AN:

I am finally updating this one. Thanks so much once again to Dom. Have I ever mentioned that I love Edward? LOL!!

Chapter Twenty-six

"We need to talk old man."

"Is that so? What about?" Edward asked even though he knew the answer. He was surprised Jason had waited this long.

"I think you know but I'm happy to explain it to you. How about we start with you little visit with Elizabeth the other day?" Jason said trying to keep his temper.

"I was only..."

"I don't car what you were doing there. Leave Elizabeth and our children alone. I will not let them be some pawn in one of your sick games." Jason ground out.

"Now look here Jason. I have known Elizabeth since she was fifteen. She and Emily are practically sisters. If I chose to visit Elizabeth it has nothing to do with you." Edward said defending his actions.

"They're my family of course it has to with me."

"Despite what you seem to think I do know that you will never stop being a criminal or working for that horrible Sonny Corinthos. I know you will never be a doctor or come to work at ELQ. Jason when I look at you I don't see Jason Quartermaine I see the man you are now. I am so proud of how you have dealt with this whole situation. I'm even prouder that you finally got your priorities right. All I am asking is for the chance to know my great grandchildren."

"Why should I believe anything you are saying?" Jason asked after taking a few moments to process what Edward had said.

"That's a fair question. One I don't have an answer for. You have no reason to trust me or what I am saying..."

"Damn right." Jason practically growled.

"But I am being sincere with you Jason. I have no schemes or plots up my sleeve. All I ever wanted was for you to be happy."

Jason closed his eyes and listened to what Edward was saying. For some reason he believed the old man. "I... I'm willing to let you see Cameron for now but I expect you to behave yourself. I mean it Edward. If I even think you're up to something..."

Edward nodded his agreement. "I understand and thank you."

"Just don't screw this up because it's the only chance you're going to get."

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After dinner everyone gathered back in the living room. It was hard for Jason to be in the Quartermaine house again. However he knew it was the right thing. Elizabeth was right family was the most important thing. And as much as Jason hated to admit it the Quartermaines were family.

"Thank you." Elizabeth said kissing Jason's cheek.

"I didn't do anything." Jason said pulling her into his arms. Other than his talk with Edward the night had been fairly quite.

"I know you don't want to be here and I understand why. But I know you're trying. I also know I'm part of the reason why."

"I just want to do what's best for all of us. I love you so much."

"I love you too."

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Alan watched Jason with Elizabeth and Cameron he could see the love they all shared. Cam may never call Jason dad but there was no doubt in Alan's mind that's how Jason saw the little boy.

Jason had stunned him several times tonight. First by showing up at all. The best however was allowing Cameron to call him granddad. Alan gave at least part of the credit to Elizabeth. The young woman seemed to have this wonderful connection with Jason. Alan was happy for the family he was watching.

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Lulu sat in Dillon's room watching an old movie. Well pretending to watch it. She hated most of them movies Dillon seemed to love. In fact she had learned over the past few weeks she and Dillon had little in common.

Ever since the news about Jason and Elizabeth came out Milo had been avoiding her and Spinelli had disappeared. That left her alone with Dillon. While she liked Dillon Lulu found him more appealing when Milo and Spinelli were chasing her too.

She could hear the faint noises from downstairs. Lulu knew about the welcome home party for Alan. It pissed her off that Monica asked her not to come. She told Lulu that Alan didn't need her making trouble. Like Jason was going to show up. Everyone knew he hated the Quartermaines. Not that Lulu blamed him.

"Hey let's sneak downstairs." Lulu said excitedly.

"Lulu if Monica sees you she'll have a fit. You know she's still mad about you attacking Elizabeth." Dillon said calmly. He had heard about what Lulu did. It was surprising to see Lulu's reaction. Dillon wondered if he should rethink dating Lulu.

"That bitch deserved it. How could she do that to my brother?" Lulu screeched at Dillon. She couldn't believe he was defending Elizabeth and Monica.

"I don't know but if you don't calm down Monica is going to kick you out. The only reason you're still here is because of Emily."

"I haven't done anything wrong! Elizabeth is the one who has been lying for months. Why am I the one who has to... ugh. I can't believe Maxie was right about her." Lulu said jumping off the bed and walking towards the door.

"Lulu wait! Where are you going?" Dillon asked grabbing her arm.

"I already told you to the party."

"But..."

"If you're too scared don't come but I am going." Lulu said storming out of the room to wards the stairs.