Chapter Seventy-Five
Three months passed with relative ease. That is to say for those who weren't pregnant or their significant others, friends and family members of those expecting.
Jason was slowly working his way out of the illegal end of the business, and having relative good luck on the legal side of things. Sonny gave him the coffee shop and a share in a few of their other legal dealings. It was his gift for all of Jason's loyal service.
But lately he hadn't found much time for work, he was spending more and more time at home with his family. Elizabeth was six and a half months pregnant, and today they were going to find out what they were having.
Carly was five months along and had found out they were having another boy, Carly was somewhat disappointed, but Jax promised they could keep trying till she got the girl she so wanted.
Emily was six months pregnant and having twin girls. Nikolas was the ever doting father. Jason was surprised when Emily even made it outside the walls of Wyndemere. Nevertheless, Jason had to commend Nikolas for his stand up behavior, for awhile there, Jason wasn't sure they were going to make it, but once they started talking things out, instead of letting things fester, to only grow into something more, there relationship seemed to grow steadier and he saw the happiness returning.
Robin was four and half months pregnant, with a baby boy. Patrick at first was leery, but after the first couple of months, he adapted to the idea and know couldn't wait to be a father.
Kelly and Stan were still going strong and as hot and heavy as ever. Epiphany had a deal going with a few nurses around the hospital, saying that by the new year, she would have a new daughter in law. All us girls agree, we had never seen her so happy and she seemed to know how to keep her man just as satisfied…
Lainey was enjoying single life, living vicariously through all of us. She had the odd date, but she claimed that she was more concerned with her career for the time being. We have decided to give her to the new year and if no suitable man has yet entered, we plan on setting her up.
Lucky's court case was long and drawn out, but after a month of testimonies and evidence, Mateo Ruiz turned states evidence and ratted Lucky out. The guy had been smart, they had to give him that. He had recorded every conversation he had had with Lucky and when it looked like he was going to go down flaming, he gave up the tape.
Lucky got life in prison for the attack on Elizabeth and for the death of Skye. The judge took no leniency with his sentencing, perhaps he was trying to make a name for himself, no one really knows, it's moot anyway, Lucky hung himself in his cell, a picture of Elizabeth clenched tightly in his fist.
Elizabeth received a letter from him a week after his suicide, the note read,
My Dearest Elizabeth,
You saw something in me a long time ago, and for some reason you saw fit to fall in love with me, me! We had our bumps along the way, but we had it made in the beginning, we had eyes for no one else.
My infidelity speaks volumes about me, not you. When I came back after Helena had kidnapped me, I know I was different, I really would like to say she broke something within me, but I guess it was always broken.
I could never love you like you really deserved, but I did love you to the best of my ability, perhaps that too is another Spencer flaw, I won't wager a guess, I only beg that you remember the love we shared at the start, the promises we made that long ago day in the church, we were young, but a love like that, well it was a once in a life time deal for me.
I speak of the past, because our future was tainted, I can no longer hold you to blame, you fought for us and gave me chances without number, because I didn't believe you could love me as much as I loved you, I pushed you away, but always demanded you stay close.
You were my lifeline, my safe haven, and I realize now, I was wrong. I should have grown a spine a long time ago, allowing you to go where your heart wished to take you, I know it would have been to him, to Jason, but I can see he is the better man, you two have an amazing love, it was always there, readily seen if one would have bothered to look behind the masks you both wore.
What I am trying to say is simple, I was wrong and I am truly sorry for all the wrongs I have done you. I hope in time you will remember me as the boy you once loved unconditionally, who loved you without reason or thought, I didn't love you because I pitied you, I loved you, because there was nothing I wanted more, my wants , my desires once again overstepping yours.
With the last beat of my heart and the last breath in my lungs, it will be your name that slips from my lips. I love you and am truly sorry for all the hurt I caused. And if you can find it in yourself, please look out for Lulu, she needs a woman in her life, there is truly no one better than you, she loves you even if she refuses to see that right now. Be patient and she will come around.
All my love,
Lucky Spencer
Elizabeth had shed a few tears for the boy she would always remember, she tucked his note away in a special place, knowing that once in awhile it was okay to remember the past and the love that was in it.
Audrey, to both Jason and Elizabeth's dismay, got a slap on the wrist, she received a sentence of six months probation and community service and was disbarred from the medical field. The judge said she was a risk to those who worked there. It didn't make much sense to Elizabeth, if they saw her as a risk, then why not put her behind bars.
Audrey was planning on leaving Port Charles as soon as her probation was up. She was going back to stay with her real family, and since Sarah was getting married, that suited Audrey just fine. There was nothing left for her here, or so she said.
Oh yes, let me not forget Sonny and Brenda. They traveled to Vegas and eloped, deciding against a big wedding, no need to temp fate or so they said. That was a week after their engagement, a month later Brenda was pregnant with a baby girl, Sonny was the epitome of proud papa, it was rather cute to see, never had he looked so relaxed or smiled so easily as when Brenda walked into a room.
Kelly added another patient to her already expanding practice, the poor woman was over worked, and underpaid, but the joy she took in her job was obvious. And it seemed she truly did enjoy the work, of course all the extra gossip time was ideal, seeing as how she could work and catch up on any and everything all at the same time.
As soon as Luke was released he disappeared, Nikolas had heard from him a couple of times. He was busy scouring the countryside for Helena. A note to Lulu said he found her twice, but the slippery little eel had escaped him.
He made a brief stop in Port Charles when Lucky was buried, but hurried off again, claiming he had received a hot tip.
Lulu eventually forgave Elizabeth and after a few months of prodding, Lulu agreed to move in with Elizabeth and Jason. She was going to college now and in her spare time worked as the nanny. It was her once condition for moving into the house. She couldn't and wouldn't mooch off of them, but if they allowed her to earn her keep then she would agree, and so she had. It was a little awkward at first, she wasn't exactly sure how to act around Jason, especially after all the hassle she had given him, but in the end it was Jason who made her see the light, he sure was turning into a soft touch.
Sonny had men searching for Craig, but the last they had heard, he had made a bad business dealing and paid with his life. Neither Sonny nor Jason were willing to believe he succumbed so easily, so they remained on guard and even though Jason was no longer Sonny's enforcer, they both understood that the title or job made no here nor there to Craig, should he still be drawing breath.
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Jason anxiously paced the length of their living room, glancing often at the clock. Elizabeth had to smile, you would think she was in labor, not going to find out the sex of her children.
Elizabeth sat on the floor, her round belly a thing of interest for Alan. He was crawling now and loved to get into trouble, he was so Jason's son. But when Elizabeth sat on the floor like she was now, Alan liked to pat her belly and drool on her. He was growing up so fast, to fast for her liking, she wished she could freeze time and keep both him and Cameron this age, for just a little while longer. And while she knew she was going to have her hands full, she loved every minute of it.
Jason was yanked briskly from his pacing when Cameron launched himself into Jason's arms.
"Daddy, will you come play with me, Lulu busy having shower." Cameron said, giving Jason his thousand watt smile, causing Jason to be unable to say no.
"What exactly do you want to play?" Jason asked, hoping the boy wasn't going to suggest watching movies. He had now seen every Disney movie ever made, and while some were fashioned for the adults with the kids, most were pretty corny, at least her thought so.
"Hockey daddy, hockey." Cam said, jumping up and down.
"I suppose we can do that, you go get ready and I will be down in a few, okay?" Jason said, trying to stifle a yawn. With both Cameron and Alan, Jason had missed all the interesting things that went with their pregnancies. With this pregnancy, he missed nothing, the very late or early morning cravings, the sore back and feet, and the insatiable sexual appetite of his beautiful wife. And while he could live without the peculiar cravings, he was relishing Elizabeth's new found sex drive.
"Call me in half an hour, then we can get going, sound good?" He asked, almost wishing he could take that time to nap, but knowing both excitement and Cameron would not see him catching a nice sabbatical.
"I will, you my dear, need to wear him out, so when we get home, well I can then ravish you, and with no time limit." Elizabeth said, a sultry pout forming on her kissable lips.
"You got it!" Jason exclaimed as he disappeared downstairs.
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(This is not the end of the story, just merely catching you all up, you will see why I did it this way, or so I hope in the coming chapters. Enjoy… Feedback would be greatly appreciated, I thank you in advance. )