Disclaimer: I own nothing General Hospital. This is just for amusement only.

Summary: When lies and manipulations bury the truth, deadly secrets come with a high price. But the heart can never lie, the heart always knows the truth.

Pairings: Liason, Georgie/Johnny, Dante/Lulu

Timeline: 2011, Alternate History

Things You Need To Know: Jason did not go back to Sam, Liz never went back to Lucky and the whole Nic affair did not happen. Liason has been together since 2007, and never split up. The rest of the Alternate History will be explained through out the story. :D

Inspiration: Well, we've always been Liason fans ever since 1999 and we found fan fiction about them on here and other sites. Then we found the Georgie Johnny fan fiction and a lot of what ifs came playing inside our minds, so we decided to

try our hand at things and see how it goes from there.

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Tish: I know, Georgie and Johnny would have been a super couple I have no doubt. As for Carly and Antony's schemes you'll have to wait and see. :D

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CHAPTER SEVEN

"All the Things You Hide"

Georgie sat silently on the couch.

Her arms were draped across her stomach lazily, as she watched Cameron, Jake and Johanna play on the floor just a few feet away. Her lips twitched into a small smile, she was glad that they were getting along so well. It had been a rough week and half since her grand return to Port Charles, and after leaving the hospital, she had chosen to go home with Jason and Elizabeth.

Mac had been upset with her decision, but hadn't given too much trouble. Perhaps because Jason had loomed like a bodyguard and he had realized how stupid it would be to get into a fight with the mobster. Georgie sighed slightly, and turned to face Elizabeth who folded clothes and putting them into piles.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Elizabeth asked, her gaze focused on what she was doing.

"Talk about what?" Georgie asked, quietly. She knew what Elizabeth was talking about, but honestly she didn't not want to talk about it. She spent most of her days trying to forget Johnny completely because the mere mention of the dark haired man brought forth image of Lulu Spencer with her lips sealed tightly to his. It felt like she had been stabbed, gutted, betrayed. The father of her child, someone who had been slowly easing into her heart ever since he picked her up off the Nurses Ball stage, and now she felt like her heart betrayed her.

There was a pang of longing when she imagined his face, a part of her that wanted to see him, and to talk to him. That part was silenced by anger. Once again it had seemed that she had lost out to Lulu Spencer, and there was no feeling worse than feeling not good enough. It was a feeling that haunted her for most of her life, especially in her relationships.

"The slap that was heard around the world," Elizabeth stated, with a hint of smile. "I think that Lulu is still recovering from that."

"Yeah, well," Georgie sighed. "She deserved it."

"For what?" Elizabeth was well aware of the history between the two, but she never suspected that Georgie still held such anger to slap Lulu on sight like that. She had a feeling that there was something more to it because the other woman had been avoiding the topic of Johnny as well.

Before Georgie could even reply, there was a series of rapid knocks at the door. She lifted up slightly off the couch, and shot a bewildered look at Elizabeth. Elizabeth froze, and her eyes were fixated on the door while a heavy frown was on her lips. "Are you expecting anybody?" Georgie asked, her voice quiet and light.

"Not that I know of," Elizabeth said, slowly. "Marco, can you take Cameron, Jake and Johanna out back to play on the swing set?"

"Come on, little ones," Marco lifted Johanna in his arms, and took Jake by the hand. Cameron followed after them, with a big smile at the prospect of going outside to play. It was amazing how easily Johanna had settled into the house, how easily she had shed her shyness with everyone here. It was astonishing to Georgie, but it also gave her great comfort to see Johanna being able to trust. The quartet disappeared down the hallway, and Elizabeth abandoned the towel she had been working on to head towards the door. As soon as she twisted the door handle, and blond rushed across the threshold.

"Where is she? Is she okay? Is my baby okay?"

Georgie's mouth fell open. "Mom?"


Johnny attacked the punching bag, using it to vent all the frustration and pain that had built up inside of him. His eyes were narrowed, focused and unwavering. His lips were pulled back, and his teeth bare. The contact with the punching bag was blunt, and he felt his heart jolt with each blow that landed. He felt andrenaline hum through his veins like fire, and he tried concentrating on that instead of Georgie.

Ever since the hospital, Georgie had been avoiding him.

He knew it. She knew it. Everyone knew it.

The part that bothered Johnny was that he didn't understand why. Why was there this wall suddenly put between them? He had known she was hesitant without her memories, he could see that someone had hurt, and he wanted nothing more than to remove those shadows from her eyes. If only she would let him, but ever since she had seen Lulu (and given her a smack that half the hospital had witness), Georgie had withdrawn into the Morgan household with Johanna.

"That punching bag do something to you?" Jason walked up towards him. He held out a cold bottle of water to Johnny, with a small hint of a smile on his face.

Johnny took a deep breath, glowering one last final time at the punching back, before he took a step back. He took the bottle of water, and murmured his thanks.

"What's wrong?" Jason prompted, though he had a good idea what was the matter. Elizabeth had spoken to him about how Georgie had been acting, and Jason had noted a big change in Johnny's disposition as well.

"I feel helpless, Jason," Johnny admitted, running his hand down his face. "She is right there. I can touch her, I can see her. She is so close, yet she is so far away from me. How am I supposed to make this right?" The dark haired Italian couldn't hide all the pain in his voice.

"I don't have the answers," Jason shook his head, lightly. "I just know that the more you push, the more Georgie is going to fight you."

"She is already fighting me," Johnny replied, screwing the lid back onto his water as he sat down on the bench. He grabbed a towel to wipe the sweat off of her forehead. "And I don't know why. How am I supposed to be there for her like I need to be if she won't let me?"

Jason sighed, and sat down beside him. "Look, I understand where you are coming from," he told the other man, his tone firm and unwavering. "There was a time Elizabeth was the same way. Where she would push me away when she needed me the most because she felt that she should be able to handle things on her own. I, once, left believing that, but time pulled us back together. The next time she tried to do it, I saw that she wasn't trying to push me out of her life. She didn't need me to be her hero, she just needed me there. That's all she ever wanted."

Johnny hummed underneath his breath. "I'm not sure Georgie needs me," he told Jason, his chest constricting painfully.

"She does," Jason assured him. "She might not know it, but she does. Just give her time."

Johnny pinched the bridge of his nose. "I don't know if I can. I've waited so long, Jason. I dreamed of a day that Georgie would come back to me, I never believed it possible," he shook his head, lightly. "I never believed in miracles, but seeing her on that stage that night…I can't lose her again. I just can't."


Lulu stood on the edge of the pier with her arms wrapped around herself to shield her from the chill that sweep off the churning water. She stared out across the water, not truly seeing it. She was lost so deep in her thoughts, trying to figure a way to fix the mess her life had become. To try and make up for the lie that could destroy everything she had, and honestly she would deserve it.

She loved Dante. Truly and deeply loved him, not like the trivial obsessive feelings she had for Dillion, Logan or Johnny. She had been young, impulsive, mistaking lust for love and acted without thinking about others feelings. In essences, she had been her father's daughter. She had come a long way in three years, had grown up a lot and accepted the harsh reality that was life. She had learned instead of blaming others, she learned to accept her mistakes and own up to them.

But with Georgie's reappearance, Lulu could feel that feeling well inside of her. The urge to runaway before her life crumbled around her. Obviously with the smack heard around the hospital on some level Georgie must remember something. A knot twisted violently in her gut, and Lulu closed her eyes. "If I could go back, Georgie," she whispered out, "I would."

"Well, you can't and isn't that too bad?"

Lulu turned and found herself confronted with Sam, who had a sneer on her face. "I suggest you get over your moral crisis, and keep your trap shut. Don't forget, I know what your part in everything was, so there is no going back. No, we are going to move forward with our plan now that the Jones girl is back among the living," Sam stated, her eyes glittering with rage, desperation and it turned Lulu's stomach. "We should have never stopped anyways. You had what you wanted. Johnny was alone, heartbroken, and you could have had him all to yourself. It's not my fault your guilt stopped you from sealing the deal."

Lulu shook her head, her jaw clenched. "It was just supposed to be you and I, Sam. I would help you get Jason back, you would me get Johnny. No one was supposed to be hurt! But then you came up with the brilliant idea to bring Diego into the mix! Play the helpless heroine so Jason would come running to save you from Diego," Lulu hissed, her anger and distress clearly written on her face. "Except it didn't happen the same way as last time, did it? Where you 'killed' Diego to prove that you could handle Jason's world? Instead he came back and he killed Georgie!"

"He didn't kill her," Sam pointed out, darkly.

"He as good as did!" Lulu snapped.

Sam rolled her eyes. "How was I supposed to know he would go after Georgie? Besides you are the one who tricked into going to park so she could catch you with Johnny." Sam then let out a scathingly chuckle. "He pulled away from you so fast I'm surprised you didn't get whiplash."

Lulu just crossed her arms, and looked away. That had been one of the embarrassing moments of her life, and now it had been something she was completely ashamed of. A person shouldn't have to force someone into loving them, that just wasn't the way it worked.

"Georgie isn't dead. Our plan is back on. You are not blackmailing me anymore," Sam took a threatening step forward, her lips pulling into a cold smile. "Jason is mine, and you are going to help me take him back from that insipid little bitch Elizabeth no matter what it takes."

Lulu swallowed. "I can still tell him about you bringing Diego into town and about your plans," she stated, her voice quaking ever so slightly. She refused to let herself be drawn into Sam's crazy schemes once again.

"Do it Lulu," Sam didn't look the least bit intimidated. Instead, she look triumphant look upon her face. It wasn't pretty. "Go ahead, I dare you, but don't forget your own secrets. How will Dante fel about his angel when he finds out the lengths went to get another man?"

Lulu's face paled.

"You will help me, you little witch," Sam stated, darkly. "Or else. Did you see that fucking ring on her finger? I need her gone NOW!"

Lulu took a step back. She had always known that Sam was crazy, but it wasn't until this moment that she realized how far gone Sam really was. "What if Georgie knows something? What if Diego told her? Where is he anyways? Why after all this time is she back? Have you even considered that, Sam?" Lulu tried to point out the flaws in Sam's plan.

The brunette merely shrugged. "Diego can't show his face in Port Charles without Sonny or Jason wanting to put a bullet in his head. If he is smart, he'll stay away. As for Georgie, if she knows something…getting rid of Elizabeth and her will be like a two for one deal," Sam smiled, coldly. "I'll be in touch."

Lulu watched the brunette walk off, and her heart plummeted to her stomach. Oh, my God, she thought as silent tears rolled down her face. What am I going to do?


After the initial shock wore off, Georgie detangled herself from her mother's arms and took a step back. Confusion and disbelief written upon her face, she asked, "What are you doing here, mother?"

"Mac called me! I just got into town this morning, and oh, my gosh, Georgie," Felicia said, her blue eyes filled up with tears. "I can't believe it. I am so happy to see you!"

Georgie smiled, faintly. She knew that her mom meant that, and yet a part of her wary. Felicia had been in and out of their lives on a whim. Georgie thought she had understood, but looking at it now with Johanna…Georgie couldn't imagine leaving her daughter behind. How could a mother do that to a child without reason? If Felicia did have a reason, she never told anyone. "I'm…happy to see you to," she said, softly. "How did you know where I was?"

"Maxie told me," Felicia stated, with a half smile. "Your sister is very worried about you."

"I know," Georgie admitted, quietly. "But…this is something I need. I need time to…get better," she added, after a moment of thought. She did need the time to get better, and Jason and Elizabeth gave that to her unconditionally. If she were at home with Mac and Maxie, they would smother and try to make things better for her. No one could do that. Georgie had to do that for herself. "Do you want to meet your granddaughter?"

"I would love that," Felicia smiled.

Elizabeth watched the scene, with a big frown on her face.


Johnny pulled around back of Jason and Elizabeth's house. He got off his truck and walked up the brick pathway that led to the terrace, and paused when he heard children laughing. His head shot up, and he felt his heart clench as he watched Johanna run across the yard with a big smile stretched across her face. Her peels of laughter made a smile spread across his face, and he watched as Cameron chased her with a frog in his hands. Jake followed after, not about to be left behind by his big brother.

He saw Marco standing there, uncertain if he should interfere or not. Johnny bit back a laugh when suddenly he felt a little tug on his sleeve. He looked down and felt his breath hitch when he saw Johanna standing there, staring up at him with big brown eyes. He saw the bright curiosity in those eyes, and then slowly a smile curled on Johanna's face as she pressed something into his hand. "Hwere," the little said, with a tiny giggle.

Johnny smiled, bemused. He uncurled his hand to find a tiny blue flower, it was a Forget-Me-Not. He looked down at Johanna to find her looking at him expectantly, and he gave her a big smile. "Thank you," he told her, kneeling down so he was on eye level with her. "This is the best present anyone has ever given me."

"Rweally?" Johanna asked.

"You bet," Johnny nodded.

Johanna looked pleased, then she tilted her head. Lifting her hand, she pressed her tiny palm to Johnny's face and looked at his eyes. "Your eyes are like my eyes," Johanna whispered out, her filled with awe.

Johnny chuckled. "Yeah, they are."

"Johnny?"

Johnny raised his head, and saw Georgie standing there. His heart leapt upward into his throat, and he swallowed thickly. "Hello, Georgie," he said her name, softly and reverently.

Georgie blinked in utter shock. Much to her chagrin, her heart fluttered at the sight of him and she found herself a bit breathless. "What are you doing here?"

"I…uh," he stumbled over the words, realizing that he had being staring at her for too long without speaking. He couldn't help it though. The way the sunshine gleamed through her brunette locks, highlighting all the hidden strands of gold. Her skin was glowing, and she looked so beautiful. His heart hammered in his chest, and he rose to his feet. "I had some information. For Elizabeth. She wanted to do a charity event at the gallery after the fiasco at the Nurses Ball."

"Oh," Georgie murmured, a quiet disappointment in her voice. Half of her had hoped that Johnny had shown up for her, though she immediately shove away that thought. We're supposed to be mad, Georgie reminded herself, sullenly. The memory of him and Lulu hurt her more than…anything she could remember.

"And to see…to see you and Johanna," Johnny said, with a awkward shrug of his shoulders. He watched as Johanna had abandoned him in favor of playing on the seesaw with Cameron. "They seem to be getting along very well."

"They are," Georgie nodded, slightly.

"Good. That's good," Johnny swallowed. Jason had been right, he needed to look beyond himself. He loved Georgie, and he could already say without hesitation he loved Johanna, too. He loved them, and he wanted them close. He wanted to wake up and hold Georgie in his arms. To hear the soft pitter patter of feet in his home, but Georgie…she didn't know him. She felt safer with Jason and Liz. If that is what she needed, for her and Johanna, Johnny had to learn to deal with that. "Look, Georgie, I…I am glad that you…are doing okay and I'm glad that you are staying here with Jason and Elizabeth."

"Yeah," Georgie twisted her fingers awkwardly together. Her face felt hot, and her breaths were coming in short, quick gasps. "I, uh, I have to get back inside. I promised my mother that I would let her meet Johanna, so…"

"I…" Johnny let out a deep sigh. "I understand."

Georgie gave him a wan smile. "See you around?" She asked, hesitantly. She turned around and ushered Johanna back inside the house.

Johnny watched until the door slid shut. "Yeah…see you around," he murmured, softly back. He clenched his fist tightly, holding on tight to the Forget-Me-Not.


Meanwhile inside the house, Elizabeth set about getting tea and some small snacks out for everyone to eat. She had not said a word to the blond and wasn't sure if she wanted to. "Here," she handed over the cup of tea with a frown on her face.

Felicia took the cup of tea, and studied it intensely. "I get the impression that you don't like me very much," Felicia stated, setting her cup down on the table. She eyed the brunette because there was something achingly familiar about her, but she couldn't put her finger on it. She had met Elizabeth before in passing, but never really had a chance to get to know her.

"I don't know what you mean," Elizabeth said, shortly.

"I think you do," Felicia countered. "I worked for the WSB along with Frisco for several years, and I know how to read someone."

Elizabeth brushed her hair out of her face, and finally turned towards Felicia. "Look…if you are going to be here for Georgie then be here," Elizabeth gave the woman a stern expression, her arms crossed over her chest. "She's been through a lot. A lot more than anyone should have to go through and she needs people who are doing to stand behind here and not run off at a moment's notice."

"I…I have no intention of doing that," Felicia said, shock in her voice.

"Maybe you don't," Elizabeth conceded, quietly. "But it doesn't mean that you won't."

"How dare you?" Felicia stood up. "What right do you have to judge me?"

Elizabeth jaw tensed. "You know one of the reasons I bonded with Georgie? It's because we were both abandoned by our parents, living in the shadow of a sister and that is why I am not happy you are here," she pointed a finger at Felicia, her eyes narrowed. "You've leave, and you come back. You give your children just enough hope and that is the worst thing you could ever do because you snatch it away when you decide to run off once again."

Felicia paled, a shaken look in her blue eyes. "You know nothing," she stated, her voice held a tremble. "I love my children. I love them more in the world, but how was I supposed to raise them and not feel guilty because…" Felicia cut off with a hand raised to her mouth in shock as if she had just said something she should not have. There was a long pause before Felicia cleared her throat, running a hand through her hair. "That…is not…Look, I did not come here to fight. I came here to see Georgie, and you may not like me, but I am her mother. I want to make sure she is safe and taken care of. I may not have always been there for her, but I am here for her now."

Elizabeth stared steadily at Felicia, then nodded. "Alright. I believe you, but if you end up hurting her…there is a lot of people that will have a problem with that including me. Are we clear?" She told her, pointedly. She could see the genuine pain and emotions on Felicia's face. Still that didn't mean the blond would keep her word, and Georgie was going through enough as it is.

"Crystal," Felicia replied.


"You are late!" Carly Jax was furious. She had spent the last hour pacing around her office, and waited. She hadn't waiting, and patience was not her virtue. The blond narrowed her eyes upon the man who entered her office, and crossed her arms over her chest. "Well? You going to give me an explanation?"

"You're the one who called me back to Port Charles," Lucky Spencer shut the door behind him, and he glowered at his cousin. "You tell me."


END OF CHAPTER!

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