Nadia took Jordan away from him, and made him walk around the room, to be sure he wouldn't cry while Lucky talked with Stefan. Elizabeth's father told Lucky she was sitting by his side. Ever since Stefan woke up form the operation, he had been civil to Lucky, and he told Elizabeth to give him time to assimilate that a Spencer risked his life to save him.
"-Do you think I could talk to her Mr. Cassadine?
-Listen Lucky, you saved my life and youu won't let me give you a monetary
compensation, the least you could do is call me Stefan.
-Stefan. Said Lucky, and the word stayeed stuck in his throat.
-Hello?
-Elizabeth! I was waiting for you! I wwas getting worried, why didn't you stop
by?
-I did. She was cold and Lucky didn't kknow why. You were busy so I didn't
want to disturb you. And your son."
Lucky dropped the phone as he heard those words. He wanted to be the one to tell her. There was some things he needed to explain, and make her understand he loved her.
"-Elizabeth, we need to talk. Please, come in my room, there are some things
you need to know about me
-What do I need to know? I think I knoww what I need. You have a son, and not
once, in the times we were together, did you care to mention it to me. Nice.
Really nice.
-ELIZABETH PLEASE! Just come and see mee OK?
-When I'm finished here"
Lucky hung up, heartbroken. Here they were again, being strangers. Nadia sat down, and Lucky took Jordan in his arms again. The baby was smiling and playing, unaware of the pain and desperation his father was going through. Finally, when Elizabeth showed up, Nadia took Jordan and went out of the room, giving them some privacy. Elizabeth was near the door, and Lucky's heart was bleeding, once again, as she refused to come near him. He showed her the chair, and she took it, unable to look at him. Every time she did, she could see Lucky with Nadia, making love to her as he made love to Elizabeth. She wondered if he whispered "I love you" in Nadia's ear, like he did in hers.
"-Elizabeth.... God I don't even know where to start. Ok, first of all, I
didn't tell you about Jordan for one simple reason. I didn't know about him.
When Nadia moved with her father on the other side of the country, I guess she
was pregnant, but she didn't say anything to me. She was going, I was 14, she
didn't want to burden my with it. But, for some reason, I still don't
understand it, doesn't make any sense, she decided that Jordan had the right to
see his father, and that I had the right to know I had a son. So she showed up
here yesterday, with him, turning my world upside down. I wanted to tell you
myself, but I guess you heard us at some point. I'm so sorry Elizabeth.
-So you didn't know about him until yestterday AFTER I left?
-THAT'S IT! I thought about calling youu, but I wanted to have a solution to
give you, but I guess I fell asleep.
-A solution? What kind of a solution? <
-She wanted to move Jordan back to Califfornia, and I would've have seen him
again. For a long time, before I fell asleep, the only way I could see, was to
marry her. But I didn't want to! I didn't want to leave you, even for my son.
This morning Doris, my FAVORITE nurse, gave me an idea so I wouldn't have to
leave you, but also keep my son. I ran it by Nadia and she is willing to try,
but that would mean you supporting Jordan with us most of the time.
-What do you mean?
-Nadia would work, and I will take care of him during the day. She doesn't
want to put him in daycare, and I don't want her to move. So that's the
agreement we came up with.
Elizabeth got up and started pacing the room. This was going way too fast. She was far from ready to have kids, and now she would have to help raise Lucky's? Because, she had to be honest, he finished school and so did she, so they would be together most of the time now, with their families out of the way. Did she really want that? Did she really want to be the "evil step-mother" at 16 years old? But one look at Lucky and she knew it would all be worth it. She loved him more than anything, and if, being with him meant help raising his child and love him as her own, she would do it. Heck, she would do whatever it takes to be with him, even put up with the worst of all, the "other woman", the "mother of his child".
"-There is something I need to make clear wit you though. Said Lucky, and
Elizabeth's heart went wild. I never hid the fact that you were not my first
lover from you right? Well, I always used protection, every single time,
except one
-The night Jordan was conceived?
-The night I didn't used protection was a night of pure passion for me. It was
the first time in my life I didn't think about anything else than this woman.
It was the first time I really made love, and not just have sex with someone I
was attracted to. It was the night I made love to you. You were driving me
wild, I couldn't think about anything else than you, Elizabeth. I just wanted
you to know that. The night Jordan was conceived, I guess the condom just
broke."
Elizabeth sighed of relief, she didn't even know why. True, he had been honest about him having lovers before her, but when he started talking about making love for the first time, not thinking about anything else than the woman in his arms, Elizabeth was hurting. She wanted to be the first one to make him feel like that, she wanted to be the first one to hear the words "I love you" come out of his mouth. And now, to know that she was, tears came to her eyes.
"-That's what I wanted to tell you Elizabeth. You are the first woman I loved, the only woman I love. The only woman I want to love. But now, I am not alone anymore, and to accept me in your life, you have to accept Jordan as well. I am sorry, but I just can't turn my back on him."
Elizabeth looked at Lucky, amazed. There he was, in a hospital room, he just learned he had a son, and yet he was willing to give up everything he had to do right by him. Elizabeth couldn't help but feel proud to be loved by a man like that, a man would wasn't afraid to take his responsibilities, to love completely, at all cost. She felt good knowing, she ever got in that situation, being pregnant, he wouldn't leave her in the dust and he would fight everything and everyone to help her and their child.
"-Ok, now you know everything. Please do the same. I need to know where we
stand you and me.
-Lucky...
-Listen, I know, all of this must be bloowing you off, trust me, it did me, but
I'm getting out of here in a few days, I want to know if they will past as fast
as a jet, or as slow as a turtle. Will you be here with me, or do I need to
kiss you goodbye?
-Will you shut up for a second and let mme talk? God, it is hard to ever say a
word with you Spencers isn't it? Elizabeth laughed. I won't tell you I'm not
scared to death of both Jordan AND Nadia. I won't tell you I'm not hurt about
not being the first one to give you your first born child, your first born son
nonetheless. But I love you, and I love the fact that you are so responsible,
you are willing to take the chance to lose me to be with your son. I don't
mind getting to know Jordan. In fact, if he is anything like you, can't wait
to meet him"
Lucky reached out and took her hand, and Elizabeth sat next to him on the bed. She leaned down and kissed him softly, and he held her close to his heart. For the first time since Lucky learned he was a father, he could actually breath normally. It would be a long and bumpy road, but with Elizabeth by his side, they would be able to overcome everything. They heard a knock on the door and Nadia peeked inside, asking if it was OK to come in, and Elizabeth smiled at her. She didn't like the woman, but she said she would make an effort, and she would, no matter what. Once again, as soon as Jordan saw Lucky, he started to fight his mother. Elizabeth gave Lucky some space for him to hold his son, and she tried to ignore the little feeling of jealousy she was having to see the love and pride in the eyes of Lucky. But Elizabeth soften, as she looked closely at the baby. Jordan was his portrait. Same baby blue eyes, same dimples as he smiled at Liz, same hands, and same unruly hair.
"-He looks like you. Said Elizabeth, while Lucky looked at her
-And he has my temper too! Want to holdd him?
-Oh I don't know, Elizabeth said, lookinng at Nadia
-Oh it's Ok Liz, really, I don't mind! I know how you must feel about me right
now, but please know, I'm not after Lucky. We are good friends and whatever we
had is long gone and buried, for the both of us"
Elizabeth smiled, feeling a little better and said "OK", reaching for the baby. Jordan fussed a little but when he looked into Elizabeth's eyes he stopped, like he was amazed. Elizabeth chuckled nervously, and Jordan smiled, getting her wrist all wet with his drooling.
"-I think he saw what I did, said Lucky, his eyes full of love
-Oh and what's that? Asked Elizabeth, ssmiling
-Your amazing personality maybe, or thosse eyes!"
Nadia looked away, almost shy to be witnessing such love and devotion between two people. Jordan said DA-DA, hitting his thigh with his little hand, getting everybody to laugh and ease the tension a little. No, it wouldn't be an easy road, but a fun one.
The door opened and Nikolas came in but stopped, surprised to see Elizabeth with a baby in her arms, a girl he never saw before sitting on a chair in front of the bed.
"-Is this ok to come in? Nikolas asked.
-Sure man, perfect timing! Said Lucky. Nadia, this is my older brother
Nikolas, Nikolas, my old friend Nadia.
-Pleasure to meet you, said Nadia
-Pleasure's all mine. Who's this littlee tyke? He asked, taking Jordan's hand,
as the baby said Da-Da again.
-I'd like you to meet my son, Jordan Luccas Spencer"
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