Keeping a silent vigil Jason watched as Sam won hand after hand in the card game. She was an excellent poker player, using her beauty and personality to her advantage keeping other players off balance. But good looks was a small weapon in her arsenal she was a smart player who understood the game he could see why Luke hired her at the Haunted Star.
As the day had slowly turned into night Jason thought about Jokkum's offer to join the Brand. He was growing weary of all the drama that surrounded Sonny and Carly, it was never ending and draining, maybe a change in scenery was what he needed. Joining the Brand would allow him to have a life, a life where Sam would always come first. They could start a living their life outside of Port Charles. Two of the brothers Jason had met had families, after speaking with the men Jason now understood why they did not worry about their loved ones becoming targets, the Brand worked under a shroud of secrecy, the brothers came in, accomplished their objective and then slipped back into society, they were ghost.
"I don't believe you have congratulated me yet."
Looking up at Noel Jason smiled. "Congrats. Are you sure you are ready to tie yourself permanently to Darius?"
Shrugging she looked across the yard at her honey. "If he starts to bug me I will just replace him."
Smirking "For some reason I don't think Darius would ever let you replace him."
With a bright smile she turned towards him "And that is why I agreed to marry him. I am not an easy woman to love and accept but Darius truly understands my heart." Looking over at Sam "So when are you going to make an honest woman of my girl?"
After taking a drink from his beer he glanced up at Noel "I think if I were to ask her she would say no."
"Why do you say that?" Concerned she took a seat across from him
"Things are great between us, but I get the feeling that she is keeping a part of herself from me. Anytime I bring up the past she quickly shuts me down or attempts a distraction. I don't know how to break down a wall I had a huge part in creating."
"Patience."
Excuse me?"
"The damage inflicted to her heart was severe and only time can heal it." reaching over the table she grabbed his hand "Please do not give up on her."
Her concern for Sam further endeared her to him. "No worries Noel, I am not going anywhere, I love Sam, I will never leave her again."
Happy with the declaration she got up. "Excellent! Well if you will excuse me I need to prepare for the evenings festive. Just remember you love Sam and pleasing her is what you live for." Wiggling her fingers she smiled then walked away.
Shaking his head Jason took another drink the lady was a mess.
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"Jason stop being a baby, it cannot be that bad."
"Nope I am not doing this Sam. I don't care how much you love Noel, this is above and beyond my tolerance level."
"Well at least let me see what you look like. Remember everyone attending the party tonight has to come dressed up, you will not be the only one."
When they returned to their room the costumes Sam had heard so much about were lying neatly on their bed next to them was a note from Noel. "I'm a child of the 80's. So tonight we will be sporting the neon colors, rolled jeans, and big hair." Having seen the note and clothes first as soon as Jason entered the room she quickly directed him towards the bathroom, she needed time to think, persuading him to wear the white fishnet top and parachute pants was going to be the challenge of a lifetime. Her outfit wasn't any better, hot pink crop top and black leggings and tight mini skirt, jellie bracelets and 5 swatch watches, make up and hair completed the look, her teased hair was gathered in a ponytail at the side of her head and robin blue eyeshadow.
"Get out here right now."
As Jason emerged in the doorway it took all the willpower she had not to burst out laughing. The fishnet top was one size to small and hugged every muscle on his torso, parachute pants and high top Reebok's finished the look.
"It's not that bad." When she finally felt controlled enough to look him in the eye the dam burst at his expression. Laughing she lunged for him when he tried to storm back into the bathroom. "Don't go, you look, very…mmm.. "Giggling uncontrollably she tugged at his arm, pulling him to her when he attempted to escape. "I am sorry, come sit down I need to fix your hair."
"Hell no! That is not going to happen Sam you are pushing your luck."
Lifting herself up on tiptoes she coiled her arms around his neck. "You are so good to me Jason Morgan." Smiling warmly her head fell to one side as she continued to stare at him.
Grumbling he lowered his head stealing a kiss from her. "I am going to make you pay for this later on."
