A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you're liking the drama. * Guest – re: kids and Q's. Enjoy your little one. They grow so fast! The show did waste a lot of good story on the Q's.

Chapter 32 – The Promise

Elizabeth was tired. She grabbed her purse out of her locker and went to leave. Flinging the door open she grinned when she saw Jason standing there. "Hey," she said.

He gave her a slight smile. "You ready?"

She nodded and he put his arm around her and walked her to the elevator. "How did it go?"

"They were fine with everything," Jason said. "Are you hungry?"

"No. I had dinner with Kelly in the cafeteria," Liz explained.

"Let's go home then," he said pushing the elevator button.

She turned into him and wrapped her arms around his waist. "I don't think I'll survive if something happens to this baby," she said softly.

Jason's arm tightened around her. "Me either."

They got off on the parking level floor and got into his SUV and he drove out of the parking garage with a lot on his mind.

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AJ's eyes blinked open. He groaned at the pain he felt in his body and looked around the room.

"Welcome back," Kristen said smiling.

AJ frowned. "You were dead."

"Oh no. I'm very much alive. That was Susan who bit the dust."

AJ was astounded. "How did you pull all of this off?"

"I'm a Dimera AJ or have you forgotten that?"

"Where are we?" he asked curiously.

"We're someplace safe," she said smiling. "I would lie still if I were you. You are pretty banged up."

AJ listened and let his head collapse against the pillow. "What now?"

"We get you better and in a few weeks, we get our revenge," she said.

"I'm surprised you wanted my help."

She shrugged. "I think we both want the same thing. I want revenge on Jason and Sonny for the deaths of my brother and father. You want revenge on Jason because he's hotter than you and everyone likes him more. I think in the end, we can both get what we want and move on."

AJ rolled his eyes.

"So, are you in?"

AJ nodded. "I'm in," he said before closing his eyes. Hopefully, Kristen would stay dead by the time the game ended.

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Elizabeth laid in Jason's arms listening to him breathe. She was scared. AJ was dangerous and if Kristen was the one that helped him escape, then they were in a lot of danger.

"Elizabeth, you need to let yourself fall asleep."

"I know. I just—I'm scared. Did you talk to Johnny?" she asked.

Jason hadn't heard from him. "No."

"Maybe you should call and check on him," Liz said.

Jason had to fight a smile, "He's a big boy Elizabeth."

"I know that but he's hurting," she said emotionally, "I'm worried."

"Cody is with him. He texted me to tell me they were going to Jake's," Jason explained.

"Great. Some hussy will take advantage of him."

Jason grinned. "I don't think Johnny will mind."

"Jason…." she growled.

"Baby, Cody won't let him go to bed with just anybody."

She lifted her head and shot him a look. "Yes he would. All you guys do is tease each other. He'd probably do it just for the picture. Hand me my phone."

He sighed and reached over to the nightstand and grabbed her phone, knowing she wouldn't let it go. Elizabeth texted Cody. "You better make sure that he gets home okay and don't let him hook up with just anybody."

Cody grinned when she saw the message and then looked up at Johnny who was dirty dancing with Kelly Lee. "Okay," he typed back.

"Just okay?" Elizabeth texted. "Alright, spill. Who is she?"

Jason was reading the screen and he wondered if Cody would give it up.

Cody grinned when he looked back up and Johnny had Kelly pressed up against the jukebox and they were making out furiously. "Your doctor," he typed.

Liz blinked a couple of times.

"Kelly?" Jason said in shock. "She'll eat him alive."

Liz chuckled and typed, "Okay."

Jason grinned. "I thought you were trying to protect him."

"I think they would be a cute couple," she said.

Jason chuckled. "Johnny doesn't do cute couple."

Liz grinned. "He does now."

Jason shook his head. "I feel like you're feeding him to the sharks."

"You make her sound like a man eater."

"We are talking about Kelly Lee right?" he asked.

She smacked his leg. "She's nice."

"She is but she does have a rep," he said.

"Jason Morgan. Since when do you judge people like that?"

He chuckled. "Alright, I'll pretend that she has no rep. Will that make you happy?"

She rolled over and handed him her phone. "You are bad."

He pulled her up closer to him and kissed her. "Go to sleep."

She grinned. "Okay," she said getting comfortable again.

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The next morning, Maxie went to Kelly's and grabbed some take out and then made a beeline for Spinelli's.

He opened the door slightly disheveled. "Maxie?"

Maxie frowned because he called her by her first name. "Spinelli, did you actually go to sleep last night?"

Spinelli sputtered. "Um, now is not a good time," he said cryptically.

"Excuse me?" she asked putting the food down on the coffee table.

Spinelli started to stammer and Maxie put her hands on her hips. "What is wrong with you Spinelli?"

Ellie came around the corner in a towel. "Spinelli, do you have any conditi….." her voice trailed off when she saw they had company.

"Who is that?" Maxie asked in shock.

Spinelli smiled at Ellie. "That is my precious flower, the apple of my eye. Ah, a rose by any other…"

"Spinelli," Maxie growled. "You're sleeping with her?" she asked incredulously.

Spinelli blushed. "I prefer to call it making sweet, sweet love."

"How could you?" she yelled.

Spinelli and Ellie frowned her.

"Look you man poacher. Spinelli is mine. Not in a. I'd sleep with him kind of way, because he's not my type—but in a he needs to drop everything when I need him kind of way. So, get your clothes on and get out," Maxie yelled.

Spinelli sighed and walked towards Maxie. "Maxie, I think you need to go. I cannot not be that person for you anymore. You see, Ellie is the only one that will have my full attention, except for when Stone Cold needs my expert assistance," he explained.

Maxie growled and lunged for Ellie.

"What is your problem?" Ellie said.

Spinelli pushed Maxie towards the door and then went into the hallway. "I'm afraid that if you cannot treat my Ellie with respect, then you are no longer welcome at my humble abode."

"You can't do this Spinelli. What about our friendship?" she whined.

"I let you use me for a long time. Maybe I'm tired of it. Have a nice life Maxie," he said before going back inside leaving a shocked Maxie standing in the hallway.

Ellie was sitting on the couch opening a container. "We could at least eat the food."

Spinelli smiled and joined her.

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Elizabeth walked into the locker room and found Kelly sitting on a bench and grinned. "You look like you had some night."

Kelly sighed. "I did."

"Then why do you look upset?" she asked sitting down hoping that Johnny didn't do anything wrong.

"I hooked up with Johnny," she confessed.

"I kind of figured that," Liz said.

Kelly gave her a confused look.

"So, what happened?" she asked.

"We had mind blowing sex. I mean, we did it over and over and the man is so fucking good in bed," Kelly said dramatically.

"I'm not seeing a problem here," Liz said.

"Well, he was really sweet this morning even though both of us had a hangover. In fact, he was swoonworthy."

"I'm still not seeing a problem."

Kelly groaned. "I can't stop thinking about him. We did it everywhere and I don't think he'll call."

"Oh," Liz said quietly. "So you want him too?"

Kelly gave her a look. "Hell yeah."

Liz laughed. "Alright, how about I invite him over for dinner and you just happen to show up?"

Kelly grinned. "Oh yeah, cause I always just happen to drop by."

Liz smiled. "Leave it up to me."

Kelly hugged her. "I owe you big time."

"Just make sure I get the best drugs when it's baby time," Liz said.

Kelly held out her hand and they shook. "Deal. I have great blackmail material on the anesthesiologist."

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Johnny's phone rang in the middle of a meeting with Jason and he frowned and answered it. "Elizabeth?"

"Hey,"

"Is everything okay?" Johnny asked.

Jason shifted nervously in his seat. Why in the world was Elizabeth calling Johnny instead of him?

Liz smiled. "Everything is great. I was wondering if you had plans tonight?"

"Not at this point," he said as Jason stared him down.

"Good. Do you think you could come over for dinner?" she asked.

Johnny smirked at Jason. "I would love to have dinner with you."

Liz grinned. "He's sitting right there isn't he?"

Johnny chuckled. "Do I need to bring anything?"

"Just you," Liz said.

"I can manage that. What time?" Johnny asked trying to annoy Jason further.

"Um, 7:00," Liz said as she looked over at Kelly who nodded.

"I'll be there," he said firmly, "Wear something hot."

Liz busted out laughing as a confused Kelly looked on. She heard Jason yell Johnny's name before the call ended. "Alright, it's done. Now, I think I figured out an excuse you can use for coming over."

"I'm all ears," Kelly said grinning. "You are now, officially, my favorite patient."

Liz smiled. "Why thank you."

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Johnny put his phone in the pocket. "I thought you had a sense of humor now."

"Where Elizabeth is concerned, not so much," Jason said glaring at him. "Why are you coming over to my house?"

Johnny shrugged. "Your girl missed me. What can I say?"

Jason rolled his eyes. "She's worried."

"I know. That is the reason I accepted it. Apparently, pregnant woman are more emotional and I didn't want to upset her by saying no."

Jason shook his head. "You are the biggest kiss ass I know."

Johnny grinned. "I wanted to make sure that none of the guards stressed her out so, we've all been learning about pregnancy and stuff. Maybe I should have Kelly talk to them."

Jason smirked. The idea of his guards sitting around discussing pregnancy hormones amused him. "So, how did that go?"

Johnny chuckled. "Let's just say, we didn't get much sleep. I think I met my match."

"I didn't think you'd be able to keep up with her," Jason said.

"I'd like to die trying," Johnny said grinning from ear to ear. "It's been a long time since I woke up sore."

"That might be TMI territory," Jason said making a face.

Johnny grinned. "You're so sensitive now."

Jason glared at him. "Just shut it. I might have to invest in some duct tape if you're coming over later."

"Kinky," Johnny quipped.

Jason closed his eyes and wondered what the hell Elizabeth was up to.

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Epiphany watched Jason walk up to the nurse's station. "She's in the break room."

"Thank you Epiphany," Jason said heading over there.

Liz was sitting at a table looking out the window at the view.

"So why do you need to look hot for Johnny?"

Liz whipped her head around and grinned when she saw a very jealous Jason standing in the doorway. "I guess you'll just have to show up and find out."

Jason strode towards her and then grabbed her and pulled her into his body. "You can only look hot for me," he said before crushing her lips with his.

They kissed passionately until someone cleared their throat and both of them looked at the door.

"Get a room," Patrick said.

Liz grinned. "Hey."

Jason buried his head into her shoulder taking in a big whiff of her shampoo.

"I need your help," Patrick said.

"Go ahead," Liz said as she rubbed Jason's back since he apparently had no interest in being social.

Patrick grinned when he noticed her jump a little and then Jason's hand slipped over her stomach like he was trying to calm the baby.

Liz smiled.

"I want to take your sister out this weekend but I want to buy everything for her; the dress—shoes." Patrick explained. "I want to spoil her a little bit. I'm paying for the spa at the Metro Court and a room there. Can you help?"

Liz started to tear up.

"Don't cry," Patrick said.

Jason pulled away from her and looked at her.

"Sorry," Elizabeth said. "Hormones. Patrick that is so sweet."

Patrick smiled. "She deserves it."

She looked up at Jason. "You think it's safe for me to go shopping? I can take Carly."

Jason sighed. "When are you going to do it?"

"Probably tomorrow. I have off in the afternoon."

"Then I'll go with you," he said.

Both Patrick and Elizabeth made a face.

"What? I would feel better if I was watching over you," he said.

Liz smiled and gave him a quick peck then turned to Patrick. "Okay, how dressy are we talking?"

"Something hot but appropriate for dinner at the M.C.," Patrick said before handing her a credit card.

"What's my limit?"

"You think you can do it under $500.00?" he asked.

"Definitely, I'm a bargain hunter."

Jason groaned.

"Hey, you invited yourself," she reminded him.

Patrick stood. "Thank you Elizabeth. I owe you one."

"Later," she said smiling.

As soon as he cleared the door, Jason's lips were back on hers. After a few minutes, he pulled back. "I better stop or I'll want to take you right here."

Her eyes were filled with lust. "I'm sure I could find an empty supply closet."

Jason grinned. "I love you baby."

"I love you too."

He cleared his throat. "I need to ask you something?"

"What?"

He pulled a box out of his pocket. "I wondered if you'd wear this."

Her mouth dropped open and she started to stammer. "Jason…."

"Stop. I like doing things for you. It makes me happy. You mean everything to me Elizabeth. I want it all with you. I know it's probably too soon to ask you to marry me, although, I want you to know that I'd do it right now if you would have me," Jason said softly.

Elizabeth's eyes started to water. "I just don't want you to feel like you have too."

"Don't you know what you mean to me? I want to marry you because I can never be without you," he said emotionally, "Open it."

Liz sucked in a breath as she opened the small box and then gasped. "Oh Jason," she sighed happily, "It's beautiful."

It was a heart shaped ruby ring surrounded by small diamonds. There were two rubies on other side on the band that were surrounded by diamonds as well.

She started to cry and he smiled and then took the ring out and put it on her left ring finger.

"With this ring, I promise that someday, hopefully soon, you will be my wife. I love you Elizabeth," he said as she stared down at it.

"I love you so much," she said kissing him wantonly. They devoured each other's mouths until they heard someone clear their throat.

They turned and Epiphany was standing in the doorway. "Your break is over Nurse Webber."

Liz smiled. "Sorry," she said wiping her face.

Epiphany caught a glimpse of a ring. "Did you…"

Liz chuckled. "No, it's a promise ring though," she said pushing Jason back so she could get up. Walking over to Epiphany, she showed her the ring and Piph smiled.

"You have very good taste," she said, "Don't wait too long to put a ring on it."

Jason smiled. "I won't."

He followed them back to the nurse's station and Liz gave him a kiss goodbye.