A/N - There's going to be a lot of Tess coming up. I needed someone who Sam didn't know for the storyline. Hopefully, you won't tire of her. You will find out who Sam's partner in crime is soon. Silvermaj – I'm glad you remembered that Liz saw Jason with Sam at the MetroCourt. I know one Guest reader was thinking Liz was being stupid being upset. But, if you add that to what happened. The fact that she is young and their relationship is new, it does make sense. Besides, if everyone didn't do stupid things from time to time, there wouldn't be any angst. Virgy15, Mel4113, Lrobinson01, and Maryrose59 – You made me laugh! I think I will be in hiding for a while. Mel4113 – Lots of twists and turns to come! ABCSOAPFAN1963 – Glad you liked it! Guest – Liz didn't run to Dante. Jason sent Dante to her. She's stunned. She saw him with another woman and then she finds him in bed. She has a right to be upset. I think Elizabeth is scared and part of her is running.

I'm so happy you guys were so happy that Sam was the culprit…..lol. This is actually the first time I've used her as a villain.

Chapter 17 – Help Arrives

Dante knocked on the door. "It's me."

Liz opened it. Her hair is wet but she is dressed. She held the door open, and then sat on the floor. Dante followed her lead and they ate.

"Damn this is good," Dante said biting into the sandwich.

"My mom has a secret sauce she puts on it," Liz said savoring every bite.

"There's an outdoor concert in Madison on Friday. I was wondering if you want to go with me."

She focused on him. "I don't know if I want to be seen in public. I know that is further away, but still," she said dropping her thought.

"Fine, then why don't we have one here?"

"Here?"

"Yup. You have a back yard don't you?"

She made a face. "Of course."

"Then, we'll make our own concert."

"You're crazy."

Dante grinned. "I'm just going to say this to get it out of the way. I know there is this big elephant in the room right now, but we don't have to talk about him. We can talk about anything you like. You'll get no pressure from me."

Liz finished her sandwich and then sat on the bed. Dante got up and followed her.

"I just feel so tired. I don't get much sleep and I don't know what to do." She is torn on whether she should go see Jason or not. Part of her wants to believe that maybe he was set up but she just felt so hurt after everything she had seen. And with the way Jason had changed after his horrible behavior in the beginning of their relationship, it was like someone had given her the world and then ripped it all away. If he had cheated on her, it would kill her. While she isn't recognizing that not knowing is hurting her deeply, she just can't face him yet.

"How about I stay here tonight? I don't have to work tomorrow and I think you could use the company."

"You'd do that for me?"

"Absolutely."

"I would like that."

"Want to take a walk? The fresh air will do you good." He is really worried about her.

Liz nodded. "Okay."

She put her shoes on and then he took her hand and she led him downstairs and out the back door. Skye watched them from afar with tears in her eyes and said a silent prayer for her daughter and Jason.

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Tess glanced at John who is sitting at the piano. "I need to go to Port Charles to help a friend."

"Who?"

"Well actually, your sister sprained her ankle, and I was reading about the Jason Morgan trial in the paper today. I think Liz might need some help too."

"Claudia needs to stop wearing those damn stilettos," John said making a face.

"They do make your legs look sexier though."

John grinned. "Speaking of sexy, if you're going to leave me for a while, you need to give me a proper send-off."

Tess sauntered across the room. "I was hoping that you'd come with me," she said before capturing his lips.

God, he loves kissing her. In fact, he loves everything about her. She is the sexiest woman he has ever met and has turned him into an addict. He always wants more.

"And why," he said pausing to kiss her juicy lips, "would I want to come with you?"

"So that you can come every night…."

"Nice answer…"

"Really Johnny, you could get away for a few days and clear your head. Claudia has a piano at her house so you could play."

He dropped his head in defeat.

"Pretty please…"

He stared at her beautiful pout. "Okay."

Johnny pulled her onto his lap and roughly pushed her hips into his growing erection and then grabbed her by the hair and kissed her on the neck. "God, I want to fuck you so bad right now," he whispered into her ear.

Tess sucked his lip and then lightly bit it. "Then what's stopping you?"

Johnny growled and picked her up and moved her to the bedroom.

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The next day, Jason sat in his cell trying to think of every angle he could to get himself out of the situation. He had a visitor so he patiently waited for the shackles to be put on and then was led to a room.

"Hey boss," Johnny said smiling.

"It's good to see you. Any news?"

"I'm still working on your blood sample and tailing Sam."

"She hasn't met with anyone?"

"Nope," Johnny said wishing he had more to report on that end.

"What about the dead guy?"

"His name is Clarence Byrnes. He has no ties to organized crime, but he was rich and apparently, Sam swindled him out of some money a few years ago."

"Interesting…"

"Is there anything you need me to do?"

Jason shook his head. "Just keep working on it. I think they might move me to Pentonville next week to await my trial."

Johnny sat up. "That can't happen. We have too many enemies."

"I might not have a choice," Jason said calmly. He doesn't want to go there but he'll protect himself and do what he'll have to in order to survive.

Johnny is pissed off. This shit is getting way out of hand and he needs to hurt someone.

"How is Elizabeth?"

"She's doing a little better. Dante has been visiting her."

"Good."

"Do you think that's a good idea? I think he likes her."

Jason cringed. "Well, she needs a friend. I know he'll take care of her. I'm still hoping that she still has feelings for me and will give me another chance once we clear my name."

Johnny nodded wishing that Liz would let him see her, but at this point, it's a lost cause. She is trying to cut herself off from the world and confiding in one of Jason's closest friends, isn't going to happen, although she had told Carlos that she missed him. He misses her too.

The guard signaled that their time was up and Johnny left the room.

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John and Tess got out of the car and knocked on Claudia's door. Sonny came out to greet them.

"Hey, guys."

"Hey, Sonny. Good to see you."

Sonny led them to where Claudia is sitting.

"John," she said with a big smile. He hugged her and then Tess greeted her.

"It's so good to see you two. Are you going to tell me the real reason you are here?" Claudia asked.

Her brother had told her that he just wanted to get away.

John grinned. "Claudia, do I need some huge reason to come see you?"

She rolled her eyes. "You're such a New Yorker. There is no way you'd hang out in Port Charles unless you needed something, I was on my death bed, or Tess blackmailed you into it."

Sonny smiled, nothing got past Claudia. It is one of the things he loves most about her. She calls him on his shit.

Tess smiled. "Alright, you were closer than you think. I was worried about Liz and I wanted to see if you needed any help."

Claudia smiled. "Well, that was very thoughtful of you." She glanced at Sonny before talking again. "The Liz situation is very complicated."

Claudia told them what happened and also what Johnny did.

"So, they haven't been able to pinpoint what drug was in Jason's system, but he swears that he didn't cheat or ever sleep with Sam," Sonny said.

Tess is disgusted. "This Sam person, what did you say her last name was?"

"It's McCall."

Tess picked up her phone. "Spinelli darling…"

"Greetings, Temptress. It seems like a millennium has passed since we have conversed," he said warmly.

"I need a huge favor. A friend of mine is in big trouble."

"Where are you?"

"I'm in a place called Port Charles, N.Y. Where are you?"

"I'm in Connecticut visiting with some friends."

"How soon can you get here?"

"Would tomorrow please my dear Temptress?" Spinelli asked.

"It would. In the meantime, find out all you can on a woman named Sam McCall."

"You got it. I'll be in touch."

Tess smirked. This Sam bitch is no match for her. She is going to bring her down.