Sam stood on the balcony, looking out at the water. The salty smell of sea air hung in the air mixing with the fragrances from the tropical plants nearby. She loved the orange bougainvilleas that grew in planters on either side of the patio. After she finishes her tea, she planned on going for a walk, the white sand, and clear ocean waves called to her. The beach had always held healing properties; she could feel her soul lifting every time she visited one.
In the weeks since she had left Port Charles, she walked the shoreline numerous times. Sam went over her decisions that led her here. Was it wrong to leave Jason? Should she have fought harder? Did he really love her? Right or wrong she would never regret being with him, she only wished he felt the same way; that he would come for her. She talked to Sonny and Carly almost daily and would always ask about him.
Jason knocked on the door to the villa and waited, after of few minutes with no answer he turned the knob and walked inside. He looked around for any sign that she was home. Home, he thought, this wasn't her home. It was where she lived and he hoped that once she heard what he came to say, he would be taking her home, to their home.
When he finally caught a glimpse of Sam, she was outside with her back to him. She had on a white sundress that went all the way to the floor and her black hair left loose in waves cascading down her back. He ached to reach out and touch her, unsure if she would even let him get near to her or hear him out. He stepped closer towards the balcony. Sam's body came alive, she could feel him, smell him before she even saw him she sensed his presence.
"Sam," Jason finally spoke aloud. He watched her wipe a tear from her eye but she didn't turn to face him.
She was so happy; she wanted nothing more than to run into his arms. She knew if she turned around her resolve would melt and she would do anything he asked. "Why are you here Jason?"
He took a deep breath before answering, "I came for you. I have realized I don't want to be without you, I can't be. Loving you is necessary, like breathing."
"What are you trying to say Jason?" She still wouldn't turn around scared of what she might find if she did. She needed to be certain that she understood him that he came for her and no other reason.
"I'm asking you to let me love you, share my life. I know I pushed you away. I honestly thought it was for the best, my life is dangerous, and I was scared I couldn't protect you. But I know now that nothing is certain and all I can do is try my best," he pauses. "Please Sam, let me take you home, to our home and I promise I will never push you away again." The emotion in his voice was so thick and raw. Her heart ached for him and she wanted to heal his brokenness.
"I have one more thing to ask you."
"Anything."
"What took you so damn long," she answers as she turns around and runs into his arms. He picks her up and swings her around kissing the top of her head.
Enjoying the feel of her in his arms once more, he molds her body to his. Suddenly he stops and steps back. "Sam?" he questions her, "You're pregnant?"
She ran a hand over her stomach and smiled up at him, "I am. I'm as shocked as you are. The doctor said it's a miracle and the baby is healthy. I wasn't trying to hide it from you; I just wanted you to come for me because you wanted me, not because you were obligated. If you didn't come soon I was going to come back to Port Charles, I would never have kept your child from you."
He stepped forward and tentatively put his hand on her belly, "That's my baby, our baby in there?"
She just smiles and nods. Jason kissed her then, with everything thing he had, every ounce of love he had to give. "I've never been so happy, I'm sorry it took me so long. Don't think I ever stopped loving you, I didn't, and I never will."
"It's going to be okay, I knew you would find me one day," she tells him with happy tears in her eyes.
"I will always come for you," Jason pauses, "Do you want to marry me? Because I want to marry you."
Sam looks deep into his eyes, "Yes Jason I will marry you."
"Knowing you and loving you is the most important thing that's ever happened to me," Jason kisses her passionately after slipping her engagement ring back onto her finger.
"I love you too."
~Somewhere to Run~
As they sit in the jet the following morning, Sam smiles contentedly rubbing her small baby belly. "Carly was excited to hear we are coming back to Port Charles together."
"She is always happy when things go her way. What did you tell her?"
"I asked her to throw a little dinner party together and invite the Quartermaines, Maxie and Spinelli, Robin and Patrick, and Lucky and Elizabeth. I figure this way we can share news of the baby and the engagement with everyone that means something to us."
"I don't have to wear a tie do I," Jason asks.
"No," Sam laughs, "I had her keep it casual. Do you think they will let us keep the wedding casual too? I would marry you in jeans and t-shirt."
"You know once we tell Carly and Maxie, any thoughts of simple go out the door."
"I'm well aware. I think we should get married before the baby comes, the smaller the time frame, the less likely they'll be to go over the top."
"Keep telling yourself that."
~Somewhere to Run~
At the Metro Court, the unlikely group assembled waiting for Sam and Jason to arrive. "What have these two gotten into now," Tracy grumbles.
"Hush now Tracy, maybe the boy has come to his senses," Edward interjects.
"You better not ruin whatever this is Tracy or else you're going to be looking for a new place to live," Monica threatens.
"Daddy wouldn't let you throw me out," the shrewd woman counters.
"It is my house; Alan gave it to me."
Carly comes over, "Will you ladies give it a rest? The guests of honor are on their way up right now."
As the elevator opens Sam steps out wearing a floor length flowing yellow sundress and Jason is wearing his trademark Black t-shirt and jeans. "Thank you to everyone for coming on such short notice," Sam begins, "Jason and I have a couple of important announcements to make." Jason smiles at her as she raises her left hand up, showing off her ring. "We're getting married," she continues, "The sooner the better."
"What's the rush," Maxie asks, "Are you scared he'll change his mind… Again."
Sam and Carly give her pointed stares.
"No Maxie I am not worried he will change his mind. I just don't want you and Carly to go crazy with wedding plans. We just want a simple ceremony."
Carly and Maxie look at each other and laugh, ideas for the wedding already flowing through their minds.
Edward speaks up, "While this is most excellent news, I can't help but wonder what else you have to announce."
Jason and Sam smile at each other. "Do you want to tell them or should I," Sam asks.
"Go ahead," He encourages.
With everyone's attention now focused on her, Sam turns to the side and runs her hands over her belly, "We're having a baby!"
Cheers and well wishes break out followed by hugs all around. Jason watches as Sam soaks up all the positivity, absolutely glowing, so glad that he was given a second chance to have a family with her.
