AN:

Okay so this chpater is the start of things coming together, believe it or not. I still have a few more tricks up my sleeve though.

Kelly

Chapter Ten

Jason pinched the of his bridge nose before turning to look at Carly. What had he expected, acceptance? He knew Carly better than that. Still he didn't have the time or patience to deal with her now. His only concern was Elizabeth and Cameron. Jason needed to see them. He had to see for himself that they were both safe. Then he still had Sam to deal with. Why did this have to happen today? "Carly please don't."

"Don't what Jason? Remind you there is no you and Elizabeth? That it was one night? That she isn't your family? Well I'm sorry I can't let my best friend get caught up in something that isn't real."

"Why, because you say so? I'm going to say this once, Carly. Elizabeth and our baby are none of your business. Stay out of it."

"She's only going to hurt you. Can't you see that?"

"I'm not doing this with you. Elizabeth, Cameron, and this baby are my family now. I'm sorry if that hurts you. But it's not something that is up for discussion, and nothing is going to change it."

"You don't have to be with her to raise your child. You and Sam could..."

"No. I would, could never do that. Elizabeth is a great mother." Jason said shaking his head.

"So what, now you're willing to raise Zander Smith's son? Jason you hated him. How could she expect you to…"

"Enough Carly!" Jason shouted. "I said let it go. This is exactly why I didn't tell you. You couldn't just be happy for me. No, you have to bad mouth Elizabeth and cause problems."

"You knew? And you didn't tell me?" Carly asked her eyes wide with surprise and hurt.

"I knew. And this just proves, not to mention validates my reasons for why I didn't tell you."

"I can't believe your choosing that Muffin Face over your real family."

"We're still friends. I'll still be there for you and the boys. Nothing's going to change, not really. But you've got to stop Carly. No more attacking Elizabeth or rude comments. I won't put up with it. I'm not choosing, but don't push me Carly. I meant it. If you force me to choose you won't like it."

"So, you would choose her over me?"

"There is no choice. They come first." Jason said as a he made a realization. "Fuck! I am such an idiot. No wonder... I've got to go. I need to make sure Elizabeth is okay. Sonny, we need to talk later."

"Call me when you're done." Sonny said.

"Thanks man." Jason said. Walking out, without even looking to Carly.

"You're just going to accept this?"

"Yes. He's getting something he's wanted since he gave up Michael. I'm happy for him. You should be too."

"But Sonny, why her?" Carly asked sitting in a chair.

"He loves her."

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"Lulu what are you doing in here?" Liz asked jumping up.

"Well I was looking for you. This is why he left isn't it? How could you?"

"How could I what Lulu? Move on from you brother? Stop living a lie? What?"

"You broke his heart. He needed you."

"He needed me? What about Cameron? Was I just supposed to ignore my son? What he needed?" Elizabeth asked. She was so sick of everyone coddling Lucky. He needed to take care of himself.

"Lucky loves Cam, you know that."

"What I know is your brother got addicted to drugs. Drugs he left lying around where my son could get to them."

"He's made some mistakes, but you have too. Now you can forgive each other and…"

"No. Lulu I will never go back to Lucky. I can't trust him. I don't love him anymore. And I won't sacrifice my children's lives, not to mention my own, for him. He needs to learn how to help himself."

"So what you're saying is you don't care about him. Maybe you never did? Was it all a lie? How many times did you 'run to' Jason?" Lulu asked.

"This has nothing to do with Jason."

"Like hell it doesn't." Lulu slapped Elizabeth across the face, causing Elizabeth to cry out in shock. Lulu went to hit Liz again. Before she made contact a strong hand was grasping her arm.

"Don't even think about it little girl." Johnny said his voice low and lethal.

"Johnny, you shouldn't be in here."

"I heard yelling."

"What the hell is this?" Max asked from the door.

Liz looked at Johnny, Max and Milo then shook her head. This was getting to be ridicules. "Exactly how many guards does Jason think I need?"

"Sonny sent us. Johnny good to see you man. When'd you get back?"

"About a week ago. Didn't Sonny fire you?"

"You hear about that? Let's just say you've been misinformed. So Jason's had you on Ms. Webber?"

"Yeah. Sonny saw the papers?"

"Oh yeah. He sent us when he couldn't get a hold of Jason."

"He went for a ride."

"That explains it." Max said shaking his head.

"Let me go!" Lulu said struggling to get away.

"I can't do that. Keep it up and I'll break your arm."

"Ha! Milo won't let you." Lulu claimed,

Johnny looked over at Milo. The young guard was clearly uncomfortable with the whole situation. "Is that so? You think Milo is going to stop me? Well, Milo, are you?"

"No. No sir Mr. O'Brien. I'd never stop you from doing your job."

"Good. Now I'm going to let you go and you're going to leave. And if I see you near Elizabeth or Cameron again… well, let's just say you won't like it." Lulu quickly left shooting daggers at Milo the entire time. "Are you okay?"

"Not really. I need to get out of here but there's someone I need to see first."

"Okay. Let's go." Max said opening the door.

"With all of you?"

"Orders are orders."
Liz hesitated nervously in front of the door. She had no idea what to expect. She knocked before opening the door. "Dr. Quatermaine? May I come in?"