Chapter 24

"Mama, can I go play outside?"

Elizabeth was shaken from her trance at the sound of her son's voice. After Jason left she remained in the Livingroom, sitting and worrying. "Not right now sweetie, its sleeting out a little and I don't want you to get sick. Maybe tomorrow once the storm has passed. Maybe there will be enough snow to make a snowman."

Cameron jumped up and down, "It's gonna snow!"

She genuinely smiled at her son's excitement. "Why don't you play with your trains for a little while then maybe we can play a game ok?"

"Okayyyyy!" he squealed and ran up the stairs to his bedroom.

Elizabeth sighed and placed her hands on her belly. "I felt that in there. I know you are worried too, but your daddy will fix things. He will make sure you are safe… make sure we all are safe. He is always selflessly taking care of everyone and he is so good at it but sometimes I wish he would express what he wants."

She smiled, "And that article, how could we not see someone taking the picture… well I know how you daddy didn't see it, he was bending over." She sighed. "I just hope that things are figured out by the time you come. It seems like things just get more and more complicated and confusing for us and we just never get a minute together to breathe and talk. I think I want to be with your daddy and I hope he wants to be with me. I will promise you this much, you will be loved so much by both of us." She gently rubbed her hand over her belly. "A few more months and then we will meet."

Walking over to the window, she looked out and saw an additional car parked in front of her house. It was slightly hidden by the line of trees that blocked her view to the street but it was obviously a black SUV, one she'd seen before. Milo was now standing outside her door.

"Milo, do you want to come in and warm up?" she asked peeking out the door.

"No thank you Miss Webber. I can warm up in the car if I get cold or wet."

Elizabeth rolled her eyes, "That's just silly."

"No ma'am, strict orders not to mention we have another guard over there." He pointed at the SUV in the street Elizabeth had just noticed. "If I came in Max would have my head."

"Well if you change your mind."

Milo nodded, "Thank you."

Less then ten minutes later, Elizabeth heard discussion on the porch. At first she believed it was Milo and Max but then there was a light tap on the door before Jason pushed it open.

"Hey." He murmured, instantly noticing that the flowers were no longer on the table.

She saw his gaze and shrugged, "I threw them out. They were beautiful but the idea of them made me want to throw up." She joked, attempting to lighten the mood.

He didn't laugh, his expression remained serious, "Elizabeth, I'm sorry he…"

"Jason, you didn't do this. You have nothing to be sorry about."

"But I do." He quickly replied. He took a step toward her but there was another knock on the door. Elizabeth let out a frustrated sigh.

Jason turned and opened the door, revealing Sonny on the other side. "I'll leave you guys to talk." Elizabeth mumbled.

Sonny held up his hand, "Stay, this involves you too." He turned toward Jason, "So tell me what Alcazar said."

Jason looked at Elizabeth to be sure she wanted to hear what he had to say, she nodded for him to go ahead. "He uh, he said that Elizabeth is available and he will purse her until she is either with him or married to someone else."

"Why? He doesn't even know me." Elizabeth asked.

"Because he knows it will bother Jason." Sonny answered matter-of-factly.

"Skye came in and interrupted but that's about it. I told him families are off limits but he figures the adoption of Cam is just on paper. He was intent on pursuing her, so we will have to keep double the guards on her and Cameron and keep close surveillance on Alcazar."

Sonny rubbed his fingertips across his chin and appeared to be thinking about different possibilities. "I could talk to him."

Jason shook his head, "If I can't stop him…" he trailed off.

"Well, since the society pages are so interested in your lives, go elope and leak it to the press, that will get him off your back." Sonny suggested sarcastically.

Jason shook his head, "He wouldn't believe that either."

Elizabeth leaned against the back of the couch and looked at Jason standing by the window next to Sonny, both of them with their arms crossed. "They would if we played the part."

Sonny smiled, knowing that he'd always like Elizabeth for a reason. Without thinking, she spoke again, "It's not like he is watching that close, I'll wear a wedding band… it's worth a try."

"There are certain protections that come with being married." Sonny explained.

"And more danger." Jason added.

"I'm already in danger Jason, so is Cam and this baby I am carrying so I have already considered everything that came with it and I know you will protect all of us. I knew about your job and it didn't stop me. I trust you and if doing this makes it easier on you then maybe we should."

"It wouldn't be fair to you." Jason said shaking his head.

"Puh-leez, it's not like I have other plans to run of and marry anyone." She stood and placed her hands on her belly. "If you think it would stop Alcazar then I don't know why this is even a discussion. It's not like it is real." She felt her chest tighten at her own words and was not able to look him in the eye even though she could feel his eyes on her.

"Elizabeth…"

She shook her head, "We'll do it." She stated firmly.

About two hours later

Elizabeth fed and bathed Cameron then played a quick game of hide and seek. Despite everything going on, she did not want her so to be neglected and she had promised him a game. Their new house had made playing hide and seek a tricky game. There were a lot of closets and corners to hide in but Cameron always gave his hiding spot away when he could hear her in the room and let out a giggle.

Jason arrived back at Elizabeth's house, still in his jeans and leather jacket but Elizabeth would have it no other way. She also hadn't changed, she simply fixed up her hair and put on some minimal make-up. She was talking to Milo when he walked in.

Jason nervously shuffled his feet, "Are you sure about this?"

She shrugged her shoulders, "It's only a piece of paper right? Not like it is something we both haven't done before… more then once."

Jason peeked out the window when he saw headlights pull into the driveway. "Sonny and Diane are here."

Elizabeth nodded and stood, "Ok, Cameron shouldn't wake up… he rarely wakes up once he falls asleep. He's a, uh, heavy sleeper but if he does happen to wake up just tell him that I had to run to the store or something and I'd be back soon."

Milo nodded to show her that he understood. "We will be fine, don't worry."

Jason opened the door, "Call us if anything happens." Jason ordered.

Milo again nodded, "Sure thing boss."

Jason followed close behind Elizabeth as they approached Sonny's limo. When they were steps away Jason grabbed her arm and stopped her movement, "Are you sure about this? It-it's going to change everything." He warned her.

"It already has changed." She simply answered then continued to the limo.