Brenda walked into the MetroCourt the next day, and walked up to the desk clerk

Brenda walked into the MetroCourt the next day, and walked up to the desk clerk. "Hi, I would like to see Mr. Jacks please."

"I don't believe he is in at the moment. Mrs. Jacks is available if you like."

Brenda was shocked. I guess I have been out of the loop for too long. Who is Mrs. Jacks this time? She had just been about to ask when she heard a voice say, "Can I help you?"

Brenda whirled around. "Carly?"

Carly smirked. "Brenda. What are you doing back here?"

"Not that its any of your business, I came to visit my family and friends. Why are you the one asking me if you can help me? You're working here now? I bet Sonny likes that."

Carly frowned for a moment before laughing a little. "I take it you haven't been brought up to date on all that's gone on here lately. Sonny has no say in what I do; he and I are divorced, and I am married to Jax."

Brenda's mouth fell open, but she recovered quickly from her shock. "Wow. Didn't expect to hear that. I thought you guys hated each other."

Carly shook her head; surprised that Brenda was being so nice to her. "I guess that saying is true, there is a fine line between love and hate. Jax and I are very happy together, and what's more, our life is very stable, which is not something I could say about Sonny."

Brenda nodded. "Well, I guess that's good. But really, I wanted to talk to Jax because I need to stay here, but I don't know how long I'll be staying, and I'd like a penthouse if possible."

Carly nodded. "I'll see what I can do. Did you just get in?"

"No, I stayed with Robin last night, but I don't want to impose on her. Is it going to be a problem, me staying here? Its no secret that you don't like me."

Carly looked up and met Brenda's eyes. "You know, I've done some much needed growing up lately. It's not so much that I didn't like you; it's that I was jealous. I was used to being the one who had Sonny and Jason in the palm of my hand, but then you would come around, and it would all be shot to hell."

Brenda couldn't believe her ears. "Wow, Carly, I didn't expect to hear you say that. But I guess you're right, and you know, it would probably be best if we found a way to get along."

"Right. Well, just don't mess with Jax, or I will be the bitch again. But Sonny's all yours."

Brenda sighed. "I don't know if that's exactly what I want, Carly. But please, just let me know about the penthouse okay? I can stay with Robin one more night if I need to, but I feel bad."

"Okay, I think we'll be able to work something out, but I'll have to check my paperwork. I'll just call you when I figure something out."

The two women exchanged information, and were actually able to be civil with each other for a whole conversation.

Brenda turned and was just walking out of the lobby when she stopped. "Sam?"