Liz had lived a hard life. It seemed that she was always losing someone she loved. It could either be they died or the abandoned her like her parents. She didn't trust many people because of this, but there was someone that she always trusted and that was Jason.
Jason first met Elizabeth when she was friends with his younger sister. She had a way that touched him without him even knowing it. Liz was dating Lucky when everyone thought he had died. Jason was the one person who she could be herself with and not try to be strong for, because he understood her pain.
Their friendship was different from most of the people he knew. Everyone always wanted him to do something for them, but Liz was not like that. She stood up to anyone who would try to hurt him, even her family and friends. Liz did not judge Jason and he didn't judge her.
Their real bonding started over an innocent ride on his motorcycle. That was when Liz realized how much she loved to ride. She loved the feeling that she couldn't control everything and that was okay. The friendship grew even more when Jason got shot. She found him by the old boxcar. She got him help from Bobbie and she let him stay at her studio apartment. The two formed a bond that no one could break.
Carly was jealous because shortly before Jason getting shot, she spied Jason dancing with Emily's best friend. She couldn't believe that he would leave her for the young waitress. What Carly didn't know was that dance was because she missed Lucky and Jason was just trying to help her. The feelings between Liz and Jason started to change that night, but became even stronger after he got shot.
Sonny was supposed to go to the meeting with Sorel. Sonny called Jason to take his place, so he could spend time with Carly. Jason was ambushed and he was shot. Jason made it to Sonny's penthouse. Jason tried to explain what had happened, but he didn't even get the chance to say that he had been shot when he saw Carly walking down the stairs in Sonny's shirt.
Jason knew that he was not suppose to come back from that meeting alive. He left without saying anything about his injury. He made it to the boxcar and collapsed. When Liz saw him, she helped him. She fed him, gave him his medication and made sure that he did what the doctor and Bobbie wanted him to do.
Liz lied to everyone important about Jason, because he asked her too. Carly found out where Jason was and tried to get Jason to go back with her. He told her, "no" and for her to leave. Carly could not believe that Jason would rather have Liz take care of him instead of her.
Jason was still there at Christmas and the two of them fell more in love with each other, but didn't tell each other. Bobbie stopped by to check on Jason, and told him that he was getting better and that he should return home. It was not safe for Liz to be around the young man. Jason knew that Bobbie was right and he spoke to Liz that evening.
Liz came home from the diner. She had his favorite meal and hers. The two of them sat down to eat and Jason had a look in his eyes that Liz had never seen before and never wanted to again. She could tell that someone had spoken to him and that he shut down.
"Bobbie stopped by and checked out bandages and stitches. She said that I am well enough to go home and that it would be safer for you if I left. I agree with her about that. If the wrong people found out about us, they will use you to get to me. I can't let anyone do that to you. I care about you too much for that."
Liz just sat there and then went to look out the window. He could tell that she was crying, but he knew that this was for the best. Then he saw Liz do something that he had not expected to do.
"If you leave, then go. Don't talk to me, don't look at me or even cross my path. I have so many "friends" and "family" that have left me and I am fine. I will be fine without you. I have been thinking about moving away from here anyway. Thanks, for giving me that added push."
Jason was stunned. He knew that he hurt her, but he didn't really think about everyone else in her life that did that to her too. Jason knew that he couldn't leave her like that. He knew that he had to tell her the truth. "I am going to ask Sonny to release me. He owes me that much. If you want to be with me, then here is your chance. Tomorrow morning, I am going to speak to Sonny and tell him exactly how I feel about what is going on and how much I care about you. Who am I kidding? I love you Elizabeth Imogene Webber. I am not sure when it happened, but it did happen. We can take off on my motorcycle and go where ever you want. We can get you a passport and we can travel the world. We can take a road trip here in the states and then go to Europe for a while and then who knows. Can you take a chance on me and go?"
Liz was now stunned. She thought she lost him because of how she behaved and he said that he wanted to take her away and he loves her. "For the record. I would be honored to go with you and I love you too, Jason Morgan."
Jason realized that he had everything that he had always wanted, but he needed to see his family first. Then he would see Sonny. "Would you like to go with me, so I can tell my grandmother that I am leaving. Emily and grandmother are the ones that I am really going to miss."
Liz hugged Jason and the two took off to see his family. Emily opened the door and was shocked to see her brother and best friend. She knew that Liz had been taking care of her brother, but didn't realize how close they were until she saw the two of them right then. The three of them went into the family room where Lila was getting ready to go to sleep.
"Grandmother, if you prefer, I can stop back in the morning. I don't want you to stay up, because I am here. I just needed to say good-bye. I am leaving town tomorrow and Elizabeth is going with me. We fell in love with each, and I want to take her away from here to protect her. I am telling Sonny that I am out of the business. Then Liz will tell Bobbie and then we are leaving."
Emily looked at Liz and realized that her best friend truly did love her brother. She wanted to be mad, because of Lucky, but she couldn't. Emily hugged Liz and her brother. "Don't forget to call or write. Just let us know you are okay." She didn't want to cry in front of them, so she just ran up the stairs. Jason was lucky because Alan and Monica were at work. Edward and AJ had a late meeting at ELQ. So he only had to say goodbye to his sister and grandmother.
"I have something for the both of you. There are several homes that I have here in the states and over in Europe. I will give you a list of them and the numbers of the caretakers. Think of this as a job while you travel. Elizabeth, I know that you have an eye for design and that Jason likes to build. You could fix up the homes for me and then I can put them on the market. If the homes go for above the price I give you, then the two of you can keep the rest as profit. I will set up accounts for the two of you so you can buy the things that are needed. Think of this as a way to get to know each other, find out your strengths and weaknesses and work as a team. I have ten houses here in the states, including one in Hawaii. The addresses are here and I will have the caretakers know about what the two of you are doing. Jason, I have a nice SUV that you can take with your things, it also has a trailer for your motorcycle."
Liz had tears in her eyes and then was shocked to see her grandmother, Audrey. Lila had Emily call for her. It would make one less stop for them tomorrow. "Grams, I am sorry about everything. I think that I am about to start on a journey of a lifetime. Mrs. Quartermaine has given me the career that I have always dreamed about and Jason is going to work with me. We are going to fix up properties and then sell them for ELQ."
"Lila has told me that she has wanted to do that for a while. There is also one other list and that is three properties, that I have that I would like you to sell for me. There are places that your grandfather and I used to go too, but since he died, I just don't have the heart for it. I was thinking of moving to California. The weather is better out there and I will be close to where your sister is going to school. I love you sweetheart. I believe in you and Jason. You have my blessings on this journey. Just don't forget to call or write. I will let Lila know where I am living and my number. She can give it to you. I also have some money that has been put aside for you from your grandfather. He always believed in your art. This way, you can also be sketching and painting while you are gone."
Liz and Jason were both overwhelmed. It seemed that Lila and Audrey were too. Lila gave them both a hug and gave Jason the keys to the SUV. Everything was already in his name along with Elizabeth's. It was like she already knew this day was going to happen. Actually both Audrey and Lila had been talking about it since Jason got hurt.
Jason gave Liz the keys to the SUV and he followed her with his motorcycle. The two of them went into her studio apartment and just about collapsed. "I can't believe that we are doing this. We actually have a way of making money and being able to live out our dreams at the same time. I just have one favor from you. Can we have a dog? I think we should have a dog that can protect us or at least love us."
Jason just laughed because he knew that when they were at the first place they were going that she would get her dog. The two of them fell asleep in each other's arms, getting ready for the day ahead of them. Liz needed to tell Bobbie that she was leaving. Jason also was going to tell Sonny that he was leaving. He just prayed for both himself and Liz that Carly was nowhere around.
The first thing that they did was go to Kelly's Diner. They were going to have breakfast and Liz was going to speak to Bobbie. They ordered their breakfast and decided on the first home that they were going to check out. It was winter, so they decided on going to California. The weather would be more agreeable and the home was on the Pacific Ocean. It was going to be a great distraction from home.
When Bobbie walked in and saw how close Liz and Jason was, she was not happy. "Bobbie, I need to speak to you? It is very important." Liz followed Bobbie into her office.
"What can I do for you? You look very happy and it looks really good on you. I have a feeling that you are leaving me and going with Jason." Liz nodded her head. Bobbie was a bit shocked to find out that she was right, almost.
"Are you going to be staying at Jason's penthouse, or are you staying at the studio?"
"Jason and I are leaving town for good. His grandmother and my grandmother gave us a job that we couldn't say no too. I hate leaving you like this, but I need to find out what I am capable of and Jason does too away from Sonny." Bobbie was very happy for Liz and Jason, but she knew that her daughter was going to hit the roof.
"My daughter will be coming in here around noon. My guess is that you will be long gone before then. I will tell her tomorrow and that will at least give you guys a head start before Jason has to throw away his phone." Liz laughed at that. She knew then that she would have to get a new phone too.
Jason paid the bill and the two of them walked out of the diner. "Liz, while I speak to Sonny, can you take our car and get the hitch and trailer put on. I have everything that I need in there and so do you. I paid up on the studio for the next two years. It has the security system and it will not be used till we come back. I won't be long and then we can leave."
Jason took off for the penthouse and Liz headed down towards the garage. They were expecting her and they were also going to do some security things for the vehicle. The guys were his friends and not associated with Sonny. He knew he could trust them. She got out and she sat and watched television while everything was worked on.
Jason went up to see Sonny. Max let him in and Sonny was shocked. He didn't think that Jason was going to look as good as he did. Luckily, it was just Sonny. Carly had gone out for awhile to buy some things for Michael. "Sonny, this is going to short and sweet. Elizabeth and I are leaving Port Charles today. We are going to start checking out properties that ELQ has and fix them up to be sold. I know what was supposed to happen and I understand. I am not happy anymore and I don't want to see you and Carly together. Don't worry about me, I won't tell anyone about our business. I just wanted to let you know, so you can get one of the guys to take care of your Sorrel problem. As soon as I leave here, I am gone. Don't try to find me and don't tell Carly to come after me either. It is better this way. If you are in trouble, I will try to help you out. I just have to leave." He shook hands with Sonny and left. Sonny didn't have a chance to say anything and it was just as well. He knew the day was going to happen after what went down with him and Carly. He knew that Jason was better off without him. He just prayed that Jason got out of town before Carly saw them.
Jason rode into the garage, just as the trailer was being hooked up to the SUV. The oil was changed, and everything was looked over. The bulletproof glass would have to happen somewhere else, because there wasn't the time. Jason was just so happy that he was leaving. Jason went over to get Liz and turned around to see Carly fighting with his girlfriend.
"I heard a strange rumor, that you and Jason are leaving town today. Now, I know that my mother really likes you as a waitress and a friend. I could tell that she was not happy about something and she just blurted it out. You and Jason are going to fix up ELQ properties and then sell them. Jason can't leave me. He is my man and too much for you."
Jason saw Liz and then she smiled at Carly. Carly turned around and saw Jason. "Jase, please tell miss nobody that you are staying here and taking care of Michael and me. I know that you wouldn't leave me. She can leave, but not you. You owe me. You promised to always take care of my son. You can't do that if you are with her. I know that I will always come first."
Jason took Liz into his arms and kissed her. "I love Elizabeth. She loves me. We are leaving and I don't intend to come back and take care of you anymore. AJ's has got a great lawyer and he is going to get Michael back. Just remember, you always have Sonny. I already told him that I was leaving. He knows and now you do too. I want you to remember this, you and I were never a couple. I might have fooled myself into thinking that for a while, but the moment I saw you come down Sonny's stairs in his shirt, I knew that we were never meant to be. I don't care if you were jealous because I was dancing with Elizabeth. She was mourning her boyfriend who died. She just needed me to hold her and dance with her for a little bit to help her remember him. I love Michael and that is why I am leaving too. He will be torn apart with having you for his mother and having to decide between AJ, Sonny or myself. I am taking myself out of the equation, but I will know how he is doing because I will be checking up on him. I am finished here. Good bye, Carly." Carly walked away telling herself that Jason would come back to her.