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Chapter 13

"So all the major things that need to happen for the wedding have been taken care of." Elizabeth was smiling as she and Jason walked into the house. "We are pretty good at this party planning stuff. I will admit that it doesn't hurt that Sonny owns the island we are doing all this planning on."

"That is making it so we are getting things done quickly." Jason said smiling. "I think it also helps that we aren't asking for anything over the top. No doves being released or exotic menu items." They both had very simple tastes. "I still have a few small things to take care of. No more than an hour or two of shopping." Jason still needed to get Elizabeth a wedding band, and he wanted to get her a gift.

"Me too." Elizabeth needed to get Jason a wedding band, a gift, and she wanted to do some shopping for something to wow him on their wedding night. She had no idea how to accomplish that last one with Milo in tow, because Liz knew that if she went out without Jason a guard was coming along. "Is Milo going to be my permanent guard?" Elizabeth wanted to know.

"I have no idea. Johnny is in charge of placing the guards." Jason answered with a one shouldered shrug. OB would run the name by him just to be sure it was fine, but Jason trusted his friend's judgement. "I can ask him to give Milo this assignment if that is what you want." Jason knew that currently the youngest Giambetti was a floater. Not because he wasn't good enough to protect anyone, but because when he finished his training everyone that needed a guard had one. With Milo being free it would be easy to assign him to Elizabeth, but Johnny might want to shake things up a bit just to make sure everyone was staying on their toes.

"There is no need for you to bother Johnny about this. I know pretty much everyone so whoever he decides should protect me will be fine." Elizabeth said shrugging. "Will it be hard to protect me at the hospital?"

"We will make it work. I'm not going to ask you to make any changes because we got married." Jason assured her as they sat on the couch. The hospital was a security nightmare, but he wasn't going to tell her that.

"I'm asking because I've been thinking of leaving my current job." Elizabeth said quietly.

"Why? You love being a nurse." Jason asked clearly surprised.

"I do love the job, but I think that I could maybe do better work somewhere else." Elizabeth had been thinking on this for a while now and with the wedding coming up it might be time to make the leap into a new career. Get all the major life changes, until kids came along, done at once.

"What did you have in mind?" Jason wanted to know, whatever it was she had his support.

"I'd like to train to become a victim advocate." She said trying not to fidget. He was the first person she was sharing this with. "I have a unique perspective as the survivor of a violent crime. I'd like to use that knowledge to help others. I was really lucky in that I got a lawyer who took the time to explain everything to me and make sure I understood the process we were going through. A lot of people don't have that luxury. They can't even afford a lawyer, and they rarely know what resources are available to help them heal. I'd like to be there to help them."

"What would you need to do?" Jason was so awed by her, reaching over he linked their fingers. It was incredible how she was strong enough heal, and now wanted to make sure others were taken care of.

"I spoke to Kevin Collins a couple of months ago, to test the waters. He said I'm in a good position to take on that career. My Master's Degree is in nursing, but my bachelor's degree is in psychology. So on the strength of that I can get into a certification program. Or I can go to school and get another Master's degree. Maybe this time in criminal justice. It should take about two years, if I go that route." Elizabeth started explaining. It was clear she had Jason's support, which made her feel good. He never failed to believe that she could do anything.

"Where would you work?" Jason knew nothing about this type of job.

"I was hoping I could stay at the hospital, but they don't have any advocates on staff. I don't know if they even want any. I could go work for a not for profit agency like a domestic abuse shelter, or I could see if Diane would hire me." Elizabeth explained. "Often lawyers have advocates on staff. Her office does a fair amount of pro bono cases that involve abuse. It's one of the reasons Georgie wanted to work there. Diane promised her she could take some of those cases once she passes the Bar." Elizabeth was getting excited that this might be able to work. "If not Diane then I could apply to other law firms."

"When we return home, look into what you need to do. Whatever it is I'll make sure you have the resources to start the ball rolling." Jason told her. "I'm proud of you, that you want to help others."

Elizabeth actually blushed. "I feel really passionate about this. I see people come into the hospital all the time who need this kind of support. I do what I can, but I know I can do more."

He leaned over and kissed her. Letting the joy of that action fill him. The slow build to them making love for the first time on their wedding night wasn't as easy as it appeared. He was hard almost all the time because he wanted to be with her. At the same time he knew that she wanted to be with him which meant he wasn't suffering alone.

Elizabeth sank into the kiss and just let the fact that Jason loved her fill her up. She was enjoying taking things slow with him, mostly because she knew that pretty soon this wonderful ache she had was going to end. When Jason pulled back her lips curled up in a smile. "We need to do that as often as possible." She let him know. "I'm going to put it in our wedding vows that you must kiss me at least once every day."

"Only once." Jason said pretending to be disappointed. "How am I supposed to get through the day on one kiss? I'm a lot more high maintenance than that. I need at least five kisses a day."

"I don't know, five is kind of a lot." Elizabeth said enjoying the silly conversation. "Could you get through the day with two?"

Jason leaned forward and gave her another kiss. When they parted he looked at her with a thoughtful expression. "Nope, two isn't going to cut it. I'll be too distracted sitting at my desk thinking of your lips."

"Okay." Elizabeth said pretending to be annoyed. "Three kisses." Then she leaned forward and kissed him. None of the kisses were anything heavy. Just them letting their lips mold to one another's. "Better?" She asked just a bit breathlessly.

Jason just shook his head. "I must be an addict. I've had three kisses and all I want is to kiss you again. I don't think there is any hope for me." He said giving her the eyes.

"Well if it's a medical condition that's something different. I wouldn't want you to be in pain." She said cupping his cheek to bring him forward for another kiss.

"So if I can get the doctor to write me a prescription I can get my five kisses a day?" Jason asked giving his girl a slow and sexy smile.

"I don't think Patrick is going to think kisses is a valid treatment for neurological issues." Elizabeth pointed out. Jason hadn't had any problems since his original injury, and she hoped that continued.

"Alternative medicine is becoming more acceptable, I will find a doctor to back me up on this." He said leaning forward and getting kiss number five. "I feel great."

Elizabeth laughed out loud, and pushed him back. "You are so bad." She hadn't ever felt this light with a man before. It was wonderful. Even before Ewan she had been on the quiet side. She also wasn't flashy, didn't show a lot of skin to get attention. She was a fairly private person who believed that revealing outfits were for the benefit of the man in her life only. Her co-workers often said she was old-fashioned and Liz was fine with that. Unfortunately that attitude often meant guys over looked her.

"That's why you love me." Jason said giving her a smoldering look before putting his arm around her waist to urge her closer. "Let's watch some television."

"Actually I was thinking of going out. I want to pick up some things. If I take Milo will you stay here?" Elizabeth asked looking up at him.

Her eyes were the purest shade of blue he had ever seen and he almost missed the question. "That should be fine." Having her so close had him reciting Harley parts to keep his body in check.

"I shouldn't be too long." She said forcing herself to move.

"I'll find something to do to keep myself out of trouble." Jason could go online to find some wedding gift ideas for his new bride. Something she would love.

"Okay." Elizabeth said standing up. Bending over she gave Jason a quick kiss.

From his spot on the couch he watched her denim clad backside as she walked out of the room. Dropping his head back he took a deep breath before laughing at himself. He'd never had a woman tie him up in knots like this. It was a wonderful, and scary, feeling. With a word she could destroy his entire world. Giving someone that much power over you took a lot of trust, but he knew he was safe with her. Something he hadn't ever felt where his heart was concerned. When they finally made love his world was going to be knocked totally off its axis. He couldn't wait.

"So how does this work?" Elizabeth asked Milo. They were standing outside a lingerie store. Of all the shopping companions she could have for an outing of this nature Milo hadn't even been on the list.

"I go in and turn my back. You shop, and when you're done we leave." Milo had no interest in knowing what she was getting. "I need you to let me know if you are going to the dressing area, and I need you to promise to not sneak out the back door." A big part of the relationship between a guard and his charge was trust, and that ran both ways. "Under no circumstance do you ask me for my opinion. Dresses is as far as I go." He said before grinning.

"You are pretty good at the whole styling thing." Liz said smiling back at him. "I can handle that."

"Let's get to it. Are we going anywhere else after this?" Milo wanted to know.

"Jewelry store for a wedding band for Jason." Liz said as they stepped into the cool interior of the shop. "I also need a wedding gift. We can talk about what stores are on the island after I'm done here." She wasn't looking for Milo to help her come up with ideas, she had a few already. Liz just didn't know where to go.

"Sounds good." Milo said taking up his position by the front door with his back to the inside of the small boutique.

The offerings in the shop were lovely. Elizabeth found herself moving between the displays and the racks where the lingerie was hanging. In the back there were some corsets that had her humming low in appreciation.

"Can I help you?" The owner had given her lone shopper some space to browse but since the young woman had been looking at the corsets for several moments it was time to go over.

"I was just admiring the wares." Liz said smiling, the woman in front of her had to be in her seventies. Not who you would expect to find working in a lingerie shop.

"Those are all handmade." The owner said with pride. "And originals."

"Who is the designer?" Elizabeth wanted to know as one piece in particular drew her eye.

"You're looking at her." The owner grinned. "An active sex life is the best thing there is for a marriage. Congrats by the way."

"Thank you." Elizabeth was guessing the announcement ran here on the island as well. "You do lovely work."

"Thank you. You'd look good in the green one. It's the right size too." The owner said reaching for the garment. "I've been doing this a long time, I know my sizes." She said with a wink. "But you're welcome to try it on if you like. You have to leave your bra on."

Elizabeth had to laugh. The woman had a lot of spunk. This corset didn't have laces but closed with eyes and hooks, which meant it wasn't adjustable, so a trip to the dressing room was called for. If it fit, and Liz was guessing it would, she was going to get it. Because yes she would look incredible in the dark green lace with black ribbing. "Let me tell my friend I'm going to try this on."

"I'll set up the dressing room." The owner said taking the garment into the back.

Twenty minutes later, and with another piece to finish the outfit, they walked out of the store. Standing by the door were Diane and Francis. "Fancy meeting you here." Liz said trying not to blush.

"This store is amazing." Diane said with a knowing grin. "Francis said we had to wait outside." They had waved to Milo who laughingly waved back. "Did you meet the owner? She's a sweetheart, and a genius with a needle."

Liz was glad her friend had not come in, while she shopped for many items with Diane underwear was something she always picked up while shopping alone. "I did meet her, I grabbed a business card when she mentioned the website."

"Join her buyer's club you get free shipping." Diane advised, she was curious about Liz had picked up but wouldn't pry. "Are you done shopping?"

"No, I need to get Jason's wedding ring as well as a wedding gift for my groom." Elizabeth said as they headed to the cars. Francis and Milo didn't want them just standing on the sidewalk.

"We are parked next to you, that's how we knew you were in the area. Frannie spotted the truck." Diane was trying to resist the urge to ask to tag along. They hadn't had any luck getting wedding gifts. Maybe if she saw what Liz picked it would spark some inspiration.

"Would you like to come with me, or are you guys headed somewhere else?" Elizabeth asked as Milo opened her door. She was hoping Diane got her memories back soon, all this lying was adding a layer of tension to their relationship. Plus she wanted her friend to feel better.

"We'd love to." Diane was going to not be pushy on this trip. She could feel the tension coming off of Liz, and figured it was because so far not a single shopping trip had gone off without some minor, or major, skirmish. "We'll follow you."

Milo nodded as he got into the car, and Francis helped Diane into his truck. "While we are on our way to the jewelry store you can tell me what the bigger stores on the island are."

"We can do a quick drive through the shopping district and if something catches your eye give a holler." Milo figured that would just be easier. When Liz nodded, he started the car.

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