A/N – Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate them. There always has to be a little angst with Liason lol.

Chapter 3

Jason ran out into the main restaurant and through the doorway, making it to the street just in time to see Elizabeth jump into a cab. "Damn!" This was all wrong. He still wasn't sure what had happened. It seemed like she wanted to kiss him. For two blocks he walked in the cold air with Milo slowly following him in the car. The guard had seen Elizabeth make a run for it and he felt sorry for his boss who looked like he had just been hit by a truck.

Then he saw a metallic glint and punched the gas pedal, squealing the tires which gained Jason's attention. The enforcer's eyes lifted and he just knew he was a dead man. The echo of the gun shot pierced the air and Jason tried to take cover, but there was nowhere to hide.

Milo held his arm out the window and fired as he screeched to a halt next to Jason who quickly dove into the car.

"Are you hit?"

Jason shook his head. "No."

They sped away, not stopping until they got to the penthouse. Milo didn't care about how many laws he had probably broken.

As they rode up in the elevator, his boss was despondent. Milo made sure to get him inside safely before leaving. It had been a while since he had seen Jason in such bad shape.

"Milo."

"Yeah?"

"Thanks."

After Milo left, Jason plopped onto the couch and put his head in his hands as he thought about what had transpired with Elizabeth.

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Liz ran into the hospital and pulled Epiphany from the nurse's station.

"What in the world is going on?" She could tell that Elizabeth had been crying.

"I need you to talk me down from the ledge."

"What happened?"

Liz started pacing back and forth. "I went to dinner with Jason and I panicked."

Piph took a seat. "Tell me everything.

Elizabeth explained what had lead up to their make out session.

"Wow! That must have been some kiss." Epiphany was happy that Liz seemed to be finally given in to her feelings towards Jason.

"It was insanely good."

"Then why did you run?"

Liz groaned. "I laid back onto the table like a total ho. I think if he had kept kissing me, I would have let him take me right there." Her face flushed red and Epiphany giggled. "It's not funny. He probably thinks that I hate him."

"Elizabeth, do you want Jason?"

She nodded slowly.

"Talk to me." Epiphany needed to understand where her head was at.

"We went from barely acknowledging each other to full out groping each other in a public place. I've spent so many years pretending that he didn't mean anything to me, that I could just forget everything about our past. Jason was always a fantasy; one that I never thought would come true. Tonight—tonight was so many years in the making and I was overwhelmed. What do I do? He probably hates me."

"I seriously doubt that man hates you. If you talk to him, he'll understand. You owe it to yourself to go for what you want. You settled for Ric and Lucky and now it's time to choose someone for the right reasons instead of the wrong ones."

Liz nodded. "You're right. We've wasted too much time already."

"Go talk to him."

Piph had just led her back to the nurse's station when Emily ran up to them in a tizzy.

"Emily. What's wrong?"

Tears were streaming down the younger woman's face.

"I came here to see if Jason was admitted." Since it happened in such a public place, she thought maybe someone had called for an ambulance.

"Jason? What do you know?"

"There was a news report that someone tried to kill him tonight."

Liz thought she was going to be sick. "Did you try the penthouse?"

"Yes, but no one answered."

Liz took a deep breath to try and calm her nerves. "Emily, I'll call you if I find him."

Emily and Piph watched as Liz ran for the elevator.

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When Liz got to the penthouse, she frantically banged on the door, but there was no answer. "Damn. Jason, where are you?"

She waited a few minutes and tried again and when he didn't open the door, she sullenly walked to the elevator and got on as tears streamed down her face. Her emotions were all over the place. Was he hurt? Did he need her? Their past flashed before her eyes as she remembered finding him in the snow all those years before as a shiver quaked her body. He had to be okay.

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Jason slid the glass door to his balcony open and walked back into his living room. The cold air had help clear his head and he knew what he had to do. Tomorrow morning, he'd go to her after she had some time to process what had happened and he would plead his case. If she decided to really take a chance with him, there were so many things that needed to happen. Guards would have to be assigned and Elizabeth's apartment situation would probably have to change so that they could protect her and Cam sufficiently. He was the type of person who needed order, so now his mind was filled with to do lists, because protecting his family meant everything. A slight smile etched onto his face as those last words filtered through his mind—family. It sounded so nice. Could he even dare to think that he even deserved to have them in his life after all he had done as an enforcer? His hand rubbed against his face and then he tried to shake off the doubt. He will let her know what he wants, but this is ultimately Elizabeth's choice because she has everything to lose. A shiver ran through his body as he realized he had everything to lose if they moved forward to.

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Cam listened to his mom cry and decided it was time to take action. Adults were very frustrating. He grabs the phone and presses the numbers that are listed on the refrigerator note.

"Georgie?"

"Hey Cam." She was at Milo's apartment in the towers. "Is everything alright?"

"No. Mommy is upset and we need Jason's help."

Georgie sighed. "Cam…"

"Please…"

She was a sucker for his cute little face and voice. Besides, Elizabeth deserves some happiness. "Alright, I'll have Milo give me a ride, but we have to leave a note."

"Okay."

He crept downstairs and waited by front of the window until Georgie showed up. There was only one more day until Christmas and he was determined to help his mom. He just knew that Santa was going to get him something extra special for his efforts.

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Jason yanked his door open and frowned. He swore someone had knocked. His gaze travelled down until he locked eyes with Cameron. "Cam? What are you doing here?"

"Georgie and Milo brought me."

He shook his head and Cam walked past him.

"Where is your mom?"

"At home."

"Does she know that you're here?"

Cam shook his head.

"Cam, she's going to be so worried."

"We left a note on the door."

He motioned for him to sit on the couch. "How can I help you?" The quicker he helped him, the faster he could get him home so Liz wouldn't be upset.

"Well, did you find the guy who stole mommy's heart?"

Jason studied him for a moment and then slightly smiled. "Why do I have the feeling you already know the answer to that?"

Cam shrugged.

"I'm—I'm the one who stole your mom's heart."

Cam slowly smiled. "Do you want to give it back?"

"No."

"We come together."

"I know that you are a package deal."

"Does that mean you want to date us?"

Jason smiled. "If that's okay with you…"

Cam launched himself into Jason's arms and then threw his hands around the older man's neck as he gave him a big hug.

Jason relished it as he realized what he had missed. Cam is such a good kid and he wants to make him happy. Elizabeth had done a great job.

"Do you have any juice?" Cam asked as his grip loosened.

"Let's go see what I've got."

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Elizabeth wiped her eyes and then walked to Cam's room. "Baby, it's time for bed." When he didn't answer, she searched the room and then went downstairs. "Cam!"

She moved into the kitchen and then felt panic start to build. "Cameron Steven Webber!" Nothing. She rushed into the living room and then saw the paper on the door.

"Dear Mommy, I went to see the man who stole your heart so you will be happy, Love Cam." She knew it was Georgie's writing. Grabbing her keys, she put on her coat and then rushed to the car and jumped inside.

After one mile, her car sputtered and she moved to the side of the road. "Damn. Not now!" she yelled. Smoke billowed from under the hood and tears started to well up. Getting out, she looked around and then decided to walk. She hurried to get down the dark street and then hit some black ice and started to slide, yelping as she fell into an old snow bank. "My life sucks," she muttered before trying to push herself up. After much effort, she got to her feet and tried to brush the snow off. Pulling out her phone she cursed under her breath when she realized that it was dead. Looking up, she yelled, "What next? Can you give me a break?"

A flake of snow hit her in the forehead and she growled. "Stupid Santa!"

Max drove down the street to Elizabeth's house to check on her per Jason's request. When he noticed Elizabeth's car, he slowed down and frowned when he didn't see her in it. Slowly, he turned around and then inched down the street until he the person he had seen walking. He pulled over and then rushed towards her. "Elizabeth?"

How had she not heard the car? She groaned when she realized her brain was stuck on Jason. As she turned she saw Max barreling towards her as his arms flailed wildly. The force of his body sent them flying and he just managed to flip them around before they hit a snow bank so he took the brunt of the fall.

"I'm having déjà vu," she said after wiping some snow off her face, her damp hair clinging to her cheeks.

"Are you alright?"

"I think I might have hurt my ankle."

He tried pushing her off of him and she winced. "Alright, I'm going to roll you onto your back and then I'll get up and help you."

"Okay."

After some maneuvering, he was able to help her stand.

"Can you walk on it?"

She tried to move forward and yelped.

"Stay here."

Max pulled the car up and then opened her door before picking her up and sliding her inside. Once she was secured, he got in and started to turn the car around.

"No. Can you take me to the Towers, please? Cam is there."

"Sure."

"Sorry about hurting you."

"It's okay. I had already slipped once before."

"Jason sent me to check on you."

Liz rolled her eyes. "You meant spy on me?"

Max smirked. "He cares about you. I hope you feel the same way."

"I do."

"Finally—I mean I'm glad to hear that."

Liz grinned, pleased that at least there were a few people who wanted them together. She pulls out her phone and texts Emily to let her know that Jason is fine.

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Cam hummed as he munched on some cheese and crackers as Sonny and Jason raptly watched.

"I think he's my new favorite person," Sonny said.

"I'm sure Max will be crushed."

Cam smiled a toothy grin, making the crime boss chuckle. "Mr. Sonny, Jason wants to date us."

"Really?"

"Uh-huh."

"Where are you going on your first date?"

"Chucky Cheese!"

Sonny grinned. "I think Jason will love that."

Jason had no idea what that was, but he could tell by Sonny's tone that it must be something horrible.

"I love it."

Jason's brow rose as he watched Cameron pause to think. Trouble…

"Mommy likes presents and chocolate."

"Thanks for the tip."

"And maybe you get her asperdays. She loves them."

Jason frowned.

"I'll tell you later," Sonny said.

There was banging on the door. "It's probably Max," Jason said. He had yet to receive a text reporting back.

Sonny hurried over to it and pulled it open.

When Jason saw a frazzled Elizabeth in his arms, he quickly took her from him. "What happened?"

She shivered. "We fell."

"How?"

"Well, the first time I fell after my car died and then Max saw me and he slipped and knocked me down and I twisted my ankle."

Jason grimaced. Santa was definitely bringing a Liz a new car. Max grinned as he read his boss's mind.

"I'll go take care of it."

"Thanks!"

Sonny motioned for Cam. "I'm taking him across the hall for some dessert."

"Can I go, mommy?"

Jason was still holding her.

"Yes, but we need to have a serious talk later about you leaving the house without my permission."

"Okay, mommy."

Jason took her upstairs to his bathroom and sat her on the counter. "You need to get out of these wet clothes."

He retrieved a towel and then peeled off her coat. "Your cheeks are red."

"I'm cold."

Stepping in between her legs, he enveloped her in his arm and she snuggled into his warmth. "How do you want to do this?"

"Do you have a shirt I can wear?"

"Yeah."

When he pulled away, she immediately regretted asking because she missed his heat, but he quickly returned and handed her a shirt and sweat pants.

"Turn around," she said because she is bra-less.

When he was safely facing the shower, she quickly took off her shirt and put the other one on. "Okay."

Jason carefully removed her sneaker and grimaced when he saw her bruised ankle and then realized how cold she must be. Once he removed her shoes and socks, he helped her stand and got her jeans off and replaced them.

"I don't think they'll stay up."

"You need to get warm."

He swept her off her feet and moved her to his bed which he had already turned down. Once she was covered, he started to go get some ice, but she stopped him.

"Don't leave. We need to talk."

"Slide over."

She did as she was told and Jason moved next to her and she snuggled against his warm body.

"I've waited a long time to get you here."

She grinned. "Silly. Jason, what do you want?"

"I know this must seem like it came out of nowhere, but I want you and Cam in my life. Nothing makes sense without you. Do you think you can handle that?"

A tear ran down her cheek. "Yes."

"I want to take care of you and I know that I should have told you this a long time ago, but I was scared."

"Of what?"

"Everything—of keeping you safe and making you happy. Being with me will change everything."

"Love is a risk. I tried safe and that really didn't work out for me."

"Are you sure?"

"I've never been so sure of anything in my life."

His lips brushed against her temple. "Thank you."

Cam ran into the room. "Mr. Sonny said I'm on the good list."

Liz smiled as she watched him climb onto the bed. "You are on the best list, because you made mommy very happy."

Cam snuggled into her back. Santa had given him the best gift ever and he would never forget it.

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Liz laughed as Cam passed out in the middle of his presents. It had been a whirlwind of a morning with Cam waking up at the crack of dawn. Somehow, Jason had managed to get extra gifts for Cam and score some last minute favorites. And she couldn't believe that Jason had brought her an SUV which was sitting in the parking lot with a big bow on it.

He sat beside her and pulled her into his side. She turned into and then got on her knees and held his face. Their mouths fused as their tongues mated and then he moved her onto his lap.

"I love you, Elizabeth."

"You do?"

He nodded.

"Oh Jason, I love you too."

"Will you move in with me?"

"Yes."

Cam grinned. Operation make mommy happy was now complete. Now, he wanted a baby brother and he knew just the jolly man to make it happen.

The End

A/N – I really hope you liked this story. I just wanted some Liason cuteness. Hope you all have a wonderful New Year and thank you so much for supporting my writing. It means a lot to me!