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Chapter 12

Nikolas arrived on Cassadine Island and the first thing he did when he got into the back of the limo was check his messages. He had hoped that some information would come in during the flight. It was a quick hop from here to any place in Italy. So far he had zip. No one had seen Ric or Liz, and no one knew what happen with Trevor.

"Mr. Cassadine." Andre said holding the door open.

"I may have a job for you." Nikolas told his grandmother's manservant. After Helena died Nik hired the tall blonde to keep an eye on the island. Trips here were rare for the Cassadine heir, and he wanted to make sure Stavros didn't thaw out. The last thing he needed was his nutcase of a father running around.

"Of course." Andre would do whatever was needed. Helena had left him a letter saying at some point her grandson would come into his own as a Cassadine, and that she wanted Andre to offer any assistance he could. The henchman didn't believe that was going to happen, Nikolas wasn't as cold as the rest of the family.

"First off find someone to keep an eye on things here. Then pack, I need you to come with me when I leave the island." Nikolas instructed. The henchman had skills that were going to come in handy. Getting rid of bodies was not something the Russian prince was skilled at. Ric's time was up because after giving it some thought Nik didn't see any scenario where Liz willingly left Port Charles with Lansing.

"I will take care of that right away." Andre said moving off. He already had someone he could call, just in case it was necessary. Helena didn't like to wait for things and Andre figured Nikolas would be the same.

Alone in the parlor Nik poured himself a drink and took it with him as he went upstairs. His destination was the tower room in the east wing of the house. The door was opened and when he stepped inside he saw that the furnished space was spotless. This had been his room growing up, and just stepping into the interior had memories flooding back. Stefan had raised him and it was the happiest time of his life. Had he known what drama Port Charles was going to bring into his life, he would not have agreed to move there. There were items in this room Nikolas wanted his son to have, some family heirlooms. He would tell the housekeeper to pack them up, because he never expected to come back here again.


"That ring is incredibly stunning." Skye said smiling and she looked at the ruby again.

"I like that it's simple." Chloe thought it well suited to her friend. "And the right size for your hand." That simplicity didn't fool the designer for a bit, she knew that the ring her friend was sporting was more expensive than it seemed. Pigeon's blood rubies weren't exactly common. "So what were you thinking? For a ceremony?"

"We want to do something small here on the island. I'm going to wear one of the dresses I picked up yesterday. What I will need your help with is the vow renewal we are having next year." Elizabeth started explaining what she and Jason had worked out. "I want to wear one of your gowns." Liz told Chloe. "Can you design the entire party?"

"Of course." Chloe wouldn't have it any other way. She would start getting ready now for the fight that would happen when she told Liz that all the gowns were gifts. "Do you know what you want, or should I put together a few sketches?"

"Let's start with a few sketches, and work from there." Liz had no intention of being a diva, and she was guessing that Chloe was going to come up with something amazing.

"I'll get the creative juices flowing." Chloe said looking at her friend.

"Please, you already have something in mind." Skye said sipping her juice before wiping Lila Rae's cheek. "I know how quick you are." Chloe had designed her gown.

"I do indeed have a general outline in my head. I just need to flush it out. That can wait. Skye, you and I will need to go shopping again." Chloe pointed out.

"For nice wedding dresses. After the ceremony we should have lunch, or dinner at the resort." Skye suggested.

"That will be wonderful." Liz agreed nodding.

"So what exactly are the menfolk doing?" Chloe was worried about all the silence from inside the house. That generally meant her hubby was up to no good.

"Talking to Diane. There are things we need to do so that we can get married here." Liz said getting up and pouring Cameron more milk. She pointed to the jug and Skye shook her head no indicating Lila Rae was fine. "Since you ladies need dresses I will go into town too. I need to pick up Jason's wedding band." He offered to get it when he picked up hers, but she declined.

"Are you going to be working at the hospital when you go back?" Skye wanted to know.

"I'm going to serve notice when we return." Liz had thought about this off and on all night. This wasn't something she had told Jason just yet. This morning after waking up from her nap she decided she didn't want a nanny raising her children. She wanted to do that, and as Jason's wife she had that option.

"When you are ready I'd like to talk to you about a job opportunity. Something that you can do part time." Chloe thought her friend was too talented not to pursue her art. She was going to be a little pushy and make a suggestion, and if Liz agreed then Chloe would use some industry contacts to send work her way.

"That sounds intriguing." Liz wondered if they were about to cause trouble. "I will do that."

"Great." Chloe said smiling. "Now I need to go to the bathroom again." She said getting to her feet while her friends laughed.

"So what were you thinking of doing with your hair?" Skye wanted to know.


"I thought we agreed that you weren't going to propose?" Francis asked looking at his friend. He didn't think he'd ever seen Jason this happy before. Johnny had made breakfast for the ladies and kids. After their morning meal the guys grabbed coffee and came into the office.

"Elizabeth indicated that I should ask her to marry me last night." Jason said grinning. He was about to call Diane. His lawyer arrived at her office the same time every morning. That time would be in a few minutes. "So I did, because I was in enough trouble. Ignoring that request wasn't going to happen."

"You are smarter than you look." Johnny saluted his friend with his coffee mug. "So a wedding here, and then one back home." Jason had explained the plan. "That's good. Lila will want to see the two of you exchange vows."

"Getting married here also keeps those who would surely object at bay." Francis pointed out. Carly would find a way to crash a ceremony back home.

"I was thinking that maybe I should head home early." Johnny told Jason. "While Ric is contained, Claudia is not. I don't see her just letting Liz have you."

"I spoke to Cody before coming downstairs. He said my grandmother had the situation under control. I think I may lose him to her." Jason said chuckling. "He sounded a bit awestruck."

"Lila has the power. I'm telling you that woman is dangerous." Johnny said with a devilish grin. "She has promised to teach me all her secrets."

"You still won't be as badass as she is." Jason said with smirk as he called Port Charles.

Johnny just nodded knowing that was true.

"Diane Miller." The attorney answered.

"Diane its Jason." He knew she wouldn't recognize the number.

"Hello there. I was worried about your vanishing act, but Cody assured me that you were fine." Diane wasn't used to Jason just going poof. "May I ask where you are?" Max didn't know, or said he didn't.

"I am on an island near the Cat Cays." Jason told her. "I hope to marry Elizabeth before I return home, so I need you to file some paperwork."

"Ah, one of the other notable absences. Rumor has it that Nurse Webber left with Ric Lansing. I refused to believe that because Liz is much smarter than that." Diane said opening a computer file. She had no idea what was required for citizens to marry abroad. Scanning the page from her law journals she saw it wouldn't be that hard, because Jason had picked a country Americans often married in. "Okay, I should have permission for the ceremony to take place in about forty-eight hours. After you get married fax me a copy of the license so that I can file it making the marriage legal here. That will take roughly twenty-four more hours. So in four days you can return home and I can gush over the no doubt stunning ring you put on your future wife's finger. As you attorney I am required to ask about a prenup."

"Not necessary." Jason told Diane.

"If you divorce I'm representing her, and taking you for every penny I can get. Since I'm a fantastic attorney prepare to be broke. So I advise you to simply stay married." Diane said smiling. She was totally serious and Jason would know that.

"Understood." Jason had no doubt Diane would keep her word. "Anything else?"

"Bring me a souvenir. Have Liz pick it out, you have horrible taste in curios." Diane told her client. "If that's everything I need to see what else the gossip mill got wrong. Because it was totally right about Claudia coming here."

"She won't be an issue." Jason knew that was Diane's roundabout way of asking about the Italian brunette. Jason should check in with John to make sure his sister wasn't making him miserable. Zacchara had moved to get away from the drama, so Claudia would be the last person he wanted to see.

"Good to know. I think Liz could totally take her in a fight." Diane said laughing. "I need to go work and bill you for it."

"I will check in when I return." Jason said shaking his head as he hung up. He immediately called John.

"What?" John said barely awake. He had a late night at the club. Not out partying but playing. He owned Luke's former blues club and three nights a week he was the featured musical act.

"Sorry to wake you." Jason started the conversation. "I wanted to check in."

"Are you going to make my sister leave before my girlfriend ends up in jail?" John asked sitting up. He loved Claudia, but he didn't like her, so he was solidly in his girlfriend's corner on this matter. He really was afraid Georgie was going to snap. His sister couldn't cost him the best thing in his life.

"I'm not in Port Charles." Jason was surprised more people didn't know that.

"Oh. That's probably for the best. Claudia thinks she is going to marry you. I told her it wasn't going to happen." John was contemplating coffee. He wasn't playing tonight and could turn in early. Hopefully with his girlfriend curled up with him. She was sexy when she read law books in bed.

"John, if Claudia doesn't leave I can't guarantee this is going to turn out well." Jason didn't want to hurt the younger man.

"I am aware of that." John said quietly. For years he had thought his sister was on a path of self-destruction. She might just get her wish if she didn't back off of this marriage plan. Jason had never expressed any romantic interest in Claudia, in fact it was well known he couldn't stand her. John knew his sister was playing with fire. "I can try talking to her again."

"I would appreciate that." Jason hoped John could get through to his sister, but he wasn't counting on it. The only good thing was that Claudia didn't keep in close contact with John, so if she had to disappear it would probably be a while before that became apparent.

"I'll go see her today." John said getting out of bed. Georgie had a break between classes during the morning. After he talked with his sister he would call and see if his girl wanted to grab some coffee.

"Thanks." Jason said ready to end the call.

"No problem." John hung up and headed for the shower.

"I want to see what the ladies are up to, and then I need to call my grandmother." Jason said getting up from the desk.

"I'm guessing more shopping, and wedding planning." Francis got up too. "Congrats. You are so marrying up."

"Yeah, what ugly said." Johnny slapped Jason on the back. "Don't screw it up or you'll end up in the Pine Barrens." He was only half joking.

"I feel so loved." Jason said wiping away a fake tear before walking out of the office and down to the kitchen.


The ladies left and the guys were once again on kid detail. Jason was looking forward to more time with Cameron. They were going to a petting zoo on the resort property after this call was made. "Good morning."

"Someone is chipper. Does this mean you have been forgiven?" Lila wanted to know. She didn't think it would take long. Just the fact that Jason went through the trouble to plan all this would soften Elizabeth's heart.

"I have been, because my girl is forgiving." Jason remarked smiling. Not just with him Elizabeth found a way to move past anger with most people. Only Ric and Lucky never got pardons. "I called to share news."

"Is that correct?" Lila could guess and she was thrilled.

"Elizabeth and I are getting married. Hopefully in a few days. Then we'd like to have a bigger ceremony next year." Jason told his grandmother.

"Have the ceremony recorded." Lila requested. "I'd like to see it."

"That's a great idea." Jason would get a photographer. "I'm going to start adoption paperwork for Cameron when we return home." He hadn't mentioned that to Diane, but Jason was guessing she would have the paperwork ready to sign when they got to Port Charles.

"Wonderful. He will be a welcome addition to the family. Will you wait for me to call before you return? If possible." Lila hoped to have the Claudia/Carly situation finished quickly. It just depended how stubborn Carly was going to be over Sonny. The fact that Claudia was a guest at the Metro Court would be discovered no later than tomorrow, even if Lila had to make the call herself.

"Diane requested we wait at least a day after we are wed to return. So I won't be home for another four days at the earliest. Possibly longer if there is a hold up with the paperwork." Jason passed along.

"That should be fine." Lila could work with that. "Is my future granddaughter there?" She would love to talk with Liz.

"Not at the moment." Jason said smiling. "I can have her call you later."

"Don't bother her, I'm sure she has many details to attend to. Just bring her to see me when you return home." Lila requested.

"You will be our first stop." Jason promised.

"Good." Lila thought her idea had worked out well. "Be happy my darling."

"I will. We will." Jason had no doubt of that. He ended the call, now it was time for some fun with his little boy.


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