Elizabeth's Homecoming by Hannah21

[JRK Archiver]

Chapter 1

The man sat there in a incredibly large room. He shifted uncomfortable in the wooden chair and drummed his fingers on the manhogany table before him. He pulled his shirt sleeve back and glanced down at his naked wrist. After all the time of him being gone he still had the habit of looking down at his wrist where his watch use to be. He no longer wore any watches because time to him didn't matter anymore.
He shifted once again and cleared his throat. They had summoned him to the room but no one was in sight.

Maybe it's a mistake, maybe I thought I heard my name but it was some one else. Well I'll wait then just in case. If it was someone else called by the same name he had a feeling he knew why. They would be sent to bring back one of their own. New arrivals came everyday. So, he didn't understand why HE of all would be summoned. No one in his family was ready to join him. No correction he was summoned a year ago and he brought one of his sons back with him when he returned. This time must be a mistake. As he was about to get up from the chair. Two men walked into the large room smiling.

"Good day" The two men said as they smiled at the man already seated.

"Good day" he replied watching the men closely as they took a seat in front of him.

"I hope you know why we summoned you." One of the men stated as the other remained quiet and took notes.

"I think so, but I believe you made a mistake." he answered.

The man's eyes narrowed and looked down at his paper work. "No, as far as the paper work states it's almost time."

"No it can't be, your wrong." he argued.

"We are not wrong, it's time for you to make your presence known to her and begin the process of bringing her home." The man answered.

"But I've watched her it's not her time, she's healthy and has so much more work to do."

"Please do not argue with us you know the rules "you must bring back your own." The man's patience was wearing thin.

The man's eyes softened and let out a frustrated breath. "I'm sorry, I understand the rules it's just I didn't believe that Audrey's time had come."

"Audrey?...as in your wife Audrey Hardy?" The man asked.

"Of course my wife." Steve answered.

"The paper work mentions nothing of Audrey at this time, this summons has nothing to do with her."

"Then who, I don't understand." Steve questioned.

The man across of Steve slides the paperwork across the table to Steve. He watches as Steve reads what has been going on in the life of his love one since he himself was summoned home. The man watches as Steve reads the name of the love one at the bottom of the file. And he watches as Steve's breath catches and says the name.

"Elizabeth?"



Chapter 2

As Elizabeth finished talking with Nichols today she turned around quickly when she thought she heard her name. Nichols noticed the look on his old friend's face.

"Elizabeth are you okay?" Nichols asked with concern.

Shaking her head Elizabeth blew the feeling off. "I'm fine I just thought I heard my name...but I'm fine."

Nichols nodded but he was still concerned for his friend. As the elevator doors opened he turned around to make room for her.

"Listen, I forgot something so I'll catch up with you later, okay? Elizabeth smiled weakly.

"Okay, listen Elizabeth if you NEED anything just call me okay?" Nichols stated.

"I will" Elizabeth smiled as the elevator doors closed. Her chest was started to ached a dull pain. Her condition made her so tired but she didn't let it stop her so she ignored the pain. As she was about to turn around to head back to the nurse's station she heard her name again.

"Elizabeth"

Elizabeth looked around for the person with the breathy voice. But didn't see anyone. Scanning the room a second time is when she saw HIM.
He was standing in a corner on the other side of the large area. Elizabeth shook her head and closed her eyes. Besides losing her life as she knew it she was also losing her mind. After shaking her head a second time she finally opened her eyes. And there he was again standing in the same exact place smiling at her. Elizabeth's eyes teared up and she stared.

"Gramps?" she whispered.

Tony Jones was making his usual rounds when he came across Elizabeth Webber standing in front of the elevators by the nurse's station looking as though she had seen a ghost. Her eyes were wide and her face extremely pale. Knowing her condition Tony immediately decided to check on his patient. He approached Elizabeth and she didn't seem to notice his existence. She kept staring across the room at something but he didn't know what it was. So, he touched her arm gently trying not to jar her.

"Elizabeth?" Tony said with concern. "Are you okay?"

Tony's voice broke through Elizabeth's world and she finally took her eyes off her grandfather. Looking up she shook her head and then bit her bottom lip.

"Dr. Jones?"

"Yes, Elizabeth are you alright?" The doctor asked with worry written on his face.

"I'm fine..I mean I'm okay if that's what you call it."

Tony's heart broke. Elizabeth had been through so much since coming to Port Charles. The rape, bombing, kidnapping, losing the love of her life, the shooting, Ric Lansing and his diseased family and now this. No one this sweet should endure this much pain.

"Elizabeth, I need you to remember to take the medication after each meal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. If not I will reman you back in this hospital. I personally don't think you are well enough to go home yet but I can't force you to stay." Tony stated.

"Tony, you don't have to worry about me...I know I'll never become well enough like I was before. But I will take the medication per your orders believe me." Elizabeth said sadly.

"I want you to come back next Wednesday for a followup so I can see how the medication is reacting with you body, okay?" Tony hoping the medication he prescribed would help prolong Elizabeth's life.

"I will....thank you" Elizabeth stated as one of the nurse's gave her the third bottle of pills pescribed by Tony. As Elizabeth dropped the bottle into her bag she smiled.

"Dr. Jones?" Elizabeth said quietly.

"Yes?" Tony asked.

"You are a wonderful doctor and thank you for taking care of me." Elizabeth smiled sadly.

"You are very much welcome, Elizabeth...next week?" Tony replied trying not to lose his composure.

Elizabeth nodded and smiled as she walked over to the elevator and pushed the button. When she walked out the doors of the hospital she turned around to look back at it one last time. Only the good times flooded back to her as she looked up at the buidling. Decorating the Holiday trees with Em, dressing up as an Elf, watching children running around giggling, hanging out with Audrey in her office waiting to go home.

"Good bye GH" she whispered as she turned walked over to the taxi stand. She had a few errands to run and then she would leave.

1 hour later

Elizabeth entered her studio after running her errands, she had gone to the bank and cleaned out her and Ric's bank account and her own personal account. After stopping back at the home she shared with Ric to gather her things. She found him in the panic room and she made her peace before walking out for good. She made her way to a lawyer that Alexis had referred her to. To draw up divorce papers, she knew she was sick and wanted her freedom from Ric and everything that he represented. While at the lawyer's office she decided to make sure Ric paid for what he did to her because she knew Sonny would not.

So, she handed her lawyer a letter stating that she Elizabeth Webber was sick and would not recover from the damage that her husband, Ric Lansing and Faith Roscoe had caused. The letter was in detail so apond Elizabeth's death the two should be arrested and charged with first degree murder. Elizabeth's lawyer Anita Jones made copies of the document. One to go to Alexis Davis, and another to Cynthia Moore, President of the Association of Battered women, and other associations outside of Port Charles that would put pressure on the town to prosecute. Elizabeth knew if she didn't do this some deal would be made and Ric and Faith would get off scott free as they both would offered up Sonny Cornithos as part of their deal. Elizabeth shook her head. All she needed to do was finish packing and Port Charles would just become a long forgotten nightmare that she could finally wake up from.

"I've taken care and been a friend to so many people. It's time I take care of myself." Elizabeth smiled as she look at her plane ticket.

Elizabeth glanced down at the medication Tony had prescribed her as she walked around her studio packing her things. The birth control pills Ric had fed her did irreversible damage to her system mixed with the poison that Faith had given her. Tony told Elizabeth that the poison would have not harmed her permanently if it had only been able to run it's course. But with Ric immediately feeding her the birth control in extremely high dosage reacted with the poison still in her system. It started to attack her liver, heart and kidneys. Vital organs.

The medication Tony prescribed help with the pain she would endure and help flush her kidneys. Elizabeth asked about a possible kidney transplant but her body was weakened by the embollism so she probably wouldn't survive surgery.

Elizabeth looked around her studio. She wasn't bringing all her clothes she had enough money so she could rest comfortably for the rest of her life. So, she would just buy new clothes when she reached her destination. She called the Salvation Army to take the rest of her things so within two hours her studio was clean of clothes and furniture. Before closing her door for the final time Elizabeth glanced around. Her phone and lights were scheduled to be disconnected tomorrow so everything was done. She looked down at the only item still in the studio and it was "The Wind" with a small note attached. She wasn't about to take it because it didn't belong to her. Her life was about to start anew and she wanted to be selfish and not let her past touch her new life.

"If he wants it, it's here if he doesn't it doesn't matter." Elizabeth stated simply as she closed her studio door behind herself one last time.

Note: Dear Jason,

I know we are no longer friends but I wanted you to have your painting.
Please know that I enjoyed the rides on your bike that we used to take and the long talks. I never meant to hurt you and cause you any pain. But I did. I wish for you Jason, everything good this world has to offer. I hope you always feel love and happiness. I wasn't right for you and you knew it before I did. I thought I could make you happy but I only caused you pain and for that I'm truly sorry. Have a good life, Jason and take care. Goodbye.

Love always,
Elizabeth

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1 hour later Port Charles Airport, Elizabeth sits patiently as she waits for her flight. She pulls out her diskman and plays the new cd she had purchased. Elizabeth smiled as Whitney Houston sang the second song off her new album. Her words replied to Elizabeth and her entire life.

I'm wiser now
I'm not the foolish girl
you used to know
so long ago.
I'm stronger now
I've learned from my mistakes
which way to go
and I should know.
I put myself aside to do it your way
but now I need to do it all alone

And I am not afraid to try it on my own
I don't care if I'm right or wrong
I'll live my life the way I feel
No matter what, I'll keep it real you know
Time for me to do it on my own

It's over now
I can't go back to living through your eyes,
too many lies
And if you don't know by now
I can't go back to being someone else,
not anymore
I never had the chance to do things my way
so now it's time for me to take control

And I am not afraid to try it on my own
I don't care if I'm right or wrong
I'll live my life the way I feel
No matter what, I wanna keep it real you know
Time for me to do it on my own

Oh! I start again, go back to one
I'm running things in my way
Can't stop me now, I've just begun
Don't even think about it
there is no way around it
I'm taking names, the world is mine
yes I'm gonna take my turn
It's time for me to finally stand alone

I am not afraid to try it on my own
and I don't care if I'm right or wrong
I'll live my life the way I feel
No matter what, I'm gonna keep it real you know
It's time for me to do it

(on my own)

Elizabeth smiles as the song ends. "That's right "on my own." Just then the announcer comes over the loud speaker.

"Flight 128 to Florentine, Italy at Gate 58 will begin boarding."

Elizabeth smiles at looks up at the gate number in front of her "58"
She turns and sees a familiar face standing by the counter smiling at her.

"Gramps" She mutters then smiles at her grandfather.

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Chapter 3

One week later

Only one person in the entire town of Port Charles noticed that Elizabeth Webber hadn't been around. Tony Jones looked down at his appointment book. He had had an appointment with Elizabeth Webber on Wednesday and today was Friday. And no Elizabeth. Tony's face turned into a frown as he tried calling her studio and the message he received back didn't make him happy. The phone was disconnected. Tony then tried Audrey. She had been not feeling very well so she was currently at home. Tony dialed the woman's number and waited.

"Hello?" Audrey answered on the second ring.

"Audrey, it's Tony...um have you seen Elizabeth?" Tony asked hoping not to scare the woman.

"Oh, Tony I'm sorry I didn't call you earlier." Audrey began.

Tony's heart dropped. Did something happen to Elizabeth?

"D.Did something happen?" Tony asked rubbing his forehead.

"Happen? no..Elizabeth called me Tony she up and left Port Charles without telling me first...do you believe that?"

"WHAT? Where is she?" Tony asked.

"Elizabeth has always been a seat of the pants type of person that girl amazing me." Audrey laughed.

She doesn't know...Audrey doesn't know Elizabeth is sick. "Audrey, please where did Elizabeth go?" Tony's patient grew inpatient.

"She is in Italy." Audrey answered.

"ITALY?"

"Yes, and she said the strangest thing on the phone. She said she was finally "HOME"...odd thing to say don't you think? When Port Charles is really her home."

"Yeah" Tony replied with a tears falling freely from his eyes. "HOME"

"Audrey, I would like to speak with Elizabeth would you give me her number?"

"Sure...hold on I have it somewhere..oh there it is, it's 1-1384-987-24"

"Thank you Audrey" Tony said hanging up.

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Elizabeth walked around her Italian villa and entered her kitchen. The villa she purchased was amazing beautiful. Outside surrounding the house was a garden full of different flowers. The house had three bedrooms, a huge livingroom and dining room. One of the room Elizabeth used as her studio as she continued painting. With the money she had Elizabeth was quite rich so to maintain the garden she had a man come once a week to care for the plants and to cut the grass. She also employed a woman by the name of Colletta to fix meals for her and to teach her to cook. Colletta would try to clean but Elizabeth would stop her. Even though Elizabeth had only been in Italy for a week she was quickly picking up the language thanks to Colletta and Miquel the gardner.

"Buona Sera, Sig.na. Significo la buona sera Elizabeth come siete?" Colletta asked.
(Good Evening, Miss...I mean good evening Elizabeth how are you?)

Elizabeth listened carefully to the woman a then answered.
"Sto facendo bene e voi?" (I'm doing okay and you?)

"Your Italian is getting better, Elizabeth" Colletta smiled.

"You think so...good I think it's a beautiful language I always wanted to learn to speak it."

"Well you are progressing very well...now on to more important things did you eat ALL your lunch I prepared for you?" Colletta asked knowing it was extremely important to Elizabeth's health to eat and take her medication on time.

"Yes I did and I took my medication Colletta please don't dote on me."

"I will try not to." Colletta replied smiling as she prepared Elizabeth's dinner with Elizabeth's help of course.



Chapter 4

After dinner Colletta stay with Elizabeth talking. Elizabeth asked about Colletta's family and if she had ever thought about leaving Italy.

"I've been to America twice but I love this country and would never leave it permanently. My entire family is here along with my friends, so leaving is not a option for me. So, Elizabeth, what about you do you ever think you will go back home?" Colletta said before sipping her espresso.

"No, I will not besides I consider Italy my home. I have never in my entire life felt at peace as I do here. I can finally be myself instead of fitting into a mold of what makes others happy, does that make sense?" Elizabeth asked after sipping her hot chocolate.

"Yes, I believe it does. Is that why you left America? You feel as though you didn't fit?"

Elizabeth thought about the question and sipping her drink. "Yes, you see Colletta I've made alot of mistakes in my life. But I realized that I can't undo the damage that was done so I decided to start anew. I was always the type of person that would do ANYTHING for a friend or love one.

But for some reason in my life I was never the favorite daughter or the love of someone's life. It used to bother me to the point where my anger would take over and I would lash out. But now all that doesn't matter anymore. It's like, I finally have peace in my heart, for the first time in my entire life I'm happy."

Colletta nodded as she thought quietly about Elizabeth's words. Just then a thunder of heavy steps bounced onto the villa's porch that over looked Elizabeth's huge yard. Colletta's eyes widened at the sight of Elizabeth's three dogs running to their owner's side. Elizabeth started laughing and the dogs barked and nudged at her arms. Only being in Floretine for a couple of days Elizabeth had gone into town with Colletta to get familiar with the area and came across an animal shelter. When she stepped inside her eyes immediately fell a pond the most beautiful brown eyes she had ever seen.

The dog immediately whimpered at her sight. And Elizabeth felt in love with the big brown dog. The sign on the cage didn't mention a name. But to Elizabeth the dog looked like a bear. She always wanted a dog but her parents would never allow it stating that dogs were dirty and they all carried fleas. So, when she moved to Port Charles she still wanted one but her grandmother would allow it and when she became an adult her studio wasn't big enough for her and a dog.

"Well, there's nothing stopping me now." She thought as she walked over to the counter. Her Italian was still quite bad so thank god Colletta was with her. Elizabeth approached the counter looking at the attendant who seems quite bored.

"Excuse me?" She smiled.

The man looked up and scanned Elizabeth up and down. "Yes?"

"Oh, you speak English great."

The man was insulted. "Of course I speak English!"

"Oh no I didn't mean anything by that I..my Italian is still pretty bad so I'm grateful that I do have to try to speak Italian, that's all."

"Oh. Um. Can I help you?" The attendant sat up.

"I'm interested in adopting a dog I just saw. He's a big brown dog with huge brown eyes. Kinda looks like a bear." Elizabeth replied smiling.

"Oh, him he's a sweet dog and apparently a lucky one too, if you want to adopt him today."

"Why?" Elizabeth asked with knitted brows.

"The dog was been here for two months and we are running out of room so he was to be destroyed today at 2pm." The attendant stated.

"WHAT?" Elizabeth quickly glanced down at her watch. It read 1:30pm.

"Oh my god, you can't do that I want him now please."

The attendant smiled and began to get up. Just then Elizabeth looked around at the other dogs and cats that were in cages.

"Excuse me, how many other animals are to be destroyed today?" She asked biting her lip.

The attendant looked down at his clipboard.
"There are two more dogs and two cats...why?"

"I want them too." Elizabeth stated simply. The attendant's eyes widened as he stared at the petite brunette.

"You are kidding?" he asked dumbfounded.

"No, I'm not so could you please hand me any forms I need to fill out to adopt them?"

"But you haven't even seen the other two dogs nor the two cats."

"I know but I don't believe in putting anything to death or throwing something away because it's in the way or just doesn't fit. They are animals and they have a right to live just like you or me. So, the paperwork, please?"



Chapter 5

"Look at you Ernie, what? you want to hug?" Elizabeth smiled happily at her German Shephard as she rubbed the big dog's head.

"Pepper, stop pulling on Bear's leg." Elizabeth ordered as she watch the dogs play. Pepper shot her ear up at the mention of her name and looked at Elizabeth. She was a terrier the exact color of pepper.

"You and your animals. It was wonderful what you did with that animal shelter." Colletta said rubbing Bear's head.

"Yeah, well I couldn't let them keep destroying animals just to make room for others." Elizabeth smiled as she tickled Pepper's tummy.

"But to buy the shelter and build a bigger one? You have employed people that haven't been able to find work and for you to do this after being here only for three days it's amazing." Colletta smiled.

"It's only money it never really mattered much to me. If it did I wouldn't have choosen to be an artist......talk about broke ALL the time. I wanted the money I have to go towards something good. Lord knows it didn't come from anything good." Elizabeth thought back to where the money came from the majority of it was payment from Sonny and Alcarzar to Ric for his SERVICES.

So, when Elizabeth decided to leave Ric she cleaned HIM OUT. Cashed bonds, cleaned out their joint accounts, cashed out stock certificates worth millions and millons of dollars. She smiled then shook the thought out of her head.

Just then the phone rang. Elizabeth looked at the phone and wondered why Audrey was calling. Colletta yelled out that she would answer it
since she was already in the kitchen making more hot chocolate for Elizabeth.

"Webber Residence." Colletta said with a thick Italian accent.

"Yes, um may I speak to Elizabeth, please?" the male voice asked.

"And may I ask who is calling?" Colletta asked.

"Of course, I'm sorry my name is Tony Jones, Dr. Tony Jones from General Hospital in Port Charles, New York. I am...I mean was Elizabeth's doctor, may I speak with her?"

"Sure, hold on." Tony could hear the woman yelling Elizabeth's name and that it was a Dr. Tony Jones on the phone for her.

After about two minutes Elizabeth picked up.
"Hello?"

"Elizabeth, it's Tony." Tony answered.

"Hello, Dr. Jones how are you?" She asked.

"I'm fine now but I was quite surprise to hear from Audrey that you left town, why would you do this?"

Elizabeth smiled. "Dr. Jones, I appreciate ALL your help, I really do but you and I both know how sick I am. I wanted to finally feel free and happy and live the rest of my life my way. I don't want to die and not feel like I never really lived. And in Port Charles I felt that way. I understand that you worry about me but I really didn't have ANYTHING in Port Charles, you and my grandmother are the only two people in that town that really cared about me and for that I'm truly grateful. But for whatever time I have left I wanna live and that was something I could never do in Port Charles. Dr. Jones, I'm finally home."

Tony's eyes teared up and rolled down his cheeks as he listened. Clearing his throat. He whispered that he understood. "Elizabeth, I want you to keep taking your medication because it will help with the pain. And I have a friend who just happens to live in Rome and I want you to go see him. His name is Vincent Mosno, I went to medical school with him and I can tell him about your history. So, promise me that you will go see him. Because Elizabeth even though you are in another country I REFUSE to give up on you! So, promise me you will go see Vincent."

Elizabeth thought about Tony's words and rubbed her forehead. She watched her two cats, Buster and Heaven passed out on her couch after inhaling cat nip from their toys. Elizabeth smiled.

"Okay, I'll go see Vincent." She said quietly.

Tony let out a breath. "Good, I'll call him tomorrow and he will be calling you to make an appointment. Elizabeth, by the way if someone ask me for example Bobbie where you are, do you want me to tell the truth that you left the country?"

Elizabeth thought about the question. No one would ever come to see her so why not. "Sure, if she ask you can tell her, besides it doesn't matter anymore."

Tony let out a breath. "Okay. I want you to know that your condition will not be revealed to anyone I hope you know this."

"I know it's doctor, patient confidentialty."

"Well, Elizabeth take care and if you need any thing please call me, okay no matter what time it is." Tony stated.

"I will, and thank you again Dr. Jones." Elizabeth smiled as she hung up.

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He sat in the corner of her room and watched her toss and turn. He noticed nightly that her sleep was not restful that sometimes she would wake up screaming the name Ric and swinging her small fist in the air. He wanted to take all her pain away but she wasn't ready yet. At this point he was only suppose to make his presence know to her.

Elizabeth woke up but kept her eyes closed. She felt him, he was in the room with her. She felt his love touch her damaged heart and she let out a breath. She was soaken wet. One of the side effects from her medication were night sweats. Even though her windows were wide open and the air cool she felt like it was 90 degrees. She wiped the sweat off her brow but kept her eyes closed.

"I feel you." she whispered. Steve's head slowly rose and he looked over at his granddaughter.

"Your in the room with me now."

Steve let out a breath but remained quiet as he watched her.

"I saw you at the hospital, I always though that if I ever saw a spirit that it would scare me."

Steve decided to speak up. "And are you?"

The voice made Elizabeth's heart skip and then settled.

"No, from the time I first saw you I've felt at peace and the need to want to go home was overwhelming."

Steve nodded. "And do you still feel this way, do you feel like this place is your home?"

"Yes, even though I've never been here before, I feel happy and free for the first time in my entire life."

"Oh, gramps when you are around me I feel SO much LOVE, it's amazing I've NEVER felt this way before." Elizabeth let out a heavy breath as tears rolled down her cheeks, she opened her eyes to look at her grandfather.

Steve smiled.

"Is this how it will be?" Elizabeth asked letting the tears fall freely from her eyes.

"Yes."

"I don't feel any pain or regrets." Elizabeth smiled looking at her grandfather.

"No, you will never feel any pain or have regrets again, you will only feel love and freedom." Steve replied smiling.

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Chapter 6

"See Elizabeth, my dear. Some living think that the world revolves around them but it doesn't. After you have lived there is nothing more. But that is not true. After your final homecoming there is so MUCH more. You understand the meaning of life and death. You are given gifts the living could not even imagine of having. But then there are some living that accepts the world into their hearts ignoring all the faults. You are that kind, my dear granddaughter. You fight for what you believe in when most people would not. You put your own feelings aside to make others happy while they just sit back and take. Not offering anything true of themselves except their bodies."

Elizabeth listened quietly to her grandfather as he spoke.

"Those types of people surrounded you. Not fully giving you their whole heart but they were willing to give you their body. I've watched you give your heart to three men only to have them turn towards another path. You felt that you're love wasn't good enough for them. But you my beautiful granddaughter were wrong. Those three men were not good enough for YOU. Your love is on a higher plane, they didn't understand your type of whole hearted love. You showed it to them but it was beyond their understanding. It was beyond their small minds to accept such a precious gift."

"My love is a gift? A precious gift? I never thought it was. No one besides you and Grams ever wanted it or me. I asked Ric a question the day I left America. I asked him what was wrong with me that I kept trying be with unreachable men. I wanted to know if he saw what the others saw, and what my parents saw in me. A monster. They had all looked deep inside my soul and saw how I felt "like nothing" that is when their faces CHANGED and that is when they knew I would never be good enough for them." Elizabeth said sadly as tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Oh my sweetheart, you ARE NOT a monster, you were never a monster. Those men were not worthy of your type of love. Unconditional love. Neither were your parents, my dear child." Steve said calmly as he watched his granddaughter cry. He reached out of across the room and wrapped his love around her damaged heart. Hugging it tight. He watched Elizabeth's face start to glow as she lifted her small hand to her chest. She laid both her small hands over her heart as she released a breath. Elizabeth opened her dark blue eyes and smiled sadly.

"Elizabeth, my sweet Elizabeth the path those men have choosen will never bring them TRUE HAPPINESS OR PEACE that they ALL seek DAILY. They will NEVER be happy not even in DEATH."

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Flashback- Wednesday- the day Elizabeth left the hospital

Kelly's - Jason watching Penny cleaning tables as he sipped his coffee.

He was angry as hell. She doubted him and followed him as though he was damaged. She was like Robin and the Quartermaines. He finally started to notice his and Sonny's mistake. They included her in their business and openly talked in front of her. Now she was become a wanna be enforcer telling him what to do and getting angry when he would become upset. What had happened to his life? Was this what he was destined for? To be with his brother's ex-wife and having her run his life the way the Quartermaine's tried to do.

Her excuse was that she loved him. Jason rolled his eyes. She always would say that when she noticed his anger towards her and she would bat her eyes and look innocent and his mind would go blank then he would blame himself for even yelling. What type of man have I become? I don't even know myself anymore. No longer did he consider himself friends with the guards.

They didn't want to be around him anymore. Johnny actually told him to his face that he nor the others liked him anymore and the only thing they had in common was work. But besides that Johnny stated I and the others want nothing to do with you. You are a stranger to us.

Jason clenched his fist at the thought. Those were HER words to him the next day at Kelly's after she walked out. That he was a stranger to her now. Jason finally started realizing that he was a stranger to himself. He was doing and saying things that he would have never done before. He thought he was a better man for changing so why didn't he feel better, why didn't he feel happy?

Wait, I changed. Wasn't I angry when the Quartermaines tried to change me and Robin also? I never cared what people thought about me before? Jason clenched his fist even tighter.
DAMN. He used to have his own mind but now he listened to everything that she, Carly and Sonny told him to do. He was suppose to get married that what Carly wanted him to do. Wait, what is wrong with me?

No I wanted this and they were close to finding Carly and after everything settled down he would get married. That is what he wanted, right? He wanted someone to come home to and to love him. He wanted to take long drives on his bike with his wife and stay up and listen to her ramble about anything and everything. Wait, ramble? she doesn't ramble. Elizabeth rambles. Yeah, Elizabeth. His future wife didn't understand an intellegent conversation so rambing was not her a forte'.
AJ's ex-wife, my ex-sister in law. A woman that had sex with me while married to my brother. A woman that would cheat on her husband.

Jason's mind began to drift.

Elizabeth, Ric hurt her so much. But didn't I hurt her too? But not like RIC. RIC..Ric..I want to slowly choke the life out of him. She protected and believed everything that slime told her. But that's how Elizabeth is she's loyal to a fault. Elizabeth never treated me as though I was damaged she accepted me for who I was. Save my life when she found me bleeding in the snow. Jason's finger traced the area of the scar left on his side from the bullet. She protected me and let me stay in her studio, LIED to the entire town letting them think we were sleeping together.

Jason shook his head at the memory. I wonder how she is doing? I wonder if I visit her at General Hospital would she become mad? I hope she stays away from Ric. Jason swallowed hard. Ric would end up killing her. I hope she finally listens to me. I wonder if she will move back into her studio and eventually find the happiness she deserves like I did. Yeah right. But in the back of Jason's mind he asked but am I really happy now?

Penny nods quickly at Jason and walks over to the jukebox and drops .50 cents to play a song. Penny starts to hum when the song begins. Jason narrows his eyes as he listens to the words. Every line hitting him deep in his heart.

No, don't just walk away
Pretending everything's ok
And you don't care about me
And I know there's just no use
When all your lies become your truths and I don't care

Could you look me in the eye
And tell me that you're happy now
Would you tell it to my face or have I been erased
Are you happy now?
Are you happy now?

You took all there was to take
And left me with an empty plate
And you don't care about it
And I, I've given up this game
And leaving you with all the blame cause I don't care

Could you look me in the eye?
And tell me that you're happy now
Would you tell it to my face or have I been erased
Are you happy now?
Are you happy now?

Do you really have everything you want?
You can never give somethin' you ain't got.
You can't run away from yourself

Could you look me in the eye?
And tell me that you`re happy now
Come on tell it to my face or have I been erased
Are you happy now?
Are you happy now?

Would you look me in the eye?
Could you look me in the eye?
I've had that all I can take
And I'm about to break
Cause I'm happy now
Are you happy now?



Chapter 7

Elizabeth awoke slowly opening her eyes as she looked around her bedroom. Her grandfather had helped her sleep peaceful last night and for that she was grateful. She looked over at her bedside clock. It stated 7:00am. Colletta would be here soon. Elizabeth slowly pushed back the one cover on her bed and got to her feet as she yawned. She was about to start a new day so she smiled as she walked over to her balcony. She swung the doors open and the cool morning air caressed her body through her long white nightgown.

She padded barefoot onto the balcony and smiled as she took in the beautiful rolling hills that overlooked her land. Then an idea come to Elizabeth and she smiled broadly brushing a loose lock from her face. She smiled happily and turned back into the bedroom and ran out the door. She padded happily down the stairs and outside the back door of her home to her acres of land. The backyard to her home was huge and it contained a large barn. Elizabeth ran bare foot across the grass and pulled open the barn door.

There stood before her a stable housing three horses and two cows. Elizabeth laughed when one of the cows mooed when they saw her. So, she greeted the cow back with a MOOO of her own. She laughed when the cow blinked and cocked it's head to the side looking at her.

"Mable, they told me you were a rambler like me." Elizabeth laughed petting the cow's head.

The other cow, Leo was pretty quiet. He only mooed when he felt like it. But Elizabeth greeted him anyway. "An mooo to you too, Leo."
The cow watched Elizabeth for a second then when back to eat his hay. Elizabeth turned and greeted her horses scratching each on the nose. Then pulling out the one she wanted to ride. Her favorite horse, his name "Freedom" he was a jet black horse with a mean streak.

But for some reason he was never that way around Elizabeth. The first day after she brought the property she met with Antonio, the horse caretaker for the property. Antonio had warned Elizabeth about Freedom's attitude. But once the two met it was like "magic" Freedom became the sweetest animal. Letting Elizabeth brush him and rub his nose. BUT only Elizabeth. When she wasn't around Freedom still kicked and nipped at everyone.

Elizabeth rubbed Freedom's nose and the horse walked out of the stable behind her. One thing about Freedom the horse was incrediably smart. So, when Elizabeth went to get a saddle the horse bent down. Elizabeth stood back amazed. With the animal bent down she it made it easy to get on the horse's back. As she slipped her leg to the other side of the horse. Freedom still remained bent down so Elizabeth decided to tap him gently and the horse automatly stood up straight. Elizabeth laughed.

"Let's go Freedom" Elizabeth said happily tapping the big horse on it's side two times. Colletta arrived just in time to see Elizabeth and Freedom taking off to parts unknown.

Steve Hardy smiled as he stood next to Colletta as he watched his granddaughter learn to live for herself.

The wind blew through Elizabeth's hair as she rode Freedom towards the hills surrounding her home. The sun was shining bright and the air was cool but would be around 98 when noon time came. Elizabeth laughed as she held on to her horse and Freedom galloped through the grass. As she rode Elizabeth started singing a song by Mary J. Blige called "NO MORE DRAMA."

(Opening and background of the song is the opening theme music from the Young and the Restless)

So tired, tired of this drama
You go your way, I'll go mine
No more, no more
I wanna be free
I'm so tired, so tired
Of all this drama

Broken heart again
Another lesson learn
Better know your friends
Or else you will get burn
Gotta count on me
Cause I can guarantee
That I'll be fine

No more pain (no more pain)
No more pain (no more pain)
No drama (no more drama in my life)
No one's gonna make me hurt again

Why I player the fool
Go through ups and downs
Knowing all the time
You wouldn't be around
Or maybe I like the stress
Cause I was young and restless
But there was long ago
I don't wanna cry no more

No more pain (no more pain)
No more game (no more game messin with my mind)
No drama (no more drama in my life)
No one's gonna make me hurt again
No more tears (no more tears, I'm tired of cryin everynight)
No more fears (no more fears, I really don't wanna cry)
No drama (no more drama in my life)
I don't ever wanna hurt again
Wanna speak my mind, wanna speak my mind

Elizabeth slowed Freedom down as they both reached the top of one of the hills that looked down at her villa. Still singing Elizabeth tapped Freedom twice gently as the horse bent down slowly lowering Elizabeth to the ground. Elizabeth threw her head back and inhaled the morning air. She happily started slowly turning around and around as she sang at the top of her lungs.

Uh, it feel so good
When you let go
Of all the drama in your life
Now you're free from all the pain
Free from all the game
Free from all the stress
So find your happiness
I don't know
Only God knows where the story ends
For me, but I know where the story begins
It's up to us to choose
Whatever we win or loose
And I choose to win

No more pain (no more pain)
No more game (tired of your playin' game with my mind)
No drama (no more drama in my life)
No more, no more, No more, no more
No more tears (no more tears, no more cryin every night)
No more fears (no more waking be up in the morning)
No drama, leave me alone, go head, no more in my life

No more drama, no more drama
No more drama, no more drama
I'm about to lose my mind, go head, go head

NO MORE DRAMA
NO MORE DRAMA
NO MORE DRAMA
NO MORE DRAMA
NO MORE DRAMA
No more drama in my life

So tired, tired of this drama


Port Charles, New York
Corinthos Safehouse

"Sonny, I need to call Elizabeth and tell her I'm okay. It's not right to make her believe I'm dead. The town I could careless but not my WIFE! I want to call her NOW!" Ric demanded.

"SHUT UP or I'll tape your mouth shut." Jason countered.

Ignoring Jason's comment Ric turned back to Sonny.

"This is not right I don't want MY WIFE to grieve over me." Ric added.

"Elizabeth would NEVER grieve over slim like you!" Jason growled clenching his fist.

"YOU don't even KNOW MY WIFE so SHUT UP..you are less than NOTHING to her. She loves me she NEVER loved you. Elizabeth hates your guts Jason and she always WILL." Ric smirked.

Before Jason could reply Sonny yelled. "ENOUGH, I don't want to hear anymore. Ric, Elizabeth knows about what you did. She and the entire town think you are dead. Has she made any attempts to set up a funeral for you? NO. So, fine if you want to call her FINE.....do it." Sonny yells pushes Ric over to the phone.

Jason's eyes narrowed. He didn't want Ric to contact Elizabeth at all. Elizabeth wasn't trying to locate Ric's body nor set up any services.

"Sonny, I don't want Ric to bother Elizabeth." Jason said growling.

Ric turned to the enforcer and glared. "Elizabeth is MY wife, MY WIFE so mind your damn business. She is not your concern." Ric growled picking up the phone.

If it wasn't for Sonny being in the room Jason would have ripped the phone out of Ric's hands and beat him with it.

Sonny and Jason watched as Ric dialed Elizabeth's hospital room at General Hospital. Ric's brows knitted together as the phone just rang and rang. He was finally tranferred over to the main line and spoke with a receptionist. Ric used a deeper voice and a fake name as he spoke with the woman on the phone.

"Yes, hello my name is Jake Peters and I'm a friend of Elizabeth Lansing in room 304 and I just called her room and she didn't answer. Is she in therapy or something?" Ric asked.

"Elizabeth Lansing, 304 usually I wouldn't give out any information on a patient but since she isn't I guess it's okay." Maxie replied.

"What do you mean she's not a patient?" Ric questioned.

"Elizabeth Lansing was released from GH about a week and half ago."

"WHAT?....wait that can't be right!" Ric yelled.

Maxie checked the records again. "No, it states she was released."

Ric's mouth dropped open from shock. Sonny and Jason watched the man's emotions flash across his face. And wondered what had happened concerning Elizabeth.

Ric hung up and dialed his and Elizabeth's home. It rang until their answering machine picked up.

"Elizabeth, honey are you there? Honey? if you are there please pick up." Ric said as he waited. When she didn't he called her cell. Ric started to panic. His fingers were shaking as he dialed.

"The nextel customer 459-6754 you have contacted as been disconnected."

Ric's eyes widened at the message he received. He started to breath harder then his eyes started darting across the room. As if Elizabeth was there in the room with him and he was trying to seek her out.

"How many places are you planning on calling....you are suppose to be DEAD. If Elizabeth doesn't want to talk with you she won't." Jason commented. And he should know.

Ric ignored Jason and called the one other place he could think of, Elizabeth's studio. He dialed the number and held his breath as he wanted for her to pick up or the voicemail. The message he heard made his breath catch.

"The number you have reached 894-2176 has been disconnected."

Ric's face paled and his eyes widened. "She's gone" he muttered as he sank onto the sofa with the phone in his hand. "She's gone."

Sonny and Jason exchanged looks as they watched Ric turn even more pale.

"Good for Elizabeth she's better off without you." Sonny smirked.

"What do you mean she's gone?" Jason asked. Ric stared at the floor but didn't answer.

"WHAT do you mean she's GONE?" Jason yelled. Ric looked up with tears in his eyes.

"My wife left me. She's not at GH, our home nor her studio. All the numbers to contact her were disconnected." Ric said sadly.

"Of course she left you....you're nothing but slime...wait what did you say about the studio number?" Jason demanded.

"DISCONNECTED, ALRIGHT ARE YOU HAPPY NOW MY WIFE LEFT ME!" Ric yelled.

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Chapter 8

No one saw the man standing in the corner watching all of them. Steve narrowed his eyes as he watched his granddaughter's husband. Steve shook his head and walked closer to all three men.

All three shivered slightly including Jason as a cool breeze went passed them. Sonny, Jason and Ric looked around and wondered where the breeze came from because all the doors and windows were closed. And the weather outside was humid.

"What do you mean the studio number was disconnected, that's Elizabeth's home she would never disconnect that number." Jason countered.

"If you don't believe me fine then Jason I really don't care what you think." Ric growled.

Worry started to eat at Jason. Elizabeth would have never disconnected her studio phone. That's her home.

"Sonny, I need to run out for a second I'll be back later." Jason said getting up.

"Fine, where Max and Francis?" Sonny asked his enforcer.

"They are outside, if you have any problem just call them." Jason replied before walking out the door.

Elizabeth's studio

Jason felt like he was coming home even though he hadn't been in Elizabeth's studio for almost 6 or 7 months. He approached slowly remembering the time she brought him there when she found him in the snow and when he stayed there while doing business. Jason approached the door and ran his fingers along the door before finding the courage to knock.

(KNOCK, KNOCK) "Elizabeth are you in there? It's Jason." He said trying to keep calm. Jason knocked again but harder this time. "Elizabeth, just tell me to go to hell, okay just something so I know you're there!" Jason waited. Then knocked a third time. "Ok, if you won't answer I'm coming in so get ready."

Jason pulled out his lock picks and when to open the door. The lock clicked and Jason pushed the door open and let out a gasp. The studio was BARE. There was nothing in it but a item wrapped in brown paper placed in a corner on the floor. Jason's eyes widened as he looked around. Confusion written on his face.

Steve Hardy watched as Jason walked into his granddaughter's studio and picked up a item off the floor. Jason's face paled as he read the note with his name on it. It was from Elizabeth. She had left him the Wind.

Note: Dear Jason,

I know we are no longer friends but I wanted you to have your painting. Please know that I enjoyed the rides on your bike that we used to take and the long talks. I never meant to hurt you and cause you any pain. But I did. I wish for you Jason, everything good this world has to offer. I hope you always feel love and happiness. I wasn't right for you and you knew it before I did. I thought I could make you happy but I only caused you pain and for that I'm truly sorry. Have a good life, Jason and take care. Goodbye.

Love always,
Elizabeth

Jason's eyes widened and glistened with tears. "No, she can't be gone. Elizabeth wouldn't leave, it's just...no. She is probably staying with Audrey or something or maybe at Kelly's." Jason laid the picture back on the floor but took the note with him. "I'm not taking the Wind I'm not going to." Jason thought walking out the door.

Maybe Elizabeth moved all her things to the house? Yeah, that's it that's where she is. She wouldn't just up and leave town without saying goodbye, would she?

Jason jumps on his bike and drives to the house Elizabeth shared with Ric. He picks the lock and walks into the dark house. Jason's eyes immediately fall upon what looked like two weeks worth of mail laying on the floor just underneath the mail slot. Jason bends down and picks up the mail. The first letter he picks up is from a lawyer's office and the letter is addressed to Ric. Jason narrows his eyes and he looks at the envelope. He decides to open it. Jason pulls the letter out and begins to read it.

Dear Mr. Lansing,

This letter is to inform you that your wife, Elizabeth Webber Lansing has requested a divorce. The following pages list irreconcilable differences. My client Elizabeth Webber Lansing has requested that I handle all communication between you two. For her safety I recommended that she take out a restrainting order against you. So, if you try to connect with her in any way Mr. Lansing you will be immediately arrested. A copy of the restrainting order is attached. So, please sign the attached divorce papers and mail them back to me ASAP.

If you have any questions, please have your lawyer contact me.

Sincerely,
Anita Jones, Attorney at Law


Jason let out a breath of relief as he read the papers. Elizabeth was finally getting away from Ric. Thank God. But where is she? Jason stuffed the letter in his back pocket. He was going to force Ric to sign the papers so Elizabeth could have her freedom. Jason looked around the quiet house and noticed that Elizabeth's easels and clothes were missing. He guessed that she was staying with Audrey or at least he hope she was.



Chapter 9

"Bobbie, I bet Bobbie would know." Jason dialed Kelly's and waited for someone to answer.

"Kelly's, it's Penny can I help you?"

"Yeah, um Penny it's Jason Morgan is Elizabeth or Bobbie there?" Jason asked.

"No, Bobbie is at GH and Elizabeth I haven't seen in a LONG time, why?"

"I was just wondering, thanks." Jason hung up quickly and jumped on his bike to head over to General Hospital.
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Jason quickly walked off the elevator and stalked over to the Nurse's station.

"Amy, is Bobbie around?" Jason asked looking around.

"Um...yeah do you want me to page her for you?" Amy asked as Jason nodded yes.

Five minutes later Bobbie appeared.

"Bobbie" Jason greeted.

"Jason, what are you doing here? Any word on Carly?" Bobbie asked with worry about her daughter.

"No. no word, um I was wondering have you seen Elizabeth since you released her?" Jason asked feeling his stomach start to clench as he waited for her answer.

"No, not since the day she left the hospital. But why would I since she's living in another country now." Bobbie said sadly.

Jason eyes widened and his face paled as though he just died. His breathing deepened as he tried to make his brain understand the words he had just heard.

"WAIT..WHAT?" Jason managed to say but got interrupted by the hospital intercom.

"CODE BLUE IN ROOM 405 CODE BLUE"

"Excuse me, Jason I have to go." Bobbie stated walking off quickly.

"Wait Bobbie..what do you mean. Elizabeth left town?...WHEN?!" Jason yelled.

Running off Bobbie yelled back. "You just noticed now? ABOUT a week and a half ago almost two weeks."

Jason's heart exploded. Why didn't he notice before? "WHERE is she Bobbie?" he yelled.

As Bobbie started to run faster she yelled back one last time. "ITALY, Elizabeth is in ITALY."

Jason felt his knees go weak and he barely made it over to the waiting room chairs to sit down.

Emily walks off the elevator for her appointment for her chemo with Zander by her side. When she notices her brother looking pale.

"Jason? are you okay?" Emily asked sitting down with Zander by her side.

Jason looks at the floor. "Jason?" she asked again. Zander watches Sonny's enforcer and wonders what happened.

"Is it Carly or Sonny? are they hurt or something?" Emily asked.

"No." Jason replies trying to control his breathing.

"Is it your girlfriend?" Zander asked with distaste.

"No." Jason replies.

"Then what is wrong....why do you look like you just lost the most precious person to you...if it doesn't concern Sonny?" Emily wondered.

But he had lost the most precious person. He had lost Elizabeth. Jason lifted his head and looked at his sister and Zander.

"Why did you mention everyone but Elizabeth?"

Zander's eyes widened. "Why would she mention Elizabeth you two aren't even friends. I didn't think you even KNEW her name anymore. She's not precious to you..she NEVER was."

Jason's eyes narrowed as he glared at the younger man.

"YOU don't know anything about my feelings for Elizabeth."

"OH, yes I do. I know you took us both into your penthouse left us there to guard ourselves as you played with her mind. Then you started to screw that stripper whore as you talked about "trying" with Elizabeth, so you are wrong buddy I know exactly how you feel about Elizabeth and that feeling is that she is NOTHING. She was always NOTHING to you but someone to play with." Zander said with intense anger.

Jason was about to grab Zander and beat the life out of him but Emily stopped him.

"Zander, don't do this." Emily warned.

"Why not..besides Emily you don't know how your precious brother here treated Elizabeth. You weren't around but I was." Zander countered.

"Yeah, YOU were around all right making yourself available to Elizabeth every chance you could get." Jason growled as he clenched his fist.

"At least I'm a friend and always will be unlike YOU." Zander smirked.

"Oh, so you consider yourself a friend huh? So, then FRIEND were is Elizabeth right now, HUH?!" Jason yelled as he tried to control his temper.

"What the hell do you mean by that?" Zander asked.

"WHERE is Elizabeth if you are such a great friend of hers, TELL ME!"

"Jason, I don't understand why are you asking Zander that?" Emily interrupted before the two men started to fight.

"Elizabeth is gone..she left town." Jason muttered feeling his stomach clench.

"WHAT, wait when did this happen?" Emily let out a harsh breath.

"About an week and half ago almost two weeks." Jason ran his fingers through his hair.

Where did she go...she didn't tell me anything, why wouldn't she?" Emily asked.

"Why would she?" Zander commented. Emily and Jason both shot him a warning look but Zander continued.

"Why would she. When has any of her so-called friends including me ask her how she was after that incident with Ric. I hate to say it but that day I saw you both here at GH I barely even looked Elizabeth's way.

We haven't been good friends to Elizabeth. NONE of us have. I don't blame her for leaving. I'm sure she thought no one would notice and when we did we wouldn't care." Zander stated sadly.



Chapter 10

Emily and Jason's head dropped as they thought about what Zander had just said.

"And she proved her point. She's been gone for almost two weeks and we are just finding out. If we REALLY cared we would have known the day after she left."

Emily wiped her tears from her eyes. Zander was right. If they truly cared they would have noticed before now.

"Where did she go?" Emily asked wiping at her eyes.

"Italy" Jason answered.

"Italy, she went to Italy but how I mean Elizabeth didn't have that much money. How could she afford a ticket?" Emily wondered.

"If you really want to get away from SOMEONE or SOMETHING you would find a way. And that's what Elizabeth did she found a way. I hope she's happy." Zander answered.

Jason narrowed his eyes and stared at Zander.

"Elizabeth didn't have any real connection to this town...no family, no real friends, and that Ric was the worst mistake next to (Zander stares at Jason) nevermind...I hope she's finally happy." Zander added.

"I hope she is too but I just wished she would have told me. But why up and leave I mean I understand getting away from Ric but she just left." Emily said sadly.

"I need to find out why, why Elizabeth just up and left without telling anyone. When was the last time you saw her?" Jason asked Emily.

"Why do you need to know Jason I mean isn't Carly, Sonny and that tramp more important to you? Elizabeth wasn't important to you two weeks ago and now all of a sudden she is? Why cause she is finally living her life on her OWN terms?" Zander said with intense distaste.

"SHUT UP Zander, I'm warning you!" Jason warned.

"Ah, the truth hurts don't it?" Zander smirked.

"Zander" Emily warned.

"Elizabeth is living in Italy and is happy. And YOU want to find out WHY she left. Are you planning to going there to ask her why? But my my Jason you would have a delemia on your hands. Aren't you also looking for Carly. So, ask yourself this question Jason WHO is more important? Carly or Elizabeth? I ALREADY know the answer and it ain't the petite brunette. So, leave Elizabeth alone and go rot in hell with your mob family, okay?" Zander stood up rolling his eyes. Emily and Jason sat there in shock.

"Emily, I need some air." Zander stalked away from the two silbing and pressed the button for the elevator.

"Jason, I'm sorry he..." Emily began.

"No. He's right I haven't look at Elizabeth for months or spoke to her except to warn her about Ric but now that's over. Maybe I should leave her alone." Jason replied sadly.

"Is that what you really want? Is that what your heart tells you?" Emily asked.

Jason shook his head. "I need to know she is okay, that's she happy. I miss her being in my life."

"So, then Zander is right. You have a choice to make WHO is more important Sonny's family or Elizabeth? And think about this Jason, Carly is SONNY'S family not yours. No matter how much you hate the Quartermaines they are your REAL family. And even if you decide Elizabeth isn't worth your time and you go ahead and marry Sonny's sister. You will never truly have your own family cause it will still belong to Sonny." Emily stated.

Jason nodded taking in each word carefully. Knowing what Emily just said was true. Jason had the feeling he would never truly be happy if things kept going the way they were.

"When is the last time you saw Elizabeth?" Jason questioned sadly.

Emily watched her brother carefully. "It was um..it was two days after she flatlined. I saw her signing herself out at the Nurse's station."

"WAIT..they released Elizabeth two days after she FLATLINED...wait that can't be right. Her heart stopped and then they release her?" Jason let out a breath as he rubbed his forehead.

"Yeah, that is a little strange." Emily bit her lip.

"Who was her doctor?" Emily asked.

"Dr. Jones." Jason stated.

"But Dr. Jones wouldn't discharge Elizabeth just like that. Not after her heart stopped." Emily answered.

"That's the thing he wouldn't." Jason commented.

"Do you suppose she signed herself out?" Emily wondered.

"She could have but why would she not let herself recover more, I don't understand that. I mean she could relapse." Jason clenched his fist at the thought.

"Maybe she just really wanted to leave like she did. Leave Ric and all the problems he caused behind." Emily replied.

"Ric wasn't the only person she left behind." Jason added.

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Chapter 11

Colletta smiled widely as she began to prepare breakfast. She watched as the petite brunette came happily down the stairs an into the kitchen.

"Bene, buona mattina a voi Elizabeth, come siete questo giorno bello? Spero che abbiate goduto il vostro giro." Colletta smiled.
(Well, good morning to you Elizabeth, how are you on this beautiful day? I hope you enjoyed your ride.)

"Buona mattina a voi anche. E sto facendo Colletta fine giusto, grazie per chiedere e sì ho goduto il mio giro molto. La volta prossima spero che veniate con me." Elizabeth stated happily.
(Good Morning to you too. And I am doing just fine Colletta, thank you for asking and yes I enjoyed my ride very much. Next time I hope you come with me.)

Colletta's eyes widened. "Your Italian is getting better and better. I see you have been practicing."

"Yes, I have....every night." Elizabeth walked over a pour some fresh orange juice into a glass.

"So, after you finish your breakfast, you need to take your medication then off to the doctor, okay?"

"Yes, mama" Elizabeth teased.

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Dr. Vincent Mosno office


Elizabeth sat next to Colletta as they waited patiently for Elizabeth to see the doctor.

Elizabeth let out a breath. "Why am I here, I'm sick and I know I won't get better, so why am I here?"

"Because you can't just give in. You have to fight. Even though I have only known you for two weeks Elizabeth I can tell that you are a fighter. You didn't let you sickness stop you from riding Freedom for a hour this morning, did you? No. Besides you are my friend besides my employer and I want you around for a VERY long time. So, if you don't want to fight for yourself fight for me, okay?" Colletta asked holding back her tears.

"Okay, if you want me too I will." Elizabeth said sadly knowing that no matter how much she fought her system was slowly breaking down. And her life as she knew it was slowly coming to a close.

"Ms. Elizabeth Webber" A very handsome man announced to the waiting room. Elizabeth smiled when she saw him. The man had a olive complexion with dark curly hair just like hers. And intense green eyes.

Elizabeth stood up and the man smiled. "Ms. Webber, I am Doctor Mesno, I spoke with you on the phone."

Elizabeth smiled. "Nice to meet you." She turned around and smiled at Colletta.

"I will be right here, don't worry" Colletta said smiling at both Elizabeth and the handsome doctor.

Vincent smiled at the peite brunette thinking how pretty she was.

"Can you follow me, please?" Elizabeth nodded then began to follow the doctor to the examination room.

20 minutes later

As Elizabeth got dressed. Vincent read the copies that Tony had faxed him regarding Elizabeth's condition. It read that Elizabeth's heart, kidneys and liver were damaged by what her husband and a woman had done to her. Poison and birth control pills cause the embollism which weakened Elizabeth's system. Vincent shook his head. Tony's dignoses for Elizabeth's survival was quite bad. Normally when a person was terminal they could at least give them a timeline. But in Elizabeth's case Tony wasn't able to tell. And besides that Tony had told Vincent that Elizabeth had requested not to know.

"So, how am I doc?" Elizabeth asked walking into Vincent's office.

"You are doing well as far as I can see, but I will know more once I get your blood test back." Vincent answered.

"Okay, well if there isn't anything else, I'll be leaving now." Elizabeth stated simply as she started towards the door.

"Wait. I would like to talk with you a while, if you don't mind."

"Sure, Dr. Mosno." Elizabeth sat down.

"First, please call me Vincent Dr. Mosno was my father." Vincent smiled.

"Okay, Vincent." Elizabeth smiled.



Chapter 12

"Alright, sooooo are you okay with the medication Tony prescribed does it help with the pain?"

"Yeah, it helps and I make sure I take it after breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tony told me to make sure I never miss taking it." Elizabeth answered.

"Good, good....okay." Vincent made notes in Elizabeth's file.

"How are you feeling right now?" Vincent asked.

"My chest hurts but not as badly as it did last night. Sometimes it feels like someone is reaching inside and squeezing my heart. And breathing is hard sometimes. More now than last week."

Vincent nodded and made a note. "It's almost time for your other pill that is why you are feeling the pain now."

"Vincent, can I stop with the pills?" Elizabeth asked.

Vincent shot his head up and stared at the beautiful petite brunette. "Why?"

"Because you, Tony and I all know how sick I am. I want to live out the time I have left on my terms. I don't want to fight, I've accepted what will happen to me and I know I will be just fine. Taking all those pills..." Elizabeth stated but Vincent interrupted her.

"Taking all those pills keeps the pain at bay. Those pills make your life tolerable. Elizabeth, give me a chance, okay? I agree with Tony. WE are not going to give up on you. So, let me help you, okay?"

Elizabeth let out a breath and nodded sadly.

"So, let's make an appointment for you to come back and see me next Friday at 1pm, your test results should be back by then." Vincent stated.

"Alright, next Friday at 1pm." Elizabeth smiled as Vincent held out his large hand for her to shake. She slipped her small hand into his and nodded.

As she turned to leave Vincent watched his newest patient leave. And he let out a breath as he shook his head. She's too young.



Chapter 13

Colletta took Elizabeth up to her bedroom to take a nap. The trip to town had worn her out and she needed some rest. Colletta went downstairs to prepare lunch as Elizabeth slept. Bear, Pepper and Ernie cuddled closely on the big bed next to Elizabeth. All of a sudden Bear's ears perked up and his eyes shot to a corner of the room. Bear started to growl then so did Pepper. Ernie, the youngest of the other two dogs started to bear his teeth.

Elizabeth woke up to the sounds of growling and knew immediately why the dogs were behaving this way.

"They think you are going to hurt me." Elizabeth said quietly as she kept her eyes closed. She began to pet the dogs to calm them.

Steve sat in the corner of the bedroom and watched her. He smiled but didn't reply.

"I'm sure they can see you and if they can't they sense you like I do." Elizabeth petted the dogs slowly.

Steve smiled as he watched his granddaughter.

"Gramps, how long have you been watching me?" Elizabeth asked quietly.

"I came to you the day your heart stopped. I was in the room with Morgan when he was talking to you. I left when Tony Jones got your heart beating again. So, you never saw me that day."

"Will I be able to see Grams one last time?" Elizabeth asked sadly.

"Yes, you can go to her in her dreams and if you want you can make yourself seen."

"Like how I see you? But I thought it's because I'm sick." Elizabeth stated.

"Yes, but you do have the choice to show yourself to the living without them being ready to come home."

"Gramps?" Elizabeth started crying. "Part of me wants to stop taking my medication and go with you but when I'm around my pets a strong part of me wants to fight. I'm not sure if I'm ready to leave."

"I wish I had to power to change things my dear, but I don't."

Port Charles, New York
Vista Point

A cell phone rings out. Jason Morgan sits on his bike alone and stares at the goodbye note Elizabeth left behind. He didn't try to wipe away the tears that were rolling down his cheeks. Jason stared at the note. She thinks that she isn't good enough for me. OH MY God, Elizabeth that so isn't true. He hadn't gone home yesterday after finding out Elizabeth had left town. As the cell rings out again Jason scrowls and finally picks up.

"Morgan" he growled into the phone.

"Jason? were the hell are you, you didn't come home last night. Who are you with?" The blond screamed into the phone.

"On business" Jason stated coldly.

"We waited up for you, you made Michael cry. He wanted to say goodnight to his uncle Jason but you were no where to be found. Who are you with, huh? And don't lie to me." The blond demanded as she huff and puffed into the phone.

Jason squeezed his eyes shut. This was his life now? Being treated like a damaged child. "I am NOT with anyone, and I said it's BUSINESS."

The blond immediately changed tones. "I'm sorry, Jaseykins I just thought that...oh nevermind I had a bad dream that you left me but I know that wouldn't happen, cause you luv little ole me ain't that right?"

Jason rolled his eyes. The sound of her voice was sickening. The smell of her skin made him want to vomit. The sight of her period was too much. "I've got to go." Jason hung up ignoring her question.

He had brought this on himself. He only he had been man enough to stand up to Sonny when he faked his death. If only he had been honest with Elizabeth. She would still be with him. And right now they would be in Italy together so he could show her the light. He wondered if Elizabeth was touring the country. And seeing the light for herself. Why wouldn't she she was healthy and there was nothing holding her back. Nothing.

Jason wished he could say the same for himself. He had tons of things holding him back from living the life he truly wanted. Or was that just bull @#%$. Was it really things and people holding him back or was it HIM holding himself back. From the one precious thing he wanted for almost four years. Elizabeth. This ends now, all the lies end NOW! Jason started up his bike and drove off.

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Chapter 14

Florentine, Italy
Elizabeth's villa

(Knock, knock) "Elizabeth, your lunch is ready." Colletta said at Elizabeth's bedroom door.

"Thank you, Colletta I'll be right down." Elizabeth replied as she glanced at the corner. Steve had disappeared. Elizabeth swings her legs over and puts her small feet on the floor. She pads barefoot over to her door and opens it. She glances back seeing Pepper investigating the spot where her grandfather had been standing.

"Come on, guys it's lunch time for you too." Elizabeth smiled as the other two dogs jumped off the bed and ran out the door.

"Pepper?" Elizabeth smiled. Pepper's ears perked up and let out a whimper. "Come on, girl." The dog followed Elizabeth out the door but glanced back at the spot.

"Well, there you are. I made your favorite. Tuna on an Italian roll with mayo and lettuce." Colletta said as she set the dining room table.

"Thank you and I know you are having lunch with me right?" Elizabeth said taking a seat.

"Of course" Colletta smiled.

The dogs happily ate their lunches out of their bowls and the cats stood back and watched.

"So, that doctor is very handsome don't you think?" Colletta asked with a raised brow.

"Yes, he is." Elizabeth replied simply as she bit into her sandwich.

"I spoke with the receptionist, Doctor Mosno is NOT married."

"That's nice" Elizabeth answered.

"She told me that he is a widow that his wife died five years ago and left him with a three year old girl." Colletta hinted.

"That's sad it must be hard to care for a child and be single."

"Yes, I guess it would be. Being a successful doctor I'm sure he has a nanny since he is RICH." Colletta smiled.

Elizabeth raised her head and stared at her friend. With a raised brow she narrowed her eyes.
"Colletta, DON'T you dare."

"WHAT?" Colletta held up a hands in mock surrender.

"You know WHAT...you are thinking of setting me up with my DOCTOR?! Colletta, the man is my doctor nothing more." Elizabeth stated staring at her friend.

"I was doing no such thing. But if I was yes, he is your doctor BUT he is a man FIRST. And a VERY attractive one at that." Colletta defended her actions.

"Colletta, I understand I really do. But relationships are not my forte'. I tend to screw up everything and believe men that are only in my life to deceive me. I'm tired of that, I don't want or need that in my life anymore. I've given up on men and love."

"But that can't make you happy. Can you honestly tell me that you are happy with that?" Colletta asked sadly.

"Yes" Elizabeth replied simply.

"Colletta, my heart and my spirit was damaged. I can't take being hurt again. My heart is weak now. I will not allow anyone to enter my life again and take it over." Elizabeth got up from her chair and walked over to pick up her medication. Colletta watched silently as Elizabeth swallowed and Colletta wiped a tear from her eye.



Chapter 15

Port Charles, New York
Corinthos Safehouse


"This is the plan and I swear Ric if you do anything to put Carly's life in jeparty I WILL KILL YOU. I don't give a damn if you are my brother or not." Sonny growled.

"I will help you without trying to cross you. Besides you would do me a favor by killing me. I don't have Elizabeth anymore. I don't even know where she is." Ric said feeling sorry for himself.

"Elizabeth is better off with you. You are a vulture that was just sucking the life out of her." Sonny rolled his eyes.

"The embollism was my fault." Ric said outloud not really talking to Sonny.

Sonny raised his head quickly and stared at his brother. "WHAT?"

"I fed Elizabeth birth control pills daily in large amounts so she would'nt get pregnant." Ric admitted.

"OH MY GOD! you sick son of a bitch! how could you do that to your wife?! WHY, would you DO that to her?!" Sonny let out a breath and looked at his brother with disgust.

Ric stared at the floor unmoved by what Sonny just said. "I didn't want her to get pregnant. We would have your baby so having one of our own was out of the question."

Sonny narrowed his eyes. He could believe what he was hearing. He rubbed his forehead then his closed lids.

"When I realized that Elizabeth knew the truth and would tell about Carly I tried to kill her."

Sonny's eyes grew wide at the admition. His mouth dropped open slightly. "Y.You drugged your wife then tried to kill her?"

Ric nodded.

Sonny got up quickly and let out a harsh breath. "I should do Elizabeth a favor and KILL you right now. You are nothing but a digusting piece of crap! YOU deserve to DIE not Elizabeth, YOU!" Sonny yelled as he paced back and forth.

Just then the front door opened and Jason came in with papers in his hand.

"SIGN THESE!" Jason demanded as he threw the papers at Ric.

Ric looked up then over at the angry enforcer. "What?"

"SIGN THEM, NOW" Jason demanded as he stalked over to the desk and threw a pen back at Ric.

"What are those?" Sonny asked.

"Elizabeth's FREEDOM...RIC sign those now before I make you sign them!" Jason threatened. The old Jason Morgan was coming back and Jason felt stronger than EVER.

Ric picked up the papers and began to read them. "Divorce papers, Elizabeth wants a divorce?" Ric said sadly.

"Did I tell you to READ them NO...SIGN them, NOW." Jason growled.

"I don't.." Ric started to say but before he could react Jason grabbed him by the neck.

"I WILL kill you. I don't give a damn what Sonny thinks. I can snap your neck without a second thought so don't let me tell you again."

"Jason, stop..Jason don't" Sonny ordered.

"NO, I'm not Jason Quartermaine anymore. I have my own mind. I listen to NO ONE!" Jason snapped.

"Jason Quartermaine? Jason what are you talking about?" Sonny questioned as he watched Ric grasp for air.

"SIGN!" Jason demanded ignoring Sonny's question as he tighten his grip on Ric's neck. Jason watched as Ric struggled with the pen in his hand. Ric began to sign so that Jason would loosen his death grip.

As Ric finished Jason ripped the papers out of Ric's hands. "It's over if I find out that you have tried to contact Elizabeth I WILL KILL YOU." Jason threatened with the old Jason Morgan tone in his voice. PURE ICE.

"I'm leaving." Jason stated staring at Sonny.

"WAIT...WHAT?" Sonny yelled.

"I'm leaving...since I came back to Port Charles I have lost MYSELF. MY TRUE SELF. I became Jason Quartermaine again and I hate HIM. I want my life BACK the way it was. I want to live on MY TERMS not YOURS or anyone else's in this town. So, I'm leaving." Jason said as he stalked towards the front door.

"YOU can't just leave Jason! What about Carly what about my sister!?" Sonny demanded.

"YOU have all the men to help you look for Carly. And I know for a fact you know where Alcarzar is holding her. Use Ric to get Carly. As for your sister. That was a mistake, she knows it and I know it. She went from AJ to me. And I looked at myself last night Sonny. I could NEVER marry a woman that would cheat on her husband. And the OLD me would have never done something like that. I lost myself, my true self for more than nine months because of you, Carly and your sister. I want my LIFE BACK....and that life is not here in Port Charles!" Jason let out a harsh breath.

"If you leave you are DEAD to me...get that JASON...you are DEAD. Don't EVER come back to Port Charles." Sonny yelled.

"I'm not." Jason growled as he turned and walked out the door without looking back.

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Chapter 16

Jason jumps on his bike but first makes a call to Emily. Jason waits patiently for his sister to pick up.

"Hello?"

"Em, it's me"

"Jason, hey." Emily smiles

"Hey, I need you to do me a favor. I'm about to head to the lawyer Elizabeth used to serve Ric his divorce papers. I need to find out where exactly Elizabeth is." Jason stated.

"Okay, so what do you want me to do, how can I find out?" Emily questioned.

"I need you to go to General Hospital. Maxie is working there. She's not too careful about giving out information about patients. I want you to ask her if they might have a location or address for Elizabeth."

"Why don't you just do it?" Emily asked.

"I tried already and Tony Jones was there. I need your friendly face. So, will you do it for me?" Jason asked hoping his sister wouldn't turn him down.

"Of course, I'll go now." Emily smiled.

"Thanks, Em just call my cell when you get the information, okay?" Jason smiled.

"No problem, big brother will do." Emily hung up and grabbed her jacket before heading out the door.

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Anita Jones office
Pine Valley, New York


Anita Jones was quietly sitting at her desk listening to music. She had just hung up the phone from making weekend plans with Dara Jensen.
When her receptionist walked in and announced that a man had just come into the office with the divorce papers of Elizabeth Webber in his hands.

Anita narrowed her eyes. "Elizabeth Webber's papers? It must be her husband Ric Lansing." Anita shook her head in disgust as she thought about the man.

"I'm not sure he actually didn't tell me his name. He just barged in and put the papers down on my desk." Daniel stated.

"Well, let's meet Mr. Lansing then. Bring him in Daniel. I've got a lot to say to that man." Anita straighten her suit getting ready for her confrontation with Ric Lansing.

Anita watched as Daniel walked out and announced that the man could come into her office. Anita's eyes brows raised when the man entered the room behind Daniel. Right away she noticed the man's piercing blue eyes and spiky blond hair. Anita swallowed hard. Why do all the pyscho men in this world have to be attractive too. She wondered. Anita got up from and desk and eyed the man. Before he could speak Anita spoke up.

"I'm Anita Jones, Mr. Lansing I'm your wife's attorney. And I plan to help my client gain her freedom from you before you try to kill her again." Anita held her head high and stared directly into the man's eyes.

Jason narrowed his eyes and stared at the lawyer. She thinks I'm Ric.

"So, if you are here to find out where your soon to be ex-wife is living. I will NOT tell you anything so you can just leave right now."

Jason decided to play along. "Ms. Jones, I'm not here to find out where MY wife is. I came to drop off these divorce papers that I received. I don't want to hurt my WIFE anymore than I already have. I want Elizabeth to have her freedom." Jason stared watching the attorney carefully.

Anita raised her perfectly arched eyebrow and stared at Elizabeth Webber's husband.

"I'm surprised."

"Surprised, why?" Jason asked.

"Mr. Lansing, I've been an attorney for years and I'm very cautious. Your attitude surprises me though. First you tried to kill your wife and now you want her to have her freedom from you. That is one about-face, if you ask me."

"KILL HER?!" Jason looked stunned.

"Yes, Mr. Lansing your wife told me everything. So, don't pretend you don't know that you tried to end her life. I will make sure you pay for your crimes." Anita promised.

Jason regained his composure. Ric had TRIED to KILL Elizabeth. Is that why she left town..left the country? "Ms. Jones, what I did to MY wife was unforgivable." Jason swallowed hard.

"Is that what you call it, Mr. Lansing? Unforgivable? I call your crimes against your wife criminal. You gave NO thought what so ever about her health, her life. Stopping her from getting pregnant is ALL that mattered to you! Feeding her HIGH dosages of birth control pills caused that embollism, MR. Lansing....do you know that?!"

Jason's mouth dropped open. He hadn't known what caused Elizabeth's embollism. Ric fed her birth control pills? Oh my GOD!

Anita misread the look on Jason's face. "AH, I see...you didn't think she told me, huh? Well, she did. You and your lover Mr. Lansing will pay for your crimes I'll be damn if you will get away with what you did!" Anita countered.

Jason swallowed hard. "M.my lover?"

Anita rolled her eyes. "Yes, you and Faith Roscoe, you disgust me Mr. Lansing. Your girlfriend poisons my client and then you follow up with those pills. You sicken me. You will NEVER get close to Ms. Webber again to hurt her. THAT you can COUNT on!"

Jason turned around without saying another word and walked out. He felt sick and needed air.

Anita rolled her eyes again at the man's back as he walked silently out her door. "Daniel, let's process Ms. Webber's papers today and when we finish I want you to run them over to the court house for processing. I want my client to have her freedom from that MAN as soon as possible."



Chapter 17

When Jason reached his bike. He had tears running down his cheeks. He had no idea that Ric and Faith and done those things to Elizabeth.
He remembered when Elizabeth was in the hospital but he hadn't taken the time to find out WHY. He knew Faith was behind it in some way. Jason shook his head regarding his stupidity. Just then his cell rang out.

"Morgan" Jason muttered into his phone.

"Jason? are you okay...you sound like you've been crying." Emily commented.

"Um...Em I'm okay did you find out anything?" Jason replied wiping at his tears.

"Ah..yeah but not the exact information you were hoping for. All the information Maxie had stated that Elizabeth is now living in a town called Florentine. But there wasn't any address in the records." Emily relayed.

"She covered her tracks." Jason replied. Because of Ric. "Is that all you could find out?" Jason asked.

"There was one more thing. It seems that Dr. Jones might have referred Elizabeth to a doctor in Rome by the name of Mesno. But that was it."

Jason's eyes narrowed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Why would Dr. Jones refer Elizabeth to a doctor?"

"Maybe cause she was new to the country and didn't known anything about it? Having a good doctor is important no matter where you are." Emily commented.

"Yea, I suppose but it doesn't make sense. She signed herself out of General Hospital and then Tony refers her to a doctor in Rome. C.could she be sick...or something?" Jason let out a breath.

"Sick from what? Elizabeth has always been healthy, Jason. She is only 23 years old." Emily said.

"Yeah, that can't be it. I just get a strange feeling that's all." Jason rubbed his forehead.

"Strange, like how?"

"My chest hurts and I feel like sometimes I can't catch my breath. And it's especially bad at night." Jason rubbed his chest. It was hurting now.

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Florentine, Italy
Elizabeth's villa


Elizabeth was sitting on her porch drawing the landscape. Rubbing her chest. The pain was becoming really bad. Her chest felt as though she was in a vise grip. She was becoming dizzy as she tried to catch her breath.

As she looked up a car approached her home. Elizabeth held her head down. As Vincent approached his patient's home he wondered why he was there. He had just seen her and for some reason he WANTED to see her again. What is wrong with me. He asked himself.

As he got out of the car he saw Elizabeth getting up to try to go into the house. And from the way she was walking he knew something was wrong. Vincent broke into a run and reached the stairs. As he reached the top step Elizabeth collapsed.

"Elizabeth!" Vincent yelled out as he grabbed her before her head hit the porch floor.

Colletta was inside making dinner. She was behind in preparing the meal when she heard a male voice yell out. Colletta quickly ran towards the noise and ran into Vincent cradling a out of breath Elizabeth.

"Her medication...WHERE is her medication?!" Vincent demanded.

Colletta snapped to attention. "This way, I'll get it! Put her down on the couch!"

Vincent quickly walked into the livingroom and laid Elizabeth on the couch. Colletta ran in with Elizabeth's medication and a glass of water in her hands. Colletta's brows knitted together. Concern written all over her face as she watched Vincent feed the pills to Elizabeth.

"Elizabeth, I know it hurts but you have to sit up. Come on." Vincent replied softly.

"Elizabeth fliched as she pulled herself up. She had a slight tint of blue in her face from not being able to breath.

"Okay, okay now swallow." Vincent said after putting the pills in her mouth. He watched as Elizabeth swallowed the water as he held the glass to her mouth.

"Good, now just lay here, okay? The pain should subside in about 10 minutes. How's the breathing?" Vincent softly said as he ran his fingers along the side of her face.

Elizabeth nodded. "B.better"

Vincent smiled and flashed his dimples. "Good, very good."



Chapter 18

Jason was rubbing his chest as he sat on his bike. And trying to catch his breath.

"Jason..Jason are you okay?" Emily asked with concern.

"I..I'm okay my chest just hurts Emily. I need to leave for Italy t.tonight so I'll call you back later, okay?" Jason's face full of pain.

"Okay, if you need anything I mean anything just call me okay?"

"Okay, Em I will." Jason said hanging up his cell.

Jason shook his head then started to feel the pain start to subside. And he was able to breath normally again. Jason ignored the pain when it started three weeks ago but now it was becoming more and more painful and he wasn't sure why.


Florentine, Italy
Elizabeth's villa

Colletta, Vincent and Elizabeth's pets were all in the livingroom. The dogs were whining and the cats meowing as they stared into the face of their owner. Elizabeth was quietly sleeping as Colletta and Vincent sat in plush chairs as they watched her carefully.

"Bear...sshhh she will be fine, come on shhhh" Colletta rubbed the big dog's head.

Vincent sat quietly watching Elizabeth's pets react to their owner being sick. "They love her." he stated quietly.

"Yes, they do. But she also loves them." Colletta smiled. Colletta turned quickly and looked at the doctor. "Dr. Mesno, are you hungry I just made dinner."

"Um..well I am a little hungry and the name is Vincent by the way." Vincent narrowed his eyes and looked at the woman. "Has Elizabeth already eaten?"

"Vincent, it is and no she hasn't. We were late doing dinner today."

Vincent nodded. "That's why she collapsed. Tony and I both told her she can NEVER skip or miss her time to take her medication. Let's let her sleep as I help you prepare the table for dinner then wake her up to eat."

"Sounds like a plan..but you don't need to help." Colletta smiled.

"It's okay, I want to." Vincent said following Colletta in the kitchen.

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Chapter 19

Port Charles, New York
Jason's penthouse

There was a knock at his door as Jason finished packing. Jason turned and looked as the door opened.

"Jason, the jet is ready." Johnny said opening Jason's door.

"Thanks Johhny." Jason smiled slightly as he finished packing his bag.

"Um..Jason Sonny told the guards to restrict you from using his planes to leave Port Charles. He stated if you wanted to leave you could ride your bike the hell out of town." Johnny informed Jason.

"That's fine...personally I don't give a damn what Sonny wants anymore. I let him rule my life and I lost the most important thing. So, if he comes after you for me using the jet to leave tell him to come and find me and say it to my face. I'm using the jet..he owes me that MUCH!"

Johnny nodded. "Um. thanks for the bike I'll enjoy riding it."

"No problem...once I find Elizabeth there was no way I could ever take her on THAT bike again...after..." Jason rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, I know after Sonny's sister had her huge ass on it." Johnny make a face. He intended to wipe the bike down in clorox and replace the seat.

"What's going to happen with this place?" Johnny asked looking around in disgust. The penthouse had been repainted pink cause the whore liked the color pink. Johnny stared at the pooltable that had been pushed up against a bare wall. It held the whore's Barbie doll collection. Johnny shook his face.

"Everything is set regarding this place." Jason let out a breath as he zipped up his bags.

Johnny looked inside the closet. "Not taking the jacket?"

"No, I'll buy a new one and you can have my guns." Jason smiled slightly.

"Okay, um Jason I hope you find her. Ms. Webber is a great woman...you BETTER make her happy cause if I find out that you hurt her again I will fly to Italy and kick your ass along with Francis and Max."

Jason could tell from Johnny's expression that the man wasn't kidding.
"If Elizabeth takes me into her life I will not hurt her EVER again."

Johnny nodded satisfied with Jason's answer.

"Um..Jason what about the whore? Are you going to tell that bitch that you are leaving?" Johnny asked. He couldn't stand Sonny's sister. He just prayed that Sonny would request a DNA test. Cause there was no way that DOG was related to Sonny.

"No...she doesn't matter to me at all to even say anything." Jason picked up his bags and headed towards the door.

All of a sudden the floor shook and they heard HEAVY footsteps approach. Johnny made a face as Jason rolled his eyes.



Chapter 20

The door opened and there stood the HUGE blond grinning at Jason like a donkey. "JASON" she giggled. She went to throw those manly arms around Jason's neck but Jason backed off.

The blond made a face. "Jasekins, is something wrong?" Johnny watched as the blond reached up and scratched one of her huge fake breast.

Jason scowled. And Johnny felt like he would throw up.

"I'm leaving" Jason stated with no emotion in his voice.

"LEAVING...on business..no you can't we need to plan the wedding." The blond then picked something out of her teeth then looked at her finger to see what it was.

Johnny turned and clenched his stomach.

Jason let out a breath. "It's not business, I'm leaving and that is it." Jason stated walking past her.

"WAIT.......WHAT you can't just leave without telling me WHERE you are going and when you are COMING back." The blond huffed and puffed.

Jason turned back and glared at the huge manly blond. "NO ONE demands to know where I go, NO ONE..you are not apart of my life and you will NEVER be." Jason's enforcer glare in place.

"Jaseykins, wait what do you mean? I am your life you told me that." The blond argued.

"I said alot of things I didn't mean." Jason countered. Johnny snickered.

"You don't mean that you love me. Okay, okay you are angry with me for sticking my nose in your business I won't ever to it again. So, do you want to go upstairs?" The blond winked.

Jason made a face and rolled his eyes. He then turned and walked out the door without turning back.

Jason and Johnny heard the heavy footsteps behind them. "Wait..Jaseykins, when are you coming back from business?" The blond whined.

Johnny rolled his eyes. DAMN, this bitch is stupid. Jason never looked back and kept his eyes on the elevator.

"I'm not." Jason stated with no emotion as the elevator dinged and opened.

The blond's eyes widened and her huge manly mouth dropped opened. Jason nor Johnny heard her WHALE out loud. "JASON!!"

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Port Charles, New York
PC Airport

"Thanks for everything, Johnny" Jason stated.

"No problem." Johnny smiled.

"Watch out for Emily, okay?" Jason smiled hugging his sister close to his side.

"I will." Johnny smiled.

"And that goes especially for you, Zander don't hurt her." Jason warned.

Zander narrowed his eyes. "That is my comment to you...when you find Elizabeth you BETTER not hurt her."

"Not anymore." Jason stated simply as he pulled a large envelope from his bag. He handed it to Emily.

"Jason, are you sure...I mean it's a wonderful gift." Emily smiled as she took the envelope from her brother's hand.

"I want you to be happy and have something of your own. Don't worry Emily NO one not even Sonny can fight you on this. It's mine to give I want you to enjoy it....you and Zander." Jason smiled hugging his sister.

"Zander" Jason stated holding out his hand. Zander and Jason shook hands.

"Thanks Jason for the gift."

Jason nodded.

"Emily, take care I'll call you when I find a place." Jason smiled as he hugged his sister.

Emily wiped her eyes. "I'll come visit..me and Zander...bye Jason have a good flight." Emily smiled as she watched her brother board the jet to Italy and to his life with Elizabeth.

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Chapter 21

As Jason's plane lifted off. Emily wiped her tears. "Enjoy your new beginning Jason." Emily whispered as Zander wrapped his arms around her waist.

10 minutes later

Johnny was driving Emily and Zander back from the airport after seeing Jason off. Zander couldn't stop smiling as he read the paperwork Jason had given them as a gift.

"Emily, please can we do it today...I mean right now?" Zander smiled from ear to ear.

"Now, Zander? we could just do it tomorrow." Emily answered.

"But right now is the perfect time..Johnny said she is there. Come on, let's destroy her like she did Elizabeth." Zander winked.

"You just want to do this as PAYBACK, huh?" Emily laughed.

"HELL YA..you don't know what that bitch did to Elizabeth. I want to pay her back for backstabbing Elizabeth regarding Jason. She needs to pay so come on...please?" Zander flashed his smile.

Johnny sat up front laughing as he drove.

"Okay, let's. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. Johnny let's go to Harborview." Emily laughed.

"NO problem, EMILY" Johnny smiled. This is going to be FUN.

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Harborview Towers
Jason's penthouse

The manly blond was on the couch crying. "He didn't mean it. He's coming back to me. I'll just dress in something sexy and go down on him like I did Coleman last night. That should make Jaseykins happy. Just then Johnny opened the front door.

"Excuse me....you don't just walk into MY home without knocking. When Jason gets back I'm going to tell him." The blond whined like a five year old girl.

Johnny rolled his eyes and stepped back as Emily and Zander walked by him. The blond made a face then smiled at Emily.

"EMILY, how are you?" The blond huffed.

Emily looked at Zander but didn't answer the question. The blond made a face.

"May I, Em?" Zander smiled looking at his girlfriend.

"Go for it" Emily stated smirking. The blond watched both people and made another face. But before she could say anything. Zander walked over to the closet and pulled out Jason's jacket.

"WHAT are you doing?" The blond huffed.

"I would be quiet if I were you." Zander warned. "You just told Johnny not to walk into YOUR home without knocking, am I correct?"

"WHAT are you up to...I want you out...get out of my home!" The blond MOOOED.

"See that is where YOU are wrong, WHORE OF ALL WHORES...this isn't your HOME." Zander smirked.

"IT'S OURS.....NOW GET YOUR @#%$, BITCH AND GET THE @#%$ OUT NOW!" Zander declared smirking.

The blond's mouth dropped opened.

"And whore give me the engagement ring. Jason doesn't want you to have anything he might have been stupid enough to get you!" Emily smirked with one brow raised.



Chapter 22

"YOU can't do this...this is MY home I'm the owner of this penthouse with Jason!" The blond yelled.

"WANNA BET, BITCH? not from this deed that Jason signed over to us. You were NEVER an owner, so we are giving you thirty minutes to get your stripper pole, your Kung foo bag, and your g-strings and GET THE @#%$ OUT OF OUR HOME! And if you don't leave we will CALL the police and have you hooker ass arrested!" Zander smiled holding up the deed to the penthouse in the tramp's face.

"Zander, don't do that...didn't you know this hooker can't read?" Emily smiled.

"DAMN, baby I forgot." Zander stated looking at his watch. "Well, now bitch you only have twenty minutes so your huge manly ass better get hopping bunny bitch!" Zander laughed.

"And before you leave..give me the ring NOW!" Emily stated with no emotion in her voice just like Jason.

"This ring belongs to me." The blond cried.

"AND JASON BELONGED WITH ELIZABETH BUT YOU DESTROYED THAT.....GIVE THE RING TO EMILY NOW OR I SWEAR I WILL RIP IT THE @#%$ OFF YOUR FINGER NOW!" Zander threatened.

"I'm going to tell Sonny what you say to me and he will have you killed." The blond huffed.

"Did Zander say anything, Johnny? I didn't hear anything." Emily turned to the guard.

"NOPE, not a word" Johnny smiled.

"Good, NOW get out of our home!" Emily said holding out her hand for the ring.

The blond whore started crying as she ripped her ring off and threw it on the floor before running upstairs.

Emily laughed and Zander smiled. "PAYBACK IS A BITCH, AIN'T IT!" Zander laughed.



Chapter 23

One week later

Florentine, Italy
Bentenna Cafe

Jason is sitting a cafe drinking coffee and reading a small file. It was about a doctor. Tony's referral doctor to Elizabeth to be exact. Dr. Vincent Mesno. It detailed Vincent's life from the time he graduated medical school with Tony Jones.
Vincent returned to Italy for one year then returned to the states a year later to become an intern at Landview Hospital, in Pennsylvania.
After becoming a doctor he practiced at Landview for four years before returning back to Italy.
He met and married Kristia Gotti. The couple had one child, named Martina. Kristia died from cancer five years ago.

Jason narrowed his eyes as he wondered. He had heard those two names before. Mesno and Gotti. Jason searched his brain then realized where he had heard the names. It was at a meeting with the five families.
One of the families had ties to Italy and they mentioned that they were having problems in Italy with two of the biggest crime families. Mesno and Gotti. Jason's eyes widened.


Rome, Italy
Dr. Vincent Mesno's office

Vincent walked out of the examination room in front of Elizabeth.

"So, what's up doc?" Elizabeth giggled. "I've always wanted to say that."

Vincent laughed slightly. "So, I take it, it's out of your system now?"

"Some what." Elizabeth smiled.

Vincent shook his head and smiled as he took a seat behind his desk. "Your welcome to sit down."

Elizabeth shrugged and sat down in front of Vincent's desk. As Vincent read Elizabeth's file she looked around. And made a face when she noticed he didn't have art work on the walls.

"Hmmmm." Elizabeth muttered as she continued to look around the office.

"Is there a problem?" Vincent said still looking down at the file in front of him.

"No..it's nothing." Elizabeth made a face again. "Yes, there is a problem. Do you realize that you don't have ONE piece of art work on the walls?"

Vincent looked up and raised a brow. "And that bothers you?" he smirked.

"Yeah, it does." Elizabeth replied simply staring at her doctor.

"Ah, and why?" Vincent questioned.

"Cause you are tending to sick people. And it's a well known fact that art work makes people feel better." The petite brunette stated.

"I see, so are you offering to help in that department?" Vincent smiled.

"Me?...why me?" Elizabeth swallowed hard.

"Well, you are an artist aren't you and I saw your work at your home last week. I think your very talent, so let's make a deal. I will admit my walls need art if you take your medication ON TIME. No more skipping or missing the times, okay?"

Elizabeth raised her eyebrow and shrugged. "Okay, fine."

Vincent smiled. "So, yes I do need art I hadn't seen anything I like, until now. (There was more behind that comment that Vincent cared to say) That's why there isn't anything on the walls. So, can help me help my patients feel better with your art work?"

"MINE?" Elizabeth eyes widened in shock. "Vincent, my work isn't that good."

"Yes, it is I've seen it and I like what I've seen." Vincent stated simply.

"But, Vincent you just said you DON'T have any taste." Elizabeth countered.

Vincent laughed. "I DID NOT...I said I haven't seen anything I like until now. I like your art work, Elizabeth I like it a lot. So, do we have a deal?"

Elizabeth raised one brow and stared at her doctor. "You like making deals?"

"Yes, I do..so do we have a deal?"

Elizabeth laughed slightly and smiled. "Okay, fine you have yourself a deal." She stood up and held out her small hand for Vincent to shake.

"DEAL" Vincent smiled shaking Elizabeth's small hand and noticed how truly soft her skin was underneath his hand.

Staring at his patient Vincent broke contact first. "Um. I guess we should talk about your blood test results." He cleared his throat and sat back down. Elizabeth nodded and retook her seat.

"Hit me." Elizabeth stated.

Vincent cleared his throat again. "There has been a slight change. Your kidneys are not responding to the medication Tony prescribed. It's suppose to clear out your kidneys from the drug your husband fed you."

Before he continued Elizabeth interrupted. "Ex, he's not my husband."

Vincent nodded and continued. "The birth control plus the poison embedded itself in your kidneys. Tony, when he prescribed the medication was hoping it would flush your kidneys of the poison and the birth control. But it's not working the way it's suppose it."

"So, that means my kidneys are breaking down faster than my liver and heart." Elizabeth said with teary eyes.

Vincent closed his eyes and looked away then looked back at his young patient. "Yes, but I'm prescribing a new medication. But it's a tad harder on the stomach. The side effects are bad. But, I need to help your kidneys get rid of the poison and the birth control that is still in your system."

[JRK Archiver]

Chapter 24

Elizabeth wrapped her arms around herself and lowered her head. "What if it doesn't get rid of the poison or the birth control..what will happened then?"

Vincent let out a breath. "Let's discuss that bridge when we come to it, deal? Listen, Elizabeth let's not worry about what if's. I plan on doing everything I can to save your life. But I can't do it by myself. You have to WANT to live."

Elizabeth nodded but remained quiet. So, Vincent continued.

"I don't know much about your past, Elizabeth accept for what you and Tony told me. Don't let your ex-husband win nor his girlfriend for what they did to you." Vincent's fist clenched. If he ever met Ric Lansing he would kill him without a thought for what he had done to Elizabeth.

"You need to fight and I will be there to help you anyway I can."

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Florentine, Italy

Jason was walking back from the cafe with the Mesno file in his hands. As he looked up he saw about 100 people working on building something. As he stared a man with a beard and a huge stomach walked up behind him.

"Ricerca del lavoro?" The man asked.
(Looking for work?)

Jason turned around and looked at the man. "No."

The man nodded. "Stava sperando che desideraste il lavoro. Potrei usare sempre piu uomini per contribuire a sviluppare questo posto." The man stated rubbing his huge stomach.
(Was hoping you wanted work. I could always use more men to help build this place.)

Jason nodded in understanding. "Che cosa buidling?"
(What are you building?)

"Parecchie costruzioni realmente. Non appena uno." The man smiled.
(Several buildings actually. Not just one.)

Jason raised one brow as the man continued. "Non crederete queste costruzioni stanno construende per gli animali. Ed ogni tipo gatti e cani non giusti. Cavallo, polli, anatre. Se e un animale questo e il posto. Una costruzione sara unospedale, l'altro un riparo. E l'ultima
volota della construzione lui una sede per il personale dell' ospedale e del riparo se desiderate vivere la'. La richieta del proprietario quella gli animali di amore del personale vero."

(You will not believe this but these buildings are being built for animals. And every type not just cats and dogs. Horses, chickens, ducks. If it's an animal this is the place. One building will be a hospital, the other a shelter. And the last building will the home for the staff of the hospital and shelter if you want to live there. The owner requested that the staff truly love animals.)

Jason's eyes widened then looked over at the building.

"Sapete, quando ho venuto a contatto del proprietario che ha detto che il riparo non avrà "una politica di uccisione." Che se un animale non è adottato potrà da vivere verso l'esterno il resto di esso è vita che è presa la cura di qui. Mi ha detto che quella solo perchè desiderate eliminare qualche cosa di non colpevole o se pensate esso siete nel senso, esso vi non desse la destra UCCIDERLA appena."

(You know, when I met the owner she said that the shelter will have a "NO kill policy." That if an animal is not adopted it will be able to live out the rest of it's life being taken care of here. She told me that just because you want to get rid of something innocent or if you think it's in the way, it doesn't give you the right to just KILL IT.)

"Il proprietario suona come lei ha un cuore grande." Jason replied thinking about a certain petite brunette he KNEW with a big heart.

(The owner sounds like she has a big heart.)

"È la cosa. Del petite più cutest con colore marrone....Oh lo scusa, CIAO? sì... è lei."

(She does. She is the cutest petite thing with brown....Oh excuse me, HELLO? yes...it is she.)

The man grinned at Jason as he pointed to the cell. (Jason watched amused as the big man melted into a grinning fool as he watched him speak on the cell to the owner of the building)

"Sì, tutto sta venendo avanti. Abbiamo rifinito porre il fondamento per la prima costruzione. State venendo? Sta venendo. Approvazione, li vedrò quando arrivate. Sì, arrivederci." The man said smiling from ear to ear.

(Yes, everything is coming along. We have finished laying the foundation for the first building. You are coming? She is coming. Okay, I will see you when you arrive. Yes, bye.)

The man grinned. Jason suspected the man had a crush on the petite owner.

"Bene, sta venendo in modo da devo prepararsi. Era riunione molto piacevole voi...um....?"

(Well, she is coming so I need to prepare. It was very nice meeting you...um...?")

"Jason" Jason said simply.

The man smiled. "Um..my name is Carlo it is very nice to have meet you Jason." Carlo smiled.

"So, you know English?" Jason questioned.

"I-I am learning. The owner is giving me lessons." Carlo smiled.

Jason nodded. "It was nice meeting you too, maybe I'll stop by again and help you out with building the place."

"Sounds great." Carlo said putting his hand out for Jason to shake before he walked off.

Just as Jason walked off. A strange feeling came over him. He stopped dead in his tracks and looked back. A car had just pulled to the site. Jason shook off the feeling. "Must be the owner" Jason thought as he continued to shake off the strange feeling as he continued on his way.

Elizabeth pulled up to the construction site. And a strange feeling came over her. It was a wierd feeling and it had nothing to do with her illness. Elizabeth sat behind the wheel and shook off the feeling before getting out of the car.

Carlo immediately saw the petite brunette he was about to describe to his new friend, Jason and smiled.

"Elizabeth...I was just talking about you." Carlo smiled widely.



Chapter 25

Elizabeth smiled at her friend. "Oh were you now...to who?"

"Well, I just met this man named...." Carlo began but was interrrupted by one of the workers.

"CARLO!!"

"Oh lo scusa, Elizabeth." Carlo smiled before walking off.

"It's okay take your time." Elizabeth replied looking around. She glanced down at her watch. She needed to take her medication in a hour so her visit with Carlo needed to be only thirty minutes or she would have problems driving home.

10 minutes later

Carlo reappears. "So, what were we talking about..oh my friend, his name is..."

"Carlo, I'm sorry but um can we discuss the progress. I need to get home soon." Elizabeth stated feeling a dry mouth.

"Are you okay, you look a little pale." Carlo said with concern in his voice.

"I'm fine, so can we talk about it, please the progress."

"Sure...I'll show you around."

25 minutes later

"And I would say this all should be finished by Christmas." Carlo smiled.

Elizabeth's head started to pound and began to get sick to her stomach. "Okay, um that sounds great, I'm sorry I'm not feeling well. So, I'll come back Wednesday, okay?"

"That's fine..um are you sure you don't want anything I have asprin in my bag." Carlo stated worried about his friend and employer.

"No. I'll come back Wednesday." Elizabeth stated quickly getting back in her car. She started the car and drove off. As she got out of the view of the construction site. She quickly parked her car and opened the car door and threw up. After about 10 minutes Elizabeth was able to get back in the car. Her head was pounding but she ignored the pain and continued to drive home.

Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief when her villa appeared. Her home. She parked her car and let out a breathe as she walked up her steps. Elizabeth opened the front door and slipped inside she had about 10 minutes to take her medication. She walked quickly into the kitchen and pulled out all three pills and popped them one at a time with juice.

Colletta at that point walked in. "Are you okay?" She asked with concern.

Elizabeth nodded and cleared her throat. "I'm okay."

"Let me make you some lunch I know you have to be hungry. Go ahead and lay down and watch some soaps." Colletta smiled.

"Colletta, I'm not into soaps. The drama is outrageous and the storylines seem like they are written by writers on crack."

Colletta laughed. "Well, that certainly describes one of the soap I have decided not to watch anymore."

Elizabeth's interest peeked. "Which soap would that be?"

"It's an American one called "General Hospital" Colletta stated.

"That's funny that's the name of the hospital in Port Charles."

"Port Charles, New York is where it's centered. But the writing is HORRIBLE. And the President of daytime ABC I heard is receiving oral pleasures from one of the worst actresses on the show." Colletta said removing the lettuce from the refrigerator to make a salad.

Elizabeth feeling better sat down. "GET OUT, really?"

"Yes, the President is promoting this horrible bitch with the most fake breasts in the world. And broke up my favorite couple...well non couple. My nickname for the tramp is "HUMP BACK WHALE. They both appeared on that show THE VIEW and he walked out zipping up his pants and the tramp was behind him WIPING her mouth. The tramp was interviewed with some of the President's GOO still on her nose." Colletta pointed to her nose and made a face.

Elizabeth laughed. "Oh my GOD, that is digusting. You seem to know a lot. By the way who's the couple..well non couple? Elizabeth asked.

"AH..a very attractive couple. Named Jason and Elizabeth."

Elizabeth's eyes widened. "WAIT..WHAT?! That's the couple's name?"

"Yes, why?" Colletta questioned.

"That's HIS name." Elizabeth stated with a far away look.

Colletta narrowed her eyes. She didn't understand then it dawned on her. Elizabeth never talked much about Port Charles. But what she did mentioned that she had been hurt by her choice of men. Besides Elizabeth ex-husband one other man's name was mentioned and it had been only once then Elizabeth changed the subject. "HIS name, the man that broke your heart."

Elizabeth nodded as she stared ahead. "Yes, Jason...Jason Morgan."