A few months after Colton and Scarlett's first birthday, Jason was called into work for a meeting. Jason had no idea what he had done wrong. He worked five days a week, nine hours per day - sometimes eleven hours. "Don't expect the worst babe. Isn't that what you told me before?" Aria told Jason as they sat watching tv in the living room after putting Colton and Scarlett to bed.
"I can't help it." Jason sighed.
"You've done nothing wrong." Aria assured him as she ran her hand up and down his thigh. "You'll be just fine." she promised.
"I hope so.." Jason kissed Aria's forehead as they continued to watch the basketball game they had on.
At 9am, the next day Jason arrived at work and knocked on his boss' door. "Jason! Good morning." his boss smiled.
'He's smiling, this is a good sign.' Jason thought to himself. "How are you?" Jason asked as he walked in.
"Great. How are you?" his boss asked. "Take a seat." He signalled to the arm chair which was situated on the other side of the desk opposite him.
"I'm a little bit nervous to be honest.." Jason told him as he sat down.
"Why?"
"Well let's say, I've been nervous about this meeting and the reason why its being held. Have I done something wrong?" Jason asked.
His boss held his hands up. "There was no reason for you to be nervous and you have done absolutely wrong.. that's why I have a proposal for you."
"A proposal?"
"How would you like to be a co-partner of this company?"
Jason's eyes widended. "Co-partner?"
"Yes. You're my most reliable, efficient and hardworking architect. It would be an honour to have you as my partner. You deserve this position Jason."
Jason smiled brightly. "Thank you so much! That would be amazing. Thank you!" Jason stood up to shake his 'partner's' hand.
"Glad to have you on board. We still have paperwork to sort but that shouldn't take too long."
Jason sat back down and smiled to himself.
"Aria!" Jason shouted as he came through the front door four hours later.
"Jase?!" Aria ran down the stairs, worried about why Jason had called out for her.
"I got promoted!"
"What? See I told you that there was nothing to worry about!" Aria kissed Jason when she reached the bottom of the stairs.
Jason kissed her back with more passion. "You did.." Jason smiled as he kept his arms around Aria's waist.
"So, what were you promoted to?"
"Co-partner.."
"Co-partner?! That's awesome!" Aria kissed him again. "I'm assuming you want to celebrate?" Aria smirked.
"You know me so well baby.." Jason smiled. Aria turned around and lead him back upstairs.
Jason and Aria lay in bed, watching daytime shows on the tv in their bedroom. "We should totally go out for dinner tonight, we'll get everyone to come." Aria suggested as she lay in Jason's arms.
"It's too late notice baby."
"No it's not. Look let me text them and tell them the good news.. they'll definitely come when they know of the reason for the dinner."
"Good luck." Jason told her as he watched her text their family and close friends.
'I have exciting news! No - I'm not pregnant! ;) Jason got called to see his boss today and was given a promotion. He is now a co-partner! We're going out for dinner later and we both want you all to join us :-) let me know. loves xxx'
From: Hanna Marin 'That's awesome. Just let me know when and where to be! :-) xxx'
From: Mom 'That's such good news! xxxx'
From: Mike 'I've got a basketball training session so I won't be able to come. But tell Jason I said congratulations!'
From: Jessica DiLaurentis 'Kenneth and I will be there. We're so proud :-) x'
From: Spencer Hastings 'Sorry guys Wren and I won't be able to make it. Tell Jason we're happy for him xxx'
Jason, Aria and the twins sat in the greek restaurant around the corner from their home waiting the arrival of their family and friends who said they were able to make it. The twins sat in the couple of high chairs the restaurant kept for family with babies and toddlers. Colton and Scarlett looked content as they each played with their parents' phones. Jason and Aria sat side by side talking and kissing. They were both happy and pretty content with their life now. They had two beautiful children, Jason was now a partner in an architecture firm and Aria had gotten a job at Kenneth DiLaurentis' real estate office, effective once the children were in playschool. Hanna and Ella arrived together shortly after Jason and Aria were seated at the big round wooden table.
"Hey!" Aria greeted them as they came in. Both Jason and Aria stood up to go and hug Hanna and Ella.
"Hey babies!" Ella cooed as her grandchildren's eyes lit up when they saw her. She went over to them and gave them both kisses.
"Congratulations." Hanna smiled as she stood with Jason and Aria. "Co-partner huh? Does that mean less work more money?" she asked cheekily.
"I hope so.." Aria leaned into Jason's embrace and smiled.
"I don't think so.." Jason answered as they all sat down.
"That sucks." Hanna commented.
"I don't mind. It's not as if I'd be working even more hours." Jason told her as he turned to take his phone from Scarlett.
"Thank God, I couldn't handle it if you worked even more than you do at the moment." Aria told him as she ran her fingers through her hair.
"I don't plan on working any longer than I need to." Jason kissed her cheek as he held his phone to his ear. "Hey mom, how far away are you?" Jason said as Jessica DiLaurentis answered his call.
'About ten minutes. You all order, we don't want you all to be waiting around for us..' she told Jason.
"No its fine. We'll see wait."
'Okay honey, well we will be there soon.'
"Okay bye." Jason hung up the phone as he listened to the conversation happening between Aria, Ella and Hanna.
