Jason stood up, suddenly feeling the need to be somewhere else. "Elizabeth, you're love life doesn't concern me." He walked over to the pool table that he'd had moved there, and began setting up the table. He didn't even know that she'd gotten up from the couch until she spoke. "That's not true either, at least I hope not." Elizabeth wasn't about to let him get away that easily. "What happened with Zander was a mistake. A one time thing. I was trapped in the crypt and I thought that I was going to die." When Jason didn't say anything she walked over to where he was standing and took his face in her hands. "I never, not for one second doubted that you'd do anything and everything in your power to find me. And that's what kept me going. That's what helped me get through everything. And when Zander kissed me my first instinct was to pull away and punch him." At that Jason smiled a little. "But I didn't, and for that I am truly sorry. I wish that I could take the pain that seeing us together cause you away, but I can't. All that I can do is tell you that . " Elizabeth paused, unsure of what Jason's reaction would be, but she had to say it. "I love you. I love you, Jason Morgan, and I want to be with you and only you." She leaned forward and placed a tentative kiss on his lips. She pulled back and looked into his eyes. He still hadn't said anything and she was beginning to worry that she'd just made a fool of herself when Jason took her in his arms and kissed her. So gently, so tenderly, that it actually took her breath away. When the kiss ended Elizabeth smiled and grabbed his hand, entwining their fingers. "I love you Elizabeth. I have for a long time now, but I never thought that you could feel the same way. I can't promise you much Elizabeth. The life that I live is dangerous and filled with uncertainty. But I can promise that I won't ever lie to you and that I would never intentionally hurt you." Elizabeth pulled him closer to her. "I promise you that I will always try and be honest, and understanding. And that I won't interfere with your business or try and change you . much!" Elizabeth added teasingly with a twinkle in her eyes. She twined her arms around Jason's neck. "I'm exactly where I want to be and with exactly who I want to be with." As their lips met again Elizabeth sighed happily knowing that for once in a long while she didn't have to hide her feelings for Jason. And she didn't have to pretend that she wanted anything other than him. The End