Their first New Year's Eve together was just flying home from Hawaii. They had a wonderful honeymoon there and Liz got plenty of photos. They stayed at a beautiful beach house on the island of Oahu. They wanted to see the history and the beauty of the island. They were there for just a few days so the one place they wanted to go was to Pearl Harbor. It was something that Liz had dreamed about going to since she was a child.

The house was on the water and it had its own little part of the beach just for them. There was also a swimming pool too. The view was wonderful. The first two days, they stayed at the house, not really venturing out. The third day, they went to Pearl Harbor where Liz got some beautiful photographs of the ships and the memorial. They did a bit more sightseeing and bought some nice gifts to bring back to everyone.

They left Hawaii, very early on New Year's Eve. They wanted to be at home to celebrate the past year together and to start their new year. They both had a lot to be thankful for and they knew it.

"I am so happy that I wished on that falling star last year. I never knew that life could be so great. I knew that I would find someone and I prayed that she would love me as much as I love her. I saw you that night and I knew that I have found you and that you were my wish on the falling star." Liz loved when he told her how much he believed in fate because she felt the same way.

"I know you think that it is corny but I feel the same way that you do. This time next year we will have our son. I think that Jake would be a good name and if we have a girl, I would love to name her after Lila."

"I agree on both those names. There is only one more thing to be done with this year and I plan on making love to you until the new year arrives."

"What a stud you are, I mean midnight is like twenty minutes away. Do you think you can handle yourself with me for twenty minutes?" Liz laughed at herself because she knew that he could take care of her a couple of times and that they might see the sun rise before he was tired of making love to her. She knew that she would never tire of making love to him.

The next couple of weeks, Emily came back and bought the new house down the road from her brother and "sister-in-law". She was a great asset to the JEQ Gallery. She was very proud of how everyone got along and that Liz was such a great hit with the people of Port Charles. Her work was one of the best in upstate New York. Her former boss came to her grand opening. She enjoyed her protégé's success. She knew that Liz would do fine on her own. She was also excited for her protégé's marriage and baby. She could not wait to meet the little man and spoil him rotten.

Liz was quite content to help the artists in the area find their niche in the arts. She also had the money to start mentoring upcoming talent at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. She had a program for the different age groups at a warehouse the was converted in town. The people with all the power and money, loved donating to worthy causes and this was a very worthwhile cause.

The one who was most impressed was Maximus Giambetti. Milo had told his father about what Jason was up to in Port Charles. Milo told him that Jason now had his MBA in Business Management. He was the one that took care of the finances at the gallery. His sister, Emily oversaw marketing and Liz was the talent.

Maximus went to one of the shows and he loved the talent that he saw in Elizabeth. She had a great talent and Maximus wanted to have a piece of the action. There was some artwork that Liz had done that she kept for special clients. She had done one or two of Maximus' villa. Milo had given her a couple of photos that he wanted Elizabeth to paint for his parents. The price was well over what Elizabeth thought he should have to pay because of how he has treated her and she didn't want him to pay full price.

"Mrs. Quartermaine, I mean no disrespect but I realize the paintings that I have commissioned for you to paint are worth a lot more than what you are asking. I want to pay full price for them like any other customer. These paintings that you created mean a lot to me and I know that my parents will love them. Please let me pay you for what they are worth."

Elizabeth could not argue with that logic. She knew that she worked hard but she had always liked Milo and wanted to help him out but that was just making him feel bad. She knew that she didn't need the money and he had plenty of money too so they were at a standoff when it came to payment.

Milo had given his father the paintings when Maximus had come over to see one of Elizabeth's shows. Right then and there, Maximus knew that Elizabeth needed to be seen not just in upstate New York but all over the world.

"I have seen your photos, and I even think that they should be shown. You have a real eye for talent. You see things in nature and you capture them in a way that everyone understands what they are to you and to them. I am not sure if I love your photos better in color or black and white."

Maximus then decided that Elizabeth needed to broaden her horizons and open a gallery in New York City and Palmero. She told Maximus that she didn't have enough work to do that but he insisted at least in Palmero. He said that she could check out the talent in Italy and find some up and coming artists and have them work the gallery. Some of her work would be there but also the artists of that region.

This was all talk before Jake was even born. Jason didn't want to say no to Maximus because he helped him out a lot, especially in getting out of the mob. He just didn't know if Elizabeth was up for the challenge. Milo had faith in Elizabeth. He told her that he would run the gallery in Palmero but she needed to consult with him in conference calls. Once a month, they could meet up and she could fly over some of her paintings or photos.

Liz loved the idea of that and so that is how she became famous on two continents. Her son, Jacob or Jake for short was born on the 4th of July. He was all boy and took after his father. He was quiet for the most part but if he wanted you, he would let you know it. He was the prince of the castle and he loved the attention.

Emily and Johnny got together after dating for a year. Jason was not quite sure how to take his "new" brother but they were still the best of friends. Milo was doing great with the gallery in Palmero. He did a great job of finding new talent in Italy. He had artists from all over the country in his gallery. Liz knew that she could trust him to do it on his own. She was his mentor and whenever he needed her help she was there. The longer he worked it the less he needed to call Liz. Maximus was very proud of his son and he was always thanking Elizabeth and Jason with some gift from his villa. It was usually something either to eat or to drink.

Liz loved it because it showed how much Maximus trusted them. Her gallery was one of the most well known in the country. Her works and that of her artists were even bigger than most galleries, even the ones in New York City.

It was Christmas eve and Jason wanted to surprise his wife of ten years with a renewal of their vows. He was able to find the minister that married them the first time and he had his mother and sister's help in getting everything together. He missed his grandmother but not her name. Five years earlier, they had a little girl named Lila Rose Quartermaine. She was just like the woman that she was named after. She was feisty but sweet. There was always something going on in the back of her mind. You just didn't know what it was.

Emily and Johnny's had twins. They had a son named Patrick and a daughter named Katelyn. The two of them were like night and day. Patrick was the quiet one and Katelyn or Katie as everyone called her was a little hellion. They were a year older than Lila. Jake was the one in charge and he let everyone know it.

The afternoon of the wedding, Emily asked Liz if she wanted to go for a massage. Liz said yes, because she really needed it. She had everything set for Christmas plus she was having a huge New Year's Eve gala at the gallery. She wanted everything perfect. She loved this time of year and she loved her family and friends.

Emily went and had Liz's wedding gown cleaned and pressed for the renewal ceremony. Most women would never be able to fit into their wedding gowns, especially ten years later but Liz was one of the lucky ones. She had two children but she looked just as good as she did the night at her first showing.

Monica had everything in the master bedroom laid out for Elizabeth. Emily just needed to bring her home and have Jason pop the surprise on her. Emily got Liz home around 4:30. They were having dinner and presents at the Quartermaine mansion and then they were having dinner the following day for the family.

When Liz arrived at home, she knew that something was up. There were flowers everywhere and the children were clean and looking like they were about to go to church. She then saw her husband in a tuxedo. She knew then that he wanted to renew their vows.

"I know that you have figured out what I want to do but I want you to know that having our family including our children makes it that more special. I love you so much and I want the world to know it. Will you marry me again, tonight?"

"Yes, I will." The wedding was sweet and understated just like the first one. The love was there and no one could ask or hope for more than what the two of them had together. Sometimes, it is good to believe in falling stars on New Year's Eve.