbled

"You're hurt" Jason pointed out

Elizabeth ignored his comment and proceeded to hobble towards the elevators.

"Elizabeth.." Jason was cut off

"I said I got it!" Elizabeth snapped

Jason rubbed his face, then ran his hands thru his hair. Man, he wanted to punch something, anything! They finally made it to the elevator. When the elevator opened on their floor, Jason held the door for Elizabeth as she hobbled past him. He walked around her to get the door unlocked and push it open

Elizabeth slowly walked in and looked around as if she hadn't been there in months. When in reality, it had only been a day ago that she walked out of here and on him.
Jason placed his hand on the small of her back and extended an arm pointing to the couch.

Elizabeth quietly walked to the couch to sit down. She forgot how much she loved that couch, how much she loved this place, but she could never forget how much she loved him. Even if she couldn't tell him. After all, it didn't matter anymore, right?

Jason sat in front of her on the coffee table and reached down for her injured foot

"What are you doing? Elizabeth asked with a raised eyebrow

"Taking care of you" Jason replied in almost a whisper

Elizabeth wanted to say something, anything, but she didn't. Jason slipped her boot off and Elizabeth sighed in relief.

"Your ankle is really swollen" Jason said softly has he slip his hand under her jeans to pull her sock off. Elizabeth let her head drop back to the back of the couch.

"How can such a simple thing like pulling a shoe or sock of be so erotic?" Elizabeth thought to herself. Elizabeth was pulled out of her thoughts when she felt Jason's hands leave her foot.

"I'll be right back, you need ice" Jason walked into the kitchen. She could hear him in there and before she knew it he had returned with a wrap pack of ice and a hand towel.

"Let me put the towel around you first to help take the burn of the ice off" Jason spoke so softly as he wrapped the towel around her once small ankle.

"This is going to hurt" Jason put the ice wrap around her ankle. He felt her jerk and looked up at her. Their eyes locked. It was like his hand had a mind of it's own, it started traveling up her leg, to her hip. The other reached up to touch her cheek. Elizabeth felt the warmth of his touch. She was so cold from walking in the rain the day before, then not being able to change. His touch was like heaven.

"Be strong, Be strong" Elizabeth thought over and over in head. But one look in his eyes and her walls broke down. She wanted him still. She couldn't deny it. From the look in his eyes, he wanted her just has bad. But could they get past all that happened.

"Don't move. I'll be right back" Jason whispered inches from her face before getting up and walking out the door

"Well, guess that answers my question" Elizabeth huffed, throwing her head back on the couch. "He left me to go to Sonny's. There's something new!" Elizabeth fumed.

Jason knocked on Sonny and Carly's door. Sonny swung the door open and motioned Jason in.

"Where's Carly" Jason questioned

"Upstairs" Sonny looked puzzled as to why Jason would care at this point in the evening.

"It's been taken care of. I just got the call" Sonny said taking a drink from the glass he was holding

"Good. I need to borrow a few things from Carly" Jason stated

"OK. Let me get her. Michael's asleep" Sonny hurried up the stairs and was only gone a minute before him and Carly emerged

"Hey Jase, what's up" Carly chirped

"OK, first off, you don't say a word, nothing smart, you just be a good friend and do what I need you to do. Can you do that for me?" Jason did not want to go rounds with Carly tonight so he prayed she made this easy for him

"You know I'd do anything for you" Carly smiled

"I need to borrow a few things. Candles and some clothes" Jason couldn't believe he was doing this. Carly was never going to make this easy

"Clothes? Oh wait, if these are for Princess Purity..." Carly didn't get a chance to finish her insult

"I knew you couldn't do it. Forget it" Jason walked around the couch and headed for the door

"Jase, wait. I can do it. Hang on" Carly took off upstairs and was gone less than five minutes

"Here" she said handing Jason a bag

"There are scented candles, bath salts and oil, just be careful not to mix to much in water, you don't want to make a paste, and a pair of lunge pants, tank top, and matching jacket. Oh, there is also a pair of socks. Sorry, your on your own for under garments though. Those aren't an item you borrow!" Carly smiled as she handed the bag to Jason

"Thanks Carly" Jason smiled and headed back across the hall


Jason opened the door to find Elizabeth right where he left her

"Business as usual, huh?" Elizabeth asked, unable to keep the cold tone out of her voice

"No" Jason answered simply

Elizabeth turned to look at him. Jason was opening the desk drawer to get a lighter out. He dropped it into the bag and turned back towards Elizabeth.

"What are you doing?" Elizabeth asked

"I told you, I want to take care of you tonight" with that, Jason headed up the stairs, taking two at a time, leaving Elizabeth to wonder what exactly that meant.

[Jen]

Elizabeth watched as Jason took the stairs two at a time.

"What in the hell is in that bag?" Elizabeth mudder out load before laying her head back on the couch. Why couldn't she just tell him that she still wanted him? That she still loved him. That just looking at him made her want to jump him and rip his clothes off. She had said herself, life is about chances. But given all that had happened between them, were there any chances left?

Carly strolled over to Sonny and put her arms around his neck

"So, you could say that I saved your ass tonight?" Carly said before places gentle kisses on Sonny's neck

"We had things under control" Sonny answered back slyly

"Oh yeah, right, at what point where they under control? The part when you and Jason were rolling around on the ground like a 5 year old in a sand box?" Carly was going to get Sonny to say her plan worked and that she saved the day if she had to try all night

"You know, all you have to do is tell me that I was the shit tonight and that I saved your ass and I'll let you take me upstairs" Carly said with a wicked smile

"Carly, you were the shit tonight. Now can I take you upstairs?" Sonny smiled

"You forgot a part" Carly teased as Sonny began leading her upstairs


Jason had the candles placed all around his tub while he ran the water filling it up.

"What was it with women and candles and all this stuff?" Jason thought has he mixed in the salts and oil. He truly had no idea what he was doing but he hoped that it would make Elizabeth relax. Finally, everything was done. He stepped back and looked around. The bath room was lit with candlelight. The candles were giving off a pleasant scent and the tub was filled to the top with bubbles. He had always heard Carly talk about taking these kinds of bath to relax so he hoped it would help Elizabeth.

Elizabeth heard Jason barrel down the stairs. By the time she lifted her head, Jason was standing beside her.

"Ready?" Jason asked calmly even though he was terrified that she would storm out the minute she saw the bath. What if she thought he was trying to seduce her? He didn't want to push her away anymore than he already had. Maybe this wasn't a good idea after all

"Hello? I said what for?" Elizabeth asked again since Jason didn't respond the first time, just stared blankly at her

"I, um, I made you a bath, just to help you relax though, I mean, it will also do your foot good to soak in hot water since it's been wrapped in ice. It's good to rotate ice and heat to help get the swelling to go down" Jason extended a hand in hopes that she would take it

"Is Jason Morgan rambling? Elizabeth thought as she accepted Jason's hand this time
"A hot bath sounds nice" Elizabeth smiled. Jason scooped Elizabeth up before she could protest

"Please let me take care of you, just for tonight" Jason's eye begged her. Elizabeth was stunned when she saw the amount of desire behind them. If she had any doubts how Jason felt, she didn't have them any more. But he said just for tonight. Elizabeth had to be strong. She couldn't handle having him for one night, then never having him again.

Jason pushed the door open with his foot and walked over to the toilet where he sat Elizabeth down.

"Jason" Elizabeth gasped at the sight of the bathroom.

"If this is just his idea of relaxing, I'd love to see what his idea of seduction is" Elizabeth thought to herself

"If you don't like it, I can blow the candles out and turn the lights on. I just always here Carly talk about candles and them being relaxing" Jason was almost falling over his own words

"He is nervous" Elizabeth thought and before she realized what she was doing, her hand reached up and touched his face

"It's perfect Jason, thank you" she said with a sweet smile before removing her hand.
Jason kneeled down and removed her other boot and sock.

"Do you need...um...I mean can you get your jeans off?" Jason's voice was low and shaky

"I can manage" Elizabeth smiled

"OK, I'll be out here if you need me" Jason turned to walk towards the door as Elizabeth began to stand up

"OH!" Elizabeth yelled as she attempted to put weight on her foot

Jason was back by her side in a heart beat trying to steady her

"I can help you, I promise I won't touch you or take advantage of you, just let me help, OK?" Jason said lowering his eyes to the floor

"OK" she whispered

Jason slid his hands down from her shoulders, down her arms, to her waist to keep her steady. However, just the feel of his hands on her caused her to break out in goose bumps.

"Are you cold?" Jason asked as he noticed the goosebumps

"NO" Elizabeth whispered "Shit! Why did I say NO, now he is going to know what his touch does to me" Elizabeth thought. She wanted to smack herself but was brought out of her thoughts when she felt Jason undo her jean's button, then the zipper. He lowered himself to his knees

"Hold onto my shoulder OK?" Jason instructed

"OK" Elizabeth gripped his shoulders.

"What a position" Elizabeth thought "Damn it! Stop it!" Elizabeth was really going to smack herself if she kept having these thoughts

Jason lifted her bad foot gently to slip the jeans off that leg. Then Jason did something that was the breaking point for Elizabeth. While still on his knees, Jason wrapped his arm around Elizabeth's legs, just below her knee and lifted her up slightly so he could remove her jeans from the other leg without her having to put weight on her sore foot.
With her jeans discards, Jason stood back up in front of her. Their eyes locked, both were full of desire. Jason was doing everything in his power to hold back his feelings when all he wanted to do was tell her that he loved her and wanted her.

Jason reached for the hem of Elizabeth's shirt and gently pulled it over her head. There stood Elizabeth in clad in only deep red burgundy lace bra and matching panties. Jason couldn't help the gruff that left his throat or the fact that his jeans were becoming extremely snug. He reached up and touched her face, smoothing her hair and bring his fingers to grace her jawbone.

"I'm sorry. I lied to you again. Your just so beautiful, I couldn't help touching you" Jason was fumbling for the right thing to say as he removed his hand from Elizabeth's face and ran it thru his hair. Elizabeth couldn't hold back anymore.

"Jason, look at me. Don't be sorry. Just for tonight, lets forget the lies and things that happened in the past. Just tell me what your feeling right now and what you want" Elizabeth whispered in a low husky voice has her hand reached up to stroke his face

[Jen]

Elizabeth stared into Jason's eyes. She saw the desire there, the want, the love. She just hoped that he would tell her and act on it. She softly stroked her thumb over his cheek while she waited for his answer

"Is it that simple? Just forget everything tonight but what happens in the morning? I won't be able to take seeing the hate in her eyes after you realize what happened. It doesn't matter how I feel or what I want. You said we didn't have a chance" Jason's voice shook with emotion as he broke their glaze to look around the room. Anything to keep from looking at the beautiful creature in front of him

"Maybe I lied then too" Elizabeth whispered causing Jason lock eyes with her again
"Maybe if you want something bad enough, you always have a chance. So the question is, how bad do you want it?" Elizabeth said with a raised eyebrow

"How bad do you want it Elizabeth?" Jason said, his voice now low and husky

"Bad" was the simple one word answer Jason got

"Me too. Your bath is getting cold" Jason leaned in to whisper in her ear has he placed his hands on her shoulders

"I just told you that I want you bad and all you can think about is the damn bath water?" Elizabeth rant was stopped short when she felt his hands slid down her back to unclasp the bra.

"I told you that I wanted to take care of you tonight. I meant in EVERY sense of the word. Now your water is getting cold" Jason teased. The nervous unsure Jason was gone and the confident one was back. He pulled her bra free and Elizabeth dropped her head and started to cross her arms over her chest

"NO" Jason growled in a husky voice "your beautiful" Jason grabbed her hands and placed them on his shoulders has he fell to his knees again. He gentle began to pull her panties down until they pooled at her feet. Jason let his hands glide up the entire length of her body before scooping her up and placing her in the tub.

Elizabeth let out a soft moan. The water felt like heaven. Jason's hands felt like heaven. Jason kneeled next to the bath tub and watched as Elizabeth's eyes fluttered shut as she laid her head back to rest on the tub. Jason dipped a wash cloth into the water and rung it out.

"Keep your eyes closed" Jason instructed as he gentle began wiping her face. When he was satisfied with his work, he told her "OK". Elizabeth opened her eyes to look at Jason. It seemed as if all the other stuff that caused them to be ripped apart never happened. There was only two people in the world that mattered and that was her and Jason tonight.

"I don't have any other soap, sorry" Jason said as he lathered up a wash cloth with his soap.

'It's OK, I love the way you smell" Elizabeth smiled

Jason didn't reply, he just began to wash her. He started at her neck, working in small circles. Elizabeth's eyes fluttered shut again. How could one man's touch be so captivating, so undoing. When she felt Jason start tracing the wash cloth down from her neck, then to one shoulder, then the other, she arched her back up in anticipation of what he would touch next. Jason continued working in small circles down her body. He guided the wash cloth between the valley of her breast before bring it over to one, then the other. Elizabeth let out a moan. Jason hadn't even touched her with his bare hands yet and she was already close to losing it. Jason reached his free hand up to softly touch her chin, running his thumb over her bottom lip.

Jason made his way down her stomach, then over to hip, then the other, down one leg, being very careful not to touch her ankle, over her foot, then he switched to the other leg, working his way back up. "How can one woman be so damn beautiful and sexy" Jason thought to himself as he came to the juncture of her thighs. Elizabeth's eyes opened suddenly and found Jason's staring back at her. With their eyes still locked, Jason slowly guided his wash cloth covered hand to Elizabeth's center. She fought to keep her eyes from fluttering shut at the contact while Jason fought to keep from jumping in the tub and taking her right there. Elizabeth slipped her hand from the tub wall where it had been resting to join Jason's under the water. She pulled Jason's hand away from her center and Jason broke their eye contact.

Elizabeth took the wash cloth from Jason's hand, rung it out, and placed it on the tub wall.

"Your turn" Elizabeth softly whispered out in a husky voice

Jason's head popped up to meet Elizabeth's passion filled eyes. Elizabeth pulled herself to an upright sitting position in the tub. She reached for the hem of Jason's shirt and pulled it free from his jeans, over his head and let it drop to the floor.

"I can't get your jeans off if your sitting on the floor" Elizabeth smiled

Jason was already hard but if possible, he was getting ready to split his jeans. Jason stood up in front of Elizabeth. She was eye level with his harden member. Jason couldn't help but think "What a position". Elizabeth unbuttoned his jeans, slid down the zipper, and slipped her hands inside to find his hips. She pushed them down his strong legs, revealing his black boxer briefs. Elizabeth gasped when she saw how big Jason was. His throbbing erection was pulling the waist ban of his underwear out from his rock hard abs, revealing just the upper most tip of his dick.

Elizabeth brought one hand to her face, licked one of her fingers, making it good and wet, and brought it back to touch the tip. Jason throw his head back in pleasure and a gruff moan escaped his throat. It was only a sampling of things to come though as Elizabeth moved her hands to pull down the boxer briefs. Once they pooled at his feet along with his jeans, Jason bent down to undo his boots and stepped out of them. Jason stood back up in all his naked glory and just stared at Elizabeth.

"It would cause a big mess if I washed you out there" Elizabeth chuckled "Get in"

"I don't want to hurt your ankle" Jason replied even though all he wanted to do was jump in tub and devour her

"Trust me, I'm not feeling any pain right now" Elizabeth said as a sexy smile played across her face

Elizabeth scooted back in the tub and brought her knees up in front of her to give Jason more room. Jason slowly stepped into the tub, never breaking eye contact with Elizabeth. Elizabeth reached for the wash cloth and soap and began lathering it up.

"I think we need to get you wet first" Elizabeth said with a smile on her face as she cupped water in her hand and poured it onto Jason's shoulders, back, and chest. When she was satisfied, she repeated the exact some moves that Jason did earlier. Jason was burning up under her touch. Just feeling her move the wash cloth down his chest, stomach, his legs, his .... Jason's train of thought was stopped. He couldn't remember how to breath. Hell, he didn't even know what his name was. Somewhere between the juncture of his thighs and his balls that were now cupped in Elizabeth's tiny hands, she had lost the wash cloth.

Jason reached out and got hold of Elizabeth behind her knees and pulled her to him, causing the water to spill over the side of the tub. Elizabeth's leg were over top of Jason's and at his side and Jason's where at Elizabeth's sides. Jason brought his hands out of the water, covered with bubbles to cup Elizabeth's face and inch her closer. Elizabeth's eyes fluttered shut as Jason's lips softly brushed against hers. Elizabeth brought her hands up to Jason's neck, then his hair, then his back. It seemed that her hands had a mind of their own. The kiss quickly turned into pure passion. Both their tongues fighting for control. They explored each others mouth.

Jason began to let one hand travel down her face, down her neck, until it cupped her breast. Elizabeth moaned into Jason's mouth right before Jason broke the kiss

"Tell me if you want me to stop Elizabeth" Jason said in the lowest sexiest voice Elizabeth had ever heard

Elizabeth arched herself into Jason's hand harder and stroked his face. "Please Jason, don't stop" Elizabeth managed to get out while Jason was massage her breast. He lowered his head to her neck and began trailing kisses on it. Jason had one hand buried in her hair and was moving the other one over to give the other breast the same attention.

"Hmmmmmmmm' Elizabeth moaned has she raked her nails across Jason's back. Jason lowered his mouth to her left breast and ran his tongue around her nipple. Elizabeth dug her nails in a little harder so Jason was content that she liked it. He then did the same thing to the right nipple before taking it in his mouth and sucking on it. He gentle flicked it with his tongue after he softly raked his teeth over the sensitive bud. As Jason lifted his mouth from her hard nipple he gently blew on it, causing Elizabeth to arch so suddenly that she lost her balance and started slipping backwards.

"Maybe we should move this into the bedroom" Jason said standing before Elizabeth while the bubbles ran off his hard body

"I thought you'd never ask" Elizabeth said trying to get to a stand position.

"Don't try and get up, I'll carry you, just let me grab a towel" Jason smiled as he stepped out of the tub

"NO!" Elizabeth yelled a little to loudly "I mean you can carry me, just don't dry off, I like you wet!" Elizabeth admitted shyly

"I like it when your wet too" Jason said flashing a sexy smile as he lifted Elizabeth out of the tub

[Jen]

With their wet bodies pressed together, Jason was sure he was going to drop Elizabeth before they made it to the bed. He had fantasized about this moment for years and the build up was killing him. But tonight, he was going to show her how he felt and hoped it was enough to make her want to stay once the heat of the moment had pasted.

They finally made it to the bed and Jason gently climbed onto the bed with Elizabeth still in his arms. He tenderly laid her down and took in the sight before him. She took his breath away. Elizabeth lifted herself up enough to wrap her small hand around Jason's neck and tug him down to her.

The kiss was full of fire and passion. Their hands began to roam as the had done earlier in the tub. Jason was the first to concentrate on one particular part. He kissed her breast and made love to them with his mouth. Switching from one to the other, causing Elizabeth to moan softly. Soon though, that wasn't enough for Jason. While still loving her breast with his tongue and mouth, he let one of his hands to travel south. When Elizabeth felt his hand on stomach, she arched in anticipation of where it was heading. She grabbed hold of Jason's hair as his hand came in contact with her center.

"Jason" was the soft whisper that escaped her lips

"Do you want me to stop?" Jason asked, praying her answer was no

"No, please, I want you so bad" Elizabeth panted as Jason continued to massage her folds with the palm of his hand while his thumb lightly brushed over her clit

"You have me" Jason answered has he began to trail kisses down her stomach to join the fun his hand was having

"Please" Elizabeth whispered with a heavy breath

"Please what" Jason asked has he drug his tongue around her clit, careful not to touch it yet

"I...I...want...to...feel..." Elizabeth couldn't finish her sentence. Jason had started flicking her clit with his tongue but only a few times. When she started panting and arching off the bed, he replaced his tongue with his thumb and started stroking her clit with it, so he could taste her. He ran his tongue along her folds before diving it inside

"Oh...Hmmm...Jason...Oh" Elizabeth had never felt such pleasure. She was practically seeing stars, the room was spinning, she was getting goose bumps all over her body. She wanted to touch him so bad. She grabbed a fist full of his hair. She had the urge to squeeze her legs around Jason's head to hold him there but she knew he wasn't going anyway yet.

With his thumb busy working her clit and his tongue driving her mad thrusting in and out of her, she knew she was close. She could feel it. She need to feel him kiss her. To make love to her mouth while she came. She pulled hard on his hair to cause him to stop and look up

"I...Need..to..feel..you..inside of me...Now" Elizabeth demanded with heavy breaths
Jason slowly started inching back up towards her but not before continuing his sweet torture. His fingers took over what his tongue started. While his thumb continued to stroke her higher, he inserted one finger, then slowly a second. He wanted her to cum and cum hard. He wanted to bring her that pleasure.

Elizabeth had never tasted herself on a man's lips or tongue before but damn, it was addicting. Elizabeth was panting so hard, she could hardly keep from breaking the kiss. Finally, Jason broke it and rested his forehead on hers

"Please Elizabeth" Jason whispered "Just let it go"

That was her breaking point. Elizabeth came hard, arching off the bed. Jason stilled his fingers but kept them in her until she had come down from her high.

"Jason" she whispered thru fluttering eye lids, reaching down to softly grip Jason's throbbing member

"Yeah" Jason replied, his forehead still resting on hers

"Make love to me" Elizabeth's words like an electric bolt thru his body.
Jason reached over, rolling away from Elizabeth for a moment to open the night stand drawer. He retrieved a condom and rolled pack to Elizabeth's waiting arms. With condom in hand, he moved between her knees and propped himself up on his own so he could shield his hard member. Elizabeth brought herself up and took his hand.

"Let me" She smiled shyly

She opened the package and slowly rolled it down his length. The minute her hand came in contact with his erection, he threw his head back and rumbled out a moan. Elizabeth couldn't help but smile. She reached up and cupped his cheek in her hand. Jason leaned into the pressure and locked eyes with her.

"Jason, I want you so bad" Elizabeth paused just a moment

"Elizabeth, I.." Jason was cut off by Elizabeth placing a single finger over his lips

"I'm trying to tell you that I love you" she said with a sexy smile

"I've waited so long to hear that" Jason said, kissing the her hand "I love you too" he finished as tears swelled in his eyes and threatened to spill over

"Show me how much" it was more of a question than a comment that Elizabeth asked as Jason's lips crashed down on hers, pushing her back on the bed. Jason took most of his weight on his elbows, while his hands found her hair. He teased her opening with his tip at first, trying to make her more ready for him. Elizabeth dug her nails into Jason's ass at the sensation. Satisfied, Jason slowly entered her, inch by inch. He broke the kiss to watch her face, making sure he wasn't hurting her. What he saw was Elizabeth with closed lids, head thrown back in the pillow, and a shimmering glow of sweat. He stilled once he was all the way in.

"OK?" he asked

"OK" Elizabeth replied, lifting her hips to give Jason the sign that she was ready

Jason took it and started moving in and out slowly. Passionately kissing her lips, her neck, breathing heavily in her ear. Elizabeth's hands where gliding of Jason's body like mad. Jason's climax was building. He started moving faster and harder, then slowled just a bit to swirl his motion in a clockwise manner, causing his well groomed blonde hair to rub against her clit for a moment before picking back up his speed.

"Oh...Jason...Please...Yes" Elizabeth was panting hard now, so hard they weren't able to kiss for lack of breath. Jason nested his head in Elizabeth's neck has he slid his hand down between them to stroke her clit.

"Close...I'm...Close" Elizabeth managed to get out. Seconds later, she spilled over the edge. When Jason felt her muscles tighten around him, he too went over the edge. Both laid there for a moment without moving or saying a word. Finally, Jason was afraid that his arms would give out so he slowly pulled out of Elizabeth and rolled to his side. Elizabeth turned to face him and rested her hand on his chest.

"I love you so much Elizabeth" Jason said, sliding an arm around her waist to pull her closer

"I love you too Jason" Elizabeth smiled before laying her head down on his pillow and closing her eyes.

[Jen]

The morning light broke through the blinds that were never closed the night before. Other things took priority. Jason had been awake for an hour or so, just watching Elizabeth sleep. She looked like an angel, so peaceful. But as Jason thought back to the events that happened last night, he knew she was anything but an angel! Jason knew that this morning would be awkward for them at first. He thought back to what Elizabeth had said months earlier, when they had almost made love in her studio. "I'd be to embarrassed to even look at" were the words that kept replaying in Jason's head

Elizabeth started to move and finally opened her eyes when she felt Jason tighten his grip on her.

"So it wasn't a dream?" Elizabeth asked smiling up at Jason

"No, it wasn't a dream" Jason said with a smile

"Thank you for last night. You were everything I imagined" Elizabeth confessed

"You had imagined that?" Jason questioned

"Something like that but last night was much better than any thing I ever dreamed of!" Elizabeth blushed

"How's your ankle?" Jason asked as he rubbed his hand over her hip
"Honestly? So sore!" Elizabeth chuckled "But last night more than made up for the pain this morning" she said touching his face softly

"You really should go to the hospital to have that check, at least they could give you some pain medicine" Jason urged

"OK, I'll go but only on one condition" Elizabeth fiddled with the sheet hem nervously

"What's that?" Jason took in her nervousness

"I get to come back here.....to stay......if that's OK with you...if not, it's" Elizabeth's nervous ramblings were cut off by a brief kiss from Jason

"This is only my home when your here Elizabeth, when your not, it's just a place I sleep" Jason confessed, sending a single tear down Elizabeth's cheek

"I know that feeling" Elizabeth confessed back

"I better go get those clothes that Carly let you borrow" Jason reluctantly let go of Elizabeth and rolled away. Elizabeth still was in ah of how handsome he was, totally naked walking around the bedroom, unembarrassed.

"I have to wear Carly's clothes" Elizabeth joked

"Unless your wearing my bed sheets to the hospital, yes" Jason joked back


"Hey Sexy" Carly smiled jogging down the stairs two at a time

"Morning" Sonny replied giving her a quick kiss. Just then there was a knock on the door and Jason walked in. The moment Carly saw him, she started laughing.

"Looks like someone got laid last night!" Carly said in a sing song voice

"Carly" Jason warned

"What, just pointing out the obvious!" Carly sang back

"Carly, I need to talk to Jason" Sonny said

"Fine, I'll be upstairs" Carly retreated up the stairs

"Everything go OK last night?" Jason questioned

"It's done, Alcazar is gone, life can go back to normal" Sonny stated taking a sip of coffee

"What about Brenda?" Jason questioned

"What about her? She found out that Alcazar was lying to her about her illness, she isn't dying, she has her life to live" Sonny stated coldly

"I have to take Elizabeth to the hospital. I'll check back in later" Jason turned and left the penthouse


"Hey, how did you get down here?" Jason asked when he saw Elizabeth sitting on the couch

"I told you I wasn't helpless" Elizabeth smiled as Jason looked at her, crossing his arms over his chest

"OK, OK, I hoped down the stairs on my good foot. I used the wall for leverage" Elizabeth answered

"I would have carried you down here" Jason said, approaching her

"Well, you can carry me up there when we get back" Elizabeth smiled, hoping he caught what she was implying. Jason smiled at her and brushed his lips over hers for a quick kiss.

"We better get you to the hospital or we might never get out of this penthouse today" Jason flashed a sexy smile and Elizabeth knew what he was implying!

[Jen]

The nurse had taken Elizabeth back to xray her ankle. Jason was on the phone, pacing around the tight space of her room in ER.

"Is it almost done?" Good. Make sure everything is perfect." Jason ended the conversation the minute they wheeled Elizabeth back in

"You and that phone! You were on it when I checked in and your still on it" She joked at him but Jason didn't pick up on the fact that she was kidding

"Hey, Jason, I'm just kidding. I know you have a job and things to do for Sonny and the warehouse, I was just kidding you really, OK?" Elizabeth said trying to reassure Jason that she wasn't mad

"It wasn't a business call" Jason answered, raising his head back up to meet Elizabeth's eyes.

"Oh" Elizabeth smiled but couldn't finish as the on call doctor walked in.

"OK, let me show you what we got here" Dr. Torres said has he put the xray film up and flip the switch on.

"The good news is that there is nothing broken. However, you do have a very severe sprain. We need to keep that wrapped and your weight off it for about 2-3 weeks. It maybe a little less depending on how well you heal. I'll have on of the girls come in and wrap you up and get you some crutches. I'm also writing out a couple of prescriptions. One is for inflammation to help get that swelling down and the other is for pain. Follow all the directions exactly and I'd like to see you back in 2 weeks to check that ankle out. " Dr. Torres explained

"OK, sounds good. Thank you Dr. Torres" Elizabeth smiled, shaking the doctor's hand. The nurse came in right has the doctor was leaving. She wrapped up her foot, fitted her with crutches, and told her to call and make her recheck appointment. The ride back to the penthouse was quite. Jason had Elizabeth's legs stretched out on top of his, gently rubbing them.

"Does it feel better?" Jason asked trying to break the silence

"Just being with you makes it feel better" Elizabeth shyly smiled

They arrived in the garage and Jason got out. Elizabeth slid to the door opening and positioned the crutches so she could pull herself up.

"You don't need those now" Jason said, leaning down to take them from her

"I have to get use to using them" Elizabeth protested

"Yeah, just not right now" Jason smiled, lifting her into her arms and maneuvering the crutches to get a good grip on them too.

When they reached the door, Jason smiled at Elizabeth "Can you get the keys out of my front pocket?" he asked

"Hmm, gladly!" Elizabeth smiled coyly

"I said the keys!" Jason breathed has Elizabeth found something better than the keys

"Fine" Elizabeth huffed, remove the keys from the pocket and unlocking the door for them

"I have a surprise for you upstairs" Jason whispered into her ear as he made their way up the stairs sideways, being careful not to hit Elizabeth's foot

When they arrived at the door of one of the spare rooms, Jason softly bumped the door open with his foot.

"Jason, what's this" Elizabeth asked as she surveyed the beautiful bedroom in front of her
"I didn't know if you wanted to spend everynight in my bed or if you wanted your own room, so I had this done for you" Jason said, half afraid she might actually want to stay in here instead of his bed everynight

"Jason, it's beautiful, but I'd rather stay in OUR bed if that's OK with you" Elizabeth smiled

"That's more than OK with me!" Jason softly said, brushing a quick kiss on her lips

"There's one more thing" Jason said, turning and carrying her down to the next room, and bumping the door open

"Oh My God, Jason. You didn't have to do this" Elizabeth said wrapping her arms tighter around Jason's neck

"No, but since your living with me and we are together, it will just be safer if you had your own studio, here, in the penthouse, where it's safe" Jason explained

"Have I told you how much I love you today?" Elizabeth joked

"Yeah, but you can tell me again" Jason smiled before meeting Elizabeth's waiting lips.

[Jen]

It had been two weeks since the whole Alcazar incident, two weeks since she hurt her stupid ankle, two weeks since she walked out on Jason, only to walk back in a day later, and two LONG weeks since they had made love for the first and only time. It had been hard, literally, for Jason not take Elizabeth at any given chance. But he wanted her ankle to heal and the next time they made love, he wanted everything perfect for her.

"We need a Christmas tree" Elizabeth chirped as Jason walked in the door with a bag of take out from Kelly's.

"Hi to you too" Jason joked

"Sorry, Hi, so when can we go get a Christmas tree?" Elizabeth smiled

"We? We aren't going anywhere. You are still staying off that cute little ankle of yours" Jason said, making his way over to the coffee table.

"Jason, please, I go for my recheck this afternoon and it feels so much better" Elizabeth pleded with Jason as he divided their food

"After you appointment, if everything is ok, we will go get a tree" Jason said, standing to make his way to the kitchen to retrieve them drinks


"Shouldn't you be out trying to seduce your next man? Oh, no that's right, your still after mine" Carly said, vemon literally dripping from her voice, has she approached Brenda. Brenda was standing at the nurses stations at General Hospital

"Oh God, don't you have anything better to do?" Brenda questioned, turning around to face Carly "You really should get a hobby" Brenda smiled

"You really should start going after single men instead of married ones" Carly inched closer

"I'm going to speak slowly this time, so try and understand. I DO NOT want Sonny. I wasn't with Sonny when I left was I? As for Jax, do you also have a steak on him, just in case Sonny realizes what a physco you really are?" Brenda challenged

"Listen skanky, what you do with Jax is your business, well your business and his wife's. But has far as Sonny goes, stay away from him, or I'll claw your eyes out" Carly hissed in Brenda's face

"I'm not like all these other little innocent girls in Port Charles that you have run over. Don't forget, I warmed Sonny's bed along time before you did. I was the original bad girl of Port Charles. Your just a cheap knock off. If you want a piece of me, just bring it!" Brenda spat before turning and walking to the elevators

"Bitch" Carly mummled under her breath


Jason finished clearing the coffee table.

"Do you have any ornaments or decorations?" Elizabeth asked, finishing her diet coke

"For what" Jason looked confused

"Christmas, the tree, decorating the penthouse" Elizabeth smiled

"OH, no" Jason said with a hint of sadness in his voice.

"It's ok, we can get some on our way to get the tree" Elizabeth patted the couch beside her, motioning for Jason to set down.

"Remember our first tree?" Elizabeth said with a smile on her face

"I could never forget it" Jason said, reaching for hand to locked their fingers together

"Me neither, you were the best paper chain maker I've ever seen" Elizabeth siad, looking down at their joined hands

"Don't let that get out!" Jason said jokily

"Don't worry, it's our little secret. We should get ready to go. I can't wait to get the OK to resume normal activity" Elizabeth said with a hint of flirtation

"I bet you can't" Jason flirted back as he helped her up and out the door.


They were waiting for the elevator when Sonny's penthouse door opened.

"Hey Jason, oh, hi Elizabeth" Sonny said, not seeing Elizabeth at first

"Hey" Elizabeth said as she hit the button a few more times in hopes of hurring the elevator up

"I'm just taking Elizabeth to her doctor's appointment" Jason informed Sonny

"Is there any chance Francis or Johnny can take her, there is really something I need to go over with you" Sonny said in a voice that was all business

"That's fine" Elizabeth answered without giving Jason a chance

"I'll take Francis with me" she got out as the elevator doors opened and she hobbled in. Jason caught the doors and motioned for Francis to come over so he could take Elizabeth to the hospital.

"I'm so sorry, again" Jason said hanging his head

"Hey, I'm not mad at you. I finally just understand that there are things you have to do at times that don't always fit into your person plans. You should be happy I'm learning this so early on!" Elizabeth smiled

"Yeah, but it still isn't fair" Jason said sadly

"No, maybe it isn't, but you can make it up to me tonight" Elizabeth said, tracing a finger down Jason's chest

"You know the rule, not unless you get the ok from the doctor today" Jason smiled

"I'll pay that doctor off if I have to!" Elizabeth laughed as the doors shut

[Jen]

"What?" Jason asked in almost disbelieve

"I need you to take Brenda out of the country for a while. PCPD found Alcazar's body and Scott is out for blood. The farther away she is the better. You guys can come back once this whole mess is over" Sonny said

"That could be months. Besides, Brenda isn't going to leave with me and leave Jax here. You know that." Jason said, hoping that Sonny would see this would never work

"We'll make her see. She doesn't have a choice. I need her safe and we can't have her acting on impulse like she always does." Sonny said raising his voice and turning towards his door.

At that very minute the elevators opened and Carly heard enough to know they were talking about Brenda. She held the door with her foot to see if she could hear exactly what they were talking about.

"Sonny, you know she will run back here the first chance she gets. She's crazy when it comes to Jax. She'll do anything to get to him. Besides, she had nothing to do with Alcazar's murder. She has no reason to be a suspect. They couldn't have found any evidence that would point to Brenda. She wasn't anywhere near the place when it went down. I don't think me taking her out of the country is a good plan" Jason said sterly

"I don't pay you to think. Your job is to follow orders. You will take Brenda out of the country and stay with her for however long it takes this murder case to be over" Sonny spat

"Like hell he will" Carly emerged from the elevators. Her eyes throwing daggers at Sonny

"Brenda isn't your problem anymore Sonny. Did you miss the part where she told anyone who would listen that she wanted Jax. That Jax is the one she loves. Hell, she couldn't even wait for him to get divorce from Skye. She seems to have moved on from you, but I guess that you can't handle that because your trying to control her." Carly's voice was deadly calm

"ENOUGH. You don't know anything about this situation, it doesn't concern you." Sonny yelled

"The hell it doesn't concern me. Jason's my best friend. You seem to forget that he is your friend too. All you do anymore is treat him like on of your employees. Don't ask me why but for some reason, Jason is happy now. He has Princess Purity back and all is well. Why in the world would you even ask him to risk his happiness again, especially for Brenda? Remember what happened last time you made him lie to everyone for you. The twit couldn't take it and walked out on him, he was miserable, then we all got evolved in the aftermath with Alcazar, who wanted Brenda back. Don't you see, this is always about Brenda. You have enough employees to fill the west wing, make one of them take Brenda" Carly tone was no longer calm. It was replaced with pure anger

"Jason is the only one I trust to do this. This is the way it has to be" Sonny said a little calmer now

"So, all your employees are untrustworthy? You trust them to guard me, your wife, Michael, your son but you can't trust them with your ex girlfriend. Why is that Sonny? Because your afraid she'll do anything to get away and come running back to Jax, even if it means hoping in the sack with them?" Carly was on the verge of tears but she would be damned if she let them fall

"ENOUGH" Sonny yelled. All the time Jason is watching the exchange, pinching the bridge of his nose

"You got that right! It's enough. Enough to make me think that I was only a replacement for Brenda. She was the great love of your life. You traded in the most beautiful girl in Port Charles for the town whore." Carly was rapid with furry

"Carly..." Jason tried to interject but to no avail

"No, Jason, don't even bother. I know your so loyal to Sonny. You would never tell him NO. You would wreck your own life just because he ordered you to do something. Well, let me tell you something Jase. It ain't worth it. He ain't worth it. Are you going to tell Elizabeth why your leaving? Are you going to tell her that you have to baby-sit a gorgeous woman for God knows how long? How do you think that's going to make her feel? Knowing that yet again, she will either be lied to or put at the bottom of the list. Trust me, I know how both of them feel, and it SUCKS!" Carly stormed by Jason and Sonny and slammed the penthouse door behind her. She rested her head on the door and finally let the tear fall.

"I'm sorry Sonny" Jason said, hanging his head

"For what?" Sonny looked at Jason confused

"I can't do what your asking this time. Before this job was my life. I lived and breathed this job. It was my everything. But now, Elizabeth is my everything. It would be the same thing has you leaving Carly to take Brenda away. I can't do that to Elizabeth" Jason said, bracing himself for Sonny's wrath

"Well, I guess I see where your loyalties are" Sonny said, his voice dripping in disappointment

"Do you? Because your not acting like you do. My loyalties lie with you but my heart and soul lie with Elizabeth" Jason said, standing his ground

"Fine, I guess I can understand. I see how this is affecting Carly, I should ask you to turn around and make it affect Elizabeth like that." Sonny bowed his head and headed towards the penthouse door.

"Thanks Sonny. I'll check in later" Jason turned and waited for the elevator. He should still be able to make it to the hospital to pick up Elizabeth.