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Last Train Home Ch. 19

"Jason I really need to see you." The frantic voice of a female greeted him through the ear piece of his cell phone.

"Gimme a time and a place." He returned in a frosty tone.

"The docks in a half and hour?" Her voice was hopeful.

"I'll be there." He slammed the phone shut and threw a hazardous glance over his shoulder at the closed door to Courtney's room. You're doing this for her, his mind reminded him. However, he couldn't repress the worried look that overtook her facial features just moments before. She had laid her heart on the table for him to see and all he could do was walk away. Why did he always do this to her? Hurting her seemed to be the only way he could show his love. She deserved so much better, but somehow ended up with him every time. If he told her to leave, would she? Would she finally give up on him? And more importantly why did he kind of hope she would?

"Earth to Jason…" Carly's soft voice broke into his thoughts. "It's about time. I've been standing here for almost two minutes." She continued on once his attention was caught. "How's Court doing?"

"Good, I think." He replied without looking his best friend in the eyes. "I've got to go…"

"Where?"

"I've just got something I need to do." He tried to brush off her hand, but Carly was far stronger than her petite frame looked.

"What is going on with you, Jase?" Her gaze was filled with concern.

"Nothing," he replied with a sigh.

"Bullshit. I know you better than I know myself and this is not how you normally act."

"Drop it, Carly." He voice was tight and harsher than he intended. "I'll be back as soon as I can. Okay?"

"Yeah I guess." She watched as he rushed away and tried to ignore the slight grumble in her stomach. He's not going to do anything stupid. She reminded herself quietly before setting forth into Courtney's room.


The door opened up offering up a small sliver of light in the otherwise dim room. Elizabeth looked up to find Ric standing uncomfortably in the doorway. Her lower lip quivered in fear as she noticed the unreadable look the came across is face. Was that a hint of worry that flashed in his dark eyes? Or was it anger?

"You're being released on your own recognizant." He informed her.

"What?" Her voice was shrill.

"You heard me."

"I'm not sure what you did, Ric. But you need to reverse it." She ordered sternly. "I did something horrible and I need to pay for it."

"I didn't do anything, Liz. Someone offered an alibi for you at the time of the shooting."

"Who?"

"Someone credible." Was the only answer he gave which elicited a shake of her head.

"Well your so called "credible" person is lying." She shot back. "Don't you see it, Ric? The second I step foot out of the PCPD, Sam is going to kill me."

"I've been assured that your safety is not in jeopardy."

"By who?"

"Jason Morgan."


Sam paced back and forth across the worn wooden planks. The sound of foot steps caught her attention and she spun around to find one, Sonny Corinthos. She ran a shaky hand through her dark tresses trying to remain calm as his whiskey colored gaze watched her slowly. The silence was deafening as she waited for some sort of greeting, even a "Hey Bitch" would be better than this. She watched as his lips curled into a mischievous grin.

"Whatcha doing out here, McCall?" He let the words roll off his tongue in a playful tone.

"None of your business, Corinthos." She wrapped her arms across her chest. "Congratulations on the wedding. Wish I could have been in attendance to see you ruin your life once and for all." Sonny let out a deep chuckle as began to finger the gold band on left ring finger.

"What? You didn't get the invitation?" He replied with a toothy grin. "I was sure Carly mailed you one."

"She must have forgot." Sam snorted.

"That must be it." He agreed. "Are you waiting for someone?"

"Yes." Sam answered. "So if you don't mind…"

"Oh sure. I'll be on my way. Wouldn't want to interrupt anything." Sonny slid past her. "Just one more thing Sam."

"What?"

"I know what you did and you will pay dearly for it." Before Sam had a chance to reply Sonny was gone, leaving a shiver to crawl up her spine.


Carly entered the hospital room to find Courtney sitting up and staring out the window into the dusky sky. A look of sadness graced her normally angelic facial features and Carly felt a little butterfly in her stomach. She could only imagine what kind of heart break she was walking into.

"Hey babe," she greeted softly, but Courtney's gaze did not move from the window. "What's up?"

"When am I going to learn, Carly?"

"What are you talking about?" The petite brunette asked with a raised eyebrows.

"Every time I put myself out there, he breaks me." She whispered with tears coating her throat. "You would think that I know better, but no."

"Court"

"I can't believe how stupid I am."

"You're not stupid. You're in love." Carly retorted. "It's almost the same thing, but not exactly."

"I don't want to be in love."

"Well, unfortunately you don't really have a choice in the matter." She replied softly. "It's like herpes. No one really wants it and once you have it, it hurts like hell and never goes away."

"Did you just compare love to a STD?" Courtney asked with an incredulous grin.

"Was my analogy wrong?" The brunette shot back.

"It was extremely disturbing."

"Disturbing, but correct." She was met with a hesitant nod of agreement. "Look, we're getting off track. The point I was trying to make…"

"Is that me and Jason don't belong together."

"Actually, I was going to go the opposite route."

"What a surprise…" Courtney muttered under her breath and was met with a roll of her best friend's eyes.

"You and Jason are so destined to be together that it scares the shit out of him. We both know that commitment has never been a friend to him. I mean can you really blame him? Everyone he loves, he loses. Robin, Liz,…"

"Me." Courtney finished.

"That's not what I was getting at."

"But it's the truth." The dark blonde returned. "I appreciate you trying, but it's not going to work this time. I'm done and as soon as I can get out of this hospital bed; I'm going to be on the first plane back to Boston."


"Are you insane?" Liz screeched. "You took Jason "I'm a killer" Morgan's word?"

"I don't like it either, but with no real evidence we can't keep you here."

"No real evidence? I confessed."

"We have three witnesses that are willing to swear under oath that they saw you sitting in Kelly's during the whole incident." Ric replied.

"Well it's obvious Jason paid them to lie."

"Why would he do that if you supposedly shot his ex wife?"

"So he and Sam can conspire together and kill me." Liz's eyes were bulging out of her head.

"It's out of my hands, there's nothing besides your confession to tie you to the shooting. No weapon"

"Because Sam took it!"

"No forensic evidence."

"Why would I make something like this up?" The brunette cried.

"Jealousy was never a good look for you, Elizabeth."

"Jealousy?"

"It's obvious that you heard of me and Sam's relationship and you're trying to get in the middle." He replied with a tone of arrogance.

"Are you fucked?" She shouted back. "You and I have been over for a very long time and there's no way that I would confess to attempted murder just to get you back." He flinched and she let a smile of satisfaction come across her face.

"You need to leave, now."

"No." She countered.

"I'll have someone escort you off the property…." Ric replied.

"Fine, I'll go." Liz growled. "But if something happens to me, it's on your head."


Jason waited calmly outside of police station. His eyes caught sight of a petite brunette and he came up behind her, grabbing her arm gruffly. Liz looked up at him, fear causing her lower lip to tremble and tears toemerge in her eyes.

"Please…" She pleaded.

"Just come with me." Jason ordered, dragging her softly towards the piers.


Ric watched Liz and Jason march down the street and his stomach churned. He had tried with all his might to keep Liz in custody, but Judge Woods had different plans in mind. He didn't understand that by giving Elizabeth her freedom, her safety was going to be sacrificed. He let out a sigh knowing that he should let it go, but couldn't. Before he could stop himself, he was heading in the same direction Jason and Elizabeth had just disappeared down.


A/N: I know it was short, but I'm just trying to lay the groundwork for the big finale. Sorry for the lack of updates recently. Between work and school and my computer being broken, I've haven't been able to find the time. Enough with the excuses, I hope that the chapter was somewhat enjoyable if not a little rushed.