Jason starts over in a small town unable to remember his life before. He meets Elizabeth and they hit it off. What happens when his new life intersects with his old one? Will their relationship survive it, or his life choices end up tearing them apart?

A/N – I'm going to preface this fic by saying, Jason will always be Steve Burton in my writings. I'm addicted to the man. Whatever current incarnation of "Jason" that is on the show right now is not Jason in the slightest and I have no interest in writing about him.

Jason's name is Jake for the first several chapters.

Chapter 1 - Kismet

Elizabeth studied the handsome man who was checking out her car as she fidgeted, wondering how much this was going to cost her. The stupid clunker was more trouble than it was worth. It always seemed to let her down when she needed desperately to get to work. Wait. Are his eyes cerulean? Damn.

Jake looked up at the beautiful nurse. She had on scrubs, her hair was pulled back, and her arms were folded across her chest. Her eyes were a beautiful shade of blue which were currently eyeing the car like it was evil. God she had the most exquisite lips.

She bit her plump lower lip, almost munching on it under his intense stare as he fought a moan wanting to sooth it.

Standing up, he wiped his hands on a cloth and she sucked in a breath as she watched his muscles ripple underneath his shirt. "It looks like your radiator went out." He said.

Snapping back to reality, her eyes narrowed. "That's a bad thing right?"

He nodded. The car was literally a death trap and he wasn't sure he wanted her back in it.

"It's not good. I'd have to order the parts." Jake said.

Liz sighed, completely defeated. "How much?"

Jake studied her for a moment. "I'll do it for 250.00." It would cost a lot more than that but he could tell that would probably be a struggle for her to come up with.

She shifted nervously. "Why are you being so nice to me? I know it must be more than that."

He ignored her question. "Honestly, I think you need a new car. This one is beyond help."

Liz groaned. "I know. It's just that I am new to the area and I just got out of nursing school."

"I understand. You can pay me in installments if you like but I hate to see you continue to dump money into this thing." He said frowning as he looked over at the poor excuse for a car.

Elizabeth sighed. "Well, for now it's what I can afford."

"You look like you were on your way to work." He walked over to a desk and grabbed some keys. "You can take that SUV over there. I'll call you later to let you know how long it will be to get the parts."

She looked at his name on his uniformed shirt. "Jake, is that your car?" She asked curiously.

He nodded. "Yes, but I have a motorcycle too."

"I can't take your car." She said firmly.

"Why not?" He asked frowning.

Liz's mouth dropped open and closed a few times as she tried to think of a good reason.

"Just take it. You need to get to work." He said. "I'm fine."

She nodded. "Thanks. I don't know how to repay you."

He gave her a lopsided grin. "You can have dinner with me."

He had been in town for quite a while and the garage had become nurse central. They flirted with him outrageously but Elizabeth was the only one that really piqued his interest.

She blushed completely taken aback. This gorgeous man wanted to have dinner with her. Was she daydreaming? "You….want to have dinner….with me?" She asked slowly.

"Is there something wrong with you?" He asked playfully.

She grinned. "Uh, no. Um, I would love to have dinner with you."

"Great. Either you'd have to pick me up here or I could pick you up on the motorcycle."

Liz's eyes grew big. "I would love to ride on the motorcycle. I've never had the opportunity before."

"Then I'll pick you up at your place." He said. "I have your address from the paperwork."

Liz smiled. "I'll see you then."

She left with a pep in her step. Jake was to die for and she couldn't believe he was single.

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It had been a crazy day. Elizabeth rushed home and jumped into the shower and quickly got ready for her date. She put on some tight blue jeans that hugged her body like a glove and a one shoulder top and wedged heels. Her hair was long with soft ringlets that cascaded down her back. Deciding that less was more, she put on minimal makeup before taking one last look at herself as she smiled. Grabbing her ID, she put it into her pocket so she didn't have to carry a purse and went into the living room.

Jake knocked on her door and she ran to answer it.

"Hi." She said after opening it.

"Hi. You look beautiful." He said sincerely. Her skin was flawless and he liked everything about her. Jake hadn't made many friends or socialized much since he had ended up in the sea-side town. He just liked to stay to himself.

"Do I need a jacket?" She asked.

"It's warm out. You should be fine."

She nodded and grabbed her key and followed him to the bike.

He gave her some basic instructions and then helped her put the helmet on.

The bike roared and she slipped behind him.

"Hold on." Jake said loudly.

She loosely gripped his sides but when the bike lurched forward, she yelped and slid them around his waist fully.

Jake listened as she laughed loudly when he'd go fast around the curves. When they finally reached a diner, Elizabeth had a permanent smile on her face.

They got off and he helped her with her helmet and she was practically jumping up and down. "That was fantastic. The wind….oh my God everything was awesome." She said beaming.

Jake chuckled. "I'm glad you liked it." He said holding out his hand.

She shyly took it and they walked into the diner.

"Well look who it is." Debbie the waitress said grinning. "Where have you been?"

Jake smiled. "Work has been busy."

"You are a sight for sore eyes. It's hard having to look at these ugly mugs all day." She said looking over at the cook and one of the regular diners who just glared at her.

Liz chuckled.

"Come on, I'll give you a private corner." The older woman said before grabbing some menus.

They followed her to the table.

"Can I bring you something to drink?" She asked Liz.

Liz nodded. "A chocolate milkshake please."

"I already know what you want sugar." Debbie said smirking at Jake. "I'll be right back."

Liz tried to look serious. "Should I be concerned about you two—sugar?" She asked.

Jake grinned. "I don't think you have anything to worry about."

"I don't know….." She said playfully. "So tell me about yourself."

Jake cleared his throat. "Well, you know where I work. I run the place for someone. I moved here about five months ago."

"From where?"

He shrugged. "Honestly, I don't know."

She frowned. "Really?"

"I woke up here; in the hospital. I have amnesia. I didn't have any identification so after I recovered, I assumed the name Jake Moore." Jake explained.

"Wow, that's trippy."

Jake nodded. "It was but I've made a life here now."

"Have you ever tried to find out who you were?" She asked curiously.

"There wasn't much to go by. The car I was driving was a rental and it appears I gave them a fake name and I.D. The police said I had no identification on me. I could have come from anywhere and no one reported me missing." Jake explained.

Debbie walked up and placed their drinks on the table. "You need a few minutes?"

"Yes." Liz said smiling as she opened up the menu. "My goodness."

Debbie chuckled. "We have a special today. It's chili and it goes great with a grilled cheese sandwich."

Liz smiled. "That sounds great."

"Alright, I'll bring you the usual." She said before winking at Jake.

Liz grinned. "Nothing to worry about…..uh huh." She said making Jake chuckle.

"So, tell me all I need to know about Elizabeth Webber."

Liz smiled. "I grew up in Colorado. My parents are doctors. They are usually working with my brother Steven for doctors without borders. They usually come home for holidays or whenever they can."

"So you get along with them?" Jake asked curiously.

"Yes. We're all close. I actually really miss them. They started going overseas while I was in nursing school." She said.

"What do you like to do for fun?"

She smiled. "I sketch and paint. Sometimes, I work part time with the police department as a sketch artist. I love music. I'm probably the dreamer of the family. "

"How so?"

"I don't know. I'm always daydreaming and planning. Steven and Sarah are both doctors and very logical and analytical." She said.

"Was there a reason you didn't want to be one?" Jake asked.

"I like nursing better. You get to interact with people more but in my family, I'm kind of looked at as the underachiever, although my dad does love my art work."

"You have to do what makes you happy." Jake said.

"True. I am." She said smiling.

Debbie put their food down. "Here ya go. Holler if you need anything." She said before walking away again.

Liz smiled as she looked down at the delicious food.

"How did you end up here?" Jake asked before taking a bite of his burger.

"Well, I called around a few places and finally decided on this area. I broke up with my boyfriend Matt and took a big leap of faith and moved. I love the water. Toms River seemed like the perfect place for me. I wanted to get out of Colorado and explore." She said before biting into the sandwich and moaning.

Jake smiled. "Where is your sister?"

"It's a town called Port Charles, NY." She said.

"I wonder if I've ever been there." He said.

They ate quietly for a while, just enjoying the company.

"What else do you like to do besides ride your bike?" Liz asked.

Jake wiped his mouth. "I like playing pool."

She smiled. "You'll have to teach me some day."

"I would like that." He said smiling back. "I like learning about different countries."

"A traveler?"

He nodded. "I guess."

Deciding not to tell her about his gun fetish, which he really didn't understand. He looked up as Debbie came to check on them and smiled. "How is everything?" She asked.

"Delicious." Liz said.

"I hope you saved room for dessert." She said smiling.

Liz's eyes grew big. "What do you have?"

Debbie chuckled. "We have the most sinful double chocolate brownie with hot fudge in the tri-state area."

"You had me at chocolate." Liz said grinning.

Debbie laughed as she walked away. She knew Jake didn't do dessert.

"You're not going to have any?" She asked incredulously.

"It's really not my thing but I'll enjoy watching you eat it." Jake said smiling.

Debbie brought her dessert over and as Jake watched her sensuously eat it, he knew he was in big trouble. She was so oblivious to how hot she really was and it was a complete turn on.

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He walked her to her door and she turned to look at him.

"Thank you for a wonderful evening Jake. I don't think I've ever had that much fun."

He brushed her hair back. "I haven't either; well at least from what I can remember."

She laughed. "Very funny."

Smiling he leaned forward. "Elizabeth, may I kiss you?"

She bit her lip and then slowly nodded.

He pressed his lips against hers, savoring the feel of them before he repeated the action again. Liz's fingers tangled in his hair at the nape of his neck. She had never been with anyone with longer hair before. Her ex-boyfriend Matt's hair was short. She decided she really liked it.

Jake slightly deepened the kiss and Elizabeth felt her whole body tingle as his tongue slid against hers. He slowly pulled back and looked down at her. "I better go." He said shakily.

She let out a slow breath. "See you later Jake."

"See you later."

He watched her go inside and then closed his eyes and broke out into a huge smile.

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The next few days went by fast. Elizabeth got her car back. Standing at the nurse's desk, she sighed at the memory of them making out like teenagers the night before. Jake's mouth was to die for.

Suzanne cleared her throat. "Earth to Elizabeth."

Her eyes snapped up. "Oh, sorry."

"What has gotten you so distracted lately?" The head nurse asked her curiously. Usually, Liz was so focused.

Liz blushed and Suzanne's eyes grew big. "Are you seeing someone?"

Maggie, another nurse walked over to them. "I know you are because only a hot man would make you blush like that, so spill."

Liz sputtered and then they all looked up when they heard someone clear their throat. Liz sharply inhaled as she raised her eyes and they locked onto Jake's beautiful baby blues. "Hey." He said breaking the silence.

"Dear mother of God, she nabbed the town hottie." Suzanne muttered.

"Hi." She said moving towards him.

He handed her a box. "I was in the area so I thought I'd swing by." He said softly taking her all in. Even in her scrubs she looked beautiful.

"I'm glad you did." She said smiling.

"Is it hot in here?" Maggie whispered to Suzanne.

Suzanne nodded. "They are smokin'." She said back.

"I'll pick you up at six-thirty?" He asked.

"Perfect."

He leaned forward and gave her a quick peck before turning to leave. They all watched him get into the elevator before complete mayhem broke out.

"How the hell did you manage that?" Maggie yelled.

"Do you even know how many nurses have taken their cars to his shop? Frank will be able to retire early." Suzanne said referring to the owner.

"That's how we met." Liz said. "For once, my piece of crap car was good for something. It just happened. One minute we were discussing the death trap and the next he was asking me out on a date."

Maggie and Suzanne looked between each other. "It just happened."

Liz blushed.

"Well congratulations sweetie. He's definitely a keeper." Suzanne said. "What's in the box?"

Liz had forgotten she was holding it. She opened it and moaned. "Chocolate."

The three of them grabbed one.

"This is good shit." Maggie said as the decadent chocolate flavor exploded in her mouth.

Liz popped another piece into her mouth. "It's like chocolate crack." She quipped as she slowly chewed it.

"We better get back to work." Suzanne said.

"Thank God you're my boss." Liz said before heading to the locker room to hide the candy in her locker. She had a big smile on her face. Jake Moore was definitely a keeper.

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Carly stared out of the window at Greystone. Jason had been missing for five months. Spinelli had done everything he could to find him, but it was like he had totally disappeared.

Sonny walked up behind him carrying Michael. "Don't worry Carly, we'll find him."

She wiped a tear away. "He could be hurt."

Sonny sighed. "We just have to pray that he's okay."

Michael squirmed in his arms so Sonny let him down. He was their miracle child. They had tried for three years with no success and just when they gave up, Carly got pregnant. He watched the two and a half year old waddle for a bit and then fall on his butt.

"Carly, are you sure that you don't want to hire a nanny to help out?" Sonny asked, already knowing what her answer would be.

Carly frowned and looked at him. "No. I enjoy spending my time with him. He makes me happy Sonny and I want to be a good mom."

"How about we compromise and we'll hire someone to get to know him so they can babysit when we need them too. Your mother isn't always available." Sonny explained.

She sighed. "Okay." It was hard getting teenage babysitters when your husband was Sonny Corinthos. "I was invited to Patrick's engagement party."

Sonny rolled his eyes.

She smirked. "I know you can't stand Sarah but I don't want him to think that I'm slighting him. I take my position on the hospital board seriously."

Carly did a lot of volunteering at the hospital and was proud that she had earned a seat.

"Okay, I'll make sure I finish any meetings early." He said before picking up a crying Michael.

"Thank you." She said with a smile.