Chapter 48

Jason and Elizabeth stepped into the elevator. Elizabeth took a deep breath and looked at Jason. His face had a slight smile which was a big change from an hour ago when he was stomping around the bedroom cursing and swearing. Her mind kept flashing to the limo ride. Jason's hands were all over and under her dress. She felt her face flush thinking about it.

"You ok?" Jason asked.

She flashed him a smile, "Yea, I just feel bad for the limo driver. The look on his face." She shook her head and continued, "God Jason… how did we not feel the car stop."

He raised his eyebrows, "Are you kidding me?"

"I know… imagine if a few more minutes went by. At least our clothes were still on." She said.

"Well there is always the ride home…" Before Jason could finish the elevator doors opened. Jason's hand moved to her waist and guided her into the room full of people. They made it to a table and Elizabeth saw Carly coming toward them.

"Here we go." She whispered.

Jason moved his hand from her waist and took her hand in his, linking their fingers. "I'm going to get a drink do you want one?" His eyes narrowed. "I'm getting water Jason… although a little tequila could probably take the edge off." She said with a smirk then turned and headed to the bar, leaving Jason to deal with Carly.

"Jase." Carly said giving him a hug. "I'm so glad you showed up."

He nodded.

"Where did Lizzie run off to? Did she get scared when she saw me?" Carly said with a snicker.

Jason sucked in a deep breath. "Don't start Carly. She went to get us drinks. Where is Jax?"

"He is over talking to some of the guests. Take a seat, I need to talk to you about something." Carly pulled out a chair and motioned for Jason to sit. She swung around and sat in the chair next to him. "I wanted to tell you before you heard from Sonny or the boys or anyone else… I'm pregnant."

Jason's eyes went wide. "Wow Carly, congratulations."

"I know… I mean I wasn't even trying. Actually I wasn't not trying but I didn't think it was possible. Anyway, isn't this fantastic?"

"It's great Carly. I am happy for you." Jason said sincerely.

Elizabeth approached the table and handed Jason his drink. She had gotten him a scotch which surprised him, he had expected a beer. "I figured I'd get you the good stuff since it was on Carly." She said sarcastically. "I would have gotten you a drink Carly but… nah, I wouldn't have."

Carly rolled her eyes, "That's OK, I shouldn't drink anyway."

"Yea, you don't want to get drunk at your own party." Elizabeth said.

"Actually I'm pregnant so I shouldn't drink." Carly shot at her.

Elizabeth looked at Jason and shot him a look at said 'You have got to be kidding me'. She looked at Carly seriously and said "Congratulations Carly."

Carly was surprised by Elizabeth's sincerity. Her eyes fluttered from side to side, "Thanks."

"How far along are you?" Elizabeth asked.

"I just found out a few days ago, so not very."

Elizabeth bit her bottom lip and nodded her head. She could feel Jason staring at her, gauging her reaction. "Well, congratulations Carly. Be sure to tell Jax I said so too."

One of the waiters came up to Carly and whispered something in her ear. "Well can you ask Jax to do it?" she said to him.

"I did and he told me that you would handle it." He said.

Carly rolled her eyes and stood from her chair. "Have fun Jason." She said then looked at Elizabeth. She opened her mouth to say something but opted to turn and walk away instead.

"Jason, tell me that Carly did not just tell me that she is pregnant… about as pregnant as me… which means we'll be going through our pregnancies together. Ugh!" Elizabeth made a face as though she had just sucked on a lemon.

Jason shrugged his shoulders, "But you are the most beautiful pregnant woman I know." He said motioning for her to sit.

"Actually I was wondering if you'd dance with me."

He stood from his seat, took her hand and led her to the dance floor. He pulled her to him and her body instantly molded to his. She felt him place his hand on her lower back and she could feel the heat of his palm though the thin fabric of her dress. She hooked one hand around his neck and rested the other on his chest where he brought his free hand up to cover hers.

They swayed to the music for a few songs, glancing at each other occasionally but just enjoying the calmness they created in each other when their bodies were touching. Jason found it to be amazing that she could calm him down and relax him so easily. He normally did not enjoy dancing but with her he could dance every night, no matter who was around. Their dance was interrupted when he felt a gurgle on his side. He looked down at Elizabeth who was laughing.

"Sorry, I'm hungry." She mumbled.

"Well let's get you some food then. We'll finish dancing later." He led her back to their seat and they ate then chatted with some of the other guests. Elizabeth talked to Robin then Kelly while Jason found Sonny a few tables away. Every few minutes she could feel Jason's eyes on her and she'd meet his eyes.

She saw Carly holding a microphone and she listened as she thanked everyone for coming and noted that it was five minutes till midnight. The guests started to gather and crowd around collecting glasses of champagne. She could not find Jason in the crowd of people. When they started counting down from twenty she felt a hand grab hers and pull her away.

Jason took her outside where she surprisingly found it warm thanks to the large outdoor heaters on the patio. The patio was vacant thanks to the countdown going on inside and before she knew it she heard "ONE" yelled by the crowd inside. Jason's hands wrapped around her head and his lips met hers. She instantly responded to his kiss, her arms wrapped around his waist and she pulled him closer while his mouth dominated hers. His tongue explored her mouth as he pressed her against the wall with his body. She moaned into his mouth and one of his hands trailed down the side of her face to her neck then her shoulder, down across the top of her chest causing her to gasp for a breath. He kissed her chin and trailed down her neck to her spot. The spot that drove her crazy.

"Ah hem."

Elizabeth's eyes shot open, Jason quickly released her and looked over his shoulder. How did he not hear the door open? How… he knew, the same way he didn't feel the limo come to a stop earlier. Elizabeth has a way of causing his senses to go haywire.

Elizabeth felt the redness in her cheeks when Sonny approached them followed closely behind by Kate.

"Sorry to interrupt. Looks like you two had the same idea as we did." Sonny finally said breaking the silence. "Happy New Year."

"Ha-Happy New Year." Elizabeth mumbled "Sorry." She felt like she had just been caught by her Grams.

Jason looked to Sonny who smiled back at him and motioned for Jason to move to the side to talk to him. Jason followed him over toward the railing leaving Elizabeth and Kate alone.

"Happy New Year Elizabeth… Carly sure can throw a party."

"Don't tell her that, she doesn't need a bigger head then she already has." Elizabeth joked.

Kate smiled, "I couldn't agree more." There was another awkward silence before Kate spoke again. "So I hear you and Jason are getting married. Congratulations."

"Thanks, we are hoping sometime in January… or this month."

"Well if you need any help getting any good designer dresses in a rush, let me know." Kate said.

Elizabeth smiled, "That's very nice of you, I will keep that in mind. I actually went looking today and am in the air on two of them."

"Well I'd be happy to help." Kate assured her. Jason and Sonny rejoined them and Jason took Elizabeth's hand, tugging her toward the door.

"Thanks again Kate and Happy New Year to both of you." Elizabeth said as she walked inside with Jason. He led her back to the table where they both sat down. "How red was my face when they came outside? God that was embarrassing."

Jason nodded. Elizabeth took a sip of her water and Jason squeezed her hand. "Happy New Year Elizabeth."

She smiled, "Happy New Year Jason."

"Ready to go?" he asked.

She looked at him confused "But its only like 12:15. You want to go home already?"

He smiled, "No, I want to go to our room."