A/N - Thank you for the comments! Glad you are enjoying Sonny's downfall. * ilovedana53 – Right now, AJ has done anything for Jason to suspect anything. Most of his struggle is internally. * kcke2pen - lol

Chapter 38 - Crash

Liz ran to the door to answer it and was shocked to see Francis. "Well, look who the cat drug in."

Francis smiled. "It's good to see you Elizabeth."

"It's very nice to see you too. Come in. Jason had a meeting with Sonny."

Francis made a face. "I'll make sure I avoid Sonny then."

Johnny rushed out the kitchen with a big grin on his face. "Damn you're old."

"Shut it O'Brien," Francis said giving his old friend a hug. "You look exactly the same."

"Yeah, I'm just not so high strung."

Liz had noticed that Johnny had changed a little. It was kind of weird but then again, so were most of the people around her.

Jake ran around the corner.

"Jake, this is one of our old friends Francis."

"Hi," Jake said smiling at the large man.

"Hello Jake. It's nice to meet you."

He smiled and ran back upstairs, forgetting what he was going to say.

"He looks just like you and Jason."

Liz smiled.

Danny walked up to Liz and he looked like he was on the verge of tears.

"What's wrong Danny?"

"Miss mommy."

Liz kissed him on the forehead. "I'm sorry. You want to make her a feel better card?"

He nodded.

"Okay. Go upstairs and get your crayons and we'll draw down here on the counter."

Danny ran as fast as his little legs could carry him.

"That was Jason's son with Sam."

"I'm aware of him." He was pissed as hell when he found out Jason was with Sam and had chosen to stay away from Jake. Both he and Elizabeth were knuckle heads but if they were finally getting things right, then he was going to enjoy it. They were meant to be together and they would be even if Francis had to adhere them together with super glue. "So you and Jason are good?"

Liz smiled. "We are incredible."

Francis smiled. "Then I'm happy for you both."

Danny came back.

"Duty calls."

Francis smiled at Danny who shyly smiled back.

"Danny this is our friend Francis."

"Hi," he said shyly.

"Hi Danny."

They walked away and Jason walked into the house and the stress was coming off of him in waves. He saw Francis and moved to the basement door and the men went downstairs.

"I take it that it didn't go well?"

"Hell no. I swear it was everything not to fucking beat the shit out of him and put a bullet in his head."

Johnny was actually surprised by Jason's mood because he hadn't seen him this intense since he had woken up.

"He called Elizabeth a bitch and blamed everything on her. Then he had the nerve to pull a gun on me."

Francis and Johnny looked at each other. "Jason, you think he'll come after Elizabeth?"

He shrugged. "He is off his meds."

"Maybe she shouldn't go shopping tomorrow," Johnny said.

Francis nodded. "I agree."

"It's for Jake's surprise birthday party. She'll be pissed," Jason said.

"Georgie can go with Dylan. They can wear a camera pin and talk to her on the phone. She can help pick out what is needed," Francis suggested.

"So how ugly did it get about me?" Johnny asked.

"He wants you dead. I told him you're under my protection."

"So, I should still lay low."

"Yes."

"Look, I know this sucks but if he sees any opening, he's going to take it," Francis said.

"Then I'll stay here with the kids."

Johnny was going a little stir crazy. He loved playing with the kids but he was itching to leave the compound.

They sat around and talked strategy about Sonny. Something needed to be done before he went completely off the rails.

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Jason's phone rang and he saw it was Carly. They still needed to have their conversation, so he answered it. "Carly?"

"I was wondering if we could talk."

"Where are you?"

"My office."

Jason sighed. "I'll be right there."

Liz looked at him curiously.

"Time for the Carly talk. I might as well just get it out of the way."

"Good luck with that," Francis said.

Jason left and headed to the Metro Court. He was certain that Carly was not going to like their conversation.

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Carly opened the door to her office. "Hi."

"Hi," he said walking past her. "What's going on?"

Carly sighed at the coldness in Jason's voice. "I never thought we'd get to this place."

"Honestly, it was a long time coming."

She inhaled sharply. "You don't mean that."

"Since when do I say things that I don't mean?"

She sat down and took a sip of water, trying to hold it together. "I asked you here to discuss Michael."

"What about him?"

"Morgan punched him earlier. Michael was upset and disappeared. I'm worried about him. He just got out of rehab. I know he's confiding in you and thought you should know."

Jason frowned. "You could have told me that over the phone Carly."

"Dammit Jason. I miss you. You have been a staple in my life for almost twenty years."

"At some point, you needed to stand on your own two feet and I'm just giving you a push. I already told you that you need to fix your own problems and stop relying on me to bail you out. It's not going to happen anymore."

"Jason…."

"No Carly. You have made one bad choice after another since I've been out of the picture."

"It's because you weren't there to talk me down."

"So it's my fault you fucked Franco?" Jason yelled.

Carly's mouth dropped open for a moment and then she quickly recovered. "It's not what you think."

"Oh it's not? Because from where I'm standing, you chose the man responsible for making my life and Sam's absolute hell, and for putting Michael's rape into the motion over your own children and our friendship. I don't care if you thought I was dead or not. You told Michael that I would understand. The only thing I understand is that you are either fucking crazy or the most selfish, self-centered person I have ever met. We both know that it's more the latter."

His word stung her to her core. Tears started to fall.

"He had a brain tumor Jason. He wasn't that person."

Jason almost picked up the chair and threw it through the window. "Are you kidding me right now? Somewhere inside that sick twisted head of his was a person capable of murder and mayhem. That shit just doesn't come from nowhere. You are delusional if you think so. There are plenty of people who've had brain tumors who don't plot and scheme to bring people down and ruin their lives the way that he did. My God Carly, he let Sam think she was raped. That's some sick shit."

"I felt sorry for him."

"And where is that man you flaunted in your son's face? Oh that's right, you cheated on him with the other psycho in your life, Sonny. The truth is Carly, you deserve everything that is coming to you for all the vile decisions you have made. How would you feel if Claudia was still alive and said she had a tumor and I started to date her because I felt sorry for her and basically told you to suck it up because she has changed? I don't think you'd be so calm right now. They would probably be able to hear you in Canada. If I have learned anything about my relationship with Sam, it's that while people can change, the fact that they could do what they did in the first place is something you have to consider. "

"Jase."

"No Carly. There is nothing you can say to excuse your behavior. You just steamroll over anyone to get what you want. You chose protecting Sonny over Michael too. It's sick. I can't have someone like that in my life."

"I've been good and I'm trying."

"You need serious therapy Carly. I'm not holding your hand anymore. I don't even want you to call me. I'm done."

"You don't mean that. You're my best friend," she said as she cried.

"What we had wasn't friendship. I enabled you by rescuing you over and over. And most of the time, it was all about you anyway. And yes, there were times you had my back and I'm thankful for that. But I don't want your kind of craziness around my kids. It's not healthy. For years, you berated and put Elizabeth down even though you've done far worse. I will not stand for it anymore. If you get in her face again, I swear I will take all of this away from you and ruin your life."

Carly was sobbing. "Jase. Please. I'll do whatever I have to. I can't lose you again."

"You've already lost me," Jason saw walking away. He had been prepared to give her a chance until he found out all the details about Franco.

Carly completely broke down. She hadn't expect that at all. Jason always forgave her. She happened to glance at the clock and realized it was time to pick up Josslyn from school and take her to her dance class. Texting quickly, she asked if Michael could do it and a few seconds later, he responded yes.

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Jason went back home. The kids were playing in Jake's room and Cam was on the phone with Spencer. Liz took one look at him and gave him a hug.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah. It didn't go well."

Liz sighed. "I'm sorry."

He kissed her on the top of the head. "Me too."

"Johnny said to come back downstairs when you get a minute."

"Okay."

He went down and Francis was still there too.

"Listen, Max heard Sonny mumbling about taking someone out," Francis said.

"Well right now that would be a short list and I'm sure my name is on it," Jason said.

"We might need to put him down," Francis said.

Jason sighed. "I know and I'm prepared to do it." All the loyalty he had for Sonny was gone. He would protect his family at all costs.

The door to the basement swung open. "Jason, get up here now," Liz demanded.

The guys looked at each other and then ran for the stairs. Jason could hear it in her voice, something was terribly wrong.

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Jason put his hands on Liz's arms. "What happened?" The first thing that ran through his mind was that Sam had killed herself and that Danny would be devastated.

"I was on the phone with Monica and she answered her call waiting. Michael, Morgan, and Josslyn were in a car accident."

Jason wasn't even sure what to say. "Are they still alive?"

"I don't know but Monica said it was bad. None of them are conscious."

"I need to go to the hospital." He wanted to check on Michael.

"Go. Just call me with an update when you can," Liz said.

"I love you," Jason said before kissing her and then running out.

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Carly was beside herself. When she had gotten the call, she couldn't even breathe. She had been in the lobby talking to Dylan and Georgie and they dropped her off at the hospital. Georgie insisted that Dylan go with her and she'd bring the lunch to everyone and meet him later.

Epiphany watched Carly run towards her. It was a mother's worse nightmare. All of her children were unconscious.

"Are they alive?" Carly asked as her bottom lip quivered.

"Yes. I don't have a lot of information. They are working on them. I promise you that as soon as I hear anything, I'll come get you."

Carly nodded and wiped a tear away. "Thank you."

Dylan directed her to some chairs. "What can I do?"

"Just pray. Pray that they don't die."

She had asked Michael to drive Josslyn to a ballet class. She wasn't sure how Morgan got involved.

Dylan noticed that Carly was shaking and he put his arm around her. "Take some deep breaths."

"I can't lose them. I just can't. I know I've done bad things and I'm probably the biggest bitch in this town, but dammit, they don't deserve this."

Sonny rushed off the elevator and saw Carly. "Where are they?"

"They are being examined," Carly said.

"No one has given you an update?"

"No Sonny. They are busy trying to save my kid's lives right now."

He started to pace and all Carly could think of is that she really couldn't deal with him right now.

Jason walked towards them and icily ignored Sonny.

Carly jumped up and ran into his arms. "I know you hate me right now, but I'm so scared."

He looked over at Dylan. "Carly, let me go talk to Epiphany."

Carly pulled back and Jason walked away, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"I don't have any news."

"I know. I just—can you pretend to talk to me for a minute. I know you're busy but seriously, I just had a major blow up with her and Sonny and…"

Epiphany fought a smirk. "Say no more. How are your boys?"

Jason slightly smiled. "Great. Jake is adjusting and so is Danny."

"What's going on with Danny?"

"Sam is mourning so he's staying with us."

Epiphany was surprised. "You have a full house."

"Are you working on Sunday?"

"Nope."

"We're having a birthday party for Jake and would love if you would come."

Epiphany smiled and then got really serious. "Will there be brownies?"

Jason put a hand over his mouth to hide his smile. "That can be arranged I'm sure."

Epiphany pursed her lips for a second. "Make it happen Morgan."

He shook his head and then took a deep breath. "Are they watching?"

"Yup."

"Alright, I'll see you on Sunday at 2:00."

"Later."

He walked back to the group. "Nothing yet."

"Then what the hell were you two talking about so seriously?" Sonny asked.

There was no way he was going to admit it was about brownies. He ignored Sonny and sat on the other side of Dylan.

Patrick walked towards them and Carly jumped up.

"How are they?"

"Morgan has a broken arm and a concussion. Michael has concussion and some broken ribs."

"And Josslyn?"

Patrick cleared his throat. "She hasn't woken up Carly. She hit her head. We just have to wait for the swelling to go down. Her left arm is broken and she has some cuts and bruises."

Carly was stunned. "I have to see her."

"Follow me."

"Can I see Morgan and Michael?"

Patrick stopped. "You can see Morgan but I'm sorry Sonny. Michael said he doesn't want to see you."

Epiphany walked towards them. "I'll take Jason to see Michael and the nurse will take you to see Morgan."

Sonny nodded.

They headed off and Jason paused before going into Michael's room. He really hoped that he wasn't drinking again. He pushed the door open and walked inside.

"Hey."

Michael swallowed thickly. "Hi. Is Josslyn okay?"

Jason shook his head and sat down next to him. "She's still unconscious and has a broken arm."

Michael began to cry.

"You want to tell me what happened?"

Dante walked into the room. "I'd like to know that too."

Michael swiped at his face. "Mom asked me to go get Josslyn for her, so I got to the house and got made sure she was buckled in. Next thing I know, I turn on the engine and Morgan gets into the car. I told him to get out, that I didn't want to speak to him but he wouldn't go and I didn't want to be late so I drove off. He started yelling and picking at me, telling me that I was just pissed because his father had the balls to take my dad out. I was so mad. He physically pushed me and I took a swing."

"Michael…." Jason said rubbing the back of his neck.

"I didn't take my eyes off the road. Anyway, he was irate and I just kept ignoring him. Josslyn started to cry and yelled at Morgan to stop but he wouldn't. He grabbed the steering wheel and I tried to wrestle it back but we went off the road and I don't remember anything after that."

Jason grabbed Michael's hand and squeezed as he broke down.

Dante walked up closer. "I get off in a half hour. I'll come sit with you if you want."

"I'm sure you have better things to do."

"I would like to. I know you've been having a rough time. Will you let me be there for you?"

Michael nodded and Dante looked at Jason and then left the room.

"You think he believed me?"

"You were telling the truth, so why wouldn't he?"

"Morgan is going to lie. He hates me," Michael said painfully.

"I hope it won't always be like that. Michael, you may need to get a restraining order against him. He's out of control."

Michael nodded. He hated that Josslyn was hurt.