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"Elizabeth I need to tell you something." Jason told her as they waited for their entrée at the Metro Court to arrive.

"Okay," Elizabeth agreed, concerned. "Is everything alright."

Jason nodded with a weak smile. "You know that phone call I got the other day after we had…"

"…made love." Elizabeth finished with a shy smile and a rosy tint to her cheeks.

"Yes," Jason agreed, his smile growing. "Well it wasn't from Carly. It was from Sam. I just felt like bringing her up right after that would be a bit awkward."

"What did she have to say?" Elizabeth asked, her voice guarded.

"She never said. When I asked her if something was wrong and she was being threatened, she said she wasn't. She said that her reason for calling was nothing of consequence and that we could discuss it at a later time. That was literally the gist of what she said."

"That's all?" Elizabeth asked, a small smile gracing her lips.

"Yeah," Jason admitted, rubbing at the back of his neck. "I have been feeling a bit wrong and I realized it was because I hadn't been completely honest with you. I love you, Elizabeth, and I don't want to ever have to be dishonest with you."

"Well, although I wish you would have been honest from the beginning I get where you were coming from. I appreciate you telling me the truth, though, Jason. I promise to be honest with you, too."

Jason's answering smile was brilliant and he leaned across the table to capture Elizabeth's lips with his own.

"I also have something else to tell you." Jason whispered as they were still inches apart.

"And that is?"

"I choose you." Jason whispered, and Elizabeth's eyes teared up. She quickly dashed them away with a swipe of her hand and pulled Jason out of his seat and into a tight embrace.

"Oh my god, Jason. You have no idea how relieved I am to hear you say those words. I love you, Jason Morgan."

"And I love you, Elizabeth Webber." He said clearly, stroking the back of her head.

"How are you going to tell Sam?" Elizabeth asked and felt Jason's back muscles tense as he too considered it.

"I'm sure I'll find a good time."

"There's never a good time, Jason. You just need to be honest with her. Chances are she's already made her decision." Elizabeth said pulling back.

"I have." Sam said, coming up behind the couple. "Jason, can we speak privately?"

"Sure," Jason agreed easily and squeezed Elizabeth's hand before leaving her side.

Sam pulled Jason toward one of the supply carts and ran her hands through her hair.

"Jason, I don't know how I'm supposed to say this, but here goes. I chose you and I broke it off with Patrick."

Jason squeezed his eyes shut and groaned. While he was flattered that Sam had chosen him and his heart swelled at the news, his heart also belonged to Elizabeth. "Sam, I don't know what to say."

"You can try saying something positive." Sam suggested hopefully.

Jason ran his hands through his hair vigorously and leaned his head back. "Sam, I know I still love you. Those feelings haven't changed, but…"

"No buts…" Sam said grabbing him by the lapels of his jacket and pulling his lips towards hers.

Jason was so surprised by the action that he didn't stop her until a couple seconds later, where he got the good sense enough to push her away gently.

"Sam listen to me. I love you, I always will, but my heart belongs to Elizabeth. I love Elizabeth. I'm sorry." Jason said placing his hand gently on Sam's face.

Sam leaned away from his touch and walked off purposely and agonized. As Jason still loved Sam, his heart ached for her agony, but when he saw Elizabeth's face he knew he had made the right decision.

"Well, that was eventful." Elizabeth said as Jason strode up to her.

"I told her my decision, and apparently she didn't make the same decision."

Elizabeth put a hand to her mouth. "Oh no, poor Patrick. Poor Sam."

Jason nodded, thankful that Elizabeth was good-hearted enough to feel some pain for what Sam was going through. "I hate to hurt her, but my heart lies with you Elizabeth. I can't deny that."

"Nor would I want you to," Elizabeth said with a smile on her lips as she pulled him forward gently by the lapels of his jacket.

Jason's lips joined hers with a smile, which was quickly cut short when a crowd of men in black suits marched past.

"What's going on?" Jason asked Elizabeth, his eyes and legs following the congregation of suits.

"I have no idea." Elizabeth answered, easily keeping up with him.

"Obrecht's getting fired and I'm the new chief of staff." Robin answered coming toward them as the suits entered Obrecht's office.

"Oh Robin, that's wonderful." Elizabeth rejoiced as she embraced her friend. "I'm so happy for you."

"As am I," Epiphany added, watching amusedly as Obrecht was escorted out of her now empty office, her head slumped, her hands cuffed.

"When did this all happen?" Jason asked.

"A couple days ago actually. An official notification was given to Obrecht either yesterday or this morning. I'm the new chief of staff. I won't be as hard core as Obrecht was, obviously, but I do expect results."

"Of course," Epiphany said with a joyful smile. "I'm just happy to have you back Dr. Scorpio-Drake."

"As am I," Elizabeth echoed and embraced Robin tightly. "Well, given that I've got a patient to attend to. I'll see you later Jason?"

"Of course," Jason nodded, smiling at her retreating figure.

"So you chose her," Robin commented as she watched Epiphany leave.

"I did," Jason confirmed. "I know I have a responsibility to Danny and I would never think of abandoning him, but I can't help but worry about what the process of a divorce could do to him."

"Luckily, he's young. He most likely won't remember it that well, and he'll still have both you and Sam loving him." Robin said comfortingly, patting Jason's arm.

"She chose me," Jason whispered almost silently.

Robin closed her eyes and put a hand to her chest. "Oh no, that means that she didn't choose Patrick. I wonder how he's taking it."

"Not easily, I'm assuming."

"I'll go see how he's doing," Robin volunteered.

"Are you sure that's all you'll be doing?" Jason asked suggestively.

Robin simply rolled her eyes and walked in the general direction of Patrick's office.

"Come in," Patrick called from his desk where he was filling out paperwork.

Robin entered quietly and shut the door behind her. "Hey,"

"Robin? What are you doing here?" Patrick asked, straightening up. He hadn't forgotten the conversation he had had with his subconscious mother the previous day. "Is something wrong?"

"Well, first thing's first. I'm your new boss. Obrecht's been fired. Second, I came here to see how you were doing. I heard that you and Sam broke up."

Patrick pinched the bridge of his nose with his thumb and forefinger. "Yes we did. She chose Jason."

"Jason chose Elizabeth." Robin informed him.

"Oh no," Patrick breathed. "I can't imagine the kind of pain she must be going through. Well I can, but still. Poor Sam."
Robin nodded and took a seat in one of the chairs Patrick had available. "How's Emma?"

Patrick shook his head. "How was she last night?"

"She was good. She and I loved being able to spend some time together and my mom got to spend some time with us, too."

"She doesn't know about what's happened between Sam and me yet. I don't know how I'm going to explain it to her." Patrick answered.

"She's a smart one, Patrick, she's our daughter. I think she'll understand, to a point at least. She'll have me in her life now and that might make it easier."

"Will you?"

"Be in her life? Of course. I promise, Patrick, I'm never leaving you or Emma again." Robin answered and then realized what she had said. She watched Patrick carefully to see if he had noticed.

"Me?" Patrick asked, his eyes filled with a confusing hope.

"I still love you, Patrick. I always will. Nothing can change that. But I know you're going through this difficult time and I want you to know that I'll be here for you and Emma of course."

Patrick nodded. "I love you, too, Robin. The only reason I filed for divorce was because I didn't understand. I thought you didn't love us anymore, at least not enough to not be away from us. Now that I realize what was really going on I truly regret my actions. I don't regret having a relationship with Sam at all, but if things had gone differently."

"I know what you mean," Robin nodded. "Well there's always hope for the future."

"Yes, there is that." Patrick agreed, the hope in his heart growing. Yes he loved Sam, but he also loved his ex-wife. Robin was the first to crack his nut shell, so to speak.