Jax was sitting at the MetroCourt bar waiting for his wife Carly to show up. They were supposed to meet a potential investor.

His mother had called him about a week ago and told Jax she had run into a relative that was looking to invest money so she told them about the MetroCourt. Jax was proud that his mother thought enough about his company to try to recruit investors for him.

Carly stepped off the elevator and spotted her husband waiting at the bar. She was relieved that she wasn't late since she didn't see the investor near Jax or anywhere in sight. All the people there were regulars so no one stood out.

"Told you I would be here on time." She smirked wrapping her arms around his shoulder as she kissed him on the cheek.

"You're not on time…the investor is late." He chuckled getting up and leading Carly over to a table.

"I would have been here sooner but I had emergency." Carly responded.

"You mean your witch-hunt of Elizabeth Spencer." Jax said disapprovingly. He hated seeing Carly obsessing about Liz and trying to keep her away from Jason. Sometimes Jax couldn't help but be jealous but he knew long before he marries Carly that Jason was a part of the deal. But he didn't have to be happy about it.

"From the tone in your voice I can tell you won't be helping me burn the bitch at the stake." Carly frowned.

"Someone should wash your mouth out with soap." Alex smirked walking over to their table.

"Alex!" Jax yelled jumping out of his seat and running over to embrace his cousin in a hug.

Carly looked on shocked and horror.

"Carly this is my cousin Alex." Jax informed his wife. "Alex, this is my wife Carly." He continued with a smile.

"What is this? The damn twilight zone!?" Carly asked showing her frustration.

Jax was taken back by his wife's response. "We've met before." Alex explained to his cousin with a grin.

"Bring us the best bottle of champagne." Jax ordered one of the waiters on staff as he sat back down at the table. Alex pulled a chair up to the table while ignoring the glare Carly was sending his way.

"So tell me, what are you doing in Port Charles?" Jax asked. He was more than excited to see his cousin. Alex was like a brother to him, hell he was more of a brother to him than Jerry was.

"I ran into Aunt Jane while I was in Australia on business, I told her I was looking to invest and she told me to come see you about investing in this place." Alex informed Jax.

"Well the MetroCourt doesn't need anymore investors. Sorry Alex." Carly smiled.

"Nonsense!" Jax exclaimed as the waiter finally came back with the bottle of champagne and poured them all a glass. "It'll be great having you on board with the hotel. I will have my lawyers get on the paper work ASAP."

"Here's to family empires." Alex and Jax toasted their glasses.

"I'm going…I don't know where I'm going just anywhere but here right now." Carly said giving Jax a kiss on the cheek and leaving from the table.

"Don't mind Carly, she has undiagnosed bipolar disorder." Jax joked as they watched his wife get in the elevator.

"We didn't exactly start on the right foot. Carly seems to be friends with my ex-wife Samantha McCall." Alex told his cousin. Jax was going to find out eventually.

"Wow." Jax let out with a stunned expression on his face. "I don't know what to say. Alex you're an expert at getting yourself into trouble."

Alex looked at his cousin questionably.

"Sam is married to a professional hit man, who just happens to be my wife's best friend." Jax explained. "Now the reason for Carly's distain for you is crystal clear. Don't expect her to let up on you anytime soon. In fact, I wouldn't put it past her to try to blackmail you or try to pay you to leave town." He chuckled.

"Yeah, sounds like you snagged a real firecracker." Alex laughed. "No use in trying to sway her with my charm and devilishly good looks." He added with a fake disappointed sigh.

"Where are staying while you're in town?" Jax asked even though he already knew the answer.

"I was just about to talk to you about that." Alex grinned.

"Ah, I thought so. Feel free to make the MetroCourt your home. Might as well since you're inventing in the place."

"Be careful what you wish for, if I get too comfortable, I might never leave."

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"Sam?" Jason called out as he walked into their home. But he didn't get an answer. He looked down and saw a note sitting on this desk.

Jason,

Just needed to get some fresh air. I'll bring back dinner. I love you.

Sam

Jason didn't like it when Sam left on her own but Sam refused to have guarding following constantly unless there was a serious threat or enemy lurking around town. He took his jacket off and hung it up in the closet when he heard a knock at the door.

Without even looking through the peephole, Jason opened the door.

It was Elizabeth.

She had Cameron and Jake with her.

"I need your help Jason." She exclaimed walking into the penthouse pushing Jake's stroller in and pulling Cameron by his hand. "Cameron has a fever and Lucky is still on duty."

"I don't know what you want me to do. I'm not a doctor Elizabeth."

"I know that Jason. I just need you to watch Cameron while I take Jake to the emergency room."

"Why can't you take Cameron with you?" Jason asked obviously confused.

"I don't want Cameron to deal with seeing his brother being sick and having to worry. Besides, the ER is not a suitable place for children, unless their getting treated." She explained. She was the hesitation in Jason's eyes. "Please Jason, Jake is your son and Cameron is his brother. I will be back as soon as possible."

"Sam could be home at any minute. I can't Elizabeth."

Liz let tears fall from her eyes. "I thought you were someone I could count on." She whimpered. Her plan to get Cameron to bond with is future father wasn't going to work and it broke her heart.

Elizabeth slowly pushed Jakes stroller towards the door while Cameron followed her.

"Wait!" Jason yelled stopping her in her tracks. "I'll watch Cameron just make sure you get here before Sam gets home."

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Sam walked into the penthouse carrying dinner from Kelly's. She saw Jason asleep on the couch. He looked exhausted. Which was a good thing for Sam, she was planning on telling him about Alex but since Jason was sleep, it was the perfect excuse not to say anything tonight. She wouldn't dare dream of waking her husband up from a sound sleep just to worry him about her ex-husband, who might already have left town by now.

No there was no need to tell Jason anything. Instead Sam put the food in the refrigerator and went to bed upstairs without her husband…again.