Chapter 12

"Elizabeth, I need to talk to you."

"Lucky, not right now. I thought Diane told you that she will call Mac and let them know when I could come down make a statement."

"I am not here about that."

"Then what is, Lucky?"

"Do you realize what kind of danger you put the boys into today?!!"

"Lucky, as far as I am concerned the boys are safe. We don't even know what happened and why."

Lucky got down on her level, which Jason didn't like. Jason put his hand on Elizabeth's good shoulder and squeezed to let her know he was there and would stop Lucky if he got out of control. Elizabeth put her hand over Jason's to let him know she knew he was there.

"Look, the way I see it is Jason is dangerous and you are putting the boys' lives at risk. Can you sleep at night knowing it may be the last night you may have the boys around? If you were not there to protect Morgan he would be dead right now!"

"That is true, Lucky. Morgan could be dead now if it wasn't for me, but I am not the one who sent his guard to Kelly's. My sons had their guards and they were well protected. I can sleep at night knowing men like Paulie and Jack are there to protect my boys. So do me a favor and go to hell!! Jason, I want to go see our boys now."

"Ok, let's go." They left Lucky with his mouth hanging open. As they were walking Jason thought how hard things had been for Elizabeth. It was like at every corner someone had an opinion about their life. Now with being shot it was going to get worse before it got better, but he was going to make sure that he was there along with her.

When they got to the elevator they saw Sonny, Carly, Francis and Johnny waiting. Elizabeth let out a frustrated groan.

"Please stop," she asked the nurse who was pushing her. Jason stopped, too, and knelt down next to her.

"Jason, please, just have Francis take me to the car. I just can't take another confrontation today, with all that had happened before the shooting, then being shot. I am just too exhausted to deal with them." He looked into her eyes and saw how really tired she was and the pain she was feeling.

"I am so sorry. I will have Francis take you to the car and I will be right behind you."

"Thank you, Jason, but, please, it's not your fault. I just can't take another person telling me that I don't belong in your life. I am so ready to snap."

"Let me go over and get Francis."

"Thank you." Jason walked over to Francis.

"Please take Elizabeth to the car and I will be right down. Don't let anyone bother her. She is exhausted."

"I understand. I will make sure no one bothers her."

"Thank you, Francis." Francis took Elizabeth down to the car. Jason headed over to Sonny and Carly.

"Look, I don't have the energy or time to deal with whatever problem you two are having. Sonny, we can meet tomorrow afternoon if you want to discuss Johnny O'Brien."

"Well, I would like to discuss it now, Jason."

"Right now I don't have time and that is all you're going to get. Either meet me tomorrow or don't. It's up to you.

Carly, whatever you have to say save it. I need to get Elizabeth home."

"Jason, I just came to say that I am so sorry for this morning and if you or Elizabeth need anything at all, please call. I promise not to say anything against Elizabeth or your relationship. I am headed to the penthouse to meet with Jax and Morgan. They stayed to give Cam someone to play with. They seemed fine. Before I go, is there anything I can get for your family for dinner or just groceries?"

"No, Johnny and Spinelli took care of everything. Maybe when Elizabeth is feeling better you can apologize to her."

"No problem. I will see you later. Bye." Jason and Johnny headed to the car and Johnny filled Jason in on everything.

"Jason, we have the penthouse across from you all set to go. Jamie went over to the house and picked up clothes for everyone for the next week. The only thing is she will talk with Elizabeth to see what else she will need. The refrigerator is all stocked, along with the cabinets. Georgie took the boys over there to show them the rooms so that they have a place to play."

"Good. Did they get the studio done for Elizabeth?"

"Yes, they did. Also, the secret room that connects both penthouses came out really good. It has been stocked with everything we need. Your old penthouse is done as well. Spinelli is out of the regretfully pink room. He moved downstairs next to the workout room until we have all the security upgraded then he will move into his room in your penthouse. Francis has his old room. Jamie and I moved into your old room. The spare bedroom is the medical room. I like that idea. Who came up with it?"

"Elizabeth did. She said it would be easier if one of us got hurt. I told her that is what safe houses are for. She told me that safe houses were for the guards, but that room is for family and close guards."

"Well, you'd think we were going to war with everything she has in there, but I guess it's a good thing she is a nurse. Jamie couldn't believe the red bag she has."

"What red bag?"

"When Jamie asked Elizabeth what to do with the wound she told her about the red bag. It's filled with all kinds of medical supplies. You could do surgery out of that bag. I have to say, Jason, I don't know why people don't think she is a match for you. She is thinking more on her feet than us guards. I always knew Lizbits was good for you and us guards." As they reached the car Jason turned towards Johnny.

"Listen, you and Francis are no longer guards. You are both family and partners to us."

"We know....old habits."

"Let's get her home to the boys."

"Yeah, let's go."

As they headed to the penthouse to see the boys Jason was glad his friends were here for them. He thought about what Johnny had said about Elizabeth and he was right. She thought about everything they needed and she even went one step further and kept a bag with her. She was his match in every way; she was his other half of his soul. He also knew that Johnny and Francis were the only true friends he has ever had. Spinelli was like a little brother. He would be damned if anyone, including Sonny, told him otherwise.