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Chapter 27 - Surprise

Lila smiled up at Jason. "Thank you for coming." She said grabbing his hand.

"Anything for you." Jason said softly which made Lila smile.

Dillon and Ned came over and Jason slipped away and leaned against the wall taking everything in. Tracy made her way over to him and handed him a beer and stood next to him.

"She adores you. Lila is one of the few people I know who loves unconditionally. It's a beautiful thing." She said quietly.

"It is."

"I know I can be a bitch. In fact, I'll just apologize ahead of time for slipping up. I don't think I can hold out for much longer."

Jason shook his head.

Tracy studied him a moment. "I love this family. I'm loyal to everyone in this room, well except for Skye." She said making a face.

Jason chuckled. Tracy hated it when Alan adopted Skye and Edward embraced her.

"I know you're still probably smarting from what we did. I would have done anything to keep her safe Jason. I'm not going to apologize for that. But, I'm sorry our actions hurt you so deeply. We underestimated you and your capacity to feel. Maybe we all need a clean slate; to start over. This family is very dysfunctional but sometimes you need someone to have your back. If you'll let us, we'd have yours. It's about time we all let the past go and stop making the same mistakes. Just think about it." She said walking off before Jason could reply.

He wasn't expecting Tracy of all people to say something like that to him. It had completely caught him off guard.

Jason took a swig of his beer and then realized the room had gone completely silent. Kneeling before Lila, AJ held her hands and was talking to her softly. Jason couldn't believe it. AJ had disappeared five years prior and no one had heard from him. They didn't know if he was dead or alive. He had been drinking and had a fight with Alan and then vanished.

"You should go to him." Skye whispered to Elizabeth.

She nodded, not understanding what was going on and made her way over to Jason who she couldn't get a read on. She slipped her hand into his and he looked at her for a second and then returned his gaze to AJ. Liz could feel him tense up as his brother stood and turned to him.

"Can we talk?" AJ asked.

Jason nodded and walked out of the room and headed towards Edward's study.

Monica walked over to Elizabeth. "Please follow me."

She did and they went out onto the deck.

"AJ has been gone for five years. He was spiraling out of control before he left. The accident with Jason has always haunted him. He messed up a lot and then one day he just vanished."

Elizabeth was surprised. "So, you haven't been in contact with him?"

"No. I'm not sure whether he's in a good place or bad place. I'm glad he's alive and hope that he's not drinking anymore though."

Liz nodded. "So Jason and AJ didn't get along?"

"It was complicated. AJ was jealous because he thought we favored Jason."

"Did you?"

"Not intentionally. It's just that Jason wanted to be a doctor and so Alan and I connected with him. AJ was always trying to impress Edward because he wanted to run the business some day. But, he never felt good enough." Monica said sadly.

"Can we trust them together alone?"

"I hope so. I think it's good that they face each other. They need closure one way or another."

Elizabeth hoped this had a happy ending because Jason really didn't need any more angst at this point.

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Jason sat down across from his brother. He wasn't sure what to think. "Where have you been?"

"Well, I was in Los Angeles for a while and then I settled down in San Diego."

"Why come back now?"

"It was time that I made some amends. I've been sober for four years and I've also been to therapy. "

Jason was surprised.

AJ chuckled. "I know it's kind of strange that I'm actually trying to be responsible."

"I'm glad that you've gotten your life together." Jason said sincerely.

"Really?"

"AJ, we can't go back and change anything. If you were still drinking and out of control, then I wouldn't want anything to do with you."

"I'm really sorry for what I did. It was irresponsible and stupid. I was hurting and lashing out. If I could go back, I would have never gotten behind the wheel of that car and hurt you."

"Thank you for saying that. I haven't liked my life for a long time but that's changing now."

AJ leaned forward. "What's going on?"

Jason gave him the reader's digest version and when he was finished, AJ sat back stunned. Never in a million years did he think that his brother would be at odds with Sonny and that the Quartermaine family had turned on him.

"Damn. I've missed a lot."

Jason smirked.

Alice opened the door. "AJ, you have a visitor."

AJ grinned. "That would be my girl. Come on, I want you to meet her."

Jason followed him wondering what type of girl AJ was into these days.

A blonde woman ran into his arms and they hugged. "Sarah, this is my brother Jason."

"Jason it's is nice to finally meet you." She said smiling.

Jason smiled back. "It's nice to meet you too."

"Are you seeing anyone?" AJ asked.

"Yes, she's in the other room."

They all walked inside and Elizabeth gasped and stood up.

Sarah cursed under her breath and Jason and AJ looked stunned as the two women ran towards each other squealing and hugged.

"I take it they know each other." Lila said smiling.

"Sarah, what are you doing here?"

"Forget me, what are you doing here?"

Jason cleared his throat and Elizabeth looked over at him. "How do you two know each other?"

"Jason, this is my sister Sarah."

Jason was clearly shocked.

"Everyone, this is my fiancé, Sarah Webber." AJ said.

The sea of shocked faces made AJ laugh loudly.

"You're engaged." Elizabeth yelled in shock. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"Well, that is why we're in town. We're going to Genoa City after we leave here."

"Sarah, mom and dad are here."

Her sister gasped. "Really?"

Liz laughed. "We're having dinner with them tomorrow night but maybe we could have lunch and surprise them."

"That sounds good."

Liz had a lot of things she needed to tell Sarah. "How long have you been seeing each other?"

"Two years."

"I thought you were dating someone named Alan."

Sarah chuckled. "Alan is AJ."

Skye walked over to them. "Welcome to the family Sarah. I'm Skye, AJ's sister."

Sarah smiled and hugged her. Elizabeth stepped back as the rest of the family greeted her sister. She walked over to Jason.

"AJ, this is Elizabeth Webber."

AJ smiled and gave her a hug. "I've heard a lot about you. I'm glad we finally get to meet."

Liz smiled. "It's nice to meet you too. How long are you guys staying?"

"I'm afraid we're only here for a few days. But, we'll see if we can return soon."

AJ was a CEO at a startup company and Sarah was a doctor.

"Well then, I hope you don't mind if I steal my sister away tomorrow."

AJ smiled. "That's fine with me. We're staying at the cottage on the property."

Liz nodded.

Lila watched everyone in the room getting along. They still had a long way to go but this was the longest Jason had stayed in the house in many years. And to see him and AJ getting along was the best present that she had ever gotten.

Edward smiled as he watched his wife get emotional. He could tell she was beyond happy. "Time to open the presents." He said walking in and placing some on a table.

"I love presents." Lila said as everyone chuckled.

She opened a few and was pleased to find some of her favorite things. Chloe had brought her chocolates and a beautiful blue silk scarf that matched the blue of her eyes. Ned had gotten her a few audio books. Lila loved to listen to the books while she had tea. Skye had brought her a beautiful blouse. And then she was handed a present from Jason. She smiled as she opened it and took out a piece of paper and read it. "Oh my." She said tearfully. "Jason, thank you so much."

"What is it?" Tracy asked.

Edward took the paper from Lila who was trying to compose herself. "Jason has given money to General Hospital for the study of spinal injuries. There will be a new wing named the Lila Morgan Recovery wing. It will have all the newest equipment available." He said getting emotional as he read it.

Jason's filled with tears. "I can't ever make up for what happened but I love you Lila and wanted to do something to honor you."

Lila reached out her arms and everyone watched as they hugged. There wasn't a dry eye in the room.

"Damn Jason, you could have at least let the rest of go first." Tracy said as everyone chuckled.

"Sorry." Jason said standing upright.

Alice handed Lila a small box.

"This is from Elizabeth." Lila said before looking over at her. "Thank you sweetie. You didn't have to get me anything."

"Yes, I did. I hope you like it."

Lila smiled. "I'm sure that I will."

She pulled the ribbon off and opened the box and gasped. "Oh Elizabeth, it's beautiful."

"I know that you love flowers." She said smiling.

"Jason, put it on me."

Jason took the flower broach from her that was made with rubies and other gemstones and pinned it on Lila's blouse.

Liz smiled.

"How does it look?" She asked.

"It's beautiful Lila." Chloe said. "What a lovely gift."

Lila gave Liz a hug and then continued opening presents.

It was a very good night for the family. It gave Lila hope that the healing had really begun.

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Jason and Liz walked back into the penthouse.

"I had a great time." Liz said smiling.

Jason nodded. "It went much better than I expected."

"Do you think that you could eventually forgive them?"

"I think tonight helped. Edward was pretty quiet."

"He was. I think he truly wanted Lila to have a great night." Liz said following him upstairs.

"AJ was a huge surprise. We had a good talk."

Liz smiled. "I can't believe he's marrying my sister."

Jason chuckled. "Leave it to AJ to catch everyone off guard."

Liz kicked off her shoes and turned so that Jason could unzip her. He leaned down and kissed her neck as he pulled it down. Liz got the chills as his hand ran down her naked back as the dressed fell to the floor.

She turned and pushed off his jacket and then started to unbutton his shirt as Jason's lips found hers. His kisses were smoldering. She didn't care that she was running out of air. All she wanted was to feel him inside of her. "Jason, I need you now." She demanded.

He broke apart from her long enough to get his pants off and then yanked her into his body as his hands cupped her ass and then lifted her up as she brazenly sucked on his tongue as he lowered her onto the bed.

Jason needed to be inside of her like he needed air to breathe. "Open your eyes." He demanded.

Liz's eyes fluttered open just as Jason speared into her. "Uh.." she yelled as he began to piston inside of her; filling her over and over.

"Touch yourself baby."

She immediately obeyed and he moaned at the sight as he hammered into her and her walls gripped him tightly. Liz was making the most sensuous sounds and it was just too much. "Come for me Elizabeth." He said almost menacingly. She moaned. "Jason…oh God." Her head began to thrash and then he took over rubbing her clit as she fell apart before his eyes. Her walls clamped down on him so tightly that he let out a growl and then he panted loudly as his body shook and jerked. His knees buckled and he fell onto of her, out of breath and trembling. Elizabeth held him tightly, loving the feel of his weight on her body. Jason finally was able to move and pushed himself on to his elbows so he wouldn't crush her. "Are you okay?"

A dreamy smile crept onto her face. "Oh, I'm more than okay."

He smirked and then laid next to her on the bed and kissed her thoroughly. "I love watching you come." He said softly. "You're so damn beautiful."

She looked up at her gorgeous boyfriend. "I'm falling for you Jason; so hard."

He kissed her gently. "I feel the saw way. I'm crazy for you Elizabeth."

She kissed him with a passion she never knew she had and Jason matched her in every way.

There was nothing he wouldn't do for her. They laid in each other's arms.

"I still can't believe Sarah and your brother."

"That was pretty shocking. The wedding should be interesting."

Liz chuckled. She hadn't thought about that. "I can't believe my dad married your mother."

"That's pretty crazy too."

"Do you know that much about your bio mother?"

Jason nodded. "Lila explained everything to me. I have a picture of her but that's about it."

"By the way, Claudia texted me. Dinner is on tomorrow night and my parents are welcome to come."

"Sounds good."

They laid quietly for a while and he realized she had fallen asleep and smiled. For the first time in a long time, everything just felt right.