A/N – Thanks for the comments! So glad you liked the ceremony! I really hope you won't be disappointed by the payback. It's not as sinister as I think you're expecting.

Chapter 5 – Leaving Las Vegas

The next morning, the gang met in the dining room.

"Have they been to their rooms?" Carly asked.

Max shook his head. "No."

"Do you think Elizabeth flew home?" Diane asked.

"Maybe," Sonny said. It wasn't like Jason to just disappear.

"The plane leaves in two hours," Johnny said.

Francis sighed. "I'll be surprised if he shows up."

None of them felt like eating, so they just drank some coffee.

"I put Courtney on a plane last night," Max said.

Sonny made a face. "I'm sure that went over well."

"I told her the truth and she went ballistic. After that, she was really quiet." He swore he lost some hearing while she screeched.

"That's a good thing because if Jason does show up, the last thing he'll want is to have to see her," Milo said.

Carly stood up. "I'm going to go finish packing. I'll meet you downstairs."

Jason had Cody go get all of their stuff and swore him to secrecy. They wanted to make sure they didn't have to go back to the hotel.

One by one, they went to their rooms and then checked out.

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Jason and Elizabeth took separate cabs to the airport. They hated having to pretend to be mad when they were so happy, but in the end it would be worth it.

Jason was the first one to get on the plane and no one spoke when they saw him. He looked around the cabin and focused on Johnny for a moment. He looked like shit which almost made him smile. Taking a seat away from them, he sat down and buckled his seat belt.

"Jason…" Carly started to say.

"Don't. I don't want to hear a word from any of you. I can't believe you would do what you did and hurt us like that. It was juvenile and mean just because you wanted payback. I know I've been a miserable S.O.B. the last month, but making me think I married Courtney was cruel."

"Jase we're sorry. We were so worried."

"You don't get to be worried about me anymore because I'm done."

Carly gasped. "You can't mean that."

"Oh, I really mean it. You cost me the woman I loved."

"But you're married."

"It doesn't matter. I found her at the chapel and she was so upset that she wanted nothing to do with me and all the craziness. There will be no Jason and Elizabeth when we get back because we're getting an annulment."

A tear ran down Carly and Diane's face.

Johnny felt like complete shit. "This is all my fault. Don't take it out on them. You can do what you want with me. Just leave them out of it."

Jason's jaw ticked. He still wanted another shot at Johnny, but now wasn't the time.

Elizabeth walked in. Her eyes were red and she slowly looked around the room. "I really thought that you were my friends, but that ended when I woke up and thought I slept with Johnny and married him."

Johnny groaned. "Elizabeth, we're so sorry. That wasn't the plan initially."

"And what was the plan huh, Johnny? You wanted to teach me and Jason a lesson because we were miserable without each other. Well guess what, all your lesson did was convince me that I made the right choice in walking away."

"You can't believe that. You and Jason love each other and it was your idea to get married," Carly said.

"We were drunk and not thinking clearly. The problems that existed before are still here and I don't think that Jason will ever be able to put me first. Nothing has changed and I am so pissed at all of you that I could throw your asses out of this plane right now while it's moving." She stomped over to a seat and buckled herself in. "I don't want to hear another word. When we get back, you are not allowed to speak to me or acknowledge my presence."

Carly jumped up. "I'm gonna be sick." She rushed to the bathroom.

Jason and Elizabeth ignored it.

No one said a word and the tension was palpable. Carly took her seat and Sonny held her hand. The pilot told everyone to prepare for takeoff and for the next three hours, no one said a word. The silence was overbearing except for Liz and Jason who were planning their futures in their heads. Finally, Liz met Jason's gaze and he nodded.

She got up and used the bathroom and when she came out, she walked over to Jason and stood there for a moment while everyone else held their breath. She grinned, straddled him, and then kissed him wantonly. Everyone's mouth dropped open and then Liz slid off his lap and went back to her seat.

"What the hell was that?" Carly yelled.

"It sucks when someone fucks with your head doesn't it?" Liz said saucily.

"Wait—um—what just happened?" Sonny asked.

Johnny blinked a few times and then looked back and forth at them. "You're not mad at each other?"

"Hell no. I love that man more than life itself," Liz said making Jason smile.

Francis chuckled. "If I wasn't so happy that you two idiots finally realized that you are better together than apart, I'd have a few choice words right now."

"After what you guys pulled…" Jason said.

Carly stood up. "Let me tell you something, the only reason I even went along with this mess was because I was convinced that you would both wake up with a hangover and regret that you were married because you're idiots."

Liz stood up and Carly glared at her.

"No. You're going to listen to me this time. The two of you have to be the most stubborn people I've ever met and that is saying a lot. Instead of talking to each other you assume what the other is thinking which usually is the worst. You better tell me right now that you are in it for the duration because I'm not going through Jason practically trying to kill himself because he lost you again."

"We're together Carly, not that it's any of your business," Liz said.

"It's our business because you make it our business," Diane said standing up. "You come to work and yell and act like a petulant child," she said looking at Jason. "And you snap at everyone and walk around like someone ran over your puppy. I wanted to knock your heads together. When you find love that is based on such a deep connection, you fight for it and you don't let anything come in between you. Yes our method of intervention sucked, but even though we were pissed at you we all love you and want you to be happy."

Liz sighed. "I know."

"I'm sorry I was such an ass," Jason said.

"Are we okay here? Because I don't think I can handle it if we're not," Sonny said.

One by one they sat down.

"We're fine. I'm willing to forgive you for everything but Courtney."

"Me too," Jason said. "I probably should throw the Johnny part in there too."

Diane snorted. "I wish I could have seen your face when you saw Courtney in your bed."

"Not funny yet," Jason said.

"Sorry."

Sonny shook his head.

"I saw the wedding ceremony," Liz said.

"I was ready to kick Herb's ass," Diane said making Liz grin.

"We renewed our vows today."

Francis smiled. "That's good to hear."

"Please tell me his speech was better this time around," Diane said.

"Much. It was very romantic," Liz said looking at Jason who was smiling.

"Well, you're still having a ceremony in Port Charles. If I were you, I wouldn't tell Edward you're already married. Lila will probably have a fit," Carly said.

"True," Jason said.

"I guess I can marry you a third time," Liz said. If he keeps topping the wedding night, she is definitely up for it.

Jason could see the look on her face and gave her a heated look.

Diane grinned as the pilot came on and announced they were about to land.

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Quartermaine Mansion that Night

Monica's mouth dropped open. "What do you mean you're married?"

Liz and Jason watched as everyone in the room yelled back and forth.

"Maybe we should had lied," Jason whispered.

Liz sighed. They had agreed that they didn't want to and hoped that everyone would be okay with it.

Alice whistled. "Enough. Miss Lila would like to speak."

Lila held their gaze. "I'm disappointed that I didn't get to see it, but all I've ever wanted was for Jason to be happy. If Elizabeth is the one for you, then congratulations and welcome to the family dear."

"But Lila," Edward said loudly.

"Now Edward, we'll just throw a giant party for them. We'll have a celebration of their love and maybe during it, they can exchange vows so we can all see it."

Jason and Liz smiled.

"I think that's doable," Jason said.

Alan approached them. "Elizabeth, please don't think this was about you. It's just that for the longest time, Jason wasn't happy and we just wished we could have witnessed the wedding."

"I didn't take it personally. The celebration will be fine."

"So, please sit down and tell us all about it," Lila said.

Jason and Liz looked at each other. Maybe they should leave out some parts.

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The next day, Liz finished her shift at Kelly's and Emily pointed to the bathroom. Liz followed her. "What's up?"

"Do you have any tampons on you?"

"No, but Penny might have some."

Emily frowned. "You seriously haven't started yet?" They always got it at the same time.

"No."

Liz started counting in her head and then her mouth dropped open. "Holy Shit. I'm late."

Emily grinned and then frowned. "Um, are you sure?"

Liz nodded. "I think I'm having heart palpitations."

"Take a deep breath. We'll go to the drugstore and then to your studio."

"I was supposed to meet Jason in an hour so we can go tell my grandmother the good news."

Emily's eyebrow shot up. "Good luck with that."

Liz sighed. "I know. I just—I can't announce our wedding and then say by the way, he knocked me up on our drunken wedding night. I mean—she's gonna crap a brick."

Emily giggled. "Sorry. Come on. We can know by the time Jason comes to get you."

She nodded and the headed to her place.

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Liz walked into the studio and flicked on the light. "You go first."

Emily grabbed the box of tampons and headed into the bathroom as Liz paced back and forth. This was not how she had planned her life, but it was too late to do anything about it now. She went into her bedroom and packed some clothes because Jason wanted her to move into the penthouse with him.

Emily finished up and they switched and Liz left the test on the counter.

They sat down and Emily held her hand.

"You know, I'm really happy that you and my brother finally got your acts together."

"Really? I always thought that you hoped I'd get back with Lucky."

"I did for a while because you both had been through so much. I get that it didn't work out and deep down you were only staying with him because you felt like you had too. If I ever made you feel that way, then I'm really sorry."

Liz squeezed her hand. "Thanks for saying that. You did."

Emily's head jerked. "What?"

"You did make me feel like I had to stay with Lucky. I get why, but it was hard when the whole world seemed to only care about what he wanted."

"I'm sorry. I really did think you wanted to be with him. You always said how much you loved him."

"For a long time I did, but sometimes love just isn't enough. Besides, by the time he came back, I had Jason on the brain."

Emily laughed. "I want you to know that I do care about your happiness. Lesson learned. I won't do it again."

They hugged.

"Time has got to be up," Emily said.

Liz grinned. "Will you look?"

Emily nodded and slowly walked into the bathroom and shut the door. She saw the line and did a silent squeal and jumped around the bathroom.

"Emily! Hurry up."

She shook off her smile and walked back into the room.

"Well?" Liz said before holding her breath.

"I'm going to be an Auntie!"

Liz's mouth dropped open. "Oh—my—God."

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Jason walked into the studio. Emily had just left because she wanted to give them some privacy.

Liz was staring out the window trying to wrap her mind around being pregnant. He walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

"You look serious."

She sighed. "I have something I need to tell you."

He kissed the top of her head. "You're not having second thoughts about moving in are you?"

She turned around, surprised that he asked that. "No. We're married. I should be living with my husband." It still made her smile every time she said it.

"Did something happen at work?"

She shook her head. "Jason, go look at the bathroom counter please."

He was confused, but he did. Walking inside, he saw the stick and stared at it a moment and then gripped the counter. "Elizabeth!"

She walked up him. "Yes Jason."

"Are you pregnant?"

"Yes."

His eyes filled with tears and Liz gasped when she saw a tear fall onto the counter. "Are you upset?"

He shook his head and emotionally said, "No."

"Talk to me."

He sighed and sat down on the closed toilet seat. "I always thought that Michael would be my only chance of having a kid and when he was taken away, it killed me. I was never the same after that."

She understood what Michael had meant to him.

"I just can't believe that I'm going to have a family with you."

She stood in front of him and they cried together. "I love you so much. I'm scared shitless, but I know you'll be a good dad Jason."

His arms tightened around her. "I love you too. I know this is all happening fast, but I can't wait to see what our son or daughter will look like."

She smiled and pulled back. "I can't believe you knocked me up on our wedding night."

"I can. I had a lot stored up after lusting after you for so long."

Liz laughed. "Come on. We have a date with my grandmother."

"Are we telling her about the baby?"

"Hell no. Do you want to live?"

Jason chuckled.

"We'll keep the secret for a while."

"Okay."

She finished packing and then they headed to Gram's house.