A/N – This is the fifth part of the Living In A Moment Series. There are only five chapters of this particular night, but I think I got enough angst into the chapters. Thanks for reading and I would love a review!

Chapter 1 – Fight Night

Johnny smiled as he saw his beautiful girlfriend come into his hospital room. He missed her and she had only been gone a few hours. He loved seeing her and talking to her and doing anything with her. Of course being in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound for almost a month had prevented him from doing a lot of things he wanted to do with her.

"Hey, gorgeous," Lulu breathed, leaning in and placing a chaste kiss on his lips.

"I thought you'd spend the day with your family," Johnny said softly.

"Why would you think that?" Lulu asked.

"It's Thanksgiving," Johnny reminded her. "Most people spend Thanksgiving with their family."

"First," Lulu smiled. "I'm not most people. Second, I wanted to spend the day with you because I didn't want you alone in this hospital."

"I won't be in this hospital too much longer," Johnny replied.

"You're finally being released?" Lulu questioned.

"Next Monday, if I don't suffer a setback," Johnny answered.

Johnny laughed as Lulu squealed and hugged him the best she could. She pulled back and kissed him deeply and he returned the kiss with the same amount of passion. He pulled away breathlessly after a moment and smiled widely.

"I can't wait to really be in your arms again," Lulu whispered.

"I can't wait to hold you," Johnny breathed.

Johnny's physical therapy had gone well, but it had been extensive. The bullet had pierced some nerves and muscles and made using his shoulder almost impossible. He had gone through two more surgeries following the initial one and daily therapy to regain full movement of his shoulder.

"What are you thinking?" Lulu wondered.

"I'm wondering what your place looks like," Johnny smiled. "And thinking that I can actually see for myself."

"It's a strange thought," Lulu mused. "But a good one."

"A really good one," Johnny added. "How sturdy is your bed?"

"Johnny," Lulu blushed.

"I'm just checking," Johnny laughed. "That's an important thing to consider for when I get out of here."

"About when you get out of here," Lulu started. "I was wondering if you had a place to live or if you wanted to move in with me for awhile."

"I have a place," Johnny muttered.

"Well, how did you manage that?" Lulu asked.

"I've had it for awhile," Johnny said vaguely.

"The cabin?" Lulu questioned.

"No," Johnny shook his head.

"Well where?" Lulu wondered.

"Crimson Pointe," Johnny answered.

--------------------------------------------------------------

Trevor thanked the guard and sat down across from Anthony. His twenty year sentence for attempted murder was basically a life sentence and Anthony had summoned Trevor for a visit. Trevor seemed uncomfortable and Anthony just laughed.

"Why do you look so scared?" Anthony asked.

"I'm just curious as to why you would send for me today of all days," Trevor dodged.

"Can't an old man spend the holiday with a close friend?" Anthony inquired.

"Of course," Trevor replied.

"Good," Anthony smirked. "Unfortunately that's not why I brought you here. I want to know about my son."

"I haven't spoken to John," Trevor responded.

"Why not?" Anthony demanded.

"After Miss Spencer's testimony put you in prison and his continued loyalty to her I didn't see the point," Trevor answered.

"John may be showing loyalty to her now, but his real loyalty will always be to me," Anthony said firmly. "We just need to give him a chance to show that."

"What are you suggesting?" Trevor wondered.

"I want you to go see John," Anthony instructed. "Offer him the business. The money and the power. All he has to do is say yes to the life."

"What about the girl?" Trevor asked. "He's going to want to keep her."

"That's fine," Anthony shrugged. "She'll be killed by an enemy or leave him eventually. I'm not concerned."

"You were concerned enough before to try to kill her in a public place," Trevor reminded him.

"And I learned my lesson," Anthony replied. "She won't get in the way of John's destiny and only if she tries will we deal with her."

"When do you want me to meet with him?" Trevor questioned.

"As soon as possible," Anthony answered. "Just make sure the tramp isn't with him when you speak to him."

"Alright, Tony," Trevor nodded. "Is there anything else?"

"That's it for now," Anthony responded. "You may go."

Trevor nodded again and called for the guard. Anthony watched him leave and smiled to himself. Johnny would come through for him. He believed in his son. He would be true to the family name and his heritage.

--------------------------------------------------------------

"What do you mean Crimson Pointe?" Lulu demanded.

"Lulu, don't get mad," Johnny soothed.

"Don't get mad," Lulu scoffed. "You're telling me you're moving back to Crimson Pointe which can only mean one thing. When you get out of here, you're taking over your father's business which you've always told me you hated. So either you lied for our entire relationship or something else is happening."

"Lu, I haven't lied to you," Johnny promised.

"Then what's going on?" Lulu asked.

"Nothing," Johnny said, looking away.

"Don't do that," Lulu said, walking away from him.

"What?" Johnny questioned.

"Don't keep secrets," Lulu pleaded. "I don't understand why you don't trust me. What did I do that made you want to shut me out?"

"I'm not shutting you out," Johnny replied. "Come here, please. Can we just forget this conversation? I love you and I trust you and that's all I want to think about."

"I don't know if I believe you," Lulu said sadly.

"You don't believe that I love you?" Johnny asked, his hurt evident.

"That's not what I meant," Lulu answered. "I don't know if I believe you trust me. Just tell me what's going on. Why would you move back to Crimson Pointe? You hated that house, you hated the business and you hated that life. I don't understand why you would go back to it."

"Will you please just come here?" Johnny begged, reaching his hand to her.

Lulu slowly moved across the room and sat facing him on the bed. He ran his fingers through her hair and closed his eyes. She knew he was going to say something important and he needed strength from her, but she didn't want to give it. She had a feeling that this wasn't going to be good news. He leaned up and kissed her forehead and then found her eyes.

"I love you," he breathed. "I love that you know me better than I know myself. I love the way you fight for me. I hope you can support me and love me through what I've decided because I know I will love you no matter what comes next."

"What did you decide?" Lulu prodded.

"I'm taking over my father's business," Johnny whispered.