Author's Note:I know it's been a while, and I apoligize. However, as I said before, I will start updating more-I recently fiished a fic, and it took me awhile to assess where this fic was going. There's so much going on in the show that while it causes drama, won't be exactly like this fic. So, without further procrastination, here ya go.Read and Review, Please!
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Elizabeth stood frozen in the doorway of the kitchen, trying her best to process what had happened.
"Lucky..."She muttered.
He stared at a figure standing behind her, almost in a state of shock. "You..."
Elizabeth turned around to see who was there. "Jason?What are you doing here?"
"I came to check on you. The way we left things-I was worried. I figured you'd come here, and I got a tip from someone that that guy-"He said, pointing to Dean on the floor. "-was gonna be here. What the hell were you thinking, Lucky?"
Lucky stammered, clearly looking stunned. "Liz..."
"No.Don't touch me. You did this. You brought him into our home. Who is he?"
"He's the...the..."
"He's the dealer Maxie's been working with to get him his drugs"Jason said. "But that's not why you came here, Elizabeth.Go get what you came here for.You..."He said pointing to Lucky. "Need to make sure this guy gets to the hospital."
"Jason-"Elizabeth pleaded.
"I don't care if I get arrested...it was self defense. He had a gun, he could have killed you!"Jason said, furious.
Elizabeth shot a glance back at Lucky before going to grab some clothes. I can't believe this is happening. What was Lucky thinking?...Maybe Jason was right. He does need help.
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"So what exactly are you doing here?"Lucky asked after calling an ambulance.
"I'm here because of Elizabeth. I was worried about her."
"I'm sure you were."Lucky said, staring at Dean laying on the ground. "You know you can play hero all you want, but she's still married to me,Jason. You're not the type she'd fall for. Atleast not anymore."
"And what makes you think you know what Elizabeth wants anymore?You've been around Maxie too long to even pay any attention to her. Now look what you've done."Jason said, surprising even himself.
Lucky stared back at him with something kin to fury in his eyes. "I didn't do this. He just-he found out this is where I live. I was here for the same reason Elizabeth was. I've been staying at a hotel and when I got here he was waiting. I got into some trouble...but Elizabeth and I can make it through this."
"I called Nikolas."Elizabeth said. "He'll be coming by later."
''What?Why?"Lucky asked. "Don't tell me-Elizabeth, I can do this myself."
"Not if you have drug dealers coming after you. Lucky, you need help. Medical help."
The emergency workers came, along with several police officers to take the information on the incident. Elizabeth felt her chest tighten, hoping and praying Jason wouldn't be arrested. But something struck her. He shot Dean. It was only a coincidance that he had been there, but he had still saved her. Keep in focused, Elizabeth. She thought to herself. He was only trying to help.
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A half hour later, everyone had cleared out, and Nikolas had shown up. "Thank you for coming."Elizabeth said.
"Of course.Are you sure you want to do this?"Nikolas asked.
Elizabeth nodded. ''Yes.It has to...Lucky needs help.I'm sorry."
"I understand.But don't think that this changes anything between us.If you ever need anything-"
"I know who to call."She said sadly. It broke her heart, forcing Lucky into rehab. But she knew it had to be done.
"Please, Lucky-you have to understand why i'm doing this."
Lucky eyed Jason standing quietly. "Of course I do.Will you come visit me?"
Elizabeth bit her lip, feeling tense. "I can try. Just please...go with Nikolas."
Nikolas ushered his brother out, following close behind.
She went to the couch, burying her head in her hands. "I can't believe this is happening..."
Jason sat next to her, watching how she was slowly falling apart. The day hadn't been kind to easy on either of them, but he hated what this was doing to her. While he knew he wasn't to blame, he felt guilty that he had let it carry on as far as he had. ''Elizabeth-"
"I'm fine.Really, everything will work out the way it's supposed to."Elizabeth said, a solitary tear trickling its way down her cheek.
Without thinking about it, Jason put an arm around her shoulder and was relieved when she tilted her head on his shoulder. He couldn't help but stare at her, knowing full well that it was what she needed.
"Thanks."She said a few minutes later. "But really, I should get going. Gram's making dinner, and I don't want to be too late."
Jason stood up, following her to the door. "Are you sure everything's okay?"
"No."She admitted. "But I'll figure it out.Good bye, Jason."
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That night, Elizabeth curled up in bed, feeling completely awake. Cameron was sleeping soundly beside her, something that made her content for the time being. She watched his chest rise and fall as his tiny fists slowly uncurled. "Hey buddy...''Elizabeth whispered. "I know that things are a little confusing right now. Everything will work out, though. Staying at Gram's won't be too bad, huh? Besides, you liked that macoroni and cheese she made, didn't you?" Eliabeth let out a laugh, feeling the tears beginning to flow. "But it'll be okay. Mommy promises with all her heart. No matter what happens, you and me are family. Mommy has a friend who's helping her,too.So don't worry..." She drifted off to sleep before she could finish what she had been saying.
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The next morning came without a warning, and Elizabeth prayed she could make it through the day. With a quick kiss to Cameron and a promise to Audrey that she would indeed come home if she didn't feel up to it, she headed off to work.
At the nurses' station later, Elizabeth had just finished checking a patient and therefore felt the need to rest. But as she saw Carly stride off of the elevator, it became clear that she would not be getting any.
"Elizabeth..."Carly said. "Just the person I wanted to see."
"Carly..."Elizabeth replied with a cold smile.
Carly pretended not to notice and strode up to the nurses' station. "So word is, you finally kicked Lucky to the curb."
"Good morning to you, too."
"Oh, Don't get me wrong.I think it's a great idea. But see-that probably means you'll ya know...be looking for a shoulder to cry on."
Elizabeth slid a paper into a patient's file. "Really?"
"And given your history...Jason will probably end up being that person."
"Let me guess-don't get too attached. He's your friend, and him and Sam'll get back together?Carly-this is a hospital.I'm a nurse. I don't have time for this."Elizabeth said, trying to walk away.
"Look, all i'm trying to do is keep you from being hurt. Believe it or not, it'll happen. So just...keep the faith. There's someone for you out there."
"Lucky's your cousin.Shouldn't you be worrying about him instead of reading too far between the lines...because there is nothing going on between me and Jason, and if you can't accept the fact that we're friends, than i'm sorry.I have work to do..."
Carly wasn't finished, so she decided to follow her. "Just...hold on."
Will she never give up? "What?"
"Jason's my friend,too.I get the fact that he's worried. But see-Jason isn't the type to just pick you back up onto your feet and walk away. He gets attached."
"Where are you going with this? I have a patient that needs her medication, and if I don't get to her room within the next two minutes..."
"Okay...fine..."Carly said, holding her hands up in defense. "I'll go."
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Jason shut the door, locking it. He wasn't sure if it would be the best decision, but he knew that she needed help. penthouse four was vacant, and she couldn't stay with Audrey forever. He pulled out his cellphone, walking to his penthouse across the hall. He dialed Elizabeth's cell number, but wasn't surprised when he heard her voice mail come through the speaker.
"Hey,this is Elizabeth. I'm sorry, but I can't get to the phone right now. So please-leave me a message and I'll get back to you.Bye."
" 'Lizabeth...It's me.Look...there's something I need to talk to you about.Do you think you could stop by my house after work?"He said, shutting the door to the penthouse. "Let me know.Good Bye."
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Okay, so I hope you enjoyed that. I know it wasn't that long, but I did what I could. The whole penthouse four thing, what do you think? I know, it's the same thing (well, sorta) that Sonny did for Alexis several years ago (when Jase wasn't living in PH2), and I still think of Sonny whenever anyone mentions PH 4. But, anyway, I apoligize to anyone who likes Carly, but I think the scene fit well. Let me know what you think. Thank You for reading!