Post by dreamerzzz123 on Jan 7, 2009 22:25:54 GMT -5
Chapters 1-5
This story completely changes liason history. Liz and Jason were best friends before his accident and became friends again after it. Liz's history is totally different but you'll see that as the story goes on. She left PC before the whole Robin Jason breakup and all that drama and hasn't been back since. It takes place right after Carly had Morgan. Most of the other characters storylines stay the same with a few changes. Carly was kidnaped but, never developed feelings for Lorenzo he loves her but she and Sonny are still happy and together (She wasn't shot while giving birth). Rick's Dead. Jason did marry Brenda while she thought she was sick but, they divorced after she got her clean health. Everything with her after that happened the same except she's still in PC. Jason never married or slept with Courtney. She has been after him since she left AJ but, they never got together. She and Carly aren't friends. Carly is nice for Sonny's sake but doesn't like her. Emily never fell in love with Nicholas during the fake relationship She also didn't marry Zander. They're engaged. Nicholas did marry Lydia and they are expecting their first child. I didn't watch GH during the Jason Q years So Everyone's history may change. Things may happen or may not happen how they did in the show. I think everything else will be explained in the story.
Quartermain Mansion:
Emily was having tea with Lila when the phone rang.
"Isn't anyone going to answer that. Reginald!" Edward Yelled walking into the room with AJ.
"Calm down Grandfather, I'll get it." Emily replied rolling her eyes. "Hello." She paused listening. "Hold on." She said taking the phone away from her ear. "It's long distance from Switzerland their looking for Jason Quartermain." She said Shocked. She didn't know what to do. It had been Seven years since the accident who would call for Jason Q.
"Give it to me." AJ said taking the phone. "Jason Quartermain is dead." He said to the person on the phone and hung up.
"AJ how could you do that." Emily yelled.
"It's the truth." He replied as he walked out the room.
"I can't believe he did that. I mean what if it was important." She continued. But stopped when she saw the sad look Edward and Lila shared.
"I should get back to work." Edward said kissing Lila before he walked out of the room.
"What do you think it was about?" Emily Questioned Lila.
"I don't know dear." She replied sadly. "I'm going to go lay down." She called for Reginald.
Emily sat alone wondering. She hadn't really known Jason Q. so it didn't really faze her. 'I wonder if I should mention it to Jason though' she thought.
Corinthos' penthouse:
Sonny sat on the sofa watching Carly feeding Morgan he looked up when their was a knock on the door. Johnny poked his head in.
"Miss Mathews is here." He stated.
"Send her in." Sonny replied despite Carly's groan.
"Hey guys." Courtney said walking in. "Have you seen Jason?"
"He's at the park with Michael. Why?" Sonny asked. Ever since she left AJ His sister had been way to interested in Jason.
"I just wanted to talk to him. God what's the big deal." She whined.
Sonny was about to respond when Johnny knocked again. "I've got a delivery." He said.
"Did you check it out." Sonny asked concerned.
"Yeah we went over it."
"Thanks." Sonny said taking the box.
"What is it." Carly asked curiously.
"I don't know." Sonny replied reading the address. "But, it's not for us. It's addressed to Michael and Morgan." He read the return address and smiled. "It's from Liz."
"Open it." Carly replied excitedly putting Morgan in his basinet.
"No your gonna have to be good and wait for Michael" he teased.
Carly was about to pout when the door swung open and Jason and Michael came in laughing.
"Fine he's here open it." Carly demanded.
"Open what?" Jason asked.
"Some package for Michael" Courtney replied. "Jason I need to talk to you."
"Is it a present." Michael asked excited.
"Probably, it's from Aunt Liz." Sonny answered. Carly noticed the flash of pain that went through Jason's eyes at the mention of Liz.
"Aunt Liz? Who is she." Courtney demanded tired of being ignored.
"Michael's god mother." Jason answered. "I'm going for a ride." He turned and rushed out the door before Courtney could follow.
"Jason." She called trying to stop him. 'What's wrong with him?"
"I honestly don't know? He and Liz were friends before she left town but, something happened and neither of them ever wants to talk about it."
"Oh well I guess I'll get going. When he gets back tell him I'll talk to him later" she said.
"Sure." Carly replied rolling her eyes.
"Open the box Dad." Michael yelled impatiently. Carly stood next to him nodding in agreement. Sonny laughed at them before tearing open the tape. He pulled two wrapped presents out handing Michael the one with his name on it and gave the one for Morgan to Carly.
"Wow, It's the remote control car I wanted." Michael yelled.
"Did you read the card." Sonny asked.
"No." He replied sheepishly. "It says to my Favorite god son love Aunt Liz."
'You'll have to send her a thank you card." Carly said.
"I'll go make it right now." He said running upstairs.
"Now let's see what she sent Morgan." Carly said opening the card. She red it and Laughed handing it to Sonny.
"Carly I hope you waited until Michael got home to open this. Congratulations to you and Sonny. Love Elisabeth." he read laughing. "She sure knows you."
"Shut up." She replied tearing the wrapping paper away. "Oh it's beautiful." She said holding up the embroidered baby blanket. The blanket was such a pale blue it was almost white and had scenes from different fairy tales embroidered all over it.
'Wow I wonder where she found that." Sonny asked.
"She probably made it." Carly replied. "I miss her."
"Me to."
A Few days later:
Emily hadn't told Jason about the phone call she was going to but when she ran into him he seemed to be in a very bad mood. Also she had noticed AJ acting strangely. He was on the phone a lot and had suddenly left town and came home two days later never telling anyone where he went. But what confused her most was that he had been drinking again since Courtney left him and Suddenly stopped a few days ago for no reason. She was happy he did but very confused. To top it all off Robin had come home from Paris the other Day. She had been spending a lot of time trying to work things out with Jason much to Carly and Courtney's dislike. She sat contemplating all this trying to quickly finish the family dinner before Zander picked her up for their date. She jumped up when she heard knocking at the door. Edward started yelling about the servants again. "I got it." She yelled. She swung the door open and stared at the woman standing outside. She knew her from somewhere but couldn't really place her.
"Hi Emily, wow your all grown up." the woman said.
Then it hit her "Oh my god Liz Hi." She said. "Sorry I spaced for a minute. Come in. What are you doing here." She asked.
"Who is it." Edward bellowed walking into the room followed by the rest of the clan. "Elisabeth Dear what a pleasant sunrise." He said hugging her.
"Hey everyone." She said getting hugs from the rest of the group. She paused when she came to Dillion. "I don't think I know you."
"This is my Brother Dillion." Ned told her. "Dillion this is Elisabeth Webber."
"Hi." She replied.
"Elisabeth how lovely to see you." Lila exclaimed as Reginald wheeled her into the room.
"Grandmother, it's great to see you." She replied kissing her cheek
"Come on you must tell us all about your adventures." Lila said leading her into the living room with the rest of the family following.
"Grandmother? Is she related?" Dillion asked.
"Yeah she's my little sister." AJ said smiling as he followed the group into the living room.
"Huh?" Dillion said confused. He'd never heard of her before.
"She was Jason Q's best friend before the accident. I wasn't around but from what I know she basically grew up here. She and Jason were inseparable." Emily answered.
"Oh." Dillion replied.
Later at the Penthouse:
Sonny and Carly sat as Michael showed them all the 'cool tricks' he could do with his new remote control car. When Johnny popped his head in.
"Someone's here to see you." He announced laughing.
"Who is it?" Sonny questioned.
"It's some crazy woman claiming Mrs Corinthos owes her a hundred dollars." He replied trying not to laugh.
"Oh my god it can't be." Carly said jumping up. She ran to the door flung it open and screamed happily. "Liz I can't believe it." She said hugging her.
"Let her come in." Sonny laughed at his wife. They all turned when they heard the elevator ding. Jason stepped off and looked to see what all the yelling he heard was about. His gaze swept from Carly and Sonny to the woman standing with them. He couldn't believe it, it couldn't be her. But, he knew it was he'd know her anywhere. He looked into the blue eyes that had been haunting him since he woke up. "Elisabeth." He stated.
"Jason" She replied. He gave her a brief nod before turning and walking into his penthouse slamming the door behind him.
Chapter 2
"What the hell was that about?" Carly asked ushering her into the penthouse.
"You'd have to ask him." Liz said sadly.
Michael got up and stood shyly behind Sonny. Liz had left town when he was still a baby he only knew her through letters and the gifts she sent.
"So where's my favorite god son?" She asked noticing the boy's shyness.
"Aunt Liz?" He asked coming out from behind Sonny.
"Hey Michael. Wow your all grown up." She laughed as he hugged her. "So are you married yet?" She teased.
"No. Girls are gross." He said.
"Hey, I'm a girl." Carly said pretending to pout.
"Your not a girl you're a mom. It's different.." Michael explained. "You want to see my trick?" He asked excitedly running over to the car she had given him.
A few hours later after Michael had finally been forced to go to bed The adults sat catching up.
Carly was dying to ask why she came home now. After everything that had gone on the past few years then she suddenly pops into town with no warning, something was going on.
"So how long are you staying?" she asked.
"I wish I knew." Liz said with a sad smile confusing them. She glanced at her watch. "I should get going."
"Where are you staying?" Sonny asked as they walked her to the elevator..
"Your more than welcome to stay here." Carly began.
"I'm Staying with the Quartermain's for now." She replied glancing at Jason's closed door. "I'll be fine. Thanks anyway."
"I don't know how you put up with them." Carly replied shaking her head. "They drove me nuts when I was there."
"They're not that bad." Liz answered laughing. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Meet me at Kelly's at noon." Carly called as the elevator closed. "Now" she said turning and walking to Jason's door. "I'm gonna find out what the hell is going on." She started pounding on his door.
"What!" Jason yelled as he swung the door open.
"What was all that about earlier?" Carly demanded.
"I don't know what you mean." He answered giving her a blank stare.
"Don't give me that look. You know what I'm talking about. You and Liz used to be friends." She replied.
"Yeah we used to be." He answered shutting the door in her face.
He thought back to the day He met her. The day he woke up from his coma he remembered all the people trying to make him remember. He had heard about her from all of the strangers who called themselves family but she hadn't shown up yet. When she came it was late way past visiting hours but, somehow she had snuck into his room.
Flashback:
"Jason." She called softly walking towards the bed.
"Who are you." he asked coldly.
"Elisabeth." She answered reaching the bed.
"Look I don't know you and I'm not your friend." He yelled. He was tired from a day with the Quartermain's.
"If you don't know me how do you know You don't want to be my friend." She challenged.
"I Just do." He replied looking up at her face. When their gazes met he wasn't prepared for the jolt that he felt. It scared him. "Go away."
"No." She replied. If he wanted to act like a five year old so could she. "You can sit there and ignore me all you want but, I'm not leaving."
"Fine." He replied. And he did. For the next week she would come in every night and he would sit and ignore her. She would just sit there at the side of his bed and watch him. He knew if he wanted to he could call the nurse and have her removed but, part of him was afraid she would leave and wouldn't come back. She sat there every night he had no idea how long she stayed after he fell asleep but, every morning when he woke up she would be gone. Then one night it seemed like she wasn't coming. It got later and later. He was worried he'd finally driven her away. Then he heard her familiar footsteps outside his door.
"I didn't think you were coming." He said as the door opened.
"Sorry I'm late. I told you, you couldn't get rid of me." She answered surprised he spoke to her.
"I'm glad you came." He admitted. From then on they were friends. She never spoke about Jason Q. and he never asked. He knew from the Quartermain's She was Jason Q's best friend but, He didn't know much else. It bothered him a little but, she honestly seemed to want to be friends with him as Jason Morgan.
Coming out of his memories he kicked the coffee table across the room but, he was wrong. She lied she said she wouldn't leave and did. But what bothered him most was why was she back now he wondered
Chapter 3
Liz hadn't gotten much sleep. Why is Jason angry at me. She didn't understand. She should be angry with him. He was the one who cut all ties with her. She remembered the day she left.
Flashback:
"So your really gona do it?" Jason asked.
"Yeah. It's always been the plan. I would travel through Europe you know do the struggling artist thing." She replied.
"I don't think you can be a 'struggling artist' if you have a trust fund." Jason teased.
"That's because you have no imagination. Just because I have money doesn't mean I have to spend it. My trust doesn't kick in till I'm twenty-six anyway."
"Poor little mob princess has to live off the interest."
"Hey I haven't spent a dime of that money and I don't ever plan to." She snapped.
"It's just money you might as well take it."
"It's his money. I don't want anything from him." Her family was infamous. Maffia royalty. The Webber's were once the most powerful and feared crime family. They had ties all over the world. But like all great dynasties they had died out. She was the last or she should say last known Webber. Her Grandfather Stephen had been in control during the height of their power. He had three sons Jeff, Mark and, Stephen Jr. He brought his son's up in the life, taught and trained them how to survive. But, it seems they weren't cut out for it. Mark loved to travel he took care of business relations with their international partners. Liz could recall how he would sit when he visited and tell her about all the places he'd been and thing's he'd seen. She wore a black velvet dress with pink embroidery to his funeral when she was eight. Stephen Jr or Stevie, was the smart one he went to Law school and was an excellent attorney. He was always around to make sure the charges didn't stick. That funeral was harder she'd been twelve, and sat wondering if he, his wife and three year old son had been scared when their car exploded on the way home from church. That just left her Father and Herself. Sure their were a handful of cousins and other distant family members but the core of the organization had been crumbling. She never met her mother, She died in child birth, a fact her father loved to remind her of. He constantly would remind her how she 'killed her mother' and how useless she was. After Stevie's death the relatives started to disappear. She had been to more funeral's than she could count. She had closets full of black dresses. Their line was dying out and her father knew it. He blamed her for not having a son, for taking away his wife, for existing. To the outside world he was charming, handsome, rich, and yes a criminal but, behind closed doors he was a monster. As any child growing up in the business she had been trained to show no emotions to the outside world, you don't let people know when your scared, you don't let them know what's important, you don't let them see how they've gotten to you. It was for your own protection, to keep you safe but, maybe it was why no one knew how much pain she was in. Well not no one, one person had taken the time to look past that wall and saw the hurt, and loneliness.
"He's dead, he can't hurt you anymore." Jason reassured her.
"Tell that to my nightmares" She muttered.
"I'm really gona miss you."He admitted.
"We talked about this my leaving will make things easier. You can come with me."
"You know I can't. I've got people here depending on me."
"Well if you ever change your mind you'll know where to find me. Plus I'm gona write and call so much you'll get sick of hearing from me."
"I'm still gona miss you. It wont be the same."
"I know." She said throwing her arms around him. "I'll see you later."
"Yeah, I'll see you later." He replied kissing her forehead.
She was startled from her memories by a knock on her door.
"Liz are you awake." AJ called softly.
"Yeah come in." She called tying her robe around her. As soon as she stood up the nausea hit her. She ran for the bathroom.
"You ok." AJ asked concerned.
"Yeah, it come's and goes. Some days are better than others."
"So how did it go at Sonny and Carly's?"
"Good. It was great to see them."
"Did you tell them?" He asked.
"No not yet. I need some more time."
"Their gona figure it out eventually. You can't hide it."
"I know but, I just want to things to be normal for a while you know."
"Yeah. So have you seen him."
She didn't need to ask who he was she knew. "He hates me."
"Why would you think that." He asked shocked.
"I don't know maybe it was the cold look and slammed door that tipped me off. It's funny I should be mad at him. But, I can't be. Not now."
"You need to tell him the truth."
"I can't not yet. I want to know what happened and see if he wants me back in his life. If I tell him he wont be honest. You haven't told anyone, have you?" She asked.
"No and I wont, I promised you. But, just because I don't say anything doesn't mean people aren't going to find out. It'll be better if they hear it from you."
"I know. I have to get ready to meet Carly for lunch."
"I don't know how you put up with her."
"You know she says the same about you. But, who are you to talk you married her." She laughed.
"Don't remind me." He groaned walking out the door.
She walked downstairs glancing at her watch she was gonna be late. It wasn't her fault she hadn't expected to get so sick this morning maybe it was all the traveling. I hope Carly hasn't been waiting to long she thought as she walked towards the door. Bumping into someone.
"Sorry" She said looking up. "Dillion right."
"Yeah it's ok." He replied.
"I'm just in a rush I'm meeting a friend for lunch and I'm running late."
"Well I'm going to Kelly's to meet up with a friend but, I could drop you off on the way." He offered.
"Really, That's were I'm heading." She replied grabbing his arm. "So tell me about this friend, is it a girl." She teased.
By the time they reached Kelly's Dillion had told her all about his relationship with Georgie. He was surprised by her. He thought anyone who was so well liked by the entire Quartermain clan and liked them all back had to be nuts. But, she was nice. They walked into Kelly's laughing. Liz scanned the room.
"Great all that rush and she's not even here yet." Liz complained laughing.
"Georgie's over there with her sister. You can sit with us till she gets here." He offered.
"Thanks." She glanced over at the two young blondes one, of which was glaring at her. That must be her she thought. She almost laughed. Dillion was what sixteen, ten years younger than her she wasn't that desperate. "I think she's jealous." She whispered as they walked over.
"I wish." He whispered back.
"Somebody likes you and I think you like her back." She teased.
"Grow up." He replied.
"Hey guys" he said when they reached the table.
"Hi." Maxie replied.
"Hello." Georgie said coldly.
"You were right Dillion, she is gorgeous." Liz said to tease him and stop Georgie from giving her death glares.
"W-What!" Georgie stuttered. Turning red as did Dillion.
"Aren't they cute." Liz asked Maxie laughing.
"So cute it makes me physically ill sometimes." Maxie responded joining in the teasing.
"Shut up." Dillion and Georgie replied.
"Aren't you going to introduce us." Georgie asked acting much friendlier as they all sat.
"This is Elisabeth, She's staying with the Q's."
"Elisabeth Webber?" Georgie asked shocked.
"I knew I recognized you." Maxie added.
"Maybe I should wait at the counter." Liz said uncomfortably.
"Why" Dillion asked.
"Long story." She replied standing up.
"Well look who came crawling into town." Came a voice from behind her.
"You'd think she'd have learnt no one here wanted her to by now." Came a second voice.
Liz groaned. It couldn't be but, she knew it was. "Robin, Brenda so nice to see you." She replied sarcastically.
"That's why." Georgie told Dillion.
She knew this wasn't going to be pretty but as her life went things always seemed to go from bad to worse. Just as she was prepared to walk away and ignore them Carly finally decided to show up, no chance of that now.
"So you came rushing back to steal Jason again." Robin spat.
"Last time I checked you to weren't together so how could I steal him." She responded.
"Yeah Jason kick you to the curb a long time ago little miss perfect." Carly added.
"And I bet you couldn't wait to rush back so you could have him." Robin accused.
"Yes more than four years after your breakup I come rushing home to seduce him. You figured me out." She said rolling her eyes.
"So then why come back now? Jason made it clear he wanted nothing to do with you, what's left for you here?" Robin replied.
Robin hit a nerve. She never knew why Jason cut her out of his life and it hurt having that bitch throw it in her face. "You don't know anything about my friendship with Jason so shut."
"I know he hasn't been in contact with you since you left." Robin replied smugly.
"It was you! Wasn't it." Liz yelled furious. "You did it."
"Did what?" Robin asked innocently laughing.
"You know what you bitch. How could you." Liz demanded.
"It was easier than you would think. What are you gonna do tell on me. He'll never believe you." Robin replied smugly. "He picked me over you once and he'll do it again."
"He didn't pick you I left." Liz defended.
"Sure keep telling yourself that." Robin laughed. "How does it feel to know he'd rather be with a dying woman than you?"
"You know he married me." Brenda added. "He hates me and we thought I was dying but, he married me, He chose a dying woman over you twice."
"Shut up you bitch. He only did that because Sonny felt bad for you." Carly spat.
"Why don't you two just grow up. Jason is a person not some kind of prize in your sick games." Liz spat.
"Ohh does it hurt. Knowing he'd rather be with someone he hates than you?" Brenda gloated.
"I don't know Brenda. Does it hurt that you got the man who hates you to marry you but, both the men who claimed to love you left you at the alter?" Liz asked.
"You bitch." Brenda said. Liz's words threw salt in wounds that had yet to heal.
"Truth hurts, huh sweetie." Carly laughed.
"Don't listen to her Bren, She's an unfeeling bitch. She's incapable of any real emotions. I bet she doesn't even feel sorry that I'm dying." Robin Replied.
"Your right I don't not even a tiny bit." Liz stated calmly. Which caused a collectives gasp thought the restaurant. Even Carly was Shocked.
"Your horrible." Brenda said slapping her across the face.
Liz grabbed her wrist. "You really don't want to mess with me." She replied calmly.
"She could have you arrested for assault." Carly added. "But, it would be much more fun to watch her kick your ass."
"Everybody calm down." Sonny boomed.
The women turned to see him and Jason standing watching them.
"How long have you guys been there." Carly asked with a groan.
"We walked in right after you. Got front row seats." Sonny said without any amusement.
"She started it." Robin cut in. She, Brenda and Carly looked away from the men guiltily.
"Whatever you say." Liz said dropping Brenda's wrist. "I'm sick of this. Why don't you two find some other hobby and leave me alone." She added walking out the door.
"Liz wait." Carly tried to stop her. But she was already gone.
"Jason did you hear what she said to me." Robin said producing a few fake tears. "She's so mean."
"Yeah I heard what you said to." Jason replied coldly. He ran out the door hoping he could catch up with Liz.
"Sonny." Carly began hoping to avoid a lecture.
"Save it Carly." He cut in. Causing Brenda to smirk. "You two." He began turning to Brenda and Robin. "Leave my family alone. That includes Elisabeth." He finished coldly glaring at them.
"Sonny how can you say that to me after everything. I thought you considered me family. How can you turn your back on me?" Robin whined.
"It's not as hard as you'd think" Sonny replied leading Carly out the door.
Chapter 4
Jason was about to give up when he spotted Liz sitting on a bench staring at the water. "I'm sorry about Robin." He said He stepped closer when she didn't respond. "Elisabeth, I Just want to.." She cut him of.
"Go away Jason." She replied turning to face him. He winced when he saw the deep purple bruise on her cheek. He reached to touch he face dropping his hand at her glare.
"What do you want. I mean You made it clear we aren't friends. So why are you here?" She asked coldly.
"What did you mean when you said Robin 'did it'?"
"Does it really matter?" She asked. "You know After the accident when I lost my best friend, I thought nothing could ever hurt me so badly again. But, I was wrong." She laughed. "You know at least Jason Q. didn't just cut me out of his life with no explanation. I was almost surprised when it hurt just as badly if not more to lose you."
"I don't know what your talking about I didn't.." He began to defend himself.
"I know I should have realized it wasn't you. But, it doesn't really matter the damage is done." She cut him off opening her purse and pulling out a bunch of letters. "Here." She continued dropping them in his lap. "Tell Robin congratulations, she won again." She finished walking away.
He sat there stunned and confused. What the hell is going on he thought. Glancing down at the letters in his lap. They were all addressed to him from Liz from Europe. Their were about twenty all had the same bright red return to sender stamp next to the return address. "Dammit." He swore loudly. He'd never got any of these letters then it suddenly made sense. Robin she must have done this.
"Jason." Carly called as she and Sonny walked out onto the docks.
"Did you find her." Sonny asked.
"Yeah." He sighed frustrated.
"What happened?" Carly asked. Jason handed her the letter. "What the hell? Why did you.." She started then it hit her. "That bitch!" She screamed.
"Carly calm down." Sonny tried to calm her. "What's going on Jase?"
"Apparently Robin sent all Liz's letters back to her unopened and she thought I did it." Jason admitted.
"So that's why you to stopped talking. I never could figure that one out. " Sonny commented.
"Yeah it was so weird all the sudden you two were acting like the other didn't exist." Carly added. "I tried to talk to her but every time I brought you up she would change the subject or tell me she had to go. You were the same way."
"I just can't believe Robin would do this." Jason sighed. "I know she hated Liz but to do this."
"Hey this is great." Carly exclaimed causing the men to look at her as if she was crazy. "I mean you guys can be friends again now that you know the truth."
"I don't think so." Jason admitted sadly.
"Why not." Carly demanded.
"I don't think she wants to be. She said to tell Robin she won." He replied.
Liz's cab pulled up to the mansion and she handed the driver some money. If I leave right now I can be back in Europe by tomorrow she thought. Running up to her room to pack. AJ stood in her doorway and watched her pack her suitcases.
"I heard about Kelly's." He said.
"AJ." She looked up surprised. "I can't do this." She admitted.
"I never figured Elisabeth Webber to be one to run away." He replied.
"Hah." She laughed. "Where the hell have you been I spent my whole life running. Only it used to be to Jason." she added sadly. "But he's gone and I guess it's time I realized that I've got no where to go."
"You still have me and the rest of the Family and even Sonny and Carly." He reminded her.
"It's not the same."
"I know but, You can't run forever."
"I know I still have things to take care of here." She began. "But, sometimes I just wish he was here you know. He always knew what to do."
"I'm sorry." AJ replied.
"For what." she asked.
"For taking him away." He admitted. "It was my fault but, you never blamed me."
"Hey do I think you were stupid to drive drunk, Yes. And Do I think it was dumb of him to get in the car, Yes. But, no one made him he choose to. Blaming you wont bring him back. And blaming yourself wont do any good either."
"So what are you gonna do now?" He asked.
"What I came here to do. I guess I need to see Sonny his lawyer handles the trust fund and I need to take care of that."
"What are you gonna do with it." he asked.
"What I always planned to basically." She replied.
"Good luck. I should get back to work."
"Thanks." She replied picking up the phone. Fifteen minutes later she was heading back out the door to meet Sonny and Carly at the park.
"Aunt Liz." Michael called as she walked up to the group. "Did you want to play with me?" he asked.
"Sure buddy." She laughed.
"Let's play on the swings. Uncle Jason said he would push me." He answered excitedly.
"You know the swings are my favorite part of the park." She told him.
"Why." He asked.
"Because that's where I met Jason." She replied.
"Really?" He asked. She nodded.
"Mommy said you knew Uncle Jason when he was little like me."
"I did." She replied.
"What was he like." Michael asked.
The adults stood their watching. Liz never talked about Jason Q. In the rare moments she did it was never in much detail. But, ever since Carly mentioned to Michael that Liz knew Jason when he was little Michael had been dying to know.
"How about I tell you how I met him." Liz asked as she sat on the swing..
"Ok." Michael responded excited. Jason moved closer curios himself. He knew they met at the park but she never had given them the details. Sonny and Carly watched amused at Jason's curiosity but, were also curious themselves.
"I was five years old. I didn't have any friends. The kids at the park were usually mean or just ignored me. Their parents didn't like my Dad so they weren't aloud to be my friend." She began.
"Sometimes that happens to me." Michael admitted. "Sometimes my friends mommies and daddies don't like me to play with them because they don't like daddy."
"I know it stinks." Liz began again. "But, one day that all changed. I was sitting here watching all the other kids playing and having fun when A boy came over and sat next to me. I had seen him playing before and he had lots of friends. I thought he came over to tease me. The other kids liked to see if they could make me cry. But, he just sat down......
Flashback:
Liz turned to look at the boy who sat on the swing next to her unsure of what to do.
"Hi." Jason said smiling brightly.
"Hi." She replied in looking at her shoes preparing herself for the teasing she knew was coming. Everyday she came to the park and sat on the swings watching the other children play. They never wanted her to play with them they ignored her unless it was to try and make her cry. She wouldn't do it though. She wouldn't let them see how much they hurt her.
"I'm gonna marry you."He stated smiling.
"Why?" She asked confused.
"Because you're my best friend." He replied as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"Ok." She said finally returning his smile.
"I gotta go." He said looking across the park.
She looked in the direction he was and saw an older woman smiling at them as she collected a boy a bit older than Jason and packed up their toys.
"Bye." She said sadly maybe the woman wouldn't let him be her friend.
Jason jumped off the swing and kissed her on the cheek. "See you tomorrow." He yelled running towards his family. Causing her to smile again.
End Flashback.
"He kissed you gross." Michael yelled. Causing the Adults to laugh.
"I can't believe he proposed to you." Carly laughed.
"I know I didn't even know his name." Liz replied smiling.
"Uncle Jason you were weird." Michael said causing more laughter.
"Hey she said yes." Jason defended himself.
"So why didn't you marry her." Michael asked.
"I don't know buddy." Jason replied glancing at Liz but, she seemed lost in her memories. And for the first time he was jealous he couldn't share them.
"Did the lady let you be friends?" Michael asked pulling her from her thought's.
"It was Lila, Jason's grandmother, and yes she let us be friends." Liz smiled.
"I've met Lila, She's nice." Michael told her.
"Yeah, she is." Liz replied.
"Maybe she knows why uncle Jason was so weird." Michael added.
"Maybe." Liz laughed. "You'll have to ask her."
Chapter 5
Jason watched as Michael and Elisabeth swung on the swings. He couldn't take his eyes off her as she swung higher and higher laughing as the wind whipped her long curly hair around her.
"Higher Uncle Jason." Michael called as he struggled to keep up with Liz.
"Buddy it's almost dinner time we have to go." Carly responded as Jason stopped his swing.
"Is Aunt Liz coming to dinner?" He asked.
"You can ask her." Sonny replied.
"Aunt Liz wana come over for dinner?" Michael called.
"Not tonight buddy" She answered. "Maybe tomorrow." She added at his disappointed look.
Michael watched her for another minute before turning to Jason. "Maybe she needs you to help her stop."
"I think she'll be ok." Jason laughed watching her leap from the swing landing gracefully on the ground.
"Wow that was awesome." Michael exclaimed. "I wana try."
"You're a bad influence." Sonny teased.
"I get that a lot." Liz laughed.
"Do you need a ride back to the mansion." Jason asked.
"Sure." She replied smiling. She knew she'd have to face him eventually.
"Well here's Justice's card. He'll see you tomorrow at one." Sonny said handing her a business card.
After their goodbye's she and Jason walked silently over to his bike.
"I haven't been for a ride in years." She said smiling excitedly.
"You always did love my bike."
"It's the thing I like most about you." She teased.
"I knew it." He laughed. Then suddenly grew serious. "Elisabeth can we go somewhere and Talk?"
"I guess now's as good a time as any." She replied hopping on the bike.
He loved the way it felt to have her on the back of his bike. The way she screamed holding him tightly as he rounded the curves. He never realized how much he missed it. He wanted to keep riding forever but, he wanted some answers. Finally he stopped the bike and helped her off. She took in their surroundings. She walked over to her favorite statue. The one of the girl. They never could decide if she was happy or sad. It was their eternal debate.
"God I missed this place." She sighed.
"Then why did you stay away so long." Jason countered.
"I didn't really have a reason to come back."
"And you do now?"
"Yes." She answered not going into details.
"So why do you need a lawyer?" Jason asked.
"Sonny's lawyer handles my trust." She replied.
"So that's why you came back. Your twenty-six. You came back for the trust." He replied hurt.
"It's part of the reason."
"I thought you didn't want the money."
"I don't."
"Dammit Liz, What aren't you telling me. I know something is up." He demanded.
"Jason I came back believing you wanted nothing to do with me. I know it was a huge misunderstanding but, what do you want me to say, That I missed you like crazy and hoped I could repair our friendship. Well I did." She yelled.
"I missed you too." he admitted. "I didn't even realize how much until I saw you standing out in the hallway."
"I know what you mean. Do you think we could start over." She asked.
"What do you mean."
"I mean forget the past few years and just be friends again."
"I'd like that."
"So tell me more about how much you missed me." She teased.
"It wasn't that much." he laughed pulling her into his arms.
She sighed. She'd missed this. She always felt so safe wrapped up in his arms. "I've really got to get back. I promised Lila I would have dinner with her."
"What about the rest of the Q's" He asked.
"Edward has a dinner meeting. Emily and Dillion have dates. Monica and Alan are at some hospital thing and AJ has plans with Skye. So it's just Lila and me unless you'd care to join us."
"Sure."
"Really let's go." she replied excitedly.
"Grandmother." Liz called as they walked into the mansion.
"Elisabeth dear how was your afternoon." She replied coming into the foyer.
"Good, Guess who I dragged to dinner." She laughed.
"Jason dear, how lovely. You came on the perfect night everyone is out." She smiled.
"So I heard." He replied kissing her cheek.
"Come on we'll eat in the garden." She said as Reginald began to wheel her outside.
"I'll meet you two out there." Liz responded running up the stairs.
Lila tried to start a conversation with Jason but his thoughts seemed to be elsewhere.
"So Jason what are you thinking about." Lila asked pulling him from his thoughts.
"Oh. I'm sorry Grandmother." He began.
"Nonsense. Is anything wrong?" She asked.
"No. It's just Elisabeth was telling Michael how we met today, and it, it just made me wonder. You know." He tried to explain.
"You wish you could remember." She stated.
"Yeah but, it's weird I never have before." He admitted.
"I understand." She replied.
"I don't, you know when everyone wanted me to remember I was so confused and, some people have excepted that I wont but others still wish I would. It never really bothered me this much. You know what I mean."
"Your worried she wishes you would remember." Lila asked.
"Yes, I mean no. I mean I guess I wonder if she wishes I was him. I don't know why I suddenly do. She never acts like she does or pushed me to remember but she has to he was her best friend and..." he trailed off.
"And you want to be her best friend." Lila prodded.
"That's not really it." he admitted.
"You want to be more than her friend." Lila questioned smiling.
"I'm not really sure."
"I think you need to speak to her about this."
"I know." He replied. "I'm just not sure how to."
This story completely changes liason history. Liz and Jason were best friends before his accident and became friends again after it. Liz's history is totally different but you'll see that as the story goes on. She left PC before the whole Robin Jason breakup and all that drama and hasn't been back since. It takes place right after Carly had Morgan. Most of the other characters storylines stay the same with a few changes. Carly was kidnaped but, never developed feelings for Lorenzo he loves her but she and Sonny are still happy and together (She wasn't shot while giving birth). Rick's Dead. Jason did marry Brenda while she thought she was sick but, they divorced after she got her clean health. Everything with her after that happened the same except she's still in PC. Jason never married or slept with Courtney. She has been after him since she left AJ but, they never got together. She and Carly aren't friends. Carly is nice for Sonny's sake but doesn't like her. Emily never fell in love with Nicholas during the fake relationship She also didn't marry Zander. They're engaged. Nicholas did marry Lydia and they are expecting their first child. I didn't watch GH during the Jason Q years So Everyone's history may change. Things may happen or may not happen how they did in the show. I think everything else will be explained in the story.
Quartermain Mansion:
Emily was having tea with Lila when the phone rang.
"Isn't anyone going to answer that. Reginald!" Edward Yelled walking into the room with AJ.
"Calm down Grandfather, I'll get it." Emily replied rolling her eyes. "Hello." She paused listening. "Hold on." She said taking the phone away from her ear. "It's long distance from Switzerland their looking for Jason Quartermain." She said Shocked. She didn't know what to do. It had been Seven years since the accident who would call for Jason Q.
"Give it to me." AJ said taking the phone. "Jason Quartermain is dead." He said to the person on the phone and hung up.
"AJ how could you do that." Emily yelled.
"It's the truth." He replied as he walked out the room.
"I can't believe he did that. I mean what if it was important." She continued. But stopped when she saw the sad look Edward and Lila shared.
"I should get back to work." Edward said kissing Lila before he walked out of the room.
"What do you think it was about?" Emily Questioned Lila.
"I don't know dear." She replied sadly. "I'm going to go lay down." She called for Reginald.
Emily sat alone wondering. She hadn't really known Jason Q. so it didn't really faze her. 'I wonder if I should mention it to Jason though' she thought.
Corinthos' penthouse:
Sonny sat on the sofa watching Carly feeding Morgan he looked up when their was a knock on the door. Johnny poked his head in.
"Miss Mathews is here." He stated.
"Send her in." Sonny replied despite Carly's groan.
"Hey guys." Courtney said walking in. "Have you seen Jason?"
"He's at the park with Michael. Why?" Sonny asked. Ever since she left AJ His sister had been way to interested in Jason.
"I just wanted to talk to him. God what's the big deal." She whined.
Sonny was about to respond when Johnny knocked again. "I've got a delivery." He said.
"Did you check it out." Sonny asked concerned.
"Yeah we went over it."
"Thanks." Sonny said taking the box.
"What is it." Carly asked curiously.
"I don't know." Sonny replied reading the address. "But, it's not for us. It's addressed to Michael and Morgan." He read the return address and smiled. "It's from Liz."
"Open it." Carly replied excitedly putting Morgan in his basinet.
"No your gonna have to be good and wait for Michael" he teased.
Carly was about to pout when the door swung open and Jason and Michael came in laughing.
"Fine he's here open it." Carly demanded.
"Open what?" Jason asked.
"Some package for Michael" Courtney replied. "Jason I need to talk to you."
"Is it a present." Michael asked excited.
"Probably, it's from Aunt Liz." Sonny answered. Carly noticed the flash of pain that went through Jason's eyes at the mention of Liz.
"Aunt Liz? Who is she." Courtney demanded tired of being ignored.
"Michael's god mother." Jason answered. "I'm going for a ride." He turned and rushed out the door before Courtney could follow.
"Jason." She called trying to stop him. 'What's wrong with him?"
"I honestly don't know? He and Liz were friends before she left town but, something happened and neither of them ever wants to talk about it."
"Oh well I guess I'll get going. When he gets back tell him I'll talk to him later" she said.
"Sure." Carly replied rolling her eyes.
"Open the box Dad." Michael yelled impatiently. Carly stood next to him nodding in agreement. Sonny laughed at them before tearing open the tape. He pulled two wrapped presents out handing Michael the one with his name on it and gave the one for Morgan to Carly.
"Wow, It's the remote control car I wanted." Michael yelled.
"Did you read the card." Sonny asked.
"No." He replied sheepishly. "It says to my Favorite god son love Aunt Liz."
'You'll have to send her a thank you card." Carly said.
"I'll go make it right now." He said running upstairs.
"Now let's see what she sent Morgan." Carly said opening the card. She red it and Laughed handing it to Sonny.
"Carly I hope you waited until Michael got home to open this. Congratulations to you and Sonny. Love Elisabeth." he read laughing. "She sure knows you."
"Shut up." She replied tearing the wrapping paper away. "Oh it's beautiful." She said holding up the embroidered baby blanket. The blanket was such a pale blue it was almost white and had scenes from different fairy tales embroidered all over it.
'Wow I wonder where she found that." Sonny asked.
"She probably made it." Carly replied. "I miss her."
"Me to."
A Few days later:
Emily hadn't told Jason about the phone call she was going to but when she ran into him he seemed to be in a very bad mood. Also she had noticed AJ acting strangely. He was on the phone a lot and had suddenly left town and came home two days later never telling anyone where he went. But what confused her most was that he had been drinking again since Courtney left him and Suddenly stopped a few days ago for no reason. She was happy he did but very confused. To top it all off Robin had come home from Paris the other Day. She had been spending a lot of time trying to work things out with Jason much to Carly and Courtney's dislike. She sat contemplating all this trying to quickly finish the family dinner before Zander picked her up for their date. She jumped up when she heard knocking at the door. Edward started yelling about the servants again. "I got it." She yelled. She swung the door open and stared at the woman standing outside. She knew her from somewhere but couldn't really place her.
"Hi Emily, wow your all grown up." the woman said.
Then it hit her "Oh my god Liz Hi." She said. "Sorry I spaced for a minute. Come in. What are you doing here." She asked.
"Who is it." Edward bellowed walking into the room followed by the rest of the clan. "Elisabeth Dear what a pleasant sunrise." He said hugging her.
"Hey everyone." She said getting hugs from the rest of the group. She paused when she came to Dillion. "I don't think I know you."
"This is my Brother Dillion." Ned told her. "Dillion this is Elisabeth Webber."
"Hi." She replied.
"Elisabeth how lovely to see you." Lila exclaimed as Reginald wheeled her into the room.
"Grandmother, it's great to see you." She replied kissing her cheek
"Come on you must tell us all about your adventures." Lila said leading her into the living room with the rest of the family following.
"Grandmother? Is she related?" Dillion asked.
"Yeah she's my little sister." AJ said smiling as he followed the group into the living room.
"Huh?" Dillion said confused. He'd never heard of her before.
"She was Jason Q's best friend before the accident. I wasn't around but from what I know she basically grew up here. She and Jason were inseparable." Emily answered.
"Oh." Dillion replied.
Later at the Penthouse:
Sonny and Carly sat as Michael showed them all the 'cool tricks' he could do with his new remote control car. When Johnny popped his head in.
"Someone's here to see you." He announced laughing.
"Who is it?" Sonny questioned.
"It's some crazy woman claiming Mrs Corinthos owes her a hundred dollars." He replied trying not to laugh.
"Oh my god it can't be." Carly said jumping up. She ran to the door flung it open and screamed happily. "Liz I can't believe it." She said hugging her.
"Let her come in." Sonny laughed at his wife. They all turned when they heard the elevator ding. Jason stepped off and looked to see what all the yelling he heard was about. His gaze swept from Carly and Sonny to the woman standing with them. He couldn't believe it, it couldn't be her. But, he knew it was he'd know her anywhere. He looked into the blue eyes that had been haunting him since he woke up. "Elisabeth." He stated.
"Jason" She replied. He gave her a brief nod before turning and walking into his penthouse slamming the door behind him.
Chapter 2
"What the hell was that about?" Carly asked ushering her into the penthouse.
"You'd have to ask him." Liz said sadly.
Michael got up and stood shyly behind Sonny. Liz had left town when he was still a baby he only knew her through letters and the gifts she sent.
"So where's my favorite god son?" She asked noticing the boy's shyness.
"Aunt Liz?" He asked coming out from behind Sonny.
"Hey Michael. Wow your all grown up." She laughed as he hugged her. "So are you married yet?" She teased.
"No. Girls are gross." He said.
"Hey, I'm a girl." Carly said pretending to pout.
"Your not a girl you're a mom. It's different.." Michael explained. "You want to see my trick?" He asked excitedly running over to the car she had given him.
A few hours later after Michael had finally been forced to go to bed The adults sat catching up.
Carly was dying to ask why she came home now. After everything that had gone on the past few years then she suddenly pops into town with no warning, something was going on.
"So how long are you staying?" she asked.
"I wish I knew." Liz said with a sad smile confusing them. She glanced at her watch. "I should get going."
"Where are you staying?" Sonny asked as they walked her to the elevator..
"Your more than welcome to stay here." Carly began.
"I'm Staying with the Quartermain's for now." She replied glancing at Jason's closed door. "I'll be fine. Thanks anyway."
"I don't know how you put up with them." Carly replied shaking her head. "They drove me nuts when I was there."
"They're not that bad." Liz answered laughing. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Meet me at Kelly's at noon." Carly called as the elevator closed. "Now" she said turning and walking to Jason's door. "I'm gonna find out what the hell is going on." She started pounding on his door.
"What!" Jason yelled as he swung the door open.
"What was all that about earlier?" Carly demanded.
"I don't know what you mean." He answered giving her a blank stare.
"Don't give me that look. You know what I'm talking about. You and Liz used to be friends." She replied.
"Yeah we used to be." He answered shutting the door in her face.
He thought back to the day He met her. The day he woke up from his coma he remembered all the people trying to make him remember. He had heard about her from all of the strangers who called themselves family but she hadn't shown up yet. When she came it was late way past visiting hours but, somehow she had snuck into his room.
Flashback:
"Jason." She called softly walking towards the bed.
"Who are you." he asked coldly.
"Elisabeth." She answered reaching the bed.
"Look I don't know you and I'm not your friend." He yelled. He was tired from a day with the Quartermain's.
"If you don't know me how do you know You don't want to be my friend." She challenged.
"I Just do." He replied looking up at her face. When their gazes met he wasn't prepared for the jolt that he felt. It scared him. "Go away."
"No." She replied. If he wanted to act like a five year old so could she. "You can sit there and ignore me all you want but, I'm not leaving."
"Fine." He replied. And he did. For the next week she would come in every night and he would sit and ignore her. She would just sit there at the side of his bed and watch him. He knew if he wanted to he could call the nurse and have her removed but, part of him was afraid she would leave and wouldn't come back. She sat there every night he had no idea how long she stayed after he fell asleep but, every morning when he woke up she would be gone. Then one night it seemed like she wasn't coming. It got later and later. He was worried he'd finally driven her away. Then he heard her familiar footsteps outside his door.
"I didn't think you were coming." He said as the door opened.
"Sorry I'm late. I told you, you couldn't get rid of me." She answered surprised he spoke to her.
"I'm glad you came." He admitted. From then on they were friends. She never spoke about Jason Q. and he never asked. He knew from the Quartermain's She was Jason Q's best friend but, He didn't know much else. It bothered him a little but, she honestly seemed to want to be friends with him as Jason Morgan.
Coming out of his memories he kicked the coffee table across the room but, he was wrong. She lied she said she wouldn't leave and did. But what bothered him most was why was she back now he wondered
Chapter 3
Liz hadn't gotten much sleep. Why is Jason angry at me. She didn't understand. She should be angry with him. He was the one who cut all ties with her. She remembered the day she left.
Flashback:
"So your really gona do it?" Jason asked.
"Yeah. It's always been the plan. I would travel through Europe you know do the struggling artist thing." She replied.
"I don't think you can be a 'struggling artist' if you have a trust fund." Jason teased.
"That's because you have no imagination. Just because I have money doesn't mean I have to spend it. My trust doesn't kick in till I'm twenty-six anyway."
"Poor little mob princess has to live off the interest."
"Hey I haven't spent a dime of that money and I don't ever plan to." She snapped.
"It's just money you might as well take it."
"It's his money. I don't want anything from him." Her family was infamous. Maffia royalty. The Webber's were once the most powerful and feared crime family. They had ties all over the world. But like all great dynasties they had died out. She was the last or she should say last known Webber. Her Grandfather Stephen had been in control during the height of their power. He had three sons Jeff, Mark and, Stephen Jr. He brought his son's up in the life, taught and trained them how to survive. But, it seems they weren't cut out for it. Mark loved to travel he took care of business relations with their international partners. Liz could recall how he would sit when he visited and tell her about all the places he'd been and thing's he'd seen. She wore a black velvet dress with pink embroidery to his funeral when she was eight. Stephen Jr or Stevie, was the smart one he went to Law school and was an excellent attorney. He was always around to make sure the charges didn't stick. That funeral was harder she'd been twelve, and sat wondering if he, his wife and three year old son had been scared when their car exploded on the way home from church. That just left her Father and Herself. Sure their were a handful of cousins and other distant family members but the core of the organization had been crumbling. She never met her mother, She died in child birth, a fact her father loved to remind her of. He constantly would remind her how she 'killed her mother' and how useless she was. After Stevie's death the relatives started to disappear. She had been to more funeral's than she could count. She had closets full of black dresses. Their line was dying out and her father knew it. He blamed her for not having a son, for taking away his wife, for existing. To the outside world he was charming, handsome, rich, and yes a criminal but, behind closed doors he was a monster. As any child growing up in the business she had been trained to show no emotions to the outside world, you don't let people know when your scared, you don't let them know what's important, you don't let them see how they've gotten to you. It was for your own protection, to keep you safe but, maybe it was why no one knew how much pain she was in. Well not no one, one person had taken the time to look past that wall and saw the hurt, and loneliness.
"He's dead, he can't hurt you anymore." Jason reassured her.
"Tell that to my nightmares" She muttered.
"I'm really gona miss you."He admitted.
"We talked about this my leaving will make things easier. You can come with me."
"You know I can't. I've got people here depending on me."
"Well if you ever change your mind you'll know where to find me. Plus I'm gona write and call so much you'll get sick of hearing from me."
"I'm still gona miss you. It wont be the same."
"I know." She said throwing her arms around him. "I'll see you later."
"Yeah, I'll see you later." He replied kissing her forehead.
She was startled from her memories by a knock on her door.
"Liz are you awake." AJ called softly.
"Yeah come in." She called tying her robe around her. As soon as she stood up the nausea hit her. She ran for the bathroom.
"You ok." AJ asked concerned.
"Yeah, it come's and goes. Some days are better than others."
"So how did it go at Sonny and Carly's?"
"Good. It was great to see them."
"Did you tell them?" He asked.
"No not yet. I need some more time."
"Their gona figure it out eventually. You can't hide it."
"I know but, I just want to things to be normal for a while you know."
"Yeah. So have you seen him."
She didn't need to ask who he was she knew. "He hates me."
"Why would you think that." He asked shocked.
"I don't know maybe it was the cold look and slammed door that tipped me off. It's funny I should be mad at him. But, I can't be. Not now."
"You need to tell him the truth."
"I can't not yet. I want to know what happened and see if he wants me back in his life. If I tell him he wont be honest. You haven't told anyone, have you?" She asked.
"No and I wont, I promised you. But, just because I don't say anything doesn't mean people aren't going to find out. It'll be better if they hear it from you."
"I know. I have to get ready to meet Carly for lunch."
"I don't know how you put up with her."
"You know she says the same about you. But, who are you to talk you married her." She laughed.
"Don't remind me." He groaned walking out the door.
She walked downstairs glancing at her watch she was gonna be late. It wasn't her fault she hadn't expected to get so sick this morning maybe it was all the traveling. I hope Carly hasn't been waiting to long she thought as she walked towards the door. Bumping into someone.
"Sorry" She said looking up. "Dillion right."
"Yeah it's ok." He replied.
"I'm just in a rush I'm meeting a friend for lunch and I'm running late."
"Well I'm going to Kelly's to meet up with a friend but, I could drop you off on the way." He offered.
"Really, That's were I'm heading." She replied grabbing his arm. "So tell me about this friend, is it a girl." She teased.
By the time they reached Kelly's Dillion had told her all about his relationship with Georgie. He was surprised by her. He thought anyone who was so well liked by the entire Quartermain clan and liked them all back had to be nuts. But, she was nice. They walked into Kelly's laughing. Liz scanned the room.
"Great all that rush and she's not even here yet." Liz complained laughing.
"Georgie's over there with her sister. You can sit with us till she gets here." He offered.
"Thanks." She glanced over at the two young blondes one, of which was glaring at her. That must be her she thought. She almost laughed. Dillion was what sixteen, ten years younger than her she wasn't that desperate. "I think she's jealous." She whispered as they walked over.
"I wish." He whispered back.
"Somebody likes you and I think you like her back." She teased.
"Grow up." He replied.
"Hey guys" he said when they reached the table.
"Hi." Maxie replied.
"Hello." Georgie said coldly.
"You were right Dillion, she is gorgeous." Liz said to tease him and stop Georgie from giving her death glares.
"W-What!" Georgie stuttered. Turning red as did Dillion.
"Aren't they cute." Liz asked Maxie laughing.
"So cute it makes me physically ill sometimes." Maxie responded joining in the teasing.
"Shut up." Dillion and Georgie replied.
"Aren't you going to introduce us." Georgie asked acting much friendlier as they all sat.
"This is Elisabeth, She's staying with the Q's."
"Elisabeth Webber?" Georgie asked shocked.
"I knew I recognized you." Maxie added.
"Maybe I should wait at the counter." Liz said uncomfortably.
"Why" Dillion asked.
"Long story." She replied standing up.
"Well look who came crawling into town." Came a voice from behind her.
"You'd think she'd have learnt no one here wanted her to by now." Came a second voice.
Liz groaned. It couldn't be but, she knew it was. "Robin, Brenda so nice to see you." She replied sarcastically.
"That's why." Georgie told Dillion.
She knew this wasn't going to be pretty but as her life went things always seemed to go from bad to worse. Just as she was prepared to walk away and ignore them Carly finally decided to show up, no chance of that now.
"So you came rushing back to steal Jason again." Robin spat.
"Last time I checked you to weren't together so how could I steal him." She responded.
"Yeah Jason kick you to the curb a long time ago little miss perfect." Carly added.
"And I bet you couldn't wait to rush back so you could have him." Robin accused.
"Yes more than four years after your breakup I come rushing home to seduce him. You figured me out." She said rolling her eyes.
"So then why come back now? Jason made it clear he wanted nothing to do with you, what's left for you here?" Robin replied.
Robin hit a nerve. She never knew why Jason cut her out of his life and it hurt having that bitch throw it in her face. "You don't know anything about my friendship with Jason so shut."
"I know he hasn't been in contact with you since you left." Robin replied smugly.
"It was you! Wasn't it." Liz yelled furious. "You did it."
"Did what?" Robin asked innocently laughing.
"You know what you bitch. How could you." Liz demanded.
"It was easier than you would think. What are you gonna do tell on me. He'll never believe you." Robin replied smugly. "He picked me over you once and he'll do it again."
"He didn't pick you I left." Liz defended.
"Sure keep telling yourself that." Robin laughed. "How does it feel to know he'd rather be with a dying woman than you?"
"You know he married me." Brenda added. "He hates me and we thought I was dying but, he married me, He chose a dying woman over you twice."
"Shut up you bitch. He only did that because Sonny felt bad for you." Carly spat.
"Why don't you two just grow up. Jason is a person not some kind of prize in your sick games." Liz spat.
"Ohh does it hurt. Knowing he'd rather be with someone he hates than you?" Brenda gloated.
"I don't know Brenda. Does it hurt that you got the man who hates you to marry you but, both the men who claimed to love you left you at the alter?" Liz asked.
"You bitch." Brenda said. Liz's words threw salt in wounds that had yet to heal.
"Truth hurts, huh sweetie." Carly laughed.
"Don't listen to her Bren, She's an unfeeling bitch. She's incapable of any real emotions. I bet she doesn't even feel sorry that I'm dying." Robin Replied.
"Your right I don't not even a tiny bit." Liz stated calmly. Which caused a collectives gasp thought the restaurant. Even Carly was Shocked.
"Your horrible." Brenda said slapping her across the face.
Liz grabbed her wrist. "You really don't want to mess with me." She replied calmly.
"She could have you arrested for assault." Carly added. "But, it would be much more fun to watch her kick your ass."
"Everybody calm down." Sonny boomed.
The women turned to see him and Jason standing watching them.
"How long have you guys been there." Carly asked with a groan.
"We walked in right after you. Got front row seats." Sonny said without any amusement.
"She started it." Robin cut in. She, Brenda and Carly looked away from the men guiltily.
"Whatever you say." Liz said dropping Brenda's wrist. "I'm sick of this. Why don't you two find some other hobby and leave me alone." She added walking out the door.
"Liz wait." Carly tried to stop her. But she was already gone.
"Jason did you hear what she said to me." Robin said producing a few fake tears. "She's so mean."
"Yeah I heard what you said to." Jason replied coldly. He ran out the door hoping he could catch up with Liz.
"Sonny." Carly began hoping to avoid a lecture.
"Save it Carly." He cut in. Causing Brenda to smirk. "You two." He began turning to Brenda and Robin. "Leave my family alone. That includes Elisabeth." He finished coldly glaring at them.
"Sonny how can you say that to me after everything. I thought you considered me family. How can you turn your back on me?" Robin whined.
"It's not as hard as you'd think" Sonny replied leading Carly out the door.
Chapter 4
Jason was about to give up when he spotted Liz sitting on a bench staring at the water. "I'm sorry about Robin." He said He stepped closer when she didn't respond. "Elisabeth, I Just want to.." She cut him of.
"Go away Jason." She replied turning to face him. He winced when he saw the deep purple bruise on her cheek. He reached to touch he face dropping his hand at her glare.
"What do you want. I mean You made it clear we aren't friends. So why are you here?" She asked coldly.
"What did you mean when you said Robin 'did it'?"
"Does it really matter?" She asked. "You know After the accident when I lost my best friend, I thought nothing could ever hurt me so badly again. But, I was wrong." She laughed. "You know at least Jason Q. didn't just cut me out of his life with no explanation. I was almost surprised when it hurt just as badly if not more to lose you."
"I don't know what your talking about I didn't.." He began to defend himself.
"I know I should have realized it wasn't you. But, it doesn't really matter the damage is done." She cut him off opening her purse and pulling out a bunch of letters. "Here." She continued dropping them in his lap. "Tell Robin congratulations, she won again." She finished walking away.
He sat there stunned and confused. What the hell is going on he thought. Glancing down at the letters in his lap. They were all addressed to him from Liz from Europe. Their were about twenty all had the same bright red return to sender stamp next to the return address. "Dammit." He swore loudly. He'd never got any of these letters then it suddenly made sense. Robin she must have done this.
"Jason." Carly called as she and Sonny walked out onto the docks.
"Did you find her." Sonny asked.
"Yeah." He sighed frustrated.
"What happened?" Carly asked. Jason handed her the letter. "What the hell? Why did you.." She started then it hit her. "That bitch!" She screamed.
"Carly calm down." Sonny tried to calm her. "What's going on Jase?"
"Apparently Robin sent all Liz's letters back to her unopened and she thought I did it." Jason admitted.
"So that's why you to stopped talking. I never could figure that one out. " Sonny commented.
"Yeah it was so weird all the sudden you two were acting like the other didn't exist." Carly added. "I tried to talk to her but every time I brought you up she would change the subject or tell me she had to go. You were the same way."
"I just can't believe Robin would do this." Jason sighed. "I know she hated Liz but to do this."
"Hey this is great." Carly exclaimed causing the men to look at her as if she was crazy. "I mean you guys can be friends again now that you know the truth."
"I don't think so." Jason admitted sadly.
"Why not." Carly demanded.
"I don't think she wants to be. She said to tell Robin she won." He replied.
Liz's cab pulled up to the mansion and she handed the driver some money. If I leave right now I can be back in Europe by tomorrow she thought. Running up to her room to pack. AJ stood in her doorway and watched her pack her suitcases.
"I heard about Kelly's." He said.
"AJ." She looked up surprised. "I can't do this." She admitted.
"I never figured Elisabeth Webber to be one to run away." He replied.
"Hah." She laughed. "Where the hell have you been I spent my whole life running. Only it used to be to Jason." she added sadly. "But he's gone and I guess it's time I realized that I've got no where to go."
"You still have me and the rest of the Family and even Sonny and Carly." He reminded her.
"It's not the same."
"I know but, You can't run forever."
"I know I still have things to take care of here." She began. "But, sometimes I just wish he was here you know. He always knew what to do."
"I'm sorry." AJ replied.
"For what." she asked.
"For taking him away." He admitted. "It was my fault but, you never blamed me."
"Hey do I think you were stupid to drive drunk, Yes. And Do I think it was dumb of him to get in the car, Yes. But, no one made him he choose to. Blaming you wont bring him back. And blaming yourself wont do any good either."
"So what are you gonna do now?" He asked.
"What I came here to do. I guess I need to see Sonny his lawyer handles the trust fund and I need to take care of that."
"What are you gonna do with it." he asked.
"What I always planned to basically." She replied.
"Good luck. I should get back to work."
"Thanks." She replied picking up the phone. Fifteen minutes later she was heading back out the door to meet Sonny and Carly at the park.
"Aunt Liz." Michael called as she walked up to the group. "Did you want to play with me?" he asked.
"Sure buddy." She laughed.
"Let's play on the swings. Uncle Jason said he would push me." He answered excitedly.
"You know the swings are my favorite part of the park." She told him.
"Why." He asked.
"Because that's where I met Jason." She replied.
"Really?" He asked. She nodded.
"Mommy said you knew Uncle Jason when he was little like me."
"I did." She replied.
"What was he like." Michael asked.
The adults stood their watching. Liz never talked about Jason Q. In the rare moments she did it was never in much detail. But, ever since Carly mentioned to Michael that Liz knew Jason when he was little Michael had been dying to know.
"How about I tell you how I met him." Liz asked as she sat on the swing..
"Ok." Michael responded excited. Jason moved closer curios himself. He knew they met at the park but she never had given them the details. Sonny and Carly watched amused at Jason's curiosity but, were also curious themselves.
"I was five years old. I didn't have any friends. The kids at the park were usually mean or just ignored me. Their parents didn't like my Dad so they weren't aloud to be my friend." She began.
"Sometimes that happens to me." Michael admitted. "Sometimes my friends mommies and daddies don't like me to play with them because they don't like daddy."
"I know it stinks." Liz began again. "But, one day that all changed. I was sitting here watching all the other kids playing and having fun when A boy came over and sat next to me. I had seen him playing before and he had lots of friends. I thought he came over to tease me. The other kids liked to see if they could make me cry. But, he just sat down......
Flashback:
Liz turned to look at the boy who sat on the swing next to her unsure of what to do.
"Hi." Jason said smiling brightly.
"Hi." She replied in looking at her shoes preparing herself for the teasing she knew was coming. Everyday she came to the park and sat on the swings watching the other children play. They never wanted her to play with them they ignored her unless it was to try and make her cry. She wouldn't do it though. She wouldn't let them see how much they hurt her.
"I'm gonna marry you."He stated smiling.
"Why?" She asked confused.
"Because you're my best friend." He replied as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"Ok." She said finally returning his smile.
"I gotta go." He said looking across the park.
She looked in the direction he was and saw an older woman smiling at them as she collected a boy a bit older than Jason and packed up their toys.
"Bye." She said sadly maybe the woman wouldn't let him be her friend.
Jason jumped off the swing and kissed her on the cheek. "See you tomorrow." He yelled running towards his family. Causing her to smile again.
End Flashback.
"He kissed you gross." Michael yelled. Causing the Adults to laugh.
"I can't believe he proposed to you." Carly laughed.
"I know I didn't even know his name." Liz replied smiling.
"Uncle Jason you were weird." Michael said causing more laughter.
"Hey she said yes." Jason defended himself.
"So why didn't you marry her." Michael asked.
"I don't know buddy." Jason replied glancing at Liz but, she seemed lost in her memories. And for the first time he was jealous he couldn't share them.
"Did the lady let you be friends?" Michael asked pulling her from her thought's.
"It was Lila, Jason's grandmother, and yes she let us be friends." Liz smiled.
"I've met Lila, She's nice." Michael told her.
"Yeah, she is." Liz replied.
"Maybe she knows why uncle Jason was so weird." Michael added.
"Maybe." Liz laughed. "You'll have to ask her."
Chapter 5
Jason watched as Michael and Elisabeth swung on the swings. He couldn't take his eyes off her as she swung higher and higher laughing as the wind whipped her long curly hair around her.
"Higher Uncle Jason." Michael called as he struggled to keep up with Liz.
"Buddy it's almost dinner time we have to go." Carly responded as Jason stopped his swing.
"Is Aunt Liz coming to dinner?" He asked.
"You can ask her." Sonny replied.
"Aunt Liz wana come over for dinner?" Michael called.
"Not tonight buddy" She answered. "Maybe tomorrow." She added at his disappointed look.
Michael watched her for another minute before turning to Jason. "Maybe she needs you to help her stop."
"I think she'll be ok." Jason laughed watching her leap from the swing landing gracefully on the ground.
"Wow that was awesome." Michael exclaimed. "I wana try."
"You're a bad influence." Sonny teased.
"I get that a lot." Liz laughed.
"Do you need a ride back to the mansion." Jason asked.
"Sure." She replied smiling. She knew she'd have to face him eventually.
"Well here's Justice's card. He'll see you tomorrow at one." Sonny said handing her a business card.
After their goodbye's she and Jason walked silently over to his bike.
"I haven't been for a ride in years." She said smiling excitedly.
"You always did love my bike."
"It's the thing I like most about you." She teased.
"I knew it." He laughed. Then suddenly grew serious. "Elisabeth can we go somewhere and Talk?"
"I guess now's as good a time as any." She replied hopping on the bike.
He loved the way it felt to have her on the back of his bike. The way she screamed holding him tightly as he rounded the curves. He never realized how much he missed it. He wanted to keep riding forever but, he wanted some answers. Finally he stopped the bike and helped her off. She took in their surroundings. She walked over to her favorite statue. The one of the girl. They never could decide if she was happy or sad. It was their eternal debate.
"God I missed this place." She sighed.
"Then why did you stay away so long." Jason countered.
"I didn't really have a reason to come back."
"And you do now?"
"Yes." She answered not going into details.
"So why do you need a lawyer?" Jason asked.
"Sonny's lawyer handles my trust." She replied.
"So that's why you came back. Your twenty-six. You came back for the trust." He replied hurt.
"It's part of the reason."
"I thought you didn't want the money."
"I don't."
"Dammit Liz, What aren't you telling me. I know something is up." He demanded.
"Jason I came back believing you wanted nothing to do with me. I know it was a huge misunderstanding but, what do you want me to say, That I missed you like crazy and hoped I could repair our friendship. Well I did." She yelled.
"I missed you too." he admitted. "I didn't even realize how much until I saw you standing out in the hallway."
"I know what you mean. Do you think we could start over." She asked.
"What do you mean."
"I mean forget the past few years and just be friends again."
"I'd like that."
"So tell me more about how much you missed me." She teased.
"It wasn't that much." he laughed pulling her into his arms.
She sighed. She'd missed this. She always felt so safe wrapped up in his arms. "I've really got to get back. I promised Lila I would have dinner with her."
"What about the rest of the Q's" He asked.
"Edward has a dinner meeting. Emily and Dillion have dates. Monica and Alan are at some hospital thing and AJ has plans with Skye. So it's just Lila and me unless you'd care to join us."
"Sure."
"Really let's go." she replied excitedly.
"Grandmother." Liz called as they walked into the mansion.
"Elisabeth dear how was your afternoon." She replied coming into the foyer.
"Good, Guess who I dragged to dinner." She laughed.
"Jason dear, how lovely. You came on the perfect night everyone is out." She smiled.
"So I heard." He replied kissing her cheek.
"Come on we'll eat in the garden." She said as Reginald began to wheel her outside.
"I'll meet you two out there." Liz responded running up the stairs.
Lila tried to start a conversation with Jason but his thoughts seemed to be elsewhere.
"So Jason what are you thinking about." Lila asked pulling him from his thoughts.
"Oh. I'm sorry Grandmother." He began.
"Nonsense. Is anything wrong?" She asked.
"No. It's just Elisabeth was telling Michael how we met today, and it, it just made me wonder. You know." He tried to explain.
"You wish you could remember." She stated.
"Yeah but, it's weird I never have before." He admitted.
"I understand." She replied.
"I don't, you know when everyone wanted me to remember I was so confused and, some people have excepted that I wont but others still wish I would. It never really bothered me this much. You know what I mean."
"Your worried she wishes you would remember." Lila asked.
"Yes, I mean no. I mean I guess I wonder if she wishes I was him. I don't know why I suddenly do. She never acts like she does or pushed me to remember but she has to he was her best friend and..." he trailed off.
"And you want to be her best friend." Lila prodded.
"That's not really it." he admitted.
"You want to be more than her friend." Lila questioned smiling.
"I'm not really sure."
"I think you need to speak to her about this."
"I know." He replied. "I'm just not sure how to."
