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Title: Once Upon a Liason

Timeline: 2011

Summary: A curse has taken a hold over the people of Port Charles to keep them from ever finding true happiness. But true love can conquer all, with the help from Cameron. Features Liason, Lusam, and others. ThroughTheMirrorDarkly gave me permission to continue it as she chose not to.

Disclaimer: I don't own General Hospital or Once Upon a Time.

A TALE AS OLD AS TIME

Written by silverbellbaby

Part 2 of 12

"Old Love Revisited"

(Sam and Elizabeth look at the woman before them with shocked eyes. What the hell? How could this be? How is this even remotely possible? Sam and Elizabeth blink several times, just in case their eyes are deceiving them. The two women face each other with their mouths widened. After several moments have passed, they are able to speak)

Liz: "Emily? Is-Is that you?"

Sam: "You're not a ghost, are you? I-I'm not seeing things?"

Emily: (chuckles nervously) "I wanted to make sure that I wasn't seeing things, either."

(Sam and Elizabeth walk to Emily, who does the same. When the two women are standing in front of Emily, they are tempted to touch her. They wonder if their minds are playing tricks on them)

Liz: "I'm afraid to touch you in case you aren't real."

Sam: (nods) "So am I."

Emily: (swallows nervously) "I have been waiting years to do this."

(Emily rushes into Elizabeth's arms. Elizabeth is still speechless as it's now clear! Her friend, her dear friend is alive! Emily was no ghost! Elizabeth's eyes were not deceiving her as she feared they were. Elizabeth wraps her arms around Emily and the two friends cry happily that they are finally reunited)

Liz: (tearfully) "I have missed you so much!"

Emily: "Same here. I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever make it out."

(They continued their embrace for a few more moments when they break free so Emily can hug Sam)

Emily: "Hi, Sam."

Sam: "You have been missed."

Emily: "I still can't believe I'm here...after all this time."

(As Emily and Sam break free, Sam and Elizabeth look at their presumed dead friend in confusion)

Liz: "I-I don't understand, Emily. Don't get me wrong. I'm so happy that you're alive. But..."

Sam: "How are you alive, Emily? We saw your dead body. You-You were strangled. Everyone, the whole town believed that you died."

(Emily looks at Sam and Elizabeth nervously. Does she tell them what she knows? Or does she keep it a secret so she can protect her loved ones, including herself? Her answer was made for her when Elizabeth walked closer to her best friend. She gently touches Emily's arm and nods)

Liz: "Talk to us, Em. Please."

Emily: (sighs nervously) "They faked my death."

(Elizabeth and Sam face each other in confusion again. What the hell is going on? They didn't understand)

Liz: "Emily, who faked your death?"

Sam: "Can you tell us?"

(Their conversation is cut short by Jason's arrival)

Jason: "Cameron's doing much better, but he's still pretty shaken up."

(He immediately stops dead in his tracks. His eyes go wide and he feels like he's going to pass out. His mind goes blank)

Jason: (whispers) "What the hell?"

(Elizabeth goes to Jason and rests her hand on his arm)

Liz: (smiles a little) "Emily is alive, Jason."

Jason: (stutters) "H-H-How is that possible? We saw her dead body, her lifeless body after being strangled by Anthony Zacchara."

Sam: (nods) "Trust me. I was as speechless as you are right now."

Liz: "I think it's safe to say that we're still getting used to this. What matters is...your sister, my best friend is alive."

(Jason wipes his eyes with his hands before sliding them over his spiked hair. He walks away as he speaks)

Jason: "This...This doesn't make any sense. I know Port Charles is known for unbelievable things, but this..."

(He turns to face Emily)

Jason: "How is this possible, Emily?"

Emily: (sighs) "All will be revealed soon."

(Emily walks to the group and faces them with a serious expression)

Emily: "What you need to know, though..."

(They listen to Emily as it's clear things are intense)

Emily: "What Cameron has been telling you...about the curse...it's true."

Liz: (surprised) "What?"

Sam: (blinks in confusion) "Excuse me?"

Jason: (in disbelief) "Say that again, Em?"

Emily: (nods) "The curse that Cameron has been talking about...it's true."

(Sam, Elizabeth, and Jason are speechless! They didn't know what the fuck was going on)

***Cameron's Hospital Room-An Hour Later***

(Cameron is sitting up underneath the covers. He has the book safely under his arms over his chest. He knew if he ever lost the book or misplaced it somehow, that all hell would break loose. He knew his mother, Jason, and Sam were skeptical on his revelation that there was a curse over Port Charles and everyone else. He needed to prove it. How was he supposed to do that? He wasn't completely sure. Nobody seemed to believe him. Then again, he guessed he understood why. A ten year old kid claiming that there was a dangerous curse on the town of Port Charles? If he was his mother, Sam, or Jason, maybe he'd have doubts, too)

(However, he knew that it was up to him to get everyone to believe him. He didn't care what it took! He would make everyone he loved see the truth)

Cameron: (nods &whispers) "Soon, very soon, the curse will be broken." (serious tone) "And Carly will pay for killing my brother! You and whoever else is involved!"

***An Hour or Two Later***

(Elizabeth is on the roof of General Hospital. She is sitting on a bench pondering her thoughts. She sighs as she places her hair behind her ears and looks down for a moment before facing forward)

Liz: "I can't believe everything that's happened today. I never would've expected to see Emily alive again. I don't know what happened to her. I hope she's okay." (puzzled) "Why would she say that the curse on Port Charles is real? Did Cameron get a hold of her somehow? That doesn't seem possible, though."

(She then goes back to her earlier conversation with Jason)

Liz: "I wish I knew what to do. I love you so much. I don't think that I will ever stop." (sighs) "But you're with Sam. You made it sound like you don't love her like you used to." (chuckles a bit) "You sound like you're confused by your relationship." (shakes her head) "Do I open my heart or do I shield it being it's been hurt too many times already?"

(Elizabeth sighs deeply and briefly closes her eyes)

Liz: "Oh, Jason. Please give me a sign."

(Meanwhile, Jason is in the waiting room sitting on a chair at the hospital. He faces forward with his elbows on his thighs. He has his hands together like he's praying while pressed against his mouth. After thinking for a minute or two, he sighs deeply and takes his hands off his mouth)

Jason: "I can't believe everything that's happened. Talk about big reveals. I-I honestly don't know what to believe. Is Emily really telling the truth about Cameron's belief that there's a curse on this town? I don't know how she could know that as Cameron was the only one to say it. Maybe Emily is just exhausted from being trapped from wherever she was." (confused) "Come to think of it-how is she alive? Where was she being held all this time?" (sighs) "So many unanswered questions."

(Jason gets up from the chair and paces. He shakes his head as he tries to make sense of it all)

Jason: "I hope after Emily is rested, she'll be able to answer what we need to know. Hopefully, she can get some sleep."

(His mind goes to Elizabeth)

Jason: "I have always loved you. Even when I was with Sam, I always have. I never thought that it'd work for us because of the violence in my life. I know you said that you could handle it. It was me who didn't want to put you or the boys in danger." (sighs in sadness) "I'd never forgive myself if something happened to you or the boys because of me. You made it clear, though, that you could handle the guards. It was me that didn't fully believe it."

(Jason had a realization)

Jason: "I should be telling you this, not thinking it."

(He walks out of the waiting room back to Cameron's room. When he sees Elizabeth not there, but Sam, he debated whether to say anything. Sam turns around in her chair that was facing Cameron and sees Jason)

Sam: "Hi."

Jason: (nods) "Hi. Thank you for staying with him while he sleeps. Even though you didn't have to, it is appreciated."

(She gets off the chair and walks to Jason)

Sam: "I don't mind. Elizabeth was in here earlier, but she looked exhausted. I told her to take a break, that I'd stay with him."

Jason: (half a smile) "That's nice of you."

Sam: (tilts her head) "She went up to the roof. I'm assuming that you're looking for Elizabeth."

Jason: (nods) "Yeah, I am."

Sam: (polite smile) "If you want to go up to see her, I can stay with Cameron. I know you and her don't want Cameron to be alone."

Jason: (shakes his head) "Not right now, no."

Sam: "How's Emily?"

Jason: "She's sleeping, too. She was looked at by the doctor. Aside from some bruises here and there as well as exhaustion, she's in good health."

Sam: "I'm glad."

Jason: "I'm hoping that she will give us some answers when she wakes up."

Sam: (nods) "Me, too."

(Jason thanks her again for staying with Cameron and leaves the room. Sam sighs softly as she looks down. She knew what Jason was going to say to Elizabeth. After all of these years of going back and forth between Sam and Elizabeth, Jason was going to make his choice. Sam didn't know how she felt about that. She admitted to herself that she was a bit jealous knowing Jason's heart has always belonged to Elizabeth. Did Sam like that? No, but it was reality. Jason and Elizabeth have always truly loved each other)

(Sam privately knew that Elizabeth could handle the danger of Jason's life just fine. It was Jason who wanted to spare her. Sam has always felt she was perfect for Jason's world. She could handle the violence, the guns, and everything else that came with Jason's life just fine. It didn't mean a thing if she never had his heart. That part stung like hell. As much as she loved Jason, Sam was beginning to realize that there was one man who loved her unconditionally. Someone who accepted her just the way she is...faults and all. Someone who truly appreciated her. Cameron was right all along and Sam never saw it...until now. The person who loved Sam and whom she loved back...was Lucky Spencer. She didn't know if they still had a chance being he wasn't in Port Charles. Sam hoped she did. First things first. She needed to officially end things with Jason)

***The General Hospital Roof***

(Jason makes his way to the roof of the hospital hoping Elizabeth was still there. He isn't disappointed opening the door and seeing the object of his affection. Elizabeth feels him coming to her after he closes the door behind him)

Liz: "Is Sam still with Cameron?"

Jason: (nods) "Yeah. She said she'll stay with him until you go back. She's not in a hurry."

Liz: (chuckles dryly) "I can just imagine how happy she was knowing you were coming up here to see me."

(Jason sits down next to her and speaks)

Jason: "I think she knows how I truly feel...about you Elizabeth."

(She stares at him and her smile can't be contained)

Liz: "I couldn't blame her if she was pissed. We aren't exactly friends."

Jason: (sighs deeply) "Let's just say...a lot of confessions and revelations were revealed today."

(Jason looks forward and exhales into the sky)

Jason: "She can't ignore our history. To be honest, I don't think that I could handle you not being in my life."

Liz: (odd look) "Jason, I'm always going to be in your life. That will never change."

(He turns to face her)

Jason: "That's not true, Elizabeth. You haven't been in it much" (sighs sadly) "That part is my fault. You told me that you could handle my lifestyle, my business. It was me who was scared you'd get hurt in it. I would never be able to forgive myself if something happened to you or the boys because of me."

(He faces away from her and bares his self-inflicted pain in silence. Elizabeth smiles as she gently takes her hands and rests them on both sides of his face to make sure he's looking at her)

Liz: "Do you have any idea how much I love you, Jason Morgan? The day I met you, I gave you my heart. I didn't realize it at the time. When I saw you in the snow, bleeding, I would've done anything, ANYTHING, for you. I loved you...even then. Even when we were apart and with others, I have loved you unconditionally." (chuckles) "Yes, I'm not crazy about your profession. But I wouldn't change you for the world. That's what I care about. I have no problem with the guards, Jason. I get along just fine with them. Do I want to be watched 24/7? No, but I trust you completely. With you, I know the boys and I are safe." (somewhat disappointed) "Even though you're with Sam, I will always love you. Do I like it that you're with her? No. But I respect it because I know you chose her."

(He shakes his head and gets up off the bench. She wonders what's going on. As his back is turned, he raises his head and exhales. He turns to face her and gestures)

Jason: "Sam has never been the love of my life, Elizabeth. You are. You always were, even when I was too stubborn to realize it. Jake may not have been planned, but he is proof of our love. I miss him terribly, but I know that he's always with us. He is the best part of us."

(Elizabeth's eyes flood with tears as she listens to Jason's confession of love)

Jason: "I have loved you since the day I saw you. Yes, I loved Sam. I'm no longer in love with her. I think she knows it, too. I also think she secretly loves someone else. At least, that's the impression I'm getting."

(Jason sighs deeply in frustration as he rubs his temple)

Jason: "I should have said all of this to you a long time ago. Maybe then everything wouldn't be so fucked up. I wouldn't blame you if you couldn't forgive me...Is it too late? I'll understand if we can't be together. It'll hurt like hell, but I'll respect your choice."

(Jason is caught off-guard when Elizabeth gets off the bench and rushes into his arms)

Liz: "It's never too late for us, Jason. I wanted to respect Sam and your relationship with her. Then I wanted to tell you so many times how I truly felt."

(She breaks free from him and looks at him directly in the eyes)

Liz: "Please know this. I will never love another man as much as I love you, Jason Morgan. Yes, I will always love Lucky. Like you said about Sam, I'm no longer in love with him." (smiles) "You have my heart. Forever and always."

(Jason feels the prickle of tears. He and Elizabeth lean forward so their foreheads touch. They wrap their arms around each other as they enjoy the moment)

Jason: "I love you, Elizabeth Webber. Now and forever."

Liz: "I love you more, Jason Morgan. No matter what happens in life, you will always be my soul mate."

(They break apart and passionately look into the others eyes. After glancing between their lips and eyes, they lean forward. Just as they are about to share a much awaited kiss, Jason pulls back)

Jason: (whispers) "Wait. Wait. Wait."

Liz: (worriedly) "What's wrong?"

Jason: "Before we go any further, I need to tell Sam about us. I need to make a clean break. I don't want to be accused of being unfaithful to her. Even though I know I am being unfaithful in my heart, I don't want to be physically."

Liz: (nods & smiles) "I understand. If the roles were reversed, I would want to do the same with Lucky."

(They smile at each other. Jason leans forward and kisses his beloved on the cheek)

Jason: (smirks) "I can't kiss you on the lips, but I'll be damned if I can't kiss you on the cheek."

(Elizabeth laughs at his comment before they walk back inside the hospital. Jason goes to Cameron's room with Elizabeth. They see Sam still there)

Jason: "Sam, can we talk?"

(Sam faces Jason and nods)

Sam: "Okay."

(Elizabeth walks to Sam's chair and faces her possible foe)

Liz: "I'm gonna sit with Cameron." (smiles) "Thank you for staying with him."

Sam: (politely) "You're welcome."

(Sam leaves with Jason. Elizabeth goes to her son and gently kisses his forehead. She whispers to him)

Liz: "Get some sleep, baby. Hopefully things will get sorted out after you and Emily wake up."

***Port Charles Park***

(Carly is walking in the park with an evil smirk across her face. She takes the vial that she had safely stored in her pocket of the inside of her coat out to admire it)

Carly: "Soon, very soon indeed, I will get everything I want. To hell with anyone that gets in my way." (chuckles evilly)

Chapter 2 Done

Like I stated in Chapter 1, my spin on this fairytale story may be different than what the original author started with. This is just how I envisioned the story going afterwards. Reviews are appreciated. Thanks for reading.