This is the last one I may be able to post for three or for days. The Sexis family is starting to solidify, which probably means one thing: trouble is on the horizon. Anyhow, I hope you enjoy.

Turning To Stone – Chapter 21

"Zander?" Sonny sat forward in the chair. He rested his elbows on his knees. "It can't be."

Jax stood and walked toward his desk drawer. He pulled out a manila folder and began to read notes from a file. "Alexander, born May 11, 1980 to Natasha Alexandra Cassadine, raised Alexis Davidovich. On that same day a baby girl, Samantha, was born to one of Alexis's classmates." He closed the file and handed it to Sonny before he continued on. "It was this girl that Alexis was allowed to hold. Mikkos doctored the paper work pretty well to make it appear that Samantha was Alexis's child. Mikkos arranged for the boy to be adopted by a young doctor, Cameron Lewis and his wife. Mikkos was not completely heartless. Remembering that Alexis told him she called herself Natasha Alexander and that the boy she'd loved was named Anthony, he requested the boy be named Alexander Anthony Lewis. The family agreed, but later nicknamed him Zander."

"How did Zander wind up in Port Charles?" Sonny was overwhelmed. Why hadn't he known? Alexis was so close to Zander from the start, it was as though she had always known. All he had done, until he was given his second chance, was use the boy. Not to mention that because of his absence in his son's life, Zander had sold drugs and been heavily exposed to organized crime.

"The Lewis's also had one son, Peter. Dr. Lewis left his wife and young Zander after a hunting accident took Peter's life. It was rumored that Zander was to blame. He left home and arrived in Port Charles where he began to work for Sorel. I believe you know the rest."

Once more, Sonny covered his face with his hands. He felt as though he'd been punched in the gut. Slowly he began to process what Jax was saying. If Zander was indeed his boy, he could never return to the life he'd known before or his son would be lost. He remembered the things he'd exposed the boy to: like the time he hung AJ on a meat hook and the two occasions on which Zander had already been shot. And in the life he knew before, he had him beaten and then abandoned him. It was even possible his neglect caused Zander's death. "Alexis is never going to forgive me," he mumbled.

"Alexis will be thrilled. Everyone knows how much she loves that kid."

Sonny ran a hand through his hair. "If what you say is true, how much more danger does he face if anyone finds out we know who he is?"

"Corinthos, none of the Cassadines are ever safe. You know that. But if Helena or even Stefan find out that you know Zander is the true Cassadine heir, you expose both Zander and your unborn child to danger."

Sonny and Jax spoke a bit longer. Sonny made Jax promise not to tell anyone about his discovery, not even Alexis. He would tell her in time, but before he unearthed the fury of the Cassadines, he had to be sure. Tomorrow, he would ask Doctor Collins to run a DNA test from his blood and the samples Zander had given him today. Sure, it was slightly unethical, but Kevin came from a crazy family and he would understand. Sonny wondered how he could keep something this important from Alexis. Their friendship and their marriage had been based on trust. It wouldn't be forever, just until he could figure out how to keep his family safe.

Sonny walked into Greystone and was struck by how different it was in this life than it had been at the past. Kristina sat singing and playing the piano. He'd bought a piano specifically because she lived there. She was accompanied by Michael who was completely off key. Alexis stood rubbing her belly, though he doubted she realized it. He watched as she smiled. It was August and at four and half months pregnant, their baby girl was starting to make her presence known. Almost as if on cue, Zander entered from the kitchen and began to join in the singing. Sonny was surprised to hear that Zander inherited his grandmother's voice. Who'd have known Zander could sing?

Sonny slipped behind Alexis. He felt her snuggle into his neck as he tightened his arms around her waist.

"He's quite good." She whispered.

"Yep." He took in the scent of her hair. "Michael's bad enough to scare a cat though." Sonny began to chuckle.

Alexis turned and punched him the arm before chuckling. "He really is bad, isn't he?"

"Thanks for fighting for him his whole life." He kissed her on the forehead. "You and me, we got us a family. Did you ever think that this would be us, you know when we met up again for the first time?"

Alexis laughed, "Let's see, when you asked me to represent Jason in a custody battle against Carly and AJ, did I think I'd be married to you, helping raise Michael and carrying your child? Absolutely not. I didn't even like you."

"You didn't want to like me, but you liked me." Sonny held her tighter, "What's that line from that movie? 'I had you at hello.'"

"You are so smug." She rubbed his hands that were now resting on her belly.

He kissed her ear. "I don't know why it's so hard for you to admit. After all, you had me at Eddie's Angel. Even Jason mentioned how hot you looked in that teddy with a rose between your teeth."

Alexis turned to sock him in the arm, but was immediately met with a sweet kiss. She turned her back to him and wrapped herself in his arms again. "I would say our life is just about perfect, the only thing that's missing is our daughter. I hope wherever our baby is, she's as happy as we are."

Sonny watched Zander and Kristina at the piano. "I have a feeling our child is just fine."