A/N – Thanks for the reviews! Paternity news time. So glad you guys liked the party. I have another fun chapter coming up.
Chapter 53 – Who's the daddy?
The next morning, Liz groaned as the alarm clock went off. She realized that she had forgotten to turn off the alarm. She didn't have to go in until 1:00. Jason pulled her into his arms. "No work today." He said snuggling into her.
They fell back asleep and woke up a few hours later.
Liz went into the bathroom and yelped when she looked in the mirror. She hadn't taken off her makeup and she looked like a raccoon. She quickly washed her face; not noticing that Jason was now standing in the doorway.
"Tell me that you didn't look at me this morning."
Jason chuckled. "It was kind of a goth look but you're still beautiful."
Liz made a face. "Very funny."
Jason pulled her into his arms. "You feel okay?"
"Yeah, I'm just tired."
Jason's phone rang and he ran back into the bedroom and grabbed it.
She turned on the shower. Jason came up behind her. "I'll take one with you. I have to go to the hospital."
Liz nodded. "What's up?"
"The paternity test results are in."
Liz turned and looked up at him. "I'll go with you."
He stripped and jumped into the shower. Liz joined him and they quickly got ready. He never thought he'd ever be in this situation. And to make matters worse, if it were true, he'd be forced to be around Delores for a really long time and that was something that he really wasn't looking forward to. Since she had come to town, he had felt like his life was off balance. It was certainly taking its toll on Elizabeth and he had been feeling really guilty that he didn't want to be Ariella's father. She was beautiful and he knew that he could easily love her, but in his mind, she had the wrong mother. He didn't want anyone but Elizabeth to be the mother of his children.
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Liz walked up to the nurse's station and laughed. "You look like shit." She said to Robin who had huge bags under eyes."
"You got to sleep in. I was up by 6:00."
"Technicalities."
Emily walked around the corner. She looked like death warmed over.
Liz grinned. "What is the last thing that you remember?"
"Singing Like a Virgin." Emily said groaning.
Epiphany laughed and whipped out her phone. "Since you missed it…." She said pressing play and handing the phone to Liz as Emily stood there with a look of horror.
Jason leaned over and laughed at Emily antics.
"I'm never going to live this down." His sister groaned.
Robin laughed. "Nope."
Delores walked over to them and killed the mood. "Hi." She said to Jason.
"Hi."
Ariella was sleeping on her shoulder.
"You ready?"
Jason nodded. "Let's get this over with."
Delores inwardly was crushed by his tone. She was surprised when Liz came along too but she gave her a little smile and followed them to the Dr.'s office.
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They all sat as the doctor looked at the file. "Okay, I know you are all anxious to find out the truth."
Elizabeth squeezed Jason's hand.
"Mr. Morgan, you are not Ariella's father."
Jason closed his eyes for a second as the relief spread throughout his body. Delores tried not to cry but she couldn't help it.
Liz sighed. The paternity nightmare was finally over.
"Thank you doctor." Jason said. He avoided looking over at Delores. They all stood up and went into the hallway.
"I'm sorry to put you both through all of this." She said softly.
"Well, now we know. Ariella deserves to get to know her father. I hope that you'll send word to Jagger."
Delores nodded. "I will as soon as I can. He's on a case. Goodbye Jason." She said sadly.
"Goodbye Delores."
They walked back to the nurse's station where Robin and Emily waited. Delores left and Liz smiled. "He's not the father."
Emily gave a big sigh of relief. "Thank God."
"Dodged a bullet there Jason." Robin said patting him on the back before she went back to her rounds.
"You certainly did big brother." Emily said following her.
Liz looked up at him. "Are you okay?"
Jason nodded. "I'm fine."
"She really wanted it to be you."
"I know."
She walked him over to the elevator. "I love you."
"I love you too." He said before kissing her softly.
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Jason and Liz walked into the penthouse. He pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly. Her hair smelled like strawberries and he inhaled deeply as she chuckled. "I could go get you the bottle of shampoo if you want."
Jason pulled back and smirked. "I'd rather smell your hair."
She smiled and pushed past him and sat down. "Come sit with me." She said patting the cushion next to her.
Jason nodded and moved towards her. She snuggled into his side and got comfortable. "It's almost too peaceful. I keep waiting for someone to burst through the door or something."
Jason grinned. "I told Johnny to shoot first and ask questions later."
Liz chuckled. "Good call."
He kissed her softly. "Are you going to be able to handle your brothers tomorrow?"
Liz grinned. "I hope so. If not, I'm sure I can threaten them with Alexis."
"True. It's good to have backup, and maybe some handcuffs."
"Come on, they can't be that bad." Liz said laughing.
"You seriously need to call Leticia." Jason said looking at her like she was crazy.
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The next morning, Liz went down to the station to see Alexis.
"Faith." She said smiling. "How are you?"
Faith smiled. "I'm great."
"What are you doing down here?"
"Um, Mac forgot his lunch." She said blushing.
Liz grinned. "Oh really?"
Faith chuckled.
"I'm really happy for you."
"Thank you. I'm really happy too."
Faith and Mac were starting to get really close. He wasn't complicated and he was handsome and most of all he adored her.
"Have you seen Alexis?"
"Yes, she just walked into Mac's office. She should be out soon."
"Thanks."
Elizabeth sat down and waited a moment.
"Well, look who it is." Taggert said smirking. "Is danger boy in the interrogation room?"
Liz rolled her eyes and looked over at another detective and asked, "Can I get arrested for calling him an asshole?"
Alexis walked towards her grinning. "Freedom of speech." She said walking up to Elizabeth and hugging her.
Taggert made a noise.
"Leave my daughter alone Taggert." Alexis growled.
Taggert stood there looking at them in shock.
Alexis and Elizabeth walked out with a smug smile and went to Kelly's to get some coffee.
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"So, how's it going with pops?" Liz asked.
Alexis chuckled. "He's very romantic." She said smiling.
"You deserve it."
"Very much so. And how are you and Jason? I don't see a ring yet."
"I know. It's like waiting for the other shoe to drop."
"He's madly in love with you, so I'm sure he's just trying to pick the right moment."
"True." Liz said biting into her toast. "I need some advice."
Alexis sipped her coffee. "What's up?"
"Sonny is dropping off Morgan and Michael after lunch."
Alexis's eyes grew big. "Are you ready for that? Personally, I think you should have started out with supervised visits."
Liz laughed. "I was thinking about making brownies with them."
Alexis made a noise. "You are very brave."
"What? Are you telling me they don't behave at all?"
"Oh they behave when I'm around but I lay down the law and threaten them a lot."
Liz smiled.
"What?"
"You love them don't you?"
Alexis smirked. "They've grown on me, like a fungus."
Liz almost spit out her coffee as Alexis chuckled.
"Sorry."
Liz wiped her mouth. "That's okay. So, when do I get to meet Nikolas?"
Alexis smiled. "He's in Greece right now, but he comes back occasionally. Maybe we could Skype with him soon. I'll arrange it."
"That would be great. I want to meet more of my family."
"Trust me, we'll just stop there. You'll be safer that way. Although, I'm sure Helena will grace our presence eventually. If you run into a gray haired cackling woman who looks pretentious and starts ordering people to do her bidding, run the other way."
Liz grinned. "Duly noted."
Alexis looked at her watch. "Crap, I have to get back to the courthouse." She stood up and left some money on the table. "This one is on me."
Liz watched her gather her things and then Alexis bent down and kissed her on the cheek.
"Bye." Liz said smiling.
"Bye honey."
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Sonny picked up the boys and drove to the penthouse. "You two better behave for your sister. I'm serious. There will be hell to pay if she tells me you guys didn't listen."
Michael smirked. "Yes dad."
Morgan grinned. "Yes daddy."
Sonny glared at them. "I'm not kidding."
"Don't worry about us dad. We will be on our best behavior."
Max snorted and Sonny looked up and glared.
The car pulled up to the Towers and they all got out.
Max watched them walk into the building and then he called Johnny. "Damian and Little Nicky are on the move."
"I'll get out the holy water." Johnny said grinning. He watched them get off the elevator and swore their eyes were red. Opening up the door, he let them inside.
"Hey guys." Liz said looking up from the couch.
"Hey sis." Michael said grinning.
Morgan mimicked him and Liz laughed.
Sonny shook his head. "Call me if you need anything. And Johnny has some handcuffs and a gun. He can get backup here fast."
Michael rolled his eyes. "Like that's ever stopped me." He muttered under his breath as he threw down his backpack.
Liz watched Sonny leave and then looked back at the two boys who were now staring at her.
"You guys want to make some brownies?"
Michael shrugged. "Dad doesn't let us in the kitchen."
"Why?"
"Cause he says we always make lots of messes." Morgan said with a funny look on his face.
"Well, I'm willing to take a chance if you are."
Michael slowly smiled. "Sure sis."
"Yeah, sure sis." Morgan said jumping up and down.
"Stop copying me."
"Stop copying me."
Michael growled. "Morgan!"
Morgan giggled as Liz shook her head and walked into the kitchen making a mental note to only have girls. She started preparing everything as Michael and Morgan played with some fake swords they made of paper towel tubes.
She looked over at them. "Be careful." She warned when they got near the stove.
She put some water in a bowl and then flour in another as she started to collect all of the ingredients.
