AN:

This story is based on the 1987 movie, Adventures in Babysitting. Check it out if you haven't watched it. I loved it as a kid and after reading a fic based on the movie in another fandom, I was blindsided by the idea for a GH fic involving the plot.

Elizabeth recently moved to PC to chase her dream of becoming an artist and doesn't have any family in the city. Her best friend is Matt and he convinces her to help him out and babysit an older Emma and a very much younger Spinelli. Both are Patrick and Robin's children in this fic. Just like in the summary, Elizabeth and the kids have an adventure meeting some of Port Charles' wacky citizens. I hope you guys enjoy the story and be sure to let me know what you think!

Chapter 1

"Elizabeth! Thank God, you're still here!" Matt huffed as he flopped down in front of her at Kelly's.

Elizabeth Webber turned an amused smile toward her new friend. So far, her three months in Port Charles had resulted in landing a room at Kelly's Diner, obtaining a little art studio nearby and making a quirky friend in Matt Hunter. Matt, who had moved to town six months ago, was staying in the room across from her and the two had quickly become friends seeing as they were the only two residents that Bobby Spencer had staying at the diner. After determining that he was a harmless horn-dog, brushing off his shameless flirting and attempts at seduction and spending time with him, she had quickly grown to love his quirky personality, often comparing him to a man-child. Despite his disgusting dating habits and love for comic books, he was a great friend. He had made her move to Port Charles less terrifying and had introduced her to his friends and co-workers at the hospital where he was a doctor.

Elizabeth, taking a sip of her cocoa, said, "Alright, I'll bite. What's so important that you had to rush over here from the hospital and find me? Have you lost your stethoscope? Hmm…maybe you left it in the supply closet after that hot make out session with your girrrlllfriend Emily yesterday." She grinned mischievously at her friend's blushing face. She couldn't resist teasing him. It was too easy.

"Ha ha. You're funny, you know that? No…I did not lose my stethoscope again! That only happened once by the way and Emily is not my girlfriend. I'm not ready to settle yet." He scowled at her. "No this is much worse!"

Elizabeth watched as her friend brushed his hand through his hair. Whatever was bothering him must have been serious. She waited for Matt to tell her what was wrong although if he didn't spit it out soon, she was going to lean across the table and beat it out of him. She didn't know if she should worry or that if he was being overly dramatic as usual.

As he sat back in the chair, he picked up the extra silverware, began to fiddle with it. Finally, he looked up at her nervously, only to lower his gaze once again and try to spin the fork in circles on the table. That was it. She wasn't known for her patience after all so she growled, "Spit it out Matt! What's the problem?"

She watched as Matt blew out a breath and said, "Okay…Okay…I need your help. I double booked for tonight."

Elizabeth's brow furrowed. What was he talking about, double booked for what? Leaning over the table she said, "What are you talking about, Matt?"

"I booked two dates tonight, okay! I forgot about my date with Emily when I went to make a date with Maxie."

Elizabeth disgusted but not surprised at his behavior, groaned and said, "You are such a dog. I don't know why Emily even continues to go out with you!"

Matt smirked and said, "So that she can make Cassadine jealous now that he's with Brit. Hey, who am I to complain for being used? She's hot and I'm hot so it's all good."

Elizabeth snorted and said, "Yeah…except it's not all good now is it? Why don't you reschedule with one of them, Matt? I don't see how I can help with this."

Matt leaned across the table and rubbed his finger around the rim of the extra coffee cup. He looked up at her, gave her his sad face, and said, "But you have to help Lizzie. You see, I also told Patrick that I would babysit Emma and Spinelli tonight. He called in the favor I owed him and I couldn't say no. I can make both dates if you cover for me with my brother. Please...I'm begging you to help me out here."

He gave her his best pleading look as she shook her head vehemently at him.

"There is no way I'm babysitting your brother's kids. I barely know Patrick and Robin and I know even less about their children because I've NEVER met them, Matt! There's no way I'm going to be an accomplice to your scam on these girls either. Uh..uh...No way. Forget it! I'm not doing it."

Matt sat up quickly, all traces of his pleading expression vanishing with the movement. He crossed his arms and looked at her stubbornly. Elizabeth sat back and did the same. She wasn't going to aid Matt in his scheme.

"I'll pay you $500 bucks to watch Patrick's kids tonight."

Damn him. He knew that she needed the extra money since she was working overtime on her art. Making it as an artist was turning out to be a lot harder than she imagined when she left home to chase her dream. Port Charles' art district was burgeoning with new talent and the many galleries had drawn her to the city. She'd sold a few paintings at the gallery by the Outback but she was waiting for her big break, which she hoped would be next month when she presented her showcase. She narrowed her eyes at her friend across the table letting him know that this was dirty. She arched a brow at him.

Matt sighed and said, "Fine, I'll pay you $500 and I'll let you use my laptop- ONCE- and considering what happened the last time I loaned it to you, I think that's fair."

Elizabeth couldn't help but to smile because she knew how much Matt loved his new laptop and even more how he did not want her to touch it. He really wanted her to do this if he was offering up his laptop. It was his baby, his precious. He had all the bells and whistles installed when he bought it. He had allowed her to use his other to sync his iTunes account to her new iPod after she had moved in. She had somehow managed to crash the system and he couldn't even get it to power up after she had returned it. But hey, she had music and she argued that it wasn't her fault if it didn't work. He had stormed out and forbidden her to touch anything of his ever again saying she had the technological touch of death in her fingertips!

She thought about the money and damn it, she needed it. She would agree and sell her soul for her art and hope that Karma wouldn't come back to bite her in the ass when it came to her dating life, whenever she got one that is. So far she hadn't met anyone who she wanted to date but that could have been due to Matt opening her eyes to the male dating habits lately. Before she agreed she had to make him sweat and she wanted one more thing if she was going to babysit tonight.

"Fine, I'll do it but I get to drive your car tonight also."

She watched as Matt grabbed his chest and stuttered, "My..my…car. Are you serious? You drive like a bat out of hell and you've had three speeding tickets since I've known you and you want me to give you the keys to my Jag?"

Elizabeth grinned and said, "Well…I suppose I could finish my art. I was looking for inspiration and I think I might have just found it. Thanks Matt!"

She saw his frantic expression as she stood up and grabbed her coat off the back of her chair. Smiling to herself as she slipped it on, she silently counted…one…two…three…

"I'll pay you, let you use my laptop—supervised by the way—and I'll let you drive my car tonight. However, you had better follow the speed limit and no eating in the car! Not even gum Elizabeth!"

She laughed and said, "Deal!"

Matt expelled a breath and said, "Great. I'll call Patrick and let him know that you'll be stopping by. Don't worry, I'll tell them that you're great with kids." He followed her, holding the door open for her as she passed. Suddenly he turned to her and asked, "You have been around kids before right?"

Elizabeth reached over, slapped Matt on the arm and said, "Of course I have you moron! Honestly, what do they see in you?"

Matt grinned, "They love my looks and my sensitive side. Plus I'm great in bed."

Elizabeth rolled her eyes and said, "Ugh….you're terrible."

Laughing she said, "But you're my best friend so I suppose you're alright." She looked at him from the side of her eyes, tilting her head slightly she joked, "Damn I need more friends if I'm saying that to you."

"Yeah, yeah, you know you're secretly in love with me." He tugged her elbow, stopping her on the sidewalk. "Thanks for doing this for me." Matt looked at her flirtatiously and said, "You're a great friend. Everyone needs an Elizabeth in their life."

Sighing, she scrunched her nose and she replied, "Thanks, Matt." She paused for a second and said, "I'm still not going to date you though."

They laughed together as she walked with him across the street to the hospital, discussing the details for tonight.

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