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Chapter 7
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This is about a week later than the last chapter.
Sam's Penthouse
"Danny, your dad is going to be here soon. Please have your backpack ready" Sam yelled as she was putting a coat on Scout. The doorbell rang, Drew was here to pick up Scout for her first overnight weekend. Jason was taking Danny out for pizza "It's open" she yelled and looked up to see Drew and Jason at the doorway "Okay then. DANNY, your dad is here now and I am not sure why?"
"Sorry, I texted you" Jason replied
"Drew, Scout is ready." Sam said ignoring Jason momentarily so Drew wouldn't witness any feelings
"Sam. It's okay" Drew smiled "Look I know you two have a connection. I have the memories. I honestly thought you two were already together. I have a part in my daughter's life and that is all that really matters. I am starting to get some memories back here and there so there is no need for me to kill Jason" he laughed trying to use some humor to lighten the mood
Sam just stared at Jason "We...I..."
Jason interrupted to help Sam out "What have you remembered?"
"Some stuff from my SEAL days. I met a few people who I served with two weeks ago and they sparked some memories. Maybe I'll remember if I had a true love soon" Drew smiled
"I am glad you are learning more about yourself" Sam smiled "It's important for Scout to know who her dad is"
"I will return her to you Sunday afternoon. Is 3:30PM okay?" Drew said as he picked up his daughter.
Sam nodded her head "Have a nice weekend". When Drew left Sam looked at Jason and Jason looked right back at her "So, that was unexpected" Sam smiled
"I came early because I got a proposition from Molly that I wanted to run by you" Jason said once again changing the subject
"Sure, yeah" Sam said as she organized her living room
"So as you know the penthouse is for sale" Jason started "Molly and TJ saw me at Kelly's and asked if they could rent from me"
"Well they can't pay what it is worth. They lived downtown in some small apartment"
"They are sick of living with your mom and Molly is pretty mad since Alexis lost the election."
"Oh that. So why are you telling me?"
"Because she is your sister and I don't know what to do. I would just let them stay there but Molly insisted she pay" Jason responded
"So you are willing to let them rent?" Sam asked
"Absolutely, she is family" Jason smiled
"How about $750-800 a month with utilities included."
"I think that sounds kind of expensive for them. Can they afford that?"
"Not sure, but Molly is all about business, you should call Diane to set up a contract" Sam added and then looked confused
"What is wrong" Jason asked perplexed
"What are they going to do with 3 bedrooms?" Sam inquired
"One room is for TJ's great-aunt" Jason said
"Stella? She is wonderful"
"Okay" Jason laughed "I'll let Diane know and call Molly later tonight"
"Mom, I am ready. Are you coming with us?" Danny asked coming down the stairs
"I am actually full" Sam stated to her son
"Dad and I are going to the pier first. I wanted to show him the boat I am going to sail...do you want to come?"
"You should come" Jason smiled, hoping that he could have some family time again
"I really would like to, but I need to check in on Maxie. Danny you need to pack a bag just in case you decide to stay at your dad's again."
Danny ran upstairs to pack a bag.
"Can I talk to you real quick" Jason inquired
"Yeah, is everything okay?"
"I never wanted to push you into anything before. But I hated that you were going to marry Drew and wished that you would have stayed married with me and tried again."
"It was hard for me too" Sam admitted "I felt pressured"
"I know. And I don't hate you. I am not sure if Drew meant what he said and I am not good at these things"
"Jason Morgan, are you asking me out?" Sam smiled
"I am asking if you want to come over for dinner. Just you and me"
Sam looked up at Jason "I would like that. Just so happens I am free tomorrow"
Jason looked surprised that Sam said yes so quickly. "Danny?"
"With Alexis, she needs someone to cheer her up after the loss. Figured Danny was the perfect little man for the job" Sam said as Danny bounded down the stairs ready to leave "Have fun" Sam said and opened the door to let them out.
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The MetroCourt - Saturday Afternoon
"What are you making?" Carly asked her best friend as they sat at a table at the MetroCourt
"Food" Jason said annoyed at his friend for all the questions. He breathed out heavily "Carly, I don't know yet. I do not want anything extravagant"
"I can't believe she said yes"
"I think it was because of what Drew said. But I know she hates proving people right. So it is not like we are together"
"Oh come on. You two won't be able to resist each other" Carly said as Jason put his head in his hand
"I just want to be alone with her."
"I am so excited" Carly jumped with happiness
"What is so exciting" Sonny asked
"Jason asked Sam out and she said yes" Carly responded
"Well it's about time you two did something. I cannot handle anymore scheming from this one" Sonny said as he put his hands on Carly's shoulders. "I love you though" he said and kissed her head
"She still has to show up" Jason said "I should go get my place ready" Jason said as he got up he ran into Alexis
"So what is going on between you and my daughter"
"She could have...wait who..?" Jason slipped
"Molly?" Alexis questioned and then paused "you and Sam?"
"Molly wanted the penthouse to rent with TJ and Stella. I gave everything to Diane to handle. Talk to her. I need to be somewhere. " Jason said and started walking away.
"And Sam?" Alexis turned around to stop him
Jason smiled "I need to be somewhere"
Alexis looked at Carly and Sonny "Is someone going to fill me in?"
"No comment" Sonny and Carly said together.
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Jason's Apartment
Jason nervously awaited Sam's arrival. It was 7:30 when he heard a knock on the door. He opened to see Sam standing their in dark jeans and a pair of boots he used to love on her. "You are early" he said
"I wanted to surprise you" Sam said proudly
"Come in"
"You know, I have never stepped in your apartment since you moved in. I normally give Danny stuff to you at the door and then run"
Jason responded "The key word is run"
"I like it. Did Carly decorate?"
"I had no choice" Jason answered
"Even if you did, would you have wanted to?" Sam laughed as she walked around examining his apartment
"Probably not" he responded
"Sooo. This feels different" Sam admitted out loud
"Yeah. But I am glad we are trying. Do you want a drink"
"Sure whatever you are having. Just not a lot of it" Sam said while winking at Jason over her drunken night last week
"Did you drive?" Jason asked Sam before opening up a beer bottle
"Yes. Because I do not plan on getting drunk and I had to drop Danny off at Alexis'" Sam said as she walked over to the kitchen
"Speaking of Alexis. I had a run in with her today and I think she knows you were coming here tonight"
"Yeah, she told me. She was okay with it, but wished I would have warned her" Sam said as she picked up her drink "I think she was more upset about Molly, so that overshadowed anything with you and I"
"Do you want a tour?" Jason asked as he wanted the night to be about them; not family issues
"Yes please" Sam said and followed Jason to the boy's room "This is great, no wonder he likes to stay here all the time. I would have loved having three different bedrooms growing up" she laughed
Jason walked out and showed her the bathroom and then his room which was much different than the room they once shared together
"Carly did a good job." Sam said as she walked out of his room and back into the living area. "So did you cook tonight or are we ordering out"
"I have some food prepared but if you want to order out we can do that too" he said nervously
"Jason" Sam walked over to him and stood fairly close "Do what you originally planned. Don't stress over this"
As she was talking he starred into her beautiful brown eyes. Once she was finished he lowered his head and passionately kissed her on the lips. Sam didn't pull away. In fact she wrapped her arms over his shoulders and pulled in closer. Jason slowly pulled away and placed his hands on her waist. Sam licked her lips and lowered her heels to the floor. She looked into his eyes. She felt no regret kissing him, but was happy they stopped, as she wanted to take things slow.
"Are you hungry now?" Jason asked
"Mhmm" was all Sam could muster. She wanted to live in the moment a little longer
Jason smiled at Sam, knowing that their physical attraction was still there and if anything heightened. "I have some appetizers. Food should be ready at 8"
Sam was lost in her own world, thinking about what could have happened if they didn't pull away. Wondering if he would ask her to stay the night and they would finally make love after almost 6 years apart. She had to snap herself out of the 'what if's'. "We haven't really talked about anything. It's all been fluff. Do you have any questions about the time you missed?" Sam finally spoke as she sat on the couch
"I mean. You slipped the other night about Patrick. I asked Carly about it. She filled me in. She said there was another guy but he was killed?"
"Yes. Silas. I don't really want to go into any details about that. But I will tell you it took me a long time to open myself up to someone else. And even when I was with Silas and Patrick, I was never actually over you; you always came up which is what drove us apart eventually. "
"It is okay Sam. I am not mad, how can I be? You thought I was dead"
"I never saw myself with anyone but you" Sam replied "But it was a growing experience and they both were really there for me when Danny got sick"
"What are you talking about?" Jason asked as he sat down on the couch
"When Danny was a baby he got leukemia. He needed a bone marrow transplant. That is how I found out Julian was my father. He was Danny's donor. It is also how we found out that Franco had the tumor that supposedly made him a murder. What a excuse right?"
"Do not get me started" Jason said regarding Franco "Can Danny get sick again?"
"If he does, he has plenty of matches for bone marrow and we just hope for the best"
"I am sorry you had to go through that? And Danny too"
"He is a fighter, that is all I have to say." Sam said as she sat closer to Jason
Sam and Jason spend most of the night talking about what he had missed and Danny. The also reminisced over past memories. It was 10:30PM when they both realized that they had only ate appetizers and dinner was never put in the oven.
"I am sorry, are you starving?" Jason asked
"I am okay. In fact, I should get going." Sam said as Jason looked disappointed in her desire to leave
"Yeah, I guess it is late. Can I walk you down to your car?" Jason asked
"I will be okay. I can handle myself" Sam said putting her coat on
"I want to" Jason said sheepishly
"Fine. I won't fight over this" She responded.
The two walked out to her car. They stood near the driver door, neither not knowing how to end the night.
Jason finally spoke "I am glad you came over tonight"
"I am too, I had a great time. Well it was a great date I guess you could say" Sam said as Jason smiled.
Sam unlocked her car and opened the door. She quickly turned around and gave Jason a peck on the cheek and then looked up at him waiting for a response. Jason stepped back to let her in her car. She started to get in, but turned around again looking at Jason straight in the eyes. Jason took the cue and leaned down to kiss her. Jason took a hold of her face and deepened the kiss, hoping to give her something to think about and a reason to come over again. Sam pulled out of the kiss and got into her car.
"I will call you" Sam said as she closed the door to her car.
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This chapter is the prelude to more dates and some steamy scenes. Thank you to all who have commented. It means a lot to hear that you have enjoyed the chapters thus far.