AN:

This is the last chapter. :( I almost can't believe its over. This fic along with Met have become my favorites. I hope you enjoy the end.

Thanks to everyone who has read this and a special thanks to those of you who have commented/stalked me. LOL

Kelly

Chapter Twenty-one

"Jason... what about Gram?" Elizabeth asked concerned for her grandmother.

"I'm so sorry, Elizabeth. She... she's dead."

"What? No. No. She can't be dead. We just..." She could not believe what Jason was telling her.

"I know but she is. I'm sorry you're hurting. Is there anything I can do?"

"I don't know I have never dealt with this before."

"Shh. It's okay. Why don't you rest and I'll ask Justice to handle things?"

"No. Jason, I couldn't let you do that."

"Why not?"

"Because I don't want to take advantage of you." "

"I love you, Elizabeth. There is nothing that I wouldn't do for you."

"I know but this is my responsibility."

"But nothing. Please Baby let me help you."

"Okay."

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It took Justice three days to arrange for Audrey's funeral. In that time Jason rarely left Elizabeth's side. Even though he hated hospitals Jason couldn't justify leaving her alone. Especially after the first night. Elizabeth had woken up with nightmares and Jason had ended up holding her most of the night.

"Are you ready?" Jason asked softly. Elizabeth was being released today. Dr. Jones was only letting her go because of the funeral.

"Yeah. I guess so."

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Jason was surprised by how many people showed up for Audrey's funeral. Most of the town had come to pay their respects. Jason didn't know why he was surprised after all Elizabeth's grandmother was one of the most well liked people in Port Charles.

Elizabeth sat in the front pew with Emily beside her. In the last few weeks her and Emily had become almost inseparable. Jason was glad that their friendship wasn't effected by him. When it finally came out about his relationship with Elizabeth Jason worried that Emily would be angry. Instead she understood, sort of.

Jason watched from the back of the room partially hidden by shadows. He wanted, no needed to be there for Elizabeth but he wasn't sure he belonged. He was sure Audrey wouldn't have wanted him there. And the rest of Port Charles seemed to agree. Elizabeth however needed him. Jason had decided that there was no way she would go through any of this alone. For the first time in a very long time what someone else thought mattered.

Elizabeth shook as she stood to speak. She had actually thought about not doing it but she knew it was something she had to do. She owed her grandmother so much. Audrey had taken her in and given her a home. Even when her own parents didn't want her Audrey did.

Audrey had been there through the hardest times of her short life. Even when they disagreed, which was more often than not, Elizabeth knew her Grams only wanted the best for her. Now she was all alone. 'Well not quite.' Elizabeth thought as her eyes landed on her boyfriend.

After several months it still felt odd to think of Jason Morgan as her boyfriend. He was a man feared by most of the town but to her Jason wasn't someone to be feared. No, he was simply the man she loved.

Over the last few days Jason had become her rock. No matter what Elizabeth needed Jason made sure she had it, often before Elizabeth even knew she needed it. The thing that touched her the most was the fact Jason stayed with her in the hospital. Elizabeth knew he hated being there but he never left her side. Especially once the nightmares started. He would simply crawl into bed with her. Once she was safe in his arms Elizabeth easily fell back asleep. Several times she tried to push Jason away thinking she was taking advantage of him. He just kissed her softly and reminded
her of when he had been shot.

As Elizabeth finished speaking she noticed someone else familiar at the back of the church. She racked her brain to try and place the shadowy figure finally she remembered Jason mentioning a guard. Satisfied with that Elizabeth dismissed the man and put him out of her mind.

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The sun had set by the time Audrey's house was cleared of people. Jason found Elizabeth curled up on her old bed. "How are you feeling?"

"A little lost. Without my Grams I am pretty much alone."

"You have me and Emily." He knew she was going to take this hard but he never thought she would feel so alone.

"True." Elizabeth said giving Jason a gentle kiss. "Thank you."

"I didn't..." Jason started but she didn't let him finish.

"Do anything. I know. Why can't you just say you're welcome?"

"Okay. You're welcome. Wait. Why are you thanking me?"

"For everything you've done the last few days."

"Elizabeth, you don't have to thank me for that. I love you. Of course I was going to help you."

"I love you too."

"I know. I... I actually have something to ask you." Jason sputtered nervously.

"You do what?"

"I... I was wondering if you'd move in with me. I mean with your Grams gone her house will probably be sold and the studio isn't exactly safe" Elizabeth started laughing at Jason. "What?"

"You're rambling." Elizabeth pointed out through her smile.

"I guess I am. So what do you say?"

"Are those the only reasons you want me to move in?"

"No. I love waking up with you in my arms. I love knowing you're there. So will you please move in with me?"

"Jason you do realize I'm practically living with you now. Right?" She was having a hard time keeping the smile from her face.

"I guess. I just wanted to make it official."

"Who knew Jason Morgan was so..."

"Are you teasing me?" Jason asked with a smirk, as he moved his hands to her waist.

"No. Never. Yes." Elizabeth giggled as Jason began to tickle her. She tried to roll into a ball but Jason was quicker. "Jason stop." Elizabeth squealed.

Jason listened to Elizabeth's laughter. It was almost like music to him. Despite everything he was happier now in this moment than he had been in a while. Jason stopped tickling Elizabeth long enough to allow her to catch her breath. Her soft pink tongue darted out and moistened her lips. Jason's hands immediately stilled. He lowered his head brushing his lips to hers. After a moment Jason deepened the kiss. "Are you sure you want me to stop?"

"No."

"Why don't we go home?" He asked getting up and putting his hand out for her to take.

"Home sounds great to me." She took his hand and they left her Grams house.