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Chapter 25 – Fun and Games

AJ paused for a minute and then said, "First, I'm an alcoholic. I've been sober for three months. It's a one day at a time kind of thing but I have a lot to look forward to in my life so it's something I hope to maintain." He said honestly.

"Okay, I can live with that." She said. "What else?"

"I have a son. He's four. Unfortunately, his mother is Carly Corinthos."

Olivia was surprised. Carly didn't not seem like AJ's type. "Wow. That must be difficult." She was also not one of Olivia's favorite people.

"She has full custody. It's my fault really. I was devastated because she lied to me and hid the fact that I was the father. I was a mess for a long time but now, I want him in my life."

"I've seen Michael. He's a cute kid." She said. "Is that all?"

"Jason Morgan is my brother." AJ said.

Olivia was confused. "I didn't realize he was a Quartermaine."

"I'm the one that was driving the car which resulted in his coma and brain damage. It took a long time for us to heal from that but we are friends now." AJ said.

Olivia thought for a moment. AJ had a lot of baggage but there was something about him that she really liked and the honesty was refreshing. "So, where are we going?"

AJ slowly smiled. "My brother is having dinner at his place. There's another couple that will be there as well. He's putting some steaks on."

"I'm a really good cook. You think he'd mind me bringing some food?" She asked.

"No. What were you thinking?"

"I could make some prosciutto wrapped asparagus and I have a little sauce to put on it."

AJ's mouth was watering. "That sounds really good."

"And I'll bring an appetizer; probably bruschetta." She rattled off.

"You just get better and better." He said softly as she grinned.

"Wait until you taste my sauce." She said wickedly.

"Why do I have a feeling I'll need to join a gym soon?" AJ asked chuckling.

Olivia was thinking that there were other ways to work it off but she'd save that until much later. "What time is this shindig?"

"Give me your address. I'll pick you up at 6:30."

"It's a date. I'm on call tonight so if there is an emergency, I might have to run in." She warned.

"That's okay. I'll savor whatever time we have." AJ said. "See you later." He stopped suddenly. "By the way, Jason is seeing Elizabeth Webber. Did you know her?"

Olivia smiled. "I love her. She works in Jax's gallery."

"Well, she has amnesia. So, try not to tell her too much about her past. They want her to remember naturally."

"Got it." She said. There were rumors floating around about the amnesia but Jax had gone out of town before she could get the scoop. She smiled and watched him walk out and then picked up her phone. "Marty, I have to leave a few hours early. So, you'll have to cover."

"You have a hot date?"

She smiled. "Yup."

"Then go have fun. I'll hold down the fort."

"Thanks."

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Tracy walked up to a guy eating nachos outside of Kelly's. When she stopped at stared he looked up and wiped his mouth.

"Can I help you?"

"I'll give you three hundred dollars if you stop eating that gastric mess and accidentally dump it on it someone."

The guy grinned. "Who?"

She pointed. "There's a woman sitting on a bench around the corner."

He got up and took a peak. "Do you know who that is?"

"Obviously genius. Do we have a deal or not?"

"Don't get your panties in a bunch lady. I'll do it for five hundred and if I get shot, you're paying for the hospital room." He was more than aware who Carly was married too.

"Deal." Tracy said. She took out her wallet. "Here's half now. When the deal is done, meet me over there behind that stand and I'll give you the rest."

She handed him the money and the guy smiled. "I'll be right back." He said.

Tracy walked towards Kelly's and then darted where Carly wouldn't be able to see her.

She watched Carly get up to leave and then the guy tripped and the nachos and salsa spilled down the front of her. The air was filled with Carly's screeches and the man was trying to apologize. Carly looked like someone had thrown up on her. Tracy took a picture and laughed under her breath. Max told the guy to get lost and then attempted to help Carly but only made it worse. "I'm only beginning Carly. I am going to be a thorn in your side until AJ gets his son back." She muttered before making her way over to the stand. It was money well spent.

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Abby took one last look in the mirror. She had on tight jeans and wedges. Her blue top was sleeveless with one shoulder. It was a little frilly and feminine but sexy. She put on some bracelets and earrings and her hair had soft curls in it. Grabbing a small purse she put in some clear lip gloss, her I.D. and her phone.

Johnny knocked on the door. He had on a pair of jeans and tee shirt that showcased his sculpted chest. It was a change from his normal suit attire.

Abby swung open the door and took him in. The jeans showed off his legs and his big biceps were on display in his short sleeved shirt. "Hi."

He smiled. She looked gorgeous. "You look beautiful."

She smiled. "Thanks."

He held out his hand and she took it and they walked to the car.

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Elizabeth finished up her hair and took a look at herself in the mirror. She had on jeans and sandals with a sleeveless, shoulderless green blouse. There was a tie at the top and it cinched at the waist. She put on some earrings and fluffed her hair before going downstairs to the kitchen.

"Wow." Jason said smiling. "You look hot."

Liz blushed. "Thank you." She said giving him a little kiss. "Go get changed."

He kissed her one last time. "I'll put the steaks on when everyone gets here." He said. There was a porch on the back and he had already turned on the grill.

Someone knocked on the door and she ran to get it. "AJ." She said smiling. Taking the bowl from his hand, he walked past her and Olivia came into sight.

"Hello, I'm Olivia." She said smiling.

"Elizabeth." She said returning it. "Follow me."

Olivia and AJ followed her into the kitchen. Olivia put the tray of bruschetta down and Liz peaked into the casserole dish. "Oh my that smells delicious." She said eyeing the veggies.

"I wasn't sure what to bring."

Jason came up behind them. "You didn't have to bring anything. Thank you." He said.

Olivia smiled. "It's nice to see you Jason."

"I heard my brother tried to run you over." He said getting out some wine. "Merlot?" He asked her.

She smiled. "Yes, that's perfect."

"Would you like some?" He asked Elizabeth.

"I'll have some Pinot." She said.

Jason got out another glass and then grabbed a couple of aspirins and took them. He was getting a headache. There was knock on the door and AJ ran to get it.

"So, did we know each other?" Liz asked.

Olivia nodded. "Yes, I saw you all the time when you worked at the gallery." She said smiling.

"Great."

"I'd bring you some food when you worked late and sometimes we'd eat together." Olivia had always enjoyed Liz's company.

Liz smiled. "Well, thank you for being a friend."

"It was my pleasure." Olivia said clinking her glass against Elizabeth's.

Jason was happy that his girl was getting some love.

Abby and Johnny walked in. "Hey." He said handing Jason the potatoes.

Liz gave him a hug and then Abby. "Olivia, have you met Abby?"

"I think I may have seen you once or twice at the hospital." She said shaking her hand.

"I had a little crush on your son for like five minutes." Abby said.

Olivia's eyes grew big. "Really?"

Abby chuckled. "Yeah but he was all about Lulu."

Olivia rolled her eyes and drank some wine.

Liz grinned. "Something tells me you need to elaborate on that later."

Olivia chuckled and pretended to zip her lips.

Johnny walked up behind Abby. "Would you like some wine?"

"Sure." She said smiling. "Surprise me."

He smiled and went across the room.

"He's handsome." Olivia said.

Abby smiled. "Very."

"So there is no chance of you rescuing my son then?" She asked playfully.

"Um, no."

The women laughed and Johnny handed Abby a glass and then returned to the guys who had gone outside.

Olivia grabbed the bruschetta tray and they went to the deck.

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They munched on the bread as they drank and chatted. Johnny and AJ were a riot together and it was even funnier when Jason added his two cents because it always came out of left field. The woman watched the men and occasionally gossiped.

Jason disappeared into the kitchen to grab the steaks.

Elizabeth watched Johnny pull Abby into him. She was facing away so Liz could see her grin when Johnny whispered something into her ear that made her blush.

"Did you fix those two up?" Olivia asked.

"Yup." Liz said. "Jason helped."

AJ chuckled. "That would have been one for the record books."

Liz laughed.

Jason came back out and threw the steaks on the hot grill. "I'll warm the potatoes and veggies in a bit."

"I can do that for you Jason." Olivia said.

"You relax." He said with a slight smile.

Johnny handed him a fresh beer and he sat down.

"Do you like to cook?" Jason asked Olivia.

"I love to cook. Of course my specialty is Italian."

Liz smiled. "Can you teach me?"

"Of course I can. You let me know when you want your first lesson and I'll make time."

Liz was excited. She would love to surprise Jason. "Did I cook before?"

Johnny choked on his beer and Abby patted him on the back.

Liz glared at him. "I'll take that as a no."

Jason chuckled. "Baby, it's not your fault. You only had a hot plate."

Liz smiled and gave him a quick peck. "Thank you honey."

Johnny pretended to gag making AJ laugh.

AJ had to admit, when Jason was around Elizabeth it was like he was a whole different person; mostly he was happy.

The steaks were finished and Johnny went and grabbed the veggies and potatoes. They passed everything around and then dug in.

"So good." Johnny said savoring the steak.

"The potatoes are delicious." Olivia said.

"They are." Liz added.

Johnny grinned. "My mother taught me how to make those."

"To Johnny's mom." Olivia said lifting her glass. They all toasted.

"Jason, you don't like vegetables?" Abby asked.

AJ laughed as Jason frowned. "Wus. I dare you to eat one."

Jason rolled his eyes. "What are we three?"

"Are you scared?" AJ asked.

"Don't poke the bear." Johnny warned.

"Garlic's a vegetable and they are on the potatoes." Jason said with a smirk.

Olivia chuckled.

AJ rolled his eyes.

"More." Liz said holding her hands out towards the potatoes.

Jason chuckled and handed her the dish. "That therapy session must have made you work up an appetite."

She nodded and shoveled some onto her plate.

Jason refilled her wine.

"What else did I like to drink?" Liz asked curiously.

Johnny grinned. "Tequila."

"Really?"

"Yeah, you did this thing at Jake's." He said trying to remember it right.

Jason sighed. "Lick it, slam it, suck it." He muttered.

Liz laughed. "Perhaps you could demonstrate it for me later."

AJ started to laugh. "This I have to see."

"I'm sure Jason has some tequila lying around." Johnny said.

They finished eating and Jason led everyone to the garage. They watched as Jason and Johnny played a round of pool.

After about a half hour, a devilish AJ found the Tequila and called Alice and she brought over some limes.

Jason chuckled at his antics. AJ placed everything on the table.

"Well?" Liz asked looking at Jason.

He put down his pool stick and walked over. "Lick your hand and then put some salt on it." Jason instructed.

Liz did so and then looked over at him.

"You lick the salt, down the shot, and then suck on the lime." He said.

Liz grinned. She licked the salt and frowned and then downed the shot and with a grimace sucked on the lime. "Wow." She said shaking her head. "That was great. Abby do one."

Jason laughed.

Abby smiled and repeated the actions and Liz gave her a high five.

Liz was about to turn to Olivia but her phone buzzed. "Damn." She said. Standing up she walked away as she spoke in hushed tones.

AJ looked up as she returned to the table.

"I'm sorry but I have to go." She said pouting.

"Awwww." Liz said before standing and giving her hug. "Thank you for coming."

Olivia smiled. "You're welcome. Maybe we can do it again someday soon. I'll cook."

Jason smiled. "You're on." He said before giving her a hug.

They finished saying goodbye and then AJ and Olivia left.

"Alright." Johnny said standing. "One more shot for the girls and Liz you are with me and Abby is with Jason."

Jason looked at Johnny like he was crazy.

"I figured I'd use her to distract you." Johnny said.

Liz laughed. "That sounds like fun." She was definitely buzzed.

Once the girls had done another shot they began to play. Johnny thought he was going to die laughing when Liz tried to distract Jason. The first time, he made it but the second time when she raked her hand over his chest, he missed the shot.

Liz whispered something to Abby and she grinned. Right before Johnny's shot, she slipped in front of him and her lips hovered over his for a moment before she laid a scorching kiss on him. He had to steady her after she let go.

"Good luck with that." She said breathlessly as she moved away.

Jason watched Johnny stare blankly for a moment and busted out laughing. He tried to line up but Abby licked her lips and Johnny scratched.

"They think they are so slick don't they?" Johnny asked.

Jason chuckled. "What are you going to do?"

Johnny watched Abby line up her shot and right before she started to move, he pulled up his shirt displaying his washboard abs and Abby sent the ball off the table.

Jason laughed. They were going to get nowhere with this game.

Liz went to take her turn and Jason leaned over her. "You want to line it up like this." He said as he molded his body against hers. Elizabeth thought she was going to die. And then when he whispered in her ear and made her whole body tremble she looked over at Johnny. "You might as well go." She said before biting her lip.

Johnny and Abby laughed loudly. He reached over and turned on the radio and some slow music came on. "Dance with me." He asked Abby.

She smiled and threw her arms around his neck.

Jason spun Liz around they began to dance too. His hand splayed against her back as she got as close as she could. Jason closed his eyes and relished the feel of her up against him.

When the song came to an end, Abby yelled out, "Tequila" making Liz laugh.

Shots were handed around. In fact, the guys had two. They were all buzzed and feeling good.

A few minutes later, they all ended up in the living room.

"Truth or Dare." Abby said.

Jason looked over at her in fear and Liz giggled. "Who's first?" She yelled.

Johnny chuckled at the look on Jason's face. "I'll go."

Liz was sitting on Jason's lap. "Um, have you ever been with two girls at once?"

Jason groaned into her neck and Johnny laughed loudly.

"Don't answer that." Jason said.

Johnny grinned. "Yes, I have."

Liz's head tilted. "Really? Explain the logistics of that to me." She slurred out as Jason made a funny move and abruptly stood up.

Abby was doubled over laughing.

"Good night." Jason said as he carried a protesting Elizabeth to the staircase.

"But honey, I want to know how you do that. Have you ever done that?"

Johnny laughed loudly.

"Johnny." Jason yelled as he quickly ran up the stairs.

Liz smiled up at him. "I think I really like tequila."

Jason smiled. "Do you now?"

"Uh huh."

Jason hadn't let her drink the last round. He had seen her drink way more but she still wasn't up to that yet. Just the three she had and the wine had already done her in.