Title: Scars
Author: Mic
Pairings: Jason/Courtney
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 2,337
Disclaimer: I don't own General Hospital or anything to do with it.
Summary: She is the new girl running from her past. He is there to help her fight. Jason/Courtney. AU.
Background: Jason and Courtney have never met. Courtney is new in town. So she was never married to A.J. Jason was married to Sam but they are getting a divorce.
Chapter 4
Jason's POV
They had been going out for two months. Everything was going great for them. Sam started leaving Jason alone; Courtney hadn't gotten anymore calls, and business. Well business was unusual quite. Which would normally make Jason nervous but when he was with Courtney he didn't even think about it. He was just happy that he wasn't traveling that much because it meant he could spend more time with her. It was all great until he got the phone call. That one simple call changed his life forever and Courtney's. He still couldn't believe it. How was he supposed to do this? How was he supposed to tell Court, his love? Of course he hadn't told her he loved her and she hadn't said it either but they could tell by looking into each other's eyes. He didn't know how he was expected to tell her this news. How would she react? What would she say? Could she ever get past this? He was pulled out of his thoughts by the doorknob turning. She was here. It was time to tell her.
Courtney: Hey! What are you doing here? Not that I'm complaining.
Jason: Hi.
Courtney could tell something was wrong. She could read it on his face.
Courtney: What's wrong?
Jason: There is something I have to tell you.
Courtney: Ok. What is it?
Jason: I don't know how to say this. .
Courtney: Will you just tell me? You're starting to scare me.
Jason: We can't see each other anymore
Courtney: Why? I don't understand Jase.
Jason: Sam, she's pregnant with my child.
Courtney: Oh.
Jason: I have to be a father to this child.
Courtney: I understand
Jason: I'm sorry Court.
Courtney: Don't apologize. Could you just leave please?
Jason: Sure.
Courtney's POV
With that Jason walked out of my life. I was finally happy. I should have known this would happen whenever I'm happy it always gets ruined. I just need to be happy for him. Make sure I don't show him how much he really hurt me. I really just need, no don't think that way. So I did the one thing that I knew I turned on the radio and started singing. Singing was the one thing that always calmed me and kept me in control these days.
Cold in the Sun
My feet on the ground
A pale windless city
A numbness for sound
I'll wait, back here
or will you notice
A moment in time
A photograph lost here
Since you were mine
I'll wait back here
or should I start pushing my way back
Yeah...
Should I start pushing my way back
I walk past your room
A deep silhouette
You're tired of racing
I dont understand
I'll wait, back here
Cold and beneath me
A soaked cigarette
I'm asleep on a shoulder that I've never met
I'll wait back here
Or should I, start pushing my way back
Yeah...
Should I start pushing my way
home
And I'm with all these women
And I'm on the edge of my breath
Ohh...
And I'm thinking of leaving
I could just lay down
Lay down and freeze to death.
Yeah...Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Ohhh...
Cold in the Sun
My feet on the ground
A pale windless city
A numbness for sound
When the song ended I found myself on the floor crying, crying over Jason having a baby with another woman. I wonder how far along she is. Did he cheat on me with her? Did they have one last fling before they separated? There were so many questions going through my head. I just wanted them to stop.
Courtney: Why? Did this have to happen?
I barely slept that night whenever I closed my eyes I kept picturing Jason and Sam together making their baby. After about an hour of trying to sleep I realized it was useless and I needed to do something. I vacuumed, cleaned the bathroom, and cleaned out the refrigerator. When there was nothing left to clean I picked up the phone and I almost called my past. I did it ten times and every time I realized that if I did call I would be putting myself in more pain then I was already in. So instead I started writing a new song. It was the best way to get my pain out. Plus I needed a new song to sing at the Cellar. I had to go tonight and I knew Jason would be there. How am I supposed to act around him?
Jason's POV
Whenever I closed my eyes her face would appear. I would wonder what she was doing. Was she sleeping, crying, or cleaning. She was probably cleaning that was what she always did when she got upset or stressed. She did it whenever she got one of those phone calls. She never would tell me who it was or what was about but I knew not to push it because if I did she would push me away. I didn't want it then and I didn't want it now, but I ruined it and she would probably never trust me again. She was so hurt when I told her I could read it on her face. Tonight would be the first time I would see her. How was I supposed to act around her?
On The Phone Somewhere
Sam: Ok, I did my part now it is time for you to do yours.
Man: You have to be patient.
Sam: If Jason ever finds out that I did this he would kill me and you!
Man: If I thought Morgan would figure out my plan I never would have contacted you.
Sam: Fine! Just hurry up all this waiting is making me nervous.
Man: Patience is a virtue Sam.
With that he hung up.
Sam: If you don't hurry up I will have to take this into my own hands.
Later That Night at the Cellar
I had already been there an hour and there was still no sign of her. What if I hurt her so much she doesn't show up? I was about to call her to see where she was when someone tapped me on my shoulder. I turned around and saw the last person I wanted to see here tonight.
Jason: Sam, why are you here?
Sam: I thought you might want some company.
Jason: I'm working.
Sam: I know how much you hate working here. I also know you are only doing it because
Carly was selfish enough to run off with Sonny and they both dumped everything on you.
Jason: Sam that is not why I am doing this.
Sam: It's okay Jason I know the truth.
Jason: You should be at home resting.
Sam: I don't want to. I want to spend time with my husband.
Jason: We are not married anymore.
Sam: Well soon we will be so we can raise our baby in a real loving family.
Jason: Sam, I do not love you anymore. I only came back because of the baby.
Sam: Jason you know that is not true. I know you love me.
Jason: You should go back to your apartment and rest.
Sam: Well actually I was thinking I could move back into the penthouse with you so you could be there to watch the baby grow.
Jason: I don't think that is a good idea.
Sam: But what if something goes wrong or the business gets dangerous who wouldn't want the baby to get hurt.
Jason: Fine you can move back in.
Sam throws her arms around me. I was trying to get them off of me but she wouldn't move.
Sam: Thank you so much.
My back was to the door so I didn't see her come in but Sam must of because all the sudden she kissed me. I pushed her off of me but it was too late she already saw.
Courtney's POV
I walked in and saw them kissing. I wanted to throw up but I quickly pulled myself together and walked up to them.
Courtney: Hi. Sorry I'm late.
Jason: That's okay.
Sam: Hi Courtney. It's good to see you again.
Courtney: Hi. Congratulations on the baby.
Sam: Thank you. Jason and I are so happy. We are even talking about getting married again. I just -
Sam was about to say something else when my phone ringed.
Courtney: I have to get this and go get ready.
I walked over to the corner to answer my phone to make sure no one could here.
Courtney: Hello.
Man: Hello beautiful.
Courtney: What do you want?
Man: I just wanted to make sure you are okay.
Courtney: I'm fine.
Man: That's good to here.
Courtney: Was there anything else you wanted?
Man: Why do you always think I have a hidden agenda?
Courtney: Because you usually do. Plus I haven't heard from you in like two months.
Man: This time I swear to you I don't.
Courtney: I have to go work now.
Man: Okay I will talk to you later.
Courtney: Please stop calling me.
I had to go get ready. I couldn't let him, Sam, or Jason to get to me. I had to be strong.
Jason's POV
I finally got Sam to leave. I watched Courtney the whole time she was on the phone. She looked tense. She always did whenever her phone rung but she would never tell me what it was about. I had to talk to her before she went on stage to tell her Sam was lying. She looked so hurt when Sam told her we were getting married and I could see the tears in her eyes when she walked away. I had to make sure she knew the truth.
Jason: Do you have a moment?
Courtney: Not really I need to get ready.
Jason: Courtney I need to make sure you understand something.
Courtney: I understand Jason. Really I do. You and Sam are getting married for your baby. You don't need to explain. I saw enough trust me. I need to go.
I should of stop Sam instead of letting her talk.
Courtney's POV
I needed to get out of here but I have fan's here. I can't disappoint them. I then heard them call me up on stage.
Courtney: Hello Everyone! I hope you are all having a great night. Here is my new song for you tonight.
You must understand how the touch of your hand
Makes my pulse react
That it's only the thrill of boy meeting girl
Opposites attract
It's physical
Only logical
You must try to ignore that it means more than that
What's love got to do, got to do with it
What's love but a second hand emotion
What's love got to do, got to do with it
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken
It may seem to you that i'm acting confused
When you're close to me
If i tend to look dazed i've read it someplace
I've got cause to be
There's a name for it
There's a phrase that fits
But whatever the reason you do it for me
What's love got to do, got to do with it
What's love but a second hand emotion
What's love got to do, got to do with it
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken
I've been taking on a new direction
But i have to say
I've been thinking about my own protection
It scares me to feel this way
What's love got to do, got to do with it
What's love but a sweet old fashioned notion
What's love got to do, got to do with it
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken
Jason's POV
I stood there watching her sing. As I listened to the words I realized how much I hurt her. I really need to make sure she doesn't get hurt anymore but how do I do that? I was so lost in thought that I didn't realize the song had ended and she left the stage. I really needed to talk to her and this time I would make sure she listened to me.
Jason: Courtney.
Courtney: Yeah?
Jason: I need to talk to you.
Courtney: I think you already said enough the other night.
Jason: Will you please just listen to me?
Courtney: Sure but could you make it quick. I have someplace I need to be.
Jason: Sure. Sam and I are not getting married. We aren't even thinking about it.
Courtney: But she said.
Jason: I know what she said but Sam she's a lair. She betrayed me once I won't let her do it again. She thought we should and I said no. I refuse to marry her again.
Courtney: Ok. Is that all?
Jason: No it's not. When I left I could tell I hurt you and if I hadn't already known I would have learned tonight because of that song. I'm so sorry, I hurt you.
Courtney: I just don't understand why you would want to go back to her and raise your baby with her. You said it yourself she betrayed you and she lies. Do you even know if the baby is yours?
Courtney's POV
It came out before I could stop it. I was just so angry with her and him.
Courtney: I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that.
Jason: No, you have every right to. I mean I did say all of that.
Courtney: That still doesn't justify what I said. I shouldn't have questioned the paternity.
Jason: I need to go.
Courtney: Jason.
Jason: Yeah?
Courtney: There's one more thing.
Jason: What is it?
Courtney: I think you should start looking for someone else to sing. It's just too hard being here with you.
Jason: I understand.
Courtney: Goodbye
With that I kissed him on his cheek and left planning on never going back.
Lyrics thanks to Numbness for Sound by Howie Day and What's Love Got To Do by Tina Turner