The Face of Deception
Key Scene: Fight at Jake's
February 26, 2001

I loved this scene, because of Elizabeth's announcement that she wouldn't be bossed around. Unforunately, by the beginning of March we had her biting her tongue (when Lucky would let her talk long enough to start to say something) rather than standing up for herself as Lucky railroaded her into their new dream: The Face of Deception. I also should admit a perverse delight in the thought that Carly was right about Jason and Elizabeth when both of them--and everyone else--told her that she was paranoid.

Lucky: "You want to tell me again how you were planning on staying away from Jason?"

Elizabeth: "I didn't plan this, Lucky. It just happened."
Lucky: "Which part? Seeing Jason or having him come on to you?"
Elizabeth: "We were playing pool."
Lucky: "Oh. That's an interesting technique."
Elizabeth: "I was lining up a shot, Lucky."
Lucky: "With his arms around you. You came here to meet him, Elizabeth."
Jason: "Hey, Lucky, just relax."
Lucky: "This conversation is between me and her."
Jason: "I'm just telling you, take it easy."
Lucky: "Oh, that's right--Elizabeth's big defender."
Elizabeth: "Lucky--"
Lucky: "You trying to impress her? You know, I don't want you hanging around her anymore."
Jason: "That's not your decision."
Lucky: "Really? Because we discussed it and Elizabeth has already agreed. Unless, of course, you lied about that, too."
Elizabeth: "I'm trying to be honest with you."
Lucky: "Then prove it. Tell Jason to stay away from you."

Elizabeth: "Lucky, you're not being fair."
Lucky: "About Jason? You gave me your word, Elizabeth. That used to be something that we could count on."
Elizabeth: "You're telling me what to do like I have to obey."
Lucky: "What's wrong with you, Elizabeth? Can't you see that Jason's bad for you?"
Elizabeth: "He's my friend."
Lucky: "Yeah, a friend that makes you lie to me."
Elizabeth: "He doesn't make me do anything."
Lucky: "Well, we always used to tell each other the truth before Jason showed up."
Elizabeth: "Everything can't be exactly the way you want it, Lucky. I'm a person, too. I have a life of my own. The decisions I make may not be to your liking, but that does not mean you're right and I'm wrong."
Lucky: "So I'm wrong to expect honesty?"
Elizabeth: "Jason lives in Port Charles, Lucky. We have the same friends. We go to the same places. I can't just avoid him."
Lucky: "Sure you can--starting right now. We're going. I mean it. We're leaving right now."
Elizabeth: "I am not doing anything on command."
Lucky: "Ok. Fine. Just stay, then. Enjoy your pool lesson."

Jason: "Are you ok?"
Elizabeth: "I should go after him."
Jason: "But you haven't."
Elizabeth: "He'd expect an apology, and I'm just not up for that right now. You know, part of what he was saying is true--he can't trust me. I've been lying to him for weeks."
Jason: "Elizabeth, you kept a secret. It was important--and not just to me."
Elizabeth: "I know, but then the ball got rolling and I lied to him about coming to see you and I lied about my assignment. And all I'm really trying to do is not hurt Lucky, and I'm doing the exact opposite."
Jason: "You were just honest with him right now."
Elizabeth: "I didn't admit to coming here on purpose."
Jason: "Why not?"
Elizabeth: "He wouldn't understand the truth. You're the person I can go to when I want to be myself. No expectations, no pressures to be happy. You don't have to be in love all the time. If I want to laugh, great, but if I want to cry or kick and scream, that's fine, too. How do I tell Lucky that sometimes I need somebody else? Lucky thinks being in love means being everything to each other. He believes I'm myself when I'm with him, and I am. I am--just not all the time."
Jason: "Does that bother you?"
Elizabeth: "You know, the other day at Kelly's, this elderly couple came in and they were holding hands and chatting away. They mentioned it was their 60th wedding anniversary, and I found myself thinking, 'god, are they everything in each other's lives, or do they have separate interests and hobbies, maybe a friend or two that they don't share with the other? Do they tell each other everything, or are there parts of their lives they've kept secret over the years?' God, I feel disloyal for even saying that."
Jason: "Maybe you should bring it up to Lucky sometime, just get it out in the open."
Elizabeth: "No. He would take it personally. Or he would try to make me feel better by solving it. He can never just let things be."
Jason: "So what do you want to do?"
Elizabeth: "I love him. I have to make things right."
Jason: "How?"
Elizabeth: "I guess the only way I know how is to go after him and promise to never see you again."
Jason: "So you're saying the only way to make this guy happy is to do something you don't want to do? How fair is that to you?"

Emily: "What'd you say to her?"
Lucky: "Exactly the wrong thing."

Lucky: "I accused Elizabeth of lying to me. She tried to explain herself, but everything that she was saying just--just got me more and more worked up, you know? I know that I hurt her. It's just I couldn't stop."
Emily: "What did she do?"
Lucky: "She got mad. Which made me push even harder. I backed her into a corner, making her choose between me and Jason, which was like--it was like the dumbest thing I could do."
Emily: "Because she wouldn't choose, right?"
Lucky: "Let's put it this way--I left by myself, and Elizabeth is still down there with Jason."
Emily: "Lucky, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Come here."
Lucky: "Elizabeth and I are everything together. I mean, we're complete. There's no missing pieces. And, you know, she could ask me or tell me anything. So what is it about Jason? Why is he so important to her, Em?"

Elizabeth: "Lucky has done so many wonderful things for me. He really loves me. And I love him. And I know he thinks he's doing the right thing, but why does he take it as some sort of betrayal when I disagree with him? I mean, two people can't possibly be in sync about everything all the time, and there's nothing wrong with that. I am never going to be one of those fawning girlfriends whose main goal in life is to make their man happy."
Jason: "I'm just listening."
Elizabeth: "You always do. But since I am sick of the sound of my own voice, I'm sure you are, too. I just can't stop thinking about this."
Jason: "Yes, you can. Come for a ride. The wind will be so loud, you won't be able to hear or think of anything else."
Elizabeth: "I thought you'd never ask."