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Part Two

Jason walked in the penthouse to find Elizabeth on his couch a bottle of pills in her hand. Normally he would be concerned but he knew Elizabeth had an appointment with Gail today. "How did it go?"

"She gave me these." Elizabeth said indicating the pills.

Jason sat down beside her and took the pills. He read the label curious what Elizabeth had been prescribed. Paroxetine. Jason racked his brain for information. In his business it paid to know what you were taking and how it would affect you. Paxil. That was the brand name. That didn't help. Paxil had many different uses. Depression. Anxiety. "Did she say anything?"

"I probably have PTSD."

PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It certainly made some sense. Elizabeth had been through hell and back the last few years. "Probably?"

"Gail says it usually takes awhile to be sure but with... everything else. So she gave me these."

"Are you going to take them?" Jason knew she hated medicine as much as he did.

"I don't want to. I know I should. God knows I can't stay here forever."

"That's not true, Elizabeth. You're always welcome here."

"Did Francis tell you I had him take my by the studio after my appointment?" Elizabeth asked quietly.

"He doesn't report me. He's just there to keep you safe."

"I couldn't even go in, Jason. What's wrong with me? That studio has been my home for years now." Elizabeth asked as she began to cry.

Jason pulled her into his arms and rubbed her back gently. "Shh. Something really bad happened to you there. Maybe it's too soon. Maybe you just need time."

"What if I can never go back?"

Jason didn't have an answer for her and he wasn't willing to lie. "I don't know. I'll help you however I can."

"You've been so good to me."

"Elizabeth, we've over this. I care about you. I told you I would never turn you away I meant that."

"I know. Thank you. This can't be easy for you. Having me here all the time."

"Actually it's nice." Jason admitted leaning back on the couch taking her with him.

"I think I should go back to work. I need something to keep me busy."

"If that's what you want."

Elizabeth smiled and snuggled closer. This was one of the reasons she loved Jason so much. He never pushed her. Even now. "I think it is. Bobbie said I could start tomorrow."

Jason smiled in to her hair he knew what she was getting at. She was wondering about Francis. He knew Elizabeth was uncomfortable with him following her but he wasn't taking anymore chances. Not with her. Not ever again. "Francis stays."

"Jason..."

"I need you safe. I can't... please just don't fight me."

Elizabeth looked in to his blue eyes and could see the emotions swirling in them. "Okay. I won't fight you."

"Thank you." He whispered before brushing his lips against hers. Jason groaned when he heard the knock at the door. It felt like every time they got close they were interrupted.

The door opened moments later. "Sorry, Jason. You know how she is." Johnny told them as Carly rushed past him. Jason stood up from the couch. He didn't want Carly fighting with Elizabeth again.

"What is she still doing here?" Carly asked her eyes narrowing when she saw Elizabeth.

Jason ignored her question and instead asked. "What do you want Carly?"

"I need you to talk to Sonny. He's treating me like a prisoner. The island would be better than this."

"He just wants you safe."

"What he wants is to drive me insane. Please, Jason, just talk to him." Carly asked pouting at him.

"He's not going to listen."

"Of course he will."

"Carly, if you want Sonny to let up stop ditching the guards." Jason countered.

"Damn it, Jason! Why are you siding with him?"

"He's right."

Carly couldn't really argue with him so she focused her attention on Elizabeth instead. "Why are you still here?"

"Leave her alone Carly. Elizabeth is here because I want her to be."

"Don't get used to it. He'll get tired of your little girl act soon."

"Funny he hasn't got tired of me after three years. What makes you think he will now?" Elizabeth said smirking slightly.

"Look here you goody Muffin..."

"Stop it now Carly. Go home."

"But..."

"No. I said leave."

"Fine. This isn't over." Carly warned Elizabeth.

"Carly, now." Jason waited till the door slammed before speaking again. "I'm sorry about her."

"Why should you be sorry? You can't control Carly."

Jason sat back down and pulled her close. "I still hate it."

"Jason can I ask you something."

"You can always ask me anything. I might be able to answer though."

"Where is Zander?"