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Decisions - Chapter 4
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Back at the Quartermaine's
Jason stood at the patio door and watched Danny run around the yard with the dog and smiled "I missed out on a lot"
Monica replied "You can make up for it...that is all that matters. Do you want to talk about Sam. I know you are don't like to talk but maybe some motherly advice is what you need right now"
"How can you be bias? You spent years with Drew and love him as a son"
"I did, I do. But I love you too Jason. And I love that kid out there and what happens moving forward is going to effect him" Monica stated
"I love Sam, that will never change. And I will give her the time that she needs to make a decision that she wants"
"I know you won't pressure her; but the sight of you affects her. My advice is that you keep your distance until she comes to you. As far as seeing Danny, schedule through me and I will make it happen."
"Thanks Monica. Should I leave?"
"Do you have somewhere to be?"
"Nothing that can't wait."
"Then why don't you spend time with your son"
"Do you think he wants that?" Jason asked
"Jason. He was so excited when I told him you were coming over; go outside" Monica said as she stood up
"Thank you" Jason smiled and walked outside.
"Dad, come see what I taught her" Danny yelled as Jason walked out of the room
Monica watched the two play for a few minutes and then took out her phone
"Sam?" Monica said into her phone
"Monica! How did it go?"
"Great, Danny was so excited and so was Jason. You could see it in his eyes when he looked at Danny. They are playing in the yard right now with the dog. I am really glad you called last night to set this up. I do need to ask how you are doing?"
"I am much better than I was yesterday. I feel like not marrying Drew last night was the right decision. But moving forward, focusing on my kids is most important"
"Does that mean you are going to pick Danny up? I told him he could stay for the week."
"I am not getting him today. Today I need to find a place to live. I will visit him tomorrow and then probably get him the next day. If that is okay with you?"
"Absolutely. You know I love having him here. What do you mean find a place to live?"
"I can't go back to the penthouse, there are too many confusing memories there."
"You can stay in the guest house here if you would like" Monica offered
"No thank you. It is very kind of you to offer, but I need my own place until I decide on what to do about Jason and Drew."
"I understand. Will you please keep me updated?"
"Absolutely. Tell Danny I love him and will call him tonight" Sam said
Monica ended the call and looked at how happy Danny looked with Jason. The door bell rang so she walked over to get it. "Drew. Hi."
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Sam at Alexis' House
"Here she is" Alexis said as she handed her granddaughter to Sam who was sitting on the couch
"Hi baby" Sam said to her smiling daughter. "So how was she last night"
"Great. Molly and TJ pretty much took care of her last night since they are staying with me. While I called everyone to give you the message about your stuff at Monica's"
"Oh wow, full house. I will make sure to take her tonight"
"To the Metro-Court? I don't think so, let her stay in a familiar room again"
"I hope to find a house or apartment and move the kids furniture over by the end of today"
"Sam, you can't be serious? Jason said you could have the penthouse. We can just change the terms of the divorce"
"Nope. Too many memories there that are confusing. Fresh start needed now"
"What money are you going to use?"
"I have a plan."
"Put what about cash up front? Are you going to ask Jason for his illegal money as a loan? Cause I will loan you the money."
"Thanks mom. If I need it I'll let you know."
"So where are you looking? Do you need help?"
"Sure. That would be nice actually. Can you take care of Scout for the rest of the day?"
"How about Molly takes care of Scout and we go find a place? I could really use a distraction from this whole mayoral race stuff"
"Fine, but we are leaving now" Sam said as she put Scout in her playpen and grabbed her coat"
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Quartermaine House
"Hi Monica, can I come in? I was wondering we could talk" Drew asked
"Umm, I was just running out to the hospital" Monica lied so she could keep her two son's apart
"Well isn't Danny with you?"
"Yes, but Olivia is here so she can watch him until I get back"
"That is strange" Drew said as he walked in the house past Monica
"What is?"
"I smell pancakes, that only happens for special occasions"
"Oh, we have them whenever Danny wants them" Monica said
"Dad, do you want to see my room?" Danny asked Jason as they walked back into the great room and towards the foyer where Monica and Drew were standing
"Danny must have seen me come in. What is different about his room?" Drew asked Monica
Monica was white as a ghost and didn't know what to say. She turned around and saw Jason holding his son's hand looking straight at Drew.
"Oh Jason is here. Why?"
"Mommy called last night to ask if he could come over" Danny said as he ran over to Drew to give him a quick hug "We had pancakes. Come on, let's go upstairs" Danny continued talking as he walked to the staircase
"Jason why don't you go upstairs with Danny and see his room" Monica insisted in order to avoid any conflict
"Alright" Jason said as he walked past Drew and started following Danny up the stairs
"So Sam... is with... Jason?" Drew asked Monica
"I don't think so. I am not sure what happened last night"
"He must have found her. Hell maybe he drove the getaway car"
"Drew, this is not Jason's fault"
"So you are saying it's mine?" Drew stated defensively.
"Did I say that?" Monica questioned Drew with a stern look on her face
"No...I am sorry. I am just reacting and not thinking right now. The last 12 hours have been awful." Drew said as he ran his hands through his hair
"Sam made a decision. You should know that she can make her own decisions. Jason would never try to influence her or pressure her into loving him or being with him." Monica said with a soft voice hoping not to upset him again.
"I don't know Jason" Drew said still irritated "I am trying to understand, but I just feel so broken. The person I thought I was, I am not and the person that made it so easy and stood by me, left."
"Sam needs space, Drew. I think last night showed how much a toll this has taken on her. What is the worst thing that will happen"
"She doesn't come back to the life we built together and I never see my daughter."
"Sam would never keep one of her kids from their father" Monica said as Jason walked down the stairs
"Monica, thank you for having me over. I have to get going, would it be okay if I come over tomorrow morning?"
"Yes, of course. Same time. It was great seeing you" Monica said as she walked to the door to let Jason out. Drew just watched him walk out the door and managed to keep his mouth shut
"Thank you for not saying anything more to him. You two fighting does not help anything"
"I get it. But I can't stand him. The only reason I am trying to tolerate him is to get information about Faison and possibly find out more about who I am"
"Why don't you try to get more clues about your previous life while Sam finds out what she wants. Let the police and Anna deal with Faison"
"I am going to listen to you, only because staying busy is the best thing for me right now" Drew said "Let me make a phone call"
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Sam/Alexis
"Yes. This is it"
"Okay" Alexis said cautiously "I thought you wanted a house?"
"Well I am not really a house person"
"Okay" Alexis said cautiously again
"Can you just say what you are thinking" Sam remarked throwing her hands
"This penthouse is facing Harbor View Towers"
"The building isn't the problem...its the penthouse"
"Well... it looks similar as far as layout and floor" Alexis pointed out
"I like it and I don't want a huge change for the kids"
"Okay. So how are you paying for this?"
"I am selling Aurora to Valentine"
"Okay" Alexis responded with her eyebrows raised
"He is paying more than what we bought it for. Which means I can pay Jason back and live off of it until I start my new job"
"New job?" Alexis questioned
"Carly offered me something that I would like to take...plus I get free daycare"
"Okay, let's just focus on the house and selling Aurora. I need to make up a contract for Valentine"
"It's already done. I called Diane last night and she drew up the paperwork. Let's just say she was excited to give Jason some money back"
"You should have consulted me. Diane is only thinking about Jason's best interests"
"She was actually quite nice after telling me I made the right decision" Sam laughed "all the Jason and Sam fans have been very helpful"
"Okay" Alexis said concerned at her daughter's rash decision making.
"Mom, it will be okay. And when it isn't I have my family to lean on" Sam said leaning in to give Alexis a hug
Alexis looked at the realtor "Sold, can we have the keys to her by tonight?"
"Absolutely. I'll make some calls" The realtor said
"I feel really good about this decision Mom. I finally have some control!"
"I am happy for you. I do have to ask...what about Drew and Aurora?"
"I did not set him up to be destitute Mom"
"So then what will happen to his job?"
"Diane managed to get Valentine to agree to keep Drew on as Chief Business Officer. He will make enough money to support himself and have extra for Scout"
"That was nice. And what about the penthouse"
"I was able to get his old two bedroom apartment back if he wants it. Diane asks that he be moved out of the penthouse a soon as possible. Then it will be up to Jason with what he wants to do with it."
"Alright. So I just got a text from the realtor. We can pick up the keys at their office. And then I can call movers to get your stuff over here" Alexis said
"Perfect. I need to call Danny and let him know what is going on" Sam said as she smiled with glee over her new home
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