A/N: This chapter is a little different from my usual...my Alexis gets fierce in this chapter; I hope you like! Reviews are appreciated!

"Hey" he managed to choke out his mouth suddenly feeling dry.

She smiled that pretty smile that just days ago could make him go weak, "Hi, I called the house and got Max and he told me Kristina woke up; so I came to see if you needed anything...I hope that's alright" she added at the end.

He felt kind of bad for making her feel awkward so he smiled, "no, it's great, thank you"

"Okay, good"

Alexis watched the strained conversation; even thought it made her stomach flip flop about. To be honest Kate Howard was a nice woman, she genuinely liked her, and if she had to pick another woman for Sonny; Kate would be ideal. But if she listened to her heart; she didn't want another woman to be with Sonny...because if she started listening to her heart she would admit that she wanted to be the one. They were feelings she had tucked away for a long time; ever since Sonny walked out of her Penthouse and went back to Carly...but there were certain times that she let the truth run through her mind...and being with him the last couple of days; remembering who he was to her...it assaulted her senses.

Sonny smiled at Kate; he cared for the woman...but he couldn't help being annoyed that she showed up...interrupted time that he was looking forward to spending with Alexis. The whole situation confused him...for so long Alexis and he had been adversaries, co-parents, lately friends...but what he started to feel for her the last few does was not how one friend feels for another. It was a familiar feeling; because a long time ago he was falling for his best friend...and those last couple of days with her reminded him of how amazing being with her felt.

"Well, I should go...I'm glad Kristina is okay" she turned offering a hand to Alexis.

"Thanks"

Sonny waited for her, "I will walk you out"

Alexis watched as they walked out and she turned to her sleeping daughter, "looks like it's just us again" she said sadly.

They walked through the corridors down to the elevator, his hand on the small of her back, just like normal...and yet he fought every urge to run back to the room and be with Alexis and his daughter.

After what seems like hours they make it down to the ground level; he pecks her cheek, she smiles.

"Talk to you later"

A fake smile is all he can offer, "of course"

The ride up the elevator back to her floor rejuvenates him..And he walks briskly down the hall but stops dead when he sees her wrapped in his arms.

Ned Ashton.

He feels the blood start to pump through his veins, and he stops to count it on. Nedley isn't his favorite person for a multitude of reasons...but right now all he can think about his removing the man's arms from around Alexis.

Her eyes caught his and she pulled away, "Ned came by to see how Krissy was"

She didn't know why she had felt the need to explain herself to him but there she was feeling like it was years ago in a different hallway.

Ned smiled that damn cocky smile that made Sonny want to be sick and nodded, "I am glad to see she is doing alright, see you later Alexis" he said before leaning over to kiss her cheek.

"Sonny" he said before he walked away.

The look in his eyes made her smile, "down killer" she said before making their way back into the hospital room.

A bag sat on the chair and she moved to grab it, "Sam brought me some fresh clothes...Robin is going to let me use the staff locker room to freshen up...will you sit with her"

"Of course" he said their eyes locking for a moment.

Robin led her down the hallway, "this is the private one; so take as long as you need"

"Thank you Robin...for everything"

"Anytime Alexis" she said before walking back to Kristina Corinthos-Davis' room.

Sonny sat there silently telling his angelic daughter one of the stories from his childhood. He barely heard the door creep open.

Robin stood there, smiling, and it took him back to a world ago...one where he had let down his little sister. He wondered if it was too late to make it better.

"I thought you might want some company"

"From you...always" he said the real dimples making an appearance.

The younger woman smiled, "she is an amazing little girl"

"I can't take credit for that...that is all Alexis"

From what she had seen these last couple of days; she did not know the whole story of Sonny and Alexis. As much as she was curious; she didn't want to pry either but she decided to test the waters.

"So you and Alexis Davis?"

That got a chuckle, "it seems like it was a lifetime ago"

When he didn't speak for a couple long moments she was going to drop it but then he spoke again, "I messed everything up...I needed her, and God Robin...you know how I hate needing anyone. But I ruined it; I destroyed it because I didn't deserve it...but you know what...we made something beautiful" he said brushing the bangs away from Kristina's face.

She wanted to say so much, but she didn't feel it was the right thing to do so she rubbed his back repeating something he had told her not too long ago, "you know there's always reason to believe; you just gotta take a leap of faith"

After she said it she walked out; she knew that Sonny was better left sometimes to stew.

Alexis came back to her daughter's room refreshed and looking to relax. Unfortunately the rest of the night seemed to be a flurry of visitors...Kristina woke up in spurts; the little dimples finally starting to creep back. Lucky came a sad look on his face, but when he saw Kristina and she gave him a hug; he seemed to perk up. When Michael came that evening they shared dinner in the hospital room; Kristina wrangling her brother into an endless game of war. Finally the night fell and the hospital hallways darkened.

Sonny sat across from her in the dark. Her eyes were heavy with sleep.

"Go to sleep counselor, I will wake you if anything important happens"

A quick smirk, "you are lucky I am too tired to fight you"

He laughed, "I am the lucky one"

"Lex, Lex" he whispered.

One eye peered open, "what time is it"

"8:00"

"Oh my God, how did I sleep so late" she said shooting straight up.

"Shhh, I have coffee...Kristina is still asleep"

"Thanks" she said taking the cup.

"I have to go...Michael has a Parent-Teacher conference today, but I will be back when she is released"

"Go, we'll be fine"

His fingers lingered longer than normal, the electricity flowing through both of their bodies.

Alexis sat doing a crossword puzzle, they had taken Kristina for last minute tests and she sat alone in the room waiting. Robin peaked in.

"Hey"

She looked up to see the young doctor smiling. She had come to grow even more fond of the girl who had saved her life in the train wreck.

"Good morning, how are you Robin?"

"Good, I wanted to check how things were...I see they took Kristina for her last tests"

"Yes, hopefully this afternoon we will be going home" Alexis said rubbing her neck.

Robin smiled, "you know you have a little fighter right there"

"It's those Cassadine-Corinthos genes"

"Yes, and she is a fighter like her mommy and daddy. And Alexis; some things are just worth fighting for"

Alexis nodded the words taking on a new meaning, "yes they are, aren't they"

The young woman gave a quick nod and went to finish her rounds...yes some things were worth fighting for and she hoped that Sonny and Alexis realized that sooner rather than later.

When Sonny came back they were signing the discharge papers, the wheelchair and crutches were secured in the trunk of the limo as Max waited out front.

Walking out felt oddly normal...Sonny pushing the hospital wheelchair, Alexis laughing by his side...it felt too good in a way...and Alexis knew giving it up would be devastating.

There wasn't much talking the ride over; besides Kristina chattering away. They smiled at each other from across the seats and both marveled at the miracle that sat there between them. Sonny carried her inside; as they sat her on the couch and put Little Mermaid on and sat with her. When she drifted off he turned to her.

"I could make some lunch" he offered.

She checked her watch, "don't you have a meeting at 2:00"

He had totally forgot, "I do actually, I can cancel"

"Go, we'll be fine...I promise; I won't try to cook"

That got dimples, "alright"

Leaning down he kissed Kristina's forehead, "thank you Alexis"

Confusion marred her face but he spoke again, "for her...she's perfect"

"Yeah she is"

They walked to the door and he turned to her...leaning and brushing his lips across her cheek.

"See you later counselor"

Nothing was said as he walked back to his car and left.

She couldn't get it off her mind Robin's words haunting her. Sam came over, they ate, Kristina and her played dolls...and now Kristina was sleeping and Sam was talking about something.

"Some things are worth fighting for"

Alexis stood up, "Sam can you keep an eye on Krissy; I have to go do something"

"Uh sure" she said even though Alexis looked a little crazed at the moment.

Every stoplight and she almost turned back...but something in her kept pushing that gas pedal. When she pulled up to the mansion; she felt her heart in her throat. Max let her in smiling.

"Hey Mrs. D, how is Kristina"

She smiled tersely, "fine Max, is Sonny in"

He nodded and gestured toward the den. When she walked in he turned their eyes locking.

"Hey is everything okay? Is Kris alright?"

"Yeah Sonny, she is fine, Sam is with her"

"Okay, is something else"

"Just be quiet and listen"

The contents in his stomach were dangerously close to coming back but he stayed silent and looked at her.

The deep intake of air and then the words flowed, "I know this is going to sound crazy, and really the last thing a person who faked DID wants to do is sound crazy but there it goes. These last couple of days with Kristin in the hospital; they taught me a lot...about life being too short, and taking the reigns...and it showed me something else Sonny. Us, this...I gave up too easily last time; I loved you then, and I loved you now...and I could live everyday knowing that and not saying anything or I could fight. This is me fighting Sonny...and I know there is Kate, and Carly, God there is always Carly...but we deserve a chance. If you think I am crazy and don't feel it; that's fine...I will walk away right here and right now and we can forget this night ever happened...but I had to tell you; I had to let you know how I felt...I am just too tired to fight it anymore. I want to be with you..."