I know I haven't updated in a while, but I'm here now. This chapter is just setting up, Jason and Elizabeth to interact and show what other roles will be played. I hope you guys enjoy it.
Last time: "She is my child, and I'm going to see her, we can do it the easy way, or the had way." Carly quietly realized her mistake, she had just started what looked to be a custody battle.
Ric smiled, a smile that assured he wasn't worried which bothered Francis. "I'll be seeing you." Once out the door Ric thought about his little girl and Elizabeth. 'When you left Elizabeth you forgot one important thing, Zander signed over his parental rights and we filed papers for me to adopt your bastard child. Paper that have been filed, and since these papers were filed before you gave birth it means I'm the legal father.' Ric spoke out loud. "I'll give a call to the judge she'll grant me full custody, after all Elizabeth you ran off with our daughter. Meaning if you want to be in your child's life Elizabeth, you're going to be in mine."
Francis angry as hell, started for the door to set Ric straight, but not before Jason grabbed his strong lean upper arm. "Don't give him anymore ammunition then he already has."
"I want. I'll just give him one reason not to use what he think he has." Francis told Jason breaking free of Jason's hold.
"You want do Elizabeth any good rotting in jail for assaulting Ric." He hated to admit it but Jason was right, Elizabeth was going to need everyone on her side. "Fine." he agreed
Carly stood idly by and felt the need to apologize to Francis and especially Jason, considering his three year search for Elizabeth. " Guys, I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking, my mouth was moving faster than my mind."
"No, I'm the one who showed up here unannounced. How could you have known? It's alright Mrs. C really."
Jason's face filled with anger hearing Francis' words "Like hell it is." The other guards took this time to bow out, knowing when it came to Carly and Jason it gets ugly. "Jason I'm sorry, I don't know what else you want me to say."
"Yeah Carly you're always sorry. Sorry ass usual." To everyone else that 'as' sounded a little long.
"Jason, Carly" Sonny intervened "Arguing about this want help nobody. And you " referring to Francis "Get out. The dead isn't welcomed here."
"Sonny" Carly started "No, he's dead has been for several years now, and he's not welcomed here."
"Sonny give him a chance to explain at least." Carly always had a soft spot for Francis, Sonny knew that if he didn't give him a chance he'd here about it for the rest of the day and night, for the rest of his life and that would hurt more because he loved Francis like he loved Stone and Jason, his true brothers.
"Alright five minutes."
"You two don't mind watch her do you?" Francis asked
"No, go ahead, come on muffin."
"My name not muffin, lady." Mackenzie spoke for the first time. "Of course not." Courtney said picking up Kenzie placing her on the couch.
Carly waited for the guys to disappear in the kitchen before she started her rants. "I don't believe this, I swear I've never seen anything like this. Elizabeth's been in town for a while with her spawn, and already they have men tripping all over themselves."
Courtney laughed at her over zealous friend, while she played with Mackenzie. "You act like she just stole your husband."
"If I gave Elizabeth the time or opportunity, she would. Just like she is going to worm her way back into Jason's life if you don't do anything."she stated as a matter of fact.
"Not this again Carly."
"Courtney think about it. Why hasn't Jason bought a woman home in 3 years, why has he never even remotely tried to sleep with another woman since you?"
"Because he's been waiting for Elizabeth, and I respect that, he is saving himself for her." Courtney secretly hoped Elizabeth had saved herself for Jason as well. " Carly we have this same conversation everyday and we end up at each other throats, and I don't feel like it today. So find something else to tell it to, because I don't want to hear it."
Carly eyed Courtney angrily. She knew they were over, but she had to try for Jason's sake.
Across town Elizabeth waited for Francis to come back with her daughter. She had began pacing the floor, trying to keep herself busy. Elizabeth was worried, she called his cell but, he was obviously ignoring her. He had to be with Sonny and Jason that was the only time Jason ignored her, is when Sonny talks. "I guess it goes the same for Francis. Boy I wish I knew what kind of magic Sonny works over those guys, not to mention Ric."
Elizabeth looked at the clock again, it had only been five minutes since the last time she looked. "I can't wait, I got to get over to the towers." Elizabeth ran out the door to the hotel suite, with the intent of getting back to her little girl.
Sonny's PH Kitchen
Sonny listened to the same tale Jason heard the night before. It was no question, he understood Francis' motives, but he had to look at this as a betrayal. If he forgave Francis, that meant everyone of his men could do it too.
"Francis I understand, but I can't forgive you," he told him regretfully "You could have came to me, and told me you wanted out, I could have made you disappear no questions asked."
"I understand, you not forgiving me, completely. If there is anything I could do to make it up to you, I would."
Sonny nodded his head in agreement. Jason who had been watching the exchange knew this was a now or never chance to get Sonny to use Francis' talents. "Maybe there is something you can do."
Jason motioned Sonny to the corner. "I'd like to know what the hell you're doing Jason."
"Sonny I know you're hoping Elizabeth will keep Ric busy until the shipment comes through, and all you'll have to worry about is Alcazar. But when has Ric ever put Elizabeth before getting back at you?"
"It's a long shot, but I was hoping she was up for the job. Anyway what does Francis have to do with anything."
"Sonny you know how good I am at taking care of things like this, but when it comes to security Francis was better. You know this, Francis thinks outside the box and not just what's given to him. I'll take care of Elizabeth incase Ric tries something, but Francis is needed for the shipment."
Sonny thought about how his security had been slacking in the years. When Francis was head of security his family never got kidnaped or chained to walls. "Alright we'll do thing you're way Jason."
They turned around to a sight that made then rethink the possibility of Francis helping them. 'Francis on one knee, combing Mackenzie's hair and placing a ribbon in a perfect bow.' "There you go." They had to admit it was kinda heart warming to see smaller version of Elizabeth.
" Um, Francis there is something you can do. You know that shipment we get once a year right." Sonny explained
"Yeah the most important shipment you get all year round."
"I need you working security, I got PCPD and new guy Alcazar, and then there is Faith who is not a problem just a pest trying to wreck things."
"I know all about Lansing, Alcazar and Mrs. Roscoe. But I think I need to be with Elizabeth incase Ric tries something."
Jason butted in. "I'll handle that problem. Lansing is a joke." Francis nodded his plan was working, but knowing he was going to be back in the game was something he didn't expect. "Thank you, Sonny."
"Don't thank me yet. Prove to me I can trust you, that's if you still have your fangs," Sonny challenged "Only than will we talk about forgiveness." Francis nodded. It be good for him to flex his muscles again.
"Mackenzie." Kenzie face lit up like a child on Christmas morning. "Mommy." Kenzie ran as her little legs to carry her into her mother's waiting arms. Courtney smiled at the little girl and then took notice to the big diamond that Elizabeth dawned on finger.
"WoW what a rock!!!"
"Thanks I'm engaged," she replied meekly Courtney trained her eyes on Jason to see his response, yet he kept his face neutral. It was hard to tell what he was thinking.
"It looks like something Faith would wear. So who's the unlucky fellow?" Everybody did there best to ignore Carly's ignorance, but Francis answered "That would be me."
"Really." Carly's eyes became obviously suspicious. Carly knew Francis. He is as much of a playboy as Jax. He was snazzy and had taste and clothes and jewelry alike. There was no way in hell he would have bought a ring big enough to break Elizabeth's finger. "Hey can I see your ring one more time?" Carly asked. To avoid an argument Elizabeth raised her finger so Carly could get a closer examination. Carly wasn't a rocket scientist but she knew three things: One she knows how to get what she wants, Two, her personal favorite shopping, and three jewelry. She knew this ring was no more than a hunk of glass. 'Why would Francis buy the woman he was going to marry a fake diamond ring.' Something was wrong and Carly wanted to know. Carly turned her attention back to Elizabeth to see if she gave anything away.
"Sweetie did you have fun, with Francis?" Kenzie shook her head violently. Kenzie was young, but she knew things weren't right.
"Why not?" Elizabeth knew her daughter was smart for her age and very inquisitive, and she dreaded what might or might not come out her daughter mouth. "That bad man is here?"she told Elizabeth while pointing at Jason.
She knew it, the wrong thing came out.
Jason tried not to act hurt but when little kids saw him as being a bad it hurt.
"Sweetie he's not a bad man, what makes him bad?"
"He hit Franny."she answered Francis knew then she had to have seen Jason hit him last night. "Kenzie Me and your bad man we were playing that's all. He's not a bad man at all. Remember I told you about your Uncle Jason and Uncle Sonny? "
"That's right,"Elizabeth jumped in. "This is Jason."
"Jason." she squealed. As she remembered all the bedtime stories she heard involving Jason. It was heaven to Jason hearing his name from the little girl's mouth. Jason kneeled down to Kenzie. "I'm sorry if I scared you. I didn't mean to." Kenzie immediately jumped into Jason's arms and wrapped him into a hug. Even Carly had to admit that moment warmed her heart. Kenzie let Jason pick her up, as she held on to the new man in her life.
"What about the other bad man?" Elizabeth looked to Francis who averted his eyes from her. In fact the whole room seem to have found the ground interesting, but Jason looked her in her eyes, but he gave nothing away. "Ric was here." he told her. Elizabeth's eyes grew wide, and sucked in her breath in terror as fear took over.
"Did he-" Jason cut her off. "No, no he didn't hurt her but, he did say some things, that makes me think he's going to go for custody of Mackenzie." Elizabeth felt wobbly in the knees and hardly even aware of his motion, Jason pulled her toward him. He nearly pulled back, but she didn't object, or make any attempt to move toward Francis.
Carly took this time and studied Francis intensely. 'Not a frown or facial feature was shown. Even his green eyes weren't fueled with jealousy or rage. How could he let his soon to be wife and would be daughter, be held in the arms of another man. Especially when they have the history these two have. Was he so secure in their love?'
Carly turned back to see Jason make a bolder move, and run his hand down her dark locks of hair, while he held both mother and daughter close. She averted her eyes back to Francis to see his reaction. That's when she saw it. A mischievous smile and glint in his eyes told her what was going on.
"I want let anything hurt you or Mackenzie ever." Jason promised
Carly was now flustered. This engagement was as fake as that ring on Elizabeth's finger.
CH7
It had been an hour and a half since Elizabeth, Francis and Mackenzie left. Mackenzie wasn't ready to leave she wanted to stay and continue playing with Sonny's dimples. She would poke at the places where his face indent when he smiled. She was fascinated by how they got there. At the same time Francis and Jason were running down tomorrow's schedule. Courtney had long gone and it left Carly and Elizabeth alone to try to be civil with each other. Carly being Carly asked Elizabeth questions about Francis. How they met, how he proposed, and how was he in bed.
Carly had listened how Elizabeth lied through her teeth, except about how he was in bed, because Elizabeth didn't discuss her sex life with Francis. Now Carly was left alone to think. She was rather disturbed when she found out Francis was going to be working security for Sonny, which left Jason with Elizabeth. It was obvious to her Elizabeth had no idea what Francis had some kind of agenda, but it was even more obvious what Jason's agenda was. She had told Sonny about the odd behavior she picked up, she wasn't specific about it, but Sonny had eyes, he knew. That's exactly why he told her to stay away from it. Carly smiled when she rembered his words afterwards "But when have you ever listened to a thing I've said."
"Right you are my husband, that is why I'm going to by a visit to her friend. Carly crosses the hall, and decided to knock instead of just walking in like she usually do.
"Carly." Jason answered
"Can I come in?" she asked Jason stepped to the side letting her in knowing something was wrong. Carly was never this polite.
Cutting to the chase Carly let Jason have it rather bluntly. "Forget what your doing Jason, you and Elizabeth are not going to happen." Jason knew it, he had a high tolerance for Carly, but her telling him that he and Elizabeth wern't going to make this time angered him.
"You said what you needed to say, now get out." Carly couldn't believe it, Elizabeth had done it again. "She getting married." she stressed
"I DON'T CARE!!!" He yelled
"Have you considered she may be happy, or that kid could be happy with her would be father?" trying to reason some logical sence into him.
"I have considered all those possibilities." It hurt hear all those possibilities again but his mind and heart was made up. "But I doing this for me, and if I don't try I'll regret it."
"Jason." she tried again when he cut her off. "For once Carly let me do something right for me and not the rest of the world. Not for you, Sonny, Courtney, Morgan or even Michael."
Carly saw it, she saw it his eyes, she couldn't stop this, she never could. Courtney was right he was saving himself for Elizabeth, but she needed to know one thing. "And if she chooses Francis?"
"Then I'll know without any excuses, that I tried." Jason knew Carly meant well and wanted to guard his heart, which made this even more painful, discussing this.
"Okay, Okay you do this you try your damn hardest" Carly loved Jason, but she didn't want him to be heart broken again. Even if Elizabeth was the other woman. "Thank you." Jason replied enveloping her in a hug. Carly broke it and wiped her eyes as she walked out closing the door behind her leaving Jason alone in thought. 'Tomorrow was the beginning of the rest of his life.'
Last time: "She is my child, and I'm going to see her, we can do it the easy way, or the had way." Carly quietly realized her mistake, she had just started what looked to be a custody battle.
Ric smiled, a smile that assured he wasn't worried which bothered Francis. "I'll be seeing you." Once out the door Ric thought about his little girl and Elizabeth. 'When you left Elizabeth you forgot one important thing, Zander signed over his parental rights and we filed papers for me to adopt your bastard child. Paper that have been filed, and since these papers were filed before you gave birth it means I'm the legal father.' Ric spoke out loud. "I'll give a call to the judge she'll grant me full custody, after all Elizabeth you ran off with our daughter. Meaning if you want to be in your child's life Elizabeth, you're going to be in mine."
Francis angry as hell, started for the door to set Ric straight, but not before Jason grabbed his strong lean upper arm. "Don't give him anymore ammunition then he already has."
"I want. I'll just give him one reason not to use what he think he has." Francis told Jason breaking free of Jason's hold.
"You want do Elizabeth any good rotting in jail for assaulting Ric." He hated to admit it but Jason was right, Elizabeth was going to need everyone on her side. "Fine." he agreed
Carly stood idly by and felt the need to apologize to Francis and especially Jason, considering his three year search for Elizabeth. " Guys, I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking, my mouth was moving faster than my mind."
"No, I'm the one who showed up here unannounced. How could you have known? It's alright Mrs. C really."
Jason's face filled with anger hearing Francis' words "Like hell it is." The other guards took this time to bow out, knowing when it came to Carly and Jason it gets ugly. "Jason I'm sorry, I don't know what else you want me to say."
"Yeah Carly you're always sorry. Sorry ass usual." To everyone else that 'as' sounded a little long.
"Jason, Carly" Sonny intervened "Arguing about this want help nobody. And you " referring to Francis "Get out. The dead isn't welcomed here."
"Sonny" Carly started "No, he's dead has been for several years now, and he's not welcomed here."
"Sonny give him a chance to explain at least." Carly always had a soft spot for Francis, Sonny knew that if he didn't give him a chance he'd here about it for the rest of the day and night, for the rest of his life and that would hurt more because he loved Francis like he loved Stone and Jason, his true brothers.
"Alright five minutes."
"You two don't mind watch her do you?" Francis asked
"No, go ahead, come on muffin."
"My name not muffin, lady." Mackenzie spoke for the first time. "Of course not." Courtney said picking up Kenzie placing her on the couch.
Carly waited for the guys to disappear in the kitchen before she started her rants. "I don't believe this, I swear I've never seen anything like this. Elizabeth's been in town for a while with her spawn, and already they have men tripping all over themselves."
Courtney laughed at her over zealous friend, while she played with Mackenzie. "You act like she just stole your husband."
"If I gave Elizabeth the time or opportunity, she would. Just like she is going to worm her way back into Jason's life if you don't do anything."she stated as a matter of fact.
"Not this again Carly."
"Courtney think about it. Why hasn't Jason bought a woman home in 3 years, why has he never even remotely tried to sleep with another woman since you?"
"Because he's been waiting for Elizabeth, and I respect that, he is saving himself for her." Courtney secretly hoped Elizabeth had saved herself for Jason as well. " Carly we have this same conversation everyday and we end up at each other throats, and I don't feel like it today. So find something else to tell it to, because I don't want to hear it."
Carly eyed Courtney angrily. She knew they were over, but she had to try for Jason's sake.
Across town Elizabeth waited for Francis to come back with her daughter. She had began pacing the floor, trying to keep herself busy. Elizabeth was worried, she called his cell but, he was obviously ignoring her. He had to be with Sonny and Jason that was the only time Jason ignored her, is when Sonny talks. "I guess it goes the same for Francis. Boy I wish I knew what kind of magic Sonny works over those guys, not to mention Ric."
Elizabeth looked at the clock again, it had only been five minutes since the last time she looked. "I can't wait, I got to get over to the towers." Elizabeth ran out the door to the hotel suite, with the intent of getting back to her little girl.
Sonny's PH Kitchen
Sonny listened to the same tale Jason heard the night before. It was no question, he understood Francis' motives, but he had to look at this as a betrayal. If he forgave Francis, that meant everyone of his men could do it too.
"Francis I understand, but I can't forgive you," he told him regretfully "You could have came to me, and told me you wanted out, I could have made you disappear no questions asked."
"I understand, you not forgiving me, completely. If there is anything I could do to make it up to you, I would."
Sonny nodded his head in agreement. Jason who had been watching the exchange knew this was a now or never chance to get Sonny to use Francis' talents. "Maybe there is something you can do."
Jason motioned Sonny to the corner. "I'd like to know what the hell you're doing Jason."
"Sonny I know you're hoping Elizabeth will keep Ric busy until the shipment comes through, and all you'll have to worry about is Alcazar. But when has Ric ever put Elizabeth before getting back at you?"
"It's a long shot, but I was hoping she was up for the job. Anyway what does Francis have to do with anything."
"Sonny you know how good I am at taking care of things like this, but when it comes to security Francis was better. You know this, Francis thinks outside the box and not just what's given to him. I'll take care of Elizabeth incase Ric tries something, but Francis is needed for the shipment."
Sonny thought about how his security had been slacking in the years. When Francis was head of security his family never got kidnaped or chained to walls. "Alright we'll do thing you're way Jason."
They turned around to a sight that made then rethink the possibility of Francis helping them. 'Francis on one knee, combing Mackenzie's hair and placing a ribbon in a perfect bow.' "There you go." They had to admit it was kinda heart warming to see smaller version of Elizabeth.
" Um, Francis there is something you can do. You know that shipment we get once a year right." Sonny explained
"Yeah the most important shipment you get all year round."
"I need you working security, I got PCPD and new guy Alcazar, and then there is Faith who is not a problem just a pest trying to wreck things."
"I know all about Lansing, Alcazar and Mrs. Roscoe. But I think I need to be with Elizabeth incase Ric tries something."
Jason butted in. "I'll handle that problem. Lansing is a joke." Francis nodded his plan was working, but knowing he was going to be back in the game was something he didn't expect. "Thank you, Sonny."
"Don't thank me yet. Prove to me I can trust you, that's if you still have your fangs," Sonny challenged "Only than will we talk about forgiveness." Francis nodded. It be good for him to flex his muscles again.
"Mackenzie." Kenzie face lit up like a child on Christmas morning. "Mommy." Kenzie ran as her little legs to carry her into her mother's waiting arms. Courtney smiled at the little girl and then took notice to the big diamond that Elizabeth dawned on finger.
"WoW what a rock!!!"
"Thanks I'm engaged," she replied meekly Courtney trained her eyes on Jason to see his response, yet he kept his face neutral. It was hard to tell what he was thinking.
"It looks like something Faith would wear. So who's the unlucky fellow?" Everybody did there best to ignore Carly's ignorance, but Francis answered "That would be me."
"Really." Carly's eyes became obviously suspicious. Carly knew Francis. He is as much of a playboy as Jax. He was snazzy and had taste and clothes and jewelry alike. There was no way in hell he would have bought a ring big enough to break Elizabeth's finger. "Hey can I see your ring one more time?" Carly asked. To avoid an argument Elizabeth raised her finger so Carly could get a closer examination. Carly wasn't a rocket scientist but she knew three things: One she knows how to get what she wants, Two, her personal favorite shopping, and three jewelry. She knew this ring was no more than a hunk of glass. 'Why would Francis buy the woman he was going to marry a fake diamond ring.' Something was wrong and Carly wanted to know. Carly turned her attention back to Elizabeth to see if she gave anything away.
"Sweetie did you have fun, with Francis?" Kenzie shook her head violently. Kenzie was young, but she knew things weren't right.
"Why not?" Elizabeth knew her daughter was smart for her age and very inquisitive, and she dreaded what might or might not come out her daughter mouth. "That bad man is here?"she told Elizabeth while pointing at Jason.
She knew it, the wrong thing came out.
Jason tried not to act hurt but when little kids saw him as being a bad it hurt.
"Sweetie he's not a bad man, what makes him bad?"
"He hit Franny."she answered Francis knew then she had to have seen Jason hit him last night. "Kenzie Me and your bad man we were playing that's all. He's not a bad man at all. Remember I told you about your Uncle Jason and Uncle Sonny? "
"That's right,"Elizabeth jumped in. "This is Jason."
"Jason." she squealed. As she remembered all the bedtime stories she heard involving Jason. It was heaven to Jason hearing his name from the little girl's mouth. Jason kneeled down to Kenzie. "I'm sorry if I scared you. I didn't mean to." Kenzie immediately jumped into Jason's arms and wrapped him into a hug. Even Carly had to admit that moment warmed her heart. Kenzie let Jason pick her up, as she held on to the new man in her life.
"What about the other bad man?" Elizabeth looked to Francis who averted his eyes from her. In fact the whole room seem to have found the ground interesting, but Jason looked her in her eyes, but he gave nothing away. "Ric was here." he told her. Elizabeth's eyes grew wide, and sucked in her breath in terror as fear took over.
"Did he-" Jason cut her off. "No, no he didn't hurt her but, he did say some things, that makes me think he's going to go for custody of Mackenzie." Elizabeth felt wobbly in the knees and hardly even aware of his motion, Jason pulled her toward him. He nearly pulled back, but she didn't object, or make any attempt to move toward Francis.
Carly took this time and studied Francis intensely. 'Not a frown or facial feature was shown. Even his green eyes weren't fueled with jealousy or rage. How could he let his soon to be wife and would be daughter, be held in the arms of another man. Especially when they have the history these two have. Was he so secure in their love?'
Carly turned back to see Jason make a bolder move, and run his hand down her dark locks of hair, while he held both mother and daughter close. She averted her eyes back to Francis to see his reaction. That's when she saw it. A mischievous smile and glint in his eyes told her what was going on.
"I want let anything hurt you or Mackenzie ever." Jason promised
Carly was now flustered. This engagement was as fake as that ring on Elizabeth's finger.
CH7
It had been an hour and a half since Elizabeth, Francis and Mackenzie left. Mackenzie wasn't ready to leave she wanted to stay and continue playing with Sonny's dimples. She would poke at the places where his face indent when he smiled. She was fascinated by how they got there. At the same time Francis and Jason were running down tomorrow's schedule. Courtney had long gone and it left Carly and Elizabeth alone to try to be civil with each other. Carly being Carly asked Elizabeth questions about Francis. How they met, how he proposed, and how was he in bed.
Carly had listened how Elizabeth lied through her teeth, except about how he was in bed, because Elizabeth didn't discuss her sex life with Francis. Now Carly was left alone to think. She was rather disturbed when she found out Francis was going to be working security for Sonny, which left Jason with Elizabeth. It was obvious to her Elizabeth had no idea what Francis had some kind of agenda, but it was even more obvious what Jason's agenda was. She had told Sonny about the odd behavior she picked up, she wasn't specific about it, but Sonny had eyes, he knew. That's exactly why he told her to stay away from it. Carly smiled when she rembered his words afterwards "But when have you ever listened to a thing I've said."
"Right you are my husband, that is why I'm going to by a visit to her friend. Carly crosses the hall, and decided to knock instead of just walking in like she usually do.
"Carly." Jason answered
"Can I come in?" she asked Jason stepped to the side letting her in knowing something was wrong. Carly was never this polite.
Cutting to the chase Carly let Jason have it rather bluntly. "Forget what your doing Jason, you and Elizabeth are not going to happen." Jason knew it, he had a high tolerance for Carly, but her telling him that he and Elizabeth wern't going to make this time angered him.
"You said what you needed to say, now get out." Carly couldn't believe it, Elizabeth had done it again. "She getting married." she stressed
"I DON'T CARE!!!" He yelled
"Have you considered she may be happy, or that kid could be happy with her would be father?" trying to reason some logical sence into him.
"I have considered all those possibilities." It hurt hear all those possibilities again but his mind and heart was made up. "But I doing this for me, and if I don't try I'll regret it."
"Jason." she tried again when he cut her off. "For once Carly let me do something right for me and not the rest of the world. Not for you, Sonny, Courtney, Morgan or even Michael."
Carly saw it, she saw it his eyes, she couldn't stop this, she never could. Courtney was right he was saving himself for Elizabeth, but she needed to know one thing. "And if she chooses Francis?"
"Then I'll know without any excuses, that I tried." Jason knew Carly meant well and wanted to guard his heart, which made this even more painful, discussing this.
"Okay, Okay you do this you try your damn hardest" Carly loved Jason, but she didn't want him to be heart broken again. Even if Elizabeth was the other woman. "Thank you." Jason replied enveloping her in a hug. Carly broke it and wiped her eyes as she walked out closing the door behind her leaving Jason alone in thought. 'Tomorrow was the beginning of the rest of his life.'