Justin sat at his desk typing on his laptop as he tried to forget the shell that Irish locked herself in. He finally got to take her home once she and baby were fine. But all she did was stay in bed.
He got worried about the baby again, as he brought her food to eat that first night back. Irish made sure that the baby was well taken care of, it's just she didn't want to take care of her feelings.

Irish just wanted to forget the entire thing with John. She had known that he was filled with fault but to hurt her, she was still trying to wrap her head around it. The bruises faded while the memory remained. She constantly rubbed her stomach as she new she had to get out. It didn't matter where she went. She needed to be alone. Irish got up and showered as she heard Justin's stereo come on playing some sad ballad. Irish dried off and got dressed as she pulled her hair up in a bun.

She grabbed her keys and headed down stairs. Justin looked up fro the screen as he heard movement on the stairs. He noticed Irish was finally out of the bed. He smiled as he got up and went to her. But his smile faded as he noticed the keys in her hands.


"Where are you going?" He took off his reading glasses as she walked passed him. "I need to get out of town." She stopped at the last step as she realized that she didn't have her car. "Can you take me home so I can pack?"

Justin's face filled with confusion, as he couldn't believe her at that moment. "You're kidding, right?
Irish, you are another three months from having Shani and you want to leave for parts unknown."

Irish nodded as she walked to the door and went outside. Justin followed her as he saw she was determined. He slowly turned her around to face him, as she looked drained. "Why won't you let me in?" He simply stated.

Irish looked at the sadness in his face as she touched his cheek. "Why won't you let me go?"

"Cause, I love you. Cause you not only saved me, but my soul and mended my broken heart even though I couldn't remember it. And during that time we actually, with the help of God, created that beautiful little girl inside of you." He whispered as he rubbed her stomach.

"Well, John made me see that I need to get away again and think things through. Re-evaluate my life and everything in it."

Justin looked down and played with his keys. "Does that include me, also?"

Irish slowly nodded as she turned away. Justin inhaled and exhaled deeply as he walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her always-expanding waist. He sniffed her hair as he kisses her temple. "Just come back to me. Don't go away too long." He gave in and whispered to her.

Irish just looked at him and blinked as he sighed and let her go to open the door and help her in.
Justin got in and as he started the truck and drove to her apartment. The drive was a quiet one as Irish sat there and stared out the window, her mind a million miles away. She noticed she was home when the truck stopped. Irish unbuckled her seatbelt as she turned to Justin. "Don't." She stated as she saw that he was about to unbuckle his seatbelt.

Justin opened his mouth to protest but Irish had already walked away. Starting the engine back, he drove until he reached the beach and parked there. Justin sat in his truck and stared at the waves crashing into the sand until tears crashed onto his cheeks. He closed his eyes as he wished that he could have stayed Justin with no memory and still up at the cabin, still stuck in the snow and time standing still.


Irish took her laptop with her as she decided to do some work while she was away. Once again, her employees handled the store great and she smiled, as that was the only thing she didn't have to worry about. She left where she could be reached with her staff, if they needed her for anything. Plus she had her cell.

She arrived at her destination days later. She loved how it looked during the spring and summer time up here. It was so beautiful. She unlocked the door and turned the lights on as she began to unpack her things and get ready for serious solitude.




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It had been a few weeks since Irish went away and no one who knew really where she was, was talking. Justin couldn't concentrate on work. He tried to go in the studio and work on his up coming album. But his heart wasn't in it. Justin groaned as he got up and walked out of the studio and locked it up. He wasn’t going to be able to concentrate on anything until she came back. He drove to his Mom's house and hope she could take his mind off of Irish.


Lynn arrived at the door, as there was a fourth knock. She opened it and saw her son standing there with pain on his face. She let him in and got ready a hot meal for him as she tried to comfort her only son.

Justin was in the middle of eating as his mom and step-dad ate also while talking about their day. "Lynn, Irish wanted you to call her as soon as you can." Paul mentioned between bites. Justin's
head went up fast as he looked at his step-dad. "Paul, you and Mom know where Irish is?"

Paul looked to his wife as she sighed. "Justin she called us to tell her that she was okay and wanted us to tell you that she didn't want you to worry."

Justin stood up as he suddenly lost his appetite. "Just tell me where she is, Mom."



Justin hurried and packed some clothes as he took the first private plane out. He arrived at the airport eight hours later. As he went to rent a 4x4 jeep, his mind was flooded with memories of leaving here.

(flashback)
~Justin, you know what that means.....you're going to have to let her go...let her go..let her go....~

Justin shook his head to erase that memory. He wasn't going to let that come true. It was bad enough that he almost lost her once, but to lose her again, his heart just couldn't take it.


He drove carefully up the same path that accidentally led him to loose his memory and bring a beautiful ,selfless woman into his heart. That day came back to him. He was meeting his family and friends at the lodge. Even though it had been a while ,he was still feeling raw from the pain Britney filled inside of him. It ate at him like a cancer. His mind was flooded with the arguments they had as he had drove over a patch of black ice and then everything went blank.

Justin came out of the memory of that day and noticed that he had arrived safely at the cabin. He grabbed his bag and knocked at the door. He looked around and saw how beautiful it was without all the snow. Justin turned back to the door as he heard a click.

Irish opened the door and gave a look of surprise as she met Justin's stare. His blue eyes twinkled as he saw how her belly grew more in the few weeks she had been gone and the sun seemed to have added red streaks to her long hair. She glowed with the help of the sun shining across her face.

"Justin? Lynn said I should expect you. But I didn't think you would actually show." She said as she held onto the door.
"Why not? I am not going to let you give up on us, because of John or anyone else." He softly told her as she opened the door to let him in.

Justin stepped through the threshold as he closed his eyes. He actually felt like he was stepping back in time. The happy memories he had when he didn't know who he was, were everywhere in this huge home. Love was all in the air. Justin inhaled deeply as he realized it never left. Even after they both did.


A few hours later, Justin was settled in and called his mom to tell her that he was okay and that Irish was well. He sat and watched her work on her laptop as he sat there and remembered he had a gift for her.

He grabbed his bag and went into the den as he put in the cd and came back to where Irish sat in the living room. "Irish I need to talk to you. It's very important."

Irish didn't look up as she continued to type and send off work to the store. "What is it Justin?"

"I need to talk to you in the den. There was something you need witness."

Irish continued to type until Justin pulled her from the seat and lead her to the den. Irish ran her hands through her hair as she waited for what he had to say. "So, what do I need to witness?"

Justin pressed play as the music began to play. "I want you to witness what I have been feeling since John , the hospital and you pulling your self inside of that shell you're still in."
He walked up to her as he rubbed her shoulders and arms and began to sing.


I'll give you love
The things you want
I would do anything for you
I would do anything for you
I would do anything, girl, anything for you
Sitting at home another lonely night
Wish you were here so I could hold you tight


Justin ran his hands through her hair as he held her attention for the first time in what seemed forever.



Pain in my heart
Because I'm all alone
Why did you leave
Why did your love have to go
When I would do anything for you, I would
Thinking of ways
That I can win your heart
But, I'm so confused
I don't know where to start

Irish looked down as she heard the pain and truth in the words he sung to her. Justin made her look back at him as he pulled her body closer. He felt the baby move as he moved his body with hers.



Visions of love
Forever in my mind
I wait for the day when
I can say that girl's mine
'Cause I would do anything for you, yes I would
I'll give you love
The things you want
Baby, there's nothing in this world I wouldn't do
I would do anything for you
I would do anything for you
I would do anything, girl, anything for you

Irish began to cry as Justin held his face against hers. He made sure his cheeks caught each tear until they became his own. He couldn't just let her decide that they shouldn't love each other and just raise a baby they created from love as friends. He had to show her that she could depend on his love and that it would see them through.



So what can I do to prove I need your love
What will it take
Because I won't give up
Open your heart and let your feelings show
'Cause deep down inside my heart just won't let you go
Girl, I would do anything for you, yes I would
I'll give you love
The things you want
Baby, there's nothing in this world I wouldn't do
I would do anything for you
I would do anything for you
I would do anything, girl, anything for you


Justin continues to belt out the song as she felt the vibration of his words against her skin. Irish leaned her head against his shoulder as they swayed to the soft music and Justin's voice buzzing in her ear, giving her head something to think about.


I would do anything for you
I said I would do, babe
I would do anything, girl, anything for you
Anything, girl, anything for you
I'll give you love
I'll give you love
Oh, my
The things you want
I love you, girl, I swear I'll give you love baby

Justin walked her to the couch and sat her on his lap as he nuzzled her ear. Irish smiled as his whisper tickled her lobe. "Irish listen real careful to this part. I need you to know why I won't let you go. You know there is an old Chinese proverb. When you save a life. It becomes yours. When you saved my life Irish Diana Elliot, I became yours. I belong to you."
He cupped her chin as he rubbed his nose with hers. They both pulled back as he kept his gaze locked on hers and finished singing the song.


And when you need my love
My girl, I'll give you love
I'll always give you love
I swear I'll give it, baby
I would do anything for you
I swear I would do, babe
I would do anything for you
Anything you want, baby
I would do anything, girl, anything for you
(-3T - Anything)




Once the song was over, Irish was about to speak when Justin felt he needed to say more and plead his case. "I also need to let you know that the moment I drove here I remember that day I was headed to the lodge. I was full of pain and didn't think I could heal my heart. I wished that for one moment in time I could forget how I felt and who I was. When I hit that patch of black ice and ...."
His voice trailed off as he sighed. He continued on as she patiently listened. " I lost who I was. I could have died. But you saved me when no one knew I was hurt. But you also saved my heart and made me love again. And for you being the woman you are, I will never let you go away and not be able to feel what you gave me."

Irish leaned in and kissed him. Their lips enjoyed each tender touch. It was a long time coming. He pulled back from her as Shani kicked him. They both looked down and laughed as they figured the baby wanted in too. "I'm sorry sweetie. Daddy loves you too." He leaned his head down to Irish's stomach and spoke. "You know that. But if you want, I'll give you a kiss too." Justin gave raised up Irish's shirt and planted a kiss where he felt movement.

He sat back up and as Irish finally spoke. "So, now that you have my undivided attention ,what do you want to do?"

Justin smiled as an idea popped in his head. "Let me be your spa."