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Chapter 7

Taggert parked so that the front bumper of his car, faced the front bumper of Morgan's. Nothing around the alley moved which was not surprising. More than likely Jason had guys in the area keeping it clear. Alexis was in the car, while her window was rolled down she made no move to get out.

Quickly walking from his car to the large black vehicle. He got in the backseat. The meetings always took place like this. Jason was sitting in the back seat as well. "What did you want?" The mob boss asked. His relationship with Taggert was odd. The detective would arrest him in a heartbeat and send him away for life if he could, still Jason knew the cop respected him, and the feeling was mutual.

"Your word the streets of the city are not about to become a war zone." Taggert got right to it.

"I don't control the actions of my business associates." Jason would only say so much, and what he did would not be recorded. The jammer in the front seat made sure of that.

"Can I least get some warning if things are turning violent?" Taggert would be happy with that. Despite having mobsters in the city, Port Charles was not an overly violent place. Corinthos kept a tight control on the city. Jason also made it known that drugs and guns were not tolerated in the harbor town. The shoot out where Hayes died was the most violence they'd seen in years. And that was initiated by another family.

"If things start heading south I will let you know." Jason promised. Taggert's mother lived in the area and he would want to protect her. She was the only family he had.

"Thank you." Taggert knew that Corinthos's funeral would bring big wigs from the mafia to the area. With that many major players in the area the odds of violence increased. Not everyone got along. While the threat of Jason coming after them would corral some, not everyone was that smart. "When will the funeral be?"

"It depends on when the body is released." Jason answered. "I will make it known that all visits to the area need to be kept short."

"I'll see you then." Taggert said getting out of the car and into his. The relationship with Jason Morgan was an odd one. The man was a mobster. An alleged mobster for the official records. Taggert suspected his involvement in half a dozen murders. He knew the ships were bringing in goods other than coffee beans, even if their raids never turned anything up. But Taggert respected Jason, because the blonde hadn't ever lied to him. At the same time if proof of his crimes ever came to light Taggert wouldn't hesitate to arrest Morgan.

Jason's phone buzzed and he took it from his pocket. He read the message from Renaldo and put his phone back before moving from the back seat to behind the wheel. "I need to drop you off at your office, and then go check on something. Get the paperwork together, and I'll start signing when I return."

"Alright." Alexis and Diane could catch up while they waited. "The will still needs to be probated, but until that happens there is no legal obstacle to you making all decisions. Sonny left almost everything to you."

"What did he leave to Carly?" Jason wanted to make sure they had money. Diane had started moving cash last week, although she didn't know why.

"A whole lot of money, he left a trust for Michael as well." Alexis shared. "He also left some money for Courtney."

"Good, she will need it." With Sonny leaving her access to the guys was done. The annoying blonde was no longer his problem. Sonny was well aware of what Jason's feelings were on that matter. It was no secret that Jason didn't like Courtney. Despite his barely talking to her the blonde woman held out hope that he would show an interest in her. That could be laid at Carly's feet. Something he had very loudly told his best friend, finally getting her to back off just before all this started.

"Thanks for the ride." Alexis said at the building. She headed inside and up to her office.

When she was inside Jason pulled off.


Connor Bishop walked into the small diner where he had eaten a good many meals during his time in Port Charles. The staff was friendly and the food was good. Especially the chili. The short waitress with the curly brown hair was his favorite to look at. She almost always smiled, except when she worked the blonde woman. Courtney, Sonny's sister. Damian had a file on her. In addition to the diner she worked at a strip club which would be a great place to grab her if it became necessary. If they needed her Connor would make the snatch happen.

The brunette was Elizabeth, he knew because he heard one of the other customers say it. He didn't know much about her. He'd like to know if she was single. If so when Damian took over Connor was going to look her up.

Walking in he spotted one of Morgan's guys sitting at a table in the back. Probably here to watch Courtney. As Sonny's sister she would rate protection. Standing at the counter Elizabeth smiled at him. "Hey." He said in greeting.

"Welcome back. What can I get you?" Elizabeth asked getting out her order pad. Penny should be here any second. Courtney had just gone into the back to get her things.

"I'll have a number six, and a cola." Connor looked around and grabbed an empty table. One that afforded him a view of the room. No sooner did his order come, the service here was quick, than Jason walked in.

Elizabeth looked up and smiled, but before she could say anything Courtney came back out.

"Jason." Courtney said smiling wide as she walked over to stand in front of the enforcer. She wanted Elizabeth to see them together. More importantly she wanted Elizabeth to see them leave together. "Your timing is great. I just finished working."

Elizabeth snorted at that.

Courtney ignored her. "You can drive me home." She said putting her hand on his arm and smiling wider.

"If you need a ride, I'd be happy to call one of the guys for you." Jason said trying to not be annoyed.

"You can take me." She said moving closer. "I'm sure Sonny would be happy to know you were watching out for me." She stressed her brother's name. For months now she had been trying to get Sonny to tell Jason to take her out. Her older brother was refusing. What was the point of having a mob boss as a brother if he didn't get you the things you wanted, and Courtney wanted Jason. Bad enough that she faked a friendship with Carly.

"Courtney, I'm here to see my girlfriend. Someone else can drive you home." Jason looked over at Renaldo. "Call a car."

"Sure thing boss." Renaldo said grinning.

"Girlfriend?" Courtney said putting her hands on her hips. "What girlfriend?" Carly would have mentioned if Jason was seeing someone. Of course they hadn't hung out recently, but Carly would have called. Courtney wasn't still stripping for the fun of it. She was waiting for Sonny to assign Jason to watch her, after he saw what she had to offer, he would change his tune.

Without answering Jason stepped around her and went over to the counter where Elizabeth was waiting. "Can you take a break?" The handful of customers provided a good audience to Jason's public claiming. While it was the visitors that were coming to Sonny's funeral that Jason really wanted to make aware that Elizabeth was his, the folks around town should know as well.

"She certainly can." Penny smiled coming onto the floor and tying her apron. She knew what it was like to be paired with Courtney. "I've got this Liz, go ahead." Penny chuckled at the look on Courtney's face.

"Thanks Penny. I'll be back in fifteen minutes." Elizabeth took Jason's hand in hers and they headed to the back.

"Ms. Matthews, the car is here." Renaldo said being polite. "Let me walk you out."

Without a word Courtney turned on her heel and stomped out. She was going straight to the Towers to see Carly and get Sonny's number on the island. He needed to put a stop to this right now.

Connor just took in the floor show. He would have something interesting to report later.


"I wasn't-" Elizabeth didn't get any further because Jason's mouth was on hers. He maneuvered her backwards until she hit the wall of the storage area. She grabbed a fistful of his shirt and went up on her toes to fit her mouth better with his.

They could talk later, Jason needed to kiss her. And he did so, very thoroughly. When he lifted his head he smirked in satisfaction at the fact that they were both breathing hard, and her lips were swollen. He rocked his hard on against her center causing her to moan. "I should lock the door and have you right here. I skipped lunch, and I'm hungry." He said in low growl.

"Jason." Elizabeth blushed and tried to get her body back under control.

"What?" He said kissing the skin below her ear. "What did you need baby? Tell me and I'll make sure you get it." He whispered before sucking the lobe into his mouth.

She couldn't think straight when he did that. At the moment she was putty in his hands. Wet putty. "Stop." They were at her job, and someone could walk in.

Jason instantly stood up straight and looked down at her. He always respected the word no. "We can finish this at home later, right?" He asked smiling.

"Okay." She answered smiling.

"Renaldo said Baldwin was here earlier and that he put his hands on you. Are you okay?" Jason said getting to the actual point of his visit.

"I'm fine. He warned me away from you, and then said his door is always open." Elizabeth looked up at her boyfriend. "I just managed to resist the urge to crack his head open with the coffee pot."

"Next time don't hold yourself back. Alexis will make sure you don't serve any time." He said laughing. "I have to go see her and sign some papers. I was told I'll be awhile."

"I'll wait up for you at the penthouse." Elizabeth very much wanted to finish this.

"I shouldn't be that late, I just can't come pick you up. I can bring dinner." Jason leaned down and gave her a gentle kiss.

"I'll just get something from here and bring it home." Elizabeth kissed him back.

"Sounds good." Jason let her go and stepped back. "Let me know if Courtney becomes an issue."

"I can handle her." Elizabeth assured him. She ducked into the ladies room to make sure she was presentable, and together they walked to the front of the restaurant. "Be careful."

"I will." Jason said grinning before turning to Renaldo.

"Aside from Baldwin, everything was quiet. The guy sitting at the table by the counter watched the by play." The guard reported quietly.

"Have someone follow him when he leaves." Jason ordered just as quietly. Everyone was watching, but something about that guy alerted Renaldo. Jason respected the instincts of the men who worked for him.

"I'll call it in." The guard returned to his table to do that.


Courtney waited in the hall while the guard announced her. When he said go in she stormed into the living room of Sonny's penthouse. "I need to speak to my brother."

"Why?" Carly didn't feel like putting up with Courtney. Now that she wasn't needed to come between Jason and Elizabeth, Carly had no use for her.

"He needs to tell Jason to stay away from Elizabeth. Jason is supposed to be mine." Courtney said placing her hands on her hips. "That bitch isn't getting him."

"Watch your language." Carly said looking at the petulant blonde. "Michael is upstairs. Sonny isn't going to tell Jason to stay away from Elizabeth. If it was that easy I wouldn't have needed you." A plan Carly sincerely regretted. Now that Courtney had it in her head that Jason was supposed to be hers, she wasn't letting go. This could get ugly.

"Then we need to come up with a plan." Courtney looked at Carly.

"We?" Carly asked surprised.

"Yes we. You know Jason better than I do. You have to help me." Courtney said in a hard tone. Carly's knowledge of the enforcer was why she was tolerated.

Carly counted to ten. Her first instinct was to slap Courtney and tell her to find some pride. But of course this whole plot was Carly's idea in the first place so what was happening now was karmic retribution. "Give me a minute." Carly needed to figure out how to get Courtney off Jason's back. She owed it to him for what he was doing for Sonny. "You need to make Jason jealous. Right now he doesn't want you because he knows he can have you. Little Ms. Purity is not putting out which is why Jason is so hot to have her." Carly lied. She had no idea if they were sleeping together or not, but she did know Jason hated women who played games.

"That's good." Courtney said nodding. "Should I go after one of the guys? Johnny is single."

Carly barely managed to not laugh. O'Brien would put Courtney in the ground before he dated her. He also wasn't single. "No. That won't work. You need to date someone Jason doesn't really like. Someone he will want to steal you from so that person is angry. Nikolas Cassadine might be a good option." Carly explained.

"Why?" Courtney knew Sonny didn't like the Greek prince either. They were legal business rivals, and Nikolas didn't play fair. Since the cops weren't watching his every move he didn't have to. "Won't that piss off my brother too?"

Sonny wouldn't even know what Courtney was doing. Carly would make sure of that. "I'll talk to Sonny if it becomes necessary. Nikolas and Jason don't get along at all. Nikolas was close to Robin, something that caused a lot of issues. He didn't hide his interest in her, something Robin soaked up." Outside of business interests Jason could care less what Nikolas did these days. They hadn't spoken since Robin left. Plus Nikolas was an ass, he deserved the headache of Courtney. Too bad AJ was dead, he would have been the perfect person for this. If anyone deserved to suffer from having Courtney around it was him.

"How will I get Nikolas's interest?" Courtney was loving this plan. She didn't know him well, so once again she needed Carly's knowledge.

"Tell him Jason wants you, but you don't want him. Make it seem like Jason is a pest, Nikolas will of course come to your rescue. He never got Robin, so having you will be something he won't be able to resist." Carly said smiling. That part was true. Nikolas was petty and spiteful. He was less than pleased when Robin chose to walk away from Port Charles after she wrecked her relationship with Jason. "You need to get to Nikolas before he finds out Jason is with Elizabeth. Otherwise he'll go after her." Carly lied. As far as she knew Nikolas had no clue Liz even existed. "Just make sure Nikolas doesn't catch onto what your plan really is."

"I'll start right away." Courtney thought it was a solid plan. She still believed a mob guy would be better, but at the moment she didn't have one handy. At least not one Jason would hate seeing her with.

"You need to leave the strip club. Nikolas won't look twice at you if you are still there. Working at the diner will be enough." Carly prompted. Especially since Elizabeth was leaving Kelly's. "Also drop the guard."

"Jason pulled my guard when Sonny went to the island. He said there wasn't a need for one right now." Courtney shrugged. What Carly said explained why Elizabeth had a guard though. Jason didn't want anything to happen to her until he got a taste. "The guys only watch me at the club."

"That will work out well then." Carly grinned. There was no way Jason would pull Courtney's guard without Sonny okay. Clearly her husband was fed up with his sister's behavior. Carly wondered if Sonny had run a DNA test. "If you make it look like you've walked away from your brother that will help even more." That should keep her from bugging Jason. "So no contact."

"You're right, Nikolas will be worried about Sonny doing something to stop us." Courtney was already planning on how to get Nikolas's attention. "This is going to be great. It will take a few months, and I'm probably going to have to sleep with Nikolas, but in the end I will have what I want."

"You will have what you deserve." Carly said showing her sister in-law to the door. "Good luck." With any luck the funeral would be the last time she had to see Courtney. Unless she found a way to keep Courtney away. As easily led as the other blonde woman was, that shouldn't be hard to accomplish. She'd give it some thought over her snack.


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