A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you guys are enjoying the progression!

Alright, next chapter has Obrecht smack down in it so will try to post it within the next few days (Probably Monday). I'm a mess right now trying to make sure I have everything done before I fly out.

Chapter 70 - Recovery

For the next few days, Nikki stayed with the boys and Liz stayed with Jason, but still came home a few times to spend to see her boys. Spencer was practically living there and both boys were helping each other cope.

Liz walked into Kevin's office. "Hi."

He smiled. "Hello, you're looking a lot better."

Liz smiled. "Jason is doing well. That helped."

"So now it's time to deal with everything?"

She nodded.

"Let's get started."

She took a seat and closed her eyes for a moment. "Knowing Cam was in the room when Lucky said those awful things to me nearly killed me. I hate that he knows as much as he does, but I really wish he hadn't of heard all of that."

"I don't think Cam's dwelling on it. He's more upset about the shooting and that Lucky hit you."

She wiped a tear away. "I can't believe he was going to rape me after seeing what it did to me the first time. It's easy to blame all of this on Helena, but fundamentally, I think Lucky had a lot of hatred bottled up inside towards me. Some of it I deserve and some of it I don't."

"As long as you don't think you deserve to be hit."

"I don't."

Kevin didn't really think the full extent of what happened had really hit her yet. Right now, she was still in shock. Later, she was going to be very angry.

"Every time I close my eyes, I see Cam pull that trigger and hear him scream. He's hurting. I feel guilty that I'm not with him every minute, but he gets really mad if I leave Jason for long."

"It's his way of making sure that his father is okay."

"But I need him to be okay too."

"Right now, I want you to focus on what you need. If you ignore how you're feeling to help everyone else, it's going to bite you later on," Kevin said.

She grabbed a tissue and wiped her face. "I know. I killed Lucky. I know I did what I had to do, but I still took a life in front of my son." Cameron would never forget that.

"Are you angry with Lucky?"

"Yes. I just don't think it will do me any good to dwell on it. He's dead. He can't hurt me or my son ever again."

"I understand that, but you still have feelings. You'll need to feel safe enough to let them out."

She knew he was right. "I can't right now, but I will. I just need to focus on something good like my family and my wedding."

Kevin smiled. "When is it?"

Liz grinned. "This Saturday, but it's a secret so Obrecht won't be involved. It's in the lecture auditorium. Would you like to come?"

"I would be honored to be there."

"You are a big part of the reason we made it this far."

Kevin smiled. "You did all the hard work. I don't always get to see the good outcomes. Thank you for asking."

Liz got up and gave Kevin a hug. "I know this isn't normal," she said before pulling back, "But, I am so grateful to you."

Kevin blushed. "Thank you Elizabeth. I'm very proud of you."

She sat back down. "I promise after the wedding, I'll figure out a way to let out my anger and say goodbye to Lucky. I don't want him to cause any more damage to me or my relationship with Jason."

"Fair enough. In the meantime, don't put too much pressure on yourself and try to get some rest."

"I will."

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Thursday came fast, it was Cam's last day in school and Jason wished he could have seen him off. He really missed the boys and couldn't wait to be moved into a regular room the next day. Epiphany was going to get him out of bed and into a chair so he could start moving. Patrick had wanted him to stay as still as possible so that he had some time to heal.

Sharon walked into the hospital room. She had left Faith at the house with the boys. "Hey."

Jason smiled "What are you doing here?"

"Well, I got a call about a wedding and I figured that I'd come a few days early. I thought Elizabeth could use the help and I really wanted to see you." She had read about all the crazy things that had happened.

"I'm doing better. It's going to be a slower process, but hopefully they'll release me on Monday." It would take time for his muscles and tendons to heal as well as the wound. Any serious injury to the stomach required extra recovery time.

She touched his arm. "That's great news. You look a little pale though."

"I'll work on my tan when I get out."

She smiled. "Faith made you a get well card, but she wants to give it to you herself."

"She can visit tomorrow."

"How is Elizabeth?"

"I think she's fine. I'm worried about her because she's taking care of everyone else and I know she's mentally and physically exhausted."

Sharon nodded. "And Cam?"

"It's been rough. He's still having nightmares, but everyone is trying to pitch in."

"I'm so sorry. No kid should have to do what Lucky made him do."

Liz walked in and was shocked to see Sharon but she smiled. "Hey."

Sharon got up and gave her a big hug. "Hi. I came to help with the kids, the wedding, whatever you need."

"That was so sweet. Let me think on that. I know Epiphany has been helping to arrange things. I'll ask."

They both sat down.

"Who is running the coffee shop?"

"Believe it or not, Noah and Kevin have been helping."

Jason smiled. "Well, at least you know it's in good hands."

"True."

Patrick breezed into the room. "How's my patient?"

"Good."

He looked over at the girls. "I see that you're surrounding yourself with beautiful women."

Liz chuckled. "Smooth Drake."

"Hey, at least I'm consistent."

Liz looked at Sharon. "Patrick has been overwhelmed with proposals after his heroics during the surgery which were leaked to the press."

Patrick smiled. "I rock."

Jason grinned and Sharon chuckled.

"From what I understand, the story has changed a little. You would think that Patrick was James Bond by now with all the rumors," Jason said.

"You were unconscious. You get no say."

Liz laughed. "Touchy there Drake?"

Patrick rolled his eyes. "Hate on me haters."

Sharon laughed. "Who is the hunk outside?"

Liz grinned. "Cody."

"Is he single?"

Jason smirked. "Yeah, but you can't have him because he's Elizabeth's guard."

Sharon grinned. "Fine, be that way."

Patrick rolled his eyes. "What am I, chopped liver?"

Sharon looked over at him. "Were you saying something?"

Everyone laughed including Epiphany who had walked into the room just in time. "She's got your number Drake."

Liz looked over at her. "Are you here to try to do another sponge bath?"

Epiphany grinned. "I did that while you were gone."

Jason smiled.

"I gave him a happy ending."

Liz gasped as Patrick laughed.

"What? Get your mind out of the gutter Webber. I gave him a foot massage to get his circulation going."

Liz's eyebrow shot up. "Uh huh."

Epiphany shook her head, trying not to laugh. "Some people have such a dirty mind."

Sharon wiped a tear away from laughing. "I think I really need to come visit more often."

Liz grinned. "You should."

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Johnny came up from behind Kristen who was in the den cleaning up.

She yelped when he grabbed her and she found herself on the couch, on her back, with Johnny hovering over her.

"Hey," he said, staring at her intensely.

"Hey."

He leaned down further and brushed his lips against hers before taking her mouth. Soon, he was pressed against her fully and they were kissing torridly.

"What are you doing to my Krissy?"

Johnny abruptly pulled back and looked over at a glaring Jake.

"I was kissing her."

Jake frowned. "Ewwww. Kissing is gross."

"Does your dad kiss your mom?"

"Sometimes, but it's gross too."

Kristina laughed.

Johnny sat up. "Can I have a kiss Jakey?"

Jakey gagged and ran from the room.

"Well that was one way to get rid of him so I can get back to work."

"It's work kissing me?"

Johnny grinned. "You know, there are angles involved and pressure."

She pulled him back down. "Less talk, more gross kissing."

He stuck his tongue out and lunged at her and she squealed trying to get away from him.

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Jake ran into the kitchen.

"What's wrong Jake?" Nikki asked.

"Johnny is kissing Krissy."

Dylan chuckled. "Is there something wrong with that?"

"She couldn't breathe and it's gross."

Dylan shrugged.

"Do you want to kiss Krissy?"

Georgie looked up from her book to see how Dylan would answer that.

"Nope. Only Johnny can kiss Krissy. I like kissing GG."

Georgie grinned.

"Yuck."

She dropped her book. "Yuck?"

Jake's eyes got big. "Yes. Yucky GG."

She gave him a mischievous look. "You have something on your shirt."

Jake looked down and Georgie pounced on him and laid kisses all over his face as he yelled and laughed.

Cam came running down the stairs and smiled.

"Help," Jake yelled.

Cam grinned. "You're on your own Jake. She might try to kiss me too."

Liz walked in. "What is going on in here?"

"Mommy, help," Jake yelled.

Liz grinned and grabbed Cam and kissed him all over his face as he laughed.

Johnny ran into the room and smiled. He grabbed Liz and kissed her forehead. "Good to see ya."

She smiled. "Right back at ya."

"Ooooohhhh….. Johnny kissed mommy. I'm telling daddy," Jake, said from his position on the floor where Georgie had left him.

"You would tell on me?" Johnny said. He looked at Elizabeth. "He's trying to get us killed."

"If you give me lots of cookies, I won't tell."

Liz's mouth dropped open as the rest of them tried not to laugh. "Jacob Martin Morgan. Are you trying to bribe Johnny?"

"What's a bribe?"

"What you just did."

Jake thought for a moment. "Uh huh."

She bit her lip.

"Run Jake," Cam advised.

Jake's eyes got big and he got up and made a dash for the stairs, but Elizabeth was quicker and grabbed him and kissed him all over his face and tickled him.

Nikki smiled. It was good to see Liz relax a little.

Cam looked over at her. "How long are you staying?"

"At least until a few days after the wedding. I want to make sure your dad is home first."

Cam smiled. "Cool."

"How long you staying mommy?"

"For a couple of hours. Your dad is getting some tests done."

"I miss daddy," Jake said.

Liz kissed the top of his head. "I know. But hopefully, you'll get to see him tomorrow. Jake, there's something I want to tell you and ask you."

"What?"

"Mommy and daddy are getting married on Saturday."

Jake grinned. "Cool."

"It's very cool. I was wondering if you would help Cam walk me down the aisle. All you have to do is hold mommy's hand and then when we get to daddy, you can let my hand go and go sit next to Georgie."

"I can do that mommy."

"Thank you Jake. I knew I could count on you."

Jake smiled. "I'm going to make daddy a card."

"Good idea. You get the paper and crayons and we'll all make one."

Jake grinned. "Deal."

He ran off and Elizabeth sat down.

"Where are Sharon and Faith?"

"They went back to the hotel for a while," Nikki said.

"You two getting along?"

Nikki nodded. "We're fine."

Liz smiled knowing Nikki would like to add, "For now…."

"How is Jason doing?" Dylan asked.

"He's in pain, but won't say anything. He's sleeping a lot which I'm really not used to, but I think he'll be able to get into a wheel chair for the wedding."

Dylan smiled. "That's good news. And how are you?"

She shrugged. "Tired. It's hard watching him and knowing he's hurting. I'm a worry wart."

"You should lie down in your bed. We'll wake you up."

"Maybe I will after we make the cards." It would be nice to sleep in her own bed.

Jake ran into the room and everyone sat at the table and drew cards. Johnny was a smartass and drew himself drinking a beer and wrote, "To bad you can't have one." Jake helped Nikki draw smiley faces. Georgie wrote something nice and added that she'd smack Johnny for him. Jake drew their family and Liz helped him write miss you and love you daddy. Cam tried to draw a motorcycle and wrote that he missed him. Once they were done, Liz went upstairs to take a nap and the boys went with her. They cuddled on the bed contently and then feel asleep.

Georgie asked Dylan to take her to the hospital so she could stay with Jason because they wanted to let Liz sleep longer, even though they knew she'd be mad.

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Jason watched Georgie and Dylan walk into the room. "Hey."

She smiled. "We tricked Elizabeth into taking a nap so she could get some rest. I knew she wouldn't want you to be alone."

"You didn't have to come, but thank you."

She handed him the cards. "We all made you a little something."

Jason smiled and read them, chuckling a few times. "Did you really smack Johnny?"

"Not yet. I want to catch him off guard."

Jason grinned.

"It's good to see you conscious," Dylan said.

"I'm really glad to be here."

"Liz is really worried about you."

Jason sighed. "I know. I'm not sure what to do."

"I think she needs to focus on you, so for now just let her," Georgie said.

"How is Mac handling what happened?"

"He came over earlier to check on me. I hope that's okay."

Jason nodded. "It's fine. You know, you should think about sleeping over at his house one night. I think it would make him very happy. He missed you and I know your mom does too."

Georgie sighed. "You're right. I'll do it next week." With the threats gone, she didn't feel like she had to push them away like she did before.

"How were Spencer and Cam?"

"They were okay. Sometimes you can tell they were sad, but they kept each other entertained."

"I'll never forget hearing him scream. I fought the best I could to not let go. I knew if I died that he'd be a mess."

"He's a strong kid. I think he'll relax a little more once you're home."

Jason knew that Cam was scared of losing him. They had gotten really close in a short amount of time and he couldn't wait to get back home.

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Diane walked into the house carrying Elizabeth's dress. "Hello everyone."

Nikki smiled. She loved Diane. "Is that what I think it is?"

"This, my new friend, is a one of a kind Roberto. You throw a few names around and it gets results."

"I can't wait to see it."

"Is she upstairs?"

Nikki nodded.

"How long has she been out?"

"Three hours."

Diane made a face. "You think she'll sleep for a while longer?" They all knew that Liz hadn't been sleeping well.

"I hope so."

She made herself comfortable. "I figured she could try it on and make sure that it fits. I had them make it a little smaller. I think she has lost some weight."

Nikki nodded in agreement.

About a half hour later, Jake ran downstairs.

"Is your mommy awake?"

He nodded. "She put the pillow over her head."

Johnny chuckled. It was a typical Elizabeth move.

Diane got up and grabbed the dress. "I'll be right back."