A/N – Thanks for the comments! To those who left such wonderful comments re: Growing pains epilogue, thank you so very much! I actually had a song I sung for that last chapter but mixing has been a nightmare so I'll post it with this story. * Glad that you're enjoying Lila/Helena. More to come on their history.

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Chapter 53 – Revelations

Tess called Jason back rather quickly. "It's all set." She said. The call had been a little stressful. They were really not expecting her to call. But, they responded favorably to the meeting. Of course, she knew in their minds, she wouldn't walk away from it.

"Good. You okay?"

She sighed. "I'm fine. It's hard for me to stand on the sidelines. They tried to kill my baby."

"I know. But, you've already been through so much and Jamie doesn't need to lose her mother too."

Tess sat down on the couch. "You're right but I still have that need inside me to hurt the people that tried to hurt you."

Jason sat down too. "That's understandable and you wouldn't be a good mom if you didn't feel that way."

"Thanks for talking me down."

Jason smiled. "Any time."

The call ended and Jason made his way his way back over to the girls. Liz looked up at him. "Hey."

"Did you have a nice nap?"

She nodded. "I did."

"Everything is progressing well." He said as she looked at him knowingly.

"Promise me that you'll wear Kevlar."

Jason nodded. "We'll have all we need there. I won't take any chances with my life. I have too much to lose."

Liz watched as he laid back in the chair. The idea of Jason going up against the other men made his nervous. He at least had a conscious and sense of morality where these other men did not. If they hurt Jason, she swore in her head that she would hunt the men down and kill them herself.

"You look murderous right now." He said snapping her out of her haze.

Her face immediately softened. "Sorry."

"As long as it wasn't directed at me." He said smirking.

She smiled. "It wasn't. You just come back to be without a scratch and you'll never have to see that face again.

"I'll do my best."

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The gang got off the plane and went back to reality. Alexis had managed to convince Britt to come stay with her. So, Julian dropped them off at Alexis's place before heading to his warehouse.

Ava was waiting there. "Well look who it is. How was paradise?"

Julian couldn't help it. He smiled widely. "It was wonderful."

"Good. It's been pretty quiet around here actually."

"How's the gallery deal going?"

Ava smiled. "It's done. The papers are filed and we are now the proud owners."

Julian smiled back. "That's great news. Now we have to find some artists to fill the space."

Ava nodded. "I want some local talent. You have anyone in mind?"

Julian nodded. "Actually, Skye told me that Elizabeth Webber was a painter and was quite good."

Ava was surprised. "Really? You want to talk to her or shall I?"

"I'll do it. I got to know her a little better on the island."

Ava smirked. "How was Alexis?"

"I don't kiss and tell."

"Since when?"

Julian chuckled at her expression. "Since Alexis."

Ava grinned. "Well, it looks like my brother is quite taken."

"You could say that. Speaking of being taken, why are you in such a good mood? You look relaxed and you haven't annoyed me once."

"Let's just say I found someone to play with and leave it with that."

Julian's eyes narrowed. "You know I'll find out."

"I know. It's really not that big of a deal. We're just having fun."

Julian tried to think.

"You're not going to guess."

At that minute, Coleman walked into the warehouse. "Hey beautiful." He said smiling.

Ava grinned. "Hey stud."

Julian's mouth dropped open. He would have never guessed his sister would be getting it on with Coleman. But, if he made her happy and distracted her, then Julian was okay with that.

Ava got up and walked over to Coleman and gave him a sizzling kiss. "You ready to go?"

He stared at her intensely. "Absolutely."

Ava turned and looked at her brother. "Later."

Julian chuckled. If Coleman screwed this up, he'd have to kill him himself.

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Edward watched Nikolas walk towards him. "Nikolas." He said.

Nikolas sat down across from him. "I went to see Mac. He can't do anything without proof."

"Which we don't have." Edward added.

"I feel like we're missing something." Nikolas said.

"I need you to really think like your Aunt. You've seen her in action. What has she been up to lately? Where would she disappear to?"

Nikolas sighed. "I'll get some people on it."

Edward sat back in his chair. "She's hiding Robin in plain sight. I know it and the only reason she would take her would be for medical purposes. I'm going to have Dillon pull the building plans for the hospital."

Nikolas nodded. "I've had men look everywhere. If she's hiding Robin in the hospital, then it's somewhere we don't know about."

Edward hit his hand on the desk. "Nikolas, I need to know right now whose side you're on because in the end, Helena might have to die. Are you okay with that?"

Nikolas jaw ticked. "If it comes to that, then so be it. I'm tired of her schemes and hurting people I care about. I'm done with her."

Edward nodded. No matter what, Helena was going to die. He had already decided it. Her game was getting old and he shouldn't have let her live the first time around. But somehow, her body was recovered and she was revived.

Nikolas stood up. "Please let me know if you learn anything else." He said before starting to walk out.

"Wait."

"Yes?"

"I want you to try and get in touch with Helena and have a meeting with her."

"And then?"

"Complain about Robin leaving like she did. Make it seem that you are angry with Robin."

"You want me to throw a tantrum?"

Edward smirked. "Pretty much."

"I can do that. How far do you want me to take it?"

"I need you to get closer to your aunt without making her suspicious."

"I've been pretty cold to her lately, so I'm not sure if that is going to work."

"She probably knows I'm here."

"Then when you have the tantrum, mention that you broke ties with me."

"She's not a stupid woman."

"Then use your Cassadine skills to weasel your way into her good graces then. Do what you have to because it could mean Robin's life."

Nikolas nodded. "Okay."

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Jason went into one of the empty bedrooms and called Edward.

"Jason?"

"Hey grandfather. How are things going?"

Edward didn't answer him. "When are you coming home?"

"That's what I want to talk to you about."

Edward smirked. "Do you want to play hooky a while longer?"

Jason smiled. "It's not that, although I wouldn't mind."

"Something's wrong isn't it?"

"I need to go with Manny for a few days to handle the Santi situation."

Edward sat back. "And what would that entail."

"Carnage." Jason said.

"Jason…"

"I have to do this. I can't let them kill a child."

"I understand but I need you at home."

"For what?"

"Helena."

Jason rolled his eyes. "You can't handle that old bat?"

Edward chuckled. "It's not that. We think that she took Robin."

"Great."

"She's hiding her somewhere and we can't find her."

"I have to handle this other situation first. Cody came back with everyone else. Give him an update and he'll act on my behalf."

Edward knew there was no use in trying to argue with Jason once he had his mind made up. "Just be careful."

"I will."

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Claudia walked into her family home and sat down. There was some emergency so Logan had dropped her off there after they left her place.

"Well look who it is all nice and tanned." Anthony said giving her a hug.

"Hi daddy."

"Did you have a nice time?"

"I did." She said smiling.

Anthony looked at her with surprise. "So, what were you up to that put such a big smile on your face?"

Claudia shrugged.

"Don't try to brush me off. You met someone didn't you?"

It had been a long time since Anthony had seen her smile like that. Whoever she was rolling around with had better not hurt her or they would have to face his wrath.

"I'm not. It's just new."

"You can either tell me or I can just ask your brother."

Claudia didn't want to put John in a position to lie for her. "He's one of Jason's guards."

Anthony was surprised. "A guard?"

She nodded. "He treats me well and respects me. And he also has no problem putting me in my place."

"As long as it is in a respectful way, then I'm happy for you."

She smiled. "I wasn't sure how you would take it."

"Just please say it's not Johnny O'Brien. I don't like his accent. It creeps me out. I keep thinking about the evil leprechaun movie."

Claudia laughed loudly. "You do realize that the actor that played the part wasn't even Irish don't you?"

Anthony grinned. "That's beside the point."

"I promise I won't come home with Johnny. I don't think I'm his type anyway."

"He'd be lucky to have you."

"Yeah, well, Logan is the only one I want near my lucky charms."

John stood at the door grinning. "I don't think any us want to talk about your lucky charms."

Claudia turned around and grinned.

"Welcome home son." Anthony said getting up to hug him.

"Hey pop."

"Now we can talk business."

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Mac knocked on the Quartermaine mansion. Alice opened the door, surprised to find him standing there.

"Mr. Scorpio, do you have an appointment?"

Mac gave her a shy smile. "No, I was hoping to talk to Edward."

Alice wasn't sure what to do. It wasn't a frequent occurrence that a visit from the PCPD would be pleasant and Mac didn't seem like he was there to arrest anyone.

"Who's at the door?" Tracy asked entering the foyer. "Mac."

"Hello Tracy, I need to speak to Edward."

She folded her arms across her chest. "Do you have a warrant?"

He smirked. "I'm not here on official business and if anyone asks, you never saw me."

Tracy's eyebrows shot up and she pursed her lips. "Fine, I'll get him for you."

She disappeared and Alice stood guard at the door not allowing him to cross the threshold. "Don't try anything fishy." She said putting her hands on her hips. "I know I could take you."

Mac put his hand over his mouth to hide his amusement for a moment. "I swear I come in peace."

Edward walked towards them. "Alice, let the man inside. Mac, how can I help you?"

Tracy had told him that Mac said it was unofficial business.

"Edward, can I speak to you in private?"

He nodded and Mac followed him into the sitting room. They sat down.

"What's this about?"

"I'm really worried about Robin."

Edward frowned.

"She was missing for a few days and then she called but it was just so strange. I haven't heard from her since. Nikolas stopped by earlier and thinks Helena might be involved."

"I see. Why aren't you dealing with Nikolas directly?"

Mac made a face. "Because he's a Cassadine and I don't trust any of them."

Edward smirked. "What do you want me to do?"

"I can't look for her through normal police channels."

"Why?"

"Because she called and said she's at some clinic which is completely suspect."

Edward nodded. "I can have Dillon do some research for me. I can't share the details but I don't want to see anything bad happen to Robin. She's one of the best doctors we have at the hospital."

Mac breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you. I tried to contact Robert and Anna, but they are on assignment."

He stood up and placed a piece of paper on the table. "That is my private cell phone. I'll let you know if she makes contact again."

Edward took it and put it into his pocket and stood up as he watched Mac walk out. It just showed what people would do for their loved ones. Never in a million years did he think he'd be working alongside Mac Scorpio.