A/N: Sorry for taking so long to update, but high school is winding down and my teachers are giving me a butt load of homework. We've gotten plenty of Liason scenes over the past two weeks and Tuesday's was special. Anyways, here's Chapter 12! Enjoy!

: Thanks for the review! You will learn what was in Sam's file. Yes, the Liason were awesome and I also thought that Sam's baby was not going to be Jason's.

DevilJolie: Thanks for the review! Hopefully you don't guess who the killer(s) is/are. I love a humorous Jason because you never see that side of him.

Leens: Thanks for the review! Good guesses for the killer(s). You will find out in this chapter. Thanks for pointing out that mistake; I'll have to fix that. Usually when I write these chapters, it's late and I often don't get to edit them.

Virgy15: Thanks for the review! The information in Sam's file will be catastrophic. The ending was a shocker to me because that's not how I planned it, but it's the way it turned out. Unfortunately, Jason won't tell Elizabeth how he really feels for a few more chapters. There's going to be more surprising deaths before that. Elizabeth will not take Jason back, not at first anyways. He's going to have to do some begging and ask for forgiveness, but yes, Liason is on the way!

chawkchic: Thanks for the review! McBain will reveal to Jason what was in Sam's file, but it will be too late. Elizabeth will start to pick up on the clues Jason is leaving her, but this time around, Jason is going to be the one fighting for their love.

Hellzz-on-earth: Thanks for the review! Liason are the definition of angst, so of course Jason didn't tell Elizabeth he loved her. There's going to be a lot of back and forth teasing between the both of them. I loved writing Jason watching the date, it was very entertaining.

PAMELA HEDSTROM: Thanks for the review! Jason will not reveal his true feelings for a few chapters because he's going to have enough on his plate. The information inside Sam's file will be revealed in this chapter. I also enjoy a jealous Jason.

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lrobinson01: Thanks for the review! Love Duran Duran's version, so when I saw Red had a cover of it, I was ecstatic. Killer(s) will be revealed in this chapter. Jason will read Sam's file, but will he read it too late? Jason with a sense of humor is too much fun to write. Liason are slowly running up that hill and will make it to the top together

babeboo1968: Thanks for the review! Sam's file will be a big debate in this chapter. The unidentified prints could be the killer(s) or it could be the list of suspects already given. Matt is one of the comedic characters on GH and he will factor into the love rectangle plus one McBain/Sam/Jason/Elizabeth/Ewen.

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"Love that we can not have is the one that lasts the longest, hurts the deepest and feels the strongest."


Chapter 12

Lie to Me

Previously on Start Again…

"How did it go with Sam?"

Jason coughed and then tried to compose himself. He didn't think they were going to get to that topic so quickly.

"Not so good, actually. We go into a big fight last night. She threw a lamp at me."

Elizabeth smirked at first.

"Wow, what did you say to piss her off?"

Jason fidgeted, not sure how he was supposed to start this conversation.

"I told her the truth."

Elizabeth waited for his answer, fully knowing how good he was at avoiding answering questions.

"And that is?"

"That I couldn't trust her anymore. I know that she only lied about Robin's death, but she's been seeing that McBain behind my back, even though I specifically asked her not to. How can I trust her with lying something so small as not seeing someone? How can I trust her to protect our child?"

Elizabeth sat in silence, knowing that he wasn't done yet. He bounced Aiden on his knee and Elizabeth watched with wonder as he attended to her son.

"I promised her that I would be a father to our child, but I couldn't be her wife anymore. I know it's not the best way to raise a child under two separate households, but I don't know, I just don't feel the connection between us anymore. We lost it somewhere."

"Are you sure you're not rushing things?"

Jason nodded.

"I don't regret any time that I spent with her because I loved her, but I'm not in love with her anymore."

"Why not?"

Jason stayed silent for a few minutes, trying to muster up his courage and swallow his pride.

"Because I think I'm in love with someone else."

He had never surprised himself as much as he did sitting in front of Elizabeth, admitting that he loves someone else other than his wife.

"Jason, you're not making any sense."

He took a gulp of air. He had never felt this nervous in his life. He always had a way with women, but with Elizabeth, it was a whole different ball game.

"I didn't mean it like that…I don't know…God I'm so stupid…"

He ran a hand over his face to see that Elizabeth trying to fight back giggles at his nervousness.

"Are you laughing at me?

He gave her an incredulous look and she couldn't take it anymore. She burst out laughing, slightly scaring Aiden in the process.

Jason was confused. Why was she laughing?

"I'm sorry. I've just never seen you that nervous before."

He crossed his arms over his chest and tapped his foot impatiently until she stopped her laughing. She composed herself and settled Aiden onto her other hip.

"I'm sure you and Sam will work things out."

"That's just it Elizabeth. I don't want to work it out."

"Why not?"

Jason sighed.

"Didn't I just explain myself? I said I'm in love with someone else."

He had never been this forward with his feelings before. He kept his heart guarded behind a solid steel wall, not just because of the dangers of his occupation, but because he never understood how someone could care for a man like him.

"Jason-"

He reached across the small table and took one of her petite hands in his larger one.

"Elizabeth, I lo-"

Before he could finish his sentence, Elizabeth's phone went off. She held her index finger up and quickly grabbed it.

"Hello?"

Jason settled back in his seat and picked at his French Fries.

"Oh, hi Ewen."

Ewen? He's still around? What the fuck does she see in him?

He shook his head and tried to stay out of her conversation.

"No, I'm at Kelly's."

Jason heard Aiden fuss in his mother's arms and looked up at her. He motioned towards her to hand her youngest son to him. She didn't hesitate and gently placed Aiden in the Mob enforcer's arms.

"I would love to go with you. Tomorrow at four o'clock? Okay, I can't wait."

Elizabeth finally hung up the phone. Jason looked up from Aiden grabbing at his hair. Elizabeth grinned when she saw her son reaching for the man's spiky blonde hair.

"That was Ewen. He asked me to go with him to Sonny's birthday party tomorrow."

"Sonny's birthday party?"

"Yeah, Kate had organized it a few weeks ago and with the past events…"

Elizabeth warily looked at Jason when he realized what she was talking about.

"Right, well, this should be good for him though."

"Yeah."

Jason handed Aiden back to Elizabeth and got ready to leave. He picked up his black leather jacket.

"I should get back to the penthouse. Sam's uh, she's cleaning out her stuff."

Tell yourself its over now
Try to kill a broken vow

Elizabeth took his hand in hers and gave it a gentle squeeze.

"I hope everything works out for you guys. Don't give up yet Jason."

He nodded and turned around to leave. He closed the door to Kelly's and let out a long breath. He had almost said the words "I love you" to Elizabeth.


"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was at my apartment."

"And do you have anyone that can vouch for you?"

"Starr Manning."

Dante gave Michael a questioning look before he continued with his interrogation.

"Well, she will be brought in for questioning as well. Michael Corinthos III, why was your DNA found at the scene?"

"I had visited Spinelli a day earlier. I wanted to see if he had any leads with the deaths of Max and Shawn."

"Do you have any witnesses for that day?"

"Maxie Jones was there."

Dante nodded and motioned for the police officer to lead Michael away. Dante sighed as the door closed behind him. He knew how hard this day was going to be. He had to interview his own family members to find out if they had killed his mother.

He knew Michael didn't do it, but it was standard procedure. Dante took a sip from the glass of water in front of him as the next suspect was brought in.

"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was with Kate Howard at her office at the Metro Court. Dante, I know how hard this is for you, but son-"

"Mr. Corinthos, in this room I am not your son, I am your interrogator."

"I know that, but you had to know that I didn't kill your wife."

"Why was your DNA found on the jacket of Olivia?"

"I had lunch with Olivia that day."

Dante nodded and tried to hold back his tears. He again motioned for the police officer and led Sonny away. He was already frustrated with this investigation; it shouldn't even be taking place.

"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was at the police station here with you."

"Why was your DNA found on Spinelli's laptop?"

"He was snooping around at the PCPD that day trying to find some clues or something. I tried to get him to leave and threatened to toss his laptop out, him along with it."

Dante nodded, knowing that this was true. Ronnie had been with him all night, investigating another case.

"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was with Sonny Corinthos in my office at the Metro Court."

"Why was your DNA found on Olivia?"

"She had asked me for money that day. I lent her what she asked me for."

Dante sighed, waving Kate away. This investigation was going nowhere. None of the suspects had motives to kill Spinelli or Olivia, so it obviously must be the unidentified prints that were found at the crime scene.

"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was at GH in the middle of a surgery."

"And why was your DNA found on Damian Spinelli?"

"I had talked with Spinelli earlier that day about Maxie."

Matt walked out of the interrogation room with Carly entering behind him.

"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was with Johnny Zacchara."

"All night?"

Carly shot Dante a look and he just shrugged.

"Why was your DNA found on Olivia?"

"I had made her drink after she had lunch with Sonny. Must have been something they talked about."

"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was at home with my son Aidan when I had gotten the call about Spinelli and I went over to tell Jason Morgan."

"And why was your DNA found on Spinelli?"

"I ran into him at GH when he asked me to help with Maxie."

"Mr. Morgan, where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was with Elizabeth Webber."

"And why was your DNA found on Spinelli?"

"He had come to ask me to help him with Maxie's case."

"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was with my wife Tracy Quartermaine."

"And why was your DNA found at the scene of the crime?"

"I don't know how I always manage to get myself dragged into these murders."

Anthony shrugged at Dante and gave him a grin. Dante knew that Anthony had no motive to kill Spinelli or Olivia, but he had done crazier things.

"Where were you the night Damian Spinelli and Olivia Falconeri were murdered?"

"I was with Carly Benson."

Dante raised his eyebrows at Johnny's answer.

"She finally signed the papers if that's what you're asking."

"And why was your DNA found on Olivia?"

"I had seen her at the Metro Court and bought her a drink. She had seemed stressed out and I wanted to help."

Dante slammed the door behind Johnny. He had gotten nowhere with this investigation.


Jason closed the penthouse door behind him to hear no response. He ran up the steps and into his bedroom to see that Sam was not there. He opened the drawers to see all of her clothes gone. He opened the closet to see all of her dresses disappeared.

If only you could find the strength to kill the memories
These empty pages never turn

He laid down on their bed to see a note on the night table.

Jason,

If you're reading this letter, then you've realized that I'm gone. I'm not sure what happened to us. I don't really know when things changed, but they did. You changed. I can see it in your eyes every time you look at me. You don't have that love for me in your eyes anymore and I think that's what hurts the most. I'm staying at a motel close to Port Charles for right now, but I'm making arrangements for a permanent residence somewhere else. I don't know how far away, but this city has memories, too many that are bad.

I don't regret any of the decisions I have made, that is something I have learned from you. I know that you want to be a father to my child, but I know what your job entails. I know how dangerous it is to have a child in the Mob and I thought I had accepted that, but now that I'm due any day now…I can't bear the thought of my son or daughter dying because I wasn't strong enough to leave you. I know you would feel the same, so I'm sparing you the pain of leaving me.

I received the DNA test results today. My worst fears were confirmed when I read the results. I'm sorry to tell you this in a letter Jason, but you are not the father of my baby. Franco is.

I'm sorry for anything that I've done to hurt you. I hope you find someone that makes you as happy as you made me.

You deserve everything that life and love have to offer Jason. Don't ever forget that.

Jason crumpled the letter in his hand, the anger surging through him. How could she leave a letter? How could she tell him the child she has been carrying for months is not his and tell him in a letter?

You lit the flame and let them burn
You tried to bury me so deep what lies beneath


Elizabeth pulled on the black dress, anxious about what the night would entail, but she was also excited. It would be her first official date with Ewen, since lunch at the Metro Court hadn't gone very well with Kate interrupting.

She pulled her back into a side bun and put on some new lipstick. Elizabeth turned around to show off her outfit to her sons.

Cameron was sitting on her bed, swinging his legs back and forth. Aiden was lying on the bed next to him. Cameron's eyes grew large when he saw his mother.

"Mama, you look like an angel."

Elizabeth's eyes teared up and she gave her eldest son a wide smile.

"Thank you baby."

"Where's TJ?"

Elizabeth frowned as she looked at Cameron, who had sad look on his face. So many people had left in his life; she knew it wasn't good for him.

"Oh baby, TJ had to go back home."

TJ had left the next morning, his mother wanting him back home after Shawn's death.

"Where?"

"TJ lives in Chicago with his mom. His mother missed him very much so he went back home."

"Oh, okay."

She sat down in between her boys.

"Now I want you two to behave for Lulu and Dante. Do everything she says and be the gentlemen I taught you to be, alright?"

Cameron nodded his head while Aiden just babbled. Elizabeth smiled and brought her boys closer to her.


Jason pulled on the suit jacket. He fluffed his collar a little. His blue shirt brought out his eyes and he buttoned his jacket closed. He took a breath. He was anxious about tonight, knowing who she would be there with. He knew what he had to do.

He bounded down the steps and out the door, excited to start the night.


Dante slammed the table in anger. There were no new leads and all the suspects had been interrogated. None of them had a motive, so maybe it was just a robbery gone bad.

He checked his watch and swore. He promised to meet Lulu at Elizabeth's house to help babysit Cameron and Aiden. He wanted to go to his father's birthday party, but he didn't have the strength to be in public, knowing that half the town didn't even mourn his mother's death.

Dante ran through the suspects again. Michael had no motive to kill his half-brother's mother and Spinelli had been a friend of the family. Sonny certainly didn't have a motive since Spinelli used to work for Jason and Olivia was the mother of his eldest son. Ronnie was with him at the PCPD all night, so that ruled him out. Dante knew that Kate couldn't have murdered Olivia, they were family. Matt's alibi had been confirmed by Epiphany, who had signed the doctor's list on the surgery Matt had been assigned to. Carly didn't like Olivia because of her shared child with Sonny, but she didn't hate her enough to kill her. Elizabeth had no motive because Olivia was dating her brother and Spinelli was a longtime friend. Spinelli used to work for Jason. Johnny had no motive to kill Olivia as they were previous lovers. Anthony was the only viable suspect. He had no motive, but that hasn't stopped him before.


Jason walked out of the elevator doors and headed straight for the bar. He motioned for the bartender to grab him a beer. He fingered at his left ring finger, only to find that his ring wasn't there. Along with the note Sam had left, she also signed their divorce papers.

Will your hope die alone
Will you fade on your own
Can you just turn away and let me go

He was now officially single again. He took a swig of his beer and glanced around the room. Kate was giving Sonny his present. Carly and Johnny were being all lovey dovey at the end of the bar, much to his disgust. Alexis was talking with Mac and Diane. Luke and Tracy were arguing at a table with Anthony smiling in between them. Anna and Emma were sitting at a table with Matt and a sullen Patrick.

Lie to me
You can feel

Jason smiled as he realized she wasn't here yet. Hopefully he could make a good impression tonight.


Elizabeth stepped off the elevator with Ewen right beside her. She had to admit that he did clean up well.

His black suit and white dress shirt gave him a clean cut look. He led her into the room with an arm looped through his. They walked over to Kate and Sonny to wish him a happy birthday, and then found a table to sit down.

Elizabeth scanned the room, seeing many familiar faces. One that struck her was Jason sitting alone at the bar. She had hoped that he and Sam could have worked out their issues.

She turned her attention back to Ewen and they chatted for awhile, but she couldn't help but steal glances at Jason.

Elizabeth blushed when Jason's gaze turned to her. He didn't look away; he just continued to stare at her. She couldn't look away; it was like she was in a trance. The blue dress shirt under the black suit jacket brought out his eyes. He definitely cleaned up well and she could see from where she was sitting that his muscles were well defined. Yes, he looked damn good.

"Liz?"

She blushed once more at Jason, who smirked as she was forced to look back at Ewen.

"I'm sorry, what did you say?"

She gave him a fake smile as she continued to listen to him talk about one of his patients. She knew that she should be paying attention to Ewen, he had asked her on a date, but she couldn't help herself. Her mind was entirely wrapped around another man. A man she hadn't thought about in awhile, but all the old feelings started to rush back at her.


Jason stood up and walked by Elizabeth's table. He could feel her gaze on his back and grinned. He liked seeing Elizabeth blush and know that he was the cause of it.

"Happy birthday Sonny!"

Jason clapped him on the back and gave him a real smile. Sonny gave him a wary look and glanced at Jason's left hand.

"Thanks Jason. How are you holding up?"

"I'm fine."

Sonny nodded, knowing that Jason was burying his real feelings for the time being.

"Did she move out?"

That this love was never real
Walk away
You can learn to love again

"Yeah, she uh, cleared her stuff out last night. She's staying at a motel nearby, but I'm not sure if she'll come tonight or not."

"I'm sorry about that. I thought that you two could have worked it out."

Lie to me
You can leave

"I thought so too, but there were just too many lies and mistakes to fix."

I'll still be here when you see
You're not alone

Sonny nodded and Jason walked away, trying to find someone else to talk to. He smiled as he saw the woman on his mind at the bar alone.

He walked up beside her, just close enough to brush her arm. He felt her slightly flinch at the electricity crackling between them. He motioned to the bartender for another beer as he turned to face her.

"You look beautiful tonight Elizabeth."

She blushed and then smiled.

"Thank you. You look handsome yourself."

Jason didn't acknowledge her compliment, only continued to stare at her. They stood, frozen in time, nothing could break their contact. Well, except for one thing: everyone gasping. Jason and Elizabeth simultaneously turned around to see Sam walk in on the arm of John McBain.

You don't have to run again
Leave me in denial


"Aunt Lulu, can we have spaghetti for dinner?"

"We sure can Cam. Did you know that Uncle Dante makes excellent spaghetti?"

Cameron shook his head and looked over at Dante, who was currently playing with Aiden on the couch. Lulu smiled as she saw his eyes light up every time Aiden squealed when he was lightly tossed in the air. She could see that he was having a good time, and it was good for him after everything he's been through.

"Uncle Dante, can you make me spaghetti?"

"I sure can, kiddo."

"Yay!"

Dante got up and settled Aiden on his hip as he guided Cameron and Lulu into the kitchen. He wrapped an arm around Lulu and gave her a kiss on the forehead, letting her know that everything was going to be okay, one way or another.


"I can't believe this."

Jason chugged the rest of his beer as Sam walked in with a smile plastered on her face. It hadn't even been a day of them being divorced before she hopped into another man's bed.

All your secrets crawl inside
You keep them safe, you let them hide

He watched as Sam and McBain took a seat at a table to themselves, everyone's eyes on them. He couldn't bear to watch anymore and slammed his beer down on the bar. He felt Elizabeth's hand on his forearm, but he shrugged it off and stormed out of the room and ran up the stairwell.

You feel them drinking in your pain to kill the memories
So close your eyes and let it hurt

He stood on the rooftop, panting as if he was out of breath. He flung his jacket off and threw it away. Of course, he expected Sam to move on, but he hadn't expected her to move on so quickly. He should have known McBain would have swooped in right after he divorced Sam. The worst part of it was that he still cared for her and for her to do that to him in public…

The voice inside begins to stir
Are you reminded of all you used to be

He slammed his fist down on the rooftop wall and yelled out in frustration. Then he heard the quiet footsteps behind him.

"Jason, what happened?"

Can you just turn away and let me go

He didn't want her to see him like this. This wasn't how the night was supposed to go.

"She's been lying to me."

Lie to me
You can feel

"Who?"

She walked closer towards him and reached out for his trembling hands. He let her comfort him.

"Sam. She's been lying to me about John McBain!"

He moved away from her, not wanting her to experience his anger and mistake it for her fault.

"When Sam told me she had the DNA test done, my first thought was how hard it must have been for her to go through it alone, but she wasn't alone. She had him."

"What do you mean?"

"I only know because Alexis said something. Sam was never even going to tell me."

Jason crossed his arms in front of him, trying to control the rage inside of him.

"Tell you what?"

"She said the DNA sample came from a contact at the FBI. She never told me about McBain!"

That this love was never real
Walk away
You can learn to love again

Elizabeth was confused. Why did he have such animosity generated towards McBain? And why would Sam need a DNA sample?

"Wait, why would Sam need a DNA sample?"

Jason froze. He walked away from the wall, away from Elizabeth. He hated being vulnerable in front of her. He was supposed to be this strong man, this Mob enforcer. All he felt like right now was a scared little child.

"Just forget it."

He knew she wouldn't listen to him and followed him, standing right behind him, refusing to let him wallow in his pain. She lightly touched his back and it sent a shiver up his spine. He turned around to face her, tears in his eyes.

"What's going on?"

"Elizabeth, you should just get back to your date."

He hadn't meant for it to sound venomous, but it didn't faze her at all. It actually brought her closer to him. She was merely inches away.

"Please Jason...you can talk to me."

"Talking's not going to change anything."

"Okay whatever it is, whatever you tell me, I'm not going to say anything. you can trust me. About the DNA test, did you and Sam go through genetic counseling? Is there a reason you might think there's a problem with the baby?"

When she said he could trust her, that's when his walls broke down. A single tear slid down his cheek and he closed his eyes. He thought it was all lost until he felt her hand on his face, lightly wiping away his tear. He opened his eyes to see her close to him, strength in her eyes as she waited for his answer. There was so much love and understanding in her sapphire orbs, he couldn't understand why he had ever left her.

"There is a problem with the baby...it isn't mine."

He hadn't intended on telling Elizabeth anything about his problems with Sam, but it just came out. He told her about their honeymoon. He told her about Franco raping Sam. It was probably one of the hardest things he had ever had to talk about and he could see Elizabeth's tearing up as she offered him her hand. He gladly took it as they looked out over the edge and down at the busy city below.

"Franco raped Sam and made you watch?"

The disgust in her voice was evident. He had felt her stiffen beside him as he described how he felt when he was locked in that godforsaken room with only that damn TV to watch his wife be raped in front of him.

"She was drugged and...She didn't remember everything. I had to...I had to tell her. I just wanted to get her to a hospital so she could have an exam and get treatment, but she said she couldn't stand it."

He looked over at her to see a faraway look in her eyes. He couldn't describe the feelings he felt as he told Sam she had been raped. It was the worst moment in his life, besides having to see his son die in surgery.

"She showered, didn't she? She needed to get clean. Pretend like it never happened."

He wanted to kick himself for forgetting about Elizabeth's rape. Why had he brought this up in the first place? The pain that Elizabeth has had to live with all of these years must be excoriating and he had just taken advantage of that to lessen his own sorrows.

"I'm sorry about this..."

Elizabeth shook her head.

"I'm glad you told me. Now I know what you and Sam have been carrying around since your honeymoon."

"We thought it was done, in the past. Franco's dead. We thought the baby was ours. It just...turns out that its Franco's baby."

Jason walked away again, trying to bury his pain, but Elizabeth wouldn't let him. She never did.

"It doesn't mean you can't love this child. Lucky loved Jake even after he found out he was yours. And this is the baby you and Sam have been looking forward to, the one you were going to raise together. You can still be the father. You know that, don't you?"

Jason turned around to face her. Talking about Jake was always painful, especially talking about how he had given him up.

"I'm not sure I do."

He wanted all of this to go away. He wanted to erase the past year. He just wanted to feel nothing.

"I don't know, maybe I'm a better man than I think. Maybe I can be a father to Sam's baby."

Elizabeth smiled as she leaned against the wall.

"I have no doubts at all. Look at the way you loved Michael."

"That was different. I didn't know anything about babies, much less what it meant to be a father. Michael was just...there and he needed me."

She moved closer towards him and he felt that electricity again. It sparked between them, and he noticed the change in her eyes. They both felt it, and hadn't felt it in four years.

"And this baby is going to need you too."

"Sam and I should be talking about this together. We should be working it out together, but she's confiding in McBain and that's the problem!"

He shook his head as he tried to gather the anger inside of him, trying to control it.

"Sam keeps telling McBain everything since she met him that night at the church."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, we were up on the bridge and she was at the Queen of Angels telling McBain all our problems."

"Well, maybe its just one of those times where it's easier-"

Jason threw up his hands in front of him in frustration.

"Easier? She asked him to help her get Franco's DNA before she even told me there was a problem!"

Jason wanted Elizabeth to see how angry he was, but she didn't back down.

"I'm sure she was trying to protect you."

"Yeah, that's a nice word for lie."

"I know what Sam was thinking. She was trying to soften the blow and didn't realize it was making everything worse."

"If I hadn't shown up at GH for the check up, Sam might have had McBain beside her during that DNA test. Maybe that's why she didn't want me there."

Elizabeth shook her head in belief as she watched Jason continue to blame himself.

"You don't know that."

"I don't know anything because she's telling him; she's not telling me a thing!"

Jason took a breath and continued.

"When I asked Sam about seeing McBain at her mother's house...she just tried to play it off like it was nothing. That's when she asked him to get Franco's DNA."

Elizabeth was silent for a moment, processing everything that Jason had told her.

"Maybe you shouldn't be telling me all of this."

Jason froze. He looked at Elizabeth in surprise. Why shouldn't he be telling her this? He thought they were friends. He thought he could trust her.

"Yeah, I'm sorry; I know this is not your problem."

Elizabeth blushed and then smiled rather sheepishly. Jason gave her a puzzled look, wondering why she thought this was so funny.

"No, that's not what I meant. You can always tell me everything, but the person you need to be talking to is Sam."

Jason sullenly smiled and nodded his head.

"I just can't take anymore lies right now."

He looked to Elizabeth for advice and waited for her to respond.

"Okay, even if she isn't being honest with you, you need to be honest with her. And tell her how you feel."

Jason was surprised at how compassionate Elizabeth was. He saw first hand the animosity between Elizabeth and Sam.

"Why are you taking her side?"

Elizabeth grinned and leaned back against the wall, crossing her arms.

"I know, it's weird for me too, but for some odd reason you love her and she loves you, and if she makes you happy, then you should work through whatever problem there is. Love is never easy."

Jason stared at her. He couldn't get over the fact how beautiful she looked under the moonlight. The way her smooth ivory skin lit up under the natural light. Her eyes sparkled with kindness and a little bit of mischief.

Their eyes locked and held each other's gaze for a moment, until Elizabeth looked away in embarrassment. Jason grinned, knowing that he had gotten into her head, and hopefully her heart. Now he was never going to leave.

"You should get back down to your date."

Elizabeth curtly smiled and rubbed her shoulders. Jason looked around and found his jacket on the ground. He picked it up and draped it over her shoulders. His hands lingered on her arms for a moment too long, and he was forced to pull away.

"I hope you find what you're looking for Jason."

Elizabeth looked back once more to confirm that Jason indeed had found exactly what he was looking for.


Ewen watched as his date walked off the elevator with a man's jacket draped over his shoulders. She placed the jacket on a coat hook and made her way over to him. The jealousy surged through him and he hid it when she returned to her seat opposite him.

"I'm sorry for leaving."

"It's quite alright. You were just helping a friend."

Elizabeth nodded as she continued to listen to Ewen's conversation, but her worry for Jason kept her distracted. She watched as he walked off the elevator and grabbed his jacket. His eyes found hers in the crowd and gave her a longing gaze. She couldn't help but give it back.


Jason returns to the bar to see that the party is starting to wind down. He sees Sam and McBain still talking. He watches as Sam laughs at something McBain says and touches his arm. It takes all of him not to go there and rip McBain's head off. He sighs and grabs his jacket.

"Jase, how are you doing?"

Jason turns around to see Carly.

"I'm fine."

"C'mon Jason, how long have I known you?"

He shook his head. He didn't feel like talking to Carly.

"How are you and Sam?"

"Not so good Carly. We're done."

"Done?"

"Yes, we are divorced."

"Jason, are you sure?"

"There are just too many lies and I can't trust her anymore."

"You can't give up Jason."

Jason turned to face Carly, anger simmering to the surface.

"Why does everyone keep telling me that? I'm not giving up, I'm moving on!"

"And what about your baby?"

"I promised Sam I would be the father to her child, but I can't be her husband anymore."

"Jason, you love Sam."

"I do love Sam, but not after this. I'm not in love with her anymore. I still care for her…but we're done."

Carly could see how upset and lonely Jason looked. He seemed defeated, something Carly had rarely witnessed.

"Tell Sonny happy birthday."

Carly nodded as she watched her best friend leave, shoulders slumped in defeat.


Jason rode as fast as he could, not really paying attention to where he was going. He made it back to his penthouse to see his bike. He immediately switched vehicles and drove. He drove everywhere and anywhere.

Maybe it was fate that he ended up at her house. Maybe it was his own heart's doing, but he didn't question it. He went up to her window to see that she was still awake.

His heart fluttered at the sight of her. He went to knock on the door, but stopped when he saw the scene in front of him.

Ewen had said something funny, causing Elizabeth to laugh so hard she stumbled over the leg of the table. Of course, Ewen caught her. They had a moment, and Ewen bent down to kiss her. Jason watched as she hesitated, and for one brief second he thought she was going to turn her head away, but she didn't.

Jason watched in disgust, but then remembered that Elizabeth wasn't his anymore. He had lost that right four long years ago. He drove to the bridge, recalling the last time he was here.

It had been the anniversary of Jake's death. He had come up here to feel closer to him, as well as Robin. Fate worked in mysterious ways because Elizabeth had come to the same conclusion. Jason remembered how the feelings he harbored for Elizabeth were brought out again on that night.

He had buried them deep, so deep because he was afraid if they ever came out again, he wouldn't be able to stop himself from taking her in his arms. He was so afraid that his love for her would return and this time he wouldn't be able to deny it, but even Jason Morgan, Mob Enforcer, couldn't stop the hands of Fate.


Dante crossed off the names on the suspects list. He had just dropped off Lulu at home after babysitting Cameron and Aiden. He wanted to solve this case so badly that it consumed him.

"Detective Falconeri, this was found on one of the victims."

The Head Medical Examiner handed him the plastic baggy of evidence. Labeled in big letters was name of the person whose DNA was found on Olivia.

"This can't be right. He can't be the killer. He's only a doctor."

"It is Detective."

The ME walked away as Dante sat there in horror. His mother's murderer worked at General Hospital. Dante had trusted him when he helped them out at the PCPD.

Lie to me
Watch me bleed

"Detective, this just came in for you."

A police officer handed him a note. He wasn't sure if he could take anymore, but this note was worst than finding his mother's killer. Dante read it and almost threw up. He quickly gathered his belongings and sprinted out of the PCPD for home.

Cause I'll still be here when you see
You're not alone

The whole car ride Dante's mind came up with the worst scenarios. He almost kicked down the door to find Lulu in bed reading.

"Dante, what are you doing?"

"Are you okay?"

"Dante, you're scaring me."

"I need to know if you're fine."

"Yes, I'm fine. What is this about?"

Dante sighed as he held his wife in their bed.

"The murderer of my mother just put a hit out on you."

"What…who?"


The sun was rising by the time Jason got home. He slowly walked up the steps. Waiting outside his door was someone he loathed to see.

You don't have to run again
Leave me in denial

"Are you here to rub it in my face?"

"No, I'm here to warn you Morgan. You should have listened to me in the first place."

"Why should I listen to you? You're currently fucking my ex wife."

McBain sighed and handed the file to Jason.

"This is why I was with Sam. Nothing happened between us. I'm sorry if you feel otherwise, but you need to know the truth about Sam."

All the pain you fed
Starts to grow inside

McBain walked away for Jason to read the file alone. He walked into his penthouse to read it, along with a bottle of whiskey.

He didn't tear his eyes away from the multitude of pages that comprised Sam McCall's detailed criminal history. Jason dropped the file in shock when he was finished.

It lives again and you can't let it die
So you believe you'll never find
A reason to love again

Sam isn't pregnant. She blackmailed Dr. Lee into giving her fake sonograms.

Lie to me
And watch me bleed

That wasn't the only vital piece of information. The last part made him want to throw up.

I'll be here when you see
You're not alone
You don't need to run

She had been slipping drugs into his food and drink for the past four years. The drug caused him to behave out of character and forget long stretches of his memory.

Lie to me
Watch me bleed

His latest surgery restored his brain and with it restored his memories. After being in a coma, the drug lost its effects. He remembered memories of the past four years. Sam must have started drugging him in December of 2008. Precisely when he had broke up with Elizabeth for good.

Cause I'll still be here when you see
You're not alone

She was planning on taking down the Corinthos family from the inside, through him. She was the cause of the deaths of Shawn, Max, Spinelli and Olivia.

He couldn't even speak her name for the bile that was settling in his throat. The lies he had been fed made his heart rip in two.

"That fucking bitch."

He quickly grabbed his gun and left to find the murderer of some of his closest friends.

You don't have to run again
Leave me in denial


"Did you give the cop your file?"

"Yes, I made sure he found it."

"Good, so now Morgan knows your real secrets?"

"My ex husband now knows what my real agenda is."

"I'm glad we're done with the mystery. The PCPD couldn't find a murderer even if they tried. I even sent that inferior Detective Falconeri clues, but he still couldn't figure it out. His mother hadn't been a challenge. Neither was precious Morgan's techie."

"I also planted the incriminating evidence at Spinelli's apartment. The PCPD will now be on the hunt for us."

"I thought after I killed Sonny's guards at his own warehouse he would have figured it out, but alas, these Port Charles Mob families have no idea what they're dealing with. My father is a much greater mobster than Corinthos will ever be. And now that they're vulnerable, its time to strike."

Sam smiled as she walked across the motel room to her lover.

"We've reached the next phase of our plan: revenge."

She grinned as she understood precisely what he meant by revenge.

"Elizabeth Webber won't know what hit her. She'll pay for everything she's ever done to me."

"Ms. Webber is certainly an exquisite woman, but you my dear, are far better."

You can learn to love again
Leave me in denial

"That's good to know Dr. Keenan, or am I finally allowed to call you Damiano Soleito?"

You can learn to love again
Leave me in denial


A/N: Dun dun dun! There it is! Ewen, or Damiano, is the Port Charles killer! His origins will be explained in the next chapter, along with his plans with Sam. She is in fact not pregnant. Elizabeth is in danger of a psycho Sam, but does not know it. Will Jason figure out Sam and Ewen/Damiano's plan in time? Or will he lose the woman he loves forever? Lyrics to 'Lie to Me' by Red. Let me know what you thought in a review, and what you would like to happen. Until next time! Viva la Liason!