Hey y'all sorry it took me so long to update. I was moving in with my BF and It was a lot of work and we didn't have any internet but I am back and I am ready to carry on with AJ's Angel Okay So we left off with Matt's return to Port Charles and Cam admitting that he has always blamed himself for Jake's death and his mom's Boyfriends leaving her. That is a big burden for a little man to carry but I think he has a new friend in AJ who has some experience as a big brother. AJ now has to go to Work and Elizabeth is gearing up to take on the Nurse's Ball (my own little rewrite I like Sabrina but Elizabeth should be heading the NB not a student nurse)

Elizabeth was getting ready to go to her meeting with the board. She dressed in her smartest business suit. It was a dark blue almost indigo. Its tulip skirt and fitted jacket fit her perfectly. She gave her self one more look in the mirror her hair was twisted up behind her head and her make-up was perfect. She gave herself a steadying look. She didn't know why she was so nervous. The Nurse's Ball was important to her, to Patrick and to the whole hospital. But it was important for the board to sign off on it. She almost wished Patrick was going with her but he had patients to see. Surgeries this morning ran like clockwork and Sabrina and Felix were set to cover for her this afternoon. Epiphany had seen to that. Epiphany was the one who had put her in charge of the Nurse's Ball telling her that she had too much on her plate with the trainees. Despite the events of the past couple years Epiphany had promoted Elizabeth to Assistant Head Nurse.

Elizabeth grabbed her purse and headed for the main desk. She saw Sabrina, Felix, and Patrick there waiting for her. Dr. Westbourne was also there. Elizabeth had tried to be friendly with Britt but she just couldn't. She was rude to the staff and abysmal to poor Sabrina. She could put on this fake act with Patrick and try to look concerned and caring but Elizabeth saw her for what she really was. She reached the desk the same time as Steven who put his arm around her and told her how smart she looked, kissing her on the side of her head. Sabrina was the first to say anything.

"Elizabeth, thank you so much for doing this." She said smiling her lopsided pony falling over her left ear.

"You look fabulous, Nurse Webber," Felix said. "There is just one thing wrong. Do you mind?"

Elizabeth laughed she adored the two nursing students in her care. Felix was always so friendly and helpful even if he did tend to disappear when he was put on bed pan duty. "Go right ahead, Felix"

"Oh. Thank you!" He said with a sigh of relief. He walked over behind her and pulled the pins from her hair, fluffing the length out. "It looks so much better down." He continued to play with her hair adjusting it just so.

"Elizabeth, thank you so much for handling this" Patrick said.

"Hey one of us has to. We need to get the Nurse's Ball signed off so we can start planning. There is still so much to take care of. Hopefully I can get a decision today and we can schedule a planning meeting for next week sometime."

"Well, Elizabeth I have those packets you asked for they are all ready." Sabrina said handing over a small stack of files."

"They look great, Sabrina. Thank you." Elizabeth smiled.

"Do you really thing the board is going to sign off on it in this economy?" Brit interjected in the conversation.

Everyone stopped and looked at her for a second before continuing with the conversation.

They talked about what she was going to say and how the meeting was supposed to work. Everyone was full of advice.

"I thought, Mr. Dubois, you were supposed to be on bed pan duty." Epiphany said from behind Felix. "Tell me how is playing with Nurse Webber's hair helping with that?"

Felix leaned down to whisper a good luck in her ear before turning with a big smile for Epiphany.

"Well?" She asked. Felix took off running. "No Running!" She yelled he immediately changed to a more sedate pace. Everyone had a laugh. Epiphany looked at the five of them. "We do still have patients at this hospital don't we?" She said giving everyone a stern look. "Dr. Webber the patient in 1025 needs your attention. Miss Santiago you will accompany him. Dr. Westbourne, Lulu and Dante Falconari are waiting for you in Obstetrics." Everyone immediately started moving at once, leaving Patrick, Epiphany and Elizabeth at the counter.

"One day you are going to have to show me how you do that." Elizabeth said to Epiphany. She noticed the time. "Oh wow I have to go. I don't want to be late for this."

"I'll ride down with you" Patrick said. "Unless there is something else I am supposed to be doing?" He said with a look for Epiphany.

"I am sure this hospital could spare you the time it takes to ride with Nurse Webber." Patrick took Elizabeth by the elbow to escort her. "And Elizabeth…" Elizabeth turned back to see Epiphany smiling at her. "Good Luck." Elizabeth smiled back at her and got into the elevator with Patrick.

"I didn't get a chance to thank you yet." Patrick said.

"For what?"

"For everything, for spearheading the Nurse's Ball, for helping me so much with Emma this past year, for picking up my wayward brother from prison…"

"Patrick. You have been one of the very best friends I have ever had. You have always stood by me even when I made some of the biggest mistakes in my life. Robin was my friend and I miss her so much. This Nurse's Ball is important not just for Robin but also for everyone here. We need a boost. We need something to bring some light and joy to this town."

"You're right. This isn't just about Robin but I can't help but to wonder how happy she would be knowing that we were bringing it back." The two were quiet for a second, remembering. "How is Matt settling in?"

"We talked most of the night and he is settling himself in the guest bedroom. Emma stayed with him this morning. It's good for them I think. He's come a long way from when he could barely make it around the block." They both laughed at that as the elevator doors opened. "Good Luck Elizabeth." Patrick said. He leaned down to give her a warm hug and she was off.

AJ shook Michael's hand as he came into the boardroom. He nodded around the room. "Is everyone here?" There were a lot of people in the room all of them family, most of them hated him. It was because of Edward's will that left most of the shares in ELQ to the people who supported him. Therefore Tracey was voted out. But they were all here and they were all sniping at each other. Tracey and Ned were glaring at him, Monica smiled as she talked with Dillon and Brook Lynn, Maya and Alice were chatting it up with Lucy Coe. It was a family reunion.

Michael leaned in next to him. "Yep the whole family as it were."

Skye sidled up to his other side. The three of them combined had an enormous amount of weight but they needed a majority to sway any vote. The 1% they had needed to wrestle the company away from Tracey was Lucy Coe. She had wanted this meeting, citing a severe lack in recent years of charitable partnerships. She had managed to get every member of his family in one room. She was unbelievable. She had managed the impossible. Even Sam Morgan was there representing Jason's shares AJ assumed, until the door opened and Jason came striding in leather jacket and all. He went immediately to Sam's side. She gave him a dirty look and moved over to Michael.

"Alright everyone, if we're all here let's get this meeting started." Everyone took their seats the room clearly divided in whom they were supporting. Michael and Skye took the seats next to AJ with Monica, Alice, Sam and Maya on his left and Tracey, Ned, Brook Lynn, and Dillon to his right. Jason and Lucy sat on either side of the end of the table but the seat directly opposite AJ was empty.

"Lucy is your associate here?" AJ inquired.

"Yes, she's here just waiting for the okay to come in."

"Alright then, Lucy you called this meeting of the board to discuss our charitable partnerships."

"Yes, I was looking through some recent records and I noticed that there has been a severe decline of any donations made to deserving groups here in Port Charles. I had a meeting with some people in New York and they mentioned a project they were working on and thought maybe we can help. It is such a good project and it was really sweet that they thought of me to help but well you know with my history but there is someone much more qualified to tell you about it than me. Oh I am just so excited about this."

Lucy got up and ran over to the door and called to someone on the other side. Tracey was rolling her eyes. Ned was still glaring at him. Sam was deliberately not looking at Jason. Jason was staring at Sam until the door opened behind Sam. His attention immediately shifted focus. She was beautiful and she was looking with excitement and something else right at AJ who was looking back at her with delight and surprise.

Elizabeth smiled at everyone. She took a steadying breath. "Hello everyone!" Her smile immediately disarmed the antagonistic lot of them. "Before we begin I'd like to pass out some information Lucy would you mind…?" Lucy smiled and took the proffered stack of papers and assisted Elizabeth in distributing them. And she began her presentation.

"As many of you know the board at General Hospital okayed the return of the Nurse's Ball but with the capitulation that the committee finds its own funding. And despite many attempts to reach out to the public, we have been have met without success. Lucy was kind enough to help us get this meeting with this board and I appreciate you all taking the time out of your busy lives to hear me out.

This year General Hospital lost two of its most important family members. Dr. Robin Scorpio was a brilliant doctor, a devoted researcher, a loving mother and a great friend. It was when the Nurse's Ball was still in its early years that Robin lost her first love to complications of AIDS and Robin herself was diagnosed with HIV. The Nurse's Ball was a lifeline to her and many suffering the cost of AIDS. Robin became a shining beacon of hope that a person could not only live with AIDS but thrive. Robin was an amazing source of inspiration for many and continued to lecture across the Globe while getting her Medical Degree and earning a reputation as a brilliant researcher. It was this brilliant research that led to many of the breakthroughs General Hospital has made in recent years.

It was her devotion and self sacrifice that led to her untimely death. She was in the lab to find a cure for a dear friend when the explosion occurred but she still managed to get him the life saving medicine he needed. She left behind a beautiful daughter and a grieving husband. Reviving the Nurse's Ball is to more than just honor Robin's life and inspiration but also to celebrate the generosity of one of its greatest patrons as well.

Edward Quatermaine was a friend to General Hospital. He may have done it with a grumble but gave more than just money from his wallet. He gave his time and his voice to the General Hospital Board. He also gave from the heart. It was during Port Charles' brush with tainted water that Edward may have shined the brightest selflessly giving the only treatment to Emma Scorpio saving her young life at a cost to himself.

So it is in their honor that I ask you, please, if ELQ could see its way to funding a Nurse's Ball to bring back one of the nights that the citizens of this town set aside their differences for a good cause. The information is all in your packets there. There is a rough estimate as to the costs and a brief rundown on the event itself. But that can't show you how important the Nurse's Ball is to not just this town but also to this family, but I can. Lucy..?"

Lucy motioned to an assistant who hit the light as a screen lowered from the ceiling and a video began to play. Elizabeth stood to the side and watched the board. Their reactions. The video was a highlight reel from the Nurse's Ball all the acts. The Quartermaine's at their very best and most charming. The Quartermaine men singing together. A clip of Alan and Emily brought a tear to Monica's eye. Skye looked on and laughed at the antics of friends she hadn't seen in years. Everyone looked on with some fond memory at the screen. AJ couldn't take his eyes off of Elizabeth. She had been brilliant. She didn't treat this like a board meeting it was more a recollection of memories to remind them of how this family used to be and how they could be great if they pulled together. She had been so beautiful standing there. The truth in her words only improved with her honest approach. AJ wasn't the only one who was noticing her though. Jason couldn't take his eyes off her and Sam couldn't take her eyes off Jason. He leaned forward in his chair and after a brief clip showed Eddie Maine performing, Ned turned to him in the darkened room and nodded. The montage ended with brief shots of Lucy Coe in her underwear which had somehow managed to become a part of every Nurse's Ball.

The lights came back on and Elizabeth smiled at AJ. "Thank you once again everyone for your support."

"Alright, Ms. Webber, the board will consider your proposal and we'll be in touch with you shortly. Thank you for coming in." He stood up and walked to Elizabeth at the table. She gave the board a nod and turned to the door with AJ's hand resting gently on her waist. This did not go unnoticed by anyone. He walked her out and into the waiting area of the boardroom. He turned around and shut the door behind him firmly before spinning around and picking Elizabeth up and spinning her in a circle. "You were brilliant!" Elizabeth laughed caught up in the moment. She was a little breathless and she couldn't tell if it was adrenaline from the presentation or from being in his arms again. AJ's lips brushed hers gently as he set her down. "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked her softly, his forehead resting lightly on hers.

"I told you I had a meeting with the board this afternoon."

AJ laughed. "So you did." He couldn't believe she had been able to surprise him so easily. "I have to get back in there before Tracey tears apart everything you just did in there. Can I see you later?" He asked her.

"I have to get back to the hospital. You could always pick me up there. Patrick could give me a ride in, in the morning."

"Okay, see you then." He gave her a quick kiss and turned to go back in the boardroom. It was then he noticed, for what he swore was the first time, the floor to ceiling windows on either side of the doors to the boardroom where almost his entire family stood staring at him and Elizabeth. He took a deep breath and opened the door. He could hear Elizabeth's chuckle follow him in.

Half and hour later Elizabeth walked onto the tenth floor of General Hospital. It was close to shift change at the nurse's station so that explained why Sabrina was the only one at the desk. She imagined Patrick and Steve would be along any time.

"Well, Elizabeth what did they say?" Sabrina asked for the umpteenth time.

"Sabrina, where is Epiphany?" Elizabeth asked. "

"She's finishing rounds with , Dr. Drake is finishing up charts. Dr. Westbourne left early, and Felix is getting changed. It's just us. What did they say?"

Elizabeth smiled at her. And after looking around conspiratorially, she leaned in close and told her briefly about the presentation. Sabrina was so excited. Elizabeth had taken to the young nurse right away. She even sympathized with her over her crush on Patrick. She knew Patrick still wasn't over Robin so she never encouraged the suit but she was always there to listen to her.

"Oh I hope they sign off on it!" Sabrina said with a dreamy smile. "Can you imagine? A real ball! With beautiful dresses and everyone will look so pretty."

"Including you Cinderella." Felix said coming up beside her. "You know Lucy Coe and I are just going to have a field day with your make over."

"I told you Felix I don't want a make over!"

"Girl you need more than a make over you need an overhaul and I am just the man to give it to you."

"I guess I just always seem to walk up at the right moment" Said a voice from behind Elizabeth.

"Matt!" She spun around and shoved her friend in the shoulder. "What are you doing here?" She asked him noticing how Sabrina immediately began blushing and going through charts. Wasn't that interesting?

"I am here begging for my job back." Matt said. I came in to see Monica but apparently you booked her time this afternoon at ELQ. So I will now have to wait until tomorrow."

"If she turns you down she is one crazy doctor," said Felix with a little twinkle in his eyes. "Cause we need some more good-looking men around here. I can't keep this up all on my own."

Everyone laughed Sabrina dropped some papers on the floor and Matt bent down to help her with them. "Speaking of fine-looking men…" Elizabeth turned to the elevator where Felix was looking. AJ was just getting off the elevator. "That is one fine-looking man" he said in her ear. "Wish I was still working so I could help him with what ever is wrong with him. Wonder why a man in a fancy suit like that is here?"

He got the answer to his question when AJ gave Elizabeth that lopsided smile. He came over to the group. Matt and Sabrina had finished picking up the papers and he was trying to help her while she fumbled them a bit.

"I've got it thanks" She said red to her hairline. She clapped her eyes on AJ and dropped them all over again. Matt once again obligingly dropped down to help her.

"Hi" He said still looking at Elizabeth.

"Hi" She said back.

"Wow" Felix said from where he perched right behind her.

"Thanks" AJ said with a smile. "I'm AJ Quartermaine. And you are?"

"Yours" Felix instinctively spit out. Elizabeth's elbow caught him lightly in the stomach. "Felix Dubois, at your service," he said.

"It's nice to meet you. Excuse me." He leaned towards Elizabeth and she thought he was about to kiss her until he kept going to his knees to help out Sabrina saying hi to Matt as he did so. Poor Sabrina was so flushed she didn't know what to do. She simply stood up and took the files from the two men as Steve and Patrick walked up with Epiphany.

Everyone exchanged hellos and suddenly AJ was being looked at expectantly by six people. Even Matt who had been filled in on everything by Patrick, waited.

"What?" He said laughing at Elizabeth's anxious face.

"Oh come don't toy with my affections." Felix blurted out.

"Come on, AJ, What did the board say?" Elizabeth asked.

"It was unanimous. They are going to fund the Ball!"

There were cheers and congratulations everyone was hugging and excited. AJ and Elizabeth just stood there among the chaos smiling at each other. Olivia walked up to join them meeting Steve who was shaking AJ's hand. Finally Patrick raised his voice above the crowd "Okay everyone tonight we celebrate! Dinner and drinks on me. Shall we all head over to Eli's?"

Everyone agreed except for Epiphany who wanted to go home grumbling something about nighttime being a time for young people. She did take the time to pull Elizabeth aside "I knew you could do it." And with a self-satisfied smile walked away to go to the peace and quiet of her own apartment. Everyone else headed out together to celebrate.