A/N: Sorry for taking long to update. Midterms were last week and I just got home for Spring Break. I should be able to update once more this week. Heard some spoilers out there that Elizabeth will ask AJ to perform with her at the NB…cue the SQUEEING! Now that we've had a light and fun chapter, here's an angsty one. Enjoy!

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Lady Isadorra: Thanks for the review! Yes, AJ is becoming quite the family man. You're right, AJ was robbed of Michael's childhood and he's trying to make up for it by spending some time with Cam and Aiden.

JessicaBrennan: Thanks for the review! I was watching the Footloose video the other day, and it was so funny and cute. Miss the lighthearted days of GH

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Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, just the storyline.

"The best love story is when you fall in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time."

Chapter 10

Look After You

Previously on You Found Me…

The show went on, but AJ found himself paying more attention to the women sitting across from him. Elizabeth looked stunning; AJ couldn't take his eyes off her.

Every time she caught him looking, she's smile or one time she even winked. That got his heart rate going.

The show was soon drawing to its close and AJ reflected over the past few of months. He had grown closer to Elizabeth; one of his true friends since he had come back to Port Charles.

They had grown closer, despite everyone's protests. Elizabeth got up to announce the last act and AJ watched her walk away. Turning around in his seat, all eyes were on the brunette as she announced Lucy as the last act.

She glowed up on the stage in her red wine dress, and AJ couldn't take his eyes off her, even long after she moved out of the spotlight.

The Nurse's Ball finally drew to a close, with a tribute to Robin and all of her endeavors for HIV/AIDS.

Parking his car in her driveway, AJ carried a sleeping Aiden up to her doorstep. Once Elizabeth opened the door, Cameron raced inside and she turned around to face AJ. He handed Aiden to her, and she smiled up at him.

"I had a great time," Elizabeth admitted. "Me too," AJ said and Elizabeth smiled. AJ leaned in and kissed her cheek. She was surprised by his advances, but didn't move away.

"Good night Elizabeth," AJ said as he moved off the porch. Elizabeth smiled and he waited until she got in safely before driving away.

Finally crashing in his bed for night, AJ laid awake for a few hours. His mind was replaying the night events, and he couldn't keep the grin off his face.

It was the most fun he had in years, and after that night, AJ saw Elizabeth in a whole new light.

~April 19th, 2013~

The only sound that could be heard was the footsteps of his reluctant stride towards the small building.

He walked past the various headstones, people forgotten over time or people recently lost. One of his hands reached out and grazed over one headstone. It wasn't a special grave, just what it symbolized.

Death. Loss. Heartache. Regret.

If I don't say this now I will surely break
As I'm leaving the one I want to take

AJ walked up to the mausoleum that housed his grandparents, father, brother and sister. Unlocking the padlock, AJ pushes the iron wrought gate open and walks inside.

Grabbing one of the electric lanterns, AJ turns it on and looks around the damp and dusty space. There were cobwebs spread out, and the only light emanated from his small lantern.

AJ reaches out and touches Edward and Lila's nameplates. Edward's passing was still a fresh wound in AJ's dark and bruised heart. They rarely got along, but at the end, Edward told him that he was proud of the man he had become. AJ had managed to overcome his demons and atone for his sins. He was still a long way away from being forgiven by the ones close to him, but it was progress.

Forget the urgency but hurry up and wait
My heart has started to separate

Lila had always stuck by him, despite his countless mistakes to hurt the ones that loved him. When all hope was lost, his grandmother still believed in him. His father was a different story. No matter what, he loved both of his sons, but sometimes love wasn't enough.

He thought back to the dark and twisted times of eight years ago. He was about to lose Michael to Sonny, once and for all. AJ did what any father would do. Protect his child no matter what. Looking back, AJ realized that what he did wasn't protection. He exposed Michael to a side of himself that he never wanted his son to see.

Jason's death was also hard for AJ. His little brother was dead. It didn't matter that they hated each other, even though Elizabeth had told AJ that Jason regretted taking Michael away. It didn't matter now because Jason was dead and AJ would never be able to apologize for the mistakes he had made.

The one death that hurt the most was his little sister Emily. The one that always believed in him, despite the endless times he disappointed and failed her. Despite breaking her heart every time he messed up. Emily's death was AJ's ultimate failure.

He wasn't there to protect his little sister, like a big brother should. He wasn't there when she needed him the most. AJ failed her in every way, and she paid the price with her life. Of course, it wasn't entirely his fault that he wasn't there, but that didn't make the guilt or pain go away.

AJ touched each nameplate, recalling memories of old, whether good or bad. Wiping away a lone tear, AJ turns the lantern off and sits it back on the ground. Walking out the mausoleum that housed more than half of his family, AJ locks it behind him.

Walking by the graves, AJ searches for the one other grave he needed to visit. He had meant to do so for weeks now, but for some reason, he couldn't muster up the courage to face it.

Be my baby
I'll look after you

AJ found it ridiculous to think that something so small could present something so big and frightening, but it did. He finally decided that it was time. His heart had been aching for the missed opportunities and he finally figured that he needed the closure in order to move on.

AJ finally located the small headstone, which was located next to a cluster of other headstones. Stopping by the small headstone, AJ kneels down and places his hand on Jake's name.

Here lies Jacob Martin Webber, a beloved son and brother who was fearless and compassionate, and now walks among the angels.

He smiled at the words, knowing how much Elizabeth liked angels. AJ removes a toy motorcycle from his jacket pocket. He had found in the attic in the Quartermaine mansion, tucked away in a box of his and Jason's old toys. AJ remembered this motorcycle, for it had been Jason's favorite when he was a child.

"Hi Jake. I wasn't around while you were here, but I figured I'd introduce myself eventually. I'm AJ, your uncle. I'm sorry I wasn't here…I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to know you. I'm so sorry Jake, especially for your mom. I understand losing a child, but not forever. I'm not sure if you knew Michael or not, but he's my son. I'm sure you would have liked him. Anyways, your mom told me that you loved motorcycles. Your father also loved them, and I guess that's where you get it from," AJ grimly whispered.

A sob escaped AJ, not realizing how much he cared for a little boy he never knew or met. Hearing footsteps behind him, AJ wipes his face clear of his tears and stands up. He takes a deep breath to compose himself before turning around.

There now, steady love, so few come and don't go
Will you, won't you be the one I'll always know?

Elizabeth is standing behind him, fresh flowers in her hands. It was dark out, but there was enough moonlight to illuminate Elizabeth's face. She was astonished to see him standing there, and she quickly tried to hide the obvious pain in her eyes. She was not expecting someone to be at her son's grave.

"Elizabeth…I uh, I'm sorry for intruding. I didn't realize-"

Elizabeth shakes her head, "It's okay. Your family." AJ nods and steps aside for Elizabeth to pay her respects and talk to her son. He walks away, giving her privacy, but still close enough that he could see her.

He watches her talk to her son's headstone, occasionally brushing her hand across his name. She wipes at her face as her body begins to shake. Touching the motorcycle that AJ had placed, tears flow from her cheeks and she falls to her knees.

When I'm losing my control, the city spins around
You're the only one who knows, you slow it down

AJ moves to her, and helps her up. He held her in her arms, reveling in the warmth she gave to him. AJ ran a hand through her long hair, while his other hand rubbed her back. Her arms were pinned against his chest, but AJ didn't mind. He hated that she was pain, but he was grateful that she allowed him to help her. In the months that he had come to know Elizabeth, AJ realized that she was a very independent woman.

Despite being a single mother of two and working a full time job, Elizabeth handled herself wonderfully and didn't complain. AJ admired her inner strength and fortitude.

I'll look after you
And I'll look after you

Elizabeth lifted her head off his chest and moves to step out of his arms. AJ lets her, but keeps a tender hand on her back. "That was Jason's favorite toy when he was a kid," AJ told her.

If ever there was a doubt
My love she leans into me

She looked up at him in surprise. "Even before his accident, he loved motorcycles," she asked him and AJ nodded his head. Elizabeth smiled down at the motorcycle, remembering the numerous rides Jason had given her.

"I'm sorry you had to see me like this," Elizabeth said as she wiped at her eyes, but AJ stopped her. His eyes ask hers for permission, and she doesn't pull away. He pulls out a handkerchief from inside his jacket and gently wipes at her cheeks.

This most assuredly counts
She says most assuredly

"You don't have to apologize for what you feel," AJ stated and she nodded her head. He handed her his handkerchief, and she gently blew her nose.

"Keep it. I have plenty," he told her and she smiled. "Isn't it a little old fashioned to carry around a handkerchief," Elizabeth teased him. AJ grinned down at her, happy to see her in better spirits. "You never know when it might come in handy."

It's always have and never hold
You've begun to feel like home

Elizabeth laughs, albeit weakly, but AJ will take it. AJ moves away from her. "I'll leave you in peace then," he says but she grabs his wrist. "Maybe…you'd like to stay a little while longer? That is if you don't mind."

She looked slightly embarrassed to her request, but AJ suppresses the shit-eating grin off of his face or the way his stomach was doing somersaults and simply nods his head.

"I don't mind at all," AJ happily tells her as he takes a seat on the grass beside Elizabeth.

For hours she told him stories about Jake, how he was always getting himself into trouble or how fearless he was at such a young age. AJ would tell her that was exactly how Jason was as a kid. Maybe not so much as a troublemaker, but he was definitely fearless.

"I was the troublemaker in the family," AJ recalled and Elizabeth smiled. "So was I. I was always teasing Sarah when we were little," Elizabeth said.

What's mine is yours to leave or take
What's mine is yours to make your own

AJ laughed, definitely picturing Elizabeth as a mischievous little girl. "I guess that's where Jake got it from then," AJ commented and Elizabeth smiled.

"That's where all my sons get it from," Elizabeth said and AJ chuckled. He didn't know Cameron very well, but what he did know, that little boy looked quite the handful.

AJ tells Elizabeth stories of when he was younger, and how Alice would always catch him doing something bad, and how she would chase him around the house, but he never got into any serious trouble.

Be my baby
I'll look after you

They sat there for hours, swapping stories about their childhood, while silently grieving for the young boy who had died far too young.

A/N: Hopefully you all enjoyed this chapter. It was a little difficult to write, considering I don't know much about AJ's history, especially with his family. So if I got anything wrong, please kindly let me know. Lyrics to 'Look After You' by The Fray. Let me know what you thought in a review, and what you would like to happen. Until next time!