Title: Family
Author: Mic
Pairings: Jason/Courtney
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1,212

Disclaimer: I don't own General Hospital or anything to do with it.

Summary: Jason and Courtney finally start the family they always wanted.

Background: Basically everything that happened to Journey when they were first together happened; A.J., the stalker, the murder trial, Sonny making them breaking up, Ric. Sonny and Carly are in this story but they don't push all of their problems on to Journey. This story starts on their would be wedding.

Chapter 5

Jason knew Courtney had been upset when he had left. He just didn't know what he could do to help her. He wanted to have a baby too but he just wasn't sure they were ready. They had so many things they wanted to do before starting a family. He realized now that he should have stayed with her. He hoped it wasn't too late. That she would let him in and help her. And if that meant having a baby right now he would do it in a heartbeat.

He had just gotten back to the penthouse from the warehouse. There was a new threat in town coming after Sonny. Jason knew it was a bad time to start a family with Courtney but he couldn't refuse anything she asked. She wanted a family and so did he. Jason knew the business would never be safe enough to bring a child into it. It wasn't even safe enough to bring Courtney into but he was selfish. He wanted Courtney no matter what. He promised himself he would do anything to protect her and their family no matter what.

He walked in and the whole penthouse was dark. He thought maybe she was up stairs sleeping. It had been a stressful day for her. Plus the fact that she was sick didn't help any. He walked up the stairs to their bedroom when he found it dark and empty. Jason was starting to get concerned. He walked back downstairs when he saw a piece of paper on the desk. He picked it up and read it.

Jason, I went for a walk in the park. Be back soon. Love Courtney.

He put the paper down and looked at his watch. 8 o'clock. He then wondered when she left. He was about to leave to go find her when the phone rang.

Jason: Morgan

Person: Mr. Morgan?

Jason: Yes.

Person: I am calling about your wife, Courtney Morgan.

Jason: What about her?

Nurse: She was just brought in to General Hospital.

Jason: Is she ok?

Nurse: I'm sorry. I can't give out information over the phone.

Jason: I will be right there.

Jason ran out of the penthouse to the hospital. He needed to what happened to Courtney.

He finally made it into GH. It felt like an eternity getting there. He walked up to the nurse's station to find out where Courtney was.

Jason: Excuse me. I am looking for Courtney Morgan.

Nurse: Are you a relative?

Jason: I am her husband.

Nurse: She is in room 565.

Jason: Thank you.

Jason was walking out of the elevator when he ran into Monica.

Monica: Jason.

Jason: Hi.

Monica: What are you doing here? Are you ok?

Jason: I am fine. I got a call saying Courtney was brought in.

Monica: Do you want me to check on her?

Jason: I would really appreciate that.

Monica: What room?

Jason: 565

Monica: Come on.

They walked in silence together to Courtney's room. When they finally got there the doctor that was in the room shocked both of them.

Jason: Dr. Meadows?

Dr. Meadows: Hello.

Jason: How is she?

Dr. Meadows: They are both lucky.

Jason: Both?

Dr. Meadows: Yes, her and the baby.

Jason: Baby? What baby?

Dr. Meadows: You didn't know she is pregnant?

Jason: She took a home test and it came out negative.

Dr. Meadows: That happens sometimes.

Monica: They are both fine though?

Dr. Meadows: Yes, perfectly healthy. She will have a bump on her head and a headache but that should be all.

Jason: You are sure they are fine?

Dr. Meadows: Yes I am. I would like to keep her overnight just to make sure.

Jason: Ok.

Dr. Meadows: If you need anything just have me paged.

Monica: Same with me Jason. I will leave you alone with her. Congratulations.

Jason: Thank you.

Jason sat there looking at his beautiful wife who was pregnant with his child. He couldn't have been happier. He just wanted her to wake up so he could tell her their happy news. Until then he sat there watching her holding her hand with on hand and the other one on her stomach.

He had fallen asleep with his head on her stomach. Courtney woke up with a huge headache. She looked down and saw his head. It brought a huge smile to her face. She didn't understand how she got so lucky. He looked so peaceful sleeping. He started to wake up and felt her eyes on him. He picked his head off of her stomach and smiled at her.

Jason: Hey, how are you feeling?

Courtney: I have a headache but other than that I feel fine.

Jason: I have something to tell you.

Courtney: Is something wrong with baby?

Jason: You know about the baby.

Courtney: I was going to tell you.

Jason: Why didn't you?

Courtney: I just needed sometime to process it.

Jason: Did you lie about the test at home?

Courtney: No, I promise I didn't. Home pregnancy tests are only 99% right and I know my body. I knew in my heart I was pregnant. So I went to Mercy Hospital to have them do a test. It came out positive.

Jason: Why didn't you just tell me? I would have gone with you.

Courtney: I know you would have but I didn't want to disappoint you if I really hadn't been.

Jason: Courtney, you need to tell me things like this. Look at happened in the park.

Courtney: I know Jason. I know I should have told you.

Courtney started crying uncontrollably. Jason didn't know how to help her. She had lied to him. He knew he should forgive her but he wasn't sure how to do that. He needed to know what else happened when she had been out.

Jason: What happened in the park?

Courtney: I was walking when I thought I heard someone walking behind me. I turned around and there wasn't anyone so I kept walking when I heard footsteps then I felt them grab me from behind. He put his hand over my mouth and whispered, "Your husband shouldn't let you out of the house a night without a bodyguard. Who knows what could happen to your pretty little face." The next thing I remember is waking up here and seeing your face.

Jason: God Courtney, you shouldn't have gone out at night by yourself.

Courtney: Jason I know ok. Do you not think I realize I could have hurt are baby?

Jason: Courtney, I'm sorry. It came out harsher then I meant.

Courtney: Jason I just need to be by myself for a little bit.

Jason: Ok. I am going to put Max outside your door to make sure no one comes in.

Courtney: Thank you Jason.

Jason: I love you.

Courtney: I love you too.

But Jason had already left the room. After he left the room, Courtney realized they had just had their first fight as a married couple. And she wasn't sure how they were going to get past it. She had to face the fact that she lied to him. How was she going to get him to understand she wouldn't do it again?

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