A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you like that our couple is getting it together.

Chapter 7

Johnny watched as the doctors spoke to Zander. He was fully awake, but he couldn't do much. It would take some rehab to get his body strength back. Once they left, he slipped into the room.

Zander frowned. "Johnny?"

"Hey. How are you feeling?"

"Like a mac truck hit me, but I'm glad I'm alive. How is everyone?"

"Good. Do the doctors feel you'll make a full recovery?"

"Yes."

"I'm happy for you."

Zander turned his head and saw the cup and Johnny handed it to him as he took small sips. "Thanks."

"No problem. Do you remember that Liz was pregnant before you got shot?"

"Yes. Is the baby fine?"

"He's great. She named him Cameron."

Zander was surprised by the nod to his dad. "Really?"

Johnny wasn't sure how to take Zander's reaction. "Yes."

"Why?"

"Because she took a test and it said Cameron was yours."

Zander just stared at Johnny, not sure what to say, but absolutely sure that either Johnny was either mental or completely misinformed. "That's impossible."

"What do you mean?"

"I couldn't be Cam's father. I never slept with Elizabeth."

Johnny's brow furrowed. "But, she thinks you did."

"That is because we were set up to believe that. I found out the truth right before I was gunned down. You see, Sorel set it up to look like we did to mess with Jason. He confessed to me before I was shot. I figured he would have said something by now."

Johnny was pacing. Sorel couldn't say anything because he was dead. "He must have doctored the test."

"Maybe, but there were plenty of people who wanted Jason and Elizabeth apart. How is Elizabeth?"

"She's fine. Just recently, her and Jason reconnected."

"Good. I just want her to be happy."

"Listen, I'll be in touch. I need to let them know."

"Alright, tell her that I said hello."

"I will."

Johnny left and went back to Lorenzo's to tell Elizabeth.

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Lorenzo watched Johnny walk towards him. "What happened with Zander?"

"He says that he and Elizabeth never slept together, that the whole thing was orchestrated by Sorel."

Lorenzo was shocked. "Wow. That means Jason is the father."

Johnny smiled. "I know. Where is she?"

Lorenzo motioned for him to sit down. "I don't know."

"What do you mean—"

"Relax. Jason kidnapped her and Cam and took them somewhere. I have no idea where they are headed." He just got off the phone with the five families to let them know about the ruse. They were surprised, but bought that the was protecting her.

"Damn. Jason gave me a number, but he said he might not be able to be reached for a few days."

"Then I guess you'll have to wait."

Johnny's phone buzzed and he saw Sonny's name and groaned. "I have to go."

"Okay. Let me know if you find out anything."

"I will."

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Jason held a laughing Cam above his head as he laid on a lounge chair. The area was covered to block out the sun's rays so Elizabeth and Cam wouldn't get burnt.

"Let me change him," Liz said taking him. She laid him down and cleaned him up and then handed him back to Jason.

"Da! Ga!" Cam yelled.

Jason smiled. "Yes, son?"

Liz grinned. Everyone thought Jason was so hard, but his capacity to love was inspiring because they had told him that he never would.

Cam babbled away and then slid down, slowly making his over to his mom as he held onto the chair. Suddenly, he stood on his own and took one step forward and both their jaws dropped down. Cam squealed and plopped onto his butt and Jason leaned forward and picked him up and they laid kisses on his face as he laughed.

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By the next day, Johnny was going nuts trying to reach Jason and finally decided to visit the Quartermaines. Alice announced him and then he strode into the living room.

"What is the meaning of this?" Edward asked.

"I know you that you helped Jason leave. I need to get some information to him."

"We have no idea what you are talking about," Monica said.

Everyone started talking at once and Johnny whistled to stop them.

"Jason is going to be beyond pissed if you don't tell me. I have his phone number, but I can't get through. Please."

Lila tapped her finger on her lips. "Tell us what you know and then maybe we'll help you."

Edward smirked at his wife.

"I can't do that."

"Why not?" Tracy asked.

"Because it's his personal business, but I can guarantee you that it will change his life and he'll want me to find him."

"No information, no deal," Tracy said.

Johnny sighed.

"It won't leave this room, but I can't let you get a hold of him if it's something negative. I just won't ruin their happiness," Lila said.

"Zander is awake."

Monica pursed her lips. "And? Is he coming after Cam?"

"No, that would be Audrey."

Lila's eyes narrowed. "We'll come back to that because I have no intention of letting her ruin them."

"I don't know how to say this."

Edward was losing his patience. "Just spit it out."

"Father, be patient," Alan said.

"Zander said he never slept with Elizabeth."

Monica gasped.

"But there was a paternity test," Alan said.

"Someone changed the results."

"Do you know who?" Lila asked.

"No. We have our suspicions, but we're just not sure."

"Cameron is Jason's?" a tearful Monica asked.

"We think so, but I want to make sure." Johnny handed Monica a baby brush that contained Cameron's hair.

"I'll have our computer tech analyze the records. We have Jason's DNA on file, so we'll re-run the test."

"Thank you. How fast can it be ready?"

"I can get the results by tomorrow morning."

"And if it's Jason's, will you please let me know where he is?" Johnny pleaded.

Edward grinned. "I'll make the arrangements to get you there myself. I hope you're not afraid of heights."

Johnny's head tilted.

Monica rushed to get her purse.

"I'll drive you," Alan said.

"Edward will work you and I'll confront Audrey tomorrow. You know, if you they got married, Audrey wouldn't stand a chance."

Johnny smirked. He now understood why Jason loved Lila so much.

She grinned.

"I need to go see my boss. I'll come by tomorrow morning."

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Sonny watched Johnny walk into his office. "What the hell took you so long?"

"Sorry. I had to make a stop. What's wrong?"

"Where is Jason?"

"I don't know."

Sonny stared him down. "I don't believe you. Francis is missing too."

"I wasn't in town when he left and he didn't tell me."

"Where were you?"

"Zander Smith woke up."

Sonny went pale and Johnny noted his reaction. "What? Did he say anything?"

"Why do you care?"

"Because I have a feeling it's about Elizabeth which will affect Jason."

"Why would you think that?"

Sonny shifted uncomfortably and Johnny noted his nervous behavior. "Because it's always about Elizabeth. She distracts Jason and he makes mistakes."

Johnny gripped the handles of his chair. Sonny was lying and he knew he was onto something because the man was starting to sweat. "Sonny, did you do something to keep them apart?"

Sonny sighed and closed his eyes. "You can leave now."

"It was you, wasn't it? You changed the test?"

Sonny glared at him. "I don't know what you are talking about. You better show some respect!"

"I'm telling you right now, people are researching it and if it turns out it was you, Jason won't stop until you're dead."

Sonny was livid. "I created Jason. He is loyal to me and he'll come to his senses and leave her."

"You need help Sonny. I'm giving my notice right now. I want nothing to do with you."

"You can't give your notice because you are fucking fired."

Johnny started walking towards the door and heard a click of a gun. He slightly turned his head. "You must be trying to sign your death sentence, because if you pull that trigger and Jason finds out, it's all over for you."

They heard Carly coming down the hallway. Sonny shoved the gun back in the drawer and Johnny walked away. Sonny was going to have to be dealt with.

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Jason, Elizabeth, and Cam were having so much fun together. He was starting to walk a little more and they were all delighted.

"Tomorrow evening, we'll pull into port," Francis said.

Jason smiled. "Good. You'll get word to them?"

"Yes. I'll make sure it happens."

"Thank you."

"You have a beautiful family. Don't do anything to screw it up."

"I won't."

He went to his bedroom, looking forward to taking advantage of Cam's naps so he could make love to his girl.

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Johnny made a few calls, putting people in place to research who changed the test results for Cam. If Sonny was the one, he wanted to make sure he had proof before going to Jason.

Meanwhile, Monica and Alan were doing some research on their own to see if they could find who would have had access to the lab around that time. Once they had a few names, they called Johnny.

"Hello?"

"It's Alan."

"Did you get the results back already?"

"No. Listen, I'm texting you names of people who were working in the lab around that time. The first two were contractors. The other two, I know pretty well and I don't think it was them."

"Okay. I'll have my guy look into it."

"Alright, see you in the morning."

Alan finished texting and they went home.

What they didn't know is that Edward had a guard watching the room and a techie person looking at the camera feed inside and computer traffic. There was no way they were going to risk any switch this time.

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The next morning, Elizabeth watched Jason and Cam interacting and decided that if she wasn't already in love with Jason, she would be after seeing him with her son. He doted on Cam and the baby loved him right back.

Way off in the distance, they could finally see land and Elizabeth was excited to squish her toes in some sand. She liked being on the yacht, but was looking forward to their next adventure.

Jason looked up at her, "Sit on the floor across from me."

She did, but Cam decided to crawl to her instead of walk. She stood him on his feet and Jason held out his arms and Cam clapped, not realizing his mom had let go.

"Come on Cam," Jason said.

He grinned and then realized he was standing on his own and plopped down onto his butt. "Is it wrong to be so impatient?"

"No, but you'll be sorry he's walking once he's getting into everything."

"We will baby proof wherever we live. Lila already had them do it on the boat."

Liz smiled. "She thinks of everything."

"They are all itching to get their hands on Cam."

"He'll love the attention. So, you don't mind having your family in your life?"

"I think I've given up fighting it. As long as they respect my boundaries, I'll give it a go."

"I would like for Cam to have active grandparents."

"I'm sorry about Audrey," Jason said.

"Me too, but what is done is done."

"I love you, Elizabeth."

She smiled. "I love you too."

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The next morning, Johnny got a call confirming that they found the tech and he confessed that it was Sonny.

"Son of a bitch," Johnny muttered. He headed over to the Quartermaines to find out if Jason was Cam's father.

When Alice let him in, he already knew the answer. They were discussing toys and which bedroom Cam would sleep in.

"So it's true?"

Monica grinned. "Yes. I'm a grandma."

Johnny smiled. "Congratulations, now we just need to get me to Jason."

"Did you pack a bag?" Edward asked.

"Yes. It's in the car."

"You'll have a short plane ride and then you'll hop on a helicopter and it will be a half hour ride."

Johnny's right brow raised. He didn't even want to think about what happened after that.

"You ready?"

"Yes."

Edward led him to the car and they drove to the airport.

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Jason was out on the deck when he heard the helicopter and frowned. Elizabeth was inside with Cam getting him changed, so he went upstairs to talk to Francis. "You think it's Johnny?"

"If not, I'm shooting it down."

Jason smirked.

"You don't think Carly or Courtney found you."

"Very funny."

"I was serious."

Jason grinned. "Should I get my gun out?"

"I have one close by if we need it."

Jason ran back down the stairs and a few minutes later, the helicopter was hovering close by. Liz grabbed Cam and joined Francis in the living room so they could watch.

Johnny crossed himself and then secured his duffle bag the best he could. He really wasn't expecting to repel down a rope. He hung on as it was lowered and then jumped onto the deck.

"You just had to make a grand entrance, didn't you?"

Johnny grinned. "I wouldn't be me if I didn't."

The helicopter took off.

"That was courtesy of your grandfather."

"Why didn't you just wait until we're in port later on?"

"Trust me. If I had known, I would have."

They went inside and he put his bag down and Liz gave him a hug and Cam begged to be held and he obliged.

"There is something you need to know."

Jason groaned. "I hate that sentence."

Liz chuckled. "Come on."

They sat and Johnny handed Cam to Jason.

"First, Zander is awake and asked about you."

"He's okay?" Liz asked.

"He will be. Uh, I guess I'll just spit it out. He said he never slept with you."

'What!"

"Sorel made everyone think you did, but you didn't."

Jason could barely breathe due to the implications.

"Zander isn't Cam's father?

"No. Monica and Alan had a test done and it proved that Jason is the father."

Jason closed his eyes and then reopened them when Cam patted his face. "You're mine."

Cam smiled and said, "Da," along with a whole string of other sounds.

Liz wiped some tears away. "I always wished that he was yours."

"Who says dreams don't come true," Johnny said.

Liz gently kissed Jason. "How are you feeling daddy?"

Jason grinned. "Like the luckiest man on earth."

Johnny let it sink in for a minutes. "I had to tell your family or Edward wouldn't have made this trip happen."

"It's okay. Anything else?"

"I know who switched the tests."

"Who?"

"Sonny."

Jason muttered under his breath and then handed Cam to Elizabeth and went outside to try and get his anger in check. Johnny followed him.

"He needs to die."

"I agree. He overstepped and you missed out on a lot of time with your son because of it. Say the word, and I'll make sure he gets in an accident that he'll never recover from."

"Do it. I don't think that I'm going to go back there." He planned on convincing Liz to move to another country with him.

Johnny was glad that Jason was going to let him handle it. "I have someone in place already. When we get to port, I'll call and say one word and it will be done."

It was tempting to go back and finish Sonny, but he had Elizabeth and Cam to think about. There was no way he was going to jail because of his former boss.

"I already quit."

Jason smirked. "I'll still need a couple of guards. Francis wants to stay on with me. I thought that maybe the three of us could buy a bar or something and run it."

"That would be cool. I have some savings. And by the way, Edward says you still have your trust fund. In fact, I have all the paperwork in my bag."

Jason shook his head. "I don't even know what to say to that."

"Just take it. After all you've been through, you deserve a fresh start and if that money will help provide for your family, then why not? No matter what you call yourself, that is your family."

"I know."

"Then don't fight him on it. He needs to make things right with you and the trust is a way to do that."

"Okay."

"Jason Morgan, the family man."

"Who would have thought it?"