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A/N – Thanks for the comments! I know you're frustrated and no, I'm not blowing up anything. * Guest – if you can't understand that Emily cheating with Nikolas who had no romantic ties to Elizabeth is different than Liz sleeping with Zander who Emily was married to and she loved, then I don't know what else to say to you. If my "best friend" slept with my husband, even if we had just broken it off, she wouldn't be my best friend anymore.

I wrote this Emily/Liz stuff, because it's kind of a reflection of the many years that they defended, accepted, and enabled Lucky's behavior. It's harsh and I wanted it to be eye opening for them; to see that they both made mistakes that have caused more hurt and dysfunction then they ever realized. For Liz to hate Emily, she would have to hate herself and vice versa.

I also don't get the Carly shade re: my writing of her. Every manipulative thing Carly does in this fic is actually helping Liason. Instead of writing her how I want her to be (the majority of my fics), I wrote her more like her character on the show. She hates Liz and is mean to her. I'm pro Liason, not pro Carly. I don't hate her, but I have no dispersion regarding her character. She has brutally hurt Jason in the past and I told you this fic is about comeuppance. Jason shouldn't even be friends with Carly after she slept with Sonny and the horrible way she took Michael from him and how she uses that child to manipulate him. Nothing I'm writing is beyond the scope of what Carly would do and she never gave a crap how her actions affected her kids or anyone else's when she was scheming. She is not the villain in this fic (I'm not trying to be over the top with her. Something happens that changes her course and you find that out this chapter).

Chapter 7

Emily moved closer. "I defended him and—I don't know what to say. This Lucky is not the man I grew to love. He's damaged. Helena…"

"He hasn't been the same since then. I know that, but that doesn't excuse his behavior."

"I didn't say it did, I was just in shock regarding everything and then to find out you slept with Jason…I know I didn't take it very well. I think we both know the hurt that cheating causes." They had both made that mistake and regretted it. She tentatively sat beside her longtime friend. "I owe you an apology for always pushing you towards Lucky. I guess I was stuck in the past, wanting what was beautiful instead of realizing that it wasn't anymore. I witnessed how special your relationship can be and I guess I was hoping you could find that place again because you had been through so much."

"That makes two of us. Are you giving up on him?"

"I don't know. I guess it depends on if he's willing to be responsible for his actions and get help. I won't put his needs before yours, but I think I'd be a horrible friend if I just wrote him off completely without talking to him or giving him a piece of my mind." They had all been friends for years and were like family to each other. The whole situation is heartbreaking and it was hard to fathom that Lucky had sunk so low. Liz had seen it with her own eyes, so she was forced to face the truth because Lucky's addiction was her reality every day.

"And if he doesn't get help?"

Emily brushed a tear away. "Then he'll lose my friendship entirely. I know what he did to you and Cam was horrible and now—because of Lucky's mistake that little boy is paying the price. I don't know if I can forgive him for that, maybe I'm just trying to hold onto something I shouldn't." She is trying to process everything and it is overwhelming.

Liz opened her arms and the women cried together, mourning for the Lucky before the fire and understanding that everything is going to change. Her relationship with Emily had suffered after Liz had slept with Zander. For the last three years, they hadn't been as close as they used to be and she was hoping that will change. There were times they had come together, but then they'd get busy with the drama of their lives. The truth is that Liz had made more excuses for Lucky than any person around. She had constantly defended and forgave him, so she understood where Emily's head was at because she tried for years to see the good in Lucky and felt bad for him because of what Helena did.

"Emily, have you really forgiven me for Zander?"

"I'll admit, it crossed my mind when I found out about you and Jason. Unfortunately, I remembered how hurt I was and sympathized with the wrong person. I forgive you, it's just hard to forget sometimes, but I hurt Zander and I regret that too because it led to things we all couldn't take back. I'm sorry that I let us drift apart and I hope you can forgive me for my initial reaction. I will always regret it."

"I understand." While Liz would never regret having Cam, she just wished that his father was Jason, but unfortunately, that hadn't happened because that one mistake had changed their relationship and she would never forget the look on Jason's face when he found out. It had also taken a toll on her friendship with Emily and there was no way she'd ever let something like that happen again. In hindsight, she shouldn't have slept with Jason when she did either because she was still married to Lucky and she never told her husband what she did, so she understood why people were mad at her for it, but she would never regret this baby either. It seems like every time she tried to protect Lucky, it bit her in the ass. "I was hurt that you defended him, but I've done it so many times myself. As far as pushing me towards Lucky, Grams did the same thing and I've forgiven her too. I need all the people on my side I can get, and I don't want to live in the past anymore. Maybe us doing that enabled Lucky to be such a screw up."

"Amen. I've learned my lesson about coddling and living in the past. Sometimes you have to let someone hit rock bottom so they can pull themselves up for the right reasons. None of us our perfect, but no matter what is going on in our lives, I want us to try to stay close and support each other." Liz deserves some happiness and if that is with her brother, then she is fine with that.

"I agree." Liz had made Lucky's happiness her responsibility and totally stopped caring about hers. Now, she is going to make sure that her and Cam are surrounded with stability and loved unconditionally. Making the same mistake over and over is not an option anymore.

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Monica looked over at a concerned Alan and they went to the study. He closed the door and they hugged. "This is horrible." Just hearing all the pain and drama the girls went through made her so sad. She had done some bad things in her past and you always hope that your children won't suffer in the same way.

Alan sighed. "I know. I just—Lucky has hurt so many people. He'll probably do jail time if they can make something stick."

She pulled back. "Maybe that will be rock bottom for him and he'll get his life together."

"I think regardless, we will be getting two grandchildren out of this."

She slightly smiled. "You always look at the upside of things."

"Not always, but I'm trying."

They hugged again, both lost in their thoughts as they wondered if Jason could pull a miracle off and find the little boy.

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Maxie watched a much healthier Lucky work out as she remembered him begging for drugs at first. It had taken everything within her not to give in and luckily Luke stopped her when she started to break down. Mindlessly, she rubs her belly, pretty sure that she is pregnant. Now is not the time to tell him and besides, she didn't want to be like Elizabeth and trap him with children. She wanted Lucky to get better and then she'd tell him. Once they got to court, it is something she can reveal that might help them get custody of the boys because it shows that they are a family. Fear was something she lived with constantly. Suppose Lucky didn't want the baby—what then? Was she even ready for this kind of responsibility?

"That's some inner dialogue you've got going on there," Luke said.

She spun on her heel. "I'm sorry. Did you save something before that?"

"No. I was just watching you and you looked like you didn't feel well."

"I'm just worried. I keep going over the plan over and over."

"Well, we might have bigger problems. I just got word that Cam has been kidnapped."

Maxie's eyes grew big. "Was it one of Jason's enemies?"

"No. Actually, they are saying it's Lucky's fault because of the Russians."

"What are we going to do?"

"I have some guys working to make it look like Jason planted that information and orchestrated the whole thing."

Maxie smirked. "That will definitely help our case."

Luke smiled. "It will definitely put him on ice for a while. Stick with me kid. You might learn something." The plan was to go back in a few days and blow Elizabeth's world apart. While he had grown fond of her, his son always came first.

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Jason quietly entered Liz's room and took off his jacket. He was bone tired and mentally drained. He took off everything but his jeans and then sat on the edge of the bed.

Liz's body jerked and she sat up. "Jason?"

It was as if her voice triggered his emotions to the surface and she saw his eyes fill with tears. Quickly, she pulled him down and he laid next to her and put his head against her chest as she stroked his hair.

"Are you okay?"

"No." He didn't know if he could put his feelings into words.

"Talk to me…"

He waited several minutes before he finally spoke as she calmed him with her touch. "We had a lead, but they checked the house and it appears to be vacant."

Her heart dropped. "You'll find him. I believe in you."

He grips her tighter like she is his lifeline. "I feel like everything is a lie. Carly—Sam and now… Cameron doesn't deserve this and neither do you."

"My life has been a lie for so long that I'm not sure what the truth is anymore."

"I'll do anything to get him back. You know that, right?"

"Yes, but I don't want to lose you in the process. Please be careful," she pleaded.

"I will."

"You need to sleep. Have you eaten?"

"I'm not hungry."

She clucked her tongue. "Like that would be an acceptable answer if it came from me."

He slightly smirked. "I had lunch."

"Jason…"

"I'm fine."

"Then you're eating breakfast with me."

He made a face which she could feel against her skin.

"No arguments."

"Are you going to put me on a time out?"

Her eyes danced with amusement. "Only if you make me."

He moved higher up on the bed and pushed her hair back off her face. "I can't believe I'm here with you."

"I know. It's kind of a miracle when you think about it."

"You make it sound like it was a lost cause."

"Well, wasn't it?"

"Maybe, but I would like to think that at some point, I would have come to my senses."

"Me too."

"I'm not wasting another minute without you."

She bit her lip and then his were lingered on hers and she relished the feeling. The kiss was gentle and loving and she never wanted it to end. He sighed as she molded her body against his.

"Emily and I hashed it out. I think we're going to be okay."

"I'm glad." He is planning on having a conversation with her just to make sure.

"Sleep."

He closed his eyes, enjoying how good it felt to have her lying next to him. There is no way in hell that he will give her up. This time, he is fighting to stay in her life.

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Carly sucked in her breath as she read the pregnancy test and started to cry. This is a disaster and she doesn't know what she is going to do. How can she be pregnant? The timing is lousy and Sonny will never understand if he finds out the truth and she didn't even want to think about Jax's reaction. It was just one night when she and Sonny had a devastating fight and now her world is about to be blown apart. "Jason," she muttered. Grabbing a washcloth, she wiped off her face and then climbed into bed. Jason will know what to do and will help her fix this. Tomorrow, she will find him and hopefully, he can talk her down off the ledge.

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The next morning, Mac knocked on the door of the mansion. Jason was nowhere to be found which he discovered when a distraught Sam opened the door of the penthouse.

"Hello Mac," Alice said.

"Is Jason here?"

Monica pushed by her. "Is there a problem?"

"I'm afraid there is."

She stepped back. Jason was in the dining room with the rest of the family eating breakfast.

"Come in. May I ask what happened?"

"We found some evidence and it's not good."

She motioned for him to stay and then walked into the dining room. "Jason, I'm afraid Mac is here. I think something is wrong."

Jason stood and then stared into Elizabeth's eyes. "Wait here. I don't want you upset."

"I can't promise that."

Tracy smirked and lowered the paper she was reading. "I'll go with you." She followed Jason to the foyer.

"Mac? What's going on?"

"Jason, I'm afraid that we found evidence that the Russian lead was bogus."

"What?" He knew that wasn't true.

"In fact, the other evidence we found implicates you. Were you trying to make Lucky look bad so he'd lose the case?"

Jason shook his head and refused to say anything.

"Mac, this is ridiculous. Did you even consider that someone might have planted the evidence against Jason?" Tracy said.

Mac understood that, but his hands were tied. "Until I can some proof of that, I'm afraid I have no choice. I promise I will do everything I can to get down to the truth. Jason, you have the right to remain silent…"

Elizabeth rushed towards them right as Ronnie was handcuffing him. "Stop! What are you doing?"

"I'm sorry, but Jason has to go downtown and I think the charges will stick this time."

Liz's lower lip quivered. "But he's the only one who can bring Cam back."

"I don't have a choice. I have to go by the book."

Liz let out a frustrated noise. "You are always doing this. Instead of being fair, you arrest him when you know damn well that Diane will have him out by tonight."

"Not this time. The evidence—let's just say that it can't be explained away."

Her eyes locked with Jason's.

"Please take care of yourself. I'm so sorry." Jason's shoulders slumped. Right when she needed him the most, he had to leave her.

Francis cleared his throat as they pulled Jason towards the door. "I called Diane and I'll keep up the search."

Mac glared at him. "Stay out of our way."

Francis stood his ground, but said nothing. Emily hugged Elizabeth and tried to comfort her while Alan called in sick. One of them needed to stay with Liz so they could monitor her blood pressure. It was going to be a very long day.

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Diane is livid. Not only was her scheduled mani-pedi appointment cancelled, but her client had been arrested again and she couldn't for the life of her understand why the cops bothered. "Dante. Where is my client?"

"He is in interrogation room one."

"And what are the charges?"

A tired Mac appeared. "Maybe you should follow me to my office."

She rolled her eyes and strode behind him, thinking it is a terrible waste that she can't bed him. Sonny would kill her with his hands and Jason with his eyes. Mac held the door open and waited until she was seated.

"This is bad."

"What now?"

"We have several pieces of evidence that make it look like Jason planted the information we received about Lucky and Russians. In fact, it makes it look like he has Cameron."

"What! That is ludicrous. He would never do that."

Mac sighed. "If it's any solace, I don't think Jason would hurt a child. However, this is going to go to trial. Ric is foaming at the mouth to take the case and it's solid. We have the van, fingerprints, and an eye witness saying that Jason hired him." The man had agreed to give his written statement in a few days because he is out of town.

"Mac…"

"I know, but it's not something I can ignore. I don't know how they got his prints or the audio of Jason telling him to make the move, but they do and the voice is definitely Jason's."

"They could have recorded him prior and pieced it together."

"You can have it analyzed and you'll have your day in court. There's a bail hearing in the afternoon, but I doubt that it will be granted. Jason is going to be in jail for a while."

"God help us, because he's probably the only one that can get Cameron back."

"We're doing what we can."

She stood abruptly. "Well, you're not doing enough and you know Jason is being framed."

"My opinion really doesn't matter. I'm sorry."

She stormed out of the room, wondering if there was anything that she can do. For the first time, she is scared.

A/N – Obviously, I've twisted this one up good with the Russians being involved, Cam being taken instead of Jake and the timing etc. I also, switched the Carly/Jax/Sonny cheating. I was actually referring to Jason being taken out of the equation by being in jail when I made the comment on Monday. Lizzie is going to rear her head as Liz does whatever she can to save her son. There is always a method to my madness. This will catapult Liz into finding her backbone again. Stay Tuned.