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Chapter 4

Piph moved closer and checked Jason's vitals. "I'm going to exercise for you." She carefully moves his legs and arms, working his muscles to make it easier for him when he recovers. "You picked one hell of a woman, Morgan. She's a little spit-fire and very smart and beautiful. I'm sorry that I doubted you, but your track record sucks."

Jason can't even argue with that.

"I'm glad you wised up and I understand you have two sons. Wow. I always knew you had potential. After you get out of here, and you will, I expect an invite to meet them." She finished with his right leg and moved to the left. "Your wife almost cut me for giving you sponge baths."

Oh, he would have killed to have seen that.

"What happens in this bed stays in this bed. I'll take you on Jerry Springer later."

He has no idea what she's talking about, but figures that it may not be a good thing.

"Jason Morgan, you are the father," she chuckled as she put the blanket over him.

He's going to have to remember to ask Johnny about that show.

She left and he was alone again, wondering how long it will take them to figure this out and free him from this hell. In the meantime, he is trying to think about clever ways to torture James Craig when he wakes up.

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James closed his eyes and sucked in the fresh air. There is nothing more satisfying then toying with people's emotions. People like Sonny Corinthos always think they are above everyone, so taking him down a few pegs has been greatly satisfying.

"It's a beautiful night," Alexis said moving next to him.

"Yes, it is. Kristina is sleeping?"

"Yes."

"I may have to leave to take care of some things."

She doesn't care about the details and has no idea what he is doing to get Sonny to relinquish his rights as a parent, she just wants it done. James will get what he wants and leave and then she will disappear with her daughter and live a normal life away from the violence. Deniability is something she will wield if necessary, which is why she doesn't know or care about the terms of the dangerous game James is playing.

"Do what you have to."

He smirked. Considering her law degree and technical knowledge, he is surprised that she is stupid enough to think that she'll get away with all of this. In fact, he's considering a marriage just to sink her further. She is already marked and doesn't know it and he'll be able to track her to the ends of the earth if necessary. No one will believe that she didn't know about Jason's condition. That alone will probably assure her death. There are always consequences to actions. He has risked his life many times to play the game or increase his bank account. Taking down Sonny and Jason will give him clout, the waterfront, and then everyone will come to him for a piece of the action. If the five families don't like it, then he will unleash an army of men deal with them.

"I'm getting bored with Russian food."

"It is an acquired taste."

He turned to face her and smiled as she watched her step out of her nightgown. "Well, well, someone is feeling a little randy."

Considering his size and thoroughness in bed, she has no problem having a little fun while she waits for her escape. "Let's go."

"After you…"

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The next day, Monica has the day off and Georgie has class, so she volunteered to watch the babies.

"Come in," Liz said holding open the door. She hadn't gotten a lot of sleep because an idea is niggling at her and she can't quite put it all together.

"I haven't ever been in here."

"It has a couple of bedrooms. It's quaint. I like it."

They hear babbling coming from the bedroom, so Monica follows her in.

"Hello my little grandsons," she said smiling.

Cam reached up and she lifted him while Liz tended to Jake. They changed them quickly and then headed into the living room where there are two high chairs.

"I'll do their first feeding with you. I usually get one cleaned up, put him in the playpen and then tend to the other.

"That sounds like a plan."

"Monica, I hope keeping all of these secrets isn't taking a toll on your marriage."

"Alan is none the wiser. We are fine." While their marriage has always been rocky, they are in a good place.

"Good."

"I know that he and Jason have clashed since the accident, but I'm hoping that they can hash through it. I want to be a part of your lives. Traveling is not an issue."

"I want whatever Jason wants, but I do agree that it would be nice for my children to know all of their grandparents."

"Do your parents know?" She mixed the cereal up and started feeding it to Jake.

"Yes and no. They are aware that I'm married to Jason, but they have no idea about his profession." Cam pounded on the plastic letting her know he is ready for more.

"I see. Do you think they will reject him?"

"I hope not. To be honest, I'm not sure what is going to happen after this. Jason likes the adrenaline, but he loves his family more."

Monica nodded. "I think he's always wanted to be a father. Michael meant the world to him."

Liz frowned. "Where is Carly? I would think that she would be all over him."

"You are right, but she doesn't know. She has been with a businessman named Jasper Jax for the last year and they are in Australia visiting his parents with Michael and Morgan."

"I see. That's a good thing. Is she due back anytime soon?"

"Honestly, I'm not sure. Maybe Sonny knows, so you should ask him."

"I will."

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Alan entered his son's room after talking to a guard named Liam. He's not on the list, but he told them Monica had sent him which is a lie. She doesn't know he is here. After becoming suspicious, he followed her and quickly figured out that she is hiding something. Deep down, he had suspected that it had to do with Jason and now he is sure.

Sitting on the chair, he touched his son, closing his eyes as he savors his energy.

Jason feels it and has no idea who it is which is alarming.

"It has been so long since I have been able to touch you. After the accident you hated it. You were so sensitive in so many ways. I said a lot of things that I wish I could take back. I know you are not him and I know that I had a hard time accepting that. There is no book telling you how to deal with a situation like yours, but I still love you."

Jason isn't sure he wants to hear all of this, but he doesn't have a choice. After a while, he just always reacted where Alan is concerned. They were so angry with each other and it just became a habit for Jason to push him away.

"Seeing you lying here is hard because I've already lost you in so many ways, but I don't want you to die."

Elizabeth swallowed hard from her position in the hallway, but she remained quiet so Alan could say his piece.

"I want you to be happy, Jason. God, I've failed you so much as a father. If you die, I can't ever make that up to you." A tear spilled down his cheek as he held his son's hand. "I always hated and envied Sonny because he was able to reach you when nothing I said ever did. It was tough watching you bond with him, no matter what he did to you, but you couldn't even stand to have a conversation with me."

Jason is listening but at the same time, he remembers some of the things his father said to him and while he realizes it was out of frustration, it still doesn't make it right. He gets how difficult it was for them, but it was even harder for him to learn to adapt, at his age, and deal with his anger.

"I'm just so sorry. I hate that I've been kept in the dark and it's my own doing. I just want a chance to really get to know you. I'll probably never be okay with you working for Sonny, but that doesn't matter. It's your choice and I can still love you and not agree with you. Someday, maybe you'll have your own family and you'll understand what that means. Please fight, Jason. Your mother and I would be devastated if you left us again. When you wake up, I'll do everything I can to make this right. I will get on my knees and beg if I have to, that is how much I love you. I know you probably think that's impossible and I just love who you were, but you are my son and blood and I know you are different now, but I still love you just as much as I did before. That is what a parent does. As soon as I held you in my arms, I loved you more than life." He slightly squeezed Jason's hand as he stifled a sob.

"Dr. Quartermaine," Elizabeth said moving forward.

Alan let go and stood. "I guess I'm caught."

"You can say that." She studied him for a long moment. He looks so wrecked. "I'm Elizabeth and I'm trying to save your son."

He held out his hand and she shook it.

"Thank you. Is this your specialty?" He wiped at his face.

"Yes, it is."

"Are you working with Robin?"

"No. She's ill, so I recruited Evangeline."

Alan slightly smiled. "She's our best."

Liz smiled back. "Yes, she is. So, how did you get past the guards?" She crossed her arms for effect.

"I—I told them that Monica couldn't come and I was taking her place and he believed me."

"I see."

"I hope he won't be in trouble."

Jason would have growled if he could. Micah is going to get an earful.

"We'll see about that. I will have to speak with him because Jason's safety is of the utmost importance."

Alan's head tilted. "Who are you to my son?" He could sense there was something more that Elizabeth isn't divulging.

"I'm not sure that I should trust you with that information."

"I love him. I know that is probably questionable, but I do. No one will know he's here because of me and if you require it, I won't come back or even mention to my wife that I was here. I don't want to endanger his life."

Liz isn't sure what to do and at this point, Jason doesn't care one way or another. It will all come out and Alan is trustworthy.

"I'm his wife and will do whatever I must do to protect him, even if that means going against you."

His shoulders slightly relaxed. "I understand. I'm glad that Jason found someone to be happy with."

"We are very happy." For now, the babies will remain a secret. Alan needs to prove himself.

"Can I do anything?"

"If you want to be included on his visitation list, there is something that you can do."

"I'll do anything."

"Do you know who Alexis Davis is?"

"Yes." He can't even fathom what she has to do with this.

"She's a big part of the reason that Jason is lying in that bed."

Alan is speechless.

"Do you know anyone in Russia?"

He rubs the back of his neck as he searched his memory. "I have a colleague that I know there."

"Can he be trusted?"

"Yes. He's a childhood friend."

"We cannot tip her off. We need eyes and ears. If she or Kristina needs a doctor, it could be the chance that we need."

"I understand and I will contact him as soon as possible and express the urgency, maybe even make a donation for encouragement."

She nodded. "Thank you."

"Anything else?"

"If we need you to help with rounds, we'll let you know."

"Thank you."

"May I have your phone?"

Alan handed it over and Liz opened his notes and typed some information and then programmed her number on his phone.

"I'm going by Elizabeth Hardy and Jason is listed as John Moore."

"Okay."

"There is something else you need to know, but I can't do that until I know I can trust you."

"I understand."

"Robin isn't to get anywhere near Jason either. She was reckless the other day."

"When she's back from sick leave, I will do what I can to keep her busy." They could always use research in other areas.

"Thank you."

He turned and gazed at his son one more time. "You'll let me know if you find a breakthrough?"

"Yes."

"Thanks. Good luck."

She watched him leave and then moved to Jason's side. "I hope I did the right thing and you're not mad at me."

Anger is the last thing he's feeling towards her. She is fierce.

"I need to get in the lab, so I'll be right next door. Evangeline should be waiting for me."

She squeezed his hand and then kissed him on the forehead. "See you later, my love."

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As Elizabeth waited for some test results, she stared out the window as the rain began to fall.

"How did you meet him?" Eva asked.

Liz slightly smiled as the memory bombarded her.

FLASHBACK

"You dropped this."

She reached for her favorite brush as her eyes locked on his larger hands and then traveled up his bulging arms until her gaze locked on the most beautiful shade of blue she had ever seen.

"Are you alright?" he asked when she just stared.

Unable to answer, she continued to peer into his eyes and is flummoxed when his gaze softened, and she saw amusement.

"I'm Jason."

A chuckle left his lips when she still didn't answer. She is beautiful, with creamy porcelain skin and gorgeous blue eyes. Her lips are full and he truly wishes he could kiss them.

"This is where you tell me your name."

"Ugh—um—dear God, I think I just forgot."

A giggle comes from behind her as another woman stepped forward. "I'm Sarah and this is my sister, Elizabeth."

"Hi." She's pretty too, but his attention went back to Liz who still hasn't moved. Taking a chance, he touched her hand. "Have dinner with me."

Liz sputtered to life. "What?" Men who look like him do not ask her out. She is quite sure that she has paint on her face and her unruly curls are probably a mess, a victim of the gusty winds who have been her nemesis all morning.

Sarah shook her head. She is in Italy visiting but will return to California in the morning.

"Will you have dinner with me?"

She tried to form words but ended up sounding like a complete idiot.

"Nod your head for yes."

Her face went from pale to red in seconds flat as she nodded.

"Would you feel safer if we met somewhere?"

When her head bobbed again, he slightly smiled. "Okay." He rattled off a small Italian restaurant which she is familiar with. "I'll see you at 8:00."

A sigh left her lips as he moved away. "His ass is perfect."

Sarah busted out laughing. "You couldn't say two words and then you pop out that sentence? That is hilarious."

Liz shot her a look. "I couldn't think with those eyes staring at me. He's so—"

"—hot, sexy, orgasmic?"

"Yeah…"

"We need to go shopping and get that paint off your cheek."

Liz groaned as she touched it. "I'm so mortified."

"He didn't care, now let's go before the shops close."

"Fine, but nothing crazy."

"You're going to look like you, but we do want him to drool a little bit. Don't worry, I'm good at this. You'll be comfortable but sexy. Trust me?"

Liz shrugged. "I guess, but what am I going to do if my mouth won't work?"

Sarah chuckled. Liz had been all about studying and art for so long that it's exciting to see her so flabbergasted. "Flashcards?"

"Very funny…"

END FLASHBACK