Not
A Moment Too Soon
Ever since there forced wedding
Sonny felt Carly drifting further and further away from him. He knew he was in
love with her, yet she kept her distance from him. Deep down he knew she was
still holding out for Jason to come back and save her again. One night he had
caught her holding a picture of Jason and Michael crying in her room. Even
though he tried not to he resented Jason and the hold he still had over Carly.
In his mind there was only one way to get Carly to move on and that was to
eliminate Jason permanently from their lives. Sonny had it all planned it would
actually be easy since Jason was down in Puerto Rico running things down there.
He would just make a few phone calls and Jason would meet with an unfortunate
accident.
**********************************
Puerto
Rico:
J: Hey
Reynaldo good to see you man. How are they?
R: You know how they are Jason,
they're miserable. She is barely holding on. It is rare these days that I don't
see her without tears in her eyes. She thinks no one is watching but Jason man
her eyes are just vacant. He's destroying her day by day.
J: Damn him! I honestly thought he
would make her happy.
R: You can't force her to love him
Jason. She just doesn't. You know she still asks us everyday if we have heard
from you. It kills us lying to her.
J: I know man. I just need another
week to get things all in lined up to return. I've got total control down here.
Things are in motion with the Commission for me to take over in Port Charles.
Once they give me the word I can go home and take my family back. I just hope
she can hold on a little longer.
R: Why don't you just tell her
what is going on?
J: Cause I know Carly and I know
Sonny would be able to figure out something is up. She wouldn't be able to hide
it. She would try but he would catch on. Then she would be in danger.
R: Alright man I hope this works.
J: Just keep a close eye on her.
Help her hold on for me Rey.
R: You got it boss.
**************************************
Carly stopped at the top of the
stairs. She couldn't help but freeze at the mention of Jason's name. What she
heard shook her to the core.
S: Benny just find me the best. I
want it too look like Jason got caught in the crossfire. It has to be this way
Benny. Jason is too much of a liability to me right now. Follow orders Benny
that is what I pay you to do.
He slammed the phone down and went
back to work on his paperwork.
Carly couldn't move. She
physically couldn't move. Fear and disbelief took over control of her body as
she began to shake. Her mind was trying to comprehend what was going on. Jason,
Sonny was going to kill Jason. What the hell was going on here?
S: Carly!
S: Carly are you coming down for
breakfast?
Her eyes snapped opened, as
Sonny's voice brought her back to reality. She needed to pull herself together
and fast. There was no way she was going to let anything happen to Jason. She
quickly dried her eyes and fixed herself. With a fake smile on her face she descended
the stairs.
C: You bellowed.
S: Hey, come sit down I made you
waffles for breakfast.
C: Sonny, I'm really not hungry
this morning. I have lots of errands to do today I thought I would just go and
get an early start.
S: Sit and eat. You need to eat
Carly. What good will you be to Michael if you get sick?
Carly looked at him for a moment,
not wanting to push him any further today she sat down and followed his orders
for now.
S: Where are you off to today?
C: Well I wanted to get Michael a
couple of new outfits for school and I thought I would stop by and see Bobbie
for a bit.
S: I will have Johnny take you.
Maybe I can meet you later for lunch.
C: Actually I thought I would have
lunch with Bobbie.
S: Alright that's fine. I have
lots of paperwork to do today anyways.
C: So you will be at the warehouse
today?
S: Yeah most likely.
Carly finished eating and waited
for Sonny to leave for the day. Once she knew he was gone she dragged Johnny
into the penthouse by his suit coat.
J: Carly what are you doing?
C: Listen to me Johnny I need your
help.
J: What's going on?
The tears started to roll down her
face uncontrollably. She collapsed into Johnny's arms sobbing. Johnny caught
her and tried his best to comfort her.
J: Carly, what is it? I will do my
best to try to help you, but you have to calm down.
Between sobs she managed to get
out "Jason" "He is in trouble."
J: Okay what are you talking about
Carly?
She took a deep breath and pulled
away from Johnny trying to get herself under control.
C: Okay. I overheard Sonny today
on the phone. He ordered Benny to have Jason taken out. He wants Jason dead.
Johnny closed his eyes and shook
his head. He was afraid this might happen. He had just hoped Jason would be
back in control before it did.
Carly studied his reaction taking
in his complete lack of surprise.
C: Why are you not surprised by
this Johnny? Something is going on isn't it?
J: Carly everything will be okay.
I need you to just calm down.
C: Calm down? Sonny is trying to
kill Jason. JASON! My child's father, the man I love, and you want me to be
calm?
J: I will call and warn Jason.
C: So you know where he is? Have
you been in contact with him this whole time?
J: Carly you know I can't tell you
that.
C: Can't? Or won't?
J: Carly just sit tight okay? Let
us handle this.
C: Yeah right okay.
She grabbed her purse and flew
past him and onto the elevator. He knew he should go after her but he needed to
give Jason a heads up. He would track her down after his call.
*****************************************
Puerto
Rico:
Jason exited the limo. He had just
one more meeting then he could go back to the hotel and start packing and head
home to Carly and Michael. As he approached Carlos his cell phone began to
ring. He stopped to answer the phone.
J:
Morgan
Johnny: Jason its Johnny. Sonny is
setting you up man. He ordered a hit on you.
J: What?
Before Jason could comprehend what
Johnny had just told him he heard a gun go off. Turning quickly he tried to
dive behind the limo but not before the piercing metal bullet ripped into his
body. He fell to the ground the pain taking control over him. Carly's faced
flashed into his thoughts her beautiful smile, then everything faded to
blackness.
***************************************
Carly stormed into Luke's office.
Her heart stopped briefly as her body started to shake uncontrollably. It was
Jason! She knew she had to get to him fast.
L: Well cupcake what's shakin
today?
C: You got to help me. It's Jason.
She fell to her knees in front of
him. It had taken them a long time to trust each other but Luke took Carly
under his wing. She was after all a Spencer by blood, and family took care of
each other. Luke helped her to her feet and sat her down in a chair.
L: Okay darlin what's going on,
what happened?
C: Sonny put a hit out on Jason.
L: What?
C: Luke please listen to me. It's
true. I can feel it. Something is already wrong. I need to get to him Luke. You
have got to help me get to him. PLEASE HELP ME.
L: Okay darlin. I will get you to
him.
C: You know where he is?
L: Yeah we have been in contact.
He's been checking in on you and Michael.
C: You never told me. (she started
to cry) Why didn't you ever tell me?
L: Jason didn't want you to know.
He wanted to give you a chance to be happy with Sonny.
C: Well I'm not happy. I'm
miserable. I can't stand Sonny.
L: Okay just calm down for a
minute. You need to get to Jason right?
Carly tried to focus. "Right.
I also need to you to get Michael from school." "You take him where
ever you need to just keep Sonny away from him."
L: You got it cupcake.
C: Promise me Luke. You won't let
Sonny get Michael.
L: Caroline. Michael is a Spencer.
I won't let anything happen to him.
C: Where is Jason?
L: Puerto Rico. Come on let's get
you on a plane.
**************************************************
I was standing at the end of my
rainbow
With nowhere to go and no pot of gold in
sight
All my wishes were just way too much to
hope for
But when I saw you I knew I'd seen the
light
Puerto
Rico:
Reynaldo picked Carly up from the
airport. Luke had called him and told him Carly was on her way. When he saw her
he didn't know what to say. How do you tell someone what he had to tell Carly?
Upon arriving at the safe house,
Carly darted from the limo running inside. Francis was there with worry written
all over his face. The place was so quiet it was eerie.
C: Where is he?
Francis got up and opened the door
to a bedroom.
Carly slowly entered the room.
Jason was lying on the bed asleep. His chest was all bandaged up, and he had
IV's running into his arms. She turned back around giving Francis a questioning
look.
F: He's still unconscious. He has
been like this for 2 days now Carly. The doctor removed a bullet from his side.
He said he did all he could do. It's up to Jason to fight now.
Tears streamed down her face and
she turned back to Jason. She approached him cautiously and gently sat down on
the empty side of the bed next to him. She studied his face. He seemed so
peaceful. She gently touched his face, tracing her fingertips along his
cheekbone.
C: Your not leaving me now Jason
Morgan!
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
And so Carly's vigil began. She
sat by his side night and day for three days straight. She had been in contact
with Luke and knew that he had Michael and that they were safe. Francis had
informed her that Sonny was looking for her and that he believed Jason was
dead. Nighttime had fallen again. Carly stood stretching her aching muscles.
She made her way over to the window looking out into the blackness. She was so
exhausted, every inch of her ached. It had been days since she had slept she
just kept hoping Jason would wake up. The desperation and fear hit her and she
began to cry. She missed Michael, she needed Jason to wake up and be okay
everything was just too much for her to take any longer.
Jason slowly started to open his
eyes. The images around him were blurry and the pain in is side was unreal. The
one thing that caught his attention was the sound of a woman crying.
Immediately he knew it was Carly. He fought his exhaustion and forced his eyes
open. Squinting he focused on his surroundings.
J: Carly? He hoarsely uttered.
She froze immediately upon hearing
his voice. Wiping her tears away she rushed to his bedside. She smiled as soon
as she saw his baby blue eyes staring up at her.
C: I'm right here Jase.
He reached out for her hand and
she grabbed his hand and held it.
I used to think that love would never find
me
And the one who cares was lost somewhere in
time
But when you found me I knew I'd found
forever
You rescued me just before I crossed the
line
J: What's happening?
C: Your okay now Jase. You were
shot but you are going to be okay now.
J:
Sonny, he -
Jason started to get agitated and
tried to sit up but fell backwards wincing in pain.
C: Shush Jase it's okay. I know
all about Sonny.
J: Michael?
C: Michael is safe. Luke has him
hidden.
J: Sonny tried to kill me.
C: Yes he did. But you're safe
now. Francis and Reynaldo are right outside. So stop worrying.
J: You came.
Carly smiled at his simple
statement. Where else would she be but by his side?
C: Of course I came. I wouldn't be
anywhere else.
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
J: I'm glad.
C: Jase just close your eyes you
need to rest. Don't try so hard to fight it. Just sleep it's okay.
J: Will you stay?
C: I promise I will be right here
when you wake up.
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
Not a moment too soon
He fought a few moments longer to
keep his eyes open but then gave into his exhaustion and closed his eyes and
fell asleep. Carly watched him sleep for a few minutes then let out a big sigh
of relief. She felt like she had been holding in so much since she first walked
through that door and saw him lying in this bed. Now at least she knew he was
going to be okay and a weight was lifted from her. She got up and made her way
over to a reclining chair that Francis had brought in for her. She grabbed the
blanket lying on it and sat down covering herself up with the blanket and
closed her eyes intending to only rest for a little while.
A
few hours later:
Stabbing pain brought Jason out of
his sleep. His side felt like someone was trying to rip him open. His eyes
searched for Carly but he didn't see her. A panic overcame him. What if
Sonny had found her? What if he had hurt her?
J: Carly! Carly!
His cries woke her up suddenly;
she stumbled out of the chair trying to make her way over to him. Her hair all
messed up and her clothes disheveled she grabbed his hand.
C: Jase I am right here. You need
to settle down.
Jason's eyes found hers and he
locked his vision of her. She looked tired yet she was the most beautiful woman
he had ever seen.
J: I thought something happened to
you.
Carly chuckled. "Sorry you
would never be that lucky. You are still stuck with me."
J: I don't ever want you to leave.
C: Well I am right here for now
Jase.
J: No I mean it Carly. I want you
forever.
C: Jase you have been through a
pretty big scare. Why don't you just focus on getting better okay?
J: Carly I …(he tries to sit up so
he can talk to collapses back in pain).
C: Okay enough of this tonight.
Here let me get you your pain medication.
She goes and gets his medication
and a glass of water. "These will help with the pain Jase." He looks
up at her and shakes his head no.
J: I'm not taking anything till we
talk.
C: Then I am leaving. I swear
Jason Morgan if you don't take these pills I am out of here.
Jason studied her for a moment. He
knew that as stubborn as he could be Carly was worse.
J: I'll make you a deal.
C: I think you will just take
these pills and get some rest, no deals.
J: Please Carly.
Could she ever actually deny
him anything? She rolled
her eyes "What?"
J: You stay here right next to me
tonight and I will take the pills.
C: You will rest and go to sleep
also?
J: Yup, I promise to be good.
She laughed. "Yeah okay. Now
take your medication."
He smiled and swallowed the pills.
She took the glass from him and fixed his blanket before sitting on the bed
next to him.
C: Just close your eyes Jase. The
most important thing you can do is get your strength back and get better.
She went to get up to head back
over to the chair but he grabbed her wrist before she could leave.
J: We had a deal remember?
C: I'm just going lay down in the
chair. I promise to stay.
J: No you promised to stay right
by my side. Now come lay down next to me.
C: Jase you need to sleep.
J: And I will when you are lying
next to me. Please Carly, I need you.
Carly smiled and sighed. "You
have always had me Jase." She climbed gently into bed and laid down on her
side facing Jason. He grabbed one of her hands holding it in his, while Carly's
other hand traced lightly over his forehead trying to soothe him into sleep.
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
His eyes closed under her touch
and he drifted quickly off to sleep as "I love you Carly." escaped
his lips. The words were a shock to her. She smiled sadly wondering if he
really knew what he was saying or if it was just the medication talking.
C: I love you too Jase. I always
have and always will. (She whispered before closing her own eyes).
Jason smiled hearing her
declaration. As long as she still loved him he knew everything would work out.
******************
As days passes Jason grew stronger
and stronger. The doctor had come and went remarking on the great progress he
was making, and that he would be up and about soon. Carly had been right by
Jason's side taking care of him, making sure he took his medication and didn't
hurt himself further. She avoided having "a talk", by keeping herself
busy and changing the subject whenever Jason approached the subject. She wanted
to live in denial as long as she could. She enjoyed being with Jason and taking
care of him and she was afraid that once they talked he would send her away
again.
One night while Carly waited for
Jason to fall asleep she got up out of bed making her way out onto the back
porch. The crisp fall air hit her face, making her shiver a bit. She inhaled
the fresh air, letting it fill her lungs completely. Rubbing her arms to keep
warm she made her way over to the steps and sat down looking up at the bright
full moon.
Jason meanwhile reached out for
Carly finding nothing but an empty side of the bed. He sat up slowly holding
his side as he swung his legs out of the bed and gingerly stood up. Using the
wall to help brace himself he made his way out into the living room, where he
found Francis and Reynaldo sitting playing cards.
J: Hey guys.
F: Boss you shouldn't be out of
bed.
J: I'm fine. Where is Carly?
R: She is out on the back porch.
You want me to go get her?
J: No let her get some air. We
need to talk. Where do things stand and what do we know?
F: The commission knows your alive
and are waiting for you to get well and continue your plan to take over for
Sonny. Since Sonny was foolish enough to put a hit out on you without their
knowledge they have given you permission to deal with him at your discretion.
J: What has Sonny been up to?
F: He thinks your dead and now he
is just searching for Carly and Michael. He has Johnny and Benny on it. So we
are all set, since they are with us they have been just feeding him false
information.
J: Good. I want to end Sonny
myself. Tell everyone to sit tight. I should be back in a few days. Have you
located Michael yet?
F: No Luke has him hidden really
good.
J: That's okay. I know that he
will be safe with Luke. Once Luke hears Carly is back and Sonny is gone he'll
show up with Michael.
R: So we sit tight for now?
J: Yeah. I'm going out to see
Carly.
He grabbed a blanket on his way
out to the porch.
F: Maybe he will finally tell her
he loves her.
R: Nah, those two never do
anything the easy way. We will probably all be old and gray before they are
back together.
F: Probably.
Jason wrapped the blanket around
his shoulders and made his way out onto the porch. He spotted her right away
sitting with her arms wrapped tightly around her legs looking up at the sky.
J: The moon's beautiful tonight.
Carly laughed not at all surprised
he was up and walking around. "You shouldn't be out of bed Jason."
J: I feel good. Besides I needed
to get up and get some air.
C: Yeah me too.
He sat down next to her and handed
her one side of the blanket. She smiled taking it from him. She snuggled up to
him on his good side, just the two of them cuddling under the blanket.
J: You going to run away from me
or will you hear me out this time?
C: Jase….
J: All you have to do is listen
Carly. Just listen to me, PLEASE.
C: Okay.
J: Why did you come here for me?
C: Because I knew you needed me.
J: Your right I do need you. But
not just now, I need you with me for the rest of my life Carly. I can't go on
being without you anymore.
C: I don't know what to say Jason.
J: Tell me you will spend the rest
of your life with me.
C: I can't keep shuffling Michael
in and out of men's lives Jason. He needs a secure home and a father that is
never going to leave him.
J: I am asking you for forever
Carly. Not a month or a year or two years. I want FOREVER with you and Michael.
I want us to be a family again. I love you.
She turned away from him as the
tears rolled down her face. "I just can't help but think that the only
reason you are saying that is because of the shooting."
J: Well your wrong. I have been
planning to come back and get you and Michael for months now. It has just taken
me longer than I thought to get things into place.
Carly turned around to face him
with a confused look on her face. "What do you mean you have been
planning?" "You knew how miserable Michael and I were?"
J: I spoke with Johnny everyday.
He was watching over you guys for me. I had to prove myself to the commission
Carly, so that they would allow me to take over Sonny's territory permanently.
C: So all this time you left me
believing that you just left us behind?
J: I had to. I couldn't risk your safety
until I had things solidified. It would kill me if anything ever happened to
you. It would literally kill me baby.
She shut her eyes tightly fighting
back her tears. Jason reached out and lifted her chin up. "Carly, baby
look at me." She opened her eyes searching his piercing blue eyes. He
wiped away her tears then leaned his forehead against hers. "I love you
with all my heart Carly. Please come back to me."
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
C: I love you Jason. Truth be told
I never stopped. You have always been the only one for me.
J: So does this mean I have my
girl back?
C: Yeah she's back.
She leaned in and gently brushed
her lips against his. His hand snaked into her hair pulling her toward him
intensifying their kiss. Smiling Jason whispered "You taste exactly like I
remembered, just like cotton candy." Carly laughed and rested her head on
his shoulder. He took her hand interlocking their fingers together.
I used to think that love would never find
me
And the one who cares was lost somewhere in
time
But when you found me I knew I'd found
forever
You rescued me just before I crossed the
line
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
C: Jase? Where do we go from here?
J: The commission has given me
permission to take back the territory Carly.
C: Which means you have to take
care of Sonny?
J: Yeah. That was always the plan.
He just got to me before I got to him.
C: So what's your next move?
J: Well we have the upper hand because
Sonny thinks I am dead. I will have the element of surprise on my side.
C: What can I do to help?
J: You have already done so much
for me baby. Your loved saved me Carly. I need you to just stand by my side and
love me.
C: You got it.
J: Do you know how to contact
Luke?
C: Yeah. I just have to put an ad
in the paper when things are all clear for him to bring Michael back.
J: Good. The guys have been trying
to find them and haven't had any luck.
C: Of course not. This is Luke we
are talking about. You think I would trust our son's life to anyone else? Luke
is the master at hiding out.
J: That he is. I'm glad you turned
to him.
C: Well Mr. Morgan I think you
need to get back to bed.
J: Only if you are coming with me.
C: Oh such a hard request.
She stood up holding out both her
hands to Jason. He took hold and she helped him stand up. Together they made it
back to their room and back into bed. Carly tucked Jason into bed then turned
around to move to the other side of the bed but Jason grabbed her wrist.
J: Carly?
C: What's wrong?
J: You said I had my girl back
right?
She questioningly answers.
"Yeah?"
J: Then I want my girl back in
every way.
He pulled her toward him, coaxing
her to join him in bed.
C: Jase I don't think that is such
a good idea. You are recovering from being shot for god's sake.
J: Carly I need you. I want to
feel you baby - pleaaasssee.
Carly laughed as Jason pulled her
closer and closer.
C: Jase I remember how things were
between us, you will hurt yourself.
J: Not if your in control.
C: Total control?
J: Absolutely baby.
C: You're so bad!
She leaned down and captured his
lips in a smoldering kiss. Gently nibbling her bottom lip Carly smiled
remembering Jason's old tricks. She opened her mouth willingly as his tongue
slipped in to meet hers. Wanting to set the tone of control Carly pulled away
and made her way to the end of the bed so Jason could see her perfectly. He
started to protest but she gave him a seductive little smirk, shaking her
finger at him "Remember the rules Jase." He sighed obviously
frustrated.
Once at the end of the bed Carly
slowly started to unbutton her blouse all the while her eyes were locked on
Jason's. She continued her little striptease letting her blouse fall off of one
shoulder at a time before completely letting it fall to the floor leaving her
standing before him in a hot pink lace bra. She moved her hands down over her
breasts and stomach and started undoing her jeans. She smiled as she watched
the effect she was having on Jason. He was already erect and waiting ready for
her while licking his lips in anticipation. Carly shimmied her jeans down over
her hips and stepped out them.
J: God Carly, you are more
beautiful than I remembered.
Carly twirled for him showing off
her hot pink thong. "You like?"
J: I like very much, but you are
much too far away baby.
Carly laughed and shed her panties
before she began to crawl onto the bed, making her way up Jason's body. When
she reached his hard erect shaft she brushed her stomach against him causing a
low growl to escape his lips. "You miss me Jase?"
J: I've ached for you Carly. I am
aching for you. PLEASE BABY.
Pulling the covers down over
Jason's waist, her hands found his pajama bottoms and began pulling them down
so she had full access to him. Slowly her hands moved up his thighs as her hot
breath whispered over his skin and her tongue darted out licking his body. He
was about ready to explode with all her teasing, as Carly gently crept up his
chest. With both of her legs planted on either side of him she balanced her
weight trying not to cause him any pain. Jason was finally able to roam her
body freely with his hands. First starting on her thighs then moving up her
body to her stomach. Carly closed her eyes as his touch set her body on fire.
She had missed his strong hands and they way they knew exactly how to touch her
to send her over the edge. Reaching around she unclasped her bra and removed it
throwing it over her shoulder onto the floor. Jason wasted no time in finding
her luscious firm breast. Their weight filled his hands as he massaged them
masterfully, taking time to tweak her nipples. Carly purred. "I love the
way you touch me Jase, it feels sooo good!"
Feeling her self become more and
more wet for him she carefully moved down him positioning herself right over
him. His tip just barely making contact with her warm wet mound. She lowered
herself onto him so that she moistened his tip, then she back off teasing him.
His hands found her hips pleading with her. "Please no more teasing baby,
we have waited to long." Without hesitation she slowly lowered herself
down onto him. She gasped as he stretched her open. Wiggling she tried shifting
to accommodate him. She had forgotten how he used to fill her so completely.
"My god Jase." Once he was deep inside of her she slowly and
rhythmically started rotating her hips. Circling around him, her tight walls
blanketing him securely. He was on overload his sense seemed to be screaming
all at once. His breathing turned to panting and he started to groan. Carly
paused worrying that she was hurting him. "Am I hurting you Jase?"
J: No baby - please don't stop
this feels so incredible. Never stop, never stop!
With his reassurance she began to
increase her pace, searching for her own release as well she began to tighten
down around Jason. With his growling response, she knew she had found the right
combination. She continued to tighten and release his throbbing member as her
hips still circulated over him. As she neared her release she began to ride him
up and down. "Jase, ohhhh!" Jason grasped her hips and moved with her
meeting her thrust for thrust as they both exploded together.
"Carly!" She slowly stilled her moments as every inch of her body
throbbed in pure satisfaction. As she looked at Jason they both smiled at each
other.
J: Now my girl is really back.
She leaned down and kissed him
softly then whispered, "I sure am baby."
Carly gently got up letting him
slip out of her then she snuggled up next to him pulling the covers up over
them.
J: You are finally right were you
are supposed to be.
C: Think we will get things right
this time?
J: We had a great start. Things
will be different this time. We are both different, and I think we may have
learned from our past mistakes. As long as we stick together, nothing can tear
us apart.
C: Mmmm. This feels so good. Are
you okay Jase? I mean did I hurt you? Do you need a pain pill?
J: I have never felt better; you
didn't hurt me baby. Being with you is more healing than any medicine.
C: Good. Now I know you are
exhausted, so close your eyes and sleep.
J: I love you Carly, forever!
C: I love you too Jase.
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After a few more days of Carly's
"healing" Jason had his full strength back and was up and ready to
make his move back to Port Charles and back in charge of the organization.
Carly took a deep breath before
exiting the elevator. It was show time and she had to admit she was a bit
nervous. She knew Johnny was on her side and that Jason would be right behind
her but never the less the thought of seeing Sonny again seemed to unnerve her.
As she left the security of the elevator she smiled to see Johnny standing
outside the door. Johnny gave her a reassuring smile and squeezed her arm for
luck.
J: I will be right outside Carly.
He is inside waiting for you. He was alerted that your plane landed. I think he
is excited thinking you are returning to him.
C: I just can't wait to get this
over with.
She took a deep breath and opened
the door entering the penthouse. She found Sonny sitting on the couch drinking.
He immediately jumped up rushing over to her hugging her.
S: God Carly I am so glad you are
home. Where have you been? He pulled back waiting for an answer.
C: I'm sorry I just needed to get
away things were just too much for me. I need to clear my head and think.
S: I was worried sick about you.
Where is Michael?
C: He stayed behind with Luke.
S: Ah so Luke was the one behind
all of this nonsense?
C: Luke helped me lay low for
awhile.
S: Why didn't Michael come back
with you?
C: I thought we needed some alone
time to get things straightened out.
S: I'm glad you said that Carly.
Because I really want things to work between us. I want you, me and Michael to
be a real family.
Carly turned away from him rolling
her eyes. "Yeah right, you sick bastard."
C: That is what I want too Sonny.
Sonny grabbed her into a
smothering embrace. "You don't know how much this means to me Carly."
He pulled back and kissed her. She fought hard to try not to gag. Every inch of
her screaming YUCK!! She pulled away slowly not to cause suspicion.
C: Why don't we celebrate? Let's
make a toast.
S: Mmmm good idea baby. I'll go
get some wine.
C: No! I mean you sit and wait for
me on the couch. I will go get us some wine.
S: Okay.
Carly made her way into the
kitchen. She opened the refrigerator pulling out a bottle of red wine. The
going to the cupboard she got down 2 wine glasses.
S: Hurry up in there. I want my
wife all to myself tonight.
C: Yeah in your dreams buddy.
"I'm coming," she shouted back.
Quickly she reached down into her
bra pulling out a small vial. She poured a few drops of the clear liquid into
Sonny's glass and swished it around making sure it coated the entire inside of
the glass before dumping the extra out into the sink. She then tucked the vial
back into her bra and grabbed the bottle of wine and the glasses heading back
out into the living room.
S: What took so long?
C: I couldn't find the corkscrew.
S: That's because I keep it out
here at the bar.
Carly handed him the bottle of
wine and he made his way over to the bar opening the wine. She held out both
glasses for him to fill. Once filled she handed him his "special"
glass. He unknowingly took the glass.
S: A toast to "US". We
are going to be a real family Carly.
Carly raised her glass repeating
"To Us." She took a sip of the wine, and watched as Sonny tipped his
glass back letting the poisoned liquid fill his mouth. She smiled as he
finished the entire glass and began pouring himself more. She looked at her
watch checking the time. She set her glass down on the bar and watched as Sonny
slowly started to falter.
S: Is it hot in here?
C: Nope I'm comfortable.
His hand started trembling and his
glass fell out of his hand. Carly just stood there and watched as the poison
started to work its magic.
C: Maybe you should sit down
Sonny. You don't look too good.
S: Yeah I think I will. All of a
sudden I don't feel so well.
C: Hmmm maybe you're coming down
with the flu or something.
Sonny made his way over to the
couch and plopped down. Carly made her way over to the door and opened it.
S: Where are you going?
C: I thought I would go visit
Bobbie. I promised I would stop by tonight.
S: I thought we were going to
celebrate.
Just then Jason walked in the door
and wrapped his arms around Carly's waist.
J: Oh WE will be celebrating.
He leaned down giving her a
passionate kiss hello. "Hi baby. Everything go okay?"
C: Everything went as planned.
Sonny squinted trying to make sure
his eyes weren't playing tricks on him.
S: Jason?
J: Yeah Sonny it's me. You seem
surprised to see me.
S: Your supposed to be..
J: Dead? Yeah well I'm not. In
fact I am alive and well and back with my girl. You on the other hand, damn you
don't look so hot partner.
C: I tried telling him that Jase.
I think maybe it's the flu.
J: Hmmm you think?
Sonny could stop the room from
spinning. He tried to focus and concentrate on just what the hell was going on
but the tightening in his chest just kept getting worse and worse.
Jason let go of Carly.
J: Go with Francis over to the
Brownstone. I will meet you there.
C: I can stay if you need me to
Jase.
J: I will be fine baby, now go.
He kissed her and sent her out on
her way.
Once Carly had left Jason made his
way over to Sonny. Looking down upon his ex-partner and friend. He thought
maybe he would feel something, remorse, guilt, something. But he felt nothing.
J: You feel that tightening in
your chest Sonny? That is your heart failing you. You are having a heart
attack, and soon the pain will be so great that your heart will just stop.
S: What, why?
J: You mean why would I kill you?
Well besides the fact that you tried to kill me? Let's see there was the little
thing of taking my woman away from me. Oh and then trying to make my son forget
about me by sending me off on stupid errands while you wormed your way into his
life. See I took my family back Sonny. Carly and I are back together and WE are
a family again. So as you gasped for your last few breaths of air, I leave you
with the knowledge that I will be making love to Carly every night and tucking
Michael into bed and watching him grow up. Oh and yeah I forgot to tell you I
now run your organization. It's all mine! Good-bye Sonny boy.
Jason watched a few minutes longer
as Sonny struggled to hang on. Once he took his final breath he left.
J: Johnny dump the body in the
construction site on 3rd street, then have them pour the foundation.
Johnny: You got it boss.
J: I'm going to go get my family.
I will see you at the warehouse in the morning.
Johnny: Glad your back boss.
J: It's good to be back man,
thanks.
****************************************
Jason entered the brownstone and
smiled as he looked at Carly and Michael playing on the floor with his toy
cars.
Michael saw Jason first and jumped
up running over to him. "Daddy!" Jason bent down and scooped him up
in his arms. Michael threw his arms around Jason's neck. "Daddy you is
home."
J: Yes buddy Daddy is home for
good.
M: Yeah!!!
Carly smiled as she got up and made
her way over to her two guys.
C: Everything okay?
Jason pulled her into a hug.
"EVERYTHING IS PERFECT NOW."
The three of them shared a family
hug. Jason kissed the top of Carly's head and whispered, "We got our
family back baby."
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
"Not A Moment Too Soon" by Tim
McGraw
THE END!
