Chapter 41
Kelly’s

Tonight was going to be a long night Elizabeth could feel it. She called and left a message on Jason’s machine telling him everything that was going on. After talking to Gia she felt somewhat comforted but she still had a feeling that something was definitely off. As he promised Lucky picked her up from Kelly’s, a new bouquet of flowers in hand, smiling showing her a glimpse of the Lucky he once was. Taking her by the hand they went to Luke’s where they met up with the usual gang. Lucky was right when he promised a night like old times. Laughing and joking between friends with no hints of tension or stress. Everything seemed as it once was until some action by the entrance drew her attention away from the table and to Jason’s staring gaze. They locked eyes as a look fell over Jason’s face. Elizabeth’s gaze followed him as he slowly made his way to the bar. After a few words and a smile with Luke Jason turned his gaze back to Elizabeth sending her a slight smile that sent a thousand sensations throughout her body. She smiled in return until to hide the reaction Jason’s simple smile gave to her. Lucky noticed her change the instant Jason walked into Luke’s. And unless he did something now he would never be able to pry Elizabeth out of Jason’s grasp. As he leaned over to kiss her on the neck Elizabeth jumped from his sudden act. As she tried to move away from Lucky’s kisses he slowly moved closer to her still. Unmoved by his continued efforts her gaze remained on Jason watching his every move and he hers. Sensing he was losing his hold of the situation Lucky jerked Elizabeth back to him causing Jason to stand and start in their direction. Elizabeth quickly shook her head telling Jason that she was fine as Jason was stalled by an obvious familiar acquaintance.

Girl- [smiling] Hey baby…
Jason- [turning to look back at her] Excuse me…
Girl- Oh…don’t tell me you’ve forgotten already.
Jason- Do I know you?
Girl- [smiling seductively] Of course you do… [coming to stand close to Jason] don’t you remember?
Jason- I’m sorry…
Girl- [smiling] I’m not…
Jason- Where do I know you from?
Girl- [slowly running her hands over his chest] It’s a long story…
Jason- [seeing Elizabeth’s shocked expression] I don’t have time for this…
Girl- [quickly leaning and kissing Jason’s neck as she whispered] Make time…

Never having seen Jason with this girl or any girl for some time Elizabeth was shocked and curious by the scene at the bar.

[Pushing the over-eager girl away ]Jason- Don’t…
Girl- I was just trying to remind you of our time…our time together.
Jason- I’m sorry…you have me mistaken…
Girl- I don’t think so…I definitely remember you.
Jason- I’m sorry.
Girl- [softly touching Jason’s face] You won’t be for long.
[Trying to move his head away from her ever present touch]Jason- Miss…
Girl- It’s Brittany…my name is Brittany sweetie.
Jason- Well Brittany…don’t…
Brittany- Ok…ok I’ll stop [smiling] for now.

Chapter 42
~ Luke’s ~

Jason looked back at Liz and saw the confusion in her eyes. He didn’t know exactly what was going on but before the end of the night he would find out.

Lucky- [smiling] Looks like Jason has found a new friend.
[Turning to get a better look at Jason and his admirer] Emily- I’ve never seen her before. I wonder who she is.
Liz- [speaking softly as she looked down] Good question…
Gia- I wouldn’t worry about her… He doesn’t look too interested.
Nikolas- Gia…
Gia- Hey I’m just stating the obvious.
[Knowing that Gia knew about Lucky and Deanna Nikolas quickly tried to distract her]Nikolas- [whispering softly in her ear] Hey beautiful…would you like to dance?
Gia- [smiling] Yes…

They excused themselves and quickly went to the dancefloor. He needed to talk to her before she said anything about Lucky and Deanna.

[Lightly kissing her on the neck as he enclosed her in his arms] Nikolas- Gia…please. Baby I know you have certain feelings…
Gia- Lucky has slept with Deanna more than once and he’s the one still playing games with Elizabeth.
Nikolas- Yes…sleeping with Deanna was…
Gia- Wrong…
Nikolas- Wrong but until he tells Elizabeth we can’t…
Gia- I know but he’s treating Liz like she’s the one doing something wrong.
Nikolas- I know but…
Gia- How can you defend him?
Nikolas- I’m not it’s just…[pausing as he took a deep breath] Look…I don’t want to talk about them anymore, that’s their problem. I’m here and so are you and all I want to do is hold you in my arms and not worry about anything else.
Gia- [smiling softly] I sorta like the sound of that.
Nikolas- [smiling as he kissed her softly on the lips] So do I…so do I.