There's going to be upcoming violence in later chapters and language. This is a replacement to the previous chapter 7, I'm really sorry that I have not gotten to this as I promised but the holidays were really busy and then my computer crashed and had to be fixed. So enjoy!

If you don't be quite...I'll ask you to leave and I won't ask nicely. Please continue Sam...Tell me everything" He glared at Liz, and then looked at his wife

I shot him...he went down and didn't get back up...that's when the police showed up Yes I was arrested for murder," Sam paused to glair at Liz. "During the trial some things came out about our life and the murder charges were dropped and it was ruled self-defense. You see my husband was a very bad man and the police had been looking for him and the people that he worked for but they were having a hard time finding witnesses that would testify and the ones that would...well they mysteriously died or went missing. My husband had ties to money laundering and drug running... When the police found out that I was able to point out others involved, well they put me in witness protection. There was an attempt on my life. So after testifying about the things my husband had let slip we brought the whole thing down and 3 men were set to prison. One was killed during an escape and another during a traffic accident while being transported to prison. The third vowed to kill me and my brother for what I'd done. So they changed Danny's and my names and sent us far away. That's why I never told you who I really was. Legally my name is Sam McCall. Sam sighed, this is why I originally didn't want to star on EDH's but my handler said that it doesn't matter anymore. The last guy who swore revenge on me was killed in a prison riot and that I could go back to my old life if I wanted."

"Jason was stunned, she could have had a normal life but she stayed with him, "Why did you stay?"

"Liz looked back and forth between Sam and Jason, NO! This couldn't be happening. Sam just couldn't win, Jason was hers. "She's lying Jason can't you see she'll say anything to hold onto you! .Why can't you see her for what she is. A con, liar and wh0re!" she shouted at him, stomping her foot on the ground like a five year old throwing a small tantrum

"Sam ignored Liz, she moved forward until she stood in front of Jason. She placed her palm against his cheek and looked lovingly into his eyes, "I stayed for you. I love you. I didn't want to leave, so what everyone thought I was a liar and a con...I was just trying to survive and I found you and fell in love and didn't want to give it up. It's been so long since anyone called me Angela. It's been Sam for the longest time. That's who I am now...Angela died a long time ago."

You forgot to mention one thing 'Sam' what happened to the money that you took?" Liz smiled; I got you now she thought. This was it, Jason would soon be hers

Tell me about the money, Sam." He needed to know all the facts, not that they mattered, he didn't care anymore. He loved Sam. But he did need to make sure that she wasn't hiding anything from him that could come back to bit them in the butt later

"Sam didn't know what money Liz seemed to be so interested in. She took nothing from her old life, just her brother and a few pictures of her adoptive parents. "What money? Liz mentioned that before and I still don't know what she's talking about. I didn't steal anyone's money when I left. Who says I stole money?"

Oh come on you told Jason your version of events why don't you keep going when it comes to the money. Maybe you felt you needed it...after all according to you your husband was a bastard and kicked you around all the time. That justifies taking his money, but what about all the others, simple businessmen that were hoodwinked into working with your darling husband. Because that's what you're going to say isn't it. That he took the money and tricked them."

"Jason had had it with Liz; he didn't want to listen to her anymore. "Liz, that's enough. I think that maybe you should go now. Sam and I have a lot to talk about."

WHAT! You're going to take her side After all I told you and I was right. She isn't who she says, she killed a man and she ran. I can't believe this...what about us...your son...the plans that we made before you found out where she was? What about all that, she tells you a sob story about being a beaten wife and you just buy it?" This was bull shit, Jason was hers. She worked so hard to make him hers after her marriage fell apart do to her cheating. She couldn't loose to this slut

Jason what does she mean?" Sam was confused; she thought that Liz and Jason had been over for a long time

"Jason looked away, damn Liz he had been hoping that this never came up "When I said that Liz and I were though, I didn't tell you the whole truth. The moment I found out where you were all I could think about was you. I need you. I sent Max to Liz with a letter explaining why I was leaving." he trailed off, letting her draw her own conclusion

What? But you said you made it seem like it was over months ago." Sam was crushed, she loved Jason but he came straight from Liz's bed to hers. She was hurt, tears started to slide down her cheeks

"He pulled Sam into his arms; he'd never wanted her to know. He'd been so afraid that she'd never come back to him if shed known that he'd still been with Liz when Spinelli found her. "I didn't want to lose you and I was sure that you'd leave again if you knew."

"Liz was losing she could see it; Jason was falling into Sam's trap once again. She had to do something before it was too late and she lost him for good. Time to steer the conversation back to the missing money, it was the only thing that she had on Sam to get Jason back. Liz would like to see Sam explain this one a way. There's no way she could come up with a story to cover her tracks on the money like she did with the murder

You're getting off topic, that part doesn't matter she paused, what matters is that you tell us about the money. There's no way for you're to explain taking that much money and still smell like a rose when you're done." Then she and Jason could be together again and Sam would see herself out in the cold, where she belonged

"Sam was staring at Liz in bewilderment, why does she keep asking about money? Sam knew she never took any money. It didn't make any sense to her. Even if she did take her husband's money, he was dead and that money would be split between his daughter and her anyway. Heck she could have it all as far as Sam was concerned, she may never have met her step daughter but by living with her father, Sam could just imagine how her life had been

I don't know anything about any money being stolen. This wasn't a sob story it really happened to me. I was justified in defending myself. Sam pulled away from Jason and poked Liz in the chest, Tell me Liz would you have done any different if your life was in danger? Because I'd really like to know what I was supposed to do! What would you have done differently?"

I wouldn't have killed anyone!" she shouted

That's it Liz your times up. Sam admitted that she killed her husband in self-defense. Look at her she'd bewildered...she doesn't know about any money. I think now you should leave." Jason grabbed Liz by the arm and shoved her further down the hallway, away from his wife and child

But Jason! You can't be buying this! She's a liar." Liz drug her feet, this wasn't working the way she planned. Jason was supposed to believe her and they raise the baby together, she had always wanted a daughter

"This was supposed to be a happy day and you ruined it. I just want to see my daughter. This isn't any of your concern anymore. I'll handle it. Leave! He angrily said, pushing her further away from his family

"Liz looked at Jason. She knew that pushing him anymore today would just make him more angry...at her not Sam. Why is she winning? Liz took one more look at Jason and Sam standing their ground together. Jason was right every time she had mentioned the money Sam looked confused...Liz turned and walked down the hall, the scene from the last few minutes playing over and over in her head. Maybe she was wrong about Sam, but this was too perfect a chance to get Jason back and she didn't care if Sam was really innocent or not...All that mattered was winning him over again.

"After Liz left, Jason helped Sam back to her room and into the bed; they sat in silence for a moment, Sam watching their daughter and Jason looking at the door into the hallway that Liz had just walked down. Sam knew she should say something

Jason I knew that I should have told you, even after you said it could wait I had a feeling that something was going to happen to ruin our happiness, I just didn't know it would be my secrets I'm so sorry. But I swear that I killed him in self-defense...and now I just destroyed the trust we'd rebuilt." Sam looked away, more tears falling down her face

"He pulled her into his arms, rubbing her back he said."Sam calm down. I know. I believe you. Everything will be alright. Now I want you to tell me everything you know about the money."

"Sam rested her cheek on his chest, "I don't know anything. I keep telling you that...Don't you think that the FBI or the police would have come after me if I stole it. It wasn't like I was hiding from them, the department didn't know where I was but the FBI did. I may have been one of their key witnesses, but do you think that they'd let me get away with stealing millions from businesses, even him and do nothing?"

"Jason thought about it and Sam was right, not only would they have arrested her but she'd probably be in jail right now instead of with him and their daughter. There had to be more to her story then she let on. So he asked "Who would do this to you?"

I don't know everyone I know from then either is dead or probably thinks I'm dead."

The guys you helped bring down, was there another partner that you didn't mention?"

"Sam shook her head, "No, I told you everything; I told them everything...There was no one else. At least I don't think so" she trailed off

Was anyone angry with you or did any of the families threaten you for what you did?"

"She sighed."I told you they are all dead...Those guys didn't really have families. Monroe was the only one married the others... I didn't see family members at the trial...I don't think they had any. As far as I know there was no one angry for what I did. In fact lots of people told me I was brave. I didn't feel brave. I was scared all the time that they were going to get me even when they all got sent to prison."

Well there's got to be something you know about the money more to your story then you saying."

I told you I don't know anything about the missing money! Why don't you believe me? Its Liz isn't it she planted doubts in your head about me. Just because I killed my husband in self-defense doesn't mean I took the money too!" She pulled away, and looked at her husband,

I know that"

"Sam stared at Jason, she thought he believed her but now he was acting like she was the guilty party. It was Liz's fault, she'd wanted to cause this and she did. After all the lies that Liz told to Jason, to Lucky, why do they still believe her? Well to the whole town. Why did he still think she would tell the truth?

The only thing I ever lied about was Lila and that was your idea. I wanted to run away and give her up to a good family, but you brought me back. Everything else was a lie of omission, you'd never asked about my past...and then when I wanted to tell you said it could wait! I'm NOT lying! This is exactly what she wanted, for you to doubt me and you're playing right into it...We have a daughter. We just started a new life together now with the truth out in the open between us. Are you ready to lose it now after all we been through...because of Liz? Are you going to let her do this to us?" she had to know, was her life falling apart because of Liz, again?

Sam, I don't want to believe Liz but there's something missing. You're my wife and for once I'm going to fight for what I want instead of just giving up. I did it with Robin when she told about Michael. And I pushed Courtney away after she lost the baby. And I let Liz tell me my life isn't safe for a child because she was so afraid someone would hurt him and when you said you couldn't have children it was like a knife going through my heart. I was starting to believe sonny was right that we are being punished for who we are." It was one of the longest speeches that she had ever heard Jason make, for a man of few words he sure was using a lot today

So...what is it? You don't believe me but you're going to just ignore it? Is that it?" she said angrily

NO! I'm going to figure this out for myself but I not leaving you and I'm not letting you leave me. I'll have Spinelli look into it maybe threes something we're both missing. I believe that you didn't take the money, but you must have some idea of where it could be. Maybe you just don't know it."

I wish I did so I could tell you. Liz isn't all sunshine and light, Jason. She's so good at manipulating people that they don't even know it until it's too late. She takes information and uses it against you. She didn't tell you about your son until she thought both of you were going to die...she keeps saying your life is too dangerous for a child...Well that's life. You can't have the good without the bad. Sonny does it...cops does it all the time and their lives are just as dangerous as yours. They could be killed or some crazy person could come after their families. But they still do It." she didn't want to lose him again once was enough. For a few short weeks everything was just perfect in her life and she didn't want to raise her daughter without him

Sam...I don't want to get into that right now. I just want to be with my family...You and our daughter. Well figure out the rest later. But for right now, well leave it to Spinelli He's the computer whiz, if someone is setting you up he'll know and if they aren't...I don't care, he can find a way to delete the files. Well take care of it. That life is the past, this one is our future."

"Sam sighed she felt defected, "I just wish you'd believe me"

Sam, I believe you aren't a murder I also willing to believe you didn't take the money. It's possible that you know who did, and jut hasn't realized it. There's got to be clue to all this but it's something so small that you missed it. But the key thing is someone did take that money and they let you take the fall. For all intents and purposes the world believes that someone is you. I'm going to find that someone if it's the last thing I do."

"Sam felt an intense sense of foreboding. I was as if by just uttering those words Jason had unleashed a terrible fate on them all. Whoever was behind this, played by their own set of rules and Sam had the feeling that person was the only one who knew them