Huge thanks to my Beta! Warning for language and adult situations. Would love to know what you think. Hope you enjoy!
Chapter Three
"Meow…whose claws are bigger?"
It was now or never, but never before did she dread taking even the first step forward. She could see everyone hovering around the door. Sonny and Carly, or as she liked to call them, the Pit-bull and the Barracuda, were gesturing like the entire floor couldn't hear what was spewing from their lips.
The Quartermaine's weren't much quieter but they had some sense to keep family shit private.
It was now or never…
With sure strides, Elizabeth made her way over to the dueling factions. Hoping she'd be able to ignore the Pit-bull and the Barracuda until she received the answers she was looking for but truly didn't hold out hope of that happening.
"Monica, Alan, how is he?"
"What could you possibly want muffin, you are not needed nor wanted here. Take a long walk off a short pier, why don't you." Carly snarled.
"If I would have wanted to hear the inane, babble that flows from your venomous lips, I would have been looking at you. I suggest you keep your forked tongue behind said lips until I am ready to deal with your depravity."
"Carly, in case you can't take a cleverly disguised hint, shut up. You will get your say, you always do. Sonny, keep your lips zipped too, I don't need to hear about how great you are, or who you are, I know, we all know, just shut it. Before you sprout off about how you deserve to be shown respect, understand this, respect is earned, not given, it is not a privilege, get me?"
When the matching glares were leveled at her, but silence ensued. Elizabeth gestured to Alan and Monica to step away from the two.
"I am truly sorry about that, but if someone doesn't speak up, they won't ever shut up. Now, as I was saying before, how is Jason?"
"He's okay, not great by any means. He will be in the hospital for a while, they removed the bullet about an hour ago and got his temp back up, now they are just waiting to see about infections and the like."
"Oh Monica, I'm so sorry, this can't be easy for you. Jason is strong though, he will pull through this like everything else."
"I know you are right, it is just so hard to see my baby like that, even though he is a grown man, I still see him as my baby."
"I understand completely, Cameron will forever and always be my baby, just like this little pumpkin and any other little ones I am blessed to have." Elizabeth said as she rubbed her belly.
"Alan, I know this puts you in a hard place, but is there any way I can get in and see Jason for just a moment. I know our friendship has been strained lately, but I do care about him."
"Of course I can, I'm not Chief of staff and a father for nothing."
"Thank you, ever so much." Elizabeth began to fidget, unsure how to make her next request.
"Spit it out, I can't give you an answer to something I don't know." Alan said with a kind smile.
"Right, umm, sure I can spit it out. It would be better than actually wanting to spit after having to pass that skanky trollops name from my lips…"
"Elizabeth are you alright?"
"Oh yes, just been a long night. I was wondering if it wouldn't be too much of an inconvenience, if I could possibly spend the rest of the night at your house, once I finish visiting with Jason. I have no desire to go to that apartment I cohabitate with Lucky, so…"
Thinking to herself, 'I could always tell them that I am carrying the next Quartermaine heir, that would probably have them falling all over themselves to help me out'
"What was that you said Elizabeth?"
'Oh Crap'… "Umm, I didn't say anything; it was just a yawn…"
"Sure… Why don't we get you in to see Jason, then you and Monica can head home, she too needs her sleep."
"Alan, you are my husband, not my keeper, if I want to sit on the floor in the middle of the hospital, I will damn well do just that. I never said anything about obeying you in our renewal vows!"
"I am so not touching that, not even with a ten foot pole and your son as a buffer. Think you could distract the glaring duo?"
"There is something refreshing about this new attitude Elizabeth and yes, allow me."
It didn't take them long to distract her nemesis's, nor for her to slip into Jason's room. No sooner did the door close though, than her once confident attitude and steps faltered.
The tears sprang forth with a shocking swiftness. She understood he would make it past this, but, she couldn't ever recall seeing him laid so bare. His stillness hurt her heart.
Reaching deep within herself, she summoned her inner strength, hoping to at least get through this moment without a breakdown.
Elizabeth grasped the pale hand that lay stark against the hospital blanket. She relearned every ridge and contour of his hand. Briefly her mind tried to summon the images from their night together and what those talented fingers could do to her body. With a great battle of wills, she tamped down those thoughts for a later time.
Placing a heartfelt kiss to his palm before grasping it firmly with her own, Elizabeth allowed herself a moment to collect her thoughts.
"I know you probably can't hear me right now, but I need you to know a few things. Honestly, I wish I was saying these things to your face, but your selfish ass just had to go get shot for that floozy you have warming your bed again."
Taking a deep breath, she tried to not focus on her hostility, but it was as if it had a force of its own.
"Jason, how could you take that tramp back in to your bed, how could you tell her you love her, after everything we shared. I love you, more and more each day. As your child continues to grow inside of me, so does my love. I was so afraid, for so many years. I didn't think I would ever find the courage to tell you what has been dancing in my heart, since the moment we met."
"You need to hear the truth, you deserve that and so much more and for my past behaviour, I am truly sorry. This baby is yours mister, so you better pull your head out of your ass once and for all, because my end game is you me and our children. They are going to need you as much as I do."
"Gah, you've never been a talker, talker, but telling you these things while you are asleep or unconscious, is frustrating. I need you to do something for me, and maybe it is unfair to ask, but I'm going to anyway. Cameron and I are going to go away. Your life, my life and the users and abusers will never give us a moment's peace. So what I need you to do for me, I need you to decide, if me and Cam and this baby is something you want."
After a moment of collecting her thoughts, she continued.
"Don't think this is me walking away and leaving the decisions up to you. I am just taking myself out of the scenario for the time being. I fully intend to wage a full on frontal war against you, to win your heart. You've been passive, I've been passive… It won't happen again. You Jason Morgan are mine and I am yours. When you are better, be prepared for my siege!"
Not giving it any thought, Elizabeth rose quickly, captured his lips with hers and tried to infuse every ounce of love she had for him, in to it.
"Remember Jason, please remember it all."
Unable to stay a moment longer, Elizabeth rushed from the room and straight in to Sonny and Carly.
Just before the door closed, she could have sworn she heard Jason whisper "My baby love"
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`Oh goody, my night can`t end yet…`
"So missy, I just got off the phone with Mama, and she had something very interesting to say. She told me you had the nerve to bitch out my family and call them down and then publically announced that your child isn't Lucky's, how's that work? Find someone even more desperate than my cousin to boink your pathetic ass?"
"Carly, have you ever noticed that the Spencer's are only ever your family, when you are trying to make a point or need your trailer trash ass bailed out of some plan or other… Things have changed you low class snake, the tides have turned and your time of ruling has almost run its course."
"What the hell are you babbling about?" Carly asked.
Nevertheless, Elizabeth could see the worm of fear had been planted.
"Just you wait and see. Carly, have you ever wondered why you have to keep Sonny and Jason on leashes? Could it be, because you are so unremarkable, that without you constantly in their face, screaming to whomever would listen, that you are Mrs. Corinthos and Mr. Morgan is your bestest friend, you'd slowly be delegated to nothing more than a mistake, a quick fuck who didn't know, before you even started that you were done?"
Seeing Sonny gearing up to get in her face, Elizabeth quickly replied, "So, you want to prove your worth now. Going to show me and the world what a big, strong man you are? Sonny, you know what your problem is?"
"Please, do tell, what could a classless bitch like you tell someone of my means?"
"So, you are going to call me classless, really? I was born of two parents, two parents who happen to be doctors, who were themselves born to a nurse and a doctor. My dad wasn't my mom's John. Now, we all know they are useless human beings, but they at least knew who was falling into their bed. I may not be rich, but I am rich in friends, they are loyal to me and me to them, not because of the money I have or the supposed power I have, simply because I am fuckawesome!"
"Shut up Sonny, you don't need to respond. No one wants to hear yourself important invectives you wish to impart. You are a silly little man with a God complex; you sleep with numerous women and buy them flashy and expensive jewellery. Seems to me, you are trying to compensate for something else that is tiny…"
"You little bitch, you will rue the day…"
"Blah, Blah, Blah, I've heard it all before Sonny. Jason's job is dangerous, Jason has to keep secrets, and Jason has to protect my slutty sister because no one else will do." Unable to stop, but not thinking about the consequences, Elizabeth continued, "Jason can't be the father of your baby, it's too dangerous, his life isn't meant to bring children in to…It is better for a drug addict to be the father, so you don't have to worry about being first in his life, right? Sonny, are you a little in love with him, do you and Carly…?"
Not fast enough, Elizabeth caught the full force of his slap. Her cheek ached; the tears trembled but did not fall from her clenched eyes.
"Monica, would you please go to the security room and remove the tape so Mr. Corinthos here can't have it erased. Alan, would you mind documenting this attack, call security and then may I borrow your cell phone so I can make a call?"
"Don't even think about it you little bitch." Carly screamed.
"Oh I think, I will and I do and there isn't a single thing you can do about it, just keep your distance both of you. You think I'll just stand here and be abused, not now, not ever. Like I said, the world's changing, are you two ready for it?"
With barely a shake of her fingers she dialed 911. Before she even heard the first ring, two burly security officers walked off the elevator.
"Port Charles 911, what's your emergency?"
"My name is Elizabeth Webber; I am currently in ward 10 at General Hospital. I need the police sent here."
"A squad car has been dispatched and should be there in five minutes; do you need me to stay on the phone with you?"
"I think it would be best if you stay on the line."
"Absolutely Madam. Do you need medical attention?"
"Not at all, I've already had my face documented, there were witnesses to my attack, security is standing here, but with my attacker, one can never be too careful. Things and people tend to go missing when he's around."
The snickering on the line caused Liz to smile, which then caused her to wince. Damn, for a little man, he packs a fairly decent smack.
"I understand Ma'am, it shouldn't be too much longer."
Elizabeth was about to respond but she saw Mac Scorpio and Cruz walking off the elevator.
"Thank you for your help, Mr. Scorpio has arrived. Have a good night."
"Mac, I'd like you to charge Mr. Corinthos here for assault and slander, let's make it a twofer, I'd like to charge Carly with slandering as well."
"Elizabeth, you know nothing much can come from charging a person with slander right?"
"Oh yes, I know alright. But, you still have to go through the motions and unlike everyone else in this city, I refuse to roll over and say it is nothing but Carly being Carly. A bitch is still a bitch and won't change when everyone sweeps her poor behavior under the rug. If you would like, I will submit to you documenting the damage Sonny did to my face and if you go to security, Monica has the video."
"Elizabeth, once this bell is rung, it can never be unrung…"
"I know that Mr. Scorpio but this town has bowed down to the scum of the city for too long. We are just as much at fault as they are and things need to change. Now, is there anything else you need?"
"No, if you would come down to the station in the morning and give your statement and let me photograph your injuries that will be enough. Seeing as the late hour, they may spend a few hours in lockup before they are released."
"Understood, I'll be by as soon as possible, but I need to sleep. Thank you Mac, I know this won't be easy."
"I should be the one thanking you." Mac said with a smile.
"Let's go you two, don't make this any harder than it needs to be."
"You won't get away with this Liz, I see you…"
"Thank you Carly that is considered a threat."
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"You ready for bed Elizabeth?" Monica asked.
"So ready, you can't even imagine. Sorry I brought you guys into this, but it had to happen."
"We understand, let's go. Maybe you can stop by and see Jason before you go to the police station and then maybe on the way home, you can explain what you told Sonny."
"Maybe" was all Elizabeth said.
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