A/N – Thanks for the comments! This one will be finished next week and then I might need a few weeks to get ahead on the Ablaze re-write. You don't have to go back and re-read it because I incorporated it into the longer version.

Chapter 38

Jason watches Jeff and Andrea enter his room. His mom and dad had left five minutes earlier, but they had told him about the conversation.

"Hello, Jason. I'm Jeff Webber and this is my wife, Andrea."

"Hi. Why are you here?"

He moved closer. "I'm trying to make amends with my daughter and she has made it clear that you are it for her, so I'm trying to extend an olive branch."

"I'm not sure that I'm ready to take it. Maybe if you apologize to my mother, I'll think about it." Regardless of what Monica had done in the past, he was nasty to her in the place where she works, so Jason couldn't let that slide.

Andrea is surprised by his boldness. "That can be done. Is that all?"

"Treat your daughter how she deserves to be treated. She is the most compassionate, talented, smart, and beautiful woman I have ever met and I can't ever imagine walking away from her because I couldn't exist without her. I love your daughter and I will protect her even from you if necessary."

Jeff glances at his wife who is fighting a smile. "Well, I guess you told us. We made a huge mistake and maybe we can't make up for it, but we're going to hang around for awhile to show her that she's important to us. People can change, Jason. We want to try. If she wants us to leave because she wants to sever the relationship, I will try to respect her feelings." They had felt attacked by Monica which had made them defensive and reactive and he regretted his callousness. That couldn't happen again if they want to be in their daughter's life.

"Good. She's amazing and I just don't want her to get hurt."

"Understood," Andrea said. "Get some rest."

They left and Jason wonders how his girl doing and then gets an idea. Picking up the phone he dials the operator and gets her room number.

"Hello, this is the bad girl of Port Charles's room," Felix quips, making Liz and Jason laugh.

"I'm looking for a bad girl, about 5' 2, really beautiful, with stunning blue eyes."

Felix looks around and then his eyes settle on Elizabeth. "Does she have lips to die for?"

"That's the one."

"How are you feeling?"

"Tired and missing my girl."

"I think she feels the same way. Hold on."

Felix hands her the phone.

"Hello?"

"Hey, baby." His soft, raspy voice gives her chills.

"I miss you so much."

"I can't wait to see you."

"Are you okay? Do you think they'll let you go home today?"

"I'm fine and I think so. What about you?"

She sighed. "I have a bad feeling I'll have to stay one more night. I'm having a little dizziness and bad headaches."

"I'm sorry. I wish I could take your pain away."

"Hearing your voice is better than pain meds."

Felix smiles and then moves into the hallway to call Lucas.

"As soon as I'm sprung, you are my first stop."

"I can't wait."

"See you later, baby."

She smiles. "See you later, hot stuff."

He chuckles. "Oh, I'm hot for you all right."

She bites her lip. "Is it bad that I'm picturing you naked?"

His eyes narrow. "Not at all, because I'm picturing you the same way. Clothes are so overrated."

"You need to get Edward to use his clout to get you released. He lives for that kind of stuff."

"You're right. I'll get it done."

"You hang up first."

He laughs. "On the count of three."

Both are saddened when they hear the dial tone.

Jason quickly calls Edward who tells him that he's on his way.

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As Jason is pushed towards Liz's room, he's pretty sure that the doctor signed off on him leaving more quickly just to get rid of Edward.

When he breaks the threshold of the room, Elizabeth is alone. Her eyes are closed, so he puts his finger to his mouth to make sure the nurse doesn't say anything and she stops the chair right by the bed and then leaves. Jason takes a minute to just watch her sleep and then her eyes flickered open and a soft smile lit up her face.

"Edward is the best."

Jason smiled. "He has his moments." He took her hand and kissed it and then rubbed the back of it against his cheek. "I need to tell you something."

"Okay."

Tears spring into his eyes as he tries to talk, but then has to pause. "You—I almost lost you and—never again, Elizabeth. I love you."

She gasps and then starts to cry. "I love you so much, Jason. I've been going crazy without you. I agree—never again."

"I was so happy that I got to you in time."

She understands the meaning behind it. "You saved me, Jason."

"You are my center—my home and heart. You saved me too."

Blowing out a harsh breath, she wipes some tears away. "You think you can get up and I could get a kiss?"

He pushed into a standing position and then leaned over and kissed her several times before sitting again. "My stamina sucks."

"Yeah, I'm sure mine is bad too."

A doctor entered the room. "Hello, Elizabeth, I'm Patrick Drake."

"Hi. This is my boyfriend, Jason."

Patrick nodded. "I reviewed your test. How are you feeling?"

"I'm a little dizzy from time to time and still getting headaches."

"You have a moderate concussion. That is to be expected. I notice you're not slurring your words and your eyes are focusing, so that is a good sign."

"Do I have to stay another night?"

His eyes are kind. "I'm afraid so. Unfortunately, I need to monitor you today. If all goes well, while you'll be limited to just resting, you'll be able to go home tomorrow."

"I'll do whatever it takes."

He turns towards Jason. "I see they let you go. Your tests are okay, but you need to listen to your body and rest."

"I know, but I don't think I can leave her."

"I'm sure we can think of something. I'll talk to your mom on the way out."

"Thank you."

"Alright, they started you with mild pain relief. Since you're not pregnant, if we need to increase that, we can."

"Maybe a little…"

"I'll get it done. Do you have any questions?"

"When can I get up?"

"I can have the nurse help you out of bed this afternoon and we'll see how you tolerate it."

"Sounds good."

He smiled. "Take it easy and I'll check on you this evening."

"Thanks."

Jason frowned. "Did you think that you were pregnant?"

"No, but they had to check and then I got nervous."

"Would you have been upset?"

"I was worried about how healthy it would be after what my body went through or that they'd tell me I had lost it."

He nodded. "I understand." They aren't ready for a baby, but if it happens, they'll adapt.

She studied his face. "You do look tired. I think we could probably sleep for a week."

"I don't mind being restricted to a bed if you're in it with me."

She smiled. "Ditto."

Monica entered the room. "Hey, I heard that you want to stick around."

"Yeah."

"Well, I do wish that you'd go home and really rest, but I know that there is no arguing with you, so we're going to move Liz into a bigger bed when they get her up this afternoon."

Jason smiled. "Even better…"

Monica rolled her eyes. "Men…"

Elizabeth giggled.

"I'll have Alice drop off some meals. Liz doesn't have any restrictions, so it will be fine. Any requests?"

"We'll be thankful for whatever Cook feels like making," Liz said knowing that he's well aware of what Jason likes.

"Okay then, I'll call for a delivery. Jason, I'll take the wheel chair, but I'll move the more comfortable chair over."

"Thanks."

Once he was settled, he watched Elizabeth fall asleep and then took a nap too.

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Abby stood in front of Victor's cell meeting her father's gaze.

After a long moment, he began to talk. "If you're here to yell at me, I don't want to hear it."

She gripped one of the bars. "You don't get to dictate anything to me. If I have to get the guard to duct tape you, I will."

His brow rose in warning.

"You are in this position because you are freaking tyrant. You think you can run everyone's life and they are just supposed suck it up when you blow it apart. If you hadn't of made it your life's mission to ruin a man who did absolutely nothing to you, then you wouldn't be going to jail."

He abruptly stood and pointed. "He was ruining your life!"

"No, that is what you are doing because I lost a father because of your incessant need to control your children. We don't need you to fight our battles or interfere. It's my life and I get to date or marry anyone I want to."

"You better not marry that drunk."

"If I choose to marry AJ, then I will be one of the luckiest women in the world because he is kind, respectful, and attentive. He believes in me and trusts me to make my own decisions and if I make a bad one, he'll help me figure it out, not tear me down. He was sober and you tried to ruin him and his company. That is unforgiveable and so low… I don't know what happened to you that you think your actions were okay, but they were far from it and now you're losing your freedom." With the evidence and Lucas's testimony, his lawyer is not going to able to make the charges go away. There is a rumor that they found his minion and he's willing to testify for a reduced sentence. Victor is in a lot of trouble.

"Are you finished?"

"Yes. I'm finished with you. I hope it was worth it. You're losing your freedom, your children, and your business because of your arrogance. Hope it keeps you warm at night."

She starts to walk away, determined not to let him see her cry.

"Don't you walk away from me! You'll be sorry that you treated me this way. He will fail because it's who he is and then you'll have to admit that I am right. I'm always right!"

She opens the door and whispers, "Bye, daddy."

"Abby!"

The sound of a door closing is the only answer that he gets.

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Jeff knocked on Monica's office door.

"Come in."

He pushed it open and she is surprised to see him. A scowl appeared on her face and she was ready to attack when he put his hands up. "I come in peace."

She gazed at him skeptically. "Have a seat."

"Thank you. I owe you an apology. I got defensive and attacked and I shouldn't have because I deserved everything you said."

She is trying to figure out if he's being sincere. "I wasn't expecting this."

"I know. I guess I'm still holding a grudge that I need to let go. I love my wife and we ended up with who we should be with."

Monica visibly relaxed. "I accept your apology. As far as we are concerned, I was wrong for what I did. You didn't deserve it and I would like to move on too. Our children love each other and I have a feeling they are spending the rest of their lives together."

"I have to say, your son seems quite taken with my daughter."

"They are beautiful together."

"I'm trying to make it up to her and Jason said that I need to make things right with you if I want to have a relationship with him."

She slightly smiled. "He's a good man. Elizabeth will be loved and doted on."

"It's what she deserves. All I can do is to be a better father to her."

"Does that mean you're sticking around?"

"I'm trying to work out a deal where I spend half the year in Port Charles and half traveling. Maybe I can be a consultant here."

"I'm sure that something can be worked out, maybe even with your resident program."

"I wouldn't mind teaching."

"Is Andrea okay with all of this?"

"Yes. I'm sure that you'll be hearing from her as well."

Monica stood. "I have surgery in fifteen minutes, but thank you for coming by."

He rose to his feet. "Thank you for listening."

After he left, she called Alan and they talked about it both agreeing that it's time to let go of the past.

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After talking to the board for his doctor with borders program, Jeff moved into Elizabeth's room, surprised to see Jason there.

"Hello."

"Hi," Elizabeth said.

"Do you need me to leave?" Jason asked. He is now sitting on a chair.

"No. Since you're here, I just spoke to your mother and apologized. We agreed to put the past in the past."

Jason is pleased. "Good."

"I also spoke to Monica about the possibility of working here part of the year in some capacity. She doesn't think that will be a problem. I'm also cleared on the doctor's with borders side, which means I'll travel six months and then be here for six."

Liz is surprised. "Why?"

"I want to prove to you that you are important to us. We made a huge mistake and I'm sorry that we abandoned you. There are so many other ways I could have handled it and I failed you and I'm hoping that I can get to know who you are now and be the dad you deserve. You don't have to make that decision now, but I'm staying anyway."

She started to cry.

"I love you, Elizabeth. I'm sorry if I ever made you doubt that."

He moved to the side of the bed. "May I hug you?"

She nodded and he embraced her warmly. The fact that he wants to put her first at all is almost overwhelming her. "When I get out of here, we need to have a serious talk." She's not letting him off the hook that easily.

Pulling back, he slightly smiles. "Okay. I have a surprise for you."

"What's that?"

He turns. "You can come in, now."

Steven enters first and then Sarah carrying a baby.

"Oh my God!" Liz exclaims.

Steve grinned. "Hey, little sis. I missed you!" He kissed and hugged her as Elizabeth cried.

After he retreated, Elizabeth looks at her sister in awe.

"You had a baby?"

"I actually adopted her after her parents were killed in an accident. It just went through. She's six months old and her name is Claire."

"She's beautiful."

"Want to hold her?"

Liz nodded and Sarah put the baby in her arms and then kissed her sister on cheek.

"I'm sorry that I didn't call and tell you, but I didn't want to jinx it in case it didn't go through."

"It's okay. Are you still engaged?"

"Yes. He loves her just as much as I do."

Liz smiles at the baby who is staring at her. "Hello, Claire. I'm your auntie."

The baby smiles as Liz chuckles.

"Jason, this is Sarah and Steven. Jason is Elizabeth's boyfriend."

Steven shook his hand. "I heard that you saved her. Thank you."

"I love her, so I'll always protect her."

Steven smirks and then watches as Sarah shakes his hand.

"Thank you for everything."

Jason slightly smiles. "I don't think you're getting Claire back."

"He knows me well," Elizabeth said.

Sarah put her backpack down. "Well, I need to change her and we shouldn't stay long, but I'll bring her over to see you when you get home."

"I'd like that." She carefully handed the baby to Sarah who went into the bathroom.

"I'm just so happy to see you."

"Me too," Steven said.

Jason got up. "I need to do a few laps to get my stamina up."

"Don't overdo it," Liz said.

"I won't."

Once he was gone, Steven moved closer.

"I'm doing a background check."

Liz rolled her eyes. "Whatever."

"He could be a serial killer."

She laughed and then grimaced a little due to a headache. "His kisses sure are lethal."

"Elizabeth!"

Jeff chuckled.

Steven's expression changed as he studied her.

"What?"

"Why did you frown? Are you in pain?"

"I just have a little headache. They said it was normal."

Jeff's eyes narrowed. "I'll go check with the nurse."

"You guys worry too much."

A/N – I know a lot of people wanted the Webbers to suffer. People make huge mistakes and it would have been easy to just write them off, but I have always wanted to make them grovel. Liz never really got to confront them on their actions, so that will happen.