Liz and Jason went to see what the kids were all excited about and laughed when they saw Francis and Johnny with the snow machine. The house really looked like Christmas to them. The boys were able to play in the snow while their parents took pictures of them. Liz wanted to take extra photos because who knew when everyone would be together again after the wedding on New Year's Eve.
The homes were all lit with Christmas lights and the sun was starting to set. Liz knew that in a few minutes the scene would be all over but she would have enough photos to have ready to sketch that would last throughout the winter. Kim and Drew went over to see what Liz was doing.
"Okay, we caught you in the act. How dare you take photos now when there are snow balls to throw and snow angels to make. I know that you love to sketch all this excitement, but you should be in it too."
Drew then picked up his future sister-in-law and threw her into one of the snow piles. He then got her camera and started taking photos of her. He wanted her to feel like everyone else did. He could tell that she was at peace living down there, but he wanted more for her and he didn't know why.
"Okay. I am sorry about that, but I now have blackmail pictures of you. I want you to send them to me so I can use them against you a couple of years down the road."
"Mr. Big Man has to blackmail me with my own camera. Don't think that it is going to work out to well for you. I will promise to send you some of the pictures because I know that they are going to look all kinds of crazy. Thank you for throwing me in the snow/sand. I am going to have bruises all over me and you will have to explain that to your brother. I do need to ask you something. Is Franco in Pentonville or did they put him in Shadybrook? I know that Jason knows, but he won't tell me. I need to know that I will never see him again. I don't know why I trusted him. I feel like such a failure. He is certifiable and I let him into my life and my sons' lives. I don't understand why I do those kind of things."
"I think it has to do with the fact that Franco made you feel safe. He made you feel better about yourself after our break-up. I know it's too late, but I understand why you did what you did then. I know how I let you and the boys down. Lying was wrong, but we all do it. It was so strange because once I started getting Jason's memories, it was like I turned into a totally different person. My feelings changed and I felt like I didn't even know you. Everything was about Sam, Carly and Sonny. It was like you and Jake didn't exist. I have found out that I didn't have all the memories that Jason had. It was like his feelings for you were so deep and locked down that the mapping couldn't touch it. I have talked to my brother about it and we both agree that I didn't get all of his memories. I also missed some about the people who I really loved but had passed away like Emily. When I looked into my daughter's bedroom and you had pictures of my sister, Emily in there, it was like I was getting to know her all over again. Scout loves her room. She loves all the pretty pictures and especially the one with Jake, Danny and herself. I am not even sure who took that picture or how you got it. The painting is beautiful. The three of them together are so sweet. I am in awe of your talent. Then I saw the photo that Cam took of Joss and Oscar. I can see that he has some of your talent too. He is really good at taking photos. I know that photo means a lot to both Joss and Oscar. He also loves his room and Danny does too. I just have one problem and that is the master bedroom. How did you know what I would really want in there it was like you read my mind?"
Kim laughed at Drew for that question. "She knows you Drew. The two of you spent plenty of time together when you were getting well. You told her how you felt about things and what you liked. You were being Drew then. You might not have known your memories like most people, but you tell a lot about yourself by the way your carry yourself and treat others. Jason was a little more single minded than you. I am surprised that he actually opened his heart up the way he did and moved down with you. I know that when you left, Sam and Carly felt like you brainwashed Jason into leaving. I could see how much he loved you but they didn't want to see it. Sam realized that shortly after you left. She realized that she loved Drew and that Jason was really never hers. Carly will always be Carly. Enough of that. We need to go see what is going on with our children."
The sun went down and the snow melted away, but the memories that everyone had that Christmas was going to stay in everyone's hearts. Oscar called Joss to see how she was doing. He told her about his room. He showed her around their place and what Elizabeth had done for their bedrooms and their home. Joss loved Oscar's room and she knew that Cam had helped his mother get everything that Oscar could want. Joss had talked to her parents and they were allowing her to fly down for Jason and Elizabeth's wedding. Sonny had called Jason to ask his permission because he knew how much Joss wanted to be with Oscar for New Year's Eve. Carly was not allowed anywhere near Alabama and she knew that if she ever wanted Jason back in her life that she needed to stay away for at least a while.
Sonny had Michael fly down Joss so he could also be there for his uncle's wedding. Carly was not happy that her children were going to the wedding, but she knew that if she tried to stop it, that she would be put in jail and never talk to Jason again. Sonny stayed up in Port Charles to help her with wanting to throw everything away to get her best friend back.
Johnny and Francis had said their goodbyes and that they would be back the next day. Monica, Kim, Sam, Elizabeth and Emily (Scout) were going shopping the next day. There would be plenty of good sales coming in and going to the outlet would be an experience for all of them together. Sam felt like she was treading where she didn't need to be, but she knew how important family was to Drew. She loved him and wanted him to be happy, but it was hard because she didn't want to be around Elizabeth. She knew that things were over between Jason and herself, she just wanted Jason for herself and Drew too. She knew that she was being selfish, but she couldn't help herself. The only thing that made it easier was seeing Danny with his brothers.
Danny, Jake, and Aiden were having a blast hanging out with the men. Cam and Oscar asked if they could go to the outlet too, but they were going on their own. They had their gift cards to use and Cam knew of a place that he could get a really nice camera. Oscar wanted to see if he could find some guitar books and a new guitar. He was going to leave them at the house down here so he would have it when he spent some time down there. His parents planned on coming back down for spring break. Sam was not sure, but she was going to try. If not, Drew could take Danny and Scout down with him if she needed to be working on something in Port Charles.
Cam and Oscar told their mothers that they would meet at the SUV around one. They might have to go somewhere else to find what they wanted and they were going to call an Uber if they needed too. "Just remember to text us if you want to stay longer or if you want to go home earlier. An uber is fine and I know that you will get home safely. I guess I need to think about letting you get your driver's license and your own vehicle. You are growing up and I guess I need to treat you that way. I love you, Cam."
Cam and Oscar hurried out of their before Kim started on her son too. It was amazing to see how much better Oscar was doing. He was getting to know his father and father's side of the family. He had Joss and that made all the difference in him wanting to get better and beat the cancer. His last check-up just before the trip showed a vast improvement. "I want to know what you need for your wedding? I am thinking we need to go a little further than here for your wedding gown."
"I did see one that I fell in love with when Jason and I went to New Orleans. It was in one of the vintage shops in the French Quarter. I am not traditional when it comes to weddings or wedding gowns. It was something that you would have seen in a movie like the "Great Gatsby". We are getting married on New Years' Eve and I want something that is fun, and different than the gowns that I have worn in the past. This was when I was back in my need to please everyone phase. Who is up to going to New Orleans. We can even take our men with us. I think that we could fly there in just fifteen minutes or so. The hard part is finding someone to take us around to where we want to go."
Sam started to feel more uncomfortable the minute when Liz started talking about her wedding. Liz could see it and knew that it was time for the two of them to be upfront and honest with each other. "Sam, I can see that you wanted to be here for Drew so he could see his brother get married. I know that even though we will be soon family, that we will never be friends. I can stay out of your way and I know that you can do the same. If you feel the need to leave, we will understand. Julian left last night due to feeling uneasy with everyone. Just know that you are family and are welcome. I just hope that if you have to leave, Danny and Emily can stay with Drew until after the wedding."
Sam looked at Elizabeth and didn't know what to say. Oscar and Cam came back just then and the relief on Sam's face was enough to table the discussion for a while. They all went back to their homes and Jason called for his plane. He then called and got two limos ready to take everyone around New Orleans. Johnny and Francis said they would watch the children. Monica also said she would stay behind to help.
Sam went to speak to Drew. "I am sorry, but I have to go back home. I feel uncomfortable and I know that I should be able to make peace with Liz, but right now it's a bit too much. I love you and I will be fine. I am going to leave Danny and Emily here for the wedding. I just wish that I could feel better about the wedding, but I can't. Please, don't stop me or say you will go home too. I know how much this means to you and I don't want to ruin anything. Just remember to call me at midnight our time. We are in Central time here so when it is midnight here, it will be one in New York."
Drew just looked at Sam. He wanted to propose to her and get re-married, but he decided that maybe that should wait till he was sure about the two of them. He went over to tell Jason about Sam leaving. Jason told his brother that it is probably for the best. "I hope you want to stay for the wedding. Sam is someone who would only be truly happy if she had you, but knew that I was waiting for her in the wings. She wants both of us and she believes that Elizabeth is taking something from her, that was never hers. Elizabeth knows how Sam feels. Just know that it is all for the best."
Sam left for the family plane after packing and saying goodbye to everyone. She wanted Drew to stay with Emily and Danny. She told everyone that something was going on with her PI business and she had to go up there to take care of it.
The trip to New Orleans was now just Drew, Kim, Jason and Liz. It was going to be a bit strange but fun at the same time. Drew was the best man and Kim was the maid of honor. It was actually perfect, but Jason had a surprise for Elizabeth that was going to make her very happy. There were four going to New Orleans but seven going home. Robin, Patrick and Emma were meeting them in the city.
The limo picked them up and brought them to the vintage shop that Elizabeth saw the dress, but it had been sold. Liz and Kim decided it was a sign and started to look at the other shops in the French Quarter. One of the shops had something for everyone. You could get the tuxedoes, maid of honor gowns and wedding gown. The problem was the boys were in Orange Beach and they needed to get fitted too. Jason called Monica and told them about the bridal shop. Francis, Johnny and Monica rounded up the children and they took off to the airstrip. It took a half hour from the time of the phone call to the limo in New Orleans.
The limo took them straight to the bridal shop. Jason had one more limo come to the shop. Soon there were people everywhere in the bridal shop. It was a lot of fun and everyone found what they were looking for. There were a few alterations that needed to be made, but they would be ready for New Year's Eve. The outfits were going to be sent to the homes with plenty of time to spare.
When Robin, Patrick and Emma walked into the bridal shop, Elizabeth almost fainted. She was so happy and surprised. Cam was very happy to see his best friend. Emma ran up to Cam and gave him a hug. "I have missed you since moving to California. This must be Oscar. Cam is terrible at introductions. I am Emma Scorpio-Drake. Joss and I have talked about the two of you. I am glad that she is coming down with her brother. It seems the females are way outnumbered. My little brother is with my grandfather, Noah. He was named after his grandfather, so my grandfather feels a need to protect him from anything to girlish." Cam laughed at that.
When everyone was finished picking what they wanted and needed, they all went to find a place to eat. When they were finished, the limos took them to the plane. Johnny and Francis had already left and they were there to pick everyone up. It took two trips with the two vehicles, but everyone had a great time.
The next morning, Michael and Joss were flying down for the wedding. Everyone was excited to see them. Jason and Drew went to pick up their nephew and Joss. There was an extra passenger with them. Jonah was officially Michael's son and he took him down there. Jason helped Michael get the car seat into the SUV. Drew helped get the luggage into the back while Joss held her nephew.
A half hour later they were pulling up into Monica's driveway. Joss, Michael and Jonah were staying at his grandmother's. Joss got out of the vehicle and fell in love. The gulf was right there and the sand looked like sugar. Cam sent photos and videos but it didn't do it justice.
Oscar and Cam were ready to take Joss on a tour of the homes. She was having a great time. Emma went to see Joss. She hadn't seen her since she moved to California. The four of them wanted to see a bit more of the area. The outlet would be a fun place for the four of them to go too. Francis told the four of them he would take them, but they couldn't take off from him. Oscar and Cam knew the drill so with Franco locked up for burning down their place, they felt safe, but knew that Francis was there to protect them, not hurt them. Joss grew up with it and Emma she just went with the other three.
They made it to the one of their favorite stores and Emma fell in love with the place. There was a jacket that all the rich kids had and she found the same jacket on sale for a quarter of what they paid. Emma loved the jacket and bought it. Joss showed her a few of her favorite stores and the two of them had a blast. The guys just looked at them like they were crazy. They spent well over four grand in a few short hours. Joss helped pick up some clothes for Aiden, Jake, Danny and Emily.
The next couple of hours were at the movies which was right up the street. Joss knew that she was going to have a hard time going back home to the snow and cold. Oscar told her not to worry that he would keep them warm. Cam and Emma threw popcorn at them when Oscar said that. "You two are way to cheesy for us. Cam and I might have to move to another row." Cam laughed at that. He knew that she still cared for him, but only as a friend. Hopefully, the two of them would get together like Joss and Oscar.
It was the morning of the wedding. New Year's Eve seemed like the perfect time to celebrate all the changes of the past year, both good and bad. Jason spent the night at his brother's home, to keep the tradition alive. The ladies were having a great time. They watched rom-coms all night and basically had a pajama party.
Johnny and Francis surprised all the ladies with hair, make-up and most of all a spa day. They drove them to the spa down the road from them. The ladies were looking forward to getting pampered for the night ahead of them. Elizabeth was so excited about what was going on. She knew that her dreams were finally coming true. Jason and Elizabeth planned on going on road trip that spring for their honeymoon.
The guys decided that a good day on the boat fishing would help end the year and start the new one. They found a boat that was going on that morning. Danny and Aiden were not going so Francis said that he would stay with the boys. Johnny was taking care of what the women needed. Jake, Cameron, Oscar, Michael, Patrick, Drew and Jason took off for the charter boat.
When they got there, the water was going to be a bit choppy due to storm that was coming up from the gulf. The storm was supposed to hit the next day, but it already made the gulf rough. Jason hated to disappoint everyone but he was not about to get married when he was still feeling queasy from fishing. "I am sorry about that guys. I think that maybe we should figure out what else we could do today that would be fun. I am thinking we could play goofy golf and have some fun."
Drew and Patrick knew that Jason was trying to keep the boys spirits up since the fishing trip was cancelled. "Dad, we don't have to go play goofy golf. We just want to hang out with you all. I am so excited that you and mom are finally getting it right after so many years and getting married. My brothers and I just want the both of you happy. I want to officially welcome you to the Webber clan." Jason had tears in his eyes and he looked around and saw that he was not the only one who had them.
Elizabeth and Kim were looking at the different styles that Elizabeth had to choose from for her wedding. She decided to just have a few curls and put up for her veil. She wanted it simple but elegant. The make-up was on the light side too. She is a natural beauty so there was no reason to put more make-up on then necessary. They were getting married on the beach behind their home at sunset. The reception was in their home. There were no reasons to have a big grand wedding when they knew how each other felt and everyone they wanted was there for their wedding.
Sonny and Maximus Giambetti were going to fly down for the wedding too and back home in time for the ball to drop in NYC. Sonny had Carly there with a couple of guards to make sure that she didn't try to get down there to disrupt the wedding.
Maximus's plane got into Orange Beach at three that afternoon. Francis picked them up and brought them over to the house to surprise Jason and Elizabeth. Jason was very happy to see the both of them. Maximus helped a lot when Jason was unsure of what to do. He knew that too much time had passed and that he was not cut out for mob. Maximus and Sonny had a big surprise for the young family. They bought a couple of properties for the family to work on together.
The properties they had bought were to be flipped or used for maybe an art gallery. The first property was for Jason to have his motorcycle shop. Johnny and Francis were going to help them with the flips and put in the security systems for them. Maximus had one more surprise for them. He invited everyone to his villa for a couple of weeks in June.
Sonny was happy for his best friend and Elizabeth. He knew for a long time that they should have been together since she took care of him in her studio. Carly would never understand everything that Jason had been through or done to get married to the one woman who had his heart. She thought that everyone should bow down to her and that the world revolved around her.
Sonny saw Michael and went to pick up his grandson. He felt very blessed that Wiley was really Jonah. He knew that Lucas was having a hard time, but Michael wanted to keep Jonah in his life. Brad and Nelle were being sent to Pentonville for the fraud they created. It was hard for Lucas to hear the truth, but he knew deep down it was something that should have been taken care of when Julian found out. Lucas was more hurt to know his father kept the truth from him than Brad. Brad always had a problem with good and bad. Michael understood that Lucas was a victim just like Jonah and himself.
Sonny, Joss and Michael walked over to where everyone was getting to be seated. The minister came down from Port Charles for the wedding, courtesy of Sonny. He was going back with Sonny that night. Maximus was staying for the night and flying home the next day. Everyone was sitting down expect for minister, Jason, Drew and Patrick. The boys wanted to walk their mother down the beach and it was a sight to behold. Danny and Aiden walked in front of Elizabeth who was being escorted by Jake and Cameron. Kim walked ahead of Robin who was the matron of honor. Elizabeth made it to her future husband with her boys. When the minister asked who gives this woman away, all four boys said, "I do". They hugged Elizabeth and sat down. Monica had tears in her eyes when she heard them in unison.
Jason held Elizabeth's hand and looked deep into her eyes. The two of them were so in love that they couldn't see another person. They did hear them though. The minister said a few prayers and it was time for the two of them to say their vows. "I, Jason take you Elizabeth to be my most cherished wife. You are the first person I think about when I get up in the morning and the last person when I go to sleep at night. I remember how lost and alone you looked when I saw you that night at Jake's. You had this look that made you seem stronger than you felt until I let you tell me how alone you felt. I told you that I felt the same way too. Then I asked if you wanted to take a ride with me. When you said, "yes", I knew you were the woman for me. You felt alive and free for the first time in a long time. You made me feel those feelings too, because of how excited you were. There has never been anyone who makes me feel that way. When I was shot, I felt that I deserved it for the pain that I had caused everyone. I hurt my family in so many ways, but I knew deep down they still loved me. You came to rescue me and I told you to leave. Sonny and Bobbie also told you to leave. It was too dangerous, but you didn't. You put your fears aside so you could help me. You took me in and made sure that I took my medication. You made me drink gallons of soup and you had my back. When Carly tried to take me away, you told her no. You were so brave and selfless. I fell in love with you then. I never stopped loving you and even though we both have gotten in each other's way, we are finally back to where we should have been all along. I want you to know that I will stand by you every day. I will always love and cherish you."
Elizabeth had tears in her eyes when he said his vows. "This is from a man who never wants to talk. You took most of my words away from me. I, Elizabeth vow to love and cherish you Jason Morgan. You are the light in my life. You have helped me overcome many things in my life, just by listening to me. You let me tell you my stories, troubles, and doubts. When I was finished rambling, you would take my hands, look me in the eye and tell me what I needed to know. Most of the time, you would tell me what I just said and then ask me what should you do about it. You helped me so many times and have saved me from myself. You are the best man who has ever entered my life. My sons and that includes you, Danny mean the world to me. You are a great father to them and I am very proud of all that you have done for them. You bring me joy and peace, which in our lives is not easy. I will always love and cherish you."
They exchanged rings and were pronounced man and wife. When the two of them kissed, the sun was setting on the Gulf of Mexico. Everyone cheered and then the fun really started.