Each beat seemed to cast her under a deeper spell

A spell she couldnt awake from

She could only lie there in silence wanting to desperately wake up

She knew something was wrong

But she couldnt open her eyes, she couldnt speak

Her own heart beat persuaded her to drift in an out of consciousness

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I want to file a retraining order against Lorenzo Alcazar! Jax said blaringly to the officer

Mr. Jacks if you would please calm down

I want him away from Alexis Davis immediately!

Jax! Jax! Mac said, disturbed by the sound of Jaxs voice seeping through the walls of his office

Mac I need to get a restraining order Jax said turning his attention to Mac

On who?

Lorenzo Alcazar

For Yourself? Mac asked intrigued

For Alexis

What has he done? Has he tried to harm her?

He was in her hospital room earlier today. God knows what he was about to do

Mac was almost relieved

So he didnt hurt her or you didnt see him do anything that could?

No but

Jax you really dont have any grounds for a restraining order Mac said interrupting him

But hes known to dislike her. And Mac you know they have collided in their past she could be in real danger with him being allowed to just come in and out of her room as he pleases!

Jax I think youre overreacting. Mac said calmly Did you stop to think maybe Mr. Alcazar is concerned about Alexis

Jax looked at Mac shaking his head in disbelief that he was standing up for Lorenzo Alcazar

I cant believe this

Jax, you have no evidence a restraining order is needed. Until you do

Jax looked at Mac somewhat coldly and walked out of the police station

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Mac asked me to help find out who did this Sonny said not taking his eyes away from the drink that rested securely in his hand

You cant Jason said detecting Sonnys mood Youre not thinking this through. Youre thinking about her. Theyll link this to you somehow and then what? And I definitely dont think Alexis will be pleased to know you had a chance to have a part in trying to kill Lorenzo Alcazar

But why would she care if I was trying to kill Alcazar? Im sure she understands it was a coincidence thats she was in the car that night. She shouldnt have been in the car.

So if she does know that you could have had say so if Alcazar was killed that night or not, dont you think she would be furious with you?

Why would she?

Sonny you have to be realistic. For some reason she was with him that night. Its all speculation but Sonny shes not stupid by any means so theres no reason why she would willingly get in a car with someone that would easily kill her

Sonny didnt respond only sat in silence

His drink was empty

Jason made a good case

She wasnt stupid. She wouldnt just get in a car with a man who could have easily been her enemy

Either I want Marcus and anyone who was apart of this eliminated immediately or Ill simply have to deal with the consequences of being a snitch

Its left up to you Jason said calmly

I want him to be punished for what he did to her

Jason paced the room twice before vocalizing his next thought

Sonny maybe you should do what she would want you to do. And you know she wouldnt want you to kill him or any of his men. She believes in the justice system

Sonny thought about what Jason was saying

He was right

She wouldnt have wanted him to handle things the way he usually did. He learned that first hand the night he made love to her. The night she begged him not to go through with the hit on AJ

Sonny looked at Jason

Lets make sure Marcus guilt is without doubt before we turn him in

Jason nodded his head

Ill get on it right now

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Jax sat down beside her bed studding her for any changes she could have made

It was a beautiful day Alexis His voice seemed to echo Ned said that all Kristina wanted to do was play in the sandbox all day. He said he practically had to drag her out! Jax smiled Seems like she grows every time I see her His eyes closed taking away the sight of her Alexis, she misses you, she cries for you

Jax opened his eyes and then began to straighten the covers nervously

We all miss you so much

Jax was interrupted by the sound of the heart monitor. The rhythm of her heart became faster

Alexis!

He grabbed her hand

Alexis! Wake up! Please wake up!

Her hand jumped quickly in his

Alexis Jax said more calmly trying not to get too excited

Her eyes fluttered

Alexis!

Her faced grimaced in obvious discomfort

She opened her eyes, staring at Jaxs overjoyed face for what seemed like forever

Then she tried to say his name

He put his finger to her lips

You have a tube down your throat you cant speak Im calling the nurse ok

She didnt respond though her eyes stayed wide and at full attention to him and every move he made

Jax had already called for the nurse...

Mr. Jax is something wrong?

The nurse looked at the deep brown eyes staring back at her

Well hello! She said grinning I guess you want that tube out of your throat?

The nurse called for help

Mr. Jacks if you would excuse us for a moment. We need to remove the tube and the Dr. will want to examine her

Of course Jax said compliantly

Jax leaned in and kissed Alexis on the for head I love you and Ill be right outside ok

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Yeah Commissioner Scorpio please

Sonny shifted his weight to his right leg as he waited to hear Macs voice

Scorpio

Its Sonny

Sonny have you heard anything?

Yeah, I uh I know who did it

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Kristina?

Her voice was hoarse and Jax could tell it hurt her to swallow

Shes ok, shes ok. She just misses her mommy

Alexis gave a slight smile

See her?

You can Ill get her as soon as possible ok

Alexis seemed content with his answer

Ned said she played in the sandbox at the park all day Jax said wanting to keep the conversation alive

Ned?

Yeah hes been here everyday

Jax let a moment of silence come between them

He could tell by the look in her eyes she was thinking about something in particular

Alexis?

She looked up at him; tears had already made puddles in her eyes

Alexis are you ok? What is it?

She hesitated a few more seconds

Lorenzo?

Jax shuffled on the side of the bed at the sound of his name on her lips

Jax closed his eyes

He wont ever hurt you he responded

Her eyes widened and they were covered in fear

The tears finally fell down her cheeks

Hes, hes

Ill protect you from him

Alexis closed her eyes as she swallowed hard

Hes alive?

Yes but dont worry. I promise you. He wont come near you

Alexis looked at Jax completely confused

Protect me?

She couldnt understand why Jax was saying this to her

Yes Ill protect you. I wont let him hurt you

End Ch. 17