Thank you to everyone who takes the time to review. It means a lot and I love reading your thoughts. There is Jason/Sam scenes in this chapter. But please know that they are NOT getting back together. Liason is endgame, but Jason/Sam need to discuss their past in order to completely move on. Enjoy the update.
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. Through The Mirror Darkly 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 3 of 12
"Secrets Revealed"
(Jason and Sam walk to the roof of the hospital. There's a brown wooden bench near the edge. Sam sits while Jason stays a few feet away with his back turned. She wasn't quite ready to have this conversation, but it needed to happen. She sighs softly, nervous. She was about to have one of the most important talks of her life)
Sam: "I guess this conversation has been a long time coming, hasn't it?"
(Jason folds his arms against his chest as he turns to face her)
Jason: "Yeah, I guess it has. For what it's worth, I never meant to hurt you."
Sam: (nods) "Same here."
(There was silence for a long time while they thought about what to say next. Well, Sam knew what she wanted to say next. She was just nervous on the reaction she would get out of Jason. She knew she needed to bring it up as it was the one thing that stood between them. As much as Sam didn't want to admit it, another woman held Jason's heart. Even when she tried to deny the simple fact, it would always stare her in the face. It pissed her off to no end that she wasn't the only one in Jason's heart. As the years went by and she and Jason got closer, she knew he truly loved someone else more. The reason they were never really together? Jason didn't want to put her in danger. Even though she told him she could handle it, he didn't want to risk it. Whereas Sam, she made it clear she could handle his business by insinuating herself in it)
(In all honesty, she loved the risks. She loved being on the edge of her seat. Sam honestly thought her and Jason were a perfect fit. In the end, she was wrong. The longing looks Jason and Elizabeth always gave each other, Sam wished he looked at her like that)
(Truth be told, Sam's heart belonged to someone else, as well. Sam honestly thought she was meant to be with Jason. She was mistaken. As much as Sam wanted to believe it, Jason never truly accepted her. Who did? Lucky Spencer. He accepted all of her faults and loved her for her. She should have realized that all along. Well, she was ready to admit that now)
Sam: "You truly love her, don't you?"
(Jason looks a bit confused at her comment until she clarifies)
Sam: "Elizabeth. All of these years, I have seen the way you always looked at her." (sighs in defeat) "You never looked at me that way."
(Jason sighs deeply as he tries to think about the right words to say)
Jason: "S-Sam, I..."
(Sam quickly raises her hand so she could speak again)
Sam: "I'm not mad. I mean, I used to be, but I'm not anymore." (chuckles dryly) "To be honest, I was always jealous because you looked at her so passionately. You looked at her as if you wanted to be with her, but it's like you felt obligated to me. We are married after all. The thing is, though, Jason...we may have been happy at the time, but it didn't last."
Jason: "Sam, I did love you. I did."
Sam: (shrugs) "Just not as much as her. It's okay, though. The truth is, while you didn't give me the attention and love I felt I deserved, someone else did."
(Jason faced her in puzzlement as he wondered who she was talking about. Reality set in when he knew who it was, causing him to nod)
Jason: "Lucky."
Sam: "Yes." (smiles) "He never expected anything from me. He never pressured me or tried to get me to be someone that I wasn't."
Jason: (surprised and confused) "I did that? Sam, if I did, I didn't mean to."
Sam: "I know you didn't. Not intentionally. You and Elizabeth feel for each other what Lucky and I do." (slightly nervous) "At least, I hope he does."
Jason: "Why wouldn't he?"
Sam: "Because, it's been awhile since he's been in Port Charles. In all honesty, he may not feel the same way for me that he used to. I hope he does."
Jason: (shrugs) "Have you thought about calling him or visiting him?"
Sam: (chuckles) "No offense, but that conversation isn't something to do over the phone. Also, I don't know where he's at. I don't want to travel around the world to try finding him, especially if he doesn't want to be found."
(Jason nods a bit as he processes what he was just told. He walks to Sam and sits down by her on the bench. He faces her and tilts his head)
Jason: "Do you want me to find him? I'm sure I could hire someone to do the job."
Sam: "Thank you for the offer. I appreciate it. Really, I do. If Lucky wanted to be found, though, he would have told us somehow. It's obvious he has no desire to return to Port Charles." (chuckles) "Besides, I'm a PI."
Jason: (chuckles slightly) "True." (sincerely) "I'm sorry. I know you really care about him."
Sam: (nods) "I do." (sighs) "You and Elizabeth will finally get your happily ever after. I just wish I could get mine, too."
Jason: (nods) "I hope you do, too. For what it's worth, Sam, I did love you."
Sam: (smiles a bit) "I loved you, too." (sighs deeply) "Now, it's time to move on." (sincerely) "I do hope you're happy with Elizabeth. I think her and I have finally found some common ground."
Jason: "I'm glad. As for you and I still being married..."
Sam: "I'll have my mother draw up the divorce papers."
Jason: "Okay." (slightly nervous) "Are you okay on money?"
Sam: "Yes. Thank you for asking, though."
***The Next Day***
(Everyone thought it was best that Emily get a good night's sleep. Considering everything that she's been though, it was agreed that she probably had a lot of sleepless nights. The doctors decided to give Emily a mild sedative to help her sleep. Emily was a bit nervous that she would be brought back to the institution when she woke up. Jason and Elizabeth, as well as everyone else, assured her that she was safe. Elizabeth promised her best friend that she would be by her side when she awoke. True to her word, Elizabeth was sitting in a chair next to Emily's bed. Emily stirred a bit in her hospital bed before waking up. Elizabeth leans forward and offers a smile)
Liz: "Hello, stranger."
Emily: (chuckles) "Hello, yourself." (stretches) "How long have I been out?"
Liz: "About 12 hours."
Emily: "I slept that long?"
Liz: "After everything that you've been through, the doctors wanted you to get as much rest as possible. Jason and I wanted that, too."
Emily: "Where is my brother?"
Liz: "He went to get some coffee."
Emily: (raises her eyebrows) "From here?"
Liz: (chuckles) "He didn't want to leave the hospital until you woke up."
Jason: "Hi, sis."
(Elizabeth turns around to see Jason walk into the room. Jason walks to the other side of Elizabeth before sitting down on a chair. Elizabeth chuckles softly as she looks between Emily and Jason)
Liz: "Your brother missed you."
Jason: "So did your best friend. We truly thought we lost you forever."
Emily: (nods) "Trust me. I was beginning to think I'd never escape."
Liz: (confused) "Escape from where? Emily, are you able to tell us what happened?"
Jason: "We have so many questions on how you're alive."
(Before Emily can respond, there's a knock at the front door of her hospital room. They all notice it's Sam)
Emily: "Come on in, Sam."
Sam: "I didn't want to interrupt anything important."
Emily: "No, I just woke up and we started chatting."
(Sam walks to Jason and stands next to him. The conversation continued)
Jason: "I think it's safe to say that we all are wondering how this is real. I-I mean, you were strangled by Anthony Zacchara at the Black and White Ball that Nikolas threw on Cassadine Island. No one can come back from that."
Sam: (chuckles a bit) "You are aware that this is Port Charles, right? Anything can happen."
Liz: "Sam is right. Too many weird things have happened over the years."
Jason: (nods) "True." (to Emily) "Are you able to tell us what happened?"
Emily: "Yes, I can. Please keep in mind that there are things I'm still trying to figure out or things I don't know."
(Elizabeth rests her hand over Emily's and smiles in comfort)
Liz: "Just tell us what you can, honey."
Emily: (sighs deeply) "Anthony Zacchara may have killed me that night. However, it was Paul Hornsby who brought me back to life."
Jason: (confused) "How, Emily? You were strangled."
Emily: (chuckles) "Remember what Cameron said about a curse over Port Charles? What he said was true. How exactly was I brought back to life? Magic." (sighs) "Paul has always had a bone to pick with the Quartermaine's. I'm not completely sure, but I think his reasoning for keeping me captive in the mental institution is to get revenge on the family. He always felt they did him wrong."
Liz: "But what your family may or may not have done has nothing to do with you, Em."
Sam: (shakes her head) "It doesn't matter. He wanted revenge against the Quartermaine's. Continuing to fake Emily's death was his way of making that happen."
Emily: (nods) "You're right, Sam. To this day, I don't know what I had to do with it except for the fact that I'm blood. Mom, dad, Jason, and the rest of the family never got over my 'death'. At least, that's what I was led to believe."
Liz: "So, he's held you captive all of this time. Wow, he definitely wanted revenge and accomplished that."
Emily: "Jason, where are mom and dad? I thought they would have been here by now, considering how fast news travels in this town."
Jason: "They are out of town. I convinced them to go on a cruise."
Liz: (chuckles) "They fought him on that, but you know how stubborn Jason can be."
Emily: (smiles) "Too well."
Jason: "They should be back in a few days or so. I tried calling them, but they don't have cell service where they're at."
Sam: (laughs) "They will definitely be in for the shock of their lives when they return."
Emily: "I never thought I would be alive again."
Liz: (worries) "Once Paul knows that you're in Port Charles and not in captivity, what will he do?"
Jason: (nods) "You'll stay with me at the penthouse. The Towers is bulletproof and guarded at all times. It looks like an impenetrable fortress because it is. No one who isn't on my list of visitors or doesn't check in at the front desk will get in." (shakes his head seriously) "I'm not taking any chances with your life, Em."
Liz: (nods) "I think that's a good idea."
Sam: "I agree, too."
Emily: (hesitantly) "I hate to be a burden, but I also know there's no place safer then with you, big brother."
Jason: "Sis, you could NEVER be a burden. Please don't ever think that. I just got you back. I'm not about to lose you again. Even if I didn't offer, you are always welcome at my place. Besides, I have free rooms to spare."
Emily: (surprised) "'Rooms'?"
Sam: (chuckles) "Remember, his place is big. His empty rooms came in handy for guests."
Emily: (chuckles apprehensively) "Oh, yeah. That's right. Wow, how long has it been since I was 'killed'?"
Liz: "Too long, my friend." (smiles) "What matters is you're back and I'm so happy about that."
(Elizabeth leans forward to give her best friend a warm hug. Elizabeth almost didn't want to let go out of fear this was all a dream. After pulling back, Jason takes his turn. He tries to fight back the tears as he was so glad his sister was back. After pulling back, he wipes his eyes, which Emily notices)
Emily: (concerned) "Hey, no sad tears, okay?"
(Jason smiles and blinks his eyes)
Jason: "Trust me. They're happy tears. My baby sister is alive. I'll be grateful for the rest of my life."
Emily: (smiles) "I love you, too, my wonderful brother."
Jason: (sighs) "Well, I'm going to get everything set up so that when you are released, you can move right in."
Emily: (nods) "Sounds good."
(Sam looks between Elizabeth and Jason before nervously making her announcement)
Sam: (to Jason) "I'm going to go see my mom. She'll help me start that thing that you and I talked about earlier."
Jason: (nods) "Sounds good."
(Elizabeth and Emily can't help but glance at Sam with curiosity. Elizabeth had a feeling she knew what was going on, but kept mum. After Sam and Jason leave, Elizabeth faces Emily)
Liz: (smiles) "Have I told you how thrilled I am that you're here?"
(Emily narrows her eyes and folds her arms while tilting her head)
Emily: "What's going on between you, Jason, and Sam?"
Liz: (perplexed) "What do you mean?"
Emily: "I'm surprised that Jason and Sam are together." (raises her eyebrows) "And married? Since when? I always thought that you and my brother would be married. Or, at the very least, together in a relationship."
(Elizabeth sighs deeply as she places a few strands of hair behind her ears)
Liz: "Oh, Em. A lot has changed since you were presumed dead."
Emily: "So, catch me up."
Liz: (stifles a laugh) "This could take awhile."
Emily: "Elizabeth, I'm in a hospital bed. Jason went to secure his place. And the way it looks, Sam won't be back for awhile." (raises her hands) "I've got nothing but time."
(Elizabeth and Emily get comfortable in their spots before Elizabeth speaks)
Liz: "Okay, here goes."
(Sam goes to see her mother, Alexis Davis, at her cottage on the edge of Port Charles. She knocks on the front door. When Alexis answers, she is surprised to see her daughter)
Alexis: "This is certainly unexpected. I thought that you'd be with Jason."
Sam: (smiles politely) "Hi, mom."
Alexis: "Hi, honey."
Sam: "Yes, I was with Jason earlier. I told him I was going to see you."
(Alexis opens the door wide enough to allow her daughter in. When they're both by the couch after Alexis shuts the door, Alexis speaks)
Alexis: "What's this about, if I may ask?"
(Sam rests her hands in her jeans pockets)
Sam: "Jason and I are getting a divorce. I need your help to make that happen."
***A Few Hours Later***
(While Cameron is sleeping peacefully in his hospital room, Jason managed to convince his girl to eat something in the cafeteria. The food wasn't the best, but it was better than nothing. After grabbing a bologna sandwich and an orange juice, the former ex's sit down in the middle of the cafeteria)
Liz: (sighs) "Jason, are you sure that Cameron is safe where he's at?"
Jason: "The nurse assigned to him assured me she wouldn't allow anyone in except his close family. Besides, if by chance someone gets in past her, she knows she will be fired." (shakes his head) "No one gets in to see our son without our permission."
(Elizabeth tries to hold back a chuckle, which Jason notices. He shrugs in confusion)
Jason: "What? What'd I say that was so funny?"
Liz: "I wasn't laughing because it was funny. I laughed because what you just said is so right. It makes me wanna kiss you."
Jason: (smirks) "Okay, now you really got me curious. Spill it, Webber."
Liz: (tilts her head & smiles) "You referred to Cameron as your son."
Jason: (nods) "He is mine, Elizabeth. My blood may not run through his veins, but I don't need that to love him like my own."
Liz: "You are one of a kind, Jason Morgan. Thank you."
(She lays her hand over his so they can be connected more)
Liz: "It just makes me love you even more."
Jason: (smiles a bit) "You will always hold my heart, Elizabeth." (scoffs slightly) "I don't know why Sam and I ever got together."
(They both knew why. Jason thought his mob life was too dangerous for Elizabeth and the kids. Sam could handle his life because she'd grown up that way. They mutually decide to let the subject rest)
Jason: "When the timing is right...after I'm officially divorced from Sam and Cameron and Emily are safe from harm...I want you to move in with me. You and the boys."
(Elizabeth looks shocked, causing Jason to attempt to backtrack)
Jason: "If you're not ready to live together yet, I understand."
Liz: (shakes her head) "No, no, no. Jason. It's not that. The boys and I would absolutely love to live with you or for all of us to get a place together."
Jason: (nods) "Okay. Then what's wrong?"
Liz: (sensitively) "Baby, you're just starting the divorce proceedings with Sam. I don't want you to feel like you need to rush to make it happen."
Jason: "Elizabeth, it should have been you I married, not Sam. I vow to you that I will correct my mistake once all of this shit is dealt with."
Liz: "I know you will. Me and the boys will be here. We're not going anywhere."
Jason: (smirks) "Good. Because you're stuck with me."
Liz: "I wouldn't have it any other way, Morgan."
(Meanwhile, a female figure tiptoes through the hospital. Being as quiet as she can, she makes her way to Cameron's room. She has on a black winter coat with a black hood over her head. The front of the coat covers her face. She quickly looks around to make sure no one saw her. She smirks as it's obvious she's in the clear. She slowly turns the knob and opens the door. After heading in, she closes the door. She curses under her breath when she sees there's no lock on the handle)
Woman: "Damn it. I better make this fast then."
(Once she's standing on the side of Cameron's bed, she takes off the hood and unzips her coat. Placing her hand in the coat pocket, she takes out a vial of black ooze. She lifts it up in front of her face so she can admire it. She smiles in satisfaction as she was finally going to get her revenge)
Woman: "Oh, Cameron. It didn't have to be this way. If only you had kept your trap shut."
(Just as the woman is about to insert the vial of ooze into Cameron's IV, she hears a raised voice)
Nurse: (shouts) "What the hell do you think you're doing?! Get away from him or I'm calling security!"
(The woman growls in anger as she back away. Fuck!, she thought to herself. The nurse could see the back of the woman's head, which showed white blondish hair. Before the nurse has a chance to do anything, the white blondish haired woman quickly pulls her hood over her head and zips up her coat to cover her face. She then rushes out, pushing the nurse to the side)
***Emily's Hospital Room***
(Nikolas didn't know if he heard Elizabeth right earlier. He-He couldn't have! He truly thought he was going to pass out from shock! He had asked his longtime friend several times to clarify what he was told. His beloved Emily, the love of his life, was alive and not dead? How the hell was that even possible? He rocked her lifeless body and cried tears of pain when he knew that she was gone from him forever. It didn't make sense. None at all. The only solution was to see this woman for himself. By seeing her and looking into her eyes, he would truly know if this woman was the love of his life)
(He sighs deeply and briefly closes his eyes as he prepares to go in. He wasn't completely sure if he was ready for this. His heart broke into a million pieces when he lost Emily. He wanted more than anything for Elizabeth to be right. She had to be right. After all, Elizabeth knew what Emily looked like. Nikolas would soon find out)
(He opens the door and slowly goes in. He is scared as hell that he would get his hopes up in some way, that it wouldn't be his beloved Emily. He walks inside and soon comes face to face with the brunette. She turns her head to see him. Their eyes are locked on each other. He knew staring was rude, but he simply couldn't help it. His mouth opened slightly and he's stunned. It sure as hell looked like her. Her smile to him was almost too much for him. He walks closer to her)
(When they are mere inches away from each other, he raises his hand towards her. He attempted to touch her sweet face, but he was terrified that this would all be a dream. A dream he would be sad to wake up from. She must have sensed his hesitancy because she spoke)
Emily: (nods) "You can touch my face, Nikolas. It's okay. I won't break."
(Tears flood his eyes as he tilts his head and tries to speak)
Nikolas: (whispers) "Emily? Is-Is that you? Is that really you?"
(Emily tries to hold back the tears as she nods and smiles)
Emily: "Yes, it is. Come here, my love."
(Nikolas rushes into her arms. It felt so good, so good to be with her again. He missed her so fucking much. He felt like the happiest man in the world. He finally had his Emily back! His sweet Emily)
Nikolas: "How is this possible, Em? I-I...I don't understand. You were lifeless in my arms. You've been dead for years."
Emily: "It's a long story, baby."
(They slowly break apart, but keep their faces only inches away from the other. As they stare into the others eyes, they speak)
Nikolas: (tearfully) "Do you have any idea how much I have missed you, my sweet Emily? My world completely fell apart when I lost you."
Emily: (cries & chuckles) "Trust me. I have missed you, too. I have never loved another man as much as I do you."
(They admire the others lips for a few moments. As if knowing what the other wanted, they lean in until their lips touch. Both whimpering softly, it felt like heaven to be in this moment. After breaking apart, he faces her with pleading eyes)
Nikolas: "Please, tell me what happened, honey. How is this possible?"
Emily: "It has to do with Paul Hornsby."
Nikolas: (confused) "Dillon's dad?"
Emily: (nods) "Yes."
Nikolas: (trying to understand) "But, he doesn't even know you."
Emily: "He knows I'm a Quartermaine. That's all he cares about."
Nikolas: (angrily) "Tell me what the son of a bitch did."
Emily: (worriedly) "Please don't do something that you will regret, Nikolas."
Nikolas: (tenderly) "Baby, I just got you back. I'm not about to lose you again. Please, tell me what happened."
Emily: (sighs) "Okay, here goes."
Chapter 3 Done
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