A/N – Thanks for the comments! I'm so glad you liked the proposal! Lots more love to come! Sorry I'm late and rushing this chapter too. Work is just hell right now.
Chapter 54
Patrick blinked a few times as his wife sniffed and then launched herself into Elizabeth's arms.
Jason grinned. "Slacker."
Patrick shook his head. "You had to make me look bad."
Maya smacked him on the arm. "If you had knocked me up with twins, I would have killed you and you don't want your baby mama giving birth in jail. I let you slide on one, but two?" She crossed her arms in front of her.
"But baby…"
She playfully glared at him as Liz chuckled and gave him a hug.
"My technical difficulties aside, I'm happy for you," he said warmly.
"Thank you, Patrick."
They sat down at the table. "Do you need a bigger burger and beer than me too?" Patrick asked.
Jason chuckled. "Probably, I need to keep my strength up with two on the way."
"Rub it in….."
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Thanksgiving came and went. It was a great celebration at the mansion. Monica had insisted that Steven stay there because they had plenty of room. Jake had hired him to work in one of their labs. He wasn't a doctor, but at least he was working and got to use some of his background. Rebuilding his life would take time. And speaking of building, with a nice cash incentive to the previous owners, they had purchased their house and started renovations. It would be ready for them to move into by March, maybe sooner if the weather cooperated. A façade needed to be put on the front of the house, so that was more weather dictated. Jason didn't want Liz to be disturbed by the construction work, so they decided to stay in the penthouse for now.
The morning sickness had mostly gone away for Maya and Elizabeth, but even though Maya was due sooner, they were both around the same size. Elizabeth was coping. She had heartburn and was still dealing with the tiredness, but it was still the least stressful of any of her pregnancies. Jason would rub her feet and back at night and since she loved having his hands on her, it usually led to them making love unless she fell asleep on him.
Jason worked with Cam and unbeknownst to Elizabeth, he would be moving back during the Christmas holidays. Temporarily, he would be staying at the mansion too. Monica was thrilled to have him. Jake took the news about him working at Cassadine well. He understood that Cam needed to find his own way. After a video chat, Michael was impressed and offered him a job.
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Aidan looked up at his dad. "Alright, we already have one hundred guests."
"How is that possible?" Jason asked.
Jake chuckled. "Well, you did invite people who worked for you and the five families."
"True."
"Are we done?" Jason wasn't really thinking it would be that huge.
"I think so." Most people were bringing a plus one, so that kind of made it tip the scales.
They were having the wedding at the mansion. The actual ceremony would be in the gardens. Heaters would be set up so that guests would stay warm. They were forecasting light snow on and off for that week, so they just needed divine timing. If Jason could have paid someone off, he would have.
"Alright, what else needs to be done?"
Abbie flipped through the planning book sitting half on her lap.
"We got the flowers," Zoe said.
"The music is handled," John added.
"And the caterers are booked," Abbie said.
Jake looked at his list. "What about the cake?"
"Jason wanted chocolate so I picked a design and they said they could easily do it," Abbie said.
"Thanks Abbie," Jason said. He wasn't good at choosing those kinds of things and she had been a great help.
Abbie had taken care to make sure the design was perfect . "I think you'll like it. I know Elizabeth will."
"Epiphany is lined up to sing and there will be a string quartet," Jake said.
There would be a huge heated tent for the reception. Jason spared no money in trying to make everything perfect for Liz.
Since Liz wasn't in the loop, Jason chose Kelly, Robin, Epiphany, Emma, and Maya for her bridesmaids and he had John, Jake, Aidan, Danny, and Cam for his. There wasn't a best man or maid of honor. He didn't like the idea of choosing one person over the other and they were all working together to set things up.
Carly had helped with the caterers and had accompanied Kelly and Robin in New York to pick out a perfect dress for Elizabeth. Robin was shocked she was willing to be around her, but Carly knew fashion and was actually a big help. With Elizabeth showing, they had to make sure that the dress was comfortable too.
Everything was falling into place to make it a very special day. They had decided to have it the weekend before Christmas due to everyone's schedules.
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Elizabeth allowed Jason to help her out of the car. She was blindfolded and had no idea what he was up to.
"You okay?" he asked before picking her up.
"Yes." Excitement was gripping her body and she held on to his neck as they slowly moved forward.
Alice opened up the door and smiled at him as he carried her inside. Initially, he was going to take her upstairs, but he figured she'd know where she was, so he took her to the study where the girls were waiting with a hair stylist and makeup artist.
He placed her on a chair.
"Can I take it off now?"
"Yeah."
She quickly removed it and her mouth dropped open. "What is going on?"
Kelly smiled. "It's your wedding day."
"What!"
"I wanted to surprise you. Will you marry me today Elizabeth?"
Her eyes filled to the brim. "Yes."
He kissed her. "I have to go. I'll meet you there."
She watched him rush off. "I can't believe he did this."
"He had a lot of help. Your whole family was in on it," Robin said.
She stood and Kelly helped her take her coat off.
"Epiphany is on the way and Maya."
Liz wiped her face. "Best day ever."
Over the next hour, they got her ready and when she stepped into the dress, she was thankful they had used waterproof eye makeup. "Beautiful…." It was a strapless chiffon dress with a beaded bodice. There was plenty of room for the babies and fit very comfortably.
"Carly helped."
Liz's eyes snapped to Robin's. "Seriously?"
"Yeah, she was actually pretty cool."
"Hell has frozen over."
Kelly chuckled. "You can thank her later."
Monica came in. "You look stunning." She kissed her on the cheek. "I brought you a gift. It was Lila's and can be your something old." She put the pearls on Elizabeth.
"Perfect."
Kelly gave her a garter for something blue, and handed her a box for her something new.
She opened it and read the note. "For the most beautiful woman in the world. –J." She opened the box to find two carat diamond earrings with a pearl drop that matched the necklace.
"The necklace is yours to keep. Jason spent a lot of time looking for the perfect earrings to go with it."
"I love it." Having something of Lila's just made her even more emotional and she wished she was still alive to celebrate with them.
Monica left and Steven came in. "You look stunning." And she did. The dress flowed around her and her skin was still flawless. "I don't think you age. It's really annoying."
Liz chuckled. "Thank you." She had asked Steven to walk her down the aisle and was happy he had agreed.
"They are almost ready for you. Jason is already outside and from all the whispers I heard, he looks very handsome," Steven said.
Robin laughed as she picked up her bouquet. "Alright, your bouquet is right there. Let's get this show on the road."
Steve helped her put on a fitted white jacket with fur accents. She looked like a snow queen. Jason had insisted on it so she wouldn't get a chill. There was also a muff just in case she needed it between pictures.
They went into the foyer where Epiphany and Maya were waiting.
Epiphany almost cried when she saw Liz. "Gorgeous."
Liz's face already hurt from smiling. They went outside and then after a few minutes, Steven and Liz followed. It was cloudy out and Liz sniffed the air and grinned. She could smell it. Snow was coming. As she made her way to the aisle, she felt the babies kick and she rubbed her belly.
"You okay?"
"Yes. They are moving. I think they miss their daddy." Jason always spoke to them. Sometimes, she'd wake up and he'd be whispering to them. It always made her cry.
Epiphany's voice filled the air and a tear rolled down Liz's cheek.
They started to walk and that is when it started. A flurry fell and Elizabeth's eyes grew big, making her soon to be husband smile. She stopped and flicked out her tongue and one landed on it.
Cam chuckled. It was such an Elizabeth thing to do. He watched her continue, glowing as an occasional snowflake brushed against her face. "She looks beautiful."
"Yeah," Aidan said.
"Always," Jake added.
When they finally reached Jason, Steven gave her away and she placed her hand in his.
"Beautiful," he whispered making her heart flutter. "I love you."
"I love you too."
The officiant started and all eyes were on them as they lovingly said their vows and professed their love for each other. A baby kicked and Liz flinched.
"You okay?"
"They are really active today."
He placed a hand on her bump and rubbed it. The ceremony continued and finally, Jason was able to taste her succulent lips. She was his forever and he never wanted to let her go.
Everyone stood and cheered as the snow started to fall a little harder.
"Everyone in the tent," Patrick called out.
They hurried into it. Once inside, Liz threw her arms around Jason's neck and they kissed again.
"I can't believe that you did this, but it was perfect, right down to the snow."
"I would do anything for you, even a snow dance."
She chuckled. They were whisked back outside and took some pictures for a few minutes before Jason insisted that she had to go back inside. His girls were not going to get too cold. The photographer would have to make do. The night was festive and full of laughter and love. They did an impromptu money dance and she ended up dancing with the Dons and they filled her bag generously.
"Jason is lucky to have found such a classy and beautiful woman to love," Dominic said.
"Well, I think I'm the lucky one. He dotes on me and I have never been happier."
"Take care of him. He fought very hard to be with you."
"I will love him for the rest of my days."
Dominic smiled. "Great answer."
Patrick cut in and Liz chuckled.
"Were you trying to prove something?"
"I figured if I stood up to Tony Soprano Jr. nobody would mess with me."
She laughed. "If you disappear after this, I'll make sure Maya, Kyle, Emma, and the baby are well taken care of."
He frowned. "You wouldn't fight for me?"
She pretended to think.
"You are just so wrong." He frowned and looked down. "Did one of your babies just kick me?"
"Probably. God only knows what Jason has been telling them about you."
Aidan cut in.
"It's a good thing you rescued Patrick cause your little sisters were getting all ninja on him."
Aidan grinned. "Maybe they aren't so bad after all."
"You look very handsome in your tux."
"It's a little itchy, but worth it. You look great."
"Thank you."
Jake came over. "Alright squirt, it's my turn. Why don't you go ask Georgie to dance? She looks bored."
He looked over at her. "Okay."
"That was easy," Jake said as they started to sway.
"You look very handsome too. My boys look great all dressed up."
"It was a great occasion Mrs. Morgan."
Liz smiled. "That sounds so good."
"John asked Zoe to marry him last night."
Liz's eyes got big. "Please tell me she said yes."
"She did."
"I can't wait."
"They want a really small ceremony which means they'll probably be two hundred people."
She laughed. "You think that maybe someday you'll ask Abbie?"
He slightly smiled. "Yes." Jake was doing very well in therapy. Liz was so proud of him. He was like another person. Everything about him was lighter.
Nikolas came over and instead of dancing with Liz, he made her sit down and talk to him. "You need to rest every once in a while or your feet will swell.
"Well look at you playing doctor."
Danny walked over and handed her some water. He worried about her which Liz thought was cute.
"Thank you." She drank some down. "See, I'm staying hydrated."
"Good. Pregnancy becomes you. I have a secret that I've been dying to tell someone, but you can't breathe a word of it," Nikolas said.
She leaned closer. "Go ahead."
"Sabrina is pregnant."
Liz fought a squeal and hugged him. "I'm so happy for you both."
"Thank you. We're doing very well."
"Cherish her Nikolas."
"I know." He wasn't going to let anyone come in between them again.
Cam sat on the other side of her. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine."
"I got nervous when you sat down."
"Nikolas thought I should rest every once in a while."
"He's right."
They smiled as they watched Patrick gently dip his wife.
Cam took his mom's hand. "You're a Morgan now."
"Finally... We have a surprise too."
"You're not having triplets right?"
Liz cracked up. "No. Why would you even think that?" She lost the smile quick and her eyes grew wide. "Do I look that big?"
Nikolas fought a laugh. Cam's face was priceless.
"No. I just couldn't think of what was left."
Jason took the mic. "I wanted to make a special announcement. Today, not only did I gain a wife, but our family is now complete. Aidan, as of yesterday, you are officially a Morgan too."
Aidan grinned and did a victory dance making Jason chuckle.
Cam got up and took the mic. "I have an announcement too."
Patrick frowned. "My daughter better not be pregnant."
Emma blushed and Cam smirked.
"It's nothing like that. Emma and I are moving back to Port Charles."
"Thank God!" Patrick said.
Liz clapped. "Why am I always the last to know?"
"Sorry mom."
She hugged him. "I'm so happy right now."
They sat at the table and ate dinner and then the band started again and after that it was a party. They drank, danced, and laughed. The snow had stopped. It had fallen just enough to coat everything with a white blanket.
Liz sat down on Jason's lap. "Thank you for the perfect day."
"Thank you for marrying me. I know I'm not the easiest person to live with it."
"Are you kidding me? You are way easier than you think. I love who you are Jason, every little thing."
They kissed.
"I love you wife."
She grinned. "I love you husband."
"Oh God. You two—I just ate."
"Patrick!" Liz said loudly.
Maya moved next to him. "Is he giving you trouble?"
Jason made a face.
Maya leaned closer to Patrick's ear. "If you don't behave, I will have to cease all third semester bonus activities."
"You wouldn't."
"Try me."
"Fine."
Maya and Liz smiled at each other. "I didn't get a dance with the groom."
"You going to be okay alone with him?" Jason asked.
"I think I can handle it."
He kissed her and put her down and took Maya's hand. "You know how much I love dancing, right?"
"It's a special event." They stopped and started to sway. "Besides, I like driving Epiphany crazy."
Jason smiled. "Why do you like messing with my girl?"
"Because she takes every opportunity to tease me about Patrick." The baby kicked and Jason asked permission to touch the side of her belly.
Epiphany watched them.
"You gonna let her get away with that?" Tristan asked.
"You're right. Let's go."
Vicky chuckled.
"Come on Mcdreamy. You steer me near them and then cut in."
He handed Vicky his drink and grabbed Epiphany's hand. "Let's do this."
"I knew I could count on you."
Maya saw them out of the corner of her eye. "Move towards the band."
Jason carefully directed them around a few people, noticing they were being followed. "Tell me that you're not going to want to break out into a full run."
Maya chuckled. "I'd spare you that, but dammit Jason, you at least need to play hard to get."
He laughed. "Okay."
After about twice around the dance floor, Epiphany faked them out and went the opposite way and cut them off. Liz was laughing watching them.
"May I cut in?"
"No."
Epiphany shot her a look.
"Just kidding."
They switched.
"You didn't really think you could outrun me right?"
"Is that what you think I was doing?"
She shook her head. "Elizabeth is a gorgeous bride."
"Definitely."
"You're a lucky man."
"Don't I know it. Not only do I have a beautiful wife, and handsome sons, but I have wonderful friends too."
Epiphany smiled. "We'll never let you forget it. And you can't leave those two girl who will probably be under lock and key for the rest of their lives."
"That's a pretty good assumption. Thank you for singing. It was perfect and it made it more special for us."
"You're very welcome."
