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Chapter 11 – Change of Plans
Elizabeth slightly smiled. "They seem nice."
"They are. How did Emily look?"
Liz sighed. "I won't lie, she looks pale and weak. But she definitely perked up after seeing you."
"It's weird being in here and not being able to see."
"I can only imagine."
"You should go see your grandmother."
Elizabeth made a face. "I was trying to put that off."
"What are you going to tell her?"
"That you were injured in Italy and I was hired to take care of you."
"I wish I could be there with you for moral support."
Liz squeezed his hand.
There was a knock on the door and then Johnny came inside. "Hey."
Liz smiled. "Hi Johnny."
"I heard Monica and Emily were here."
"They left not too long ago," Elizabeth said.
"Elizabeth needs to go see her grandmother."
Johnny smiled. "I'll have Enzo take you and I'll stay here with Stevie."
"Okay."
Johnny let Enzo know and Liz kissed Jason goodbye and left.
"You are one lucky son of a bitch."
Jason smirked. "I know. I want you to arrange for Cooper to come over here."
"Okay. I think he's off now. I'll give him a call."
"Thanks."
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Elizabeth took a deep breath and then knocked on her grandmother's door. After a few minutes, it swung open and her grandfather smiled at her.
"Well look who it is," he said pulling her into a hug. "Aren't you back early?"
"Yes. How are you?"
He shut the door. "Good. Your grandmother will be right down. Come sit with me and tell me what's going on."
Liz sighed. "I probably should just wait and tell you together."
"Why am I getting the feeling that we won't approve?"
"Because it's probably true."
He studied her for a moment. "Why do I also get the feeling you don't care if we do?"
Liz grinned and patted Steve's leg. "You could always read me like book."
"It's not that hard."
Audrey came downstairs. "Elizabeth?"
Liz stood up. "Hi Grams." They hugged and then Audrey sat next to her husband.
"What are you doing back so soon?"
"Grams, there was an accident and a man got hurt. I was hired to take care of him and I'm going to be staying with him until he heals."
Audrey frowned. "Who is this person and how exactly did you get involved."
"Well, I met someone on the plane and they offered to let me stay at a cottage on his family's property."
"Elizabeth, he was a stranger. He could have been a serial killer."
The obstinate look on Liz's face did not go unnoticed by Steve.
"I know, but he wasn't and I was having a lovely time painting the meadow outside when someone showed up at my doorstep. It turns out that Milo knew who he was and they asked me to look after them."
Audrey looked at her husband and then back at Liz. "Then what happened?"
"It was time to come back to the states. I was paid for my services and asked to stay on."
Audrey pursed her lips. "And just who is this person?"
Liz looked down. She suddenly felt a little nervous. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before looking up again. "His name is Jason Morgan."
"What?" Audrey yelled as she stood up. "Elizabeth Imogene Webber. Have you lost your mind?"
"No. He's nice to me and I know he has a bad reputation, but if you just got to know him..."
Audrey's mouth dropped open. "You have feelings for that—that criminal?"
"Now Audrey…"
"Don't now Audrey me. She is in danger now. I will not have you cavorting around with the likes of Jason Morgan."
Liz shot her grandmother a look and Steve knew that Audrey had just taken it too far.
"Since when do I need your permission to cavort with anyone?"
"I will not stand for you giving me that kind of attitude young lady. You are in my house."
Liz stood up. "I love you both, but I have a right to live my own life. You are judging Jason and you don't even know him."
"He kills people for a living."
"He defends his organization. It's not like he's running around killing innocent women and children. You're acting as if every day he clocks in and kills several people and then clocks out."
"Do you hear yourself right now?"
Liz sighed. "You don't have to like my choices but if you want to be in my life you will respect them."
Audrey scoffed. "You are too young to even know what you want."
"I suppose you're going to tell me? Look, I'm going to leave. I'll have someone pick up my things tomorrow."
"This is just like how you got into trouble when you were younger. Didn't you learn anything when that boy you were seeing was killed?"
Elizabeth's mouth dropped open and she grabbed her purse and headed for the door.
"You will not walk away from me."
Steve watched Elizabeth leave. "I think she just did."
Audrey glared at him. "Please don't tell me you are siding with her?"
"I'm not going to tell her what to do. I'm not happy about her being around dangerous people, but I trust Elizabeth. She has a good head on her shoulders."
"You call getting involved with a mob enforcer proof of having a good head on her shoulders?"
"If she is interested in him, then he must have some redeeming qualities. Trust her Audrey. You really don't have a choice in the matter. It's her life."
Audrey frowned and went up to her room. Tomorrow, she would seek out Jason Morgan and get to the bottom of this.
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Enzo texted Johnny as he watched Elizabeth crying on the porch.
"Just get her back here as soon as possible."
"Something wrong?" Jason asked. Cooper had just left. Jason just wanted to see where his head was at regarding Emily and he was actually pretty impressed with the younger man.
"Elizabeth is upset. I don't think that it went so well."
Jason wasn't happy to hear that. "Are they on their way?"
"Not yet. Jason, I was thinking that maybe I should take you to a safe house. People are going to find out your home and they'll come here. You won't be able to hide. Do you really want the drama of us stopping people downstairs and them causing a ruckus?"
"You're probably right. We haven't unpacked yet. I'll have to let Emily know."
"Okay. I'll call Milo and have him grab your bags. I'll take you now and have Enzo meet you later."
Jason stood up, now they just had to get out of the building without being seen.
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Elizabeth got in the car and noticed it seemed like they were going a different way home. "Where are we going?"
"Johnny thought it was better to take you to a safe house so people couldn't find Jason. They are driving there right now."
"Okay."
Elizabeth looked out the window as she thought about what her grandmother had said. It hurt that she had thrown her boyfriend's death in her face to make a point. It was so low. Wiping a tear away, she decided that she was going to live her life the way she wanted to and not let her family bully her. If necessary, she'd apply for a job at another hospital. Lizzie was coming back and she wasn't going to take any shit from anyone.
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Jason sat on the couch waiting anxiously for Elizabeth.
"You need to relax," Johnny said handing him a beer.
"I'm worried about her."
"Are you scared that she's going to change her mind?"
"A little bit. She's a strong person but family has a way of getting under your skin."
Johnny sat down across from him. "From what I hear, Audrey's a tough woman."
"I just don't want everyone giving her shit for being around me. I get it. I know my life is dangerous but it's really up to Elizabeth to decide what she wants."
"I agree."
The door swung open and Elizabeth walked in.
"Hey beautiful."
Liz slightly smiled. "Hey Johnny."
"I'm going to go talk to Enzo. I'll be back in a little while."
He left and Liz sat next to Jason and he surprised her by pulling her onto his lap.
"I missed you. Are you okay?"
She nuzzled her head into his chest. "She was brutal."
"I'm sorry."
"Me too."
"Elizabeth, do you still want to stay with me?"
She pulled back and looked at him confidently. "Yes. I'm not leaving you now. We've faced tanks and guns. I'm certainly not going to let Audrey Hardy be the one that breaks us apart."
Jason smirked. "I don't think she realizes who she's dealing with."
Liz smiled. "I know she doesn't. I'm just as stubborn as her. You're stuck with me."
"Then I'll be a very happy man."
She pulled him into a kiss and Jason did not disappoint. He devoured her mouth as Liz hung on for the ride. When they finally pulled apart, and she caught her breath she said, "If I needed convincing, that would have done it."
"Are you tired?"
"Yeah, I think I have jet lag."
"I wasn't sure if you wanted your own room or not." Jason hoped she'd still want to stay with him.
"No, I like cuddling with you."
Jason smiled. "I feel the same way."
She slid off his lap and Jason stood up. The house only had one floor so it would be easier for Jason to get around. Jason told her where they were going and she led them to the bedroom. Flicking on the light, she looked around and smiled. "This is nice."
When she got him to the bed, she helped him take off his shoes and socks. She opened his suitcase and took out a t-shirt and some sweatpants and then helped him out of his shirt. Taking a few steps backwards, she admired him until Jason spoke up.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. I was staring at you."
"In a good way or a bad way?"
Liz smirked. "I like to think it was a little of both."
Jason smiled. "Come here."
She stood in between his legs and he pulled her into a kiss. It gave her the opportunity to run her hands down his chest which made Jason moan.
Pulling back she chuckled and then started to laugh at the look on Jason's face.
"Women don't usually laugh after I kiss them."
"I was just thinking that you're killing me with a kiss. I can't imagine that I'll survive the first time we make love."
Jason smiled. "I do plan on torturing you in a good and bad way."
She grinned.
He reached out his hand and she leaned her face against it and Jason let his fingers trace her face as if he was memorizing it. His thumb lingered over her bottom lip and then Elizabeth flicked her tongue over it and Jason smiled. "I might not make it until I get my eyesight back if you keep this up."
She threw caution to the wind and attacked his mouth completely catching Jason off guard. He fell backwards onto the bed and she straddled him as they kissed lustfully. Jason rolled them over and then pushed her further up on the bed and pressed his body against hers, causing Elizabeth to moan.
"Jason, please…" Liz begged. It had been so long since she had been with anyone.
"I want you so badly."
"I'm yours."
He pulled back, wishing he could see her face. "Elizabeth, I don't want to move too fast."
She brushed back his hair off of his face. "You're not. I want this."
He was just about to kiss her again when Johnny knocked on the door. "Jason, we've got trouble."
He quietly groaned. "Okay, I'll be right there."
"I never thought I would really hate Johnny."
Jason grinned and rolled onto his back. She got up and handed him his shirt and he slipped it over his head. Liz ran her fingers through his hair and then smoothed it out and then did the same to hers before leading him out to the living room.
"Francis is here."
Jason smiled. "Hey."
Francis smiled. "I'm glad you're back."
"Me too. This is Elizabeth."
She shook his hand. "Do you need me to leave?" Liz asked.
"Stay. It's okay," Jason said surprising Francis.
Johnny figured that he'd explain later. Elizabeth already knew what was going on so at this point, she was one of them.
"Maximus got a package today."
Jason really didn't think he wanted to even know what was in it.
"Tony sent Doc's hand and a note. It said the nurse is next and then Brenda."
Jason's jaw clenched but he didn't react.
Elizabeth was shocked, but she trusted them to keep her safe.
"We think that he's on his way here."
"Johnny, if he gets to Brenda, he'll kill her and the baby. He's out for blood," Jason said.
"I know. Sonny is throwing a fit right now. He wants to wipe them off the face of the earth."
Jason didn't think that was a bad idea.
"In fact, he wants to send Nathan and Cody to Italy. He wants them to take out the rest of the family."
"That might piss Tony off more," Jason said.
"Sonny isn't thinking rationally. In his mind, he's sending a message. He wants Brenda to come here with you and Elizabeth."
"I'm already blind, does he want me to go crazy too."
Johnny chuckled.
"What about Emily or my family?"
"I don't think he'll go there unless he has too. He knows who he wants and you'll be his first target," Francis said.
"Cancel my appointment with Patrick. I don't think it safe. Make sure that Emily knows no contact and I want extra guards on her."
"Done," Johnny said.
The door flew open and an annoyed Brenda breezed into the room. "This place better have cable. I can't miss Mob Wives of NJ."
Jason shook his head as Elizabeth chuckled.
She walked over to Jason and messed up his hair. "I've been wanting to do that. Why are you letting your hair get so long? It's giving me Jason Q flashbacks."
Jason tried to smooth his hair down. "Is it annoying you or do you like it?"
She frowned, wondering why he was asking. "It's annoying me. You look like a porn star."
Jason smirked. "In that case, I may never cut it."
"Perv."
"Pain in my ass."
Brenda grinned. "God I missed you."
Johnny rolled his eyes. "You two are sickening."
"And stop cursing in front of Jacie."
"You're the one talking about porn."
Brenda made a noise and sat down next to Elizabeth. "Men. I can't believe what I put up with," she suddenly gasped and Jason turned to her.
"What's wrong?"
She reached across Elizabeth and grabbed Jason's hand and put it on her belly and moved it around. The baby kicked again and Jason smiled.
"She was kicking you for messing with me."
Brenda scowled.
Jason sat back. "I know you're giving me the evil eye but since I can't see it, I don't care."
Johnny laughed.
"I think I might need to rethink Jacie's name."
"You can't."
"Why not?"
"Because it drives Sonny crazy and you love that."
Brenda smiled. "You know me so well. Jacie is hungry. Do we have any ice cream in here?"
Johnny got up. "I'll go check."
