Term used in today's chapter

A's and B's – It's when a preemie forgets to breathe, and it can cause a dip in heart rate. This is normal for preemies. Doctors and Nurses sometimes only have to give a gentle nudge to get the preemie to start breathing again. However this can be serious in some cases, and no matter what the case maybe it is scary for parents.

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While sitting in the exam room with Jason by her side; Sam ached from wanted to see Lila so bad even with photos. Both Jason and Emily had been great about distracting her, but now being in the same building had lit a fire within her like nothing else. As the door finally open to reveal her doctor who had made house calls to check in on her a few times during the week.

"How are you feeling," Xander asked as he came up to her.

"I'm not a tired as when I went home. Getting around is a bit uncomfortable," Sam answered honestly.

"That will get better with time, so why don't you lay back. I want to get a look a the incision," Xander replied as Jason went and took a seat.

Sam slowly laid back pulling up her loose dress and then Xander examined her seeing that Sam was healing fast.

"So," Jason asked as Sam was allowed to sit back up.

"She looks really good, and I want to see her back in a few days to take the stitches out," Xander told Jason.

"Will I be off bed rest then?" Sam asked curious.

"Yes, but I want you to still limit what you do. You can't be here every day like you want to be. Lila needs you to take care of you, so no more than three visits a week to GH," Xander spelled it out for her.

Sam didn't like that she would still be restricted, but at least she could see her daughter more often than she was now.

"How is Lila doing?" Sam asked wanting to hear from him.

"She is gaining consistently... Which I like to see a lot. Right now Lila weighs 2 pounds and 3 ounces as of this morning. Her breathing and heart rate is good. There have been a few A's and B's which are normal for a preemie, and I'm not very concerned about that. Also as far as preemies go Lila is doing great, and she hasn't had any meaningful set back. That is really good to see," Xander looked to Sam because he saw the fear.

"Could I hold her today?" Sam asked wanting that connection with her daughter.

"I think that would be good for the both of you. The Kangaroo care seems to keep her moving forward, and I think it would be good for you to get in on that too," Xander agreed knowing Sam was needing time with her daughter.

"Thank you so much for everything," Sam stated as she got off the table with Jason's help.

"Thanks," Jason said as he held out his hand to the doctor.

"My job is to fight with your family and for your family. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you listening to your instincts," Xander shook his head as he reached out shaking Jason's hands.

"You ran with it from there," Jason replied softly.

"Sam looks ready to go, so I'll see you in a few days," Xander saw that Sam was trying to be patient.

Jason watched as the nurse gently laid Lila on Sam's chest skin to skin; Lila started to quietly babble to Sam as she cuddled close. Slowly Sam relaxed in front of Jason's eyes as it was finally real to her because until now Sam had been on the outside looking in. Seeing Sam with her daughter like this Jason knew in that moment that this was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen.

"What?" Jason asked seeing something in Sam's eyes.

"I was so scared that I was going to wake up and find out she had died that day. Now with her in my arms I know this is real. This is real," Sam replied honest and openly.

"She's about to fall asleep," Jason smiled as he watch Lila with Sam.

"How you do know?" Sam asked want to know.

"Well she likes cuddles when she's tired, and if you watch her she wiggles her mouth in a bit," Jason stated causing Sam to look to see Lila wiggle her mouth just a little.

"She's so much bigger than before I went home. I can see dimples starting to form in her cheeks, and she has little wisps of curly hair too," Sam mused aloud to Jason.

"Hi guys, I'm sorry to bother you, but I need to fill out the name for the birth certificate to complete it," Elizabeth apologetically butted in.

"What do you need?" Sam asked softly.

"We need a full name for this angel," Elizabeth smiled a little.

"Lila Grace Morgan," Sam told her softly.

"Sam?" Jason questioned knowing Sonny would take issue with it.

"When we have other children I want for them all to have the same last name," Sam explained it to him.

"Also since you two are married; they put Jason down as the father. It's hospital policy," Elizabeth informed him as well because the truth had gotten around.

"We will work it out; just let us have this moment. This is our daughter too," Sam whispered almost as she looked to Jason.

"I'm going to go," Elizabeth excused herself.

"Alright," Jason agreed with his wife.

"Has Sonny?" Sam asked wanting to know.

"He's seen her a few times since she was born, but with Kristina it's been hard balancing," Jason answered as he had seen Sonny a few times himself.

"I hope now that she's here that things will calm down a little bit," Sam said not wanting Lila be around fighting.

"Well you got me to protect my girls," Jason promised her.

"Before we even realized what we felt; I had this dream of being home with her. Lila was sleeping in her bassinet, and you kissed me before carrying me off up stairs," Sam blushed as she spoke.

"Once you are all healed up... We could do that once Lila is home with us," Jason mused softly as he stole a kiss from Sam.

"I think we'll spend the first month she's home staring at her," Sam smiled as she thought about bringing Lila home.

"You could be completely right about that," Jason agreed with her.

With Sam taking a nap in the bed for the first time; Jason took his time to to clean up a little around the living room. Emily was really amazing about pitching in where ever they needed her, but Jason didn't want his sister picking up after them as he bounced between Sam and Lila. Suddenly Jason heard a knock at the door, so he went to the door opening it to see Sonny standing there.

"I went by the NICU to see a name tag for my daughter, so I'm here trying to not jump to conclusions of what is going on," Sonny said as he came into the penthouse trying to stay calm.

"Sam and I have no plans to keep you from Lila, but Sam wants Lila to have my last name. One day we will hopefully have more children, and she wants them all to have the same last name. We got married," Jason explained to Sonny calmly.

"Married?" Sonny questioned confused.

"We discovered that we loved each other, so we wanted to be married when Lila was brought into this world," Jason was honest with Sonny.

"I wish she would of talked with me about names," Sonny grumbled more to himself.

"They wanted to complete the birth certificate while we were with Lila today," Jason replied as Sonny sat down on the couch.

"I pushed Sam a lot, and I know I have to work on that. Kristina is turning, and things are better with Carly. Right now I need everything to come together. I gave Michael my last name, and Lila will now carry your name. A name doesn't change who I am to her," Sonny admitted his regret over the the last few months.

"It was hard when I gave Michael to you, and know that I know where you are right now. We are both important to Michael and we both will be important to Lila too," Jason stated more than questioned.

"I should warn you that Carly went shopping for Lila for you and Sam. She wants you to know that she really accepts your marriage. Now I understand why she was trying so hard now," Sonny told Jason in an almost whisper.

"What?" Jason asked looking at Sonny.

"Seems like destiny... We share Carly, and I married her. Then I'm with Sam and you end up marrying her," Sonny smirked at the irony in his statement.

"I guess we have," Jason chuckled a little with Sonny as he took a seat next to his friend and brother.

"We're going to work this out because that's the only option for us. I don't want to lose my best friend or my daughter either," Sonny promised Jason taking him by the hand.

"We're all in this together, but we have always talk to each other," Jason told him as he shook his hand.

"Alright," Sonny nodded in agreement with him.

"Maybe this weekend or something we can all get together," Jason suggested knowing they needed to be united.

"That sound like a good ideal; I'll have Carly touch base with you in a few days," Sonny stood up needing to get back to GH.

Quietly Jason placed the tray of food on the bedside table, and then sat down on the bed next to a sleeping Sam. She looked so peaceful since her visit with Lila that morning. Although she didn't say the words he knew that she was scared to hope for Lila to make it. It had been like she was waiting for the other shoe to drop; that had made Jason hurt for her as he couldn't say or rather do what she needed then.

"Mmmm, Jason," Sam mumbled as Jason brushed the hair from her face.

"Time to eat," Jason replied as she opened her eyes.

"I don't want to get out of bed yet," Sam whispered almost as she covered her head with the covers.

"You don't have to," Jason chuckled at her amused.

"I don't," Sam questioned peeling the covers back.

"I figured you might like to eat right here," Jason reach out taking the tray from the bedside table.

"Wow, you know how to spoil a girl," Sam sat up leaning against the head board.

"Well I figured you had a big day, so I order your favorite chocolate chip waffles topped with strawberries. Then we got a sweet tea," Jason sat the food in front of Sam.

"Thank you," Sam smiled leaning forward and gave Jason a kiss on the lips.

"Eat up," Jason instructed her.

"There is something you want to tell me," Sam said between bites.

"Sonny came by, but it was fine. He knows we're married... I believe Carly accidentally let it slide, but doesn't really know that he knows. He wants us all to get together," Jason explained it softly.

"It sounds like Sonny has made a shift," Sam said a little surprised by what she was hearing.

"I think he sees what his actions are doing to those around him," Jason mused aloud to Sam.

With a nod in agreement Sam ate the rest of her waffles not realizing she was so hungry.

"Lila and I are so lucky to have you," Sam leaned forward for another kiss.

"I'm lucky too," Jason replied as he closed the gap kissing her.

Gently removing the tray Jason handed the tea to same, and put the tray back on the bedside table until he was ready to take it downstairs.

"Want to lay with me," Sam asked placing the cup on the bedside table on her side.

"Are you sure," Jason asked knowing she was still sore.

"I want to just lay here with you," Sam nodded slightly.

Being careful Jason laid down next to Sam, and wrapped his arms gently around her to avoid hurting her in any way.

"You okay," Jason asked worried for her.

"This is perfect; just perfect," Sam replied as she laid her head against his chest.

"I love you and Lila both," Jason said as he kissed the top of her head.

"I love you too," Sam smiled because she never had felt more loved or protected in that moment.

"When Lila comes home we might have to make room for her between us," Jason smirked at the thought.