AN: I'm pretty sure that Spinelli is Danny's godfather, but I'm not sure if a godmother was ever mentioned. Can't remember who Danny's godmother was if they did named one. Within this story Carly is Danny's godmother...
(There is a AN at the end for the question towards the end. Don't freak out on me, and don't skip ahead either. Read the whole chapter first.)
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When the school called about Aiden being sick; Elizabeth quickly left work to pick up her son. The whole ride home Aiden asked for Jake. It hurt a little that it wasn't her that her little boy wanted. Yet she felt good that Aiden felt like he had a father figure. However now they knew that he was Jason not Jake. Once she got Aiden home into bed Elizabeth went back and forth about calling Jason. Finally sitting down on her couch Elizabeth broke down pulling her cell out, and dialed Jason's number even though it might give him the wrong idea.
"Elizabeth," came Jason's voice on the other end after a minute.
"I really shouldn't be calling," Elizabeth started to ramble.
"Elizabeth," Jason repeated trying to steady her.
"Aiden is sick and asking for you," Elizabeth admitted to him softly.
"I'll be right there," Jason told her.
"You don't have to... I mean if you're busy," Elizabeth rationalized not wanting him to feel obligated.
"I'm coming," Jason said before hanging up.
With the door left unlocked Elizabeth headed back upstairs to the doorway into Aiden's room. She hated seeing her baby boy not feeling good. Part of her wondered if Aiden was heart sick... It had been her who asked Jason to keep his distance. In truth her heart couldn't take getting her hopes up. Had she done this to her own son? Was he heartbroken over missing the only consistent father he had in so long? What had she done?
"Hey," came Jason's voice as he passed her to go check on Aiden.
"Jake," Aiden mumbled as Jason kissed his forehead.
"I hear you aren't feeling good," Jason whispered as he sat on the edge of the bed.
"My tummy," Aiden replied in a whisper.
"Did you get into Cam's candy stash?" Jason asked the boy.
"Yeah," Aiden admitted apologetically.
"Cam saves his candy cause it can make your tummy hurt," Jason explained to Aiden.
"I didn't know," Aiden frowned as he spoke.
"That's why mommy only gives you a little because eating too much candy is bad for your tummy. Mommy will get you something to help your tummy feel better," Jason replied as he had spotted a smudge of chocolate on the corner of Aiden's mouth when he had came in.
"Are you going away again?" Aiden asked not wanting him to leave.
"Your mommy and I will talk about me taking you and Cam somewhere. We're going to have to wait until you feel better," Jason promised the little boy.
"Okay," Aiden snuggled into his covers.
"Try to rest.. I'll will be right up soon with something for your tummy," Jason said as he got up from the bed.
Bending over the bed Jason kissed Aiden's forehead once again. Then he walked over to where Elizabeth stood in the doorway.
"Thank you," Elizabeth sighed as she looked into Jason's eyes.
"You don't have to thank me. This is where I want to be. I can be here and be Danny's father too," Jason told her softly.
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Together Elizabeth and Jason went downstairs into her kitchen. She had so much she wanted to say to him, but she couldn't find the word to say it all. Instead Elizabeth went to her fridge finding the club soda instantly; yet she just stood there looking at it like she wasn't seeing what she was looking for. To hear her little boy ask if Jason was going away again tugged at her heart.
"That club soda isn't going to bite you," Jason teased as he stood behind her and reached in grabbing the club soda.
"I've been trying to protect my heart... Aiden has been in pain because I'm afraid to let you in," Elizabeth admitted as she closed the fridge.
"Elizabeth," Jason whispered almost.
"It would kill me... My boys would lose another father," Elizabeth stared at the fridge not daring to look his way.
Gently Jason turned Elizabeth to face him, but she still wouldn't look him in the eye.
"Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, and we know better than most do. Last night I went to see my daughter Lila... Later that night I got to thinking about our son Jake. I think we owe it to them both to live our lives to the fullest. Right now, all I know is that I love you, our boys, and Danny. We don't have to get married tomorrow, but I'd like to start taking you out on dates. We can take all the boys sometimes. I want to build something honest and real with you," Jason placed his hand under her chin making her look at him.
"Dating? I guess we could," Elizabeth whispered almost.
"How about we start small? Coffee, you and me at GH on your break," Jason suggested wanting this to work.
"Meet me at the nurses station at about 10 am; I go in really early tomorrow for my shift," Elizabeth agreed to the coffee date.
"Why don't I take the boys out for breakfast and drop them off at school for you? Maybe even talk to Sam about including Danny," Jason asked wanting to spend time with Cam and Aiden too.
"I think that would be good; Gram will be here when you come by," Elizabeth agreed with him.
"Thank you," Jason smiled as he stole a quick kiss.
Not able to help smiling like a fool; Elizabeth watched as Jason grabbed a glass before leaving her there. Part of her wanted to brace herself for the fall she feared would happen. Shaking the thought from her head Elizabeth decided to enjoy every moment no matter how long it lasted. If Jason was willing to put in the work to win her; Elizabeth was more than willing to be won. Whatever came next Elizabeth was ready for the good, bad, or the ugly of that ride. This was going to be their chance to build something real and honest without secrets.
"He's asleep," Jason came over wrapping his arms around her.
"That's good," Elizabeth mused to him softly.
"What's that all about?" Jason asked seeing the look on her face.
"I'm choosing to be happy," Elizabeth told honestly.
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When Carly called him asking for him to meet her; Jason wasn't sure of what to think about it at first. Plus the fact that she needed to give him detailed instructions on how to get to where he was going. The driveway was kind of hid unless you knew what to look for, and thankfully Carly was clear enough that he found the entrance. It wasn't long before he saw a log cabin and a separate two car garage in the clearing at the end of the drive. Quickly killing the engine Jason saw Carly rush out to meet him smiling ear to ear.
"I thought you'd never get here," Carly sighed as Jason kicked the kickstand down and got off the bike.
"What is this?" Jason asked her confused why she wanted to meet here.
"This was where your first home was after your accident in the 1990's. You lived in a boxcar... Eventually you bought the property, and built the log cabin as a getaway of sorts. After you married Sam; you had a few bedrooms added to it. The point is you always felt at home here, and it has space for you and Danny," Carly laid it out for him.
"I got Elizabeth to agree to try, so if this is a," Jason started to say.
"No, it's just a place for you to live. Do I wish you would go back to Sam? Of course, I do! However I need to start honoring your choices... Which is totally hard, but it's just that I love you so much. You've always done what you want, so I've got to try to accept whatever that is. Losing you drove me and Sam together on another level. Come on," Carly motioned towards the log cabin.
"Alright," Jason replied as they went to the front door and Carly unlocked the door opening it.
Looking around Jason could tell where the additions had been made. It was an amazing place.
"I completely stocked the kitchen from a list that Sonny gave me to follow. You have everything you need to cook. This whole place has been cleaned from top to bottom, and new bedding for all the beds. Since I know you might have Cam and Aiden; if Elizabeth came around... Or if you ever had more kids in the distant future... Anyways I replace one of the beds in the three bedrooms with bunk beds," Carly started explaining everything.
"Are you sure Sam doesn't want this place?" Jason asked knowing Sam had to be the one who gave Carly the key.
"Sam agreed that this place was an important part of your past from before even her, and it was more important that you have the place that was your first real home back in the day," Carly told him pulling out the keys to the log cabin.
Gently taking the keys Jason took another look around just in a awe of the detail he had put into this place. It was clear that every choice was made with care.
"Daddy!" came Danny's voice as he came out of a room.
"You were suppose to wait for me to say surprise," Carly smirked as Jason scooped Danny up.
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After two delays, one layover, three plane switches, and one long cab ride from New York, City; Dr. Duncan Andrew McBride had finally arrived at General Hospital in Port Charles, New York. An old friend from medical school had called asking him to fly out for a special case. He hadn't been back to the US since he finished his fellowship. He would do anything for a friend even fly to the other side of the world. Not wasting a minute McBride went to the elevators taking it to the correct floor. As the door opened McBride came face to case with an older woman doctor.
"Jas...on..." she stammered as she fainted falling toward the floor.
Quickly McBride caught her before she could hit the floor; as luck would have it he saw a gurney across the way. Gently laying her on the gurney McBride checked her pulse and breathing finding them in a normal range.
"Monica," McBride spoke in his thick Scottish accent seeing her name tag.
"I thought... Wow, you look like my son," Monica started to come around.
"I'm Dr. Duncan Andrew McBride from Scotland. Most call me McBride," McBride told her gently.
"Dr. Finn said you were coming in... It's uncanny how much you look like," Monica slowly sat up.
"I assure you I'm not Jason. Although there are a few teachers I'd rather forget from college," McBride smiled warmly at the woman.
"This is embarrassing for the Chief," Monica said as she swung her legs over the edge.
"Our little secret then. I won't tell if you don't," McBride offered as he stepped back.
"You might not be my son, but word will spread like wildfire about you," Monica got up off the gurney taking a minute to steady herself.
"Well I'm just here for one case," McBride replied as they started to walk towards Labor and Delivery.
Monica tried her best not to stare at the man walking next to her. This man could have been her son's identical twin brother from before the car accident last year. Yet this man was everything she had hoped before the car crash with AJ so long ago. McBride was the best in his field, and they were lucky to have him on loan.
"Your parents must be proud," Monica mused aloud to him.
"My mum died when I was young... Her husband left months after I was adopted. My Gran flew for the first time from Scotland to come get me. That woman is proud of everything I do," McBride said as Monica used her name tag to get into Labor and Delivery.
"Your file is impressive to say the least. Sounds like you could do this surgery blindfolded," Monica joked a little.
"Fetal surgery is an art as much as it is a science. God gifted me with a heart for children, and a chance to give their parents hope for a better tomorrow," McBride replied with humility.
"We got some first time parents in here," Monica said as she stopped at the door to the room.
"I know the drill... Repeating things doesn't hurt my feelings," McBride tried to reassure her.
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AN: This is my spin on Jason/Drew twin thing that is completely different. Jason is still Jason Morgan.
Dr. Duncan Andrew McBride is the twin brother of Jason. After Franco's mother put him up for adoption
Andrew was adopted by a couple in New York. He got a new first name and last name. You just learned
a little about him, but more will come out later on in this story. Still a Liason end game story completely,
and that train is getting on the tracks.