A/N: Here's Chapter 14! I think you guys are going to like this chapter. After this chapter, there are only 5 chapters left. Enjoy!

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"There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness."

Chapter 14

Here Is Gone

Previously on Let Love In…

"Elizabeth…will you ever forgive me," he whispered, unshed tears in his eyes. She flinched at how close he was, and that was another blow to his heart.

Elizabeth opened her mouth to answer, but no words came out. "I'm not going anywhere Liz. I am truly and deeply sorry for what I did to hurt you."

Tears starting falling down her face, and Johnny moved a step closer to comfort her, but Elizabeth slammed the door in his face.

Johnny stared at her door for another minute, before walking back to his truck. He looked back at her house, knowing that he had broken the woman's heart that lived inside.

He moved his gaze to his guitar, anger fueling his actions. Johnny holds his guitar by its neck and slams it against his truck.

Again and again, he smashed his guitar into his truck's side, until there was nothing left to hold. Johnny punched the hood of his truck until he broke his hand.

Anger and sadness overtook him, he couldn't see straight. He held his broken hand, knowing that he deserved all this pain, because it was nowhere near the pain Elizabeth was feeling.

What he didn't know was that she was watching him from inside, her heart hurting for him because for once in his life he cared about something.

For once in his life he had someone to live for.

~July 19th, 2012~

Elizabeth sat down on her favorite bench by the docks, contemplating what Johnny had said to her. She knew, she just knew when she looked into his eyes. She knew he was sincerely sorry and truly meant what he was saying.

You and I got somethin'
But it's all and then it's nothing to me

And that's what scared her the most. It had been almost a month since the Metro Court incident. She saw Johnny around town a few times, and they had been cordial to each other. Elizabeth could tell that what happened was really eating at him.

And I got my defenses
When it comes through your intentions for me

She remembered when she first met him, six months ago, at the Haunted Star. Elizabeth smiled as she reminisced about simpler times. It was the most fun she had in a long time, and she missed their easygoing relationship.

And we wake up in the breakdown
With the things we never thought we could be

Hearing footsteps on the steps behind her, she half expects it to be Johnny. It always happens to her, when she's thinking about someone at the docks, they show up. But fate had a surprise for her tonight. Unexpectedly, it's Jason.

I'm not the one who broke you
I'm not the one you should fear

"Elizabeth," he quietly greeted her. "Are you okay," Jason cautiously asks her. She nods her head, and after awhile, he sits down next to her.

We got to move you darlin'
I thought I lost you somewhere
But you were never really ever there at all

"I'm sorry for what Carly did," Jason said. "It wasn't your fault Jason. Carly's…Carly. You can't expect her to change. Plus, the secret was bound to get out sometime. Better sooner rather than later," Elizabeth sullenly joked.

And I want to get free
Talk to me

Jason gave her a small smile. "It was still wrong." Elizabeth looked over at him and nodded her head. "Thank you."

I can feel you falling
And I wanted to be

He was silent for another minute, just enjoying their familiar quiet companionship. "How are you holding up," he asked her. "I'm fine," she replied.

All you need
Somehow here is gone

Jason gave her a look and she softly smiled. She almost forgot that he could tell when she was faking it.

I am no solution
To the sound of this pollution in me

"I was beyond embarrassed, and it was like the whole Lucky/Nikolas fiasco all over again," Elizabeth admitted. Jason could tell she was still hurting after that. "I'm sorry for not being there for you, as your friend," Jason regretted.

And I was not the answer
So forget you ever thought it was me

She looked over at him, knowing that he meant what he said. "It's okay, you have your own life now with Sam." Jason nods his head, and looks out at the water. They fall back into their comfortable silence, until Elizabeth asks him a deep question.

I'm not the one who broke you
I'm not the one you should fear

"If we had chosen to stay together, and braced the danger together, what would life be like right now? Would we still be having the same conversation," Elizabeth somberly mused. Jason sighed, "What happened to us was my fault, and I'm sorry I wasn't there to protect my son."

We got to move you darlin'
I thought I lost you somewhere
But you were never really ever there at all

"Jason, that wasn't your fault. If it was anyone's, it was mine," Elizabeth argued. Jason shook his head, knowing that she would always blame the death of her son on herself. Silence creeps up on the once again, and Jason is the one to break it.

And I want to get free
Talk to me

Placing a hand on hers, Elizabeth looks into his eyes to see the pain residing there. He looked tired and lost, so completely different than four years ago.

I can feel you falling
And I wanted to be

"I'm sorry I wasn't there to raise my son, that I don't…deserve to even call Jake my son because I was never his father. I'm sorry you're so sad, and the pain that will plague the rest of your life," Jason pleaded.

All you need
Somehow here is gone

Elizabeth nodded her head, tears rolling down her cheeks, but Jason keeps his at bay. He takes a breath, "What happened to Jake shouldn't hold you back from finding love and happiness." Elizabeth is taken aback by what he said.

And I don't need the fallout
Of all the past that's in between us

"I've seen a change in Johnny in the past few months. He's…happy. I have never seen the man happy, not even with Lulu or Olivia. Hell, he even got out of the business with Anthony as his grandfather," Jason admitted. Elizabeth smiled, knowing that Jason admired the younger man for getting out.

And I'm not holding on
And all your lies weren't enough to keep me here

"Even though you and Johnny didn't work out, you shouldn't give up on finding love. Of all the people I have ever known, you Elizabeth, deserve it the most. You deserve to be loved and cherished. If Johnny makes you happy, and I think he truly does, then don't let him go," Jason told her.

And I want to get free
Talk to me

Elizabeth smiled at his generous words, but it was easier said than done. Jason placed his hand on her, "Elizabeth, do not give up on love, like I did four years ago."

I can feel you falling
And I wanted to be

He places a kiss on her cheek and gets up abruptly. Looking by him, she can see a brooding Johnny standing on the dock steps.

All you need
Somehow here is gone

Jason walks by him, and mutters something. Johnny slightly nods his head and Jason keeps walking.

Somehow here is gone

"It's good to see you, Liz."

A/N: I hope you guys liked this chapter. I really liked writing that conversation with Jason and Elizabeth. They definitely needed the closure, so both of them could move on. Next chapter Johnny and Elizabeth have a big talk. Lyrics to 'Here Is Gone' by The Goo Goo Dolls. Let me know what you thought in a review, and what you would like to happen. Until next time!