A/N – Thanks for the reviews! I know I'm driving you all crazy but I hope in a good way. There was a method to my madness having them all at the cabin. You'll see. I forgot to mention this will be rated M next post. So, adjust your filter.
Chapter 9 – Full Disclosure
Elizabeth and Jason started to walk back to the cabin. "Are you going to keep this a secret from everyone until after your symptoms start?"
"I don't know. I just thought that it would be easier that way but I guess in the end, I'm going to die and they will have to deal with it anyway."
Jason hated the finality of it all.
"Why did you ask? Is it hard for you not to tell Sonny?"
Jason sighed. "I can lie about why I want to leave and we can find a temp to take your place."
"I'll need time to train someone before we go."
He nodded. "Maybe we'll take weekly trips and just stagger it so it won't be so bad."
"If we tell Sonny, then we have to tell Carly."
Jason grimaced. "I guess the only good thing about that is Carly is pretty fierce. She'd have your back."
"Okay, we'll tell them tonight."
Four months, Jason said in his head. They had hopefully that long until her symptoms started. And after that, he hoped he had the strength to deal with it.
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Carly and Sonny sat nervously on the couch. Carly had almost finished her wine waiting for Elizabeth to start talking. She wasn't sure if the muffin was knocked up or Jason had lost his mind and married a woman that he barely knew.
"I'm not sure how to tell you this so I'll just start from the beginning." Elizabeth said slowly as Jason gripped her hand tighter.
By the time she was done, Carly and Sonny were completely stunned and Carly wished that her earlier guesses were correct.
Elizabeth waited for one of them to say something.
Carly lowered her gaze as Sonny began to talk. "What do you need us to do?"
"Just treat me like you always do."
"I'll try to do my best."
Carly stood up and walked out of the room. She ran upstairs and went into her bedroom and sat on the bed.
"I'll go after her." Jason said standing.
"No, let me do it." Elizabeth said standing up. She wasn't sure if Carly was angry at her for lying or if she was just upset. Hurrying up the stairs, she hoped that this wouldn't be too painful.
She pushed the door open and walked inside. Carly looked up at her and wiped the tears from her face.
Liz sat down next to her and after a moment, Carly began to talk.
"I have watched Jason be miserable for a long time. And then you come out of nowhere and suddenly, there is a light that went on in his eyes. At first, I will admit it. I was jealous. But then, I was so hopeful because he was finally happy and I've wanted that for him for so long. He has been through so much." She said pausing to wipe her tears away. "And now I find out that he's falling in love with someone who is dying. I mean how fucked up is that?"
Elizabeth let her tears flow unabated, totally knowing where Carly was coming from.
"He's going to watch you die and then we're all going to have to pick up the pieces of his shredded heart? That is just not fair. I don't know if I can do it." She said totally losing it. Liz put her around Carly and they held each other for a moment.
"I'm so sorry that you have to deal with all of this. I just can't even imagine what you are going through or how that feels. I'm a mom. I don't know how not to worry. There are so many people that will be devastated by you dying. And I heard you say you came here because you didn't want to hurt your family. And I know that you didn't expect to meet all of us. But you did." Carly said pulling back. She got up and grabbed a box of tissues and offered one to Liz before taking one herself. "I'll do the best I can and I just pray that Jason won't kill himself over this."
Elizabeth didn't say anything. She had already thought about everything that Carly had said over and over in her mind. She had even called herself all sorts of names because she felt like she was being a selfish bitch needing Jason the way she did. But when it was all said and done, they were like two magnetic forces that couldn't be kept apart.
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Sonny looked up at Jason. "Are you sure that you can handle all of this Jason?"
"I don't know. I just know that I have to do it."
"Jason, this is going to destroy you. I'm scared for you man. You know how you get." Sonny said firmly.
"I know. But as crazy as this may sound, I know that she's it for me Sonny. I just want any time I can have with her and I know I'm going to be a complete wreck but I promise you. I won't kill myself. I'll need some time to get away but I wouldn't ruin her memory like that."
Sonny sighed. "I'll do whatever you need me to do."
"I need some time off periodically. She has about 4 months before the symptoms start. I want to take her abroad. We can do a week at a time so it doesn't disrupt business too much."
"Don't think about that. Just do what you need to do. Johnny can handle it and you can take Francis with you."
"Thank you."
"I think you're completely crazy but you are my friend first and foremost. So, I'm there for you."
"And that means everything to me."
Liz and Carly came walking down the stairs. Sonny stood up and hugged Carly and Jason did the same with Elizabeth.
"I need some serious retail therapy." Carly said sighing.
Elizabeth smiled. "I tell you what. We'll go Tuesday after work."
Carly got a crazy look on her face. "Only if you'll let me dress you."
Elizabeth stammered and then looked up at Jason who shrugged.
"Come on. It will be so much fun. I have been wanting to dress you in couture for weeks. It will drive Jason crazy."
Liz smiled. "You're on."
Sonny looked over at Jason. "What just happened here?"
"Liz and I are going to go spend your money. That's what just happened." Carly said pouring herself some wine. "And right now, I'm getting drunk."
Sonny shook his head and Elizabeth laughed. "You have any tequila?"
Carly's eyes got big. "Come on, let's raid the liquor cabinet."
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Jason chuckled as Liz wobbled in the doorway of the bathroom. She finally made it over to the bed and climbed in. Turning over on her side, she looked at him and smiled. "Hi."
Jason smiled back. "Hi."
"Why are you way over there?"
"Because I was giving you space."
"But I don't want space. I want to be comfy."
"Are you sure?"
She bit her lip and then grinned. "Oh yeah, I'm sure."
Jason moved over and Liz snuggled up against him. "See, this is much better." She said sighing.
Jason was trying to think of anything but the fact that the object of his desire was laying in his arms looking as sexy as ever. He bit his lip as Elizabeth started to move her hand in circles over his chest. She was killing him. Cursing under his breath, he put his hand over hers so she'd stop.
"Mmmmmm." She hummed throwing her leg over his.
Jason gritted his teeth. She moved up higher on his shoulder and her breath softly tickled his neck. And then she started to kiss him. At first Jason thought it was an accident but then he felt her tongue and the suction of her mouth and he groaned. "Elizabeth…"
But she didn't answer. She just sighed and nuzzled into his shoulder. And when her hand started a path down to his semi-hard erection, he growled and moved over as far as he could. Elizabeth didn't move so he turned onto his side, thinking that he was safe. He had just closed his eyes again, when she slid over and her hand started running down his chest again and she was laying wet kisses on his back. He scrambled out of the bed and stood up. Cursing again, he grabbed the blanket that was sitting on a chair, put on his shirt, and went downstairs and got comfortable on the couch.
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Sonny came down at 4 a.m. to get a bottle for Morgan and frowned. Jason's eyes snapped open and he looked up.
"What are you doing out here?" Sonny asked.
Jason sighed. "She couldn't keep her hands to herself."
Sonny chuckled. "I…I don't think that's a bad thing."
"I'm not having this discussion with you."
Sonny shook his head and walked into the kitchen.
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Jason had tossed and turned all night. He gave up when Michael woke up before his parents and came bounding down the stairs.
"You hungry?" He asked.
Michael nodded.
Jason got him some cereal and then they sat and watched a video. He fell asleep about halfway through Cars.
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Elizabeth got up and looked around the room. Sitting up, she tried to shake away the cobwebs. She had slept really good and felt very refreshed. With a smile, she went into the bathroom and took a quick shower and got dressed before going out of the room to find Jason.
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She smiled and waved to Michael so she wouldn't wake Jason up. Carly and Sonny were in the kitchen.
"I guess Jason got up early?" Elizabeth said taking a cup of coffee from Sonny.
Sonny chuckled. "Not exactly."
Carly grinned. "Someone was a little grabby last night."
Liz's eyes grew big? "I was not."
That just made them laugh louder.
"He told you I was grabby?"
Sonny grinned. "I came down at 4 and he was on the couch already."
"Was he mad?"
"Just sleep deprived."
She covered her face with her hands. "This is so embarrassing."
"Why? We're talking about Jason. If you were able to keep to your side of the bed, I'd think something was wrong with you." Carly said smiling.
Liz grinned. "True."
"What are you two holding out for anyway?" Carly asked curiously.
Liz made a funny face. "Clearly, I'm not the problem."
Carly laughed.
Jason walked into the kitchen and Carly handed him a cup of coffee. "Thanks." He said sitting next to Liz.
"You hungry?" Sonny asked.
"I had some Captain Crunch with Michael."
"That shit is going to rot your teeth out." Sonny said incredulously.
"You brought it for your son." Jason said frowning.
"For the record, Carly brought it as a way to bribe him."
"What? His teeth are going to fall out anyway. He might as well have fun for a while." Jason said.
Elizabeth chuckled.
Morgan cried and Elizabeth hopped up. "I'll get him."
"Thanks." Carly said sitting down in her spot.
She disappeared and Carly looked over at Jason. Sonny cringed knowing she was up to something.
"So, why didn't you jump muffin's bones last night?"
Jason groaned and rolled his eyes. "Really Carly?"
"What? What the hell are you waiting for?"
"Neither one of us will be drunk when we go there the first time."
Carly smirked. "When did you get so romantic?"
Sonny chuckled.
"I'm so not discussing this with you two."
Carly laughed. "God you're so much fun to tease."
