Ch 24 Sonny sat at the bar looking at his drink. He kept thinking about this afternoon. Brenda was so vicious and cold. When had she started hating him so much? Probably after you left her at the altar you idiot. He answered himself. He heard the door slam shut behind him and turned around. Jason was standing in front of him looking like he wanted to kill someone. ''Good youre here. I dont have to go looking for you.'' ''Whats up?'' ''I want you to stay away from Brenda and Stone.'' ''Jason-'' ''Look the only thing youve done since you came back to town is upset her. She doesnt need that especially not now.'' ''I want to be apart of my sons life is that so terrible?'' ''After what you did yeah I think it is. Dont you get it Sonny? You hurt her beyond repair. You left her time and time again and now you come waltzing back into town and expect to pick up where you left off. Well Sonny for once you are not gonna tear her life apart. You did it with Jax but Im not Candyboy and I am not gonna let you hurt her again. Isnt almost causing her to lose the baby enough?'' ''What?'' ''Yeah. After you left today Brenda collapsed in pain. If I hadnt found her when I did, shed have lost the baby. '' ''Is she okay?'' ''Shes fine but the doctors said that we have to eliminate stress factors and the biggest stress factor in her life right now is you. So I would appreciate it if you would back off.'' ''Believe it or not the last thing I wanna do. I never wanted to hurt Brenda. I just want the chance to know Stone. If it was you, if Robin had had your child and you suddenly found out about him wouldnt you want to know him?'' Jason was silent and Sonny could see the wheels turning in his head. ''Ill ask Bren to think about it. Okay?'' ''Okay. Thank you Jason.'' Jason left the club and Sonny sat back down at the bar. Hed lost Brenda but maybe, just maybe there was a chance for him and Stone to know each other. With that thought in his head Sonny smiled for the first time in days. Ch. 25 Jason opened the door to his bedroom, quietly. Brenda was sleeping. she looked so peaceful, and beautiful. He laid down next to her and stroked her hair. He gently traced her face with his finger. Her eyes fluttered open. ''Hey, baby. How'd you sleep?'' ''Pretty good. Where'd you go?'' Jason didn't want to tell her about Sonny, not yet. He tried to change the subject. ''Stone and Bailey are down stairs with Lois. They were really worried about you. Do you want me to bring them upstairs?'' ''Of course, I want to see them. But, I want to know why you're avoiding my question?'' ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Luke walked into the club and saw Sonny sitting at the bar. ''Well, this seems like old times.'' ''Not quite, Spencer. She really hates me.'' ''Who? There's so many?'' ''Ha ha. Brenda. I saw her this morning and the things she said. Well, anyway she got herself so upset she almost lost her baby'' ''What! Is she OK?'' ''Yeah, I guess. But I did see Jason and believe it or not, he said he would talk to Brenda about letting me get to know Stone.'' ''Really? Well, I wish you luck my friend. But I'll tell you that when it comes to Brenda and her munchkins, she's one tough lady. So prepare yourself for one hellava fight.'' ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ''Bren, I don't think we should really get into it now, you need your rest.'' ''Jason, there's something going on and I want you to tell me what it is.'' ''OK, I saw Sonny today.'' ''You what?!'' ''Bren, listen, he wants to get to know his son.'' ''Jason, don't even tell me that you told him you would talk to me about it?!'' Ch 26 ''Well, sorta.'' ''Jason!'' ''Bren all he wants is to know Stone.'' ''He has no rights to Stone as far as I am concerned. I thought you agreed with me.'' ''I did, I do.'' ''Then what is going on?'' ''He asked me to think about what it'd be like for me if Robin had had my child and I didn't know about it until now.'' ''That's different. Robin didn't leave you at the altar. Robin didn't cause you to nearly lose a child. For God's Sakes Jason Robin can't even have children.'' ''Baby calm down or I'm taking you back to the hospital and getting you a straight jacket.'' Brenda smiled slightly. ''That's what I like to see. Did I ever tell you how beautiful you are when you smile?'' ''Only about fifteen thousand times. But you can always tell me again.'' Jason smiled and leaned forward until his lips touched hers. ''I love you Brenda Morgan and don't you ever forget it.'' he whispered as the kiss ended ''Never.'' she whispered back. ''I really want to make love to you, you know that?'' ''What's stopping you?'' ''Lois is downstairs and the kids are still up.'' ''Rats.'' ''Bren, about Sonny-'' She put her finger to his lips. ''No more about Sonny tonight, okay?'' ''Okay.'' ''Now go downstairs and get rid of Lois, put the kids to bed, and then come to bed.'' ''Sounds like a plan.'' ''The very best kind of plan.'' She smiled at him and he left the room. When he was gone Brenda picked up the phone and dialed Justus. She got his machine. ''Justus it's Brenda Morgan. Look I want to talk to you in a couple of days about filing a suit against Sonny giving him no custody rights to Stone. Call my cell phone. 555-3124. Thanks. Bye.'' She hung up and laid down waiting for Jason. ''You are never gonna get anywhere near my son Sonny Corinthos.'' Ch.27 Brenda had stayed in bed for 2 days, just as the doctor had ordered her to do. She was going crazy, but would do anything for her baby. Jason hadn't mentioned Sonny since that night, either. She was glad. Justus had called her yesterday. He had told her that there wasn't really a way to deny sonny visitation rights unless he had been abusive. Brenda knew that the one thing he wasn't capable of was that. Stone ran into her room and crawled on her bed. ''Hi mommy!'' He was such a loving little boy. He adored Bailey and loved Jason so much. How was she suppose to tell her son that Jason wasn't his ''real'' dad? ''Hi sweetheart! What are you doing in here?'' ''I missed you mommy.'' ''Well, I didn't go anywhere. And besides you saw me yesterday.'' ''But daddy and Aunty Lois said you couldn't play with me. Why not?'' ''Well, Stone. Mommy's got to take it easy until I have the baby.'' ''Daddy said the baby in your tummy was sick.'' Brenda laughed a little. Jason was great at making Stone understand things. ''Daddy's right, so mommy can't play today, but maybe tomorrow. OK?'' ''OK mommy.'' Stone hopped off the bed and ran downstairs. Brenda had no idea that Jason was purposely taking Stone to go see Sonny at Luke's. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Jason walked into Luke's with Bailey in his arms and Stone holding his hand. He knew Brenda would be furious at him, but he had thought about what Sonny had said to him. The more he thought about it, the more he believed that Brenda was using Stone to hurt Sonny. She was still very raw and hurt when it came to Sonny. But he was Jason's best friend and a good guy. He deserved the right to know his son. Jason spotted Sonny talking to Luke at the bar. Sonny had no idea what was about to happen. Before Jason could say anything Bailey started to babble. Sonny and Luke looked at Jason. Ch 28 ''Hi Jas. Hey buddy.'' ''Hi Uncle Luke. Hi Sonny.'' Sonny smiled glad that Stone had remembered his name. ''Hey Luke could you take Stone and Bailey into the back room for a minute? Give them a pool lesson.'' Luke nodded and came around the bar to Jason. Then he took Bailey and told Stone to follow him. ''So Jason, whats going on?'' ''Ive been thinking and youre right. You deserve a chance to know your son.'' ''Jason thank you.'' ''Dont thank me. Pray for me. Bren doesnt know Im here. When she finds out shes gonna kill me.'' ''Youre in my prayers.'' ''Thanks.'' !@!@!@!@!@!@! ''Mike, whatre you doing here?'' ''I came to see my favorite daughter.'' ''Why?'' ''I heard you had a little trouble the other day. You okay?'' ''I was on two days bed rest and a strict diet. So far so good.'' ''Good. Well Mary wants you, Jason, and the kids to come for dinner tonight. Frank, Julie, Joe, and Karen will be there not to mention all your nieces and nephews. Will you come?'' ''Sure well be there. We dont have plans.'' ''Good Ill see you then.'' LATER THAT DAY AROUND DINNER AT MIKE AND MARYS ''Stone get your finger out of Darlenes ear.'' Brenda said as she separated her son and her niece. ''Marie, dont flick peas at Bailey.'' ''Another calm dinner at the Corbins, huh Mike?'' ''You got it Frank.'' A few minutes later everyone had calmed down and was eating peacefully. Mike sat at one end of the table and Mary at the other. Next to Mary was Frank, then came his daughter Paige and then his son Adam, then his wife Julie, then Brenda, Stone, Bailey and Jason. On the other side of Mary was Joe, his daughters Darlene, Francesca, Marie, and his son, Vincent, then came his wife Karen. ''So Stone what did you, Daddy, and Bailey do today?'' ''Daddy and Bailey went for a walk.'' ''Didnt you go with him?'' ''No. Sonny and I went to the playground.'' Ch. 29 Sonny had been smiling since this afternoon. He had so much fun at the playground with Stone. Stone. He was a smart kid, and nice. He had never really been around any kids before, except Lucky, but he was already a teenager when Sonny met him. But Stone made it easy. They played on the slide, and on a huge jungle gym. Sonny had memorized everything that they did and everything that Stone had said to him. He had really enjoyed his time with his son, until Stone had called Jason his daddy. He had told Sonny all about his Brenda and Jason and the new baby. Sonny still cringed at that thought. But he was grateful that Jason had done this for him. He just hoped that Jason's good intentions didn't get him killed. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No one said a word about Stone's play date with Sonny. Brenda hadn't said a word to Jason at all. They drove home in silence. As they went into the penthouse, Brenda went directly upstairs. Mike and Mary had taken Stone and Bailey for the night. They knew it wasn't going to be a pleasant evening at the Morgan house. She then changed and went to bed. Jason followed. ''Bren? Please list-'' ''If you want to betray your own wife for your friendship with Sonny, then you better see if he needs a roommate, because I can promise you, you won't be sleeping here.'' ''Bren-'' It was no use, she had grabbed a pillow and went to the guest bedroom and slammed the door shut. Jason knew that he was about to walk into a land mine, but he couldn't leave things like this. He headed for the guest room to confront his wife. Ch 30 ''Ya know we always said we'd never go to bed angry.'' ''Get out.'' Brenda glared at him as she sat on the edge of the bed. ''No.'' ''Fine then I will.'' ''I'll chase you through every room in the penthouse if I have to.'' ''Why? So you can ''explain''?'' ''You're overreacting.'' ''No I'm not. You deliberately went against my wishes. Whose side are you on?'' ''Yours, you know that.'' ''Well you have a real funny way of showing it.'' ''Why are you so dead set against Sonny being in Stone's life?'' ''Stone's a year younger than Sonny was when Mike left for the last time. It hurt Sonny so much. He grew up thinking Mike didn't want him. I don't want Stone feeling like that if Sonny decides it 's too dangerous to stay and splits again. I don't want him to feel the rejection and loneliness Sonny and I felt. Can you understand that?'' ''I'm trying Bren. I really am but I don't think Stone and Sonny hanging out together will do any harm.'' ''What happens when Sonny wants to tell Stone he's his father?'' ''I'll talk to Sonny. I'll try and convince him that for now it's not a good idea to tell Stone that he's his father. Now will you please come to bed?'' ''I think I better sleep here. Just for tonight.'' ''Bren we haven't slept in separate beds since Bailey was born.'' ''Yeah I know. I'm just really upset and angry. So I think it's better. See you in the morning.'' ''Right. Night Bren.'' Jason exited the room. Once he closed the door to their bedroom he leaned back against it. Sonny was doing it again. Tearing apart Bren's life. He had promised her that he wouldn't. He looked at the bed. It looked so big and it was probably going to feel so empty. His life was a mess. @@@@@@@@ Sonny sat at the bar in Luke's looking at the drink in front of him. Jason had asked to meet him and he was nervous. He heard the door slam behind him and he turned around. ''Hi Jason. What's up?'' ''There's something I need to ask you.'' ''What?'' ''Brenda and I would appreciate it if you wouldn't tell Stone your his father.'' Ch. 31 Jason was waiting for Sonny to protest, but he didn't. ''Alright. For now, I'll accept just being allowed to be my son's friend. So I take it Brenda didn't like my idea to much?'' ''That's the understatement of the year.'' He sat down next to the man who had been his mentor, his father, brother, best friend and should-be rival. He loved him still, and oddly enough, trusted him. ''She kicked me out of our bedroom last night.'' ''That, bad, huh? Well, Brenda always did have a temper. But she is one of the most forgiving people I've ever met. Well, she used to be anyway.'' Sonny paused for a minute. He should hate Jason right now. But he didn't. He couldn't. Despite the fact that Jason had married the woman he loved, he was still his best friend, and Sonny trusted him. ''She really hates me doesn't she?'' ''No. She did. But now, she's scared Sonny. Scared that you'll get close to Stone and leave him, the way you left her.'' ''Jason, I'm through running. The danger's gone, for the most part. I just want to be somebody to my son.'' ''Sonny, I know that. And Bren knows too, somewhere deep inside. But words aren't gonna cut it this time. She's changed Sonny. She's not the same little model you left at the altar 4 years ago.'' ''Jason? Will you do one more thing for me?'' ''What?'' ''Tell me about Brenda and Stone and the last 4 years?'' @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Brenda laid down on her bed. Mike and Mary said they would keep the kids for the rest of the day. As much as she loved her kids, Brenda was glad for the peace and quiet. She placed her hand over her stomach. Never in her wildest dreams had she ever thought she would love being a mother so much. She laid there trying to recall when she first started to want kids. Then it hit her. It was right after she thought she had gotten pregnant in the caves. She had realized then how much she really wanted a baby. Especially a baby with Sonny. ''Well, Brenda you got your wish. You have a child with Sonny. Too bad he decided to miss the first few years of his life.'' As much as she wanted to hate Sonny, she couldn't. She laid there and soon everything that she and Sonny had ever done came rushing back to her like some movie. She remembered the fights, the make-ups, the emotions, the break ups, the reconciliations, the hurt, the betrayal, but most of all the love. The all consuming love that she had, correction has for this man. ''Damn you Sonny. Why cant you just get out of my heart? I was happy with Jason. Why did you have to come back and make me doubt my love for him? Damn you.'' Ch 32 ''Im coming.'' Brenda walked across the living room to the front door. She opened it to see Karen and Julie on the other side. ''Hi sis.'' Julie said walking in. Karen gave her a hug on her way in. ''Wont you come in?'' Brenda said as she shut the door. ''Dont mind if we do.'' Julie sat down and Karen went in the kitchen. ''Karen, whatre you doing?'' ''Making some tea.'' ''Get some cookies too.'' ''Why are you guys here? Dont you have to be at work?'' ''Nope its our day off.'' ''Both of yours?'' ''Yep.'' ''Howd ya work that one?'' ''Well it was already my day off and Karen took a sick day.'' ''You guys didnt have to do this.'' ''Sure we did.'' Karen said coming back into the living room. ''Were family. Were supposed to be there for each other.'' ''Whod have thought that you and I would end up as sisters?'' ''Not me.'' Brenda and Karen sat down on the couch with Julie. ''So? Spill it. What happened last night when you got home?'' ''Jason and I did something we havent done since Bailey was born. We slept in separate beds. Not just separate beds separate rooms.'' ''Ouch.'' ''I dont know about Jason but I hardly slept. I cant sleep without him.'' ''I know the feeling. When Frank works late I cant sleep till he gets home and crawls into bed next to me.'' ''Same thing goes for me and Joe. When were both on call at the hospital we take our naps together.'' ''Tight squeeze isnt it?'' ''Yeah but it helps me sleep.'' ''What about when you fight?'' ''We use the advice of Phyllis Diller. Never go to bed angry.. Stay up and fight.'' ''Good advice.'' ''Yeah it is.'' ''Im scared.'' ''Of what?'' ''Falling in love with Sonny again.'' !@!@!@!@!@!@!@! ''Brenda was amazing in labor. She yelled so loud I thought shed break the windows. I had bruises on my hands for two weeks.'' ''Sounds like fun.'' ''Those bruises were nothing compared with the ones I had when Bailey was born.'' ''I thought second babies were supposed to be easier.'' ''Total myth. At least where Bren was concerned. Stone took fifteen hours and Bailey took 14 .'' ''Youre kidding.'' ''Nope. I remember the look on Brens face when she held Stone for the first time.'' ''What was it like?'' ''A combination of joy, amazement, and fear.'' ''Fear?'' ''She was now responsible for another life. You know her past. She was afraid of screwing up.'' ''She had you though and Mike.'' ''Luke too.'' ''Jason, when do you think itll be okay for me to tell Stone that Im his father?'' Ch. 33 ''Sonny, I can't answer that. It's between you and Brenda really. Youre gonna have to be patient with her. She's scared.'' ''Of what?'' ''That you'll leave again. And that Stone will feel unloved.'' ''That's crazy. I've only met him twice and I'm already crazy about him.'' Sonny swallowed the lump in his throat. ''Jason, thanks for taking care of my son. For loving him and for being a good father.'' ''Youre welcome.'' Jason was feeling a little uncomfortable. ''I better get home and try to talk to her again. I just hope she listens. See ya Sonny.'' ''See ya. And Jason?'' ''Yeah?'' ''Thanks.'' Jason smiled. ''No problem. And Sonny? Welcome home.'' @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Karen and Julie looked at Brenda. ''You think you're doing to fall for Sonny again? What about Jason?'' ''Karen I don't know what I'm going to do. I love Jason, he's my husband, but there's a connection between me and Sonny that can't be broken. I'm not saying I like it, I'm just saying it's there.'' ''Oh, so you wish that Sonny had never come back?'' Karen asked, knowing the truth about how Brenda felt about Sonny. ''Yes! I wish that he had just stayed where ever the hell it was he went. I wish that I didn't feel anything for him.'' ''I see. So you hate him?'' Brenda looked at Karen and Julie. ''OK. I admit I still love Sonny!'' Jason stopped dead in the doorway at his wife's last statement. The three women turned towards the slight gasp heard at the door. ''Oh, g*d, Jason. It wasn't what it sounded like.'' But it was to late. He turned and left the penthouse, slamming the door behind him. ''Oh, g*d, what have I done?'' Ch 34 ''God Karen what am I gonna do?'' ''I don't know Bren.'' ''I gotta go after him.'' Brenda grabbed her jacket and purse and headed out the door leaving Julie and Karen to stare after her. !@!@!@!@!@!@! Brenda reached the parking garage just as the limo left. ''Damn!'' She looked around hoping for inspiration. It struck when she caught sight of Jason's bike. She opened her purse and dug through it praying that the key was in there. Yes! There it was. She walked over and put on the helmet that was hanging on it. ''I hope I remember how to do this.'' she muttered to herself. She started it up and sped out of the garage after Jason. !@!@!@!@!@!@! ''Hey boss, we got someone on a motorcycle following us.'' ''A motorcycle?'' Jason said turning around to look out the back window. ''That's my old bike. Pete pull over.'' The driver obeyed and pulled over as did the bike.'' Jason got out of the car and started towards the bike. The driver got off and took off her helmet. ''Bren? What the hell are you doing?'' ''Following you. What does it look like?'' ''Do you have any clue as to how dangerous it is for a woman in your condition to drive one of those things? ''May I remind you that I, in this same condition, jumped out of a plane?'' ''That was different. You had to do that. The plane was going down and if you hadn't you would be dead right now.'' ''I had to do this too. Can we talk, please?'' ''Alright.'' ''C'mon.'' She handed him a helmet. ''Where are we going?'' ''You know.'' ''Shall I drive?'' ''Please do.'' They climbed on the bike and sped off. !^!^!^!^!^!^! Jason cut the engine when they arrived at the beach. He felt Brenda climb off slowly. He watched as she took off her helmet and shook out her hair. She walked over to the big flat rock and sat down. He took off his helmet and followed. ''So?'' She looked at him. ''I'm sorry. It wasn't what it sounded like.'' ''Sounds like you still love Sonny.'' ''Jason-'' ''I just want to know one thing Brenda. Are you still in love with me?'' Ch. 35 ''Of course I'm still in love with you, Jason! What would make you think that I wasn't?'' ''Well, I heard you say, that you loved him.'' Brenda looked out at the lake. She knew how much she had hurt him. G*d she hated to see that hurt in his eyes. She took his hand. ''Jason, honey, I know how much that hearing that hurt you, but you have to believe me, when I tell you that you're my husband. I love you! Sonny and I have a connection and a son that will bond us forever, but you have something he doesn't anymore. You have my heart.'' ''Are you sure? I mean I know that I love you and the kids more than anything, but I want you to be happy and if that means Sonny... If that means Sonny then I won't stand in your way.'' ''Jason, no! I LOVE you! I wouldn't be having this baby, our baby, if I didn't love you more than anything. Please believe me.'' He took her face in his hands and kissed her. ''I love you Barrett.'' She smiled at his words and whispered back ''I love you too!'' They started to get carried away and he picked her up and dropped to the sand. He laid her down and they proceeded to reaffirm their love to one another all night long. Ch 36 Brenda stretched out on the sand next to Jason. She wore his shirt and he wore his pants. She felt his arm curl around her pulling her closer and then he kissed her neck. ''Hmmm good morning my love.'' ''Good morning. Sleep well?'' ''You know perfectly well how I slept. I didn't.'' ''Well I didn't hear any complaining last night.'' ''That's because I didn't have any complaints.'' Brenda giggled as Jason tickled her ribs. ''Stop it. You know how ticklish I am.'' ''Yeah I know. Do you remember the first time we made love on a beach?'' ''Right after Bailey was born. We gave Bailey and Stone to Mike and Mary and you and I hopped on your bike and went to Rhode Island. We ended up in Galilee and we stayed for two weeks. Our belated honeymoon. Then one night we went for a walk and the rest as they say is history.'' ''The best kind of history.'' ''Jason?'' ''Yeah?'' ''Let's do it again.'' ''What?'' ''Let's give the kids to Mike and Mary and split for two weeks. A second honeymoon kinda deal.'' ''Well that sounds like a good idea. I'd just like to make one teeny suggestion.'' ''What?'' ''Instead of giving Stone to Mike and Mary why don't we leave him with Sonny?'' Ch. 37 ''Jason, I don't know if I want Stone with Sonny for 2 weeks.'' ''Bren, you know that Sonny will take good care of him.'' ''Jason, first of all Sonny is still a stranger to Stone. He's only met him once. Besides I know myself and if we leave him with Sonny I'll be worried the whole time that.. that-'' ''That what? Something might happen to him?'' ''Yes. Jason you've never lived with Sonny, I have. I know what can happen. I can't take that chance with my little boy.'' ''OK. What about a compromise?'' ''What kind of compromise?'' ''We leave the kids with Mike and Mary, PROVIDED that Sonny can see Stone anytime he wants to.'' ''Well, Jason, I'm still not sure-'' ''Brenda, please. For me.'' ''Why is Sonny knowing Stone so important to you?'' ''Because Sonny is my best friend and I love him. He left to protect you, and for that he lost you, but he shouldn't have to lose his son too.'' ''Fine. Sonny can visit Stone, but only at Mike and Mary's. OK?'' ''OK. Now maybe we should think about getting back, it is late and we have a lot of arrangements to make.'' ''OK, but maybe first we could, ya know?'' ''Again? Aren't you tired yet?'' ''I never get tired of making love to you, Jason. I love you.'' ''I love you too.'' He kissed her and rolled on top of her. Soon his clothes were lying in a pile next to hers. They made love again in their place.Continued
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