Indescribable

Standing behind the bar, Elizabeth takes a deep breath, a soft smile playing at her lips as she glances around the room. It's been three years since she took over Jake's bar and she couldn't be happier with it. Sure, it had been an uphill climb to get the place to where she wanted it, but it was worth the battle. What was once a challenge to maintain the place is now running like a well oiled machine. It didn't hurt that her friends pitched in every once in a while. Not to mention her husband who felt inclined to get her security system upgraded and ensure that she had the best bouncers possible. The very same bouncers that will come in handy with the bar's anniversary celebration taking place in just a few hours.

"Hey, Liz," the voice of one of her closest friends sounds off from the doorway.

"Juan," Elizabeth walks out from behind the bar to wrap him in a warm embrace. "It's so good to see you. Thanks for making the trip last minute."

"Of course," Juan assures with a shrug. "It's been quiet a while. Why don't we catch up while they set the stage?"

"Sure," Elizabeth agrees, walking back to the bar while he plops down on one of the stools. "Soda or beer?"

"Soda," Juan replies, accepting the glass once she pours it for him. "Sucks that I won't be in town for long. I've missed this place."

"Yeah," Elizabeth replies with a smile. "Tortures of being a famous singer, huh?"

"You can say that," Juan shrugs. "I'll be back one day, though, you can count on that. Once I'm ready to settle down, I'll be back for good."

"I'll hold you to that," Elizabeth says as she pours herself a glass. "So, catch me up, tell me everything."

For the next couple hour, the two have a good long conversation about all that has happened since they last spoke. So much has happened in the last couple years that they weren't short on things to talk about. By the time they realized it, it was time for Juan to do his mic check and for her to put the final touches on the bar before her people start showing up for the night. The bartender is already getting the bar stocked for the night while the girls are getting the tables and pool tables set. All that was really left to do was have the bouncers do their rounds before stationing themselves at the door. One inside, one outside.

"Hey, Cody," Elizabeth greets one of the bouncers when he steps inside. "Everything set?"

"Yeah, boss," Cody assures. "We did perimeter and made sure to replace the locks in the back storage. Shouldn't have anymore trouble with break ins."

"That's good, thank you," Elizabeth shakes her head. "Are you gonna be outside tonight?"

"Yup," Cody replies, holding up the clipboard. "Got the list from Zander. He'll be making his way inside once he's done securing the storage area."

"Sounds good," Elizabeth says before handing him the radio. "Make sure to radio inside if you need anything. I'll have one of the girls bring it out to you."

"Will do," Cody assures before giving her a slight nod.

Just as Cody is walking out the door, Elizabeth's about to walk back to the bar when her attention is pulled to the man that walks in after Cody steps outside, a soft smile touching her lips. Meeting his eyes for a moment, Elizabeth turns on her heels and proceeds to walk back to stand behind the bar, knowing he'll follow and stand across the bar from her once she does. She wasn't expecting him till later on that night, but she's not one to complain. Not when it comes to him anyway.

"You got a minute?" he asks her, accepting the bottle of beer from her.

"Depends," she replies simply. "Business or pleasure?"

"A little of both," he replies simply. "Your office?"

"Sure," she says with a tilt of her head. "After you."

"Ladies first."

"And they say chivalry is dead," she says with a chuckle before leading the way to her office, leaning against her desk as he shuts the door behind him. "So...business first?"

"Sure," he replies with a shrug, walking to stand right in front of her, his hands running up the sides of her legs to rest on her waist. "Business first."

"Very well, Mr. Morgan," Elizabeth takes his hands from her waist, dropping them before walking to sit behind her desk, gesturing to the chair. "Have a seat."

"Okay," he says with a chuckle before sitting down. "I met with the five families earlier today and the verdict is in."

"I'm on the edge of my seat," Elizabeth says simply, eyeing him curiously. "What's the verdict?"

"Read it for yourself," he says simply, pulling the paper from his jacket to slide it over to her. "Giambetti wrote it out himself."

"Well, that changes things," Elizabeth says as she snatches the paper off the desk to read it over, a smile plastered over her face at the verdict. "They approved it."

"Jake's is now officially a safe zone," he voices for added effect, knowing how much this means to her. "Giambetti endorsed it and assures that it will be a personal offence if anyone goes against the protection order."

"Thank you," Elizabeth says, folding the paper and sliding it into the desk. "Are we moving on to the pleasure part now?"

"Sure," he smiles softly, rising to his feet as she does, swearing he could hear his heart pound against his chest as she slowly made her way into his arms. "Elizabeth."

"Jason," she whispers, reaching up to caress his face in her hands as he leans in to claim her lips with his, completely lost in his embrace. "Love you."

"Love you," he whispers back, meeting her eyes. "You're so beautiful."

"You, dear husband, are beyond words," she replies simply, letting out a deep sigh. "Are you staying or coming back later?"

"Later," he replies. "Still got a couple things to handle. I'll be back with Sonny."

"That works for me," Elizabeth assures. "I still have somethings I want to get done and that would be impossible if you're here."

"Distracting?"

"More than you could ever comprehend," Elizabeth laughs softly, kissing him softly. "Go. I'll see you tonight."

It would be a long moment of staring into each other's eyes before they go their separate ways, Elizabeth watching him as he walks out of the bar, the door closing behind him. Letting out a deep breath, Elizabeth gets back to work on the bar, making sure that everything will be set for the event. Juan will be playing a whole set for the opening hours before he has to get back on the road with his band. After which, she has the karaoke system set up for some wholesome fun. Something this town could use a whole lot of, that's for sure.

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