Chapter Twelve
Jason watched Elizabeth sitting alone inside Kelly's. While part of him wanted to go in there and shake some sense into her. He knew that doing so would make things worse. Elizabeth was too nice, too trusting to believe anything he said about her husband.
Disgust filled Jason at the word. The fact Elizabeth had married Ric was even more proof of her delusion. The only way to help Elizabeth was to show her what a monster Ric was. She might hate him at first but in the end she would thank him.
Jason entered the diner and approached Elizabeth's table. "Can I sit?" he asked.
"I don't think that's a good idea." Elizabeth said quietly. The last thing she wanted was to fight with Jason in Kelly's.
"Because Ric says so?" Jason snapped back before he could stop himself.
"Because I say so. I know you don't believe me but... I'm happy Jason. For the first time in a very long time I'm happy."
"You're right I don't believe you. I can't accept that Ric is the one who makes you happy. Not after every thing he has done." Jason said shaking his head.
"That's what you don't seem to get Jason. It doesn't matter to me what you think. Especially about my marriage. We're not together... we're not even friends anymore. I appreciate your concern but I don't want or need it." Elizabeth said firmly. Maybe if she was blunt Jason would finally understand.
"Fine but when you finally realize what kind of man you married I'll be here to help you. Just remember that." He told Elizabeth coldly. Jason walked off brushing by Gia as he left.
"What's his problem?" Gia asked sitting down at the table. It surprised her sometimes that she and Elizabeth became friends. Of everyone Elizabeth was the last person Gia expected to bond with. She was glad however that Emily was no longer part of the picture.
"Jason thinks Ric is using me. And he hates I don't want his advice." Elizabeth said shrugging. Jason wasn't used to people ignoring what he said. Actually it was amusing to watch.
"How is that any of his business?" Gia asked stealing a fry.
"Exactly. It's not.
Gia shook her head at the whole situation. Things ion Port Charles were never boring that was for sure. "Ready to go shopping?"
"Absolutely."
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Ric had sat in his office for what felt like hours trying to figure out what to do. His instincts were screaming that Sonny was somehow involved. The problem was he couldn't prove it.
Finally Ric broke down and called Mac. The police commissioner examined the letter and found nothing just as both men expected. "So what do you want to do?"
Somehow Ric thought telling Mac he wanted to strangle his brother wouldn't help. So Ric said the only thing he could at the moment. "Nothing for now. We can't prove who did this. Maybe if I don't react I can figure out what Sonny is up to."
"So you think it's him?" Mac asked looking back over the note. Someone had taken a long time to find these things out. Most them were surprising to Mac. He wondered what else he didn't know about the new DA.
"I think... that either him or Jason. But with no proof..." Ric started before letting his voice trail off.
"There's no point. I know." Mac agreed solemnly. "So we wait then?"
"Yeah it seems like..." Ric was interrupted by his phone ringing. "Lansing."
"Hi Honey. Are you busy?" Elizabeth asked excitedly.
"Not really. How is you're shopping going?"
"Good but I have a question for you."
"Okay." Ric said slowly. He had found since Elizabeth got pregnant her asking him anything could be bad.
"Bears or Stars and Moon?"
Ric blinked in confusion. He had no idea what Elizabeth was talking about. "What?"
"For the nursery." Elizabeth clarified. "Since we don't know if that baby is a girl or boy..."
"Hey I wanted to know." Ric teased. He knew Elizabeth would change her mind when she started the nursery.
"Anyways." Elizabeth huffed. "Since we don't know I need to pick something that will work either way. So which do you think?"
"Sweetheart I sure I'll love whatever you decide."
Elizabeth wasn't amused by his answer. She knew she was being difficult but how hard was it to pick. "That isn't an answer Ric."
"Alright. I think the Moon one."
"Good choice. I really like that one too." Elizabeth said her mind already planning the mural she wanted to paint after the baby was born. "Will you be home soon?"
"Right after my 3 o'clock appointment." Ric promised. "Do you want me to pick up dinner?"
"That's sounds nice. I love you."
"I love you too. See you tonight." Ric said hanging up his phone. He looked up and was surprised to see Mac still standing there. He had forgotten the police commissioner was still in the room. "Sorry about that."
"I'm guessing that was Elizabeth."
"Yeah. She wanted my opinion about the nursery." Ric said slightly embarrassed by the situation. "Are we done?" Ric asked looking at the clock. If he wanted to be on time for his appointment he had to leave soon.
"Are you going to tell Elizabeth about the note?"
"I don't know yet." Ric admitted uneasily as they walked out the door. He didn't want to worry Elizabeth. Especially when there was nothing she could do to help. He just hoped nothing happened before he could warn her.
