A/N – Thanks for the comments! Tracy is trying to protect her family and this is the only way she knows how. She watched the suffering when Jason and Susan came back.
Will be posting early tomorrow.
Chapter 30
Jason was in the middle of a seizure as the rest of his memories slammed into his head. He groaned in pain as Tracy called Alan to ask what she should do.
Monica rushed into the room and grabbed his head. "Jason! Talk to me."
He was gritting his teeth and tears were flowing from his eyes. "Get away from me," he growled.
She was totally taken aback.
"All of you hate me."
"That's not true."
"You hated her!"
"She hated us. We were wronged. Why can't you admit that?" Tracy said.
"Shut up!" he yelled. He pulled out his phone and waited for Francis to pick up.
"Jason?"
"I need you."
He could tell he was out of breath and possibly in pain. "What is going on?"
"I need to leave. I want to go to my apartment. Can you come get me?"
"Jason…."
"I can't stay here! I am betraying her by being here. Please Francis. I'm begging you."
"Alright, calm down. I'll be there in fifteen minutes."
"Thank you."
He ended the call as Monica wiped a tear away. Alan was going to be devastated. She knew the look in Jason's eyes and could tell that things were going to go back to usual.
He struggled to get on his feet and almost fell.
Monica grabbed the crutch and handed it to him and he took it and got to the elevator as fast as he could. And when the doors shut, he slowly eased his way to the floor and completely lost it.
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Alan rushed into the room. "What happened?"
"Tracy happened."
Tracy rolled her eyes.
"Were you arguing with him?"
"He is going to hurt you."
"Enough! I'm done with you. He is my son and I love him. I will not have you ruin our relationship!"
"I'm just trying to protect you. Do you even remember how out of control you were when he rejected you?"
"I don't want nothing to do with your version of protection. He's hurting. He lost his mother and then his memories and had the horrible accident. I want to be there for him and I'll be damned if I let you kill our relationship."
Tracy's features softened. It had been so hard to watch her brother spiral out of control. She almost lost him. "I'm sorry. I'm not trying to hurt you. I just wanted to stop him from doing what she did. You didn't see the look in his eyes. He remembers and he's going to leave."
"Then I'll deal with it. I'll fight for him. I owe him that."
Francis knocked on the door and Alice let him. She took him upstairs to Jason's room and when they didn't find him, they went to the elevator.
Alice pushed the button and they found Jason laying on the floor staring at the wall.
"Jason!" Francis said, dropping to his knees. "Talk to me."
Slowly his eyes moved until their gaze connected. "Want to go home."
"Okay. Are you in pain?"
"No." He felt nothing but emptiness. There was no pill for that.
"Let me help you up." Francis pulled him into a sitting position and then Alice got on the other side and they helped him rise. She gave him the crutch and they slowly made it to the room.
"Sit," Francis said.
Alice helped him pack and then took the bag downstairs.
"You want to talk about it?"
"No. Do I still have a place to go back to?"
Tracy cleared her throat. "Yes."
Jason's head shot up. "How do you know?"
"Because I've been paying your rent."
Jason's jaw dropped open.
Tracy ignored it and moved forward. "Your father has told me in no uncertain terms that I'm to leave you alone. Before my punishment goes into effect, I have something for you."
"You have nothing that I want."
"I beg to differ." She held out an envelope. "Your mother gave me this to give to you."
Jason looked murderous.
"Relax. I didn't keep it from you. She told me that I would know when to give it to you. I think she wanted to give you time to work through things on your own. I honestly tried to hand it back. I didn't want to be involved, but she knew that my hatred for her would make me hold onto it. She was counting on it. So, I think you are at a crossroads. You've seen that the rest of my family isn't that bad and that maybe, you were wrong about us. You need to make a decision based on the facts."
"How do I even know that you didn't forge it?"
"Because you hurt my brother deeply and I didn't want you here. I doubt that it is telling you to run away." She put the envelope on the bed and left. The only reason she had paid for the apartment was because she knew how this was going to end. If Jason was so willing to turn his back on his father and walk away, then she wanted to make sure he had a place to go to. As far as she was concerned, he didn't deserve Alan's love.
Francis shook his head. "What a bitch."
"You have no idea."
Jason pushed up and left the letter sitting there.
"I think you should take it even if you're not ready to read it."
"Fine." He shoved it into his pocket. "Can we leave now?"
"Yes."
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Sarah finished throwing up and then washed her face. She had been sick the last few days and wasn't sure what was wrong with her. All she knew is that after she ate at Helena's, she had become ill and wondered if the old bat had poisoned her.
"Drink too much last night?"
Sarah groaned. "Is there anywhere you don't lurk?"
Helena grinned. "You look absolutely green."
"You would know since you poisoned me."
Helena laughed. "Oh Sarah, I would never do that personally. I have minions for that."
Sarah rolled her eyes. "What do you want?"
"Maybe you should take a pregnancy test."
The shock of her words reverberated in her body.
"Of course, I wouldn't trust the hospital grapevine. You should go somewhere else for confirmation. If you are carrying my grandchild, then I definitely want to know. There are certain privileges of being a Cassadine."
Sarah wiped her hands on a paper towel. "I sincerely doubt that I'm pregnant."
"Are you late?"
"None of your business."
"Fine, but if I were you, I'd want to know. You can tell after three weeks you know." She walked away and pretended to shut the door and stood on the other side of the lockers.
Sarah googled the clinic around the corner on her phone and then made the call. "Hello, I wondered if I could make an appointment for a pregnancy test. Yes, I can be there in a half hour. Can I get a rush on the results? Alright, I'm on my way."
Helena slipped out and made a call. "Follow Sarah Webber and see where she goes."
Two hours later, Sarah answered her phone and got the shock of her life.
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Elizabeth ran up the steps at Jake's. Alan had called her and told her what happened and she needed to know that Jason was alright. She banged on his door, but no one answered. "Jason, please open the door."
Jason squeezed his eyes shut. He just didn't want to talk to anyone.
"I know you're in there. Please open up. I need to know that you're okay." Her pleas were again met with silence. "There is one thing that you can count on in this world and that is me. I have your back. I care about you more than you know. Please let me."
A tear rolled down Jason's cheek, but he still didn't move.
She swiped the liquid off her face. "Alright, if you need time, I'll give it to you. Text me if you need anything. Please eat. You need your strength." With that, she walked away as Jason fought a sob as his emotions began to overwhelm him.
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Sarah froze as she watched Stefan and her mother talk in the hallway. There was an intimacy there that made her cringe. Andrea smiled and Stefan touched her arm and grinned. After a few minutes, she just couldn't take it anymore. "Are you two still seeing each other behind dad's back?"
Two sets of startled eyes snapped to her as several nurses in the area hurried away from the scene.
"Sarah!" Andrea yelled.
"What? You don't want anyone to know what you did? Do you know that he's sleeping with me?"
Andrea gasped and took a step backwards.
"That's right. You totally had me where you wanted me. It's her that you really want, isn't it?"
Helena walked towards them. "Perhaps you should go into a room."
"No! Why shouldn't everyone know? She apparently doesn't give a damn who she hurts. Well, perhaps knowing that I'm pregnant will do the trick, or maybe you still won't care."
Andrea's eyes stung with tears. "Oh Sarah, I would never hurt you like that."
Tears were streaming down Sarah's face.
A stunned Stefan snapped out of his haze. "You're pregnant?"
Sarah nodded and when he took a few steps towards her, she held out her hand to stop him. "Don't come any closer."
"Face it, your mother will always be better than you," Helena said.
"Mother!" Stefan yelled.
"What?"
"Leave Now!"
Helena smirked. "As you wish…"
"Sarah, please listen to me."
"No. I'm actually shocked that you stood up to Helena even a little. She hates me. You don't even want to know the things she says to me when you're not around. I can't do this anymore. It's not healthy and now I have a child to consider."
"You're breaking up with me?"
She swallowed languidly. "It's not like anyone knew. I was your dirty little secret." She turned to walk away.
"Sarah! Wait! I'm falling in love with you. Please!"
She spun around on her heel. "You don't even know what love is." With that, she ran down the hallway and slipped into the elevator and started to sob. That's how Francis found her.
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Felix called Elizabeth who was in her office.
"Hello?"
"Hey, something happened a few minutes ago that you need to know about."
"What's going on?" She had just parked her car in the hospital garage.
"Sarah, Stefan, and your mother had it out in the hallway."
Liz frowned. "What happened?"
"Apparently, Sarah accused Andrea and Stefan of having an affair and Sarah admitted that she's been sleeping with him."
"What!"
"I know. Elizabeth, she said she was pregnant."
She was stunned.
"Even worse, Helena showed up and I saw Lucky Spencer lurking around the area."
Liz was livid. "If that bitch televises what happened, I will kill her with my bare hands."
"Well, you know what to do if she does."
"Do you know where Sarah is?"
"No. She ran out."
"Great. This is a disaster." Everything made sense now. That is why Sarah had imploded at the dinner. "What about my mom?"
"In her office probably drinking heavily."
"Thanks for telling me."
"See you later."
"Bye."
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Andrea head was buried in her hands. Everyone knew and now her world was going to implode. She texted Jeff to come to her office. A few minutes later he appeared.
"What the hell happened?" Everyone had been looking at him pathetically.
"Your daughter saw me and Stefan talking. Apparently, they have been sleeping together."
"What!"
"I know. She got upset and asked if we were still having an affair."
Jeff's eyes narrowed. "Why would she ask that?"
"I don't know. We were laughing and that was it."
Jeff plopped into a chair. "This is a nightmare."
"Helena was there. I'm sure she's keeping score."
"Great."
The door flew open and Elizabeth appeared. "Did you cheat on dad with Stefan?"
"Yes. We didn't sleep together, but we kissed the night of the ball and your father witnessed it."
Liz shut the door and leaned against it. "Why? You knew how she felt about him."
"It wasn't planned."
"Unbelievable. Are you still seeing him?"
"No. I was never seeing him and I'm committed to making my marriage work. I made a mistake."
"Sarah must be destroyed," Liz said sadly.
"I had no idea she was with him. She refuses to speak with me."
"You need to give her some space."
"I have been. I'm worried that the board will use this to oust your father."
Jeff was really worried about that too. He had already been given a warning about image.
"Actions have consequences," Liz said standing.
"So, you hate me too?"
"I don't hate you, but I'm upset that you would cheat after all these years and I have no idea how to fix this. Our family is falling apart. You need to tell Steven before he is blindsided."
"I will," Jeff said.
"I'm going to go try to find Sarah."
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Francis grabbed Sarah to steady her. "Hey. What's wrong?"
She buried her face into his shirt. "I need to get out of here and I can't go home."
"Okay. I'll take you to my place. You can hide out there."
"Thank you."
They headed to the parking garage and he got her settled into the car and they drove a few miles and he pulled up in front of a small house.
She wiped her face and he hopped out and opened the car door. He led the way inside as she looked around. It was peaceful.
"Have a seat," he said pointing to a couch. "Have you eaten?"
She shook her head.
"I'll make you something."
"Thanks."
He quickly went into the kitchen and rustled up two sandwiches.
"I like your house."
"It's quiet."
"I think that's what I like the most."
He slightly smiled. "I would think you would like something bigger and more modern."
"I'm not going to knock that, but maybe I'm learning to appreciate a home instead of a giant mausoleum."
"Now, I'm curious about the mausoleum."
She put her sandwich down and wiped her mouth. "I've been seeing Stefan Cassadine."
"Oh. Then you've been to Windemere?"
She nodded. "Unfortunately, Helena summoned me."
"She's such an old cow."
Sarah slightly smiled. "Yeah."
"I take it that things aren't going well?"
"No. I blew up when I saw him talking to my mom in the hallway. He was the one that was with my mom."
Francis's brows rose.
"They only kissed, but I'm insecure where she is concerned and today, I found something out and let's just say I'm a little over emotional."
"Go on."
"I'm pregnant."
He was floored. "Wow. How do you feel about that?"
"I'm terrified."
"Do you still want to be with him?"
"I don't know. I just—something is off."
"What do you mean?"
"I think I want to take a step backwards. I've been reacting instead of making smart choices."
He nodded. "Well, maybe you need to realize that you deserve to be in a good relationship with a person whose motives are clear."
"I never thought I was good enough."
"Sarah, you are beautiful and smart and you have a great sense of humor."
"And I'm a walking train wreck."
"Everyone has made mistakes."
"Even you?"
"Yes."
She took another bite. "I find that hard to believe."
He chuckled. "Trust me, I haven't always been levelheaded." He stood. "I need to check the weather."
She handed him the remote and he turned on the television and Sarah gasped when she saw the footage of what went on at the hospital. "That bitch!"
Francis groaned as Sarah got out her phone.
"Spinelli!"
"Sarah?"
"Take that bitch down."
Spinelli cringed. "I'm on it."
"Thanks."
Francis made a face. "Do I even want to know what that was about?"
"Only if you don't care about plausible deniability."
He chuckled. "Well, whatever, she has it coming." He turned the channel to the local weather station.
"Definitely."
"What do you want to do?"
"I don't know. I just can't face anyone right now."
"Stay here. I need to go back to the worksite, but I'll bring you back some dinner. Any cravings?"
"Strangely….no."
"Then I'll surprise you."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. There's water in the kitchen and some food and snacks. Help yourself."
He grabbed the throw off the back of the couch. "For now, you can get some rest."
"I think I might have to get you a best friend ever trophy."
Francis grinned. "I don't like to brag."
She smiled.
"I like it when you smile."
She watched him leave and sighed. Her life was a mess and somehow, she needed to fix it.
