A/N – Thanks for the comments, especially to those who take the time to type review every post. I so appreciate it. It's the only thanks I get for taking so much time to write and it's way more fun when I get to read your feedback. * Guest – It's about both of them. She wasn't trying to put the baby at risk. On the plane, she was eating and drinking water to stay hydrated. The only thing she didn't do was sleep. Just being upset usually wouldn't put your baby at risk.
I can't believe that this is over. What a journey. I hope you enjoyed it. I'm working on a shorter story (very jealous Jason). Hopefully, I can post it completely before I go on vacation on the 18th, but it might take a week for me to get started posting. We'll see how much I get done this weekend. After that, I'm really not sure, but I have a lot of stories that I have started write to choose from. I will probably take a break for a while and then come back. Hopefully, work won't be quite as bad by then. We shall see.
Chapter 63
Liz didn't wake up until two hours later. By that time, Audrey, John, and Lila had returned.
"How is she?"
"She's still out."
"I think she looks pale," John said.
"Me too," Jason added.
Liz stirred and then jerked up into a sitting position.
"It's okay. Lay back down, please," Jason said.
"Where am I?" She groggily looked around.
"You're in the hospital."
She looked shocked and tried to think back to what happened. "I was at Sophie's grave with John. That's the last thing I remember."
John moved forward. "You passed out on me."
"I'm sorry."
"It's okay."
Audrey walked around the bed.
"Oh my God, who else is here?"
Lila followed her. "Just me."
"I can't believe you came all the way here."
"You are carrying my great grandchild. Where else would I be?"
"Everyone knows?" Her eyes locked with Jason's.
"Yes."
"I'm sorry that I worried you. I just needed some time."
"Well, I'm not going to apologize for coming. I'm so glad that John found you or this could have ended up being more serious." She could have laid there for hours before someone noticed.
The doctor walked in. "I see the patient is awake. I'm Dr. Ford."
"Hi."
"Let's give the doctor some room," Lila said walking towards the door.
"Can Jason stay?" Liz asked.
"Yes."
Jason moved around to the other side of the bed so Elizabeth could see him.
The doctor took her vitals. "Your blood pressure is coming down and your saline drip is done. I need you to sleep, but first, you need to eat something."
"Okay."
"It looks like you're about six weeks along."
"Wow. I had no idea."
"That happens a lot. Just make sure you go see your doctor when you get home."
"I will."
"If you're doing well by the morning, I'll let you go home. You need to keep hydrated on the plane ride though."
"I'll make sure that she drinks lots of water," Jason said.
"I'm going to have a nurse bring you some food and then I need you to sleep."
"I don't think that will be a problem." Her eyes felt like they weighed a ton.
He left and Jason moved closer. "I need you to know that I love you and I'm not mad. I was just scared."
"I'm so sorry. I wasn't trying to hurt you. I just panicked and needed to be here."
"I know. I've done the same thing. You need to know that you can always come to me. I want to be there for."
"I need a hug."
He moved the bed so she was sitting up more and then hugged her the best he could. Slowly, he moved his hand over her belly. "We're having a baby."
"It's crazy. I think if we had it planned it, I would have been able to wrap my mind around it and deal, but it just came out of left field."
He let her go. "Well, we do have sex—a lot."
She finally smiled. "Great sex."
He kissed her gently. "I'm a little scared I won't be good at being a father."
"Jason, you are so sweet and you take care of me and you listen without judgment. I think you're going to be wonderful."
"Thank you."
"I'm the one who is a basket case."
Lila smiled as she moved forward. "Well, since you are probably going to be a Morgan slash Quartermaine soon, you'll fit right in. It's good to see you smile."
"Thank you. Before we go home tomorrow, you think we could stop by Sophie's grave?"
"Of course, I would like to pay my respects too," Jason said.
"Me too," Lila added.
"Where's Audrey and John?"
Lila grinned. "She's making him get a haircut."
Liz laughed. A nurse brought her some food and even though it didn't taste very good, she ate it and then laid back.
John and Audrey walked into the room and she smiled.
"Did Grams pick out your clothes too?"
"Very funny." He was happy she had her sense of humor back.
His phone rang and it was Jolene, "Hey. Hold on."
"Is that Jolene?"
"Yeah."
She held out her hand and John gave her the phone. "Hi Jolene. It's Elizabeth."
"Hi. How are you feeling?"
"Tired and a little embarrassed."
"Don't. We all have our meltdowns."
"I'll try not to have such an epic one next time. Thank you for letting me borrow your boyfriend."
"He loves you and will always want to protect you. It's something I admire about him, actually."
"Don't let him go. He's a keeper."
Jolene smiled. "I know. Is it wrong that I'm happy you dumped him?"
Liz laughed. "No. I'm very happy for you."
"Thanks."
"Here's John."
She handed the phone back and he went out into the hallway.
"Alright, you sleep. We're going to go back to the hotel and Jason can text us when you wake up and we'll bring you some real food."
Liz smiled. "That sounds really good."
"Any cravings?"
"Nope. You know what I like."
"Alright, I will figure it out." Audrey kissed her on the temple. "Sweet dreams."
"Thanks."
Lila gave her a kiss and lowered her bed. "See you later."
"Bye."
John waved from the hallway and they left.
"You should lay down too. I'm sure you didn't sleep on the plane," Liz said.
"Okay."
She watched him get settled and then finally shut her eyes. "I love you."
"I love you more."
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The next morning, Elizabeth was released and they went to visit Sophie. Lila left a plant and Liz and John said their goodbyes.
"I will never forget you. I might be having another baby, but it will never replace you in my heart and in order to be a good mom, I need to let go of this pain. So, I'm going to picture you as a little angel that will watch over your new brother or sister. It's my way of making the situation more positive. When they get older, I will tell them all about you and the tree at the hospital, my little Sophie tree, and they can watch it grow. Just know that mommy loves you—always." She stood and Jason held her as she cried.
"You okay?"
She nodded. "Believe it or not, I feel better about everything."
"Good."
He walked her to the town car. "I'm glad that I got to come. Sophie knows you're loved and moving on with your life and I have to believe that she's smiling down on us."
"Me too."
He kissed the top of her head and they got in the car.
"So, what airline are we flying?"
Lila smiled. "The Quartermaine express."
"Wow! That's awesome. I'll have to thank Edward."
"Edward is a lot like Jason. He likes to take care of the people he loves. He'll spoil you if you give him a chance."
"I know Diane still talks about that shopping trip. She was in heaven," Liz said.
"Well, she deserved it."
"Thank you all for supporting me. It means so much to me."
"Anytime."
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When they got home, everyone was very supportive and Andrea encouraged Liz to go see Lainey about Sophie which her daughter willingly agreed to. Lainey had been a little surprised by her setback, but it just showed that they had a little more work to do so that Liz wouldn't stress towards the end of her pregnancy.
By the time Elizabeth was showing, she was in a much better place.
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Elizabeth sat across from Patrick and Epiphany. "Alright, what's going on with you too?" They had been acting weird all week and she knew something was up.
"There's something we have to tell you," Piph said.
"Now you're really freaking me out."
PIph smirked. "It's not bad."
"Okay, spill."
Patrick took Epiphany's hand. "We're getting married."
Liz squealed. "Get out! When? I mean is it too soon to ask?"
Patrick shook his head. "No. In fact, it's this weekend."
Her head tilted as her eyes narrowed. "Did you knock her up?"
When they didn't answer, Liz's mouth dropped open. "Seriously?"
Patrick grinned. "No, but we are going to try."
Liz growled. "Don't tease a pregnant woman like that. Now I have to pee." She scrambled off the couch and ran to the bathroom as Piph chuckled. "That was a good one."
"Wish I had taken a picture of her face."
Liz came back. "Why this weekend?"
"I don't know. We were talking at the hospital and Lila overheard and said we could have it at the mansion."
"Wow! That's awesome. The flowers should be in bloom. What are you going to wear?"
"I was hoping you'd go shopping with me."
"Of course I will."
Patrick stood. "Alright, I have a bunch of arrangements to make."
"Where are you having the reception?"
"Actually, we're just going to get married and go straight to the honeymoon."
"Oh."
"Elizabeth, don't be sad. We don't have a lot of family and we didn't want it to be a big thing."
"Why?"
Piph shrugged. "It was just never something I really wanted."
Liz gnawed on her lip a minute. "Alright."
"What about you and Jason?"
"We'll do it someday. Since I started to show, it would probably be better to wait." She was showing a little early. "We're still trying to prepare for the baby."
"I get it. Can you go shopping now?"
"Sure."
"Alright, but I want you to try on some dresses too."
Liz smiled. "That sounds like fun."
"Liz, will you be my maid of honor?"
"Oh my God, yes!"
"Great! Let's go."
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They shopped for several hours. Liz found a dress and told them to hold it for her for twenty-four hours because she didn't want to seem hasty. Their focus had been on the baby and they hadn't really talked about marriage even though they both loved each other and wouldn't object to it.
When she got back to the penthouse, she filled Jason in on the shopping trip. He told her that Patrick asked him to be in the wedding party and he agreed. The week ended up being a blur of activity and when Saturday finally came around, Elizabeth rushed to the mansion with Jason so they could get ready. Piph was already there and Jason pulled her to the rose garden to show her everything and she was stunned when everyone stood up and clapped when they saw them.
"What?"
Jason led her to the middle and knelt down. "Elizabeth Webber, I love you so very much. You are beautiful inside and out and I can't live another day without truly making you mine. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
She started to cry. "Yes. I love you too."
He smiled and she leaned down and they kissed as everyone clapped. Jason took out the ring box and slipped a beautiful hear shaped diamond onto her finger.
"It's gorgeous." Suddenly, she looked up. "Um, don't you think it's a little rude to upstage the wedding?"
Everyone chuckled.
"Here's the thing. Elizabeth, will you marry me today?"
"What?"
Steven snapped a picture of her face. "Priceless."
Liz glared for a second and then turned her attention back to Jason. "This is for us?"
"Yes. I know you're worried about showing and wanted to wait, but I don't want to. Will you marry me today?"
Her hand flew to her mouth and she was deeply moved but very much shocked by everything.
"Say yes!" Jeff yelled.
"Yeah, if you say no, I'll make you name the baby Paper Airplane," Sarah said.
"Or Zombie Apocalypse," Steven said, prompting Audrey to look at him like he was crazy.
Liz started to laugh.
Trevor walked up to them. "Say yes because this man loves you beyond reason and he makes you happy."
Liz gazed down at her gorgeous man. "Yes because I love you beyond reason."
Everyone clapped. Liz turned to Epiphany before she was whisked away. "Are you even engaged?"
She grinned.
"Yes, I put a ring on it."
"You better had."
When they got to the room, Epiphany pulled out the dress Liz had picked out.
"You're gonna make me cry again."
Emily grinned. "I bought you waterproof everything."
"Thank God. My hormones are all over the place."
Sarah joined them along with Amelia and Brooklyn. "We have a surprise for you."
"I don't know if I can take anymore."
"You'll love this one. We hired a special flower girl."
Liz frowned. "Who?"
Kylie walked into the room and Liz dropped to the floor as she embraced her warmly. "I missed you so much."
"I couldn't miss your wedding day, even if you are marrying my future husband."
Liz laughed. "Has he seen you yet?"
"No. It's a surprise."
"Good."
"Time to get your makeup and hair done," Amelia said. They had hired someone to do it for her.
Once she was finished, they helped her get into the dress.
Andrea watched from across the room. "You look so gorgeous."
Liz smiled. "Thank you." The dress was simple, but elegant and hid her bump nicely.
Jeff agreed. "You are stunning."
"Thanks dad."
"Alright, are we ready?" Jeff asked.
"Definitely."
Everyone else left them alone and he took a moment to lay a kiss on her forehead. "I love you and I'm glad that you found someone to spend the rest of your life with."
"Thank you. I love you too."
"Let's do this."
She took his arm and he left her outside.
When Jason saw Kylie, he had a big grin on his face. Before she sat down, she ran up to him and hugged him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
Jason was holding his breath as he watched her walk towards him.
"Breathe," Francis whispered.
He let out a harsh breath. Elizabeth looked incredible and he thought he was the luckiest man on earth.
She smiled as she slowly walked towards him. Jeff finally kissed her and gave her hand to Jason.
"Beautiful," he whispered as she smiled in response.
The ceremony was beautiful. Brooklyn sang for them and then Epiphany read a beautiful poem. Later, she sang at the reception. Once all the vows were made, and they were finally pronounced man and wife, everyone was ready to celebrate in style. They partied all night before they slipped away and went back to the penthouse. Jolene, Carly, and Claudia had decorated it.
Jason made love to his wife until they were both exhausted and fell asleep. After that he whisked her away to a beach house. They would go to Italy after the baby was born. While Liz was nervous once her water broke, Jason was there to calm and assure her. They had a healthy baby boy they named Jackson Edward. Three years later he was followed by his little sister Lila Anne and a year after that, Liz got a surprise and discovered she was pregnant again and they had another boy named Caden.
Amelia and Johnny were madly in love. Johnny proposed to her and they want to start having kids right away. They would end up having a small ceremony and a bigger reception where are their friends and family gathered to celebrate. A year later, they had a little girl named Claire and three years later, a little boy named Eric. Kylie was a big presence in everyone's life and usually came to stay in Port Charles over the summer. She was happy and her mom was doing well and had met someone that respected and treated her well. Kylie was thriving.
Patrick knocked Epiphany up about three months later and they had a little boy named Benjamin. One year after the Morgan nuptials, Sarah and Francis had a little boy named Robert and two years after that another little boy named Preston James. Carly and Sonny married and had a little boy named Michael. John and Jolene eventually married and had twin girls named Maria and Allie. Emily and Steven broke up and then got back together. They got married and had a little girl named Emma.
Francis made Jason a partner. When Ric and Gloria got out of prison, they laid low and didn't bother the family and Ric would pay Jason a monthly stipend for the rest of his life. Corelli Morgan was successful and even surpassed Corinthos Inc. It would be a good legacy for their children if they wanted to be involved.
Life wasn't perfect, but it was filled with laughter and love. All the couples thrived.
The End
