Chapter Twenty-one

"What is so funny?" Jason asked as he watched Elizabeth trying to hide her giggles.

"Nothing."

"Nothing?" Jason teased making Elizabeth laugh harder. "You are a horrible liar. You know you want to tell me."

Elizabeth looked around the restaurant and whispered, "We're on a date."

"I know." he said taking her hand and placing a soft kiss to the palm. "Why is that funny?"

"Because you're you."

"That makes no sense." he told Elizabeth shaking his head. After a long ride, Jason took her to one of his favorite restaurants. The small out of the way place allowed the couple to eat without interruptions. "You ready?"

"Can I drive?"

"That bike is too big for you Elizabeth."

"Please?" she pouted causing Jason to groan. They both knew Jason would let her do just about anything

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"It's so beautiful." Elizabeth said looking out over Port Charles. Jason had let her drive up to Vista Point. The ride took longer than usual but neither minded. The fact was just spending time together was enough. "This was a great idea."

"Yeah. I forgot how good it felt to ride with you," he said pulling Elizabeth back so she leaned against his chest. "I love you."

Elizabeth immediately spun around certain she had been hearing things. "What did you?"

"I love you Elizabeth." Jason said his voice filled with love and confidence.

"You... you love me?"

Jason nodded smiling as her eyes lit up. She was so breathtakingly beautiful at this moment Jason couldn't help but kiss her. His lips moved softly but insistently over Elizabeth's.

The kiss finally broke causing Elizabeth to sigh, "I love you too."

"I know."

Jason's words surprised Elizabeth for the second time that night. "How?"

"Because you let me around Cameron. That never would have happened if this didn't mean more to you."

"You're so good with him. It's like you two have this bond... he usually doesn't get attached to people so easily."

"He's an easy kid to love. Just like his mommy."

Elizabeth blushed at Jason's words. She wasn't used to all the attention he gave her. Ric and Lucky had been focused on themselves rather than her. Elizabeth shook her head she did not want to ruin this night by thinking of her exs. Tonight all she wanted was to be in the moment with Jason.

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Carly couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Elizabeth Spencer standing on the docks. Since their last talk, Carly had been trying to get the woman alone. Jason however always seemed to be around.

She couldn't understand how Jason could fall for Elizabeth's yet again. Why couldn't Jason see that twit wasn't good enough for him? He needed a strong woman. Someone who could handle his life.

"I won't let you get away with it."

Elizabeth looked up at Carly in surprise. She had not heard the woman approaching her. The last thing Elizabeth wanted was another fight with Carly. "I have no idea what you are talking about Carly."

"I'm talking about Jason and how you have managed to trap him again. Does it even bother you that your husband, a man you claimed to love, just died?" Carly said pointing her finger at Elizabeth. She hated how Jason couldn't see past Elizabeth's goody-goody front.

"You don't know anything about my relationship to Lucky or Jason for that matter."

"I know Jason better than anyone. He's my best friend."

"You keep saying that but..." Elizabeth paused and sighed. "Can't you just go away?"

"No. Not until you are out of Jason's life."

"Then I suggest you take it up with Jason." Elizabeth stood and headed towards the stairs. She needed to get away from Carly before Elizabeth did something she might regret.

"Oh believe me I will." Carly vowed as she watched Elizabeth storm off the docks.

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Sonny couldn't help but notice a change in Jason. The last few days his partner seemed different. Relaxed. Happy even. Sonny had to wonder if it had something to do with Elizabeth.

The mobster knew Jason had been spending with the nurse and her son. To be honest Sonny wasn't even surprised. Jason and Elizabeth had always had this unusual connection. It seemed that even time had not change that. "So... I heard from Sam again."

"I'm sorry she's dragging you in to this." Jason said rubbing on hand across the back of his neck. He hadn't heard from Sam in days. Jason hoped this meant the brunette had moved on. Apparently, all she did was change tactics.

"I didn't realize things were going so well with Elizabeth."

"You were right. I do love her."

"Does she know?" Sonny questioned after a moment of uncomfortable silence.

"Yeah. I... last time we tried this... I don't want to screw up this time," the enforcer admitted quietly. The mere thought of losing Elizabeth or Cameron drove him crazy. He didn't want to know what would happen if they messed up again. Maybe he wouldn't have to.