Thank you so much everyone for the positive feedback and kind worlds about the first chapter. A few of you encouraged me to keep going and at first I wasn't sure what else I could write about that kept in the theme of these "in between" moments or moments that happened off screen. I went back and rewatched the episodes and I came up with this. There will definitely be another chapter after this one, but beyond that I'm not sure. I hope you all enjoy :)!


Sam glanced into her rear view mirror, looking at her sleeping son. Sam had picked Danny up from the Quartermaines and had just picked up dinner from Pozzulos. She pulled into the parking deck and checked her phone but didn't see any calls or texts from Jason. She knew he was talking with Sonny and understood the importance. Sam had never told Jason, but it bothered her that there had been so much tension between them since Jason found out who he was. Sonny and Jason had been at odds before, but this time was different. Jason didn't have to tell her, but she knew he blamed Sonny for what happened to him and it's effects on his loved ones. She also knew it was misplaced and she believed Jason knew it too. She knew all too well it was easier to place blame and be angry at others when you know deep down inside you should be angry at yourself. Ever since November Jason had felt so guilty for leaving Sam and Danny and getting hurt. As much as she tried to reassure him that he had nothing to feel guilty for and that he should be angry at Helena and the Cassadines, she couldn't get through to him. She hoped that now that he remembered his life before the accident that maybe he could find some peace with the decisions he had made.

Sam gently woke Danny up from his quick nap, and he helped her carry the food up to the penthouse.

"Mommy are we eating dinner now?"

"Not yet baby, we're gonna wait for Daddy to get home, he's with Uncle Sonny right now. What do you want to do in the mean time?"

"Can I watch Zootopia?"

"Sure honey, I'll call you when it's time for dinner."

Danny hugged Sam and then went upstairs, just as Sam heard her phone go off. Sam picked up the phone to see a text from Jason, saying he was leaving Sonny's and would be home soon.


Jason walked off the elevator, feeling calm and relaxed. He had a good talk with Sonny and was happy to feel connected to his old friend again. As soon as he started remembering, the anger he felt towards his friend vanished. More importantly, he knew Sonny would understand and would forgive him for the tension he created between them. More importantly though, Jason was happy to be back home with his family. He opened the door, but luckily there were no more rushing memories overwhelming him, just the most beautiful woman in the world setting the table.

"Hey."

Sam looked up and smiled at Jason, happy he was finally home. She walked around the dining room table towards him, happy to see his arms were already open waiting for her.

Jason pulled Sam into a hug, kissing the top of her head, and then leaning in for a quick kiss.

"Hey back."

"What's all this?"

Sam took Jason's hand and lead him towards the table. He saw that Sam had warm bread and salad already on the table, as well as beer chilling in an ice bucket.

"Well, tonight is a special occasion, so I wanted to do something special for you."

Jason sniffed the air loudly.

"I don't smell smoke so I take it you didn't cook."

Sam playfully smacked Jason's chest and giggled.

"Listen. I've gotten better, but no I didn't cook. I went to Pozzulos and got take out."

Jason's eyes lit up at the mention of the restaurant he co-owned with Sonny.

"Pozzulos. Man, I've missed their food."

Sam smiled, happy she made the right choice.

"Good I'm happy. Let me call Danny down."

"Actually, I think I'm gonna go up and get him myself. Give me a few minutes okay?"

Sam nodded as Jason started towards the stairs. As soon as he found out Danny was his son, he understood why he immediately felt a pull and connection towards the little boy. The moment Danny ran towards him and grabbed onto his leg in the hospital Jason knew the little boy was special to him, he just didn't understand why. As much as he hated that he went so long without knowing Danny was his son, he admitted to himself that it was better he got to know Danny the way he did. It probably would have been too overwhelming for Danny if Jason had tried to build a relationship with him as his father right after the accident. Because Danny saw Jason as a male figure in his life Danny was able to get used to him in his own time and once the truth came out, Danny immediately accepted Jason as his father. Jason heard his sons laughter coming down the hallway and smiled, loving to hear and see his son happy. He stopped at the door to Danny's bedroom, and watched him for a few minutes, thinking about the little time he got to spend with Danny at the hospital and at home after they got him back. Although Jason knew that Danny was his, he watched him thinking about if he wasn't. He saw his smile and heard his laugh and couldn't imagine why he was so stupid to think that he might not be able to love him.

"Daddy!"

Jason walked into Danny's room and bent down to pull his son up into his arms and kiss the top of his head.

"Hey buddy. Dinner is ready but before we go downstairs I was wondering if we could talk."

"About what daddy? Did mommy tell you what I asked her last night?"

"No bud. But did you want to tell me what you asked her?"

"I wanted to know why you don't live with us daddy. Mommy came to tuck me in last night but I wanted you to do it too. I wish you and mommy could tuck me in every night."

Jason sighed and walked towards his sons bed to sit down with him.

"What did mommy tell you when you asked that?"

"She said that grown ups need longer to trust things but that you might live with us soon."

"Danny you know that I hurt my head right?"

"Yeah. Mommy told me your head had a boo boo which made you forget some things."

"Yes and because of that I needed to live on my own for a little bit. But what if I told you my head was better now and I can remember things again?"

"What do you remember daddy? Does that mean you're gonna live with mommy and me now?"

"If mommy thinks it's okay than yes I want to live with you and mommy. And I remember a lot of things now, but most importantly I remember you when you were a baby. In fact, spending time with you is one of the last things I remember before my head got hurt."

"You remember me daddy?"

"Yes. And I'm sorry I couldn't remember before."

"It's okay daddy, I'm just happy you can tuck me in every night now. I love you daddy."

Jason hugged his son close to him, stealthily wiping the tears from his eyes.

"I love you too Danny. Are you hungry? Let's go see what mommy got us to eat."