Elizabeth is a single mom who has had a string of bad luck where her relationships are concerned. What happens when Audrey and Lila start to plot to get her back with Jason? Will it backfire or will their interference, and the help of others, put Liason back on the right track? AU/AH
A/N Lila is not in a wheelchair and there was no miscarriage (Ric with Liz). Edward is not in this one. This is somewhat humorous and angsty. I scrambled the time line a little. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think! It is supposed to be only six chapters, but I guess if you really want me too, I can make it a little longer.
Chapter 1 – In Cahoots
Audrey Hardy sat across from her good friend Lila Quartermine. They had been staring at each other for several minutes as what Lila had just proposed filtered through Audrey's brain. Elizabeth had been absolutely miserable after breaking up with Lucky Spencer; the cad. After he came back from the dead, she had devoted herself to helping him get better but that was before she found him in bed with some bitch named Siobhan. He was the first mistake in a string of epic mistakes that had left her a single mom to Cameron Webber who was ten months old. Next was Ric. She had only got together with him because Jason and Courtney got engaged. He ended up almost taking her life and had disappeared not long afterwards to avoid prosecution. Unfortunately, she got drunk the night her quickee divorce was final and somehow ended up in bed with Zander. He ended up in a shootout with the police and was killed and she found out that she was pregnant shortly thereafter.
"So, let me get this straight." Audrey said thinking out loud. "You want my granddaughter to hook up with your grandson?"
Lila nodded. "Yes. Jason has been miserable. He let that stupid Carly Corinthos talk him into dating Sonny's sister because Elizabeth had broken Jason's heart after he had lied to her. And sure he went through the motions and was with that harlot." Lila said disgustedly. "But he came to his senses at the wedding."
Audrey smirked. "Only because you had pictures of said harlot in bed with Nikolas Cassadine which conveniently showed up at their wedding in Paris."
Lila chuckled. "That was rather ingenious of me wasn't it?" She said rather pleased with herself. "Honestly, if I didn't interfere, God knows what kind of destruction that lying hussy would have done."
"Very true." Audrey said sipping some tea. "I just wish that I had the forethought to expose that gutter snake Ric before Elizabeth married him."
"I'm not a Carly fan, but what he did to her was outrageous not to mention Elizabeth almost dying." Lila said shuddering.
The incident had caused such a divide between Sonny and Carly, when he refused to end Ric, that Carly divorced him and she was now married to Lorenzo Alcazar.
"We need to make this right. What do you have planned so far?" Audrey asked.
Lila put down her teacup. "Sonny is marrying Brenda again…oh wait, no not her. It's hard to keep track of them all really. I think this one's name is Faith. "
"She'll have to have a lot of that if she thinks that man can keep it in his pants." Audrey quipped.
"I think it's a church wedding." Lila said.
"I'll be surprised if a bolt lightening doesn't strike him in the ass when he walks in." Audrey said rolling his eyes.
Lila chuckled. "Anyway, apparently Sonny asked Robin to be a bridesmaid for Faith and Elizabeth was standing next to her. She said that she would only do it if Elizabeth participated as well and Liz agreed.
Audrey smirked. "So Elizabeth will be at the wedding."
Lila smiled. "Yes. Jason and Elizabeth have been really avoiding each other, so it will force them to interact. I already spoke to Robin who agreed to throw them together when she could. Apparently, she has a thing for Elizabeth's brother Steven."
Audrey smiled. "Really? That's good to know. I might have to work on that on the side."
Two men entered the room.
"Audrey, this is Cody Paul and Johnny O'Brien." Lila said smiling.
The two men shook Audrey's hand.
"They work for Jason and I've convinced them to help us with our project."
Johnny smiled. He was tired of seeing Jason moping around. Elizabeth was one of his favorite people so he didn't mind the hookup part, although Jason would probably kill him if he found out that he was involved.
"Robin has agreed to disappear at the end of the reception which is at the Port Charles Hotel." Lila explained. "So, I need Jason to take her home."
Johnny nodded. "I think that can be arranged."
"Good. Knock him in his big head if you have to." Lila said seriously. "I'm done playing nice. I need some grandbabies. I can't wait to snuggle up with Cameron." She said grinning.
Audrey smiled proudly. "He's such a sweetie isn't he?"
Cody and Johnny looked at each other with big smiles on their faces.
"Cody, we might need you to help us put some plans in motion in the next week. The more they see each other, the more they will pine for each other." Lila said firmly.
"Yes ma'am. I look forward to it." He said smiling. He thought Lila and Audrey were adorable.
"When is the rehearsal dinner?" Audrey asked.
"In a couple of days. Everyone will be seated accordingly and of course Jason will be next to Elizabeth." Lila said grinning.
FLASHBACK
Sonny frowned as he watched Lila walk into his living room. "Lila?"
She smiled. "Hello Sonny. I hope I am not interrupting anything."
Sonny shook his head and stood up. "No. I was just waiting for my fiance to get here."
Lila knew that she was the Metro Court getting a spa treatment. Milo had come over for some tea earlier and had told her. He was a lovely boy and she had thoroughly enjoyed their conversation.
"How—how can I help you?" He asked. "Please, have a seat.
"I'm worried about my grandson." She said firmly as she sat down in a chair.
"Jason? He's fine. It's been quiet lately so he's not in any danger." He said trying to figure out her angle.
"Oh, I'm very certain that Jason can handle his business." Lila said as Sonny tried not to chuckle. "That is not why I am here. I need your help."
He made a face and rubbed the back of his neck. "Uh, I'll try my best. What do you need?"
"I want to set Jason up."
He frowned and tilted his head.
"With a woman, not the cops." Lila said making Sonny smile.
"Really? May I ask with who?"
Lila pursed her lips. "I'm not sure I should tell you yet."
"Is she that bad?" He asked cringing inside.
"No, I wouldn't do that to him. She's wonderful." She said.
"Lila, I have to tell you that the last time someone tried to set Jason up, it ended really badly."
"That's because she was a vacuous twit." She said indignantly. "No offense."
Sonny smiled. He knew Courtney was largely disliked.
"This time it will last because they are soulmates." Lila said.
Sonny scratched his head. "Who are we talking about here cause I don't think Robin is interested anymore."
Lila chuckled. "You think that Robin and Jason are perfect for each other? Please." Lila said rolling her eyes. "There is a rather crass saying about someone having a stick up their behind and Robin's picture would be right under it."
Lila liked Robin but not for Jason.
Sonny's mouth dropped open as Max and Milo snickered.
"I'm talking about Elizabeth Webber."
Milo and Max grinned.
"Lila, Elizabeth broke it off with Jason and married Ric. She broke his heart."
"Perhaps if you and Jason trusted her more, they would never have broken up in the first place. You knew what she meant to him. And as a way to pay him back for your selfishness and your undesirable relative, you're going to help me get them back together." Lila demanded.
Sonny knew he should be insulted but she was so entertaining, that he let it pass. "What do you want me to do?"
"They need to be seated side by side at your wedding. I want them together as much as possible."
"That's it?"
"For now." Lila said. "Do we have a deal?"
Sonny thought this was a bad idea but he agreed to it to appease her. "It's a deal."
They shook on it.
"If you tell him, I will know and don't think that I don't have ways to make you pay for any indiscretions." She said sternly.
Sonny smirked. "If you ever need a job…"
Lila smiled sweetly. "Mr. Corinthos, you couldn't handle me." She said walking towards the door as Max and Milo grinned like two idiots.
She left and Sonny started to chuckle.
"You better watch out for her Mr. C." Max warned.
Sonny nodded. "I would never underestimate that woman." He said sipping his drink. Hopefully, Jason would never find out that he was involved in any way. After Courtney, he had swore to himself he'd never get involved in Jason's love life again. Jason had probably had the hots for Elizabeth for years. He had thought that after she had married Ric and had Zander's child, that his enforcer might have gotten over her but maybe there was still hope left for his partner. He just prayed this wouldn't wreck him if it ended badly.
END FLASHBACK
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Jason sat on the bench at Vista Pointe and contemplated just getting back onto his bike and heading out of town. He was tired of being alone and was really not looking forward to the wedding. Large social events were not something that he enjoyed. In fact, he hated them. Throw in the fact that Sonny would probably be divorced in two months and it just made him despise them even more. His phone vibrated. Looking down he saw it was Sonny and sighed. "Yeah."
"You do know that tonight is the rehearsal dinner, right?"
"Yes Sonny."
" Well I know you are not home so get back there and get dressed." He said impatiently.
"Yes dad."
Sonny's eyes narrowed. "Jason….."
"I'll be right there."
He ended the call and got up and walked back to his bike. Life as he knew it sucked.
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Elizabeth put on a dress and heels. She really didn't want to be a part of this wedding, especially after she saw the ridiculous bridesmaid dresses Faith had picked out.
"I know this sucks and I definitely owe you one." Robin said looking over at her.
"You owe me like five."
Robin grinned. "Fine.
"Who are the groomsmen?"
"Um, I never asked." Robin said.
Elizabeth knew one would be Jason and that really didn't make her happy at all. Neither had come out of their almost relationship unscathed. They had both made horrible choices, hers had almost cost her life. If Jason would have just told her about Sonny's fake death, they would probably be happy right now. Maybe she should just let it go. They had probably suffered enough. With a sigh, she grabbed her purse and followed Robin to the town car that Sonny had sent over.
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They walked into the church. Sonny greeted them both with hugs. "Elizabeth, may I speak with you for a moment?"
"Sure." She said following him down a hallway quite certain that she knew what he was going to say. He motioned towards a chair and she sat.
"I want to thank you for doing this. I know that we haven't spoken much since I faked my death. I just wanted you to know that it was my decision about who to tell; my orders. It had to be kept secret. It was the only way. It wasn't personal, even though I know you took it that way. When you are involved with someone in this life, there are times when you can't know things."
"You think I don't know that? We were friends."
"I didn't even tell my own father. I hurt a lot of people but there was no other way. Just know that it killed Jason to not say anything. He begged me to let him tell you. Nothing has been right for him since you left him and it's all my fault. I miss you." He said sincerely.
Elizabeth was surprised that Sonny was taking the blame.
"Are you willing to try and let me in again? It will be on your terms of course."
"I'll think about it." She said softly.
Sonny smiled. "That's all I ask."
He stood and Liz followed him back to the lobby.
Tiffany Hill smiled at everyone. "Now, the groomsmen will be at the front already with the groom."
Jason looked up at her. He hated wearing suits and was not looking forward to the ceremony. His eyes drifted across the lobby and met Elizabeth's. She looked beautiful, so much so that he started to feel a little hot.
Liz sharply inhaled her breath. Jason looked tired but he still was gorgeous as ever. He also looked bigger too and she unconsciously licked her lips.
"Ready?" Robin asked.
Liz nodded.
Jason and Mike walked past them following Sonny and Faith walked over to them. "Hello ladies. Thank you for agreeing to this on such short notice."
They both smiled. "Elizabeth, you'll walk in first."
Liz nodded and then stepped into the doorway. The pianist began to play and she started to move forward. Jason never took his eyes off of her. He was transfixed. He used to think about her walking towards him in a church like this except she was the bride and he was the groom. But that was ruined now. He didn't think that Liz would ever forgive him.
Liz gave Sonny a slight smile as she turned and Jason's mouth dropped open. "What was that?" Jason muttered in his ear.
Sonny chuckled and then smiled at Robin.
The music changed and he grinned as he stared at his bride. When Faith got half way down the aisle, she clutched her stomach and ran back to the lobby. Sonny took off running. Everyone but Max and Milo were stunned.
They were grinning from ear to ear at something which Jason quickly noted. The two guards had slightly poisoned Faith's water hoping that she'd be so ill they'd have to postpone the wedding. It would buy them a little more time to dig up some dirt on Faith and stop this travesty of a wedding; saving Sonny from herself.
Jason's eyes narrowed as he looked at Max and the man wiped the smile off his face quickly.
Sonny came back in. "Faith seems to have some kind of food poisoning. Everyone go back to the house. I cooked enough food to feed an army. I'll take her back to her place and get her into bed."
Tiffany looked dejected. "Wait, let's practice walking down please." She said.
Robin and Mike walked down the short steps and then Robin took his arm and they walked out. Elizabeth and Jason walked towards each other as Elizabeth bit her lip. She took a deep breath and looped her arm through his just as Milo secretly took a picture and sent it to Lila.
