I do not own these characters, am not affiliated with ABC or Disney, blah blah blah… you know how it goes. I basically own nothing, nothing at all!

This story continues from the first barn kiss. Emily has helped Liz find a house and she has moved in with the boys. Lucky is sleeping with Sam as he did on the show. Sorry but there is no and will be no TMK or B&W ball.

Chapter 1

"You know, I got this picture of you and Jake that I look at way more then I should." Jason admitted with his back facing Elizabeth.

Elizabeth was standing with her arms crossed, "Why are you telling me all of this right now?"

Jason turned to face her and shrugged his shoulders as he walked toward the spot where she was standing. "Because I don't know when I'm going to see you again… and I don't want any secrets between us. And whatever you decide for yourself and Cam… and our son, I will support you in any way that I can." His eyes met hers as he slowly moved closer to her, his hands moved to her head as his lips met hers. The kiss was full of passion. Before Elizabeth knew it he pulled back and met her eyes again. "You know I love you."

"I love you too. It's what gets me through this." Elizabeth turned to leave the barn but Jason did not release her hand.

"Regardless of the fact that the recent danger has been because of Sam… it doesn't change anything."

Elizabeth nodded.

"My life is still dangerous and I couldn't bear…" his voice drifted off as his eyes closed. "I am going to stay away, its not fair to you… or me."

"What's not fair is that you'd be the best father to Jake."

Jason shook his head, "It doesn't matter. Lucky thinks he is the father and Jake is safer that way."

Elizabeth stood there, eyes filling with tears. She wanted to tell him that she didn't care and knew he would protect him but instead she just nodded, he raised her hand to his lips and kissed her knuckles then she turned and walked out.

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A few days later Elizabeth sat on the couch of the house Emily had helped her find. She was still getting settled in but luckily Cameron had adjusted just fine. He was upstairs in his bedroom sound asleep. Jake was in her arms staring up at her with wide eyes as he drank down his bottle.

"You look so much like your daddy Jake. When I look into your eyes it is like looking at Jason. He loves you so much, he is making the ultimate sacrifice for you. I hope one day you will see how much he has given up for you."

Elizabeth wiped the tear from her cheek and continued, "I love your daddy so much too. Lucky loves you too but I just don't think I can do this for much longer. I cannot keep lying, I know Jason can protect you and Cameron. Don't worry Jake, mommy will figure everything out and we will all be together soon… I promise."

Elizabeth kissed her son's forehead as the tears flowed down her cheeks. Outside Jason walked away from the window after watching the family that he wanted so badly. He had been 'stalking' them since they moved into their new house. At first he told himself that he was just making sure they were safe but after a few nights he knew it was more.

His heart ached every night when Elizabeth would sit on the couch with their son and feed him his evening bottle. Within minutes she would be in tears and Jason knew that she was having the same thoughts he was.

Tonight as Jason walked to his car he had parked down the street he told himself that it was over and he would not be back again. Watching them only made him want to be in the house with them and he knew that it could never happen.

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This first chapter was very short and more of an introduction. This story is not going to be as long as my others, probably around 10 chapters and of course will have a happily ever after:)