A/N – Thanks for the reviews! A lot of you are on the fence about Lorenzo. Stay tuned.

Chapter 35 – Some Answers

Jason stood on the docks talking to Johnny. There had been some rumors floating around that someone was interested in their territory.

They were headed back to the car when someone drove by and threw a brick at them. They dove to the ground.

"You okay?" Johnny asked.

The brick had hit him in the shoulder.

"Yeah." He grimaced as he tried to move it.

Johnny grabbed the brick and ripped the paper off it.

"What's does it say?"

"You're not going to get away with it. Do you think it's Lorenzo?" Johnny asked.

"I don't know that he is that connected anymore." It doesn't mean he's not working with someone else though.

Johnny scanned the area. "Let's get out of here."

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Bella heard the door slam and ran down the steps.

She is so happy to see Jason that she ran and jumped into his arms before he could stop her. He sucked in his breath and put her down.

Noticing his pained expression, she took a step backward. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing."

She frowned. "Then pick me up right now." Her hands found her hips and if he wasn't in so much pain, he would have smiled.

"I can't."

She started to take his jacket off and tensed.

"Sit on the couch."

He did as he was told even though he didn't want to. "It's not that big of a deal."

Bella got him out of his shirt and perused his shoulder before getting up and retrieving the first aid kit. Gently, she cleaned the cut and bandaged it.

"Do you need some ice? It's swollen."

Jason shook his head. "It will be fine by tomorrow."

She rolled her eyes and stood. "Whatever."

He grabbed her arms. "What's wrong?"

"I'm supposed to let you take care of me and be a good patient, but you get hurt and you won't even tell me. It's not fair."

He tried not to smile at her little pout. "I'm sorry. I'll let you take care of me from now on."

She kissed him on the lips. "Does that make it feel better?

"Much better."

She laid soft kisses down the side of his neck to his shoulder. When he felt her breath connect with his skin, it made him shudder.

"Is this in a nurse's manual somewhere?"

Liz smiled. "I know how to take care of my man." She slightly bit his lip and then sucked on it.

He grabbed her and pulled her onto his lap and she began to grind against his growing erection as Jason explored underneath her shirt.

"Is the door locked?" Liz asked.

"Yes."

When Liz stood and took off her clothes, Jason followed her lead and Liz helped him remove his jeans and underwear before pushing him back onto the couch and straddling him again. His erection pushed against her belly and she grabbed it with one hand, making him moan as she moved her hand up and down.

His finger found her clit and then he inserted two fingers inside her to make sure she was ready for him.

Liz moaned as Jason stimulated her and they passionately kissed. She rose up and Jason placed himself at her opening and she slid down his length. "Jason," she said breathlessly as she rode him faster and faster until they both succumbed to the pleasure.

"You have some bedside manner."

"Perhaps next time, you'll keep that in mind."

They got up and headed upstairs.

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They cuddled as Liz rested on Jason's chest.

"I have a confession."

He looked down at her. "Really? You've barely been out of my sight."

Liz sighed. "When I was at the diner with Brenda, I looked up for a second and thought I saw Luis and then I looked back towards where Brenda was in shock. When I turned around again, there was no one there. Honestly, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. It was so quick, that I didn't say anything."

"Next time just tell me. I won't think you're crazy."

"Okay."

"Do you remember seeing him before you passed out?"

"No. I honestly don't."

"Given that he was on the premises, it kind of makes sense now. You were fine before that."

"I'm going to want to see him again. I need some answers."

"I know you do." He hates it, but he won't deny her this.

"I'm willing to take a guard with me but not you."

He looked at her with surprise. "What? You think I'm going to execute him in front of you?"

"No, but you can be intimidating, and I want him to be honest."

Jason smirked. "I could stand there with a dumb smile on my face."

"That would actually freak me out."

Jason tickled her and she jumped. "Hey!"

She snuggled against him.

"I'll arrange it for tomorrow if you want."

"Thank you."

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The next day, Johnny took Liz to the Metro Court to meet with Lorenzo and they went to his suite. Lorenzo and Liz sat at a table while Johnny stood right behind her.

"How are you feeling?"

"Fine."

"Good."

"I want you to tell me about Arianna."

Lorenzo nodded. "I met her in high school, and we fell in love; well as much as you can fall in love when you are young."

Liz noted how he smiled when he spoke about her.

"We got married when we were both nineteen. My father pulled out all the stops and we were happy. It was around that time when Luis, who had been away at school, came back into our lives. He was always bringing trouble, so papa sent him away to learn some discipline."

Lorenzo took a sip of water.

"Luis was constantly butting into our lives and when papa was killed, he was unbelievably controlling. Arianna had several miscarriages. It was killing her that she couldn't have children. One day, Luis showed up with a baby. You were so beautiful. He said that the baby's family had been killed and that you were ours. I couldn't keep my eyes off you. From the moment I saw you, I loved you."

Liz's eyes filled with tears.

"Arianna was ecstatic that she finally had a child to love and she became consumed with you. Your middle name was her mother's. We did everything together. She loved to paint with you. I want you to know that you were loved deeply, Bella."