A/N: Time to skip ahead, just a bit. Hope you like it!

Chapter Seventeen

Jason had proven that Sam was framed. And now, a couple of weeks later, Elizabeth was sitting on the couch in what used to be Sonny's penthouse. She and Jason had talked about where she would live with Cameron. Knowing that Harborview Towers would be the safest place for them to be, especially once word got out that she was carrying the mob enforcer's baby, she had agreed, albeit reluctantly, to move into the penthouse across from Jason. Once they were clear of their current entanglements, Jason said that he really wanted for them to work on their relationship, see where it would take them.

She was truly shocked to find out how deeply Jason already cared for, even loved, her. He had only told her the one time, back in her studio, that he did love her. But the things that he was doing for her showed her how deeply he cared. And he loved spending time with her son. Glancing at the staircase, she could just barely hear the sounds of Cam's laughter as the stoic enforcer gave the rambunctious toddler his evening bath.

She knows that she will have to confront Lucky and tell him that the divorce will be going on as planned. The pregnant nurse also realizes that she still has to tell her soon-to-be ex-husband that the baby she is carrying is not his, but Jason's. Knowing how well that's going to go over, she's trying to figure out the best way to tell him, yet not risk her safety or the baby's. Maybe she will call Emily and talk to her about it tomorrow. She needs to tell her best friend, anyway. Hopefully, she won't be too mad at her, and maybe, just maybe, she will support her decision to be with Jason.

Walking down the steps of the penthouse, Jason watches Elizabeth worry her bottom lip. Her brow is wrinkled in concentration; he wonders what she could possibly be thinking about that hard.

"Hey," he says softly.

Gasping, "Oh, Jason, I didn't hear you come downstairs. Is Cam already asleep?"

"No, I was just going to read to him, but I thought you might want to come up and give him hugs and kisses first. What were you thinking about?"

Sighing, "A lot of different things, actually," she replies, getting up off the couch and starting for the stairs.

"Do you want to talk about it, after Cam goes to sleep? You look really worried about something; I can tell it's bothering you, whatever it is. I'd like to help, if I can."

Walking down the hall to her son's new bedroom, she glances over her shoulder, "Yes, I do have a lot on my mind, and I could use your advice, if you're up for it."

"Of course."

"MOMMY!" the little boy bounces excitedly on his bed. "Jayson's gonna weed me a stowy!"

"I know, he told me. So how about hugs and kisses, baby?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

A handful of hugs and kisses and good nights later, Elizabeth ruffles her son's hair, "Okay, I'll leave you and Jason alone for story time. Sleep well baby and I'll see you in the morning."

Going into her bedroom, Elizabeth changes into some yoga pants and a t-shirt. No need to be uncomfortable while she's talking to Jason, she reasons. Heading back downstairs to the couch, she still marvels at how quickly Jason was able to transform the once dark and heavy penthouse into something light and airy that suited the artist in her much more. Thinking back to the day he brought her here after they left the studio. She was completely shocked. Gone were the dark paneled walls, the heavy furniture and drapery. In its place, the walls had been stripped and painted in light, open colors. The furniture was beautiful, but not too girly, and she was glad for that. She really did have simple tastes when it came to decorating.

Sinking into the leather couch, she stretched and realizing that she's actually quite tired. Her brain was over-taxed with all of the changes that were being made. She still can't believe that they are here. She has loved Jason for so long, even when she told herself she didn't love him, or she just stuffed her feeling for him so deep that she didn't have to think about it. She thinks back on just how long she has been in love with him. Even through all the heartache of their break-up, and when she was married to Lucky or Ric, she still loved Jason. She hated that time when she was with Ric, not just because of the horrible things that he had done, but because she and Jason had been so far apart.