A/N – Thanks for the comments! I'm doing some fast forwarding in this one. Glad you liked the wedding! * kcke2pen – I wouldn't say it's a blockbuster, more like a catalyst. Thanks!
I'm winding this one down. Next up – By Chance. It starts out with an accident where Liz and Jason meet and then later, a huge twist occurs that leads to vintage Liason. The earlier days before all the crap is my fav part of their connection.
Chapter 74 – Moving On
Cam wasn't sure what to believe or what to do. He just knew that once again, Lucky was trying to hurt them. "I don't care what happened in the past. I just know that I love my family. Nikki said we can't let Lucky win."
Liz held him tightly. "We won't. He won't win. I promise."
Jason watched them from the window, hating that he couldn't be out there comforting them. "I need to know what's going on."
Georgie ran out of the house towards them. Dylan pulled her aside and she ran back. "Lucky sent Cam a letter and whatever he wrote upset them both."
Jason's jaw clenched. God he hated Lucky Spencer. "Tell Dylan to bring them inside please."
Georgie went outside and whispered into Elizabeth's ear and she nodded. She took Cam's hand and Dylan picked up Elizabeth and carried her into the house.
Jason saw the blood and steered his way into the kitchen. Dylan had put Elizabeth on a chair and he stopped in front of her. "Let me see."
He looked at her battered hands. "Put them under the water. There's dirt in your cuts."
She stood and Nikki helped her get all the dirt out and then she sat back down. The tears had dried up but he could tell she was devastated. Lovingly, he put some antibiotic ointment on them and then wrapped her hands.
"Thanks," she said, softly.
"Can you take her to my room?" Jason asked.
Dylan picked her up again.
"I can walk you know."
"Just let us take care of you."
When they got to the room, he placed her on the bed that was temporarily Jason's until he could go upstairs easily.
In the other room, Cam sat on Jason's lap as his father comforted him.
"Whatever Lucky said, I'm sure it was his version of the truth."
Cam sighed. "I know."
"Do you have any questions?"
"My mom was raped?"
Jason shut his eyes for a second trying to control his emotions. "Yes. You understand what that means?" He hoped he did because he wasn't sure how to explain it.
"Someone forced her to try and make a baby?"
"Well sort of, she was forced and beaten when she was fifteen."
Cam swallowed hard. That wasn't much older than he was. "And Lucky helped her?"
"Yes." He didn't think Cam should know a lot about the details even though he was tempted to tell him that Lucky was the reason she went to the damn park in the first place.
"I know you loved Jake."
"I did. We did what we thought was the right thing. It wasn't about Lucky."
Cam didn't totally understand all of what happened, but they were together now and he knew that Jason loved them.
"All you need to know is that I won't leave you voluntarily. I want to be your father and for us to be a family."
"I know."
"Good." Jason kissed him on the forehead. "I'm sorry that he tried to hurt you again. Don't let him get to you okay?"
Cam nodded. He was already feeling better. At first, it hurt that Lucky was still trying to hurt his family from the grave, but Cam understood that he couldn't hurt them anymore unless they allowed it. "Now that you're getting better, I'm feeling better. I just needed to know that you were going to be okay."
"I am getting better every day. It will take time, but I'm here and I'm not planning on going anywhere." He would reassure Cam as often as he needed too.
Cam slightly smiled. He made a mental decision. He was going to try to forget that Lucky ever existed going forward. If he continued to have nightmares, he'd deal with it. "You should go see mom. Tell her that I said Lucky who?"
Jason smiled. "I will." He was so proud of Cam.
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Liz watched Jason roll into the room. He had to be in the chair for another three days, but he also was expected to walk short distances. That was the only way Patrick would let him come home. They wanted him to get exercise but not overdo it. He just didn't have the muscle support that he usually had.
"I just talked to Cam. He's fine. He told me to tell you, "Lucky who?""
Liz slightly smiled and wiped a tear away. "He's so strong. I'm so proud of him."
"Me too."
The smile quickly disappeared. "I feel like I'm going to explode. I hate Lucky. I thought it was over when he died, but he still managed to upset me and Cam."
"You need to deal with the anger."
"I know. I shouldn't have let it out in front of Cam. My heart broke reading that."
"He asked me about your rape. I hope it's okay that I answered for you."
She wiped a tear away. "I trust you. I just wish that he didn't have to deal with all that."
"Can I make a suggestion?"
"Please."
"I want Johnny to take you to the gym and teach you how to hit the bag. You can pretend it's Lucky and get some of your frustrations out."
She shrugged. "If you think that it will help…."
"I can't say for sure, but God knows I've put a hurting on them in the past."
She watched him get up slowly and walk to the bed and sit next to her. "You really think Cam is moving on?"
"I think he really wants to and even though today sucked, it's pushing him to try and forget Lucky. If some good can come out of that letter, then I'm glad that he got it."
She leaned her head on his shoulder. "You're right."
He kissed her head, hoping that going to the gym with Johnny would help.
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Johnny fell back on his bed.
"Why did you stop?"
He opened his eyes and looked up at Kristina. She was so damned hot. "You know that I really like you right?" He didn't want her to think that it was casual for him when it was not.
She laid down next to him and threw her leg over his. "I guess I tried not to think about it because I didn't want to jinx it."
"Would you be open to us getting more serious?"
She pushed up and leaned on her elbow. "What did you have in mind?"
"That we label this. Do you mind being my girlfriend?"
She smiled. "I thought I already was."
"Am I being girlie?"
She chuckled. "A little bit but I like it. I'm glad that you have good intentions."
He pulled her on top of him. "You get me and I get you. We have fun together and you're always on my mind. I'm falling for you Kristina." He bucked his hips. "Hard."
She grinned, loving his sense of humor. Wiggling her hips, she made him moan and then ran her hands over his chest as she straddled him. "I feel the same way. You drive me crazy Johnny and make me laugh." It had been a long time since she felt so at ease and really wanted to be with someone. She had spoken to her mom the previous night and to her surprise, Alexis didn't have the reaction she thought she would.
FLASHBACK
Alexis studied her daughter for a moment. "So, what's on your mind?"
"I want you to know that Johnny and I are seeing each other and I think it's for the long run."
Alexis has eyes and she knew something was up.
Kristina watched her struggle with her response. "Just say what you want to say mom. I'm not asking you to date Johnny. It is what it is and to be clear, I'm not asking your permission or approval."
Alexis fought a smirk. "I'm dating Julian for God's sake. It's not like I'd have the right to judge."
They both smiled.
"I mean, I've always wanted the best for you and Molly. Sometimes, the best in a parent's mind is not the same as the best in a child's mind. You're happier than I have seen you in a long time. If Johnny is a reason for that, then I can't hate him. He seems like a nice guy and he is easy on the eyes."
Kristina grinned. "So, you won't mind if I ask him over to dinner from time to time?"
Alexis shook her head. "No. He is welcome here."
"Thanks mom!"
FLASHBACK END
Johnny watched her tune back in. "Where were you just now?"
"You'll find out soon enough."
He looked at her skeptically.
"Make love to me Johnny."
He grabbed her head and pulled her closer before devouring her mouth, giving her just what they wanted.
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Dylan grabbed Georgie's hand and they walked into the penthouse. She looked around and then went upstairs and checked out the rooms.
"It's nice; a bit drab though."
Dylan smiled. "Well, maybe we can meet somewhere in the middle." He didn't mind her adding some color but he did have his limits.
She smirked. "I know what you like. I promise that I'll be good."
"So you think you can hang here?"
She nodded. "As long as I'm with you."
He pulled her into him and kissed her. "The bed in the master bedroom is new."
The day before, he had told Jason he'd take the penthouse so that was the one purchase he made.
She chuckled. "Want to go try it out."
"I thought you'd never ask."
She ran upstairs and he chased her and they made love in their new place for the first time.
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Two Weeks Later
Jason was doing much better. He didn't need the wheelchair and while he was slow, he could stand being on his feet more. They weren't back in their bedroom yet, but he figured he would be in another week. Nikki had gone home and Abby and Michael were spending a lot of time video chatting. Cam was doing a lot better. The nightmares were tapering off and he was acting more like himself.
"Come here," Jason said, as he sat on the bed. Georgie and Dylan had taken the kids for the night at the penthouse and Patrick had cleared him to have sex, something Elizabeth didn't know yet.
Elizabeth smiled and walked towards him. She had been working out with Johnny at the gym and was feeling much better. The prior week, after a few days of beating up the bag, she had decided she was done with Lucky and could move on. She ended it by visiting his grave.
FLASHBACK
Elizabeth knelt at Lucky's grave and closed her eyes as she gathered her thoughts. "First, I want to say that I think you are a total prick for writing that letter. Cam didn't deserve it. You already hurt him enough. Second, I need you to know that I'm not wasting another minute crying or hating you and neither is he. When I leave here today, you are dead to me in every way. You will never be able to hurt my family again. I really hope that you are burning in hell for the shit you pulled right alongside Helena. Maybe you can give her the message that her mission to destroy me failed too. Over the last few weeks, I've decided that instead of being angry and hurt which is what you want, that I would get the last laugh by just allowing myself to be happy and live life to the fullest. I am a survivor. I am strong, loyal, and compassionate and I deserve to love and be loved. Nothing you have ever done can take that away. You didn't destroy me Lucky Spencer. You just made me stronger." She took a deep breath and stood up. "Lucky who?" She smiled and walked away with her head held high.
FLASHBACK END
Liz continued training with Johnny because she was really enjoying learning how to protect herself more. Throwing her arms around her husband's neck, she gasped when he ripped off her towel as he kissed her passionately. "Jason," she moaned, as he played with her nipple. Making love to him was something she missed dearly. "Baby, we should stop."
He smiled against his lips. "I got the green light from Patrick." Before he could continue, she had pushed him back and was straddling him.
"Why didn't you just say that?"
He grinned. "Because I like driving you crazy."
She shook her head. He just had pants on so she kissed her way down his chest and raked her teeth against his nipple. Jason sucked in his breath. Her hand slipped inside his sweat pants and found his semi-erection and started to pump.
"Elizabeth, I'm supposed to be driving you crazy."
She grinned. "Let me do the work Jason. You're still recovering."
"No. Straddle my face please." He could still bring her pleasure and he was determined to do so. They just had to be a little creative.
She stopped her movement and looked at him.
"Now."
"Pushy aren't you?" she said, moving above him. He grabbed her hips as his tongue stabbed into her, Liz's head went back and she moaned his name. Jason pleasured her relentlessly until she came hard.
She moved down his body and shoved his pants down and impaled herself on his thickness—it was Jason's time to moan. They both took a moment to revel in how good it felt to be joined together in this way again and then Elizabeth started to move, bouncing up and down as she made sure she didn't come in contact with the area around his wound. He grabbed her hips and helped her until they both were a quivering mess.
"That felt so good," she said before capturing his lips.
"I missed you."
She gave him a peck. "We have all night to get reacquainted."
He really liked the sound of that.
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Six Months Later
Jacan Industries was thriving. Georgie was doing an excellent job and Elizabeth's baked goods always sold out. Dylan was doing well and Jason made sure he had everything he needed to be successful. AJ was staying sober and proving himself. Spencer was now living with Alexis and he was slowly adapting to his new routine.
ELQ was doing well too. Michael was learning a lot from Tracy and he and Abby were dating and saw each other whenever they could. AJ was also talking to Sharon, but they were taking it really slowly. Jason was doing great. He still got tired out faster than normal, but except for the scar, you wouldn't know that he had been so severely injured.
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Jake and Danny were coloring at the dining room table when they heard a crash. They got up, curious to see what happened and ran into the kitchen. They both froze when they saw Elizabeth lying on the floor.
Jake ran over to a chair and climbed on it and dialed 911. Johnny had just left to go back to his cottage to change clothes because Jake had spilled his drink on him. Jason was at the office.
Danny touched her face. "Wake up mommy Liz."
"911, what is your emergency?"
"My mom won't wake up."
The woman motioned to her supervisor. "What is your name?"
"Jake Morgan."
"Jake, how old are you?"
"Four."
"Okay, can you see your mommy?"
Jake crawled on the counter. "Yeah. She's on the floor."
"Are there any other adults around?"
Jake nodded yes. "Johnny went to his room."
"Can you get him?"
"Okay, hold on."
Jake hopped down and ran outside. "Johnny!" he yelled at the top of his lungs.
Johnny opened the door as he pulled his t-shirt over his head. "What's wrong?"
"Mommy's hurt."
Johnny was stunned for a second and then ran at full speed towards the house. "Where is she?"
"Kitchen."
He ran inside and turned off the stove and knelt down. "Elizabeth," he said, gently trying to wake her up.
Jake picked up the phone. "Johnny is here. He's shaking mommy."
"Jake, can you put Johnny on the phone?"
"Johnny, the mergency lady wants to talk to you."
Johnny stood up. "Hello?"
"Jake called 911. An ambulance is already on the way."
Johnny sighed. "I didn't see any lumps or anything. I think she just passed out."
"She's still breathing right?"
"Yes. I'm putting you on speaker."
She waited and could hear the boys talking.
"Why is mommy Liz taking a nap on the floor?"
"We're going to try and figure that out."
Johnny texted Jason to meet them at G.H. He also texted one of the guards to come to the house to watch the boys as a temporary solution. He figured that Jason would probably send Georgie or Dylan back to the house.
"Danny, can you go get a pillow off of the couch?"
Danny nodded and took off. He came back a few seconds later and Johnny propped her head up. Jake was really worried and was holding Liz's hand.
The ambulance came and Jake jumped up and let them in.
Johnny grabbed Danny and they watched as Elizabeth was placed on the stretcher. "Sal is going to stay with you guys for a little while so I can go to the hospital with your mom okay?"
The boys nodded. When Jake looked like he was going to cry, Johnny gave him a hug and kissed him on the forehead before following the EMT's to the ambulance.