Jason and Elizabeth meet at a charity function and even though they have been tainted by love, their pull is to strong to ignore.

A/N – Well, I changed some stuff and made it longer. I hope you like it. Most of the beginning is a repeat and then it morphs into the new. Enjoy. Will post MWF

Chapter 1

Jason stepped out of the shower. Exhaustion enveloped every muscle of his body after fighting a three- alarm fire, but at the same time, the adrenaline rush is addictive and he wouldn't trade his job for anything in the world. For the last four years, it had consumed his life. After the accident with AJ, he was an angry and bitter man, but that all changed when he met his best friend, Johnny O'Brien. The way he described fighting fires drew him in and the next thing he knew, he had signed up and jumped head first into a new career. He excelled at thinking off-the-cuff and using his instincts and senses which came in handy in stressful situations. While he isn't much of a people person, he is dependable, smart, and the company's main, breakfast cook. Each of them of had a specialty. O'Brien is good at grilling. Sonny can make pasta better than a full-fledged chef. Milo blends all the energy drinks for their workouts, Max is their comfort food aficionado, and Francis is a very good baker.

While he would love to crawl into his bed and pass out, there is one thing left on his agenda before he can end his forty-eight-hour shift. Normally, he only did a twenty-four, but he had covered for someone else and pick up a second shift.

"You ready?" Johnny asked.

"Yeah."

He pulled on a t-shirt and joined his buddies outside and they headed there.

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Elizabeth Webber had only been in town for a month and she is busier than she had ever been in her life. Moving to Port Charles was a necessity after her engagement failed because frankly, she decided that Patrick Drake is the worst thing that had ever happened to her. Not only did she suspect that he was cheating on her, but he was arrogant enough to act as though it was no big deal because they hadn't tied the knot yet. Just thinking about him made her blood boil, so she had applied for a job in Port Charles where her grandmother and sister live and the rest was history.

"Alright, Nurse Webber, you are in charge of the dunk tank activities," Epiphany said.

All the nurses and female doctors groaned.

"Why her?" Kelly asked. The firefighters are the hottest bachelors in town and she had been dreaming of getting a close up view of their delicious torsos first hand.

"Because unlike you, Dr. West, she can keep her hands and mouth to herself."

Robin choked on her water and laughter filled the room.

"Now, Ms. Scorpio, "I need you to show the guys where the changing tent is and help them get settled."

Emily finished chewing a fruit rollup she had snagged from Sarah's kid bribery basket. "What about me?"

"You will help sell tickets to the individual events. I don't think it will be much of a challenge. Every available woman in town has been waiting in line for an hour."

"Got it."

Robin grinned at the visual.

"Sarah, you are manning the kissing booth."

She clapped.

"She won't have any problems keeping her lips to herself," Kelly muttered. Sarah is the virgin of the group. They aren't quite sure why she is saving herself, but at twenty-eight, she might as well be a spinster.

"Just because I can keep my legs shut doesn't mean there is something wrong with me," Sarah said proudly.

"That's debatable," Robin said.

Sarah playfully glared at them. They teased her endlessly, but she didn't care because she is firm in her convictions.

"Alright, let's get out there. The men should be here shortly. I'll let the crowd in," Epiphany said.

Sarah steered towards her sister. "Try not to drool today."

Liz rolled her eyes. "Drooling is allowed. I just don't plan on touching." She isn't a prude by any means, but she certainly doesn't make it easy for a guy to get in her pants either.

"Robin's ex is going to be there."

Liz met her gaze. "Which one is he?"

"The hottest one in the bunch, his name is Jason."

"Why did they break up?"

"They were young and he's very driven. I don't think he was ready to settle down and she wanted more than he was ready to give. He was in an accident and Robin helped him find his footing and he helped her learn to love again. In fact, Jason almost died and his family had held vigil over him for quite a while. He had no memory of who he was before that and struggled, even changing his last name from Quartermaine to Morgan. Robin was his first love with his new persona, but they didn't last a year because they were young and wanted different things. Everyone wants to date him, but except for an occasional hook up, he stays to himself."

The sound of a motorcycle filled the air and they glanced towards it. When Jason took off his helmet and shook his hair out and then eased off the bike, you could hear a pin drop.

"Damn," Elizabeth said as her sister chuckled. There is so much to stare at that she's not sure what to take in first. His jeans fit him perfectly and the muscles in his biceps bulged against the thin material of his shirt, giving the impression that they were trying to free themselves. From a distance, she couldn't tell what color his eyes are, but she prays that they are blue. His hair is spiked, probably for necessity and his angular jaw begged to be kissed and licked.

"Isn't he delicious? I'm even tempted."

Liz tore her gaze from Jason and it landed on Sarah. "Did you just say that aloud?"

She laughed. "Come on."

Robin walked over to greet him just as Johnny and Francis pulled up. Several companies in the area are participating in the event and there are plenty of hunks to go around. "Hey, stranger."

Jason smiled. "Hey." They hugged. He considered himself lucky that they are still friends and there are no hard feelings. Even though it didn't work out, he still cares about her.

Johnny and Francis warmly embraced her. "Sonny says hello."

"Tell him I said the same. Follow me."

They are led to a tent where they can store their spare clothes.

"Alright, change into your board shorts and then we'll get started shortly. Just so you know, we do have security so you're not attacked."

Jason frowned. "Attacked?"

"There's a lot of sex starved ladies out there," Johnny said.

"Hopefully…," Francis added.

Jason shook his head. "I didn't realize I'd need protection."

"Have you looked at yourself lately?" Robin asked. While he was always handsome, his body had gotten bigger and more muscular in all the right places and she'd have to be blind not to notice.

The perplexed look on Jason's face made her chuckle. He never totally got his appeal. In a way, it was kind of refreshing.

"And don't forget, we're doing the special calendar shoot in the next month or so."

They groaned.

"Oh, suck it up. It's for charity."

She disappeared outside to show the next group where they need to go and the guys stared at each other for a long moment before starting to change.

"Max is actually looking forward to posing," Francis said before unzipping his bag.

"That's because he's a wus," Johnny said before taking off his shoes. "I think he has a subscription to Glamour."

"I just hope I don't have to take my shirt off," Jason said.

Johnny's head tilted. "You're lucky you don't have to be naked."

The look of horror on his face made Francis bust out laughing.

"Seriously, you will be in as little clothing as possible and don't even think about crossing Epiphany because she can kick your ass."

Jason rolled his eyes. "I hate being photographed." He has respect for Epiphany, but they are all a little scared of the demanding nurse.

"She won't care."

Johnny took off his shirt and then smoothed down his hair. "How do I look?"

"Obnoxious," Jason said before pulling out a pair of shorts and frowned. Emily, unfortunately, had shopped for him and bought baby blue wave shorts and he is not a fan of color.

Francis ran his hand through his hair. "You guys ready?"

"Ten bucks that Jason is the first to go down."

Francis grinned. "You're on."

Jason shook his head. "I'm surrounded by idiots."

The curtain drew back. "Are you decent?" Elizabeth asked.

"Yes," they all said at once waiting to put a face to the voice.

She tentatively walks in and is very impressed by what she sees. "I'm Elizabeth and I will be manning the booth. For your sakes, hopefully, the women are drooling too much to actually hit the target. The water is a little cold."

Johnny chuckled. "That's okay, we happen to be very hot. Hello, Elizabeth."

She smiled. "Hi." His eyes twinkle when he flirts, so you can't help but grin.

"How do you know this schlep?" Francis asked.

"My car broke down and he gave me a lift to work a few days ago."

"This is Francis and he's Jason."

She shook their hands, trying not to drool when she finally locked on Jason's beautiful blue orbs. Francis smirked, not missing the fact that she is clearly checking out his friend.

"So, who is up first?"

"Johnny," Francis and Jason said in unison.

She chuckled. "Right this way."

"Anything for you…"

Jason shot Johnny a look before his friend followed Elizabeth outside.

"She's pretty," Francis said.

"Yeah."

"Why don't you ask her out?"

Jason's brow rose. "Why would you ask that?"

"Didn't you notice that she is interested?"

"It's called being nice."

"She sucked in her breath right before she touched you. It's a clear sign of attraction."

"You are all crazy." It's not like he doesn't know that he is attractive, it's just not something he dwells on. Looks aren't everything and there are way more important things in a relationship.

Ten minutes later, the curtain opened and a wet Johnny strode inside as Francis laughed.

"Shut it. You're up next."

Francis left and was gone for twenty minutes before he came back soaked too. "The crowd is restless."

Jason rubbed his face and then reluctantly left the tent. As soon as he lifted his eyes and scanned the crowd, the ladies went wild.

Elizabeth tried to hide her grin as a slightly red Jason made his way onto the platform.

Diane stepped forward and threw the ball. "Damn," she muttered as she missed.

"You really don't want to get me wet, do you?"

Diane pursed her lips. "Is that a trick question?" The man is heavenly and the idea of him standing in front of her with rivulets of water slipping down his chest is just downright decadent even though she is in a great relationship at the moment. She wound up and threw it again and missed by a long shot. Because of the long line, each person only got two chances and she is very disappointed that she has lost hers. Her day job is centered on convicts, criminals, and sketchy people, so she has been looking forward for the chance to drool openly.

"Better luck next time," Alexis called from the middle of the line, knowing exactly what Diane is thinking.

Tracy stepped up. "Oh, how I'm going to enjoy this immensely."

Jason rolled his eyes at his aunt and when she missed, he grinned.

"Maybe, you should stick to the boardroom."

"How about you stick to the bottom?"

Diane snickered as Tracy's ball nicks the target and then deflects to the side.

"Next time, nephew," she said before muttering and walking away.

Liz handed Hannah Scott two balls. "Knock yourself out."

"Hello, Hannah," Jason said softly.

Her eyes narrowed. They had almost hooked up, but she had passed out at a table at Jake's and Johnny had never let her forget it. In fact, he had painted a mustache on her and used it as his screen saver—asshole. After that, she couldn't look Jason in the eye again. He had laughed at her, repeatedly, when she came to confront Johnny instead of defending her. "Hello my ass," she said loudly as everyone laughed and then cheered her on.

Mac chuckled. As fire chief, he knows all the guys well and likes it when they are on the receiving end of some ire. It keeps them on their toes.

She barely missed and is clearly pissed. After blowing a piece of hair out of her face, she wound up again.

"You don't want to do this, Hannah."

His raspy, sexy voice threw off her concentration and she totally missed and then stomped her foot. Damn him!

"I got that on film," Johnny said from the tent making Hannah turn bright red as she picked up a discarded ball and chucked it, just missing his big head.

"Tough crowd," Liz muttered.

"I'll protect you," Jason said.

Her mouth opened and closed twice before she hurried towards the line and handed a woman two more balls. Jason lasted twenty minutes before Epiphany got in position.

"Shit," he said under his breath.

Francis and Johnny are now standing on the grass next to the tank laughing.

"That's right, your favorite person has arrived. I know you are going to be a royal pain in the ass next weekend, so I'm gonna get my revenge ahead of time."

Jason gulped as an amused Elizabeth looked on. The last time he had to get treated at the hospital, he was out of it and somehow, he ended up on top of a not so amused Epiphany who was more flustered than she wanted to admit at the time. No matter what he did to get off of her, it just made it worse and they ended up with their clothing stuck together and Robin had to help separate them. Even though he smelled like a chimney, his face pressed against her chest and that body lying against her gave her good daydream material for months to come.

Epiphany wiggled her hips as the crowd cheered her on. "I hope you have a will."

"Piph…," Jason said playfully.

"Oh, no you didn't."

She threw it and it hit, but not hard enough and Jason blew out a sigh of relief.

"Do you hate him?" Liz asked curiously.

Epiphany smirked. "Hell no. That man is the best piece of eye candy in town. Just look at that tanned chest. It's swoon worthy. I just want to see him all wet and annoyed. Watch and learn. I've been holding back."

Liz smiled as she stepped to the side to give her more room.

Epiphany licked her lips. "If I make you go in, I get a kiss right here," she said pointing at her cheek.

Jason grinned. "Hmmm, well, this is for charity. You're on." Even though she could put the fear of God in him, he is still very fond of her.

The crowd went wild.

"Don't freeze up. One of us has to get a happy ending!" someone yelled, making everyone laugh.

"Epiphany, baby—don't," Jason said trying to distract her by flirting.

"Did you just say have my baby? Gladly…"

Jason's eyes got big right before the ball hit the target and he dropped into the water.

Everyone leaned forward to give Epiphany a high five as Liz grabbed a towel and waited for Jason to emerge.

You could hear a pin drop when he got out of the water. His board shorts crept down a little, exposing more skin then he intended and when he turned to pull himself up, you could see the "v" shape of his pelvic muscles glistening in the sun.

Jason is completely creeped out when he notices that every woman's mouth is open.

"Damn," Epiphany muttered as her eyes tracked the water running down his torso. "Get your gorgeous ass down from there and give me my kiss—now!"

Everyone started to chant his name and he smirked. Leave it to Epiphany to get them riled up again.

"These women are going to be the end of me," he muttered as he walked by Johnny who couldn't stop laughing.

Liz handed him the towel and he rubbed his hair for a second before moving closer to Piph.

She sauntered forward. "Pay up, Morgan."

Jason chuckled. "Which cheek?"

Both her brows rose. "Now I know that is a trick question."

Liz had tears in her eyes from laughing. She had never seen Epiphany so flirtatious.