A/N – Thanks for the reviews! Loved reading your comments! Kikimoo – Definitely surrounded by it. Ilovedana53 – Considering Sorel is after both of them it's not really weird. But not a great situation for sure.

Chapter 36 - Discharged

The next morning Jason woke up to someone taking his vitals.

"Sorry, it's really hard to get rest around here isn't it?" Robin said softly.

"Hey."

"Ellie will be in to draw some blood in a few minutes."

He nodded. "Do I have any left?"

Robin smiled. "Yes, we put a lot back in."

Patrick walked into the room. "Good morning." He said to Jason before flashing a smile at Robin.

"Can I get out of here today?"

"I was shooting for this afternoon. I want to get a scan of your arm to assess the damage a little better. Otherwise, you'd doing pretty good."

Jason smiled.

"I'll get you set up for the scan and then we'll start everything in motion for you to leave."

"Do I have to do anything special with the arm?"

"Well, of course, you need to rest it. You can pretty much count it out for the next few weeks. I need you to baby it as much as possible."

"Okay." Jason said softly. He wasn't very happy about that but he was at least thankful it was his left arm.

"And your bandages will need to be changed a few times a day. But, I'm sure Liz can handle that. We'll give you some supplies before you leave."

"Thanks." Jason said.

Patrick nodded and then turned to Robin. "See you tonight." He said grinning and then walking out.

Robin rolled her eyes.

Jason grinned.

"What?" She said frowning at him.

"Nothing."

Robin put her hand on her hip. "Go ahead. Say what you want to say."

"He's a little conceited isn't he?"

Ellie walked in and started to take a blood sample.

"You don't even know the half of it. He infuriates me." Robin said angrily.

"Then why are you going out with him."

She sighed in defeat. "Because I'm an idiot. I think he's hot. There, I said it." She said blushing.

Ellie and Jason chuckled. "Well, have fun with that."

Robin growled. "If I survive it, I'll let you know." She said walking out the door.

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Carly woke up in AJ's arms. They were both fully clothed but she didn't want to move. She finally had to get up to use the bathroom and slipped out of bed.

She finished up and brushed her teeth and opened the door. He was still asleep, so she went into the kitchen to make some coffee. She heard him in the bathroom and when he didn't emerge, she went inside to find him sprawled out again. Smiling she walked towards the bed and when she got close, he scared her by jumping up and pulling her back into the bed next to him.

Laughing hard, she looked up at him. "Were trying to scare me to death?"

AJ shook his head. "No."

"Did you sleep okay?"

He nodded. "Very good." He said mischievously.

Carly blushed.

"Wow, never thought I'd see that." He said smiling.

She smacked him on the arm and he grabbed her and moved her onto her back; pinning her hands to the bed with his. Looking up at him she mentally willed his lips to touch hers.

"What do you want Carly?" He said softly.

"Kiss me." She said with hooded eyes.

AJ's lips came down onto hers and when his tongue entered her mouth, Carly's moaned into it. He kissed her hard and then pulled back.

"We should go see Jason." He said softly. He wanted to do more but he was trying to take Jason's advice and go slow.

Carly nodded. "Okay."

Neither moved. AJ finally touched her face and kissed her one more time before moving off the bed.

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Jason watched Courtney walk into the room. She quietly sat down.

"Hi." He said smiling.

Courtney gave him a small smile. "Hi."

He could tell she was fighting her emotions. "I'm sorry I scared you. Thank you for saving me.

She shrugged.

"You did the right thing bringing me to the hospital. I hope you don't doubt that."

"I don't. It was pretty intense and I really didn't think you were going to make it." She said before wiping a tear away.

Jason opened his hand up and she put her hand in his. "Are you going to quit on me now?" He asked with a smile.

She took her hand back. "No." She said finally smiling. "You're the only one who will hire me."

"Are you scared to go back there?"

"A little but I went over there this morning and Shawn was there and a lot of other guys so, I felt safe."

"Was Georgie there?"

She nodded. "Of course, nothing stops her."

"Courtney is there anything I can do for you?" He asked earnestly.

"Well, sometimes I hit the snooze one time too many and I might get to work a little late. How about you don't fire me when it happens."

Jason chuckled. "Deal."

She stood up. "Glad to see you're going to be okay. I'll see you at work soon?"

Jason nodded. "Soon."

She left just as AJ and Carly came through the door. Carly gave Courtney a hug and AJ walked towards Jason.

"How are you feeling?"

"A little tired, but I'm good."

"Where's Elizabeth?" He asked as Carly walked up.

"She's safe."

"That's rather cryptic." AJ said.

"Look, I might have to go away for a few days for safety reasons. That's all I can tell you."

AJ sighed. "I hate this."

"Me too but Sorel approached Elizabeth and I can't let anything happen to her."

Carly took his hand. "I understand. As long as you both are safe…."

"AJ, you'll watch out for Carly right?"

AJ nodded. "Of course. Don't worry."

"You okay?" Jason asked her softly.

Carly nodded. "I'm fine."

She looked up and saw Sonny in the hallway. "Look, I have to take care of something. I'll be right back." She said as she briefly squeezed his hand.

AJ watched her walk out and rolled his eyes.

"What's going on?" Jason asked.

"Sonny gave Carly some expensive earrings and flowers."

Jason smirked. "So, what did you do to stop her from running to him?"

"I kissed her."

"That's it?"

AJ frowned. "What do you mean that's it. These lips are lethal."

Jason shook his head. "In your own mind only."

"You're just jealous because I've got it like that." AJ said making a funny face.

Jason laughed. "Yeah, that's what it is."

AJ turned and looked over at the door and he saw them talking intently. He turned back around. "I swear if she goes off with him, I'm going to have to hurt someone."

"You need to have more faith in her."

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Carly pulled the box out of her purse. "Sonny they are absolutely stunning."

"Then what's the problem?" He asked.

Carly pressed the box into his hand. "They are way too expensive and I'm dating someone else."

"Are you really going to pass me up for that?" He said pointing at AJ.

Carly looked into the room and smiled. "You're damned right I am."

Sonny shook his head. "Alright. But, don't say I didn't warn you about him. And give this to Jason." He said handing Carly some tupperware."

She chuckled. It was funny to her that a mob boss was standing their warning her about AJ. "Thank you for thinking of me Sonny. The flowers were gorgeous and I am beyond flattered. Take care." She said touching the side of his face. Walking back into the room, she handed Jason the food and stood next to AJ and he took her hand. Jason noticed and smiled. Liz would want a full report and this was one message he didn't mind delivering.

Jason grabbed a fork and tasted the manicotti. He groaned as he chewed. "Holy Shit this is good." He said inhaling another bite.

"Glad you haven't lost your appetite." AJ said chuckling.

Jason couldn't even reply it was so good.

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Epiphany helped Jason put the brace on his arm. "You should keep this one for the next few days. We want to make sure that arm heals. No lifting and no fighting." She said sternly.

"Yes ma'am." Jason said smiling. He was so happy to get out of there.

"And tell Elizabeth we miss her." She said finally cracking a smile.

"Will do."

Patrick walked in. "You ready to get out of here?" He asked.

Jason nodded. "I've been ready."

"Here's your meds and some supplies." He said handing Jason a bag. "Can you get off the bed or do you need help?"

"I'm good." Jason said sliding off the bed. It was a little weird not being able to use that arm but he knew that he'd get used to it.

"Alright, just have a seat in the chair and Epiphany will roll you out." He said smiling.

"Thanks Patrick." Jason said. He paused and looked back up at him. "And stop winking at my girl."

Patrick chuckled. "It's like a reflex at this point. I don't even know when I do it."

Jason shook his head as Epiphany chuckled. He was going to see his girl and he couldn't wait.