Chapter 11

"Be good for Grams and Monica. I will be in the car behind you guys with daddy." Elizabeth said kissing Cameron on his forehead. She leaned over and placed a kiss on Jake's cheek as well. "I'll see you guys at the airport ok?"

Cameron nodded and Monica and Audrey waved to Elizabeth as she closed the door to the car. The four of them were riding to the airport in a limo and Elizabeth and Jason were following them in a separate one. Jason had insisted they ride alone because he needed to talk to her. Elizabeth climbed into the limo and watched as Jason stood off to the side on his cell phone. He had been on the phone a lot today as well as last night. Something was definitely wrong, Elizabeth could feel it.

A few minutes later Jason had finally flipped his phone shut and motioned to the drivers that he was ready to go. Jason and the drivers climbed into the cars and they began their trip to the airport.

"Jason, what is wrong? Did something happen?" Elizabeth asked anxiously.

Jason nodded.

"Is that why we are leaving this morning instead of this afternoon?"

Jason nodded again and took her hand in his then brought her hand to his mouth and kissed her knuckles. "I love you."

"Ok, not helping me feel better here… I love you too. Who was on the phone?"

"Diane." Jason rolled his neck and sucked in a deep breath.

Elizabeth turned her head, "Oh no, what did Rick do? What is he trying to pin on you? Wait you have been here, how could he possibly…"

"It's not me…" He drew in another breath. "A warrant has been issued for your arrest." He squeezed her hand when a look of shock appeared on her face. "This is my fault."

"What! A warrant for what?"

Jason swallowed the lump in his throat "Perjury." He said in a whisper. "This is all my fault."

Tears formed in Elizabeth's eyes and Jason pulled her into him. "How can he do this?"

"Diane is working on it now. She said she is confident that she can get the charges dropped but since we are getting back on a weekend…" he trailed off.

"Since we are getting back on a Saturday I will have to spend the weekend in jail." She stated.

"Maybe, she will try to get you out this weekend. He is doing this to humiliate you, because of me."

Elizabeth took a deep breath and shook her head. "No! Don't do that, it is not your fault. I am the one that chose to lie on the stand, I know deep down you wanted me to tell the truth even back then."

"But the only reason he is going after you is to punish you because you are with me."

Elizabeth removed her hand from his and heard him sigh. She placed a hand on either side of his face. "Jason, we are not going to have this damn conversation again. I made my choice and I will take all that comes with it. If I have to spend a night or two in jail then fine."

He closed his eyes "According to a friend at the station, he planned on arresting you at the airport, in front of the boys. That is why we left early. We did not change the flight plan and are flying into county airport. Hopefully we can get home and the boys in bed before Rick figures out that we are already home."

"Same old Rick, big on the dramatics. Jason, don't worry… we will get past this and as always Rick will look like the asshole in the end." Jason opened his mouth to speak but she leaned in and kissed him. "And I don't want to hear you say ever again that this was because of you." Jason nodded his head and she kissed him again then curled her body into his side. They sat in silence for the rest of the trip to the airport.

Elizabeth's mind was racing. After everything that had happened how could Rick do this when he should be the one behind bars. Hell, he chained Carly up in their house. That isn't even including the more recent events that included Lucky and Sam. As they pulled up to the airport Elizabeth made a silent vow to herself that when this was over she was going to make sure that Rick would suffer. She was going to make sure that Rick would not bother her family again.

When the car came to a stop Elizabeth sat up and flipped down the mirror to make sure she did not have makeup smeared all over her face. She did not want Audrey or Monica to see that she had been crying.

Unloading the cars and loading everyone into the plane Elizabeth put on a happy face. Jason was amazed at how strong she was being. He on the other hand was a wreck. He was overcome with guilt no matter what Elizabeth said. As they all made their way into the private jet and got settled in their seats Jason looked over at his wife and made a silent vow to himself… he was going to make Rick pay for causing his wife any distress.

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Rick drove into the airport accompanied by two officers. The area where private planes landed was off to the side. He pulled the car to a stop and turned off the ignition as his phone rang. "D.A. Lansing."

"The flight plan was withdrawn about ten minutes ago." The voice said.

"What? Where are they?" Rick asked.

"All I know is that the plane did leave Rome. I am waiting on a time and destination."

Rick grew frustrated, "Someone tipped them off that we were going to be here."

"It appears so. I will call you back when I get a confirmed flight plan. Sit tight."

"Yes mayor."

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Jason hopped out of the car and motioned for Milo to come around from the drivers seat. "Take Cameron up to his room. Be careful not to wake him." Jason instructed.

Elizabeth unbuckled Jake and scooped him out of his carrier. "No Rick, that's a good sign."

"I think we have a while before he realizes that we are home. I was hoping that we would get here in the morning instead of at night so you can see the house better but since we had to leave earlier..."

"It's ok Jason." She took his hand and balanced Jake on her hip, "Don't be stressed, this will all be over in a couple days. Let's go see our house."

They entered the front door and from the Livingroom the house looked the same. She quickly saw that it was not. She walked through the Livingroom to a new door that led to a playroom for the boys. All of their toys had been moved in there as well as some new ones including a rain track that outlined the room. "Cameron is going to freak out when he sees this." She laughed then pulled Jason into the next room.

They walked into another room that appeared to be an office for Jason, Elizabeth laughed when she saw his pool table in the center of the office. "Did Spinelli care that you took that?"

Jason shook his head, "I left that one for him… not that he knows how to play, this is a new one."

They headed off to a room in back of the house. It was completely covered in windows on one side and Elizabeth imagined that it was probably so beautiful in the morning when the sun was coming up.

Elizabeth moved toward the large French doors to the backyard but Jason stopped her, "It's dark out and they have not completed the back yard yet so we might want to wait to go back there." She nodded her head then made her way back to the stairs. They went upstairs and checked in on Cameron who was sleeping soundly in his bed.

Jake had fallen asleep in her arms while they were walking around so she placed him in his crib when they walked into his room. She went back out to the hallways and was confused on which way to go. Jason guided her back toward their bedroom. When he opened the door she was surprised that it was completely different, and not theirs. He had changed their bedroom into a nursery for the baby. "Oh my god Jason, this is so beautiful." The walls were painted a pale yellow and a crib sat were their bed previously did. A changing table and dresser sat on one wall and a rocking chair sat by the fireplace. There were stuffed animals everywhere.

"Do you like it?"

Elizabeth wrapped her arms around his waist, "It is perfect."

"Emily helped with it. She picked everything out. Two more rooms left."

He led them down the hall and showed her the new guest room. It was simple with a bed, dresser and nightstand. There was a small bathroom attached. Jason said it was because if he is a guest in someone's he would be more comfortable having his own bathroom. She agreed and they went back into the hallway toward the double doors. She reached for the door handle as Jason's phone rang. They stopped while he spoke to what seemed to be Max.

Jason hung up and took Elizabeth's hand, "Rick knows, he is on his way here."

Elizabeth sighed and her body fell into his. She hugged him and took several long breaths while she silently spoke words of strength to herself. She pulled back and made her way back to Cameron's room. She sat on the side of his bed and pulled his sneakers off. Cameron's eyes flitted open briefly, "Good night mommy."

"Good night baby." She kissed his forehead several times before getting up with tears in her eyes and heading into Jake's room. Jason stood in the doorway and watched while Elizabeth changed Jake's diaper and put him into his pajamas. Jason was having trouble keeping his emotions in control while she kissed him repeatedly as she placed a groggy Jake back in his crib and left the room.

They stood in the hallway, not moving, just staring at each other. "I know it is only for a day, maybe two but…"

Jason nodded, "I know" and pulled her into a hug. They stood in the hallway holding each other for a few minutes before they heard a knock on the door.

Elizabeth felt Jason's heart begin to race and she lifted her head from his chest "I'm going to be ok."

Jason was the first to come down the stairs and opened the door to find Rick and two young officers. "Mr. Morgan, I assume that you know why we are here. Is you wife home tonight."

Elizabeth confidently walked down the steps. "I'm right here Rick. You sure have outdone yourself this time."

Rick laughed, "Oh Elizabeth, I am only here doing my job. Are you going to come willingly or do we need to cuff you."

Elizabeth shot a disgusted glance at Rick and walked over to Jason and kissed him, passionately. Jason knew she was trying to get under Rick's skin but he didn't mind. "I will be down there as soon as I can. I lover you."

Elizabeth nodded "I love you too" and walked out the door followed closely buy the two officers.

Rick smiled to Jason and turned to walk out the door. "You know Rick, I have been so lenient with you since you are Sonny's brother. Over the years you have gotten away with a lot, most recently the shit you pulled with Lucky and Sam. This…. You are going to pay for this Rick." Jason sated in his enforcer voice.

Rick turned back to Jason and smiled. "There you go again threatening me. You know I could take you in for that, I wonder what would happen with those boys if both of their parents were in jail… but don't worry, I have other plans for you."

Jason stood, fists clenched at his side and eyes dark. Rick turned and walked out, leaving the door open behind him so Jason could see Elizabeth in the back of the police cruiser as it pulled out of the driveway and disappeared down the road.