Authors Notes: I thought it was time for Jason to start really being the mob boss. Sonny and Jason are not partners, as of right now. After many attempts I am finally done with this chapter, thought I don't think it's my best written of this story. But I hope you all enjoy it.
Pairing: Jason/Elizabeth; Nikolas/Emily;
Summary: Jason must make his first real decision as mob boss, while Elizabeth's parents visit.
Disclaimer: I don't own General Hospital or its characters.
Rate: PG-13
Category: Drama/Romance
Timeframe: 1999
Things Change: Control and Power
Jason look out the window of his office that at one time used to be Sonny's. It was almost August, which meant that Nikolas and Emily's wedding was in about two months. Sonny would be gone for at least six more months maybe longer. Looking at the newspapers he knew he had to do something.
"Boss," Johnny said.
"I want to know who did this," Jason said.
"Sorel did it," Francis said.
"I know that but I need proof," Jason said.
"Yes sir," Johnny said.
Johnny looked at the paper, wondering why Sorel would do something this stupid. One of their shipments had been blown up before making it to the docks. Jason knew this was a test Sorel wanted to see just how far Jason would go. See how much control and power Jason had.
Elizabeth couldn't believe this was happening. When her parents arrived Audrey called her and told her that they were expecting her for dinner at seven at The Grille. Elizabeth shook her head they acted like they still had control over her. Sarah had been living with them in Europe so she returned as well. Walking down the stairs she smiled at Jason who was dressed in his work clothing.
"Will this do, or should I change," Jason said.
"You look fine, it's me I'm worried about," Elizabeth said.
"You always look beautiful," Jason said kissing her softly.
"Let's get this over with," Elizabeth said.
"It won't be that bad," Jason said.
"You don't know my parents," Elizabeth said.
Elizabeth walked into The Grille with her head held up high looking for her parents. Audrey waved at her smiling softly as she saw Jason. Audrey hoped to night went well and Jeff didn't do anything to embarrass her or Elizabeth. She was hoping for a pleasant evening with her family.
"Mother Father, this is my boyfriend Jason Morgan," Elizabeth said.
"Dr. and Mrs. Webber it's a pleasure to finally meet you," Jason said shaking Jeff's hand.
"Wish I could say the same," Jeff said.
"Jeff," Lisa whispered as Jason pulled out Elizabeth chair.
"Are you ready to order," the waiter said.
"Yes we are," Audrey said.
"Will you being having your usual," he asked Jason and Elizabeth.
"Yes please," Elizabeth said.
The evening was worse than she could ever have imagined. Her father had only said two words and they were to insult Jason. Lisa would say his name and change the subject. The dinner was served as Audrey talked about Elizabeth graduating High School getting accepted to PCU and working at Kelly's.
"And what do you do Jason," Jeff said.
"I run a coffee warehouse," Jason said.
"You own it," Jeff said.
"No my best friend does," Jason said.
"But Jason is running it while he's off on his honeymoon," Audrey said.
"So you work at a warehouse," Jeff said.
"Jason is a hard worker, and have I told you about when Tom," Audrey said.
"Yes mother you did, if she acted like a proper lady it would have never happened the first time," Jeff said.
"Daddy can we talk about something happy," Sarah whined
Elizabeth closed her eyes, it had begun she felt Jason squeeze her hand. Going to take a drink her father's eyes went to her bracelet. Jason looked at him coldly and Jeff looked at him the exact same way.
"If there's something you want to know just ask," Jason said.
"I want to know why you had two men walk you in," Jeff said.
"They're my bodyguards," Jason said.
"Why would you need a bodyguard if you work in a warehouse," Jeff asked.
"Jeff you promised," Audrey said.
"I have a right to know what kind of danger my daughter's life is in," Jeff said.
"I think it would be best to continue this some other time," Jason said.
"Afraid of the truth Jason," Jeff said.
"No I just can't stand to eat dinner with hypocrites," Jason said.
Jason stood up putting on his coat taking Elizabeth's hand and walking out to The Grille. Through all this Jeff just watched him. Angry that he would dare call him a hypocrite but he refuses to sink to his level and just remained calm. Audrey watched with a smile, that finally someone called Jeff what he truly was. Audrey knew she would get even more pleasure when she told them Elizabeth lived with him unmarried.
Walking into their Pen House she threw her jacket not carrying where it landed. She was furious, had been on the whole ride home. Walking up stairs she took off her shoes and threw them into the closet. She took her dress off and out on a pair of sweat pants and a tang-top. Ten minutes later Elizabeth walked out of the bathroom make up washed off and her hair in a messy ponytail.
"Sweetheart," Jason said.
"Can you believe my father, he treated you like dirt and acted like I was his special little girl," Elizabeth said.
"You are his youngest child," Jason said.
"I wasn't planned or wanted, they got drunk and forgot to use a condom," Elizabeth said.
"Baby, don't let them get to you," Jason said.
"I'm just ashamed of the way they treated you," Elizabeth said.
"What about his comment about your rape," Jason said.
"My father blames the way I used to dress on my rape," Elizabeth said.
"Then he's ignorant, because no matter how your dressed no means no," Jason said.
"I'm so glad I found you," Elizabeth said climbing into his lap.
"Me to baby, me too," Jason said.
Audrey looked outside smiling as she thought of how much Elizabeth had grown up. Lisa had started to cry when she found out Elizabeth lived with Jason unmarried. And it hurt them even more that Audrey had actually pushed them into it, of course she didn't know that at the time.
"Gram," Sarah said.
"Sarah there are times I am ashamed to call you my granddaughter," Audrey said.
"Gram," Sarah said.
"Would it have been so hard for you to defend Elizabeth this evening," Audrey said.
"Gram she's living in sin," Sarah said.
"Tell me Sarah are you still a virgin," Audrey said.
"Gram," Sarah said embarrassed.
"That's what I thought…Sarah there is an old say, let thee who have not sin throw the first stone," Audrey said.
"You think Dad and Mom are wrong about Jason don't you," Sarah said.
"I think that your parents have no right to tell Elizabeth what to do," Audrey said.
"But they're our parents," Sarah said.
"Wrong, they are your parents," Audrey said softly and sadly.
Audrey left a confused and upset Sarah at the door step. Audrey hoped that Sarah took in the full meaning of what she was saying and hoping it wasn't just words to her. The next day Jason got up early to go to work, letting Elizabeth sleep in.
"Boss it's done," Johnny said.
"Good," Jason said.
"You're doing a good job Jase, Sonny would be proud," Johnny said.
"I hope so," Jason said.
Joseph Sorel was pissed there was no other word to describe what he was feeling. Not only had two of his shipment been destroyed but his major warehouse had been set on fire. Yet there was a smile that crept on his face, one that he had only given to Sonny Corinthos. Sonny always waited to make his move, but Jason didn't and he liked that. Sorel went back to thinking about his girlfriend, Elizabeth.
Since Sonny left town he had kept his intentions off of her. Wanting their relationship to grow and he wondered how much it had grown. Sorel smiled grew wider as he thought of a way to find out how far he could push him. But first he had to find out, how much did Jason love Elizabeth?
"Miss Webber, Lisa Webber to see you," Francis said.
"Let her in," Elizabeth said.
"Darling," Lisa said.
"Mother," Elizabeth said.
"Sweetheart about last night," Lisa said.
"Don't apologies for Father," Elizabeth said.
"Elizabeth please understand," Lisa said.
"Understand what, you want nothing to do with me until I find happiness and then you want to ruin it," Elizabeth said.
"That is not true," Lisa said.
"Really, you can barely look at me mother," Elizabeth said.
"We are just unhappy with your lifestyle," Lisa said.
"Please, the only reason you married dad was because you got pregnant," Elizabeth said.
Lisa looks at her daughter with teary eyes, wanting no one to know that. They had done everything in the power to keep that a secret. To make sure that on one ever knew that they had sex outside of marriage. Elizabeth never understood it really. Sex outside of marriage was unacceptable but having an affair with your tennis instruction was acceptable.
"Elizabeth who told you that lie," Lisa said.
"Uncle Trisha," Elizabeth said.
"My sister was greatly mistaken," Lisa said
"Oh that's right you just happen to get pregnant three weeks after your wedding," Elizabeth said.
"Elizabeth," Lisa said.
"Face it mom, you made mistakes like all of us. So don't you judge me," Elizabeth said.
"I never had sex outside of marriage," Lisa said.
"Mom is there a reason you came here," Elizabeth said.
Jason had his arms crossed across his chest as he read the report. Sorel acted just like he had planned him too, now was onto the next part of his plan. He would even go after Elizabeth or try and find Sonny and Brenda. Both would end up bad for him, Jason was going to make sure of it.
Max walked in putting a fold on his desk Jason nodded giving him the unspoken permission to go on to the next part of their plan. As Max left the room Jason phone rang, Jason answered it expecting it to be Elizabeth but it wasn't. Jason face did not change, Max noticed this. Hanging up the phone Jason walked towards him with a stone cold face that showed no emotion showed no weakness.
"Change of plans, Marco will take your place you and Renaldo are leaving with me tonight," Jason said.
"What about Johnny and Francis," Max asked.
"They are not to leave Elizabeth unguarded no matter," Jason said.
"Sure thing boss," Max said.
"Max don't pack we need to make it look like we're not leaving town," Jason said.
Max nodded on his way to tell Renaldo of their new job. Max was amazed to say the least he and Renaldo usually stay behind while Johnny and Francis left. They knew that Jason must have had a reason, but only god knew what it was. Jason walked into the Pen House seeing no sign of Elizabeth.
Walking up the stairs but he found no Elizabeth in any of the rooms. He walked down stairs and found no note in any of the rooms. He had called Johnny five minutes ago and he had told him that Elizabeth was home. Jason felt his heart start to beat a hundred miles pre minute until the door opened.
"Hey," Elizabeth said.
"Where were you," Jason asked.
"Over at your old place, there is a lot more room so it's easier for exercising," Elizabeth said.
"Elizabeth I have to leave town tonight," Jason said.
"How long will you be gone," Elizabeth said.
"I don't know but if anyone asked you, you didn't know I was leaving town," Jason said.
"I see…be safe," Elizabeth said.
"I will, I love you," Jason said.
"I love you too," Elizabeth said.
Jason cupped her face caressing her cheeks with his thumbs before bending forward. Elizabeth eyes fluttered shut as his lips touched her gently. The kiss was soft and gentle but not less passionate than any of their other kisses they have shared. Breaking away he kissed her forehead and headed out of the Pen House praying she was safe.
"Johnny if Elizabeth was in Pen House 2 what were you dong here," Jason said.
"Francis was with her…he's teaching her self defense," Johnny said.
"If she isn't in this Pen House never say she's home got it," Jason said.
"Yes," Johnny said.
"Fine, Elizabeth is never to be left alone I want you to check on her ever hour on the hour until I get back," Jason said.
"What if she's sleeping," Johnny asked.
"Then be quiet," Jason said.
"Understood boss," Johnny said.
"Also keep your ears opens for anything you might hear about Sonny and Brenda," Jason said.
Johnny nodded at Jason who eyes had turned to ice. This was not the same man he was different, he was now Jason Morgan Mob Boss. He walked off looking back at the Pen House one more time praying to god that Elizabeth didn't get hurt while he was away. Getting into the limo Max sat across from him while Renaldo was in the driver seat. Then they headed out of Port Charles.
Next Part: Stone/Robin and Ned/Alexis return to PC.