One month…one month ago she found out her husband was addicted to painkillers. Not that, that wasn't bad enough it, was how she found out. The lipstick on the shirt had given him away, and she followed him…She knew it was wrong, he was her husband, she should trust him…but something just wasn't sitting right. She walked to the docks, and in a cruel twist of fate she once again walked upon two other people sharing a forbidden kiss. Only this time it was her husband and Maxie Jones…

She didn't even say a word as she walked back to her house. It was then she got out the suitcases and began to pack her and Cameron's things…she didn't know where exactly she would go, but she knew she couldn't stay there. It was when she pulled out a duffel bag and began to place items in it that she found the prescription bottle. When she saw the word: Hydrocodone she knew that all the speculation people had made was true. It only took moments for her to figure out who was stealing the medication from the hospital and who was giving it to Lucky.

She sat there on the couch just staring at the bottle. She was thankful that Cameron was off with Nikolas and John for the day. She was lost in her thoughts when she felt the familiar click of the lock opening. When he came in and gave her that little boy smile she wanted to forget about everything…wanted to hug him and hold him and tell him how much she loved him…but she gripped the bottle in hand as the scene with Maxie played in her head.

She asked him first about the pills and he gave her the run around, covering it up with his boyish charm and grandiose declarations. It was then she wished she couldn't read him so well…see the lies in his eyes. If it would have been the pills she would have stayed, forced him to get help…but then she asked about Maxie, and he didn't even try to deny it…he just looked at her and time stood still. Then he started to yell accusing her of transference because of her affair with Patrick Drake. That was the moment when she realized they were over.

That night she walked out…she didn't know where she was going to go…but she called Nikolas and after spilling her guts he asked her to come to Wyndamere…She had declined not wanting the awkwardness of it all…but she had agreed to let Cameron stay the night…just until she had time to figure things out.

She thought to go to Kelly's and was wandering her way along the docks when the tears started. She didn't know where to go, what to do. Lucky had always been in her life even when they weren't romantically involved. She didn't know what to do now, but she knew he needed to get help…she was sure Nikolas would agree, and once he took over she would bow out, she would focus on her son, on herself…she sat there for a long time and cried, sobbed really…until a familiar voice burst her from her mourning.

"Elizabeth" is all he said as he saw her beautiful blue eyes pop up and he saw the puddles and the tracks that had made her way down her face. He always played the pompous, cocky role so well, but when he saw Elizabeth Webber crying on the docks he choked back emotion.

"Patrick" she whispered into the wind as he walked closer to her.

"What's wrong" he asked kneeling down to where she sat on the step.

"Nothing, everything" she said quietly.

He didn't know why at that moment he chose to sit down next to her and put his arm around her…but she laid her head on his shoulder.

After a long pause she spoke, "its Lucky…you were right about the pain pills."

"I'm sorry"

"And he is cheating on me with Maxie Jones" she said her voice getting slightly harsher.

Patrick tried to keep the surprise out of his voice, "are you okay?" he asked.

"I just lost my husband, my best friend, Emily is off doing God knows what, and I have to find a new place to live at eleven o' clock at night" she said the anger entering her voice.

She got up and started pacing, "how could he do this to me, to us, I mean" and then she fell apart again.

Patrick pulled her into a hug, "Shhhh, where's Cameron, do we have to go pick him up" he said taking charge of the situation.

"No he is spending the night at Nikolas'" she told him.

"Okay, well can I take you anywhere, to your Grandmothers, to Nikolas'?" he asked

She pulled back, "I am going to try and get a room at Kelly's" she said before walking over to pick up her bag.

"Isn't Kelly's closed?" he asked and she put her head in her hands.

"Well there goes my great idea" she said running her hands through her hair and sitting back down.

"Let me get you a room at the Metro Court"

"Absolutely not"

"Why not?"

"I am not some charity case"

"Did I say you were, I thought we were friends, I though I would just be helping out a friend" he said a little angered.

"You are, it's just, I am not going to let you pay for a hotel room for me" she said her voice quivering.

"Than at least come stay with me" he asked.

She looked at him wide and he spoke again, "I have a wonderful fold out couch that I will sleep on."

"No"

"Okay well then I will get you your own room, and Elizabeth, I am not taking no for an answer" he said grabbing her bag.

She wanted to argue, but instead simply dropped it…because she was tired of fighting.

When they arrived in the room she was surprised they didn't see anyone they knew but were able to slip in.

"The room is over there, as is the bathroom, why don't you go take a shower and stuff" he told her.

"Patrick" she said as he turned around.

"Yeah"

"Thank you" she said before shutting the door.

He felt odd for a moment, he hadn't had too many women in his room that he didn't intend to sleep with, but Liz was different.

She relished in the shower, Jax did do luxury right. She tried not to think about everything that was going on…tried to shove Lucky Spencer in the back of her mind.

When she came from the room she smelled a very familiar, very nice smell as she saw the pizza sitting on the counter. She had forgotten how hungry she was.

"I didn't know what you liked on your pizza, so I just got a meat lover's special, are you hungry" Patrick said.

When she turned to him he was wearing a pair of track shorts and a t-shirt.

"Starved" she said smiling.

They sat up that night and talked until late; Liz forgot how nice it was to laugh with someone. When she yawned he looked at his watch.

"Well it looks like it is someone's bed time" he told her.

She smiled as she got up to go to the bedroom, but turned around, and looked in his eyes as she stood on her tippy toes to brush her lips across his cheek, "thanks again" she said before leaving.

The next morning Patrick left early for his shift and the hospital. Before he did he peaked in on Liz who seemed to be sleeping comfortably enveloped in the pristine white sheets. He smiled and couldn't help but like the way she looked in his bed.

When she was ready to leave she took one look back; she had felt so comfortable there…

An hour later she found herself back at the apartment she had shared with Lucky. After a heart to heart with Grams she had insisted that Liz and Cameron come back home. She was thankful Lucky was at work as she packed the car and left with the essentials…everything else she would get later.

Two Months Later…

The divorce had been finalized that day…she was actually surprised when Lucky had offered no arguments…but she supposed it was because he was no longer the Lucky Spencer she had fallen in love with. When Nikolas had confronted him about his addiction he lashed out, accused Liz of making up lies about him…told Nikolas to stay away; refused treatment or to even admit there was a problem. He had cut everyone out, even Lulu and his father. Word was that he was living above Kelly's with Maxie. It had hurt, but slowly the pain was alleviating itself. Patrick had actually been a big help, and a good friend. With Nikolas and Emily she couldn't really talk about everything because they were all friends with Lucky too…but with Patrick she could say exactly how she felt and he didn't care…no judgment, no preconceived notions.

"Well fancy meeting you Nurse Webber" he said grinning at the Nurse's station.

She rolled her eyes handed him a chart and walked towards the elevator.

"Now I am going home to my favorite man, have a good shift Dr. Drake" she said smiling.

It was when she smelled dinner that night that she felt the wave of nausea hit her. Grams had sent her to bed offering to care for Cameron. She was feeling so tired and sick lately…and then it hit her. She immediately grabbed her planner and counted back the days…she was late, way late…why hadn't she realized it before?

She waited till her grandmother and Cam were asleep to slip out. She walked into the 24 hour pharmacy and bought a pregnancy test. A half an hour later she sat on the toilet in the bathroom as the bell dinged. She flipped it over.

She sort of wished she had never bought a digital test because the "Pregnant" was less ambiguous than pink or blue. She sighed heavily and laid back down…this was not how it was supposed to be.

The next morning she woke up in a daze, luckily Grams had already taken Cameron to daycare. She got ready and arrived at the hospital an hour early. When she walked into Patrick she figured it was a sign.

"I need to talk to you" she said before leading him into an open exam room.

"Are you okay" he asked.

She could barely shake her head before the tears came, "I think I'm pregnant" she managed at barely above a whisper.

He sat down next to her, "what?" he asked.

"I was feeling sick last night, and I've been so tired lately, and then it hit me…I'm late"

"Could it be stress" he asked gently.

"I thought that at first, but then I took a look back and I am late, two months late…and then I took a pregnancy test and it came back positive, but I want to be sure" she told him.

"Alright" he said grabbing some gloves and a fresh needle. He rolled back her sweater and swabbed her arm and drew the blood.

"When's you break?" he asked as he was marking the bottle.

"At five"

"Meet me back here then…I will rush the results"

"Thank you" she said looking sad.

He put his hand on her shoulder, "it's going to be okay" he told her walking out…she wanted to believe him.

At five o' clock she sat in the exam room as Patrick sauntered in.

"Do you want to do the honors, or me?" he asked.

"Go ahead" she said trembling.

He opened them and looked at her and simply nodded and as the tears came he wrapped her in his embrace. She had to go back to work so she quickly put herself back together.

When she walked out she saw someone leaning against her car…she was first afraid it was Lucky but then she saw a familiar set of dimples.

"I thought you may want to grab a bite to eat" he asked.

She nodded happy to see a friendly face.

He did a great job of distracting her during dinner at Kelly's and she was laughing at a joke when trouble walked through the door.

"Oh are you two having fun" Lucky asked staggering towards them.

At first they just ignored him until Lucky came too close to Elizabeth and Patrick jumped in front of him.

"Hey, hey" he said pushing Lucky away.

"Oh I knew it, I knew you were sleeping with him; that is why you were so quick to throw away our marriage" he spat at her in front of a full crowd at Kelly's.

"Elizabeth the paragon of virtue and truth screwing the good doctor, huh?" he said getting angrier by the moment.

Before it escalated Bobbie ran out, "Lucas Lorenzo Spencer, you get over here, now" she said in a tone that made everyone listen.

"Bye-bye lover boy" he told Patrick.

Patrick was fuming but calmed down in walking out until he saw Elizabeth start to cry.

"How am I going to subject my baby to that" she said as he took her into his arms.

"Shhhh, I will figure something out" he told her not knowing why he wanted things to be okay, but knowing that Elizabeth was his friend and he would help her through this.

The next morning she sat at the cafeteria drinking tea when he walked in.

He saw her get up to meet him when he saw Emily run straight into her and knock her purse down. She was helping her pick up the contents when she picked up a bottle.

"You're pregnant?" she asked looking at the prenatal vitamins.

When Liz froze Emily spoke again, "does Lucky know?" she asked.

"No"

"Well when are you going to tell him" Emily said a little too harsh for Patrick's liking.

He knew Liz was looking for an out and in an instant he decided to give her one, "he doesn't know because the baby is mine."

A/N: Bet you didn't expect that, huh? I am not liking Lucky and I love Patrick so Electrick is one of my want couples that stupid TPTB will probably never give me cause they hate me…Hope you liked, feedback is always appreciated!