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Chapter Two

"Lucky!" She cut off his tirade with a yell. "There was nothing I could do about it. I mean, this was the only thing."

"That's not true Liz. Jason is the one who did something stupid. You did not have to get involved." Lucky was un-swayed.

"I was a witness. Everyone saw us leave together. I couldn't risk perjuring myself, not after all the brushes I've had with the law lately."

"You said it was self defense. It might not even have gone to trial."

She snorted. "Right. No one in this town would have believed that."

Lucky scowled at her. "Your ex-husband is the DA. You're on good terms. I'm sure he would have believed you. You just wanted to do this. You've always had a thing for Jason."

"That's all totally ridiculous. We both know that John Durant is practically in charge now. And he will stop at nothing to put Jason and Sonny behind bars. I did what I had to do, and it's done, and I'll see it through. And Jason is practically married to Sam. There is nothing between us. I'm telling you all this because we've… started something and I thought I owed you an explanation. Either you support me or not, but either way, I need you to keep this to yourself. Will you do that?"

Lucky felt his temper flair to a new high. "Of course. What do you take me for? I've been one of your best friends for years. Even if I think this is the stupidest thing you've ever done, I'm not going to betray you!" He bellowed.

"I know. I'm sorry." She hugged him. "I have to pack." She began opening the drawers and pulling out clothes. When she tossed her underwear and nightclothes into the suitcase, Lucky pounced.

"Aha! What's this?"

"My nightgown?" Elizabeth said dryly.

"This is not a nightgown. This is negligee. I forbid it." His voice took on a petulant edge.

She eyed the oversized t-shirt with a picture of Calvin and Hobbes on it doubtfully. "What would you prefer?"

He dug through the drawer. "Here."

"Lucky- it's late spring. It's pretty warm. I think thermal long underwear with a flannel bathrobe is going to be a bit hot, don't you? Besides, it's not like he'll see me in the…" she looked at the t-shirt again, "…negligee. We wont be sharing a room."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Alright. I'll bring both? Happy?"

OOO

"Sam! Of course I don't love her! I love you. It's just the way it has to be." Jason explained for what seemed like the eightieth time.

"I've seen the two of you together. You want to be married to her, or you would have found some other way." Her voice was firm.

"I'm not going to go through all the reasons this was the best option again. I know you heard me the first time. Clearly you think there is something going on between us, and that's the real reason you're so upset. I don't know how to convince you that isn't so."

"You can't. Maybe you don't realize it, but there is something between you two. I saw it at the wedding."

"The wedding?" He echoed stupidly.

"Yes, when she caught the bouquet and you got the garter. You had that little dance, and everyone could tell there was something up. And what do you know. You both ARE the first to get married next." He sighed again. Which only infuriated her. "And the way you were looking at her at Kelly's-"

"Kelly's? Sam, this is ridiculous. Elizabeth and I are friends. Nothing more. Either you trust me or you don't." She refused to speak, crossing her arms over her chest. "Fine. I have to go. I'll see you later." He walked out, closing the door gently behind him.

That had not gone so well as he had hoped. He sighed. The entire day had been a nightmare. Silly woman. He was no more in love with Elizabeth then she was with him.

His phone rang. It was the housing agent, letting him know she had found something suitable. For a hansom fee, she had found him an apartment that night, and would testify under oath that he and Elizabeth had been looking for an apartment together for some time. He thanked her, and left a message on Elizabeth's cell, telling her where to go tomorrow.

TBC

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