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I'm going to try and wrap this up in the next chapter. Hopefully the next week, I can start the other one I wrote. It's not finished, but it's far enough ahead to start.

Chapter 16 – Tying the Knot

A month had gone by and Jason is finally starting to come around physically. It was rough. The coma had taken a lot out of him and he struggled because he wasn't used to being weak. Eva is patient and loving and tried to be there for him the best that she could. At least she is getting glimpses of his personality back and he isn't so grumpy. As she cared for him, she studied to take the bar in New York so she could eventually practice law there.

Johnny entered the penthouse and sat across from Jason. "We need to do something about John. I scaled back on the psychological torture because I thought he was losing it. If you want to confront him, you need to do it now." The plans they had for him are not going to work. Initially, they were going to frame him for Frank's death.

Jason sighed. "I'm not going to be able to handle him at least not the way I wanted to."

"I know. I will take care of it. Does Evangeline want to confront him?"

Eva walked into the room. "Confront who?"

Johnny glanced at her. "Hey." He turned back to Jason who nodded, giving him permission. "We're still holding John McBain and that can't go on forever. Do you want to confront him?"

Evangeline thought for a moment. John had caused her a lot of pain and he needs to be dealt with once for all. She does have some things she wants to say to him. "Yes."

"Are you sure?" Jason asked. She is strong, but going there and knowing that he is going to be executed is a lot to deal with.

"He's a danger to me still, right?"

"Yes. He's been talking a lot aloud. He keeps muttering about getting you away from Jason so that you'll love him again. I'm sorry, Evangeline, but if we let him go he won't stop."

"It's just sad, you know? He wasn't a bad man before. Clearly, he broke, but I can't get hurt again because of him. I don't know that I'm down with torturing him anymore than you already have. I'd rather you just…." She couldn't finish it. This world they existed in just isn't normal for her and she never wants to get used to taking a life. By agreeing, she is responsible for killing a man and it goes against everything she has believed in.

Jason reached over and grabbed her hand. "I'm sorry, but I can't let him hurt you. Can you live with that or even live with the fact that you know how this is going to play out? I couldn't stand it if I lost you over this." He is worried that eventually, she will regret this decision and hate him for it.

She closed her eyes. "I just—I loved him. It's hard to separate the John I knew from the John he is now. The more I think about it, the more guilt I have even though I know it has to be done."

Jason and Johnny stared at each other as they silently communicated.

Johnny rubbed the back of his neck. "What are you saying?"

"I knew who I was getting involved with. At some point, this situation was bound to happen. I love you Jason, way more than I ever loved him, so I won't hate you for this. I trust you. It's going to affect me emotionally, but I won't push you away and I won't let it come between us. Can we just get this over with sooner rather than later?"

Johnny really admires Evangeline. She isn't cold like them. Her strength is something she will need if she is going to survive in their world. "I'll make it happen tonight."

"Thank you."

He left and Jason pulled her closer. "I love you. I know it's been really hard for you lately."

"I have no regrets. You're doing a lot better and that makes me really happy."

"You still want to marry me then?"

She slightly smiled. "Yes. I need something positive to focus on."

"Want to do it next weekend?"

Her eyes grew big. "Seriously?"

He nodded. "Everything is ready to go. I hope you're not mad that I went behind your back."

A tear fell down her cheek. "I'm not mad at you. In fact, it makes me really happy that you wanted it so badly."

"Never doubt my love for you. I want you to be my wife more than anything."

"I need a dress."

"Don't worry about that."

She gave him a look. "You're telling a bride not to worry about the dress?"

Jason grinned. "Kate is taking care of it."

"Well, I do trust her. Are you sure you'll be up for it physically?"

"I'll be fine. I can walk, albeit slowly, and I'm getting stronger every day."

"Okay then. Is it on Saturday?"

"Yes."

"I need to call Nora."

"You can, but she already knows."

She shook her head. "This is like a wedding conspiracy."

He leaned towards her and kissed her. He has missed her body and being intimate with her in that way. Hopefully, he can remedy that soon.

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John watched Eva walk towards him and smiled. "I knew you'd come. Are you going to let me go?"

She shook her head no. He looks a little wild with tousled hair and his eyes…they looked vacant.

"Why? You're going to let them hold me here?"

"John, what you did to me and Natalie was so wrong."

He tries to focus and consider what she said.

"You almost got us killed because of your actions."

The pain in his heart from her rejection is almost unbearable. "I did everything for you, so we could be together. I love you dammit! It has always been you. Don't do this Evangeline. They will kill me. You're not that kind of person."

Her face turned to stone. "That's what you were banking on wasn't it—that I would save you in the end? Well I'm sorry, but that is not going to happen. You did this to yourself because you were obsessed with me. If you had just accepted that we were not meant to be, you wouldn't have to die."

He is getting very agitated. "If you let them do this, then you are pulling the trigger too. Can you live with that?"

"I'm going to have to. I will not be hurt by your hand again."

Jason observes from the two way mirror. He is proud of her, but worried.

A tear ran down John's face. "You don't even care that I love you and would do anything for you? If you came home with me, I would take care of you and you wouldn't be exposed to this kind of violence. It will ruin you."

"Do you even hear what is coming out of your own mouth? I don't love you anymore. You exposed me to violence and danger. I'm going to walk out of here with my head held high because your delusions have just convinced me that I am making the right decision. Goodbye John. I'm walking out that door and next week I'm marrying the man that I love more than breathing and you won't even be an afterthought." She is mad at him—even at herself for loving someone that had ended up causing her so much pain. Stalking to the door while he yelled her name, she stopped and turned around, "By the way, Natalie finally realizes what an asshole you were to her and she's over you. See John, no one is even going to miss you." With that, she left as John screamed her name and begged for his life.

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Jason pulled her into his arms as her sobs filled the hallway. "Baby, let me take you home. Johnny will take care of the rest."

She nodded and they slowly walked to the car and slid inside and then Francis drove them back to the penthouse. Eva cried the entire way and when they got upstairs, they laid in bed together.

It is brutal for him to have to listen to her, but she needs to let it all out. Finally, she quieted and fell asleep. Jason looked up at the ceiling. He had been so used to the hardness of his life that sometimes he forgot the emotional aspect of it. Hopefully, she'll mourn and then be able to move beyond it.

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Eva woke up safe in Jason's arms, slightly smiling when it hits her that she is going to wake up like this for the rest of her life.

Jason felt it and smiled himself. It is a good sign. "Good Morning."

She sighed. "Good morning. I feel much better."

"I'm glad to hear that. I love you baby."

"I love you too."

He had fought to come back to her because she is the love of his life. Nothing is more important to him than her happiness and safety. "Want to take a bath with me?"

She grinned. "Seriously? Hell yeah!" She rolled onto her back and then went to the bathroom and started running the water before returning to the bed. Jason got up and did the same.

They cuddled until it was ready and then got in.

"Feels so damn good," she said relaxing back against his chest.

"You feel even better."

She moaned as his hand ran down the front of her body. "Jason. Are you ready for this?"

His cock twitched against her back. "You'll have to do all the work." Right now, he didn't care about the pain in his ribs. It definitely had improved, but he is quite sure that if he tenses, it will hurt.

She started to say something, but his hand had found her clit and she bit her lip at the sensation.

He worked her into a frenzy and then she turned around and straddled him, kissing him wantonly as she sunk down onto his erection, making them moan. It had been too long and Jason is not going to last long.

She slowly moved up and down his length as they continued to kiss feverishly. "God, you feel so good," she said against his lips.

"I don't think I can hold it."

She felt him reach between them and start to stroke her and Eva's head lolled back as she moved faster.

"Come for me baby," he said softly as he watched her face contort.

A minute later, she let out a yell and feeling her walls grip him tightly, he went over the edge too. It was both pleasure and pain, but he didn't regret it.

She lifted off of him. "Are you okay?"

He smiled. "I feel great."

She grinned. "Me too."

They washed up and then got out and got dressed, both feeling a lot better than they had the night before.

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The week before the wedding was hectic. Evangeline wouldn't see her dress until Saturday, so she is a little nervous. It is being held at the mansion and Port Charles is abuzz about the most talked about event. The Quartermaines are busy making preparations and chose to use a catering company that Sonny had suggested, since it is last minute. The grounds are being decorated and an open tent was erected just in case the weather took a turn.

The morning of the festive event, Evangeline went to the spa with Carly, Kate, Nora, and Maxie. They had a great time and Eva was a ball of excitement. Jason hung out with the guys and just chilled.

"I have a surprise for you," Nora said as they ate some salad for lunch.

"What?"

She pulled out an envelope from her purse and slid it over to Eva. Jason had contacted her a few weeks before, so she had to pull a lot of strings to make it happen so fast.

Eva's mouth dropped open. "Jason brought me a building?"

Nora grinned. "Yup. It's smaller. There are five floors and you would be on the top. The rest would be leased out. There are already some tenants in there. Now you can have your own practice."

Eva is so stunned. "Oh my God!"

Carly smiled. "That's some gift."

"He's crazy, but I love him for it. I'm so excited. I take the bar next month."

"I'm sure you'll ace it."

"Hopefully."

Kate smiled. "That Jason is a keeper."

"Sonny spoils you rotten too."

"He does and now that I'm pregnant, he's gone way overboard."

Carly was quiet. It is still hard for her to see them together, but she loves her husband and did wish Sonny the best.

"That sounds like him," Eva said.

They finished and went to the salon to get their hair and makeup done.

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When Jason walked into the rose garden he smiled. It is beautiful. There are chairs set up and a beautiful trellis where they will stand. Eva is going to love it.

"You look very handsome," Emily said. She had come home from California to attend.

Jason smiled and gave her a hug. "Thanks. I missed you."

She held his hand and squeezed it. "I missed you more."

"People are starting to arrive. We'll get them seated," Alice said.

He nodded and walked over to where his friends are standing. They greeted people when they came in and then finally, everyone was settled and the string quartet started to play. Jason took his place and waited. Sonny walked Evangeline down the aisle and then took his place next to his friend. Kate, Carly, and Nora are already in position along with Johnny.

When Eva came into view, Jason's jaw dropped. The gown hugged her body and she is a gorgeous vision.

Eva loves the dress. The detail was exquisite and she felt so beautiful in it.

"He can't take his eyes off of you," Sonny whispered.

Eva smiled.

When they reached the front, he kissed her on the cheek and stood next to Jason. The bride and groom are completely entranced with each other, only looking away when they have too. When they were finally declared man and wife, Jason didn't even hesitate before kissing her passionately.

Their love is a beautiful thing to behold. The five families are in attendance with their wives and kids and are very pleased.

As they headed for the reception, they held hands with big smiles on their faces. Emily had never seen Jason so happy and she is over the moon by it. All she ever wanted was for him to find someone who would love him no matter what and it appeared he had found that.

Eva smiled as Emily hugged her. They took a picture with the three of them.

It is time for the first dances, so Jason and Eva went to the middle of the dance floor and swayed along to a song Eva wrote. Her voice filtered through the air as Jason gazed at her lovingly.

"It's beautiful."

"I'm glad that you like it."

"I love it."

"I think I'm not going to be able to move my face tomorrow from smiling so much."

Jason nodded. "I agree. I don't think I've ever smiled this much ever."

"You look very handsome when you smile, but I happen to be partial to your—I'm going to take you right now, look better."

He grinned. "Now that sounds really good." He is tired, but the adrenaline is still pumping.

"Are we going back home tonight?"

"No. We're staying at the cottage where you got ready."

Monica had hired someone to go in and clean up and make it look romantic.

"Nice. You thought of everything. I love my new building, by the way. I still believe that you did that."

"You deserve it. You're a great lawyer and I know you'll do well."

"I think I might be able to convince Nora to come work with me."

"I know you would love that and so would Francis."

The song ended and everyone clapped. Eva then danced with Alan and Jason danced with Monica. After they were finished, Eva took a spin with Sonny and Jason danced with Kate. They ate and had a blast until it was time to go.