Chapter 15 – Capturing The Dream
Jason entered the Penthouse but didn't see Elizabeth anywhere downstairs, so he pulled his gun out and slowly made his way up the stairs. When he reached the hallway he heard soft crying and saw a shadow in the doorway of Hope's room. "Elizabeth," Jason spoke softly. Elizabeth looked up with her eyes still filled with tears; Jason put his gun away and slid on the floor beside her. Jason wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to him, "Elizabeth I'm here now it's going to be ok." Elizabeth buried her head in his chest and let her tears continue to fall; but at least now she felt comfort in Jason's arms. After a few moments Jason pulled Elizabeth up and they walked to their bedroom so not to wake up Hope who was still sleeping.
"Elizabeth what happened," Jason asked as soon as he sat her down on the bed and knelt before her.
"I was so scared Jason, not for myself but the fact that the person knew Hope was upstairs."
"What did they say?"
"Just that you needed to watch Sonny's back, someone was getting ready to try and come against him in some way."
"Is that all Elizabeth," Jason asked her as he held her hands to his chest.
"Yes basically, but how did they know about Hope and that I would even be here Jason. We just got back a few days ago, who would do this."
"Honey I'm sorry but people make it their business to know when it comes to Sonny and I," Jason lets go of Elizabeth's hands and stands to his feet. "I should have seen this coming, I should have protected you better. I have been caught up with what we were beginning to build; Hope, you and me together as a family. I was stupid to think my world would not touch you Elizabeth," Jason was beginning to grow angry and frustrated. He loved her so much and never wanted her to be hurt because of his lifestyle.
Elizabeth jumped to her feet, "No Jason, don't ever be sorry that I'm in your life. It was my choice to make remember. I love you Jason Morgan; you, do you hear me. Nothing and no one can change that, I'm your wife now and together we will get through this. I'm not running away Jason and I won't let you run away either; Hope and I need you." Elizabeth stood in front of him with her hands on his chest as she looked up into those beautiful blues eyes.
Elizabeth did it again; she melted the anger that was building up inside of him. Her love was his center now, her and Hope. Jason pulled Elizabeth to him and kissed her softly on the lips then put his forehead to hers, "Honey I'm not running, I love you too and we are a family now no matter what."
Elizabeth let out a deep breath that she didn't even know she was holding, "So what now Jason."
"Did you recognize anything about the person," Jason asked.
"No they had on black clothes and a mask. But I did see something."
"What honey, what did you see. Anything could help us get a led."
"When the person pushed me down I caught a glimpse of a necklace around their neck."
"Can you describe it?"
"It was a cross necklace with a emerald in the center, I think at least. I'm not sure Jason it happened so fast and I was so scared."
Jason pulled Elizabeth in for a hug, "I'm just glad you and Hope weren't hurt. I'm posting more guards for you and Hope. I will inform Sonny as to what happened and get more guards on him and the family."
"Who do you think it is," Elizabeth asked hesitantly knowing Jason didn't like to share any aspect of his job.
Jason looked into her eyes and knew she was searching for something to give her a sense of control, "I'm not sure, Faith maybe or even Alcazar. I will find out though and I promise to protect you and Hope."
"I know you will," Elizabeth kissed him softly and hugged him to her.
"Why don't you go and take a hot bath; it will help you relax. I'll call out for some food, so when you get out we can eat."
"I think that would help. Hope should be waking up soon will you listen out for her."
"Of course I will." Jason took her by the hand and led her to the bathroom. He turned on the water then turned back to Elizabeth who was standing there smiling at him.
"What are you doing Jason?"
"I thought I would help my wife first."
Jason walked up to her and she could feel his breath on her cheek as he came in close to her body reaching for the buttons of her shirt. Slowly he unbuttoned them one at a time, chills ran down her body when his fingers touched her skin. She took a deep breath as he slid the shirt off her body. Elizabeth had been watching his hands work her buttons but looked up to his face when he took her shirt off and their eyes met before he leaned down and softly kissed her shoulder and worked his way up to her neck. Elizabeth wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned her head back giving him better access. She closed her eyes in feeling the warmth of Jason's lips on her skin, he then moved his kisses up to her ear, then began to whisper, "I love you Elizabeth, if anything had happened to you or Hope I would never . . . "
Elizabeth pushed back on his chest and put her finger to his lips, "Shh don't even think it Jason." Elizabeth allowed her fingers to slide down his arm and stop as she held his left hand in hers. She lifted it to her lips and kissed his finger that held the symbol of their union, his wedding band. Jason took his other hand and put it in her hair bring her face to his. "I love you too Jason," Elizabeth confirmed before they kissed again. Jason left shortly after the last kiss to let Elizabeth finish undressing to take her bath. Jason leaned against the door trying to control his irate breathing, she was beautiful and he couldn't wait to show her just how much he loved her.
HOTEL
Danielle put the key in the door, opening it and went to turn on the lights when a voice spoke out, "Good evening Miss Adams," the woman said in a devilish tone.
Danielle not missing a step, "I was wondering when you were going to contact me again. I didn't think you would do it in person though. What do I owe this privilege to?"
"Don't get cocky with me, I'm the one who summoned you here remember." Faith said as she stood up to face Danielle. "I had you checked out and all seems to be in order; but I have seen you with Alcazar. What is that about?"
"None of your business, Ms. Roscoe. I'm here to do a job for you and I plan on doing it. But my personal affairs are my business."
"Personal affairs, how interesting. But really do you think me a fool; Alcazar has to know that we are connected in some way. I can't risk being connected in this or my plan won't work."
"Don't worry he knows nothing, I have everyone fooled into believe what I want them to believe," Danielle said with a smile.
"Do you now, how convient. Well would that include me too Miss Adams, it would be wise not to cross me." "Of course not, you are the one who called me; not the other way around. If you have a job for me to do then tell me and let me handle it. If not then I have other places I can be," Danielle was face to face with Faith and wasn't going to back down.
"The job is simple you are to kidnap Sonny's son Michael and make it look like his biological father did it. You will then meet his father, A.J. Quartermine at the airport and he will take over from there," Faith paced around the room as she filled Danielle in.
"Then what, that can't be it. Surely you could have had one of you goons pull off this," Danielle said sarcastically trying to bait Faith and it was working.
"This is just part two of the plan, I will still need you in Port Charles and will contact you again when I'm ready for the next phase."
"As long as I'm paid for my services I'll stay as long as needed. But don't cross me or you may be my next target."
Faith rolled her eyes as Danielle tried to play her hand, "Don't worry you will receive payment, but not until services are rendered."
"When do you want this to happen," Danielle added.
"Tomorrow!"
"I'll do my best, but I may need a couple of days to find a hole in Sonny's armor. The kid is protected 24/7."
"That's what I'm paying you to figure it out, tomorrow do I make myself clear."
"Crystal clear, tomorrow then."
Faith goes to the door and turns back, "Don't call me, I'll be in contact as soon as I know it has been completed. Oh and if A.J. isn't there to meet you just kill the kid, either way it goes down Sonny will suffer."
Faith closes the door behind her as Danielle stands their planning what to do next. Going to her purse she pulls out her cell phone to call her boss.
"Yes," the man answers.
"Sir it's me, I have been contacted and the plan is in motion tomorrow."
"Good, I'll be sending in some reinforcement tonight."
"Be careful," the man ordered but she could hear the concern in his voice.
"Always sir, don't worry it will be handled," with that Danielle hung up the phone and went to take a very long hot shower.
HOSPITAL
Ric had been in the chapel not really praying but thinking about what he had overheard. They all believed that Morgan was his son, even the test came back positive that Sonny wasn't the father. Sonny and Carly both believed he was Morgan's father, but he knew the real truth and he sat there trying to determine how he could use this to his advantage.
Carly was sound asleep in the chair as the nurse came in and took Morgan's vitals. She was suddenly awaking by a touch to her arm, "Hey want some company?"
"Hi Courtney, sure I could use a friend."
"Where's Sonny?"
"It's a long story, but I'm to tired to get into it. Can you stay here for a little while so I can go home to see Michael then shower and change?"
"Sure, I'd be glad too," Courtney gave Carly a small smile glad her friend was going to get out of here for a little while.
"I won't be gone long, I'll see you in about an hour."
"Don't worry I'll stay right here and I'll call if there is any more news."
"Thanks Courtney."
JASON'S PENTHOUSE
Elizabeth felt a lot better after her long bath, Jason was right it did help. She looked in Hope's room but she wasn't in her crib; she then went down the stairs where she found Jason sitting on the couch talking to Hope. She stood on the stairs listening to their conversation with a smile.
Jason sat on the couch with Hope cradled in his arms, her little eyes focusing on him; his voice seemed to soothe her, "I love you so much Hope, you are so beautiful just like your mother. How did I get so blessed having you both in my life? Daddy promises to always be here for you and protect you. I know that I may not be your real daddy and one day we will have to talk about that; but know that I already feel like your daddy in my heart. You and your mother have the keys to my heart and I hope you know that I would do anything for you both."
Elizabeth spoke from the spot she stood on the stairs, "And we would do anything for you as well."
Jason turned his head to see Elizabeth coming the rest of the way down the stairs and sat down beside them. Putting her arm around him and taking her other hand to rub Hope's porcelain cheek. Jason smiled down at the baby and then smiled at Elizabeth.
"So are you hungry, Mrs. Morgan," Jason asked as he stood up and placed Hope in the bassinet.
"Yes I am, but not for what you think," Elizabeth said in a sexy voice.
"Well that will have to wait a little while longer, but will eat for now and build up our strength," Jason said as he wrapped one arm around her pulling her to the table where the food was.
Elizabeth stood on her tiptoes and whispered into his ear, "Promise, Mr. Morgan."
"I promise, now let's eat."
Jason entered the Penthouse but didn't see Elizabeth anywhere downstairs, so he pulled his gun out and slowly made his way up the stairs. When he reached the hallway he heard soft crying and saw a shadow in the doorway of Hope's room. "Elizabeth," Jason spoke softly. Elizabeth looked up with her eyes still filled with tears; Jason put his gun away and slid on the floor beside her. Jason wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to him, "Elizabeth I'm here now it's going to be ok." Elizabeth buried her head in his chest and let her tears continue to fall; but at least now she felt comfort in Jason's arms. After a few moments Jason pulled Elizabeth up and they walked to their bedroom so not to wake up Hope who was still sleeping.
"Elizabeth what happened," Jason asked as soon as he sat her down on the bed and knelt before her.
"I was so scared Jason, not for myself but the fact that the person knew Hope was upstairs."
"What did they say?"
"Just that you needed to watch Sonny's back, someone was getting ready to try and come against him in some way."
"Is that all Elizabeth," Jason asked her as he held her hands to his chest.
"Yes basically, but how did they know about Hope and that I would even be here Jason. We just got back a few days ago, who would do this."
"Honey I'm sorry but people make it their business to know when it comes to Sonny and I," Jason lets go of Elizabeth's hands and stands to his feet. "I should have seen this coming, I should have protected you better. I have been caught up with what we were beginning to build; Hope, you and me together as a family. I was stupid to think my world would not touch you Elizabeth," Jason was beginning to grow angry and frustrated. He loved her so much and never wanted her to be hurt because of his lifestyle.
Elizabeth jumped to her feet, "No Jason, don't ever be sorry that I'm in your life. It was my choice to make remember. I love you Jason Morgan; you, do you hear me. Nothing and no one can change that, I'm your wife now and together we will get through this. I'm not running away Jason and I won't let you run away either; Hope and I need you." Elizabeth stood in front of him with her hands on his chest as she looked up into those beautiful blues eyes.
Elizabeth did it again; she melted the anger that was building up inside of him. Her love was his center now, her and Hope. Jason pulled Elizabeth to him and kissed her softly on the lips then put his forehead to hers, "Honey I'm not running, I love you too and we are a family now no matter what."
Elizabeth let out a deep breath that she didn't even know she was holding, "So what now Jason."
"Did you recognize anything about the person," Jason asked.
"No they had on black clothes and a mask. But I did see something."
"What honey, what did you see. Anything could help us get a led."
"When the person pushed me down I caught a glimpse of a necklace around their neck."
"Can you describe it?"
"It was a cross necklace with a emerald in the center, I think at least. I'm not sure Jason it happened so fast and I was so scared."
Jason pulled Elizabeth in for a hug, "I'm just glad you and Hope weren't hurt. I'm posting more guards for you and Hope. I will inform Sonny as to what happened and get more guards on him and the family."
"Who do you think it is," Elizabeth asked hesitantly knowing Jason didn't like to share any aspect of his job.
Jason looked into her eyes and knew she was searching for something to give her a sense of control, "I'm not sure, Faith maybe or even Alcazar. I will find out though and I promise to protect you and Hope."
"I know you will," Elizabeth kissed him softly and hugged him to her.
"Why don't you go and take a hot bath; it will help you relax. I'll call out for some food, so when you get out we can eat."
"I think that would help. Hope should be waking up soon will you listen out for her."
"Of course I will." Jason took her by the hand and led her to the bathroom. He turned on the water then turned back to Elizabeth who was standing there smiling at him.
"What are you doing Jason?"
"I thought I would help my wife first."
Jason walked up to her and she could feel his breath on her cheek as he came in close to her body reaching for the buttons of her shirt. Slowly he unbuttoned them one at a time, chills ran down her body when his fingers touched her skin. She took a deep breath as he slid the shirt off her body. Elizabeth had been watching his hands work her buttons but looked up to his face when he took her shirt off and their eyes met before he leaned down and softly kissed her shoulder and worked his way up to her neck. Elizabeth wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned her head back giving him better access. She closed her eyes in feeling the warmth of Jason's lips on her skin, he then moved his kisses up to her ear, then began to whisper, "I love you Elizabeth, if anything had happened to you or Hope I would never . . . "
Elizabeth pushed back on his chest and put her finger to his lips, "Shh don't even think it Jason." Elizabeth allowed her fingers to slide down his arm and stop as she held his left hand in hers. She lifted it to her lips and kissed his finger that held the symbol of their union, his wedding band. Jason took his other hand and put it in her hair bring her face to his. "I love you too Jason," Elizabeth confirmed before they kissed again. Jason left shortly after the last kiss to let Elizabeth finish undressing to take her bath. Jason leaned against the door trying to control his irate breathing, she was beautiful and he couldn't wait to show her just how much he loved her.
HOTEL
Danielle put the key in the door, opening it and went to turn on the lights when a voice spoke out, "Good evening Miss Adams," the woman said in a devilish tone.
Danielle not missing a step, "I was wondering when you were going to contact me again. I didn't think you would do it in person though. What do I owe this privilege to?"
"Don't get cocky with me, I'm the one who summoned you here remember." Faith said as she stood up to face Danielle. "I had you checked out and all seems to be in order; but I have seen you with Alcazar. What is that about?"
"None of your business, Ms. Roscoe. I'm here to do a job for you and I plan on doing it. But my personal affairs are my business."
"Personal affairs, how interesting. But really do you think me a fool; Alcazar has to know that we are connected in some way. I can't risk being connected in this or my plan won't work."
"Don't worry he knows nothing, I have everyone fooled into believe what I want them to believe," Danielle said with a smile.
"Do you now, how convient. Well would that include me too Miss Adams, it would be wise not to cross me." "Of course not, you are the one who called me; not the other way around. If you have a job for me to do then tell me and let me handle it. If not then I have other places I can be," Danielle was face to face with Faith and wasn't going to back down.
"The job is simple you are to kidnap Sonny's son Michael and make it look like his biological father did it. You will then meet his father, A.J. Quartermine at the airport and he will take over from there," Faith paced around the room as she filled Danielle in.
"Then what, that can't be it. Surely you could have had one of you goons pull off this," Danielle said sarcastically trying to bait Faith and it was working.
"This is just part two of the plan, I will still need you in Port Charles and will contact you again when I'm ready for the next phase."
"As long as I'm paid for my services I'll stay as long as needed. But don't cross me or you may be my next target."
Faith rolled her eyes as Danielle tried to play her hand, "Don't worry you will receive payment, but not until services are rendered."
"When do you want this to happen," Danielle added.
"Tomorrow!"
"I'll do my best, but I may need a couple of days to find a hole in Sonny's armor. The kid is protected 24/7."
"That's what I'm paying you to figure it out, tomorrow do I make myself clear."
"Crystal clear, tomorrow then."
Faith goes to the door and turns back, "Don't call me, I'll be in contact as soon as I know it has been completed. Oh and if A.J. isn't there to meet you just kill the kid, either way it goes down Sonny will suffer."
Faith closes the door behind her as Danielle stands their planning what to do next. Going to her purse she pulls out her cell phone to call her boss.
"Yes," the man answers.
"Sir it's me, I have been contacted and the plan is in motion tomorrow."
"Good, I'll be sending in some reinforcement tonight."
"Be careful," the man ordered but she could hear the concern in his voice.
"Always sir, don't worry it will be handled," with that Danielle hung up the phone and went to take a very long hot shower.
HOSPITAL
Ric had been in the chapel not really praying but thinking about what he had overheard. They all believed that Morgan was his son, even the test came back positive that Sonny wasn't the father. Sonny and Carly both believed he was Morgan's father, but he knew the real truth and he sat there trying to determine how he could use this to his advantage.
Carly was sound asleep in the chair as the nurse came in and took Morgan's vitals. She was suddenly awaking by a touch to her arm, "Hey want some company?"
"Hi Courtney, sure I could use a friend."
"Where's Sonny?"
"It's a long story, but I'm to tired to get into it. Can you stay here for a little while so I can go home to see Michael then shower and change?"
"Sure, I'd be glad too," Courtney gave Carly a small smile glad her friend was going to get out of here for a little while.
"I won't be gone long, I'll see you in about an hour."
"Don't worry I'll stay right here and I'll call if there is any more news."
"Thanks Courtney."
JASON'S PENTHOUSE
Elizabeth felt a lot better after her long bath, Jason was right it did help. She looked in Hope's room but she wasn't in her crib; she then went down the stairs where she found Jason sitting on the couch talking to Hope. She stood on the stairs listening to their conversation with a smile.
Jason sat on the couch with Hope cradled in his arms, her little eyes focusing on him; his voice seemed to soothe her, "I love you so much Hope, you are so beautiful just like your mother. How did I get so blessed having you both in my life? Daddy promises to always be here for you and protect you. I know that I may not be your real daddy and one day we will have to talk about that; but know that I already feel like your daddy in my heart. You and your mother have the keys to my heart and I hope you know that I would do anything for you both."
Elizabeth spoke from the spot she stood on the stairs, "And we would do anything for you as well."
Jason turned his head to see Elizabeth coming the rest of the way down the stairs and sat down beside them. Putting her arm around him and taking her other hand to rub Hope's porcelain cheek. Jason smiled down at the baby and then smiled at Elizabeth.
"So are you hungry, Mrs. Morgan," Jason asked as he stood up and placed Hope in the bassinet.
"Yes I am, but not for what you think," Elizabeth said in a sexy voice.
"Well that will have to wait a little while longer, but will eat for now and build up our strength," Jason said as he wrapped one arm around her pulling her to the table where the food was.
Elizabeth stood on her tiptoes and whispered into his ear, "Promise, Mr. Morgan."
"I promise, now let's eat."