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Chapter 7 – The Q's

Jason closed his eyes. "Sonny's really upset. He wanted me to fire Johnny."

Brenda kept massaging his head. "You better not fire him."

"Don't worry, he's not going anywhere."

"Is that what had you so upset?"

"No."

"Are you going to tell me?"

Jason sighed. "Sonny and I just got into it and he and Carly asked me if you were worth losing their friendship over."

She stopped massaging him and ran her hand down his face. Jason's eyes slightly opened.

"Jason, I don't want you giving up your friends and your life for me."

"If they were really friends, they wouldn't put me in that position in the first place. If I can forgive Sonny for what he did, then he should be able to let go of what he thinks I'm doing with you. Anyway, it's not even the same situation since you are not even remotely interested in Sonny."

"What are you going to do?"

"I'm going to give Sonny some space. As for Carly, I told her off and I don't think we're speaking anyway."

Brenda fought a smile.

"Go ahead and smile. You know you want to."

She started laughing. "I'm sorry Jason, but Carly has treated you like crap and used you for years. I know you love the kids, but you deserve more than that from a friend."

"Are you my friend, Brenda?"

There was no hesitation. "Most definitely." A soft smile graced her face. "How's your head?"

"A little better."

Brenda got up and went around to the other side of the bed and slipped in.

"What are you doing?"

"Shut up," she said before snuggling against him. "Sleep."

He smirked and put his arm around her and quickly fell asleep.

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They got up after lunch and Brenda checked her messages. "Shit."

"What?"

"Edward."

Jason rolled his eyes. "You're not going over there to see them, are you?"

"Jason I have to. Do you want to go along?" she said waiting for an explosion.

"Hell no!"

Brenda giggled. "You're going to make me go over there and face them on my own?"

"You're the one who's crazy enough to give them the time of day. Take Johnny with you."

"They are not going to believe me if we don't put on a united front."

"No. I'm not going."

"Jason, we need to make this look real."

"I don't see how their opinion really matters."

Brenda sighed. "I'm going to go change. I would appreciate it if you would accompany me over to the Quartermaines."

He watched her walked up the stairs and then punched the cushions.

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Jason and Brenda stood outside of the Quartermaine mansion. When Jason made no move to knock, Brenda did. She laced her arms around his and they waited.

"Jason and Brenda. Hello," Alice said smiling. "Come in, Edward is waiting for you in the sitting room."

Brenda pulled Jason through the door and they went inside.

"Wow, what did you have to do to get Jason to set foot in this house?" Edwards asked as he hugged her. "It's good to see you. Have a seat." Edwards scowled at Jason. "I hope you didn't bring a gun with you. I should have had Alice frisk you at the door."

Brenda giggled, the visual of Jason up against the wall with Alice groping him cracked her up. "Edward, what did you need to see me about?"

"I wanted to find out if you have lost your mind or not."

Brenda laughed at the look on Edward and Jason's faces. "I assure you. I am of sound mind and perfectly fine and happy."

Edwards frowned. "Why would you marry this hoodlum when you have so much going for you my dear?"

"Edward, I will not stand for you calling my fiancé names. Jason is wonderful to me and I couldn't be happier if I tried."

Alice pushed Lila into the room. "That's right, dear. You tell him."

Brenda squealed and jumped up and gave her a kiss. "How are you? I missed you so much."

Lila grinned. "I am just fine. You look beautiful as always."

"Thank you."

He approached her and then gave her a kiss. "Hello Grandmother," he said with a smile.

"Oh, my handsome boy, how I missed you." She lovingly touched his face. "Edward, take Brenda and go get me some tea. I need to speak with Jason alone."

Brenda looped her arm around Edward's, much to his delight, and they headed for the kitchen.

"Now tell me. What are you two up to?"

He grinned and Lila couldn't help but smile back at him. "Nothing gets past you, does it?"

"I'm afraid not. Is she in trouble?"

"Yes, but I'm handling it."

"Do you love her?"

"Yes."

"Maybe I should have asked that differently. Are you in love with her?"

He squirmed a little. He really didn't want to lie to her, but honestly, the lines were being blurred so much with Brenda, he isn't sure how he feels about her anyway.

"It's okay. You don't have to say anything, but Jason, the two of you need to be honest about how you feel. Brenda has been hurt badly in the past, and so have you. And I don't think you realize how easy it is for someone to fall for you."

"I'm not going to hurt Brenda."

"But, she could unintentionally hurt you."

"I'll be careful."

"Good."

Tracy entered the room followed by Brenda and Edward.

"Well, look who it is. Did you take a little break from one of your killing sprees to bring your new mob wife home to meet the parents?"

"Tracy, Jason and Brenda are my guests. I will not sit here and listen to you disparage him in front of me," Lila said.

"Fine, I'll just wait until you leave then."

Jason rolled his eyes. "Drinking already, Tracy?"

She glared at him. "I was thirsty. If you don't like it, then put a hit out on me."

Brenda tried not to laugh.

Monica and Alan moved towards them. "Jason!" Monica said smiling. "Brenda, it's so lovely to see you."

She stood and gave Monica and Alan a hug and a kiss.

"It's good to see you son," Alan said to Jason.

Jason shook his hand and smiled.

When Monica reached for his hand, he momentarily paused, but then pulled her into a hug. They sat on the couches.

"So, we heard about your engagement. Have you set a date yet?"

Brenda smiled. "No, we haven't gotten that far. I need to get some advance schedules from my manager."

"Well, I'm sure you will be a beautiful bride."

"Thank you."

Jason grabbed Brenda's hand to help her hide that she is nervous. She pulled his hand into her lap and put her other hand on top of it which made Lila smile.

"Well, we have dinner plans, so we have to be going," Jason said.

He could see the look of disappointment on Monica's face and felt a little badly for leaving so soon.

"It was so nice seeing you both. Please come by more often," Lila said.

Jason kissed her one more time. "I'll look forward to our next talk."

Lila touched his face. "So will I…"

"I'll look forward to it when hell freezes over," Tracy mumbled.

Ignoring her, they finished saying goodbye and left.