She didn't yell…she just nodded her head at his statement. The tears came, and he no longer had the urge to stop them for her. It was surprising that she didn't ask more questions. She just turned to leave…and he watched her go. It was over. But he had to make sure she made it home safely…she wasn't in the shape to drive. So he followed her.

Sleep had overcome her early and she fell asleep on the couch wrapped in a light afghan. She thought of him when she slept there….how they would lay intertwined each other's arms until daybreak. She awoke to the loud slam of a door.

He saw her walk into the door, and he thought for a moment to stay. So he watched the house on the lake wondering what was going on inside.

Alexis wakes up to see her eldest daughter fuming. "Someone else…he said there is someone else. I bet it is Liz…I knew she had a thing for him…I just. She acted like she was my friend…I am going to call her" is all Alexis hears as Sam picks up the phone and dials the hospital. "Elizabeth Spencer please" she says and Alexis gets up and clicks the hang up button on the phone. "Sam, stop"

"You are happy aren't you" she screamed again throwing the phone into the receiver causing it to jump and knock the lamp off the table. Alexis rolled her eyes to the ground and leaned down to pick up the pieces of shattered glass. Sam was still ranting when she picked up a piece and sliced her hand. The blood spilled onto the floor and she hardly noticed.

Sam had run out of the house and he watched her go; not sure what exactly was happening. It was then he heard sirens coming up the drive and he hid out in the brush once more. There wasn't police; just a medic and he got out of the car to make sure everything was okay. When he walked in Sam was nowhere to be found but the medic was treating Alexis' hand. There was a wide gash cutting across her palm. He came to her then and sat next to her and she laid her head on his shoulder. The medic worked fast to stitch up her hand and then left.

She didn't know at what point everything happened. One moment Sam was yelling at her…then the lamp fell. She was picking up pieces when the blood starting pouring out of her hand. She heard Sam rush to the phone and call the ambulance. She tried to explain that she was okay, but at that point Sam was pale and then she rushed out. She heard the medic walk in and start to work on her hand. She didn't know at what moment Jason ended up on the couch next to her, but she let herself get lost in his embrace.

When the door shut he felt her loosen; felt the familiarity of her body reacting to his. He wrapped her up tighter lightly touching the bandage that covered her wound. He saw her look up with the toffee eyes and leaned down to kiss her. He thought for a moment she might turn away, but she didn't. She let him kiss her, and she began to kiss him back coming to her knees to meet him. He wrapped his strong arms around her waist and brought her to his lap.

She didn't care anymore…his arms wrapped around her and she felt at home. His hand lightly touched her wound. And when she looked up those blue eyes were staring down at her with such a burning intensity. He kissed her and this time she didn't stop it…this time she actively participated meeting his kiss with the same intensity. She felt his strong arms bring her to his lap, and she let it happen. Her hands found under the hem of his shirt and she slowly pulled it off to reveal his muscular abs. She let her hands roam his body, and she didn't stop him when he began to strip her.

Afterwards he lay with her head on his chest. They were naked under the small afghan and he relished in the way her hair felt splayed upon his chest. He takes her hand into his and intertwines their fingers…and he whispers softly in the glow of the moon, "I meant it"

It takes her breath away to hear him say that…to know that the words he whispered in the throes of lovemaking meant something to him…they had meant something to her…literally making her stomach tie in knots. And she turned to him propping herself up on one elbow, "I love you too"

He carried her to her bed that night; neither thinking about the consequences that morning light brought until the doorbell rang at an ungodly hour. Alexis wrapped herself in a robe before opening…and a messenger sat with a telegram.

Mom,

I think I just need some time to clear my head…Jason bought me this boat a long time ago, and this morning I set sail. Don't worry, I know how to sail…Tell Kristina and Molly I love them, okay…and do me a favor…will you and Jason visit Lila's grave for me while I am gone…and yes…I know... I guess all things come full circle…Surprisingly I am not mad…just be happy…and I will be back…someday.

Love,

Samantha

She gasped when she read the last part…she knew. She had never meant for Sam to know. But now she did, and she was gone. She had lost her girl again, but this time in her heart she knew it wasn't going to be forever.

He walked out to find her crying over a letter. When he read the telegram he felt his heart sink. As much as Sam had hurt him by sleeping with Ric; he never wanted to hurt her. But he couldn't let Alexis go now…he would not deprive him happiness to make someone else happy. So he leaned over and kissed her shoulder and when she turned to him he scooped her up in his arms and headed back to bed.

A/N: I know it was super short, BUT I had to get rid of Sam in a not mean way…I don't think Alexis would do anything to hurt her intentionally…and later you will find out how Sam found out, and how everyone reacts to Jason/Alexis…Thanks everyone for reading and the wonderful reviews…you all rock!