A/N – Thanks for the reviews! Guest – The other families don't know that Dante is at Lorenzo's house, so that is not an issue. People get to have friends. If Dante and Liz were publically running around all over each other and word got out, then that would be an issue. And even if Dante has feelings for Liz, it doesn't mean that he will act on it. In this story, first Jason pushed Liz away and now she's pushing him away. I get people think that Liz's actions don't make sense, but, in her mind they do. She's not really thinking, she's reacting emotionally not logically. She saw what she saw and for a soap story, it's par for the course. She has built this up in her mind just like someone who thinks someone is cheating on them and then little things happen and it just feeds the paranoia. Is she over reacting? Probably, but she has never been in a relationship before, and their relationship has been rocky. It feeds into her insecurities. Johnny said one sentence to her when she was tuned out and that's it. It's not like a bunch of people are telling her Jason is innocent because that hasn't happened yet.

Lvvette4 – I totally agree with you. I hate the hanging stories too! And thanks for the compliments! Lrobinson01 – Glad you love Tess! This chapter you will get your wish re: communication.

Guest re: Dante/Johnny – The only reason Johnny thinks Dante shouldn't be around Liz is because he thinks he likes her. If that wasn't the case, it wouldn't be an issue. In Jason's mind, Dante might have a crush, but he doesn't seem like he'd act on it. Everyone else has way more facts that Liz has. Johnny is trained to see all of that.

Chapter 18 - Visitations

Sonny watched Tess curiously. "So, who did you just call?"

"An old friend, who is a computer geek and can find anything on anyone."

"I already have a report on her."

"No offense, but I'll bet you Spinelli comes back with a lot more." Tess has known Spinelli for a few years and he had never let her down. He is amazing. Whenever she went on auditions, she'd have Spinelli dig up dirt on the producers so she had ammunition to use in case they hit on her. Nine times out of ten that is exactly what happened. They had met one day at a café. Spinelli had noticed she was about to throw her laptop against the wall and had rescued her from a computer virus. She had invited him to one of John's shows and was surprised when he had shown up. They met up a few times a week at the café for coffee and a friendship was born. He helped her with her computer needs and being seen with Tess helped Spinelli attract some girls.

Sonny grinned. "What are we wagering?" He loves a good bet.

"Hmm, if I win, you use some of your influence to get me in an audition I want in two weeks." The director has some mob connections. She was going to ask Sonny anyway, but she might as well have fun with it.

"And if I win, you're going to help me win a poker game next Saturday night," Sonny said.

Tess laughed. "Deal…"

Claudia rolled her eyes and laughed knowing exactly what Sonny wants Tess to do. He is always trying to beat Maximus and it has never happened. Tess would be a great distraction.

Tess texted Sonny an email address. "Have them email the drug test results to Spinelli. He has a good friend who does medical research. She might be able to help too."

She started to walk upstairs. "Oh, by the way, stock up on orange soda and barbecue chips. It's Spinelli's favorite mind food."

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Liz and Dante strolled through the estate talking. The fresh air did feel really good and Liz is starting to feel more like herself.

Her phone rang and she glanced at the caller ID. "Tess?"

"Hey, gorgeous."

"Hi! It's so good to hear from you."

"I'm in Port Charles visiting. I wanted to know if I could come by and see you tomorrow."

Liz smiled. "I would love that."

"I'll be there around 3:00."

"That sounds good."

Liz hung up the phone. She is very excited to see Tess. She enjoyed her company and had missed her. Right now, she needs a girl to bounce everything off on.

"Sounds like you have plans for tomorrow."

"Don't think that I'm going to get rid of you just because I get a visitor."

Dante smiled. "I'll come by after work."

Liz is thankful for him. Since he had shown up, she had felt normal and even smiled. He is being a very good friend to her and she really appreciates it.

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Liz observed Dante sleeping on the floor and slowly shut her eyes again. Why couldn't she just put Jason out of her mind? Every time she closed her eyes she saw his face. She cried softly, feeling so guilty that she hadn't visited him. Even thought she has every right to avoid Jason, he is still her husband.

Getting out of the bed, she slowly walked over to the window and wondered what Jason was doing right now. Is he scared or just as tired as her? Does he miss her? She shook off the thoughts and jumped when she felt Dante's hand touch her shoulder.

"Couldn't sleep?"

"No," she said before wiping her face.

"Come here." He took her into his arms and let her cry.

She retreated to look at him. "When we went to lunch the other day, I saw Jason with his arm around a girl with long dark hair and I just can't stop thinking about that and seeing him in bed with her that night."

Dante wants to kill Jason for hurting her. He isn't sure if Jason is guilty or not, but regardless, Liz is hurting badly and he hates to see her so sad. After a few minutes, he walked her over to the bed and tucked her back in. She grabbed his hand. "Thank you."

He lay on the floor and listened to her breathing and when he heard it deepen, he is relieved that she had fallen asleep. Part of him wants Jason to be guilty so that eventually she might give him a chance, but the other part of him realizes that Liz is in love with Jason and the bottom line is that he wants her to be happy; even if that means he can't have her. He would never take advantage of her anyway. She needs a friend and he is going to be a good one to her.

Dante got up early and left before Liz arose. Not early enough that Skye hadn't spotted their sleeping arrangement, but she held back on confronting Liz about it because she is so upset. However, she is also worried that they are getting way to close.

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Skye brought up some breakfast and sat it on Liz's dresser. Liz left the bathroom and froze when she caught sight of her mother.

"I thought you'd be hungry."

Liz sat and started brushing her hair. Skye stopped her and took the brush and continued where Liz had left off.

"I love you, Mija."

"I know. I love you too."

"Do you need anything?"

"No. I'll be fine." Liz closed her eyes as the brush massaged her scalp.

"Your father thinks that you're mad at him."

Liz sighed. "I'm mad at the world right now."

Skye finished up and then walked towards the door. "We'll stand by you no matter what."

Liz met her gaze, her eyes filled with sadness. "Thanks."

Once her mother left, Liz got dressed and then grabbed her purse and keys and went downstairs. "I'll be back. I'm taking Carlos with me."

The guard nodded and followed her outside where she slipped into her Audi and waited for Carlos to buckle up. Putting the car in gear, she gazed into her rearview mirror and then headed to the police station.

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"Morgan," the guard said opening the jail cell. "You have a visitor."

The guard handcuffed him and led him into the interrogation room and then cuffed him to the desk.

The door opened up and his eyes grew wide. "Elizabeth."

She almost gasped when she saw him. Bags, probably from sleepless nights settled under eyes and his face is scruffy. However, his blue eyes seemed to come to life the minute she gazed into them.

He studied her like he was trying to memorize her entire body. He had missed her so much and ached to touch her.

Liz slowly sat in the chair across from him.

"I can't believe you're here."

She sighed and swallowed thickly, trying to shut down her emotions. "I want an annulment." She knows that it's extreme, but nothing about this marriage had been easy. Jason scared her because she had run from love ever since she was beaten. She had avoided men because she was intimidated by them and then she was forced into a marriage where for most of it, he didn't want her. She had already given Jason so many chances, forgiving his insolent behavior and swallowing her anger trying to make things work; to be the dutiful wife. Until recently, it had been very one-sided and she was tired of all the drama and didn't know how much more she could take.

Jason swallowed hard as tears filled his eyes. "You don't mean that."

"I do. You betrayed me, Jason. I was willing to give myself to you and you cheated on me and got someone else pregnant," she said emotionally.

Jason clenched his teeth. "I did not sleep with that woman."

"How do you know? Did you get your memory back? I saw you at the Metro Court with her."

Jason frantically thought back. "I'm not sure what you are talking about. Please listen to me. This was a setup. I was drugged."

"Drugged or not, she's pregnant Jason, which means you slept with her prior to that," Liz argued.

Jason hit his hand on the table. "Dammit Liz, I never cheated on you. Sam is lying. I know I treated you badly at first, but we got past that and I wanted to be with you only. I would do anything for you."

The words stung her and she physically pulled back. The tears filled up her eyes. "Why should I even trust you? I know what I saw."

"Because—I…"

Liz stood up to leave when he continued to hesitate.

"Because I love you, dammit. Please don't do this," Jason yelled.

Liz stared at him in shock and then after a long moment, she spoke. "I need more than that, Jason. I need answers." She isn't sure what will be able to erase her memory.

Jason sighed. "I don't have them right now. Can you please just give me a chance to prove my innocence? Please don't do anything drastic. We've come so far and if for some reason I have to go away for a long time, I'll agree to the annulment. I want you to be happy." It is so hard for him to say that last part because he can't imagine ever letting her go.

Liz started to cry. She wants it to all be a lie so badly, but she is so scared that it will totally crush her if it wasn't.

Jason's gaze is locked on her face seeing the conflict in her eyes. "Elizabeth?"

She took a few deep breaths and wiped her face. "Okay," she said so quietly he barely heard her.

Liz bit her lip and ran out of the room. She had already given him so many other chances. She just hopes that she isn't being a fool.