Sam hesitated for a moment surprised at herself for even giving the crazy scheme Silas had concocted any serious deliberation. "In another life, I'd take you up on that offer but there are too many things I need to figure out. Too many questions still need answers and running away just isn't my style. Besides, I've never been able to resist the temptation of a good mystery," she added with a shrug and a kind grin.
"Can't blame a guy for trying can you?" He asked a glib twinkle in his eyes.
The conversation was cut short by a knock on Sam's door. She was not the slightest bit surprised. On the contrary, she expected someone from the P.C.P.D to in list her help in hunting the bomber. Lone behold, Carly was the unsolicited guest with her cheeks soaked in tears. Before Sam could ask what the problem was Carly blurted out, "have you seen Michael?"
Sam shook her head, "Why are you asking?" Carly could not hold everything in anymore. She told Sam about everything, even sleeping with Franco.
Michael and Jax stayed in a small hotel on Charles street because Michael could not stomach the idea of staying in the metro hotel. He tried to convince Jax to leave but Jax was terrified that the young man might do something to hurt himself. They stayed in separate rooms across the hall from each other. Neither got much sleep.
Michael laid awake all night trying to figure out how he could have been so blind to Sonny and Carly for so many years. He thought back to when he was in the hospital after getting shot. He remembered talking to Jason. That was the last time Michael had ever felt this angry.
Jason said, "it's going to be okay."
Michael just cried and asked, "Why am I acting like this way?"
The difference between then and now is that Michael did not need to know why he was angry. He needed to know how to make the pain stop. Michael heard a knock causing him to tear his eyes away from the ceiling. "It's time to check out Michael," Jax said.
"Jax," Michael called without getting out of bed his voice small and weak from crying. "Would it be alright if we stopped by the hospital?"
"Absolutely, that is a great idea," Jax replied relieved not only to hear Michaels the voice but also to know Michael had not given up hope yet.
Monica sat by Jason's side all night from the moment Robin and Carly left his room until the first rays of sunshine cascaded through the window. When Robin first told her that Jason's memories of being a Quartermaine were returning Monica was so taken aback she almost forgot why she went looking for Robin in the first place was to have her test A.J's D. N. A. A request Robin was understandably confused by. Nevertheless, she complied with because she understood Monica was grieving.
When Jason opened his eyes again it was morning. He thought he was alone again and for the first time in years dreaded the idea of solitude. He was about to press the button that would summon a nurse when he saw Monica sleeping in a chair beside him. "Mom?" he mumbled the word coming out like a reflex.
Monica jumped her eyes sprang open, "A.J.?" She exclaimed before her excited eyes could see Jason lying there in the bed. Her face dropped slightly not wanting to hurt Jason's feelings she quickly corrected herself and smiled a bit.
Monica concealed her disappointment well but it was no secret to Jason that he was not the son she wanted. He was nothing more than a bad reminder she kept around out of motherly obligation. He knew she tried to love him and that in her own way she did. Jason also couldn't help but wonder if after all the pain he had caused for she hated him if only a little. Monica reached her hand out though she was weary and drained. She was also relieved and happy to at least have one child still alive.
"I'm sorry," Jason apologized under his breath. "I know I'm not the son you deserve but I remember when you use to be proud of me…"
"Oh, Jason," Monica gasped her voice wavering. "That is not true…"
Jason smiled at her admiring how strong she was. "I think we both know it is. Or have you forgotten the night I destroyed his room and the horrible things I said to you."
"My god Jason what are you doing?" Monica a yelled. Opening the door she stared into his eyes frightened and in shock, "Jason?" She asked praying for this all to be a nightmare. "Jason!" She called again walking toward him as he began pulling things out of his closet.
"Do you know how much I hate these stupid clothes!?" He shouted putting his face into hers as he walked by her to toss them out his smashed window.
"Jason please don't!" she begged her hand shaking and voice quivering. "Oh my God Jason!" she screamed pleading with him. "Stop this please!" she begged but Jason did not care. "Please stop it!" she continued desperately trying to reach her son. Her heartbreaking finally she blocked his way. "Jason stop it!" she shouted slapping him. "You have destroyed everything I have left of him!" she cried out in sheer agony.
"Him" Jason replied in an icy whisper. "Not ...me…" he breathed as if a weight had been lifted by her simple recognition. "He's dead!" He bellowed so loudly Monica backed away out of fear of what this stranger with the face of her son might do to her. Jason thankfully never raised a hand to her. He instead finished the conversation by stating, "and I'm gone" before storming out leaving Monica on her knees in tears.
"No, Jason I haven't forgotten…" she admitted. "I also know you were not yourself. You were angry and hurt and scared. I don't blame you for acting out the way you did. I certainly never stopped loving you."
Robin zoomed through the hospital halls clutching the D.N.A results she could hardly believe. She knocked on the door to Jason's room where Monica said she would be scarcely even aware they were talking before she entered.
"I'm sorry," she gasped catching her breath still holding the envelope with the results as if it might vanish if she were to relinquished it for even a second. "There's something you should see," she grunted handing them to Monica.
Her eyes threatened to pop out of her as she realized everything Stefan said was true. "Call the police... Monica said her world spinning with excitement and confusion. She was glad she was sitting because otherwise, she would have fainted.
"Dante's is here visiting Connie," Robin announced. "I'll go get him and you can explain everything.
"Explain what?" Jason asked.
Monica tried to find to the words but none would come except, "A.J. A.J" she just repeated over and over again.
"What about A.J.?" Jason pushed for more information. Robin filled in the blanks before darting off to find Dante.
Inside the walls of an unknown location Helena Cassadine was smiling ear to ear looking up to the heavens as she spoke with no one else around, "Don't worry my dear Mikkos," she purred. "I'll be with you soon but I see no harm in having a little fun before I go even if Stefan did try to ruin it all. I still have a few surprises up my sleeve." She made her way down to the lab where she kept all her favorite toys she only had five left thanks to her good for nothing son. Nevertheless, it did give her an idea of what game to play next. The only question was who to release now?
Would you like to play a game? - Jigsaw
