Liz and Jason told his family that they wanted to get married while everyone was here for the Thanksgiving holiday. They were hoping that the family would stay for an extra week and that the license and everything needed would be done.
Lila and Edward were happy to stay but his parents were not sure if they could swing another week off from work. When Alan saw that Jason was a bit disappointed, he made some phone calls to General Hospital and he could get a longer vacation for him and Monica.
Emily was also very happy that her parents could stay for the extra time. Then Emily made a phone call to her brother AJ. She asked him if he could join the family that week because their brother was going to get married. AJ told him that he would love to be there for the wedding.
AJ then decided that he would call up Carly and tell her the good news. He never really forgave his brother for taking her away from him and so he wanted to take her to the wedding. If AJ only knew what Carly had done to Jason he might have thought twice about it but he felt that it was karma for him.
The wedding plans were going along great. Emily, Monica and Lila helped Liz find the perfect gown. She looked beautiful in it. The two of them planned on getting married at home on the beach. They got their license and found a justice of the peace who would marry them that Wednesday afternoon just as the sun was starting to set. Then they would walk up the beach and have the reception inside their home.
The bakery was down the street from them and their cook had hired a few extra people to help serve the meals. The flowers were ordered and they would be sent to the house around noon. There was going to be someone to do the ladies hair and make-up. Emily found her dress and so did Lila and Monica. AJ was going to fly in late that morning and he had a date coming too. They were going to stay at a nearby hotel and they would be there for the festivities. AJ did not want his surprise to happen too early. It was his way of getting back at both Jason and Carly.
Elizabeth was about edgy about the wedding now that it was a day away. She knew that tomorrow evening she would be Mrs. Jason Quartermaine. She just prayed that she would make it to that point before something bad happens.
That night she spent alone in her bed. It was the first time since they had been together that they were not sleeping in the same bed. She missed him and he was only down the hallway. She took a nice long bubble bath and had some tea to help relax her. When she was finished she went to lay down. She looked out of the window and felt that someone was staring at her. She felt silly but the feeling would not go away. Molly came up on the bed and that made her feel a little better. She was a great dog and took great care of Liz. She knew her master's moods and she could sense that Liz needed her.
Liz went to sleep. She wanted a deep dreamless sleep. She knew that she wasn't going to get it.
Liz was five months pregnant when she had one of her showings at her gallery. She had new paintings and new talent. She was there a little early to double check everything before the show. She was getting ready to leave when she could sense she was not alone. She knew that he was behind her. She prayed that it was her husband but she knew it was Ric. He was a lot more public about his feelings about Liz. The moment that Jason and Liz were married, it brought out the dark side of Richard Smith. He gathered a few men and kept tabs on both Jason and Liz.
Ric also was upset that Liz was going to have a baby. This did not bode well for what he wanted to do. He decided that he wanted to have one night with her. He wanted to teach her a lesson. When he was finished with her it was going to look like she was cheating on her husband with him. He knew that Jason would believe him because he was going to have someone video tape it.
Liz turned around and Ric put something over her mouth knocking her out. He took her to his place and tied her up. He then videoed the two of them having sex. The sex was very rough and she was clearly unconscious. He didn't realize how much he hurt her. When he realized what he had done, he panicked. He didn't know what to do because she was miscarrying the baby and she looked like she was going to bleed out. He wrapped her up and brought her back to the gallery and left her there in her back office. He was hoping that someone would find her later and it would be too late. They might even think that Jason had done it. The problem was there was security that saw him taking her out and him bringing her back. He also had video of what he did to her. He never got the tape out.
Emily was the first to go into the gallery with Nik. Jason was going to be a little bit late because he was bringing his grandmother, Lila to the show. When Emily went into the back office she started to scream. Liz was barely hanging on but the baby was gone. Nik called 911 and the rescue came to get her. Emily went with her to the hospital. Nik stayed back to answer any questions for the cops. He told them about security there and where the cameras were and how to upload them. The cops went to get the footage of the cameras. Crime scene came in and took photos and dusted for any prints.
Nik called Jason and told him that the showing was cancelled and to meet them at the hospital. He didn't tell Jason why because he didn't want to upset him more than he was going to be. Jason and Lila went to the hospital and found Emily in the emergency room.
"Jason, I am so sorry. Someone attacked Liz. It looked like she was beaten and raped. The baby is gone and the doctors are not sure if she is going to make it. She lost a lot of blood. I am sorry about all this grandmother. I know that this is terrible for you to be around. Do you want me to call grandfather for you?"
"Yes, dear. Jason needs his family by him now. Can you take me to the chapel so I can say a prayer for Elizabeth and the baby?"
Emily took her grandmother to the chapel so she could light a couple of candles. They both prayed for Liz and the baby. Nik came to the hospital as soon as he could. The gallery was closed and the cops had everything that they needed for the time being. The video was played and Nik knew who did this to his best friend.
"The man on the video is Richard Smith. He lives three doors down from the Quartermaines. I need to get to the hospital to see if my best friend is going to make it. If you need me I will be there."
Nik went to the hospital and when he saw Liz he started to cry. Jason knew that she wasn't going to make it. He prayed that she was at peace and that they found out who did that to her. Nik told him that it was Ric. The cops arrested Richard Smith on attempted murder charges, kidnapping and rape. They found the video tape of the rape and found all the photos that Ric had been taking of the couple. They could see that he was clearly obsessed with Elizabeth Quartermaine. They prayed they could get him on all the charges and that he wouldn't have his defense lawyer say he was insane. The cops knew that he was probably going to go that route.
Jason, Emily, Nik and Lila were there when Elizabeth passed away. She never regained consciousness since he took her from the gallery. That was the one thing that helped Jason deal with everything. He knew that she didn't even know what was going on. He could feel her around him. He could also feel their son. Molly helped Jason for a little while but then she became sad too. She really missed Liz too. Jason started drinking heavy and was a bit reckless when he was on his motorcycle. Every day he would sit on the rock that Liz would sit on to sketch her pictures or just think.
Three months to the day that Liz had passed away, Jason took a ride on his motorcycle to Jamestown. The rain started up but it was not heavy. It was more like a mist which made the roads slippery. He went around the corner at Beavertail and the motorcycle skidded off the road and down the cliff. Jason was knocked out and the waves crashing on the rocks took his body out to sea. It took three days before they found him. Emily knew that it was because of Liz dying.
Liz woke up the next morning and shivered. She knew that she needed to do something about her new neighbor. She had to get rid of him before he ruined her life. Jason had the same dream and he felt a bit overwhelmed. The two of them were not allowed to see each other until the wedding. Emily kept Liz occupied while Alan kept Jason occupied. The two of them did not see each other until they were on the beach that afternoon.
The day was crazy with getting dressed, make-up and hair. The women had a spa day first before their got ready for the wedding. It was great and they had two professional photographers who took all the pictures of both the bride and the groom. There was also someone who was videotaping the wedding.
Alan was going to walk Elizabeth down the beach to Jason. Emily was the maid of honor and Nik was the best man. When Jason saw that his brother was there for the wedding he was very happy until he saw Carly. Carly was shocked to be going to Jason's wedding to Elizabeth. She knew that AJ had lied to her about what was going on. She thought that he was going to help her get back with Jason. When she saw what was happening she had a fit.
She went over to Jason and begged him to take her back. Jason looked at Carly and then at his brother. "AJ, you need to take your date somewhere else. She is not invited here. Carly, I will never have anything to do with you again. You were my biggest mistake and when you crashed Liz's gallery opening, I thought you knew where things were between us. I am thinking that AJ lied to you so he could get back at both of us. You got your karma. The only problem with that is it can always go back to you. Carly cheated on me with a couple of guys back in Port Charles. That is why grandfather sent me here in the first place. She showed up and tried to make Liz think that she was pregnant with my child. Well, the two of you are both wrong. I love Elizabeth and we are getting married. We are also going to have a baby this summer. That is not why we are marrying. I asked her to marry me before we knew there was a baby. She just found out about last week. If you want to stay, then not a word from either of you. When it is over then you can do or say whatever you want. I am done with the both of you."
AJ started to feel bad about what he did in bringing Carly. Carly was furious that her meal ticket was about to get married to someone else. There was now a baby involved so that made her even more upset. She couldn't let this marriage happen.
Emily was almost up to where everyone was at. She had seen and heard some of the argument with her two brothers and Carly. She was happy that Carly was getting what she deserved.
Alan and Elizabeth made it up to the altar. Elizabeth and Jason then joined hands. The wedding was going smoothly until the justice of the peace asked if there was anyone who had a say about the couple getting married. Carly stood up and was ready to give her peace. "Elizabeth, you are not going to marry Jason. He is only marrying you because of the baby. He loves me and we are going back to Port Charles. AJ brought me here so I could tell Jason how sorry I was for what I did and I know that Jason forgives me. You will just have to go back to paint by numbers because you are not getting a dime from him. He's mine."
Elizabeth said nothing. Carly thought that she had gotten what she wanted and deserved. Then Jason got to say his peace. "Carly. I just told you that you could stay and you needed to keep your mouth closed. I don't love you and even though I thought I did a long time ago it was nothing in the way I feel about Elizabeth. You are someone to have fun with and nothing more. You have ruined more couples in Port Charles then there are marriages. I am sorry AJ that I thought I was better than you. I was wrong. I have made a lot of mistakes but hurting you and choosing that piece of trash over there, is one thing that I wish I could take back. I can't and I understand why you did this to me. Elizabeth, I love you so much. We have loved each other for so many lives that I have lost count. You have always had my back and I always had your back. I will love, protect and honor you all of my days."
Jason knew that the vows were supposed to be later but he felt he needed to get them out then. The justice looked at him and smiled. "Okay, Elizabeth are you ready to say your vows since Jason said them a little ahead of time." She shook her head yes and laughed.
"We never do anything that is by the book. I guess our wedding shouldn't be any different. Jason, you are the light in my life. I have been dreaming about you since I was a child. A lot of the dreams could have been better but there is one thing that always comes across in each one. That is our love for one another. It seems strange to most people but you have been the constant in my life. Emily has always been the best friend or sister. Sometimes, both at the same time. Lila is also always there to love and guide us. Jason, you are my strength. You are my hero and I will love you until the end of time and even longer."
The justice was very impressed with what the couple had just said to each other. Then the couple exchanged rings and they were pronounced husband and wife. "You may now kiss the bride."
When Jason and Liz were kissing the sun went down over the water. It was a perfect ending to their day. The justice of the peace then announced the young couple. "For the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Quartermaine." Then the family went back up the beach to their home. Jason picked up Elizabeth and carried her over the threshold. Liz laughed because she was afraid that he was going to drop her.
The dinner and cake were wonderful. There were plenty of photos and some dancing. They toasted with ginger ale because of Liz being pregnant. Elizabeth and Jason cut the cake and took their first dance. Shortly after that, the couple threw the garter and the bouquet. It went to Emily and Nik. AJ apologized to Jason and Elizabeth. He then took Carly back to Port Charles. Alan and Monica also went back as well as Edward. Lila decided to stay a little longer with Emily, Jason and Elizabeth. She wanted to help everyone for the holidays.
When the night was over and the young couple went to sleep, they prayed that there would be no more dreams.