Love & Consequences

Chapter 1 – The Curve.

John sat back into the car seat as he hugged the tight curves of the road. He was driving back to Port Charles from Landview. Natalie had finally agreed to drop that stupid restraining order so he could see his son. She was only in town for a few days before she flew back to Paris. It was all he could do to tear himself away from Liam when it was time to go.

He sighed and thought about the last conversation with Sam.

John, I'm sorry I can't give you what you want now.

I know I'm not over Jason.

I don't honestly know if I'll ever be.

Goodbye John

Her goodbye echoed in his head. It was the last thing he heard before the double semi side swiped his car and sent him into the guard rail. He looked up at the blue sky until he completely lost focus. He slowly succumbed to the darkness.

Liz watched as the doors of the elevators slid open and the gurney passed through. They had already been alerted that John was being flown in. She directed them to an exam room and followed them in. She could see that he didn't look good. He had internal bleeding, a concussion, and some cracked ribs. Patrick was looking him over and examining his head wound. It was never easy to see someone lying there so helpless. They stabilized his breathing and then took him for a scan and some other tests. She met the technician in the room where he would recuperate.

John lay unconscious for 2 days. Liz was writing his vitals in the chart when she noticed that he had stirred. He opened his eyes and looked at her intently. She noticed how incredibly blue and intense they were. She spoke out first.

"John," She said smiling. "I'm Elizabeth, your nurse."

He stared at her for moment. "I know who you are." He stammered out.

"Well good, because, we're going to be spending a lot of time together."

"I'm thirsty." He whispered. He watched her as she went and got him some water.

"Your throat is going to be a little sore." She said lifting his head up so he could drink. "You had surgery so we had to use a breathing tube. Do you remember what happened to you?"

He thought for a moment. He vaguely remembered a truck coming at him. "Yes."

"I'm going to go get the doctor. I'm sure you have questions."

He grabbed her arm and stopped her. She stopped and looked at him, shocked by the electrical charge she felt as he touched her.

"Don't go." He said hoarsely.

"It's okay. I will come right back. I promise."

He let her go and watched her walk out of the room. He hated hospitals, but somehow she was making him feel calm.

Liz leaned on the wall outside his room. Get yourself together Liz. He's a patient. She called out for Patrick and they both went back in the room. This was going to be a long night.

It had been 2 weeks since John's accident. He was itching to get out of the hospital. His tests were looking good and he was healing nicely. The only thing that was keeping him sane was flirting with Elizabeth. She would come in on her breaks and they would chat. He knew about her kids and she knew about his son. He looked forward to seeing her every day. It would be the only thing he missed about being around there.

Liz and Felix stood in the hallway outside of his room.

"You know he totally has the hots for you."

She smacked his arm. "Keep your voice down! That is so not true."

"Are you blind child?" He said grinning. "He's staring at you right now."

She knew he was looking at her. She could feel it. I have to take Mrs. Hummel to radiology.

"Shoot, you better go in there and get your man first. When was the last time you got some?"

"Felix!" She said walking towards Mrs. Hummel's room. "I'll deal with you later."

He smiled and walked into John's room. I need to get the scoop for my girl.

"Hello Mr. McBain." Felix said formerly.

"Hi. You can call me John." He dumped John's water and gave him a new pitcher.

"So, is there a Mrs. McBain?"

John smiled and said, "Who wants to know?"

Dear Lord this man has the hottest eyes I've ever seen. I need some water to cool down. Felix thought to himself.

"Isn't that water for me?" John said amused.

"Oh, um, yes. I'll get you another one." Felix said escaping the room. He had no idea how little miss could be in the same room with John without blushing.

Liz walked back past John's room. She prayed he wouldn't see her.

"Liz." He called out.

She turned and went back to his room.

"Hi John." She said formally. "What can I do for you?"

"I just wanted you to know I'm blowing this pop stand today." He said beaming.

She couldn't help but smile back but deep down she was disappointed.

"That's wonderful news John."

"I'm going to miss you." He whispered.

She held her breath. Did he just say what she thought he said?

"I'm sorry, I didn't hear you."

"Nothing. I was just thinking out loud."

"Well, let me know if you need anything else."

He watched her walk out of the room. Somehow, he'd have to figure out a way to spend time with her.