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Summary: Elizabeth returns to Port Charles after five and a half years away with a surprise for
Ric.
Author�s Note: Okay, This is assuming that Elizabeth finds out all about Ric and his agenda after their date to the art museum on the night they made love for the first time. She left town without so much as a good-bye to anyone. She hasn�t kept in contact with anyone, and she changed her last name to Hardy so no one could find her.
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Elizabeth rang the doorbell of the Quartermaine Mansion. She stood outside with Erica, Audrey,
and Audrey�s nurse, Alison. The door flew open and Reginald stood on the other side.
�Well, hello girls.� Reginald smiled. �Welcome to the nightmare that is this house. This is your
last chance to turn around.� He insisted.
Elizabeth laughed. �I think we�ll stay, but thanks for the warning.�
Reginald led the family to the dining area. He opened the door and loud bickering came rushing
out at them. Elizabeth couldn�t make out one particular voice or phrase.
�Excuse me.� Reginald said. �Excuse me.� He said a little louder. �Excuse me!� He screamed,
finally quieting the argument. �The Webbers, against all of my warnings, have decided to stay.�
A large round of �Elizabeth? Audrey? Who�s this little girl? Welcome! How are you?� started as
the family, one at a time, gave the group hugs and kisses. During this time, Elizabeth learned who
was paired with who these days. With the exception of Edward and Lila, and Alan and Monica,
everything was�whoa was the only word to describe some of these couples.
Emily was back with Zander. Elizabeth was totally shocked. She always figured the two of them
would get back together. Zander, along with Emily, was working at ELQ in the marketing
department. Elizabeth wondered if Emily knew about the night she spent with Zander. Of course
it was just once. He was still upset about Emily, she was hurt by Jason. It was a comfort thing. It
didn�t matter anymore.
Alexis was there with her husband, Cameron, Luke�s and her psychiatrist. That was kind of weird.
Wasn�t there some sort of rule against dating your patients, not to mention marrying them? But
they seemed happy. Alexis had a little girl, Kristina that Erica got along great with and they had a
little boy together. His name was Carter, and he was three.
Then there was Ned. Now this was weird. Elizabeth didn�t quite understand his love story.
Apparently Skye wasn�t really a Quartermaine, which meant that she wasn�t Ned�s cousin. So I
guess he helped her get over Jasper Jax and they fell in love? Too creepy if Elizabeth had anything
to say about it.
Then there was another family member that came along after she�d left. Dillon, Tracey
Quartermaine�s son and Ned�s brother. He just married his high school girlfriend, Georgie
Scorpio. Elizabeth remembered her. She used to go into Kelly�s all of the time. She seemed like a
sweet girl. And that Dillon was quite a cutie.
And the most outrageous pairing of all: AJ and Faith Roscoe? How did this happen? She used to
be one of Sonny Corinthoses primary enemies. She was evil and heartless. Now she was the nicest
woman ever. She was married to AJ and pregnant with his baby. They were the happiest of all of
the couples! Elizabeth leaves for five years and stuff like this happens? Wow! Too crazy!
After about a half-hour of mingling, Reginald entered to inform the group that dinner was ready.
They all took their seats at the table. Elizabeth took a seat between Emily and Erica.
Edward, once food was placed in front of everyone, looked to Elizabeth. �So dear, Emily tells me
that you were working in an advertisement agency while you were living in Florida.�
�Yeah. Williams & Moss. I was head of the Nike team, before I left.� Elizabeth stated proudly.
�Oh, that�s just terrific.� Edward clapped his hands together twice before continuing. �Well, as
I�m sure Emily has already told you, she�s running the Marketing Department at ELQ. And she�s
short a staff member or two�� he said more as a question than a statement.
Elizabeth smiled. �Yeah, she told me.�
�You should work with us, Elizabeth.� Zander said. �It would be great.�
�Yeah, I�ll definitely consider it. I�m just not sure what I�m going to be doing yet.�
�You�re not going to be leaving us again, dear, are you?� Lila asked.
�Not any time soon.�
�I hope we�ll get a good-bye this time.� Ned smiled at Elizabeth. He was always so kind to her.
�Definitely.� Elizabeth lowered her head. �Last time was just�kind of spur of the moment.�
�Well, why did you have to go so quickly?� Skye asked. �I mean, it was March. It�s not like you
were starting school right away or anything.�
�I just�I needed to get away.� She didn�t want to get into this with the Quartermaine�s. She
loved them, but this was none of their business.
Faith, realizing her discomfort, and knowing full well Elizabeth was sure, why she needed to get
away, changed the subject. �You know, Elizabeth, AJ and I are trying to decorate our new home.
We wanted to have a couple of paintings made and I heard that you are an artist. Do you still
paint?�
Elizabeth quietly thanked her with a smile. �Yeah. In my spare time.�
�Would you be interested in doing some for us?�
�I would love to.� Elizabeth was ecstatic. She loved painting. Sadly, she hadn�t had much time
lately. Now that things were starting to settle down, she would be able to spend more time on her
first love.
�Great.� AJ said. �Why don�t you stop by the house Saturday afternoon. We could talk about
what we want and you could tell us what would look appropriate.� He smiled at her. He
obviously realized he didn�t know at all what they needed.
�Um�Saturday?� AJ shook his head, yes. �I can�t. That�s Lucky Spencer and Courtney
Matthew�s wedding.�
�Oh dear. Please tell me you�re not going to that nightmare of a union.� Edward pleaded.
�Lucky�s always been a great friend to me. I can�t not go.� She smiled innocently.
�Oh, but he�s changed.� Edward insisted. �Ever since he got himself involved in that mob world
with Sonny and Jason and that Ric Lansing character.�
�Ric Lansing?� Erica�s face lit up at the mention of her father. �He�s talking about Daddy.� Erica
informed Elizabeth.
�Daddy?� The table exploded into questions and disbelieving stares in Elizabeth�s direction. She
tried to cover her red face. Obviously Emily hadn�t told anyone.
�Elizabeth, is that true?� Alan asked concerned. �Is Ric Lansing Erica�s father?�
Elizabeth slowly looked around the table at all of the curious faces. �Yeah. We were together
before I left.�
�No wonder you left town!� Edward screamed. �You found out he was Sonny Corinthoses
brother! You didn�t want your child involved with that hoodlum. I don�t blame you sweetheart.�
�I agree.� Cameron said, giving a look to Alexis. What was that about? Elizabeth asked herself.
�That world is no place to bring a child into.�
�Absolutely.� Zander started. �That�s why you left Jason. There was no future with him because
of the lies and violence that consumed his life.�
Skye added. �If Ric Lansing is anything like his brother, you�d have to have a death wish if you
were to have stayed with him.�
Elizabeth looked down at her confused daughter as the Ric bashing continued. She gave her
daughter�s hand a squeeze before standing up and shouting. �Enough!� She looked around at the
shocked faces and went on. �I left because I was stupid and young and confused. Ric Lansing is
the best father. He just found out about his little girl, and he already loves her more than himself.
And Lucky? He fell in love! And he chose a great girl because she brought him into a family that
loves their members unconditionally! We should all be so lucky to have them in our corner.� She
sat back down a little embarrassed, but she stayed strong. �Now, can we eat?�
Everyone looked around at each other confused, before continuing to eat in silence.
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