A/N: Thank you all for staying for the ride. Feedback is much appreciated. Please read and review.

Special thanks: ClearAsKrystal- for your patience and support, and M, my sister, for being voluntold as my Beta and your faith in me. Eb-dawg- You rock! Thanks for your support and yes writing is so therapeutic. Love Gh history, Jasam, and throwing in some love to hate villians. Franco and Faith coming up.

Jasam Eyes Speak

It's Personal

"I'm beginning to think you are more of a liability than an alliance," Franco threatens. "Don't you dare try to manage me when you're obsessed with Jason and in love with yourself? Go to hell Franco!'" Faith says with pleasure.

"You're just jealous but don't you worry when I go to hell you're coming with," Franco intimidates with slow precision, even in his tone.

"When hell freezes over. Damn you!" she interrupted.

"Thank you," he said with irritating confidence.

They finally arrive at the docks. It was dark visibility was very poor overcastting the Hudson River. From Port Charles Harbor the darkness was ideal for the unscrupulous ones. She also recalls just on the other side Manhattan brought sophistication to the bridge.

Faith reminisced about the good times taking walks here with Justus. Her heart ached for him. Now that he's gone nothing in her life had meaning except her burning revenge for Morgan- he will pay for taking what's mine. It's definitely personal she thought. Yet, her anger only ignited more when she thought of times Corinthos and Morgan set her up to look foolish in the eyes of the five families. Some nerve they had laughing in my face. She retaliated by attempting to steal their shipment one night only to find a bunch of dolls. And that Morgan didn't even give me a moment to grieve after Justus death...he blazed his blue eyes at me with death. He didn't want to play my games. I wanted Sonny to feel pain but that Jason though handsome and all had to piss all over my plans every time. What did Sonny ever do for him to gain such loyalty? Faith remains lost in her thoughts.

"Hey snap out of it you're going to make us late. Father is waiting!" Franco commands.

Faith shrugged her shoulders still in deep thought. Franco narrowed his eyes when she didn't flinch. He didn't see the point in Father keeping this play thing around any longer. She was broken. He liked the game though. "Everything is a game and getting my opponents to play along is part of the challenges that keeps me amused," Franco warns.

Suddenly Faith felt a twisting pain at her side when Franco poked her with one of his stupid monkey robotics "I said let's go," he yelled at her.

Faith began cursing him with bloody intent overreacting in the moment she thought but Franco got on her last nerve. She didn't care what Franco or her uncle wanted. They had taken so much from her already. She even imagined reaching for her pistol and shooting him point blank in the heart. Watching him bleed to death but she scared herself when instead of Franco's face she saw Justus' and the pool of blackened blood. She shook herself "I'm sorry" she whispered to herself and promised "a means to an end."

As they settled in the yacht Franco reaffirms "things are working out accordingly," he monitors his watch on his left wrist constantly. Faith starts to take notice of Franco's more peculiar behaviors. She walks over to him and brushes a kiss on his 4x4 dressing on Franco's right arm from the deep laceration she inflicted on him earlier, as she whispers "you deserved it."

"So what do you want now?" Franco asked not expecting a reply.

Faith raises his watch to their chest level and looks at it with brief amazement then drops his arm in fiery contempt "that's it! That was your plan to use the C-4 only as a diversion. You imbecile!

"All good things are worth the wait," he says with eerie patience. "All the monkeys are my foot soldiers who will get the job done. When I deem it necessary they will proceed with the next stage of attack," he announces impenitently.

"You don't have the balls to take on Morgan'," she digs into him with stabbing words. "After all, you know that you are talking about your own inadequacies," Franco laughs. "Shut up and maybe I will let you enjoy the ride as my next masterpiece is at hand," he boasts.

"Are you daring me to kill you Franco? Keep it up and the only thing that will keep you warm under the sheets is your ego. Or better yet, I can accommodate a more friendly alliance in Morgan when I tell him to kill you," Faith declares.

Franco laughs hysterically spinning in asymmetrical jerky manner surprises Faith with a disgusting kiss. She tries to withdraw from his grip but finally surrenders while fantasying about her one true love. "You freak!" she exclaimed before he continued to violate her.

~Curious Grasshopper~

Nearby the surveillance camera on the docks captures footage of Franco and his mystery partner Spinelli noted.

Just as Spinelli starts to zoom in on the mysterious form his ex-girlfriend Maxie Jones barges into the penthouse talking a mile a minute. Then he vaguely recalls Maximista stopped by the Penthouse to help him move out.

She starts in "Spinelli! What are you doing? Don't tell me you haven't packed yet after I promised Kate I'd be back in the office within two hours. I can't believe you are not thinking of clearing out your stuff before the newly weds get back. Jason and Sam especially Sam deserves some uninterrupted alone time. And where is Max and Milo! Spinelli are you lis..." her voice trails off.

Spinelli mind elsewhere is still focusing on the last frame and zooms in on the lightened hair petite frame and finally says "it's a woman!"

"Spinelli! No you didn't. Are you listening to me!" she whined.

Just as she took his orange soda away from him she drops the can in shock, "what the hell that's Faith Roscoe. Faith is dead."

Spin quick reflexes caught the soda can in mid-air with a brief smile he knew it was just coincidences or luck though he secretly wished his ninja practice was improving his grasshopper disposition.

Spinelli persuaded Maxie to tell him more about this woman-Faith.

Boundaries

Carly knocks on the penthouse door. "Jason!" she calls out then louder "Sam!"

She unlocks the door, this is probably the last time I'll be able to do that, she thought to herself.

She knew Jason hadn't returned from his honeymoon yet she couldn't wait to give them the best gift a sister could ever give. She didn't always like Sam because she blamed Sam for everything that went wrong in her life since high school. That was eons ago. Carly sighed.

Who knew back in Florida if she would ever find her biological mother Barbara Jean Spencer Jones fondly known as Bobbie? And even better that her best friend Sam, from high school in Florida would eventually come to Port Charles where Carly met Jason her half-brother. He was raised by Monica their step-mom.

Jason was Carly's rock. He helped her raise her first born son Michael. Sonny Corinthos was Jason's boss then they became partners and good friends. Carly almost ruined their partnership when she finally revealed Michael's true paternity, that Sonny was Michael's father. Carly wanted to keep it a secret forever until AJ her evil brother tried to blackmail her when she got wind of his drinking caused Jason's brain damage. AJ warned her that if anyone knew about the accident he would tell the truth about Michael's father. He also knew he was putting his nephew in danger since Sonny was a known mobster controlling the East coast, South America, and Caribbean. Even so, AJ was ruthless and had daddy issues.

When the truth came out the Quartermaine family was disappointed but stood by Carly to help keep Michael safe. Her father Alan always reassured her of his love for her and all his children even AJ. She loved Skye, Jason, and Emily so much. Nonetheless she would always have a soft spot for Jason her partner in crime loyal to a fault. She was so happy he found Sam and will always boast that she knew Sam first.

Though time had passed, Carly had decided she and Jason would remain resentful towards AJ. Carly knew the reality was Jason would always protect Michael. Yet, he only felt indifference towards AJ for not being accountable for the accident that took away his memories and made others think he was damaged. Carly knew all of this without having Jason confirm it. Jason once told her Sam had accepted him completely and changed his damaged auto-pilot life into love. For that she had respected and loved Sam as much as Sam had made Jason happy.

She didn't wish AJ ill will but she could never forgive him for making the truth come out. Michael turned out to be a responsible caring son despite her raising him at a distance for fear he would be a pawn to the mob. Carly loved her son dearly. Now Michael is living in Llanview completing his residency for internal medicine rotation. He even met a girl and they are engaged. Carly smiled and knew the news she had would make Jason and Sam just as happy. She held the envelope close to her chest with deep love before leaving it on Jason's night stand. She came back downstairs glanced around indiscriminately at all the overflowing wedding gifts for the happy couple. She knew it was Maxie's doing. The fashionista had the gift arranged in a decorative pose. Carly who rarely gave out compliments made a mental note to hire Maxie for her next event at the Metro Court. Carly left making sure the door was locked behind her.

~Aloha~

Jason and Sam had arrived in Hawaii two days earlier. They made it before the sunrise exhausted but she enjoyed every minute with her husband all to herself. She allowed the memories of cabin to come to her. After reorienting themselves she realized the hidden capsule from their cabin indeed dropped them underground. Though, it wasn't really a maze as much as a matter of finding the right pattern. The vestibule had a circle with a star engrave in the middle tile but it was obscured. Within the shaped-star gave the appearance of multiple paths and corridors. Yet the true path closed or narrowed as she had thought when she looked back while being held in Jason's arm. 'So basically if you went the wrong way the walls became sort of like a jigsaw puzzle,'Jason had explained to her. That was quite impressive she thought. Then Jason revealed it was their place and he would always keep her safe.

Now alone lying in a hammock at their Hawaiian bungalow she waits patiently for Jason's return. He made her promise to get some sleep while he set up a surprise for their morning. She didn't want to lie to him so she promised "I will try to." Though exhausted she couldn't fall asleep without Jason close to her. She smiled when her mind wandered about their recent passionate moments together each time even more satisfying. She never thought she could feel this happy ever. Her heart was filled with trust and love in her husband more than she could ever express into words. But the best and most important to her was that Jason felt the same about her and he expressed it in so many ways until she believed it. She knew their love was powerful and it would make everything in life make sense.

For a moment Sam thought of all the times she had fought Carly literally for trying to get between her relationship with Jason. Eventually, her best friend Carly became her ally and helped stopped her mom Alexis from sending Jason to prison.

As D.A., Alexis, wanted better for her eldest daughter. After a rocky beginning Sam and Alexis have a stronger relationship as mother and daughter. Sam knew better than to ever admit to Carly that she helped her and Alexis get closer. Carly already boasts every chance she gets that it's because of her that Jason and I together, she thought with a warmhearted smile.

"I gotta love my sister in law she is delusional but she is loyal to a fault. It's a good thing because no one wants Carly Spencer Quartermaine as an enemy," her smile grew wider as she heard the words escape her lips . On the other hand, she also had gained a younger sister in law, Emily, she was patient and reserve like Jason but she also had a fire in her. She had a crush on my cousin Nicholas Cassadine since the eight grade, she once told Sam. She was determined to have him. Sam told Nicholas her cousin to make sure he didn't lead her on but if he felt the same to tell her. Some years later, after Emily returned from schooling abroad they rekindled their connection and she indeed married Nicholas that was only seven years ago. They are proud parents to their almost four year old son Spencer.

I can't believe how time flies Sam thought as she wiped a tear from her eye. She didn't mean to feel sad. It was just that almost eight years ago she had finally opened her heart to Jason which came as a surprise to both of them. They were always attracted to one another that was never a problem. It was a time of convoluted craziness that spiraled from a series of horrific events. Besides, her best friend Carly wasn't exactly happy to see her come to town ten years earlier.

Well, once Jason trusted his feelings for her and allowed their relationship to blossom it was just perfect. They shared their first kiss after Emily's wedding reception and tied the knot only one month later. After four months, Sam was pregnant with their precious little girl. Jason and Sam were in love with the pregnancy and had shared their hopes and dreams together. As Sam approached her due date, she was taken in for an emergency cesarean to save both her unborn child and her own life. While Sam herself still unconscious, their baby only lived two days after her birth due to respiratory complications. Upon awakening Sam was devastated by the news but she found hope in Jason's long suffering love for her. Then they attempted to have some normalcy so Sam met Jason for diner at the Metro Court as they did on occasion many times before. Manny Ruiz, an enemy, used this timing to attempt to kill Jason but Sam was shot instead. This caused Jason to pull away from her thinking that it was the only way he could protect her. Later, she also blamed her mother for guilty tripping an already broken Jason. As she recuperated from her back injury she had to face another devastating possibility that she may never conceive a child again.

[ flashbacks]

Jason had his attorney, Diane Miller; serve her with uncontested divorce papers from the Dominican Republic. Jason had given her abundantly. Sam refused the gift knowing Jason wasn't trying to insult her. Sam knew no amount of money or property could fill the void of losing the love they shared. Nonetheless, the Hawaiian Bungalow was deeded to Sam and more than half of the profits from his legitate business were deposited into an account for her. Sam remained as stubborn and independent as ever. She never once withdrew from the account. Sam did not feel noble in any form. It was rather a feeling of overwhelming hurt by his decision that made her heart feel torn into pieces. Even if it was for her protection, it didnt make her feel warm and fuzzy day or night. What ultimately made matters worst was the fact that Manny Ruiz was still stalking her. So whether she was in Jason's life or not even his enemies knew she was his vulnerable spot.

Manny had assaulted Sam at the Lake House, her mother's home, then left her lying on the living room floor in a bloody pulp. Rick Lansing, her step father, arrived to find Sam's lifeless body and tried to get her help. Jason urged by Carly to go back to Sam shows up at the Lake House to finds Rick picking up Sam half naked body. Jason hated Rick so he assumed Ricky was hurting Sam. After beating Rick to near death he took Sam to GH where Epiphany helped Sam recover.

Yet, Sam was angry at Jason for sometime because she warned him that he was going to regret it for leaving her alone when she knew they still loved each other. After going through all of that she never wanted to ever be a victim ever again. She killed Manny in the worst possible way, she thought, when she cut off his fruitless loins before he attempted to rape her. He is serving life on Death Row for many sadistic crimes. Jason wanted to kill him or have him killed but Sam urged him not to because she felt she made sure he would never do to anyone else what he had done to her.

When her nightmares began, she allowed her heart to rememeber the love they shared and the bond she had with the child she never knew. She regrets not being able to hold her baby close and giving her a kiss before she died. "I'm sorry Lila," she whispered.

She didn't regret her step father Rick being falsely accused about anything because at the time she hated her mother for making Jason feel guilty and resulted in their break up. Sam had to bury so many feelings deep down inside just to survive. More tears kept coming down her cheeks uncontrollably she sobbed herself to sleep hoping Jason will come back soon.

Where Is She?

Jason had a lei in hand ready to give the symbol of love to this wife. He searched all over the Lanai island to find a gift shop but since they were in the scenic area away from tourist he had to climb a tree to make one himself as he did when they first arrive to their second home.

Just then he wonders, where is she?

She wasn't in bed where he last left her and made her promise to take a nap. He did not know where she got all her energy from. They were literally awake for over 48 hours. First, we took a ride to help calm Sam's nerves about Maxie's over the top wedding plans lead, to getting married at the Chinese restaurant, spending the night at the inn then surprising our families with our elopement, reception, to the cabin, Franco's stupid games, their underground panic room, to arriving to Hawaii, the thoughts rush through his mind. Jason knew Sam was a force of reckoning. That is why he loved her so much.

It would take a lifetime to repair all the wrong choices he made. Jason could never really think in terms of the past or regret. He thought it was because he viewed things concretely since his brain injury. He almost lost his precious Sam after they had already lost so much. "Okay, where is she?" he kept searching.

In a very low voice he called out "Sam," only to find her outside in the hammock sobbing in her sleep. He carefully picked her up from the back porch while kissing her forehead. He knew she was having nightmares but she hadn't had one in awhile. He felt so helpless.

[flashbacks]

He remembers holding their precious Lila full of life. She had his eyes and Sam's beautiful features-her dark hair and porcelain skin she was gorgeous Jason held back his tears. I promised you I would always protect your mom but I failed." Jason whispered. Jason placed Sam gently in the center of their over-sized platform bed. He lay close by her as she turned to her side they swooned. Jason calmed Sam with soft light massages to her temple and eye brow. He couldn't help but think how much time they wasted. He was fully aware that his feeling accountable didn't change that Sam paid in many ways that he could never change. If she had hated him he thought it would make it easier. But when she loved she loved with every fiber of her being. Jason wanted to give Sam her heart's desires and more. He even asked her if he could take her to Bahamas for an extended honeymoon and she flatly said Hawaii because she wanted to keep it special because Lila was conceive here.

We talked about what we really wanted next. I was honest when I told her I would always love her whether we ever became parents or not. She said that I was holding back the truth to spare her feelings because she knew how much I love Michael, my nephew, like a son and even her little sisters were fond of me. So, Sam concluded since I was good with kids I will be a great dad. The thought of being a father scared me more than the day I realized I was Sonny's Enforcer. Yea I knew I could kill his enemies but the ease that I did it with was automatic. I never had to think about any feelings. But with a child there is no right or wrong. No manual it's just giving it all you got and more, Jason reflects. As Grandmother would share her words of wisdom 'children are so cute and dependent it was God's sense of humor to keep parents in love with the idea of procreation,' Jason recalled.

Oddly not everyone had it great. Alexis was forced by her father to give up Sam at birth as a teenager. She was attending an Ivy League college and would bring dishonor to his legacy. Nonetheless, Sam felt abandoned. Once Sam felt our baby first kick she was in love with motherhood. She wanted nothing but the best for you. Jason always felt a sense of peace talking to Lila about her mom.

"No!" Sam yelled out in her sleep. Jason hushes her soothingly as she settled into his arms.

Jason wanted to make it better. He knew Hawaii was their special place but along came the hurt. After Lila's death, Jason brought Sam here to heal. When she thought I had a terminal illness she also convinced me to come back here. We will never, ever, forget you nor can we ever replace you. I promised you and your mom we will try getting pregnant again. So I will do whatever she wants to make it happen, Jason silently promises.

Jason felt a chill down his spine mixed with a feeling of comfort wrapping both him and Sam. Jason shrugged it off to a draft. Carly is the superstitious one. Not me , he nods. Jason got up momentarily and returned with a warm face cloth. He wiped Sam's eyes of her tears. She began to awaken with a headache and strained to open her eyes but the puffiness caused them to burn with irritation. "I'm sorry," she said softly. "I know we are on our honeymoon Jason, I'm so sorry", she persisted.

"Keep your eyes closed and you will feel better in the morning. Get some sleep sweetie we both need it," he said convincingly." He knew by saying 'we' she would not fight as much. Jason was exhausted too but he was concerned for Sam's well being. Once she gets a headache it could become a migraine and he did not want to see her in any form of pain.

Sam stopped fighting the urge to get up when she felt the stillness of Jason's frame. After sometime she softly said "Jason"?

Jason heard her but he did not respond.

She raised her head away from his right chest and softly said "I know you're not asleep, I just wanted to say can we go surfing when we wake up"? Sam eyes were still closed she found his lower lip immediately and brushed her lips lightly against his.

Then rearranged herself to lay prone on top of him while Jason was lying supine. This time she buried her face against his left side of his trunk to fall asleep to her favorite song. Sam called it 'The greatest hits of his beating heart."