This is my first fanfic- so please be honest. No flames please.
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Liz stared down at the little pink line. No- this couldn't be. The one time she sleeps with another man, her marriage in tatters, and she becomes pregnant. She sagged against the bathroom wall. What should she do? She loved Jason, but they were both aware a future was impossible. Lucky's drug addiction meant that he was certainly not capable of raising any child.
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Kelly viewed the test results, then looked up at Elizabeth, smiling sympathetically. "I think you already know the answer."
Elizabeth's hands slid nervously through her hair. "Oh God. Kelly, I need…I need a paternity test. But you can't tell anyone. Lucky couldn't handle this right now."
"A paternity test?' Kelly looked at her, surprised. "I wouldn't have thought…"
Elizabeth blushed, "It was a one night thing, when I found out about Lucky's affair. I was.. I was so hurt."
"Will the potential father willingly give a sample?"
"I'm sure he will."
"Have him stop by, Liz. I'll do the testing myself."
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Lucky ran into Elizabeth at the docks. "Hey, Honey."
Liz looked up, startled. "Oh hey." She looked at him closely. His eyes looked clear, no hazing of pain. And yet, his attitude was so confident, so upbeat.
She had been a nurse long enough to know if he was truly not using, he should still be in withdrawal.
"Are you off for today?"
He smiled at her, "Nope, on my way to interview a suspect."
"Did you…did you go to your meeting today?"
"No. I'll try to go tonight, okay? I have a job to do" he stated, obviously irritated now. "I'm a big boy, Elizabeth."
She sighed, "Lucky, I'm not trying to be your keeper. I just want you to stay clean, for all of us."
"I know," he stated sharply. "I've got to go, I'll see you later."
She watched him walk away. She had always loved Lucky so much, but the safety of her son, her baby, had to come before anything else. Even if this was Lucky's baby, how could she raise it with a drug addict for a father? Cameron was already virtually living at her grandmother's, and that couldn't last forever.
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"Hello Max," Elizabeth smiled at Jason's bodyguard. "Is Jason available?"
Max smiled down at the pretty brunette, always one of his favorite people. "He is."
Max opened the door, announcing her presence, and Jason walked into the living room in a snug black T-shirt and jeans. "How are you, Elizabeth?"
As the door shut behind her, she stepped forward, dropping her purse on the sofa. Looking up into his deep blue eyes, she could feel her shaky facade crumble. "I don't know what to do. I need your help."
He pulled her down onto the sofa with him. "Anything, you know that."
She leaned back, looking seriously at him. "I need, oh god, Jason, I need you to go take a paternity test."
"You need…what?" He stared at her, stunned.
Elizabeth wrapped her arms around herself, biting her lip. "I'm pregnant. Kelly thinks about 5 weeks. I think, I think the condom we used was defective." She explained what she had learned about the bad Endura condoms from Lulu.
He breathed deeply. "Okay. What do I need to do?"
"Kelly says she'll do the test herself. I'm so sorry, Jason. I can't ask Lucky. And what am I going to do? I can't raise a baby with him."
Jason had walked over to the bar, pouring some whiskey. At that, he turned. "Elizabeth, if this is my child, I don't want it raised in a house with Lucky. And you know as well as I do, he won't be able to stand the idea of you pregnant with another man's baby." He paused, then added, "I know he's still popping drugs. As much as you care about him, you can't risk it for Cameron, or even you now."
"And where do I go, Jason, what do I do?" She stood also, "It was bad enough before, but now, I have to find a home, divorce a husband, have a baby. If this is his baby, then that's even harder."
Jason walked over to Liz, pulling her against him in a hug. "Move in here."
Feeling her shaking her head, he added, "for a little while at least. You'll have time to find a house, sort out your life. I'll help you with the house, the lawyer fees."
She looked up at him, "Always saving me." Her hand cupped his cheek. "I can't bring Cameron here, Jason."
"Think about it. We'll figure something out." He stroked his hand over her hair, "Do you want me to go get tested now?"
She nodded, "Kelly drew blood from me earlier. The sooner the test results, the sooner I'll know what to do."
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Lucky walked past Kelly's and around the corner, looking for Maxie.
"Lucky," she caught up with him, smoothing her hand over his muscled back.
He turned to her, "Have you got them?"
Maxie nodded, pulling a plastic bag out of her pocket. "Here. You look tired, Lucky. Why don't you come back to my apartment and rest?"
"I can't. I said I'd go to a meeting tonight, and I need to try to find Lulu."
She smiled at him, "Just for a little while. You need the rest."
Lucky looked down at her and sighed. "All right, a little while."
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Jason stepped out of the elevator at the hospital, looking around for Kelly. Seeing his sister at the front desk, he strode over.
"Hey, Emily. Have you seen Kelly?"
Emily gave her brother a big smile. "Hi! She's almost done with rounds. She should be out.. now! Kelly, my big brother's looking for you." She looked over at Jason inquisitively.
"Jason," Kelly nodded at him. "How can I help?"
"I..told a friend I'd come over to help her with something. She said I needed to talk to you."
"Well, why don't we step into an exam room."
They both ignored Emily's curious gaze as Kelly led him into an exam room. She asked him to take a seat, and roll his sleeve up.
"So, Elizabeth asked you to stop by, hmmm?"
He looked up at her, "She did, yeah."
"I was just surprised. It's just, she's a good friend, and she's having a rough time already."
"I don't want her hurt anymore than you. She means a lot to me."
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Elizabeth was saying hello to Emily when Jason walked out of the exam room.
"Hey."
"Hey." Nodding at her, he then looked at Emily, "I've gotta go. I'll see you later."
Emily was laughing as Jason stepped into the elevator. "That was strange! He just.." She looked at her friend, who was staring at the now closed elevator doors. "Liz, are you okay?"
"Hmm? Oh, I'm fine, Emily." Liz smiled at her friend. "So how's Mr. Bradley feeling today?"
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Sonny and Jason were discussing Alcazer's latest confiscated shipment the next day.
"If we keep this shipment, it may get him taken out." Sonny leaned forward, "I know we should have done this earlier. But now I can handle this."
"Yeah, but if we push him, and he has your psychological files, it could be bad. Maybe we should wait a little longer."
Sonny was about to respond, when he took a close look at his friend. "What's up, Jason? Problems with Sam, or Alexis?"
"No." Jason rubbed his hands over his face. "You heard anything more about Lucky Spencer buying drugs?"
"Lucky? I heard he's still using. Why?"
"Elizabeth is pregnant."
Sonny frowned, "Not good. Lucky's got big problems, But maybe a baby will convince him to get help."
Jason silently walked over and poured himself a whiskey.
"Hey, Jase, I know Elizabeth's your friend, but there's only so much you can do."
Jason turned to look at Sonny. "The baby could be mine."
"What? When did you sleep with Elizabeth?"
"The night of the blackout." Jason sighed, "I had just seen Sam and Ric, and she walked in on Lucky and Maxie."
Sonny leaned back, watching Jason closely. "So, I take it you have no intention of letting your child be raised by a pill-popping Lucky?"
"He's not just a danger to a baby. Elizabeth knows she and Cameron have to leave. But she's worried that being around me is dangerous for Cameron."
"True. But if this is your baby, her life is in danger just for being it's mother. You have to protect them. From Lucky and anyone else."
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Elizabeth gave Cameron one last hug, and put him down, watching him run back into the daycare. He was such a wonderful little boy. This last week had been filled with asking lawyer fees, searching quietly for an apartment, and trying to present a happy face to Lucky. She was now on her way down to answer the page from Kelly.
"Elizabeth!" Kelly set the medical folder she was perusing down, "Let's go get some coffee."
Liz took a sip of her tea, looking at Kelly. "You have the test results, don't you?"
"Yes. Listen, Elizabeth, if there's anything I can do to help…"
"I just need to know, Kelly."
"Okay." Kelly pulled a sheet of paper out of her pocket. "Jason is the father, Liz."
Taking a deep breath, Elizabeth accepted the results from her. "Thank you."
She put the results in her pocket, and then wrapped her fingers around her tea, lost in thought.
Kelly sat quietly for with her for a few minutes, then said quietly, "Are you going to be okay?"
Liz smiled wryly, looking at her. "That it's Jason? I couldn't trust a child with Lucky now. I don't.. I don't know what all to do, but I do know Jason is… so steady, and he's great with his kids. It's his job that scares me, not Jason."
She stood up, pushing her chair in. "I have to get back. Thanks again."
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Emily was standing at the elevator doors when Kelly walked up and inquired if she would walk with her. Surprised, Emily agreed, stepping into the elevator with Kelly.
They chatted a little while, then as they approached the docks, Kelly turned to Emily.
"I need to talk to you about something. But you can't say anything to anyone, including the friend involved."
Raising her eyebrows, Emily nodded. "Of course. What's going on?"
"Elizabeth is pregnant."
"Oh, no. How can Lucky handle being a father right now?"
"Kelly bit her lip, "He isn't ….she…we did some tests. Lucky isn't the father."
Emily opened her mouth to say something, then stopped. Sitting on the bench, she looked up at Kelly. "Liz isn't someone who messes around."
"I know. Just one other guy. She said it was a one night comfort thing. She seemed relieved the dad wasn't Lucky."
"Who is the father?"
For the first time, Kelly looked uncomfortable. "She'd better tell that when she's ready. Don't tell her I told you, please. I just wanted someone to keep an eye on her."
"I will. She'll be okay."
Both of them sat in the peaceful breeze, not noticing the girl leaning against the dock wall, who had heard the whole conversation.
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Liz waited for Jason in the living room of his penthouse, sliding her hand over his billiard table, the top of his sofa, as memories of her
recent night here flashed in her head. Discussing why they could never be together, kissing, touching. Ironic, that night is what would now tie them together.
"Hey," Jason walked in, straight up to Elizabeth. His serious eyes looked into
hers. "You got the test results back?"
She nodded. "Yeah," she pulled out the results, handing them to him.
He read the results, looking up at her. "This changes things, Elizabeth."
"I know. I've thought about that." She tucked her long hair behind her ears.
"But what about you and Sam?"
"I'll explain it to her."
"Jason, I don't want to mess up your life." Her hand set on his bicep as she looked up at him. "Sam loves you, and I hate to interfere with that."
"I'll worry about that. We need to talk about what happens now. You're still leaving Lucky?"
"I have to. Especially now."
"Are you coming to stay here, or have you found a house?"
"I can't, I can't stay here with you. There's Sam, and Cameron.." she stepped away, collapsing into the chair and hugging her knees.
"And you're not safe now. I can protect you and Cameron better here. The second this gets out, you're no longer safe."
Closing her eyes, she rested her head on her knees. A moment later she looked up at him, resigned. "Okay. For a little while anyway."