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Chapter 7

Jason Morgan was smiling. He had in fact been smiling for the past several hours. Last night after they talked he and Elizabeth had sat on the couch simply holding one another. Just enjoying being close. When he saw how late it was getting he looked down to tell her he was going to go home, he found that she was asleep.

Chuckling he shifted to lay her on the couch; as soon as he let her go, she cried out in fright. Immediately he pulled her close again and she instantly calmed. Leaving her alone wasn't an option. He stretched them both out putting her between him and the couch. Pulling the blanket she had on the back of the sofa over them both they slept.

During the night she had several nightmares, but only once had she fully woken. The relief at finding him still with her made him glad he had stayed. He gave her several light kisses and when she drifted back off again she had a small smile on her face. He slept a bit more as well.

Around four he heard footsteps and by the time Cam appeared beside the couch Jason's eyes were open. The little boy didn't say anything instead he just climbed up to join the adults on the sofa. Turning onto his side to make more room, he just watched as Cameron fit himself in the small space between the two adults. Tucked under Jason's chin with his small back against the enforcer's large chest Elizabeth's son fell back asleep. Having the two of them in his arms was the best feeling Jason had ever known. "Mine." He said softly just watching the two of them sleep.

They had shifted and now he was on his back with Elizabeth cuddled up close to his side and Cameron sprawled across his chest. This was something he could get used to, although Elizabeth would most likely not want Cam to get into the habit of sleeping with them.

Elizabeth stirred and when she opened her eyes the first thing she saw was Cameron. Looking up she saw a very amused Jason. "Morning." She said softly trying not to blush. They hadn't done anything last night but this morning felt very intimate.

"Morning." Jason also pitched his voice low as to not wake the sleeping child.

"You don't have to whisper, he is a very sound sleeper." She shifted and then winced. At his look of concern she patted his chest. "I'm just sore." Today would be bad but it would get better when she started moving. "Why don't I get up and then take him so that you can start your day."

"There's no rush." Jason was enjoying having Cam so close. He was looking forward to hanging out with Elizabeth's son.

"I'm sure that you have things you need to do, we took up a lot of your time yesterday." Elizabeth didn't want to move but she knew that she had to.

"Sonny will call with any emergencies." Right now they were simply watching if Alcazar made a move then they would respond. So far the other man had been quiet, understanding that Sonny and Jason would not hesitate to take him out. "How about if I go get clean and start breakfast. You two can come over in about forty-five minutes?" He didn't eat breakfast he would be happy to cook for them, and Spinelli too if he was home.

"Alright." Honestly Elizabeth wanted Jason close. She was feeling a bit vulnerable, considering all that had happened yesterday it was perfectly normal. In a few days she would be back to her old self. No that wasn't true she would be back to woman she was yesterday morning. The Elizabeth who didn't hide from life, the one who stood up and fought for what she wanted. First she would heal and then she would start living.

He wasn't sure who had more energy Cameron or Spinelli. The younger boy sat in rapt fascination as the computer hacker told him one story after another. Elizabeth just smiled at how sweet they were together. When she thanked the young man for being so patient with her son he had blushed brightly. Jason knew that Spinelli had a bit of a crush on Elizabeth as long as the kid was respectful it wouldn't be an issue. Besides it showed he had excellent taste.

When his phone rang Jason stepped over to the sink to take the call. "Morgan." Looking at Elizabeth he mouthed Sonny, before striding from the room. Walking over to the door he stepped into the hall waiting for the elevator to open. He wondered if Sonny was annoyed at having to call up in his own building. If he was it was too bad, that security feature would stay in place.

The door opened and for once in his life Jason was surprised. "Holy shit! What the hell are you doing here?" He asked as the men stepped off the elevator.

"I called them." Sonny told Jason trying not to laugh. "I figured you would want the best to watch your family. This way we don't have to pull any of the other guys from what they are doing."

"So, where is Liz?" Johnny O'Brien asked looking forward to seeing his friend. He wondered if she even remembered him.

"Sonny said she was staying in his old place." Francis Corelli added. He hadn't seen his former charge in years he bet she was just beautiful now. Sonny had filled them both in on what was going on over breakfast. He and OB would keep her and her little boy safe.

"She is." Jason confirmed to his two friends. He saw them both once a year for reports, but he never expected Sonny to bring them back to Port Charles, especially since Johnny was supposed to be dead. "Elizabeth doesn't know Johnny is alive." Jason pointed out.

"Well no time like the present." Johnny said giving his trademark devil may care grin. He loved to put Jason on the spot it was kind of a second career of his. He walked over to penthouse two and knocked on the door.

"You're going to have to knock harder than that if you expect her to hear you." Jason told his friend. "She's in my kitchen eating breakfast." Johnny was going to work his last nerve he was looking forward to it.

Entering his home as the other men followed he called out. "Elizabeth, can you come here please."

They all heard her chair push back, she stepped into the main room and froze. "Oh my god!" It was Francis! And Johnny! She had never truly believed that Jason had killed his friend. If she had she might not ever have spoken to him again. All she could do was stand there she was so stunned. Finally she got her legs to move and slowly she walked over to her friends. "Welcome home."

"Thanks." Francis said looking her over. She had turned out beautiful. She'd be even prettier once the bruising on her face healed. "Can I get a hug?" He asked holding out his arms.

Without hesitation she moved into them. "I missed you Frannie."

"I missed you too kiddo." He said placing a kiss on the top of her head. Since word was already making its way around the organization that she was Jason's girl not a lot of guys would be brave enough to be so personal with her. But to Frannie she'd always be a surrogate little sister.

"Don't hog her Francis." Johnny said elbowing his friend. "I want a hug too."

"Sure thing. I missed you and I'm really glad you aren't dead." She told Johnny as he too squeezed her hard. She squeaked a bit and he instantly loosened his grip. "Sorry I have some bruising on my back." Dipping her head she moved back to stand with Jason.

Johnny's eyes darkened with anger. Lucky Spencer had better hope the police found him first. "Sorry kiddo."

"Don't worry you didn't mean to hurt me." She smiled again. Surprising Sonny she turned and gave him a hug. "You didn't get one yesterday." She said at his look.

Just like that he knew he was forgiven. He would still apologize, but it was nice to know that it would be accepted. "You don't seem surprised that Johnny is alive." Sonny pointed out.

"This is Port Charles Sonny, no one stays dead." She deadpanned and all the men laughed. "I never believed that Jason killed his friend." Her faith in Jason could not be shaken. She looked at him and everyone else in the room faded.

The other three men exchanged grins as they watched the couple. "So I hear you've got a little boy?" Francis was curious as to what a child of Zander's would be like. The young man had been a pain for sure, but there were glimpses of the man he might have grown into. Those glimpses gave everyone hope that he would be decent.

"Let me go get Cameron." She said excited to introduce her little boy to her friends. He came running out, going right to Jason who scooped him up making him giggle.

"Cameron these are my friends. Sonny, Francis and Johnny." Jason made the introductions. The little boy grinned and blushed looking like his mother in that moment. Then he stuck out his hand like he'd been taught to do.

All the men shook his hand and when Jason sat him down he ran back into the kitchen already calling for Spinelli.

"He's really cute Liz." Francis told his friend.

"You caught him during a calm moment. Trust me there are times when he is fully Zander's son." She said making the men laugh.

Jason's phone rang again. "Kelly is downstairs." He told Elizabeth as he wondered why the doctor was stopping by. At her nod he cleared her to come up

"I'll wait for her in the hall." Elizabeth said moving toward the door.

Francis started to speak up but Jason shook his head. He wanted to see how the guards handled the situation.

When she stepped into the hall both guards immediately stood straighter. "Mrs. Spencer did you need something?" The guard on Jason's door asked.

"My friend is on her way up." Elizabeth explained to the guard. She'd have to get his name from Jason.

"That's fine. Would you mind waiting inside and we will announce her when she arrives." It was dangerous for her to just be in the hall.

"Oh, alright." Elizabeth knew enough to not argue with the guards. "Sorry."

"No problem. Thank you." The guard told her as he held open the door.

Once back inside the penthouse she gave Jason a dirty look. "You could have mentioned that I was supposed to wait inside. I'm still learning all the rules."

"And it's important for the guys to know that you will listen to them when they tell you something." Jason explained but not apologizing. Her response was to stick out her tongue. Before he could say anything back the guard announced Kelly.

The doctor walked through the door and instantly stopped. "Elizabeth you never told me your hobby was collecting hot men." Yowza! Kelly thought sizing up the guys. "Introduce me."

Elizabeth just grinned at her outrageous friend. "You know Jason." She stopped and looked at her friend. Kelly really loved men and Jason was hot. She wondered if they had ever hooked up.

"No." Kelly said knowing what Elizabeth was thinking. While she would have loved to have taken Jason for a test spin the opportunity never presented itself.

"Okay then." The guys looked confused at the brief exchange but Elizabeth ignored them. "I think you know Sonny."

"I do." Kelly smiled. His name appeared on too many of her patient charts to go there. In fact she'd probably need to take a pregnancy test just from shaking his hand.

"This is Johnny O'Brien." Elizabeth watched as Johnny grinned.

"I do love the Irish." Kelly said grinning back those green eyes had her interested.

"And this is Francis Corelli." Elizabeth made the last introduction, curious as to whom her friend would pick. Of course she didn't even know if they were available.

"Very nice." Kelly said giving him a dazzling smile. He was big, she liked big guys. "Which one can I have?" Kelly asked Elizabeth like the guys weren't still in the room.

"I don't own them." Elizabeth pointed out. "Maybe you should let them fight it out."

"Talking about us like we are meat, Liz I'm offended." Johnny said in mock hurt.

"Oh my god, he has an accent." Kelly said in delight. Point for Johnny.

Elizabeth just rolled her eyes. If she recalled correctly Francis liked his women a bit taller so he wouldn't be interested anyway. "Kelly why are you here, aside from the selection of men?"

"It's my turn to check on you. We all have a shift. So you need to go get naked." Kelly said turning back to give Johnny a long look.

"You could by me dinner first." Elizabeth said complaining as her friend walked over and looked down her shirt.

"I'm so good that you won't be complaining." Kelly answered back being sassy. She liked the fire that Elizabeth was showing. And she seriously hoped her friend was getting some from Jason. Just looking at Lucky you could tell he was no thrill in bed. When Elizabeth walked by she smacked her on the ass. "Move it I've got babies to deliver."

"Ow." Elizabeth said giving her friend a dirty look. "I'm charging you for that."

"Have you seen her ass?" Kelly asked the room. "I would kill for an ass like that."

"Kelly!" Elizabeth said ready to kill her friend. "Do you want me to get naked or not."

"Okay, coming. Gentleman." Kelly said following her friend across the hall.

"She delivers babies?" Francis said trying to recover from the experience of meeting Kelly.

"And terrifies Jason." Sonny said laughing. Jason didn't say a word.

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