A/N – Thanks for the reviews. Virgy asked for another chapter for today. You can all thank her later lol.

Re: their connection. Liz is coming from a deep place of empathy. She watched his family and friends cry over him for a week and then once he came too, he was in so much pain and needed her. From Jason's point of view, she's like an anchor. She calms him and takes his mind of all the bad stuff. I like their instabond.

Chapter 6 – Questions and Answers

The next morning, Liz went to the hospital to visit Jason.

He watched her walk into the room. He was still in restraints.

"Hi." She said smiling.

"Hi." He said looking away.

Jason didn't even know what to say to her. He felt so badly.

She sat on the chair. "Jason, look at me please." She said touching his arm.

He didn't move.

"Please Jason." She pleaded.

He slowly moved his head so that he was looking into her eyes.

"You can't beat yourself up over what happened. Accidents happen sometimes. You didn't mean to hurt me."

"I'm sorry." He said softly.

Liz smiled. "I know. Can I tell you a secret?"

Jason nodded.

"The week you were in a coma, I would come in here when no one else was around and I'd talk to you or read to you."

Jason smiled. "What were you reading?"

"Romance novels."

Jason frowned.

Liz laughed. "Just kidding. I mostly used you as a sounding board or I went over my Italy trip. I'd read from the travel book and plan where I wanted to go."

"Sorry I didn't give you any feedback."

Liz smiled. "You want to watch the cooking channel with me?"

He gave her a small smile. "Okay."

Liz turned on the television. She got comfortable and watched Iron Chef.

Jason frowned about half way through it. "Would you really eat eel tacos?"

Liz giggled. "Hell no. But, I love seeing what they come up with."

Jason smiled. "Remind me never to eat at his restaurant."

"Well, I don't think eel tacos are on the menu there." Liz said changing to the travel channel and sighed as she looked at the city. "I want to go to Italy so bad." She said longingly.

Jason looked over at her. "Why don't you?"

"I don't know. I haven't really had time. But, it's definitely on my wish list." Liz said wistfully.

"What else is on your wish list?"

Liz shrugged. "Lots of stuff. I want to go to Paris, Greece, Ireland, and Scotland."

Jason smiled. "That sounds nice."

"You're going to have to create a new wish list you know." Liz said smiling.

"True. Maybe I'll just borrow yours and go with you." Jason said softly.

Liz grinned. "Don't make promises you can't keep."

Patrick walked into the room. "Hello. How are you feeling today?"

"The same. I haven't had any flashbacks yet."

Patrick nodded. "Good. I got your scans back. I wanted to explain a few things. A seizure occurs when one of your brain's protective mechanisms are temporarily overwhelmed. You have a lot going on right now. I believe your brain chemistry has been altered and as a result, your transmitters are getting overwhelmed and you're having these severe migraines. I want to try and give you a drug that will raise your levels and hopefully help with your memory."

"Okay. I'll try anything at this point."

"I'll have them remove your restraints soon." Patrick said before looking over at Liz. He smiled at her and then left the room.

"Well, that's better news." Liz said smiling.

"I hope so. I was thinking, I have no idea where I live."

Liz smiled. "I don't know either. You want me to call someone?"

"I guess I don't have to worry about it right now."

"The Quartermaines might want you to come home with them."

Jason frowned. "I don't think that is such a great idea." Jason said contemplating the option. He had no problem getting to know his family again, but he certainly didn't want them hovering over him.

"You know, I noticed that your chart says Jason Morgan." Liz said confused.

"Another mystery we need solved."

"I'll call Carly."

Jason nodded.

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Carly walked into the room. "Hi." She said smiling at Jason. "Liz said you had some questions."

Jason nodded.

"Why is my last name Morgan?"

Carly sighed. "Well, like I said before, you were upset and wanted nothing to do with your family. So, you changed your last name to your grandmother's maiden name which is Morgan."

"Where do I live?"

"You have a penthouse in Harbor View Towers."

Carly looked down at his wrists. "Why are you in restraints?" Carly asked.

"So, I won't hurt myself when I'm having seizures." Jason said softly.

Carly looked at Liz's wrist and then back at Jason who confirmed her suspicion by looking away. "Is there anything else you want to know?" She asked.

"Did I have a job?"

"You haven't been working for about a month." Carly said remembering the horrible fight Jason had with Edward about quitting. He was so messed up, he was barely functional anyway.

Jason frowned. "How was I paying all of my bills?"

"You have a lot of money Jason. You made a big salary running ELQ plus you have a trust fund."

Jason sighed. "Thank you for answering my questions."

Carly smiled and stood up. "You're welcome. Jason, if you need anything please call me. We were very good friends, and I really don't want that to change."

Jason nodded. "Thank you. I just need some time to process all of this."

Carly tried to hold her smile in place. "Okay. I'll see you later." She said walking out of the room. She hated this situation. It should be her sitting by Jason's bed, not Elizabeth. Wiping a tear away, she walked towards the elevator.

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Patrick let Jason out of his restraints. He administered the drug to Jason and now they would just have to wait until he had another flashback.

AJ walked into his room with a bag. "Hey there little brother, hope you're hungry." He said putting the bag on the table.

Jason smiled. "I'm beyond hungry. Thanks."

AJ opened the bag for him and laid everything out. Jason took a bit of the hamburger and groaned. "So good." He said smiling.

AJ grinned. "Nice to see a smile back on your face."

Jason continued to scarf down the burger.

"So, what are your plans going to be when you blow this pop stand? Are you planning on going back to the mansion?"

Jason shook his head. "I'm going to go back to my penthouse."

"I see."

"Why are you asking?"

"Because Edward asked me to help out with ELQ and I don't want to step on your toes."

Part of the reason that AJ and Jason fought was over ELQ and he didn't want to start a war with his brother.

"Go ahead and help. It sounds like I didn't want to be there anyway. I don't see why that would change."

"Jason, there's something you should know." AJ said quietly.

"What is it?"

"I went to California because I was upset about ELQ and that they had chosen you to run it. We were not getting along and we were also fighting over a girl."

AJ watched Jason to see what he would do.

"So, this was before Robin?"

"Yes."

"Go on." Jason said wiping his mouth with a napkin.

"I was dating a girl named Keisha. I was having some drinking problems back then but I was trying to get it together. She came crying to you about it and you guys ended up kissing. I walk in before it could get any further. But we physically fought."

Jason frowned. "I'm sorry."

"That's not why I brought it up, but thank you. I broke up with her and spiraled out of control and mom sent me away for rehab. I stayed in California after that so that I could branch out on my own."

"And did you?" Jason said watching his brother. He felt bad about his part in his brother's problems.

AJ smiled. "Yes, I'm running a business there for a software company. I like it."

"Then why are you willing to risk everything and come back here?" Jason asked curiously.

"Because it's the family business and I've always wanted to prove myself."

"To who?"

"Edward and Alan mostly."

Jason shrugged. "I don't get it. Why do you care about what they think? Clearly, running the business did me no favors. If you found some happiness, why risk all of that to try to come back here and jump through hoops?"

"I know it's hard to explain. It's just that I've always been looked down upon by the family. Part of that is my fault. I was a screw up and made some pretty bad choices." AJ said honestly.

"But you're successfully running a company now. That is proving that you can succeed. I know I hit my head but it's like your purposefully putting yourself in a no win situation."

AJ sighed. "I hear all of what you're saying. But, running ELQ is all I've ever dreamed about. It's the pinnacle for me."

Jason threw up his hand. "Well AJ, have at it. What do I know anyway? I can't even remember who I am."

AJ smirked. "I could tell you a few stories…."

Jason smiled. "Like I'd believe them coming from you."

"Ouch." AJ said chuckling.