Perfection Meshed

Sam was falling into deep sleep with good thoughts and felt safe. Jason wrapped his arms around her and said so tenderly "I love you Sam." Sam mumbled "me too" while her fingers absently reached for his lips and stroked his soft irresistible lip. Jason knew she was tired and finally really asleep whenever she did that.

Their lovemaking was unique with constant foreplay. Sam taught him the art of seducing each other with a look. The woman was all kinds of sexy fully clothed. And now she belongs to no one but me Jason smiles as he looks at her perfection meshed against him. He licks her fingertips and softly moans realizing she caused his fullest to return. Jason didn't fight any urges because he knew Sam did this on purpose. Well at least partially on purpose, he gave her the benefit.

He rolled to his left to keep Sam from waking up as she puts it she still could hear her favorite music his heartbeat. At this moment, he felt his own muscles loosen and hoped they could both get some sleep. Then he decided they were on their honeymoon so what if they slept in. They could go surfing whenever they got around to getting up. Jason sighed and fell asleep into his light slumber.

Not So Hidden

Sam's scent and body wasn't near as Jason reached for her. "Hey baby," she said so softly. Jason turned to his right to find Sam ready to go surfing with her morning latte in hand. "Sam...come here," he directed with a sigh.

"Oh, no I won't! You'll toss me back in bed and we will never get out," she protests knowing her husband's not so hidden agenda.

"Is that so wrong?" Jason admitted as he stretched his muscles.

"Come on, get up please Jase. I want to go surfing, mountain climbing, and do what the locals do, Sam says excitingly all in one breath. "Here, I got you a cup of coffee," she extends her hand.

Jason reached for the cup with quick impulse as he grabs and locks Sam with one muscular arm and placed the coffee gently on the night stand.

"Whoa Jason," she giggles her petite frame.

"What's the rush", he asks though he didn't care for an answer.

"The reefs are so beautiful Jason especially..." Sam started.

"Sam you are beautiful and I want you," Jason overpowered her with sweet kisses.

"Jason I always want…" she reciprocated more intensely.

"But?" Jason inquiries.

"But nothing," she denies.

"So can we not plan anything at least for today," he pleads.

"Ok," she replies sincerely.

The incessant passionate kisses went on and on for what felt like time stood still. Sam moaned for more. Jason loved it when her muscles quivered from his kisses. Finally they became slaves to each others passion and gave into the rising heat in their mist. Sam enjoyed being on top but Jason changed that in the giving resulting in Sam holding onto him tightly with her strong legs wrapped around him. They both moaned loudly as they climaxed. Jason dropped his face midline into her bosom. They fell asleep in each others arms.

Promises

Nearly a month later, Sam scans their bungalow with fond thoughts. One more night left before they head back to PC. After producing many beautiful memories here it was bittersweet to leave. It felt like only a week had gone by in their alternate universe. It was just too soon. Jason wanted to attempt to conceive another baby. So, it was their excuse to make love at every occasion. On one particular exhausting day, they went for a ride into the mountains, did some rock- climbing she convinced Jason that she could, and deep sea diving to explore the nature around them and still they made every moment count.

Sam loves it here. She promised herself on their last dive, ten days ago, that all the nightmares would remain at the sea bed far way from their new found happiness. Jason even commented on a change in her. She told him about her affirmation and prayers. He assured her she didn't have to stay strong he would always be there for her and no matter what comes they were unstoppable as long as they stayed together. He began to apologize for the past though she tried to tell him they both made mistakes. Jason shook her to face the reality that it was his fault and tearfully said he was sorry but no harm would ever come to her because of him ever again.

This scared her because she knew she would always make him vulnerable. And she could not live without Jason. She never wants to lose him ever again. He knew her fears and could banish them.

Habitual Gifts

They restarted their evening ritual with wine, Jason's famous pasta, her salad. Sam rambles in profound thought causing Jason to do more than listen. She enjoys their down-to-earthiness. As usual she made it easy for Jason to open up about everything from mundane to exciting milestones for them, their families, and friends. They willing gave into the silence and watched the stars. After their usual walks on the beach, they fell into their competitive game of dominoes where she would always claim he cheated like school kids. They would enjoy a moderate flow of beer then change gears for Tequila shots at Sam's insistence. Jason knew she could hold her liquor but she always fell asleep in his arms mid sentence accusing his kisses for her lethargy.

She became giddy at the sight of a small gift box lying on the kitchen onyx countertop. Jason has already surprised her again and again. He knew it was unnecessary but lovingly thinks of her and puts her first. Everyday, he left a small souvenir for her in that very spot with a telling story that matched their vows, past, and new beginnings.

The first day, he placed a funky looking sea shell, in his gift giving spot, claiming it symbolized eternity. The second day, a single gold earring when she asked him about the other earring he quipped that 'he would get his ear pierced and wear the matching one.' Sam couldn't refrain from laughing while she wrestled him for her other earring. It was a stunning gold tear drop to symbolize their enduring faith tested by fire. Then he showed her a small tattoo revealing the same earring design encircling a phoenix and dragon on his left calf. She loves how he shows his romantic side without prompts from her, their little sisters Molly, Emily or friends, she thought. Over the last few days, he gifted her with countless colorful leis and orchids. They were beautiful but she loves the one he had made her, that first night they arrived, the most. He even gave Sam a star bracelet to match the necklace he had given her years ago in memory of their daughter. Yesterday, he gave her a simple looking watch that was a disguise for a remarkable compass to their cabin and keyless entry to their vehicle. She recalls their motorcycle rides also a gift away from PC residents' drama and interruptions.

Sam mind raced like a marathon runner thinking all things Port Charles. She was so soaked in fantasy land, honeymooning, and in the moment. Yet, like flipping a switch she had subconsciously told herself not to think about it. Then suddenly she couldn't help it. She saw their cabin in her mind's eye. It was simple and efficiently hidden outside Port Charles bordering the outskirts of New Jersey in a forgotten corn field. She knew they would be safe there no matter what obsessions Franco had for Jason. She did not like the thought of any of Jason's enemies popping into her mind. She resolves to think positive their cabin was also a gift Jason shared with her.

Rediscovering A Lost Paradise

Sam shakes her head as if to change her mind's attention back to Hawaii. A few years ago, their first time in Hawaii Jason had taught her about the history of the Ancient Islands. He had taken her to four or five of the smaller islands outside of Maui. They settled in their bungalow on Lānaʻi Island. Its landscape is rich and beautiful though much of the island was made of dirt roads. She loved that it lacked tourist here and they could be lost in their own fantasies. The beaches are magnificent. The hue of seven different blues off the coastline makes their walks so meaningful. She really loves seeing Jason so relaxed, smiling and the twinkle of his blue eyes against the ocean's backdrop is so precious her heart takes a dip each time. '

The remote 'Island of Lānaʻi is the 6th largest island in Hawaii. It is separated from the island of Molokaʻi by the Kalohi Channel to the north and from Maui by the ʻAuʻau Channel to the east,' she recalls Jason's voice being so peaceful as he told her about their home away from home. She finds herself enthralled whenever Jason was in story telling mode. Jason enjoys telling her factoids such as Lānaʻi Island is also known as the Pineapple Island.

She loved the tranquility she found just being here with Jason. She also knew he will be a patient and loving father to their children someday. That thought didn't ache with sorrow as much as it used to. Now she thinks about how much they love each other with joy. She also feels the day will come and they will be blessed with a miracle whenever that time comes. Diving near the reefs had really given her some perspective on what she wants.

Awaiting

Sam had packed their souvenirs to bring back to her mom, sisters, in-laws, Maxie, Spinelli, and Robin. She and Robin Scorpio-Drake had an interesting friendship through Jason, Maxie, and Robin's uncle Mac. Sam hoped her mom and Mac would find happiness as much as she had now with Jason. Sam enjoyed giving and bringing a smile to their hearts. Just then she looked over at the countertop again, "oh yea let's see what Jason got me today," she said as she shakes the thoughts in her head.

She walks over to the gift box to open it just as her cell phone rings and vibrates on the coffee table. She answered it "Hi sweetie, we miss you too" she said to her youngest sister Molly. They talked briefly mostly Sam shooing her off about her romantic endeavors. Sam knew her sisters were worst when they teamed up against her so she warned them to let her enjoy her honeymoon as she overheard Molly and Kristina's laughter parade. They loved her and the feeling was mutual.

After getting off the phone she looked at her watch. Jason was gone almost an hour she anticipated he would be here soon ready to go swimming after taking their final boat ride around the pod of islands. She walked over again into the kitchen preparing two glasses of ice tea. What could it be? she thought as she reached for the gift.

Just as Jason strolls in, Sam glass crashes into thin crystals onto the oatmeal tile. Jason's smile is crushed and without completely understanding what has occurred he draws his silver Beretta.

Sam shouts," don't move!"

All Is Bare

A robotic monkey, armed with an obvious timer attached to it, sprints across the onyx countertop with a video recording from Franco, "enjoying your honeymoon? I understand why you didn't invite me to your nuptials...no worries" then it revealed Franco watching Jason making love to his wife.

"I'm going to kill him!" Sam says furiously as she aims the robotic monkey into the fireplace across the room.

Jason damns Franco and aggressively shoots the robot in mid-air as he realized the timer was fake.

Sam was beyond angry," why can't that ass just leave us alone!"

Jason closed the distance between them hugging Sam tightly and apologized. He felt her tensing up and her uneasiness. They searched for other intruders. Sam likes that he included her in the plan. She meticulously cleaned the broken glass after searching for Franco's toys to calm her agitation. She almost hoped they would find Franco himself for the pleasure of gauging out his eyes. Sam didn't feel good about such thoughts "but when you come after me and mine I'm not going to show fear," she reasoned out loud. Jason agreed but told her not to take any risks. Sam didn't promise anything.

After the sweep throughout the bungalow they found two more robots without timers. Both monkey simply had an interface for a dual sided camera. Jason bluntly spoke, into the camera, with his Stonecold eyes glaring , "Franco, I know you are listening, so meet me at 2200 at the crossroads of the Eastern Channel" as he butted the robot with his silver Beretta92.

Incongruous

Sam was pissed she paced back and forth," Jason you said 'we' would come up with a plan- I thought 'we' were in this together," Sam said feeling hurt. "Sam I know but don't make this personal. At least not now...I will deal with that bastard once and for all. We need..." Jason encouraged.

"Jason are you serious? She cut in and began to pace again. He saw us! He watched us make love ...of course it's personal. You're damn right I want to kill him," she kept the tears from coming and focused on controlling her irritation at feeling powerless.

Jason tried to approach her calmly but had little time. He always told her she didn't have to be strong for him but right now he needed her to focus. He reached for her arm as she flinched away from him. Jason knew Sam wasn't ready for this. She had never been afraid of him and he knew it was this disturbing revelation that may have set her back to her most vulnerable moment. He backed off from pushing a plan and just said "let's go home."

"No Jason, if we do that that sicko will keep coming after us. I'm sorry I didn't mean to..."she remained strong though her voice quivered. She reaches out to Jason as he tried to convince her it wasn't worth it if he lost her.

He knew that look in Sam's eyes and it was dangerous. He takes Sam into his arms," for this to work, I need you to play along," he whispered with a partial grin. Jason scans the bungalow a final assessment for Franco's toys.

"You want me to be a decoy?" Sam asked hesitantly pausing with each word.

"No, I want Franco to think so," Jason corrected.

"Count me in," she says with a cunning smile. "So what's the plan if we stay and fight him together?" she asked with refine confidence.

"We have ammo, the 4x4, the stealth mode, and a boat waiting," Jason said automatically as if checking off his mental list.

"Now we are getting somewhere but we only have forty three minutes left till 2200." Sam noted her watch.

"I know," Jason says confidently.

Rules of Engagement

"What are you not telling me Mr. Morgan" Sam says suspiciously.

I'll tell you on the way. Quickly change and think of plan B while you're at it, in case I need you to escape," Jason directed his partner.

"Yes sir, with one grand flaw. Plan B, will include both of us. I will not leave you no matter what you say," Sam says. She changes quickly from a thigh cut sleeveless silk champagne top covering her two piece bikini to a tee and black jeans and her favorite boots; which kept her knives well hidden attached to her bilateral lower extremities. Her demeanor remained soften though she was resolute in her decision.

"Mrs. Morgan you pick now to have our first argument," Jason says with dismay.

"This is real sweetie...it's as good a time as any...you know I'm right about this Jason," she said with a mild sting.

"Ouch," Jason says to the complete recall that those were the very same words she had told him when he divorced her.

Jason changed from his beach bum khakis into his customary Stonecold all black T and jeans, Tim boots, and black bag in tow. "We will talk more about this later," he said as he kissed her and says "let's go."

"Jason, where are you going? We will never get to the crossroads towards the Eastern channel from this route. Unless you never planned to meet him and that was your plan all along," Sam says perceptively.

"That is the reason I made you my wife...again!" Jason smiled.

Jason continues to drive their stealth crossover close to the mountains as he could. "I've seen that background before...the one Franco was taping his message from...he had to get here before we did or has been close by the entire time just watching us." Jason apologizes for his poor choice of words as he lookes over at Sam. She remains focus and tells him to go on.

"Remember that cave we visited," Jason began.

"Yeah, the underground museum we went to with all those disgusting bats in the cave's ceiling. Oh no, you're right" she recalls. But Jason we have to walk at least three and half miles on the trail just to get in. So how can I plan an escape route for us?" Sam tried to conjure up a plan with her blood filled with adrenaline pumping to her brain.

"We'll have to think quickly," he says as he pulls over to a scenic dirt road among many that appeared similar in the dark. He locks the steering wheel and reminds Sam "use your watch if you can get away. Sam shrugged her shoulders hearing his words but continue to think of an escape plan that would get both of them out no matter what happened.

Jason thought out loud "we should take less risk now that we are married but here I am asking you to risk your life again."

"Don't do that Jason! You and I have always taken risks, our life is anything but simple yet I love it as long as we are together. Please don't let this become personal is what you told me. Take your own advice." she said with insight.

After a brief silence she continued," Okay I have our plan B." she couldn't believe her own idea would work since it came to her while scolding her husband for being hard on himself. I love you and I have your back just as much as you have mine.

Jason couldn't argue with her. He distracted her when he gently held her hand and impulsively kissed her against a tree as a nondescript van drove by on the trail.

Sam tried to pull away to get a look at the van. "Jason do you think that was Franco?" she inquires as she licks her lips to feel the tingling left by her husband's kiss.

"We will soon find out," Jason stated as he motions to keep moving.

Sam could see every detail of the trail for a mile away even in the darkness since this is where she had convinced Jason to hike and mountain climb. She recalls driving on this trail was prohibited to keep the scenic route for bicycles, mopeds, and climbers and to keep hunters from trafficking both black-tailed deer and feral dogs." It had to be Franco." Sam confirmed after her mental assessment.

Sam was side by side walking uphill with Jason until mid-way they encountered an inner access gate to the museums entrance.

"How the heck are we supposed to get over this! Sam sighed, not seeing the true obstacle as she touched the gate. They were near the zoo from the low rumble of the mountain lion groaning in irritation. Jason pulled Sam away from the gate and hushed her softly. "Whoa, thanks babe I didn't see that sly cat so close," she felt irresponsible.

Jason gave her a hand to keep up and began to think "maybe Franco wanted me to see the background so I would come. What if wanted to draw us out then I may have led us into the lion's den." Jason continued. "Into the Bat Cave," Sam quips. "We are already here. Let's just find our way in and make sure we have the upper hand," Sam reassured him.

Through the vent Jason led her as a true Bonnie and Clyde team. As they approached the wing where Franco set up his sick ideations, Jason sees a woman tied to a chair. The blonde sobbing echoed throughout the circular cave. At his vantage point he couldn't see her face but wondered what was Franco planning.