Chapter Ten

Jason opened the door to Sonny's penthouse and led Elizabeth in. At this point he was certain she was in shock. He hated that she had seen this part of him. The dangerous, violent part. But Jason knew even if he had known Elizabeth was there he would have still killed Zander. The young man was a parasite. The kind of person who only took from people, never giving anything back. "Sonny." He called out knowing his boss was still up.

Within seconds Sonny came out of the kitchen. When Sonny saw Elizabeth with Jason he paused for a moment. "I take it there was trouble."

"She saw me..." Jason's voice trailed off looking at Elizabeth. She was sitting curled up on the couch Jason's leather jacket making her look even smaller.

Sonny shook his head and walked over to the bar pouring two drinks. "How did this happen?"

"I don't know. She just appeared."

"Just what we need." Sonny mumbled. "Go change while I figure out what to do next. She'll be fine Jason." Once they were alone Sonny walked over to the young girl and handed her one of the glasses. "Here drink this."

"Sonny, I don't..." She said speaking for the fist time since she left Kelly's.

"I know but it'll help."
Elizabeth took the glass and drank the amber liquid. When the glass was empty she handed it back too him. "How do you drink that stuff?"

"I've had a lot of practice. Now tell me what happened."

"I was walking home from Kelly's. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going I guess."

"Do you understand what you saw?"

"Yea. I think so." She said yawning. "Sorry."

"It's okay. You've been through a lot. Why don't you get some rest."

"Where's Carly?"

"Don't worry about her just lay down." Sonny told her standing up from the couch.

"Okay." She mumbled already half asleep.

When Jason came back downstairs he was surprised to see Elizabeth sleeping. He figured she would still be huddled on the couch. "Is she okay?"

"I gave her something." Sonny said when he saw the concern on Jason's face.

"You what?"

"Jason, she was a wreck. Probably in shock. She needed to rest and we need to figure out what to do."

"I know. If Taggert finds out he'll force her to testify."

"That can't happen."

"What are you saying?" Jason asked his eyes narrowing.

"Jason, there are only two choices."

"She trusts me."

"Then I guess you've made your choice. I'll call Father Coates..."

"No." Sonny looked at Jason stunned. "I won't... I don't want her to think this is about keeping me out of jail."

"Isn't it."

"Not really. Not for me. I love her. I would hate for her to think that."

"Then you tell her that it's more for you."

Jason shook his head. "She loves Lucky."

"What is with the two of you? What if she doesn't Jason?"

"I... I need a few days off. I want to take Elizabeth to the island and we'll get married there. Could you come too? I'd like you to be my best man."

"You know I will but what about Elizabeth. Isn't there someone she would want there?"

He though for a moment then shook his head. "Emily isn't really talking to her. There is someone I could ask though but you won't like it."

"Who?"

"Brenda."

"You want Brenda at your wedding?"

"Yeah. I think she and Elizabeth would get along. Don't you."

"Probably but you hate Brenda." Sonny pointed out.

"I ran into her in London. We ended up having dinner and talking. She's not as bad as I thought."

"So you're what friends now?"

"I wouldn't go that far but I don't hate her. She's not bad."

"If you want her there I don't have a problem with it."

"Thank you. I'll call her and the pilot."

"Elizabeth is going to be out for awhile."

"It's probably better to tell her once we've left. She can't run off that way."

"Well at least be married won't be boring."