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Chapter 35 – Something Unexpected

Sonny walked into Jason's room. Liz looked up at him and smiled. "I'll give you some time alone." She said standing up and walking past him.

"How are you feeling?" Sonny asked surveying Jason's body. No matter what had happened in the past, he felt like he needed to protect Jason. Not many people stood up to him the way the younger man had and Sonny respected that.

"Tired but I'll be okay."

"Good to hear."

"Any news on Sorel?"

"No, but I have every available man on it." He said sighing.

Jason nodded. "Thank you."

Both men still felt a little awkward with each other.

"Thanks for sending Johnny to watch Elizabeth the other night."

"I figured I owed it to you. I brought Sorel to your door you know."

Jason didn't say anything at first. "I just want to make sure that Courtney and Georgie are safe. I won't be able to be there for another week and we're opening soon."

"I'm working with Shawn. It will be covered."

"Good."

"I'll have Milo bring you over some manicotti tomorrow." Sonny said changing the subject. He really didn't want Jason to know too many details. The less he knew the better.

"You cook?" Jason asked surprised.

Sonny chuckled. "Yes. Trust me, it's the best in the area."

"Thanks." Jason said smiling. "Hospital food sucks."

"Tell me about it."

Johnny walked into the room. "Sonny, you need to take this."

Sonny got up and grabbed Johnny's phone. Jason watched as Sonny barked instructions. He handed the phone back to Johnny and then turned to Jason. "I have to go. We might have a lead."

Jason nodded and watched him walk away.

"Well that was cozy." Johnny said grinning. "You two are kind of freaking me out."

Jason chuckled. "Miracles never cease." He said quietly.

"Save me some of that manicotti." Johnny said smiling.

"Get your own." Jason growled.

Liz walked into the room. "How's the patient?"

"He's got Sonny cooking for him, so he's good." Johnny said walking out.

"Really?" Liz said taking his hand.

Jason smiled. "Yup. How's my girl?"

"I'm fine. Milo is going to run me back to my apartment so I can get some clothes."

Jason frowned. "Can I borrow your phone?"

Liz nodded and handed it to him. He dialed. "Shawn, can you send a couple of guys over to Elizabeth's apartment. She needs to pick up some stuff." He listened. "Thanks man."

Liz took the phone back. "Should we call the army too?"

Jason pretended to think for a moment. "Is that possible?"

He'd do it in a heartbeat if it meant that his girl would be safe.

Liz grinned. "I'll be right back." She said giving him a kiss. She loved how protective he was of her even though he was the one she wished she could have protected.

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Liz and Milo walked up to the apartment building. They made it inside and went to turn a corner and Milo stopped and motioned for her to be quiet. He drew his gun and made a motion for her to stay. Shawn came up behind him. Milo nodded at him and then swung around the corner. Liz's door was ajar. He pushed it open. Someone had ransacked it. He checked the whole apartment then went back out to them.

"It's clear."

Liz could tell by the apologetic look in Milo's eye that someone was wrong. She pushed passed him and gasped when she walked inside. Things were smashed. Everything was torn apart. She couldn't help it and started to cry.

"We can't stay here." Shawn said quietly.

Liz nodded and spotted her back pack. She grabbed it and then went into her bedroom and grabbed another bag and shoved some clothes into it. She came back out and Shawn and Milo walked her out.

"I want to take you to a safe house." Milo said softly.

"Can't I go back to the hospital?"

"I don't think it's safe for you there."

Liz nodded.

Milo made a phone call and he checked to make sure Shawn was still following before he headed to the outskirts of town.

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"Johnny?" Jason yelled getting impatient. "Where is she? It's been almost two hours."

"I'll make some calls."

Before he could dial, Shawn walked towards the door.

"Shawn, what's going on?" Jason asked.

"Before I start, she's safe."

Jason tensed up. "Go on."

"Her apartment was ransacked. I let her grab a few things and then Milo took her to a safe house."

Jason frowned. "Why didn't you just bring her back here?"

"It's not safe here. There are too many variables." Johnny said quietly.

"Who's with her?"

"Milo."

Jason thought for a moment. He felt so helpless. "Can I talk to her?"

"Use this phone. I already programmed the number. When you're finished, Johnny will take it from you and keep it safe." Shawn said handing it to him. They were nervous that someone could take it while Jason slept.

"Hello?" Liz asked.

"Hi baby." He said softly.

Liz paused to collect herself. Just hearing his voice was making her emotional.

"Are you there?"

"Yes." She said barely able to find her voice.

"I'm sorry about your apartment. We'll fix it. I promise."

Liz sighed. "I don't know if you can. I miss you." She said feeling utterly hopeless. This was not how she planned to spend the evening and it just seemed like everything was out of control. And after everything that had happened, she needed to be with him.

Jason closed his eyes. "I miss you too."

"I'm scared." Liz said softly.

Jason had to pause to take a deep breath. He hated the sound of her voice. "I wish I could be there with you."

"Me too."

"Milo won't let anything happen to you. I'll call you back later okay?"

"Okay."

Her voice sounded so small. It was killing him. He ended the call and handed the phone to Johnny. "You guys better get that asshole or I fucking will. He has messed with the wrong the person." Jason said angrily.

"Jason, we're on it. I promise you."

"When I get out of the hospital, I want Liz with me." He demanded. He didn't give a fuck what he had too. He'd crawl to her if he had too.

"I understand. Would you be willing to go to the safe house for a few days?"

"What's wrong with the penthouse?"

"I'd rather him not know where to find you. It gives us an edge." Johnny explained hoping that Jason would calm down.

"Fine. I just want her with me." Jason said firmly.

Johnny nodded. "The safe house has cameras as well so we're monitoring it okay?"

Jason wasn't sure that anything would be okay until Sorel was dead and buried.

"Just don't let anything happen to her in the meantime Johnny."

Johnny nodded and turned and walked out.

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Liz prepared the couch to sleep on. She had refused to sleep upstairs by herself. So, Milo suggested the couch and he'd sleep in the large chair next to it.

The phone rang and she picked it up. "Hello."

"Heah." Jason said quietly. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah. I'm just getting the couch ready."

"Why are you sleeping on the couch?"

She felt silly saying it aloud. So quietly she finally said, "I don't want to be by myself."

Jason sighed.

"I'm fine Jason. Really I am." Liz said firmly.

"As soon as Patrick releases me, I'm on my way."

Liz smiled. "Good."

"Have a good sleep okay?" He said knowing that it was impossible for that to happen.

"You too. You sound stronger."

"That's because I don't like people messing with my girl." Jason said smiling even though he was serious. If he could will himself whole he would already be there.

"Goodnight." She said softly.

"Put Milo on the phone for me."

Liz handed the phone to him.

"Jason?"

"Milo, I don't care what you have to do, just make sure she feels safe. Don't leave her alone okay?" Jason demanded.

Milo smiled. "I won't."

"Hopefully, I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay."

Jason hung up the phone. He was leaving the hospital tomorrow no matter what.