Making up for lost time
"Now Danny, remember what Aunt Carly said?" Sonny asked Danny as they walked the halls of General Hospital. Danny shook his head as he said "Of course. Momma went on a top secret mission to get me the best surprise ever!" "Thats right buddy" Sonny said as he put his hand on Danny's head. Danny was restless to say the least while Sam was gone so Carly had to come up with something to help him feel at ease. The best thing she could think of was Sam was getting him a surprise and to be honest, she really was. She was giving Danny the best gift ever...his father.
The door to Sam's room slowly opened and Carly smiled at her best friend as she walked in. Jason stood up and put his fingers to his lips as he pointed to Sam who had fallen asleep. Carly ran over to Jason and hugged him tight as she cried. She would kiss his cheek in between hugs trying to make sure this was all real. "Jase I cant believe you are here. I have dreamt about this day over and over. Dont ever leave me again" she told him as she cried into his chest. "I'm not going anywhere Carly, I promise" Jason said as he held her close. "You two really suck at this being quiet thing" Sam said with a smirk as she watched her friend come over to give her a hug. "Ya well I wouldn't have to be quiet if you wouldnt of been playing hero all alone" Carly said as she squeezed her hand. "So I have a little surprise for you both. Blue eyes, blonde hair and hes a little over two feet tall...if you are up for it" Carly said looking between her two friends. "Yea I think we are ready for him" Sam said with a big smile. Carly stood up and walked out the room in search of Sonny and Danny. "Are you ready for this Jase?" Sam asked knowing the nerves Jason must of been feeling seeing his son for the first time in three years. Jason couldnt speak. He was overcome with emotion and the tears slowly began to pool in his eyes, just waiting to be released. With a light knock on the door, Carly and Sonny slowly opened it as they had Danny's eyes covered. "Danny are you ready for your suprise?" Asked Carly knowing this would be the moment that changed them forever. "YES!" Danny shouted barely able to contain his excitement. "Ok...on 1...2...3" they removed their hands from his eyes and watched as Danny looked from his mom to his dad and back again. "DADDY!" Danny shouted as he ran over towards Jason. Jason quickly got on his knees and embraced his son as he ran into his arms. Jason could no longer contain his tears. Danny slowly pulled back and looked into Jason's eyes "Momma and I talked about you everyday. She told me that the only way I could see you was in my dreams because you had to go away" Danny said as he slowly turned towards Sam 'Is this a dream momma?" Jason wiped his tears even though they kept coming. He turned Danny towards him and said "No buddy, this isn't a dream. I'm sorry that I had to leave you. I love you so much and I tried really hard to get back to you but I couldnt. But then your mom found me and she helped me. I'm so sorry Danny." At this point there wasnt a dry eye in the room. Danny looked at Jason and embraced him again except this time he was crying with Jason. "Its ok daddy, I forgive you" he cried into Jason's shoulder. Sonny and Carly slipped out of the room giving the three of them a chance to bond as a family.
Jason, Sam and Danny had been in the hospital room for about an hour. Jason and Sam laid in bed together as Danny sat indian style in between their legs. "Is it true that you and Momma use to go on your motorcylce really fast" Danny asked his dad. Jason looked at Sam and smiled as he answered his son "Yes it is true but momma always wore her helmet. Safety first."Is it true that you gave momma a lug nut for a ring when you asked her to marry you?" "That is true also but remember Danny, it isnt about a ring, its about love. I love your mom so much, I cant live with out her. Loving her is like breathing" Jason told his son as he placed a kiss on Sam's head. "Momma told me that you and her had once lost each other but than you found each other again. Is that what happened this time daddy?" asked Danny with sadness in his eyes. Jason sighed realizing the toll this situation took on his son. Jason grabbed Danny and sat him on his lap. "I was taken away for awhile Danny by some bad people. I didn't want to leave..." "Than why did you?" Danny shouted finally showing his anger and frustration from having to only know his dad through stories or pictures. "Danny, I understand you are upsest but..." Sam started to say but was quickly interrupted by Jason "No its ok Sam. He is allowed to feel angry. You have every right to be angry son. I'm angry too. I never wanted to leave you or your mom. I wanted more than anything to be there but daddy went to work the night you came home to us. I went to work and bad men were there and hurt daddy and I tried really hard to get away but I couldnt. Believe me when I tell you I never wanted to be gone. And I will spend the rest of my life showing you that I am here to stay."
For the first time in three years the Morgan family was finally healing. Jason enjoyed every second with his family but deep down he couldnt forget the threat was still out there. He had to protect his family at all costs...