A/N – Thanks for the comments! I forgot to mention in the A/N note on the last chapter that Jasam broke up on the show. Woo hoo! Anyway, I lied, there are two more chapters to go on this one. I'll take a few weeks off and I'm not 100% sure if I'll do a short Evason first or do that one after the next Liason. I'll decide over the holidays and also, I'll try to update Dirty Little Secrets on my site the week of Christmas.
Chapter 74
Monica moved into the bathroom and got Liz cleaned up. "We need to get her to the hospital."
"The bag is already in the car. I just called Drew. Carina is going to their place."
Liz is trying to breathe through a contraction. "Cam…"
"I'll text him," Monica said. "Let's go."
Jason leads the way down the stairs as Monica stays by her side.
"Easy," she said as Liz faltered a bit. They paused and then moved forward. "How far apart."
"It's not that close, maybe twelve minutes."
Cam ran into the house and froze when he saw his mom concentrating. "The car is started and cooling off."
"Thanks," Jason said as they moved past him.
"Love you," Cam said as he followed.
"Love you too," Liz said.
After finally getting her into the car, they took off with Drew following close behind. Cam and Jake will get cleaned up and come with Francis while Johnny handles things at the winery.
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The private hospital is ready and waiting. They are equipped to handle multiples. Jason had paid for the best. Once Elizabeth is settled, the doctor does an examination and confers with his colleagues. They monitor her for about thirty-five minutes and don't like how high Liz's pressure is and it seems like one of the babies might be in distress.
"We're going to do a c-section."
"Do I have to leave?" Jason asked.
"No. You can stay up by her head. You can see the babies, but we'll need to make sure they okay because they are premature. We are prepping the surgical room." They know Liz is a nurse and understands.
She gripped Jason's hand as another contraction hit and then relaxed. Jason stepped to the side while they gave her a spinal block.
"Did it hurt?"
"Not too bad, it just stung a little."
"Are you scared?"
"Yes. If something goes wrong—"
"Elizabeth, I just—it's going to be fine. I know what you want."
She is sure he will not do that because it means saving their daughters and not her.
They are moved to the operating room and while they prep her. Jason stayed outside. She is glad when he sits by her side but after that, everything was a blur. The babies came shortly thereafter. Lila, who is smaller came out last. Emily cried the loudest.
"She has my sister's lungs," Jason said making Liz smile.
The babies were briefly laid on Elizabeth, but then were whisked away, and Jason is asked to leave so they could close the incision.
He and Monica goes to see the girls. They are both under lights and Lila will need more care. Hopefully, they'll know if there are any issues soon.
"Congratulations, daddy," Drew said joining them.
"Thanks. They are finishing up with Elizabeth. She did great."
Drew put his hand on Jason's shoulder as they watched. Thankfully, everyone is safe.
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Elizabeth woke up calling out to Jason.
"I'm right here."
"Where are the babies?"
"I got to spend some time with Emily." He pulled out his phone and she smiled when she saw him shirtless holding their child.
"She's beautiful."
"Lila's lungs are a little underdeveloped, but they think she'll be fine in a few days. She's small, but a fighter like her mom."
The nurse walked in with Emily and Liz grinned as the baby is laid on her chest. Mom and daughter stare as Liz softly spoke to her.
A few days later, Lila is doing well, and the doctors want to keep Liz another day, so the babies and Liz were released at the same time.
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Jake held Emily close as he watched her sleep. It's amazing to holding such a small human being and he loves her already.
Cam has Lila, who he is gently rocking.
"We'll never hold our babies again," Liz said pouting, making her husband smile.
"I'll blackmail them. I have dirt," he said.
The boys smiled.
Monica has been great and so has Carina. Everyone is helping because Liz is tired. She isn't producing enough milk, so the babies are being fed formula. Despite being smaller, they are doing well.
Jason was more nervous than Liz had expected due to their size, but he's adapting and has done all he can to let Liz get her rest. Brenda had practically moved in to. At first, Jason was against it, but she is keeping Liz's spirits up and has been a great friend and sounding board.
Once the room cleared and the babies were asleep, he laid next to her.
"I love you."
She smiled. "I love you too. Thank you for my beautiful babies."
"I think Lila is going to look like her mother." They both have scraps of blonde hair but that could change.
"I agree, but Emily has your eyes."
He smiled. "You know I'm going to be useless where they are concerned, right?" He is already a goner.
"Yeah. Frankly, I'm disappointed, Mr. Enforcer, but we'll make a deal."
"What's that?"
"I'll be the bad guy now and when they're bringing home boys, you can be the crazy one."
"Thanks. I had already planned on that."
"I'll reel you back in if you go too loco."
"Good to know."
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When Jason and Elizabeth entered the house with the babies, everyone whispered, "surprise" making them grin. They had gone for a checkup and luckily, the twins are doing well, and Liz is healing nicely.
"Thank you," Liz said moving around Jason, who is carrying the babies.
Audrey stepped forward and Liz opened her arms.
"Oh, how I missed you."
"I missed you too, Gram."
Drew joined them. "You need to sit."
"I am sore." It is hard moving around when everything hurts.
Jake kissed Audrey on the cheek and then she took a baby from him. "That's Lila, right?"
"Yes. Audrey, meet Lila Audrey."
She grinned. "She's beautiful."
Jake extracted her and put her in her grandmother's arms.
"Oh, she is precious."
Liz wiped a tear away. Looking around, she gasped when she spotted Isabella. "Oh, you're here."
Isabella sat next to her. "If I'm going to be a faux grandmother, I need to attend special events."
"Where is James?"
"He's in the kitchen with your son. Aidan is teaching him how to make salsa." They had it on a trip and love it.
Liz smiled. "Do we get to sample it?"
"Yes."
Jason handed Isabella a baby. "This is Emily Dawn."
"She's so beautiful."
Jason went into the kitchen to say hello to Frank.
"There you are," Frank said before hugging Jason. "It's good to see you."
"I'm glad you're here."
"Aidan is quite the cook."
"I'm very proud of him," Jason said making Aidan smile.
"You're not going to get all gushy on me, are you?" Aidan said.
"Of course, it's the only way I can embarrass you."
He laughed.
"Now that I got my tutorial, I'm going to go see those babies."
"Your wife has one."
"I'm not surprised." He patted Jason on the back before leaving.
"You need any help?"
Aidan shook his head. "I'll yell for you when I'm done though."
"I'll be here."
When he went back into the other room, Frank is now holding Emily and Monica has Lila.
He sat on the other side of Elizabeth. "You okay?"
"Yes. Can you hand me the pillow?"
He reached over and grabbed it and put it behind her back.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Audrey smiled. The boys look great and the way Jason looks at Elizabeth would warm anyone's heart. Gone are the days where she judges him. He has more than proven himself and she's happy that he is happy too.
"They are my relationship goal," Sophie said moving next to her.
"Sophie?"
"Yes. It's nice to finally meet you."
Audrey hugged her. "Your picture didn't do you justice."
Sophie slightly blushed. "Thanks."
Jake moved next to her.
"I hope we get to spend some time together."
"How long are you staying?" Jake asked.
"Two weeks and then I'm going on a cruise of the Mediterranean."
"That sounds like fun. Don't party too much."
Audrey giggled. "What happens on the ship, stays on the ship."
"Gram!" Cam said before kissing her on the cheek.
"Hello, Emma." They embraced. She is amazed by how much Emma has grown. "It's good to see you. How is your mother?"
"She is great. Of course, she works a lot, but she's happy."
"That's good to hear."
One of the twins began to cry which just stirred the other one, so Jason went and warmed the bottles as everyone tried to entertain the hungry babies.
"She does have Emily's lungs," Monica said. "Good luck with that."
Liz laughed. "I'm sure she is laughing at us. I miss her."
"Every day…"
"There was this one time that we were walking on the sidewalk near the hospital and there was some ice and she started to slide and it was the most hysterical thing I've ever seen. Her arms were flailing and her expressions—we laughed so hard we almost wet our pants."
Monica giggled. "You girls were such spazzes sometimes."
"So true."
Jason handed Monica and Drew bottles since they are holding the babies.
"Jason!"
"Coming." He made his way to Aidan. "What's up?"
"Can you help me carry some food in?"
"Sure."
They placed all the snacks on the tables and then Jason made a plate for Elizabeth and took it to her. "Go get some snacks, everyone. We'll have an early dinner."
Elizabeth started to munch. "This is delicious."
Drew adjusted Lila and patted her on the back. "You had to wait until I was feeding the baby. There might not be any left."
Jason grinned. "Give me my girl and go eat." He took Lila and then burped and gently rocked her. There is nothing more incredible than holding the babies. The trust they give him makes him feel incredible. He had been reading to them and they always ended up napping afterward, liking the sound of his voice. He is utterly in love with them and can't wait to see their personalities develop.
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A month and a half went by and Elizabeth had gotten the babies in a routine. They aren't sleeping all the way through the night, but at least it's a good portion. Carina is a Godsend and Monica has been wonderful to have around. Everyone is helping and Elizabeth just got a clean bill of health from the doctor. Unfortunately, the couple is having a big argument.
Jason turned to look out the window. "No."
Liz stomped her foot. "Jason Morgan Quartermaine. You are pissing me off."
He glared at her. "You think I'm enjoying this?"
She crossed her arms. "You are being unreasonable. The doctor said I'm fine." It has been almost two months since the birth.
"You are not fine. You don't think I saw your face when you went to pick up that bucket and grimaced?"
"My muscles haven't been worked out, so that was bound to happen but there is nothing wrong with my freaking vagina!"
She is out of breath, her hands were flying, and her hair as well. His hands clenched and unclenched as he tried to squelch the need to pound her against the wall. Muttering, he strode past her out the door and she took her shoe off and was going to throw it at the door but didn't want to wake the babies, so she growled her frustration instead and then muttered words that would make everyone in the house blush.
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Tess's head tilted. From her spot at the pool, she could see Liz in the kitchen, and she looks pissed. Jason had left a few minutes before and he looked frustrated. Excusing herself, she went inside and stood in the doorway. She had arrived the night before and the couple seemed fine.
Elizabeth threw the dishtowel on the table and then froze when she spotted Tess who smirked.
"What did he do?"
"You don't want to know."
"Yes, I do."
"I shouldn't say."
"Now, I'm very curious. You know I won't tell anyone."
Liz moved forward and stopped in front of Tess who almost took a step back because Elizabeth is so furious.
"He won't have sex with me. There, you wanted to know; now you know."
Tess's eyes widen. "Wow, I wasn't expecting that. Why?"
Liz pulled her onto the porch because she didn't want to wake the babies who are in the living room napping.
"He is being overprotective as usual. The doctor said it was okay and he won't listen. I flinched earlier picking something up and even though I told him that there is nothing wrong with my vagina, he wouldn't budge." Liz pouted and Tess giggled. "It's not funny. Have you seen him? He's hot and I want my husband." She misses their intimacy, and yes, they can get that in different ways, but his mouth and everything else is addicting.
"God, you are my relationship goal. Elizabeth, you know he loves and adores you, and I get his viewpoint." Liz's eyes narrowed and Tess bit her lip so she wouldn't laugh. "I also get yours and you need to drive home the point that you know your body. It's either that, or you have the doctor call him and plead your case."
A slow smirk arose on Liz's face.
"I have a better idea, and remember your lips are sealed."
"I promise."
Liz pulled out her phone and made a quick call and then smiled. "There, he should come around shortly, although I'm tempted to torture him because he has been so obstinate the last few days." Jason is like a horse that refuses to budge.
Tess laughed. "I'm so glad I came to visit. I missed you."
Liz finally smiled. "I missed you too."
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Jason had gone to the office at the warehouse and is reviewing some contracts Francis had asked him to look at.
"Hello?"
"It's your worst nightmare."
Jason grinned. "Hey, Piph. Is everything okay?"
"Oh, I'm just fine, however, you are in trouble."
"What did I do?"
"I had a chat with Elizabeth, and she is very pissed off."
Jason groaned. There is no way in hell that he is discussing his sex life with Epiphany. "We're not having this conversation."
"If you hang up on me, I'll come there and kick your ass."
"Epiphany…"
"Her doctor signed off on it. She is fine."
"She had trouble lifting a bucket."
"Her muscles are just getting a workout, something that is good for her. It doesn't mean she's an invalid."
He sighed. "This is between me and my wife."
"You are right, it is, but she has waited for you just like you've been tortured waiting for her. Do you truly understand how hot you are? You can take it easy, so there is no reason to hold out on your wife. Don't you trust her to know her own body?"
Jason is now red. "Just because we can doesn't mean we should."
Changing tactics, she went with a different angle. "So, how long would make you comfortable?"
"I don't know, maybe a few more weeks. I don't want to hurt her."
Piph slightly smiled. This man is just beautiful. "She'll tell you if you are, so why are you stressing. Look, compromise with her instead of just cutting her off. Can you do that?"
"I guess."
"Good. I miss you guys."
"I miss you too. Can you visit soon?"
Piph grinned. "I'm going to come out for a week in September if that's okay." She wants to meet her godbaby. She is Emily's godmother. Robin is Lila's, and Francis and Johnny are the godfathers.
"That sounds perfect. By the way, we are never having a conversation like this again."
She cracked up. "Okay, now take your fine ass home and make up with your wife."
"Okay."
"And Jason?"
"Yeah?" He's scared of what is going to come out of her mouth next.
"You should feel good that your wife loves and wants you so badly and gives herself to you body and soul. You're very lucky."
"You're right. I am."
"Later."
"Later."
