I heard youre being released soon

Her heart raced and a smile covered her face at the sight of him standing in the door way

The return of her beautiful breath taking smile

You have a smile on your face, Im going to assume that means everything is ok between us he said sincerely

She bit at her bottom lip but shook her head letting him know everything was fine

He still stood not far from the door

You can come in

Are you really sure you want me to?

I actually thought maybe you didnt want to see me anymore since you havent

No, no why would you think that? Please dont think that Lorenzo pleaded as he made his way the best he could towards her on his crutches

You havent been, I mean I havent seen you and well Jax I know hes

Yeah Jax, um I guess hes told you what happened in the hallway the other day

She called your name

Alexis smiled

Then Lorenzo smiled

I didnt realize how much I missed her until I saw that beautiful little face. And I wanted to tell her so much but

But Jax and Ned hovered over her like a hawk?

Yes he said calmly

So neither was persuasive enough to talk you away from me huh?

Not a chance he said smiling

Lorenzo leaned in and kissed her softly

Both for a moment savored the kiss

Lorenzo then did his best to pull up a chair next to her

Are you ok? She asked concerned as she watched him struggle a bit in to the chair

Im fine. Really I am he said trying to smile

You seem to be healing nicely. The cuts and bruises look much better

You saw me before?

I persuaded the nurse to allow me to see you

Thank you for coming to see me

I had to he said intently

She intertwined her fingers with his

Alexis I uh I have to be honest with you

Ok She said seemingly confused

Did Jax tell you what the police think may have happened?

No. Why?

She could tell he was getting upset

His body language changed

Lorenzo?

I couldve killed you

What? No you

You almost died Alexis. You almost died because you were in an accident that was most likely suppose to have me killed

Lorenzo what are you talking about?

The man in the other car might have been associated with someone that might have wanted revenge against me

But you dont know this for sure

Not right now, no

Lorenzo none of this was your fault and I wont let you blame yourself. And I wont let Jax or Ned or whoever blame you either! Whatever happened was not your fault!

Lorenzo placed his lips to his hand and gave her a gentle kiss

Alexis I would rather have you alive, I would rather have you be able to walk on your own two feet

Lorenzo this isnt your fault!

You cant even hold your daughter! You cant walk

Lorenzo Ill heal, Ill get passed this and be fine

I dont want you to have to be like this. I want to see you laugh and be happy not see scars and bruises and casts all over your body. Alexis you wince in pain ever time you smile

He was clearly overtaken by the thought of her being killed, and the actuality of the way she was at that moment

So what? Youre breaking up with me?

Lex! No! I wouldnt, I cant it would break my heart!

Then what? You dont want a bad thing to ever happen to me? Obviously you werent paying very much attention when we were comparing notes on how we both have just breezed through life

Thats exactly it. You dont deserve this. Everything thats happened to you in your life you dont deserve this

I cant believe thats all youre seeing yourself as. I mean what if I want you in my life, if I love the way you make me feel? She stopped herself Why cant I deserve someone like you? Someone that makes me feel good, that makes me feel wanted and happy and smart and sexy why dont I deserve someone who makes me feel that way?

You do, God you do but Im afraid of the baggage that comes with me

Well I hate to burst your bubble but Im much more afraid of my own baggage than yours

Lorenzo played with her fingers nervously

She let him think since he wasnt so easy to argue back

Im overjoyed that I make you feel all of those things and Im the one that feels like I dont deserve a woman like you

Lorenzo dont say that you deserve so

Lorenzo placed his finger to her lips

The tip of his finger began to outline the edges of her lips

I made a confession to you I made a confession to you the day I came to see you

What is it? You can tell me she whispered

Lorenzo took a deep breath

Alexis please dont let this scare you

She listened

She watched

Alexis, Im in love with you. I mean Alexis I, I love you

Her eyes widened

I know, I know how those words

Freak me out?

Yes and I had every intention of waiting until I was sure you were on the same page as me but day after day wondering if you would make it through the night and then seeing you I had to tell you how much I love you and I

Jax walked in interrupting

Hello my beautiful wi

Jax stopped dead in his tracks at the sight of the two of then in an obvious very private moment

Alexis was now holding on to Lorenzos hand for dear life

Lorenzo looked at Jax and then at Alexis

He bowed his head for a moment and then looked back up at her

I should go Lorenzo said letting go of her hand

Lorenzo you dont have to

No, no Ill come back Jax said obviously not bothered that he had interrupted a moment between the two of them but was still trying to be polite for Alexis sake

No Ill go Lorenzo said almost nervously as he stood getting his crutches in place

He didnt want to cause any more trouble for her or any more tension between her and Jax than he already had

He leaned in and kissed Alexis

Jax held the door for him with as much distance as he could

Lorenzo! She said stopping him from walking out the door

Alexis looked quickly to Jax as if she were daring herself

She then looked back at Lorenzo waiting for her in the doorway

Lorenzo, I love you too