Port Charles:

It had been six long days, and nothing. Marco had come back empty handed, well not exactly. Paul was no longer a problem but, no trace of Elizabeth could be found. His trail had stopped dead at a rundown bar where she'd called Johnny. Jason pinched the bridge of his nose sighing frustrated as he stepped out of the shower quickly drying off. He couldn't worry about that now, he had to get ready to go to Sonny's funeral. They'd hoped it wouldn't come to this but, they needed more time and everyone was beginning to talk. So Carly had been forced into planing this charade. So he put on his best black suit as expected and went across the hall to pick up Carly hoping they could get through this.

Church:

He was surprised by the amount of people who had come. Members of the five families had been expected but, it seemed most of Port Charles had decided to attend. He ushered Carly up to their place in the first Pew. Carly cried convincingly as Rick took her hand trying to comfort her but, was lost in his own grief. Courtney sat behind them with AJ and Mike on either side of her as she openly wept. Jason almost smiled at that considering how little she'd cared for Sonny when he was alive. In fact he could count on his hand how many people here were actually here for Sonny and not their own morbid curiosity. He Nodded to Johnny and Francis who stood guard at the rear of the Church. They began closing the doors when a woman hurried through them. Jason paused halfway into his seat, his mouth went dry as his gaze went from her long chestnut curls traveling slowly down her curvy body in the short black dress she reveled taking off her long black overcoat. Much of her face was hidden by oversized dark glasses but, he liked what he could see. He racked his brain, trying to figure out who she was when he saw Johnny's face light up in recognition and relief. Johnny gave him a small smile and nodded answering his unasked question. So Jason thought, That's Elizabeth Corinthos, he quickly dismissed al the inappropriate thoughts he'd been having of her. Francis took her arm leading her down the isle to where they sat. Whispers filled the crowded church but, she seemed oblivious to them all. Jason Stood as they reached them as Carly looked up instantly recognizing her. Elizabeth removed her sunglasses and Jason had to stifle a groan as he gazed into the deepest blue eyes he'd ever seen.

"Elizabeth, thank god. I was worried." Carly said softly embracing her. Jason could feel everyone's eyes on them as Carly motioned for Rick to make room and pulled Elizabeth down in the seat next to her. Jason Sat in his place at the end and tried not to be distracted by her thigh grazing his as he nodded to the priest to begin. The priest said a few words and then invited others to speak. Carly was halfway into her speech as the door were flung open by the PCPD and chaos ensued. Taggert produced a warrant and the coffin was flung open. Jason watched Elizabeth she'd been staring blankly ahead the entire service, she'd yet to make a single sound, shed a single tear. He watched as she stared at her brothers unmoving form in the coffin and something inside her broke. The police cleared out and Carly took her seat, the priest was about to continue when she stood suddenly making her way to the podium and turning to stare at the crowd.

"Some of you know me, Michael was my brother. Most of you knew him better as Sonny Corinthos. Some of you hated him, feared him, despised his very being but, to me he was just Michael, the only person in the world I could count on. I wasn't going to speak today, I didn't really see the point. How am I supposed to sum up how I felt about him with a few words. But, on the way over I couldn't stop thinking about this one day, it was years ago when we were kids living in Brooklyn. I was five years old and Michael was fifteen. They're was this cliff that the teenage boys would jump off of into the east river, to prove how brave they were. That day Michael and his friends had decided to do so, I tagged along as always to watch." She began with a small smile on her face. "I was always following him around, not that he ever minded. I remember how they stood there looking down and one by one chickened out. To this day I don't know what possessed me, I didn't even know how to swim, but I thought it looked like fun. So, I jumped. I can remember hitting the water and being sucked under but, I wasn't afraid. I didn't have to wait long to hear the second splash and I knew everything would be ok as he pulled me to the surface. Needless to say, the rest of the boys had to jump, not be outdone by a child but, Michael had come right in after me, not giving a second thought to the jump that he'd been to scared to take moments ago. He used to tell me I was the bravest person he knew, I was constantly taking crazy risks, things he said he'd never do but, I wasn't brave, not really. I always knew no matter how crazy something I did was, If I was in trouble I wouldn't have to wait long to hear that second splash. He would always be there to save me. And now he's gone and I feel like I'm walking on a tightrope and someone cut down my safety net." She finished turning she placed her hand on the closed coffin pausing for a few moments before returning to her seat.

The rest of the funeral proceeded without incident as the priest lead them in silent pray and Carly stood and thanked everyone for coming. Jason watched the church empty knowing the drugs would wear off soon and Sonny would panic inside the coffin. Elizabeth however remained in her seat quietly staring ahead as she had the entire service. Jason was about to say something when Mike approached cautiously.

"Lizzie." He began catching her attention. Jason actually took a step back when he saw the unmasked hate in her eyes as her gaze met Mikes.

"What do you want?" She asked.

"I just thought." Mike began nervously. "Families should be together at a time like this."

"If you hadn't noticed, all of my family is dead." She replied continuing to look at him with pure hatred.

"Lizzie." Mike began.

"Don't call me that." She snapped drawing the attention of the remaining mourners. "Don't come here and act like you cared."

"I did care." Mike replied angerly. "I know I wasn't there for you two in the past but, Michael forgave me, I don't see why you insist on hating me. Like it or not I am your Father."

"Mike you're the loser who got my mother pregnant, it takes more than that to be a father." Liz spat back. "So what, your sober now, am I supposed to be proud? You finally took an interest in our lives and I'm supposed to be thrilled. Well I'm sorry your to late. I don't need you anymore."

"You never did need me." Mike began. "Even when you were little you always looked at me that way, you always hated me."

"I don't hate you Mike." Liz began calmly. "I barley know you. How can I hate someone who's practically a stranger?"

"Daddy" Courtney said placing a hand on his shoulder, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing sweetheart." Mike replied giving her a small smile. "This is your sister Lizzie."

"I told you not to call me that." Liz began. "And she's not my sister."

"Don't take your anger for me out on Courtney." Mike demanded.

"Don't worry I have my own reasons for not liking her, that have nothing to do with you." Liz replied. "God, I don't know why you two even came today. Neither of you gave a damn about Michael when he was alive so why care now?"

"You have no right to say that, where the hell have you been the past five years?" Mike demanded.

"None of your damn business." Liz replied. "I don't owe you any answers. What do you care anyway. You have your precious daughter, the one you actually spent time with, got to know and for whatever reason loves you, just leave me alone."

"So that's what this is about, your jealous." Mike declared.

"Yes, I'm jealous." Liz replied sarcastically. "And from what I've heard she's Daddy's little girl. She loved my brothers money just as much as you do."

"You bitch." Courtney said slapping her.

"Back off, Barbie." Liz replied calmly.

"Or what? I'm not afraid of you. I kick box." She declared triumphantly.

"And I'm from Brooklyn." Liz began reaching int n her small purse. "I come prepared." She finished pulling a small switch blade out. "Now, this is my brothers funeral, so show some respect and leave before I get mad."

"Jason." Courtney said stepping back fearfully. "Your not going to let her threaten me are you?"

"Johnny." Jason called. "Escort them out." he said nodding towards Courtney and Mike. He watched amused as they Johnny roughly escorted the furious pair out of the church. He turned back to Liz who watched him cautiously.

"Oh, I forgot you haven't met." Carly said after recovering from her muffled laughter. "Liz, this is Jason Morgan."

"You make quite a first impression." Jason commented smiling softly at the nervous girl who moments before had seemed so intimidating.

"I hate being called Lizzie." She replied.

"Noted." Jason replied. "How about I just call you Elizabeth."

"That's fine." She nodded. "I'm sorry I caused such a scene." She said turning to Carly.

"Don't worry about it," Carly replied. "I don't think you've met Rick either." She began gesturing to him. "And you know Alexis."

"Hello." Liz said quietly.

"It's nice to finally meet you. Sonny spoke about you all the time." Liz nodded blinking back the tears that threatened to escape.

"He talked about you a lot too." She replied causing a small smile to form on his face.

"I wish I had gotten to know him better before..." He trailed off. "But, I hope to be able to get to know you."

"No." Liz declared surprising them all. "I don't want to know you, I don't want a new brother." her hand flew to her mouth as if surprised by what she'd said and without another word she spun around and ran out of the church.

"Don't worry I'm on it." Francis said picking up her forgotten coat and running after her. Carly watched Jason as his gaze followed Liz out the door. She had to remind herself she was supposed to be devastated with grief to stop herself from giggling. She couldn't wait till she was alone with him later so she could tease him unmercifully. It seemed Jason already had a thing for her sister in-law.