A/N: YAY! I have free time so I'm using it to graciously update my story. I have to say that every time Jason is on screen I end up changing the channel cuz I know he'll either be joined by sam or somehow work her into the conversation when it has nothing to do with her. Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Sorry to any jasam fans, but I HATE THEM!

CH. 7 On Parade

The elevator crept up the building carrying its passenger to her destination. Carly felt in desperate need of a long hot bath. She was completely stressed and had hoped to get some work done at the club but it had been useless. No matter what she tried to focus on, the same question kept sneaking back into her head. Why?

Why would someone just leave without a word to anyone and not even pack their things?

She was sure that something else had to be going on. So she had gone to see Mike. The old man told her he hadn't seen his daughter since he went to Kelly's a few days ago. Bobbie assured her that she hadn't quit, just simply didn't show up. It didn't make any sense to her. There had to be something. Or was she grasping at straws? The bell rang pulling her from her train of thought and the doors slid open.

'At least I'm home and I can relax.' she thought opening the door to her home. She was surprised to find Jason sitting on her couch.

"Hey Jason. Waiting for Sonny?"

"Yeah, do you know when he'll be back?"

"No, sorry. Don't worry I know, "business." Not going to ask." she said and took a place next to him.

"Thanks."

"Are you ok?" he sighed at the question and gave her one of his blank expressions he'd perfected over the years.

"Fine."

"You're lying. Talk to me." she knew she was being her usual pushy self. But she also knew he was keeping everything in.

"When Sonny comes, tell him I need to talk to him." he got up and went to let himself out.

"Jase, wait." the door closed and she was left alone.

Rubbing her temples, she let out an exasperated moan. She thanked God that Michael was at a friends house. There was too much stress in life right now, all she needed now was quiet. Carly heard a voice in the hall and tensed up. Carly knew who it was and what she wanted.

"Nice while it lasted." she said aloud to herself, referring to the silence.

She opened the door and glared into the hallway to see Johnny blocking the brunettes path to the door.

"I'm sorry miss, but Mr. Morgan has asked not to be bothered except if it were Mr. Corinthos."

"He'll want to see me." she whined

Carly stepped out into the hall and slammed the door shut catching their attention before saying her piece.

"Jason doesn't want to see you. Leave." she demanded.

"I just came to see how he was doing." Elizabeth replied an innocent smile spread across her face.

"Jason's fine. Why wouldn't he be?" she lied. Her family's wasn't Elizabeth's or anyone else's business.

"I'd assume you'd be one of the first to comfort him after finding out the little tramp broke his heart."

"First of all, you won't talk about Courtney or anyone else I care about like that if you like your teeth where they are." she threatened stepping closer to her. "Second, do you actually think he's gong to run to you? You're crazier than I thought."

Elizabeth looked at her defiantly and crossed her arms.

"I'm not going anywhere until I see Jason."

"Oh I think you are." Carly grabbed the smaller woman's arm and dragged her to the elevator. As she was about to slam her palm on the button, it opened. "Good God! What is this, mistakes on parade?"

"You're one to talk." Elizabeth said to Carly.

Robin ignored Carly's comment and walked past the two women.

"Where do you think you're going?"

"I need to talk to Jason." she answered. The blonde let go of her grip on the woman at her side and faced the newest pain in her neck.

"That's original. I haven't heard that one today." she said indicating Liz.

Before long all three were in a shouting match. Johnny gave up on trying to interject and just observed the situation. The argument continued to intensify and their voices grew louder.

None of the women noticed when the object of their discussion opened his own door. A quick look at the guard who just shrugged his shoulders and Jason felt a headache coming on.

"Jason." they said in unison.

"Good. Can you please tell these to nut jobs to buzz off?" Carly asked. "Hey! What are you doing?"

She squealed as he put her over his shoulder and carried her to her penthouse. He dropped her on the couch and pointed his finger at her.

"Stay here."

The he returned to the remain two woman and for a moment he looked between the two. Before either could say a word he grabbed Robin's wrist and lead her to PH2, giving Johnny an order before closing the door.

"Take Elizabeth home please." After getting a nod he closed the door leaving Liz huffing and puffing in the hallway.

Inside his penthouse, Jason rubbed his eyes then looked at his guest.

"Something happen?"

"The guard. I heard a noise outside the door and when I opened it, he was knocked out. I ran here. I didn't check to see if he was breathing, I hope he's ok."

"I'll send someone to check on him. Did you see anyone?" she shook her head and sat down on his couch.

"I just hate being afraid." she whispered.

"Alright. Everything will be fine."

"Do you think I can stay here for a while? I feel safe here."

Jason sat silent for a few moments. Did he really want her staying there? Could he deal with it? Having another woman in their home?

'Stop thinking about that!' his brain ordered. It wasn't their home anymore. Hell, it wasn't even his home, really. Just a place to come at the end of the day. The only reason it ever felt like a home was…

"Jason?"

She wanted an answer. He had the extra room, and she needed protection. He struggled to get the words out, as if they would physically hurt him.

"Yeah. You can stay."