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Chapter 59

"You excited to go back to Maimeo's house?" Elizabeth asked from the front seat of Jason's car. They had gotten back home from Toronto yesterday afternoon. Cameron had been excited to see Charlie again. He told the cat all about meeting Charlie the train. Today was not only Mother's day but it was also Lila's birthday brunch. So they had presents to give. Per a request from Lila, Elizabeth would be opening her Mother's day presents at the house along with the other ladies. AJ and Alison had left yesterday so Elizabeth was thinking it would be a great visit.

"Uh-huh. Do you think Nana will like my gift?" Cameron had worked hard on the painted flower pot.

"I think she will love it." Elizabeth knew that Lila would just be thrilled that it came from Cameron. Liz had taken him to a local art center, Emily and Ben had come with them. The two moms had found a class where the boys could make gifts for the coming holiday. Cameron had really liked the session so Elizabeth would look into bringing him back for more over the summer. Both moms agreed to definitely come back for Father's day to make things for Alan and Edward.

"Do you think Maimeo will like my mug?" Cameron was nervous about that one too.

"Yup." Elizabeth had loved the mug. The little boy painted his hands blue and wrapped them around the large cup and the prints were sealed.

"And Aunt Tracy, she'll like my gift?" Cameron really liked Tracy. She was grumpy which he found to be hilarious. For some reason they really hit it off. So much so that Tracy sent Cameron a t-shirt and post card from her last business trip. The relationship made Jason scratch his head.

"Aunt Tracy too." Elizabeth promised.

"What did he get Tracy?" Jason had seen the other two gifts but not his Aunt's. "I have trouble getting her anything for her birthday."

"She got a necklace. It's made of glass beads. Cameron picked them and then strung them on his own." Elizabeth had thought he did a great job. She didn't expect Tracy to wear it, but it would be nice if she did. "Emily got a paperweight for her desk at the hospital."

"You guys had fun at the art center?" Jason said parking next to Johnny's car.

"We did." Elizabeth said getting out and helping Cameron down. The little boy ran to the steps where Ben was waiting. "I was thinking of maybe taking a pottery class."

"Feeling artistic?" Jason asked grabbing the gifts. That included their gift to Lila. A beautiful hand painted glass trinket box from Murano.

"A bit. I'm not particularly skilled in that area, but it might be fun." Elizabeth told him as they walked to the front door.

"Go for it. We'll put whatever you make in the house." Jason promised. Even if it turned out to be a misshapen lump he would still put it out, and hurt anyone who said anything negative.

"Mr. Jason, Mrs. Elizabeth." Alice said holding the door. "Happy Mother's Day." The maid said to Elizabeth as she walking into the mansion.

"Thank you Alice." Elizabeth immediately noticed the bright vases of flowers on the table in the main hall. "Are those Lila's?"

Alice nodded. "From the greenhouse. Mrs. Lila grows such beautiful flowers. Everyone is in the parlor." The maid told them.

"Thanks." Jason said escorting his wife in.

They had a great brunch before gifts were exchanged. All the ladies had a nice pile of things to open. Despite not always getting along with their mother both Ned and Dillon had called and sent gifts. Elizabeth couldn't help but smile at the fact that Tracy was wearing the deep green glass bead necklace that Cameron made. She hadn't even hesitated to put it on.

"I think the last gift of the day goes to Elizabeth." Monica had cried over the gifts from both her grandsons.

"Happy Mother's day." Jason said handing her an envelope. "This is from me and Cameron." He had been waiting to give this to her since he purchased it their last day in Toronto. It was cutting things close, but he wanted the perfect gift.

"Thank you." Elizabeth said taking the gift. "Cameron do you want to help me?"

The little boy came and sat on her lap while she opened the parcel. Inside was a print out with a picture of a table surround by lush green plants under an arch designed to shade those sitting there from the sun while not blocking any of the natural light. "It's beautiful. Where is it?" She asked looking over at her husband.

"On the back is a description." He told her.

"Rome?" Elizabeth said surprised. "Are you taking me to Rome?"

"We are spending July in Rome, but the trip isn't the gift. The villa is." Jason explained.

"You bought us a villa in Rome?" She said still shocked. It was huge with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The scene on the front of the paper was one of the terraces which had an outdoor kitchen to take advantage of the mild weather. It wasn't until she read further that she saw that there was a downstairs area that guests could stay in. She was guessing that was where the guards would stay.

"I bought you a villa in Rome." It was in her name only.

"I don't know what to say." Elizabeth had been to Rome as a senior in high school. A school sponsored trip over spring break. She had longed to return ever since, but life hadn't given her the chance. Now she was going back with her husband and son. "Thank you Jason." She said awed. Liz started chewing her lower lip. She was going to have to get something better for Father's day for Jason. The monogrammed money clip suddenly didn't seem like enough. She never would have expected a gift this extravagant.

"That's an awesome gift." Emily said coming over to look at the picture. "You will have to tell me all about it when you get home."

"Dessert is ready to be served." Alice announced bringing in the cake. Everyone sang to Lila before the treat was cut up.

Jason took the opportunity to pull Elizabeth aside. "You okay?" She still seemed a bit stunned.

"A villa." She said still trying to wrap her brain around it. She was also getting excited about going to visit.

"There is no gift I can give you that will show you how much I love you and our son." Jason said softly. "Cameron is the best gift I've ever been given." He was hoping that one day they would have more children, but Cameron would always be his first child. "Can I make a request?"

"Sure?" She thought he was going to say something more about the trip to Rome.

"Can I get one of those mugs you gave to Monica for Father's day?" He really liked it.

"Seriously?" Elizabeth asked laughing.

"Seriously." Jason wanted a reminder of how small Cameron was when he became a Morgan.

"I'll make sure of it." Elizabeth promised.

"Wanna go get some cake?" Jason asked grinning.

"Come on." Elizabeth said taking his hand and rejoining the family.

"So, are you excited to start your final week as a full time nurse practitioner here at the hospital?" Nadine asked her friend. They were in the locker room getting into their scrubs.

'I am. I'm a little sad too." Elizabeth's life had changed so much since her first day here. "I will miss seeing you so often."

"I'm still seeing Max. So I've got an invite to his company picnic. Plus it's not like you are leaving Port Charles. Just the hospital." Nadine pointed out. "I'm looking forward to Friday." The blonde nurse grinned.

"It's been forever since I had a night out with the girls." Elizabeth also grinned. "I've never been to Jake's. Emily said I will love it."

"It's a dive bar." Nadine told her. "Which is the perfect place to go and get liquored up. What's your drink of choice?"

"Back when I did such things as drink it was Tequila shots." Elizabeth had done her share of partying in college. But her 4.0 GPA attested to the fact that she didn't over party. Her parents still worried after it became apparent that Sarah had a problem, but Elizabeth knew her limits and respected them.

"I've never had Tequila in my life." Nadine looked at her friend with respect.

"You've never had a margarita?" Elizabeth figured everyone had at one point at least tried one.

"Nope, never been a frozen drink kind of girl." Nadine shrugged slipping on her shoes. "What is involved in Tequila shots?"

"Not all margaritas are frozen. Tequila, obviously, lemon and salt." Elizabeth explained. "I'd be happy to educate you this Friday."

"You, are on." Nadine closed her locker. "I have to get downstairs. Mercedes does not tolerate tardiness." The nurse had been accepted into the new program. Since she was also now a surgical nurse, she was going to specialize in Acute Care. She was planning on working hard to get her certification.

"I should get down to the ER." Liz was back on her standard rotation for her final week. Dr. Ford was sorry to see her go, but she had sat him down when she served notice and told him her entire history. He understood her desire for something less stressful. Also he saw how this would benefit her son. He made sure Liz knew she was welcome back at any point. "See you around the halls." Liz said as the two friends parted.

Dr. Ford was off so Patrick was in charge of the ER today. He grinned wide when Elizabeth walked over to the hub. "How was the honeymoon?"

"Leave her be." Robin said elbowing the taller doctor. Yes she was curious but she was going to wait until they weren't on the floor to ask. Liz would probably give up more details in private.

"We weren't on our honeymoon." Elizabeth said reaching for a chart. Of course today would be slow. "We took Cameron away to celebrate his birthday."

"Sweet, how old is he?" Robin didn't have any children of her own, but was thinking she'd like to someday be a mom.

"He turned four. Jason took us to Toronto." Elizabeth said to answer the next question before it was asked.

"I haven't been to Toronto in years." Patrick said crossing his arms over his chest and thinking back. "A buddy of mine and I went to see a rock concert. Drove across the border for a weekend of partying. We met these two girls." His grin turned lascivious.

"I'm out of here." Robin said walking away and shaking her head.

"I'm going to go check the supply cart since we are slow." Elizabeth also made a hasty retreat.

Elizabeth restocked the cart, and saw a few patients. She actually got to sit down and eat her lunch without having to run back to the ER. Alan and Monica were both in the cafeteria so she sat with them. Monica was using her brand new mug and Alan said she'd been showing it off to everyone all day. Monica said he was just jealous. Laughing Elizabeth offered to have Cam make one for Alan for Father's Day and the Chief of Staff simply beamed.

All that calm had the entire ER staff nervous. When the trauma center was this slow that usually meant something big was coming. However no one said that because to do so would ensure a disaster. Kind of how talking about a no hitter meant the next batter would get a home run. Doctors and nurses were among the most superstitious people you would ever meet.

Elizabeth's shift ended at three thirty. At three she began her routine of cleaning up and restocking so that the next shift was ready to go. Kyle had been sitting patiently all day. He too knew not to say anything about how slow it was.

"Is your relief here yet?" Robin came over and asked.

"I saw Felix go upstairs so he'll probably be down shortly." The nurse was very punctual.

"Ethan Lovett got sentenced to thirty years in a federal prison." Robin passed along. She figured Liz hadn't heard. Much to everyone's surprise he pleaded guilty at his arraignment. He probably thought the Feds could get him safe from Jason. He would be proven wrong in a few months.

"Are you serious?" Elizabeth said wide eyed. "I didn't expect him to get so much time." Jason probably had heard while they were away.

"He can't get out on parole either. He has to serve the entire sentence. The judge said that given Lucky's history Ethan was either too trusting or completely blind where his brother was concerned. That there was no way Spencer wouldn't hurt Cameron again. Also Leyla moved while you were gone. She got a job in Toledo. Not at a hospital though, none would hire her. She's going to be working at an assisted living community as their staff nurse." Robin filled in. The only reason the former nurse practitioner wasn't in jail was because Jason wanted her out. It would be easier to make her suffer if she wasn't behind bars.

Elizabeth made a mental note to ask Jason if he knew Luke's whereabouts.

"Okay, I'm here." Felix signed in and just as Elizabeth went to sign out the emergency band beeped. "You almost made it." The male nurse said with real sympathy.

"She still could. That just means an ambulance is headed our way." Robin said as the three of them waited for the triage nurse to make her report.

"Four car pile-up. We have at least ten headed our way." The nurse called out.

"I'll set up a few more carts." Elizabeth said heading to the closet with Felix on her heels. She passed Kyle. "Can you please see if Milo would take Cameron home?" She asked the guard.

"We are on it, Mrs. Morgan." Kyle assured her already pulling out his phone. He called Milo, who in turn called Jason. Either he or Georgie would be at the penthouse by the time the little boy arrived. Unless Dr. O'Brien was leaving and then she might take Cameron with her. All the while Kyle kept Mrs. Morgan in his sights. He would be glad when she was done working here. The place was a security nightmare.

"I'm done." Elizabeth looked over at the clock and winced. It was after seven. The ten patients they were expecting turned into twenty but the staff handled it smoothly. "Sorry about the wait."

"You had a job to do." Kyle told her.

"Thanks." She still felt bad. The poor man must be starving. On the elevator ride up to the locker room she called Jason to tell him she should be home shortly. He told her that Em had brought Cameron home and not to worry. He'd have dinner waiting for her when she got in.

Changed the stress of the last four hours started to set in. She was exhausted. "Okay, let's head home." Elizabeth smiled over at Kyle. "Any plans for the night?"

"Nope." The guard said grinning as they walked toward the garage.

"Thank you for offering to show Cameron some fishing pointers." Elizabeth hadn't had a chance to say that before now.

"You're welcome. He's a nice kid." Kyle liked working for people who were nice. It sounded hokey, but he'd dealt with a lot of asshats in his job. Mrs. Morgan was really nice. He was happy for Jason.

They had almost reached the car when Kyle felt an itch between his shoulder blades. He did not ignore an instinct. Something was wrong. He used the remote to unlock the car and swept the area. He was reaching for the handle on the door to get her inside the vehicle when the first shot rang out. Years of training had him zoning in on where the shooter was and returning fire almost instantly. He got off three rounds as two more shots came from the unknown shooter and both Kyle and Elizabeth went down.

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