A/N – Thanks for the comments! Guest re: the story being hard for you. – Why are you tripping? lol I am not a Sam fan and I've already said she's not a part of the triangle. Trust me. As far as Y&R is concerned, pretend they are new characters. * Ella – Makes sense. I just wish she was yelling at him instead of sleeping with him. Agree BM should just be Jake (new). Rofl re: Stitch

One last time: There is no change from the storyline on the show re: Sam/Danny/Jason in the past. Now the future, that's all my creation.

Warning, do not drink anything while reading the beginning of this chapter or it might end up all over the place. lol

Chapter 5 – Harsh Truths

Carly watched Elizabeth walk towards her. "How is he?"

"He was fine. They just took him back."

She plopped down next to her.

"You're loving this aren't you?"

Liz rolled her eyes. "Whatever Carly."

"Don't get your knickers in a bunch Muffin. If Jason chooses you, maybe I'll go to Kevin and get some medication so I can deal with it."

Sam snorted. "Don't leave out the therapy."

"You're so bitter Sam. It just pisses you off that Jason keeps coming back to her when you are supposedly his great love. You walk around with your puppies hanging out and prance around in stripper heels because your vagina is all you have going for you," Carly said mocking her.

"Whatever Carly, you've been on your back since you've got to town. Don't act like you're not jealous of Elizabeth. You've hated her since day one."

"At least I'm honest about it. I never claimed to be sane where Jason is concerned. Did it kill you that he turned to her again when you were playing smoochie face with a cop of all people? I thought you were supposed to be such a great ride and die mob chick. You ran around trying to be what you thought Jason needed. All I know, is that I hadn't seen him as grumpy as he was during the Sam years since his accident. "

Sam rolled her eyes. "He was probably grumpy because he kept having to clean up your messes and listen to you shrieking all the time. I guess if you can't have him none of us can right?"

Carly smirked. "I'm the only one sitting here who has been with him for the duration, watching while you bitches came and went."

Liz shook her head. "Are we really having this conversation right now?" Liz was glad they were off to side and no one else could hear them. "And maybe you should alter your skewed memory because somewhere in that "duration", you screwed Sonny and that nearly got Jason killed."

"What you can't handle the truth either? You threw Jason away how many times? You had your chance and you blew it Princess Purity. You whined to Jason about your sucky choices and made him feel like he needed to rescue you, choosing that ass Lucky over him time and time again. You chose a drug addict over Jason as father material. Who does that? You said, "But I love Lucky" so many times that I think you brainwashed yourself. And don't even get me started on Ric. You miscarried a baby because of his bullshit obsession with Sonny, he almost killed you, never put you first, and kidnapped me when I was pregnant and locked me up in that damn panic room so he could steal my baby and give it to you. He made me think I slept with him which would have been rape and you knew and apparently didn't care which is insane after your history. What he did to Alexis when she was dying of cancer was downright disgusting and you still opened up your legs to him and welcomed him back. You're either crazy or desperate."

"Pot meet kettle. You have some nerve. Let's see you slept with AJ again. You slept with Franco after everything he did. Michael was raped because of what he put in motion. He did the same thing to Sam as Ric did to you. Where was your loyalty to either your son or Jason? After all the damage Sonny has done, you can't resist opening your overused vagina to him again. Or is this yet another case of Carly gets to do whatever the hell she wants but everyone else has to be judged for their actions?" Liz said angrily.

Sam smirked.

"Don't look so smug Sam. I still don't understand how Jason could ever take you back after what you did," Liz said.

Sam rolled her eyes. "I messed up because of your lies and did something I regretted. You know all about that right, after what you did before Jason disappeared?"

Carly tilted her head wondering what they were going on about.

"I don't even think that you can compare that to what you did to me, Jake, and Cameron. They were kids Sam. You attacked kids. And yes, I regret what I did, but at least I came clean quickly. Can you say the same?" Liz said angrily. "And let's not forget that you wished Jake didn't exist and tried take him away from Jason twice."

"Obviously Jason loved me enough that he got over it."

"No one should ever get over something like that no matter what. Would you get over it if someone did the same thing to Danny? Who's to say you won't go off your hinges if Jason chooses me again this time. What, are you going to hire someone to take Cameron and use the Jason and Liz lied to me excuse again? You were a freaking lunatic."

Sam lunged at Elizabeth and Carly pushed her back.

"Step off. If anyone is going to hit the muffin, it's gonna be me. I've had to put up with her longer."

"Oh shut up Carly. You're just loving this. Your head is so far up Jason's ass I can see your face when he opens his mouth. Jesus, we shouldn't even be fighting right now." Liz folded her arms across her chest.

"I got fifty bucks on Elizabeth. She looks really pissed," Stitch said.

Jake smirked. Liz looked really hot at the moment and he would love nothing more than to find an empty room. "There's a lot of hate over in that corner."

"Maybe we should slowly move over there. They look like they are going to blow."

Jake nodded and they both edged their way over to them.

"If he chooses you, there is no way in hell you are coming near Danny."

Liz's mouth dropped open. "You little bitch. You have some nerve. I never hired fake gunmen to scare Danny and I certainly didn't watch while some deranged woman stole him either."

Carly's mouth dropped open. "What the fuck Sam? I should kick your ass right now."

"At least I came to my senses and realized that what I had done to you and Jason was pathetic, something miss ride or die can't admit to. And if you had stop shoving your tongue down John McBain's throat for five minutes and had given Jason some time to deal with what happened with Franco, you wouldn't have lost Jason to begin with."

"At least he fought to be with me."

"When? Give me times and dates. You came sniffing around, opened up your legs, and little Jason wanted to come out to play. He broke up with your ass and you whined and acted like a bitter bitch that entire summer, trying to guilt him into taking you back because you couldn't have kids and because he dared to have one with me. You knew exactly who Jason was and what he did for a living, yet somehow, it was all his fault. You're only ride and die when you get your way. I don't recall him fighting for you after Franco. I don't recall him chasing after you after you screwed Ric. So tell me Sam, when exactly did Jason fight for you? You were available and he went along with it. That pretty much sums up your entire relationship."

Carly was shocked that Elizabeth was being so snarky but part of her admired her for it. Maybe she wasn't a lost cause after all.

Sam growled and hurled herself at Elizabeth before Carly could react and Jake pulled Elizabeth back just in time as Stitch grabbed Sam.

"Get the fuck off me. I'm going to kill her," Sam said angrily.

Nikki walked over to them. "I don't know what the hell is going on over here but you need to knock it off. Do you really think Dylan would want this?"

"It's Jason," Sam growled.

"You can't even say his name right," Nikki said making Liz smirk. "Elizabeth, come sit over there with me."

"This isn't over."

Liz rolled her eyes and followed Nikki.

Stitch let go of Sam.

"I don't know what that was about, but please try not to get into a fight right now," Jake said.

"Tell that to Elizabeth and Carly," Sam said walking away.

"Carly…." Jake said.

"What? This one wasn't on me. I was just along for the ride." She had learned some interesting things about both women and wasn't sure either of them deserved Jason.

"Just don't goad them."

She made a face and Stitch chuckled. Something told him that Carly was more than a handful.

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Nikki looked at Elizabeth. "You want to tell me what that was about?"

"Can I just say that I have Sam PTSD?"

Victor chuckled. "Let me give you some advice."

"Here it comes," Paul muttered.

"Never play all of your cards and never let them see you coming."

Paul rolled his eyes. "Cause that has worked out so well for you right?"

Victor grinned. "I've built an empire on that philosophy. What have you done?"

"At least I have a conscious and some morals."

"Both are overrated."

Nikki rolled her eyes. "Sometimes, I wish someone else had rescued me from that stripper pole," she whispered making Liz snort.

Epiphany walked towards them. "He's doing fine. They have a ways to go but he's stable."

"Thank you Epiphany," Liz said.

"No problem. I just don't want any bloodshed out here."

Liz smirked. "I'll try to dial it back a notch."

"Uh huh," she said walking away.

Sonny rushed into the room.

"Who's that?" Nikki asked.

"That's Sonny Corinthos. He's a mob boss and Jason is his bitch," Liz said bitterly.

Nikki chuckled.

"How is he?" he asked Carly.

"He's stable and still in surgery."

"Thank God." His life had been shit since Jason left and he really needed him back to fix everything. Michael needed him too. He sat down next to her. "Who are those people?"

Carly explained to him who everyone was and he was surprised.

"I knew that Jake couldn't be Jason."

"What are you psychic now?"

"No, but I couldn't stand him. He's a smartass."

Carly smirked. "I like him. He's a good drinking partner."

Sonny let out a sigh.

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Patrick walked onto the roof and watch Sam for a moment. She was balling her eyes and he knew that it probably had something to do with Jason. "Sam, what's wrong?"

Sam rushed into his arms. "I just got into a fight with Carly and Elizabeth."

Patrick rolled his eyes. "Let me guess? It was about Jason."

She pulled back and wiped her face. "Maybe we shouldn't talk about this."

"Why? I'm used to my women bowing at Jason's feet."

She rolled her eyes.

"I'm sorry. What do you need?"

"To beat the shit out of Carly and Elizabeth."

Patrick smirked. "Would that really make you feel better?"

"Hell yeah. Both of them act so entitled where Jason is concerned."

Patrick didn't say anything because he wasn't a Jason fan and didn't understand how the hell the man got all these women to fight over him. His dick must be bigger than his gun.

"I'm just so sick of defending myself and the love we had."

"I'm sorry that they upset you."

"How's Jason?"

"He's in recovery. It wasn't as bad as Jake's surgery. He'll be fine."

Sam breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank God."

"I need to go tell everyone. Are you going to stay here?"

Sam nodded. "Yes."

Patrick went back to the waiting room.

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"Patrick, how is he?"

"He's in recovery. The surgery went well. There were no complications."

"How long does he have to stay in the hospital?" Nikki asked.

"Probably a few days. We need to make sure that he is stable and run some tests. It will be awhile before he wakes up."

"When can we see him?" Paul asked.

"We'll move him to a room soon. Elizabeth, will you come with me please?"

Carly frowned. "Why does she get to go?"

"Because that is what the patient asked for."

Carly rolled her eyes and sat back down.

Nikki looked over at Victor. "She kind of reminds me of Phyllis."

He smirked. "I made some reservations at the Metro Court for us. I might have to go back early. I'm not sure how long you planned on staying here."

"I'm not sure either but I want to get to know Jake."

Epiphany walked towards them. "Mrs. Newman, I can take you to get your bloodwork, you too Mr. Williams."

"Thank you Epiphany."

They followed her to the lab. They needed to know if Jake was their son.

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Elizabeth walked into Jason's room and sat down by his bed and took his hand. He was so still. She closed her eyes and relished the feel of his hand. God, she had missed him. The only thing she didn't miss was the Carly drama and now Sam was thrown into the mix yet again. She hated that she stooped to her level but she was just tired of holding in how she really felt.

Monica walked inside. "It's good to see him isn't it?"

Liz looked over at her for a second before turning back to Jason. "Yes. I still can't believe he's here."

"You know Elizabeth, I know things were rough between us."

"Because we didn't tell you about Jake and then you decided you liked Sam better."

Monica sighed. "It really wasn't about Sam. I just didn't understand how you could ask Jason to give up his son. Sam didn't."

"Monica, Sam watched Jake get kidnapped and said nothing. She also hired gunmen to terrorize us in the park to get me away from Jason. So, before you give her your undying love, you should realize she's just as screwed up as the rest of us."

Monica was stunned. "Did Jason know?"

Tears flooded Liz's eyes. "Yes and he took her back. I know I was a train wreck around that time. I lost myself Monica. I didn't feel a thing for Lucky and I was trying to make myself feel anything with Nik. I hated myself after that and I was all over the place. I made some really bad choices, ones I can't take back."

Monica walked closer to the bed. "Elizabeth, I'm going to be frank. Your self-esteem sucks."

Liz slightly chuckled. "Tell me something I don't already know."

"If you don't feel worthy of being loved and respected, then you are going to attract people who won't feel you are worthy either. I just want my son to be happy. I know I've treated you harshly because I took my anger out on you for missing out with Jake. I am sorry about that, because I caused you more pain when you were under so much stress to being with. I think both you and Sam have done some things that you wished you could change. And the amazing thing is that Jason, although he'll never admit it, has an amazing capacity to love. He had a lot of guilt where both of you are concerned and let's not sugarcoat it, he walked away from his son for that god awful Sonny Corinthos. He'll have to live with that for the rest of his life."

Liz wiped her tears away. "I'd like to say I'd do things differently, but my head just wasn't on straight. I should have gotten therapy when Lucky came back after being brainwashed, because that was the start of a very long decent into the hell my life has become."

"You can only try to make better decisions now."

"True."

Carly listened from the doorway and surprisingly said nothing. She didn't want to feel sorry for Muffin, but she got that you make some pretty big mistakes when your head is screwed up. She was a poster child for it. Due to her stellar ability to get into trouble, she had to claw her way out of the gutter numerous times and her track record wasn't pretty. It made her wonder if Jason chose the people around him because he figured they were so screwed up, for once, he looked like he wasn't.