The sun rays shined through the windows and landed directly on a sleeping Jason.  Stirring a little Jason finally opened his eyes.  Reaching over he felt an empty cold space next to him.  The emptiness made Jason startled as worry washed over him.  After analyzing his surrounding he remembered that Carly and Sonny made this big fuss about not seeing the bride before the wedding.  So both Jason and Courtney agreed that she would stay in Penthouse 2 for the night.  The memory brought a smile to Jasons face.  Looking over at the clock and seeing that it was quarter pass ten Jason got up and headed toward the shower.  He had promised Carly that he, Sonny, and Michael would be at The Cellar by noon to make sure the arrangement were set.

            Meanwhile over at Penthouse 2 Carly and Courtney had left at eight to go get their hair done.  As the elevator reached the top floor of the Harbourview Towers a head stuck out as the door opened.  "Okay Courtney the coast is clear, lets go."  A three month pregnant Carly said as she grabbed the bride to bes hand.  "Carly hold on!  Jason is probably still sleeping."  Just as she said the last word the knob to Penthouse 4 turned.  Carly basically dragged Courtney into Penthouse 2 and up the stairs.  Jason entered Penthouse 2 just in time to hear Sonny say, whats the rush girls?

"Carly?" was all Jason could say before both men burst out laughing.

"I heard that."  Carly screamed from upstairs.

"You ready to go?"  Jason asked Sonny as they both calmed down.  "Yeah, let me go get Michael."

"No let me get him."  Jason pleaded.

"You know Carly isnt going to like this."  Sonny said as he rubbed his hand over his forehead.

"Thanks Sonny."  With that said Jason went up the stairs two steps at a time.

            Before reaching Michaels room Jason took a detour to the guest bedroom where he knew his beautiful goddess was staying.  "Courtney," he whispered as he knocked on the door.  "Courtney" he called again.  Seeing that she wasnt going to open the door Jason decided to tell her how he felt through the door.

"Courtney, I know you can hear me.  I just wanted to say how happy I am and it is all because of you.  I cant wait for you to officially become my wife.  Even though in my heart you already are.  I love -."  He was interrupted by a screaming Carly.

"Jason Morgan you step away from that door right now."

 "Woah!  Carly calm down, I didnt go in or anything."

"Yeah well thats too close for comfort.  Now go!"  Carly demanded.  Jason can hear Courtney laughing behind the door.

"Okay, okay.  You hormones are definitely running high today -."

"Jason!"  Carly a little annoyed with his comment.

"Sorry Carly!  Since I cant see my bride can you give this to her?"  Jason said as he handed Carly a long velvet box.

"I love you Courtney.  I will see you in a few hours."  With that Jason went to get Michael and all three left the penthouse.

            Carly entered the bedroom to see Courtney in a fit of laughter.  "Oh stop it youre going to ruin your hair.  Now your lovely groom wanted to give you this."  Carly said handing Jasons gift to Courtney.  Courtney grasp in shock as she opened the box to reveal a heart locket with the letters J and C intertwined in diamond on the front and on the back was the inscription: Take the Journey with me forever!

            "Oh my god, Jason never ceases to amaze me."  Courtney said as she wipes the last tears that flowed from her eyes.  Jasons romantic gesture completely shocked Carly.  She had never expected Jason to be so romantic. 

"He surprises me everyday.  Courtney you truly bring out the best in Jason and it shows every time I see him.  Now lets get you married girl."  Carly said pulling Courtney over to the vanity mirror.  "Thank you so much Carly for everything."

"Hey, thats what the matron of honor is for."  Carly said excitedly.

            The ladies finally left the penthouse around noon and were heading toward The Cellar, where the wedding ceremony would take place.

            The moment they all have been waiting for has finally come.  The Cellar was beautifully decorated with candlelight and red and white rose pedals scattered down the steps toward the front stage.  White lilies and purple orchids lined the railing of the stairs that lead down to The Cellar.  It was not a large ceremony.  Guest in attendance to celebrate the union of Jason Morgan and Courtney Matthews were her parents Mike and Janine, the Quartermaines, the Spencer men, Bobbie, and even Scott Baldwin, who was only invited if he keeps his mouth shut.

            Jason and Sonny in their tuxes waited patiently at the front of the stage.  The music began for Michael to walk down the aisle bearing the originally made wedding bands Jason had ordered.  The rings were a platinum band with the inscription Everlasting Journey inside.  In addition on Courtneys band were five ½ karat diamonds.

            When Michael finally reached Sonny, Carly began her march down the aisle.  Carly was wearing a simple yet elegant pastel pink, strapless dress with sequins.  The dress fitted all the curves of her pregnant body beautifully.  Her hair was held up in a French twist.

            The wedding march began and Courtney walked down the stairs and toward the stage in complete grace.  Courtney was in a Vera Wang original, because when you are Sonny Corinthos little sister you get the best of everything.  Like Carlys dress Courtneys gown was also simple and elegant.  It had simple beading all around the gown.  The front of the gown was made of the finest satin material ever found.  Her back was covered with a sheer material that exposes her back.  Courtneys gown had a detachable train so Courtney can remove it during the reception.  Her hair was lightly curled and was also up but not completely.  Accompanying her flawless dress was the locket Jason had just given her.

            Jason looked at the beautiful creature moving towards him and thought how did I get so lucky?  Both joined hands as Courtney reached the stage and the ceremony began.

            "We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Jason Morgan and Courtney Matthews."  The priest began.  After some insightful gospel readings the priest continued.  "Both Jason and Courtney would now like to recite their own vows to each other.  Courtney you may go."

            "Jason, when I first came to Port Charles I had never expected to find love.  But because of you I now know and understand what true love really is.  You have helped me through all the bumps in the road of life.  Never once have you turned your back to me and I am grateful for that.  Your kindness and patients just makes me love you even more.  Today I promise to be your wife, your lover, and most importantly your friend for all eternity.  I promise to be your companion for life.  I love you."  Courtney finished with tears following from her eyes.  Jason gently brushed away the tears with his thumb.

"Jason now you may go." The priest instructed Jason.

            "Courtney, I hadnt known what life was until you came into it.  Not only did you make me alive but you made me feel.  And you know what that feeling was?  It was love.  I never thought I could love anyone.  My heart beated for the first time when I met you.  From the first day I saw you at Kellys I knew that you would be it for me and today just verifies my thought.  Today I promise to be your husband, your lover, and to be your friend for all eternity.  I promise to make you happy everyday for the rest of our lives because you have done the same for me.  I love you with all my heart."  Tears threaten to fall from Jasons eyes but he was able to hold them back.

"Is there anyone here that object to the union of these two?  Speak now or forever hold your peace."  No one in the audience spoke.  "Seeing that there are no objections.  May I have the rings please?" the priest requested.  Michael brought the rings up to Jason and Courtney.  "Courtney repeat after me.  I Courtney Matthews take thee Jason Morgan to be my wedded husband to have and to hold.  For richer or poorer.  Through sickness and health.  For as long as we both shall live.  With this ring I thee wed."

Courtney excitedly repeated this as she placed the wedding band on Jasons finger.

"Jason repeat after me.  I Jason Morgan take thee Courtney Matthews to be my wedded wife to have and to hold.  For richer or poorer.  Through sickness and health.  For as long as we both shall live.  With this ring I thee wed."

Jason breathlessly repeated this as he placed the wedding band on Courtneys finger.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife.  You may now kiss the bride."  Jason didnt wait for the priest to finish the last line before he grabbed Courtney into a passionate kiss.  A kiss filled with pent up feeling over the last 24 hours of not seeing is beautiful angel.  When the kiss finally broke, the priest announced: "Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Jason Morgan."

Applause and cheers filled the club as the guest congratulated the happy newly weds.  After the reception the new Mr. and Mrs. Morgan headed directly to the airstrip to Sonnys waiting jet to take them on the honeymoon Barcelona, Spain.

The End