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Chapter 53

Elizabeth walked into the penthouse and kicked off her heels. The house was quiet but that didn't necessarily mean anything. If you were sitting in the living room then you wouldn't hear what was going on in the den unless someone was shouting. Walking into the kitchen she opened the refrigerator and saw that all the things she wanted Jason to pick up were accounted for. Tonight's dinner was going to be the fanciest one she had ever cooked, but she was confident that it could be pulled off.

Closing the door she turned around and found her hubby watching her. "We got everything on the list."

"I see. Thank you." She walked over to where he was standing and gave him a quick kiss. "Where is Cameron?"

"Explaining the rules of soccer to Charlie." Jason said smiling. Placing his hands on her hips he kept her from moving away. "He and Milo played soccer over in the park this morning after you left."

A wide smile came to Elizabeth's face. "He talked to Milo?"

"He did, it was his idea." Jason was so proud of the steps Cameron was taking. "I'm sorry you weren't there."

"I'm happy you were." Elizabeth could see in Jason's eyes how happy he was. "I will see it. So why soccer?" She wanted to know.

"Cameron wants to play soccer with Ben." Jason told her. "I said I would talk with you. Ben is playing in the fall because you have to be four by June first and he won't make the cut off for summer league."

"If he still wants to play in the fall that will be fine." Elizabeth thought that would be good for Cameron. She knew that at this age, the game was more about teaching good sportsmanship than about winning.

"Are you going to tell me how today went?" Jason was curious.

"The session with Diane or the interview?" She asked teasing him. Walking over to where the cookbooks where she got out the two she needed for dinner. Not that she needed to go over the recipes again, she'd been studying them for the last week.

"Both." Jason said smiling at how she was teasing him. He'd be sure to pay her back later.

"They both went very well." Elizabeth said giving Jason a sunny smile. "I see Diane again next week. She doesn't think I'll need to be a patient for too long, I just have some things to work through." That had made Elizabeth feel really good.

"And the interview?" Jason came over and leaned against the sink. Yeah he was going to be getting some payback he thought grinning.

"I start my new job on the first of September, which is a Monday." Elizabeth turned to face him. "I'll serve notice when I go back to work the day after tomorrow. I'm planning on working until the end of the month."

"Are you happy with your decision?" That was all Jason cared about.

"I am. It feels right for where I am at the moment." Elizabeth told him feeling confident in her choice. She was hoping that everything went well for Cameron this year so that next summer she and Jason could think about expanding their family. The gap between Cameron and the baby would be sizable but she would like to give him a sibling before he turned seven.

"I was about to make lunch." Jason told her. "Why don't you go let Cam tell you about his morning and I'll call you when it's ready." He offered kissing the back of her neck.

"Sounds good." Elizabeth walked out of the kitchen to go find their son.

With a final look in the mirror Elizabeth put on her heels and headed downstairs. Since she was hosting her first family dinner, this wasn't the time to make a grand entrance. Her guests weren't arriving for another twenty minutes, but there were still a few last minute things to see to. Downstairs seeing the table set for company reminded her of the night she and Jason got married. It wasn't that long ago, but at the same time it seemed like longer in the best possible way.

Smiling she walked into the kitchen to check and make sure everything was moving according to schedule. The crown roast of lamb was resting in the oven so that it stayed warm. The sides were covered and resting on the counter. The hors d'oeuvres were on the trays and waiting to be placed on the dining room table so that everyone could help themselves. The white wine was chilling and the red wine was breathing. Dessert was in the refrigerator having been made last night.

Walking out into the dining room, she gave the table a critical looking over. The china, stemware, and cutlery were all wedding presents. So were the linen tablecloth, napkins, and candle holders. The flowers that served as the centerpiece Jason had picked up this morning and they added a brightness to the setting. They would be moved so that the serving plates could be placed down the center of the table.

"Don't you look pretty." Jason said smiling coming out of the den.

"You look very handsome yourself." Elizabeth took him in. He was wearing dark blue dress pants and a light blue shirt unbuttoned at the throat.

"What is this called?" He pointed to her outfit.

"It's a sleeveless blue and black print pleated shirt dress." She explained as he turned so that he could see the whole thing. "I wanted to wear Cameron's favorite color."

"Me too." Jason told her.

"Where is the man of the hour?" Elizabeth wanted to see what Cameron was wearing. He had been adamant about picking out his own outfit. The only thing she insisted on was a tie.

"In the den telling Charlie about the festivities to come." Jason said smiling. "We have time for a little kissing."

"Oh no." Elizabeth held up her hand to keep him from coming any closer. "I don't have time to fix my hair or make up." There was no way he wouldn't muss her. "Save the kissing until after everyone goes home."

"Not even one little kiss?" He said pouting.

"Jason Morgan." Elizabeth warned in her mommy voice. He was too cute standing there with his bottom lip stuck out. The guard knocked and she gave him a look before walking over. "Hi." She said smiling wide as the first guests of the evening arrived.

"Ben insisted we come over now." Emily said coming in behind her son. Johnny was bringing up the rear carrying Cam's gift.

"Yeah, because you wanting to see Elizabeth's dress didn't have anything to do with us arriving early." Johnny said grinning when his wife stuck her tongue out. "You look lovely." He told Liz.

"Thank you." Elizabeth said laughing at the couple. "Gifts can go on the coffee table. Em I love you in that color." The young doctor was in a burgundy sheath dress.

"Thanks, blue really is your color. I noticed that when you wear your blue scrubs. You're the only one who looks good in them." Emily remarked.

"Nadine looks good in them too." Elizabeth had to admit the light blue was not flattering on everyone.

"The table is gorgeous. Wedding gifts?" Emily guessed.

"Yeah." Elizabeth was happy the plates were all white, that way they went with everything. "Jason's associates have good taste."

The ladies continued to chat until the rest of the guests began to arrive. Emily helped with hostessing duties which Elizabeth was grateful for. Jason spent some time talking to his Grandmother and Alan as everyone took a seat and got comfortable. The guard knocked again and Elizabeth excused herself from her conversation with Alison, a woman she really didn't like, and answered the door. "Hello."

"Hello." Tracy stood a bit awkwardly in the doorway. She had been surprised to receive the invitation after how she had behaved at their first meeting. "May I speak with you for a minute?"

"Sure." Elizabeth turned and caught Jason's eye to let him know she would be in the hall. "Are you not staying?" Elizabeth asked the older woman.

"Why did you invite me?" Tracy came right and asked. She was used to everyone having an agenda, especially her family.

"You're family." Elizabeth said shrugging. "Why did you accept?"

"I haven't ever been invited to Jason's home, I want to see if it's decorated in real life like it is in my imagination." Tracy replied.

"How would that be?" Elizabeth was fighting a grin.

"Lots of leather." Tracy was also trying not to smile.

"Leather is so last year. I prefer leopard print." Elizabeth said being cheeky.

"Smartass." Tracy shot back. "I brought a gift." She held up the bag.

"I don't hear any ticking." Elizabeth said taking the parcel. "Must be poisonous instead."

"You are going to fit right in." Tracy told her new niece. "Is Alison inside?"

"Yeah, I'm so hoping that you are planning on eating her alive at some point this evening." Elizabeth said smiling. "If you do, I won't expect you to apologize."

"I did skip lunch." Tracy thought that Jason had finally found a woman worthy of being his wife. And at some point she would apologize.

"Good, let's go back in before Jason comes out to get us." Elizabeth led the last of her guests inside. After putting down the gift bag she called everyone to the table.

"We actually survived a dinner party." Jason said looking around a bit stunned. Not only had the entire family sat down to a delicious dinner, everyone was polite and reasonably well-mannered while they did it. "What did you do to Tracy?" Jason wanted to know.

"What do you mean?" Elizabeth asked putting away the last of the dessert plates. Monica and Emily had both insisted on helping with the cleanup and as a result the dining room was spotless.

"She was barely snarky at all." Jason wondered how hard that was for the older woman. "If it wasn't for her remarks to Alison I would have thought we had an impostor at the table."

"Alison deserved everything Tracy said and more. I have never met someone so stuck up in my life. Your brother seemed like a really nice man, why on earth is he married to that harpy?" Elizabeth asked putting her hands on her hips.

Alison had made it a point to put down Emily every single chance she got. Elizabeth had promised Emily that she wouldn't get in the middle of what was clearly not a new thing. Alison had grown up here in Port Charles, and even as a teen had taken great joy in pointing out that Emily was only living the life she was because Monica had taken pity on her. Why AJ would marry someone who was so cruel to his sister was something Elizabeth would never understand.

By the time they were clearing the dinner plates Elizabeth was ready to break her promise to Emily. That was when Tracy had finally stepped in. The woman had very effectively cut Alison off at the knees and they didn't hear a peep out of Mrs. AJ Quartermaine for the rest of the night.

"As for your Aunt, I think she realizes that I'm not putting up with her attitude. I am fairly certain we will be fine from here on out, and if we aren't I can handle that." Elizabeth was wondering if Tracy might be lonely. She would call her once they got back from Toronto and see about having lunch. "I think Cameron had a good time."

"He got enough loot." Jason said grinning. Cameron had opened a few gifts tonight, but the rest would be opened on his actual birthday. "He is also excited about mom and dad coming to have snack with him and Ben later in the week."

"I know. I'm thinking it won't be long before he is talking to Alan and Edward." Elizabeth closed the cabinet and walked over to Jason. "Want some tea?"

"Hot chocolate?" He requested.

"You had three helpings of the strawberry shortcake." Elizabeth pointed out.

"That had fruit so it shouldn't count." Jason said nuzzling her neck. She had used the vanilla lotion after her shower and smelled really nice. "I still want something sweet." He growled against her soft skin.

Her whole body warmed with that statement. The way he moved her was amazing. This time last year she was alone with Cameron and scared. They celebrated his third birthday with a single cupcake and she gave him three Chuggin Charlie books as they sat in a run-down motel room. Now they had a home, and a new life thanks to the man who was holding her close. "I love you Jason." She said unable to stop the tears.

"I love you too." He said holding her tight. "Come upstairs with me?" When she nodded he lifted her in his arms and carried her to their bedroom.

Upstairs he gently laid her on the bed before slowly undressing them both. He kept his movements soft because right now that was what she needed from him. She needed gentleness and all the caring he could give her. Elizabeth was still crying and he suspected that wasn't going to stop anytime soon. "What can I do for you?" He asked kissing away her tears.

"Love me." She requested bringing her mouth to his.

"Always." Jason promised letting his hands glide over her soft skin. Exciting her slowly before coming over her and sliding deep inside her. With long strokes he took them up and pushed her over, listening as she cried out his name. When she was finished he found his own release before lying down beside her and holding her close. As she slipped into sleep he saw a smile come to her mouth and let one come to his face as well before joining her in slumber.

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