Authors Notes: Sonny will start to have small pieces in the following chapters until Sonny/Brenda return. Each chapter you'll see more and more. This chapter is going to have a major surprise that will change everything.
Pairing: Sonny/Brenda; Jason/Elizabeth;
Summary: Ned decides to be Eddie Maine while Benny finds out something about Liz she didn't know about.
Disclaimer: I don't own General Hospital or its characters.
Rate: PG-13
Category: Drama/Romance
Timeframe: 1999
Things Change: Shocking News
Elizabeth hated waking up because she did it alone, because Jason was gone. Getting up she took a quick shower and started her way down stairs. The Pen House seemed so much bigger today and so much quieter. She had work up three times thinking she had heard someone.
"Ms. Webber Stone and Robin Cates are here to see you," Johnny said.
"Let them in," Elizabeth said.
"Where is Sonny…and why are you here…is Sorel threatening you again," Stone asked.
"No…I thought you knew…Sonny and Brenda have disappeared," Elizabeth said.
"We were told they were going on a long honeymoon," Robin said.
"Yea real long…like until the baby is born," Elizabeth said.
"And Jason took over for Sonny," Stone said.
"Yea…we live here until they can come back," Elizabeth said.
"Where is Jason," Robin asked.
"I don't know…he never came home last night but Johnny said not to worry," Elizabeth said.
"Things have seemed to have gone out of control," Robin said.
"I'm real glad you guys are home…you can help me plan Emily's wedding," Elizabeth said.
"We won't be in town long," Stone said.
Sonny stood inside the church giving one last prayer that Brenda was safe at home with Tom and Connor. He was just glad he never sold this house or he had no idea what he would have done. Walking outside he looked around to see a black limo pulling up. Max got out of the limo opening the door to let out a business suit wearing Jason Morgan.
Jason looked around with a stone cold face until he saw Sonny. But his expression did not change, he waved at the driver and Renaldo went to his other side. They walked towards him, Sonny stood there looking at a new man. Jason look cool he looked in control but inside he was screaming. This was the one person besides Elizabeth he never wanted to disappoint. Sonny pointed in side and he nodded giving Max and Renaldo orders to secure the area.
"It looks like you have taken to your new position," Sonny said.
"As best as I can," Jason said.
"No really, I know I left the right man in charge," Sonny said.
"Thanks…so what did you need to see me about," Jason said.
"Sorel…word has it he has a daughter," Sonny said.
"If we can find her we have something to play with," Jason said.
"It might be hard, the guy said he hasn't had any real contact with her since se was born," Sonny said.
"Do we have a name," Jason asked.
"Eliza Marie Sorel," Sonny said.
"I'll put Benny on it," Jason said.
"How is Elizabeth," Sonny said.
"Good we live together now…Brenda and the baby okay," Jason asked.
"She has an appointment today…but yea they're doing," Sonny said.
Max looked at his watch they had only been in there twenty minutes before Jason walked out giving them the signal to leave. They did and Max did not miss the look of pride on Sonny's face as Jason got in. Driving off Jason smiled himself, knowing that Sonny thought he was doing good, meant a lot to him.
"How long will you be in town," Elizabeth said.
"I'll be going back to Yale in a few weeks," Robin said.
"And I'll be back on the road with Eddie Maine," Stone said.
"I thought his tour ended," Elizabeth said.
"He decided to extend his tour by six months," Stone said.
"Alexis is so happy for him," Robin said.
"He resigned from ELQ," Stone said.
"Who the new CEO," Elizabeth asked as the door swung open.
"Is Jason here," Emily said.
"No what's wrong," Elizabeth said.
"AJ is back," Emily said.
"He's the new CEO of ELQ…Ned told us," Robin said.
"Did he also tell you he's married," Emily said.
They still had a three hour drive back to Port Charles and he would be glad to see Elizabeth. Not having her next to him the night before was a killer. Looking out the window he took a deep breath and looked at his phone wondering if maybe he should call her. It was close to ten o'clock so she would be up, but he knew it would just be too risky to call her since Emily was supposes to come over.
"Benny its Jason I need you to look up an Eliza Marie Sorel," Jason said.
"What kind of information do you want," Benny asked.
"Everything you can find, and I need it soon," Jason said.
"I take this women would be," Benny said.
"Joseph Sorel daughter, as far as I know he hasn't seen her since she was a little girl," Jason said.
"I get it on right away Boss," Benny said.
Joseph Sorel was a wise and patient man but he hate to chase things. He liked for answers to pop up at him but they weren't anymore. It was clear Jason wasn't the same kind of boss as Sonny was. He was more alter he watched for any sign of interference. The Pen House had his best guards around it, making Elizabeth off limits unless he wanted to commit suicide.
He had a whole file on Elizabeth in front of him and there really wasn't anything he could use against her. The rape had been an easy target. But with Tom Baker being involved in a prison fight and being stabbed to death he could do that again. He didn't really want the girl to die, not this time he wanted her to lose her mind and make Jason Morgan defenseless.
"Married to who," Stone asked.
"Keesha Ward now Quartermaine," Emily said.
"Keesha as in Jason's ex-girlfriend Keesha," Elizabeth said.
"The one and only," Emily said.
"How," Elizabeth asked.
"Back in April she looked AJ up and they've been seeing each other since late May," Emily said.
"So they decided to get married," Stone said.
"They look in love," Emily said.
"I'm happy for her," Robin said.
"Robin's right AJ needs a little happiness and who knows she may be his saving grace," Elizabeth said.
"Glad you think so because Grandfather is throwing them a party and you are invited," Emily said.
"Jason hopefully will be back soon," Elizabeth said.
"Where is he," Emily asked.
"She doesn't know," Robin said.
"Johnny told me not to worry so I'm sure he's fine," Elizabeth said.
Stone could see the worry in her eyes and understood she was playing brave in front of them. Taking Robin's hand he wished Sonny would have told him. Emily sat down at the table looking at Elizabeth seeing that she was scared and knowing she couldn't do anything.
"We've changed our wedding date to September 14," Emily said.
"That's like three weeks away," Elizabeth said.
"I know so we have to work fast," Emily said.
"Which means," Elizabeth said smiling.
"Shopping," they said together.
Benny was looking at the information in front of him not believing what he was seeing. Jason was right Eliza hasn't seen her father since she was a year old because the mother gave her up for adoption. She also renamed her so that Sorel would never find her. But it was the next part that he couldn't believe that Jason was not gong to believe and that Elizabeth was not going to believe or like.
"Liz," Jason said.
"You're alive," Emily said hugging him.
"Yea I got called away on business," Jason said.
"What are your fingers broke, you scared us to death," Emily said.
"He's home now that all I care about," Elizabeth said.
"I'll make it up to guys I promise," Jason said.
"You shouldn't have said that sweetie," Elizabeth said.
"Shush Liz, you really want to make it up to me," Emily said.
"Of course," Jason said.
"Good then I will see you tonight Liz will fill you in," Emily said skipping out of the Pen House.
"What did I just agree to," Jason asked.
"A dinner party at the Outback in honor of AJ and his new wife," Elizabeth said.
"AJ home that's great…wait did you just say wife," Jason said.
"It seems AJ and Keesha your ex got married," Elizabeth said.
"If they're happy and she's not anywhere near me, I'm happy," Jason said.
Jason wrapped his arms around her waist bring her to him for a small kiss. Wrapping her arms around his neck she pulled him closer hoping she didn't have to sleep alone again anytime soon. Breaking the kiss he pressed his forehead against hers smiling.
"I missed you," Elizabeth said.
"I have something for you," Jason said.
"What," Elizabeth said.
"A letter from Brenda," Jason said.
"How," Elizabeth said.
"I can't tell you but I can tell you there will be others," Jason said handing it to her.
Dear Liz,
I can't tell you where I am because I don't know but I bet its Florida or California because it is so sunny here. And Sonny swore we wouldn't be leaving the US. Guess what I'm having twins, can you believe it. Sonny promised not to tell Jason until after I told you. But we decided to wait until the birth to find out the sex and if they are identical. I miss you and I miss Jason. I am literally counting down the days until I get to see you, and Emily. You have to tape her wedding for me and send me a tape of Nurse's Ball. Take care of your self.
Brenda Corinthos
"Can you believe that twins," Jason said.
"Poor Brenda, can you imagine how painful that will be," Elizabeth said.
"She can handle it," Jason said.
"You went to see Sonny didn't you," Elizabeth said.
"We arranged a meeting but that all I'm going to say," Jason said.
"Next time you see him, tell him I say hi," Elizabeth said starting her way up stairs.
"Where you going," Jason said.
"I have to decide what I'm going to wear tonight," Elizabeth said.
"I'm going to go see Benny," Jason laughed.
"Love you," Elizabeth yelled.
"Love you too," Jason yelled.
Jason walked into Benny office and he noticed the look on his face and he knew he was not going to like it. Jason sat down looking into Benny's eyes and knowing something was up. Jason wanted to make this quick so he could get home and get ready to see his brother and just maybe have a conversation with him.
"Benny what's up," Jason said.
"Eliza Sorel was adopted out as a baby so Sorel couldn't find her," Benny said.
"Okay who is she now," Jason said.
"It seems it was an open adoption so it was easy to get the woman information," Benny said.
"Benny what's going on," Jason asked.
"Sorel daughter is Lisa Thomas, a daughter of doctor who already had a daughter," Benny said.
"Okay," Jason said not seeing what the big deal was.
"Lisa married a doctor by the name of Jeffery Webber," Benny said.
"Wait, are you saying," Jason said.
"Liz is Sorel granddaughter," Benny said.
"But she doesn't know that," Jason said.
"Nope Mrs. Webber never told anyone she was adopted…and there is more," Benny said.
Jason couldn't believe this was happening. Once Elizabeth found out about this she was going to go crazy. Not only was she Sorel's granddaughter but she wasn't Jeff Webber's daughter. But there was onlt one way he could get the truth and that was to go to the only women who could give it to him.
"Mrs. Webber," Jason said.
"What is so important you had to drag me here," Lisa said looking around Jakes.
"Who is Elizabeth biological father," Jason said.
"Excuse me," Lisa said.
"Neither your or Jeff's blood type matches Liz's so who is her father," Jason said.
"I should go," Lisa said.
"Not until you tell me, because I'll find out anyways but than a lot more people will know," Jason said.
"It was a one night stand okay, we were here in Port Charles I caught Jeff kissing a nurse," Lisa said.
"So you slept with someone to get back at him," Jason said.
"His name was Scott I don't know his last name," Lisa said.
"I want the truth please," Jason said.
"At the time I didn't know who he was…but I later found out he was Scott Baldwin," Lisa said.
"Does Jeff know," Jason asked.
"Yea that's why he treats her the way he does, he blames her for my mistake," Lisa said.
"Why didn't he divorce you or vise versa," Jason asked.
"It would ruin our reputation so we passed Elizabeth off as his," Lisa said.
"Does Scott know about Liz," Jason said.
"No he thinks Elizabeth is Jeff…I told him I did a DNA test…does she know," Lisa said.
"She will," Jason said.
Jason walked away from her not knowing what he should do. He knew he had to tell her but how did you tell someone that their whole life had been a lie. Walking into the Pen House he saw her walking down wearing the summer dress Brenda got for her. He was taken back by how beautiful she was, she just smiled at him letting him take in her sight.
"You ready," Elizabeth asked.
"I will be…give me to change," Jason said.
"What's wrong," Elizabeth asked.
"Ask me later," Jason said kissing her forehead.
When Jason and Elizabeth arrived Ned was singing on stage as Alexis and Brooke Lynn watched in awe. Felicia was talking to Monica about babies since she and Mac had just announced they were expecting. Liz rushed over to Robin and Emily who were gossiping.
"Hey man," Stone said.
"Hey," Jason said.
"Have you heard from Sonny," Stone asked.
"He's doing fine…I don't know where he is though," Jason said.
"Jase," AJ said.
"AJ congratulations…you too Keesha," Jason said.
"Thanks...I hope we can be friends," Keesha said.
"Of course…I mean you're my sister now right," Jason said.
Jason than surprised them all by hugging her and kissing her cheek. Walking towards Elizabeth he smiled at Ned and waved at Lucky. Wrapping his arms around her waist he kissed her neck which made Robin and Emily smile. Nikolas and Stone walked over with AJ and Keesha. The group sat down and talked about nothing until Alan made a toast to his new daughter-in-law.
"You know," Audrey said.
"What," Jason said
"About Scott Baldwin being Elizabeth's father," Audrey said.
"You knew," Jason said.
"Some years ago we got in a fight and he blurted it out," Audrey said.
"Why didn't you tell her," Jason said.
"I was afraid she wouldn't see me as grandma anymore," Audrey said.
"You love her so much," Jason said.
"So do you…I'll tell Scott if you tell Liz," Audrey said.
Elizabeth woke up that night to find Jason looking out the window, he had been off all night at the party. When they came home he went straight to be bed. She was afraid she had done something to get him angry but she couldn't remember doing anything wrong.
"Jase are you mad at me," Elizabeth asked.
"No…I found out something today…something about you," Jason said.
"What," Elizabeth asked.
"Jeff Webber isn't your father…Scott Baldwin is," Jason said.
"I'm sorry come again," Elizabeth said.
"I know…Audrey never told you because she was afraid you'd stop loving her," Jason said.
"That could never happen…she's the only one who has ever loved me," Elizabeth said.
"There's more," Jason said.
"I'm not going to like this I can already tell," Elizabeth said.
"Joseph Sorel is your mom's biological father," Jason said.
"Oh my god…does he know," Elizabeth asked scared.
"No and we're going to keep it that way…but Audrey is telling Scott about you tonight," Jason said.
"So I'm the daughter of your lawyer and the granddaughter of your enemy," Elizabeth said.
"It'll be okay, I promise you," Jason said.
Next Part: Scott takes Liz to lunch with Serena.
