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Chapter 22

When Jason's eye's narrowed, they laughed.

"You can go online and do that?"

"Yup. You could be Reverend Jason Morgan by morning," Piph said.

He shook his head.

"Alright, are we having it in the garden?" Monica asked.

"That's fine."

"I could help cook," Lisa said.

Alan grinned making Eva laugh.

"You're a hopeless addict," Monica said.

"I can't deny it."

"What about a dress?" Liz asked.

Carly got Eva's size and then picked up her phone and once she was done the conversation, she snapped a picture of Eva and sent it off. "Alright, Maxie is going to bring five dresses. Hopefully, you'll like one."

"I better go and get my tux," Johnny said.

"Take Francis with you." Jason doesn't want anyone not to have a backup.

"This is so exciting," Liz said beaming. They need some good news.

"What can I do?" Jax asked.

"Well, we have chairs in the boathouse. Can you and some of the other gentlemen help set them up?" Monica asked.

"I'll help," Sonny said.

Monica eyed Kristina who looked nervous when Sonny left. "Kristina, why don't you help me pick out an outfit?"

She smiled and ran to Monica.

Michael plopped next to Jason. "Is there cake?"

Jason grinned. "Probably…" He watched as Morgan zipped around the sitting room.

Lisa had already run to the kitchen to help Cook.

It took an hour for Maxie to arrive. Carly, Liz, Monica, Kristina, and Lisa all piled into a bedroom and waited for Eva to change. When then door opened and she stepped out, their heads tilted.

"It's alright," Monica said.

Lisa sighed. "It's just missing something."

Maxie smirked as Carly winked at her. You always have them wear the worst one first so that everything else looks fabulous.

"She lost weight," Lisa whispered.

"She'll gain it back," Monica said.

When she came out again, Kristina clapped.

"It's better, but a little Disney Princess-ish," Carly said.

Lisa nodded. "Yeah, it's much better than the last one though."

Eva felt the same, but she is tiring. Maxie could tell, so she pulled out the big guns and when Eva gazed in the mirror, it is perfection, so she smiled and then headed into the other room.

Lisa gasped as her hands flew to her mouth.

"You look so beautiful," Liz said. The dress hugged Eva in all the right places and accentuated her curves.

"It's perfect," Monica said.

"You look gorgeous, Cookie," Lisa said.

Eva figures her mom will never stop calling her what she did as a child. "I like it a lot," Eva said with a big smile on her face.

"Then it's yours," Carly said.

Eva's eyes widened.

"Don't worry about the cost either. That is your wedding present from Jax and I. You deserve it."

Eva's eyes pricked with tears.

"Anyone who sacrificed as much as you did for my bestie, deserves to be spoiled."

Carly is swallowed up in a hug.

"Thank you."

Maxie pulled Eva to the back and helped her out of it and then sent her back.

Eva sat on the bed. "My stamina still sucks."

"It will get better," Liz said. "I can't wait to see Johnny's face when he gets a load of you.

A grin lit up Eva's face. "He's going to look very good in a tux."

The door slightly opened," Michael was feeling left out."

He rushed over to Kristina, grabbed her hand and they left.

"I'm so glad that they are getting along," Carly said.

"She's very sweet," Monica said.

"Thank God,"

"The makeup artist will be here soon as well as a hairdresser," Liz said.

Eva is surprised. "How did you manage that?"

"Piph gave me a referral. A lady from her church and her daughter do lots of weddings.

"You guys are spoiling me."

"And we're not going to stop," Carly said.

Jason appeared in the doorway. "I can't find Johnny and Cam went number two."

Carly snickered.

Liz shook her head. "Give me my baby." She got a whiff and made a strangled noise.

"I told you," he said with a smirk.

Suddenly, Johnny appeared behind him. "What's up—oh dear God, what is that smell?"

Liz tried to hand him Cam who is giggling and Johnny ran away.

"Well that is one way to get rid of him, so he doesn't see the dress," Lisa said as she chuckled.

Monica is cracking up as she faces Jason. "You are ridiculous. Give me my grandson."

Liz gladly handed him over and Monica took him into another room.

"Your mom rocks."

Jason smiled.

Lisa moved forward. "It's good to see you so happy."

"I owe it all to her," he said gazing at his wife.

"Your family has been wonderful. Take care of my baby."

"I will. I know I failed her."

Lisa clucked. "You did no such thing. They hurt you too and I'm sorry about that."

Jason's attention went to Eva who had just emerged from the bathroom. "Hey."

She smiled. "Hey. Can I talk to you for a minute?"

Jason nodded and everyone left them alone. "What's up?"

"I know that you're not up for a marathon, but you mean a lot to me and Johnny." She moved closer. "I know that you're the best man, but do you think you could take a break from your duties and walk me down the aisle?"

He is surprised. "Why me?"

"I guess I could ask your dad or Edward, but I don't know, I feel like us survivors have to stick together. James may have taken us down, but we fought and you giving me away to Johnny just seems right." A tear leaked down her cheek.

"Come here." He hugged her. "I would be honored to do it."

She retreated with a smile on her face. "Thank you."

"What do you need to do next?"

"Sit and then I think the hair and makeup people will be here soon."

"You are like Elizabeth. You don't need it."

"You're smooth, Morgan. No wonder you have Piph's heart all aflutter."

He chuckled. "When the right man comes along, she won't remember my name."

"I doubt that. She likes teasing you."

He shook his head. "I don't get why people are so into that."

"It's your expressions. They are priceless."

He led her to a chair. "Alright, soon to be Mrs. O'Brien. I better go check on your future husband."

A grin lit up her face. "That sounds awesome."

"Later."

He left and Liz returned cradling Cam.

"So, I hope you don't mind, but I asked Jason to double up on his duties."

Liz's mouth dropped open. "You're replacing me already?"

Eva laughed. "No. He's going to walk me down the aisle."

"Are you trying to make Johnny jealous?"

They cracked up thinking about his expression.

"No, but I'm sure Jason will think of something. I don't know, it just seemed right. We survived and we can both walk down that aisle appreciating how blessed we truly are. I never thought I'd laugh again, and my cheeks hurt from smiling all day. I have a way to go, but now I have hope."

Liz gripped her hand. "I always believed in you."

Cam chimed in with some babble making them laugh.

"I would have you walk me, but you are mobily challenged right now."

Cam reached for her, so she took him.

"You're going to be such a great mom someday."

Eva kissed Cam on the forehead. "I'm looking forward to it."

The hairdresser came in and they started to get her ready, so Liz went to her room and put Cam in the playpen so she could take a shower.

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Jason fixed the back of Johnny's collar. "You ready?" He hadn't told Johnny about his other duties.

"I am. Nothing could hold me back right now."

"You chose well."

Johnny nodded. "I never thought I could be this happy. She's everything."

"Yeah. I know the feeling."

"Let's get out there."

They made their way outside and greeted a few people.

Carly stood. "You look very handsome."

Jason smiled. "Thanks."

"You tired?"

"I'm okay. I'm just slow."

"Sit. You can rest a few minutes."

He sat beside her. "I think we have another five-minute wait before it starts."

Michael plopped onto his lap. "I hate suits."

Jason smiled. "You can take off your tie after the ceremony."

"Deal…"

He slid off and Morgan took his place.

"What's up?"

Morgan shrugged. "Mom said I have to be quiet. That's hard."

Jason grinned. "You and Michael can have a contest and see who can be the quietest."

His eyes lit up and he held out his hand which Jason shook and then he made a beeline for his brother.

"Smooth…" Carly said.

"You can thank me later."

The music started so he moved to the back as everyone turned to watch him walk Elizabeth down the aisle.

"You look beautiful."

She smiled. "Thanks. You look very handsome in that tux."

"I look better out of it."

She winked as she left him to take her place.

Jason held up his finger and Johnny's head tilted, and he glanced at Liz.

"What is he doing?"

She smiled.

When he heard a gasp from the crowd, his head jerks and his gaze lands on his beautiful fiancé who is beaming as Jason slowly leads her to him.

Eva had thought she would cry, but she couldn't wipe the smile off her face. When they reached the front, Jason grins as he leans forward and kisses her on the cheek and Eva giggled when both Piph and Johnny made a guttural noise.

"I should have dipped you," Jason said.

She cracked up as everyone wonders what he said.

Johnny gives him a look as Jason places Eva's hand into his and then moves up on the platform in front of Epiphany.

Liz smiles as she shakes her head making Monica chuckle.

Everyone watches raptly as the couple professes their love and then seals it with a kiss.

Clapping roused them out of their reverie and Johnny makes her yelp when he sweeps her into his arms and carries her back down the aisle.

Jason held out his hand as Eva tells Johnny to stop.

He isn't happy that he doesn't get extra kissing time before the reception, but he stops.

"Stay right here," Eva said.

Everyone is looking around wondering what is going on.

Jason clears his throat. "Elizabeth, no one here got to see us exchange vows, so I was wondering if you would marry me again?"

She is floored as everyone starts to clap.

"Yes."

"Okay, can you join Johnny, please?"

She hurried down the aisle.

Eva took her bouquet and the music started and she moved down the aisle and stood across from Jason who winked. They had spoken about it before he had walked her down the aisle.

Johnny grinned. "Payback…"

Liz laughed. "Don't you piss him off."

They slowly moved down the aisle as Jason watched.

When they got to the end of the line, Johnny dipped Liz and kissed her on the cheek as she laughed, and Eva and Jason just shook their heads.

"Some best man you are…"

Johnny pulled her up. "Just paying back the favor."

Liz put her hand in Jason's as the Piph moved into place.

"Okay, switch."

Everyone laughed.

"You wish."

Piph grinned. "Words can not express how beautiful Jason and Elizabeth's love is, but today, they are going to speak from their hearts."

She nodded at Jason to say his vows.

"Elizabeth, you are my life and have my heart. There are not deep enough words to express how I feel about you. Everything got brighter the moment I met you. I love you so much. Thank you for having my back, for accepting me for who I am, and still loving me. I will do whatever I can to make you happy. Thank you for our beautiful children and for just being you. No matter what the future brings, you are it for me. I am blessed."

She grinned as a tear rolled down her face.

Carly wiped away a tear. The sight of her best friend in love is the most beautiful thing she has ever seen. It was at that moment that she understood that if Elizabeth can put that look of love and adoration in his eyes, then she would never try to get between them.

Piph motioned for Elizabeth to start.

"Jason, you have my heart, and every part of me. I love you so much. I never saw you coming, but I'm so thankful that God gave me such a wonderful gift. The way you love me is beyond words. I wake up with a smile because you are in my world. Thank you for our boys and for loving me so unconditionally. I will do whatever is necessary to make you happy and feel loved. I will cherish you forever."

He mouthed, "I love you," and she wanted to kiss him so badly.

By the time the ceremony was finished they practically jumped into each other's arms. He lifted her and kissed her passionately as everyone cheered.

Monica wiped a tear away. "We have beautiful children."

Lisa grinned. "Yes, we do."

Alan swipes at his face. "They said he would never feel. I'm so proud of him for rising above everything."

Edward patted him on the back. "I think Lila is watching and loving every minute of it."

Alan nodded. "I believe you're right."

"Now can I sneak off with my girl?" Johnny said when they came up for air.

"I guess, but don't be late for the reception, or Alice will come after you."

Johnny whisked Eva off her feet and carried her.

"Want a lift," Jason asked.

Her brow rose. "You are still injured and need to sit, so come on overachiever."

He smiled as he took her hand. "You don't weigh much."

"This dress does. Let's go."

As they went to walk by, the boys reached out for them, so Jason grabbed Cam who was closest, and Liz cuddled with Jake.

When they got to the reception, everyone was seated and finally, Eva and Johnny joined them as everyone cheered.

Jason and Elizabeth were so busy staring at each other with love and affection that they almost missed their toasts.

Liz jumped up and grabbed the mic. "I met Evangeline under extraordinary circumstances. She is amazing and risked her own life to save my family and I'll never forget that. Johnny—you have taken care of me and watched over my sons and I think you may be the only person I'd ever trust with Evangeline's heart."

He smiled.

"To Evangeline and Johnny, I wish you eternal happiness, and may your love grow and your union be blessed. I love you both."

Everyone sipped their drink.

As Jason took the mic from Elizabeth, he took a second to kiss her. "Sorry, I couldn't help it."

Elizabeth winked at Piph before sitting.

"I don't always express my feelings, but tonight, I just want to say that Johnny O'Brien is like a brother to me. Despite his endless teasing, he has a big heart and is loyal. Evangeline came along and rescued him and me."

She laughed.

"Sometimes, a woman comes along and knocks you off your feet. They make you realize that there is more to life and you want to be a better person for them. Evangeline, thank you for taking pity on him."

Johnny shook his head.

"He will never stray and he'll stay by your side as long as you let him. I've never seen him look at anyone like he looks at you. To Evangeline and Johnny, be happy and cherish your love. We love you."

Everyone drank and then Johnny pulled Eva up for a dance.

"I love you," Liz said when Jason sat next to her. "Are you tired?"

"A little bit, but I'm fine."

She rubbed his back and her concerned expression did not go unnoticed.