A/N – Thanks for the comments! So glad you're looking forward to the showdown. Hopefully, I won't disappoint! There are too many witnesses around to make it really violent (even thought it was very tempting). Liz goes off on someone else too (something I always wished happened). Have a holiday!

Chapter 41 - Preparations

Liz got right up in Lucky's face. "That pretty much sums up everything in a nutshell doesn't it? You wanted me broken and needy so you could fix me and make me into what you wanted me to be. I drank poison and "died" so that Nikolas and I could try to save you. I was a model when I hated it all for you Lucky. But you didn't care because it was your world and I was just an idiot who got sucked into the worthless pit that is the Spencers. Even after I was raped you ended up making it about Laura and Luke and you needed comforting when I was still trying to get myself together. You didn't even care that the modeling job reminded me of Tom and that awful night. I am so stupid for giving up a great portion of my life to try and save your sorry ass over and over again. Unfortunately, I didn't think that I deserved better than you."

"Oh don't act like your some kind of martyr. You lie like you breathe. You should have just let me go Elizabeth to sink or swim on my own, but you used me as an excuse; someone you settled for because it was safe. Why didn't you just ride off into the sunset with Jason? It's what you always wanted anyway. It would have saved us all a lot of heartache. Of course, you'd probably be dead by now."

Liz wanted to snatch him but there were too many witnesses and she was not going to jail because of him. "I know I was an enabler. I own my shit. After making the same mistake over and over, you have to. Just stay away from me and my boys. You are no longer welcome around them."

"You're not even going to let me see Jake? He has to be confused Elizabeth. I am the only father he has known."

Liz rolled her eyes. "And the only reason you wanted Jake is make Jason suffer. In fact, you thrived off it. You're not getting anywhere near my son. Go crawl back under the rock you came from. As far as I'm concerned, we are dead to you."

"I will fight you with everything I have to get back into their lives."

Liz laughed long and hard. "You're hysterical. What judge is going to give you custody of children who are not even your own blood and who you abandoned? Walk away Lucky. It's what you do so well isn't it? When things get tough, you run to a pill bottle, another woman, or just flat out leave. You're just like your pathetic excuse for a father."

Lucky glared at her. "And for years and years you couldn't get enough of me. We all know that if I showed a little bit of interest, you'd come back to me. You've always chosen me over Jason. It's pure Elizabeth to want a man she isn't with."

Jason jaw twitched. He was about to tear Lucky's head off. Epiphany lightly held onto Jason's arm to try and calm him.

"You think I'd go back to you?" She started laughing again. "You are absolutely my worse mistake; even worse than Ric. God knows you caused more damage. I don't want you Lucky. I haven't really wanted you for a very long time. I told myself I did because I felt so crappy for what I did with Nikolas. I thought that if I got back with you, I could somehow erase it. The truth is that I had no self-esteem and you played on that didn't you? Every time I got close to leaving, you'd manipulate me with your woe is me crap and that damn permanent lock crap and I was stupid enough to fall for it. I thought I was responsible for saving you. But I see you now Lucky. You are nothing to me. If I saw you bleeding in the middle of the street, I'd keep walking. That is how much I hate you."

Epiphany was stunned. This is the Elizabeth she wished had surfaced a long time ago. She had been privy to the all the outbursts Lucky, Lulu, Carly, and Maxie had made. Hell, she could even throw Monica and Sam into that at one point.

Liz went to turn away from him and Lucky grabbed her arm and Liz balled her up other fist and punched him in the face. His head snapped backwards and his hand went to his jaw. He was shocked that she had hit him.

"Don't you ever touch me again," she said angrily.

Jason pulled her back and stood between them and in a low tone so no one else could hear, he said, "You are going to leave and go back to Ireland. If you come near my family or ever speak to Elizabeth like that again, they will never find the pieces of your body. I will make you suffer and hurt in places that you didn't even know you could hurt in. Now get out of my face you pathetic piece of shit." Jason's body was practically shaking and Lucky could see the murderous look in his eyes and shrank back.

"Don't you people have something else to do?" Dr. Obrecht said shrilly. She was enjoying the drama but it had gone on far too long. She walked up to Elizabeth as Lucky slithered away. "You are totally unprofessional. Just because you are off duty doesn't mean you can come into this hospital and turn it into a trashy reality show."

"Jason?" Liz said calmly.

"Yeah?"

"Put your arms around me so I can't do anything."

He was surprised by her request, but quickly clamped his arms around her body.

"Now get off my floor. Epiphany, you should know better."

Epiphany took a deep breath and counted in her head. How this woman could even be her superior after all she had done just baffled her.

When no one moved, Dr. Obrecht stepped closer. "Do I need to call security and have them take out the trash?"

Liz growled and lunged forward but Jason held her tightly.

"You're fired."

"Fuck you. I quit. You run around here like your shit doesn't stink. You shot me for God's sake and I could have died. But yet somehow, due to our pathetic police force and whoever you paid off, you ended up getting a smack on the hand and the chief of staff position. Jason let go of me," she yelled as she struggled in his arms.

"Elizabeth…."

She dropped her voice very low so only Jason, Epiphany, and Obrecht could hear. "I am going to make it my mission to bring your vile ass down, so enjoy this while you can because I don't care if I have to lie, cheat, or steal, you will lose everything. I am going to take a page out of your book and take everything away from you."

Liesl smirked. "You and what army? Do you really think I'm afraid of a little twit like you? You're like a yapping chihuahua. You are no match for me little girl."

Liz tried to yank out of Jason's arms. "Your arrogance will be your downfall. You won't even see me coming. Enjoy it while it lasts you crazy bitch."

Epiphany's mouth was hanging wide open. Patrick had walked up and heard the end of it. "Dayum," he muttered before walking away.

Jason picked up Liz and hauled her into the elevator. The doors closed behind them, but they had all caught a glimpse of Obrecht's shocked face.

"I hate that bitch," Liz yelled.

"Dylan is going to be really pissed that he missed that," Epiphany said.

Cody was standing there with a huge smile on his face. "I taped it."

Jason looked over at him.

"Sorry, I couldn't help it."

Epiphany chuckled. "The look on your face was priceless. Did you mean it?"

"Hell yeah." Liz looked over at Jason. "Will you help me?"

He slightly smiled. "Yeah." He was so damn proud of her.

She grinned and then Jason pulled her into him and kissed her passionately, not even caring that they had company. His girl was so hot. Epiphany grinned and looked away as Cody sent the video to Dylan and Johnny.

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They went home and as soon as they cleared the kitchen doorway, Dylan had picked up Elizabeth and twirled her around as she laughed.

"How did it feel?" he asked. He hated Dr. Obrecht.

"Incredible."

"You're not taking her down without me."

Liz grinned. "I'm glad you're on my team."

Johnny looked up from his second viewing of the video. "I see you still remember how I taught you to punch."

"Definitely. It felt so good hitting that…." She paused and looked around. "Where are the kids?"

"Out back with Monica."

Liz smiled. "That asshole…."

Johnny chuckled. "Jason, I don't know how you held back."

"I thought if I started hitting him, I wouldn't stop. Please tell me you have someone on him?"

"We do. He's at Kelly's."

Jason nodded. "Okay Epiphany, let's go."

He kissed Liz one more time and then headed out with Dylan and Georgie following behind him.

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Jason followed Epiphany into the toy store.

"This place is like a disease waiting to happen," Jason said looking around at all the kids.

Epiphany chuckled. "In that case, we need to move fast."

"My gift is ready to be picked up."

Epiphany frowned. "How did you manage that?"

"I don't know. Some girl answered and offered."

Epiphany shook her head. "Hussy. Elizabeth already brought him one thing online. It should be delivered today."

They went down an aisle with toy cars and she picked up the remote controlled car Liz had her get. Then she picked up two other toys for Johnny, Dylan, and Georgie.

"I was thinking that maybe I should get him some super soakers." She figured she'd buy several so they could all play.

Jason smiled. "Sounds good."

They picked up a few other things and then stopped an employee to ask for some girl named Tawny."

The girl smiled. "You must be Jason."

He nodded.

"Follow me." They all knew who Jason was and her friend was excited to meet him.

Epiphany muttered under her breath about ho's and Jason chuckled. They got to the back and Tawny came out. Epiphany made a face and tilted her head as she briefly glanced at the cleavage the girl was sporting. "You know, you really should try wearing the right size, you're going to cut off your circulation."

Jason put his hand over his mouth to hide his grin.

"Mr. Morgan, I just had someone bring your gift up to the front."

Jason turned back around. "Thank you."

"It was my pleasure. I was wondering if you were free tonight."

"No," Epiphany said loudly.

Tawny rolled her eyes. "Who's that? Your great-grandmother?"

"Oh no she didn't," Epiphany said saucily.

Jason grinned and leaned down and kissed Epiphany on the cheek. "She's my girl and I wouldn't piss her off if I were you."

Epiphany grinned from ear to ear. Tawny's mouth was hanging open and she couldn't resist one last jab. "I know you're probably used to having your mouth that wide, but it's really not an attractive look."

Jason grinned and they walked to the front and picked up Jake's gift and paid for everything before heading home.

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Dylan and Georgie finished picking up the decorations and balloons and then arranged for a couple of pop up tents to be dropped off and some chairs so that people didn't have to sit in the sun all day.

"It's supposed to be pretty warm tomorrow. The kids might want to go in the pool."

"Will you get in?"

Georgie smiled. "Yup. I think it would be fun."

"I don't think I own a bathing suit."

"Well, I guess we both need to go buy one then."

"Shopping together? What will people think?"

Georgie smiled. "That I'm your girl."

He leaned over and kissed her. "Well you are so I have no problem with that."

She blushed. "Have you spoken to Carly?"

"She sent me a text. Josslyn is doing a little better. Michael was released and is at home and Morgan is in jail waiting for a bail hearing."

Georgie shook her head. "I really hope that he learned his lesson."

"Me too."

They finished up and went back to the car.

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Jason and Elizabeth hid the gifts in the cottage and then went into the house.

"How did it go?" Liz asked.

Jason smiled. "Fine."

Epiphany chuckled.

"What?"

Jason took Liz's hand. "Baby, you know I love you right?"

Liz looked between the two of them. "Are you leaving me for Epiphany?"

Johnny laughed and Epiphany glared at him.

"Is that so unbelievable O'Brien?"

Johnny shook his head no and Liz laughed.

"You know the boy is punch drunk in love with you," Epiphany said.

Liz smiled as Jason put his arms around her from behind.

"He had to put down a skank and said I was his girl."

Liz grinned at Epiphany's smile. She still owed her a Jason sandwich. "Well, I can live with that. If he has to have a faux girlfriend, then I'm glad that it's you."

"Jason's a playa," Cam said walking into the room."

Liz looked over at her son. "What do you know about being a playa?"

Epiphany grinned. "Sorry, I gave him a new word."

Cam gave Jason a fist bump and then sat down.

Jason whispered in Liz's ear. "Should we tell him?"

Liz thought for a moment. "I probably should because he could hear it from Spencer or something."

Jason nodded.

"Cam, I don't want you to get upset but Lucky was at the hospital earlier and we got into a fight."

Cam was surprised. "Did you hurt him?"

Epiphany chuckled.

"Why would you ask that?"

"Cause, I don't think you'd let him yell at you anymore."

Liz smiled. "I also quit my job."

Cam frowned. "Why?"

"I kind of got in a fight with Dr. Obrecht."

"Are you sad?"

Liz shook her head no. "It was worth it."

Cam got up and gave his mom a hug. He was glad she fought because he had watched her be sad for way to long.

For Liz, her unemployment status was just hitting her. She knew she didn't need to worry about money, but she had no idea what she was going to do next.

"I guess we'll be stay at home parents for now," Jason said.

Liz smiled. "That sounds really nice." She knew that she could always go to Mercy Hospital to find a job. For now, she could spend more time with the kids and paint. She needed to work on her skillz.

"You could always start a bakery. I don't think you'd have any problems selling anything you make. Just keep practicing so you have all different kinds of sweets and I will be your taste tester for free," Epiphany said as Cam grinned.

Johnny made a noise. "You can't possibly do that all by yourself. Elizabeth you would need different palates and more than one opinion."

"And because I'm your oldest son, I get first dibs."

Elizabeth laughed at the serious looks on their faces. "Alright, alright, I get the hint. I don't know if I'm bakery ready but it does sound interesting. Even If I just did a couple of days a week, it would be something I enjoy. Maybe you're onto something Epiphany."

Dylan walked in. "What did we miss?"

"We're trying to talk Elizabeth into opening a bakery and that we'll be her testers."

Dylan grinned. "Now you're talking. Where do we sign up?"

Liz grinned. She loved every one of them and felt so lucky to have such good friends surrounding her for once. She was so happy.

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The rest of the day was spent planning. Most of the setup would occur after the boys went to bed. Molly, Alexis, Monica, Francis, and Michael were coming over to help.

AJ was busy getting information to take Nikolas down. He put everything into motion and notified his contacts that if anything should happen to him, that they should contact Michael. He wanted to make sure all of his ducks were in a row before they brought Nikolas down. According to his sources, Nikolas had known about the Dylan/Jason switch for a while and did nothing. He thought that was pretty sick considering the man knew how that felt when Connor Bishop had taken his place. He let out a cry as pain exploded throughout his body. It seemed like whenever he'd focus on something other than killing Sonny, it was like whatever was inside him that was making him so angry, would rear it's ugly head. The only way to appease it was to strike out. The war with Sonny would end soon and then he was scared of who he'd focus in on next. He had a feeling it was his brother. He felt like if he didn't give into the anger, then he would be dead and there was no way he was okay with that. So for now, he'd just go with it. He really didn't have a choice because he was not in control.