A/N – Thanks for the reviews! Glad you guys liked the bromance. Time for another one.

Chapter 36 - Partners

Brenda sat down next to Elizabeth on the couch. "I'm going back to Paris in a few days."

"You are?"

She nodded. "Yeah, I can't afford to pay Felix to sit around and stare at Enzo all day."

Elizabeth grinned.

"And, I need to get back to my work. It's my passion."

"I understand."

"Look, I don't expect that you'll want to come back there permanently. You could work from here and fly over for different shows. We can make it work."

"I haven't really decided what I'm going to do to be honest."

"Well, you don't have to make a permanent decision now but I know that you should stay and spend time with Jason. You have done nothing but work for the last 5 years. If anyone deserves some happiness and some time to herself, it's you."

Liz smiled. "Thank you Brenda." She said hugging her.

Elizabeth loved her work and teaching. It had been her life force and she had every intention of continuing. What she hadn't anticipated was Jason. For the first time in her life, she was truly in love. He filled her thoughts and she just couldn't leave him. But she also had commitments to Brenda that she intended on keeping.

"It's the least I could do. Me and Dirk go way back."

Elizabeth laughed. "How's it going with Sean?"

Brenda smirked. "He is delicious. I'm serious. I just can't get enough of him."

It was something Brenda had never expected but she was falling in love with Sean. She wasn't used to someone being so good to her. Sonny had his moments. Their relationship hadn't been all that bad. But, they fought a lot and Sonny was controlling which then made Brenda want to be controlling. Sean was teaching her to go with the flow and just enjoy each other. There was no heavy handedness there and Brenda was captivated by it all. It was a little hard to get used to but it was so much more rewarding.

"I'm happy for you."

"God knows I waited long enough for him."

"I feel the same way about Jason."

"I'm going to miss you Elizabeth. I don't have a lot of female friends but I just wanted you to know how much I value your friendship."

"I'll only be a phone call away."

Brenda smiled. "I know."

Jason walked into the penthouse. "Hey."

Brenda stood up. "I was just telling Elizabeth that I'm heading back in a few days."

"Does Sean have all of your security set up?"

Brenda nodded. "Yup. We're good to go."

"You know if you ever need anything."

Brenda smiled and gave him a hug. "Thank you Jason."

Liz smiled watching them. She enjoyed their banter but she enjoyed it even more when they let her see their genuine friendship.

Felix walked into the room. "Jason, we are going shopping. I'm not going back to Paris until I know that you are properly accessorized."

Jason's face fell and he just stared at Felix blankly.

"I figured we could hit a few couture shops, get you a few suits."

Liz put her hand over her mouth to try and stop herself from laughing.

"Um…Felix…" Jason started to say.

"Don't worry boo. I got this. You have to look good for my girl. There will be appearances and cameras. And while you do look delicious in black, you look great in blue as well."

"But…."

"No buts, meet me downstairs in 10. Later ladies." He said walking back out before Jason got a chance to object.

He looked over at Elizabeth who was now crying from laughing. Brenda had a wicked grin on her face.

"Fix this." Jason said quietly.

Elizabeth walked over to him still chuckling. "Oh come on, do this for Felix. It's like his dream. Please?"

Siobhan walked into the room. "What's going on?"

"Felix is taking Jason shopping." Brenda said smiling.

Siobhan grinned. "Can I go and take pictures?"

Jason glared and Elizabeth took his face in her hands and turned it towards her. She leaned closer so only he could hear. "If you do this for me, I promise that tonight will be one to remember."

The muscle in his jaw twitched as he looked down at her with want. "I'm going to hold you to that."

She grinned. "Thank you."

He glared at Brenda and then walked out of the penthouse.

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Felix chatted on and on in the car. It was all Johnny could do not to bust out laughing at the look on Jason's face. It was a cross between fear, enforcer, and bewilderment. He had promised the girls that he would take pictures and send it to them and he was not going to disappoint.

They pulled up to a men's store and Enzo stopped the car. Johnny jumped out and opened the door and Felix held his hand out for Johnny to help him which make Johnny chuckle. He "assisted" Felix and then held out his hand for Jason who smacked it away.

They went into the store and Felix immediately got down to business asking for a dedicated sales person and tailor. He quickly pieced together a few suits as Jason watched in amazement. Felix held up a few shirts against Jason's chest and then made faces which ranged from pleased to disgust.

He finally motioned that they were done and then Jason groaned when he realized he had to try the suits on so they could adjust them.

The tailor worked quickly, seeing that the rather large man was not very patient. Felix stood back nodding with approval and Jason was happy when they were down to the last one.

"You're a very lucky man." The tailor said as he pinned Jason's jacket.

"What do you mean?"

"You're partner takes very good care of you."

"Partner?" Jason said watching the man look over at Felix. And then he realized what he meant and the look on his face was priceless.

Johnny quickly snapped a picture and texted, "Look on Jason's face when tailor thinks Felix is his partner." He quickly sent it.

Elizabeth's phone beeped and she laughed so loud that Brenda came over to take a look.

"Oh my God." Brenda said laughing. "I'm framing that."

Jason quickly recovered. "Yeah, I'm really lucky alright." He said giving Felix a look he didn't understand.

He finished and changed back into his jeans and walked out of the dressing room. "Come on, partner." Jason said to Felix who chuckled. Johnny had clued him in on what happened.

"I don't know why you're so grumpy. I'm a catch." Felix said giving him a wicked smile.

Jason chuckled. "You know I'm not going to last much longer, right?"

"I know pretty boy. But, we have at least one more stop to make. You need a few casual outfits and some shoes."

"What's wrong with my boots? And never call me pretty again."

Felix gave him a look. "Seriously? If you're going to me my partner for the day, you need to look the part."

"I'm not wearing plaid Felix, not even for Elizabeth."

Felix held up his phone. "Don't make me call her."

"You wouldn't." Jason said glaring at him.

"Try me. You will at least try on some plaid for me. I won't make you buy it."

Jason rolled his eyes. "You know that Johnny has a gun on him, right?"

"Please, Johnny is not going to let you borrow that. He's enjoying this too much."

Jason looked up at Johnny who flashed him a smile. "Let's go." Jason growled.

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They went to the next store and Felix picked out a few pairs of shoes and then pieced together several casual outfits. Jason actually liked them.

Felix went down an aisle and smiled at a pair of plaid pants that were calling Jason's name. He found the right size and then walked over to him. "You try these on and we're done."

Jason glared down at him. "No."

Felix glared back which almost made Jason smile but his face held. "We had a deal."

"I never agreed to it."

"Do you want to go home to your girl? Cause I can shop all day and night."

Jason cursed under his breath and grabbed the pants and went into the dressing room.

"Do you think I could get him into some leather?" Felix asked Johnny who laughed.

"I wouldn't push him right now." Johnny said smiling. He knew Jason was trying to be a good sport but his patience was wearing thin.

"I like it when he's all hot and bothered." Felix said grinning.

Jason came out of the fitting room. "You happy." He said loudly.

Felix grinned and Johnny quickly took a picture.

"Johnny, I will kill you if you don't delete that." Jason yelled.

"Jason, you look hot." Felix said grinning.

Jason rolled his eyes and went back into the changing room.

Johnny sent the girls the picture.

They studied it as they giggled. Siobhan was the first to comment. "He looks really hot and pissed. That glare and those pants….. Damn. I would love to see how he looks in a kilt."

Elizabeth and Brenda started laughing their asses off. They stood up. "We're getting out of here before Jason gets back. I'm sure he'll be in a mood."

Elizabeth smiled. "Fine, leave me with Buff McGruff."

Brenda smiled. "I think you can handle it."

"Yeah, handle it." Siobhan said grinning.

Elizabeth waited for them to return, planning what she was going to do.