Alexis Davis settled in front of the fireplace deciding to relax tonight. Kristina was with Sonny and the boys in Puerto Rico for a week. She had remembered the shock look on his face when she said it was okay for him to take her. And then he smiled that obnoxious smile and told her he was glad they were evolving. The truth was she was grateful to what Sonny had once again become to her...her friend. And when the cancer went into remission officially he was the first one to pop the bottle of champagne in her honor.

Her Molly was another story...she was with her daddy too. The difference was that Ric was a sadistic bastard who had taken her daughter away from her at her sickest. Now that she was well she was putting the case of her lifetime together...not only would she get Molly back; she would annihilate her ex husband. She had already consulted with one of the top custody lawyers in the country...she was quite sure she could do it alone...but she wasn't making the same mistake twice. Before she was too emotionally involved...this time she looked at it from another angle...and this time Ric wouldn't be so lucky.

And Sam...Sam was off in New York shining in the spotlight. The first time she saw her on TV Alexis' heart swelled...and when Sam called that night to gush she fought back the urge to cry. Finally they were feeling some semblance of normality...even if the majority of it was over the phone. Tonight she had called getting ready for her 2nd date with a genuine New York City firefighter. Alexis fought the laugh when Sam exclaimed that he was "normal" She didn't have the heart to explain to her daughter that Davis women seldom were happy with just normal...maybe she should tell her the Ned story sometime.

So there she sat in front of the flickering fireplace. The truth was in May it wasn't cold enough for a roaring fire, but she craved the earthy, home feeling it gave off...so she lit one. Then she poured herself a tall glass of chardonnay and cracked open the book she had been promising to start for ages. Forty pages in and she hears a frantic knock on the door...she knew it had been too quiet...as she gets up she wraps the cream and pink scarf around her newly grown fuzz; as she likes to call it. She had expected Jax...maybe Nikolas. But Jason Morgan was the last person she expected at her door.

Jason had cut the engine pulling down the long drive to the lake house. He had sat there for a couple long moments deciding if he was going to do this...and then he remembered the tiny baby with the chestnut hair...and his heart swelled. So he made his way to the door and knocked.

"Jason...um, Sam is in New York" was the first thing that popped to her mind.

He shook his head, "I came here to see you" he said his voice a mere ragged whisper.

Immediately her mind went to bullets and explosions, "did something happen? Is it Sonny? Are you in trouble"

The reaction made his head snap back towards her, "No, it's...Alexis this is personal"

"Okay, sit down" she said slowly a million thoughts running through her head.

He took a seat on the plush chair adjacent to the couch and didn't speak for a couple of moments.

"Would you like something to drink...I would offer you something to eat but I think that would prove to be more harm than it's worth"

That brought a slight smile to his forlorn face, "I need your help" he stated again.

She nodded her head; not wanting to prod him, "Yes, we have established that"

"I need you to help me get custody of my son"

To say that the revelation brought about shock, or dismay was the understatement of the century. Alexis was sure her mouth was flailing open like a fish out of water.

After that Jason let the story spill forth...from Ric and Sam, to his night with Elizabeth, to the revelation that he wanted to be with his son.

Alexis moved from the couch and started pacing. She had watched him while he talked...saw the anguish in his eyes...and she knew exactly how he was feeling. Still; her own custody hearing was too delicate for her to get involved with a known mobster.

"I'm sorry Jason...I can't help you" she said as his eyes threatened to pool with tears.

Jason didn't usually ask anyone twice, but today he swallowed his pride, "listen Alexis; I know we have had our differences, but please"

Her heart broke for him, "I can't Jason...I am having my own custody battle with Ric...and if I am involved with anyone in Sonny's organization it is going to weight against me"

"I'm out" he stated simply.

She suddenly felt like her eyes were going to bulge out, "what"

For a moment he looked down and then he leveled his most serious gaze at her, "that's why I left...I'm out"

"Out?"

He looked frustrated, "will you stop repeating every word I say"

She covered her mouth to stifle her laugh which caused him to smile for the first time since he laid eyes on his precious son.

"I'm sorry" she said her eyes lit up.

He shrugged, "No, I'm sorry...I am just a bit on edge...if you...I know you have to deal with a lot right now with Molly...so um, I will try and find someone else"

"Wait" she said as his hand hit the knob.

"You are really out Jason?"

The steely resolve in his eyes had left, "I love my son more than anything...more than my own life... and I have ever since I found out...I just want to love my son and keep him safe; so yes I am out"

Alexis lost the battle with fighting the tears, "Jason...I will help you get your son back"

This time it was him who fought the tears, "thank you Alexis...you have no idea what this means to me" he told her.

She smiled at him before he left...amazed by the lengths he was going through...for love.