Chapter 25 – Happy Ever After

John sat in a room with an IV pumping saline into him. He was dehydrated and his throat was sore, but he'd be okay. He was more worried about Liz then anything.

The doctors wanted all three of them to stay overnight. His phone rang and he reached over and grabbed it.

"McBain."

"Webber."

John grinned. "How are you feeling?"

"Oh, I'm sore and completely exhausted. I know the meds are about to kick in, so I wanted to say good night before I started to slur."

He chuckled. "You get all the good meds. I get salt water."

She smiled. "Thank you for coming to get me."

"I couldn't let her get my girl. You two didn't need me anyway."

"Honestly, Jessica is tough. Dying wasn't an option for her. There were a few times that Britt got the best of me and she was really there for me."

"In the end, you saved her too. Are you okay about the shooting?"

She sighed. "No and yes. Every time I close my eyes I see it on replay. But, I did what I had to do."

"I understand. You did the right thing."

"I know."

He heard her yawn. "Why don't you get some rest? We'll talk tomorrow."

"I love you McBain."

"I love you Webber."

They let Liz & John go first thing the next morning. They were walking down the hall when they passed Jessica's room.

"Hey partner. How are you doing?"

Jessica looked like shit. She had on a neck brace and there were cuts and bruises on her face.

"Hey Thelma."

Liz laughed. "Hey Louise. I take it you're not going home today?"

"That bitch did a number on my neck. They say I have some pulled ligaments in my neck and a really bad concussion. Thanks for taking her out for me. My head is hard but I do have my limits."

They all laughed.

"You're really badass Jessica. You had my back and I don't think I can ever repay you."

Jessica smiled. "It's been a while since I've felt really useful. I don't have the greatest track record."

"Believe it or not, I'm far from being an angel." Liz said smiling. "Friends?"

"Friends?"

Liz smiled.

"Can you do me a big favor?"

"Sure"

"Can you check on Bree for me? She really liked you. Mom's great with her, but she's a pushover. Unfortunately, Bree takes after her mother."

"Of course. I'll even invite Viki over for dinner."

"You better not cook anything good."

Liz smiled. "I promise."

They started to walk out.

"Hey John?"

"Yeah?"

"Is Dante single?"

John chuckled. "Sorry, he's married."

"All the good ones are always taken."

"You'll find your good one. You deserve it."

Jessica smiled and watched them walk out of the room.

She clicked on the television and some guy ran into her room.

"Who are you?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I have the wrong room."

She checked him out. He was pretty cute.

"No problem."

"What the hell happened to you? Do I need to kick somebody's ass for you?"

Jess giggled and then grimaced. "Don't make me laugh."

"Sorry."

"A deranged bitch tried to off me and my friend."

Johnny pulled up a chair. "For real?"

"Yeah, it was crazy."

"So tell me about it."

"I'm Jessica by the way."

"I'm Johnny."

"Nice to meet you."

"Very nice to meet you. Now spill it. This sounds like it's gonna be good."

She smiled and told him everything that happened.

Liz walked into her house. It almost felt weird being there again.

"The boys will be here in about an hour."

Liz grinned. "God I miss them."

"I want to talk to you before they get here."

She smiled. "What's up?"

He led her over to the couch. "I was thinking that maybe we could move in together. We love each other. I spend most of my time here anyway. "

"Do you think that will confuse Liam?"

"I don't think so. It's not like I ever plan on moving out. Unless, of course, we move together."

Liz grinned. "Oh really?"

"I'm sorry, but you're stuck with me Webber."

She leaned in and right before she kissed him, she said. "I wouldn't want to be stuck with anyone else."

She kissed him deeply.

The door flung open and the kids ran in. John gave them a hug and then grabbed Liam from Viki.

They sat on the couch and laughed and laughed. No one could ever say they weren't meant to be.

Epilogue

6 months later, John proposed to Liz over a candlelit dinner. She said yes.

At Christmas that year, they got another gift.

The boys had opened their presents. Liam was the most fun although he had more fun playing in the paper and boxes than opening the toys.

Liz hadn't been feeling well, so she had excused herself to go to the bathroom. She grabbed the pregnancy kit from her purse. This better not be positive. She thought to herself.

She placed the test on top of the counter and went back downstairs.

John was helping Cameron put together a toy, so she grabbed Liam and gave him a big kiss which was very slobbery.

"Our kid needs to control his drool."

John laughed. "See, no one can help but drool over you."

"Very smooth McBain."

"Thank you future Mrs. McBain."

She smiled. "That sounds nice."

She looked over at Aiden. "Aiden where did you get that candy?"

He pointed to the candy bowl which was half empty.

"Go wash your hands."

Aiden ran up the stairs. He came back a few minutes later.

"Mommy, can I play with this?"

It was the pregnancy test. She grabbed it from him.

She looked at it really quick and her eyes got big.

"Is that what I think it is?" John said coming over next to her.

"John McBain you knocked me up." She said under her breath.

John just sat there in shock and then he just smiled from ear to ear. "Yes!"

She poked him in the ribs with her elbow. "It better be a girl."

He kissed her as Liam took the opportunity to hit them in the face. "I love you. Happy?"

"Very."

THE END

A/N – I had to throw in the Johnny/Jessica at the end. I think Tess/Johnny would have been sizzling hot. Anyway, thanks for reading my story. I really really appreciate all the reviews. I hope you enjoyed it! I have lots of other stories involving Liz. So, just click on my name to view them.