A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you are still along for the ride.

Chapter 18

John chuckled. "Your picture is all over the news."

Claudia groaned as her brother chuckled. "I'm not covered in blood or anything, right?"

"Maybe."

She weakly punched him on the arm.

"They used an old picture. You looked fabulous."

"Good."

"But they called you former bad girl."

Liz giggled.

"Can it new bad girl. What is with this former shit?"

"I'll call the station tomorrow and set them straight."

"You better."

"Get some sleep. Do you need me to pick you up?"

"Nope. Johnny said he'd take me home."

John made a face and then busted out laughing.

'What?"

"Only you can pick up a guy while you're bleeding to death."

"For your information, I picked him up before that."

He pulled back. "That's all the details I need to know." Turning to Elizabeth, he smiled warmly. "Thanks for taking care of her.

"That is what friends are for."

"A girl friend and a boy friend? Who are you and what have you done with my sister?"

"Very funny, clown."

Liz laid down, making sure to face her. They shared one last look before her phone rang. "Hello?"

"It's me. He passed out in the car."

"That was horrible."

"I know. I wanted to turn back so badly. By the way, I'm in your bed."

Liz grinned. "Interesting."

"It would be better if you were in it too. Cam is sleeping with Audrey."

"That's good."

"Oh, Diane got the hearing moved up to tomorrow."

A tear ran down her face. "Really?"

"You happy, baby?"

His raspy voice is going to be the end of her. "Yes."

"I'm going to talk to Sam tomorrow. I need to end it. It's not fair to either one of us."

"Okay. Are you sure because if you love her…"

"Elizabeth, I need you to know that I don't want her and I never will again."

She breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sam had an important place in my life, just like Lucky did for you, but she isn't my forever."

"I'm glad to hear that."

"You want to know why?"

"Yeah."

"I am really hoping that you will fill that role."

She started to cry.

"Don't cry."

"Happy tears."

"Sweet dreams, Elizabeth."

"They will be now. Thank you for choosing me."

"I was a fool not to."

"Ditto."

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The next morning, Audrey is a little worried about how clingy Cam is with Jason. In the middle of the night, he had slipped out of bed and went to his mom's room and climbed next to him. When she got up to go to the bathroom, she watched them sleep for minute. Cam is sprawled out on Jason's chest and they look so peaceful. She had said extras prayers this morning that mother and son will be reunited soon. Lucky had slipped through the cracks and she knew Jason would make sure that he got what is coming to him when the time is right.

Alfred strode into the house and kissed Audrey on the cheek. "How is my love this morning?"

"Good, but a little worried about Cameron. Jason is getting him dressed."

"He stayed?"

Audrey nodded. "Elizabeth wanted him to watch over Cam. I don't think she trusts Lucky."

"I don't blame her. I found a few things on him."

"Will it help ruin him?"

"I hope so. I'll talk it over with Jason. Maybe you can distract Cam while we slip away."

"Gladly."

Jason ran down the steps with a giggling Cam in his arms. "Hey, Alfred."

"Hello. Master Cameron, you are looking very handsome."

Cam smiled and reached out his arms and Alfred gladly carried him to the table and got him situated.

"You and Alfred, huh?"

"Do you have a problem with that?" she asked playfully.

"I'll probably have him checked out."

Audrey chuckled. "You don't think I have already?"

Jason grinned. "I'm sorry I doubted you."

"Don't let it happen again. We have court in an hour. Alfred will stay here with Cameron, but he needs to talk to you first. I'm going to feed him. Would you liked something to eat?"

Jason shook his head. "I don't eat breakfast."

"Jason Morgan, if you are going to have a positive influence over Cameron and your new child, you have to set an example. You already have a place in Cam's heart and if he sees you not eating, he won't."

Jason rubbed his chin and sighed. "Alright, but something small."

"Have a seat," she said trying not to give away the fact that she had played him.

They chatted as they ate and then Jason and Alfred went onto the porch.

"What's going on?"

"I've been doing some research since Cam went missing. Once I helped that along, I focused on Lucky so that I could protect Elizabeth and Cam."

Jason was surprised. "What did you find?"

"I found out where Lucky and Luke met with the Russians. In fact, I have video of some of it."

"Really?"

"The Russians taped it to use as possible leverage."

"What else?"

"Luke double crossed them. That is why they were moving Cam."

Jason cursed under his breath. "Luke and Maxie are holed up in a cabin. I have men surrounding it, but I hadn't decided what to do yet. Maxie might be pregnant."

"Mac is willing to prosecute her per Elizabeth. I think she needs to go to jail and pay for what she did."

"It almost seems too easy."

"She will have nothing. If she is pregnant, after she delivers, her baby will be taken away and the other women will make sure the little diva is put in her place. After you add up all her crimes, I'm sure she'll at least get five to ten. They are serious about drugs and let's say, I may have stocked her apartment with enough that when the landlord serves the eviction notice tomorrow, he will be so appalled that he'll call the police and she might get even more time."

Jason smirked. "Go on, I'm listening." He likes the way Alfred thinks.

"I'm glad you approve. I have a suggestion about Luke too."

"I'm sure you do."

They chuckled.

"It's important that you keep your hands clean. You have a baby on the way."

"Yeah."

"Well, I've been in contact with the Russians and let's just say that they would like to skin Luke alive for what he did. Karpov's brother wants revenge and blames the Spencers. Giving them Luke will appease him for now or I think he'd come after you and Claudia."

"And Lucky?"

"I thought I'd leave him to you because it's so personal."

"Let me talk to Elizabeth about all of this. I'm sure she'll agree, but knowing her, she'll want to see them first."

"Okay, as long as you're with her if she does."

"I would never let her face them without me."

"Yes, I've seen your "bitch" face."

Jason eyes grew wide.

"That's what Elizabeth calls her death glare. She's rather good at it. In fact, that baby is pretty much a goner and will probably have one as well."

Jason grinned. He heard a knock on the door as Alfred laughed. "Come in?"

Audrey opened it for Cam, who ran to Jason and was quickly lifted onto his lap.

"Did you miss me?"

Cam nodded and Jason kissed him on the head.

"I missed you too."

"Cam, do you want to go on the swings?" Alfred asked.

Cam nodded vigorously.

Jason and Audrey slipped into the house and then headed to court.

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Elizabeth is trying to calm herself, but too much is at stake. Her nerves are so fried that she didn't even hear Jason step up behind her and when she felt his touch she just about melted. "Jason."

"How did—"

His words were cut off by her mouth as she spun around and kissed him frantically.

"Wow," he sighed.

Her cheeks were flushed as she looked away and then brushed her hands against her skirt. "I don't know what came over me."

"Probably the same thing that came over me."

"How is Cam?"

"He's fine, a little clingy, but that is to be expected."

"I'm scared."

"Elizabeth, you never did anything wrong. I think the judge will side with you. If he doesn't…"

She grinned. "He'll join Lucky in a pine—"

Jason's mouth smothered hers as he kissed her passionately. Diane walked in and stopped in her tracks. "Damn Jason, let the girl breathe."

Liz giggled against his lips.

"Diane, if you want an extra pair of shoes, you'll turn around and walk out."

Diane scrunched up her face. "God, that is tempting, but we need to get inside."

Jason gave Liz a quick peck and watched her leave. He is going to stay put until after the ruling so he doesn't ruin her chance. Her hand rose up and she gave him a little wave before the door shut. Taking a seat, he began to try and figure out how he is going to break up with Sam without causing a lot of damage so he can be with the woman he is falling in love with.

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Lucky paced back and forth in his room. It was the third time he had moved in a week. He had been trying to hire a family lawyer, but none would take his case because of what they had heard in the media. Elizabeth needs to be punished for ruining his life and he is trying to figure out how he is going to do it. Unfortunately, the mansion is surrounded by guards and there is no way he can get close to her. According to his sources, Cameron is at Audrey's and that might be more doable, but saint Jason is staying there too. God, he would love to kill him. It pisses him off royally that Jason is stealing his life. A sinister smile lit up his face and he grabbed his keys and rushed to his car.

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Elizabeth stood as the judge addressed her.

"Mrs. Webber, your therapist has given a stellar letter of recommendation that Cameron be returned to you. She says you are working hard and are willing to continue with the therapy."

"Yes, your honor. She is helping me a lot."

"Cameron has had a lot of upheaval. Hopefully, you'll make better choices in the future."

The courtroom door flies open and Lucky walks in. "Your honor, may I speak?"

"Who are you?"

"I'm Elizabeth's husband, Lucky Spencer."

"Mr. Spencer, this is highly irregular."

"I'll only be a few minutes."

Diane stood. "This is not a trial and my client has done everything the court has asked her to do. Cameron was found and is traumatized because he can't be with his mother."

Lucky scoffed. "He is traumatized because of her negligence and I am the only father he has ever known and he's not allowed to see me."

"Mr. Spencer, from what I understand, your choices in the last year have done more harm to Cameron than good."

"I don't know what she has said about me, but I love Cameron. I know that I've made mistakes, but I've done what it takes to stay off of drugs. Elizabeth, however, is currently involved with a hitman while she is married."

Liz's mouth dropped open and then she glared at Lucky so fiercely, he actually backed up a step. "The fact that you are willing to come in here and try to take my son away from me, knowing it's hurting him, tells everyone all they need to know about you. I drank poison to save you and almost died. I practically sold my soul to you even though you never cared about what I wanted or needed. I'm such an idiot for wasting my time and love on someone who doesn't even understand the meaning of it. Cameron is a little boy who loves his mom and yes, he loves you because you occasionally show him the speck of good you have left. But Lucky, you left pills out and almost killed him, yet you stand there and act like a hitman is the worst of his troubles. His own father didn't love him enough to put down a pill, instead you practically dropped it into his mouth." Tears finally brimmed over and fell and the judge was shocked to see Lucky smile.

"Oh Elizabeth, you are so dramatic. You are the one that left Cameron unintended to visit the man who could possibly be the baby's father that you are carrying."

"Is that true?" the judge asked.

"Not entirely. I didn't leave Cameron unintended, Lucky picked him up from daycare and took him home, but I was visiting Jason to tell him about the baby at the time."

"So you admit that you are exposing Cameron to danger."

Liz closed her eyes, Lucky is a dead man. She is going to strangle him herself. "Your honor, I love my child more than life itself. I had one night with Jason when my whole world crumbled around me when I found Lucky sleeping with a teenager in my bed. I was devastated. I'm not going to apologize if this baby is his because unlike my husband, he took care of me and protected me. Since all of this happen, my major focus has been on getting my son back. I've proven that I want to be a good mother. Jason Morgan has saved many people in this town. He would never vindictively attack someone like Lucky is doing. I don't know if I have a future with Jason, but he has been a friend for a long time, helping me out during some dark moments when I thought I had lost everything. He is not defined by his job. Please don't allow a bitter and lost man to take Cameron from me. I'll do anything to get him back."

"Would you stay away from Jason Morgan?"

"You know, someone asked me that a week ago. They came to room and blackmailed me to stay away from him in exchange for them coming forward and testifying on my behalf. I said yes because Cam is my first priority, but that was a mistake and I'm not going to make the same one again. I have my friend's backs because that is the kind of person I am. The only bad person in that room is the one spewing filth like he's some perfect paragon of parenthood when he's spent the last year scoring drugs, cheating on me, and not being there for a child he has never truly loved or even offered to adopt."

Lucky clapped. "Wow, what a performance. There is no proof of any of this. I want to see my son and I want her out of his life. Associating with Jason is like putting a bullet in Cameron's head."

"And being with you is like putting a pill in his mouth. My son almost died because of you. He was kidnapped because of you and your father. Haven't you done enough? Not to mention your families ongoing feud with Helena Cassadine who is way worse and caused more damage than Jason ever has."

Diane kept her mouth shut, knowing that Elizabeth is getting through to the judge by his expression.

Lucky knew he had Liz on edge. "She's lying and this is slander. I want her arrested."

Liz collapsed onto her chair, holding her stomach. Jason, who had been watching from the other room, ran inside the courtroom and the judge watched as he rushed to her side and softly spoke to her, calming her down and rubbing her belly. He knows who Jason is and his reputation, but the gentleness he is showing Elizabeth had totally thrown him for a loop.