I think you all will be very pleased with this chapter. I know I was happy with how this came out :)
"Jason?" Sam said as she let herself into his apartment. She knocked, but didn't get an answer and didn't want to wait in the hallway. "Hello?"
"Yeah?" he said as he walked out of the bathroom. He must have been in the shower because all he was wearing was a towel and it took all of Sam's self-control not to embarrass herself in front of him.
"Ah, just wanted to see if you wanted to hang out or something," she stammered, feeling the blush rise in her cheeks. "I knocked, but for obvious reasons you didn't answer."
"I'll be right out," he said with a smirk, enjoying the reaction he got from her. They still haven't slept together, wanting to take it slow and make sure this relationship is what the both of them wanted, but that didn't mean he didn't think about it. Especially after the night at the cabin, he really wanted to be with her.
She sat down on the couch and let out a breath she didn't realize she had been holding. She missed the intimate part of her relationship with Jason, but she wasn't sure if she was ready for that yet. She wanted it, but she was still nervous he'd decide being married to her wasn't what he wanted anymore. Sam still felt like him being back with her was just too good to be true at times.
"Feel weird being back here?" he asked as he sat down next to her.
"A little bit. A lot of stuff happened here, I got kidnapped by Jerry Jacks from here," she said. "You found me."
"Seems to be the trend," he said with a smile. "How did you forget you owned this place?"
"I had asked Spinelli to get it listed for me during the craziness of planning our wedding, while you were undergoing brain surgery, and then everything happened after that it was the last thing on my mind," she shrugged. "Spinelli thought he took care of it, but realized he didn't after a couple months of not hearing anything. It was just a bad time and he didn't want me to worry about it. Me and you weren't on the best of terms, so he decided to leave it."
"Well, I'm very glad he didn't put it on the market," he said, leaning back on the couch. "No plans for the day?"
"Nope," she shook her head. "Danny's in school and my mom is going to pick him up so I have the day free."
"I get you all to myself today?" he asked with a grin as he pulled her into his arms.
"I'm yours if you want me," she said as she rested her head on his chest.
"Of course I want you," he said, leaning over to kiss her. "Do I get a full day, half day? What am I looking at?"
"Full day if you don't mind doing some work," she smiled. "Spinelli's looking for where Helena could have had another lab, and I have the fun task of figuring out who worked in the lab with Robin. If I can figure out who was there, we can run facial recognition and see if they pop up anywhere else."
"You think Nikolas would know?"
"I don't know," she sighed, sitting up and turning to face him. "I wonder if he knew about Emily being held by Helena too."
"Why?"
"That would account for him suddenly acting like this. Maybe he planned on finding her and then returning ELQ to the Quartermaine's once he did."
"You really believe that?"
"I don't know," she shrugged. "He's my cousin, and I can't help but hope the Nikolas I've known isn't gone forever."
"I get it, but that means he's been hiding my sister's whereabouts for even longer and keeping Monica from her children again," Jason said, his frustration evident in his voice.
"Maybe she was going to kill Emily if Nikolas said anything," Sam reasoned.
"She's dead now, so why not come clean?"
"Helena's workers are loyal, they carry out her orders still even though she's dead."
"You really want there to be a reason for Nikolas' behavior," Jason said, realizing how badly Sam wanted to find a reason to forgive her cousin for what he put them through. "It's not enough that maybe he finally went to the dark side."
"No, it's not," she said. "I'm so angry for what he did, for letting me continue to mourn you and letting Danny think his father was dead. But he's my family, and I really want to believe there's an explanation."
"Okay," he nodded. "I don't like the guy, I don't think I ever will and obviously I don't remember if I ever did, but it's important to you."
"Thank you," she said, pulling him closer for a kiss. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her on top of him, deepening the kiss. His hands went to her hips as hers rested on his shoulders. Unsurprisingly, they were interrupted when someone knocked on the door.
"They'll go away eventually," Jason muttered as he pressed kisses along her neck. "We're not home."
"I don't think whoever it is is leaving, but I will shut the door in Carly's face," Sam said as she reluctantly moved off Jason.
"I'm sure she'll understand," he said and Sam laughed loudly.
"I apologize for the intrusion, but I went to Samantha's apartment and she was not there, so I called but she did not answer," Spinelli rambled as he walked in and stopped when he saw Sam on the couch. "And with good reason, because she is here with you. I've interrupted again, haven't I?"
"Nothing we're not used to," Sam said. "What's up?"
"Because the Vicious One had fallen ill and spent the remainder of her life in Greece, following her was a bit of a dead end, but I will continue to search," he said as he sat down and opened his laptop on the coffee table. "I did find a family tree of some sorts, and discovered someone who has an interesting lineage."
"Who?" Jason asked.
"Nathan West."
"No, he's not a Cassadine. He thought he was Victor's son, but Obrecht told him no," Sam said, looking at what Spinelli found. There were DNA tests showing that Victor was in fact Nathan's father. "Why would they lie about that?"
"Obrecht is chief-of-staff, maybe that was in exchange for her silence. Cassadine's wanted the hospital out of the Quartermaine's control and now they're going after ELQ," Jason said.
"I need you to look more into Nathan and Obrecht, specifically her connection to Victor," Sam told Spinelli, who nodded and began his search. "And don't say anything to Maxie that we're looking into him."
"I shall not break my silence," he said. "Georgie is currently spending the day at Crimson."
"Maxie must be thrilled," Sam said and Spinelli nodded, a fond smile gracing his face.
"It warms my heart to see Georgie and Maximista together."
"Everyone's glad to have you back," she said as she stood up and headed over to Jason who was standing in the kitchen.
"I thought I had you to myself today," he said as he grabbed her hand and pulled her into him. She wrapped her arms around him and smiled when he kissed her forehead.
"It's like the old days, just me, you, and Spinelli," she said with a smirk. "Did I mention that Danny is sleeping over my mom's tonight."
"Really?" he asked, raising his eyebrow at her as she nodded. "How about tonight we grab dinner, play some pool? We can do whatever you want."
"I like the sound of that," she smiled, lifting up to kiss him. "Just you and me."
"So is everyone in town here tonight?" Jason asked as they walked into the Floating Rib, which was unexpectedly busy.
"There's a table, go get it," Sam said, pushing him to the back corner. "Perfect, we're alone."
"If we were alone, I'd have different plans for us," he whispered in her ear as he pulled out her seat.
"What kind of different plans, Mr. Morgan?" she asked innocently.
"You'll just have to wait and find out, Mrs. Morgan," he said, leaning over the table to kiss her. "Beer?"
"Yes, and get some fries," she said. "Please."
"Fries were a given," he said. "Hold down the fort."
"Yes sir," she said with a laugh.
"Can I get you a drink?" a random guy asked as he sat down across from Sam. "You look like you could use a drink, and some company."
"My husband is actually getting me one," she said, barely acknowledging him. "You can leave now, there's plenty of other girls who might fall for your bad lines."
"Maybe I can practice more of my bad lines on you."
"Or maybe you can get away from my wife like she asked you to," Jason said calmly as he stood over the guy and handed Sam her beer.
"Good idea," the guy said, quickly getting out of the seat after taking a look at Jason.
"Looks like I can't leave you alone tonight," he said, putting the basket of fries down on the table.
"I'm a big girl, I had it handled," she said as she picked at the fries. "Besides, you should have heard what the sorority girls over there were saying about you."
"Really? And what were they saying?"
"I'd tell you, but your judge of character hasn't been so swift this past year. Wouldn't want to watch you make a bad decision."
"Funny," he said dryly, tossing a fry at her. "My judgement has been just fine recently, and the best decision I've made yet was finally listening to you."
"Things started to go in the right direction for you after that," she smiled.
"I'd have to agree," he said. "So, when should we kick these youngings off a pool table so we can finish the game we started on New Years Eve?"
"Once these fries are done. I'm pretty sure we finished that game, and I'm positive you lost."
"I don't remember it quite like that."
"You have suffered from multiple brain injuries."
"You've got jokes tonight," he said and she started laughing. "We'll see how funny you find it when you lose."
"Care to raise the stakes if you're so confident?"
"If I win, I get to take you home tonight," he said and she felt herself get warm.
"And if I win?"
"You get to take me home," he said with a smirk. She laughed and rolled her eyes, but stuck her hand out for a handshake.
"You're on."
"I am so glad you guys are back in town," Maxie said excitedly as she walked into the Floating Rib with Robin and Patrick. "I missed having you around."
"It's only temporary," Patrick said. "There's some stuff we still have to get settled over here."
"Regardless," Maxie said, waving him off. "Just let me be happy about this."
"Of course," Robin laughed. "I don't think I've ever seen this place so busy."
"Looks like a lot of PCU kids," Maxie said as she looked around. "Ah, and there is a familiar face."
"Don't bother them, Maxie," Robin said, smiling when she saw Jason and Sam playing pool. They looked so happy as they laughed and teased each other, stopping every once in a while for a kiss. "I'm happy for them."
"Finally Elizabeth is out of the picture, she always makes a mess of their life," Maxie rolled her eyes as she leaned over the bar to order a drink.
"If he wasn't hit by that car they probably would have been together longer," Patrick said. "And if Elizabeth didn't lie, I wouldn't have proposed to Sam."
"Well, everyone is with who they belong with and is happy," Robin said, not wanting to dwell on what Elizabeth did.
"And Elizabeth is alone and unhappy, all is right in the world," Maxie said as she handed Robin and Patrick their drinks.
"You do realize that if you didn't sleep with Lucky, Elizabeth wouldn't have gone to Jason and slept with him, right?" Robin said.
"Well, when you put it like that," Maxie said, glaring at Robin. "I learned from my mistakes that I made ten years ago. I don't think Elizabeth can say the same."
"I'm just happy to see Sam happy again," Patrick said, trying to end the conversation. "I am also glad that Mac owns the bar so I don't have to pay for these beers."
"Cheers to that," Robin laughed, raising her beer in the air. "Good time to end the conversation, look who just walked in."
Elizabeth had decided she needed a break and had hoped it would be quiet at the Floating Rib, but naturally things were not going to work in her favor. She spotted Robin and Patrick sitting at the bar and hoped things were okay enough between them for her to be able to have a drink and head back home.
"Hey guys, I expected you two back in California after the will reading," she said, taking a seat next to Patrick.
"Some stuff came up, so we figured we'd stay a little longer," Patrick said. "Anna's thrilled, so at least we're not unwanted company."
"She's really missed Emma," Robin said quickly, knowing when her husband was being passive aggressive. "Are you still staying with Nikolas?"
"No, the boys and I went back to my house with Lucky," she said. "They were watching a basketball game so I decided to come here. Didn't expect to run into so many people."
"Invasion of the college crowd," Maxie said. "I think we all expected it to be quiet."
"I'm glad I ran into you guys, though," Elizabeth smiled. "The hospital is very strange without you, Patrick."
"Lucas assures me the guy who took my place is excellent," he said. "And there's another doctor who was just hired?"
"Dr. Hamilton Finn," Elizabeth nodded and Robin choked on her drink. "You okay?"
"Strange name," Robin said quickly.
"Yeah, with a strange personality to go along with it."
"Oh wow they're really going at it," Maxie said as she watched Jason and Sam make-out in the corner by the pool table. "You'd think they were part of the college group."
"Who?" Elizabeth asked as she turned around and immediately wished she didn't. "Oh."
"Looks like they're catching up on lost time," Patrick said and Robin nodded in agreement. "Danny must be by one of his grandma's for the night."
"That doesn't bother you? You two were just engaged a few months ago," Elizabeth asked him.
"We did what was best for the both of us. She was still in love with Jason and I was still in love with Robin. I love Sam, but it's a different kind of love. We both realized that we had already met the people we were supposed to spend our lives with and they were back in our lives," he shrugged, smiling fondly at Robin.
"I guess as long as they're happy," Elizabeth said unconvincingly.
"Sam! Jason!" Maxie yelled out, stopping the couple from leaving the bar. "Date night?"
"Yeah, Danny's by my mom's for the night," Sam said. "Hey everyone."
"Who won the game?" Robin asked.
"Sam probably, she always beat my ass in pool," Patrick said.
"Much to Jason's disappointment, I did win," Sam said with a smirk. "Twice."
"I wouldn't say disappointed," he said as he wrapped his arms around Sam's waist from behind, she instinctively leaning into his chest. "My ego might be a little wounded."
"You'll live," she laughed, patting his hands. "We were just heading out, a little too many people for us in our old age."
"Yeah, well you two gave them all a show," Maxie smirked. "Be safe, or don't – I'm sure Danny would love a little brother or sister."
"Maxie!" Robin and Sam yelled, Robin shoving Maxie. Elizabeth almost spit out her drink. "Really?"
"On that note, I think we'll leave now," Jason said, pushing Sam toward the door. "That was painful."
"Maxie left us alone the whole time, I'll take it as a win," Sam said, turning around in his arms. "So, I get to take you home tonight?"
"I believe that was the agreement," he said, leaning down to kiss her. "Lets go."
"You're the winner, what do you want to do?" Jason asked as they walked into the penthouse.
"Want a rematch?" she asked as she walked over to the pool table. "Your chance for redemption."
"How kind of you," he laughed as he took a pool cue from her. "I'm guessing the pool table wasn't your idea?"
"No," she said. "I'm pretty sure this is the only piece of furniture you picked yourself for this place. You loved it."
"I can see why," he said as he stared at her behind while she bent over to make a shot. "Adds a great view to the place."
"I always thought so," she said with a wink as she leaned over for another shot and gave him full view of her cleavage. She knew she was teasing him, but she hadn't felt this carefree in a long time. The way he was still affectionate with her in front of everyone, especially Elizabeth, made her feel confident that he wasn't going anywhere anytime soon.
"You're playing dirty," he said, grabbing her from behind and pulling her close. "Keep distracting me."
"I don't know what you're talking about," she said breathlessly. He moved her hair to one side and began to kiss her neck. "I'm pretty sure you're distracting me."
"How about," he said, quickly picking her up and sitting her on the pool table. He gently pushed her to lay down, her hair spread out on table. "We call this a tie?"
"So then what do I win?"
"Whatever you want," he said.
"What if I wanted you to bring me upstairs," she whispered, leaning back to gauge his reaction.
"Really?" he asked to make sure and she nodded. She laughed at how quickly he picked her up and ran upstairs. She stopped once her back hit their bed.
So, I write a lot of these chapters way in advanced and I wrote this one and the next two before the episodes came out with them together.
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