by Jera
RECAP: Liz was informed by Audrey that they were both moving to London where her parents are, she went to The Spencer house to see Lucky.
Lucky took a sobbing Liz up to his room without asking anything. He closed the door, and pulled a shirt over his head while Liz sat down on his bed.
Liz: I am sorry to wake you.....but I had to see you!
Lucky: Elizabeth, you can always come to me, no matter what time, what season it is. You know that.
Liz: Not if they make me move to London!
Lucky: London? What is this about? Who's making you move to London?
Liz: Gram just told me that she has decided to retire or at least take a break, and she is moving to London because my parents are there.....and she wants to take me with her!!
Lucky: ( swallowed ) What....what about school? Shouldn't you finish high-school first?
Liz: I guess they want me to finish high-school there....but it's not going to happen! I am not going! I am not leaving Port Charles! I am not leaving you!
Lucky: Elizabeth......what did your grandmother say when you told her that?
Liz: ( looked at Lucky ) How did you know I told her that?
Lucky: Well, Elizabeth, that's how you are. You wear your heart on your sleeve, remember?
Liz: That's the polite way of saying I act before I think, isn't it? But you are right. I told gram exactly what I thought, and she gave me this speech of I should be happy any where, and that I shouldn't be so attached to A GUY! I just can't believe she said that! She knows how much you mean to me!
Lucky: Elizabeth, let's not think about this tonight. There has to be some other way. I don't want you to leave either, but we have to convince your grandmother that it would be all right for you to stay here in Port Charles. Let's get some sleep first. I am going to call your grandmother first thing in the morning so she won't worry about you.
Liz: Maybe you're right. My brain will work better if I get some sleep. There is just no way I'm going to London!
Lucky went over and hugged Liz tightly. He gave her a tender kiss and went to the closet to pull out his sleeping bag. After he spread the sleeping bag on the floor, he went over to the bed once again.
Lucky: Elizabeth, don't worry. We'll think of something. Just have some sweet dreams. OK?
Liz: ( smiled ) That shouldn't be too hard with you here.
Lucky smiled at her, kissed her thoroughly before pulling the blanket over her, tugged a few strings of her hair away, and kissed her lightly on the forehead. Liz closed her eyes, buried her face in the pillow that smelled of Lucky, and smiled. Lucky turned off the light, got into the sleeping bag, and stared at the ceiling for a while. He looked over at Liz and saw the rhythmic ups and downs of her chest. Elizabeth is asleep. That's good. He thought. Looks like it's just you that will be tossing and turning tonight, Spencer.
When Liz woke up the next morning, Lucky was nowhere in sight. She got out of the bed, and opened the door. Just as she came to the bottom of the stairs, she saw Laura on the phone. She wasn't sure if it was a good idea for Laura to see her, and was about to go back up stairs when Laura hung up the phone, turned and saw her.
Laura: Elizabeth! Would you like some breakfast?
Liz: ( turned to face Laura ) Um....Mrs. Spencer.....
Laura: Oh, Please! Let's not go back to calling me Mrs. Spencer! What happened to Laura?
Liz: ( blushed ) Um....Laura....
Laura:( chuckled ) Elizabeth, it's all right. I know you were here last night. Lucky told me. He went to pick something up. He should be back in a little bit. ( paused) He told me why you came over last night. I am sorry, Elizabeth. I would really miss you if you go to London.
Liz: I am not going to London. I am going to stay here.
Laura: ( smiled understandingly ) Well, come on and have some breakfast with me. Luke had to go to the bar early today to do some inventory. Lulu is sleeping over at Nikolas'. It's kind of lonely eating by myself.
Liz got downstairs and joined Laura for breakfast. They were chatting up a storm when Lucky walked in the door.
Lucky: Hey! You're up!
Liz: Yeah, and I had a wonderful breakfast with your mom, too!
Lucky: I guess that's good as long as mom didn't start telling you all the embarrassing stories she can remember about me.
Laura: That would take more than breakfast to tell. But I did sneak in a few......( smiled affectionately at Liz)
Lucky: Oh, no! That's what I am afraid of.....
Liz: ( smiled deviously at Lucky ) Don't worry, your secrets are safe with me, Cowboy. I will never tell anyone about how you were staying up all night to watch the clock trying to prove that every night when you went to bed at 8 and woke up at 9, you have only slept for an hour. Or the things you did with the diaper rash cream.....
Lucky: ( rolled his eyes skyward ) Oh, God! You can stop now. I don't want to know how much she told you!!
Laura and Liz both laughed at that statement. After helping Laura with the kitchen, Lucky and Liz went out on the porch and sat down on the swing. Lucky had his arm protectively around Liz, Liz rested her head comfortably on his shoulder. They were both silent for a while.
Lucky: I called your grandmother this morning.
Liz: You did??
Lucky: She wasn't too happy about your sneaking out. But she was glad to know that you're safe.
Liz: Of course I'm safe. I'm with you.
Lucky: Elizabeth.......
Liz: Hmm?
Lucky: I talked to her about your not wanting to go to London.
Liz:( looked up at Lucky ) You did? What happened?
Lucky: Well, she thinks you should go and be with your family for a while.
Liz: Well, I suppose it was too much to expect that she would change her mind.
Lucky had a pained look on his face. He just stared at Liz for a moment without saying anything.
Liz was alarmed by his expression, she frowned.
Liz: Lucky, what is it?
Lucky: Elizabeth......the thing is.....I think she's right.
Liz: What? What did you say?
Lucky: Elizabeth, you know I don't want you to leave. You would be taking part of ...if not all of my soul with you if you leave. You have to know that. But.... your grandmother has a point. You only have one family. It won't be long before you are completely independent....and your family needs a little time with you before they let you go....
Liz: ( swallowed) You....you want me to go?
Lucky: No, I don't want you to go. But I think you probably....should.....go ....and spend a little time with your parents. You were the one that got me to finally realize how important my family was to me....and I don't want to be the reason for you to waste a chance to be with your family again....
Liz: ( tears down her cheeks ) Lucky.....I don't care....I don't think I can leave you....
Lucky: ( held Liz in his arms ) Oh, Elizabeth! I don't think I can let you go either....but you have to know in your heart that you have to go to London..... there is no way they will let you stay here without a relative to watch over you....
Liz: You will watch over me! You always have! And Laura...and Luke....they will...I can tell my parents that they will watch over me....
Lucky: ( started to cry ) Elizabeth...I told her that....but it's not the same....my family is not a usual family...there is always a chance we would have to pick up and go all of a sudden.....your parents don't want that for you......
Liz: Lucky.........I can't....I can't leave....what about you? What about us?
Lucky: Elizabeth, baby, we'll be all right...you have to believe that....I'll go visit you, you can come visit me....you can stay the whole summer here if you like....we'll write.. we'll talk on the phone...you can still call me anytime you want....I'll come to you if you need me.....just as always....
Liz: Except there is going to be this big ocean between us....Lucky.....how am I going to live in a place without you? How......
Lucky: I don't know....baby...but somehow we have to make it....it won't be long till we are 18....we can go to college anywhere we want.....it's won't be that long....
Liz was sobbing uncontrollably. She buried her face deep in Lucky's chest, her body was shaking continuously. Lucky held her tight for a long time. Finally he loosened his arms, and took Liz's face in his hands. He started to kiss every teardrop on her face even though he was still crying himself. Liz's tears came down as fast as Lucky could kiss then away. He kissed her, again, and again, and again. Deeply, passionately, as if there was no tomorrow. When he finally stopped, he took out a box from his pocket, and handed it to Liz.
Lucky: I want you to have this.
Liz: What is this?
Lucky: It was going to be your Christmas present. But I want to give it to you early.
Liz: Should I open it now?
Lucky: ( nodded) Yes.
Liz opened the box gently as if she might break it easily. There was a silver ring inside, and a silver chain.
Liz: ( took the ring out of the box) Oh, Lucky....this is beautiful.....
Lucky: I got silver because I noticed that all your rings are silver. I assumed that you like it better than gold....but if you want...
Liz:( smiled tenderly ) You are right. I do love silver better than gold....
Lucky: I had them engraved the inside of it. I also got the silver chain just in case....
Liz: In case what?
Lucky: In case a ring is too much for you... you can wear it as a pendent on the chain if you like.
Liz: Lucky....I would love nothing more than a ring from you.......( kissed him sweetly)
Lucky: I had them sized it to my pinkie...I hope it will fit on one of your fingers...
Liz read the engraved words inside.
" Elizabeth Webber, the love of my life.
Forever yours, Lucky Spencer."
The tears that had finally dried up a while ago was coming down as rain drops again on Liz's face. She put the ring on the ring finger on her left hand. It fit perfectly.
Liz: Oh, Lucky....this is the most amazing gift I have ever received....
Lucky: Elizabeth....I love you.....always remember that.....
Liz: Lucky...and I love you....I will love you with my heart and soul....forever.....
The sun shone on the two lovers with their arms tightly around each other, in all the glory of their love, and all the shadow of their sorrow.
"I will come to you " by Hanson
When you have no light to guide you
And no one to walk beside you
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you
When the night is dark and stormy
You won't have to reach out for me
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you
Sometimes when all your dreams may have seen better days
And you don't know how or why,
But you've lost your way
Have no fear when your tears are falling
I will hear your spirit calling
And I swear I'll be there come what may
When you have no light to guide you
And no one to walk beside you
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you
When the night is dark and stormy
You won't have to reach out for me
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you
Cause even if we can't be together
We'll be friends now and forever
And I swear that I'll be there come what may
When the night is dark and stormy
You won't have to reach out for me
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you
We all need somebody we can turn to
Someone who'll always understand
So if you feel that your soul is dying
I'll reach out and take your hand......................
