A/N – Thanks for the interesting comments! * Guest, I hear ya! Jasam and then what they did to Liz the last five years is what made me stop watching too. * LiasonLuv – Carly might surprise you. Nope – no Toni or Lexi. It's not a full on crossover. * C – lol re: Sam/Sami

Chapter 5 - Family

Jake took off his jacket and threw it on a chair. This town was his home. It was a crazy coincidence and he just couldn't get the looks on everyone's faces out of his head.

Elizabeth stepped out of her shoes and took her dress off and put on her pajamas. There was a knock on the door and Jason got it and let room service in with their food.

Liz came out and stood in the middle of the room watching Jake.

"Come on, you need to eat." He said looking over at her.

She sat at the table and tried to eat some of the pasta. After a few minutes, she looked up and found that Jake was staring at her.

"I'm scared." He said as his voice cracked.

"Why?"

"If I'm who they say I am, then people are going to be after me." Jake said feeling sick to his stomach. "They could hurt you."

Liz didn't know what to say. This whole mafia aspect was such a dichotomy to the man that sat across from her that her mind couldn't process it. "Sonny will protect us."

Jake hit his fist against the table. "This is insanity." He yelled.

She put her fork down and someone knocked on the door. She got up and answered it.

"Hi, my name is Johnny." He said. "Sonny sent me. I'm going to guard you. Francis will switch off with me in the morning."

Liz looked back at Jason who got up and walked towards them.

"I'm Jake and this is Elizabeth."

Johnny smiled as he took Jason in. "It's good to see you. You were missed."

"So, I worked with you?" Jake asked.

Johnny nodded. "You were also my best friend."

"Can you come in for a minute?" Jake asked. He needed some answers.

He nodded. "Sure."

Liz stepped back and Johnny walked inside. They moved over to the couch and sat down.

"I need to know what I'm up against. Are people after me?" Jake asked.

"Yes. It's not safe for you right now without your memory." Johnny said.

"Tell me about my job." Jake said.

"You kept Sonny and Carly safe and protected the business. You are one of the most feared men in the country. You were very good at it." Johnny said watching Jason carefully as he wondered what had happened to take away his memory.

Jake wiped his hands over his face. "I just can't—this is just a lot to take in."

"We all thought you were dead. I'm glad that you're not." Johnny said quietly.

"What about Sam?" Jason asked

Johnny didn't say anything for a minute. "Do you want my opinion?"

Jake studied him. "Yes."

"You were going along with it to make her and everyone else happy but I'm not sure that you were happy." Johnny said choosing his words carefully. "It wasn't that you didn't care about her. I just don't think you were ready to marry her."

"We never spoke about it?" Jake asked.

"You kept certain things close to the cuff. You were very private. Frankly, Sam and I don't always see eye to eye where you are concerned so I kept my distance." He said trying to be nice because truth be told, he never liked Sam. She was clingy and kissed Jason's ass instead of being the partner he needed.

"And Carly?" Jake asked.

"You are best friends. She used to be a bit wild but she's calmed down and she's a good mom. You'd never have to worry about her stabbing you in the back." Johnny said. He got along with Carly and had come to respect her for turning her life around.

"What about Sonny?" Jake inquired. He was curious what kind of man he worked for.

"You're good friends. He brought you into the business after your accident and took care of you. You don't always see eye to eye but there is a mutual respect there." Johnny explained.

"It's a lot to take in." Jake said quietly.

"Can you tell me what happened to you?" Johnny finally asked.

Jake stood up and paced as he spoke. "Someone ran me off the road; at least that is what the cops guessed due to the damage to my truck."

"Where did this occur?"

"Toms River, New Jersey." Jason said.

Johnny frowned. "I don't know why you'd be down there." They hadn't even looked in that area.

Jake shrugged. "I was unconscious for several days and was pretty beat up besides not remembering a damn thing. Someone took me in and they owned a shop and I became their mechanic."

"And then you met Elizabeth?" Johnny asked.

"Yes." Jake said slightly smiling.

Johnny rubbed the back of his neck. "Jason, I mean Jake, Sam is not going to give you up that easily. In fact, she could end up being a problem."

Jake frowned. "Is she crazy?"

Johnny chuckled. "She's very possessive of you and I don't know what she'd do if she thought that she was losing you."

"Just keep everyone away from me for now. I need some time to think." Jake said firmly.

"No problem. All I ask is that you don't go anywhere without me or Francis. It's too dangerous." Johnny warned.

Jake nodded. "I got it."

Johnny got up and took his position outside in the hallway.

Elizabeth touched his back. "Will you sit with me?"

He followed her to the couch and they cuddled up together. "I'm so thankful that you're here."

Liz inched her way up his body and laid little kisses all over his face. Jake let out a soft moan and then fisted her hair and kissed her passionately.

"I need you." He said emotionally.

"Then take me." Elizabeth said before Jake's mouth crashed down on hers.

He stood up and carried her into the bedroom. They feverishly took off their clothes and fell onto the bed. Elizabeth straddled Jake and pinned his arms down giving him the message that she was in charge. She kissed her way down his chest, giving attention to his nipples as she lightly bit and then sucked them. Jake was impossibly hard and she was driving him crazy. "Elizabeth." He said impatiently.

But nothing had prepared him for when she suddenly took him in her mouth. Jake let out a strangled groan as she pumped and sucked him. He was losing control, his hips bucking when she moaned and the vibration drove him towards the edge.

Using his last bit of strength, he pulled her up and devoured her mouth and flipped them over. He plunged forward and slid home.

"Jake." She moaned as he began to slowly thrust.

It was like he couldn't get deep enough. She went to touch him and he grabbed her wrists and pinned them above her head as he start to jack hammer into her. Elizabeth was moaning loudly. "Oh God, Jake!"

He loved watching her come and then he let go as his body shuddered to completion.

Elizabeth softly stroked his back.

"I love your touch." He said as he buried his head further into her neck.

"Sleep baby." She said softly.

Jake pulled the covers up and he felt safe in her arms knowing everything would be alright as long as she was in his arms.

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Carly finished feeding Michael. It had been a sleepless night for her.

"It's your turn." Sonny said putting an omelet down in front of her.

"Thanks." She said taking a bite as Sonny took Michael from her.

"You need to eat more Carly. I don't want you to get sick." He said.

"I will. I promise." She said softly.

"Johnny called. He said Jason wanted him to keep everyone away."

"I can wait him out." Carly said. "I think I'm going to take Michael to the park today."

Sonny smiled. "He'll like that."

He just hoped that with Jason coming back, that Carly would go back to her normal self.

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Lila looked up at Alice. "I need to go see Jason." She said.

"I don't know what room he's in."

"We'll call Carly." Lila said. She didn't care if Jason remembered her or not. She needed to see for herself that he was still alive.

"I'll go make the call." Alice said.

Lila had been so relieved to know that Jason was still alive. She was worried for him.

Alice came back ten minutes later. "Okay, let's go."

Lila smiled. She couldn't wait to see him.

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Jake and Elizabeth had just finished with breakfast when Francis knocked.

Liz got up and answered the door and Francis stepped inside. "Hi, I'm Francis."

"Elizabeth." She said shaking his hand. "And that's Jake."

Jake nodded.

"I know you didn't want to be disturbed, but your grandmother is here. She's a bit frail and just wanted to see that you're alive for herself." Francis said.

Jake sighed. "Okay." He said standing up.

Alice wheeled Lila inside and she grinned from ear to ear when she saw Jason.

"Well aren't you a sight for sore eyes."

Jake returned her smile. There was something about her that was very calming. "Hi."

"I know you don't remember, but thank you for humoring a silly old woman."

Liz smiled. "Would you like something to drink?"

"No I'm fine dear. You must be Elizabeth." Lila said smiling at her warmly.

"I am."

"I'm Lila." She said holding out her hand.

Liz gently shook it.

"Very pretty." Lila said winking at Jason who chuckled.

He moved a chair next to her and she reached out and grabbed one of his hands.

"You have long hair now." She said.

"Yeah, I never got around to cutting if after the accident." Jason said sheepishly.

"You used to have even longer hair when you were younger." She said grinning when Jason frowned. "You were always very handsome. How are you really doing dear?" She asked.

"It's overwhelming. I'm not sure what I should do." Jake said softly.

She patted his hand. "You do what is right for you. I will always love you Jason no matter what choices you make. I'm sorry, maybe I should have called you Jake."

"That's pretty much a losing battle at this point." He said. "What's my last name?"

"Well, it was Quartermaine but you changed it to Morgan after the accident. You were trying to maintain some control over your life."

"Why Morgan?"

Lila smiled. "It was my maiden name."

"So, you don't have a problem that I was an enforcer." Jason asked curiously.

"I wasn't a fan of the danger. You have been shot before. But, it was your life. You have a big heart Jason. Your job didn't define you." She said firmly.

Elizabeth had already decided that she loved Lila and she could tell that Jason already had taken a liking to her as well.

"Anything else I should know?" He asked hoping that there wasn't.

"Your grandfather Edward is ornery and loud, but he loves you. If he misbehaves around you, I'll have Alice lock him out of the house." Lila said firmly.

Jason smirked. "Good to know."

"Well I don't want to keep you but I'm so glad that you are okay and happy."

Jason put his other hand on top of hers. "Thank you for checking on me."

Lila smiled. "Elizabeth, you'll have to come for tea one day and I can show you my rose gardens."

Liz smiled. "I would love that."

Alice pushed her towards the door and Jason opened it up for them. Lila motioned for him to come closer and then she kissed him on the cheek. "I love you Jason." She said.

Jason watched her leave and turned to Liz.

"She's great." She said.

"Yes, she is. Plus she thought you were wonderful so she must have really good taste." Jason said smiling.

Liz hugged him. "You want to go for a walk?"

"Sure." He said.

She opened the door and asked Francis where they could go and he suggested the park instead of the docks.

They got on their shoes and headed out.

"You think you can get used to calling me Jason now?" He asked her as they got on the elevator.

She smiled. "I think I can do that."

Jason smiled back and held her hand as they went down to the car.

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Jason looked down at Elizabeth. She was on her back on the bench with her head in his lap and her knees bent reading a book. The sun felt nice and there was a warm breeze.

He heard laughter and Carly came around the corner pretending to chase Michael and the little boy ran right to Jason. Carly had made sure to show him Jason's picture every day while he was gone.

"Jay Jay." He said holding up his arms.

Jason just sat there staring at him and Liz laughed when Michael became more insistent. She sat up and Jason looked up at Carly.

"It's okay." She said.

He pulled the little boy onto his lap and Michael squealed and patted his face.

Jason smiled. "Hey." He said.

"His name is Michael." Carly said.

Jason looked at her for a second taking her in and then said, "Hi Michael."

Max came around the corner with a bag and was surprised to see Jason holding Michael.

Jason figured he was a guard.

"So, we were friends." He said as he watched Michael.

Carly nodded. "Yes, we were. You helped take care of Michael the first six months after he was born when I had post partum depression."

Jason didn't say anything.

"Should I call you Jake?" Carly asked.

"I've kind of given up on that. You can call me Jason. I just have to get used to it." He said.

Liz moved down so Carly could sit next to Jason.

Michael drooled as he smiled and Carly wiped his mouth. He was cutting a tooth.

"Did Lila visit?" She asked.

"Yes. She's nice." Jason said.

"She is and she loves you a lot. I'm sure this is probably very uncomfortable for you and I want you to know I won't push or crowd you." She said as a tear fell down her face.

"Why are crying?" Jason asked.

"I'm just so happy to see you." She said trying not to cry harder. Six months without knowing whether he was alive or dead had taken its toll on Carly.

Michael started to get a little fussy and Carly took him.

"He's getting tired. You know, you both are welcome to come over for dinner. Sonny is an excellent cook and he made some manicotti. It's to die for." She said smiling.

"I'll think about it." Jason said.

"Okay. If you decide you want to then just let Francis or Johnny know. No pressure." Carly stood up and looked at Liz. "Take care of him for me."

She smiled. "I will."

Jason watched her walk away. "I guess that wasn't so bad."

"Michael is cute." Liz said. "And Carly seems like she's nice."

"She kind of looks like she's a handful to me." Jason said.

Liz chuckled. "Maybe."

Francis snorted and they both looked at him. "You have no idea."

Liz grinned. Her phone vibrated and she groaned. "I need to stop and see my grandmother and my parents. You don't have to come if you don't want to."

"It's okay. I don't want to leave you." He said.

She looked over at Francis and he smiled.

"Do you know where the house is?" Francis asked.

"No, but my sister texted me the address." She said handing him the phone.

"I know where that is." He said before passing it back.

Liz stood up. "Let's get this over with."

"Don't look so thrilled." Jason said smirking.

"If you survive this, then we can survive anything." Liz said dramatically.

Jason looked over at Francis. "You're packing right?"

Francis nodded.

"Then we're good." Jason said.

Liz laughed. "No shooting my parents but if Sarah gets out of line…"

Francis chuckled and followed them to the car. He already liked her a lot.

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Sarah opened the door before Elizabeth could even knock. "You are the talk of the town. Bring the hunky bad boy in here. I'm going to go make some popcorn."

Liz rolled her eyes. "You're always so dramatic."

Jason followed Elizabeth to the living room.

Jeff and Andrea immediately embraced her. "We missed you so much." Jeff said.

"I missed you too." Liz said. "Um, this is Jason." She said grabbing his hand and pulling him forward.

Jeff tentatively shook his hand as did Andrea.

Audrey just sat back and observed.

"So, you have no memories huh?" Jeff asked.

"No." Jason said.

"And what are your intentions with my daughter?" He asked as he folded his arms across his chest.

Jason shifted uncomfortably and Liz rolled her eyes.

"Really dad? This is not the 50's."

Jeff smiled. "I was just teasing him."

Sarah chuckled. "Jason, can I get you anything?"

"What about me?" Liz asked.

"You have arms and legs." Sarah said giving her a look.

Jason smirked at their antics. "I'm fine, thank you Sarah."

Patrick walked in and kissed Sarah. "How's it going?"

"Dad one, Jason zero." Sarah quipped.

Patrick chuckled. "Jason, why don't you come with me. I believe there is some beer in the fridge."

Jason followed Patrick into the kitchen.

"Don't give him a hard time. He's under a lot of stress." Liz said to her family.

"What? Is he going to shoot us if we don't?" Jeff quipped.

Andrea smacked him on the arm. "Behave."

Sarah started laughing.

"What?" Liz asked.

"This is priceless. Who would have thought you'd pick the bad boy." She said.

Liz rolled her eyes. "Whatever. He's hot and adores me and that's all that matters."

Sarah grinned. "You know, Matt is heartbroken over losing you."

Jeff frowned. "Who is Matt?"

"Patrick's brother who should be arriving any minute." Sarah said.

Liz's mouth dropped open. "Call him and tell him not to come. Are you crazy?"

"We had already invited him to dinner. He's going to be family. What am I supposed to do?" Sarah asked.

And like clockwork, there was a knock on the door.

"I'll get it." Sarah said smiling.

Liz shot her a dirty look.

"It's not like I knew you two were together and planned this." Sarah said as she walked out of the room.