A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you liked the turn of events! Kikimoo – Why not? He has all the memories. He would just need help looking at scans. I've had doctors with way less personality than he has lol.

Remember, personality and memory are two different things. What has changed is that he remembers, that doesn't mean his personality will be different. That is why Tony was trying to say that his personality will probably be more like the one they've come to know more recently. I've been slowly making Jason how he was on the show when he had a personality lol, but it really has nothing to do with JQ or remembering. It was who he was after the brain swelling went down on the show and he stopped the rages.

Chapter 21 - Paradise

Monica walked off the elevator and Paulie opened the door for her. Sonny had insisted on keeping Paulie on guard for a little while longer. He didn't want to take any chances.

Liz looked up at her.

"How are you feeling?"

She slightly smiled. "A little better."

"Can I ask you something?"

Liz nodded.

"How long have you been sick?"

Liz was suddenly a little scared. "I don't know, maybe the last couple of days I've gotten sick a few times. It was nothing serious. Why? What's wrong with me?"

Monica tried to hide her smile. "Elizabeth, you're pregnant."

You could have knocked her over with a feather. "What?"

"You are pregnant with my grandchild. You aren't very far along, maybe two weeks."

"Oh my God," she muttered. On one hand, it was the most incredible news she had ever heard but on the other, she was scared shitless. They had used protection though and then she remembered the second time they had made love in the bathtub. Shit. They hadn't used anything.

Monica watched the myriad of emotions playing out on her face and when Liz started to cry, Monica pulled her into her arms. "Elizabeth what's wrong? If you're worried about being a mom, I think you'll be wonderful and we'll all help you as much as possible."

Liz pulled back. "It's just that Jason wasn't ready to have a baby with Keesha. He wanted to wait because of his career. What if he doesn't want it?"

Monica reached up and touched her face. "Jason loves you more than anything. I think somewhere deep inside he knew that having a child with Keesha wasn't the right thing to do. So much has happened since then and that sometimes changes your perspective."

Liz wiped her face. "I hope you're right."

"Are you happy Elizabeth?" Gaging from her reaction thus far, she wasn't sure.

A small smile crept onto her face as she touched her stomach.

"I never really thought about having kids, but I want everything with your son. Yes. I'm happy."

Monica gave her another hug. "I am very happy too."

"Monica, can you keep this to yourself? I want to tell Jason while we're on our trip. And besides, we'll want to wait until after the first trimester to let everyone know."

"It will be a hard secret to keep, but okay. I'll keep quiet."

"Thank you so much."

Monica left and Elizabeth remained on the couch in awe of the news. She was going to be mom. Wow.

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A few days later, Jason was back at the penthouse. Patrick had cleared him to travel if he waited a few days, so they were busy making arrangements and picking up things they needed.

There was a knock on the door and Milo opened it. "Lila's here." He held the door open and Alice wheeled her in.

Liz gave her a big hug. "I'm going to miss you."

Lila smiled. "I feel the same way my dear."

Jason gave her a kiss. "We could pack you away in our luggage."

Lila chuckled. "Now that would be an adventure."

Everyone found a seat.

"I'm so excited for you. I'm sure it will be nice getting away from here."

Liz grinned. "I can't wait."

"Do you have anything planned?"

"Not really. We're just going to relax. I think Sonny might have arranged a few outings. He wants it to be a surprise."

Lila smiled. "Who knew that Sonny Corinthos would be such a romantic?"

Jason chuckled at the thought.

"I think he's more like a lothario," Liz said.

Lila laughed. "He does have cute dimples."

"Grandmother," Jason said loudly, making her laugh harder.

"What? I still have a pulse you know."

"Does Edward know you're lusting after Sonny?" Jason asked.

Lila scoffed. "I know he has an office girlfriend. That man can't find anything and he flirts as much as he breathes."

Liz laughed. "Sonny's a great cook too."

"You don't say?"

Jason just shook his head.

There was a knock on the door and Milo let Audrey in. Liz got up and gave her a big hug.

"How is the patient?"

Jason started to get up, but Audrey held up her hand.

"I'll come to you." She gave Jason a hug which surprised everyone and then she greeted Lila before sitting down.

"I come back and you leave. You sure you don't need a chaperone?"

Liz grinned. "I think I can boss him around enough on my own."

Jason made a face and Audrey smiled and handed Elizabeth a bag.

"What's that?"

"Bathing suits. I know you said you still need to run out and get some."

"Thanks!" Liz said looking into the bag. "Oh, you got Jason a speedo."

Jason's mouth dropped opened and everyone laughed.

"Just kidding."

Jason stood up with a small smile on his face. "I don't think I can handle all three of you at the same time. I'm going to get something to drink. Can I bring you something?"

Liz sighed. "I'm supposed to be taking care of you."

"I'm not broken woman, now what would you like."

Lila smiled. "Water for me." Lila and Audrey declined so Jason disappeared around the corner.

"How is he really doing dear?" Lila asked.

"He's okay. He sleeps a lot and sometimes he gets grumpy."

"I heard you got sick at the hospital," Lila said.

She didn't even realize she was rubbing her stomach. "I'm fine. It's nothing an island vacation can't cure."

Lila smiled and Audrey suddenly spoke up. "Elizabeth dear, I changed my mind. Can you have him bring me a water too?"

Liz nodded and got up.

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Audrey asked.

Lila smirked. "You think she's pregnant?"

Audrey grinned. "Yes. She's been rubbing her stomach and I know when she lies to me. Not only did she avoid my gaze, but her shoulders slumped a little."

Lila clapped her hands together. "This is wonderful. I'm sure that Monica knows. I wonder why they are keeping it a secret."

"Maybe she's waiting to tell Jason. She might not be that far along too."

"It will be our secret, but I want to start preparing for it. Can I buy some things for the mansion and stash them at your house?"

Audrey grinned. "Of course, what did you have in mind?"

"Well, I want to have a nursery there so they can visit and not have to haul baby stuff around."

"That is a great idea."

"I'll buy two of everything. You can have one at your house too."

Audrey chuckled. She loved Lila's way of thinking. "Deal."

Liz came around the corner. "What are you two up to?"

"Nothing. We're just both happy that you two are safe and in love."

"Uh huh," Liz said as she handed her a glass. She sat down and drank some water and then got comfortable. "What?" she said, when she finally noticed they were staring at her with silly smiles on their faces.

"Nothing. Is there going to be a wedding soon dear?" Lila asked, trying to divert her attention.

Liz was in mid drink and started to choke. Jason came running out of the kitchen. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. It just went down the wrong pipe," she said, wiping at her eyes.

Jason rubbed her back.

Liz gave her grandmother and Lila a look which wasn't lost on Jason. He went back into the kitchen to finish cutting the fruit he was preparing for a snack.

"Does the thought of a wedding upset you?" Lila asked.

"No, but it hasn't been that long."

"Sometimes, you just know when it's right," Lila said.

Audrey smiled. "Just know that we would fully support it."

"That's why you two were thick as thieves when I walked back in here?"

Lila giggled. She had no idea.

"If we decide to do that in the near future, you will be the first to know."

Lila grinned. "I like having the inside track." When she got to the mansion, she and Monica were going to have a little chat.

Jason came back out and sat the fruit down and chuckled as he watched Elizabeth practically inhale the grapes.

Lila and Audrey stayed for a little while longer and then Elizabeth yawned and Alice escorted them to them downstairs.

"You want to take a nap with me?" Jason asked.

"Yeah. I don't know why I'm so exhausted." She made an appointment with Kelly for the next day so she could get her prenatal vitamins and discuss what she needed to do.

They went upstairs and took a nap before going back to packing again.

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After her appointment with Kelly, Liz went to human resources and submitted her paid time off paperwork. Once that was done, she went to visit Epiphany.

"Hey."

She was immediately pulled into a room.

"I know you got sick the other day and I'm also aware that you had an appointment with Kelly today. Spill."

Liz's mouth dropped open. "Ugh, can't anything be a freaking secret around here?"

"Not while I'm around."

Liz rolled her eyes. "I'm pregnant Sherlock. Are you happy now?"

Epiphany gave her a huge hug and Liz gasped for her.

"I can't breathe."

Piph pulled back. "This is so wonderful. Does Jason know?"

"Not yet. I'm going to tell him on the island."

Piph tilted her head and then folded her arms across her chest. "Why are you waiting? Are you scared that he's going to be mad?" She was well aware of Jason's history with Keesha.

Liz nodded."I am a little. He wasn't ready before and he's already been through so much."

"That man loves you more than life itself. You can't withhold something this big."

"I'm going to tell him our first night there. I promise."

Piph relaxed her stance.

"You can't tell anyone. We'll announce it when we're ready to."

"Fine. Felix is going to be pissed though."

"I can handle Felix."

Felix walked in. "Why are you handling me? Not that I'm complaining because you know I think you're gorgeous, but I don't swing that way."

Liz shook her head. "Were you two always this crazy?" She grabbed her stomach and ran into the bathroom.

"Is she still sick?" Felix asked.

"Yup."

A few minutes later, a pale Elizabeth walked out of the bathroom.

"Do you have the flu?"

"No. I'm fine. Something just didn't sit right."

Piph bit her lip and then couldn't help it. Walking by Elizabeth, she muttered, "For like the next nine months."

Felix frowned. "What did she just say?"

Epiphany walked out as Liz growled.

"Look. I'll tell you but you can't tell a soul." She sighed. Who was she kidding? Practically half the town probably already knew.

"You know I love to gossip, but never about you."

"I'm pregnant."

Felix grinned and hugged her. "That's so awesome. This baby is going to be so damn gorgeous. I can't wait to go shopping for outfits."

"Aren't you getting a little ahead of yourself? I mean it Felix. You can't tell anyone."

"Alright, calm down. My lips are sealed."

Liz sighed. "I have to go. We leave in the morning and then I'll tell Jason."

Felix smiled. "Everything is going to be fine."

"I hope so."

She left to go pick up her prescription and then headed back to the penthouse.

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The next morning, she excitedly got up and showered. Luckily, Jason had gone downstairs so he didn't hear her get sick. Morning sickness sucked and she really prayed it was temporary and she wouldn't be sick the entire pregnancy.

She ran downstairs and went into the kitchen where Jason was making pancakes. "That smells so good. I'm starving."

Jason smiled and handed her a plate with a stack on it. "Dig in."

For the next half hour, to his amusement, he watched her put away a lot of food.

"I'm so stuffed."

He smirked. "Paulie is ready when you are."

Liz smiled. "Everything is by the door. I can't wait to see the ocean and just chill."

"Me too."

They finished up and Liz cleaned up the kitchen while Jason got dressed. He was still moving a little slowly, but he was feeling better. By looking at him, you wouldn't know something was wrong. He had slight headaches, but he was doing much better.

By the time she had everything in order, he was ready and they went down to the SUV and soon they'd be in paradise.

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They got off the plane and were ushered into a car. Elizabeth had slept the entire way so she was ready to go. Paulie was accompanying them on the trip and he was going to switch off with a guard who was already on the island.

"It's so beautiful," Liz said looking out of the window.

"I think you're going to love our cottage." Paulie had showed him pictures and explained the layout. "We could have stayed in the villa, but it's really big. There's a pool there though if you want to swim, but the cottage is right near the ocean."

Liz smiled. "I can't wait."

It took about fifteen minutes with traffic to get from the airport to their destination. They drove past the villa and turned down a driveway and arrived at the cottage. It was smaller but looked cozy and Liz couldn't wait. Paulie had barely gotten her door open before she jumped out. There trees surrounding it, providing some nice shade, but you could see the ocean in the background. There was a hammock hanging in the front yard and a swing on the porch. "Is that a tent?" she asked looked at the beach.

"Looks like Sonny set up a cabana. We'll check it out soon."

Paulie carried their bags inside and they followed.

"It's so cute." Liz said looking around. There was a living room and kitchen. Jason showed her the bedroom and she loved the décor. It was so zen. The whole back wall was glass and it slid open to reveal some beautiful plants and a small pond. "I love it."

Jason smiled as he hugged his body into hers. "I'm glad."

Paulie stood in the doorway. "I'll coming to the main house. There's a guard on the road and I left a walkie on the coffee table. There's also one in the cabana. I'll radio ahead before bringing dinner."

"Thank you Paulie," Jason said.

Liz smiled at him and as soon as he left, she dug her suit out of her bag and went into the bathroom and put it on.

Jason put on his swim trunks and they headed outside so his girl could explore. The cabana had a wide chaise in it and a couple of comfortable chairs. There was a small bar and a radio. She loved that they could just kick back and look at the ocean or the stars.

"We need to get some sun block on you." Jason spotted some on the bar and sprayed her down and she did the same to him. They walked towards the water and Liz tentatively allowed the waves to lap against her feet.

"It's not that cold at all."

Jason nodded. They walked a bit but didn't go in too far. Elizabeth got hot so they went back to the cabana and got some water and kicked back.

Liz lazily threw her leg over Jason as she snuggled into him.

"Are you tired baby?" He was surprised she was sleeping so much.

"Yeah. Are you?"

"A little bit."

Listening to the soft music filtering through the air and the sounds of the waves, they quickly fell asleep.