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Chapter 34

Elizabeth was standing in her closet trying to find something to wear. She was seven weeks pregnant and not a lot of her clothing fit anymore. While she wasn't showing yet her waist had thickened. Joyce had been right, Elizabeth was almost positive that by this time next week she would be sporting a small belly. "I should have gone upstairs and pulled out my maternity clothing from storage." Although to be honest she didn't have anything in the attic that would work for this occasion. Party dresses were not needed during her last pregnancy. "I guess you'll have to do." She said pulling out a vibrant blue sheath dress. It wouldn't fit as well as it normally did, but she needed to start getting ready.

"I'm back." Jason said walking into the bedroom. He had taken Cameron and Jake over to the mansion for a sleepover. He tried not to frown over the fact that Howie was there. Almost every time he went to the mansion lately the older man was there. A thought came to him and he frowned. "Howie isn't living at the mansion is he?"

"What?" Elizabeth said distractedly. She had slipped on the dress and yeah it was tighter than normal. She liked dresses that highlighted her curves, which normally this one did. Tonight however she looked like stuffed sausage.

"Is Howie living at the mansion?" Jason said walking into the closet and stopping short. His wife was smoking hot. She was a bit curvier now that her body was changing. He had noticed and was doing his best to show his appreciation. Tonight she was dressed in something form fitting and he was having trouble stringing words together.

"No." Elizabeth asked as she turned in front of the mirror trying to find an angle that looked flattering. Her ass looked huge. She was one of those pregnant women whose hips spread in the first trimester. JLo could carry this look off. She could not.

"You look…" Jason wondered if he was drooling.

"I know." Elizabeth said shaking her head. "I don't have anything else to wear. I guess I need to get my stuff from the attic, and to go shopping." She slipped on her shoes. Hopefully at no point tonight would she have to bend over for anything. "The boys get dropped off okay?" She asked getting her earrings.

Jason's eyes were glued to his wife's ass and he almost missed the question. "Yeah they hardly even noticed me leaving. Monica, and Howie, were telling them all the fun things they had planned."

Elizabeth heard the change in pitch at Howie's name. Both he and AJ were about to be stunned. Last week Monica signed the mansion over to AJ. He, Keesha, and Meg were going to move in at the end of February. Maya and Zoe had agreed to come as well. Keesha asked Edward to stay which made him happy. The day after that Emily and Matt purchased AJ and Keesha's farmhouse. Once the family moved out Emily was having some changes made. Not many but it would delay them moving in for a few weeks.

AJ and Jason both knew about those house swaps. What they didn't know was that Monica and Howie had purchased Emily and Matt's spacious four bedroom loft, and the loft next door that had two more bedrooms. The couple had decided they wanted to be together every night. The Chief of Staff had joked that neither one of them was getting any younger so why wait. The second unit was because Monica wanted enough room for all her grandkids, and future grandkids, to be able to all stay at once. Howie totally agreed. So far only the ladies knew that, when the brothers found out it was not going to be pretty.

Once Emily and Matt moved Monica and Howie could begin combining the two units. That was most likely when the news would break. Keesha and AJ were taking Michael, Morgan, and Meg to Disney that week. Elizabeth was thinking it might be a good week for them to travel as well. Even if they couldn't Monica would only have to deal with one of her sons at a time.

"Okay. I'm ready." Elizabeth gave herself one last look. It wasn't going to get any better. Hopefully she would be able to resist the urge to tug on the dress.

Downstairs Jason helped his wife into her coat, and hoped that no one hit on Elizabeth. As good as she looked it was a distinct possibility. He helped her into the car and slid behind the wheel. "I'm going to miss Gina." Elizabeth said as they pulled out.

"She didn't want us to make a fuss, but I told her she simply couldn't just leave. All the guys really adore her, she's like everyone's grandmother. Fussing over them when they are sick. Making baby blankets for new arrivals. She's family and she doesn't get to go quietly." Jason said grinning. This was one party he was looking forward to even though it was bittersweet.

"It was nice of you to close Polluzo's for the night." Elizabeth looked over at him and smiled. He was wearing his blue suit and she loved him in blue.

"It's Gina's favorite restaurant. I think she'll miss that as much as she misses the rest of us." Jason laughed. "Cody called. He and Kelly will be there tonight. He'll be a nervous wreck."

"Their first night away from the baby." Elizabeth marveled at how these big bad mob guys melted around the kids. Even Johnny and Francis were putty and none of the kids belonged to them. Francis and Diane were not having children, but Elizabeth was hoping that Johnny one day would. Maybe even with Maya, but she was getting ahead of herself. They would be there tonight and she was looking forward to seeing them together now that a few weeks had passed. "I remember your first night away from Jake and Cameron when we moved into the house."

Jason only blushed a little. "I missed them." He was never going to live down the fact that the he had gone to the mansion and got the boys. That first night in the new house was supposed to be for him and Elizabeth. It just seemed wrong for the family to be apart. "I've gotten better."

"I love that you love our sons so much." Elizabeth had to look away. She could feel herself tearing up.

Jason reached over and took her free hand. He was so in tune with her that he understood she was trying not to cry. He brought her hand to his mouth and kissed her knuckles. At the restaurant he helped her out of the car and escorted her into the building.

Inside with their coats checked they stepped into the main room. Gina was all the way on the other side of the large space and Elizabeth knew to head straight for her would be an exercise in futility. She was going to get stopped multiple times before getting there. So she would stop and say hi along the way. Jason had already found himself in a conversation with Gina's husband Bill who was at the bar refreshing his and his wife's drinks.

"Elizabeth you look lovely." Diane came over smiling. She liked that the younger woman had worn something a bit daring. The petite brunette always looked good, but tonight between the dress and the glow from her pregnancy she was killing it.

"Thanks." Elizabeth just figured that her friend was being nice. "Next week would you be up for some shopping? My clothes are not fitting." Elizabeth figured the dress she was wearing proved her point.

"I never turn down a shopping trip." Diane said laughing. "Have you met Melissa yet?"

"No, I have been meaning to get over to the office. It hasn't seem to happen yet." After work she napped and by the time she got up it was too late. Last week on her days off Cameron had not been feeling well. Thankfully he never got really sick, and this week the weather had been awful so they stayed in. Elizabeth had planned to surprise Jason by taking him out to lunch, but that never happened either. "What's she like?"

"Really nice. Very smart, and a sharp dresser. She is a good fit with Jason." Diane was glad that she didn't have an attitude. Gina had told her that one of the girls she interviewed acted like she was too good to work there. Jason would have been ready to fire her after an hour.

"Good." Elizabeth liked knowing Jason's assistant would not be stressing him out.

"Go work the room, and say hi to Gina. I need to find out where Hank's wife got that bag." The lawyer said moving off.

Elizabeth had been about to ask her to point Melissa out. She was sure the woman was here somewhere. About ten minutes later she came across the Pauls. "Well hello there."

Kelly looked Elizabeth over. She was owning the room in that outfit. Jason may very well keep his wife pregnant if she made the entire time look this good. "Liz, you look amazing. How are you feeling?"

"Since I tried to find something to wear I have felt pregnant. How are you handling your first night out?" Elizabeth said her friends.

"I've only called the house four times." Cody said proud of himself.

"How long have you been here?" Elizabeth asked them.

Kelly looked at her watch. "Thirty-eight minutes. We are going to keep the night short." The fact that her husband was so nervous about leaving their son was hot. In one week the doctor expected to get the all clear and she planned on celebrating with a break every two hours to breastfeed.

"I understand. It gets easier." She promised Cody. "Let me see some pictures." Cody handed over his phone and Elizabeth cooed over her godson. "He's adorable. Those cheeks are too cute."

"I know. I just want to eat him up." Kelly knew she was biased. "He's a good baby. A really good sleeper."

"He gets that from me." Cody said laughing. "His appetite too."

"You guys are naturals." Elizabeth beamed.

"Yeah, I've only called you about twenty times." Kelly laughed. It was great to have so many friends she could call on. Her mom had gone home two weeks ago and after a moment of absolute panic Kelly realized she wasn't alone. She also realized that she and Cody could do this.

"Call anytime you need to. Will you be at my next appointment?" Elizabeth was going again next week.

"I'll be at week ten or eleven." Kelly told her friend. "I come back two days after Joyce sees you."

"We'll have lunch before then. You can criticize what I'm eating." Elizabeth said smiling.

"It's a date." Kelly promised.

"I have to go talk to some more people." Elizabeth said before moving off.

After what seemed like forever she made it over to the guest of honor. "Gina." Elizabeth said hugging the older woman. "I'm going to miss you so much."

"I'll miss you too. You'll send me pictures of the new little one?" The older woman asked. She was so happy for Jason. Elizabeth made him smile, something he needed.

"Absolutely." Elizabeth told her. "When are you leaving?"

"At the end of next week. I'm spending the time in between having lunch with friends and relaxing. I don't even have to pack." Gina laughed. Jason was sending a crew to handle that. Johnny's company was transporting her and Bill's things and unpacking them on the other end.

"I know Jason has said this to you, but if you need anything call us." Elizabeth was hoping that this would be the start of a grand adventure for her friends.

"We will." Gina said getting another hug. "Let me introduce you to Melissa." She spotted the other woman. "Mel!" Gina called out.

A stunning blonde, who was also dressed in blue walked over smiling. Elizabeth tried not to feel insecure at just how beautiful the woman was. For some reason she had been expecting someone older. The woman walking their way appeared to be in her early to mid-thirties, close to Jason's age. "Hi Mrs. Morgan, it's a pleasure to finally meet you."

"Uh, you too." Elizabeth said smiling and extending her hand.

"Jason has pictures of you and your sons all over the office." Melissa explained how she knew who Elizabeth was. "He also talks a great deal about you." It was a relief to work for someone who was so devoted to his wife. Her last boss had spent way too much time courting a sexual harassment lawsuit. It was why she was happy to leave.

"He's been mentioning you frequently now as well. How are you fitting in?" Elizabeth couldn't help but notice how well the dress Melissa was wearing hung on her petite frame, and the urge to tug on her own dress was hard to resist.

"Great, everyone is really nice. Phillip is a riot." Melissa was thinking this would be a job she could stay at for a long time. The Morgan Corelli business had a real family feel to it. Port Charles was also nice. The best part however was the fact that she had already met someone she was interested in. They were going out next week, and Melissa was hoping this was the start of something good. She had been single for almost a year now, it was time to start dating again. Jason of all people had been the one to introduce them.

"I'm glad to hear you are settling in okay." Elizabeth said keeping her smile on her face. The woman reminded her of Sarah. It wasn't just physical either, they both exuded confidence in who they were. It was not a skill Elizabeth had ever fully mastered. Although based on this first meeting Melissa seemed nice, but Sarah could be nice when it suited her.

"There you are." Jason came up and put his arm around his wife's waist. "I swear people have been deliberately trying to keep us apart." He laughed looking over at her. "Mel." He greeted the other women. "Gina are you enjoying your night?"

"I am Jason. Thank you." Gina said linking fingers with her husband.

"If you want to stay just say the word. We can find a spot for Mel." Jason was joking and everyone laughed.

"It's good to know I'll still be employed." Mel said knowing her boss was kidding. He reminded her of her cousin who she grew up with. They were close enough to feel more like siblings. Jason gave off the big brother vibe.

"You don't let an employee with your skill set go." Jason said totally serious. If Gina changed her mind about leaving he would let her keep her job, and find another place for Melissa.

"I told you he was a good boss." Gina said elbowing Melissa.

"That you did." Melissa replied. "I'm going to work the room a bit and make some more new friends."

"Wait let's get a picture together first. You, me, and Jason. I will hang it in the new house." Gina wanted a reminder of the friends she was leaving. "Elizabeth you too."

"Okay." Jason stood between his new and former assistant and smiled. Elizabeth came over and stood between Gina and Bill.

"What did you think?" Jason asked Elizabeth after Melissa moved off.

"She seems great." Elizabeth said with more pep than she felt. Her husband's new assistant was already a hit with the office staff, Philip had spent ten minutes talking about Melissa. Johnny even liked her. In time Elizabeth was sure she would as well. "I'm going to go chat with Maya." And forget about Melissa, Liz said as Jason's name was called. With a final look at the blonde woman she moved off.

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