AN:

I hate it when characters try to take over. Although I have to admit I really like the end.

A special thank to Chyna for beta-ing for me.

~Kelly~

Chapter Ten

Cam giggled excitedly as he swung between Jason and Elizabeth. Each held one of his hands as the trio made their way to Kelly's. Elizabeth couldn't deny that Cam was eating up Jason's attention. In recent month's Lucky had pushed her son aside. It was just another reason Elizabeth was coming to hate her husband. She had quickly moved past grieving Lucky. She would never admit it aloud but things between them hadn't been right in so long. Before Jesse's death. Maybe even before their wedding.

It was not that she didn't love Lucky. She believed part of her would always care about him. Elizabeth simply was not in love with him. She couldn't remember a time when she was.

The last few weeks brought so many things to light. While she wished, Lucky had not died for that to happen she knew it was easier this way. Like her, Lucky was stubborn. He would have begged her not to leave. Elizabeth's worry is she might have stayed. The thought of drugs being around Cam terrified her.

"You're thinking very hard over there."

"I was just thinking about Lucky." Elizabeth said mouthing the last word. So far, Cameron hadn't asked about him today. She hoped that over time Cam would mostly forget about Lucky.

"Does this have to do with before?" Jason asked coming to a stop in the courtyard. He didn't want the nearly full restaurant to hear their conversation.

"Yeah. Mac came by today. He told me something very interesting." Jason raised an eyebrow but waited for Elizabeth to continue. He knew all he had to do was wait her out. Elizabeth would eventually start talking on her own. "He got the toxicology report back."

Jason instantly understood what she wasn't saying. "I'm so sorry. Manny said something on the roof I just thought... I'm sorry I should have said something."

"This isn't your fault. He did this. You know what I don't want to talk about this anymore."

"Are you sure? You know I'm willing to listen."

Elizabeth shook her head. "He's gone Jason. What good will it do to be angry?"

Jason had to admit Elizabeth was right. Nothing could change what Lucky did. However, Jason couldn't help the surge of protectiveness he felt. The only thing keeping him from killing Lucky was the fact he was already dead.

Elizabeth smiled as Jason opened the door for her and Cameron. They walked in and found a table. When Georgie came to take their order, Elizabeth was relived. Lulu was one of the last people she wanted to see.

As the dinner, progressed Elizabeth became more relaxed. Having Cam there made it easier. It kept the mood light, which is exactly what both adults needed. What neither realized is that they were being watched.

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Sam seethed as she watched Jason with Elizabeth Webber. The threesome looked like a little family. She had to do something to stop this from happening. That bitch was not getting her man. She had learned of Jason's history with Elizabeth Webber. Every time the other woman called, Jason ran.

She had no doubt Elizabeth was using Lucky's death to get Jason's attention. That combined with the fact she was using his love of children. Somehow, Sam had to get Jason away from Elizabeth. Maybe she could make him see what Elizabeth was trying to do.

While she understood, Jason was scared for her Sam knew they were meant to be. Elizabeth could never handle his life. She was too soft too weak for Jason. On the other hand, Sam could help Jason. She had proven herself to him many times.

Just because their relationship had hit a rough patch, it was no reason to give up. Jason would regret breaking up with her. When that happened Sam was more than willing to take him back, well after he begged sufficiently. The first thing she had to do was get rid of that clingy bitch.

"They look almost like a family don't you think?" Ric said approaching her from behind.

"What in the hell do you want Ric?" Sam snapped at the smug lawyer. How could Alexis marry this guy?

"Well since world peace is out I thought I'd settle for annoying you."

"Well mission accomplished. Now you can go harass someone else."

Ric laughed at Sam's attitude. He would admit seeing Elizabeth with Jason bothered him but it bothered her more. It seemed as if Sam held some illusion Jason was coming back to her. "You're so stupid. I cannot believe you're surprised. Everyone knows about Jason and Elizabeth's connection."

"Connection? Elizabeth is a manipulative bitch who is using my boyfriend. The only connection they have is pity." Sam spat venomously. She couldn't believe Ric was trying to make her doubt Jason. When all this was over, she would make Ric pay just like Elizabeth.

"Look at them Sam. Does that look like pity? He's already forgotten about you." Ric walked away. He watched from around the corner as Sam made a phone call. It was almost too easy making her self-destruct.