A/N: Thank you to starhine, trini12180, starlight guardian, notenoughlove, arcoiris0502, bjq, and guest for the reviews. I appreciate them. Here is the next chapter. I just posted the first chapter on a new short story featuring Trina/Spencer aka 'Sprina' on GH if you're interested. If you are, feel free to let me know what you think.
Title: Rewrite the Stars
Chapter 32
(Jason goes up to Monica's bedroom with Elizabeth and Monica. Monica sits down on the bed as does Elizabeth while Jason stands up in front of them)
Jason: "What I'm about to tell you both will be a shock. It was to me." (sighs) "Carly came to me before I was about to pick up Danny. She had some news that was going to change my life." (scoffs lightly) "Boy, did it."
Monica: (a bit confused) "What was it?"
Jason: "Apparently, Danny is NOT my son. Not biologically. She had a recording on her phone she had me listen to. I was shocked beyond belief, mom. I asked her where she got the recording from and she said Josslyn. Josslyn accidentally dropped her phone on the bench in the park when her and Cameron were going to get a hotdog nearby."
(Jason scoffs as he shakes his head)
Jason: "I can't believe that Sam did that. Wait a second. This is Sam we're talking about. I should believe it."
(Elizabeth is shocked and couldn't form a sentence as she was at a loss for words! She couldn't believe Sam. Jason looks at his ex and raises his eyebrows)
Jason: "I take it you're stunned, too?"
Liz: (nods) "T-That's one way of putting it."
(Elizabeth scoffs and shakes her head)
Liz: "Jason, I can't believe she kept it a secret all these years! And she got away with it, too!"
Jason: "I can't believe it, either, as I spent all these years believing that Danny was my son when he wasn't since he was born."
(Monica's guilty conscience grows, causing her to be increasingly quiet. She glances between Jason and Elizabeth as they exchanged words on the topic. Monica prayed that her son forgave her for what she did)
(Jason and Elizabeth must have noticed how quiet Monica was. Elizabeth rested her hand over Monica's, causing Monica to come back to reality. Monica quickly shakes her head and looks at Elizabeth)
Monica: "I'm sorry. What'd you say?"
Liz: (smiles a bit) "I asked you if you were okay. You looked like you were a million miles away from here just now."
Monica: (sighs) "Unfortunately, I was." (to Jason) "I hope that you can forgive me for what I'm about to tell you. You won't like it."
Jason: (turns his head slightly) "Does it involve the topic we're discussing?"
Monica: (softly) "Yes." (sighs deeply) "Here goes. I saw Sam throw something in the trash can on the Nurses Floor Station and try to bury it deep before walking away. Curiosity got the best of me and I looked in the trash. I didn't know what I was looking for. After some digging, as there wasn't a whole lot in the waste basket, thankfully, I found a piece of paper that fascinated me."
Jason: (cautiously) "What was it?"
Monica: "It was a DNA test done on Danny. According to the results, you are NOT Danny's biological father. My advice to you is to get a DNA test from a private lab so no one messes with it." (sighs) "Jason, I confronted Sam about the results in my office. She denied it, of course, until she knew she couldn't anymore. She wanted me to keep it to myself. I told her there was no way I was doing that. She didn't want you to know. I told her you had a right to know. I gave her 48 hours to tell you. I honestly didn't know if it was my place to tell you, son. I'm sorry."
(Jason walked the few steps to his mom and bent down to her level, embracing her. That caught her off guard. But, she welcomed the exchange. After breaking free, Jason speaks)
Jason: "You did nothing wrong. You tried to do what was right. I would never fault you for that."
Liz: (scoffs) "It's interesting because after all of these years of Sam berating me about 'keeping secrets' or 'lying about something', Sam seemed to have no trouble lying about Danny's paternity!"
(Elizabeth points at herself and shakes her head)
Liz: "Now, don't get me wrong. I've done my fair share of wrongdoings…believe me…but I own up to them. There may have been a few times it took me a bit, but I don't take years and years like Sam did with Danny." (exhales slowly) "It took me awhile to tell you guys about the whole Jake Doe/Jason story. I will be forever sorry on that."
Monica: "The difference between you and Sam, Elizabeth, is Sam never appears remorseful. You do in my book. Yes, you took a while to reveal that secret. But, after it was revealed, you were remorseful. I'm afraid I can't say the same for Sam."
Jason: "Yes, you were wrong in that. But, you owned up to it. You were sorry. Sam is NOT sorry for what she did with the situation on Danny."
Liz: (puzzle) "If you're not the father of Danny, who is?"
Jason: (shakes his head) "I don't know. I tried to get Sam to reveal who it was, but she refused."
(Jason had an idea but wouldn't tell Monica as it was illegal. He planned on calling Spinelli the next day. He'd tell Elizabeth, though. He trusted her with his life. He trusted Monica, but she was the Chief-of-Staff. She'd be obligated to tell the police)
Jason: "There's more to the recording, by the way."
Liz: (eyes widened) "Oh, God. What?"
Jason: (smirks) "Listen and you'll find out. Be prepared to be amazed, you guys."
(He takes his phone out of his pants pocket and points it at his mom and hopeful girl, pressing 'play'. As they listen to the recording, Monica, Jason, and Elizabeth take turns looking at each other while Monica and Elizabeth are absolutely stunned! Holy hell! Once the recorder is done, Elizabeth faces her ex for several moments before speaking)
Liz; (turning red) "Are-Are…Are you trying to tell me that-that bitch knew all this time that Aiden is your son and kept the truth from us?" (turns her head a bit) "Wait a minute. Hold on here. How do we know that she's telling the truth? For all we know, it's another lie. There was a DNA test done and Nikolas was revealed to be the dad." (chuckles sarcastically) "Then again, it was revealed that Helena changed the results to make it look like that. Ultimately, it was revealed Lucky was the bio father."
Monica: "Elizabeth, sweetie, remember what we discussed earlier? On how this is Port Charles and anything can happen? I'm just saying it's possible?"
Jason: "Elizabeth and I did sleep together around that time, but we used protection."
Monica: "Jason, keep in mind that yes, condoms are safe, but they're NOT 100% fool proof. I advise you both to find a secure lab to do another DNA test and see whether Sam is telling the truth or not."
(As Elizabeth speaks, she gestures with her hands as she tries to make sense of everything)
Liz: "I don't understand how Sam could know this, though. I mean, it doesn't concern her."
Monica: (shrugs) "Could Sam have been in cahoots with anyone years ago? Or did she overhear a conversation or anything from anyone?"
(Elizabeth can't help but get upset at the thought that crossed her mind. She shakes her head then tilts it)
Liz: "I can't help but wonder if Helena had something to do with it?" (hands to her sides) "I mean, this is Helena we're talking about."
Jason: "The bitch did like to play mind games with people's lives."
Monica: "That's true."
(Jason and Elizabeth face each other and, as if they can read the other's thoughts, they both nod)
Liz: "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"
Jason: "Yep. Tomorrow, we confront Sam to see what she knows. If she was somehow involved or just overhearing things."
Monica: (to Liz) "How would you feel if it was revealed that Jason was Aiden's father?"
Liz: (smiles) "Obviously, I'd be happy about it. But, I'm also cautiously optimistic."
Jason: "I would love it if Aiden was mine biologically as I already think of Aiden as my son, anyways."
Monica: "Now, I don't want to overstep and please tell me if I am. But, I know a private lab near Port Charles. What's better? I know just the person who can run the DNA test in secret. They are completely fair, trustworthy and I've never doubted their capabilities." (nods) "What do you say?"
Liz: "I trust you, Monica. Let's do it."
Jason: "Let's run the DNA test and prove once and for all if I'm truly Aiden's father."
Liz: (nods & smiles) "Now that this issue is resolved, I'm going to go check on the boys. Unless I'm still needed here?"
Jason: "No, that's fine. Because I need to talk to Monica about something anyways."
(After Elizabeth makes her exit, Monica faces her son with concern)
Monica: "Is everything okay?"
Jason: (sighs deeply) "Physically, yes. Emotionally? I need to vent, if that's okay?"
Monica: (nods) "Yes, that's more than okay."
(Jason scoffs as he shakes his head before speaking)
Jason: "I'm royally pissed off that Sam kept the truth about Danny from me all of these years. I will be having a DNA test done on him. To top it off, Sam kept it secret that Aiden is my son? I lose a son, but gain one, too. But, mom, even if Danny turns out to NOT be mine, I'll still love him like he is mine. I've loved him all his life. That won't stop."
(Jason starts pacing angrily around the room)
Jason: "I can't believe I ever loved her, mom."
Monica: You didn't know what she was capable of. You didn't know who she truly was. Do you have any ideas on who Danny's father might be?"
Jason: "Sam slept with Ric behind my back once. Other than that, I don't know. But, Danny deserves to know who his real father is."
(Monica and Jason briefly hold hands as Monica's way of comforting her son before he changes the subject)
Jason: "There's another topic we…or should I say I…need to discuss."
Monica: (nods) "Go on, sweetheart. I'm here when you're ready."
(Jason sits down on the bed next to his mother before starting)
Jason: (chuckles softly) "I think you know who it's about."
(Monica raises her eyebrows and smiles)
Monica: "Elizabeth? I figured so. Like I told her, what you tell me stays between us. I won't tell her what you and I talk about."
(Jason sighs deeply as he slides his hands though his spiked hair)
Jason: "Ugh, you know damn well that things have never been easy between us."
Monica: "Oh." (laughs) "I'm well aware of that."
(Monica slides her hands up and down her thighs before facing her son)
Jason: "To be honest, there was never a time when I did NOT love her. I have been with other women, yes. I thought I loved them." (scoffs) "I thought I loved Sam. Boy, was I wrong." (smiles a bit) "I remember when Elizabeth was a teen I think and saw me in the snow bleeding. She didn't care about the risks. She was worried about me. I warned her about the danger. She was fine with the guards."
(Monica couldn't help but smile as Jason continued to relive the memory as Elizabeth shared the memory earlier)
Jason: "Oh, mom. Elizabeth, she…she was amazing." (sighs sadly) "However, we should have known that it'd never work back then. The business I had with Sonny was too dangerous for her." (nods) "I'm glad you spoke to her earlier. I'm pretty sure she considers you a mother figure."
Monica: "She's like a daughter to me. She needed to vent. Just like you do right now."
(Jason wipes his face with his hands before continuing)
Jason: "I thought I finally had the perfect relationship with Sam. I loved her and she loved me. She never lied…at least…not to my knowledge. That's why we were together so many years. Then, all of a sudden, everything came crashing down. Not only did I find out about the lies. I also found out she's not the woman I thought she was." (scoffs) "Mom, she'd rather plan a romantic night with me, knowing FULL WELL that Delores the parole officer can bust her at any time. The night I broke up with her, Sam planned a romantic night trying to get our relationship back on track. I warned her about Delores and Sam got defensive. Sam got caught when Delores showed up and threatened to turn Sam in. I admitted to Delores my relationship with Sam was over as Delores wondered to Sam who was more important to her…me or her kids? Sam said the kids, of course. I don't think Delores bought it until I convinced her I was done with Sam. Sam was heartbroken and blamed Elizabeth. Delores is giving Sam one more chance. As Sam blamed Elizabeth, I knew I was fully done with Sam. I'm not going to be with someone who doesn't take responsibility for their actions."
Monica: "That is true. I've seen Sam not always wanting to take responsibility. I'll admit the only time I've seen Elizabeth do that was for the Jake Doe situation. Elizabeth tried to keep it hidden. However, I truly believe that she has learned from her errors. She's a better person, a better mother, and in my opinion, a better 'daughter' now."
Jason: "I'm not perfect. I never claimed to be. In my honest opinion, Elizabeth is as perfect as they come. I can't remember a time when I wasn't in love with her." (sighs in defeat) "Mom, even though Elizabeth and I loved each other years ago we just could never get the timing right. We were engaged briefly. However, because of my stupidity, I broke it off. Why? I felt the business was too dangerous even though she said she was fine with the guards."
Monica: "Jason, let me ask you a question. If Elizabeth was fine with the guards, why didn't you feel it was okay to be with her and the kids?"
Jason: (sighs) "Every time I felt it was safe enough, a dangerous situation arose and I truly felt they were in danger. I was only trying to protect them."
Monica: (points out) "You DO realize that in your line of work, there will ALWAYS be danger? There is a reason you have guards in the first place…to shield those you love from harm."
Jason: (rolls his eyes) "I know that now. I admit I was an idiot for trying to keep Elizabeth from harm. No matter where we go, there's always going to be harm."
Monica: "Let me remind you, again, son, that if you truly love Elizabeth, you will make it work. If she can accept the guards, which you have always said she can, then you and Elizabeth can make it work… as long as you both want it."
(Monica privately knew how Elizabeth felt. Now, she knows how Jason felt. Monica tries to hide her smile)
Jason: "Mom, I've always been in love with Elizabeth. I think I gave her my heart all those years ago without realizing it. At long last, I'm finally ready to open up to the woman who has always held my heart and who I truly love."
Monica: (smiles happily) "Go get her, son."
(Meanwhile, Elizabeth notices Cameron's not in the game room. So, she goes to the kitchen and Aiden isn't there. She goes to the backyard to find the boys all huddled together with Danny in Cameron's arms. Elizabeth immediately grows worried and asks what's wrong. Danny rushes into Elizabeth's arms. That causes her to bend down to his level and take him into his arms as he cries in sadness)
Liz: "Shhh. It's okay, honey. I'm here, now. Do you want to talk about it? If you don't want to, it's okay. Whatever you need."
Danny: (crying) "I overheard mom saying dad was not my actual dad. Mom tried to lie, but eventually admitted it. I thought Jason was my dad, but now, he's not."
Liz: "Danny, I want you to listen to me, okay? Even if you turn out to not be Jason's biological son, you will ALWAYS be his son in every way that counts. Just like Jake will always be your brother even if he's not yours biologically. Biology doesn't make it any less real."
Jake: (smiles) "What mom said is right. I still consider you a brother, no matter what."
Cameron: (smiles) "Same goes for Aiden and I."
(Elizabeth gives Danny a hug)
Liz: (smiles) "I don't care whether we're blood related or not. You're like a son to me and I also consider you my buddy. Whether Jason is your dad or not won't change that."
(Danny smiles in relief and gives Elizabeth a hug before speaking)
Danny: "Thanks, Elizabeth, for always being there for me."
Liz: (chuckles lightly) "Anytime."
(All of a sudden, Monica and Jason come into the backyard. Jason notices Danny's tear-stained face. Elizabeth had her arm around Danny's shoulder and is smiling to lighten the situation)
Jason: (a bit concerned) "Is everything okay?"
Liz: "Yup. Danny just needed to get some things out. He's better now."
Danny: "Elizabeth was great. She helped me out." (to Liz) "Thanks again."
Liz: "I'm here for you anytime."
(Jason can't help but notice the bond between Elizabeth and Danny. He got a little bit teary eyed. He couldn't help but love Elizabeth even more, if that was possible. He folds his arms over his chest and nods. Things were finally looking up)
(They all played basketball for a little while before getting ready for supper)
Chapter 32 Done
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