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Epilogue
Two years later…
"I love garden parties." Carly was looking pretty in pale blue with a large bonnet on her head.
"I love my Grandmother's garden parties." Emily was in pink also wearing a hat.
"Anything Lila does is always stylish." Elizabeth was in pale green. She had forgone the hat but was wearing large sunglasses. "My favorite part is that our guys are all dressed so nice." She looked over to where Jason was in a summer suit looking dashing.
They were at Lila's annual Tea and Crumpets garden party. It was a beautiful day and they were surrounded by Lila's roses. The proceeds of the gathering benefited the community center and the top tier of Port Charles society was in attendance. Elizabeth only smirked a little when she noticed that the Barringtons were not here. Maybe they shouldn't have looked down their noses at Jason. AJ was also a no-show but he hadn't been back to Port Charles much since he left for London. He made it a point on the rare occasions he visited, to stay far away from Elizabeth and Jason.
"Sonny always dresses nice, but I do like him without a tie." Carly smiled. For Jason, Lila had made the no tie rule. Most of the men seemed to be pleased with it. "Zander looks nice as well."
"He does." Emily waved at her newly minted husband. The diamond he placed on her finger six months ago glinted in the sun. Per a request from her Grandmother he had used one of Lila's rings. Considering how long they were friends folks were surprised Zander waited a year and a half to propose. Emily knew he was giving her time to fully heal. They had a intimate ceremony here in Port Charles yesterday. After today's event was over they were leaving for two weeks in Aruba before heading to Paris. That was home base for them. Emily's career was doing well and so was Zander's. They both flew all over the world on shoots but loved it best when working together.
"How are you feeling?" Carly asked looking at Elizabeth carefully. Her friend was keeping a secret.
"Good." Elizabeth stretched and placed a hand on her stomach. Her very large stomach. They had gone to Venice for her birthday and came home with a souvenir. Elizabeth had been starting to worry about how long it was taking for them to conceive. Jason had simply said it would happen when it was meant to. In the meantime he took her on trips around the globe and enjoyed their time together.
"Are you planning on telling your husband you're in labor?" The blonde asked. Having been there and done that Carly knew the signs. Elizabeth had been in labor since shortly after they arrived.
Emily's eyes widened. "You're in labor. Now?"
"Relax Em." Elizabeth laughed that she was the one being calm. "I was waiting until the contractions got closer together. I don't want a repeat of what happened with you." She said looking at Carly and raising an eyebrow.
Carly laughed loud, she couldn't help it. "Sonny will never live that down. I still don't know how he got to the hospital before he noticed I wasn't with him." The sheepish look he gave her when she arrived at the hospital shortly after him was one she would never forget.
"Jason was fine." Emily pointed out. He had ended up driving Carly to the hospital.
"He was terrified, but yes he did hold it together well." Elizabeth agreed.
"Yeah." Carly snorted. "I'm not his wife. He panics when you get hurt. I thought he was going to give birth to an entire herd of cattle when you passed out." That was how the pregnancy was discovered. "Monica was sure she was going to have to admit him for blood pressure issues."
"I'm sure he'll be fine. Besides both Mom and Dad are here. I'm sure one of them can deliver a baby if it comes down to it." Elizabeth stated sneaking a peek at her watch. "Every five minutes."
"I'm hoping you have a little girl who will grow up to marry Michael." Emily said grinning.
"She's been in hopeless romantic mood since Zander proposed." Carly was so happy for her friend. "That baby's a boy who will be Michael's best friend. And win me the pool." Their conversation was interrupted by a new arrival.
"Hi." Courtney stopped over grinning. "How's the little mom?"
"I'm good, thank you." Elizabeth tried not to grimace with the contraction.
"I just wanted to come over and check. Hi guys." Courtney turned to Emily and Carly.
"Hi." Emily answered for both of them. "Congratulations on the wedding."
"Thanks." Courtney all but bounced. "Who knew volunteering would lead to this?"
"Not me." Carly said honestly. Courtney Matthews was now Courtney Jacks.
"I have to go Jax and I want to say hi to Mrs. Quartermaine and then we have to go. We are flying to Australia for a few months." The bubbly blonde waved again and bounced off.
"At least she didn't marry AJ." Emily said smiling.
"She really isn't as dumb as we thought." Carly said laughing again. She was smart enough to snag her a hot and rich husband.
Monica strolled over. "Ready to go?" She asked her daughter. Both she and Alan had noticed Elizabeth was in the early stages of labor.
"Is it that obvious?" Elizabeth looked at her watch.
"If you know what to look for. How far apart?" Monica wanted to make sure she was timing them correctly.
"Three minutes now." Elizabeth ungracefully gained her feet. Her labor was moving quickly, especially for a first baby. "I guess we should tell him."
"Hold on." Monica turned and nodded to Alan. "Dad will do it. Let's start moving to the car. I already told Mother."
"Okay." Elizabeth turned and headed to the house.
"Jason." Alan walked over to where his son, Sonny, Johnny, and Francis had been standing since the party started. Michael was in the house having a nap. His nanny was keeping watch. The little boy was frequent visitor to the mansion, so they had set up a nursery. Last week he and Jason had put together the crib for his grandchild.
"Yes, where is Elizabeth going?" He saw his wife heading into the house with Monica, Emily, and Carly.
"To the car. She's in labor." Quick was best.
"What?" Jason just looked at Alan. "Now?" He said echoing his sister.
"Now." Alan confirmed then moved aside as his son made a dash for the house. "We should go too." Alan told the rest of the crew.
"Elizabeth!" Jason was yelling as he ran through the parlor and out the front door to the car. He found the ladies standing next to his SUV. "Baby are you okay?" He asked gently cupping her face.
"I'm fine, my water just broke." She answered panting. Her dress was ruined. At least she didn't destroy one of the rugs in the house.
"Okay. Let's get you to the hospital." Jason was shaking but holding it together. He promised himself that when Elizabeth went into labor he wasn't going to pull a Sonny. The guys were still laughing at his partner. Plus Jason know Johnny had money on him freaking out. O'Brien wasn't winning that bet.
"We are waiting for Alice to bring towels so I don't wreck the seats." Elizabeth explained.
Jason simply opened the door and picked his wife up. "I don't care about the seats."
"The doctor is waiting!" Monica called over as she hung up her phone. One of the perks of being the Chief of Surgery, and being married to the Chief of Staff, was making sure your daughter got the best of care. The highest rated obstetrician in the state worked at GH and would deliver her grandson or granddaughter.
Jason nodded as he ran around to the driver's side. He was vaguely aware of his friends piling into their cars as well. "Okay, we are going now. Hang on baby. Keep breathing." Jason coached. They had taken the classes and read the books. They were ready.
"I'm okay." Elizabeth assured him. He had been awesome throughout the entire pregnancy. Dealing with her mood swings and cravings at odd hours had not been easy, but he hadn't complained once. He did admit that labor and delivery had him scared. So she was going to do her best to not add to his stress.
"Why didn't you say anything?" He asked as he swiftly took the last turn to the ER. Knowing his mother the doctor would be waiting outside for them.
"First babies are supposed to take awhile." She stopped to pant through a contraction. "I thought we had time."
"We're here." The doctor was already coming over with the wheelchair. "I love you." He told her placing his hand on her stomach.
"I love you too." Elizabeth smiled as her door was opened. It was time to meet their baby.
It took twelve hours but Jacob Alan Morgan finally arrived announcing his presence with a loud wail before quickly settling down. He had his father's brilliant blue eyes and blond hair, but that dented chin was all his mom. Before going out and telling everyone, they had kept the gender a secret, Jason leaned over and gently kissed his wife. "I love you Mom."
"I love you too Dad." Elizabeth said smiling up at the man she loved with all her heart.
"I'll be back as quick as I can." Jason didn't want to leave at all.
"We'll be fine. Won't we pumpkin." Elizabeth crooned to her son.
"Pumpkin?" Jason said slowly.
Elizabeth just grinned up at him. "Jake likes it when I call him that."
"Uh huh." He wasn't going to argue with the new mom. Hopefully she'd find another nickname for him as he got older. He kissed her again. "I'll be right back."
Jason walked out the hall and nodded to the guard on the door. In the waiting room everyone was gathered. "A boy." He said smiling.
"How's Elizabeth?" Lila asked pleased that she had a great grandson.
"They are both great. The doctor said you can start coming back." Jason quickly left to let them decide what order they would visit.
The family filed in and out over the next few hours. Finally when Elizabeth started to tire Jason threw the last visitor out. He brought Jake over for his last feeding of the night and then rocked him to sleep. Elizabeth was also sleeping. Jason just sat and smiled at how wonderful his life was. He was looking forward to watching Elizabeth rock their son in the chair he purchased for her. Reaching over he gently lifted her hand and kissed it. They were a family now. The Morgan family.
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