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Chapter 6 – Epilogue

Elizabeth and Jason walked into Audrey's house. She was shocked to see them holding hands, but she didn't say anything. They sat on the couch and Audrey studied them for a moment and then her gaze fell to their fingers.

"Do one of you want to tell me what the hell happened in Vegas?"

Liz licked her lips. "Um, we got married."

"Are you staying married?" Audrey just couldn't comprehend their move. It came out of nowhere.

"Yes. We love each other and have for a while."

"But you weren't together before you left."

"I know. We were fighting, but we're together now and we're happy. I know you're worried about Jason's job, but he'll do whatever he can to keep me safe."

Audrey got up abruptly and went into the kitchen and got some water and came back as Jason and Liz stared at each other.

"To say I'm shocked would be an understatement. Look, I'm not going to lie. I'm not thrilled about Jason's lifestyle choice. I love you and I don't want you hurt. However, clearly it's too late for that because you've already tied the knot. Why Vegas? What was the rush?"

Jason squeezed Liz's hand. "Why not? We didn't want to waste anymore time. Mrs. Hardy, I love your granddaughter more than anything in this world. I would give my life for hers.

"I sincerely hope that will never be necessary. Be honest, was it on a whim?"

Liz sighed. "Yes, but we don't regret it. We're in love."

Audrey bit her lip. She is scared for her granddaughter and marriage is hard enough without going into it so thoughtlessly. "You do understand my concern right? You've barely even dated."

"But we've spent so much time together and have been through a lot. The love was born out of a deep connection and friendship. I get why you are concerned, but I don't want to end it. He means everything to me."

Liz's eyes filled with tears and Audrey could see the conviction in both of their eyes.

"I guess what is done is done."

"Are you okay with it?"

"I'll have to get used to it, but I guess as long as you're happy…" Her sentence was cut off when Liz jumped up and hugged her tightly.

"Thank you Grams."

"Take care of her Jason and welcome to the family."

Jason smiled. "Thank you Mrs. Hardy."

"And you can call me Grams or Audrey, Mrs. Hardy just will not do."

"Duly noted."

"At least you're not knocked up."

Elizabeth's face paled as she put her hand on her stomach and Audrey hand flew to her chest and she passed out. "Jason!" Elizabeth yelled.

He was already in transit and dropped down onto one knee next to the other couch and laid Audrey down fully.

Liz ran and got a wet washcloth and then dabbed at her grandmother's face. "Gram, please wake up."

Audrey didn't move.

"I think I killed her."

Jason took her pulse. "She's alive."

"Then she'll kill me."

Jason smirked. "I'll protect you."

"No offense, but when Audrey's mad she could probably kick your ass. She's a hellion with a fire poker."

"Should I leave the room?"

Liz frowned. "Wus. If I'm going down, you are too. After all, you are the one who managed to knock me up when you were drunk on our wedding night."

Audrey was awake and trying not to smile. This was a good way to get information. She should pass out more often.

"I think you helped."

"Whatever."

"Aren't you happy?"

She looked at him. "Of course I'm happy. It's just not what I had planned. I know I was little lost career-wise, but having a baby is huge. I'm just scared that I won't be a good mom."

"Elizabeth, you are the most compassionate and loving person that I know. This baby will be lucky to have you as a mom."

"Awwww. Come here," She threw her arms around his neck and they kissed.

Audrey opened one eye and shook her head. "Seriously? I'm passed out over here."

Liz pulled back and her mouth dropped open. "Were you faking?"

"Not the whole time—drunken sex huh?"

Jason and Elizabeth turned red and Audrey chuckled and sat up.

"I can't believe you."

Audrey grinned. "Oh Elizabeth, I don't get that much entertainment around here. You can't blame me."

Liz rolled her eyes as Jason smiled.

"I'm going to be a great grandmother?"

Liz nodded.

Audrey's eyes filled with tears. "And you're really happy?"

"With you right now, no—with Jason, yes."

Audrey laughed. "The looks on your faces were so funny."

Jason shook his head—family.

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A week later, it was time for their wedding party and Elizabeth was excited. Emily had helped her pick out the perfect dress. She just hoped that no one realized she wasn't drinking.

Jason kissed her on the forehead. "You ready?"

She grinned. "Yes."

The Q's had rented out a ballroom at the Metro Court. Jason nodded at Max who opened up the door and they walked in.

Alan took the mike. "Alright, our guests of honor have arrived.

Everyone clapped as they walked further into the room. Soft music was playing and Jason led her to the dance floor and they swayed as it filtered in the air. Liz had the biggest grin on her face.

Jason smirked. It amused him that everyone acted like it was such a big deal when he danced.

The song finished and everyone tapped their glasses.

"They want us to kiss."

"I don't remember this being a part of the agreement."

"It's just a kiss."

His eyes narrowed. "It's never just a kiss with you, Elizabeth."

She grinned and watched him move closer. They lips connected and all too soon he pulled back.

Monica smiled. "They look so good together."

Lila smiled. "Perfection."

They sat down and Diane leaned over to Elizabeth. "Should I have Max spike the punch."

Liz chuckled. "No."

She made a face and Liz shook her head.

"Elizabeth, can I get you a drink?"

"I'm fine right now."

Johnny gave her a skeptical look.

"After what happened in Vegas, I'm on a break."

"Party pooper," Carly said pouting.

Jason ordered a drink and a few minutes later, Johnny stood up.

"Elizabeth, will you dance with me?"

Liz sighed. "Okay."

Johnny led her onto the dance floor. "You look beautiful."

"Thank you."

"Are you still mad at me?"

"A little, but tonight is all about celebrating."

"I want you to know that I'm really happy for you. All I've ever wanted is for you was to find true love."

She slightly smiled. "Maybe there is hope for you yet, Johnny."

"Don't even think of fixing me up with one of your friends."

"Hmmmm."

He swept her off her feet and carried her back to Jason and plopped her onto Jason's lap as Liz laughed.

Jason watched him walk away. "What was that about?"

"Johnny not wanting me to play matchmaker."

"What the—has he lost his mind?" Diane asked.

They turned to see Courtney walk in with AJ.

Jason sighed. "Just ignore her."

Unfortunately, AJ walked up to them. "Congratulations brother. You picked a beautiful bride."

Courtney rolled her eyes.

"Thanks."

"Are you two back together?" Sonny asked.

"We're thinking about it."

"Oh, so did she tell you how she thought she had married Jason in Vegas and didn't want give that up? Hell, she would have done anything to get into his bed," Diane said.

AJ's eyes darkened and he looked down at Courtney. "You want my brother?"

"AJ, they were being cruel. I was just trying to make the best of it."

Johnny rolled his eyes. "You begged him to stay married to you and started scheming."

Courtney stammered and then made a loud strangled noise and everything in the room stopped. "I hate all of you. And yes, I wanted Jason. I've always wanted Jason and that stupid Elizabeth had to steal him from me."

"I'm starting to think that she doesn't have one brain cell left," Diane said.

"Did she have any to begin with?" Francis asked.

Liz pushed off of Jason and got in Courtney's face. "I didn't steal Jason from you. He never wanted you in the first place. Why don't you go back to the club and collect your dollar bills and keep your mouth shut. Seriously Courtney, you couldn't sound more stupid if you tried."

Courtney smacked Elizabeth and Jason jumped up. Elizabeth punched her in the face and then Courtney flew at her.

Audrey stood up and yelled, "Stop her. She'll hurt the baby."

Everyone froze.

"What did she say?" Edward asked.

Lila was grinning from ear to ear.

Liz groaned as she shoved a stunned Courtney away from her. Jason stepped in between them.

"Don't even look at her again," he said lethally.

"But Jason…."

"I'm sorry." AJ grabbed a crying Courtney and shoved her towards the door.

Diane grabbed Elizabeth's face as she checked it out. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine. I wanted her to hit me so she couldn't press charges."

Jason pinched the bridge of his nose. "No fighting until after the baby is born please."

"Sorry."

Monica was beside herself. "You're pregnant?"

Liz sighed. "Yeah. It happened the wedding night, so I'm not that far along. We were going to wait to tell everyone."

Audrey turned red. "I'm so sorry Elizabeth. She was irrational and I was scared she was going to hurt you."

"It's okay Gram."

Jason pulled her into his side.

Edward stood up and clapped his hands together gleefully. "This deserves a toast. To the bride and groom and my next grandchild."

Jason shook his head as Elizabeth chuckled.

The music started again and everyone sat down.

"You two just bring the drama," Carly said.

"We learned it from you," Liz said.

Francis stood. "I think I need a drink. Congratulations by the way."

"Could the baby be mine?" Johnny asked.

Jason and Liz glared at him. "Not funny yet."

Carly hid her laugh but Diane didn't care and her laughter filled the room.

"Sonny, I think we need a new lawyer."

Diane wiped her eyes. "Oh please, no one else would put up with all this craziness."

"Diane you are a big part of the reason it is crazy," Jason said exasperatedly.

She rolled her eyes and took a sip of her drink. "I will deny that until the day I die."

"I think I need a shot," Jason said.

Liz grinned and looked towards the center of the room. "They are so cute."

Alan and Monica were dancing.

Francis put down his drink. "Elizabeth, will you dance with me?"

"Okay."

Jason watched Francis expertly lead her around the floor.

"You should get some dance lessons," Sonny suggested.

Jason made a face.

"Your girl obviously loves it."

"She already loves the way I dance. I've got it handled."

Emily came over and gave him a hug. "Congratulations. You're going to make a great father."

"Thanks for being there for her."

Carly grinned. "We have a surprise for you."

Jason groaned.

Carly got up and pulled Jason onto the dance floor and everyone looked their way. Francis handed Carly a mic. "Okay, Jason and Elizabeth are going to renew their vows Vegas style."

The doors opened and Herb and Lynn walked in. Johnny grinned and Diane groaned. Liz laughed loudly and Jason just looked horrified. She hugged Herb and Lynn hugged Jason and didn't as she laid her head on his chest. Everyone was laughing.

"I think I'll just stay here. He's so comfy."

Jason chuckled. "Our wedding photos are going to look funny with you plastered to my chest."

"True. Five more minutes."

Liz laughed. "Alright, you've felt up my husband long enough. Let's get this show on the road."

Lynn grinned and pulled back. "Thank you sugar."

They held hands and Carly handed Herb the mic.

"When these two came to my chapel in Vegas, I could see how in love they were. It would make the most hardened cynic come around. With this ceremony, they'll probably break the world's record for the most wedding vows exchanged in a month, but I'm really happy that I was the one that got to marry them each time."

Liz smiled at him. Herb continued, leading them similarly to the last ceremony. And when Jason kissed Elizabeth, everyone stood up and clapped and cheered.

The DJ played some dance music and everyone got up, even Edward.

Herb approached Diane. "Truce?"

Her head tilted. "I guess you made up for it."

"Want to cut a rug?"

"Now you're pushing it."

He grinned. "Don't be like that hot stuff."

Francis chuckled. He was convinced he was going to have to wipe Herb off the floor by the end of the night.

"You know you wanna."

Diane pursed her lips.

"I won't stop..."

"Alright already. Shut it before I beat you with my shoe." Diane got up and took his hand and Lynn smirked and openly perused an amused Johnny.

"You think you can handle this?" Johnny asked.

"You bet your sweet firm ass and chiseled abs I can."

Johnny laughed. "Come on."

Jason glanced over at them and cracked up. The look on Diane's face was priceless.

Liz followed his gaze and when she saw Herb couldn't stop laughing. "What is he doing? I think he's having a seizure."

"Diane is turning red."

Francis was doubled over laughing. "Milo tell me you're videotaping this."

Milo grinned. "Spinelli put cameras in the room.''

Max chuckled. "I think we should have a video night and show the first wedding and this party."

"Definitely," Francis said.

Diane plopped down next to him. "I need a drink. Make that two."

Francis grinned and got up to get it.

Sonny chuckled. "If I can handle my wife dirty dancing with Edward, you can handle Herb."

Diane groaned. "Where are they?"

Sonny pointed them out and Diane cracked up and then yelped.

"Did he just smack her ass?"

Sonny frowned. "What?"

Milo almost fell off his chair at the look on Sonny's face.

"She's just messing with ya boss," Max said.

Diane grinned. "Gotcha."

A few tables over, Lila smiled. "They look so happy and Jason is actually moving to a fast song."

Tracy laughed. "You call that moving?"

"Put a sock in it. My son looks so handsome out there," Monica said proudly.

"If this were the gong show, that big cane would have come out and dragged him off already."

Monica rolled her eyes. "If that were available, I would have used it on you a long time ago."

Tracy made a face. "And don't think you're hogging the baby when it comes."

"Please, that child won't go near you. It will be able to sense pure evil."

Lila shook her head. "Some things never change."

Jason did a double take when he saw Johnny twirling Emily around. "Oh hell no."

Liz looked and grinned. "It's harmless."

"It better be."

"What do you say we slip out?"

He frowned. "You really think that's possible?"

"Direct us towards that side door over there. Go slow and then we'll make a run for it."

He grinned. "I like the way you think Mrs. Morgan."

"And I'm thinking of us naked right now."

"Now you're talking. I don't know if I can go slowly."

He started moving them towards the door.

"Too fast, Lila's eyebrow just raised."

Jason groaned.

Liz grinned. "Alan is dancing with Audrey."

"How cute. Anyone looking?"

She giggled at his sarcasm. "I think Monica and Tracy are fighting again so Lila is distracted."

They were almost there.

That's when the tapping of glasses started and Jason groaned.

"Kiss me."

He kissed her hard and then pulled back and everyone cheered. The lights dimmed and the dance floor was crowded.

"Now is our chance," Liz whispered.

They got to edge and then made a run for it.

"Jason—Quartermaine—Morgan!" Edward's voice boomed throughout the room. The lights went up as Jason and Liz stood in the doorway like deer caught in headlights.

Everyone was staring.

"Uh—bye." Jason said before yanking Elizabeth. The door slammed shut and they ran to the elevator and jumped in it as they laughed.

Lila chuckled. "Well dear, they lasted longer than I thought they would."

Edward grinned. The DJ put on a fast song and everyone started to dance again.

Jason grabbed Liz's face and kissed her passionately. Her whole body was tingling when he finished. "That is a preview."

"Then I can't wait to get the full package."

"I love you Elizabeth."

"I love you Jason."

Jason and Elizabeth became a power couple. They welcomed their baby son into the world nine months later. And two years after that, Jacob got a little sister named Addison. They loved and fought, but they never forgot their love for each other and how it came to be.

The End