I know I shouldn't be starting another story...but this idea wouldn't leave me alone...and it's a short...probably three parts...kind of a beginning, middle and the final part. It's based on the song "Finally Found Someone" by Barbara Streisand/Bryan Adams. Anyway, I know it's a semi-unusual pairing, but I hope you like anyway. OoOoOoO a jump in time
Most normal love stories seem to follow a basic pattern...two people meet, they fall in love, and thus is the beginning of their story...I guess our story is anything but basic...I was recently divorced from his brother; pregnant by a mobster with a fiancée...the love of his life my best friend...and yet there we were and one offer over coffee would be our beginning...
"Move in with me" he said over coffee at Kelly's.
The response was an exasperated look and he spoke again "what, I have plenty of room?" he said with that little boy smile that seemed to charm everyone.
She thought of the reasons she shouldn't...but Lucky was gone after finding out about the babies paternity, Jason was back with Sam, and Grams house was becoming too small for her growing family.
"Is this about Emily?" she asked raising a calculated eyebrow to him.
The question was regretted when she saw the look of pain flash across his face, "Emily made her choice to leave...and I don't blame her" he said smiling sadly.
"I miss her too" she said placing her hand on his over the table.
He smiled painfully, "This is more about family...besides Lulu, Alexis and the girls I don't have much left here...but you and Cam...I consider you my family too"
It was then she quietly contemplated it...the truth was besides Grams...she didn't have any family either.
She held him in suspense for two weeks...and then over coffee in the cafeteria, with her belly steadily growing, "So you think you have a couple extra rooms in that big castle" she asked that bright smile beaming back at him.
One Week Later on Christmas Eve, her and Cameron took the launch back to their new home. Leave it to a Prince to have a 8 foot tall fully decorated Christmas tree.
"MOMMY WOW!" Cameron said running towards the tree stopping just short to stare at the twinkling lights.
Nikolas walked in the room Spencer sitting on his hip.
"Uncle Nik!" the little boy cried running to his uncle and cousin.
She watched as he leaned down and sat with the two boys...he handed Cameron something and her ran to her.
"Here mama" he said opening his little palm.
Inside sat a tiny crystal star ornament. She smiled and took Cameron's hand and they hung it on the tree.
"Thank you Nikolas" she mouthed across the room.
And with a nod of the head their fates were sealed...
Christmas morning she woke with the sun shining through the slight opening in the burgundy drapes. She blinked a couple of times looking around the room...the four poster bed, the rich carpet...she would have thought it a dream if she didn't hear the pitter patter of two very familiar feet.
She saw his curly top first peak through the door, and then he turned around and she heard him whisper.
"Uncle Nik...she's awake" he said.
"Okay buddy"
"Mama, mama, it's Christmas" he said running and jumping into bed.
Nikolas and Spencer peaked their heads in after, "We didn't wake you...did we?" he asked smiling.
She shook her head in the negative, and then was dragged out of bed by an exuberant three year old. She worried walking down the stairs...knowing that it was a tight Christmas, and then she saw all the presents under the tree...and Cameron tearing towards them.
"Whoa buddy, why don't you let me pass 'em out" Nikolas said handing Spencer to Liz.
As she blew raspberries on the babies tummy she watched the lot of the presents surround her son.
She gave Nik the eye and he shrugged his shoulders. An hour later surrounded by wrapping paper Cameron slept with his toy airplane under his arm...Spencer crawled around enamored with boxes.
Liz sat with tears in her eyes watching the scene, "thank you" she whispered when he sat down next to her.
He shrugged and handed her a little box, "here"
"Nikolas, no...you didn't have to" she said the tears now falling from her eyes.
He smiled and nodded, "I wanted to" he said.
She unwrapped the small box and when it opened there was a key. She questioned with her eyes. He called Alfred in to make sure the kids wouldn't wander off and took her down the long hall. The third door on the left he opened...and inside the sunny room she saw an easel, brushes, paints.
"What did you do...no Nikolas this is too much; I didn't get you" she said started to babble...she swore this pregnancy was turning her into a cry baby.
He took her into his arms, "shh, you owe me a painting" he said making them both laugh...
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"Happy New Year's Miss Webber" he said handing the champagne flute up to her.
They sat on the balcony overlooking the ocean drinking apple cider. The fireworks were set to explode at midnight...the kids were fast asleep.
As the first firework exploded Nikolas leaned in and brushed his lips against her cheek...and for the first time in a long time they both felt a flutter.
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"Do we have to go" she whined feeling her feet beginning to swell.
Nikolas laughed, "well you are nurse...and I am the hospital's biggest benefactor...so yes I think we have to go...or are you just trying to get out spending Valentine's Day with me" he asked grinning.
She sucked in a sharp breath...truthfully they had spent every night together...her and Nikolas and the boys. Nikolas and her had been best friends forever...but it was something more; watching him with his son, and her son...it was like a revelation.
"I don't have anything to wear with this little one in here" she said motioning at her burgeoning belly.
He smiled again looking at the way she glowed in pregnancy...he couldn't express how much he enjoyed having her there, "go look in your room" he said walking away.
"Nikolas Cassadine, what did you do?" she cried before heading towards her room.
Sure enough a rack of designer maternity dresses exactly her size sat there. She fingered the material...maybe a night out would do her good she thought as she plucked a sparkling red one from the pack.
He didn't know why her was nervous as he tied and retied his bow tie. He checked in on Spencer who was resting comfortably in his crib. The little boy was his world, and as he leaned over and kissed his soft baby cheek it made his heart swell. His next stop was Cameron's room. He was watching a video.
"Uncle Nik" he said coming and jumping into his arms.
"Hey buddy" he said hugging him tightly. In the few months they had been there he had fallen in love with the little boy.
"Are you giving out hugs to everyone" Elizabeth answered beaming at her son.
Nikolas took a second to appreciate her gown choice. She had picked the red tube dress, that sparkled in the light. Her hair was curled and pinned back falling loosely...she looked beautiful.
When she put Cam down she took a second to notice him...she could never deny how handsome he was. But he was something else in a tux...there were words that were made up for people who looked like him. Dashing, debonair, dapper, perfect...add to that he was one of the best, most generous people she had ever met and it really completed the fairy tale.
"Ready?" he asked as she looped her arm in his.
When they arrived at the Metro Court she saw the familiar faces. She avoided the table where Jax and Carly sat. Ever since she had found out the paternity of the baby she had tried to avoid Carly...Nikolas led them to their table sitting next to Robin and Patrick...who had yet to arrive. Lulu arrived shortly after with Dillon Quartermaine on her arm all smiles. She elbowed Nikolas and waved slightly at the young couple.
Nikolas rolled his eyes and Elizabeth poked fun, "don't they look cute" she said irking him.
"Ha Ha...I am just having trouble with my little sister...in love"
She couldn't help but smile at the obvious love Nikolas held for Lulu.
Jason and Sam were next to walk in...this one proved a little more fragile. Sam wasn't exactly her best friend...and the tension was always there now that Elizabeth was pregnant, but they were managing. Jason smiled and his blue eyes twinkled.
"You okay" Nikolas asked and when she nodded he let it go.
"Nikolas!" she heard someone call out from the entrance.
When they turned they both smiled...there was Sonny Corinthos with the most beautiful girl as his date.
"Kristina" Nikolas said standing up to greet his cousin.
Sonny came and kissed Elizabeth's cheek, "getting big" he said his dimples peaking.
"Yeah" she said patting her belly.
Dinner came and passed, the silent auction, and then the lights turned low and the live band started to play.
"Dance" he said holding out his hand.
Ever the gentlemen he led her out to the dance floor and swayed perfectly to the music. She rested her head on his shoulder and he pulled her closer. She was lost in his arms...
He breathed in the scent of her hair, felt the warmth of her body...and he was lost in her arms...
It started over coffee
We started off as friends
It's funny how from simple things
The best things begin...
Finally Found Someone – Barbara Streisand/Bryan Adams