A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you liked the fun! - So bad news. Sigh. I was going to LA thur- – sat for my step-twins graduation and I was planning on writing while my hubby drives but now his boss changed his mind at the last minute and won't let him go (I know. I could strangle him). So now I have to make the 6 hr drive down and back. Therefore, I don't know if I'll be able to post. I'm not really ahead at all so you might miss me from Thurs – Sat. Sorry. * Guest – re: Shylan – I hate Sharon about as much as I hate Sam so not a fan. * leeleelayla5 – Me too re: Y&R.

Chapter 43 - Good Times

Liz watched Dylan creep up behind Georgie. "Um Georgie, do you have a bathing suit on underneath your outfit?"

She nodded yes. "Why?"

Dylan came up behind her, soaking wet, and pulled her out of the chair and picked her.

"Don't you dare," she warned.

Jake laughed and cheered Dylan on.

"Jake, you little traitor," Georgie yelled.

Dylan jumped into the deep end with her in his arms.

They surfaced and she splashed water at him. "I can't believe you did that."

Dylan grinned. "You looked hot."

Nick laughed.

She got out and took off her shorts and top and set them aside before getting back in.

Jason handed Danny to Nick and got out and Elizabeth looked at him like he was crazy. She didn't have a suit on.

She got up and ran to the other end of the table.

Cam laughed. "Run mom."

She ran alright, right into the arms of Johnny, who picked her up and quickly deposited her into the pool.

Jason grinned.

"You're bad," Nikki said.

"That's called teamwork. Hey Cam, come here for a minute."

Cam grinned. "No way."

Jason laughed and got into the pool and pulled Elizabeth into him.

"No cookies for you," Liz said pretending to be mad.

"Baby, you'd withhold your cookies?"

"Damn right," she whispered.

"Johnny did it."

Johnny laughed. "Just throw your tag team partner under the bus."

Stitch got in and Victoria handed the baby to Nikki. She didn't want her out in the sun too long.

Jake stood at the edge and Dylan held out his arms and he jumped, making a big splash.

He swam after Dylan and Georgie.

Cam surprised everyone by doing a cannon ball right next to his mom, splashing her.

"You are so on a time out."

Cam grinned and kissed her on the cheek.

They played in the pool for an hour and then Liz announced that it was cake and presents time.

Everyone got changed and Jason lit the candles in the house and then carefully carried it outside as Jake and Danny clapped.

Johnny grabbed a camera and started taking pictures.

When it was time, Jake made a wish and then looked over at Danny. "You want to help?'

Danny nodded and they both blew them out.

Liz grinned. She was so proud of Jake for sharing his moment with his brother. Epiphany sliced up the cake and gave one to Jake and put some ice cream on it. They gave a piece to Victoria and she put a tiny bit on her finger and gave it to Katie and her head jerked as she licked and then kicked her legs and they laughed.

"She'll be a sugar addict in no time," Nick said.

They finished up and then the guys brought Jake his presents and he tore through them, sometimes jumping up and down. They gave Danny his gift and he was so happy when he saw the superhero cape and mask. Patrick took several pictures and forwarded them to Sam.

Jake loved his bike and when he opened the box Liz had brought him and saw the leather jacket he was so happy he could look just like his dad.

Jason disappeared for a minute and then had Elizabeth turn Jake around and he brought the electric motorized kid's motorcycle and sat it down on the cement path. It didn't go really fast but it was the perfect size for Jake.

"Okay Jake, you can open them," Jason said.

Jake opened his eyes and his mouth dropped open and then he grinned. "Motorcycle," he yelled before hugging Jason's legs.

Jason knelt down. "You like it?"

"I love it," he said holding up his arms.

Jason picked him up and put him on it. He showed Jake how to turn it on and Jake pushed the throttle and giggled when it moved forward.

Cam shook his head. "You are never going to get him off that."

Elizabeth grinned. "He looks so cute."

Johnny was taking pictures.

Nikki smiled and wiped a tear away. Jason had come a long way in a short period of time and she was proud of him.

"Sweetheart, why are you crying?"

Victoria smiled at her mom.

"Jason got Jake back and his girl. His kids are so sweet and they are so happy."

Nick pretended to cry and Dylan chuckled.

"You stop that," Nikki said.

Nick leaned over and kissed his mother on her forehead.

"Thank God for Katie and Faith. There are too many boys in this family," Victoria said.

Jake rode past the table. "Dylan, look."

Dylan smiled and waved. "Can I take a ride?"

Jake shook his head no.

"Aw man."

Jake laughed. "GG you can ride."

Georgie grinned. "He owed me one from earlier." She looked over at him. "Thanks Jake."

After about fifteen minutes Jake turned off the bike and ran over to Epiphany and whispered in her ear and they chuckled and she motioned for Dylan and they got up and the three of them went into the house. They came back with the super soakers filled up and Jake got Cam and Emma and then spent the rest of the time running away from people. Epiphany got Johnny before he grabbed her and stole it and then he and Dylan ganged up on Georgie.

"I can't believe she got him those things. I have a feeling I'm going to be ambushed all summer," Liz said.

"I'll protect you," Jason said smiling.

Jake took aim at him and at the last second, Jason grabbed Liz and pulled her on his lap and she took the brunt of the assault as everyone laughed.

"I thought you said you'd protect me."

"Honey, I just reacted in the moment. It was reflex."

It soon became an all-out war when Cam found the other guns and everyone who didn't want to get squirted went under the bigger tent and watched everyone else battle it out. Nicholas and Stitch somehow got Sharon to come out under false pretenses and they got her good. Jason came over to save her with Jake and they got her back to the tent.

"You stay here this time," Jake told her.

"Yeah, what he said," Jason said smiling.

Monica laughed at all their antics. "Patrick, you should get out there."

"No way, these hands will never see combat."

"Daddy, come play tea party with me and Faith."

Patrick made a face. "Sweetie, you're ruining Daddy's reputation."

"What's a reputation?"

Patrick looked at her and then back at Robin who was laughing and ran out of the tent, scooped up Elizabeth and held her in front of him as he made his way towards an unused soaker.

"Sometimes it sucks being small," Liz said as she got squirted.

"Suck it up Webber," Patrick said laughing.

After about an hour, everyone collapsed either on the lawn or a chair.

Victor smiled. It was good that the family escaped from Genoa City every once in a while. They hadn't been this relaxed in a long time.

They started cleaning up and slowly people left. Jason asked the GC people to stay and have dinner with them. It was nothing fancy. In a way, he did want to see Victor Newman eat pizza. It just didn't seem right.

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Nikki took a bite of the pizza. "This is really good. I haven't had pizza in ages."

"Love pizza," Jake said.

Liz grinned. He was practically falling asleep while he was eating. Danny was the same way.

Jason smiled. "My sons have no stamina."

"They have plenty of that. I think they are just coming down from their sugar high," Liz said.

Jason looked over at Sharon. "How's the coffee shop?"

She smiled. "It's doing well. The MoCo brand is a hit."

"I'm glad to hear that."

"I've added karaoke a few nights a week and it's been drawing in some crowds."

Jason shook his head. "Maybe I underestimated people's desire to make fools of themselves."

Victor chuckled.

Nick grinned. "Don't knock it until you try it."

Jason smirked. "Please don't tell me that you do it."

Nikki chuckled. "Let's just say he shouldn't sell the Underground any time soon."

Nick made a face. "Mom, you're supposed to tell me how good I sound."

"So you want me to lie to you?"

"Ohhhhh….." Dylan said laughing.

Nick shook his head. "Brutal."

Liz laughed and got up and whispered something in Nick's ear. He grinned widely.

"Do I even want to know?" Jason asked.

"Probably not," Liz said.

They finished up and Nick whistled to get their attention. "Everyone in the basement."

Victor looked over at Jason who had a puzzled look on his face.

They all walked down there and Liz handed Nick a karaoke mic and Jason groaned and tried to escape but Dylan and Johnny grabbed him.

"How did that mic get into my house?"

Liz laughed. "You're lucky I didn't get the one with rhinestones."

She pushed some buttons and found the song Nick wanted and it started to play and Nikki giggled. Victoria took another mic from Liz and they sang together. Victor chuckled. Sharon took some video to send to Noah and Mariah.

Faith stood up and clapped when they were done. "Jason, you're next."

He almost forgot himself and yelled, "Hell no."

She crossed her arms and looked at him pointedly and everyone laughed.

"I don't sing, not even in the shower."

Liz rolled her eyes and grabbed Dylan's hand. "Sing with me."

"Do I have to?"

"If you ever want my brownies or cookies again."

"Darn. That's harsh," Johnny said.

Music started playing and Nick grinned. It was American Pie. By the time they finished, everyone but Jason was singing which just made Liz laugh.

She plopped down onto his lap. "You will sing to me later."

He couldn't help it and grinned. "We'll see about that."

Faith started singing and everyone clapped. She was so cute.

They sang and laughed for about an hour before it was bedtime for the kids and everyone left.

Jake and Danny fell asleep so fast that they didn't even need story time.

Liz and Jason closed everything down and went into their room.

"You better think of a song by the time I use the bathroom."

"You're serious?"

She gave him a saucy look. "Dead."

He watched her leave and didn't know what the hell he was going to sing to her. He really hoped that she was kidding. Then he remembered Victoria singing softly to Katie earlier and he figured if he just sang a little, she'd probably let him off the hook. His hands got clammy and he actually jumped a little when Elizabeth came out in his t-shirt. She saw the look of panic on his face and bit her lip so she wouldn't smile.

"Well?"

Jason stood up and took a deep breath and pulled her into his arms and started to slightly sway. He cleared his throat and Liz laid her head on his chest.

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine."

She smiled against his chest and took over. "You make me happy when skies are gray."

"You'll never know just how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away."

She pulled back with tears in her eyes and kissed him. "I will always remember that and I won't make you do it again. Thank you."

He kissed her reverently and then picked her up and tucked her into bed. He wasn't even sure why he felt a little emotional as he walked into the bathroom. Somehow, exposing himself like that only had made him feel even closer to Elizabeth. It was something he had never had done with anyone. He finished up and slipped into the bed beside her; the woman who he loved with all his heart. He would do anything for her, even sing.

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The next morning, they got up and started making breakfast. They had invited the Newmans back over since they weren't flying back home until the afternoon.

When they showed up, Jake was so excited. He hadn't stopped talking about his birthday party. Nick made sure to include Danny and he went outside with them to play. Faith also joined them along with Dylan, Stitch, and Georgie.

Once breakfast was done, they all gathered to eat.

Katie was a little fussy and Jason took her from Stitch and rocked her.

"He has the touch," Victoria said to Liz.

She smiled. "He's great with kids."

"You guys have to come visit Genoa City soon."

Nikki smiled. "We would love to have you."

Jason nodded. "It's on our list."

Nikki looked at Dylan. "You should bring Georgie and just spend a long weekend with us."

"Definitely soon," Dylan said. He wanted to take a little trip with Georgie and it would be nice to fit some family time in too. The more time he spent around his new family, the more he craved it.

"Can you mix drinks?" Nick asked.

"Yes."

Nick smiled. "Come up with a concoction and we'll name it and put it on the menu."

Dylan smiled. "I'll work on that."

Nikki was glad that her sons were bonding.

Faith sat on Dylan's lap and played with his hand. It was the first time that she had really sought him out and Jason was glad. He had felt a little guilty about their bond.

Dylan smiled. He was happy that Faith was warming up to him. Sharon was too.

Victor pulled Danny onto his lap. They were an odd couple but Danny seemed to really like him.

"You've got a little fan there," Liz said smiling.

Victor nodded. "He has good taste."

Nikki rolled her eyes which made Victoria and Liz chuckled.

"Maybe I'll take him under my wing. He can be a future executive."

Liz saw the "Edward" look on Jason's face and grinned. Nikki tried to hide her smile.

"Can't you stay?" Jake asked.

Nikki smiled. "Aw honey, I wish we could but we'll definitely see you soon."

"Okay."

They hung out for another hour and then it was time for them to go get ready to leave.

"Elizabeth, I had a wonderful time. It was just what I needed," Nikki said giving her a warm hug.

"It was really good to see you."

"Now I want you to know that if you ever need to talk, you can call me."

Liz smiled. "Thank you."

Victoria gave her a hug. "It was nice seeing you. Mom is about to make you an honorary Newman."

Liz grinned. "You're very lucky to have her."

"I know," Victoria said smiling. "But, if you need to borrow her we'll talk terms later. It might involve your brownies."

Liz laughed loudly.

"You'll need an army to pry those from my hands," Johnny said.

"You behave," Victoria said laughing.

Victor gave Liz a hug. "Thank you for inviting us to your home. I had a very good time."

"Anytime."

He shook Jason's hand. "We'll be in touch soon."

"Definitely."

Nick gave Liz a hug and then grinned. "Does he look at every male that hugs you like he wants to kill them?"

Liz smiled. "Yup. He's very territorial."

"It's because you're such a good person. He's lucky to have you and I'm glad you both found someone to make you happy."

"Thank you Nick."

He gave Jason a half hug and then gave one to Dylan.

Faith gave Jason a big hug as he lifted her up into his arms.

"I miss you all the time," Jason said.

Faith smiled. "I miss you too."

She turned and Dylan held out his arms and took her, giving her a big hug. "Uncle Dylan, when you visit you can see my horsey."

Dylan smiled. "I would love too."

She smiled and then hugged Elizabeth and they all were grinning when she hugged Cam.

Jason hugged Sharon. "Call me if you need to talk."

She smiled. "I will."

They all finished their goodbyes and Jason pulled Elizabeth into his arms and kissed her. Not wanting to be left out, Danny said, "Hug."

They laughed and Jason scooped him up and they had a group hug.

"Me too," Jake said walking up to them.

They knelt down and Jake joined them. Jason looked up at Cam. "You never too old for a hug."

Cam smiled. "You guys are so mushy."

Liz pulled him down to the floor with them and gave him a big kiss on the cheek. Her family rocked and she loved every minute with them.