A/N – Thanks for the comments! Hope mother's out there had a great Mother's Day! Glad you liked the Cameron stuff. For some reason I was nervous about that.

A/N – Thanks for the comments! Hope mother's out there had a great Mother's Day! Glad you liked the Cameron stuff. For some reason I was nervous about that. * Tisha – I think Liz mentions it in passing within the next few chapters. *

When I researched this for a prior story, it said Cameron Spencer in his bios and I found some blips that during the bus crash, they referred to Cameron as Cameron Spencer (but I can't find this in the transcripts). Many people said it was implied and happened off screen. This conversation came up because when Josslyn and Spencer were talking, Spencer said that Lucky adopted Cam. So, I'm not sure what's going on. He was going by Cameron Spencer, but maybe Liz just changed his name. But, don't worry, I have a plan to work around this. I'll see if I can prove it either way. Not sure if the Spencer comment was just lazy writing. I actually sent a tweet to RC. Will see if he answers me.

Chapter 28 - Twisted

Patrick walked into the break room and noticed Jason sitting alone at a table. He had hated Jason before, mainly because he felt his ex-wife was obsessed and he didn't like his job choice. But after spending some time around him, he understood how Jason could command such loyalty without even trying. He had to admit, he actually liked the man. He sat across from him and Jason opened his eyes.

"Is everything okay?" Jason asked.

"Jake is fine. It's not about that."

Jason had a feeling that Patrick was going to bring up Sam. "Go ahead."

"Can I ask you some questions?"

"Go ahead."

"It took you a long time to forgive Robin, but quite less to forgive Sam. Why?"

Jason took a deep breath. "Damn Patrick, you really go for the jugular."

Patrick grinned.

"I never thought about it. I guess part of it was because I was pretty rigid back then. I was learning to understand love and betrayal and it was very black and white. When Sonny and Carly slept together, it really threw me for a loop. I was reeling. I felt like I had to forgive but I couldn't understand why it was so easy from them to discount my feelings, as if I didn't have any. Robin was there and during the whole Carly/Michael/AJ fiasco. I was devastated when she told AJ the truth because I thought our bond was something I could count on. I had spent a long time bonding and being a father to Michael and it crushed me. I expect Carly to be who she is and I wrongly excused a lot of her behavior. Robin left town after we broke up and didn't come back until many years later to save me with your help."

"Okay. Why did you forgive Sam for her past and what she did to Jake?"

"I don't want to influence your choice with Sam, but I'll answer your question. After the depth of Sam's con past was revealed to me, we had already been through so much. We loved each other and I guess part of me just wanted someone in my life and I believed she changed. I didn't think I deserved the picket fence because of my job and who I had become. Sam fit in. She wasn't doing cons anymore, so I accepted her in the present. I was a mob enforcer. How can I really judge someone else?"

"Do you regret it?"

"I don't regret loving her initially, but after she lost it and tried to hurt Jake, I wish I hadn't of gotten back together with her. I shouldn't have. I was lonely and I went back to what was familiar. I couldn't be with Jake and I was just struggling to get by."

"I feel like I'll betray Elizabeth if I stay with her but I love her. I just can't see it working out. I want to be around Elizabeth, Cam, and Jake. I don't want to put Elizabeth in that position."

"You can't just make the decision for Elizabeth because you could end up resenting her later."

"Honestly, if it wasn't for Elizabeth, I'd probably take her back but I'm not sure it would be for the right reasons. I'm so tired of my relationships not working. Sam and I were good. But, maybe you touched on something. Maybe I shouldn't settle for good when I could have great without all of this baggage."

Jason sighed. "I can't tell you what to do but it sounds like you're leaning towards ending it. Just be respectful."

"Are you worried she'll attack Elizabeth if I do?"

"I do think Sam has changed. She loves her son and she wouldn't risk that for anything. After losing a child and then all she went through with Danny, I don't think she'd throw that all away," Jason said.

Patrick was struggling to not be emotional. "Emma is going to be so sad."

"Kids are resilient. It might be hard at first, but she'll rebound."

Patrick nodded and stood up. "Thank you for being so open with me."

"No problem."

Jason watched him walk away solemnly. He really hoped that their breakup wouldn't be a catalyst for Sam to act out.

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Patrick spoke to Emma. She was excited about something that happened at school and her enthusiasm was infectious. After hearing about her day and talking about what she wanted to do when he got back, Emma told him she loved him and ran upstairs.

Sam had been watching Patrick with a sick feeling in her stomach. She knew. He had decided it was over and she was barely holding it together.

Patrick's eyes filled with tears watching her cry. "Sam…."

"Don't say it. Please, don't say it. You and Danny are the only thing I have left. Please don't tell me you are walking away from me."

Patrick sighed as a tear fell down his face. "I wanted to do this in person."

"Why do it at all? Do you really think I'm that horrible?"

"I'm sorry. I just—I don't see how this could all work. I know you've changed but Sam, you know that if the shoe was on the other foot and someone had done what you did to Jake to Danny, there is no way you would be with them."

"I know that Patrick. I can't go back and change what I did."

"I love you but I just can't. When I look at Jake struggling to walk and fighting just to take a few steps to his mother, it just makes me so angry that you at one point didn't give a shit who you were hurting. You took all of your hatred for your situation out on her when she had nothing to do with you not being able to have children or you losing Jason. Then you used her children as payback and you didn't care. How do I overlook that Sam?"

Sam was crying harder. "I was not in my right mind. I would never do that now. This is all about you feeling like you've betrayed Elizabeth in some way by loving me. So, fine, you choose her and Jake. I get it. I guess I get left with nothing again while every else gets to leave their mistakes in the past. I'm certainly not going to sit here and beg you."

"Sam I'm sorry. Do you want me to have someone come and get Emma?"

She wiped away her tears angrily. "For the record, I would never hurt that little girl. I will not mistreat her because we are no longer together, but it's up to you."

"If you're fine with it…."

"I'm fine. I'll pack up my things this week and I'll go stay with Alexis until I find a place for me and Danny."

"I'm sorry."

"So am I." She cut the feed and started to cry.

Emma came downstairs tentatively and then approached her. Emma touched her hair. "Did you and daddy have a fight?"

"Kind of."

Emma's face contorted. "Are you breaking up?"

Sam nodded.

"Why?"

Emma's bottom lip was quivering. She had accepted Sam in their life and her daddy was happy.

"I did some bad things years ago and your daddy found out and he was upset."

"Did you mean them?"

"At the time I did, but I've changed and I'm sorry for it," Sam said wiping her face.

"So why can't daddy forgive you?"

Sam let out a breath. "Sometimes, there are things that can't be forgiven. I'm sorry Emma. I never meant for you to get hurt."

Emma started to cry and dove into Sam's arms. After she calmed down, they pulled apart.

"I'll miss you Sam."

"I'll miss you too. I just don't want you to hate me."

"I don't. Friends?" Emma asked holding out her hand. Sam tearfully shook it.

"Yes. Don't be mad at your daddy okay? He's just doing what he feels is right." It was so hard for her to say that but she wanted to do and say the right thing. Emma had already been through a lot.

"Okay. I better go check on Danny."

She ran away and Sam tried to get herself together for the kids. They didn't need to see her fall apart.

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Robin found Patrick in the sleep room crying. He looked up at her.

"I'll go if you want. I'm just worried about you."

He wiped at his face. "I broke up with Sam."

Robin sat across from him. "Because of Jake?"

Patrick nodded. "Elizabeth didn't ask me too, but I felt like I couldn't ignore what Sam did. I know she's changed but I love Elizabeth and I'm not going to bring Sam around her."

"But you love Sam too."

"I do but I'll deal with it."

Elizabeth walked in. "What's wrong?"

Robin got up. "Talk to him."

She sat down next to Patrick and rubbed his back. "What happened?"

"I broke up with Sam," he could barely say the words.

"Patrick…."

"I had to. You have been such a good friend to me. I choose you Elizabeth."

She started to cry and they hugged.

Patrick cried along with her and they sat that way for a long time.

"Thank you, but I'm sorry you're hurting."

"It's not your fault."

Liz wiped her face and stood up. "You don't know how much it means to me that you would choose me but you don't have to do this if she's what you want. I made a mistake and you're standing by me."

"I know, but I want to hang out with you and for it be comfortable and frankly, they weren't equal mistakes. I want our kids to play together without having to worry about whether you're okay with Sam being there. I'll be okay."

Liz stood in front of him and hugged him a while longer. Even though Patrick was upset, she had to admit she was a little relieved by the breakup.

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Jason watched Liz walk towards him. "Why were you crying?" he asked pulling her into his arms.

"Patrick and Sam broke up and he's upset. He told me he chose me and I kind of broke down."

"I talked to him earlier. He's been stressing over this. I didn't want to influence him but I told him the truth."

"I just don't want Sam to blame me." Liz looked up at him. "Do you feel sorry for her?"

"In some ways… I mean after all the mistakes we've made, we get to be happy. I killed people for a living basically and I know I'll never be able to leave that behind. People will always look at me and think about who I used to be. It's a consequence of my choices, but hopefully she'll find someone else that will be able to accept her and is good with Danny. If she's miserable, it will have an effect on him and I don't want that." It really wasn't about Sam, but her emotional state would have an influence on his son.

"True. There's just so much emotional drama involved that I don't really want to be around her. I know you'll have to deal with her and I have no problem with that. I want you to have a good relationship with Danny."

"I want that too."

"This whole situation bites."

Jason kissed her.

"Do you think Patrick and Robin will work their way back?"

"I don't know. I don't really see Patrick leaning in that direction. Even with knowing her reasoning, he still went through the hurt and had to be there for Emma," Jason said.

"True. We'll just have to hope that everything works out for the best and we can all get along for the sake of the kids."

Jason held her tightly. He was loving and dreading the thought of going home.

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Georgie turned on the television and sat down. Everyone was scattered around the building and she wasn't ready to sleep. She needed a computer break. So much had changed that it was pretty overwhelming. She figured that was to be expected when you've basically been unconscious for so many years.

Dylan walked in and plopped down next to her. "Hey."

She gave him a slight smile. "What was going on with Elizabeth?"

"Cameron was having a crisis but I think he talked himself down."

"I can't believe he's so old. He was such a cutie pie when he was little."

Dylan looked up at the screen. "What are you watching?"

"I don't know."

He gave her a look and then snatched the remote out of her hand and she yelped and dove onto him to get it back. As they struggled and laughed, their positions changed and she ended up hovering above him as he laid on his back, the remote in his hand above his head was all but forgotten as Georgie looked at him soulfully. Dylan could swear her mouth was inching closer and he was proven right when her lips softly pressed against his. He was surprised and equally shocked when her tongue swiped across his lips and he opened his mouth to say something and it swept into his mouth. He dropped the remote and they began to kiss passionately, as his hands settled on her hips. For Georgie, it was heady and all-consuming and she felt like she couldn't stop. She didn't want to. The need for air became too much and they pulled apart and Georgie laid her head on his chest, their bodies entwined. "It's been a long time since I've done that."

"You're still really good at it."

Georgie blushed and then looked up at him. Dylan propped a throw pillow under his head. "Are you mad?"

"No. It was hot." He smirked when she blushed bright red.

"I like you Dylan. I know things are kind of a mess right now but, do you think you could start thinking of me that way?"

"I already do." She was a hard person to get out of your head. "I just don't want you to be a rebound. I've been letting Elizabeth go and the rest of my life is crazy. You just woke up and everything has changed. I just want us to both get a little more centered before we take a step forward."

"I get it and I figured you would say something like that. I just wanted you to know that I have feelings for you."

"That was a hell of a way to tell me."

She grinned. "Would you have even made the first move?"

He slightly smiled. "Probably not."

"Men," she said rolling her eyes.

He grinned. "For the record, I like you too. Let's just take it slow okay?"

"Okay."

He felt around for the remote and turned on an action movie and they fell asleep in each other's arms.

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Elizabeth got up to get some water. She crept out of the room, noticing that Dylan and Georgie's beds were empty. She went into the kitchen and drank some water and then ventured around. When she heard the television, she went into that room. She smiled when she saw them and figured Georgie had made the first move.

Dylan's eyes snapped open and Liz gave him a soft smile and then closed the door. All she wanted was for Dylan to be happy. Georgie was lucky to have him in her life. She chuckled as she walked back to the room. Mac was going to have a fit.