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Chapter 23

Piph sat next to Jason and grabbed his wrist to take his pulse.

"You two worry too much."

"You're overdoing it," she said.

"I'm fine."

"Your pulse is too fast. Take some deep breaths."

Monica made her way over to them. "Is everything okay?"

"They are just fussing," Jason said.

Eva rushed over and put her palm on his forehead.

"Seriously?"

"Someone is grumpy," Piph said.

"I was fine."

Johnny shook his head. "How does he do it?" Practically every woman in the room is fawning over him.

Alan chuckled.

Jax grinned. "He paid them beforehand. I saw him."

Jason rolled his eyes. "Are you guys done?"

Monica tried to hide her giggle.

Eva pulled Jason to his feet. "Come on." She dragged him onto the dance floor. "I'm doing this for your own good."

"How do you figure that?"

"Well, I'm sure Elizabeth will cut in any minute and since you've danced and toasted, you are free to sneak into the house and go to bed."

"Unbelievable…"

"Thank you for everything."

"You're welcome. I meant what I said. You're the best thing that has ever happened to Johnny."

"He is the best thing for me as well. Are you sure you want to share your island with us?"

Jason smiled. "Yup. I think we all need each other and a break right now." It's just comforting to know everyone is safe and within eyesight especially with James running around.

Elizabeth moved towards them. "Alright, dancing machine, I think it's time to go."

Eva grinned. "Told you…"

Jason just shook his head.

Piph crossed her arms. "I can't believe you're not going to dance with me."

"Would you settle for a hug?"

Liz rolled her eyes. "Unbelievable…"

Jason gave her a warm embrace.

"Alright, we're out of here."

"Later hot stuff," Piph said before winking at Jason. "You're even hotter now that you can walk faster than two steps per hour."

"You're just hilarious," Jason said before allowing his wife to tug him away.

Monica smiled when she saw them. "They are making their escape."

Lisa followed her gaze. "He needs to rest."

"Liz will keep him in line."

For the next hour, everyone had a great time and then Johnny took his wife back to the cottage. Lisa is going to stay in the mansion to give them some privacy.

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Johnny unzipped Eva's zipper and she stepped out of her dress. "Wow."

"You like?" She is wearing thigh highs and a lace corset.

"I love. You're always beautiful, but I think you're stunning with your new last name."

She chuckled and then moved forward. "Make love to me, husband."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

He kissed her reverently, pouring out his heart to her before retreating. "I just want you to know that I can wait."

"I know you would, but I need you. Your love is helping me heal and I miss making love with you. It just feels right."

He just doesn't want to ruin her progress. "I'll trust you."

She kissed him again and it becomes heated and then she quickly helps Johnny take off his clothes until he's down to his boxers.

Her hand brushes down his chest making him shiver.

Slowly, he helps her out of her corset as he lays kisses on her neck and shoulders. Once she is gently deposited on the bed, he takes off her stockings and then kisses his way up her legs before sucking on her clit. Eva is shaking as his mouth and tongue take her to the brink. After she shatters, he smoothly enters her, whispering how much he loves her. When they finally lay spent and satisfied, he tugged her against him, and she is surprised to see a tear roll down his face.

"Johnny?"

"You're just everything to me. I missed you so much. I've never been happier." Everything is just hitting him. "I can't believe that you're my wife."

Her eyes prick with tears and then she straddles him and kisses him passionately as he comes back to life. "Let me love you."

He lets out a shaky breath when she takes him in again and then she's moving, and he swears that he has never seen anyone more beautiful. She is perfect for him and he is looking forward to what the future holds.

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Instead of going up the stairs, Elizabeth heads towards the elevator that Edward had installed after Lila was confined to the wheelchair.

"Where are we going?"

She smiled. "You'll see."

She presses the button for the basement. When the doors slid open, soft lighting comes on and he is surprised to see a bed. The wine cellar had been redone at some point, and now has a bar, a couch, and some chairs that adorn it.

His eyes brightened. "Does this mean what I think it does?"

She chuckled. "Only if you let me do all the work."

He sighed. "That sucks, but I want you too badly to turn it down."

She pulls him to the bed. "I just couldn't wait any longer. Alice helped get it done."

"She is awesome."

She made him sit and then turned on the radio so soft music was playing. Slowly, she stripped as he observed.

"Elizabeth…"

"Yes, Jason."

"You need to come closer."

"Patience, my love…"

His eyes darkened as she turned around and removed her bra and then shimmied out of her panties.

"Beautiful…" It seems like it has been an eternity since he has made love to her.

She moved towards him. "You are wearing way too many clothes."

He stood and she helped him strip and then dropped to her knees and took him into her mouth.

A moan left his lips as she sucked and pumped.

"Baby, please."

His desperate plea made her gush, so she released him with a pop.

He tracked her as she stood and then her lips were on his again as she coaxed her backward and then they edged to the middle of the bed. A moan left her lips as his hands squeezed her breasts and then his thumb teased her nipples.

"Now Jason, I need you now."

Pulling back, she hovered over him and then impaled herself, making them gasp.

"You feel so good," he said as he grabbed her waist as she leaned forward.

Her hips bounce, making him curse under his breath.

"I can't—fuck." It had been so long, he's about to explode. "Baby, I'm going to come."

She bounced harder as he rubbed her clit and then a groan left his lips as he spurted inside her, coaxing an orgasm from her as her body froze and he pumped his hips.

Falling forward, she shuddered as Jason held her closely.

"So good," he sighed.

She moaned as her body continued to recoil. "Too long…"

"I'm so lucky to have you. Not only did you fight for me, but I think your body was made for mine."

She grinned. "I will always fight for you. "

His eyes are hooded, and he looks so sexy.

"No round two."

He groaned.

"Piph will know."

"Piph will get over it."

She grinned. "You know if something should ever happen to me—"

"Don't even go there." He'd never recover.

"You have my permission to hook up with Piph. She's the only one that could keep you in line."

He scoffed. "You're not going anywhere, woman."

"I hope not. We have a lot to accomplish."

"I love you so much."

She languidly kissed him. "I love you more."

"Don't start an argument you can't finish."

Her eyes closed as she sighed. Her man is everything.

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The next morning, Jason did his physical therapy while Elizabeth finished packing. Lisa, who is leaving when they do, Piph and Monica helped with the boys. Lisa had gotten up early and made them a feast to take with them for dinner. Edward had called ahead and arranged for supplies to be delivered via boat and Julia, the caretaker, agreed to put them away. She is excited to have guests again. The boys were adorable, and she wonders what their parents are like.

Jason shook hands with Dan, who had set up a laptop so they could do the therapy via video cam.

Francis and Johnny had packed the truck and headed inside.

Lisa hugged her daughter. "Hello, Mrs. O'Brien."

Eva smiled, and her mother loved that it reached her eyes. "That sounds great."

Johnny grabbed Jake. "Hey, bud."

Jake started making noises, so Johnny did too which Jake tried to mimic.

Carly breezed in with the boys who wanted to say goodbye to their uncle.

"Are you all packed?" she asked.

"Yup. It's in the car and we're ready to go." The boys had been fed and changed.

"We'll have to face chat next week and you can take me on a tour."

"I can do that," Liz said. She went into the closet and then came back with two bags. "We got something for the boys."

Michael and Morgan's eyes lit up.

Jason had found out that Michael had tripped and damaged his video game, so he bought him a new one and Morgan a different one that is more compatible with his age. They eagerly took the bags and Liz filmed them as they went crazy when they saw it also contained several games too.

Carly shook her head. "You spoil them too much."

"I know, but they have been good, and I haven't been able to do so lately," Jason said.

"What do you say?"

Morgan and Michael hugged Jason and then Elizabeth.

"Wait, take a picture," Liz said.

Monica grabbed her phone and urged Carly to join them and snapped a few pics.

"Thanks!"

They took several more with family and friends.

They had hired a photographer for the wedding, so there were plenty of pictures of everyone and they would be sent to the group via email.

Lisa handed Johnny an insulated bag. "This is for dinner. It's all your favorites."

His eyes grew big. "I love you so much."

Eva and Liz laughed as Johnny put it down and then twirled a laughing Lisa around.

"Please let us know you got there safely," Alan said.

"We will," Liz said.

The rest of the family gave them hugs and Piph saved Jason for last.

"I'll miss you."

Jason smiled. "I don't want you flirting with anyone else."

She chuckled. "What happens at G.H. stays at G.H."

"Hussy…"

"Hottie…"

"Touche."

Liz shook her head.

They headed to the large SUV and got the boys strapped in and then Liz and Jason joined them while Francis, Eva, Georgie, Milo, and Johnny went in the next one.

As the mansion faded from view, they looked forward to their next adventure.

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After a plane and a helicopter ride, they were ready to set foot on land.

Their larger luggage had been flown to the closest airport and will be placed on a boat. It will arrive within an hour.

Johnny grabbed the twin's diaper bag and the food before they headed inside.

"Hello, I'm Julia." She hadn't realized how many people were going to show up.

Francis appreciates the view. She is makeup-free with unruly curly hair and the biggest brown eyes and pouty lips. He wonders why she hides out here. Their gaze meets and locks.

Elizabeth tries to hide a smile as her eyes flit between them. Eva notices too.

"I'm Elizabeth and this is Jason, my husband. The twins are Cam and Jake."

Julia tears her focus away from Francis. "I've met them. They are delightful."

Liz smiled proudly. "This is Evangeline and her husband Johnny."

They shook hands.

"And this is Francis."

He held out his hand and July softly gripped it.

"It's nice to meet you."

Johnny and Jason try not to roll their eyes.

"I can show everyone around."

"That would be nice."

They make the rounds and then she leads them onto a deck. "My cottage is through those trees right there and next to it is an art studio."

Liz's eyes brightened.

"Edward tells me that you are an artist."

Liz nodded. "I haven't gotten to paint in months."

"Well, then perhaps tomorrow we can."

"That would be lovely."

"Can I tag along?" Eva asked.

Julia focuses on her. She is beautiful, but she can tell something must have happened to her. There is a hint of sadness there. "Of course, I was thinking we can move some things outside and let the island inspire us."

Liz smiled. "We can bring a blanket and you can relax," she said to Eva.

"That sounds nice."

"Perhaps you can eat with us tonight, Julia."

"I would love to."

Everyone hurried outside and left Francis and her there.

He chuckled. "My friends are not subtle."

She grinned.

"So, you like staying here?"

"Yes. At first, I must admit I was running from something, and then I just came to love it. Not only is it peaceful, but the scenery inspires me."

"I can understand that."

"So, Francis, what do you do for a living?"

"I'm a guard. I watch over Jason and his family."

"I see. Why do they need guards?" She's confused because Edward said Jason is his grandson and she knows about ELQ.

"Well, due to the business, he was in, there were a lot of enemies who wanted their success and tried to take it. Now, he just wants to make sure his past doesn't haunt them."

She nodded.

Liz glanced at Eva. "They would be cute together."

Johnny groaned.

"What?"

"Matchmaking rarely works out," he said.

"And here I thought you were somewhat romantic."

"I have my moments."

Jason made a noise mocking him.

Liz darted backward when the door opened.

"Relax, she went back to her place."

Eva chuckled.

"She's pretty," Liz said nonchalantly.

Francis shook his head.

"I would run if I were you. They'll have you married with three kids in about two minutes," Johnny said. He turned towards his girl. "I have to go."

She pulled him into the room and kissed him thoroughly, glad that he had come along for the ride.

"Baby, you're killing me," Johnny said.

"I love you."

God, he would do anything for her. The reason he didn't say goodbye in Port Charles was that he is having a hard time leaving her.

"I love you with everything I am."

"Come back to me."

"I promise."

She kissed him again and then they embraced.

"I'll call you in a few days."

"Okay."

After he turned to leave, a tear rolled down her cheek.

In the other room, Liz hugged him.

"You better be safe."

"I will. I have too much to look forward to."

Jason followed him outside. "Be careful out there."

They shook hands.

"Take care of our girls."

"I will. Did you need another hug?"

Johnny grinned. "Very funny…"

"I would have called for Liz."

Johnny shook his head.

"Seriously, watch your back."

After a mutual nod, Jason watches as he gets into a boat and speeds away. When he walks back into the house, Milo and Georgie as playing with the boys, and Georgie points to the ceiling, so he makes his way upstairs.

Elizabeth is in the bedroom with Eva consoling her, so Jason sits on the other side of Eva and puts his arm around her.

"He is excellent at what he does. Trust in that."

After a few minutes, her crying subsided, and Jason moved her further onto the bed and put a cover over her. "Rest, we'll come to get you for dinner."

Eva closed her eyes, and Jason and Liz went to their room.

"She'll be okay. It's just the first time since everything went down that he's been away from her," Liz said.

"We'll have to reassure her."

Liz hugged him, so glad that he is recovering well and that he couldn't go on the hunt. She needs him healthy and by her side.