A/N – Thanks for the comments! It's gonna be another hectic week. My boss got selected for jury duty, so I'm going to be swamped. So it will be a 3 posting week. Sorry.
Chapter 54
Johnny pulled a chair out for Amelia and then sat across from her. "What are you in the mood for?"
"I don't know. Um…" She perused the menu. "Pasta sounds good."
"I tell you what, Francis has a special Italian restaurant that has the best pasta in town. Don't get it tonight, we'll go Friday night." He had enjoyed their dinner nights so far. Amelia was funny and easy going.
"Deal. In that case, I'll have the Salmon and tonight is my treat."
"Sorry, can't agree to that."
"Why not? You paid last night."
"My mother would kill me if I let you pay."
She rolled her eyes.
"Look, I know you could, but I'm old fashioned."
"Okay, but Saturday night I'm taking you to Jake's and I'm buying."
He thought about it for a moment. "You can buy two rounds."
"You are ridiculous."
He grinned. "It's a good ridiculous though, right?"
She couldn't help herself and smiled. "I'll let it go for now. What are you having?"
"Steak."
"You're so predictable, O'Brien."
"What? I like meat. It's good protein."
"If you say so…"
The waitress walked up. "Can I get you something to drink?"
"I'll have a draft beer and she'll have a Cosmo."
"Coming right up," she said as she perused an oblivious Johnny and then walked away.
"You ordering for me now?" Amelia said saucily.
His eyes shot up and then he shook his head when he realized she wasn't really offended. "Very funny."
"That waitress was looking at you like you were dinner."
He frowned. "No she wasn't."
She gave him a look. "I'll bet you that she asks for your number later."
"You're on."
"If she does, I buy drinks Saturday night and not just two rounds—all rounds."
"Fine. I'll take the bet." He stood. "I'll be right back."
While he was gone, the waitress stopped by.
"Your boyfriend is gorgeous."
"We're just friends."
She looked perplexed. "Are you single?"
"Yes."
"Are you gay?"
Amelia laughed. "No."
"Just checking."
She walked away and Johnny came back.
"Why are you laughing?"
"The waitress just asked me if I was gay?"
He was shocked. "Why?"
"Because I said we were just friends."
He sighed.
"Don't get all depressed that you lost. You might as well just concede now."
"Fine. You can buy the drinks Saturday night."
She grinned.
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Trevor had almost cried from laughing when he saw the looks on the faces of the Webber family when Audrey put down empty pizza boxes and said, "Have at it." You could practically hear their jaws drop.
After a minute of silence, Audrey couldn't contain herself anymore and started to giggle.
Elizabeth blinked a few times. "Wait… Is this a joke?"
"The looks on your faces were priceless."
"Oh—my—God," Sarah said. "That was cruel."
"I can't believe you did that," Jeff said.
"Enough messing around, what did you cook for real?" Steven asked.
Audrey sighed and wiped her face. "Go look in the oven."
Steven, Sarah, and Elizabeth jumped up and ran into the kitchen.
"There better be something in there," Steven yelled.
Jason chuckled. "I'm kind of bummed we're not having pizza."
Audrey clucked her tongue. "I spent all afternoon in that kitchen. You better not want pizza."
Jeff grinned.
"Next time I have to go to Pennsylvania, I might have to stop here first," Trevor said.
"As long as you bring your appetite, you're always welcome," Audrey said.
Steven approached the table with a tray of lasagna. Sarah was carrying a second one and Elizabeth had a basket of garlic bread.
"That looks really good," Trevor said.
"Thank you. Well, don't stare at it, dig in."
She didn't have to ask anyone twice. They all shoveled it down and then sat back with full bellies afterward.
"Audrey, that was delicious," Trevor said.
"Someone roll me to the couch," Liz said.
"Wait your turn," Steven said.
"I'll help you," Jason said, making Liz smile.
"You could learn a few things from him," Audrey said to Steven.
"Please… They are still in the kiss up stage. In another month, we'll see if they're still nauseating."
Emily smacked him on the arm. "Behave."
"I don't think you really know what you are getting into," Andrea said to her.
"I can handle it. I have enough blackmail material to keep him in line."
Liz grinned. "I really like you, Emily."
Steven rolled his eyes. "I'm so outnumbered."
"You always were," Jeff said.
"What's for dessert?" Sarah asked.
Everyone moaned at the thought. They were so full.
Audrey chuckled. "I went with apple pie."
Liz perked up. "There's always room for that."
"I'll be right back."
Her phone rang.
"No phones!" Jeff said.
It was too late. Liz had already glanced at it and quickly answered. "Hello?"
"Hi."
"Hello Kylie."
Steven's eyes lit up.
"What are you doing?"
"We are about to eat some of my Gram's apple pie."
"That sounds yummy."
"Steven and Jason are here."
Kylie smiled.
"I'll put you on speaker."
"Hi Kylie!" Steven said.
"Hi. Have you been practicing?"
"Every day..."
"He has been making patients do the move too," Emily said.
Kylie giggled.
"Hey Kylie," Jason said.
"Hi Jason!
Liz grinned at her excitement.
"Did you get to see your friends?"
"Yes. We had a sleep over."
"That sounds like fun."
"We made popcorn and watched movies."
"I wanted to have a sleepover at Emily's house, but she wouldn't let me," Steven said.
Emily's mouth dropped open and Steven laughed.
"Emily, that's not very nice."
She glared at Steven. "He is teasing."
Jeff chuckled.
"Well, I have to go. Miss you."
"We miss you too," Liz said.
"Bye Kylie," everyone yelled.
"Bye!"
Liz turned her phone off. "That just made my day."
"You should go home and have a nice hot bath," Andrea said. She knew the court hearing was taking a toll.
"That sounds like a great idea."
"Today was rough," Jason said.
"Well, I have faith in Diane. Somehow, this will get resolved and you can leave it behind you," Audrey said.
"That sounds nice. I just want it to be done and then once the wing is in service, I can take a vacation."
"A much needed and deserved vacation," Jeff said.
Sarah held up her glass. "To Elizabeth. You're an inspiration and I'm so proud of you."
Liz smiled as everyone lifted their glasses. Once they were finished eating the pie, they ventured back to the penthouse.
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Jason called Elizabeth into the bathroom after he was done running her a bubble bath. He smirked when she walked into the room naked.
As she sunk into the water, she moaned. "So good." The oversized tub was the best investment she had made in a long time.
He turned on the jets and she sighed. "You want a glass of wine?"
"No. Will you get in with me?"
"I thought you wanted to relax."
Her eyes snapped open and slowly, a smile lit up her face. "Give me ten minutes and then you better be in here naked and ready."
"That won't be a problem."
And true to her request, ten minutes later he appeared and slipped inside the hot water as it soothingly surrounded his aching muscles. "Feels good."
"It's even better now that you're in it."
His eyes drifted shut. She let him soak for about five minutes and then she moved her leg and her toes flicked against his cock. A smile began to appear on his face and he slowly opened his eyes. "Are you going to touch me like you mean it or just play around?"
Her eyes narrowed sultrily and she eased closer, encircling him with her hand before gently pumping. "Is that better baby?"
"Yes," he said with a raspy tone.
Her body was soon wrapped around him as she continued to pump. He fisted her hair and roughtly kissed her supple lips, letting her know that he wanted control. His finger glanced across her nipple before tweaking it, making her moan into his mouth. "Stop!" he said harshly, knowing he would come if she didn't. "Put me inside you."
She adjusted her position so that she was on her knees and then impaled herself on his rigid cock. Jason hissed as she started to bounce. Her breasts were jiggling every time she came down, making him want to taste them. He sat up so he could partake and Liz gripped his hair as his mouth kicked her pleasure up another notch.
"Jason!" she yelled as he raked his teeth against her almost painfully hard nub.
Her cries just made him suck harder and then his tongue swirled, creating an incredible sensation as the air it. In return, she slammed down harder, making him hum his approval which just turned her on even more.
"I'm gonna c—" Her words were cut off by the sound of his name filling the air before she let out a string of passionate sounds.
"Elizabeth…," he sighed as his cock leapt, filling her again as he released himself deep inside her.
She could feel it and her body jerked as she continued to come. Exhausted, she fell against his chest and he held her as they came down from their high.
"I love you so much," he said softly, the words making her shiver.
"I love you too."
Jason was so thankful that she was in his life. He couldn't ever remember a time when he felt so happy. There were some good times with his mom, but a lot of it was filled with worried.
She could see a little sadness flicker in his eyes. "What are you thinking about?"
"Just that I've never been happier."
"Then why did you look sad?"
"I was thinking about my mom. We would have fun, but most of the time I was so worried about her getting hurt."
"Do you worry about me?"
"Yes. I can't help it. I lost her and you've changed my life in so many ways. If I lost you…." his voice trailed off as his eyes pressed shut.
She kissed his eyelids and then several spots on his face and when he twitched inside of her, she smiled. "I'm not going to leave you willingly. You've changed my life too. I feel free again and everything is starting to come together. I look forward to every minute I spend with you and I'll never take you for granted." He started to respond, but her lips covered his and they got lost in a long and sensuous kiss as Jason started to harden again. Her breath hitched in her throat as his hands arms lifted her and then slammed her back down until he was beyond hard and then she took over and made them both shatter again. They cleaned up and then got into bed. Their day was going to be long and stressful, so they needed their rest.
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Emily collapsed next to Steven. She was definitely making up for lost time. It had been so long since she had made love.
"I think you're killing me in the best way ever." She was insatiable and he had loved every minute. He tugged her closer. "Emily, you're my girlfriend, right?"
She grinned. "Are you asking me?"
"Yes."
"Then yes."
He kissed the top of her head. "Thank you. I didn't see you coming, but I'm glad that I'm with you."
"I feel the same way. You have five minutes."
He chuckled, knowing she was about to pass out.
"Seriously, you better increase your workout."
"Yes dear."
She grinned and then snuggled against him more.
A few minutes passed by.
"Emily?"
When she didn't answer, he smiled. Steven was definitely falling in love.
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The mattress sunk next to her and Epiphany snuggled against Patrick's body. He had a long shift and it felt so good to feel her next to him.
"Missed you," she muttered, half asleep.
"I missed you too." He knew she was exhausted. Luckily, they had scheduled it so that they could sleep in. "You okay?"
"Just tired."
"Sleep baby. I'll make you breakfast in the morning."
"Love you."
"I love you too."
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Epiphany woke up to the smell of bacon. She sat up with a smile and used the bathroom before joining Patrick in the kitchen.
"Hello beautiful," he said before putting her plate down.
"This looks wonderful." He had scrambled some eggs too.
"Thanks. Here's some juice."
He finished loading his plate and sat at the table.
"This is very good," she said taking another bite of her eggs.
"How was your stamina yesterday?"
"It wasn't so bad. I was sitting most of the time."
"Jeff is going to keep you on that schedule for at least a week."
"I can't believe that I'm saying this, but it's probably a good thing. I'm scared of pushing it."
He was worried too. If it were up to him, she would have stayed out a few more weeks, but Epiphany was like this unstoppable force and Patrick knew better than to try and hold her back.
"You worry too much."
"That's because I love you."
She slightly smiled. Their relationship had taken her by surprised, but she was so happy they had taken it to the next level. "Patrick."
"Yes."
"Next weekend, we're making love."
He smirked. "You think so?"
"I know so. We've waited long enough."
"I would wait longer if that's what you need."
"Well, luckily, I don't."
"I will look forward to it then."
She got up to take his plate and gave him a passionate kiss, a hope of what was to come and Patrick loved every minute of it.
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Jason sucked on Liz's lips which tasted like maple syrup. "Mmmmmm," he moaned as he ravished her mouth.
"If you keep kissing me like that, we're going to be late."
"And?"
"As tempting as you are, today will probably be the last day of testimony and I want to make sure that Ric goes down."
He sucked on her neck, causing her knees to slightly buckle. "You're so much more interesting them him."
"I'm glad you feel that way, but…." Her words were cut off with his mouth as he pushed her against the wall in the kitchen." Her body felt like it was vibrating due to his talented mouth. "Jason…."
"Yes?"
"Please…." She was running out of resolve.
He sighed and put his forehead against hers. "I must be doing something wrong if you can resist me."
She chuckled. "Trust me, you were doing everything right. I'm just bloodthirsty."
"Remind me never to get on your bad side."
"I honestly don't think you ever could. Now, go upstairs and get dressed."
"By myself?"
"Yes. I don't trust you."
He slightly pouted, make her grin.
"You are so damn sexy and cute. I will reward you later."
His eyes flickered wickedly. "How."
"Um, let's just say that you'll be yelling out my name."
"Always do."
"It will be even louder than normal."
His hooded eyes were causing her to get hot all over again.
"Go!" she demanded.
"Fine. I'll be right down."
She sighed and adjusted her blouse, knowing that she was going to be thinking about his kisses all day.
