Well Alcazar and Sam aren't gone... they both will be back... together? There is some more Carly and Edward as well. It is all coming, I promise!
Oh and someone will see the hickeys on her, I promise:)
Chapter 32
A Morgan-Webber Valentines Day Rendezvous
Thanks to an anonymous tip and some investigating by this columnist, the next, and shall we say anticipated, step in the relationship of local business man and alleged mob enforcer, Jason Morgan and nurse Elizabeth Webber has been taken by the couple.
The happy couple wed on Valentines Day in an extremely private ceremony. Details are minimal but word is that the only attendees were Morgan's lawyer, Diane Miller and Morgan's long-time friend and business partner Michael 'Sonny' Corinthos. The marriage was anticipated in light of recent developments. As reported in the last month Mr. Morgan has adopted Elizabeth's son and Elizabeth is estimated to be seven months pregnant with his child. When born the child will become the latest heir to be born estranged from the Quartermaine family. The adopted son of Morgan's business partner Sonny Corinthos is actually the biological son of the late A.J. Quartermaine, Morgan's brother. The ELQ fortune is estimated to be close to two billion dollars and family patriarch Edward Quartermaine is rumored to be chomping at the bit to meet his newest great-grandchild.
Elizabeth placed the newspaper on the table, "I need to go to see my Grams this morning." She sighed. "I'm sure she already saw the article, one of her gossiping friends probably already called her. I just need to tell her myself."
Jason took a long sip of his coffee. "Do you want me to go with you?"
"I wouldn't put you through that."
Jason smiled and an hour later he was standing on Audrey's porch. Elizabeth tugged at the turtleneck she was wearing and Jason couldn't hold back a chuckle. "Not funny." She growled but a small smile formed on her lips.
When they had pulled up, Cameron saw his friend playing in his yard next door and ran over to play for a few minutes while they talked. Before they could knock, the door was opened as if Audrey had been waiting for her. When she spotted Jason standing beside Elizabeth, Audrey gave them both a disapproving look. "I supposed you came to tell me that you two got married but save your breath, I already read it in the paper."
"Grams, I'm sorry that you had to find out that way." Elizabeth apologized and stepped into the house but remained standing by the door with her hand firmly being held in Jason's.
Audrey raised an eyebrow, "And would you have even told me had it not been published?"
"Grams you didn't exactly seem interested in our relationship. You loathe the fact that I am carrying Jason's child."
"Liz dear, you got married and I found out over a day later by reading the newspaper." Audrey spat, turning away from them and walking across the room. "I'd think that you'd at least let me know whether I approved or not." She clasped her hands together awaiting a response to her comments.
"I wish you could have been there and would have wanted you to be there. It was… spontaneous."
Audrey's eyes widened, "And that is supposed to make me feel better? You suddenly decided to get married, like you suddenly decided to take the interstate instead of the back roads. This is not a decision to take lightly."
"Don't you think I know that? This isn't exactly my first marriage Grams. You approved of Lucky and look how that turned out. Ric was an established lawyer and look what he did to me and other people in this town." She looked at Jason and smiled then looked back at Audrey. "Can you just believe me when I say that this is what I want."
"Forever?"
Elizabeth's heart stopped when Audrey asked her that. At first when Jason volunteered to go with her she refused to subject him to Audrey's dirty looks. On second thought, when they were driving over, Elizabeth realized another reason was because she wanted to be honest about her feelings to her Grams, feelings she had yet to admit to Jason.
"I assure you that the way I feel about your granddaughter…" Jason started to say but Audrey quickly cut him off.
"I don't need to hear about how you feel Mr. Morgan. What is my granddaughter going to do when the law finally catches up to you and you spend the next eighty years in prison. What is Elizabeth and your two children going to do then. Or what if someone finally catches up to you that is on the other side of the law? My granddaughter does not deserve to be a widow at the age of twenty seven."
Jason's expression grew extremely serious, "No, she doesn't."
"Can you assure me that she won't?" Audrey challenged.
"Grams, do you think there was less of a chance of that happening when I was married to a cop with a drug problem and you were pushing me to stay with him?" Elizabeth interjected. She chanced a look at Jason and continued, "With both Lucky and Ric, it was all about them and I lost myself. Jason knows the real me, better then they ever did and sometimes I think better then I know myself. I make no excuses for Jason's decisions but I know that he is a good man. He is a stand up man, which is more then I can say for any other man that has been in my life." Jason's hold on her hand changed and he linked his fingers through hers. Listening to her talk about him was humbling and he only hoped he could live up to her expectations.
Jason remained characteristically quiet for the rest of the visit. When they left, Audrey wished them luck but with a pessimistic glance at Jason. They arrived home and ate a quiet lunch with Cameron then after Cameron ran off to play with his trains.
"Do you have to work tomorrow?" Jason asked.
Elizabeth nodded, "But it's a regular shift, I don't have to deal with the late hours. I have an appointment with Dr. Lee on my break but I won't ask you to come to this one, I don't want you to have to deal with her harassment again."
Jason smiled, "Thanks. I was thinking maybe we could go out tomorrow night."
Elizabeth turned to face him, tucking her feet beneath her on the couch. "You mean like a date?"
Jason shrugged, "Something like that."
"We haven't exactly been taking things slow have we?"
Jason reached for her hand, "I'm sorry… I… I…" he stuttered.
"No… I'm-I'm ok with it. I'm, uh, happy." She whispered.
"You are?"
"Jason, I meant everything I said at my Gram's. I know we talked about taking things slow and I know that we should but when it comes to me and you we have never really followed the rules." She put her free hand on her belly, "and this little one is proof positive."
His thumb smoothed over hers and she brought his hand to rest on her belly as the baby kicked. Jason's eyes widened at the feeling. "I like how things are." He added, scooting closer and opening his hand across her belly, waiting to feel another movement from their baby girl.
Elizabeth leaned against his side, "So what is next then because we pretty much…" she trailed off not quite sure what to say next. She cursed herself for not thinking before speaking.
Jason took a deep breath, "I may not have been completely clear but you do know that I want to be with you don't you?"
She nodded and tipped her head back to look in his eyes, "Me too." She added and for a few minutes they just stayed like that, gazing into each other's eyes. They were both trying to figure out how to explain their feelings. It was Elizabeth that broke the silence, so to speak. No sound came from her lips as they formed three words. The three words were unmistakable even without the voice behind them.
Jason's heart skipped a beat and after a short pause his lips formed, "I love you too" but as she had done, no sound came out. It was clear to each other what they were saying but, true to their history, they weren't following normal rules.
It was perfect, Elizabeth thought as tears formed in her eyes. Jason dipped his head and pressed his lips to hers, lingering until they heard footsteps on the floor above them. Reluctantly, they pulled apart when Cameron eventually came down the steps.
"Mama, can I pwway on the swings?"
Elizabeth nodded, "Sure but you have to wear your hat and gloves."
Jason stood from the couch. "I have to get down to the warehouse."
"Do you want to come back for dinner?" she asked, hoping he'd say yes.
Jason nodded, "Definitely."