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If you're not familiar with OLTL, you can google characters so you know what they look like. This one is going to be a slow burn.
Chapter 2 – Getting Acquainted
RJ sauntered over to them. "Evangeline—Tess…"
"Hello RJ," Eva said curtly.
"Mr. Morgan. I believe we met on one occasion a long time ago. Are you here on business or is this pleasure?" he asked looking from Eva back to Jason.
"Maybe it's both. I'm no longer in that business and I live here now."
RJ is surprised. "Wow, I didn't think that business was something you can leave."
"I didn't give them a choice, but I'll always watch my back."
Johnny is studying RJ like he is a potential enemy.
"Well, if you ever decide you're back in, give me a call."
Jason nodded as RJ walked away. He didn't trust him at all.
"And there is my other ex," Eva said as John walked in. "John McBain."
Jason studied the cop.
When John saw Evangeline, he moved towards them, wondering about Jason. Giving up Evangeline was the most stupid thing he had ever done. He had tried to get her back, but she refused to give him the time of day. As far as Eva is concerned, he is tainted because of Natalie and she doesn't want to have anything to do with him.
"Evangeline."
"John."
Johnny smirked. "Did it just get cold in here?"
Eva fought a smile.
John pinned Jason with a stare. "I'm John McBain."
"Jason Morgan."
He frowned. "The Jason Morgan?"
"Do you have a problem with that?"
"No, as long as you don't cause any trouble around here."
Jason rolled his eyes. "I'm no longer in the business."
John smirked. "Yeah, we all know that really isn't possible."
"It is with me," Jason said lethally.
Taken aback by his tone, John looks at Evangeline as if to silently ask her what the hell she is doing with a killer. "May I talk to you privately?"
Jason's eyes narrowed and he gripped Evangeline's hand, this time surprising her.
John is at a loss for words.
"If you'll leave me alone for the rest of the night, then yes, I'll speak to you."
She squeezed Jason's hand and then Eva stood and followed John. Her dress is backless and Jason felt a twinge he hadn't felt in a long time as his eyes tracked her.
John pulled her over to a corner. "Do you have any idea what that man is capable of?"
"I'm not seeing your point and how is it any of your business anyway?"
"Eva, he's a killer. Don't get sucked in."
"You lost your right to tell me anything when you went back to Natalie," she said angrily.
"You left me. What was I supposed to do?"
"Saying no to her would have been a start. I want nothing to do with you, John, and I'm not going to let you ruin my night."
She turned to leave and John grabbed her arm to stop her and Jason was on his feet.
"Shit," Johnny said, jumping up and following.
Jason made it to her a couple of strides and then put his hand on Eva's back, making her shiver. "I think the lady doesn't want to talk to you anymore."
"You don't get a say."
"Oh yes he does. Goodnight John. This conversation is over," Eva said firmly.
Jason led her to Blair's office and closed the door. "You okay?"
She is in tears. It still hurts and she hates that it does. She let out a deep breath and tries to pull it together as Jason pulled her into his arms and held her.
"I'm sorry."
"For what?"
She pulled back. "I hate that he still gets to me."
"Do you want him back?"
"No. That ship has sailed. It's just we were so good and it could have been something really great. I'm just so mad at him for ruining it."
"I understand."
Blair poked her head in. "You're on in five."
Eva blew out a breath and looked in the mirror hanging on the wall and fixed her makeup. "Do I look okay?"
"You still look beautiful," he said softly.
Eva blushed. "Thank you, Jason."
They went back to the main room and Eva sang the song with so much passion and emotion that it brought the house down and she got a standing ovation. John's tear filled eyes never left her the entire time. It was a bitter sweet anthem to what he lost and it was just too much. Natalie had stared at him wishing he wasn't so addicted to her nemesis. Why couldn't he ever look at her like that?
Afterwards, Eva retreated to the ladies room to get herself together and when she went back into the hallway, she is surprised to see Jason.
"I was worried." He could tell what emotional toll singing the song had left on her.
"I'm fine."
He grabbed her hand and led her back to the table where Johnny and Tess are holding hands.
"I guess Johnny found someone to occupy his time."
"Like I said, she's never a dull moment."
"I have a feeling you're holding back," Jason said before catching her gaze.
"It's her story to tell."
"Are you singing again tonight?"
"Yeah, in about a half hour," Eva said as she surveyed the club which is starting to fill up.
"I'll hang out until you're done."
Evangeline smiled. "Thanks. What do you think of this place?"
"I like it. It's pretty kick back."
"Then you think you're going to buy in?"
Jason nodded.
"I'll be happy to read over the contract for you."
"Thank you. I'd appreciate that."
Natalie's eyes are fixed on them as she observes their interaction. They were lying. There is no way Jason is interested in Evangeline when the love of his life had died around seven months prior. Todd had done a write up on the elusive man the minute he drove into town which is why he seemed a little familiar to her, but the picture Todd used was a horrible mugshot. The man sitting across the room looked anything but horrible. Evangeline is definitely just his lawyer. He's not leaning into her or flirting, just being supportive. Taking a drink of her beer, she smiled. If she couldn't have him, at least Evangeline couldn't either.
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Evangeline sang, Ain't No Way, and you could hear a pin drop. On the last note, she got a standing ovation.
"Wow," Johnny whispered when the din died down.
Jason is just in awe of her voice.
When she got back to the table, the men stood. "Thanks for staying."
"That was beautiful," Johnny said.
"It definitely was," Tess added. She has always loved Eva's voice.
Jason smiled. "There are no words."
She blushed. "Thank you. Can I walk you guys out?"
Jason nodded and they headed outside.
Johnny kissed Tess on the cheek and got her number.
"I'll see you tomorrow afternoon. It will be a late night," Eva said.
"I'll be ready."
She gave them a little wave and walked back inside.
Johnny sucked in his breath at the vision. "Damn, she's hot."
"Put your tongue back in your mouth," Jason said before getting into the car.
Johnny drove back. "You know, Elizabeth would want you to be happy."
"It's too soon," Jason said. He really isn't ready for a relationship and isn't sure how to even get over Elizabeth since he loved her so deeply.
"Just don't totally shut yourself off okay?"
Jason didn't say anything. His heart ached so much and while he likes Evangeline, he isn't remotely ready to go any further.
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The next day, Evangeline continued to research and made sure she got as much ammo against Lucky and his family as she could. There is no way in hell she is going to allow them to play the danger card; especially with their love affair with the Cassadines.
She headed over to Jason's and the guards let her on the property. Parking her car, she got out and grabbed a box and her purse and headed towards the door.
Johnny ran out and took it from her.
"Thanks!"
He smiled. Even though she had on jeans and her hair is up in a ponytail, she still looks gorgeous. They went inside and Jason told her they'd work in the living room. He sat in a comfy chair and is surprised when Eva opted for the floor. She spread some files around. "What do you know about the Cassadines and did they have any relationship with Elizabeth?"
"They are all crazy. Helena is dangerous. She'll kill, brainwash, and basically do whatever she wants to get her way." He told her some stories and Eva was shocked. "So you are telling me that Elizabeth swallowed poison so Helena would think she's dead?"
"Yes. Trust me, I was gone or it would have never happened." Jason had been completely disgusted with Nikolas and Lucky.
"Helena basically was using Lucky as a weapon."
"Yes."
Eva took some notes. "I want to use this if he brings up your former employment. You were never convicted for any real charges correct?"
"No."
She knew all about what he did for Michael.
"Besides the drug use, what else can I use against him?"
"He was bitter about Elizabeth not taking him back. He would call her a whore and different names while she was working. It would get pretty ugly."
"Did he ever strike her physically?" she asked.
"He pushed her down once when he was on drugs and Elizabeth was pregnant with Jake. Nikolas walked in and stopped it from going any further. Of course, he says he didn't do it on purpose."
"So, Liz was with him on and off and then ended it for good?" She is getting a not so pretty picture of Lucky Spencer.
"Yes."
"Lucky still had visitation rights since the boys knew him as their father."
Jason remembered something he left out. "My ex Sam, she was shot and couldn't have kids and she went crazy when she found out Elizabeth was pregnant with my child and she did some pretty bad things. She watched Jake get kidnapped and didn't say a word while the rest of us went crazy. Lucky didn't know Jake was his and Sam told him. He confronted us and it got really ugly. Elizabeth explained why she didn't tell him, mainly because she didn't want him to go back on drugs, but he was so angry. They tried to make it work, but Sam seduced him to get back at us and he cheated on Elizabeth with her and as a result, they broke up. Later, he calmed down and still wanted to be a father to also hired some men to scare Elizabeth and the kids. They were carrying guns and Sam saved the day. She was trying to make sure that Liz was reminded of the danger and wouldn't want to be with me. I found out the truth and later Liz told Lucky and he broke it off with Sam, but they eventually got back together."
"Where is she?"
"I don't know. When everyone found out what she did, she disappeared." He didn't really lie. He doesn't know where Johnny buried the body and he had made her disappear.
Evangeline wondered if that was the truth. Jason didn't look like the kind of person that would let something like that go. If he did get rid of Sam, she won't lose any sleep over it. "So, he chose to keep sleeping with this woman and didn't care that she endangered his children."
"Yes."
"Good. This won't paint a very good picture for the judge."
"I'm just scared for Cam. I know he misses his mom and I can't see Lucky being gentle about that."
Eva nodded. "Just a little while longer, Jason. I think we're going to win. I checked out the judge and he's fair."
"What's his name?"
"Bradley."
Jason didn't recognize that as one of the judges on the take. "Can you text your geek and have him look up the judge and see what ties he has?"
"You're worried that someone could get to him?"
"Yes. I'm not on Sonny's favorite list anymore. It could be a chance for revenge. I'm also worried about my grandfather poking his nose into this. I don't want to give them any chances to deny me due to any shadiness."
Eva texted Nick. "Done."
They both poured through paperwork and about an hour later, Jake ran into the room.
"Hi, Eva," he said, smiling.
"Hi, Jake."
"You eating dinner with us?"
Eva glanced at Jason. Food had not been on her radar.
"You're going to be here, so we'd like it if you would," Jason said.
"Okay."
Jake smiled. "We're having pisghetti."
Jason chuckled. "Spaghetti."
"That's what I said, daddy."
Eva laughed. "I'm up for some pisghetti."
"Eva, don't encourage him."
Jake laughed and ran away.
"Do you mind me calling you that?"
"No. It's fine."
Nora knocked on Jason's door. When Blair asked her to draw up the papers, she was surprised. Apparently, she wanted to travel more and not have to worry. It would just take some pressure off of her to have a partner.
Johnny answered the door, "Mrs. Buchanon." He had made it a point to know all the major people in the town and be able to identify them.
She smiled and then moved past him. "I'm sorry to just show up like this, but Blair wanted to move on this."
"Understood. Jason is actually with his lawyer right now."
"Oh." She followed him into the living room and gasped when she saw Jason and Eva looking at some pictures together on the floor. "Evangeline?"
Eva smiled. "Hey Nora? How did you find out where I was?"
"I didn't know. I'm here on Blair's behalf."
"Oh, is that the papers for the partnership?"
Nora nodded and handed her the envelope.
Jason stood and Nora smiled. He made quite a handsome picture.
"Hello, I'm Jason."
He shook her hand.
"It's nice to meet you. Welcome to Llanview."
"Thank you."
Her attention went to Eva. "Are you handling his custody case?"
"Yup."
Nora chuckled. "Well, she's a damn, good lawyer. You're in good hands."
"Jason, Nora is my best friend and a great lawyer in her own right."
Jason smiled.
Jake ran into the room and stopped when he saw the new person.
"Hello."
Jake smiled shyly. "Hi."
"Jake this is Nora. She's my friend."
"Hi Norwa."
Nora smiled. "He's really cute."
"I'm a superhero."
"Yeah? What's your super power?"
"I have a motorcycle that flies through the air and I can freeze people," Jake said quite passionately.
Jason chuckled. "He has a very good imagination."
Nora grinned. "That's very cool."
"Daddy, I'm hungry."
"Okay buddy, I'll start dinner. Excuse me," Jason said before leaving the room.
Evangeline is reading the contract. "It looks fair."
"It would be fifty/fifty. They can work out vacation time and Blair said she'd do the books if he'd handle stocking."
Eva put it aside. "It should be fine. I'll go over it with him tonight and get it back to you by tomorrow. We'll do the fund transfer in the morning as well."
Nora smiled. "So, he's a really hot bad boy."
Eva grinned. "That he is."
"I'm sure his head isn't remotely in the game right now, but some day he might be."
"Nora Buchanon! Since when are you okay with me being with a bad boy?"
"Honey, two words, RJ Gannon."
Eva groaned.
Nora chuckled. "He's not in the business anymore, so he's reformed. I could deal."
"Well, I'm so glad that I have your approval, but you're right. He was deeply in love with Elizabeth and they were planning on getting married."
"This would have been a lot easier of a case if they had."
"Tell me about it," Eva muttered.
"Well, I won't keep you. Say goodbye for me."
"I'll talk to you soon. We're flying to New York the day after tomorrow for the trial."
"Good luck and let me know if you need anything," Nora said.
"I will."
They ate with Jake and then got back to work until it was time to tuck him in. Afterwards, they resumed their research and lost track of time again. It had gotten really late and Jason left the room for a few minutes and came back to find Evangeline passed out on the couch. Johnny walked in and smiled.
"Should I move her?" Jason asked.
"It would be more comfortable. I'll go turn down the bed."
Johnny ran upstairs and Jason carefully picked her up. She stirred a little, but is so tired that she doesn't care why it seems like she is moving. He laid her down and pulled the covers over her and left the room.
He and Johnny organized the paperwork and put it away and then Jason grabbed a pen and scribbled his signature on the contract.
Johnny smiled. "Congratulations."
"I know. I feel like I'm finally moving forward." Port Charles was just sucking the life out of him. Carly wouldn't stay away and the Quartermaines were trying to step in. Even though Jason knew they thought they were helping, it was driving him nuts. Besides, it was more dangerous there. He doesn't regret the move at all. In fact, he wished he had done it with Elizabeth then maybe she'd still be alive.
