AN:

First um... yeah evul sorry. Second hate Sam. (duh)

~Kelly~

Chapter Twenty-three

Elizabeth stared down and the pregnancy test and wanted to cry. It had been three weeks since Jason had left suddenly. Three weeks since Sonny had showed up on her doorstep. To say she was shocked was an understatement until Sonny explained.

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She expected Jason to leave on business. After all the mob was never predictable but she never expected the note. When Sonny handed it to her, Elizabeth started to cry. The mob boss immediately looked uncomfortable. "I'm sorry. It's just... thank you," she mumbled brushing away the tears.

"You don't like me very much do you?" Sonny asked the young woman bluntly. When she did not even try to deny it he said, "Does this have to do with Emily? Because you have to know I never intended to hurt her."

Elizabeth sighed and shook her head. Part of her was tempted to agree with Sonny simply to get him to leave. However, the other part wanted to lash out and Sonny made a convenient target. "How I feel about you has nothing to do with Emily."

"Some how I find that hard to believe. I know you and Emily are close... and I don't know what she told you but... I did... do care about her. The thing is I didn't love her and staying with her would have hurt Emily more."

"I know all this. That's why I told Jason to wait it out. He was only making it worse by getting angry."

Sonny could not deny Elizabeth had a point. In fact, Jason had told him something similar. That didn't change Elizabeth's hostility. "Alright what is it then?"

"Nothing. Well nothing, that matters. Thank you for the note."

"Look Jason cares about and if you're going to be around we should at least act civil."

"Seeing as I haven't told you to go to hell yet you would say I'm being more than civil." Elizabeth snapped suddenly. She didn't know what set her off she only knew she wanted the mobster gone.

"What have I ever done to make you hate me? I thought we were friends."

"Funny so did I. Now get out."

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'Damn Sonny.' Elizabeth mumbled tossing the stick aside. She still couldn't believe his shock at her anger. Okay she could. He was one of the most self-absorbed people she had ever met. It was one of the things that annoyed her about Sonny. And now after three weeks silence she was going to have to talk with him.

However, she did not want to talk with Sonny. What she did want was Jason but he was god knows where. And she had no idea how to contact him or when he was going to come home. Sonny on the other hand knew all of those things. 'Damn him.' she muttered grabbing her purse. She might as well get it over with.

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"Boss Elizabeth Webber is here to see you."

Sonny laid down the pen and looked up at Max. He could not imagine why Elizabeth would stop by to see him especially since she threw him out. Sonny assumed it had something to do with Jason or Jason's absence. "Send her in Max."

"Sure thing Boss." Max said opening the door further and allowing Elizabeth to pass.

"So what do I owe the honor?"

"I'm not here to fight with you Sonny. I... I need a favor."

"I should have known. Go on."

"I'm not any happy about being here either but I need to speak with Jason. Actually what I need is him home but since that can't happen... I need him Sonny and you are the only one who knows where he is."

"I know this can't be easy on why but this how things work. You know that Elizabeth. Jason can't be in town right now and I'm working on clearing that up but it takes time. I'll tell Jason you missed him but it's not safe for more than that."

"Sonny... I wouldn't ask... wouldn't even be here if it wasn't important. Please. I need him here. He needs to be here. Jason would want to be here."

"What could be so important that you would be willing to risk his freedom?" Sonny demanded to know. He thought Elizabeth knew how things worked. After all she and Jason had been connected for years. If he couldn't set her straight this was only the start of their problems.

"Why did I even bother? Just forget I was here okay?" she said heading for the door.

"Elizabeth wait," Sonny yelled slightly panicked. If Jason ever found out Elizabeth came to him for help and he turned her away... well Sonny did not want to think of the consequences. "I'll tell Jason to call you but that's all I can do. Ric furious that he can't find Jason and... the charges should be dropped soon."

"Thanks Sonny."

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Elizabeth closed her eyes and leaned back against the bench. Of all the places in Port Charles, the docks were Elizabeth favorite. The sound of the water calmed her down in a way only Jason could. This was also the spot where she and Jason reconnected. They had spent hours just talking on this very bench. And even though he wasn't here, she could almost feel his presence.

Her peace was interrupted by a loud scornful voice. "You look pretty happy with yourself."

"What do you want Sam?" she asked the other woman trying not to sound annoyed. Sam was a lot like Carly it was better to let her vent.

"What do I want? How can you even ask me that? I want you far far away from Jason. I want the man I love to be able to come out of hiding." Sam ranted not caring that they were in public where anyone could listen in. "The problem with getting what I want is you. This whole town thinks you are some sort of angel but I know better. You have done nothing but manipulate Jason. You used Lucky's death to con your way in to Jason's life and now... now he has to hide from your ex-husband."

"I had nothing to do with whatever Ric is plotting."

"Yeah right. Like I would believe anything you have to say." Sam huffed rolling her eyes. She was beyond furious at the nurse. If it weren't for her intrusion, she and Jason would be back together by now. "I'm warning you when Jason gets back you had better stay away from him."

Elizabeth laughed at the threat. She tried to hold it in but couldn't. Sam's behavior reminded her of Cameron throwing a temper tantrum. When Elizabeth finally got herself under control she said, "Jason is an adult who makes his own choices. If he doesn't want to be with you that is his choice. Besides we, both know you are not blameless. As for me and Jason... well that's really none of your business."

"It is my business I love him and I know he loves me. I refuse to let you hurt him anymore."

Before Elizabeth could respond or leave as she, planned Emily appeared at the top of the steps. "What the hell is going on?"

"Nothing. I was just leaving," the nurse said not wanting to argue with Emily especially now. Since Lucky's death, things had been tense between the two friends. It was only made worse by Jason's absence.

Sam smiled at her good fortune. She knew Emily would support her about Jason. After all, she had dealt with the same thing with Sonny. "Oh Elizabeth didn't tell you she's the reason Jason had to leave town."

"What do you mean?" Emily asked cautiously. She did not want to believe Elizabeth was mixed up with Ric again but knew it might be possible.

"Ric. He is the one accusing Jason of attempted murder. Why would he go after Jason if Elizabeth isn't involved?" the con artist accused happily. Sam enjoyed watching the rift between the two women.

"Elizabeth is Sam right?"

"If you have to ask that..." Elizabeth started but immediately stopped nothing she could say to Emily would change things. "You've already made up your mind so why ask."

"That's not true. I'm just trying to help Sam and Jason reunite."

"I know you want Jason happy. I want that too but..."

"Like you give a damn about Jason." Sam snapped angrily as she watched Elizabeth sigh and walk away. She wanted to rip Elizabeth's eyes out. Sam could not believe that anyone would believe her lies. Someday she was going to make the bitch pay.