A/N – Thanks for the comments! So glad you like Milo & Georgie and are happy with Liason's progression!

Chapter 24

Jason sat down at his desk and perused some contracts. It felt good to get back to his office. So much had happened over the last year, but in the end, he had met Elizabeth and now felt like his life made more sense.

He heard giggling and then Kristina and Molly ran towards him and climbed onto his lap, taking him completely by surprise.

"What are you two doing here?"

"Daddy is taking us to lunch," Kristina said.

"We missed you," Molly added before laying her head against his chest. Jason makes her feel safe and she will always think he is her hero.

"I missed you too. Are you enjoying your summer?"

"Yes," they said at once.

Sonny appeared in the doorway, slightly smiling. Jason is healing and so are the girls. They love Jason and Sonny is hoping that his enforcer will want to spend more time around them because they need him to be okay as much as he needs them to be fine.

"Guess what Jason has?" Sonny asked walking in further.

"What?" Kristina asked.

"A girlfriend."

Jason eyes snapped to him as the girls giggled.

"What's her name?" Molly asked.

"Elizabeth."

"Is she beautiful?" Kristina asked.

"Very."

"When do we get to meet her?"

"Soon."

They were so excited.

"It's time to go. Give Jason a hug goodbye."

They quickly hugged him and rushed towards their father.

"I'll see you later. It's good to have you back."

"Thanks."

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Elizabeth finished going over the renovations with the contractor and is surprised to see Georgie walk up to her.

"Hi. Do you have a minute?" Georgie asked shyly.

"Sure. Let's go into the office. It's quieter in there."

Once they were inside, Elizabeth motioned to a chair and Georgie sat.

"I saw your ad in the paper. Have you gotten a lot of calls?"

"Not too many. I was going to start scheduling some interviews. Why?"

"Well, I would like the job. I'm a hard worker and love art. I think I could learn a lot from you if you'll give me the chance."

"Milo actually brought your name up to me a while back. Then after what happened, I didn't think you'd want anything to do with me."

Georgie shifted. "Well, I'm not going to lie, this is hard because I know Maxie wouldn't approve, but a wise person told me that I shouldn't put aside my dreams because of what other people think, that I needed to be true to myself. This is what I want. You seem really nice and I like your artwork. I'm low drama and want to learn and I know you could hire someone with more experience, but I would love the opportunity. Even though I go to school full time, I can schedule my classes for either the evenings or mornings, whichever would work better for you. I'm also willing to work on Saturday. And please don't hire me out of guilt."

Liz considered her speech for a moment. "Well, I like you Georgie. I think we would get along and as sorry as I am about your sister, I wouldn't hire you unless you were a good fit. So, why don't we give it a shot? If it doesn't work out, then no harm no foul. What do you say?"

Georgie's grin lit up the room. "Yes. I'll take the job and I won't let you down."

They shook on it.

"Right now, they are going to start some construction. It should only take a week to get it into shape. I'll need your help in contacting some artists and doing some errands. We can start on Monday."

"That's perfect."

"And Georgie, you are aware of my last name and who I am right?"

"Yes."

"Is your dad going to freak?"

She shrugged. "Honestly, I don't care. I'll be careful."

"You might have a guard if things get dicey. Are you okay with that?"

"As long as I'm safe, I'm good."

Liz is looking forward to working with her.

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Jason entered Kelly's and grabbed a table. Elizabeth is meeting him for lunch.

Robin turned away from the counter with the coffee she had just purchased in her hand and smiled. "Hey."

Jason returned it. "Hello. How's your mom?"

"She's doing great. How are the Quartermaines?"

"I suppose they are driving each other crazy like usual. I'll probably go over there tomorrow."

"I'm sure they will be happy to see you."

He nodded. "I guess you'll be going back to your new life soon."

"Yeah. Coming back made me miss everyone a lot and with Maxie dying, it made me appreciate everyone a little more."

"I understand."

The door opened and Elizabeth walked in and is surprised to see Robin. Jason smiled at her and she sat next to him.

"Hello Elizabeth," Robin said.

"Hi."

"How was the gallery?"

"Great, I already hired an assistant."

Jason was surprised. "Who?"

"Georgie."

"My Georgie?"

Liz nodded.

"Well, good for her."

"I'm looking forward to working with her."

"Georgie will work hard and she does very well in school. Sorry, but I have to go. Take care."

They watched her leave and Jason's attention went back to Elizabeth. "You don't like her?"

Liz rolled her eyes. "I know it's irrational, but I hate that she got to you before I did."

He grabbed her hand and tried not to smile. "Well, I'm yours now."

"Do you think she could tell?"

"Maybe a little, she's pretty observant."

Liz scrunched her nose up and Jason chuckled. "How was the office?"

"Okay. I missed you more than I liked being there though."

She smiled. "I was thinking that maybe we could go out Saturday night."

"Are you planning it?"

"Yes."

"Then I'll be there."

"Don't wear a shirt."

His head tilted. "In public?"

She laughed. "I'm just teasing you."

"I don't know. You looked very serious."

"Well, maybe part of me was."

He kissed her hand. "I promise that I'll go shirtless for you afterwards."

"Deal. Did I tell you that we're going to Oswego?"

He smiled. "Even better."

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Milo opened the car door for Liz. She slid inside and he drove her back to the gallery.

"So, maybe you should happen to run into Georgie later."

He glanced at her in the rearview mirror. "Why?"

"Well, she's going to be working with me starting on Monday."

Milo grinned. "Excellent."

"I thought you'd like that."

He more than liked that. "I said something to Mac."

"Really?"

He turned onto a side street. "I told him that I was going to marry her, so he better get used to idea."

Her mouth fell open as Milo laughed at her expression.

"I can't believe you."

"I decided I might as well go for broke."

"What did he do?"

"He kind of looked like you just did and I hurried away before he could shoot me."

Liz laughed. "I would have loved to see that. Do you really think she's the one?"

"I know she is because she has it all. She can be tough, but normally she's lighter. I think she's so smart and she's funny—kind of quirky, actually, and she's so passionate about life. I can't imagine being with anyone else."

"That's about the sweetest thing I've heard in a long time. Milo, we are going to make this happen."

He pulled up to the gallery. "I'm open for suggestions."

"You are just going to be you. Open doors for her and get her lunch. Just be there for her and I think she will swoon. Women love men that get them."

"I can do that."

He opened the door and she got out and went upstairs.

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Georgie hurried back to Kelly's. "I'm so sorry that I'm late."

Tammy looked up from the paper she was reading. "You didn't miss anything. Did you get the job?"

Georgie froze.

"Relax. I figured you wouldn't last here forever."

"I start Monday. I didn't even think. I can give two weeks' notice."

"Georgie, we are slower than molasses around here right now. We have enough people to cover. Two more students dropped off applications today and can start tomorrow if necessary. Don't worry about it."

They hugged.

"Now tell me all about this job."

Georgie filled her in.

"Wow, that sounds great."

"It's perfect."

"Do you have to have guards?"

Georgie nodded. "Yes, sometimes. Milo is Elizabeth's guard."

"Well that is good because you get along with him. Hopefully, whoever you get will be nice too."

"I'm sure he will be."

"You'll have to do something special for Milo since he encouraged you."

Georgie smiled. "I'll think about it."

A few people walked in and Georgie got them seated.

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The next day, Jason walked into the Quartermaine foyer.

"Your mom is sitting in the recliner in there and your dad and grandfather are in the den," Alice said.

"Thanks, Alice."

He entered the living room.

"Well hello there," Monica said putting her magazine down.

Jason went over to her and grabbed her hand and slightly squeezed it. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm bored, but I'm doing pretty good actually. A missing spleen can't keep me down."

"I'm really sorry that you got hurt."

"Well, at least we came out of it alive."

Jason nodded. "What you did in there—"

"Jason, you are my son and protecting you is just what I do."

"I never want you to be the position to do that again. Not being around you protected you to a degree because you were left alone. I want you to know that even right after the accident, if someone had tried to hurt you, I would have fought for you."

"Thank you. Have a seat."

He sat in the chair that was next to her. "Just how grumpy is Edward?"

Monica chuckled. "Trust me, a couple of times I was ready to change the locks. That Carole has been a godsend. Her grandson drove her by yesterday and she brought a delicious apple pie. She actually made him smile."

"You think he will go there with her?"

"Maybe later down the road. I had a talk with her and she understands how much Lila meant to this family. I think she's lonely and she spent a lot of time with Lila and Edward. It's nice to share memories with someone and have a friend to do things with from time to time. She's not pushy at all and is fine with just being friends."

"I like her. I didn't spend a lot of time with her, but she was nice." She was probably about seven years younger than Lila.

"I'm going to see her this weekend actually."

"Oh good, I bought her something. She likes to paint, so I got her some supplies. She'll be really surprised."

"I'll give them to her."

"I'm glad you're getting away."

"We're going down on Friday morning and coming back Sunday night."

Alan walked into the room. "Hello."

Jason got up and made him sit in the chair he had just vacated.

Edward appeared in the doorway. "Well, look who it is."

"Hello, grandfather."

They sat on the couch.

"You didn't bring Elizabeth?"

"Her gallery is being renovated, so she's supervising things."

"She's a keeper."

Jason smiled. "I think so." His face dropped when he heard a loud laugh, making Alan chuckle.

"Hello, Brenda," Edward said.

She gave him a kiss. "You let him in here?"

"Alice must be slipping. Can you believe he got by her? She must have been in shock."

Brenda laughed. "Clearly." She gave Monica a kiss on the cheek and Alan a hug.

"What have you been up to?"

"I was just hanging out with Robin's daughter."

Jason is stunned. "Robin has a kid?"

"Yup. She's so adorable too."

"How old is she and why hasn't she said anything?"

"I think just wanted to keep it quiet."

"Is she here?"

Brenda nodded. "Her nanny just flew in with her this morning."

"How old?"

Brenda is wondering why Jason is suddenly so grumpy. "She's five."

Jason froze for a second and then jumped up. "I have to go."

"Jason wait!" Brenda said as he rushed out. "What is his problem?"

"He thinks it's his," Alan said.

Brenda's mouth dropped open. "Oh crap."

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Robin opened the door. "Jason?"

He pushed past her. "Where is she?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Your daughter."

Robin frowned. "She was at the park with Mac. They should be back any minute."

Jason pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Wait. How did you find out?"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

She stepped backwards. "You need to dial it back a notch."

He is breathing heavily as he starts to pace.

And then it hit her. "Oh—my—God. You think she's yours."

His movements stilled. "Is she?"

Robin's eyes filled with tears. "I wish we had a child, but no Jason, she's not. You see—"

Mac came through the door as Hailey chatted a mile a minute. They stopped when they realized they had company.

"Mommy, uncle Mac got me a popsicle."

"I can tell. Your tongue is red. Hailey, this is my friend, Jason."

She shyly perused him. "Hi."

Jason smiled. "Hello."

She moved towards him as her curiosity got the best of her and lifted her arms. Jason picked her up and watched as she studied his eyes. "Blue," she said softly.

"Jason has the bluest eyes I've ever seen. Aren't they pretty?"

Hailey nodded. "Can I have them?"

Mac chuckled. "No, but you can have some juice. Come on."

Jason put her down and looked apologetically at Robin. "I'm sorry."

She held out her hand and then led him to the couch. "You see, I was depressed after I left here. After six months, I realized that work just wasn't enough for me. I wanted a baby. I thought about asking you to donate, but I didn't think you'd be okay with knowing your kid was out there somewhere and you couldn't be around him."

"You're right."

"So, I started researching adoption. My mom found her. Hailey's family had been in killed in an accident. She's from Kazakhstan. I've had her for three years and I love her with all my heart."

"I'm happy for you."

She squeezed his hand. "I would have never kept your child from you."

"I panicked."

"I get it was a shock. I wasn't going to bring her here, but I didn't want to leave my mom just yet, so I had her nanny bring her."

Hailey ran into the room, noting that they were holding hands. "Is he your boyfriend?"

"He used to be. Now, we're just really good friends."

She sat next to Jason and held her hand out and Jason took it.

"She doesn't like to be left out."

Jason chuckled. "Do you like living in Paris."

Hailey nodded. "I have friends."

"That's good."

"I'm going to tell you a secret about Jason," Robin said.

"What's that mommy?"

"Auntie Brenda likes it when Jason reads to her. It makes her go to sleep."

Hailey smiled. "Really?"

"Uh huh."

To Jason, anything that made Brenda shut up was worth doing.

Brenda rushed into the house and skidded to a stop.

"Auntie Brenda!"

She grinned. "Hello Hailey. I was just checking on Jason."

Mac smirked. "What exactly did you think he was doing?"

"I'll tell you later."