Chapter Sixty-Five
After Monica did a thorough check of Elizabeth, she deemed her well enough to go home. However, Jason was on strict orders to help her increase her iron intake. Monica had something to gain in this pregnancy, another grandchild, so she was prepared to help out any way possible to make sure he or she arrived healthy.
Elizabeth was going back through the days and weeks that had passed, she was a little shocked to know she didn't have a clue when her child was conceived.
Monica could help the smile that surfaced, she didn't really want to hear about her sons sex life, but the outcome of said life was another child growing in the safety of Elizabeth's womb.
"You ready to head home yet, cause if you really like, we can spend the night here." Jason said, a smile playing on his lips.
"Don't even tease about something like that, you know I hate hospitals, especially if I have to be a patient. However, it is time to go home, Cameron needs us and we need to decide what we plan on doing about Alan's disappearance." Elizabeth said, quickly climbing from the bed, but was stopped when Jason placed a firm hand on her shoulder. "Jason, you know I am quite capable of walking."
"I know you are, but can't you humor your husband, you have been through much today, shall I list them or will you do as I please?" Jason asked, his face and matter of fact tone really left no room for argument, at least to him it didn't.
Elizabeth let an indignant look settle into her eyes, but the smile that she couldn't hide surfaced and broke the mood she was going for. "Yes husband, do as you wish. It's what you big bossy types like anyway, right?" She had been snickering through her whole impassioned speech, but broke down completely when she saw the fire spark behind Jason's eyes. "I love you honey."
"You are just lucky I love you so much, no other man would be able to handle your mouth." Jason said affectionately.
Elizabeth looked around, making sure Monica wasn't in the room anymore, before replying, "The last time I checked, you never had a problem with my mouth, in fact I seem to remember somebody worshiping this little mouth of mine." She stood on tip toe and placed a tender kiss to his lips. "Let's get me home, we need to find our son."
"As for your mouth in that context, yes it is fantastic, but you are right, you need your rest and our son needs to be home where he belongs." Jason answered, scooping her into his arms. Not bothering to allow her to dress, there really was no point to it, she was just going to go home and go to bed, at least he hoped she would.
Just before they left the hospital Jason stopped Monica one last time, "Mom, I know you probably want to share this news, but for right now, can you keep a lid on it, I don't want to risk my family anymore than they already are."
"You know I wouldn't say anything, besides this isn't my news to tell, when you two are ready, that will be soon enough. Just so long as you promise to keep me informed, I love all of you." Monica said, squeezing first Jason's hand then Elizabeth's.
"We love you too, have a good night mom. See you later." Jason said, his strides purposeful as he left the hospital.
He gently placed Liz in the passenger seat, buckling the belt and all. With her situated, he hurried around to the other side and got in, the drive was short, but it felt like to him at least, like home just kept retreating, almost as if the place knew Alan's was not inside and was trying to prevent the heartache that would welcome them home.
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Stan and Spinelli worked steadily, not asking for a break or anything, they were determined to find Alan, and it seemed it was no longer a race or a question of who was better, it had ceased to matter somewhere along the way. Now they worked as a team, helping one another when the other needed it.
Sonny watched them work, and for once was blessedly silent. He didn't bother to poke fun at the younger man, he had seen the passion with which he set to work on his computer, he was working so hard not because it was expected of him, but because he cared so much for the people he was doing the work for. Sonny had to admit that at first he had thought Jason was off his rocker for trusting the boy so fully, but he could now see why Jason trusted him. Spinelli was loyal, perhaps to a fault, and that was something Sonny had to admire, because he felt the same way.
"Have you guys found anymore leads, or anything?" Sonny asked quietly, not wanting to scare either of them.
Stan spoke first, "All I can tell you for sure is that Helena is back in Port Charles, whether or not she has something to do with this, I don't know. She has maintained a low profile as of yet, but from what you told me of her, I am sure that won't last long."
Spinelli spoke next and for once skipped his regular chatter for plain old English, which Sonny was thankful for. "I am not exactly sure what I found, but there is a new man in town calling himself James Brosnan. I only found him when I was doing some checks through the airport computer. There is no arrival date for him, but he plans on catching a plane next Monday. Do you think I should check further into it, or is it just a bogus lead that leads no where?"
"Keep looking, that is just the thing we need to keep an eye on. It is possible that he arrived my some other means, but until we know for sure, I don't think it would be wise to disregard it." Sonny said, patting him on the shoulder.
Emily had stopped by on her home, she knew Jason and Liz had not yet arrived, but wanted to see Cameron with her own eyes and make sure that he was okay. She spent a few moments with him but her cell phone rang, dragging a curse from her before she even realized it.
She looked at the number and noticed it was Nikolas, she pushed the button to end the noise and quickly said goodbye to Cameron and everyone else there. Once she was on her way back to Wyndemere then she would call Nik and see what he wanted.
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Nikolas paced back and forth in his den, unable to control himself, everything was turning out wrong. James Craig had been annoying him non-stop since he had arrived and now the idiot had somehow gone missing, Nikolas wasn't sure whether to take that as a good thing or not, and right now, he truly didn't see it as something good.
So long as he was able to keep Emily out of their dealings he would feel better, but that still didn't help him with the gut feeling he had. He wished Emily would have picked up the phone, he really needed to speak to her, or at the very least, know she was okay.
But the longer he went without hearing from her, the longer he had for his mind to jump to conclusions and the images he was assaulted by were none to kind.
He didn't know that he had it in himself to think such gruesome thoughts, but then again he had learned many things about himself lately. He may hold a princely title, but he felt nothing but common at this point in his life. Once he had been groomed to be a prince, to rule what he wished, but now, he couldn't even hold is own, James Craig had take that away from him, had demeaned him in some non-physical way.
Yes, Nikolas Cassadine was not a name one feared any longer, it caused people to scoff and judge. He didn't understand how or even why everything had suddenly changed, but he was certain it had.
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Elizabeth and Jason arrived home to an odd sight. Jason hadn't bothered phoning anyone all day, they could wait to hear, so when he pulled to a stop in his driveway, he had been expecting to see his house dark and Sonny's house ablaze with light, but it was the exact opposite.
Another reason he didn't phone was because he knew if anyone had found anything, they would have contacted him. And while he was in a certain frame of mind, he didn't want to deal with any of that. His wife couldn't remember anything and his son was missing, can anyone really blame him for trying to deny the truth for as long as possible.
A small hand on his shoulder brought him out of his reverie. He couldn't help but smile, "Elizabeth, do you think we should tell them, about the baby I mean."
"It is completely up to you. Honestly, I don't see the harm in it, perhaps it will raise the morale of all of us. But whatever you decide, I am more than happy to go along with." Elizabeth replied, leaning over and placing a light kiss to his cheek.
Just as she was about to open her door, Jason hurried over to her side, scooping her into his arms. "Remember, you promised, you were going to relax."
"I know, let's just get inside, I want to know if they have any leads." Liz said, snuggling more deeply into his arms.
Before he entered the house, an idea hit him, he order pizza from the little pizzeria that was open late. He knew most if not all of them had not eaten, besides an army always worked better, when ones stomach was not growling.
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Sonny had seen the glare of headlights on the windows and his first instinct was to worry, but when they turned off right away, Sonny relaxed some, besides Johnny would alert him to any problems.
So when the door finally opened and Jason walked in carrying Elizabeth, Sonny was shocked to say the least, he hadn't expected them home, at least not tonight. He had really thought it was Mac or someone from the police department, but the couple walking through the door made his heart feel, even if it was just for a moment, lighter.
"Elizabeth, Jason, welcome home!" Sonny said, walking swiftly towards them, his jovial behavior a contrast to the somber mood of everyone else, but when heads snapped up at Sonny's words, the room suddenly lost half of its angst and built up tension.
Spinelli was the next to break the silence, his squeal was very unmanly, but the hug he bestowed on the couple was sweet. His arms locked tightly around both of them, he was gibbering nonsense, but for the first time that entire day, he felt like things were going to work out.
"Spinelli, it's good to see you to, but we need to be able to breath, want to let up." Elizabeth asked, oddly comforted by the young mans apparent fondness of Jason.
"No.No.No. it is good to see you, and you know who I am, this is truly a wonderful day." Spinelli said cheerily, getting himself under control, he slowly pulled away and went back to work on his computer.
Elizabeth tilted her mouth up to Jason's ear, whispering something, Jason smiled and walked over to the couch. Once seated with his wife firmly in his lap, he turned to the people in the room. "Hey, can I have your attention for a minute. I know today has been bad to say the least, and Elizabeth and I discussed this, we wanted to share some news with you that might cast this day in a little better favor. Please understand, we want nothing more than for our so to be home and safe where he belongs, but perhaps our news will be a morality booster, giving us all a little extra energy to do what needs to be done."
"You know, you are starting to ramble like Elizabeth." Sonny said with a laugh, which in turn had everyone else laugh as well.
Jason glared at the older man, but couldn't help the small smile that played over his lips.
"What my lovely husband is trying to say is simple. He had the audacity to go and knock me up again, he really must believe in keeping his woman barefoot and pregnant. If he keeps this up, I will never be able to return to work." Elizabeth said with a laugh, she broke down completely, especially because of the look that crossed Jason's face, like he was contemplating that very thing.
The room once again broke into laughter, "Congratulations" were cheered from everyone, and quickly one by one, Jason and Liz's hands were being pumped and well wishes were supplied.
It seemed like the news had the perfect effect, the dinging of the doorbell and Johnny's quick entrance, his arms piled down with boxes was just the right incentive to give everyone a new hope for the day. Food and kids, was there ever a great incentive.
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