A/N – Thanks for the comments! Re: John, now you know if that was Jason not taking no for an answer and trying to go after our girl you would be cheering him…just saying. I feel for John. He loved her and their families tore them apart, he'll buy a clue soon.

Chapter 25

The next morning, Monica and Alan crept past the room, surprised to see Elizabeth passed out on their son. They quickly went down to the dining room where Lila was beaming with joy.

"Did you see them?"

Alan chuckled. "We did."

"They looked so beautiful."

Edward lowered his paper. "She'd be good for him."

"I think he's good for her too," Lila said. "I don't think she has admitted to herself that she likes him more than friends though."

"She'll get there," Alan said.

"Jason is a patient man," Monica added.

Emily plopped down into a seat.

"You look like you had a lot to drink last night," Monica said.

"I don't even want to talk about it, but don't let me interrupt your evil plotting."

Alan grinned. Emily's smirk was priceless.

"It's not evil to want Jason to be happy," Lila said.

"Oh, I agree. I really like Elizabeth. For some reason, she's trying not to go there though."

"She has been through a lot and just broke up with Johnny."

"And how do you know that?" Her grandmother never ceased to amaze her.

"I have spies everywhere, my dear."

Edward nodded. "She does."

"Then do you know who I like?" Emily put some jam on her toast.

Alan's smile quickly diminished. "Do we even want to know?"

"Relax, he comes from good stock," Emily said sarcastically.

Lila giggled. "You'll have to come clean now."

"Oh no. I think you should consult your spies."

"Fine. If you want to do this the hard way…"

"I do."

"Brat," Alan said.

Emily's mouth dropped open. "I can't believe you said that. I am your perfect child."

Monica smiled.

About ten minutes later, Jason and Elizabeth joined them.

"My mouth feels like a cotton ball," Liz said.

Alice handed her some juice. "I could make you a hangover concoction."

"No!" Alan and Emily yelled at the same time.

Jason slightly smiled.

"What? It will fix you right up."

Alan took off his glasses. "If you want to grow hair on your chest and puke for the next few hours, go for it."

Liz grimaced. "I'll pass, but thanks for the O.J."

"You're welcome."

"Elizabeth, how was your night?" Lila asked.

"Fine. I feel badly for passing out on Jason."

"I didn't mind."

Liz grabbed some toast. "Hopefully, I didn't say anything stupid."

"Nope."

"Good."

"So, who were you partying it up with?"

Emily shook her head. "Don't answer that. Grandmother wants to know who I like and I told her to go consult her spies. I know you are not one of them, so don't give her any insider information. What happens at Jake's, stays at Jake's."

Liz smirked. "Sorry Lila."

"It's okay, but mark my words, I will find out."

"Why do I have a picture in my mind of Alice, dressed in black, sneaking around the town?"

Lila chuckled. "I cannot reveal my sources."

"There's more than one?" Emily asked.

"Maybe."

Edward grinned. "Nothing gets past my Lila."

Tracy walked in. "So, another freeloader?"

Liz rolled her eyes.

"Don't you have a trust fund?"

"I'm really not sure what you are implying, but you can keep your snarky remarks to yourself," Liz said.

Tracy frowned, but before she could reply, Lila shushed her.

"Maybe you should try some Metamucil," Jason suggested making everyone but his Aunt laugh.

"Since when did you become a comedian?"

"What do you mean? I was serious."

Emily snorted. "Someone has your number…"

"Please. I could chew him up and spit him out on a good day."

Jason looked grossed out by the visual.

"You're so literal."

Edward stood. "Tracy, grab your coffee. We need to get to the office."

Liz looked at her watch. "I should go home and shower."

"We can drop you off if you want," Edward said.

"Perfect. Thank you for the breakfast," she said standing.

"You hardly ate anything," Monica said.

"I'm good." She pushed her chair in. "Jason, I'll call you later."

"Okay."

Monica and Alan stood. "We have to go to the hospital."

"I'm on at three," Emily said.

"Alright, we'll see you then."

After they left, Emily looked over at Jason. "So, you two looked awfully cozy this morning."

Jason slightly smiled.

Emily grinned.

"What happens in Jason's room, stays in Jason's room," Lila said making Jason chuckle.

"So, who won the race last night?"

"Who do you think?" Lila asked.

"My money was on you."

"She cheated."

Lila made a noise. "Don't be a sore loser."

"Why not? Everyone else in this family is."

"He does have a point," Emily said.

"True."

"I'll get a re-match soon," Jason said.

"I'm getting out of my chair by tomorrow."

Emily clapped. "Wonderful."

"I have been sneaking out of it for the last few days," Lila said mischievously.

"I won't tell."

Lila looked at Jason.

"I won't either."

"Good. I don't want Dante to rescind my get out of jail card."

Emily rolled her eyes.

"I thought you liked Dante," Jason said.

"Oh no. She already kicked him to the curb," Lila said.

Emily's mouth dropped open. "Lila!"

"What?"

Emily shook her head. "You are too much."

"Do I need to hurt him?" Jason asked.

"No. He slept with someone I don't approve of way before we went out on a date. I decided, I wasn't okay with it."

Jason's eyes narrowed.

"I'm going to go take a shower."

"I knew something smelled."

Emily's mouth dropped open. "AJ!" She jumped up and hurled herself into his arms as he laughed. "I missed you so much."

"I missed you too."

"You are a sight for sore eyes," Lila said getting a hug and kiss.

"Jason."

"Hi."

"I know you don't remember me. It's okay."

"Edward didn't tell me you were coming home," Lila said.

"I wanted it to be a surprise. I'm only here for a couple of days. We have a few important meetings."

"Well, I'm glad you are home."

"Me too."

AJ sat down. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine," Jason said.

"Still a man of few words?"

Jason shrugged. He listened to them chat for a while before going back upstairs.

"Is he really okay?"

"I'm not sure. He's starting to get his memory back," Emily said.

"That could spell doom."

"I know. I'm just going to enjoy him being here for as long as it lasts," Lila said.

"Me too," Emily said.

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Helena smiled as she watched Jeff get some coffee. "Dr. Webber, how is the family?"

He rolled his eyes and slowly turned. "Helena."

"That good?"

Her smile was as wide as Cheshire cat and he knew something was up. "What now?"

"Take a walk with me away from prying ears?" She looped her arm around his, not giving him a chance to say no and they walked to a corner.

"Is this private enough?"

"It will do. Would you agree that as chief of staff, appearances are very important?"

"Yes."

"I have it on good authority that not only did your wife cheat on you, but your daughter is falling apart and participating in some unscrupulous behavior."

Jeff's mouth dropped open.

"Not only that, but Elizabeth has had her fair share of drama lately too."

His eyes narrowed. "Get to the point."

"I'm just reminding you that everyone is watching. One more blight on your family name and the board might see fit to remove you from your pedestal."

He leaned closer. "They could try. I haven't done one thing to tarnish my image."

"It's not just about you. Drama is practically oozing out of your pores and we can't afford the bad publicity after the tornado and wing collapse. Perhaps you need a leave of absence to get your family affairs in order."

"My family is none of you business. I don't think you'd like it if I started digging around in your family tree. I have a feeling it's probably a lot more salacious then anything you've read about mine."

Her face turned to stone. "Are you threatening me?"

"Take it however you want," he said before walking away. God he would love to take that bitch down. Helena wanted Stefan as chief of staff in the worst way and he would be damned if that was ever going to happen while he was still breathing.

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Elizabeth made her way to her office to catch up on some paperwork. She completely got lost in it when she realized the time and rushed downstairs to have lunch with Felix. Just as she was coming around the corner, she was grabbed and pushed into a room.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?"

"Where is my daughter?"

Liz frowned. "I don't even know who you are?" She took in his appearance. He didn't look too abnormal, but he definitely wasn't happy.

"Kylie. Where is she?"

"Oh—um, I don't know."

He grabbed her and threw her about against the wall and then gripped her neck. "I will kill you where you stand if you don't tell me where she is right now." He had been searching for them and then he came across the media coverage from the ball and saw Katherine.

Liz gripped his hands as she struggled for air. "Please…."

"Tell me what I want to know and I'll let you live."

"I don't know, but I can find out," she said desperately, trying to buy some time.

"Wrong answer."

She thrashed as she struggled to breathe and then the door flew open and Robin walked in, startling him.

"Oh—my—God." She let out a scream and he growled and dropped a semi-conscious Liz to the ground and struck Robin, knocking her out. He made a run for it and cleared the corner as several nurses rushed towards the room, trying to figure out where the scream came from.

The last thing Elizabeth saw was the door flying open before she succumbed to the darkness.

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"Give me a status," Leo yelled.

"Her vitals are climbing now that she's getting oxygen," Jolene said.

Elizabeth's eyes started to flutter open as they pushed her into a ER bay. Immediately, she started to panic as terror filled her eyes and she struggled to take the mask off.

"Elizabeth, you need oxygen," Carly said trying to replace it.

"Kylie…"

"What did she say?" Leo asked.

"She said Kylie. Why would she that?"

Liz was barely conscious. Leo found a small bump on the back of her head.

"I think she hit her head at some point."

Monica rushed into the room. "How is she?"

"Stable."

Monica took her hand. "Elizabeth? Can you hear me?"

Liz struggled to fight the fog in her brain. "Kylie. Help."

"Is she still in the hospital?" Leo asked.

"No. She left yesterday."

Felix rushed into the room. "Robin is okay. She has a bruise on her cheek and is sore, but she'll be okay. How is Liz?"

"She'll be fine. We'll check her to see if she has a concussion. Felix, I need you to bring up Kylie's records and call Katherine Bell. Tell her what happened and that Elizabeth said Kylie needs help," Monica said.

"Okay." He rushed to the computer and quickly retrieved the information. Mac rushed into the room and he held up his hand.

"Hello?"

"This is Felix from General Hospital. Where are you?"

Katherine frowned. "At the park."

"You need to hide. Someone tried to hurt Elizabeth. She can't talk right now, but she managed to say Kylie and help."

Katherine spun around and located her daughter on the swing and rushed towards her. "Okay." She ended the call and dialed Johnny.

"Hello?"

"We need you. Someone attacked Elizabeth at the hospital and she only managed to say the words Kylie and help. I need to disappear."

"Is she okay?"

"I think so."

"Where are you?"

"The park."

"I'll be right there."

He grabbed his keys and ran to the car, calling Felix along the way. "Talk to me."

"She's going to be okay. She is bruising around her neck where he choked her and she has a small bump on her head."

"Are the cops there?"

"Yes."

"I'm on my way to get Katherine. Please let me know if Elizabeth is alright and don't tell anyone else about this call."

"Okay."

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Mac took Robin's statement and then made his way to where Elizabeth was recovering.

Jeff and Andrea were on either side of the bed.

"I know this isn't a good time, but I need to question Elizabeth while everything is fresh in her mind."

"Okay," she whispered.

"Can you describe the suspect?"

"Yes." She went into great detail, surprising Mac.

"What else?"

"He wanted to know where his daughter was."

"And who is that?"

Liz gripped her dad's hand. "Kylie Bell."

"Is she on the premises?"

"No," Jolene said.

"And her mom?"

"Katherine Bell."

"Is there anything else he said that you remember?"

"No. He was just very upset."

"Okay. Thank you."

He left and Andrea smoothed Elizabeth's hair.

"I'm so glad that you're alright," Andrea said.

"I was so scared."

Jeff kissed her hand. "I know."

"Don't leave me okay?" She was scared the man would come back.

"We won't."

Jeff really hoped that this didn't set Elizabeth back.

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Jason watched a worried Emily walk towards him. "What happened?"

"Elizabeth was attacked at the hospital."

"What?"

"A man was looking for his daughter and was trying to make her tell him where she was."

"Who is the girl?"

"Kylie Bell."

Jason swallowed hard and sat up. "I need to go to the hospital."

"Jason…"

"Emily, I'm going. Elizabeth needs me."

"Okay. We'll take you."

She pushed his wheelchair over and he got in and they headed downstairs.

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Elizabeth was shocked when Emily pushed Jason into the room.

He studied her face, noting the bruises on her neck. Her eyes welled up with tears. Jeff and Andrea were sitting in the corner watching.

"I came as soon as I heard."

"I'm okay."

"No you're not." He took her hand. "What can I do?"

A tear escaped her eye as she struggled to hold them back. "I just—thank you for coming."

"I have your back, remember?"

"I do."

"Does it hurt?"

"I'm sore, probably from the stress."

Leo walked in. "That means you need to take it easy for the rest of the day. You're lucky. I don't think that you have a concussion, but you're going to bruise and you'll probably feel the strain in your body once you calm down more. I want to observe you a little while longer and then you can go home."

"You're coming home with us," Jason said.

Jeff made a strangled noise and Elizabeth's mouth dropped open.

"After the accident, you didn't take no for an answer. You wanted to take care of me and now, I want to take care of you. I'm not leaving here without you."

The room was quiet as everyone tried to figure out what the heck was going on between them.

Liz took a languid breath. "Okay."

"Thank you."

Emily smirked from the doorway and then yelped when AJ grabbed her and pulled her back.

"Does he like her?"

"Yeah. She just broke up with her boyfriend though and is not admitting she likes him."

AJ smiled. "To bad I can't see this all go down."

"I'll keep you posted."

Mac walked towards them and then entered the room. "We scoured the hospital and there is no sign of him. We also can't reach Katherine Bell. If we find anything else, we'll let you. The hospital is working on getting us surveillance video."

"Thank you Mac," Jeff said.

He left and a half hour later, they all headed to the Q's house.