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Chapter 26

"I had no idea that Lila grew up here." Liz said looking up at the beautiful craftsman style home they would build their life in. The deep green exterior offset with white was perfect for this part of the state. In the fall when the leaves on the trees that surround the house changed color they would pop against that background.

"I remember the day Edward gave it to her." Jason said urging his wife closer. "She was so happy. It had been sitting vacant for almost a year due to family issues. There was some sort of battle happening within the family members over the estate. The second it became available my grandfather put in a bid. She started calling contractors that same afternoon."

"She didn't ask you to send over a crew?" Elizabeth found that to be surprising.

"Lila said she didn't want to take advantage of our relationship." Jason said laughing. "I sent a crew anyway because I wanted to make sure everything was done right." His grandmother's health was already failing and he didn't her stressed by her contractor. "We had one of our rare arguments when I told her she wasn't allowed to pay for anything." That included materials used.

"According to Edward, Lila could be stubborn." Liz loved hearing stories of the Quartermaine matriarch. She had been universally loved within the family, and it was rare to find anyone outside the family who didn't like her as well. "My Gram said the same thing, although that statement was usually accompanied by a smirk." The two women had been good friends.

"My grandfather said that Audrey and Lila weren't to be trusted alone." Jason said with a small smile. "He never said why though. Ready to go inside?"

"Yes, have you ever been in?" Elizabeth said getting out the key.

"No. Lila died the week after construction ended. As far as I know the only family member to go inside before now was Edward." Jason explained. "At first it would have hurt too much. Then I kind of put it out of my mind. I figured my grandfather would just sell it."

"I'm glad he didn't. I'm looking forward to living here where your grandmother can watch over us." Liz said using the key to open the front door. Jason stepped inside to disable the alarm before coming back out. "Welcome home." She said going up on her toes a bit to bring her lips to his.

"Welcome home, we'll be happy here." Jason just knew it. He bent down and scooped Elizabeth into his arms before taking them both inside.

"Put me down Jason." Elizabeth requested looking around. They had entered into a wide foyer that was airy and light. In a lot of homes of this era there would be a massive chandelier hanging overhead, but there wasn't one here and Liz found herself giving silent approval to that choice. It would have been out of place.

To their right was the living room. "Did you call ahead to have the house cleaned?" She was guessing yes because there wasn't a speck of dust to be found.

"Yes." Jason confirmed. "A couple of days ago. All the coverings on the furniture needed to be removed and I figured that would take a little time. Anything you don't like we can replace."

"If everything else is like this room, I won't need to replace a thing." Liz said taking in what was sure to be a room they used often. Lila could have gone in several different directions in terms of decorating. She had picked the furniture for the mansion, after a request from Monica, and had gone with a French provincial style which suited the home perfectly.

Here Lila had let the style of home guide her as well. Craftsman style furniture dominated the room. Large overstuffed chairs in a deep coffee brown filled the space, and framed the fireplace. Wooden end tables held glass lamps that would bring additional light to the room. Colorful rugs were on the floor providing some protection to the gleaming honey wood underneath. The room was inviting, and Liz could already see herself on that couch stretched out with her feet on Jason's lap while they both read.

"I love it." She said turning to him and smiling. "What do you think?"

"I like that recliner." He pointed to a lounger also in deep brown. "It looks big enough for us to snuggle in."

"I'm up for testing that after we finish looking around." Liz let him know.

"Then let's get to it." Jason said taking her hand and following her from the room.

After a walk through the entire house Elizabeth turned to her hubby and smiled. "I love it."

"So no need to call in a crew?" He double checked.

"We will need a crew, but only for one thing." Liz said as they headed back into the living room and sank into the couch. "I want to have a pool table put into the den. That way you can have the guys over to play. Do you need anything else put in. Poker tables maybe?" The room already had a bar.

"Are you creating a man cave?" Jason wanted to know.

"I was thinking more of a game room. Where you and the guys could hang out, but the ladies and I can gather as well." Elizabeth liked the sound of that.

"I'll order both the pool table and the poker table." He said leaning over and kissing her. Generally the guys all sat at one large table to play cards. "I think it's time for gifts." He had tried giving her the gift he purchased on the flight to Palermo, but his lovely wife asked to wait until they were home. Her gift was in Port Charles.

"That sounds like a great idea." Liz said getting up. "I'll be right back." Her gift was in her closet upstairs. While Jason had been checking out the bathroom she had peeked to make sure the box was where she had asked Francis to place it. He had stopped by to check that the security system was working. She got back to the living room first and settled into the couch.

"The envelope was in the car." Jason said handing it over and taking the box on his wife's lap. "You first." He was excited about her reaction.

She grinned and opened the bright red envelope, to find paperwork inside. "Didn't we go through this with Sonny?" She was looking at a deed; that much she got.

"I had no idea he was signing over the island. I'm planning on saying he stole my idea." Jason said with a boyish grin. He watched her eyes widen the moment she understood just what the deed was to.

"I own Kelly's?" Liz said stunned. "You bought me a diner?" She absolutely loved Kelly's but the family that owned it no longer lived in the area. They had placed it on the market but at a steep price. Sonny said that the owner was counting on its sentimental value to persuade someone to pay more than it was worth. Meanwhile the locals were worried it was going to close any day now.

"I know how much you love the chili." Jason said laughing. While Luke was the one asking for money, it was actually Bobbie who owned the restaurant. Jason had called the nurse and made a fair market value price bid which she happily accepted. It took forty-eight hours to get the deed transferred, but now it belonged to Elizabeth. "The recipe comes with the diner."

"I've never owned a business before. I'll need to talk to Diane to find out what is required." Elizabeth also wanted to check on her friend. "I'm a landlord." Kelly's had rooms for rent over the diner.

"You can convert that space to something else if you want." Jason pointed out. "Or you can leave it like it is. Whatever makes you happy."

"Thank you." Liz leaned over and gave him a lingering kiss. "The chili is awesome."

"You're welcome." Jason said congratulating himself on a job well done. He really didn't know why everyone thought they were hard to shop for. It was obvious what they loved if you paid attention. He ripped the wrapping paper off to reveal a lovely wooden box. "This is nice."

"The gift is inside the box." Elizabeth pointed out. Her gift wasn't as expensive as his, but she knew he was going to love it.

"I figured as much, but the box is really nice too." Jason said before opening the lid. "No way!" He said looking at its contents and then back at his wife.

"I will admit this was not my first choice. That was to get you something football related, but it didn't work out. When I saw this after a quick online search I snatched it up." Liz said with a grin. She had done good.

"The Tenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver. One that he actually used on the show." The plaque inside the box proclaimed that this screwdriver had been used in the Army of Ghosts episode. "This is awesome!"

"Do your friends not know that you watch Dr. Who?" Elizabeth wanted to know. "Because there are plenty of items for sale."

"They know. Johnny likes the show too. No one else is into it." Jason had discovered that he liked science fiction shortly after leaving the hospital once he woke up from his coma. He had read pretty much all the books he could get his hands on. Sometimes he had trouble because his brain couldn't imagine the things the author's made up for their stories. Television and movies took away the need to imagine, and he often watched programs from that genre. "It wouldn't occur to them to get me memorabilia."

"I'm glad you like my gift." Liz beamed.

"What time are we due at the mansion?" Jason asked his wife. He wanted to play with his new toy, although handling it too much would be bad. He didn't want to break it.

"Six-thirty." Liz said looking at the clock. "How bad is the jet lag going to be?"

"I would suggest an early bedtime tonight, and getting up at your normal time tomorrow." Jason wasn't going to be bothered at all.

"I'm sure jet lag is the only reason you want to go to bed early." She said giving him a look. To which he replied with an innocent grin. "I'm going to figure out what to wear." They were in jeans at the moment.

"Want some help?" Jason would be happy to help her disrobe.

"Not if you want to be on time. You can help me undress when we come back home." Liz said with a sultry look before walking out of the room.

"I will be happy to help with that." Jason said to himself before looking back at his new toy.

"My dear you look lovely." Edward said kissing Elizabeth's cheek.

"Thank you Grandfather." Liz said smiling at the older man. "Is Monica here?"

"She is in the living room." Edward said with a smile. When his granddaughter moved out of view he turned to look at his grandson. And chuckled when he realized that Jason couldn't seem to look anywhere but at his new wife. "How was Italy?"

"Good." Jason said finally looking at his grandfather. Elizabeth was back in green. This time the hue was acting as a background to a black tropical print. She was wearing black roses in her ear with a black rose pendant and pale pearl heels. It was a fun summer look that had him sweating. "I'm looking forward to taking her back as soon as possible."

"It's a lovely country with a lot to explore." Edward like the thought of Jason spoiling Liz. "After dinner I need to speak to you and Elizabeth so don't rush off."

"Okay." Jason was curious, but he would wait. His mother was coming out of the living room with his father and his wife, which meant it was time to eat.

"I know you are anxious to get home so I'll keep this brief. Keesha Ward is on her way back to Port Charles, and she is pregnant." Edward looked between Jason and Liz. "Around six months."

"Why did she wait to return?" Jason asked in a calm voice. "If she is pregnant with my child why not come back when the stick turned blue?"

"Because she isn't pregnant with your child." Edward told his grandson. "Although I'm sure that she is going to try to convince you of that. She is pregnant with AJ's child." From his desk the older man produced a DNA test. "She had this run two months ago. Then she had this created last week." He said putting down a second piece of paper and tapping it. "I'm sure this is what she is going to want you to see."

Jason looked at his wife. This was something she would be able to read.

"Two DNA tests, with two different results. The first one states that AJ is the father of her child, the second states that you are." Elizabeth said trying to remain calm. It was just wrong to use your child like that. No doubt Keesha was planning on trying to tie Jason to her for the rest of this child's life. "She is thinking that this child will keep her in your life, and I'm betting breaking up our marriage is her goal. She said she was coming back for you." Liz said in a voice dripping with disdain.

"How is she planning on pulling this con off? My first move would have been to request another DNA test." Jason pointed out.

"The only way she can do this is if she has someone working at one of the labs in the city who is going to change the results for her." Edward wasn't new to this game, something Keesha was about to learn. He had a pretty good idea of who she was going to contact. "When she shows up, let her spin her lies. When it's time to read the test results that's when we will let her know we have been on to her since the beginning."

"Are you sure that the first test is correct?" Elizabeth wanted to know.

"This is just one of three tests she had run. I have copies of them all. I have friends in many places." Edward said with a sly smile. "People who owe me favors, or want to get on my good side. I have been watching Keesha since she left. I also knew that she planned on returning and I don't like to be caught off guard. I will deal with Keesha, in the meantime don't let her get to you." He was worried about the damage she could do to the marriage.

"She wouldn't have." Liz assured her grandfather. "Even if the baby was Jason's nothing between us would have changed." She said covering her husband's hand.

Jason raised her hand and kissed it while dropping her a wink. They were a unit and Keesha had no shot at destroying that.

"Good." Edward thought Liz was a lot like Lila. People looked at her and saw a small woman, but she had grit to spare. "Here is what we are going to do."

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