Thank you for all the reviews! I appreciate it. I hope you're enjoying the story. Thank you to those who follow/favorite. Here's another update for you. I don't own any rights to the show or characters, just my own stories. I had ideas for this chapter by Reina13. She requested some Liz/Michael scenes. Thank you for requesting them. If there's anything specific you would like to see in this story, let me know and I will do my best to write it in.

Reina13: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

NDHBFAN: Thanks for the review! I'm glad you liked the chapter. I thought you would like the supermarket moments between AJ and Michael. Lol. Elizabeth was happy to help them out and you will see them (AJ/Liz) discuss it more in the chapter as well as some other moments between them. Oh yes, I don't doubt they would've been there longer. You will read more about their feelings explored in Chapter 9. I hope to hear more from you.

Ilovedana53: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Doralupin86: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed the grocery shopping moments between AJ & Michael and then Elizabeth coming to the rescue. Cam is pretty cute, isn't he? Hehe. You will see more cute scenes in Chapter 9. Supper doesn't end in Chapter 9. Not sure if Chapter 10 will conclude supper as I haven't written it yet. Thanks for reading/reviewing.

Mommyzilla: Thanks for the review! I'm glad you as well as others enjoyed the comedic moments at the grocery store. You will see AJ & Michael separately discuss the possible feelings with Elizabeth in Chapter 9 further. That's all I'll say about that. Yeah, Cam was too cute in inviting Michael and AJ and you will see all of them interacting in Chapter 9. Supper doesn't end in Chapter 9. Probably 10 as I haven't written it yet.

Chapter 9

(Michael, AJ, Elizabeth, and the boys all separately get to Elizabeth's house. Michael and AJ followed Elizabeth and the boys being they've never been to her house before. When they all walk to the door, Elizabeth unlocks it and lets everyone in. Michael and AJ help Elizabeth bring in the groceries while Elizabeth, who has Aiden in her arms, lets Cameron go in front of her as they all get inside before Elizabeth shuts the door. She puts Aiden down and he walks to his toys. Cameron walks around the living room with his helicopter toy in his hand. Elizabeth shows AJ and Michael where the kitchen is and they help her take the groceries out of the plastic bags)

Liz: "Thank you guys for helping me with the groceries. I appreciate it."

Michael: "Oh, it's no problem, Elizabeth. I'm happy to help."

AJ: (smiles) "Besides, it gives Michael and I a chance to check out your place."

Liz: (chuckles softly) "I hope it's not too messy. When you have two young boys, the house is bound to get a little chaotic."

AJ: (shakes his head) "No, you're just fine." (jokingly) "If I step on a toy and trip over it and sprain my ankle, then we might have a problem."

(Michael, AJ, and Elizabeth all laugh)

AJ: "No, seriously, your house is very cool."

Michael: "And I'm sure if Cameron has his way, he'll show me every inch of this place." (chuckles)

Liz: (smiles & laughs) "Oh, I don't doubt that. It's been awhile since I've had company. I mean, besides gram or Steve or whatever, so be prepared for a big tour of the house."

Michael: (chuckles) "Looking forward to it."

(AJ and Michael finish helping Elizabeth put the groceries away with her telling them where it all goes. Cameron comes into the kitchen and excitedly goes to Michael)

Cameron: "Michael, come on! Let me show you how the helicopter works! It's really cool!"

Michael: (laughs) "Okay, buddy! Let's go in the living room and we'll test it out."

(Michael follows Cameron into the living room. AJ and Elizabeth laugh at Cameron's enthusiasm)

AJ: "He sounds very excited about that helicopter."

Liz: "Every new toy he gets he's practically obsessed with it for a few weeks or so before he finally shares it with Aiden. Well, the toys Aiden is old enough to play with anyway."

AJ: (smiles & nods) "Sounds like he's good with sharing his toys."

Liz: (nods) "For the most part he is. The only problem is when he first gets a toy he really loves, he doesn't want to share and Aiden gets mad when the toy looks interesting."

AJ: (chuckles) "That's usually how it goes. When one brother gets a new toy that the other brother likes, they get a little jealous."

Liz: (shakes her head) "Sometimes I just can't win."

(Elizabeth starts to get all the ingredients and utensils out needed to make supper)

AJ: "If you need help, Elizabeth, I'd be more than happy to."

(Elizabeth gives him a teasingly look before chuckling)

AJ: (chuckle softly) "What? What's that look for?"

Liz: (tilts her head) "Can you cook?" (teases & chuckles) "Considering you had trouble grocery shopping?"

AJ: (hands on his hips) "Hey!" (laughs) "It's not my fault I've never had to go into a grocery store before!"

Liz: (eyes wide open & laughs) "Are you telling me you've never stepped foot in a grocery store before?"

AJ: (winces) "Am I a bad person if I say no?"

Liz: (shakes her head) "No, you're fine. I just like giving you a hard time." (laughs)

AJ: "If it's any consolation, at least I know how to cook."

(Elizabeth looks at him curiously before speaking)

Liz: "Mm-hm. So you DO have some hidden talents. What are they, if I may ask?"

(AJ goes close to Elizabeth and whispers in her ear)

AJ: (teasingly) "Maybe I'll show you sometime, if you're lucky."

(Elizabeth has a shocked look on her face as her eyes widen. She quickly looks at AJ and he starts laughing)

Liz: "AJ Quartermaine! Just when I think you couldn't surprise me anymore, you do that!"

AJ: (smiles) "You ain't seen nothing yet!"

Liz: (smiles & nods) "Okay. Okay. So, tell me, Mr. Man of many hidden talents, you have any other surprises for me?"

(AJ sighs deeply and slides his hands in his pockets)

AJ: "Well, I'm a great cook." (tilts his head) "At least that's what Monica tells me. Now, granted, mothers tend to tell you what you wanna hear, at least in my case. So, I've tested my cooking skills on Michael, Starr, and even Tracy."

Liz: (little worriedly) "Uh-oh. I can just imagine how Tracy reacts considering she doesn't exactly give out compliments often…at least that I'm aware of."

AJ: "Surprisingly, Tracy does give out compliments. Of course when that happens, you often wonder what her agenda is."

Liz: (scoffs) "Yeah, if she's got a hidden agenda or if she's actually being decent."

AJ: (moves his head back and forth) "Well, the last time I cooked supper, she actually said it was good." (gestures) "Now, of course I asked her to repeat what she said because I wanted to make sure I heard her correctly."

Liz: (chuckles softly) "What did she do then?"

AJ: (laughs) "She gave me a mean look and sarcastically told me she's tasted better."

Liz: (laughs) "Oh, no!"

AJ: (laughing) "Of course, I teased her, asking her to admit she enjoyed what I made. After a few minutes, she finally admitted she loved it and angrily asked me if I was happy now."

Liz: (smiles & shakes her head) "And I'm guessing you enjoyed driving her nuts until she confessed?"

AJ: (smiles wickedly) "Loved it."

(Elizabeth and AJ look at each other and continue smiling at each other. AJ looks down briefly before looking at her in the eyes)

AJ: "Listen. A-About what happened earlier…"

(AJ gets interrupted when he feels a set of hands around his legs. He looks down to see Aiden hanging onto his legs)

AJ: (chuckles) "Hey, Aiden."

Liz: (chuckles softly) "Looks like someone missed you."

(AJ notices Aiden look up at him and sticks out his arms, as if wanting AJ to pick him up. AJ bends down so he's face to face with the toddler. Aiden walks closer to AJ and puts his small arms around AJ's neck, hugging him. AJ puts his arms around Aiden's back and waist, hugging him back. AJ smiles happily and briefly closes his eyes. Elizabeth witnesses the hug between the two and tenderly smiles. A few tears form in her eyes and she quietly sniffles. She couldn't believe how close Aiden and AJ were getting. She couldn't help but smile at the way Aiden was so accepting of AJ and the way AJ was with her son. If she was ever having any doubts on her bond with AJ, they were quickly going away and she knew she had to admit to herself soon that her growing feelings for AJ were getting stronger. She wasn't quite sure yet how to handle them, but she knew she'd have to deal with them. The way AJ was towards her at the grocery store, it was clear he felt something for her that was more than friendship. If she was really honest with herself, she's been having feelings for AJ for a little while now. She started feeling a connection for him when he came into the hospital when he needed stitches on his hand. She figured back then she was just being nice or friendly, but Steve, Sabrina, and Felix could all tell her and AJ felt something, even when Elizabeth didn't want to admit it)

(Elizabeth continues to smile at the hug AJ and Aiden are sharing. AJ pulls back a little to look at Aiden in the eyes)

AJ: "What would you like to do, Aiden?"

Aiden: (smiles) "Play with me."

AJ: (chuckles softly) "I would love to, Aiden, but I want to make sure your mom doesn't need my help with supper." (turning away a little)

(Before AJ has a chance to ask Elizabeth, she speaks)

Liz: (smiles) "Go ahead."

AJ: "Are you sure?"

Liz: "Michael is keeping Cam occupied, so I'm sure Aiden wants someone to play with him. This way, I'll have time to make supper. Besides, it's nice to see my boys so happy and excited about new friends over. Trust me, you're fine."

(AJ picks up Aiden and holds him in his arms and looks at Elizabeth and smiles)

AJ: "It's my pleasure to entertain Aiden. I think I'm already starting to love the little guy."

(Elizabeth smiles at AJ and gives him a hug. AJ holds Elizabeth with his spare hand. He briefly closes his eyes and when Elizabeth lets go, he does, too. He looks at her with a confused, but happy look)

AJ: "What was that for?"

Liz: (smiles tenderly) "For so many things. You have a company to run, but yet you always make time to hang out with the boys. You're always there for others…" (chuckles a little) "…whether they deserve it or not."

AJ: (chuckles softly) "I'm assuming you're referring to Tracy?"

Liz: (nods) "Yeah. No matter how bad she treats you, you're always there for her."

AJ: (playfully rolls his eyes) "Sometimes I wonder why."

Liz: (shakes her head) "You're a good man, AJ. Never forget that. And if you ever do, all you have to do is look in Michael's eyes…even Cam and Aiden's eyes…and they'll tell you what I already know."

AJ: (smiles) "You think I'm a good man, too?"

(Elizabeth gently touches his cheek with her soft hand. He closes his eyes and puts his hand over hers. He smiles as he feels her warm and soft hand on him. He opens his eyes and stares into her eyes)

Liz: (nods) "Yes, I do. You prove it more and more every day."

(AJ looks down at Elizabeth's pink rosy lips. He wants to kiss them so bad. More than he's ever wanted to kiss someone in his whole life. Even though he's tempted to lean toward more to kiss her, he knows now is not the time as Michael is here. He also wants to ask Elizabeth on a proper date and show her what kind of a guy he really is. He feels she already knows, but he loves showing her)

(All of a sudden, Michael walks into the kitchen)

Michael: "So, Cameron is enjoying his helicopter. He wants-."

(Michael stops talking when he notices the moment between AJ and Elizabeth)

Michael: "Oh! I'm sorry! I-I didn't mean to interrupt!"

(AJ and Elizabeth quickly pull away from each other and clear their throats)

Liz: "No, it's okay."

AJ: "No, Michael, you're fine."

(Michael looks at them nervously and he knows that even though they're both acting as though nothing happened, it's clear something did)

Liz: "So, uh, did Cameron enjoy showing you his new toy?"

Michael: (nods) "Yeah. Yeah. He did." (chuckles) "He said he wanted to show AJ next. He actually sent me in here to get AJ. He's in the living room running all over the place playing with it."

(Elizabeth and AJ briefly look at each other nervously before AJ smiles at her)

AJ: (chuckles softly) "Looks like I'm a wanted man."

Liz: (chuckles softly) "I guess so."

(AJ still has Aiden in his arms and he looks at the boy and smiles)

AJ: "What do you think? Should we go see what your brother is up to?"

Aiden: (smiles & nods) "Yes."

(AJ softly pats Aiden on the back before taking the little boy into the living room with him to play with Cameron as well. Michael slowly walks to Elizabeth and he puts his hands in his pockets and laughs nervously)

Michael: "Um…I-I got the impression I walked in on something just now between you and AJ."

(Elizabeth gets a nervous look on her face. She started making supper)

Liz: "What do you mean?"

Michael: "Well, the way you two were just now, it's clear I walked in on something private. I'm sorry."

Liz: (shakes her head) "No, Michael, you're fine. AJ and I were just talking."

Michael: "Yeah, I saw the talking part, but it was more than that."

(Elizabeth briefly stops what she's doing and looks at Michael. He can tell she's a little worried about what he walked in on)

Michael: "Elizabeth, I-I know we don't know each other the best except for our occasional run-ins with each other or when I was younger and we'd hang out a little bit, but I'm hoping we can change that."

Liz: (smiles) "I'd like that, too. I know Sonny and Carly didn't exactly always give you more choices on who to hang out with, but I enjoyed it when we did."

Michael: (smiles & nods) "Me, too. I don't know if you are aware of this, but AJ…my dad, is grown rather fond of you."

(Elizabeth takes a break to looks at Michael)

Liz: (smiles) "I'm fond of your father, too, Michael."

(Michael takes his hands out of his pockets and gestures with his hands)

Michael: (confused) "D-Do you mean friendship-wise?"

Liz: "Your father is a great guy, Michael."

Michael: (nods) "Yeah, he is. When I first got to know him again recently, I could tell he was trying to change for the better. But now, having worked with him at ELQ, I've noticed more and more that he's changed. He's not the same guy he was years ago when he drank."

Liz: (shakes her head softly) "No, he's not. When he came into the hospital and I cleaned his wounded hand, we had a nice talk. The AJ I knew years ago, I admit I wasn't crazy about. But the AJ I was talking to now at the hospital, I could tell she changed. For the better, I might add."

Michael: (smiles) "Yeah, he has changed. Sonny and Carly painted him in a bad light when I was growing up. But now that I'm old enough to make my own decisions, I decided to give AJ a chance to prove to Sonny and Carly what he's been saying for awhile now. And needless to say, AJ proved to me that he has changed. Of course, Sonny and Carly wasn't happy of my choice to see AJ in a new light."

Liz: (scoffs) "Yeah, they don't exactly speak highly of him very much."

Michael: (scoffs) "That's a bit of an understatement."

Liz: "Carly and I have never really gotten along. Sonny and I…we do get along."

Michael: "I hope you will look past what everyone says about AJ…the negative stuff."

Liz: "Michael…" (sympathetically) "The day your father, AJ, came into the hospital when he hurt his hand, I saw a different man, a changed man. I see him the way you see him."

Michael: (smiles) "I'm glad."

(Michael walks closer to Elizabeth)

Michael: "Are you aware of his feelings for you?"

(Elizabeth looks at Michael nervously. He can tell that while she's nervous about his question, she's not entirely caught off-guard by it)

Michael: "So, I take it you are aware of his feelings?"

Liz: "L-Let's just say people have opened up my eyes to it. I've also noticed that he cares about me…more than a friend."

Michael: "How do you feel about that?"

Liz: (sighs deeply) "I'm honestly not sure. I mean, sometimes I admit I'm starting to feel a little more than friendship, but other times, I-I don't know if I'm ready for another relationship. I-I'm sure you have an idea of my past and I'm not exactly proud of it."

Michael: (sighs) "Elizabeth, people make mistakes in their past. As long as you learn from them is what matters."

Liz: (chuckles softly) "You're pretty smart."

Michael: (laughs) "I've been told that. I told AJ the same thing I told you. I would never tell you what to do, but if you feel for AJ the way I think you do, if you ask me, it's worth exploring."

Liz: (smiles) "Who knows? Maybe something will happen. But thank you."

Michael: (chuckles softly) "For what? I didn't do anything."

Liz: (nods) "You did. You opened up my eyes more on AJ's feelings. I wasn't sure how he felt. I thought maybe it was just friendship."

Michael: (smiles) "Well, I think it's clear now his feelings go beyond friendship. The question for you I guess is…are your feelings strong enough for AJ to possibly pursue a relationship with him?"

I hope you liked the chapter! I hope you enjoyed all the scenes in this chapter. Please let me know what you thought in a review as I'd love to hear from you. Thanks for the follows/favorites/reviews! You guys are great! Until next time!