A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you liked the party! Maxie has serious issues.

Well, my Johnny/Kristina pairing was meant with a few naysayers. I'm not writing Kristina all whiny and spoiled like she was before. She's 25 and more mature but with a wild side. I have no one else to put him with so unless you have a better suggestion (no GC cause it's long distance), I'm going to explore it. I'm not a big fan of Krissy but I'm going to write her how I see her now.

Chapter 59 – Party Over

Elizabeth walked out of the house and Danny yelled," Mommy Liz."

She smiled and Alexis looked over at Sam to see how she had taken it.

Sam flinched a little, but she knew it was bound to happen.

Liz walked towards her. "Okay Danny, watch the door."

Kristina opened the sliding glass door and Johnny walked out with the cake and sat it on the table as Danny clapped.

"Race car."

Jason smiled. "That's right. You get the first piece."

Jake looked up at his dad. "Can I have the second piece?"

Jason chuckled. "Okay."

Liz cut up the cake and handed them out. By the time Danny finished, she swore he had gotten more on himself than he did in his mouth.

"Sam, come with me. We'll get him cleaned up and then we'll open presents."

She nodded and they took him upstairs. They worked together to get his clothes off and Liz got together an outfit while Sam washed him up.

"Thank you for taking care of him when I couldn't."

Liz looked over at her. "He's a great kid and the boys were very happy to get to spend some time with him."

"I'll be home next Saturday."

Liz nodded. "It's going to be hard for all of us to give him up, but I'm glad that you're doing better Sam. He missed you."

"I missed him too. Maybe we could work something out where he can come over during the week for a couple of days. He's not going to school yet so it wouldn't disrupt his routine." She couldn't deny how happy Danny was and that was due in part to them working together. It was something they'd have to get used to.

Liz was actually relieved by that. "Thank you."

They took Danny out to open his presents and everyone was laughing at his responses. He got new superhero dress up clothes and was so excited. But Jason put him in his leather jacket and Danny saw the race car, he did this crazy happy dance that Liz was sure he learned from Jake and everyone was in tears from laughing. The Newmans had sent gifts too. Jake was helping Danny unwrap and the two of them were so funny.

Patrick stood next to Sam as they watched the motorized car slowly take off with Jason and Jake on either side. Danny had a little helmet on and looked so cute.

"He's happy," Patrick said softly.

Sam nodded. "He got his dad back and now he has another family and brothers. It's all good."

Patrick studied her for a moment. "You look like you're doing better."

She looked up at him and slightly smiled. "I am. Losing the baby was hard after what I've went through in the past. I was also really sad about losing you and Jason. I broke a little, but I always come back strong."

He smiled. "I'm glad. Danny needs you."

"I need him too." He kept her head above water. As long as he was happy and healthy, she couldn't ask for anything more.

Emma ran up to Sam and hugged her.

"Hi Princess Emma," Sam said smiling.

Emma grinned. "Danny is going to take me for a spin. Watch us okay?"

She nodded.

Liz snapped pictures of Emma and Danny and then sat down next to Georgie.

"Are you mad?"

Liz looked over at her. "Not at you. Your sister never learns."

"Don't even get me started. She's going to drive me to drink."

"Maxie and I have an ugly history. I think she hated me because she couldn't have Lucky."

Georgie rolled her eyes. "As if he was a prize, I mean come on. There is no way reason to hate you that much because of Lucky Spencer." She couldn't stand him for abandoning Cam.

"I know. There is no excuse. She just doesn't think about the fact that Lucky could have harmed Cam because of her actions. I don't think she gets it. You would think that since she's a mom now, she'd have a different perspective."

Georgie hadn't even though about it in that way. She was going to have a long talk with her sister after this. Maxie either needed to grow up or she would lose her sister as a friend.

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Kristina sat next to Molly. "Are you going to talk to me or shut me out like you're doing to everyone else?"

Molly looked over at her. "I'm not ready to talk about it yet."

"Just answer one question for me then."

Molly filled with her journal. "Okay."

"Did someone physically hurt you?" She knew what it was like to be with someone who was abusive and that was the last thing she ever wanted Molly to have to experience.

Molly frowned. "No."

Kristina let out the breath she was holding. "You want to go?"

"Yes," she said, perking up.

"Let me say goodbye to everyone then."

Kristina walked over to her mom and let her know what was going on. She went into the house to find Elizabeth and ran into Johnny.

"You look lost."

She slightly smiled. "I was looking for Elizabeth. I was going to take her home." God he was gorgeous.

Johnny smiled. "I think she went into the den. I can go get her if you want."

"Thanks batman."

Johnny chuckled. "No problem. It's how I roll."

Kristina laughed and then watched him disappear around the corner.

He came back a minute later with Elizabeth in tow.

"I just wanted to thank you for giving Danny such a great party. It's hard to believe he's so big already."

Liz gave her a hug. "I know. Time goes fast." Kristina had grown up a bit too and she even looked more mature. It seemed that living in California had suited her. She caught Kristina glance at Johnny and smirked. "Well, you're always welcome here. I hope you stick around for a while."

"I'm planning on it."

Liz watched her go back outside and walk up to Jason. "She's pretty isn't she?"

Johnny smirked. "What's your point?"

She smacked his arm. "Don't be a smart ass. I saw you checking her out."

Johnny winked at Liz and went outside.

Jason watched Kristina walk up to him. "Are you leaving?"

She nodded. "Yes, I'm going to take Molly home."

He gave her a hug. "It was good seeing you. Don't be such a stranger."

Her head tilted. "You're different." That wave of intensity that usually emitted from his body wasn't there anymore.

He smiled. "I have been told I'm lighter than I was before."

Kristina smiled. "I like it. You wear lighter well."

"It throws people off at first, but I'm really happy."

"I'm glad." Kristina shifted. "I need to ask you something."

Jason knew it was about Sonny. "Go ahead."

"Is Michael alright? Seeing what he did—let's just say I can't even comprehend it."

Jason sighed. "He has his good days and bad days but he's holding it together."

"I heard AJ was back. That has to help."

"Yeah, probably. If you're going to stick around, spend some time with both your brothers. I think they could use a friend."

Kristina nodded. "You always did give good advice."

Jason smiled.

"One more question since we're on a roll."

Jason nodded.

"Is Johnny single?"

Jason's head tilted and he started to talk and stopped and Kristina started laughing.

"That look hasn't changed."

Jason smirked. "Smart ass."

"Well?"

"He's single. Helena did a number on him too and he's been through a lot."

"So in other words, tread lightly?"

"Yeah. He's a good guy—"

"—but you're just concerned about him."

"Yes."

"I get it. I read the stories, although I'm sure not everything was true. I'm glad you're back Jason and I think it's great you get to be a dad."

Jason smiled. "It's been amazing. I should have done it before."

She smiled. "Yeah, well, we all have regrets. I try not to focus on them anymore since there's not much you can do to change the past. I'll talk to you soon."

He watched her walk away still smiling. Sonny was probably rolling over in his grave at the thought of Johnny being with his daughter.

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Johnny helped Jason fold some tables. Everyone had left and Georgie and Liz were giving Jake and Danny baths while guys cleaned up outside.

Dylan walked over and helped them fold down a tent. "How did things go on your date?"

"Eh, we decided to just be friends, but she is going to help me check out the details surrounding my mom's death."

"That's good."

"Someone asked about you," Jason said. He wasn't normally the gossiping type, but he was curious how Johnny would react.

Johnny frowned. "Who?"

"Kristina Davis."

Dylan smirked. "That ought to make Alexis's head explode."

Johnny grinned. "She's hot, but she might be a little young for me."

Jason made a face. "You act like you're twelve on a good day."

Dylan laughed. "True."

Johnny rolled his eyes. "Just because I have a better sense of humor than you, doesn't mean I'm immature."

"Uh huh. She's twenty-five in case you were wondering," Jason said.

"I'd go out on a date. You never know."

"Sonny would have had a coronary," Jason said.

Johnny laughed. "Very true."

They finished taking everything down and packed it away in storage.

"Want a beer?" Johnny asked.

"I could use one," Dylan said.

"Count me in," Jason added.

They sat on the porch and chatted until the girls got done and joined them.

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Elizabeth and Jason were alone since everyone else had went to bed.

"What's wrong baby? You've been a little quiet."

She was sitting on his lap, listening to his heart beat. "I guess I'm more than a little attached to Danny. I didn't think about how hard it would be to let him go."

He kissed the top of her head. "I know. I'm going to miss him too."

"Sam said that we could work something out and get him a few times a week in addition to every other weekend."

Jason sighed. "We'll make it work. She agreed in the settlement that we could have him at least a month over the summer."

"We'll have to plan something special next year, like Disneyland or something."

"They would love that."

"Did you see what Diane got Danny?" Their lawyer had breezed in and out very quickly.

"I'm not sure. There were so many gifts."

Liz smiled. "She got him plastic handcuffs, a jail banner he can hang up for when he throws Johnny and Dylan in jail, and the set came with plastic bars."

Jason shook his head. "Only Diane."

Liz laughed. "She told Johnny and Dylan and that if they need representation, that she'd give them a discount."

Jason chuckled.

"Did you call Sharon to check up on her?" Liz asked. She was very much aware of Sharon's struggles with bipolar. In fact, she found it very interesting that Jason had befriended someone with the disease when he thought he was Dylan; given all the struggles he had with Sonny.

"I talked to her briefly. She sounded a little better."

"Good."

He was glad that Liz trusted him. "We should go upstairs. I'm exhausted."

"Me too."

He stood up with her in his arms and carried her upstairs.

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The next few days went by quickly. Diane gave Jason the layout sketch of the warehouse and he liked what she came up with and decided to move on it.

Around dinner time, Johnny got a call and Jordan asked him to come down to the station so he left.

Dylan took Georgie to the warehouse so she could check out the equipment. Jason was going to sit with her and explain some of the business so she understood how things would be run. He really didn't think she'd have any problems picking it up. She was a smart girl.

On their way back, she stopped by Maxie's apartment.

Maxie opened the door. "Georgie," she said with surprise.

"Can I talk to you a minute."

She nodded and stepped into the hallway. Nathan was inside and she wasn't sure she wanted him to hear what Georgie had to say.

"I take it you're still mad at me?"

"I'm more disappointed than anything."

Maxie rolled her eyes. "So Elizabeth is turning you against me."

"No Maxie, your own actions are because Liz actually has been trying not to interfere. You see, it's more your M.O. to butt your nose into something you shouldn't."

Maxie started to defend, herself but Georgie held up her hand.

"I already warned you where Elizabeth is concerned, but you can't seem to shut it when she's around."

"Can you blame me?"

"What did Elizabeth do to you exactly? I mean God, she had the audacity to be married to the man you cheated with and supplied drugs to? Seriously Maxie, did you ever stop to think that Lucky could have hurt those kids?"

"He wouldn't do that."

"Why? Cause I don't think he had much control when he was walking around high. He could have left drugs around and Cam could have accidentally taken them."

"Well if Elizabeth was being a good mother…."

Georgie grabbed her sister and threw her up against the wall, startling her. "That was vile even for you. A judge didn't even think you were fit to raise Georgie."

Maxie flinched.

"Elizabeth didn't get her kid taken away. You did. She had everything you wanted and you hated her for it. I'm done here. You need help Maxie. The fact that Lucky can do no wrong after he cheated on his wife and abandoned his son because you dangled drugs in front of him is just crazy. He didn't want you. He wanted a fix. But you don't seem to care that he used you. Why is that? Why is his bad choices all on Elizabeth? You need to think about that. When you decide to grow up and grow a brain, call me. Until then, I don't want to be around you."

Maxie's eyes filled with tears. She knew that her hatred of Elizabeth bordered on irrational, but she had spent so many years hating the woman that she couldn't let it go. It was like no matter what bad things Liz had done, everyone just made excuses for her or acted like it was nothing and it pissed her off. She really wasn't sure that she could let the bitterness go, but she was going to have to find some way to dial it back or she was going to lose Georgie permanently.