Erasing Reality

It had been a long, draining day as she got home to the studio, kicked off her shoes and just dropped down onto the couch in favor of falling asleep and forgetting the outside world for the rest of the day. She and Jason are set to leave this weekend for a nice long getaway at their safe house, something she truly couldn't wait for. Its been nearly a month since they last saw each other, his business keeping them at a distance, but he promised her that this weekend is all theirs and she couldn't wait for that.

After a day of placating Emily, she could sense that she was starting to clue in on the changes happening between them, but she couldn't tell her the truth. She couldn't spoil what she had with Jason by confessing it to her best friend, no matter how badly she wanted to. Jason promised a future out in the open and she will hold him to that. So, until she can tell Emily all that resides within her heart for her brother, Elizabeth will do her best to lie as little as possible. Just until Jason can secure their future and they no longer require all the secrecy.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

Dragging herself to her feet, Elizabeth lets out a deep sigh before walking over to the door, knowing that she wasn't about to get much sleep until she answered the door. Looking through the peephole of the most secured door known to man, thanks to her boyfriend, Elizabeth yanks it open as fast as possible when his beautifully addictive face comes into view. Pulling him to her in a split second, kissing him as soundly as she possibly could as he kicks the door shut behind him, Elizabeth clings to him, needing his touch as much as she craves it.

"I've missed you so much." she whispers as they lay their foreheads against each other's.

"You have no idea." he replies in the gentle tone she has missed so much. "I love you, beautiful."

"I love you, too." she says wholeheartedly, pulling away to meet his eyes, god how she loved this man. "Is everything okay? I thought we weren't going to see each other until tomorrow."

"Everything's..." he wanted to say okay, but he knew he'd be lying. "Its been tough. I asked Sonny this morning."

"And?" she probes, needing to know. "What did he say?"

"Nothing." he admits, letting out a deep sigh before reaching up one hand to caress her cheek. "I'll wear him down. I promise."

"I believe you." Elizabeth smiles softly, placing a gentle kiss upon his lips. "Well, you're here now, say you'll stay."

"Actually, I have something else in mind." Jason concedes, confusing her as he drops down onto one knee and pulls out a small velvet box from his jacket pocket. "Elizabeth Imogene Webber..."

"Jason..." she gasps when he opens the box, silencing anything that was about to form.

"I know things are hectic, life usually always is for me, but I can't wait any longer." Jason says with his whole heart as he takes the ring from the box and her left hand in his. "Will you allow me the honor of becoming your husband?"

"Jason..." she whispers, tears rolling down her cheeks as she drops to her knees before him. "Yes. I'll marry you."

"I promise you, I will give us the life we've always wanted." Jason promises as he slides the ring onto her finger before framing her face in his hands, hers rising up to hold his. "I promise you, I will give you the life you deserve."

From her studio, they made their way to a small chapel on the outskirts of town, marriage license in hand, where they made the most beautiful vows to each other. Both promising that this would only be the beginning. They will find their way to the future they have only dreamt for and they will do so together. Now and forever. Once they were named man and wife, not a dry eye in the house between them, the minister, and the minister's wife, they thanked the couple and made their way to their safe house where they made love through the night. It had been just after midnight that Elizabeth made the request to go out on their first ride as husband and wife. He knew the risks, but he couldn't deny her anything in that moment. He'd do anything to keep that smile on her face.

"Jason, did you hear anything I said?" Sarah questions when he remains eerily silent long after she had explained everything that transpired since the accident. "J-Jason?"

"My every instinct is to kill you where you stand." Jason states before standing right in front of her, tears welling up in her eyes as they met the lethal gaze of his. "If Elizabeth's life wasn't on the line...you'd be dead. Let's go."

A gasp caught in her throat, she doesn't speak as they leave the building in the direction of their vehicles, Jason instructing Johnny to drive Sarah's car with her as they head to the facility. Straddling his bike, he rides behind them, racing through the streets to get to the facility as fast as possible. Johnny asked no questions once he was told of the possibility of Elizabeth's survival. Together they made it to the facility in little under a day. The moment they entered the facility, they were met with an arguing Emily and Audrey. The moment their eyes landed on him, however, Audrey knew it was the end. And boy was she right.

R/R. Enjoy. Thanks.