A/N – Thanks for the comments! I see all of you are happy Sam is dead! Doralupin - rofl

Chapter 21 – Faith

Elizabeth rushed into the ER. "Is he here yet?" She asked Monica.

"Not yet. They should be arriving any minute."

She noticed that Elizabeth looked really pale. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine; just a little scared."

Emily rushed towards her and they hugged. "Grandfather said that Sam and Danny, her brother, are dead."

Liz closed her eyes for second so glad that they couldn't hurt them anymore.

The elevator doors opened and Francis emerged and then Jason's gurney.

Liz watched as it went by. Jason's eyes were shut and one of the EMT's was riding on top giving him compressions and her knees start to give out and Francis caught her. "Easy." He said moving her back to the chairs.

Emily sat next to her and they held each other as they softly cried.

Monica rushed to the back to assist so she could find out how he was.

Felix walked towards them. Emily had called him. He sat on the other side of Liz and tried to give her some comfort.

"I don't know if he was breathing." Liz said shaking.

Mac walked in with Father Coates who was visibly shaking. He had a cut on his head and Mac wanted it looked at. Epiphany took him to the back and Mac walked over to the family.

"Mac, what happened?" Elizabeth asked.

"Sam was trying to get Father Coates to marry them. She drugged Jason and I think she gave him too much. She also struck him with the gun. His heart stopped in the ambulance but they got him back."

Liz was shaking.

Monica rushed towards them. "He's stable. They are giving him something to counteract the roofies Sam gave him. We just have to hope it didn't cause too much damage. He did code once in the ambulance so they are being extra careful about monitoring his heart."

"Can I see him?" Liz asked.

"Not yet. I'll come and get you when they move him to a room."

Liz nodded. At least he was stable.

Monica disappeared again and Father Coates walked up to them. "I thought maybe I could say a prayer for him."

Alan put his hand on his shoulder. "We would appreciate that."

He bowed his head and started to pray as they all held hands. When he was finished, he gave Elizabeth a hug.

Skye had arrived with Johnny and she was updated on Jason's condition. "He's strong." She said to Elizabeth and Emily. "He'll fight. So, we'll just have to keep praying."

Liz nodded.

About fifteen minutes later Monica reappeared. "Well, the counter medication is working. We didn't give him too much because it can have its own side effects. He's still stable and his heart rate looks good."

"Thank God." Skye said.

"They are moving him to a room as we speak. So, you'll be able to see him two at a time."

Liz was really relieved.

"What about his head?" Edward asked. "Does he have a concussion?"

"No. We got lucky."

"Thank goodness for his hard head." AJ said quietly. He and Tracy had come in while Monica was speaking.

Bobbie walked towards them. "Okay, two at a time. He's not awake."

"Elizabeth, do you want to go with me?" Alan asked.

"No, I want to go last if that's okay." She said. There was no way she was leaving that room once she entered it.

Alan understood. "Okay."

He and Edward followed Epiphany and it took about an hour to cycle everyone through. Liz stood up and hugged Felix and Emily.

"Take care of him." Emily said. "Call me if you need anything."

"I will."

She watched them walk away and then she walked up to Tracy. "Jason and I are back together and I don't want to hear one word from you. You will not insult us or give us any attitude, or I swear to God I will have no problem shutting you up." Liz said forcefully.

Everyone was taken aback.

AJ started to snicker.

Monica smirked. "You're going to fit in just fine. Come on."

Liz gave Tracy one more dirty look and then followed Monica to Jason's room.

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Elizabeth got choked up as soon as she walked into the room. She moved next to the bed and took his hand and then leaned over and kissed him on the forehead. "I'm here. You're going to be fine. I promise."

"I had them bring a bed in. You can sleep there tonight if you want to." Monica said.

"Thank you." Liz said softly. She sat down in a chair and Monica left them alone. "You know, at the rate we're going, we might as well have a room of our own here. I don't think I've ever been in a hospital this much in my life." She said with a smirk. "I was hoping I'd at least get to wake you up every two hours. You're cute when you're grumpy."

Skye walked in. "Everyone left. I just wanted to make sure you're okay." She said before pulling something out of her purse. "It's some gossip rags. I figured you'd be bored. There's a travel guide in there too. Jason likes to read them."

"Uzbekistan?" She said reading the title.

Skye chuckled. "It gets harder to find places that he's never read about."

Liz smirked. "Thanks."

"Call me if you need me." She said before walking over to Jason and kissing him on the forehead. He was definitely her favorite relative. They worked well together and she was glad that he was going to be okay.

She left and a few minutes later, Carly walked into the room.

"How is he?"

Liz looked over at her. "He's going to be okay. She drugged him and hit him over the head."

"I heard. It was on the news. I wanted to make sure you were okay too."

"I'm fine. Oh God, the shoot is tomorrow."

Carly touched her shoulder. "Don't worry about it. Skye and I can handle it and we can pull in Felix and Leticia. I already have the day organized so as long as we stay on time, we should be good."

Liz smiled. "Thank you Carly. I really appreciate this. I can't leave him right now."

Carly looked over at Jason. "He looks peaceful."

"I know. It's hard to believe he's such a smartass when he's sleeping."

Carly chuckled. "Don't take this wrong, but I think you bring it out in him."

Liz grinned. "No offense taken." She liked verbally sparing with Jason and hoped that wouldn't change.

"Well, I better get some sleep. I need to be up early. I'll send you text updates tomorrow."

"Good luck." Liz said watching her leave.

"I don't need luck." Carly said saucily making Elizabeth grin.

She grabbed one of the magazines and paged through it. About an hour later, Jason got really agitated and she pressed the call button.

Leyla rushed inside. "What's going on?"

"It's like he's fighting someone." Liz said.

"Elizabeth." Jason muttered as if he was trying to warn her.

Leyla studied the numbers on the machines, making sure his heart rate didn't go up to high.

Liz held his hand and stroked his face. "Jason, it's Elizabeth. I'm fine. I need you to calm down."

He jerked and she kissed his forehead and then his cheeks as she spoke to him softly and he finally calmed down.

"Nice touch." Leyla said smiling.

"Is he okay?"

She nodded. "It's quite normal. He might do it again before the night is over. Just push the call button again and I'll come in and check his monitors."

"Thank you."

Liz was tired. She leaned forward and laid her head on his thigh. In a few minutes, she'd probably go over and sleep in the bed but she didn't want to leave his side just yet.

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Jason woke up and he looked around the room. Realizing where he was he started to panic but then saw Elizabeth lying on his leg. He knew that she couldn't be comfortable. His head hurt and he felt really groggy. "Elizabeth." He muttered.

She jerked awake and grimaced at the pain in her neck. "Jason."

"What happened?"

"Sam drugged you and tried to force you to marry her. She hit you with a gun and Mac and Francis found you in time. They brought you to G.H. and you've been passed out."

"Is she in jail?"

"No, she's dead."

Jason breathed a sigh of relief. "What time is it?"

She looked up at the clock. "It's 5:00 in the morning."

"Come here." He said.

She frowned.

"Climb up on the bed. You can't sleep like that it will hurt your neck more."

"You're awful bossy when you wake up." Liz said climbing onto the bed.

Jason moved over. "Deal with it." He muttered as she snuggled into his side.

"I'll let you slide on that attitude this time, but next time you're on a time out." She said closing her eyes.

"Mmmm hmmm."

They fell back asleep and that is how Monica found them in the morning. She looked at Alan and smiled.

Jason was awakened when he felt Monica next to him. She was reading his monitors. "Good morning."

"Hey." He said softly.

Monica got him some water and then held it for him while he drank. "How do you feel?"

"I have a headache and I feel a little queasy."

"That's to be expected. Do you have to use the bathroom?"

He nodded.

She looked at Liz and smiled. "Hold on."

Francis walked inside. "Let me help you there."

He carefully picked up Elizabeth as Jason slid out and then he laid her back down. She went to snuggle into Jason and then realized he wasn't there and quickly sat up, completely disoriented.

Francis chuckled. "Lay back down. He's in the bathroom."

She ran her hand through her hair and fell backwards onto the pillow. "What time is it?"

"It's 8:00. You want me to go get you some coffee?"

"Please." She said softly.

She fumbled for the phone in her pocket and squinted at the screen. Carly had texted her that they were getting started and it was going well.

Jason came out and smiled at her. "Hey sleepy head."

She gave him a sleepy smile. "Get back in bed." She muttered.

Monica chuckled. "Go ahead and lay down. Patrick will probably be checking you out in an hour."

Jason nodded and Elizabeth moved over so he could get in. They got comfortable and Monica made sure his I.V. was still in place and then typed some notes into the computer.

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About a half hour later, Francis came in with coffee and some breakfast sandwiches from Kelly's.

Liz smelled it and her eyes shot opened. "Food." She muttered.

Francis chuckled and put the bag on a tray and then took everything out and pushed it towards them. Liz adjusted the back of the bed so they were more in a sitting position.

They ate and Liz took a few sips of her coffee. "Carly texted me. Everything is going great at the shoot."

Jason made a face. "I forgot all about it."

"Some boss you are."

He messed up her hair. "I have a good excuse you know."

"Uh huh." She said grinning.

"So, I take it that you are okay with us dating now?"

"Yes."

"It's not a pity date is it?" Jason asked.

Liz smiled. "No. I want to give us a chance. Can you handle that?"

He rolled his eyes. "I could have handled that from the beginning; okay maybe not from the very beginning but close to it. I totally fell for you."

Liz grinned. "So, what was it exactly that made you fall for me?"

His eyes darkened a little and then lightened again. "You haven't been to New Orleans have you?"

She shook her head. "No, why?"

"Nothing."

She made noise and shifted onto her side. "Tell me."

"Well, given how rapidly I did fall for you I was thinking maybe you did a little voodoo on me."

Liz laughed. "You're being ridiculous."

"Am I?" He asked trying not to smile.

"Very. I don't need to use voodoo to lure men in." She said playfully.

He leaned closer as his eyes narrowed a little. "Why don't you show me what you use then?"

Liz almost shuddered under his gaze. She grabbed his face and laid a scorching kiss on him.

"Should I come back?" AJ asked.

They quickly broke apart.

"Don't stop on my account." He said grinning.

"AJ."

"Emily is right behind me. She was worried that you'd be hungry." He said putting the bag down.

Jason smiled. "Francis already ran out. Did you eat?"

"No."

"Then have at it."

AJ shrugged and sat down and took out a breakfast sandwich.

Emily breezed into the room. "Hey." She said yelling at AJ.

"He told me I could." He said with a mouth full of food.

Liz chuckled.

"Good morning." Emily said before giving him a kiss on the cheek. "It's good to see you among the living."

"It's good to be here. How is Lila?"

"She's fine." Emily said sitting down.

"Do you know how Miranda is doing?" Jason asked.

"She's good. She's recovering at Jax's place."

Jason rolled his eyes. "Great, that means I have to go over there to visit her."

"Jax isn't so bad Jason." Liz said.

"You think that because you're a girl."

Emily laughed and turned to AJ. "Do you like Jax?"

"Hell no." AJ said making Jason smile.

"I told you."

Emily shook her head.

Patrick walked into the room. "How is the patient today?"

"Good enough to kick your ass in pool."

Patrick smirked. "I can get a table delivered." He said walking over to the monitors.

"Bring it."

Patrick shook his head and pretended to type. "Patient is belligerent and appears to be somewhat delusional."

Liz and Emily laughed.

"Make all the jokes you want but I can still wipe the floor with you."

Patrick turned to Leyla. "Can you get me a sedative? There is only so much of his arrogance I can take in one sitting."

Leyla grinned.

Jason smiled. "When can I get out of here?"

Patrick gave him a look. "How about tomorrow?"

"How about I tank a game and let you win?"

Patrick shook his head. "I want to beat you fair and square. Tomorrow. You need to rest." He said checking his response to light. "I know I'm being extra precautious, but I have Edward breathing down my neck."

"Forget Edward, I can recover at my penthouse." Jason said.

"No can do. I'm not going against Edward and Monica so stop being such a big baby and deal." Patrick said finishing up. "Leyla is going to take some blood from you so we can see how much of the drug is left in your bloodstream."

"Fine." Jason said tersely.