I know that up till now this has only been in Jason's POV. That was never really the plan but it just worked for the first few chapters. Also, as I said before, from here on it will not mirror the show at all, at no point is it even discussed that Jason give his son up, that's bull especially when Sam did want to have a baby at that point and Jason pretty much agreed. I'm not even gonna get started on that its too dangerous crap because the writers are so freaking inconsistent!

Chapter 4

Jason entered the studio to find that Elizabeth was already there. She was standing in front of the window staring blankly into the night. "Hey, sorry I'm late." Jason voiced.

Elizabeth looked over her shoulder at him and smiled, "It's fine, I like spending time here anyway." She turned and hugged her arms across her chest as a shiver ran through her. "I really should start painting again, it's been so long."

"I, I know you always like it… and you're good."

Elizabeth brushed off his compliment, "Jason, I'm sorry." She blurted out.

Jason shrugged off his leather jacket to reveal his basic black t-shirt. He shook his head, "I'm not worried about that right now. I know what happened and I know you want to explain but for now can we just talk about the plans and deal with everything else later?" He sat on the couch and leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees.

She narrowed her eyes, "I…" Her voice croaked, "I guess so." She moved and sat at the other end of the couch, facing him with her feet tucked beneath her.

Jason sucked in a deep breath, "First, I have to tell Sam. Things are complicated enough between us right now, I can't keep this from her."

Elizabeth nodded.

"And you should tell Lucky." Jason added as he looked over at her.

"I um, our divorce was final last week. I was thinking maybe I'll tell Nicholas and Emily so they can be there for him in case he freaks out or is tempted to use again." She paused and bit down on her lower lip. "I know I shouldn't but I still worry about him."

"I know." Jason said and clasped his hands together then looked down at them. He could feel the tension in the room since he'd gotten there. He hated that things were awkward between them.

"You said that things were complicated with you and Sam, I thought you two were doing better?"

Jason shifted his head from side to side, "She thinks we are fine but I don't know if I can get past everything that happened. I'm trying to get through it though."

"I'm sorry." She whispered, obviously feeling guilty and like part of their problem was because of their night together.

"I've been working on a few things. You know Milo, Max's brother?"

Elizabeth nodded.

"He will be your main guard. I'll let you know who will be the guard when he is not there and, of course, once the baby is born if you go back to work I will get Cameron and the baby an additional guard for when they are with the nanny."

"Nanny? Guards?" Elizabeth said with a slight edge to her voice.

Jason looked over his shoulder and met her eyes, "My child will be a target along with anyone close to me and that includes both you and Cameron as well. You all need protection… and before you argue with me, that is not up for discussion Elizabeth." He could see the understanding in her eyes. Satisfied, he returned his gaze to the half finished painting across the room. She had probably started it years ago and he wondered if she would ever finish it, he hoped she would. "I know you have been having financial problems."

"I don't want your money Jason." She voiced defiantly.

Jason sighed, "Your car is not safe, I have a car I have that I never drive. I always drive the truck or my bike. I had gotten it last year but I prefer the truck. It is safe and it is just sitting in the garage not getting used."

"I don't want charity Jason."

"Elizabeth, it is not charity. You are having my child, get used to receiving help from me. The car you drive has duct tape holding on the bumper." he sternly said. "I will take your car apart while you are sleeping if that's what it takes." He challenged.

Elizabeth grunted and rolled her eyes. "What else? I can tell there is more."

"A house."

"No, absolutely not!" she resisted and stood from the couch. She stomped over to the window and placed a tightly clasped fist on each hip.

Jason's hands lifted at his sides, "Elizabeth, you cannot live at Audrey's forever. You need to live somewhere safe, I am going to protect you and our baby."

"Jason…"

"Listen, you can pick it out. There are a few that you can look at when you have the chance. They all have a big yard for Cameron to play and are in good neighborhoods. We will be able to properly secure them and that is important Elizabeth… I need to know that you are all safe."

Elizabeth wanted to argue with him but how could she really deny her children proper safety? "Jason, I really do appreciate your help but since I have been staying back at my Grams' house I have been able to save a little bit of money. I have almost enough for a security deposit and new furniture. So Jason, I don't need you to get me a place but I understand the security part, you can take care of that once I find a place. Maybe one of the houses you picked out are in my price range."

"They are all for sale Elizabeth, they aren't for rent. Most landlords don't like drastic changes being made and we'd have to make some changes such as alarms, fencing and windows."

Elizabeth's head turned on an angle, "Windows?"

"Bullet proof windows will need to be installed." He explained.

She was starting to get nervous. "Is that really necessary?"

"Absolutely. I'm not saying that it is something that would ever be tested but I think we should be prepared in case." He leaned his elbows back on his knees and clasped his hands together. "Things with Alcazar are… volatile right now and I think we should take all precautions."

Her body relaxed, she knew deep down that he would protect them at all costs. "Ok, that's fine. I understand the need for safety and I know you will ensure our protection, but Jason…"

"Ok then.." Jason said standing up and cutting off whatever she started to say. He picked up his jacket. "I'll need your work schedule so I can give it to the guards." His back was facing Elizabeth so he didn't see the look of annoyance on her face at his request. "I'll have the car brought over to your place this week and once I get your schedule, I'll make an appointment for you to see those houses."

Elizabeth put her hands on her growing belly and turned to look out the window. They stood silently for a few minutes and she could not get over the feeling that was filling the room. After everything that they had been through, it felt so systematic, like they were going into business together. It wasn't that she necessarily wanted him to drop down on a knee and propose to her. After all he had already 'offered' to marry her when he found out she was pregnant and there was a possibility of the baby being his. Of course she had feelings for him, those feelings created the child that she was now carrying, but he was with Sam.

Eventually the truth would have come out, it was inevitable. After all, the baby would have his features and not Lucky's, hopefully one of those features would be Jason's piercing blue eyes. She often wondered if he would hate her for keeping it from him. She wanted him to know but just didn't know how to tell him and Lucky. Elizabeth knew that Jason was never open with his feelings, their night together was a rare exception. He was mad at her for keeping the truth and those feeling were showing in his uneasiness during this short 'meeting'. "Jason?" she said still looking out the window, not turning to look at him. "I am sorry for not telling you." Her voice was regretful and soft.

"I know." He replied. She turned when she heard the door click closed and he was gone.

"Elizabeth, what are you doing here so late?" Emily asked when she entered the break room. "I thought your shift ended hours ago?"

Elizabeth unbuttoned her coat, "I figured you'd be going on break around now and I need to talk to you about something."

Emily sat at the round table, "Is everything ok with the baby?" she asked with a concerned glance to Elizabeth's growing baby bump.

She forced a smile, "Oh yeah, perfectly healthy."

"Whew, good." Emily looked around the empty room. "Do you want to talk here or we can go somewhere else."

"Here is good." Elizabeth replied and sat down in the chair beside Emily. "You are going to hate me for this."

"Hate you?"

Elizabeth tightly closed her eyes and blurted out, "Lucky isn't the father, Jason is."

Emily's eyes widened and a faint smile formed, "I'm going to be your baby's aunt?"

"Emily, you don't understand… I lied to everyone."

"And I am sure that you had your reasons. I could never hate you Liz… so tell me what happened."

Elizabeth let out the breath she'd been holding in and rambled out everything that happened, including her meeting with Jason an hour earlier. "Elizabeth, he could never hate you or stay mad at you."

She shrugged, "How could he not be? For all he knows I was never going to tell him."

Emily didn't bother to argue with her, knowing that Elizabeth would beat herself up about this no matter what she said.

"I need to tell Lucky the truth and I was hoping that you and Nicolas could be there in case he is tempted to start using again."

"Anything you need, just let me know when." Emily offered and reached for Elizabeth's hand to give it a thoughtful squeeze.

"Tomorrow."