A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you liked the Kevin/Jason session and Jarly. * doralupin86 – That was hard re: JO. I had to figure out some way to make it so they could heal their friendship. It was tough to write my way out of that one.

Chapter 22 – Keeping in Touch

Jason and Robin heard Georgie squeal loudly and Jason took off running. When he made it to the break room, they found Georgie doubled over laughing on the floor with a ping pong paddle in her hand.

Robin pushed past Jason. "Are you alright?"

She nodded and Dylan shrugged and put his paddle down.

"I'm fine. Let's just say that I swung, missed, and landed on my ass."

Robin shook her head. "Some things never change."

"Help me up."

Jason moved quickly and easily put her back on her feet.

"Thanks."

Georgie looked over at Dylan. "This game is not over. Don't even think I'm going out like that."

He sucked in a breath between his teeth. "Don't you think you've had enough?"

Georgie's eyes flared with anger. "Is that a challenge?"

Robin smirked. "Kick his ass Georgie."

"Oh I intend too."

Dylan made a scary face and Robin chuckled.

"Hope you don't like your part, cause I'm about to carve you a new one."

"Bring it sleeping beauty."

They battled back and forth and then Georgie slammed the ball and won the game.

Dylan sighed. "I've been beaten by a very recently frozen chick."

Robin gave Georgie a high five.

"O'Brien is next."

"I'd pay to see you kick his ass," Jason said.

Georgie's head tilted. "How much?"

Jason smirked and took out his wallet and laid a hundred dollar bill on the table and Georgie grinned devilishly. "You're on."

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The battle of O'Brien and Jones lasted for forty-five minutes before Jason had to pay up. They were both exhausted and actually slept through dinner.

Liz watched Patrick finish dinner and left the room. It had to be rough on Robin. She didn't say much but Liz could see the pain in her eyes. Robin got up and followed Patrick.

"Why are you following me?"

"Because we need to talk."

Patrick sighed and sat down. "What could you possibly say to me that you haven't already said before?"

"Patrick, can you now see the type of work I've been doing? You left home, without Emma and came here to make sure Jake was okay."

"It's not the same thing."

"I beg to differ. The reason I even agreed to this project is because I met Danny and when I realized I had a chance to bring his father back home, just like I got a chance to come back that first time to Emma, I couldn't say no. Would you just have left Jake here frozen? No. You would have flown here just like you did so that you could make sure that he was okay."

Patrick sighed and looked over at her. "You left Emma and I had to explain. Do you even know how difficult that was?"

She nodded. "Do you know how many times Mac had to explain that to me? I never wanted to be that person. I know you think that this is just about Jason but it's not. It's about helping people. I came back because I miss my daughter. They warned me not to come back because they had plans for me but I couldn't stay away any longer. We got Georgie back and Jake. That has to mean something."

"I never questioned your ability to help people Robin. It's part of the reason I loved you."

She flinched at the past tense he used.

"I'm sorry that I hurt you and Emma and I will spend the rest of my life trying to make up for it. Please don't shut me out of her life."

He stood up. "Okay. I won't shut you out but Robin, you better not walk away again or it will be the last time."

She wiped some tears away. "Okay."

He walked away and she got herself together. It was a start.

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The next morning, Sharon dialed Jason's number.

"Hello?"

"Hey, I was just checking up on you. Are you busy?"

He slightly smiled. "No. It's okay."

"Great. I had to thank you for the appliances and we're going to have to talk about that MoCo blend. It's the favorite around here."

Jason smiled. "I'll hook you up."

"How are things going with Elizabeth?"

"Better. Something major happened and let's just say that I'm finally going to get a chance to be the father that I've always wanted to be."

Sharon was wondering why he was being cryptic. "That sounds intriguing."

"It's not what you think. I'll explain later but I'm really happy about it."

"Well, I'll be here when you're ready to spill. Don't be a stranger."

"I promise. I won't."

He ended the call and Liz walked up and hugged him from behind and he shut his eyes savoring the feel of her.

"He looks like an angel when he sleeps."

Jason turned around and hugged her tightly.

"I still can't help but think that if I had done things different, maybe we wouldn't have lost him."

"Like you said, we can't go back. You were a good mom Elizabeth. Please don't doubt that."

She pulled back and looked up at him. "First you came back to me and then Jake. I feel like the luckiest person on earth."

"I'm the lucky one, because I get all three of you. I couldn't have asked for a better mother to my child. You think Cameron is going to be okay with me hanging around?"

"I think so. We've talked a little. He just wants me to be happy."

"I want him to be happy too. How he feels matters."

"He's resilient. He likes Dylan. Will you have a problem if he wants to visit?"

"No. I'm fine with that. If they have a bond and it makes Cam feel good, then so be it."

She kissed him lightly. "I need to go assist Patrick. He's doing some exams on Georgie and O'Brien. Why don't you go see Jake?"

Jason slightly smiled and followed her out of the room.

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Jason sat down in a chair next to Jake. His coloring was starting to change and he didn't look quite so pale. He closed his eyes and remembered Jake playing with the motorcycle he gave him. Jason was still having a hard time with the decisions he had made in the past but he was so happy to get a second chance.

Robin walked up behind him. "I can't wait to see those blue eyes again."

Jason slightly smiled. "Me too."

"You're going to make a good father Jason. How are things going with Sam and Danny?"

He shrugged. "I'm going to start spending time with him when I get back. Diane put a visitation schedule in with the divorce paperwork. We just have to make it work."

"Two sons. Maybe you and Elizabeth can try for a girl at some later date."

Jason grinned. "Three and I don't know if I have one in me."

Robin chuckled. She liked that Jason already thought of Cam as his. "There are ways to encourage having a girl."

Jason looked at her skeptically. "Really?"

"You'll have to ask Elizabeth. I'm seriously not going there."

Jason smirked. "So, how long do think it will be?"

"Not totally sure but maybe a week and a half at the earliest. AJ vitals are stable, but it will still be several days based on Johnny and Georgie."

"I don't like leaving Cameron and Danny for that long, but I can't leave Jake's side."

"Why don't you call Sam later on and see if you can do a video chat?"

"That's good idea."

"Maybe you and Elizabeth could do one together with Cameron. He needs to start getting used to the idea of you."

"I know. I'm hoping he doesn't shut down on me. With Jake coming back, it's going to be confusing."

"I'm sure you and Elizabeth will handle it together."

Jason nodded. "We still have a lot to talk about it as far as us being together. We're committed but I don't know that me moving in right away will sit well with Cameron or Jake." Jason had been giving that a lot of thought.

Robin nodded. "Well, at least Cameron is familiar with you. I know you haven't seen much of him but when he sees that his mother is happy, I can't imagine him being upset by it."

"I guess Emma and Sam get along."

"From the little I've seen."

"Do you want Patrick back Robin?"

She sighed. "I don't think he'll ever love me like that again. So much has happened. And I get it, I really do. I think part of me will always love him and miss him. We created Emma and she's perfect. I don't regret being with him and I don't regret saving you. Maybe I could have handled it a little better but regardless, I would have had to be away from my family. Emma will never forget that. I never did. So, now I need to find a way to fix us."

"Kids are forgiving. It will be tough at first but Emma loves you and misses you. She'll have her good and bad days."

"How did you get so smart?"

"Well my dad was a cardiologist."

Robin grinned. "Come on, let's go see how the exams are coming along.

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One thing Patrick knew for sure was that Johnny sucked as a patient. He could barely sit still for five seconds.

"Are you done?"

Patrick's eyebrow shot up. "No."

Georgie snorted. Patrick had just made Johnny take a stress test and was monitoring his heart.

"Shut it sleeping beauty."

"Make me."

"Were you this feisty before you were frozen?"

Georgie shrugged. "I guess I had my moments. God knows I let my sister get away with too much."

"Were you this antsy before you were frozen?" Patrick asked.

Johnny grinned. "Pretty much."

Liz walked into the room. "Is he gonna live?"

"Yes. O'Brien, your heart sounds good."

Georgie had already taken hers and passed with flying colors even though it exhausted her.

"Where is Dylan?"

"The roof I think."

Liz slipped out and went to see him. They hadn't really been alone since their breakup and she wanted to see how he was doing.

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Dylan turned his head when he heard a noise and saw that it was Elizabeth and then turned back.

"It's a nice view."

"It is."

"How are you?"

He shrugged. "Okay I guess. All of this craziness has kept my mind busy."

"I know. It's pretty incredible."

"How are you doing with all of this?"

Liz smiled. "When he opens his eyes, someone might have to hold me up."

Dylan smiled. "I think a lot of people might be passing out when they see him."

"It's going to be a shock for sure."

"So, are you going to hang around for a while?"

He nodded. "I think so. I have to deal with Sloane anyway."

"Maybe Jason could help you out with that."

"I didn't think about that. I'll talk to him."

"This is weird isn't it?"

"Yeah but I like Jason and you were never mine to begin with."

She looked up at him.

"Don't say you're sorry because I know that you never meant to hurt me. I like having you as a friend and I'll adjust. It will just take time."

"I think Georgie has a crush on you."

Dylan grinned. "I was the first person she saw."

"Or maybe it's because you're such a great guy."

"Yeah, well, she's going to go home and forget all about me."

"She's not like that at all."

"She's a nice person. I like her and O'Brien."

Liz looked at the door and saw Georgie. "Hey, why don't you keep Dylan company? I'm going to go check on the big baby."

Georgie rolled her eyes. "O'Brien is a nut."

Liz chuckled and walked away.

Georgie stood next to him and leaned on the edge. "So, how awkward was that?"

Dylan chuckled. "Not as bad as you would think. She belongs with Jason. I know that."

"But your heart hasn't quite caught up yet?"

"A little bit. I'm happy for them. Finding Jake was pretty incredible."

Georgie smiled. "Yeah. I can't imagine what Elizabeth must have gone through."

"It was pretty bad for her but she's a survivor, just like you."

"We all are that's why we need to stick together."

"I don't plan on abandoning any of you, although O'Brien is touch and go."

Georgie laughed. "He grows on you."

"Like a crazy fungus."

She snorted and he chuckled.

"You just like it cause you beat him at everything."

She nodded. "Very true. He's good for my ego."

"You look tired."

"Just what a girl wants to hear."

They stared at each other for a long moment. "You know you're beautiful Georgie."

She blushed. "I always thought that Maxie was the pretty one. You guys are good for my ego."

"You have a light and a unique outlook on life. Don't change for anyone."

"Alright, I'll make a deal with you."

"Were you always a gambler?"

She grinned. "If you promise that you'll still be my friend when we get back to Port Charles, I promise I won't change."

She held out her hand and he looked down at it and started to shake it but stopped. "What?"

"What do I get if you change?"

"What do I get if you change your mind about being friends?"

Dylan smirked. "Fine." He shook her hand and then held it and pulled her forward. "Let's go pick on O'Brien."

She laughed and they went back inside.

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Sam was surprised when her phone rang and it was Jason. "Hello?"

"Hey. I know it's short notice but I was wondering if maybe I could do a face chat with Danny."

Sam slightly smiled. "Okay. Let me get it set up and I'll call you back in five minutes."

"Okay."

She called out for Danny and he and Emma came running.

"Hey, your daddy wants to talk to you."

"Daddy?" He said smiling.

"Yup. I'm setting it up right now."

"Can I talk to my daddy?" Emma asked.

"Yes. Your mom is with him too."

Emma got quiet.

"Emma, what's wrong?"

"I'm scared she's going to leave again."

Sam knelt down. "Well, I don't think she has any plans of doing that." Sam had spoken to Patrick earlier. "I know you miss her."

Emma nodded.

"She missed you too. How could she not?"

Emma smiled.

"Okay. Danny sit on the chair and take your turn and then Jason can go get Patrick."

Danny was all smiles. He was so excited.

Jason saw the call come through on the computer and he smiled and answered it. "Hello?"

"Daddy," Danny yelled.

Jason smiled at his enthusiam. "Heah son. How are you?"

"Fine. I played with Emma. Where are you?"

"Oh, just watching over some friends who were sick."

"Don't like being sick. Don't like soup."

Jason grinned.

Sam said, "Wonder where he gets that from?"

"What is your favorite thing to eat?"

"Mac and cheese."

Jason made a mental note to stock up. "Are you sure it's not brussel sprouts?"

Emma yelled, "Ewwww," and Danny copied her making Jason laugh.

"No. What you like?"

"Um, hamburgers."

"French fries, yum."

"What else do you like?"

"Juice—apple juice."

Emma stood next to him. "He likes candy."

"Hi Emma."

"Hi," she said shyly.

"Potty," Danny said standing up.

He ran and Sam sat down. "Sorry, I should have made him go first. Do you think you can get Patrick so Emma can say hi?"

Jason nodded. "Be right back."