Chapter Eleven
"Remind me again why I am going to doing this?" Georgie demanded as Elizabeth entered her vision.
"Because you know that it is the best thing for your daughter." Sitting beside her on the swing, Elizabeth could tell that her nerves were starting to bother her. "Georgie, I don't think that it will be as bad as you think. Everything has a way of working out."
"Yeah, but I've been married before and it was a disaster."
"It's not the same situation."
"Exactly. It's worse. At least with Dillon, I knew him."
"You know John. What you see is what you get, Georgie. You can see that he has changed from the young man that hated his life and lived on the edge always looking for the next adrenaline rush. He's great with Baylor and it was his choice to do this. Jason didn't ask, no one did. He honestly cares what happens to you guys." Spotting the ring on her friend's finger, Elizabeth whistled and leaned closer to inspect it. "Wow."
"I know. It's gorgeous and extravagant." Uncomfortably twisting it on her finger, Georgie chewed on her lip. "It's too much for this charade."
"Did you ever stop to think that this could turn into something else all together?" Catching her sharp look, she shook her head. "Georgie, you are fighting it. I seen the connection between you two the night that you told us about Diego and then again at the office. And it was there right from the beginning. That's a rare occurrence."
"You think that I don't know that?" Frowning, she closed her eyes. "I don't want it to happen though. I don't want to develop feelings for anyone, let alone Johnny. All I wanted when I came back home was to give Baylor a good life and live my life the way that I wanted. I don't think that I can let myself go where this is starting to lead. Too much has happened in the past, Liz. I'm not the same person that I was. I don't even know who I am since I came back."
"You have to try and move on from that," she told her with compassion as she squeezed her hand. "I understand that it's hard, probably harder than anything you've done. But you can't let what happened those past three years rule your life, Georgie. You are still are entitled to happiness."
"Maybe, maybe not. Either way, it doesn't matter, does it? What's done is done and I can't change it. Just like my life is about to take another twist that is beyond my control."
"Stop and answer me one question. Are you attracted to Johnny?" Seeing her start to deny it automatically, she add, "Honestly."
"You're missing the point, Elizabeth. Yes, I am attracted to him, but so what. I don't want to be. And just because there is a spark between us doesn't mean that anything will come of it."
"Don't you think that you should at least give it a chance?"
She shook her head adamantly. "No. We are going to be stuck in this marriage. I'm not going to take the chance that it blows apart if things go badly because then we will both be miserable. It's just not worth it to me, Elizabeth."
Fear was an emotion that was all too familiar for Elizabeth. It was that unknown factor that had kept her and Jason apart for so long. Understanding that nothing that she could say would change Georgie's outlook, she only hoped that she would open her eyes soon. The look in Johnny's eyes when he was in the same room with the younger woman was all Elizabeth had needed to see to know that there was feelings there. She wasn't certain if he even realized the depth of what he felt, but with them about to be living in the same house and spending time together she knew it was going to be interesting to watch unfold.
"How is Baylor feeling?" she asked, changing the subject. "Logan said that she was sick when I saw him earlier at Kelly's."
"Better. Her temperature is just slightly elevated now. I think that she has the bug that Jake had the other night."
Curious about the reaction that Logan had described from Robin, she sighed. "Logan said that everyone handled the news decent except for Robin. Do you have any idea what is up with her? This attitude is like nothing that I have ever seen from her before."
"No, and at this point I can't say I care," she told her with a lingering trace of anger. "She's been off since I came home. While I love her, I just don't have the energy to care anymore. The night at the ER was the worst though. This morning was just the icing on the cake. After she left and Mac had been called into the station, Maxie told me that she was fine except for anything concerning me and Bay. My life is complicated enough without that added stress right now."
"It doesn't make any sense."
"Maybe she's turning into a carbon copy of her back stabbing mother."
Lips curling at the sarcasm, Elizabeth tried not to laugh while taking a drink of her tea. "I hope not. Let's just pray that she wakes up soon from this fog and changes some. I know that Patrick and her are fighting a lot lately. So it's not just you."
"Momma."
Seeing Baylor standing at the door rubbing her eyes, Georgie smiled. "Come on out, baby girl. You feeling any better after your nap?"
Climbing up and snuggling into Georgie's arms, she yawned. "Uh huh, but I's tired still."
Placing a kiss on top of her head, Georgie felt her cheeks and was relieved that she felt cool to the touch. "I know, Bay, but you will feel better tomorrow. Are you hungry?"
"Johnny's making me some soups."
Blinking, she looked toward the back door. When she had come out back to sit in the shade, he had still be gone running a couple errands.
"And Uncles Jason is in theres too. He said that he would have to superswise."
Elizabeth laughed. "I'm sure that Johnny doesn't need to have supervision to make soup."
Amused at the thought, Georgie placed Baylor on her feet. "Let's go check your blood sugar, baby. Then maybe your lunch will be ready when we are done."
The murmuring in the kitchen stopped as the three entered. Jason stood by the counter while Johnny was pouring chicken noodle soup into a bowl. Both men looked up at the same time.
With a tight smile, Georgie grabbed the meter from the table where she had left it out. Pausing as the phone rang, she sat it back down and saw Elizabeth pick it up as she moved toward the counter top where the cordless was. "Hello," she answered while flashing the other woman a grateful look.
"Georgie?"
Her face broke into a huge grin as she immediately recognized the voice. "I was wondering when I would hear from you. It took you long enough."
"I've been on the road taking care of some things. You and Bay okay? I wish that I had checked my voicemails sooner."
"We are." Moving into the living room, she sat on the bottom step of the staircase. "Coming home has had it's ups and downs, but I am hoping that will even out soon. How are you doing?"
"Worried about you more than anything. Are you sure that this is what you want to do? If not, don't let the pressure get to you, Georgie."
"It's for the best," she answered with a hint of hesitation. "Right now, I am kind of at an impass."
"Georgie, please just be sure. Once it's done, it will be hard to get out of."
Hating the worry that she could hear, she sighed heavily. "I'll be fine, I promise. You just take care of yourself. I don't want you getting caught up in this. I'm a big girl."
A chuckle floated across the line. "You are still as stubborn as ever. Good luck and I hope that this works out. You could use something positive in your life."
"I have that. Her name is Baylor," she quipped. "I've got to go. I have company and Bay's not feeling the best."
"Alright. Remember that I am only a call away, at anytime you need me. I love and miss you and Baylor. Give her a kiss for me."
"I will. I miss you too. Stay out of trouble. I have enough going on and the last thing I need is for you to add to that." After saying good bye and hanging up, she leaned her head against the wall. Lost in memories of the past, she jumped when Johnny sat beside her.
Intrigued by the call that had brought a wistfulness to her expression, he shoved it back and focused on the reason that he had wanted to talk to her. "Father Mateo will be here at four-thirty. Jason and Liz are going to be the witnesses. You okay with that?"
She nodded, her fingers tightening around the phone. "That's fine. Did Diane have all the paperwork ready?"
Removing the phone from her clenched hands, Johnny knew that she was trying to remain calm. "Yep. She's nothing if not efficient. I also placed an order with Jax at the Metrocourt. Dinner will be delivered at six." A smug grin met her surprised look. "Neither of us should have to cook tonight. And I made sure that I ordered Baylor something that she will love. Jason is taking Liz out later, so I thought it would be a nice addition to a stressful day for you."
"You've been awfully thoughtful and patient throughout this entire mess, Johnny. Thank you for that. I know that I haven't been the easiest person to deal with lately."
"You don't need to thank me, Georgie. You've handled all that has happened better than anyone could ask for." Standing and pulling her to her feet, he kept his hand on her wrists and rubbed a thumb over the pulse point, feeling her heart beat accelerate. "Three more hours and then you can stop worrying over this part of it. I know that us getting married has you more upset than you let on."
Feeling bad, she frowned. "It's not you that is the issue, Johnny. I never wanted to get married again, under any conditions."
"I get that, I really do. But this is what needs to be done. You are making the right decision and doing what you have to." Stepping closer, he stared directly into her deep, chocolate colored eyes. "It's not perfect, but it's not nearly as bad as it could be. We could not be able to stand one another."
"True," she responded with a smirk. "But if that was the case, I doubt that you would have volunteered for this mess. "
"Georgie, all this that I am doing, it's not a hardship for me." Stopping her as she started to turn away at the remark, he gave her a slow grin as he teased her. "It's kinda cute how uneasy that makes you."
"Don't be an ass. It makes me remember the reason why I thought about going back to Brazil or Rome. I could always still change my mind."
"And we both know that you aren't backing out. You aren't a coward and you face things head on, even if you are sticking your head in the sand and pretending that you are blind at the same time."
Giving him an innocent smile, Georgie laughed. "I guess you really do have trouble accepting that you are not irresistable. Makes me wonder if you are losing your touch."
Watching as she turned and went back to the kitchen, he chuckled. After having overheard part of her and Elizabeth's conversation before Jason had arrived, he knew that there was no way now that he was letting her hide behind her own insecurities and fear. Because Elizabeth had been correct. There was a connection between them that he refused to allow her to shy away from, especially after hearing Georgie acknowledge that she felt it too. Unlike her, he didn't believe that it would blow up in their faces, but even if it did, he thought that they owed to themselves to at least explore the possibilities of where it could lead. He had learned at a young age that life was too short to not live it to the fullest that you could.
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Knocking on the door, Jason heard the muffled voices and pushed the door open. Catching a glaring Georgie rolling her eyes, he lifted an eye brow at Elizabeth who just gave him a lightening quick grin. "Everything okay?"
"Yes," Elizabeth spoke before Georgie could open her mouth. "Did Ritchie get the boys here yet?"
"Yep. They arrived about ten minutes ago and are snacking on some fruit with Baylor right now. I called and told Monica that we will drop them off in about an hour or so. Father Mateo just arrived."
Georgie groaned and dropped her head into her hands. Exchanging a concerned look with Jason, Elizabeth motioned him out of the room while she sat beside the younger woman and wrapped an arm around her shoulder in a comforting gesture.
"Are you going to be able to do this? If not, Georgie, you need to speak up now. While it is the best solution, if you can't do it, then we can try to think of something else."
"There is no other way," she reponded dully. "We both know that, Liz." Lifting her head up, sad but resigned, Georgie looked at the picture of her and Baylor smiling together that had been snapped in Ireland before they had left that sat on her bedside table. "I'll be fine. I'm just having a moment of panic, that's all."
"If it helps any, you look gorgeous."
She looked down at the simple white summer dress that emphasized her slender but curvy figure. When Elizabeth had picked the outfit out of the closet, Georgie had bulked at first at the idea of wearing white and the back of the dress, but she had finally caved under Elizabeth's persistence. The straps that were about an inch wide and crossed in the back, leaving her upper back mostly bare until mid torso. It was that feature that had caused the small disagreement over her hair that Jason had interrupted. While Elizabeth wanted to pin it up in a simple arrangement, Georgie was insisting on it being down, falling past her shoulders. "Thanks," she muttered.
"Are you sure that you don't want me to at least put a few curls in your hair?" she tried once again.
"No. The natural wave is enough. It's not like it matters anyway, Liz." Slipping her feet into her sandals that had also been picked out by an enthusiastic Elizabeth, she stood.
Brushing the wrinkles out of her own emerald green sundress, Elizabeth gave her a brief hug. "You are so much stronger than people give you credit for, Georgie, even yourself."
Pushing back the nerves that she had been experiencing, she let herself relax the way that she had been taught, knowing that she had to calm down. Observing the change, Elizabeth felt her own tension drain away as she recognized the calm acceptance that had settled over Georgie.
"How is she doing?" Johnny asked as Jason joined him in the living room.
Making sure that Father Mateo was occupied listening to Cam talk, Jason moved closer to where he was watching Jake and Baylor still in the kitchen. "Jumpy, but otherwise fine. I think her and Elizabeth were disagreeing on something when I went up. That snarky attitude of hers that she gets sometimes was on display for a few seconds. Or it was until I told her that Father Mateo was here."
"Then she got silent," Johnny guessed. Grabbing Baylor as she ran from the kitchen, he swung her up and tickled her stomach, making her giggle. "You feeling better, squirt?"
"Uh huh. My head not achey anymores."
"That's good." Placing her back on the floor, he brushed her bangs out of her eyes. "But no running in here. You'll fall."
"Otays."
"It's easy to love the sweet and innocent, isn't it?" Father Mateo asked as he joined the men when Baylor scampered away and up the stairs.
"It is," Jason agreed after seeing that Johnny's attention had shifted to the stairs where Georgie was murmuring something to Baylor as she carried her down the stairs. Whatever she was saying was causing Elizabeth to laugh softly and the little girl's eyes to widen comically and her head to tilt to the side as she thought over what was being said. Finally she nodded and then skipped back to the kitchen after Georgie lowered her back to the floor.
Moving over and taking her hand, Johnny waited until Elizabeth discreetly went into the kitchen to gather the kids. "You look amazing, Georgie," he told her softly as he put a hand on the small of her back and guided her closer to the door so that they could speak without the others listening.
"Umm, thanks. You cleaned up pretty good yourself. Although I am shocked it's not all black. I thought that it was your signature color. You and Jason both."
"It's not a funeral, Georgie. I thought that a white dress shirt would work better," he teased while searching her eyes for a sign of what she was feeling.
"Same difference," she whispered cheekily as Father Mateo approached them. Plastering a happy expression on her face, she accepted his hand and congratualtions as Elizabeth returned from other room after calling Marco and Milo in to watch the kids. Shutting the door behind her, she moved to stand with Jason.
As they moved to stand in front of the fireplace with Father Mateo and Jason and Elizabeth took their places beside them, Georgie prayed that she was doing the right thing. Beacuse the only thing that she knew for certain was that her daughter was the only thing that mattered. From the moment that she had learned that she was pregnant, everything else became secondary to her.
Feeling Johnny lightly squeeze her hand, she blinked and refocused to realized that they were all staring at her. When he lifted a brow and barely nodded, she understood that she had blocked out most of the ceremony. "I do," she managed to get out. Following the rest of the exchanging of vows and rings became a blur until the end when she tuned back in as it concluded.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride," Father Mateo announced.
Knowing that she was going to be pissed afterwards, Johnny pulled her to him and lowered his mouth to hers. Pressing his lips to hers, he tenderly kissed her before pulling back.
After signing the legal paperwork and showing Father Mateo out together, Georgie slipped her shoes off and sat on the couch. As Johnny and Jason moved to talk quietly, Elizabeth lowered herself beside her and lifted her left hand. Looking at the wedding ring for the first time, Georgie swallowed at seeing the two bands and thinking of what they symbolized.
"It's beautiful and the simplicity compliments the engagement ring perfectly." When Georgie remained silent, Elizabeth snapped her fingers in front of her face and was happy to finally see some emotion cross her face. "I was beginning to think that you were in your own little world."
Shaking herself mentally, Georgie blinked. "I was just thinking. Sorry."
"You kind of just zoned off for awhile. A good bit of time actually. I think you were operating on autopilot."
Milo opened the kitchen door and gave them a harressed look while the sounds of Cam and Jake arguing drifted in as Baylor shot by the overwhelmed guard and ran straight to Georgie and climbed up beside her on the furniture. "Sorry, but the boys are really going at it. I think that they scared her."
Patting Baylor's head after rising, Elizabeth sighed. "I'm going to go kill me two boys. I'll be right back."
Giggling as she lifted Baylor onto her lap, Georgie didn't envy having to break up the siblings. Having witnessed enough of their fights over the last six months, she knew that they were often pretty intense for two small boys. But with Zander's and Jason's genes, Georgie figured that it was going to be the normal routine from now on. "Hey, baby girl. Did you get your ice cream that I promised that Milo would get you?"
Excitedly nodding, she played with a lock of Georgie's hair, twirling it in her fingers. "Yeps. He even gave me chocolate ice creams with sprinkles."
Hiding a wince at the possible ramification for that with her blood sugar, she gave Baylor a hug. "Did you thank Milo?"
"Uh huh. Cam threw his ice creams at Jake," she confided with sparkling eyes. "They made a mess. Milo and Ritchie weren't happys as they cleaned it."
"I'm sure they weren't," Jason chimed in as he heard the statement. Shaking his head, he eyed the two boys as Elizabeth led them from the kitchen. Their dishelved appearance made it obvious that they had given the guards a hard time. "I hope this is just a phase," he muttered as he watched Cam sulk and Jake just act like nothing had happened.
"I think it's here to stay," Johnny informed with a chuckle. "I know that you don't remember, but sibling rivary usually lasts all the way until they are adults."
Shooting him a dark look, Elizabeth sincerely hoped not. "You aren't helping raise my hopes there, John."
"They aren't as bad you and Sarah from what I have heard," Georgie pointed out with a laugh.
Making a face, Elizabeth picked up her purse. "Shut up, Georgie. You'll give me nightmares. I shoved those wars out of my mind for a reason. We are going to have to go if we are going to get the boys at Monica's in time for dinner." She leaned down and hugged Georgie.
Once he had closed the door behind them, Johnny returned to the living room to see Baylor coloring at the coffee table while humming lightly. After flipping on the tv for her and finding a cartoon that she was happy with, he moved into the kitchen. Finding Georgie rinsing the bowls that the kids had used, he moved to stand beside her. "You should just leave those. We can get it cleaned up after dinner tonight."
"I'm done anyway. I was just rinsing them off."
Hearing the slight edge to her voice, he placed his hands on either side of her as she turned to walk away. Stepping closer, he watched her face and could see the wariness creep into her eyes as she lifted her hands to his chest. "Back off, Johnny."
Not backing off at all, he ignored the flare of something he couldn't quiet place in her expression. "No. You're mad. Why?"
"I'm not mad," she denied. "I don't really know what I am, Johnny, but it's not mad. It's been a strange couple days and today just kinda makes it all surreal."
"So becoming Georgianna Zacchara didn't stop the world from spinning like you feared, huh?"
Wincing at the name, she exhaled. "That will take some getting use to," she admitted. "But I don't think it will be bad because of you, Johnny. I told you why I was against any marriage. I don't like feeling like I am backed into a corner with no choices. Which is exactly what happened, but that isn't your fault."
"One question for now, and the rest can wait and we can deal with things as they come. But this is one area that I don't want to be unprepared for."
Leaning against the sink, she nodded for him to continue.
"What are you telling Baylor? She's going to question my always being here now. And with the way people talk, I don't know what all she will comprehend."
"More than you would think or expect. She's extremely bright, Johnny. I am going to tell her the truth, mostly anyway. We will explain that we are married now and that you will be living here." A sadness invaded her voice. "But you should think, really think, before we sit her down and have this discussion. Even at two, Baylor knows that mommies and daddies should be married, Johnny. She may have some uncomfortable questions for both of us."
Completely understanding her concern, he tried to reassure her. "Georgie, I thought of all those sticky questions already. And to be honest, I never would have suggested this if I hadn't. I already love that little girl in there. She's sweet, funny, and her own little person with an unique personality. You've done a tremendous job with her on your own and especially under the circumstances that you were caught in. I will accept whatever decision that you make on those questions if and when they come up. Has she ever asked about Diego before?" Letting her move around him when shoved away from the sink, he wanted to kick himself for bringing up a painful subject.
"Vaguely, but in an around about ways. She's aware that her father is dead and was before she was born. But that is all she knows. She's still too young for in depth questions thankfully."
"I'm sure that you will handle that conversation with grace when it happens. You must have seen a side of him that everyone else either forgot or ignored."
"Why? Because I am such a great judge of character?" she scoffed. "Johnny, I learned the hard to never completely put your faith and trust into someone else. It's a lesson that I took to heart." Ignoring his frown, she changed the subject after seeing that it was almost six. "I'm gonna get Baylor's medicine ready. What did you order so I know how much to calculate into the night dose?"
Making a note to research more into her past with Diego, Johnny wondered how much she left out whenever she answered any questions regarding her time in South America. "I ordered her chicken nuggets, fries, mac and cheese, and baby carrots." Amused at the stunned look that she shot him, he smirked. "I asked Jax. He said that was what you ordered her the night that your family took you out after you came home from Ireland."
Remembering the expressions on everyone's face when she had walked into that hotel, she burst in laughter. Wiping the tears from her cheeks, she tried to find her voice at his curious look. "Sorry. I just remember how Jax, Carly, and few other people were in the hotel that night. Carly passed out and Jax had to catch her. Even he was speechless. Coming home has definitely had it's moments."
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Turning off the motorcycle that they had switched to after dropping the boys off, Jason helped Elizabeth off the bike. Without speaking, they slowly made their way to the old bridge. Gathering her close, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her back so that she was resting against his chest. Looking out at the drop off that was covered with the fog that was creeping in, he placed a kiss on top of her head.
"You surprised me. I thought that you wouldn't take the bike tonight."
"I almost didn't," he admitted. Splaying his hands over her abdomen, he gently tapped his fingers. "Our child is too important to let you on that bike. I only brought it out tonight so that you could have one last ride until next spring."
"I hate it, but I know that you are right. I just love the adrenaline rushing through my veins while we are flying. It's addictive."
"You've been like that since the first ride that I took you on," Jason remembered. Chuckling, he turned her so that she was facing him. "I should've known then that you were only attracted to me because of my Harley."
"You caught me. Since I'm too small to hold up, I need you to help." Resting her head against his grey t-shirt, she inhaled the leather scent that he always seemed to have. "We made so many mistakes, Jason. I'm just relieved that we are finally getting it right."
"Mistakes are something that we have never problems making," he agreed. "But it's not going to happen this time. You, Cam, Jake, and the new baby are the most important people in my life. No more putting the business, Sonny, or Carly ahead of my family. I swear that those days are long over."
"And Lucky is no longer a part of our life. It took awhile to accept that I didn't owe him anything, but I finally did. Now we just have to contain him and Sam. If he believes that I will let him see the boys, he really is insane."
Hoping that Spinelli could get him a name on who the punk was calling in Greece, he led her over to the stone wall and lifted her on it before jumping up himself. "I didn't plan on telling you this tonight, but I don't want to keep secrets. Lucky has been working with Sonny, giving him information on the details of how things are going in Port Charles." Hearing her hiss, he rubbed his thumb over the top of her hand. "He is also talking with someone in Greece. And while I can't say for sure, I think that Luke told Sonny about Georgie's daughter being the rightful Alcazar heir."
"That freaking rat! They are all despicable, Jason. But the part about Baylor, that could have really ended badly if it wasn't for John. What were they thinking? Baylor is a baby and Georgie never once dreamed that this nightmare would happen."
Running a hand over her back, he tried to calm her. "I know that, and so do you. However, they are selfish, Elizabeth. Anything that they gain from is expendable. You've seen that about Sonny for a long time while I was blinded by loyalty. Just like I saw it with Lucky while you couldn't. But I don't understand what Luke is gaining. Hell, I thought that him and Felicia were close at one time. You would think that would count for something."
"I'm so done with them, all of them. There is no excuse for what they are doing." Chewing on her bottom lip nervously, she watched as the fog start to roll in. "Diane can block all attempts at visitation, right?"
"Yes. Jake is not his and we already fixed the birth certificate. Cameron on the other hand could have been more complicated if the moron had ever adopted him or made the attempt. But since he didn't, and you always worked and paid most if not all the bills, he really has no leg to stand on. But even if he did, I would never allow that to happen, Elizabeth. I've been meaning to discuss something with you, but we have been dealing with so much since Georgie's returned. I want to adopt Cam. He is just as much a Morgan as Jake. You know that I love him and that I have since the first time that I saw him at Kelly's that December when he was still a baby."
Blinking back the moisture in her eyes, she lifted her face to meet his icy blue eyes. "I love you, Jason. Of course I want you to adopt Cam if that is what you want. But I also want Cam to agree. He knows that Zander was his biological father and Lucky was the only male that he had in a father figure mode before we got together."
"I can see what you are saying and I think that you are right. We can discuss it with him. But I want him to know that I love him just as much as his brother and this new baby. He's my son in every way that matters, Elizabeth."
"I know," she whispered as she brushed a tear from her cheek. "And he couldn't ask for a better man to love him."
Letting her lay back against his chest as he swung a leg over the wall, he gently smoothed her hair away from her face. "The only thing that could make it more perfect would be if you would become a Morgan too." When her eyes popped wide open and she sat up, he gave her the timid smile that he had all those years ago that had stopped her heart. Pulling the small, black jewelry box from his pocket, he flipped the lid open. "Elizabeth Webber, would you do me the honor of marrying me? I love you, and more than anything I want to be a family with you and the children."
At a loss for words for once, she stared into his baby blue eyes and could see the nervousness that he was trying so hard to contain. Swallowing the lump of emotion in her throat, she ignored the tears that were slipping down her face. "Oh, Jason. Of course I will marry you! I've loved you for so long."
Catching her as she threw herself into his arms, Jason crashed his lips down on hers. The raw intensity in the embrace had them pulling back to catch their breath. Taking her left hand and slipping the ring onto her slender finger, his lips curved upward when she gasped as she watched.
Staring at the gold band that she recognized, she felt her heart skip a beat. Lifting her watering sapphire eyes, she blinked. "B-but it's L-lila's ring, Jason. Its amazingly beautiful, but..."
Knowing her, he pressed a finger to her lips to stop the ramble before it could really start. "Do you like it?"
"I love it, always have," she whispered while still looking at the intricate ring with flawless diamonds.
"She left it to me to give to the right woman. She told me one day in the study that I would know when the correct time was, and she was right. Grandmother would be honored and proud to have you wearing her ring, Elizabeth. She adored you, always did."
Nodding, she wound her arms around his neck and pulled him down to her. "I love you so much, Jason."
When he scooped her into his arms and stood, Elizabeth curled her fists into his shirt and gave a small squeal of surprise. "What are you..."
Lowering them onto the grassy ground below the nearby tree, he silenced her with a passion filled kiss. Easily giving into the desire that he provoked, she lost herself in the embrace as her fingers slipped under the edge of his shirt and slid up his muscular chest. She moaned in delight as he nipped at her collarbone and just let herself go, not caring that someone could walk up on them at anytime.
A/N: Sorry about the delay, I am dealing with some family problems at the moment. I am hoping to get both stories back on track this week. Thank you to all those that are continuing to read and comment. I appreciate the the wonderful reviews!
Up till now, Jason and Elizabeth have had it pretty easy with their relationship in this story, but once word gets circulating about their engagement, look for things to get a bit bumpy for our couple.
I love writing for Gejo at the moment, the words seem to be writing themselves. I think that GH really missed out on that pairing. But I guess that it why we have fanfiction. Hope that you enjoyed the update!