Chapter Twelve
Emily returned with Cameron, completely smitten with him. "Liz, you know this child of yours is pure perfection, he is so smart and polite, it is such a pleasure being with him. "I can't wait till I get to play aunty with both Cameron and Alan."
Cameron wiggled out of Emily's grip and approached his mother, lifting his arms, indicating her to pick him up.
"Oh Cam buddy, I can't lift you, run over to Jason, he can lift you up." Liz said.
Jason picked the little boy up, placing a kiss to his brow, before carefully arranging him on the bed. "Cam, we have some good news for you, when your mom and your baby brother are allowed to leave here, there is a new house we will be moving into, what do you think about getting a big swing set and tree house for our back yard?"
"Yay, mommy can I?" Cam asked.
"Yes baby, I think Jason has a great idea, but until then I need you to stay at grams for a few more days. We have to get the house ready for us, then we will move in." Liz said, happy that her son took so well to Jason.
"Actually Liz, Carly offered to take him for the night, because I believe we can be moved in as early as tomorrow." Jason said, wondering how Liz would take Carly offering to watch her son. "Cam, this is your baby brother, what do you think?"
"Wow!" Cameron exclaimed, gently touching Alan's little hand. "Can I hold?"
"Not right now sweetie, once we get settled we will show you how to hold Alan, okay?" Liz said, proud that Cameron wasn't jealous.
"So Liz, is it okay if he spends the night at Carly's, Michael and Morgan really want to get to know him better." Jason asked.
"I suppose, you tell her to take good care of our son though." Liz said, already classifying Jason as Cam's father.
"Cam, buddy, it's time for you to get going, but the good news is, you are going to go stay with a friend, and she had two boys, what do you think about that?" Liz asked.
"Cool!" Cameron said.
"Emily, could you take him for me, I don't want to leave Liz right now." Jason asked.
"Sure not a problem, I have to get going myself." Emily said.
"Goodbye sweetie, I will talk to you later. You be good for Carly okay." Liz said as she pulled him in for a hug and kissed his curly head.
Jason kissed the top of his head as well, before setting him down on the floor, where Cam ran over to Emily, raising his arms, once again indicating he wanted to be carried.
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"Jason, why has no one come to see us?" Liz asked, clearly perplexed that the only visitors she had seen were Jason, her doctor and Emily.
"I know not that many people know yet, I figured it was best that not everyone know until you and I were settled and well protected. I have enemies that would use you against Sonny and me, so we have tried to keep it hush hush for now. I told your gram, but she isn't very happy about me being the father, I was lucky she allowed me to even pick Cam up today. And as far as I can tell Lulu and Lucky have not told anyone. I am sure it is a matter of time. But if we can get settled before then, I think that would be best." Jason said, understanding what a joyous occasion this was. "I brought those catalogs we wanted to look at, think you are in the mood?"
"Sure, let's get our place furnished. Have any ideas on what you want?" Liz asked. "Are we painting any rooms, because I have some ideas for the nursery and Cam's room, but thought I should run it by you first."
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Lucky sat in his hospital room, waiting to be released. He had had his psych evaluation and was deemed well, although if they really knew what he was thinking or planning, they probably wouldn't have released him.
He knew the likelihood of getting custody of Cameron was very small, but he had to try. Jason wasn't going to walk out of this smelling like a rose, if Jason thought he could have his baby, his wife and Cameron, then he was highly mistaken. It was suppose to be his life, for Elizabeth was his.
The doctor had him sign his release forms, although the doctor seemed hesitant almost. The doctor didn't bother to spend much time with him, pretty much in and out, as if he just wanted to get away from Lucky.
Lucky got out of bed and began dressing, he needed to contact his lawyer, he needed to find out if this little slipup could be avoided when he took Liz to court. Wherever this road led, it was either going to lead to his salvation or his demise. Lucky headed down to the pier, he needed to clear his head before he discussed things with his lawyer.
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Sam sat on the bench, her mind muddled and cast off to a different time, ever since she had left Jason's house she had felt empty, like someone tipped her over and drained all emotions except despair out of her. She felt like a husk of her former self. The tears came unbidden, but they did that most often now, they snuck up on her and left her a weeping mess.
She was supposed to be concentrating on her career in TV. But something, no if she was honest, Jason, even though not a part of her life was controlling her mind and heart. He occupied her every waking thought, somehow she needed to get beyond this, perhaps if she could move on with someone else or maybe she should even leave Port Charles, it did and does hold many bad memories.
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Jason and Liz went through dozens of catalogs, picking things at random, but in actuality those things worked well together.
Dr. Lee came by just after supper to give Liz her exam, and deemed her fit as a fiddle, with the need to take it easy, she was healing and she could still have children. The scare of the previous day just a memory after Alan's arrival.
"Liz you need to take it easy, I wouldn't do anything strenuous and if at all possible, refrain from any lifting, even Cameron, or if that is not possible, try not to lift much or anything heavy. No intimacy for a couple weeks. I am not putting you on bed rest, but I do want you to refrain from stress and over exertion, one more night I am going to have you stay in here, just a little extra r & r."
"I think we can handle that, and I promise Liz will be pampered from now on, she will feel like a queen through out this." Jason said honestly.
"Make her feel like a queen till the end of time and you have yourself a deal." Dr. Lee said with a laugh. "Take care and I will stop by sometime tomorrow morning with your discharge papers."
"Thank you Kelly, it means a lot to me, that I have you looking after me and the children." Liz said with a smile of her own. "As for being treated like a queen, I think Jason does that without even trying, he is great."
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"Sam, are you okay?" Lucky asked, shocked by his curiosity.
"Yeah, sure, just great. Everything I ever wanted your wife is getting or already has, so really, what could be wrong with life." Sam said dejectedly.
"She's not going to be my wife much longer, I am giving her a divorce, or rather I filed for divorce, but I also am filing for sole custody of Cameron." Lucky said, surprised that he was sharing so much with the svelte brunette.
"Why would you do any of that, Cameron isn't your son?" Sam asked, clearly shocked at the turn of events.
"He may not be my son, but I have loved him as such for a long time now, besides, I think he will be better off with me." Lucky said. "Listen I can't talk right now, I have to go see my lawyer and stop by and see my brother, but if you need anything, seeing as how we are both in the same situation, don't hesitate to call. I'll try to help."
"Thanks, good luck, and if you need anything, well it goes both ways." Sam said, unaccustomed to the strange camaraderie that she felt blossoming between her and Lucky. Hell if you can't beat em' you might as well join em'.
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"Lucky you understand that you don't have much ground to stand on for this suit, right. You are not the boy's biological father, and you never adopted him. You are looking at a long and drawn out process that could and most likely will be seen in the mothers favor. Not to mention the past year, you have done many questionable activities that a judge does not look well upon. As your attorney, I am by law here to serve you, but I want you to understand that this case is going to drudge up many unpleasant memories, and you have to understand that there is a good chance you will lose." Mr. O'Conner said honestly.
"I understand what my chances are, but this is my last hope and if I have to bring up every lousy thing that my soon to be ex has ever done, then I intend to do just that. I refuse to lose, it's as simple as that." Lucky said. "And I don't care what it costs."
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Nikolas sat at the desk in the den, looking over random documents that required his attention. Lost in thought over the amazing gift Emily had given him, she trusted him enough to give him another chance. Nikolas looked up still enthralled by his beautiful son, but his heart was breaking at the same time, because his brother's life was never going to be the same. he had tried on a number of occasions to right the wrongs that Lucky had made, but there was only so much he could do, even with his sizable bank accounts and princely name.
He wanted to see Liz and Lucky get back together, for no other reason than the fact that they still had the possibility of a future. But first Lucky needed help, he had stopped by Lucky's hospital room, intent on yelling and screaming if that is what it took to get him straight, but he had been asleep, so Nikolas left without saying anything that was weighing on his mind.
"Mr. Cassadine, you have a visitor" Alfred said as he entered the room after knocking.
"Send them in please." Nik said as he placed his documents to the side of the desk, leaving them for another time, he shouldn't but at this time there were other things to contend with.
"As you wish sir." Alfred said as he shut the doors behind himself.
Nikolas sat impatiently awaiting his visitor, he just wanted to get this over and done with, so he could meet Emily at the hospital. Another knock sounded on the big oaken doors. "Enter"
"Hi Nik, how are you?" Lucky asked, clearly uncomfortable being around his brother right now.
"I'm fine, but I should be asking you that, you were released already?" Nik asked, slightly perplexed.
'Yes, they let me out, but that isn't why I am here, I need a favor, one that you won't ask questions of. Just trust me when I say what I need the favor for will be well worth it." Lucky said, being obtusely vague.
"You know I would do anything for you Lucky, so spill already, what do you need and for what?" Nikolas asked, a worm of suspicion invading his consciousness.
"I need to bore some money, I hate asking it of you, but I have no where else to turn and as for what I need the money for, I can't say right now, but I need $25,000 by tomorrow, just trust me when I say it has nothing to do with drugs." Lucky exclaimed, hoping Nikolas wasn't going to be a hardhead and rebuke his request.
"I don't know Lucky, I want to believe you need the money for a good cause, but how am I to know." Nik questioned.
"As a sign of good faith, if I must, I will bring you a receipt tomorrow morning, after I have made my transaction." Lucky said.
"Okay Lucky, I'll do it, but I still don't think this is a good idea, have you talked to Elizabeth about this?"
"No I have not, but you don't need to worry about her, everything will work out how it is ultimately meant to."
"The money will be in your hands tomorrow morning, but listen Lucky, please don't make me regret giving you the money."
"No worries, you won't." Lucky said as he left the mansion.
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Sam had still not moved from when she had encountered Lucky, she was looking for a way out, but was unable to do anything except sit and whine. Of course when she whined to herself, she never got the desired effect, as when she did it around Jason.
She had seen Lucky take the launch out to Wyndemere, she had always wondered what it would be like living in a house surrounded by an island, but Nikolas was not interested in her one bit. But perhaps if she couldn't have the prince, there was someone else she could have her way with, and perhaps exact her revenge.
Just as she was about to leave, she saw in the distance the launch coming back, instead of leaving she stuck around, she was seeing through the fog of her mind, and the plan she was concocting seemed to scream of the possibilities that could be had, if she had the nerve to follow through.
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Lucky was lost in thought, even though everything was falling apart around him, he was for once taking action and doing something for himself. he couldn't tell Nik what was going on, he would have to wait till it was over, because there was a good possibility that he wouldn't understand or like what he was going to do to Liz. But to bad so sad, life sucked, had he not proved that numerous times, now was his time and he planned on winning no matter the costs.
"Sam, what in the world are you still doing here, don't you have need to be taking care of Alexis?" Lucky asked suddenly very pleased to see the younger woman.
"What difference does it make if I am still sitting here, I needed the fresh air and Alexis is home, resting as we speak." Sam said, an annoyance inflicting her voice.
"Do you have any plans for tonight, I have an idea and it would best not be talked about out here, would you care to come back to my place at Jakes, I think I have a business arrangement that just might work for the both of us, what do you say." Lucky said, the gears in his head turning quicker than they had in a very long time. A malevolent smile touching his lips at the prospect that he was going to offer Sam.
"I have nothing to lose, so why not." Sam said, her interest in something other than her self finally being sparked.
"Good, let's go."
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Liz curled into Jason's strong form, her worries temporarily set aside, for inside of his arms, she saw what really was, without the clouding of misguided trust and the blinders she seemed to always see Lucky through, even without the sanctuary of Jason's arms, she was sure she would see Lucky in a new light from now on.
"Liz, everything will be alright, the painters are at the house now, working overtime to get everything done. Not to mention Johnny and Max went to both your grams house and the cottage to pick up your things and Cam's, I am sure they will get everything you need, and be discreet about it too. Our furniture is supposed to be delivered tomorrow, so I am thinking after all that is done, we can then move in." Jason said, still worried that she would over do it.
"Jason you know I can get all my stuff from the cottage and grams, you don't need to send bodyguards to do my dirty work." Liz said, slightly apprehensive over having strangers going through her things.
"Dr. Lee told you that you need to take it easy, so that is what you are going to do, if not for me, then for our son." Jason said, playing the son card so soon.
"You know Jase, that is just mean, using our son against me, just so you can have your way." Liz said, a smile touching her lips even as she tried to scowl at him.
"Sleep beautiful, tomorrow we can discuss what needs to be done. Also, Sonny offered us a room at his place till our home is ready, I didn't give him an answer, I figured I would let you decide, if you wanted to or not, it would only be for a day or two, just until the smell of paint and everything is aired out."
"That was awfully generous of him, if you think it is a good idea, then I have no problems with it, but what about Cameron, if grams is so hostile then getting Cam with us as soon as possible would probably be the best thing to do, it's not like he can stay with Carly the entire time." Liz said, clearly perplexed at the idea of her grandmothers unwarranted dislike of Jason.
"We can take him with us to Sonny's, Michael and Morgan are going to be staying with him starting tomorrow, while Carly is out of town with Jax. So the boys can play with Cam again." Jason said a little hesitantly, knowing that the two most important women in his life just didn't get along, but it did seem like they were being civil.
"That could be a very interesting friendship indeed, but they are different ages, I wouldn't hold out much hope for them to be life long friends." Liz said with a yawn, her hazel orbs disappearing underneath her long black lashes.
Jason tilted his head to the left, looking at his soon to be bride, his heart finally at peace, because inside this little spitfire of a woman was his eternity and no longer would he allow other's to dictate how he felt about her.
He lowered his lips to hers, meaning to place a chaste kiss to her lips, but the proverbial sparks once again flew as their lips met in a powerful, earth-shattering kiss. Liz broke the kiss first, panting for air, she wondered to herself if he knew how she was affected by such a simple kiss, but then again, a kiss from Jason was never simple, it was the very epitome of everything her heart had wanted and the unequivocal logic behind her soul's happiness.
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Sam and Lucky reached his room, each lost in their own thoughts at the moment, unknowingly each shared a plan on how to take down those that they had once loved and still loved.
"So what did you want to talk to me about Lucky?" Sam asked, a little afraid of being alone with him, her track record with men wasn't very good, she didn't have men that were friends, for each man who became a friend, she slept with.
"I need a favor from you, don't say anything till I am done, please. I feel like we can both lend a hand at making this mess that is our lives, better." Lucky said, pausing to see Sam's expression. "This may sound like it is coming from left field, but I was curious if you would marry me, I know crazy, but I am taking Liz to court, so I can get custody of Cameron, my chances of getting him are small to begin with, but if I was married, then perhaps the judge would see things our way. Besides that alone would be enough to annoy Liz and Jason, but if we portrayed a happy little family, that could drive a wedge between those two, and perhaps, if we are lucky, we can get them back. But if I remain single, there is no hope I fear of getting custody."
"Lucky, this is crazy, we don't even know each other, we have barely spoken, how are we going to portray a happy couple, if we know so little about each other." Sam questioned, while all the while a burning seed of hope began to bloom in the pit of her stomach, they always said, "Revenge is a dish best served cold", but she was seeing how revenge could possibly get her back everything she had lost, and a child to go along with it all.
"I don't know how we are going to pull it off, but I think this plan of yours has a chance of working, but first we need to work through it, step by step, we can't afford to be lackadaisical, if you plan on getting Cameron away from Saint Elizabeth. An evil smile twisting her lips into a gruesome facsimile of happiness, but a seed of bitter satisfaction was what led her to do what she did next. She approached Lucky, almost as if he was a prey she intended to devour, when all of a sudden she rushed the last few feet, taking him in her arms, devouring his lips with a single minded relentlessness that Lucky had never before seen in a woman and found his self shockingly enjoying every moment of it.
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The court date for the custody was still over a month away, Port Charles was nothing but slow when it came to custody hearings, seeing as it had seen so many over the years and dealt with them more and more, times were changing and not necessarily for the good.
Liz's eyelashes fluttered, almost as if contemplating remaining closed, but the sound of her son's healthy lungs dispelled any hesitations at getting up. This child was so much like his father, but that too brought a smile to her face. And while happiness was a fleeting thing at best, she knew she had found her place in the grand scheme of things, she only wished she had not wasted so much time, trying to deny her true feelings to the man who was now starting to stir.
"Good morning Jase, sleep well?"
"Good morning to yourself, I slept well, I always sleep better when I am next to you, even if I don't sleep long, it feels as if I have slept better. And how are you feeling?" Jason asked, climbing from the small bed to calm his son. "Hello little man, are you hungry?"
Jason placed his son in the arms of Liz, her hospital gown already untied and lowered, exposing a perfectly full breast, ready to feed their son. The simple act of feeding their son, warmed Jason's heart, but his own worm of fear was making itself known. For once in his life, he truly felt like he had done the right thing, he had found a woman that he couldn't live without, adored her son beyond reason and was now a father to his own child as well. The darker part of his mind, warned him that as Liz said, happiness was fleeting, because there was always someone or something ready to tear the carpet out from under you. It was at that moment he vowed he would never see his happy home destroyed, just because he had that much more in his life now, did not mean The Powers That Be could tear him asunder, he would fight to his last breath to maintain the happiness and joy that he felt now.
Liz coaxed their son lightly to eat, but really he needed hardly any, his was a healthy appetite, so for that she was grateful. She had heard, but never experienced it for herself the trials of breast feeding, some children were hard to breast feed others didn't want it at all, she was just happy that she had one less thing to worry about with her child.
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Coleman looked up, his ceiling shaking somewhat. He knew who was up there and he knew what they were doing, he just wondered what their significant others would feel about this little rendezvous. Always in the mood for instigating trouble Coleman considered busting a few bubbles, but decided against the hastiness of the idea, if it was happening once, logically one would assume it would happen again, and perhaps then there would be something more for him to gain from using this information.
Sam wasn't sure how it had transpired, but she was naked and in bed with Lucky Spencer. It was something unexpected but she had been dying for comfort and so it seemed so had Lucky. He wasn't Jason, that was for sure, but he did have his own allure. Perhaps this was going to be more than a matter of convenience.
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Skye was going out of her mind, the police were not helping, no one had any idea where Lorenzo could be, not to mention the fact that people were no beginning to talk about Lorenzo and Ric being in cahoots with one another. She was running a business she had no right to run, and with every passing day, she became that much more a figure in a dangerous business. She wanted to be honest and tell everyone she didn't have a clue as to what she was doing, but she held her tongue, for if she ever spoke those words, all that Lorenzo had worked for would be over.
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