***Wow guys the reviews have been awesome.  I'm so glad you like this idea. I did want to make one change though. In the description I put down drama and I really think I want to make this more of a comedy, with the romance of course.  I was having so much writing Luke and then I got to thinking of all the goofy things that could happen with this crazy group of characters.  I also thought instead of making Ric the evil monster, I wanted him to be a bumbling moron, though he still believes he is a badass, but we know the real truth. I think that could lead to some funny situations between him and Jax, talk about polar opposites.  I hope you guys still like this idea.  I'm going to write this next chapter and if you don't like the idea of a comedy, review and let me know so I can change things back around again. So without further ado, here is the third chapter of Can You Help Me? ***

CHAPTER 3

Elizabeth wrung her hands impatiently as she rode the elevator with Skye to Jax's penthouse.  She was sure she was going to pass out any second.  Skye sensed her unease.

"Hey, relax, you are going to do fine. Jax is going to take one look at your work and will be blown away.  So just remember that Jax is not a big bad wolf out to get you.  He is a kind and wonderful person. Remember to breathe, that's important also." Skye said nonchalantly.

Elizabeth looked over at Skye and gave her a slightly panicked look.  They were interrupted by the bell ringing and the elevator doors opening to a hallway that reminded Elizabeth of Sonny's. They turned to the left and found themselves outside his door. Elizabeth grasped her portfolio. She couldn't believe how nervous she was. The fact that 90% of her distress was caused by the thought of having to actually talk to Jax. Not only talk but also put whole sentences together. This was one of her hidden secrets.  She had a crush on him since day one. Even though she had loved Lucky, Jason and Ric with her whole heart, when Jax walked into the room, she turned into a moron.  Not just any moron though, no she turned clumsy around him.  She couldn't count how many times she spilled coffee around him or tripped over something.  Now she was going to ask him to lend her thousands of dollars. Oh yeah this was really going to work.  She just hoped he didn't laugh at her work until after she left. Suddenly the door opened and Elizabeth came face to face with six feet three inches of pure gorgeousness. She felt all thought processes leave her mind and her mouth go dry.

Jax opened the door to find Skye smiling at him and an ill looking Elizabeth Webber staring at her feet. He wondered what was going on with the young woman.  She didn't look like someone who was about to put on her own art show.

"Jax it is so good to see you," Skye said smiling.  She had no idea what the hell was going on but Elizabeth had turned into a complete statue. If this kept up, Skye would have to do all the talking. 

Jax smiled, "Skye, Elizabeth I'm glad you could make it come on in."  He moved aside and made a gesture for the two to enter the apartment.

Skye started to enter when she noticed Elizabeth wasn't moving and for some reason seemed to find her shoes very interesting. Skye grabbed Elizabeth's arm and gently yet forcefully pushed Elizabeth through the door. That gesture seemed to bring Elizabeth back to reality.

Elizabeth mentally kicked her self; Get it together Webber, she thought.

Skye smiled, "Jasper Jacks may I introduce you to Elizabeth Webber. I know you two know each other but now you are no longer customer and waitress, you are now possible investor and artist."

Jax smiled and held his hand out and shook Elizabeth's, he couldn't help but notice a slight blush creep up her cheeks.

So that was it, he thought to himself. Jax was not conceited but he did know that women found him attractive. He had seen women act the same way Elizabeth was right now. He gave her a smile, this could be interesting. He found her to be very attractive and definitely sexy.  He would never use the knowledge of her crush against her; he was not that kind of guy. But he was single and from the rumors he had heard, she was on her way to being also.  Jax shook his head he had to get these thoughts out of his head. If he was going to do business with Elizabeth he would have to get his hormones under control.

"Elizabeth it's nice to see you. Skye tells me you are looking for a someone to help you buy out an art show?" Jax asked as they all sat on the couch.

"That's part of it" Elizabeth said, she found if she just concentrated on the story Jax didn't seem so intimidating. "You see the show is already showing my work, I want to buy out the financer of the show from the dealers, so I can own the complete show." Elizabeth said, hoping that Jax would give her the loan.

"Do you mind if I ask who you want to buy the show from?" Jax asked.

"You know why don't we talk business in a bit.  Why don't you look at some of the pieces Elizabeth brought over?" Skye interrupted hoping to avoid the subject of Ric at least for a little while.

Jax looked at Skye curiously he wondered why she didn't want to talk about Elizabeth's financer. He decided to let it go for the moment. He spent the next half hour looking over her art. He was beyond impressed.  Elizabeth was a genuine talent.  When he looked at her art he kept an eye on her as well. He watched her nervously chew on her bottom lip and push her hair behind her ear as she waited for his answer. He knew if he gave her the loan, she would pay him back and that would be it. He came to the conscious decision that he wanted to get to know Elizabeth Webber better and he knew the only way to do that was to make it that they would have to spend time together. He gestured for her to sit again.

"If I'm going to do business with you Elizabeth I'm going to need complete honesty from you.  Who owns your show right now?" Jax asked.

Elizabeth sighed, she had seen Jax look at her stuff and he seemed to like it. Maybe it was safe now to tell him about Ric.

"My soon to be ex-husband owns the show. You see I need to buy him out because he is threatening to dump the show if I divorce him. I worked hard for this show but I can't stay his wife, I just can't. That is why I need the loan.  If I can go to the dealers and give them more money then Ric I could be free of him and have my own show." Elizabeth said.

Jax sat for a minute thinking. He had been feeling a little guilty about demanding complete honesty from her while he was thinking of schemes to make it that they would have to work together.  This new announcement changed things though. If Elizabeth wanted to get away from Ric he knew she was going to have to fight him, and a loan wouldn't cover it.

"I'm sorry Elizabeth but I can't give you a loan." Jax said

Skye did a double take she couldn't believe Jax was turning Elizabeth down, what the hell was wrong with him?

Elizabeth's stomach dropped she had really been hoping Jax could get her out of this mess. She wouldn't cry though, she would be brave until she got home, then she would cry.  She stood up.

"Well I appreciate you taking the time to look at my work, I'm sorry that it wasn't..." Elizabeth started before Jax interrupted her.

"Wait, wait just sit down ok? I didn't say I wasn't going to help you. I just said I couldn't give you a loan.  Elizabeth it is going to take more then just a loan to get away from Ric. From the way you describe the situation he's not going to give up easily." Jax said quickly trying to get her to stop from walking out. He really screwed this up. He didn't mean to give her the impression he didn't want to help.

Elizabeth looked at him slightly wary, and shot a glance at Skye who gave her a reassuring nod. She sat back down and gestured for Jax to go on.

"I understand you want to get away from Ric and that buying him out from the dealers is the only way to do it. Elizabeth what you aren't considering is Ric starting a bidding war with you. A loan might not cover what he is willing to go up to. I'm proposing a different strategy.  Let me finance you, I'll go to the dealers and make an offer.  If Ric makes a bid then I can up him.  I have connections in the business world and my name is known. I might be able to make more of an impression on a dealer. Yes I'll be the owner of the show but I will then sell you the show at a decent and reasonable price. Then you can own the show fair and square with no threat from Ric.  What do you say?" Jax asked. His heart melted when he saw the smile that lit up her face.

"You mean it, you'll get control of the show and then sell it to me?" Elizabeth asked excitedly.

"I'll have my lawyer start the paper work right away. I'll contact the dealers tomorrow about a price." Jax said smiling back at her.

Elizabeth jumped up and was so excited that she accidentally smacked into the coffee table and fell forward…right into Jax's arms.  He steadied her. "So do we have a deal?" Jax asked.

"You bet, Mr. Jacks" Elizabeth squealed throwing her arms around his neck hugging him tight.

"Well first off no Mr. Jacks that's my dad, you can call me Jax though." Jax said.

Moments later Elizabeth and Skye were heading out the door. Jax watched Elizabeth walk out the door and he felt a tug at his heart, this woman was going to be trouble he knew it.  He grinned, he couldn't wait.

Next time:

Sonny finds out Elizabeth went to Jax for help and not him.

Jax plays mind games with Ric (won't be too hard to do, but entertaining)

Skye sees a spark between Jax and Elizabeth

***Hope you all liked this please review and let me know what you think about taking this story to a romantic comedy status. ***