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As Jason was walking inside Sonny's house all he could think about was Elizabeth. How ecstatic he was knowing that wonderful woman was going to be the mother of his child and was in love with him. He was still in shock thinking that he was in a dream. He felt stupid how he did not tell her that he was in love with her also, but he was scared. Scared that he might get in so deep in love with her and not be the man that she really needs in her life. But at the same time he can't let her go. There friendship and love is so special to him. He wants to be family with her, Cameron and the baby.
"Hey Jason, how long have you been standing there?" Sonny asked
He didn't realize that he was standing in the house already, wow she is already getting to him he thought. "Not long I think?"
"What's wrong? You look lost."
"Elizabeth came by and told me that the baby was mine and that she was in love with me."
"Congratulations, but I knew."
"How…When…What?"
"The day she found out, I was right there and she told me. She didn't tell me that she loved you though, she kept that to herself. But I knew. I could tell in her facial expression. She has always been in love with you, but you two were either too young to realize it or just scared of what if." Looking at Jason, he asked. "So what did you say?"
"I told her that I wanted to marry her but that was before I knew that she was in love with me. She told me that she could not marry me because she knew that I was not in love with her like she was with me. That I was trying to work things out with Sam and not to worry that she was not going to take our baby away from me." With a sigh "if she only new."
"You do love her…I knew it. I always knew just the way you talk about her and look at her. But wait what is so hard. Why didn't you tell her how you feel?"
"What if I don't give her the life that she deserves or if I disappoint her?"
"Are you kidding me! You think that she had a great life with that son of a bitch Lucky. He cheated on her multiple times and got addicted to drugs. You are always there for her…you are her rock. She knows it and so do you." Sonny was really upset.
Jason just looked at Sonny and could not believe what he was telling me, but it was the truth. I need to go tell Elizabeth that I love her and want to be with her. At that moment a rush of children ran thru the room bringing light in. Michael, Morgan and Cameron…wait Cameron. What?
"Hey dad. Hey Jason." Michael and Morgan gave them both a hug.
Cameron ran inside after Michael and Morgan and when he saw Jason he just leaped into his arms.
"Jason, you're here. I didn't know you would be here." Giving him a hug and did not want to let go.
"Hey, Cam. What are you doing here? Where's mommy?" he looked concern where was Elizabeth.
Carly walked in and she saw the whole thing between Cameron and Jason and she knew that there was love between the two. Cameron needed Jason in his life as much as Jason needed Elizabeth and the children. Wow did I just say that. I think I need to go see my shrink again…laughed to herself. She realized that she was starting to like Elizabeth and needed to get her best friend that he needed to be with her.
"Elizabeth was busy and the boys hit it off and wanted to keep on playing so I asked if I can take care of Cameron for the afternoon."
Both men looked at each other in shock. Where was their Carly?
"Wait a minute…" Sonny questioned
"I know it sounds off, but Elizabeth and I had a talk and we are Ok. We are working out our differences."
"Ok." Said both men very hesitant to the response. "So Cameron, how are you doing buddy?" asked Sonny.
"I'm fine." Hugging Jason tighter, he got really shy all the sudden. And Sonny noticed.
"Sorry, Sonny he is shy with people he doesn't know at first. But he will warm up to you."
"That's ok." Sonny sat next to Cameron. "I am Michael and Morgan's father. I am glad that you are here. Do you want something to eat?"
"No, thank you we just ate. But maybe later I would like a snack."
Amused, Sonny grinned at the boy. "So how's your daddy doing?"
"I don't know and I don't want to know. He's always screaming at mommy and he pushed…"
"Cameron, why don't you go upstairs and play with the boys and then we can get your snack?" Carly asked trying to get him out of the room before the two men found out the truth.
Sonny and Jason looked at each other with curiosity and rage forming in their eyes. Carly saw it in their face. She was not going to be able to talk herself out of this one. Cameron gave Jason a hug and said. "Ok. Jason can you come upstairs and play with me a little while."
"Give me a second, but I will be right upstairs."
As soon as the boys were upstairs and out of range. Both men looked at Carly and she new she was not going to be able to fool them.
"What did he mean by pushing, Carly? You know something and I want to know now!" Jason screamed. He was very upset.
Carly walked towards the bar to get herself some water. She was stalling.
"Carly!" Sonny shouted.
Oh boy, she had both of them shouting at her. There was no way of hiding this from them. I hope Elizabeth understands.
"Ok. I just found out and it wasn't because I asked or overheard. I was having lunch with Elizabeth when Lulu walked into Kelly's apologizing to Elizabeth that she had no idea of the emotional and physical abuse Lucky had done. Elizabeth did not want anyone to know. She is ashamed, she believes that she did something wrong."
"How long has then been going on?" Jason asked
"For a couple of months, I assume. Ever since he started on the pills. I assume the emotional abuse has been there for years. But the physical started a couple of months ago from what she told me."
"You just said assume about the emotional abuse. She didn't come out and say it." Questioned Sonny.
"No, she did not come and say it but come on couldn't you tell. He always use to manipulate her to do what she wanted him to do. But when the physical started she tried to help him, she even called Luke. But it just got worse. Until, he tried to hurt Cameron. That's when Elizabeth drew the line."
Sonny and Jason sat on the couch and felt like killing someone. It brought really bad memories on Sonny's past that he thought he had put away a long time ago.
"I can't believe that son-of a bitch!" exclaimed Jason. Getting up from the couch. "I am going to kill him! All this time I thought she was better off with him and he used her and then started to hit her. I don't know what I am going to do. What a fucking coward!"
Sonny snapped out of it. And put his hand on Jason's arm. Just take it easy. Lucky will get his sooner or later but lets not get out of control.
"You are not going to do anything. When he finds out that you are the father, that would be lower blow than beating the crap out of him even when he deserves it." Both men realized what Sonny had just said and looked at Carly amazed that she was not screaming at the top of her lungs about the baby.
"What?" Carly asked. "Oh!" she smiled. "I already knew. Elizabeth told me when we had lunch the other day."
"Ok. Wait a second before I start talking to you about your new found relationship with Elizabeth. Where is Elizabeth for I can go talk to her?"
"She's actually moving in her old studio and looking for a new apartment for her and the kids."
"Why, she isn't staying with Audrey?" Jason looked concerned.
"She threw her out after she told her the truth."
"Oh my god, I am already ruining her life. Didn't I tell you?" Jason slumped back in the couch with tears in his eyes.
"Wait a second, before you start blaming yourself. Elizabeth is Ok. She thinks her grandma will get over it. And anyways she is so in love with you, you will be the only thing that will get her thru this, with the exception of the baby and that beautiful little boy upstairs." Carly was sitting next to Jason and holding his hand. "Elizabeth is a very strong woman and I am sorry that I was trouble for you too. You both need to be together."
"Man, that talk of yours must have been very good." Sonny stated.
Jason looked up the ceiling and he knew what he had to do. But he could not rush it. She had been hurt badly by Lucky. He was getting angry again. Why didn't she tell me?
"Carly, did she tell you why she didn't tell me?"
"She was ashamed. Embarrassed and doesn't want anyone to pity her. Her grandmother does not even know."
"But she shouldn't be ashamed, she didn't do anything wrong except to get caught up with all the bullshit from this asshole. I swear I better cool off because if I see him I am going beat the crap out of him."
"I know Jason, but like Sonny said earlier when he does find out about the baby that is going to hurt than any beating he should get."
"But that would make me feel better to beat the crap out of him. Man I need to go see Elizabeth and hold her."
Michael came down the stairs. The adults looked at him approach them.
"Sorry Jason, but Cameron is asking for you."
Jason got up towards the stairs and stared at his two friends.
"Thanks Carly, for telling me. After I play with Cameron I am going talk to Elizabeth."