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Chapter 1

Jason couldn't think of a time Carly didn't factor into his life, good or bad she was there. He looked around her new home; she was really doing it making a life away from Sonny. "You're doing good."

Carly smiled, it meant more then she could express to hear that from him. "Thanks. I feel great you know? This time I know everything will work out." She continued to smile as she hugged Jason.

A tight voice interrupted them. "Sonny told me you'd be here. Nice place Carly."

Jason pulled away from Carly and looked at Sam as she closed the front door. "What are you doing here?" he asked.

"Where else would she be if not following you?" Carly questioned as she walked over to the sofa and caught Jason's heated look. "Sorry I'll be nice." She said sitting down.

"What Carly? You barge into our place all the time." Sam pointed out.

"I have reasons, not just being nosy like you. Plus Jason doesn't mind." Carly stated.

"Yes he does. He just doesn't want to hurt your feelings." Sam replied.

"And you know what Jase is thinking right? Everything he feels?" Carly meant it before she was going to be nice but Sam just didn't know when to stop.

"We're getting married Carly, deal with it we love each other and nothing will change that." Sam hissed.

"Married. I've heard that before, you've been engaged twice but still not married." Carly said.

"Well you'll be the first to know, we're getting married in a month." Sam announced.

Carly looked at Jason and felt like a ton of bricks hit her. He was really going to marry Sam. "Well then congrats."

Jason knew the news was bothering her but she decided to hide the emotions, put up a front. "Are you ok?" he asked.

Carly nodded and rose from the sofa. "Of course. If you're happy then I'm happy even if it is with her."

"Gee thanks." Sam mumbled.

"Have you picked a place for the reception? The Metro Court is yours if you want it, tons of space and you wouldn't have to worry about food and drinks." Carly didn't know why she was doing this, it was killing her. But it was what Jason wanted so she had to offer her help. Be involved rather then watch from the sidelines.

Sam smiled. "That sounds great."

"Sam why don't you wait for me in the car? I need to talk to Carly." Jason said. Sam kissed him goodbye before leaving. "Why are you doing this?" he asked Carly.

"What offering my hotel? Come on I know you don't like planning things. So instead of Sam annoying you with details, it's taken care of." Carly explained as she began to pick up Morgan's toys off the sofa.

Jason grabbed her arm so she'd stop moving, their eyes met. "That's not what I meant. Why are you doing this to yourself? I'm glad you want to help out but I know you're not happy about this. Why make it worse by nearly planning it all?" he spoke softly.

"Same reason, I'm helping you out. I'd do anything for you Jason. You should know that by now." Carly reminded him.

"I do."

Carly touched his cheek "Are you sure this is what you want, to be with Sam the rest of your life?" she asked as she searched his eyes.

"She accepts my life and loves me. That's hard to find." Jason said.

"I love and accept you." Carly said the words before she could think of what they would mean.

"But Carly---"

"I know, I know. We've moved on from that part of our lives. It's in the past." Carly said to remind herself as she stepped away from him.

"Right." Jason agreed.

Carly paced around the living room. "If it's what you want then I'll support you even though I don't think Sam is good enough for you." She forced herself to say.

"Thank you Carly."

"A month away, why the rush? Please tell me she's not having your baby." Carly looked at him fearing the answer.

"She's not pregnant. And there's no rush, we just think it's finally time." Jason explained.

"Oh thank god. I need awhile to prepare for her having your baby. Ten years is a good amount of time." Carly said.

Jason grinned and decided not to talk about kids today too. "I have to go."

"Of course you do." Carly hugged Jason goodbye.

"I'll see you later."

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Isabelle A.