A/N – Thanks for the reviews! Guest – They are a cute pair! * kcke2pen – lol Well painting is her talent but it's easy to say how music makes you feel especially if your artsy. You'll look for deeper meaning! * doralupin86 – lol I'm not sure how long it will be yet. * leasmon, ilovedana53 –Just because you know or even love someone doesn't mean you agree with their lifestyle. I never said any of them condone what Jason does. It's not like they all hang out. You can love someone and not approve of their choices. Besides, because of Jason they really know about the danger so they are scared for her. I would be if it were my friend. * abstractartist – Welcome! Nope Liz is just an artist.

I'm re-writing the Zacchara clan. It gets boring having them crazy in every fic!

Chapter 3 – Meet the Family

Johnny pulled back and waited for Liz to open her eyes. She didn't say a word. She was too busy trying to figure out how that just happened, and realizing how good it had felt.

Johnny dropped his hand and stood up. "I shouldn't have done that." He muttered as he walked towards the sliding glass door and stepped onto the deck.

Liz gave him a moment and then stood up and followed him. "Johnny, it's okay."

He turned to look at her. He felt really embarrassed. "I just don't want it to be uncomfortable between us now."

"It won't be. I promise. Besides, it was a really good kiss." She said smiling.

Johnny chuckled.

She knew there was probably more to what happened but she figured she'd let it go. She held out her hand. "Come on." She said leading him back into the house.

She sat down on the piano bench and he sat next to her. "I wish I could play."

"And I wish I could paint." He said back. "Put your right hand onto mine."

In order to do what he asked, Liz put her left hand around his back and on his opposite shoulder and then leaned into him as she reached over.

His hands flew across the keyboard with hers on top of it and she laughed and then he pulled his hand out and he said, "Hit those two notes every time I nod my head."

He started playing and nodded and she hit it and as he continued she got more accurate and soon they were both laughing.

"I think we should go on the road." She said smiling up at him.

"I'll talk to my agent." He said grinning. "Have you eaten today?"

She shook her head no.

"I'll be right back."

He disappeared and soon came back with two plates. "Can you get the door for me?"

She nodded and ran over and opened it and they went out onto the deck. He put down some anti-pasto and bruschetta and then disappeared back into the house. He brought back out some fresh bread and olive oil and vinegar. And on his last trip, he brought two glasses and some wine.

"Wow." Liz said. "This looks delicious."

Johnny grinned. "Trust me, it is."

They ate and laughed. And then suddenly they heard someone clear their throat. Johnny looked up and frowned.

"Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?" Anthony asked.

Johnny looked over at Elizabeth.

"It's okay." She said softly.

"Elizabeth, this is my father Anthony."

Claudia appeared right behind him. "Don't forget me." She said smiling.

"And my sister Claudia."

He had no idea why they were there but he really wasn't happy they had interrupted his perfect afternoon.

Liz stood up and shook their hands.

Anthony plopped down a chair and Claudia did the same.

"I can go." Liz said softly.

"Nonsense, come sit with us."

She could tell that Johnny really didn't look happy. She was glad that her chair was next to his.

"So, what do you do Elizabeth?" Claudia asked as she munched.

"I'm an artist."

"And you make money at it?"

Johnny groaned which made Liz laugh.

"Actually, I do quite well." Liz said smiling.

"An artist, how nice. Have you heard Johnny play?" Claudia asked enthusiastically. She was John's biggest fan.

Liz nodded. "Yes I have. He's an incredible pianist."

Claudia tried to size her up. She seemed nice but maybe a little too sweet for Johnny. Usually, he went with someone with a little more edge.

Anthony, on the other hand, was completely taken with her. "Well, maybe you could invite us to your next showing."

Liz smiled. "I would appreciate the support." She said trying not to commit to anything. She still wasn't sure what the family relationship was. Her phone vibrated and picked up off the table. "Excuse me." She said getting up and walking back towards the door.

"She's beautiful." Anthony said smiling.

Claudia rolled her eyes. "She's a little demure for you, isn't she?"

Johnny chuckled. "You didn't see her doing shots of tequila last night."

Claudia was surprised. "Is that how you met her?"

"No, I actually met her by chance while I was picking up some art from a gallery in town."

Liz ended the call and walked back towards them. "I'm so sorry, but Mr. McKenzie needs me at the gallery. It was nice to meet both of you."

"It was nice to meet you too." Anthony said with a big smile.

Claudia smiled back and Johnny got up and walked her to the door.

"I hope they didn't scare you away."

Liz nodded. "Johnny, I had a wonderful time. I really hope that I can see you again." She said smiling. She couldn't believe she was even saying that considering she was so against dating before but she really thought he was a good guy.

"I would love that too. Can we have dinner?"

"Not tonight, but I'm free tomorrow night."

Johnny smiled. "Then tomorrow night it is. Text me your address and I'll pick you up at 7:00."

He leaned over and gave her a gentle kiss and then watched her get into her SUV.

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Liz finished up at the gallery and headed home. She had a deadline and needed to finish up. So, she changed and started to paint. She was so lost in what she was doing, she didn't even hear the storm raging outside until it was too late and the lights went out.

"Shit." She said fumbling around. Making her way to the kitchen, she finally found a flashlight.

She checked the circuit breaker and then realizing that wasn't the problem, she grabbed a jacket with a hood, and stepped out onto the porch and walked out into the rain. Walking down the driveway, she made it to the street and saw that a tree had fallen on a transformer pole.

"Just great." She said under her breath.

She turned to see some headlights and realized that the driver had lost control because they were driving too fast and she tried to dive out of the way and just made it. "Asshole." She yelled. She was completely soaked and lying on the grass in a heap.

Johnny pulled up and saw her. He jumped out of his truck. "What are you doing out here?"

"My lights went out and I wanted to see what happened and some asshole almost hit me."

Johnny helped her up and she fell into him. "Dammit, I twisted my ankle."

He picked her up and put her in his truck and drove up to the house. He jumped back out and picked her up again and took her into the house. She turned on the flashlight so he could see where he was going.

"Can you sit me down in the kitchen, I'm soaked."

Johnny brought her into the kitchen. He took off his jacket and threw it on another chair and then kneeled down in front of her. He took her shoe off as she grimaced. It was slightly discolored and swollen.

"I'm going to take you upstairs so you can change." He said picking her up again.

He went up the steps. "It's the last door on your right." She directed.

He walked into the bedroom and then the bathroom. He sat on her on the edge of the tub. She told him where to find some sweatpants and a top and he went back into the bedroom and got it for her. There was a huge crack and the house shook.

"Johnny!" She yelled as she sat in the dark.

"Stay there." He yelled.

He ran downstairs and looked out into the front yard. "Holy Shit." He said under his breath. A giant oak tree had narrowly missed his car.

He shut the door and ran back upstairs to Liz.

"I hope you didn't like that oak tree that was to the left of your driveway."

"Oh no." She said sadly. "Oh my God, please tell me that it didn't land on your car."

He shook his head. "No, the car is fine."

"Thank God."

"I'm going to leave you the flashlight." He said turning it on and placing it on the counter.

She watched him walk back into the darkness.

Liz changed as quickly as she could and then finally yelled, "Okay." And Johnny came and got her.

They finally got settled on the couch.

"So, what made you swing by?" Liz asked curiously.

"Because someone doesn't pick up her phone." Johnny said smiling. "I called you over and over to make sure that you were okay but there was no answer."

Liz smiled. "Sorry, I have a bad habit of forgetting to check it when I'm in the zone."

"I'm the same way."

She watched him stand up and disappear into the kitchen. He came back with an ice pack.

He put a pillow under her knees and propped up her ankle on his legs. Liz made a hissing sound as he put the ice on it.

"You okay?"

He hated seeing her in pain.

"Yes. Thank you Johnny. I'm really glad that you came over.

"So am I."