Six months later

Jason quickly slipped his leg from around his bike and held out his hand for Elizabeth as she slid off the seat.

"Jason, what are we doing here?"

"Do you remember this place?"

She looked up at him and noticed he was fidgety. Now that she thought about it, he'd been fidgety all day. She reluctantly moved her eyes from his to look around, confused.

"Yeah, this is the grounds you took me to, the one with the statue. Jason, what-"

"Come with me."

He grabbed her hand and pulled her down a small path. She had to jog just to keep up with him.

"Jason, can you please slow down. I can't walk that fast."

He wasn't listening. It was clear he had a destination in mind, and wanted, no needed, to get there now.She didn't even notice when he stopped abruptly and preceded to slam right into his back.He pulled her in front of him and let go of her hand, leaning over her shoulder to softly whisper in her ear, and pointed over to what was once a small clearing.

"Look." Was the only thing he said.

Her eyes shifted and landed on a beautiful house.

"Jason, it's beautiful, but I don't understand-"

He cut her off nervously."You remember that day we took the boys to the park, and you mentioned how someday you would like for them to have a big yard to play in. I asked you what kind of house you wanted, what your dream house would be, remember?"

She nodded, still slightly confused. "Yeah." Suddenly she looked up at the house again, her eyes filled with shock, then she turned and looked at Jason. "This is the house. This is what I described to you. Jason, how did you-"

He smiled as she spoke, relieved to see the excitement in her eyes and her voice.

"After we got home that night I called in a few favors. The contractors would keep me up to date on everything that was going on. I wanted to make it exactly how you described. So how'd I do?"

Elizabeth turned around again, stunned, her mouth hanging open. It was exactly how she envisioned her dream house would be, from the light stone exterior, to the porch that wrapped completely around to the back. The door was large and curved on the top, stained in a rich mahogany shade. There were flower beds along the front against the house, and a pathway leading up to the steps of the porch.

Her eyes glistened with tears as she took in everything. He stepped closer to her as he watched her expressions. He slipped his hands onto her shoulders and squeezed softly, letting her absorb everything. He leaned in and kissed the curve of her neck and shoulder softly.

"It has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a huge kitchen and family room, a formal dining room, an office, a basement where we can put a playroom, and a studio for your painting."

Elizabeth closed her eyes and sobbed softly. He suddenly felt nervous and wondered what she was thinking. He turned her to face him, holding her cheeks in his hands.

"Hey, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to exclude you from the decision making. IF you don't like it, we can-"

She stopped him with a firm, yet passionate kiss on his lips, wrapping her arms firmly around his neck. Startled for just a moment, he returned the kiss with enthusiasm, gliding his tongue along her lip for entrance. She obliged willingly, her own tongue meeting his in her mouth, sliding hers along his.When air became an issue, they finally broke apart, resting their foreheads against each other. They stood there, wrapped in each other's arms for a minute before she was able to speak.

"This is so beautiful Jason. Thank you so much."

He smiled softly, his hand caressing her cheek.

"It's nothing compared to everything you've given me. I have a family now, with two of the best sons anyone could ask for. You've given me your love, which is something I've always wanted, even when I didn't know I wanted it, even though I know I don't deserve it."

"You deserve the world, Jason Morgan. I know now what a huge mistake I made remarrying Lucky. The boys are so fortunate to have you for their father. They are loved and they know that they come first in your life. You've made a home for them. You reached inside my dreams, and made every one of them come true. I love you so much."

"I love you too. With all that we've gone through these past few months, the one thing that didn't falter was our connection. Through all the backlash from our secret, we stayed strong, because we stood together. We may have lost some people in our lives along the way, but we never lost each other. That's all that matters."

She smiled, and her whole face lit up. Her brow lifted mischievously as she took his hand, walking backwards.

"Show me everything."

He smiled as she pulled him and they both took off in a run to see their new home.

Later, as they snuggled on the front step, his back leaning against the railing, her back resting against his stomach, he kissed the back of her head.

"We should be heading back soon."

She shook her head, sighing contently.

"We don't have to rush, Carly said she'd take the boys for the night. Cam and Morgan are practically joined at the hip anymore, and Carly just adores Jake."

Jason chuckled softly and shook his head.

"You and Carly getting along, I don't think I ever saw that one coming."

Elizabeth shrugged. "We'll never be best buddies and we still have moments where I just want to rip every hair out of her head, but she's trying, even though I know it's only because you threatened to cut her out of your life for good. And because she is trying, I will try too."

"Well, she's also mellowed out a little too since she realized that she and Jax were having a baby. A little girl. Can you imagine the wardrobe that kid will have?"

Elizabeth shudders and laughs.

"I'd rather not think about it."

"Hey, Sonny asked us over for dinner tomorrow night. Seems he and Alexis have an announcement to make."

"Hmm, bout time they're getting married."

Jason looked down at her, a confused look on his face.

"How do you know that?"

"Oh come on, Jason. She's been practically living there, and they've been together for almost as long as we have, what else could it be?"

Jason thought about it and shrugged. He didn't care what the news was, as long as Sonny and Alexis were happy.

Elizabeth looked down and nibbled on her bottom lip nervously, not wanting to have this conversation, but knowing she should.

"I, uh, heard from Lucky today."

She felt him stiffen at the mention of her ex-husband. Lucky had the decency to not fight the divorce, which has just recently been finalized with the courts. It didn't excuse all the pain he had caused Elizabeth, and Jason would never forget nor forgive him for that.

"What did he have to say?"

"He's doing well. He's moving into undercover work. He's happy. He wished us well. He also told me that he and Sam have started seeing each other."

The sound of his ex-fiancé's name caught him off guard. He held no residual feelings for her, but never even contemplated the thought of her hooking up with Lucky.

"Hmm, interesting. As long as they stay away from us, I don't care."

Elizabeth smiled and settled back more comfortably against his chest.

"So we can move in whenever you are done decorating and furnishing the place."

"Good, I already have so many ideas. Oh, just one thing though; what is Spinelli's favorite color?"

Jason's eyebrows creased in confusion and he shook his head.

"What does that have to do with anything?"

She shrugged and smirked.

"I want to make sure his room is to his liking, and I know for sure it can't be pink."

Jason groaned as if he was in pain, but Elizabeth knew that he was glad she wanted the young man to live with them. The boy had grown to become a valued friend to Jason, a confidant when he really needed it, and Jason's most devoted supporter.

"Thank you so much. Everything is perfect, Jason."

She closed her eyes, her head resting against his shoulder comfortably.

"Almost everything."

She opened her eyes and in front of her was a beautiful round-cut diamond ring, with a small red stone on either side. The band was platinum and was very delicate. It wasn't big or extravagant.

"I know we talked about marriage before but I never seemed to ask you the right way. So let me try this again: Elizabeth, will you marry me? The only thing left to make this absolutely perfect is you becoming my wife."

She smiled as a tear ran softly down her cheek. Her head nodded slowly.

"Yes, Jason. I'll marry you."

She looked up at him and smiled as he slipped the ring onto her finger, then looked down at her and kissed her softly.There was a peace that came over them. Of course they knew that life would not always be this good, and things were not always going to be simple. Their lives were anything but ordinary, but as long as they knew they had each other, they could make it through anything.

The End.