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Chapter 3

Evangeline yelped as she is tugged into an empty room.

"Hey, baby."

She fought a smirk. "What are you doing?"

"Kissing my girl," he said before his lips crushed hers.

She slightly moaned as he kissed her senseless. "What was that for?"

"I hadn't intended on it, but you know that I can't resist you."

"Well, I'm not complaining."

"I need you to put in for that vacation and it needs to be tomorrow."

"Are we going somewhere?"

"Unfortunately, no. I need you on something confidential but medically related. In fact, it's on-site, but no one can know about it."

She crossed her arms in front of her. "Go on."

"After you saved Jason in the ER, he wasn't moved to a private clinic. He is unable to respond and is in a coma-like state. We're trying to figure out what designer drugs they used so we can counteract it, but it's tough. The other doctor involved works for WHO. She is invested in the patient and they are married."

Eva is surprised. "Okay. What does she need me for?"

"She needs someone who can think outside the box and bounce ideas off of."

"Is Robin involved?"

"Not for long, but I'll tell you about that later. Let's just say she won't be feeling that great tomorrow and will have to take a break."

Eva smirked. She is not a fan of Robin. "This sounds like sci-fi stuff."

"I guess in a way it is."

He leaned closer. "Jason needs you."

She had gotten to know Jason beyond what he shows everyone else and she had fun playing pool with the guys and bantering. He's a good guy despite his job profession. "Do you think he'll make it?"

"We're not sure."

"I'm in, but how long has he been married?"

"They met two years ago and were married before their twins were born."

She almost choked on her spit. "Jason Morgan is a father?"

"Yes. Aside from being the worst eaters in the world, I swear more ends up on them and coming out of them then going in, but they are kind of cute—I guess."

She grinned. "You—with babies? This I have to see."

"Smartass…"

"I learned it from you." She started to walk away.

"Where are you going?"

"To put in my vacation and then you're going to sneak me in wherever he's stashed."

"Done…"

He watched her hips gyrate as she sauntered down the hallway. His girl is so damn, hot that he shivered as he moved in the opposite direction.

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Two hours later, Elizabeth hung up the phone. Robin had called to say that she felt ill and went home to lie down. Liz smiled as she tried to figure out where to start.

Nadine entered the room. "Hello, you must be Elizabeth."

"I am."

"I'm Nadine."

Liz nodded. "Can I ask you something?" She doesn't have time to play games, so she decides to get right to the point.

"Shoot."

"Can you let what happened between you and Johnny go? I need him to be around here."

Nadine's eyes widened. "I wasn't expecting that."

"It's a fair question."

She sighed. "I don't know."

"And what if I told you that your behavior could be a distraction that Jason doesn't need?"

"You're right. How about I try to be more professional and if it's still not working for you, I'll understand?"

Liz held out her hand. "Deal…"

"I'm going to monitor his levels." When Monica had approached her, she was surprised but intrigued by the challenge, so she accepted. She wonders how Elizabeth became involved and what her background is and hopes that they'll get along.

"Thank you."

Liz went into the lab and about five minutes later, a black woman about five feet six with long tresses enters the room. Aside from being beautiful, Elizabeth hopes that she's as good as Johnny says she is. "Hello, you must be Evangeline."

Eva held out her hand. "I am. Hello."

"It's nice to meet you. I take it that Johnny filled you in."

"He did to a degree. I can't believe that Jason is a family man."

"Why?"

"I was starting to think he was gay, but then Johnny spilled something on himself one day that was hot and started to strip down and Jason looked utterly disgusted, so it clued me in. I know my man looks good."

Liz chuckled. "He's definitely not gay."

"I figured that out, but I've never seen him look at anyone and now I know why. So, how did you get rid of the stuck up bitch?" She's not a Robin fan.

Liz laughed and whispered the name of the drug and Eva cracked up.

"You're good. Remind me not to get on your bad side."

"I think we'll get along famously."

"Do you have any theories yet?"

Liz nodded and went to the board and wrote down the drugs that Robin identified and the toxin that she was able to detect by doing a special test.

"Interesting, but I think something more might be going on. Let's go over what is working in his body; what has normal readings and why would they, since he has all these other drugs in there."

Liz likes her train of thought.

"Also, I have a feeling whoever the monster was who created this would expect that we'd figure this out to a degree, so our logical counteractions will have to be thrown out the window. He would be expecting them, so we're going to have to get creative because Jason could have multiple issues and while a drug could cure part of it, there is a chance that we can make his condition worse if we're not careful."

"You're right. I have some ideas. We can also introduce counteragents to the cell samples we took. Can you look into that microscope over there?"

Eva hurried towards it and after a few minutes, she turns and looks at Liz skeptically. "That is highly irregular. Did he use some kind of weird bond? Does it seem like it's getting bigger to you?"

"Yes. We have a lot of ground to cover. How much research have you done in the past?"

"Well, I shadowed a highly regarded medical scientist for some of my internship and learned a lot. Call it a curiosity of mine, so I think I can be helpful and I learn fast."

Liz smiled. "I want to go home and check on the kids. Come with me and then we'll be here well into the night if you are game."

"I can come with you. I have one scheduled surgery at 2:00 that should take an hour and then I'm all yours. Dr. Quartermaine approved my vacation."

"She is coming in handy."

Eva smiled and followed her into the hallway.

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Elizabeth heard laughter coming from the dining room. The women paused in the doorway and grinned as they watched the babies chasing Georgie who is on her hands and knees and then dramatically collapses as the boys squeal and grab her shirt and use her body to stand.

"They are getting big too fast."

Their eyes grew big as they heard their mama's voice and they turned to look and plopped on their butts and then crawled towards her.

"I've been abandoned," Georgie said as Milo helped her up.

Liz laughed. "They'll come back." She scooped up Jake and Eva picked up Cam who is immediately mesmerized by her necklace.

"I think you found a new friend. Don't let him break it."

"They are so cute."

Liz kissed Cam on the cheek as his fingers move over some stones. Jake eyed them too, but then he focused on his mother and patted her face. "I missed you, Jakey."

He smiled and gave her a slobbery kiss.

"You seriously have too much slobber."

Jake started to babble and Cam followed right along.

"They are killing my clock," Eva muttered.

"They are irresistible like their father."

Eva chuckled. "You haven't been on the other end of his glare."

"Oh I have, but only when I pretend not to put out."

The girls laughed while Milo turned beet red.

"Of course, I'm only pretending because that man has it going on."

Milo practically ran towards the door and outside leaving Georgie doubled over laughing.

"Georgie, do you have a boyfriend?"

She shook her head. "No, but Milo is sweet."

Liz and Eva exchanged a look.

"I think we can make that happen," Eva said. "He's a good guy."

"I love me some Johnny, but you called dibs." The man is gorgeous and funny as hell.

Eva's mouth dropped open which Cam used to his advantage to try to grab her tongue as Liz and Georgie cracked up.

"Switch," Liz said.

Jake studied Eva for a minute, touching her face.

"God, he looks like Jason."

"It's crazy, isn't it?"

Eva nodded. "We're going to bring your daddy back, Jake. Not just for your family, but because I need to know what Jason Morgan looks like whipped."

Liz chuckled. "He looks damn good."

"Are they going to cry when you leave?"

"Not if we have Georgie distract them."

"I'm on it," Georgie said.

"I don't think my ovaries can take much more visitation today," Eva said.

Liz kissed the boys. "We better get back."

"I made some sandwiches," Georgie said.

"You are awesome."

They grabbed the bag and then Georgie got back on the floor with them and Liz and Eva snuck out.

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Sonny paced back and forth. "He called again and asked how Jason is doing."

Francis and Johnny shook their head.

"We're chasing some leads on Alexis," Johnny said.

"Is Elizabeth doing okay?"

"She's fine. I honestly think that she and Evangeline will come up with something to help him.

Sonny rubbed his face. "I have a feeling that no matter the outcome, Jason will be done."

"You might be right about that," Francis said.

"This is my fault, so I guess I'll just have to deal with it." He had come to rely on Jason, probably too heavily and it had taken a toll their business and personal relationship; it's something he regrets.

"Jason just wants to spend most of his time with his family. They make him happy and he deserves that. Part of him likes his job, but he's just over the extra drama. This might be a game-changer with Elizabeth being around the violence. I guess we'll have to wait and see," Johnny said.

Sonny sat and closed his eyes. This is a shit show and unfortunately, Alexis and James hold all the cards. They just need to figure out where they are hiding so Jason can have a fighting chance.

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The Next Day

Eva sighed. "I just don't understand how his kidney and liver functions are normal given everything else going on."

"They laced something in there that helps them still function while the paralytics continue to be effective."

Eva listed several drugs on the board. "Whatever we come up with can't counteract these."

"Agreed…"

A commotion is heard in the other room.

The women rushed over there to find Epiphany standing in the doorway with her arms crossed and a sickly looking Robin wearing a mask, standing in the hallway.

"What is going on?"

Piph glanced at Eva. "She was trying to get in, but she's sick. I don't care if she's wearing a mask or not. By the way, it's nice to meet you," she said holding out her hand which Elizabeth shook.

"Robin, you should know that Jason can't be compromised in any way. Why would you risk giving him germs?" Eva asked.

Robin sighed. "I just didn't want him to think that I'm abandoning him."

Elizabeth's eyes narrowed. "So basically, you made this about you instead of him."

"What? No!"

Liz stepped in front of Epiphany. "You are putting the patient in danger because of your obsession with him."

Robin gasped. "I am not obsessed. Jason and I were in love and I still love him. I will not abandon him. Someday, we are going to be together again."

"Aw, shit," Eva muttered.

Micah moved closer as Elizabeth backed Robin against the wall with her pointed finger.

"You will only get in that room in this condition over my—dead—body."

Robin cringed.

"Is she gonna take off her earrings?" Piph whispered almost making Eva laugh, "Cause I'll hold them."

"I don't have time for this. I'm trying to save his life. Go home, Robin. You shouldn't be here and I will not let you compromise him. Do you understand?"

Tears welled in Robin's eyes. "I'll go, for now, but he is going to very mad when he wakes up and finds out that you are keeping me from him. I have busted my ass trying to save him. You don't understand how special he is and he doesn't trust many people."

Liz rolled her eyes. "From what I understand, you broke his trust."

"What!"

"You heard me. You're off this case, per Monica because you are not well."

"Then I will be back when I'm better. You can't stop me. I'm sure you don't want anyone knowing he is here."

Liz almost growled. "You would endanger him over this?"

"No—I just—"

"You were leaving and you will not open your mouth about this because if you do, if something happens to Jason, then it's on your head," Epiphany said. "Micah, please make sure that Ms. Scorpio leaves the building."

"Yes, ma'am." He motioned with his arms and a crying Robin followed him.

When they disappeared, Epiphany's head tilted. "From what I just saw, you probably keep Jason in line just fine."

"He doesn't step over the line so I've never had to threaten him. She is just—"

"—obsessed, driven, and she'll be back even if she has to down a vat of vitamin C because she acts like she owns him," Eva said.

"I'll instruct the guards to get one of us if she shows up again."

"I'll warn you that she is trained in hand to hand combat. Her mother works for the WSB," Piph said.

Liz rolled her eyes. "And I'm trained by the most feared man on the East Coast. I think I can take her."

Piph grinned. "I'm sure you can."

Liz's eyes narrowed. "And what is this I hear about you seeing my man naked?"

Piph cracked up. "I'm a professional. What happens in that room stays in that room, but can I be unprofessional for a moment?"

"Please do…" Eva said with a grin.

"Elizabeth Morgan, you are one lucky woman."

Finally, Liz cracked a smile. "That is why we need him to wake up before I go through withdrawals."

Due to the machine, Jason had only heard bits and pieces, but he agrees about the withdrawals. He'd do anything to hold and show her how much he loves her.

"From now on, I'm the only one giving Jason a sponge bath."

"Party pooper…" Piph got serious. "Stan is looking up a couple of leads you gave us."

"Good. I'm trying to reach my parents who are in Russia. The Cassadines own property there. Hopefully, the agency can get through to them soon." Her parents are doing charity work there.

"Well, we just have to hope that Alexis will do something stupid and surface."

Elizabeth moved next to Jason and held his hand. "Hold on, baby. We're getting closer."

He is miserable with the vent and not being able to communicate at all not to mention how much he misses the boys and their laughter.

"I need to see those baby blues." She kissed him on the forehead, something Jason savored, before venturing to the next room.