A/N:Okay, so I have been gone for so long, and to be honest, I wasn't sure how I would follow that last chapter. But, in any case, I had this sudden inspiration to update this fic after going to TC again.The great fics over there kicked me in the butt, I promise the next chapter will be up soon.:)…..Anyway, read and review, please!

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Elizabeth layed wide awake on her bed, praying she'd find solace in sleep, but knowing it was no use. For the last three days she hadn't been able to sleep for fear of the person breaking in again. She had been too afraid to mention it to Lucky, knowing that it would make him upset.

Sighing, Elizabeth rolled over onto her side. I just want to sleep...is it really that hard? She thought as she glanced at the time the glowed back at her-2:30 AM.

She knew she had work the next day, she'd drop Cameron off at Gram's and then head off. But running on no sleep wasn't going to help any.

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Jason stared out the window, lost in thought. Though he wouldn't tell Elizabeth, he'd been having people watching her for the past few days. He knew how she'd react, and at the moment he wasn't prepared for that. While he didn't know who had broken into her apartment, Jason knew that she still didn't feel safe-and that's what hurt most.

He'd seen Sam the day before at the MetroCourt with a guy he didn't recognize. Surprisingly though, it hadn't aggravated him. Instead, it made him feel all the better.

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The next morning, Elizabeth seemed to be doing better than she had expected at work. Picking up a file off of the nurses' station counter, she let out an audible sigh. Breathe,Webber.She thought to herself with a laugh.

"Tough day,huh?"Epiphany asked.

"You could say that."Elizabeth said, flipping through the file.

"Well, it looks like it. You've been dragging your feet around here for the last week or so.Everything alright?"She asked, punching a few things into the computer.

Elizabeth shrugged, leaning against the counter. "I don't know." She glanced at her watch. "I gotta check up on a few labs. If the patient in 1232 needs anything just...I'll take care of it."She said, running off towards the lab.

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"I already told you-I can pay for the rest of it."

Jason heard the voice before he saw who it was. Frowning, he made the decision to stay in the shadows.

"I ain't got the time, okay?...Either I get that money today, or I'll visit him myself,Maxie.I'm a petient man, but if you can't pay in full-"

"I'll get it."Maxie fumed. 'I swear.Look, I know it's not right on time or anything.But trust me..."

"Trust you?"

"Dean-"

The man she reffered to as Dean charged at her, clenching her throat. "You promised me!An' ain't nobody gonna pull one on me.You got it?"

"Hey!"Jason said, charging out of the shadows. "Let her go."

Dean simply let go of Maxie, stare dat Jason, and walked away mumbling something under his breath.

Silence had managed to settle between them, Jason debating if the 'him' Dean had been reffering to was Lucky. And more importantly, if so-if Elizabeth knew about it.

"Why'd you do that?"Maxi asked rubbing her throat. "Go after Dean, I mean."

Jason stared at her accusingly.

"Oh, of course.You wanna be a hero for Elizabeth."

"This has nothing to do with Elizabeth. Someone needed help."Jason said, shrugging.

Maxie laughed, smirking. "You think I was getting them for Lucky. Who's to say I wasn't getting them for me?Or my boyfriend?I do have a life, you know.You know what?...Thanks for helping me."She said, charging off.

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Jason stood by the elevator at General Hospital, pacing back at forth. He contemplated not telling her, but he knew that if he wanted anything to happen, he had to be honest.

"Hey."She said, seeing him.

"Hi."

Elizabeth frowned. "What's wrong?"

"Uh-"Sighing, he knew it was no use. "I just needed to tell you something. You're not gonna like it but-"

She studied his eyes, knowing what he said was true.

"Jason...what's wrong?"

Jason stood silent, rubbing his neck.

"Jason-if something's wrong, you can tell me."

"I saw Maxie. On the docks today-"He said,lowering his voice. "She was talking to some guy.I think...I think it could have been a bout Lucky."

"Lucky?Why?...Jason, you don't think-"

"It's what it looked like.Look, Elizabeth, I just want you and Cam to feel safe. And if stayin' at that place has got you so worked up...which I know it does-"

She smiled, laughing a little.

"Just come and stay with me for a while.I mean...if you...if you need a place to stay."

He was afraid of her reaction, realizing then that he probably shouldn't have said what he did.

"You don't have to do that.Really, I was going to stay with Gram."Elizabeth said.

"Are you sure?"Jason asked, concerned.

"Yeah.I'm sure. Look, I should probably go.Thanks."Elizabeth said, pressing the button for the elevator. She had gotten inside but, stopping the door, she held it open. "Jason?"

He looked back at her. "Yeah?"

"Are you sure that's it?Is there anything else?"

Jason shrugged, knowing she needed to leave. "No.Everything's fine.Bye, Elizabeth."

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"Just gimme the money, man!"

"Just leave!I'll give you the money tomorrow, I swear!"

She thought the voices were coming from the kitchen.

"I talked to that girl-Maxie...she said you'd have money.Did she lie?"Dean asked.

"Maxie didn't lie, man.I'll get it to you, I swear."Lucky insisted.

"Shut up!"Dean said, growing impatient. "My sources are low, I can get you some more but you're gonna have to gimme some proof you can pay me. That pretty little wife of yours know you're doin' this?"

The question caught Lucky off guard. "What?"

Elizabeth made the decision to return to the apartment to pick up a few things before heading back to Audrey's. She knew that her Gram loved her, but she didn't want to be too much trouble. Once she ahd explained the situation, Audrey had all but insisited she stay with her.

"Hello?"Elizabeth called, hearing a noise as she opened the door.

"Oh come on, man-just gimme the money, I'm not waiting any longer."Dean said, pulling out a gun.

"Hey look,I don't mean any harm okay?I-I'll just...give you some now, and give you the rest after I get paid,okay?''

"That ain't good enough!"Dean said, charging at him.

Elizabeth had heard a scuffle in the kitchen, but at the moment, thought it could've been a simple argument. "Lucky?Lucky, stop!"

"Liz, get outta here!"Lucky said.

It was in a flash-Lucky, trying desperately to make sure Elizabeth was out of the room. He knew a part of him still loved her. But it wasn't until he heard the gun fire did he realize it was too late.