The Morgan Family

Sequel to "A New Kind of Life"

THIS STORY PICKS UP AFTER ELIZABETH AND EMMA MOVE IN WITH JASON. THEY HAVE BEEN LIVING TOGETHER FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW.

Elizabeth was glad it was finally Friday. The week seemed to have lasted forever. Emma was enjoying preschool and making new friends. It made Elizabeth happy to see her little girl smile. She knew she was doing something right. Jason and Emma were as close as ever. Elizabeth giggled when she thought of how such a tiny thing could have Jason Morgan wrapped around her finger.

Elizabeth thought about it and realized she probably could get away with not cooking dinner tonight. Emma was spending the weekend with Sonny, Brenda and Olivia at the cabin. They wouldn't be back until Sunday afternoon. She wasn't sure when Jason would be home but she bet she could get him to pick up burgers or a pizza.

She decided to call him. As she listened to the phone ring she stared at the family portrait of the three of them and smiled. It was nice to be together.

"Morgan," Jason answered.

"Hello Mr. Morgan," she said teasingly then laughed.

Jason sighed, "You are so funny. What's up?"

"It's too quiet." She said then let out a sign.

Jason laughed he knew she would be this way. "I know. Sonny called me about an hour ago to say that the girls were already asleep. It's going to be strange not having Emma around this weekend."

"I know I miss her already. I finished the laundry and cleaned the kitchen today. I am lonely." Elizabeth hinted to him she wanted his attention.

"I'll be leaving work soon. What do you want to do tonight?"

"I thought we could just stay in and order a pizza. We can watch a movie or play some pool." She suggested.

"That sounds good. I stop by Kelly's and get some burgers. Do you want fries or slaw?"

"I want fries tonight and can you see about getting some chocolate chip cookies? I didn't feel like baking any today but I really want some." She tied her hair up while on the phone with him.

"Yeah I can do that. Okay I am leaving now. I should be home by 5. You need anything else before I come home?" He asked her.

"No, I'm okay as long as you get dinner I will pull out a movie." Elizabeth yawned into the phone. She had been feeling exhausted for a week now. She thought she might be coming down with something.

"Maybe you should lie down until I get home. You sound tired." Jason offered.

"I am fine. I think I am coming down with the flu or something. I am just not feeling as energetic." She assured him.

"Okay. I will see you soon. I love you." Jason said

"Love you too." She smiled at his words. She hung up the phone and walked over to the movie collection. She scanned the dvds and pulled out a couple. She decided she would give Jason the choice tonight. She couldn't really decide on a movie when all she wanted to do was be with Jason.

Elizabeth went into the kitchen of the penthouse. She hated this kitchen. She had tried to make it more of a usable question but it was just too small. She wasn't going to complain to Jason but she really missed having a home. It was just not ideal to live and raise Emma in a penthouse. Eventually she and Jason would want another child too. She had thought about a lot lately. She didn't want to pressure Jason into wanting anything too soon. They had talked about marriage and Elizabeth and Jason decided to apply for a marriage license. The ceremony wasn't too big of a deal to them, they decided as long as they were together then it was all they needed.

Of course, Elizabeth didn't want a fuss over a wedding but she would someday bring up the possibility of a house, a dog, and a new baby or two. She really wanted a big family. Jason and Emma were bonding everyday and Elizabeth loved that they could do so. She didn't want to take their attention off each other because of her selfish wants.

"Oh man," she said out loud as she put away the dishes, she thought. She pulled out paper plates and napkins. It was going to be an easy night for clean up and the beers were cold and waiting to be drank. She knew that Jason would want one when he came home.

Elizabeth was beautiful. She had let her hair grow out it was well past her shoulders. It was mostly up in a ponytail, but when she did keep it down Jason loved it. We curly chocolate locks made him nuts. He loved playing with her hair. She also had flawless porcelain skin with a splash of pink in her cheeks. She was petite, only about 5'5". Jason loved that she fit so well in his arms. He also teased her that Emma would soon be taller than her. It was true Emma would get her height from her father.

Elizabeth broke out of her trance and realized she needed to change her clothes before Jason came home. He would be there soon. She quickly ran out of the kitchens and up the stairs to their bedroom.