Who is Elizabeth?

Chapter 20

Jason's Penthouse

As Elizabeth stood with Jason looking at Sonny she tried to prepare for the talk she was supposed to have. "Why don't I go get us something to drink? Coffee, okay?" Both men nodded and Elizabeth headed to the kitchen.

Jason watched Elizabeth hurry into the kitchen. "Let's sit."

Sonny and Jason sat in silence for a minute. "Are you sure she wants to talk to me?"

"Yeah, Elizabeth just needs to do this her way."

"Hey, I thought you guys might like some brownies with your coffee."

"Thanks Elizabeth. I always enjoy your brownies."

Smiling at the compliment Sonny gave her Elizabeth released the breath she had been subconsciously holding. "So...umm..."

"I will go first. Okay."

With trepidation Elizabeth nodded at Sonny.

"Elizabeth, I want to..." Getting up Sonny paced over to the fireplace staring at a picture of Michael. "I want to apologize for how you got hurt during the Alcazar events." Looking at Elizabeth Sonny saw the wary look on her face and knew he had to do this right. "I could make lots of excuses, but I think it would be pointless. I did things that hurt you and I never meant for you to get hurt. You have been a loyal friend and I never meant to betray that." Sonny walked over and sank down in the chair. "I hope I haven't lost our friendship or a chance to get to know my daughter."

Elizabeth was shocked, she was sure that Sonny never apologized for what he considered business decisions. "Sonny I am not sure what to say. A lot of things happened in reaction to your faked death and I am trying to work through that." Looking at Jason sitting beside her Elizabeth met his eyes and smiled. "Jason and I are starting to fix our...umm...relationship, but it has taken time." Turning back to Sonny, Elizabeth weighed what she wanted to say. "Sonny if you can try to be patient and let me have time I would like to see if we could be a family. God help me, but I think I might even find a way to get along with Carly."

Jason snorted in an attempt to choke back his laughter. Elizabeth slapped him in the stomach, but gave him a quick grin.

Sonny gave Elizabeth a soft smile. "Carly told me how nice you were to her during everything. She actually was pretty mad at me for not letting you know what was going on."

Elizabeth was genuinely surprised by the fact that Carly stood up for her. "I would've never guessed Carly would stand up for me. She always acts like I don't belong and should just leave."

"Despite your inability to get along I believe Carly realized how important you were to Jason. We all know that Jason is very important to Carly and when it comes down to it she wants him to be happy. I wish I would've paid attention to what she was saying and done things differently."

"Sonny for now I think we need to move forward and not concentrate on the what ifs. Right now I don't have the energy to go over the ifs without being angry and I don't think that will help us. Can we agree on that?"

As he sat looking at Elizabeth Sonny realized he would do anything for a chance to be family with his daughter. "Elizabeth, I will try."

Two Weeks Later

Elizabeth's Building

"Okay, the contractors are all ready to start. Are you sure you have the plans you want?"

"Dillon, don't worry so much. I think these plans are fantastic and I don't know what I would do without you."

Blushing from Elizabeth's comment Dillon's eyes turned toward the man walking through the door. "I am sorry, but this is private property."

"And I am the Police, so I guess I can come in and chat with Miss Weber."

Dillon noticed Elizabeth stiffen when she heard the man's voice and quietly asked, "Do you want me to get Zander?"

"No he needs his sleep, plus Travis is already watching Taggert."

"What can I do for you Taggert?"

"Well, I just wondered what you were doing helping Anger Boy out with his latest front."

"First of all if you can't show the respect of calling him Jason or Mr. Morgan you can keep your mouth shut about him. And most importantly this building is mine, so I think now you should leave."

"When are you going to get it that nothing but pain is going to come from hanging around with criminals. You used to be such a nice girl."

"Taggert, what I do is none of your business. So unless you have something official to talk to me about you need to leave." Elizabeth noticed Travis walking up behind Taggert and nodded at him.

"I think Miss Elizabeth asked you politely enough."

"Kid I would think twice about hanging out with Elizabeth's friends they can get you killed."

Dillon glared at Taggert. "Dillon Morgan's the name and it would be good for you to remember to respect my cousin and Elizabeth from now on."

Elizabeth and Dillon watched Travis escort a speechless Taggert to the door. "Did I mention I love having you around?" Elizabeth grinned widely and hugged Dillon.

A/N: Sorry it's taken so long, but I just couldn't get this chapter to behave. Hopefully I will have Ch. 21 for you guys this weekend. Hope you enjoyed the latest in my saga. J