Chapter NineWhoever said payback was a bitch must have really know what they were talking about. As Elizabeth sat in the on call room she truly believed she was being punished for every mistake and bad choice she ever made. It was the only way she could explain this nightmare of a day.
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It all started while Elizabeth was getting dressed. "Elizabeth Imogene Webber! Get down here now!" Audrey's voice rang out from the living room.
"Grams what's wrong?" Liz asked as she came down the stairs.
"What's wrong? This is what's wrong!" Audrey told her as she handed her the newspaper. "Please tell me these people are lying."
Liz looked at the front page. There, for all the world to read was the fact Jason Morgan was her baby's father. How did this happen? Was that important now? Not really. All that mattered was how they dealt with it. Elizabeth, for one, was so tired of lying. "I.. I can't Grams." "Elizabeth. How could you? I thought you were smarter than this. That thug is going to get you and your children killed. Did you even think about Cameron? How could you be so irresponsible? And what about Lucky?" "What about him?" "This is why the poor boy ran off isn't it? How could you do this to him?" "What about the things he did to me Grams? I'm supposed to just let him keep hurting me?" "Of course not dear, but you don't just throw away what you and Lucky have either." "He threw away what we had the moment he took those pills and slept with Maxie. " "That wasn't his fault." "I can't believe your actually defending him." "Liz darling, you know Lucky loves you. He's turned his life around.." "For this baby. Not me. Not Cam, This baby." "We're not done." "I can't do this now. Maybe we can talk later when we've both had a chance to calm down."
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Liz shook at the memory. She couldn't understand why Audrey hated Jason so much. Or why she wanted her to be with Lucky so badly. It was like nothing Audrey said made any sense. Of course it tuned out the fight with Audrey that morning was the least of her worries.
Reporters were camped outside General Hospital. Monica had managed to keep them from entering the building, but for who knows how long. Except for a few people most of her coworkers didn't seem to blame her for this mess. It didn't stop Elizabeth from feeling unbelievably guilty for putting them in this situation. They shouldn't have to suffer because of her mess.
She tried to call Jason, but only got his voice mail. Elizabeth knew he was probably working and couldn't answer. It didn't stop her from being worried though. She would always worry about him. Liz closed her eyes at the sudden rush of desire and longing that filled her. She laid back and let her memories take over. Liz was so lost in thought that she didn't hear the door open. In fact she didn't hear anything till an angry voice yelled, "You stupid selfish bitch. Do you have any idea what you've done?"
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Jason sat in the coffeehouse office exhausted. After Jake's closed he had taken his bike out. He needed to get some perspective and a bit of space from the situation. Unfortunately the only thing that happened was that he thought of Elizabeth. He remembered the feel of her arms around him. The sound of her voice, during their rides, when she laughed and screamed with excitement. The way her eyes lit up after a ride.
God, he hadn't seen her that happy in months. Since Christmas. He was amazed, how something so simple could make her light up. It never took much really. Jason thought, remembering the postcard and piece of glass he gave her. He wanted her that happy now. She, more than anyone, deserved that much. Elizabeth had been through so much, Jason wanted to be the one to finally make her happy.
That meant he had to deal with Sam, sooner rather than later. Jason just didn't know how she was going to react. He knew one thing for sure, at some point Sam would cry. Jason hated that he usually caved to her tears. It made him feel like he was being manipulated. He couldn't afford that anymore. Sam had to get out of his life. Elizabeth had been right, there was no way he could have her near his family.
The door to the office open and Jason didn't even bother to look over. It had to be Sonny. Anyone else would have been announced. "I take you haven't seen today's papers?" "No. I went for a ride. I just got back. Why?" "Well the office is in one piece." "You heard about what I did to the penthouse?" "Some of the men called." "Figures. What's this about the papers?" "That's all you have to say? This is what Amelia thought she had on you?" "She must have overheard me and Sam. Or maybe Sam told her." "Sam knows?" "Yeah I told her. I didn't want to lie about this." "Just how long have you known?" "Since the Metro Court crisis. Elizabeth told me while we were trapped in the elevator." "You're okay with her lying to you?" "I understand why she didn't speak up. It still hurt like hell but Elizabeth never actually told me I wasn't the father." "Carly and I assumed, didn't we." "I know. It took me awhile but I believe that now. I hope you understand why I didn't.." "I get it they're you're family they have to come first now." "Like hell they are,"
