Liz's Kids

Ch. 14 Happy Birthday Cam

Author's Note: Yes I got this out later than planned. I am currently working on Chapter 15 called Dinner. Chapter 15 Liz and Carly will finally have a little talk. This chapter is mainly about Jason's thoughts and feelings. Thank you so much for all the wonderful reviews. As of right now I am planning on 30 chapters.

Cindy

[Three weeks later]

(Jason's point of view)

I never use to dream when I slept. Then I met Elizabeth and that changed. When I first met her she was so broken. Lucky's so called death hit her so hard. She was so in love with him. I tried my best to help her. We became friends and then it happened. I fell for the 18 year old girl.

Life got in our way. Lucky, Carly, Sonny, Zander, Courtney, and Ric all had kept us apart in one way or another even Sam. I still loved her though. Even though I never could admit it.

When she got pregnant I was amazed. Then I was told the baby wasn't mine. When Elizabeth told me about the baby I felt so happy. I had to give Jake up too. It really hurt. I wanted Elizabeth, Cameron, and Jake to be with me. I wanted my family.

I had given up on my dream. I figured I did so much wrong that I didn't deserve my own family. I tried to be happy for Elizabeth. I always knew Lucky wasn't good enough for her. Honestly I never thought anyone could be good enough for her.

I became her friend. I was her best friend at times. And I was her occasional lover. I was happy to watch the kids grow up from a far. Even after Emily was born I still wanted them all of them.

Then Cameron got sick. I had been in South America on business. When Sonny told me about Cameron I knew had to get home and fast. I wanted to be there for Elizabeth and I had always loved Cameron and felt a connection to him.

When Elizabeth revealed that Cameron, Aiden, and Emily were mine too I was shocked. I was sure I had been dreaming. There was no way I could finally get a family.

There was no way I could stay away now. Even if Lucky would've been willing I wasn't not anymore. I wanted my family. I wasn't spending one more day away from them.

I was so relieved when Elizabeth agreed to move in. It's been really nice. We eat together and spend time together. I love bath and bed time. I just wish I knew what Elizabeth wanted. I thought she understood I didn't just want my kids I wanted her too. Then I realized she didn't have a clue.

Today is Cameron's ninth birthday. I couldn't believe I missed out on nine years. I just hoped I could make up for it. So far Cameron has been willing to let me get to know him better. He's been honest. I had always thought he was like Elizabeth now though I see more of myself than I ever thought there was.

Sonny had offered to host the party since I don't have a back yard. Elizabeth happily agreed and the next thing I knew Sonny was throwing a cook out birthday party for Cam. Sonny also got one of those bouncy things for the kids. Elizabeth said it was too much but, Sonny said Cameron was his nephew and deserved to be spoiled. Elizabeth couldn't help agreeing.

Elizabeth made his cake. It was a robot. I couldn't believe she had made it. Everyone was really impressed. The guest list included Robin, Patrick, Emma, Monica, Audrey, Steven, his girlfriend Olivia and a few of the boy's friends from school and their parents.

The parents were actually nice. I was wondering if Elizabeth had talked to them ahead of time. All the kids had a great time as well as the adults. The food was amazing.

It was present time. I actually felt nervous. I had bought Cameron's gift by myself. I wanted him to have something from me that he would really like. So far Michael's gift had been his favorite. It was a comic art kit. Michael looked so happy that he liked it so much.

"Jason is this for me?" Cameron asked as I handed it to him.

"Just for you Bud." I answered.

"Jason this is so cool." Cameron said as he pulled out the Snap Circuit Pro.

"Do you really like it?" I asked softly.

"It's the best Jason. I love it." Cameron said jumping into my arms.

"Happy Birthday Cam. I love you." I whispered.

"I love you too Jason." He whispered back.

I saw Elizabeth as well as Monica had caught the whole thing. They both had tears in there eyes. Monica took Emily into his arms. And Aiden climbed into her lap. Jake ran to Sonny who scooped him up. All I could keep think was this is right.

Sonny suggested that we take a family photo. Elizabeth thought I wanted it to be of just me and the kids. I quickly pulled Elizabeth over and said it's a family photo. She blushed and quickly nodded. I held Cameron and Jake while she held Aiden and Emily. Everyone was watching. Monica and Audrey quickly asked for a copy. Then I heard Steven and Robin both saying they wanted one too. Sonny agreed and I even heard Carly saying they could put their copy on the mantel.

I was shocked by the day. I never guessed that life could be like this. I hadn't ever felt this happy. Now I just had to figure out how to deal with my feelings for Elizabeth and what I should do. All I knew for sure was I wouldn't run away anymore. I finally had my family and I wasn't letting go.