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Chapter 9

The pool didn't happen. The rain that Seattle had a reputation for rolled in after nap time, so instead of an outdoor activity they picked an indoor one. While Liz was tempted to return to the children's museum she figured that would be really crowded now. "How about the aquarium?" She asked the guys. "It's probably going to be crowded too. Parents who are avoiding the museum will most likely take this option to get the kids out of the house." She warned them. If they were home they would probably just go to the zoo. Rain rarely kept them inside.

"It should be fine." Jason let her know. He just wanted to spend more time with his family. He wanted to start experiencing the world through his sons' eyes. Cameron was so expressive that watching him light up with the joy of discovery was addictive.

"Do they have sharks?" Chris wanted to know. "I like sharks."

Liz couldn't help but laugh at the guard. "I didn't go down the list of animals that they had there, but there is a good bet that they will have at least one shark. If we get moving now we can see them feed the otters and the seals."

"I like seals." Cameron said dancing around the living room. "Come on daddy, let's go!" The little boy said heading for the front door.

On the couch Jason had the biggest smile on his face. Every single time Cameron called him daddy the mob boss wanted to shout with joy. That first time had been said with trepidation, but now clearly his son was comfortable with the moniker.

The guys were all standing around grinning at their boss. Jason was in danger of floating away any second now. They hadn't ever seen him this happy before, but it was nice to see now. Marco was the only one on this trip who remembered how close Liz and Jason were to having everything when they were younger. It made him want to work hard to help them get it now. As much as he hated the freak running around killing people, the weirdo had gotten rid of a lot of the problems that Liz and Jason might have otherwise faced. The people who always seemed to come between them were gone.

Elizabeth was sitting next to Jason on the couch and she also had a wide smile on her face. It felt so good to hear Cameron call Jason daddy. Their son was feeling loved, and confident that he had someone in his life who wasn't going to walk away. That made Liz feel a little bad because during most of the summer Jason was staying away, but he always smiled or waved when he saw Cameron. Apparently that, and the phone calls, was enough to keep the connection strong.

At the museum when she heard their son call Jason dad for the first time she had to blink back tears. Eventually she gave up, asked Marco to hold Jake, and made a dash for the ladies room. She was just too happy to fight them off. After she pulled herself together she rejoined the group getting a hug from Jason. Just hearing Cameron use that name made it seem all the more real that they were going to be a family.

"Mommy, daddy I want to go see the fish!" Cameron called from the front door. He was hoping daddy got better soon so maybe he could get a piggy back ride.

"You heard him, we should get going." Liz said picking up Jake. She was taking pictures this afternoon. Memories that would hang on the walls of their home.

"Would you like to sit at the boathouse or the café?" The hostess asked the couple standing in front of her.

"Any preference?" Cody asked Nadine. The two of them had a great day exploring some of Seattle. After the Space Needle he took her to the EMP Museum because they were having a Star Wars exhibit. One memorable afternoon they had spent time over coffee discussing which movie was the best of the series. He said Return of the Jedi, because of the ending fight scene. Her choice was the Empire Strikes back because of the iconic scene between Luke and Vader. The fact that she didn't pick any of the newer movies earned his respect.

From there they walked around the water front and ended up at Pike's Place market. Nadine only blushed a little when she said that she wanted to visit. Cody just laughed and asked if she wanted to see the guys tossing the fish. She responded that if she was going to be a tourist then she was going to do it right. So he took them over. They had lunch, saw the flying fish, and after took a ferry ride. When they got off he escorted her over to the Seattle Great Wheel for a ride.

The last stop of their day out was Chihuly Garden and Glass. Nadine had never even heard of this location, but it was somewhere Cody tried to always visit when he was in the city. They opted to skip the audio tour because they wanted to be able to talk to one another. Instead they ended up holding hands as they silently walked through the galleries, the centerpiece Glasshouse, and then the lush gardens when the short rain shower stopped. Nadine had been left in awe at the colorful glass artworks. Flowers, sea life, and abstract forms glowed under well placed lights and made you feel like you were in another world altogether.

"I'd like to see the water if possible." Nadine requested. One of the things she loved about Port Charles was that it was near water. She liked to go sit down by the harbor and just listen as the current caused the water to push against the piers. She heard stories at work about how it used to be a dangerous part of the city, but a few years ago Corinthos Morgan had done a major renovation making it safer.

"The café please." Cody told the hostess. He placed a hand on Nadine's lower back as they moved through the restaurant. In an hour when folks got off work this place would be packed, but now it was only half full.

"I'm guessing I should order seafood?" She asked looking at the menu. They proclaimed proudly that they used the freshest local catch, and you could have any number of items from the sea prepared a variety of ways.

"They have pasta and burgers too." Cody said grinning. This was probably one of the best days he'd had with a lady in a long time. He was pretty low maintenance and it was nice to find a woman who was as well. At the same time Nadine knew her worth, and made she sure was treated accordingly. He had watched her very effectively put a guy in his place back home when he got out of line.

"What are you getting?" Nadine wanted to know. "And is there a local beer that I should try?" Since she had the night off one drink would be fine.

"Calamari to start, and I'm willing to share. Followed by the Pacific Rockfish. I'm ordering a Guinness. There are some great local beers. I just like Guinness." Cody told her.

"Guinness is too heavy for me. I think I'll have the chocolate stout. I'm taking you up on the shared appetizer, and I think I'll have the salmon sandwich, with batter dipped fries." Nadine decided.

"Will I lose a finger if I try to steal a French fry?" Cody asked smiling.

"If they are good, yes. I'm not afraid of carbs." Nadine hadn't ever met a potato product she didn't like. She exercised so that meant she could have fries.

"Good to know. I happen to make a very good fettuccine Alfredo." Cody bragged a little.

"Cheese and pasta is always a winning combination." Nadine was looking forward to that.

"Did you have fun today?" He asked after their orders were placed.

"I had a great time. The Star Wars exhibit was fantastic, but that glass. Wow, I'm still trying to find the words. I don't know a lot about art. I've been to the museum with Liz and she has shared some of her knowledge. I do know what I like, and that glass is going right to the top of the list." Nadine let him know. "Jason is going to have to take Liz there."

"I'm glad you had a good time. I told Jason about Chihuly, he does indeed plan to take Liz." Cody had to smile at the woman across the table from him. He was hoping they got at least one more day together here. There were other things he wanted to show her. If they didn't they would continue this back home. "To fun days." He tapped his beer to hers after the glasses down.

"With great company." She finished. She was looking forward to seeing a lot more of Cody Paul.

After looking at the aquatic life at the aquarium, and yes seeing some sharks, the group with the small people went to a local restaurant for dinner. Liz kept an eye on Jason making sure he didn't over do things. Honestly he was moving his fingers and wrists much better than he should be at two days out from surgery. It never ceased to amaze her just how fast he heeled. Like he simply willed himself better because not being one hundred percent annoyed him. His doctor's appointment was coming up. Whatever Dr. Torres said, Jason was going to do.

From the restaurant they went home to unwind for the day. Liz noted that Nadine and Cody were still out. That made the nurse smile, she really hoped they were having a good time together. They were both good people who didn't hesitate to take care of the folks in their lives, so they needed someone to take care of them.

Tonight's song was Uptown Funk, and while Liz danced with the boys the guys either clapped or tapped their feet. Then it was off to bed. "Cameron before you go to sleep daddy and I want to talk to you."

"Okay." The little boy looked over at the two adults.

Liz had picked now because Cameron would be relaxed enough to be still and listen, at the same time he wouldn't be so tired he would forget this conversation. Also Jake was sleeping so they had Cameron all to themselves. Jason was sitting next to her and she could sense his nerves. This was a big moment for them. "When we go back to Port Charles you are going to have a new last name."

"I will." Cameron said excited. He liked new things. "What is it going to be?"

"Morgan. You and Jake both are going to have that last name." Liz would have to teach Cameron how to spell it. He could already spell Webber.

"Like Jason?" Cameron asked looking at the older man.

"Like me." Jason said speaking for the first time. He wasn't sure his son knew that.

"Cool." Cameron said pulling out another Aunt Emily phrase. "Daddy will you teach me how to spell it. I need to practice for preschool." He had started going last year and really liked it.

Liz looked at her son. This part might be harder, but she had a way to help ease the transition. "You will be going to a new school in September. It's the same school daddy went to at your age." Port Charles Academy was just safer. "But you can still hang out with your friends from your old school." She let him know.

"I want to go to daddy's school." Cameron replied grinning. "Will Jake go too?"

"When he gets big enough he will." Liz promised her son.

"Okay. I will check on him when he gets there." Cameron really did like being a big brother. He was hoping Jake could play some fun stuff soon. Although blocks were okay.

Jason had to smile at that. Cameron had his mother's heart. "We can start practicing in the morning." The little guy was blinking rapidly. "Go to sleep buddy."

"Night. I love you mommy and daddy." Cameron said rolling over and passing out.

For a moment Jason sat there blinking back tears. Just like that Cameron had offered up unconditional love. Kisses were given to both boys before they walked out of the room. "Thank you. I'm always going to be there for them and for you."

"I know." Liz had faith that this was their time. After waiting for years, they were finally having everything they dreamed of. "How about we go sit outside and have an adult beverage, lol."

"I can't drink." Jason reminded her, he was still on antibiotics.

"I was thinking coffee for you, and a glass of wine for me. With my inhibitions lowered you never know what I might get up to." She said dropping him a wink.

"I think that is something we should find out." He let her know with a wicked grin. Should be a great night.

Shawn walked in through the open door. He was expected and headed into the living room. "I freaking love Port Charles." He said with a smile. "You never know what shit is gonna go down here. Half the stuff this town has seen I could never think up." He continued. "The Cassadines alone boggle the mind."

"Did you have a good night?" Francis asked laughing. Port Charles was a unique place to call home.

"I'm guessing by that grin he did. What did you learn?" Johnny asked from the recliner. With Diane out of town they decided to meet at Francis's place.

"You do indeed have a dead guy running around killing people. From what I can tell Robin is next on the list, so O'Brien made a good call." Shawn took a seat.

"Coffee?" Francis remembered to ask.

"Nope, just had some." Shawn wasn't surprised that the two men with him weren't surprised. Port Charles was probably going to be the center of the zombie apocalypse because people just refused to stay in the damn ground in the harbor town. "Want to guess which one?"

Johnny gave it some thought. "Stavros Cassadine? Since you mentioned the family." This seemed like something he would do.

"Nope." Shawn shook his head no.

"Manny Ruiz." Francis still wasn't convinced that nutjob was dead.

"Nope, but I will say the two of you are in the right ballpark. Diego Alcazar is the Text Message Killer." Shawn said smiling wider.

"Shit, are you sure? Sam said she killed him." Johnny said sitting up. "She wasn't my favorite person but I have to say she had really good aim with a gun." Which was why no one doubted her.

"Are we sure she's dead and they aren't in this together?" Francis wasn't ruling anything out at this point.

"She's dead, and autopsied. If she shows up she really be will a zombie because they took out her organs." Johnny had read the coroner's report. "Where is Diego?" They needed to find him.

"No clue. He went down the stairs to an abandoned train stop on Elm." Shawn let them know. "At first I thought he had spotted me, but now I don't think so. I wasn't following him down there because I don't know the lay of the land."

"We know some of it, but not all of it." Francis said frowning. "He is using the tunnels that the Cassadines built to move around. That's why we can't find him. Going after him down there is a suicide mission." The kid was smart about staying out of sight.

"There are three entrances to the tunnels that I know of." Johnny said looking at his friends. "We need to contact Nikolas and see if he is willing to help us." The Prince no longer lived in the United States. "At least we don't have to worry about Diego hiding at Wyndamere." The castle had been blown up before Nikolas left. Helena had been trying to kill Stefan.

"We need to set up some stakeouts." Francis started planning.

"Actually it will be easier to get him if you don't concentrate on the tunnels, but instead focus on Robin." Shawn gave them his opinion. "I need some back up to pull this off."

"Cooper is available." Francis knew Shawn liked working with the senior guard.

"Call him up." Shawn was ready to go hunting.

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