I was not originally going to continue this but after MANY reviews here and on the MB I decided I might give it a shot. Please Read and Review

Disclaimer: I don't own GH... maybe one day -lol- (j/k)

-- General Hospital --

"Hey Elizabeth, are you just coming on or heading home," asked Robin.

"I'm just coming into work. A little late actually…" her mind drifted back to the proposal and the kiss afterward. Oh that kiss! And the feel of him pressing against her…

"Hello? Earth to Elizabeth?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was just thinking about something."

"Jason?"

"What? Why would you say that?"

"Liz, your face is all red" Robin said while trying to hold back laughter. As soon as she said it Elizabeth's face became a even deeper shade of red.

"I better start my first med pass." Elizabeth said as she turned to walk away from Robin. Keeping this engagement a secret was going to be much harder than she thought. She wanted to run into the hospital and yell at the top of her lungs 'I AM MARRYING THE MAN OF MY DREAMS' but she knew all the reasons that was not exactly possible.

Her med pass was going well, most patients were used to the routine after a few days in the hospital. She only had a few rooms left when she noticed a new name on her chart, Mrs. Halpert; she had obviously been moved to the tenth floor after she left on Friday. She was an absolute bear to work with. She was such a bitter old woman, always had something mean or nasty to say. Many nurses had left her room with black eyes or bruised thighs. Taking a deep breath she entered the room.

"Good evening Mrs. Halpert" Elizabeth said in her nicest voice, trying to just get through the routine and get out.

"What's so good about it? I had triple bypass surgery a few days ago and I'm still stuck in the forsaken place."

"You get to go home to your husband in a few more days, won't that be nice?" She handed her the pills and a small cup of water when asking the question.

"NICE? HA! My husband only married me because I pressed him to when I got pregnant all those years ago. One of those loyal men, who won't do anything for himself. Why in the WORLD would you think it was NICE to go home to HIM?" She snapped at Elizabeth tossing her pills at her and pouring the water down the front of her scrubs.

"I'm sorry… I" Elizabeth tried to say

"GET OUT! GET OUT OR I'LL"

She found out what it was Mrs. Halpert would do, she got out of the room as quickly as she could. Her words stung like a bitter cold wind. Maybe she had done that to Jason. She basically pressured him to propose to her…

"I thought he might help you…" Liz said as she walked down the stairs.

"What are you doing here? Elizabeth you have to go…"

"No! look at your son. He needs you Jason. He needs to hear your voice, and to have you hold him. Jason I need you. My life is not complete without you in it. You are worth the risk Jason. I trust that you will keep our boys as safe as possible. I'll have guards, and move into the penthouse if it is safer, Spinelli could watch the boys, they can go to private school when the time comes…"

But she didn't get to say anymore by that time Jason had stopped her mid sentence with a kiss. She looked right into his eyes and smiled at his words…"Marry Me?"

She kept replaying it in her mind the events of the night before… How could she pressure Jason into marrying her? She pretty much used Jake against him, setting up his living room with Jake and Cameron upstairs playing with Spinelli. She just couldn't face him.

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Robin couldn't help but notice the huge change in Elizabeth's demeanor after their first talk. She didn't have the bounce in her step or the joy in her eyes. If Robin didn't know better she'd think someone had just died. She decided to go on her break early when she saw Liz headed down to the café. "Hey Liz, wait up"

Elizabeth turned her head to see who was calling… she really did not want to talk. She just wanted to write her letter in peace and get home as soon as possible. The longer she thought about the night before the more guilty she felt about the whole thing.

"Want some company? You seem a little down. Did Mrs. Halpert hurt you?"

"No, it's just this thing with Jason. I mean… well I don't know. I feel like I'm forcing him to do something he doesn't want to do."

"Come on Elizabeth, you can't force him to do something he doesn't want to do. It's Jason."

"Yeah, the same Jason that kills at Sonny's command or lies to friends and family. That's why we broke up all those years ago, Sonny asked him to lie to me. Don't you get it? Jason always does what is best for others… someone has to be what is best for him. I'm sorry Robin I've got to go." Elizabeth ran off toward the locker room eyes streaming down her face. Robin was lost, she had no idea what had just happened but it did not look good for Liz or Jason. Hopefully they would be able to work it out, and maybe for once Jason wouldn't do the 'right thing' and instead do what he wanted.

Elizabeth read over the later for the third time making sure it was perfect before she sent it to him. There was no way she could do this in person, it was too painful.

Jason,

First, let me say that I love you. It is because I love you that I had to write this letter. I cannot stop thinking about last night. I am so sorry that I forced myself and my boys onto you when I knew that you wanted me to stay clear. I know it is best for the boys safety and for my own to stay apart. I will not pressure you again to be with me and the boys. I will do my best to raise Jake with all the love I can give him. I promise you he will be happy and healthy.

Love,

Elizabeth

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"Spinelli! SPINELLI!"

"Yes, master obi-wan I'm coming post haste."

"Did you find it?"

"Ah, the Jackal was able to procure said engagement ring Stone Cold."