Chapter Fourteen
"Jacob Martin Spencer! You have 1 minuted to get your butt down these stairs." Flustered Liz was running around frantically looking for Cameron's other shoe. Hearing a loud thud above her head, she scrambled upstairs. Busting into the boys room Liz found the Jake's head firmly tucked under Cameron's arm. "Cameron!" Jumping apart two guilty faces stared up at her.
"Mommy, it was his..."
Interrupting him she scolded "I do not want to hear it. What I want is for you two to be dressed and downstairs in 30 seconds." Exiting the room Liz shook her head then grinned. Knowing they were doing what they were told Liz groaned when she heard the doorbell ring. "What now." Exasperated she flew downstairs and opened the door.
"Aunt Liz." Charging into room Spencer threw his arms around her waist.
"Hey you." Hugging the little guy tightly Liz looked up at his father. "Nicholas, what a wonderful yet unexpected treat."
Nic smiled and entered her home. "Well I thought Spencer and I would take you and the boys out to breakfast."
Touched Elizabeth grinned. "I was planning on taking the boys to the park for the day, but a breakfast with friends, sure why not." A loud crash made Liz groan. "Sure you want to take my clan out, they are in rare form today."
"Spencer go upstairs and herd your cousins."
Watching him disappear Liz returned her attention to Nicholas. "Thank you so much, I wanted to do something to take their mind of a missing Jason."
"Still not heard anything on his where abouts?"
"Sonny keeps telling me not to worry, Jason is proficient in staying alive and getting out of trouble. Needless to say his words have done little in easing my fears." Hearing a loud crash Liz laughed when Nic jumped "Another chance to get out of breakfast, my boys are going to be a bad influence on Spencer."
"It's good for him, builds character. Liz I wanted to let you know that I have spoken to Sam's personal assistant. According to her Sam never left Port Charles, her private jet is still at the airfield. So there is a really good chance that Sam's disappearence might have something to do with Jasons."
Exhaling slowly Liz closed her eyes, this was her worst nightmare come true, she knew once Sam returned to Jason's orbit he would remember what she meant to him. Sam was a subject that Jason and her did not speak about for many reasons, but one was because Liz didnt want to know the asnwers to her own questions. She knew that Jason loved her and the boys but Sam held a very special place in his heart, a place Liz knew she would never be able to compete with.
Watching the wheels in Liz's head move into full speed Nic reached for her hand, giving it a comforting squeeze. "Come on now, no bad thoughts, today is about having fun."
Smiling, she nodded. "Sounds like a plan."
"Ok then. Why don't I check up on the boys, make sure it hasn't turned into Lord of the Flies upstairs and you get ready.
Watching him disappear upstairs Liz promised herself that she wasnt going to think about Jason today, today was about her and the boys in her life.
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Slowly Jason stirred as the warm figure next to him, snuggled closer. Eyes still closed, he reached out finding the reason why he slept so well, Sam. Memories of last night and early morning came rushing back, all was right in the universe because the one he adored was sleeping next to him. Smiling Jason opened his eyes only to find his pint size firecracker asleep on her side, her hand was loosely wrapped around his thumb. She had not changed a great deal, even in her sleep she unconsciously needed to be near, touching him. Running his hand along top her head and hair making love to her had been like coming home. The suffering she had put herself though over the past few years made his heart hurt. He never thought his mistake of not telling her about Jake would cause her so much pain and damage. She believed he thought that she would be an unfit mother when he actually thought the exact opposite, Sam was born to be a mother, but he had snuffed that dream for her. He had to make her understand, he needed to repair and heal the heart he broke.
Awakening from a wonderful dream Sam slipped her fingers between Jason's. Nuzzling his chest she smiled. "Good morning."
Kissing the top of her head Jason pulled her closer. Rubbing her back, they just laid together, in silence, enjoying the peace that always settled around them in each others arms. Overhead two large colorful bird flew by their loud squawks broke the quiet of the morning. "Wow, Macaws. They are so beautiful."
"Someone has been watching the National Geographic channel."
Poking him Sam grinned. "What can I say I like to watch nature shows." stretching, mewling softly she curled back up against Jason's side "Man, this is nice. See I told you camping could be fun, but you never trusted me enough to lead you on an expedition."
"Well if we make it home in one piece, maybe you could plan a mini trip for Jake and I." Not sure if she was hearing things properly she decided not to comment on his thought.
Suddenly aware of her nakedness Sam remembered her clothing was still at the pond. "Jason, can you please give me the backpack, I need some clothing."
"Mmmm" wrapping both arms around Sam's tiny frame, Jason pulled her on top of him. "I happen to be enjoying your state of undress."
Staring down at him Sam would have liked nothing more then spend the entire day making love to Jason. They could go for another swim, talk, sleep, eat, the idea was so tempting, but they did need to get moving. Still unsure on who was after them, they couldn't remain in one place for any length of time. "I am sure that you do, but that is besides the point, we need to get going."
Swatting her thigh he scowled "Kill joy!"
"Aww poor baby, going to pout because you can't get your way?" playfully pinched his cheeks.
Arching a brow, he called her bluff "Keep it up."
"Ohh the mean,serious look" leaning down she stole a quick kiss "You are so cute and sweet."
"That's it, you are in so much trouble!"
Screeching Sam was thrown onto the ground and then assualted by his fingers. "Stoopp, Jason!" laughing harder, squirming, attempting to get away. "Mercy... I cant breath.. Jasonnnnnn.. " trying to dislodge his hands Sam stomach started to hurt from all the cackling. "Merrcccyyyyy!"
Ceasing all Jason could do was just smile. Watching her calm down, Jason took back the kiss she stole. "Alright Jungle Guide, time to go." Jerking her back to her feet, he switched from teasing Jason to serious Jason. "I am going to check on the bike, you can pack."
"Wow, do I really, jesh thanks, that was so generous of you." laughing she jumped back as Jason started to stalk her "Fine I'm on it Capt!"
Snickering Jason shook his head. It was going to be a long day.