Jason sat at the table staring out into the bayou. He did that everyday for a year now and Edward was tired of it.
You going to rot away here.-
What Pap, what? - Coming out of his thought.
You? Are you going to rot here?-
No Pap.-
Jason you have a business to run and life to live. Stop hiding out, one thing you've never done is run away from your responsibilities.-
Responsibilities.-
You still thinking about little miss? - Edward snapped.
Everyday, making up for lost time I guess.-
Jason set things right with the girl and get on with your life.-
Yeah Pap as usual you're reading my mind. Problem is I just don't know how.-
I saw that file the day you got here. You slept for a week I never seen nothing like it, nor have I seen anyone beat up and broken like that. I wasn't what happened to her body Jason it was her eyes.-
Jason snorted.
I opened that file six months ago, funny how even after I saw the pictures I didn't see that look until then. I realized then she had the same look in her eyes that night and everyday sense trapped, scare and broken.-
So what are you going to do about it young man?-
Jason didn't say anything he got up and grabbed his keys. The same way he showed up no bags no warnings he go in his truck waved to his grandfather and left.
Liz didn't really want to do this she just wanted to give Skye and Lorenzo their present and leave. There where to many people here for her liking. Lorenzo could tell she was having a hard time he sat with her in a corner and they talked for an hour. He always found it strange now she didn't liked to be touched but if you wanted to be friend with Elizabeth Webber you got used to it.
So how is it going with the company.-
Pretty good, at first I didn't want take it back then I realized that it was all my hard work why not. I just wished I could have sued his ass.-
Have you heard from him?-
No, he knows better.-
Skye said he was like a zombie when she went to see Edward. Edward said he'd been like that for months.-
I feel sorry for him. - She said.
Do you really?-
No not really.-
So? - Lorenzo said.
So?-
Lucky flew to Paris to see you?-
No he flew to Paris to see Sarah my step sister.-
Really?-
You can tell Skye to stop medaling.-
I will when I'm ready to stop medaling myself. All we want is you happy Liz. - Lorenzo got up when Skye called him.
It was getting late and Lorenzo and Skye stopped cleaning and started kissing.
Its time for me to go guys.-
Sweetie, thank you for being my maid of honor I'll see you tomorrow?-
Yeah.-
Liz walked into the office; she couldn't believe she forgot the damn contract. She stopped short when she found him sitting at her desk eyes closed.
Christ! I could have you arrested for that it called breaking and entering.-
Sorry.-
What are you doing here and how did you get in?-
I own the building. I came to see you.-
For what?-
Business Ms. Webber.-
Liz looked at him she couldn't help it he looked good in shape and tanned. New Orleans was no doubt good for him; she moved over to her desk and began looking for the contract.
For someone who kept me organized you are a bit messy. - He said with a laugh in his voice.
I can't be boss and secretary too; I stopped doing that when you fired me.-
He was leaning on the desk while she searched around him. Try to ignore how close he was.
What do you want? - She said with a deep sigh.
To talk to you.-
About?-
Jason took a breath, never one on to beat around the bush.
Spend the night with me.-
WHAT?-
Liz just kinda started to go down; weather there was a chair under her didn't mater. Jason jumped up and shove a chair under her just as she was about to hit the floor.
You want me to what?-
Spend the night with me.-
As in sleep with you.-
Yes.-
What for?-
I think you know.-
No I don't know.-
He looked at her for a long second.
Give me your hand. - He said stretching out his.
She lifted her hand out of her lap and was about to take his when she began to tremble.
It's been seven years and you still have that look in your eye. You need to find someone who'll love you and make you happy Elizabeth and if you can't even let a man touch you. How are you going to do that?-
How is spending the night with you going to fix that?-
I put this curse on you and I want to take it away.-
Liz snorted.
Still about you isn't it you can't stand that he took what you think is yours. - He knew what she was doing.
How long are you going to close your eyes and dream of him? - He wouldn't let her.
Xander fucked Elizabeth; oh no one gets away with that. - She hit him where it hurts.
How long are you shake in the dark and wish that it would all go away? Just stop long enough for you to breathe. - He snapped.
Can't stand the look in my eyes knowing you put it there to. - They where yelling by now.
How long you going to let what happened be an excuse for not living that part of your life.-
This isn't about me it's about you. - Said in unison.
They where standing looking at each other.
Come to my Condo tomorrow night I would say tonight but I've been driving and I hate to fall asleep on you.-
Don't you me in me? I'm not doing this Jason.-
He was gone.
tbc
