A/N – Thanks for the comments! I had a wonderful overnight. Took the most amazing pictures it was so beautiful. I went to Pt. Sur Lighthouse for the evening. If you're interested, see my profile for the link to the pictures. They are stunning! Kcke2pen – It's Johnny O with Tess. I've referred to JZ as John. Thanks! * LiasonLuv – Very true! * Kikimoo – The island is going to be fun. They all need some down time. * ilovedana53 – They'll of course have time alone. Liz is the one inviting everyone lol. Thanks! * lrobinson01 – Thanks! Hopefully people aren't losing interest but I'll continue it for a while. * doralupin86 – Thanks! *
Chapter 38 – Guest List
Britt sat down in Monica's office. She was really anxious to find out the results. The waiting had been excruciating. Alexis came rushing into the room shortly afterwards slightly frazzled.
"Sorry I'm late. The judge was having a hissy fit."
Britt smirked and Monica bit her lip so she wouldn't smile. Alexis looked like she was a complete wreck.
"Well, two of the tests came back and they both say the same thing." Monica said seeing no reason to delay the reveal.
"And what is that exactly?" Alexis asked nervously.
"Congratulations, you have a slightly older bouncing baby girl." Monica said smiling.
Britt's mouth dropped open and Alexis started to stammer.
"I'm sure the other test will say exactly the same thing. There is no doubt, you are Britt's mother Alexis." Monica said standing up. "Why don't I give you two some time alone?"
She left and the two women finally looked at each other.
"Wow." Alexis said smiling. "I guess it's official."
Britt nodded. She was suddenly at a loss for words.
"I know this will take you time to get used to but I hope that eventually, you won't be opposed to getting to know me."
"I'm sorry if I'm being quiet. It's just a shock. I mean my whole life has been a lie and I'm not sure what to do with that." Britt said as her eyes filled with tears.
"Britt…."
"I know you want to get to know me and I do want to get to know you but there is something I need to do first."
Alexis just watched her start to lose it. She was scared to reach out and touch her.
"I need to confront to mother. I have to." She said finally breaking down in tears.
Alexis hugged her. "I understand. I'm not going anywhere okay? You are way too important to me."
AJ opened the door. "Are you okay?" He asked.
Britt pulled back from Alexis and nodded before getting up and rushing into AJ's arms.
"Why don't I wait for you near the nurse's station?" Alexis said standing up and walking out.
"What happened?"
"She's my mother and like an idiot I totally fell apart."
"You're not an idiot."
"I just need to speak to my mother. I need to confront her."
"Okay. I'll make the arrangements."
"You will?"
"Britt, I'd do anything for you. Don't realize that?"
She hugged him tightly again as the anger inside her built. Her mother was going to pay dearly.
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Alexis watched Britt walk towards her.
"I'm sorry I feel apart." Britt said softly.
"I didn't take it personally."
"I am happy that you are my mother."
Alexis smiled. "I'm glad, because I'm really happy that you are my daughter."
The elevator opened and a woman rushed off of it. "My Schatzi, I've missed you so much." Dr. Olbrecht said rushing towards her daughter.
Britt was stunned and Alexis wasn't far behind her. Both of their mouths had dropped open.
"It's been so long. I'm so happy to finally see you." The woman said pulling Britt into her arms.
Britt pushed away from her.
"Britta, aren't you happy to see me?"
AJ moved to Britt's side.
"You stay away from me." Britt finally spat.
"Why are you so angry?"
Britt grabbed the woman's arm and pulled her down the hallway back into Monica's office as AJ and Alexis trailed them. AJ shut the door and Britt went off.
"I know the truth "mother"." She said sarcastically. "I know what you did, how you took Alexis's child and instead of giving me up for adoption, you lied to my father and pretended that I was yours."
Liesl didn't say anything. She looked around the room and then back at Britta. "Who is lying to you like this?"
"It isn't a lie." Alexis said. "We had tests done."
"Well they were wrong. We'll get new ones done."
"Just shut up." Britt yelled. "You are a wretched woman. I spent my whole life badgered by you and daddy to become a monster just like the both of you. You didn't even love me."
"I do love you. I still love you."
"You don't know what love is. You are just obsessed with everything you can't have."
Liesl's jaw clenched. "I don't think you can handle the truth." She said menacingly. "Alexis and her step mommy threw you away like you were yesterday's trash. She didn't want you and when you looked up at me with those big brown eyes, I fell in love. Yes, I lied to your father. I was lonely because he left me for months and months at a time; chasing after that damn Anna Devane. We needed each other for survival and I'm not going to apologize for that."
Britt's face twisted as she fought the tears. "But I was never good enough. You made me feel inferior. Your love almost destroyed me."
"Stop being so dramatic." Liesl yelled.
AJ put his arm around Britt. "Don't disrespect her or I swear I will throw you over my shoulder and throw you out of this hospital."
"You and what army?" Liesl sneered. "So I guess I've been replaced by your bio mom." She said meanly. "I hope she doesn't disappoint you like I did. Her family is just as crazy. There is no turning back from this Britta. If you walk out of that door, I will not take you back."
Britt smirked. "I hope you don't get whiplash from how fast I'm going in the opposite direction." She said stalking towards the door.
"Your trust fund will be frozen and you will be penniless."
Britt smiled. "Oh mother, you see I did learn some things from you. You are the one that is penniless. I transferred all the funds to an off shore account. If you leave me alone, in one year, I will transfer it back. If not, I guess I have a nice retirement fund."
Liesl growled. "You will pay for this."
"Oh, I've already paid in full. Do not come near me or I will take you out myself."
Britt swung the door open and AJ and Alexis followed her out. She was fuming. They got on the elevator and she let out a little scream. "I hate her."
"Britt, I think we need to talk about what you did." AJ said. He could already tell that Liesl was not someone you screwed around with.
"Why? She deserved it."
"Because she is crazy and you just poked the bear." Alexis said. "She's going to retaliate and crazy people like her don't know when to stop."
Britt clenched her jaw. "I learned from the best. If mommy dearest thinks she can screw with me, she has another thing coming."
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Elizabeth looked up at Jason. "What's going on?"
He sighed. "Apparently, Britt's mom showed up."
Liz's eyes grew big. "Oh no, where was Alexis?"
"She was there along with AJ. It got pretty ugly. The guards said there was a lot of yelling."
"Poor Britt, she just can't catch a break."
"Well, at least she knows now that Alexis is her real mother."
Liz was stunned.
"You need to rest. I'm ending the visits for today."
"Jason…."
"Don't Jason me, people have been running in and out of here all day."
"I can't help it if I'm popular."
Jason kissed her softly. "Maybe I'm just selfish and want you all to myself."
"I like the sound of that."
He kissed her a little more deeply before pulling back.
"Are you really opposed to everyone coming to island with us?"
"I guess not. There is a cottage near the beach. It would be more private. We could take that and everyone else could stay in the villa and a couple of the other houses."
Liz smiled. "That sounds nice. I can't wait."
"If anyone comes near it, I'll have Nathan shoot to kill."
Liz grinned. "Or, you could just not answer the door."
Jason looked at her blankly. "I like my solution better." He said before kissing her softly. "Now rest so we can get the hell out of here."
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Later, Lorenzo walked up to the hospital room. Jason saw him and got up and walked outside.
"Jason, I wanted to talk to you about me visiting Skye."
Jason sighed. "Well, if you are willing to wait for a day or two, we're going down there along with I think the rest of Port Charles. I wanted Elizabeth to have a peaceful place to recover."
Lorenzo chuckled. "I would love to catch a ride if it's okay with you."
"It's not a problem. I can text you all the details."
"How's Elizabeth?"
"She's doing better actually."
"I'm glad to hear that. I'll go start making some arrangements. And please don't tell Skye, I want it to be a surprise."
"Okay."
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Nikolas put the decanter down on his desk. "What do you want Helena?"
"Is that anyway to greet me? With all the money I spent on grooming you, civility is the least I expect." She said before grabbing the glass of brandy Nikolas just poured and downing it.
Nikolas rolled his eyes. "I have company coming over soon and I really don't want you to be here when she arrives."
Now Helena rolled her eyes. "Please don't tell me that you are wasting another moment on Robin Scorpio. She is so beneath you Nikolas. Honestly, why did I even bother? You need someone proper instead of the daughter of those two bumbling idiots."
"Like who?" Nikolas asked curious to see where Helena's head was at.
"As long as it's not a Quartermaine or anyone tainted by them, I'm game."
Nikolas sighed. "Why are you so obsessed with finding an heir anyway? I'm still young."
"You are not too young. You are a prince Nikolas and you need a proper wife."
Robin walked into the room after assuring Alfred it was okay not to announce her. She had been listening to their conversation and thought Helena was a miserable wench.
"What he needs is to be able to live his own life and make his own choices." Robin said walking inside.
Helena whirled around to look at her and Nikolas shook his head no behind her.
"You need to mind your own business."
"Helena, do not talk to my company like that and I thought you were leaving."
Helen glared at this. "I could make your life a living hell." She growled. "Perhaps, you need to remember that before you let this insipid little WSB brat interfere in your destiny."
Robin rolled her eyes.
"Leave now." Nikolas growled.
Helena made a little noise and promptly left the room.
"Robin, please don't address her. She's crazy and she would kill you in a heartbeat."
Robin sighed. "I'm sorry. I hope this won't ruin the evening for you."
Nikolas's face softened. "Of course not."
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Jason made some phone calls while Elizabeth slept. He wanted to make sure that everything was perfect for when they arrived. Spoiling her was of the utmost importance to him. He then started to make a mental list of the people Elizabeth wanted there.
"What are you doing?" Elizabeth asked after watching him for a few minutes.
"I'm trying to remember who you wanted to come to the island."
Liz smiled. "I was thinking that maybe you should ask Claudia."
The look on Jason's face was priceless. Elizabeth laughed. "I'm just kidding."
Jason gave her a funny look. "So far, I have Emily & John, Delores & Patrick…."
"I think we should ask Manny and Kelly. It would be good for her to get away."
Jason nodded. "Johnny can handle things while I'm gone. I don't think Tess wants to uproot Jamie again anyway."
"I think I'll ask Emily to pick up a present for Jamie. I don't want to meet her empty handed."
"Why do I get the feeling you plan on spoiling her?"
Liz grinned. "I can't help it."
Jason smiled. "Alright, is that it?"
"You sure you don't want to invite AJ and Britt?"
"I don't think Britt would come right now with the whole paternity stuff going on."
"You never know. We could always invite Alexis and she could bring a plus one."
Jason sighed. "You're killing me woman."
Liz grinned. "I promise I will make it up to you." She said raising her eyebrows."
Jason smiled. "I love Elizabeth Webber."
"I love you too."
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The next day, Patrick walked into the room. "Alright, you're doing much better. I think you can go home today."
Liz grinned.
"Does that mean she won't need your assistance on the island?"
Patrick gave Jason a look. "She needs to be monitored very carefully. I don't think it would be smart to not take me."
Jason shook his head.
"When do we leave by the way?"
"Probably tomorrow morning." Jason said.
"Sounds good, I already warned Alan."
"Will I be able to go in the water?"
Patrick shifted. "I wouldn't feel comfortable unless someone was with you. Getting your ears clogged wouldn't be good. If it's pretty calm out, you might be okay though."
"If it's going to endanger her, then we won't do it." Jason said definitively.
Liz almost growled. "I'm doing well. I'll be fine. I promise if anything bothers me to say so, but you two can't keep me strapped down forever. I will be on vacation for Pete's sake."
"Who's Pete?" Jason asked.
Patrick chuckled. "Like I said, we'll see."
Liz watched him walk out. "You'd probably keep me locked in the cottage if you had your way."
"I would if we were in bed the whole time."
Liz shot him a look and then Jason's favorite person walked into the room.
