Chapter 21- Epilogue
"What time is it?" Courtney asked, looking at the clock.
"6:00" said Jason and the two smiled at each other.
That fateful time. The time that had almost taken them from each other.
"He's been asleep for 3 hours. That's incredible. But it's your turn" she said, rolling over to block out the loud noises coming from the nursery.
"Fine" Jason said, getting up and walking into his son's room.
Tyler Ryan Morgan was beautiful. He had his mother's blonde hair, and both his mother and father's blue eyes.
"Hey you" he said, reaching into the crib and picking up his son. "Shh, don't cry, daddy's here" he said, holding his son close to him.
He thanked god everyday that he got to hold his son in his arms. That he wasn't taken from his family. He remembered holding Courtney's hand as she went into labor, and watching as his son took his first breaths of oxygen in the world. He had tied the umbilical chord, and he had been there for it all. He would get to be there for Tyler's first steps, and first words. His first day of kindergarten, and his first date. He and Courtney would take him up to college together.
Jason allowed his thoughts wander back to the day that his son was born. That day where everything that could have gone wrong went wrong, but in the end, it was all beautiful.
Flashback
"JASON!" yelled Courtney
"What's wrong?" asked Jason, bounding down the stairs two at a time as he ran to his 9 month pregnant wife.
"I can't reach the remote" she said with an innocent smile and a small pout.
Jason rolled his eyes, but at the same time found comfort in the fact that she was ok.
"Where'd you learn that little trick?" asked Jason, referring to her ability to scare the crap out of him to get something as trivial as the remote.
"Carly" said Courtney nonchalantly.
"I figured as much. I don't want you playing with her anymore" said Jason. "She puts bad ideas in your head"
"You're lucky you're cute" said Courtney with another pout. "And for your information; this is an emergency. I don't like what's on TV and I am nine months pregnant and ready to pop at any moment. You don't want me getting up to get the remote, do you?" she asked, extending her pout.
"Of course not" he said with a sigh as he handed her the remote control.
"Thank you" she said playfully, getting higher pitched as she went along, and giving him a satisfied smile.
"Your welcome" he said. "Just don't scare me like that anymore, ok" he warned.
"Alright" she said with a sigh as he bent down to plant a sweet kiss on her lips.
Naturally, he was interrupted by the shrill ring of his phone. Letting out a frustrated growl, he answered the phone with his usual greeting. After a short conversation with the man on the other end, he hung up and explained to Courtney that he had to go.
"You'd think Sonny would give you some time off after everything we've been through" she said with a sigh.
"He did give me some time off. Remember those three months we spent on the island?" he asked her with a mocking smile.
"It was barely long enough. You just got out of prison" she said with another pout.
"Yeah, nine months ago" he said, a real smile stretched across his face.
"You say nine months, I say last week" said Courtney.
"Get some rest, I'll be home soon" he said as he bent down and kissed her before walking out.
"Wait, Jase, the popcorn!" she yelled after him, motioning towards the bowl sitting just out of her reach. But it was too late, he was gone. "Come on Jase, I'm serious. Someone come. Max? Marco! I need something to get your attention. I'm very sorry Jase, I know you just told me not to do this, but help! Someone come quick!" she yelled, hoping that someone would come. "Alright, that's just fine. I really could be getting attacked right now, and no one would care!" she said with a frustrated sigh. "Fire?" she tried, but nothing worked. "Fine, I'll get off my lazy ass" she said, covering her stomach and hopefully her baby's ears as she said 'ass'. "I'm only carrying another life form in me, but that's cool. I don't do anything all day, do I?" she asked in a frustrated tone. "Oh, my god" she said as she suddenly felt something wet go down her leg. "MAX! I think my water just broke!" she yelled on the top of her lungs.
Max barged in to the apartment.
"So that's the magic words to get me the popcorn. I'll have to remember for the next pregnancy" she said. "Anyway, Max, labor here!" she said motioning over to herself.
Meanwhile, Jason was attending a boring meeting about some shipment that someone wanted to send. He didn't really care about what the man with the bad comb over in front of him was saying (although honestly, is any comb over ever good?) All the sudden, his cell phone rang. Jason was relieved, but as he went to answer it, Sonny grabbed it from his hands.
"I think we owe Mr. Marigucci our respect" warned Sonny like he was talking to a ten year old little boy who was squirming in church.
Jason sighed and continued to listen to the man speak. Eventually, Francis barged in, all out of breath.
"Mr. Corinthos, Mr. Morgan, where have you been?" he asked.
"What do you mean?" asked Sonny.
"Max has been calling, and he just called me. Courtney's gone into labor"
"Sonny!" yelled Jason, angry that he was holding him up from getting him to the birth of his child.
"Let's go" said Sonny as the two made their way to the parking lot, leaving Mr. Marigucci all alone and forgotten, just sitting there.
Jason was about to get on his motorcycle when Sonny grabbed him gently by the arm.
"The limo will be faster and safer" said Sonny, and Jason allowed himself to be led to the limo.
A half an hour later when they were sitting in a traffic jam that Jason could have gotten around in his motorcycle, Sonny squirmed under his enforcer's glare.
"I'm sorry?" tried Sonny, but Jason just glared at him.
"You've really been screwing up in this past year, you know that!" said Jason.
"Yeah, I know" said Sonny.
"I can't wait anymore, I'll make it quicker if I run" said Jason, fleeing from the limo as he started to run.
"We're still a mile away!" yelled Sonny after him. "I've done that Jase! It's not as noble or manly as it seems like at first! It's just exhausting! Although it did save your life" mused Sonny. "Run Jason! Run!" he yelled after careful consideration as Jason disappeared from sight.
Courtney thought she was going to burst.
"Oh my god. I have to push a watermelon through a pencil sharpener!" she exclaimed as she got nervous. "Where the hell is Jason?" she asked Carly as her friend sat by her side. "Em, do you know where he is?" she asked Emily as well.
"He'll be here" assured Monica as the three women sat by her.
"That's a load of crap" scoffed Courtney, covering her stomach again as she cursed.
"Alright, baby's coming" said Dr. Meadows as she finished examining Courtney.
"No, no, no, we need to wait for Jason" said Courtney as she started to panic.
"This baby is not waiting" said Dr. Meadows. "Bring her to a labor room" she commanded to the orderlies who began to roll her away.
"Wait! I won't push!" exclaimed Courtney in an attempt to blackmail her way into waiting for Jason.
"Oh my god! I have to push!" she yelled three minutes later as she made her attempt at pushing the watermelon through the pencil sharpener.
"Wait! I'm here" yelled an out of breath Jason as he barged into the room, already dressed in the necessary scrubs.
"What did you do, run here?" she scoffed at him as he went to her side.
"Yes" he said as he stopped to catch his breath.
"Ok then" said Courtney, but she couldn't say more as she felt another contraction.
Finally, her baby was born. His chord was cut, he was named, and he was blessed with two loving parents. He nearly didn't get that luxury, but in the end, it all worked out. Tyler Ryan Morgan was the luckiest baby in the world.
End Flashback
Business had marred Jason's life too much, and in that first moment that he held his son, he knew what he needed to do. Jason had left the business, unwilling to risk it anymore. He wanted to be there for all those important occasions for his son. He had come far to close to losing it all. Sonny had supported his decision and even left the business himself. He wanted to be there for the important moments in his sons' lives too. He had even let Carly convince him that they should have another.
Jax and Sam were in prison, as was a good portion of the Pareña family. They were rotting for their crimes as he got to hold his family in his arms every night.
It was perfect. It was all perfect.
Jason had forgiven everyone who at one point hadn't believed him. But he never forgot Courtney's faith in him. She had been the only one who had truly believed in him. She was the only one who never doubted him for a second. And he knew that they would always be ok. They had their fights and their disagreements, but it all always worked out. They had come too close to losing each other too many times. They loved each other, and that was what mattered.
He trusted her and she trusted him. And that was all they needed. Trust.
A/N: Alright, so I put a little humor in there for you all. And that's that, the end of the story. But I'll save the real goodbyes for the alternative ending next chapter. I swear, that's the last one. Sometimes I feel like Cher and one of her farewell tours. Lol.
Seth Cohen's girlfriend- See, I didn't let Jason die. Thanks for the review, look for a big goodbye next chapter.
luvthemorgans- I'm so glad you don't know where I live. You scare me, and I fear for my life. Lol, j/k. I can't believe how passionateyou were about this whole Jason living thing. Taking the time to rewrite the whole story, wow, you really are into it. And I'm glad. It makes me happy!
Journeylover062- Thank you for believing in me and for being the only reviewer who didn't want my head on a platter for what I did. It means a lot to me.
sexyt- Thank you for being so into it. I'm glad I was able to move someone to tears with that chapter. Sorry, but you know how much I love to make my readers cry.
emmalee05- Here's a little tale for you. Something everyone would appreciate. I work at a daycamp and we take minibuses every day. And today, my bus got in a tiny little accident (no one was hurt but the bus lost a mirror or two). I couldn't help but think about how ironic that was. I'm not even kidding when I say that it happened. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter!
SoCalBabe- There's your fluffy bunny ending. I hope you don't mind that I left out the butterflies. I don't like them much. If you ask me, they're glorified moths. And they're still bugs.
journeyfan01- I didn't let him die, don't worry!
britchic- I'm glad I wasn't the only one dissapointed with Harry Potter. I'm also glad thatyou forgave me, and I hope that the ending of the story made up for everything.
JulesMorgan- You are very welcome. I enjoyed writing it and getting all of your feedback. I hope you love me to pieces after this ending, don't hate me.
Eaglesgirl- Don't shake, be able to type. Read the note I wrote to emmalee05. I thought of you when we got in the accident. But don't worry, I came out unscathed, but wishing that I took your advice.
CrazyJay- I nearly cried reading your review. That was so sweet, thank you for everything. But, luckily, we still have one more chance to say goodbye!
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WATTERS- please don't die. It's not good for my conscience. To clerify, the name of the story is Sometimes Wishes Come True. It's on this site.
middiegurl08- OMG I hate you too! I'm just kidding! Thanks for loving it, and thanks also for all of your kind words. Writing this story has been incredible because people like you give me such an ego boost! Look for a proper goodbye next chapter.
Cait- Yes, I do know that! I'm a sadist! What else would explain all the Jason torturing I have done? Lol. Again, I hope you didn't do anything drastic. Not good for the conscience.
jordananne- I added the flashback just for you! Remember that, lol! Thank you also for all of your kind words, and, as I've said to others, look for a real goodbye next chapter.
Riley- A new reader, even this late in the game, is always apreciated. I'm glad you like it, and I'm very glad that you dropped me a line and let me know.
journeyghlover- I hope you liked the ending. I have no sequel planned for this story because I want to start on the other. But that will have a sequel. I hope this tied up enough loose ends, and if you have any other questions or concerns, let me know and I will adress them in the alternative ending!
Remember guys, you do have one last chance to get your opinions in! Look for the whole goodbye thing next chapter. Until then, you've been great, and don't think me a freak for saying this, but I love you all and all of your support. Thanks again guys.
Leanna Ross