A/N - Thanks for the review! Ilovedana53 – There is next door but not right next to Sonny's and they are both set back far off the road for security purposes so it would be a hike to walk and much more secure to drive.

Chapter 43 – Making Rounds

Liz and Jason sat on the couch.

"What are you thinking?" Jason asked her as she cuddled into his side.

"I just can't believe that I could be getting a second chance."

"Kelly seemed hopeful," Jason said as he stroked her arm.

"I like her a lot."

"I wish you didn't have a slumber party tonight."

Liz grinned. "Don't even think about trying to crash it."

Jason smiled. "I won't."

"Good," she said standing up. "I'm going to check on the patients."

She went upstairs and checked on Johnny first. "How's it going, old man?"

Johnny grimaced. "I just got done physical therapy, so I'm a little sore. I did alright though."

"Well, at least your chest tube is out and everything is healing nicely."

"It is. I should be right back to keeping you in check in no time at all."

"I don't know. I really like Francis."

Johnny rolled his eyes. "Are you kidding me? That fossil…"

"Ha! He's not that much older than you."

Johnny frowned. "Who told you that?"

"Jason."

"I'm going to kick his ass."

Jason entered the room. "Like you could even catch me," he said pretending to be mad.

Johnny growled.

"Settle down before you pop a stitch."

"You two think you're comedians or something, don't you?"

Liz giggled. "You know you can't be replaced, Johnny."

"Now that's better."

"By the way, your mother is flying in and will be here tomorrow morning," Liz deadpanned.

The look on Johnny's face was priceless. Jason chuckled. "Gotcha."

Liz ran towards the door as Johnny threw a pillow at her.

"Missed. See even your aim sucks now," Jason said throwing the pillow back at him. He walked into the hallway and they could hear Johnny cursing as they entered Lorenzo's room.

They ducked inside and Skye looked up at them. "Are you messing with poor Johnny again?"

Liz grinned. "Of course," she sat next to her father. "How are you feeling today?"

"Good. I'm getting better every day."

"There's something I need to tell you guys."

Skye got up from the chair and sat next to her. "What's wrong, Mija?"

"I saw a specialist at the hospital and I'm having surgery done next week to remove some scarring so I can possibly get pregnant."

Skye glanced at Lorenzo for a minute and then back at her daughter. "Is it safe?"

"Yes, Mom, I'll go home the same day and should be good to go within a few days afterward."

Skye's attention went to Jason who nodded.

"So, there is a chance that you might be able to conceive after this?" Lorenzo asked.

"Yes, Daddy. Please be happy for me."

Lorenzo pulled her into his arms. "Of course, I'm happy for you. I'm just worried that's all. I don't want you to be hurt."

Liz pulled back. "I understand the risks and I know that it might not work, but I have to try."

It kills Lorenzo that his daughter is dealing with all of this, especially since it is the business that put her in this predicament, to begin with. "I understand. You know we're here for you if you need us."

Liz smiled. "Thanks, Dad." she hugged him one more time and then embraced her mother again. "I've got to get ready for my slumber party."

Jason rolled his eyes and Lorenzo chuckled. "It's one night, Jason."

"You say that like you wouldn't be pouting if Skye left for one night."

"I think he's got your number Lorenzo," Skye said.

Lorenzo grinned. "Maybe."

Jason followed Liz to their bedroom. "I love you, baby," he said softly.

"I love you too." He held her tightly and she gazed at him. "Can we talk for a minute?"

"Sure," he said pulling her to the bed. They sat and he held her hand. "What's going on?"

"I've been thinking a lot about why it has been so hard for me to come to you after I killed those men," she said pausing to take a deep breath. "I think it was because I was scared of disappointing you in some way. I was trying to be really strong and show you that I could handle it."

Jason nodded. He had things he wanted to say to her, but he waited patiently for her to finish.

"I just had a lot of anger and I didn't know what to do with it."

"Go on."

"Francis took me to the boxing ring the other day and he taught me how to hit the bags and I just wailed on them and cried. I felt so much better afterward."

He will definitely need to thank Francis for that. "Good."

"You're not mad that I didn't come to you?".

"No. I love you and if you need to talk to someone else that is fine with me as long as you are okay. I understand how difficult that situation was for you and I'm really sorry that you had to even endure it in the first place. I am very proud of you. Nothing you say to me right now will change that," Jason said sincerely.

Liz hugged him tightly. "I love you too."

He felt her start to cry and held her tighter. "Let it out, baby. It's okay."

She cried for a while and then settled down.

"Baby, I don't want you ever to take killing someone lightly." Jason noticed the time and almost pouted. "You have to go soon."

She nodded and then made her way to the bathroom.

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Jason led Liz up to Sonny's door. He pushed her up against it and ravished her lips. "Do you really have to stay here all night?"

Liz grinned. "I promised John that I would."

"You're going to have to make this up to me."

Liz blushed. "You're on."

Jason kissed her once more and then knocked.

After a few seconds, Claudia came to the door and opened it. "Hey guys," she said letting them inside.

Jason sat her overnight bag on the floor and waved to Sonny who was over at the bar.

"How come he gets to stay?" Jason whispered to Liz.

She laughed. "He will be in a separate room."

Jason shrugged and walked over to Sonny. "You want to come over for a beer and some poker? I invited some of the guys."

Sonny nodded. "That sounds good. It beats having to sit here and listen to them conspiring all night."

"Who are you leaving with them?"

"Max."

Jason grinned. "Oh, he's going to love that."

Sonny laughed. "I guess we could leave Milo, but he's just such good entertainment for us though."

All the guys liked to give Milo a hard time. "No, Max can stay unless you want to call and see what Carlos is up to."

"That's an idea. Make the call."

Jason called Carlos and asked if he could come over and guard the girls and he agreed. "It's all set. You want to ride back with me?"

"Sure," Sonny said.

Jason said goodbye and they left.