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Chapter 3

Sarah's head was spinning. Johnny was currently kissing his way down her stomach. She had no idea how he had gotten her dress undone, but she didn't care because what he was doing felt so damned good.

As he eased between her legs and attacked her clit, she yelled his name, not even knowing what to ask for, but needing him to send her over the edge. This was the most she had ever done with a guy and she was in no frame of mind to tell him to stop. "Oh God! Johnny!"

He grinned against her and then plunged a finger inside of her and Sarah's hips jumped off the bed as her body tensed and with one more shrill scream, her body shook as Johnny eagerly lapped up her essence.

As she lay boneless, he jumped up and started to take off his jeans when he finally felt the phone vibrate.

Grabbing it, he read the text from Francis as his eyes grew. "Shit." He looked at Sarah and then the phone and then back at the woman he had really wanted to bury himself inside and groaned. "Damn."

"Johnny…," she muttered.

He climbed next to her and pulled her against his chest. "Go to sleep, Sarah."

She moaned and cuddled into him as her body still tingled from his machinations. "So good," she purred as he mentally talked himself out of jumping her.

It was pure torture when, right before passing out, she rubbed her hands all over his chest. Finally, her breathing changed and he stared at the ceiling, wondering how the hell the gorgeous woman lying next to him had made it this long without having an orgasm.

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Jason pulled off Elizabeth's shoes as she her glassy eyes lazily tracked his movements.

"You okay?"

"Uh —huh."

He arranged her on the bed and their eyes locked.

"Stay with me."

His jaw clenched. "Elizabeth…"

"I just don't want to be alone."

After a long silence, he took off his boots and got up and turned out the light. Elizabeth shifted over and Jason and laid next to her. When she cuddled against him, he almost groaned. Apparently she had no idea that he couldn't get what happened at Jake's out of his mind and lying next to her was pure torture.

"Jason?"

"Yeah."

Summoning up all her liquid courage, she blurted out, "Since you're sleeping in my bed, don't you think you should ask me out?"

A smile slowly lit of his face. "Is that what you want?"

"I want what you want."

His eyes had adjusted to the darkness of the room, so he lifted her chin so he could look into her eyes. "Will you have dinner with me tomorrow night?"

"Is it past midnight?"

He looked at the clock on the nightstand. "Almost."

"Okay."

"Okay about the time or the date?"

"Both."

After another minute passed, he adjusted their position and she sighed contently as she found a comfortable spot. When her breathing evened out, he tried to think of a place to take her on a date. It had been a long time since he had planned one and he wanted to make it good for her.

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The next morning, Sarah's eyes blinked open and she groaned and looked around and then realizing she wasn't in her bed, she sat up with a panic to find herself partially exposed and the horror set it. "Oh my God!" Quickly she snapped her bra back together as she fumbled for the buttons on her dress.

A shirtless Johnny appeared in the doorway. "I brought you some coffee."

Memories started to flash in her head and she turned bright red and averted her eyes.

Johnny quickly moved across the room and put the cup down and then sat next to her. "Sarah."

She started to cry. "Please tell me we didn't have sex. I was trying to wait until I found someone—oh God. I—" Memories of the orgasm slammed into her head and her whole body jolted and her eyes snapped to his.

"Nothing else happened. We fooled around and then—"

"You told me to go to sleep. Why?"

"As much as I wanted to go the next step, I got clued in and stopped it before it could go further. Were you that drunk?"

She nodded.

He knew she was tipsy, but she had been the one to initiate contact and she seemed coherent or he wouldn't have pushed forward.

"I'm so mortified."

"Don't be. We had fun. You didn't do anything to be ashamed of."

She brought her knees up. "You saw me naked."

"Mostly. You're beautiful, Sarah. I'm not going to apologize for being attracted to you, but I'd never knowingly take advantage of you."

She sighed. "You probably have girls come on to you all the time."

"Sometimes, but you'd be surprised. I work a lot and mostly sleep when I get time off. Even when we go out, we're usually in a big group and just like to be left alone."

Her brow rose. "Seriously?"

He nodded. "Yup."

"Then why me?"

"You didn't really give me a lot of choice." He grinned as he watched her turn red again. "Face it, Sarah, you are smoking hot and smart on top of that. It's a nice change."

She brushed her hair back. "I'm not a prude."

"I never got that impression."

She playfully smacked his arm. "Behave. I've never admitted this to anyone, but when I was in high school, someone tried to force me to be with them and it scared the shit out of me. I got away and just stayed away from men and focused on school."

"You wanted to have control. I get it. I'm sorry I botched your plans."

Reaching up, her fingers touched his cheek. "Don't be. What you made me feel last night was incredible. I didn't know it could be like that and—thank you."

"Will you go out with me?"

She grinned. "Yes."

"We'll take it slow and see if we want to move forward."

"I would like that."

"Good. You get the shower first."

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Elizabeth watched Jason sleep and what a beautiful sight. He looked so at peace and when his long brown lashes started to flutter, she knew she was caught.

"Morning."

She smiled. "Good morning. Did you sleep okay?"

"Yes." It was the best night's sleep he had in a long time. "How long have you been awake?"

"Probably a half hour. Did I really force you to ask me out?"

Jason grinned. "I only do things I want to do. You didn't have too."

"Would you have asked me if I hadn't pushed, because I don't want you to think that you have to go out with me. I mean, I'm sure you get plenty of dates and don't want to go out with someone like me. I—"

"Elizabeth…"

"Sorry, I ramble a lot."

She is a mystery; one he can't wait to unravel. As she spoke, he memorized her expressions and mannerisms. Her lips are perfection and he really wants to suck on one.

"Jason?"

He snapped out his haze. "I want to go out with you. I wouldn't have asked if I didn't mean it."

"Okay. Do you want some coffee?"

He nodded and stood. "I'll just go use the bathroom."

The door to her bedroom flew open and a stunned Audrey looked at Jason and then Elizabeth and back again.

"Grams! What are you doing home?"

"I—Who are you?"

"I'm Jason Morgan."

Audrey frowned. "Lila's Jason?"

"Yes. You know my grandmother?"

She grinned. "We are thick as thieves. Why don't you come downstairs and get some breakfast?" While she had never met Jason before, Lila had filled her in to some degree.

"Thank you. I'll be right there."

When Jason disappeared into the bathroom, Liz jumped out of bed and pulled her grandmother into the hallway.

"Well, he is very good-looking, dear."

"Grams! I had too much to drink and he brought me home and nothing else happened."

"Not even a kiss?"

Liz blushed. "No!"

"Didn't you want to? He is certainly easy on the eyes."

Liz buried her face in her hands. "You are killing me."

Audrey chuckled. She is all for Liz moving on from Patrick and if Lila's grandson is the one to help her, then so be it. "I'll go start breakfast."

Liz moved back into the room and soon Jason appeared.

"Is she mad?"

"No. She could possibly be planning our wedding and names of future grandchildren as we speak. Mad—not even close. She is absolutely giddy."

He chuckled. "Am I safe to wait for you down there?"

"Only if you have a china pattern in mind," Liz said before disappearing into the bathroom.

Jason laughed and went downstairs.

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Audrey was walking on air as she served them breakfast. "So, Jason, you're a fire fighter, right?"

"Yes ma'am."

"No need for such formalities."

Jason took a bite of the quiche. "This is really good. You think you could teach me how to make it?"

Liz thought Audrey was going to explode with pure joy. It almost made her gag, but the food was too good to waste. Whoever this person was that served them, was not her grandmother. She would have a DNA test done later if she didn't return to her former self. What kind of cruise did she go on?

"You know how to cook?"

"Well, we all pitch in and I'm in charge of breakfast."

"I would love to assist you. I could teach you there if you want."

Jason smiled. "Here is fine." He wants an excuse to see Liz whenever he can.

"Very well."

Liz dropped her fork. "Unbelievable."

"What dear?"

"Sarah and I have begged you for recipes and you refused, but Jason asks once and you suddenly want to play Martha Stewart?"

"Perhaps if you're nice to him, he'll let you in on the secret."

Jason gazed at Liz hoping she wasn't mad, but when he saw the twinkle in her eyes, he smirked.

"Perhaps you need to make us a chocolate soufflé to make it up to us."

Audrey fought a smile. There was no way she was teaching them how to cook their favorites because she knows that no matter where they live, all she has to do is tell them she making their favorites and they will come running. "Well, maybe you'll get your soufflé after you've gone on a date with Jason."

Liz head tilted. "Unbelievable."

Her pager went off as did Jason's and he whipped out his phone and dialed and she grabbed the house phone and did the same.

Audrey watched them curiously and finally they turned towards the table.

"Four alarm fire at a warehouse by the waterfront."

"I have to go to the hospital. They are expecting injuries and are short-handed."

"Be careful and it was nice meeting you, Jason."

"Nice meeting you too."

Liz grabbed her keys and purse and they headed outside.

"I'll call you later," Jason said as he stood near her car door.

"I'll look forward to it."

She started to move inside, but his hand stopped her and before she could reply, his lips brushed against hers and the pressed down twice before Jason jogged towards his bike. She held her fingertips against her lips for a second and then a grin completely lit up her face.

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The hospital is organized chaos as victims started pouring in with smoke inhalation and burns. The stream of workers seemed like it was endless and Liz couldn't help but worry about Jason.

Epiphany yelled out commands as the more severely injured were examined first.

A man ran into the room. "The roof collapsed, they are flying in some firemen who were hurt; one severely."

Liz's heart dropped. "Jason. Where are you?"

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Thick smoked billowed inside the building as they poured water on the scorching fire. It was hard to describe what it was like to traverse within a building when you can't see and don't know the layout. They were flying blind, always, and Jason wouldn't have it any other way. All his senses are on alert for any noise or sign of someone who is trapped. There is always a laundry list of unknown factors that can end your life in a split second. Every decision you make on the fly could save or destroy someone's life, but when people are trapped, you do what it takes to get them out.

A man's scream punctured through the sound of the fire which was loud and coming from every direction. Jason pressed forward with Sonny and Milo at his back and they found three victims. One had some serious burns, so they tended to him first and then yelled out some instructions. The structure was weakening as it served as fuel to the never-ending flames that surrounded them and the heat was starting to take its toll.

"Stay close," Jason said as he supported the most injured man.

As quickly as possible, they made their way back, and when the injured man tired, Jason told Milo to go ahead with the other people and Sonny stayed with him.

They slowly made their way out as the creaking and popping reminded them they had little time to waste.

"Almost there," Jason said.

"I can't make it. Let me die."

"No!"

The man's body was racked with coughing and Jason knew they had to hurry. And just when they came around the next corner, the building shook and Sonny yelled, "Run!"

That was the last voice Jason heard as the ceiling collapsed on top of them.

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Johnny yelled Jason's name and had to be held back. Each of his colleagues wore a transmitter so they knew everyone's location.

Francis tore his gaze from the screen. "They are towards the front."

They ignored pleas to stop and rushed towards the rubble to help the fallen men.

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It was like all the air got sucked out of the room the minute that Jason and Sonny were wheeled in.

An EMT was crouched over Sonny trying to get him to breathe. Jason was covered with dark soot and his body looked lifeless.

Monica yelled out his name and Epiphany grabbed her to keep her back.

"Let them work on him." She glanced over at Elizabeth. "Nurse Webber, take a break."

Liz hurried to the locker room before she completely lost it.

Sarah slowly moved towards Johnny who had tears in his eyes. She didn't care that he was covered in soot. Her lip quivered as she ran and jumped into his arms and they kissed frantically.

"There goes her virginity," Kelly quipped.

Emily shook her head. "Incoming."

A police officer was brought in for some minor burns and after that, it finally started to settle down.

"I'm so glad that you're okay," Sarah said.

"I'm fine, but I don't know if Jason or Sonny will make it."

Just the beating their lungs took was bad enough. Sonny had third degree burns on most of his body and he wasn't sure about Jason. He had been unconscious since they found him. Unfortunately, the man they had helped had died.

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Elizabeth wiped some tears away. She knew the drill. They will run a panel to determine how much carboxyhemoglobin was in his blood. If it was lower, he would be okay without much fanfare, but if it was really high then he could fall into a coma. His airway, breathing, and circulation will be checked. It is important to make sure there is no obstruction.

Standing, she took a deep breath. Jason needs her and she is going to do what it takes to help him.