A/N – Thanks for comments! Leeleelayla5 – The thing is they are thinking Kristen is going to use Susan against them not dress up like her. In the past, Susan has dressed up like Kristen but not the opposite. * LiasonLuv – No Alright, I know this could get confusing. I'll refer to Kristen every once in a while but will keep her "Susan" when talking to other characters.

Alright, I know this could get confusing. I'll refer to Kristen every once in a while but will keep her "Susan" when talking to other characters.

Chapter 21 – New in Town

Lucky for Kristen she spoke to Susan before she decided on the charade. Susan told her all about her green-eyed Johnny that she met. Kristen was suspicious but she played along and ended up sending someone to escort Susan out of town. If Johnny worked for Jason, then they knew her and Susan's history and they would probably double check on her presence at the convent.

When she walked into Kelly's and saw Jason, she almost drooled.

Johnny turned around and came face to face with who he thought was Susan Banks.

"Johnny?" Susan said. "What in the world are you doing here?" she asked awkwardly.

Johnny smiled to play it off. "This is where I live. How are you?"

Susan smiled. "Oh just easy peasy. You know me."

"What are you doing here?"

Susan frowned and looked down. Susan wasn't one for eye contact. "My son is missing. I came to find him but no one has seen him for a while," she said sadly. "Elvis is everything to me."

Johnny and Jason tried not to smile at the reference.

"I'm sorry to hear that," Johnny said.

"Maybe you can help me?" she asked.

Johnny cleared his throat. "I promise I'll ask around for you."

Susan tentatively looked up at him. "You would do that for little ol' me?"

Johnny smiled. "Of course, we're friends aren't we?"

She smiled as she looked down. "That's mighty sweet of you."

"Well, we have to go. I'll see you around," Johnny said.

"Who is your friend?" Susan asked.

"Oh, this is Jason," Johnny said looking at his boss, "And Jason this is Susan."

"It's nice to meet you," Jason said.

Susan was kind of rocking her body in a swinging side to side motion like a little girl. She giggled but didn't say anything.

"See ya," Johnny said.

They walked outside and Jason gave Johnny a funny look. "You sure she isn't mental?"

Johnny chuckled. "I checked."

"I'd get a second opinion," Jason said as Johnny laughed loudly.

"I'll check out her story," Johnny said as they walked away.

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Kristen got some food to go and headed back to the Metro Court. She wanted to take the fake teeth out. They were driving her crazy. Her plan was going great. She'd hang around and get some information and then she'd work on getting Jason all to herself. The Johnny guy was pretty hot too but Jason was all that. She hurried back to her room so she could work on her plan. By the time she was done, she'd have the properties her father wanted and hopefully, some new arm candy.

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The next day, Elizabeth went back to work. She felt a lot better although everyone was babying her. Epiphany was the worse which made her smile, although the woman put up a tough façade, she was really mush on the inside.

Smiling to herself, she looked over a chart and didn't hear someone walk up to the desk until a woman cleared her throat.

Elizabeth looked up. "May I help you?"

Susan nodded. "I'm looking for my son Elvis. You wouldn't have any John Doe patients would you?" she asked.

Liz wasn't sure what to make of the woman. She was definitely an odd duck. "Actually, we have one. How old was your son?"

It was all Kristen could do not to say something sarcastic knowing that Elizabeth was the reason EJ and her father were dead. "He was twenty-nine."

"I'm afraid this man is older than that. Have you checked with the police?" Liz asked.

Susan nodded and then started to cry. To Liz's astonishment, Jason rushed towards her. Cody had called him and let him know that Susan was there.

"Jason?" Liz asked.

"Hi, I was just checking up on you,"

Liz was at a loss for words. She looked back over at Susan who then looked up at Jason. "I know you."

Jason nodded. "Hi Susan. Is everything okay?"

"I still can't find my Elvis. I thought he might be at the hospital but Nurse Webber said she hadn't seen him," Susan explained.

"I'm sorry that you can't find EJ," Jason said as Elizabeth tried to hide her surprise.

Susan touched his arm. "You're a very kind man," she said before turning to Elizabeth, "It was a pleasure meeting your acquaintance," she said awkwardly, "Bye, bye now."

Liz and Jason watched her get on the elevator.

"What the hell?" Liz asked. "That's EJ's mother?" she whispered.

"Yes. I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd have to come into contact with her or I would have warned you."

Liz was stunned. "When did you meet her?"

"Yesterday at Kelly's. Johnny had made contact with her prior to that and she gave us some information on Kristen," Jason said.

"Look, I need to get back to work but I want to continue this conversation later. I need to know what we're dealing with," Liz said.

Jason gave her a quick peck. "I love you."

"I love you too."

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Maxie had slipped onto the elevator with Susan. "Did I just hear Jason say that you were EJ's mother?"

Susan nodded. "Yes. I've looked everywhere and I can't seem to find him. Have you seen him?"

Maxie sighed. "No. I wish I had."

"You knew my Elvis?" she asked.

"Yes. I was crazy about him."

Susan tilted her head. This was an interesting development. They reached the lobby. "Really? Well it makes me so happy that my Elvis found love."

Maxie smiled. "Maybe we could work together to find him."

"I would like that," Susan said, "I don't know anyone around here. My name is Susan Banks. What's yours?"

"Maxie Jones."

"I'm staying at the MetroCourt 2101."

Maxie smiled. "Maybe we could have dinner?"

She thought Susan was weird but if it got her closer to EJ, she was willing to befriend the woman.

"We can eat in my room," Susan said, "You can order whatever you like."

"I'll see you later then," Maxie said walking away.

Kristen thought for a moment. Maybe she could use Maxie to get to Elizabeth. The girl seemed easy to manipulate. She smiled. Maxie Jones was just what she needed.

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Liz walked into the penthouse. Jason was already home and working at his desk.

"Hey," she said walking over to him and giving him a kiss.

"Everything okay?" he asked.

"It is now," she said sitting in his lap.

"I should have showed you a picture of Susan and Kristen," he said, "I'm sorry."

"It's okay. Cody was on it," Liz said, "Are you worried about her?"

Jason nodded. "Yes. I don't trust her. We need to be extra careful."

"Okay. I can do that," Liz said.

He held her tighter. "How's my baby today?"

Liz smiled, "She's fine."

Jason smirked. "I was wondering, do you want to stay here or get a house."

Liz was stumped by the question.

Jason chuckled. "Was it that bad of a question?"

"No. I guess we haven't really discussed our future really," Liz said softly, "Getting a house seems very permanent."

"Does that bother you?" Jason asked curious to see where her head was at.

"No. I just—we've gone from zero to sixty and…."

"We had some problems but I'm trying to adapt and this is more about making sure our baby will be happy," Jason said.

"Our baby will be happy no matter where we are. I like it here for now."

"Okay, I just know it will get more hectic once the baby arrives," Jason said, "But, we don't have to rush anything. I want you to know that I do a lot of thinking about us and where I see us headed."

Liz smiled. "You do, perhaps you can enlighten me."

Jason smiled. "Usually, there's a few more kids in the equation."

Liz's eyebrow shot up. "Are you having them?"

Jason laughed.

"Did you read that labor section yet in the book?" Liz asked.

"No."

"Maybe you should. Let's talk about this more after we get through the first one," Liz said.

"Deal."

"What else do you conjure up?" Liz asked playfully.

Jason smiled. "Well, we're married in a house—happy. And as we get older, well I get older cause you always look stunning, we travel and take long rides; just you, me, and the wind."

Liz laid her head on his shoulder. "That sounds really nice. Do I ever get to drive your mistress in any of these scenarios?"

Jason laughed. "Uh—no."

"Meany."

"Baby, my bike is too big. Maybe we'll look into get a smaller bike for you down the road," He said softly.

Her head popped up, "Really?"

"Yeah."

"Why do you look so sad about that?" Liz asked.

"Because I like feeling you up against me with your arms wrapped around me. It makes one of the favorite things to do, absolutely perfect," Jason said watching her tear up.

"I love you Jason."

"I love you with all of my heart, Jason said before kissing her deeply.

There was a knock on the door and he groaned. The door was thrown open and a frazzled Carly rushed in with Michael and a bag.

"I need a huge favor," she said almost out of breath.

Jason frowned. "What's wrong?"

"Bobbie fell and I need to go to the hospital and Sonny is not answering his phone. Can you watch Michael?" She asked.

"Sure," Jason said.

Elizabeth got up and Jason walked over to Carly and grabbed Michael and hoisted him in the air as he laughed.

"There's some books and toys in the bag along with a change of clothes and some baby food. Don't let him use the spoon. You'll be asking for disaster," she said as Jason chuckled.

"Carly, it's okay. I've got this," Jason said putting Michael down.

"Thanks," she said softly, "This is more and this is drink," Carly said using sign language she had taught Michael.

Jason gave her a hug, "Breathe. It's going to be okay. Tell Bobbie I hope she feels better."

Carly nodded. "I will."

They watched her leave as an excited Michael took a toy out of the bag and held it up to Jason.

"Hey buddy," He said taking the toy and sitting down on the floor.

Michael grinned and Elizabeth sat on the couch and watched them play and after a while, he looked up and saw that she had tears in her eyes.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"Hormones," she said smiling. Seeing him playing with Michael was so cute and then she thought about him playing with their child. He was going to be such a great dad.

Michael looked over at her and then grabbed another toy and waddled over to the couch and handed it to her.

Liz smiled. "Thank you Michael."

He grinned and went back over to Jason.

"See, my godson already knows how to treat a woman properly," Jason said.

"He must have gotten the smooth gene from Sonny," Liz said.

Jason chuckled. "You think Sonny is smooth huh?"

"He has that whole dimple thing going on that I know he uses to his advantage," Liz said.

"I see," Jason said before ticking Michael. He leaned over and whispered in Michael's ear and pointed at Elizabeth while Michael grinned.

She watched as both of them stood up and Jason walked towards her and dropped Michael in her lap and then Jason started to tickle Liz and Michael tried to as well and she was laughing. She turned on Michael and he squealed and his laughter filled the room.

They took a break and Jason got Michael some juice.

"I can't wait to see what our baby looks like," Elizabeth said.

Jason smiled. They played with Michael some more and then fed him.

"Somebody looks tired," Elizabeth said.

Michael reached up his arms and she picked him up.

Jason laid on the couch and took him from her and then Liz laid on her side next to him as Michael settled on Jason's chest. And that is how Carly found them. She took a picture and Jason's eyes snapped open.

"Sorry, you looked so cute," she said smiling.

Jason smiled. "We tired him out."

"Good," Carly said.

"How's Bobby?" He asked.

"She's at home with a bruised hip and a twisted ankle."

"Ouch," Jason whispered, "You can leave him here if you want a break for the night."

Carly smiled, "Really?"

"We're fine."

"I'll pick him up in the morning then," Carly said.

"That's fine."

She kissed Michael on the head and then went home.

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Eventually, Jason carried Michael and Elizabeth upstairs and they all called it a night. He woke up the next morning when he felt a hand on his face. Smiling, he slowly opened his eyes to find Michael staring up at him. When the toddler saw Jason's eyes flutter open he smiled.

"Good morning," Jason said.

Michael used sign language to tell Jason he wanted milk so Jason got out of bed and picked him up so he could change and feed him.

When Elizabeth woke up she was surprised to find the bed empty. She went to the bathroom and then headed downstairs.

Jason looked up at her. "How did you sleep?"

She smiled. "Pretty well once he settled." Michael had tossed and turned for a while. She played with his hair as Jason finished feeding him.

There was a knock on the door.

"I know who that is," Liz said going to the door. She opened it and Carly walked inside.

"How was he?" Carly asked.

"He did great," Liz said, "We have a blast with him. You're a great mom Carly."

Carly smiled. "Thank you for saying that. Any time you two need practice…"

Liz grinned. "He's welcome here any time."

"It's hard for me to leave him to be honest. I probably didn't sleep as well as I should have last night," Carly said as they walked into the kitchen, "Hi little man," she said to Michael who grinned.

Jason wiped the mess off Michael's face as the toddler smacked the table with his hands. Carly picked him up. "Did you miss me?"

Michael babbled on and on as Jason got his bag and just as Carly was walking out, Sarah walked in.

"Hey sis," she said before plopping down on the couch.

"What's up?"

"Excuse me ladies but Elizabeth do you want something to eat?" Jason asked.

"No, I'll just have some fruit and a muffin. You don't have to cook."

He gave her a quick kiss and disappeared into the kitchen.

Sarah smiled and handed her a magazine she had bookmarked. "Which dresses do you like better?"

Liz looked at her choices. "This one is divine. When is the wedding?"

"Six months," Sarah said.

Liz groaned. "That's cutting it close. Listen, if you don't want me in the wedding I can read some scripture or something."

Sarah frowned. "As long as your water doesn't break before I get my kiss, we're good. I want you in it."

Liz smiled. "Okay."

"If it gets closer and you're not up to it…..maybe I should just move the date," Sarah said. She really just wanted to be able to do a lot of things with Liz but didn't want to tire her out either. At first, she was sad at the timing but after talking it over with Patrick she had gotten over it. Elizabeth was going to be her maid of honor and she really didn't want to ask someone else.

Liz touched her hand. "I'm sorry. I really didn't plan this."

"I know you didn't. Maybe it's best if I call the church and see if we can move it up or back. It won't hurt to ask," Sarah said.

Elizabeth's eyes welled up with tears. "I'm ruining everything for you aren't I?"

Sarah's eyes grew big. "No you aren't. Patrick isn't going anywhere, unless Epiphany tries to make a move and then I'm screwed."

Liz smiled as she wiped away a tear. "Hormones."

Jason came in and stopped when he saw she was upset. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

Sarah and Jason looked at each other and she smirked. "She's just upset because she'll be in her last month for my wedding. I think I'm going to try to move the date."

Jason nodded. He knew this must be a little hard on Sarah. She had already planned everything and their little bundle of joy was interrupting the festivities. He put a bowl of fruit down and a muffin along with some juice.

A/N – So to be clear. Kristen is posing as Susan and the real Susan was sent away by Kristen to cover her ruse. Because Susan seemed to know Johnny, they think she is the real Susan but they are wary because they are worried "Kristen" will try to use her to hurt them.