AN: I'm sorry this took so long to get out, but I had to deal with Christmas dinner planning, prep, cooking, and so on. This is what happens when you are the only cook in the family. LOL! However this should make up for it hopefully.
AN2: Jason is referred to as Jason Alan Morgan because of this chapter for a good reason. I'm not sure what Jason's full name was before his accident, but I assumed that it was Jason Alan Morgan Quartermaine before dropping Quartermaine. No matter what I needed him to have a middle name.
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About A Little Over Year later...
Instinctively Elizabeth reached out for Jason who wasn't there next to her in bed; she instantly remembered exactly why he wasn't in bed next to her this morning. Her lips curled into a smile as she knew that they had made it to the day she had dreamed of for months. Slowly opening her eyes Elizabeth sat up pulling her knees to her chest and felt like she was about to jump out of her skin out of excitement for the day. As she glanced across the room there was a box on the vanity, so she climbed out of the bed going to the vanity to see what it was. Beautiful ice blue wrapping paper covered the gift, and a note was on the top in Jason's handwriting.
"Just the beginning," Elizabeth read out aloud after taking the note.
Taking a seat Elizabeth laid the note aside on the vanity; then tackled the wrapping paper to remove it with care. Under the wrapping paper Elizabeth found a jewelry box... Then she opened the box to find a necklace with natural pearls and diamonds in the shape of a butterfly wing that was breathtaking.
"You're up! Good, we got a lot to do," Carly walked into Elizabeth's and Jason's bedroom.
"Yeah," Elizabeth stammered almost.
"Wow, Jason was always good at picking out something incredible. This is perfect for your something new. I had you covered, but this is perfect," Carly gently picked up the necklace.
"Thank you," Elizabeth said as Carly put it on for her.
"Now I got you something blue, old and borrowed in one. It was a Christmas gift, so I want it back," Carly pulled out a London Blue Topaz Bracelet.
"Are you sure?" Elizabeth asked as Carly put it on her.
"We might have got off to a bad start, but I see how happy Jason is with you. I want Jason and... you to have the perfect day. It's still hard not being the only girl in his life, but at least he has someone to love him as he should. For him, I'd do anything because he'd do the same for me," Carly said proudly of how far she had come in a year.
Smiling Elizabeth was disappointed inside that her family wasn't there for her; she knew their feelings about Jason and the life that he lived in Sonny's world. Yet she hoped that someone would put everything aside for her day, but it had been Carly who stepped up to help with the whole wedding. She knew that Carly was still iffy about her especially when it came to Jason.
"Thank you for being here for me... I'm not your favorite person I know, but you have been there like no one else. You have no idea what it means to me," Elizabeth started to tear up.
"No tears! You can not look puffy before you walk down that aisle. The makeup artist is going to be here any minute." Carly told Elizabeth as she grabbed tissues from nearby to dab at the water droplets.
Suddenly there was a knock at her bedroom door which Carly went getting, and there was a young woman with a large suitcase looking thing wheeled behind her.
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Alone waiting to walk down the aisle towards Jason and her future; Elizabeth felt a little sad that her dad or brother wasn't there for her. She was walking into this new chapter in her life without her family standing by her side. Still, Elizabeth wouldn't trade all the happiness and love she had found with Jason. He loved her just like she was, and didn't expect her to make herself less.
"Elizabeth," came Sonny's voice making her look up to see Jason's best friend and brother.
"What are you doing?" Elizabeth asked confused by him being there.
"If you'll let me... Could I walk you down the aisle," Sonny asked her offering his arm to her.
"Thank you," Elizabeth took his arm just as the doors started to open.
Smiling ear to ear Elizabeth walked arm in arm with Sonny going towards Jason. Through her veil, Elizabeth could see tears in Jason's eyes as she got closer, and she started tearing up at the sight of him. After what seemed like a long walk Sonny placed her hand in Jason's hand before going to sit with Carly on the front row. With great care Jason took the veil off her face with a smile on his face; then he took her small hands into to his larger hands giving a slight squeeze.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered in the presence of God to join this man and this woman in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bond and covenant of marriage was established by God in creation. The union of husband and wife is intended by God for their mutual joy; for the help and comfort given each other in prosperity and adversity; and, when it is God's will, for the procreation of children and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord. Therefore marriage is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, deliberately, and in accordance with the purposes for which it was instituted by God. Into this union, Elizabeth Imogene Webber and Jason Alan Morgan now come to be joined. If any of you can show just cause why they may not be lawfully wed, speak now, or else forever hold your peace," the priest started off as Jason and Elizabeth stared at one another.
However, Carly looked around with a death stare as if to dare anyone who would think of ruining this for her Jason. There wasn't really anyone there that would cause trouble, but Carly was taking no chances that this wedding would be ruined.
"Do you Elizabeth Imogene Webber take this man Jason Alan Morgan to be your lawfully wedded husband for richer or poor, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live," he asked looking to Elizabeth.
"I do," Elizabeth answered without hesitation.
"Do you Jason Alan Morgan take this woman Elizabeth Imogene Webber to be your lawfully wedded wife for richer or poor, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live," he turned to Jason for an answer.
"I do," Jason said with a smile.
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As it was coming time for them to say the vows they had written for each other; Elizabeth had so many things she wanted to say to Jason that was so important to her. She wasn't sure that there was enough time to tell him everything that was in her heart. All she knew was that she had a lifetime to tell him everything that she didn't say today. This was the beginning of their forever and always...
"Could I go first?" Jason asked looking to the Priest.
"Alright," he agreed as he gave Jason the approval.
"Our start wasn't the one you tell... You were grieving for a loss, and I just wanted to be there for you. At the same time, I was broken from my own kind of loss. Slowly we rebuilt our lives piece by piece together. It was a hard time in our lives... But we did it. When push came to shove you were there for me. Then you got this miracle that neither of us could have expected. I understood you needed to try... Yet here we are today, together. I love every part of you because you are perfect just as you are. No matter what life brings our way I know we can stand together. Looking to the future isn't my thing, but... I want a little girl who looks just like you... People talk about growing old together, and I can't see it the way they do. I do know I want to spend the rest of my life loving you. My promise to you is that you will always be my home and that I will always do my best to come back to you and our family," Jason said as he looked into Elizabeth's eyes.
"Elizabeth," the priest said looking to her.
"Ever since I could remember I never fit the right way not in my family or in the world. You came along when I needed someone, and you accepted me without expecting anything at all. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I could breathe. You showed me what it means to love and be loved without holding back. Love isn't changing someone to fit into a box, but it's when two piece of the same whole comes together. Jason, you are my compass and my true North. When I look at you I know exactly where to head... Home. So I promise you my whole heart today, but it has been yours for the taking before I knew it. More than that I promise that you are my home and my family. Wherever this life leads I will always be by your side. Forever and always," Elizabeth stammered towards the end; as the tears began to really flow.
"Jason, repeat after me. With this ring; I thee wed," the priest handed him the ring and Jason took it.
"With this ring; I thee wed," Jason said as he placed the ring on Elizabeth's ring finger.
"Elizabeth," the priest started to say as Elizabeth took the ring quickly.
"With this ring; I thee wed," Elizabeth smiled as she slid the ring on Jason's ring finger before the priest could say more.
"What God has joined together; let no man put asunder. I'm happy to pronounce you husband and wife. Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Jason Alan Morgan. You may kiss the bride," the pries rolled with it with a smile on his face.
With that Jason went in for a long slow kiss with his wife.
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To say that Carly wasn't happy when Jason told her that he and Elizabeth were going to skip the wedding afterparty at the penthouse. If she was honest Elizabeth was ready to start her new life with Jason where ever the road would lead them. However, he still hadn't told her where they were going for their honeymoon. All she knew was that they had headed out of town somewhere, and he had her quickly change out of her dress into jeans and a t-shirt. Everything was whipping by them as Jason sped into the unknown. It didn't matter to Elizabeth where they were headed as long as they were together. She knew they would pay for cutting out on Carly tonight, but that would be put on hold until they returned from their honeymoon. When they finally came to a stop in the middle of nowhere Elizabeth was confused, to say the least as Jason kicked the kickstand down before getting off the motorcycle.
"What is going on?" Elizabeth asked as he helped her off the motorcycle.
"Well as I thought about this new life we were starting; I wanted to bring a piece of my past into our future here and now. It's also the reason I spent so much time lately away from you. These trips for the last few months wasn't business, but rather it was a surprise wedding gift from me for our family. Trust me," Jason asked offering her his hand.
"Always and forever," Elizabeth smiled as she took his hand.
Gently Jason led her into an opening that she hadn't noticed before that turned out to be a driveway. They didn't walk long before the trees opened up into a wide area with a cabin sitting in the middle like a painting.
"Jason," Elizabeth whispered as she looked to him.
"This was my first real home before Sonny, Carly, and then you. The boxcar was hauled off a while ago... I bought the land wanting to keep it," Jason wrapped his arms around her.
"Your name was written in the ground here.. I can't believe I forgot. It's as much a part of you; as you are a part of it," Elizabeth sighed as she relaxed into his embrace.
"There is four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a family room, and kitchen. I almost forgot... In the back behind the cabin is an art studio for you. I never want you to forget who you are because every single part of you is important to me," Jason started to kiss her neck just a little.
Just the touch of his lips on her skin was enough to drive her wild.
"Maybe we should continue inside our new home," Elizabeth suggested as she turned to face him.
"I think that is a perfect idea," Jason agreed as he swept her off her feet.
"Jason," Elizabeth said as she had been caught off guard.
"I got to do this the right way," Jason smirked as he headed towards the door.
"As long as I have you everything is perfect. I love you so much," Elizabeth looked into his eyes as she spoke.