A/N - Thanks for all the reviews for last 2 chapters. You guys made me laugh and feel really good!

Thanks for being patient I got sick over vacation and the last weekend was horrid. I ended up having a horrible plane ride home and went straight to the ER and was admitted for a few days and got out Wed nite. Enjoy.

Chapter 26 - Updates

Olivia hurried towards her daughter with tears hugging her cheeks. "Hi, honey."

Liz smiled. "Hi, mom."

Olivia closed her eyes and savored it. "I never thought I'd ever hear those words. You are the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."

"Take after you."

Olivia grinned. "I want to show you something." She had noticed it on Elizabeth before because of her dress and wanted to show her. After turning around, she tugged the sleeve of her sweater down until her shoulder blade was exposed. Liz gasped as she studied the matching heart-shaped birthmark. Olivia faced her again as she adjusted her sweater. "That is why I have no doubt. Besides that, I'm an idiot because you look just like my great-grandmother did when she was younger."

Liz smiled. She wants it to be true so badly.

"I'm going to be a grandma," Olivia said beaming as she placed her hand on Liz's belly. "I love you already and I can't wait to get to know you better."

Liz is convinced her smile will never go away.

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Sonny sat next to Jason as Steven strode towards them. "Can you do a DNA test please?"

Steven nodded. He could feel Jason tense as Brenda gave Sonny the evil eye.

"It's just a formality. Bella asked for it. I already told her that no matter what she is my daughter. I'll adopt her if I have too. She deserves some happiness."

Brenda jumped up and kissed him on the mouth. "I love you so much."

Sonny grinned. "Love you too, babe."

Jason glanced at Sonny. "I don't even know what to say."

"Say you are going to take care of my daughter. She's pregnant, so you better make an honest woman of her soon. I know that she lied but can you blame her? We've lied about way worse."

"He's right. My soon to be step-daughter deserves the best," Brenda said before slugging Jason on the arm.

"We all want the best for her. I love her," Jason said.

Brenda smiled. "Jason's in love."

He shook his head. "Grow up. You're going to be a grandmother in nine months."

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Steve returned with a swab kit, just as Olivia sat next to Sonny. He swabbed their mouths and said, "Okay, it should be back in about three days." He then went to Liz's room to do the same. Considering everything that had gone down, he's surprised that everyone is taking the news so well. He had felt like he had been a part of a miracle when Liz's baby survived. While he had cases like this before, the baby rarely survives.

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Liz was doing well, so they moved her to a regular room.

Everyone watched her sleep and about twenty minutes later, Liz woke up and gazed at her audience. "Hi," she said as her eyes rested on Jason. Liz couldn't help but blush.

"Hi." He cleared his throat. "So, we do need to discuss something."

She eyed him curiously. "What?"

"What do you want to be called?"

"I don't know. I've always been Elizabeth, but part of me likes that you all call me Bella."

"We'll call you whatever you like, baby," Sonny said as she strode toward the bed.

Milo listened from outside the door and smiled. He is very proud of himself for actually coming up with her middle name. She will always be Isabella to him.

"Hmm, let's keep Bella. It's like starting over in a way."

Everyone smiled.

"Bella it is!" Sonny said. Elizabeth Isabella Corinthos is a survivor and he couldn't be prouder of her if he tried.

Jason glanced out of the window and saw his mom standing there. "I'll be right back."

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"Hi."

"Hi, Jason. I didn't want to interrupt but the shooting was on the news and I came to check on you and Bella."

He smiled. "I do appreciate all the help you've given us."

"It's no problem."

He grabbed her hand and then led her towards a chair. "I know you didn't trust Bella at first."

Monica shook her head. "Jason, I was just…"

He cut her off. "I know you were being protective, but your instincts were correct."

Monica stared at him. "What do you mean?"

"It turns out she never had amnesia."

"What!" Monica yelled. "She lied?"

Jason held out his hand and pressed it upon hers. "It's not what you think. The man she thought was her father had tried to kill her and she was running scared." Jason looked down for a minute prompting Monica to put her hand on his back.

"You can tell me anything."

Their gaze connected again, and he motioned for her to sit. "It's just that he allowed someone to abuse her when she was younger. He was horrible to her."

Getting the gist, Monica put her hand over her mouth. "I'm so sorry."

Jason shook his head. "There are two more things."

"Why do I have a feeling that it's a good thing that I'm sitting down?"

"Her real parents may be Olivia Falconeri and Sonny Corinthos."

Monica's expression is priceless. She is stunned.

"I know that it's crazy," Jason said chuckling at her face.

"You might as well lay the last one on me."

"Well, you're going to be a grandma."

Monica clutched her hand to her chest and stared at him for a long moment. "But she was shot."

"It's a Quartermaine and a Corinthos," Jason said smiling, "of course, it survived."

Monica smiled at him as tears started to fall. "Oh, Jason. I know we have been total shits to you in the past, but please let us be a part of your life again."

Jason laughed at what she said and then took her hand. "It's been a crazy forty-eight hours. I will try, okay?"

"That's all I ask." She kissed his cheek and then hugged him. "Congratulations."

"Thanks. I need to get back in there," he said as his attention went back to the room.

After Monica left, he went back inside, and Steven followed him inside.

"Hello, everyone, I just wanted to give you an update."

Everyone moved closer.

"Bella is doing very well. I will need to keep her here for at least two more days. Even though she's stable, we still need to watch for any signs of infection or pneumonia. In a few days, she can go home, but someone has to watch her closely."

"She'll come home with me," Jason said as he observed the expressions on Sonny & Olivia's faces. "We can all pitch in and make sure she is taken care of."

Sonny smiled. "That sounds very reasonable."

Brenda smiled and got up to use the bathroom and then turned towards the door. When she suddenly wobbled, Jason jetted to his feet and lunged towards her, catching her right before she hit the floor. Sonny rushed to her side and Steven took her pulse. Brenda had passed out.

"Jason, I'm going to go get a gurney, can you lift her?"

Jason nodded as he glanced at Sonny who is clearly upset.

Olivia moved next to her daughter who looked upset and they closed their eyes and said a prayer that Brenda will be alright.

Bella finished and then watched Jason effortlessly pick Brenda up and put her on the gurney in the hallway. No one had been getting any sleep lately, so it's a possibility that she is just exhausted and dehydrated.

After mostly everyone left, Bella turned to Olivia. "Will you please follow them and find out what is going on?"

Olivia didn't want to leave Bella, but she agreed. Bella then closed her eyes and continued to pray. She didn't hear Jason return.