A/N – Thanks for the reviews! Beckyfan1999 – Comment of the day! Does Jason realize if Elizabeth does get pregnant that he'll have to wait 6 weeks after she gives birth. He had a hard enough time making it 72 hours." Lol Liz will just have to let him borrow her toys.

Chapter 49 – Inspiration

"Baby, you just keep surprising me," Jason said with a grin. He loved that Liz was comfortable enough with him to try new things.

"I don't want you to get bored with me. I plan on ravishing you day and night."

"Really? I like the sound of that, but you should know that you always satisfy me."

Liz snuggled into him. It made her feel so good that he enjoyed making love with her so much. She loves their intimacy and feels very safe with him.

"Tomorrow, my mom and dad are going back home," Liz said sadly. She loves having them around and has been very worried about her dad, but he seems to be doing a lot better.

"Francis and Carlos are going to help them get settled," Jason said closing his eyes.

"Is everything going well at the house?" Liz asked. She can't wait until they can move back home.

"Yes, everything is on schedule."

Liz closed her eyes and smiled. Her home is anywhere Jason is, but she had grown to love their house and the gardens. It would nice to be settled again and get back into a groove and then hopefully, they can add a baby to the mix.

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The next morning Liz helped her parents move back to their house. Everything looked good as new. She noticed they had improved their gate and security system which pleased her. Almost losing them was something she never wanted to experience again. Her father had lost a lot of men and some of them had been with the family for years. It was a huge loss.

"I'm going to miss you," Liz said hugging her mom.

"I love you Mija. I'm going to miss you too," Skye said savoring the hug.

"How are dad's nightmares?"

Skye was surprised her daughter knew about that.

Johnny had told Liz about them a few nights after they had moved in, but Liz didn't want to offend her father by asking about it.

"They are getting a little better. It's just going to take time," Skye said quietly. What Lorenzo had endured was beyond anything she could even fathom. A weaker man would never have survived it, but he had come back to her and she would do whatever it took to help him.

Skye made some brunch and they ate together.

Lorenzo glanced at his daughter. "I haven't seen you pick up your sketchbook since you moved into that house," he said before taking a bite of his eggs.

Liz sighed. "I know. I just haven't felt inspired."

"Can we do something to change that?"

Liz shrugged. "I don't know. I miss my gardens."

Lorenzo smiled. His little girl is homesick. "I was wondering if you'd be willing to do a mural for us."

"Where?"

Lorenzo stood. "Come with me."

Liz put her napkin on the table and followed her father to the backyard. She linked her hand through his arm and made sure she matched his pace. Even though he is doing much better, he is still a little slow.

They turned a corner and she saw they had put up a new security building. He led her around it and she gasped. There is a sitting area that has a swing and trellis and beautiful plants and flowers as well as a blank wall that Lorenzo pointed to.

"I put this here so your mother and I could have somewhere nice to relax."

"It's beautiful."

They sat on the swing and Lorenzo began to speak. "I would love to be able to look up and see something you painted on that wall. I'm so proud of your artwork, Elizabeth, and you need something to focus on right now. I think it's a win-win."

Liz smiled, appreciating what her father is doing. "I love you, daddy. I would love to create something beautiful for you."

"Good. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with."

Liz had never tried an outside project before. It will require special paints which she'll have to purchase. The scale of the picture is also something she isn't used to, but she is always up for a challenge.

Lorenzo watched the wheels turn in her head and put his arms around her. "When you were little, you used to draw me pictures and you were so proud of them. You'd color them and your mom would put them up on the fridge. The guards would make a big deal about them and you would just grin from ear to ear. I knew then you'd be something special. I love you, Elizabeth. You are by far my greatest accomplishment."

Liz felt the tears well up in her eyes. "Thank you," she said hugging him tighter.

After coming so close to dying, Lorenzo wanted to make sure that his family knew how much they meant to him. "I have a surprise for your mother."

Liz grinned. "What?" Her father's surprises are legendary.

"She hasn't been upstairs yet. When we get back to the house, ask her to borrow something from her room."

"You got it."

They relaxed for another half-hour before wandering back into the house. Skye was having some tea in the sitting room.

"Mom, may I borrow your jeweled comb? Jason is taking me out to dinner."

"Sure honey, let me go get it for you."

Liz followed her mother up the steps as Lorenzo grinned in anticipation.

Skye looked around on the dresser and didn't see her jewelry box. She went back into the hallway and then called down to Lorenzo. "Honey, do you know where my jewelry box is?"

"Check the closet," Lorenzo yelled back.

Skye frowned. "Okay." She walked back into the bedroom and opened the closet door and gasped. "What the hell?" she said flicking on a light. Lorenzo had the contractors knock out the wall behind the closet and it was now a huge walk-in with a place to sit in the center. It was all organized and she sat in the middle and cried. "Oh my God," she said.

Liz grinned. Her mom had wanted this for so long. "This is awesome." There is a huge three-way mirror. All her shoes and clothes are grouped by color. There is a cabinet against one of the walls and they both looked at each other wondering what it was.

"Is there a television in there?" Liz asked.

"I don't know," Skye said getting up. She approached it just as Lorenzo stood behind them.

"Punch in the time Liz was born."

Skye looked back at him and smiled before punching in the code which made the doors slid back. There are a series of drawers and they have labels on them. She opened the top one which contains all her earrings. "Oh my God, this is fabulous." For the most part, all of her jewelry had been organized and put into different drawers. Some things are hanging. It is impressive.

"And here's something to add to your collection," Lorenzo said handing her a big box with a bow on top.

Tears are already starting to flow. "Lorenzo," she breathed out.

"Open it. You saved my life. All of this is to show you how much I appreciate and love you," Lorenzo said smiling.

Liz, who is also crying, watched her parents. Their love for each other has always inspired her.

Skye opened the box and gasped at the sight of a diamond necklace and earrings. The focal point of the piece was a large red diamond. Knowing how rare they are, Skye just started blubbering. Lorenzo took the box from her and removed the necklace and then placed it around her neck as she stared at the mirror.

Liz couldn't believe how beautiful it is and she watched as her parent's lips met and then hurried towards the door to give them some privacy. "I love you guys," she said softly as she left them alone.

Running downstairs, she took one more look around and then went to find Francis. She wants to get started on her design as soon as possible.