A/N – Thanks for the review! I picture Michael as the Nathaniel version for anyone who watched OLTL. I'm starting to fast forward.

Chapter 62 – Happy Holidays!

Jason threw a few chips onto the table and sized up his competition. Only Michael, Johnny, and himself were left. Michael and Johnny met his bet and then they dealt the remaining cards.

Everyone else watched the three men, curious to see who would come out on top.

Francis glanced at Sonny, "One Hundred bucks on the new guy."

Sonny rolled his eyes. He is pissed he isn't in on the last hand because he had made a stupid error. "I'll take that bet. I think Jason is going to wipe the floor with them." Jason is the ultimate poker player. His expression never changes.

Dante grinned. He has a feeling that his dad is going to be very upset in a few minutes.

Jason raised the pot once again and Michael met it. Johnny threw the cards down on the table. "Shit, I'm out," he said getting up.

"And then there were two," Francis said chuckling. "You fought the good fight O'Brien," he said patting his friend on the back.

Jason eyed Michael one more time and then laid his cards out on the table. "Aces full."

Sonny nodded. "Nice."

Michael cleared his throat and then smirked. "Four aces," he said spreading the cards out.

"Yes!" Francis yelled.

Jason was stunned. He kept looking at Michael's cards and then at his. Michael swept the pile towards him. "Come to papa," he said grinning like a fool.

Jason put his hand over Michael's to stop him making the doctor looked up at him and the room got quiet. "Johnny," Jason said not taking his eyes off of Michael's.

"Yes boss," Johnny said moving to his side.

"Take Michael out to the pine barrens."

Johnny tried not to laugh. Michael's face was so pale that Johnny thought he was going to pass out. Dante just shook his head and chuckled.

"Good call," Sonny said to Jason.

Jason finally grinned. "Good game, McBain," he said patting the younger man on the back as Michael finally let out his breath.

"Very funny," he said as the room erupted with laughter.

The guys finished up and then went upstairs to join the girls.

IiIiIiIiIiIiIiIiIi

The rest of the day was uneventful. Jason and Liz settled onto the bed.

"I like your sister," Liz said smiling.

"I'm glad we're speaking again. I really enjoyed catching up," Jason said.

"Michael is nice too."

Jason nodded. "He's a good sport and seems to treat her well."

Liz grinned. "Are you seriously okay with her fiancé?"

Jason smiled. "Don't tell her that. I'm not done giving her a hard time. Spinelli says he's clean."

Liz smacked his arm. "Jason!"

He chuckled. "Trust me, when little Nacho starts dating, Spinelli will be making sure all of the girls are suitable."

Liz shook her head. "If little Nacho looks anything like his father than Spinelli will be very busy."

"I can hire more people," Jason said seriously thinking about it.

Liz grinned. "Feel my stomach right now."

Jason put his hand on her belly and he was promptly kicked making him smile. "I guess he heard me."

"You really need to watch what you say."

"I didn't think I'd have to start spelling things out until much later."

She rubbed her belly and closed her eyes. She can't wait until the baby is born to see what he will look like and hold him.

IiIiIiIiIiIiIiIiIi

Time went quickly after Thanksgiving. Before they knew it, it was the day before Christmas and the winter was unusually cold. Johnny had taken Liz out a few times to get some gifts, but she had ordered as many things as possible online to avoid the chill. She wrapped presents and listened to carols while Jason did some paperwork.

"What time are your parents coming over?" Jason asked.

Liz looked at the clock. "Um, in about two hours, the ham should be done soon and the turkey will be finished around the time they arrived." She is thankful that they had three ovens in the kitchen.

She rubbed her swollen belly and finished wrapping Tess's gifts. After a lot of searching, she had found some pretty earrings and a matching necklace along with some Manolos for her after she had the baby. For John, she chose a beautiful leather, loosely bound, music sheet book that he could use for writing along with some antique sheet music.

Jason watched her lovingly wrap everything. He smiled when he thought about the fact that she and his son are the only gifts he needs for Christmas. After going shopping with Johnny, he had bought Liz a blue diamond ring along with some other art-related gifts.

She finished the last of the wrapping and started to put things away when the buzzer went off in the kitchen and Jason got up to take the ham out of the oven. A grin adorned her face when she thought about how surprised he will be with the new Harley she had brought him. When he returned, she was gone so he ventured upstairs. Walking into their room, he realized the shower was on and stripped. When he opened the shower curtains she looked up at him and smiled. "What took you so long?"

He grinned and stepped inside loving how beautiful she looked carrying their son. He washed her hair and rinsed it and when they were finished, he lovingly dried her off. They slowly got dressed and then went back downstairs. Lorenzo and Skye were just getting to the door when Jason opened it and welcomed them in.

"How is it out there?" Liz asked.

"It's cold and wet. We might actually get a white Christmas," Skye said smiling.

Liz loves the snow. They had been hoping that Tess and John would come, but Tess is very uncomfortable at this point and decided not to risk it by coming over. Sonny and Claudia showed up next. They ate and then sat around and exchanged gifts and had a great time. Liz stared at the Christmas tree and squinted. "What is that ornament over there?" she asked Jason. She doesn't remember hanging it up.

Jason smiled. "Oh, a little something I had made."

Liz got up and walked over to the huge tree and immediately started laughing. It said, "Little Nacho". Turning around she said, "You're crazy."

Lorenzo rolled his eyes. "I'm never going to want to each nachos again."

Skye laughed. "I think it's really cute."

"Have you thought of a real name for my grandson yet?" Lorenzo asked.

Liz shook her head. "We're still making lists, but Nacho is definitely out."

"Thank goodness."

Liz rubbed her belly and smiled when she thought about how fun next Christmas will be with a baby crawling around. She has three more months and her whole world will change for the better.