A/N: Hopefully everyone had a great Thanksgiving, I know I did. I know that everyone's been asking about the paternity test, so here it is! Enjoy!
babeboo1968: Thanks for the review! Yeah, I'm trying to focus less on outside characters and bad guys, and trying to keep it entirely on Liason. It's actually quite difficult, because in my last Liason fic, I involved the majority of the canvas. It's a fun challenge though.
lrobinson01: Thanks for the review! I'm horrible at writing smut. The best I can do is PG-13, and I think that will be coming up in a couple chapters ;)
Mommyzilla: Thanks for the review! That's the question I keep asking myself.
leeleelayla5: Thanks for the review! Love rewatching Liason fanvids.
blackberry959: Thanks for the review! This chapter was a wake up call for Jason regarding Elizabeth and Cameron's safety. I think Jason may be referring to Elizabeth's child as "our" child in this chapter.
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Jynx0854: Thanks for the review! I think both of your questions will be answered in a few chapters, definitely the first one in this chapter.
Hellzz-on-Earth: Thanks for the review! I'm trying to focus mainly on Liason, so all other characters are mainly sacrificed for them. Sonny only kept Jason from Elizabeth so he would have a reliable and viable alibi to provide for Alcazar's murder.
EmilieAl: Thanks for the review! I wish they had this big blow up on the show about the danger speech, instead of dancing around each other's feelings. It was quite frustrating how often the word danger was brought up between them. That's why in this fic, Chapter 9 was the first and last time
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"We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly."
Chapter 10
Out of Breath
Previously on You and Me…
"I never thought we'd get back to this," Elizabeth stated. Jason was still running a hand through her hair, and he was making it quite difficult to concentrate on anything else.
"What do you mean," he asked, moving his hand from her hair to her arm, gently rubbing it and taking note of the goosebumps that followed.
"Don't you remember when we were dating, and I told you that you make me feel free," she asked. Jason nodded, knowing that he could never forget it.
"No one has ever made me feel that way, only you Jason. I can trust myself with you, knowing that you'll always be honest, and that I can always talk to you about anything," Elizabeth said. Jason grinned as he pulled her in for another kiss.
"I guess I just forgot how easy it is for us to be together, like breathing," Elizabeth admitted. God, his smoldering gaze was melting her on the inside. She had no idea what the next step in their relationship was, but she knew that she wanted him now more than ever.
"I can promise you one thing," he whispered, forcing her to lean in close. Their foreheads touch, and their breathing was accelerated.
"You're never going to forget again."
~December 10th, 2006~
December brought even colder and harsher weather than November. Port Charles residents were starting to decorate for Christmas, and that included the makeshift Morgan family.
I still feel the same
Though everything has changed
Elizabeth had started making paper chains, with help from Cameron and whenever Jason was home. Cameron was excited to be spending Christmas at "Jason's house".
The pain it cost now I feel lost inside of my own name
But I keep running
He had stopped asking for Lucky, and Elizabeth could tell that he saw Jason as his father now. She had been worried at first, and Jason had picked up on her uneasiness. He was patient with Cameron, making sure he played with him, and it surprised the enforcer that it didn't feel like a chore playing with Cameron. He actually enjoyed it, and looked forward to coming each and every day.
I am running
I keep living for the day that I'm with you
Of course, the other reason he raced to get back to his penthouse was his four-month pregnant fiancée. Now that they're feelings were out in the open, they acted more freely around each other.
That included Jason surprising her with a kiss each morning when she came down for breakfast. Cameron would catch them in their embraces sometimes, but he never questioned it. He would giggle and race into his mother's arms.
They spent many nights on the couch, Jason holding Elizabeth in his protective arms. His hands would come to rest on her stomach, which was starting to grow rapidly.
Sometimes they would talk about their day or Cameron's. Sometimes they would even talk about the future and the baby. Elizabeth pondered whether the baby would be a boy or girl, but Jason said it didn't matter. Their child would have two loving parents, which always caused Elizabeth's stomach to flutter.
She would have never predicted being engaged to Jason Morgan, or even expecting a child with him, but now that she had been living with him for the past two months, she couldn't picture herself with anyone else.
Maybe it was too early in their relationship for her to be feeling this way, but Elizabeth didn't care. She would tell Jason how she felt at the right moment, and for right now she would enjoy his company and everything that it included.
Even thought December brought cold weather, it also brought with it a certain brunette's paternity test.
Elizabeth was four months pregnant, and Kelly Lee had deemed it safe enough for Elizabeth and her baby to get a test.
And that's where Dr. Lee found her, sitting in the plush seats in the waiting room. Dr. Lee smiled at the second-time mother who was wringing her hands with anxiety and anticipation.
"Elizabeth, are you ready," the doctor tentatively asked. Elizabeth looked up and nervously smiled as she stood up. Looking around as she followed Kelly back to an examination room, Elizabeth failed to find her fiancée.
That I'm with you
The past has left its stain
Jason had promised that he would make it, and Elizabeth knew that Jason kept his promise. But she also knew that his work came first. Elizabeth would rathered that he was there with her, not because he was her fiancée, but because of his calming and silent support.
He could put her to ease with one look into his eyes, or one squeeze of his calloused and experienced hands. Elizabeth would give anything to have Jason here next to her, lending her any strength she needed, but she knew that if he could be here, he would.
"Alright, Elizabeth, I'm going to draw your blood," Kelly explained. Elizabeth nodded her head as she sat down on the examination table. Rolling up the sleeve of the blue sweater she was wearing, Elizabeth watched as Kelly found the vein in her forearm and looked to see the blood flowing from her veins and into the tube.
"Will Jason or Lucky be joining us," her friend bluntly asked the brunette nurse. If Elizabeth could describe Kelly Lee in one word, it would be straightforward. She had no word filter, and everything that she said could be unexpected. She also spoke her mind, and never let anything deter her from saying anything different. Elizabeth had informed Kelly of her situation with Jason and Lucky, and Kelly promised that she was bound by doctor-patient confidentiality.
"Jason said that he would be here," Elizabeth said as the examination door opened. Standing in the doorway was the man that consumed her every thought.
Jason gazed into her eyes, seeing the relief in them. He was afraid that she would be mad at him, but she was just the opposite. Her smile lit up the whole room once he opened the door. Kelly politely coughed, and the couple realized they had been staring at one another for perhaps a moment too long.
"I'm sorry I'm late," Jason shyly explained when he saw the look on Kelly's face. Elizabeth shook her head and he quickly walked over to stand by her side.
"Okay, I just took Elizabeth's blood, and I'm going to go cross reference it with your blood, Mr. Morgan. It shouldn't take too long," Kelly informed them.
The expecting parents nodded their consent as the doctor left the room. Once they were alone, Jason hopped up on the bed beside her, making sure not to jostle her.
"I'm sorry-"
Elizabeth shook her head as she placed a petite finger on his lips, preventing him from explaining himself.
"It doesn't matter. You're here now and that's what's important," Elizabeth affirmed. She leaned in for a light kiss, for as she didn't want Kelly to catch them in a deeper embrace.
Jason realized what she was doing, and was thinking something similar, but that didn't stop him from holding her in his arms.
Placing her head on his shoulder, Elizabeth let out a deep sigh. Jason looked down at her in question.
"Are you nervous," she softly asked. She knew that it didn't matter to him if this baby was his or not.
"Just anxious," he honestly confessed. And it was true. He was anxious to know if his fiancée was carrying his child. Taking his hand in hers, Elizabeth squeezes it for reassurance, which prompts Jason to smile at her.
His knees were bouncing up and down, having never been this anxious in his life. Elizabeth grins to herself, knowing that whatever the outcome, Jason was going to be a perfect father.
The wait was only twenty minutes long, but to Jason and Elizabeth it was hours. Once the door finally opens, Jason immediately gets up. Kelly smiles at his reaction, and he unabashedly sits back down.
Jason looks at Elizabeth, telling her with his eyes that no matter if this was his baby or not, he was going to love him or her just the same.
Kelly closes the door behind her with the results in her hand. Sitting down on the lone stool in the room, Kelly looks up at the expecting parents. She could see the anxiety and excitement in their eyes. She could also tell that this test was just for paperwork reasons, as it didn't matter to them if Jason was the father of Elizabeth's child.
Now I feel the shame
I'll seize the day if you take away the chains of yesterday
Knowing that she could hold them in expense any longer, and having already perused the results, Kelly couldn't keep it up for much longer.
But I keep running
I am running
Kelly's lips slowly turned up in a smile as she handed the papers to Elizabeth.
"Congratulations Mommy and Daddy, you're going to have a son," was all she said as she left the two parents to themselves.
Jason watched in shock as Kelly left the room. Elizabeth stood up as she read the results out loud, but Jason felt like he was miles away.
I keep living for the day that I'm with you
and I am waiting
He was going to be a dad. He was going to have a child that would depend on him and love him. Jason couldn't believe what was happening, until he heard Elizabeth squeal in excitement.
I am waiting
I keep waiting for the day that I'm with you
Jason stood up to see the biggest smile on his fiancée's face. She leapt into his arms and he held her to him as tightly as he could.
"I'm going to have your child," she mumbled into his chest. He could feel her shaking with joy, and even the stone cold Mob enforcer couldn't keep a smile off his face.
Pulling away from Elizabeth so he could look her in the eyes, Jason placed his hands firmly on her hips, and the only thing that separated them was the bump of Elizabeth's stomach signifying that she was carrying his child.
A new day the sun is shining
Seems I'm closer to finding
"No, you're going to have our child," he whispered. She smiled as he carefully placed his hands on her growing stomach.
That life is more than what we hide
No way that I am turning
"We're going to have a baby," Elizabeth exclaimed, just when the thought was finally starting to sink in. He picked her up in his arms and twirled her about.
As long as the sun is burning
Now it seems that all I want is you
Placing Elizabeth back down on her feet, Jason pulls her in for a passionate and sweltering kiss, letting her know how happy he was for he wasn't so good at expressing himself with words.
I still feel the same
Though everything has changed
Pulling away from a lack of oxygen, Jason rested his forehead on hers, both out of breath, not just because of their mind-blowing kiss, but because of the news they just received.
The pain it costs now I feel lost inside of my own name
But I keep running
"I'm going to have a son," he whispered, feeling her cool breath against his lips.
I am running
I keep living for the day that I'm with you
And in that moment, Jason realized he never wanted anything more than the son he was expecting with Elizabeth.
And I am waiting
I am waiting
He wanted their son more than anything.
I keep waiting for the day that I'm with you
That I'm with you
A/N: Aw, so the Morgan family found out that they were also having a son, as well as Jason being the father. Hope you guys enjoyed that chapter. I wasn't really sure how to end it, so hopefully you guys liked it. Lyrics to 'Out of Breath' by Lifehouse. Let me know what you thought in a review, and what you would like to happen. Until next time!