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Chapter 45
They entered the ballroom to the applause of their guests. Elizabeth and Jason immediately launched into making the rounds to greet those in attendance. No one was surprised that Elizabeth did most of the talking. Jason pretty much just hung back only occasionally talking with someone. He completely ignored both Carly and Lorenzo. When they had said hello to everyone Jason pulled her close to him and whispered in her ear. "Elizabeth Morgan will you dance with me?"
"You want to dance?" She asked totally shocked. Jason didn't dance in public.
"I want to dance with you." He had no intention of dancing with anyone else.
"Jason, you don't have to." She knew he was doing it just for her.
"I want to." He had this planned. The band leader was waiting for a signal from him to start playing. He held out his hand. "Dance with me."
"Yes." She said as she placed her hand in his.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to present Mr. and Mrs. Morgan." The conductor turned around and the music floated from the bandstand.
Jason walked with Elizabeth onto the dance floor and the entire room got silent. Most people simply didn't believe that they were going to get to see Jason dance. Smiling down at his wife he led her into the waltz.
There is something that I see
In the way you look at me
There's a smile, there's a truth in your eyes
She kept her eyes on his feeling like she was dreaming as they moved around the floor. In his arms she felt light almost like she would float away if he let her go.
But an unexpected way
On this unexpected day
Could it mean this is where I belong
It is you I have loved all along
He had heard this song while watching Shrek with Cameron. The words just wouldn't leave him. It was almost like the songwriter knew what was in Jason's heart. Those words that he'd been trying to find give to Elizabeth.
It's no more mystery
It is finally clear to me
You're the home my heart searched for so long
And it is you I have loved all along
She absolutely loved this song. Cam frequently watched Shrek and she always stopped and listened when it came on. All her life she wanted someone to feel this way about her. Now she was at her wedding dancing to this song.
There were times I ran to hide
Afraid to show the other side
Alone in the night without you
They circled the floor eyes locked onto one another in their own little world. As far as they were concerned no one else even existed.
But now I know just who you are
And I know you hold my heart
Finally this is where I belong
It is you I have loved all along
"I love you Mrs. Morgan." Jason said smiling.
It's no more mystery
It is finally clear to me
You're the home my heart searched for so long
And it is you I have loved all along
"I love you Mr. Morgan." Elizabeth said back to him.
Over and over
I'm filled with emotion
Your love, it rushes through my veins
"Thank you for marrying me, for giving me a family and trusting me with your love." Jason told her as the song wound down.
And I am filled
With the sweetest devotion
As I, I look into your perfect face
"Thank you for being a man that I can trust and that our children can look up to." Elizabeth hadn't ever felt this loved in her life, and this was just the beginning.
It's no more mystery
It is finally clear to me
You're the home my heart searched for so long
And it is you I have loved
It is you I have loved
It is you I have loved all along
As the song came to an end Jason placed a gentle kiss on her lips holding her close before they walked from the dance floor hand in hand.
They sat at the sweetheart table pretty much ignoring everyone else through dinner service. Jason was counting down the minutes until he could have her all to himself. For the next week it would be just the two of them. He planned on calling to talk with Cam once a day but other than that he was not sharing his wife with anyone else.
"May I have your attention please?" Sonny smiled as he tapped his glass to get everyone's attention. When the room settled down he raised his glass in a salute to Jason and Elizabeth. "As the best man I'm duty bound to say a few words. Jason has been my best friend and brother for many years now and I can honestly say I've never seen him so happy. Elizabeth is the other half of his soul and because of her, and Cameron, Jason smiles and laughs more. He's always looking out for everyone around him and now he has someone who looks out for him. Jason you are a very lucky man. Elizabeth make sure you remind him of that regularly. To Jason and Elizabeth." Everyone raised their glasses in a toast as Sonny went over to hug Jason and kiss Elizabeth.
Emily stepped up to the microphone to give her toast. "I'm going to do my very best not to cry. Elizabeth is the very best friend a person can have. From the moment we met I knew that I had found someone who would always have my back, someone who would always listen when I needed it and best of all someone who I could get into a lot of trouble with. I have always thought of her as a sister, and now she is. Elizabeth deserves to have a man who loves, respects and cherishes her. She is the best person I know and she is the only person I think is good enough for my big brother. I love both of you so much and I wish you every happiness. To Elizabeth and Jason." Emily was crying and Elizabeth was pretty much sobbing as they hugged. Jason gave his sister a hard squeeze to thank her for her words.
Elizabeth took a few minutes to compose herself before she and Jason moved to the microphone. Everyone expected that she would talk but it was Jason who stepped up to say a few words. "I'm not really much for speaking but I want to say thank you to everyone for joining us today. Thank you to Edward, Alan and Monica for allowing us to marry in the garden and have our reception in the ballroom. Thank you Sonny for overseeing the menu. Thank you to Emily for all your help. We also want to thank everyone who worked to make sure today was perfect." Jason turned to see if Elizabeth had anything she wanted to say. She just shook her head no. "On behalf of my wife and I, we hope everyone has a good time." Finished speaking he escorted Elizabeth back to their table.
They cut the cake and after dessert was served the dance floor was opened. True to his word Jason didn't dance with anyone else. While Elizabeth danced with some of their guests Jason sat with some of the guys and talked. As he watched Kate went to speak with Diane and Sonny joined him. It was time for Lorenzo to make his presence known.
"You need to go dance with Elizabeth." Skye turned to her date.
"Why would you say that?" Lorenzo had placed himself in his sister's hands as far as his date for the evening went. He had expected to spend the evening making stilted small talk with someone he had nothing in common with. Imagine his joy at being paired with Skye. She was smart, funny and incredibly beautiful.
"That's why you're here right? To cause drama?" Skye gave him a flirtatious smile. She had no idea why he needed to stir up trouble. If it wasn't for Emily's assurances that it was necessary Skye wouldn't have let someone distract from Jason and Elizabeth on their big day.
Skye's place in the family still wasn't clear. She was the illegitimate child of Alan and her appearance had caused waves. Actually it caused a tsunami. Jason had been one of the few people to not judge her on the actions of her parents. Emily and Lila had been the others. Her sister had been the one to ask her to bring Lorenzo as her date so she had. She expected an arrogant jerk. Instead she found a suave, urbane, intelligent man. One she would like to know better.
"I find that I have no desire to leave my current companion." Lorenzo was not a man who tiptoed around things. These last few months trying to get close to his sister had tested his will. He had no intention of being anything but clear with the woman across the table.
"Then come back when you are done." Skye told him. She really hoped that he did.
"I will. If they don't throw me out." Lorenzo said nodding his head. A new song started and before anyone else could ask he walked up to Elizabeth. "May I have this dance?"
She hesitated briefly only long enough to give the impression to those around her that she didn't really want to give in to his request. If asked those near her would say she only accepted the invitation to not be rude. "Of course."
"You look beautiful, Mrs. Morgan." Lorenzo moved her slowly around the floor.
"Thank you." She looked up and him and gave him a polite smile. "I'm surprised to see you." She said for the benefit of those listening. It was her friends from the hospital who unknowingly provided the reaction they were seeking. It hadn't taken long for the gossip mill at the hospital to crank up after her confrontation with Lorenzo. Her collapse only fed the fire. Now people were watching her and they were watching Jason as well.
Right on cue Johnny walked over. "May I cut in?" The Irishman said with just enough force to make it known this wasn't a request.
"Absolutely." Lorenzo stepped back. "Mrs. Morgan." He said before walking away.
"Good job, kid." Johnny murmured. She was shaking slightly and taking some deep breaths. "Hang on and I'll get Jason over." Johnny looked up and silently signaled to Jason that his wife needed him.
On the side of room Francis was talking with Lorenzo. "It looked good."
Lorenzo frowned and looked around. "I don't like using her like this."
"No one does, but she won't stand aside and let Ric win. Trust me she doesn't interfere in the business and if there was another way we would have found it." Francis knew that tonight was the start of Ric's downfall. Tomorrow the game began in earnest. By the time the newlyweds returned it would be almost over.
"She's upset." Lorenzo frowned deeper.
"Jason will take care of her. You and your lovely date should go." Francis walked away.
Lorenzo moved to his table and offered his arm to Skye. She gracefully rose and together they walked from the room.
Jason watched Lorenzo lead Elizabeth around the floor. Anyone looking over saw him with his Stone Cold face in place. They would say that watching his wife dance with Lorenzo was pissing him off. Despite the fact that he was her brother that opinion was true. Jason still didn't fully trust or like Lorenzo; it would take time for that to happen.
If asked Lorenzo would probably say the same thing about Jason.
They both loved Elizabeth so they were going to find a way to get along. Hurting her simply wasn't even an option. However if the South American did anything to upset Elizabeth then Jason would see that he ended up buried next to his brother.
"Johnny's going over now." Sonny said to his partner. "Jason they are going to be spending time together so you need to get used to him being around."
"Eventually." Was all Jason said.
Sonny tried not to laugh. It wouldn't look right. Jason was stubborn and so was Lorenzo, unfortunately for them Elizabeth wasn't going to put up with their posturing. Within a month Sonny expected that she would have them both whipped into shape. "All done." The mob boss said watching as Jason relaxed.
When Johnny looked over at the table Jason sat up straight. "Shit." He said softly as he stood up and went to where his wife was standing.
Lyrics from It Is You (I Have Loved) by Dana Glover.
A/N: I was asked if I would give an update and some info what stories I am currently working on. I will be working on chapter 70 of story four today. It is AH early Liason. Story five is on chapter 27, it is AH/AU early Liason. I don't want to go into any more detail just yet and I know you guys will understand. Please know that all your reviews/comments help inspire me to write! So thanks for the reviews, the follows and favorites!