A/N: I had this epilogue semi planned from the start...it actually more sets up the snapshots that I will be writing that go along with In The Rubble...but I think it ties everything together. It is not exactly happy...so be warned, but I hope you like it anyway. Thanks everyone who has read and reviewed this...this was the first fan fiction I had ever wrote...and now this is the end...I hope you read the follow up snapshots that go with it...Thanks again!
It seemed appropriate that the day was overcast and a drizzle blanketed the green grass. Everyone stood in the traditional black garb, umbrellas flanking the area. She watched as one by one they each placed a gardenia on top of the mahogany casket. After everyone gave her their peace and left...she walked towards the casket...a lone flower in her hand. She laid it down, and then knelt down next to the casket placing her cheek upon the wood. Her tears mixed with the rain, and it was the first time she had felt in days.
Jason came up and placed his hand on her back noticing how wet she was getting, "Alexis, it's time to go" he said.
She nodded and touched her lips to the wood briefly, "goodbye my love"
As she climbed into the limo she felt Sam's hand grasp hers. Jason sat on the other side and she laid her head down on his shoulder. She knew that he was hurting as much as she was.
They came up to the sprawling house and she went upstairs to change. As she walked into their room she looked at their bed...still flanked with black satin sheets. She opened the closet and ran her hands along his suits...relishing in the feel of the material. If she was alone, she would put on one of his dress shirts and could almost imagine his arms around her once more...but she had guests waiting downstairs.
She walked down the hallway towards the stairs and looked at the frames on the walls. Alex's first birthday, Kristina's prom, their wedding. She ran her hand over that one, and continued her trek downstairs.
As soon as she stepped off the last step she spotted her oldest daughter.
"Mama" she said tearing away from her husband.
She embraced her tightly breathing in the scent of her hair...she was six months pregnant now...daughter Michaela had been born three years earlier.
Kristina Webber had married Cameron Webber when she was in her fourth year Pre-law program. Immediately her father had been against it. Cameron was two years younger, had a shifty past and Sonny didn't see him worthy for his little girl. After Alexis pointed out the similarities between him and Sonny; he relented a little. He had finally won him over, and six months later they were married in the same spot in the garden that her parents were years earlier.
She was away teaching at Cambridge when the news of the cancer came. Two weeks later Kristina and Cameron were living in the guest house at Greystone.
"I miss him so much already" she said breaking away...her brown eyes filled with unshed tears.
"Me too baby" she said bringing her close again.
Right behind her was Molly, "Mom" she said hugging her tightly.
Although Molly wasn't biologically Sonny's they had always shared an amazing bond. Ric had been Daddy, and Sonny had been "Pop's" Alexis was always amazed by the ferocity that Sonny loved his children and he had always considered Molly one of the bunch.
"What am I going to do when I have a fight with John...who is going to calm me down" she asked through tears.
Alexis had to smile remembering when Molly came in to announce that she was in love with John Jacks and they were moving in with each other...Sonny didn't argue...Molly had the perfect mix of intellect from both of parents...and when she put her mind to something there was no arguing or talking her out of it. He and Jason also taught her the tricks to winning Carly over to the idea of her son marrying Ric Lansing's daughter.
She expected her son to be next, but when he was no where to be found she went looking for him.
Through the glass doors she saw him outside on the bench. It was still lightly drizzling, but he sat outside his glasses and leather jacket on. If Kristina was considered the compassionate one, Molly the intellectual, Alex was definitely the sensitive one. He was probably the most spoiled, not necessarily by material things but by the fact that he always had both of his parents; always very much in love.
"Hey you" she whispered sliding next to him.
"Mama" he said lying his dark curly head on her shoulder.
When she looked at Alex she saw Sonny...in his looks, in his smile...she reminded her of what Sonny would have probably been like if Deke hadn't have shown up in his life
"It's not fair" he whispered taking off his glasses to wipe the tears.
"I know baby, I know" she said rubbing his back.
She heard the patio door slide again, "Alexis, there is someone here to see you" Jason said walking up.
As she raised up she touched Jason's shoulder, and left him sitting next to Alex. When she turned back she heard them talking about him...laughing, sharing stories.
When she walked into the living room she was greeted by a tall redhead, "Alexis" Michael said hugging her.
"How are you doing? Have you eaten?" he asked.
Alexis rolled her eyes at Sonny's oldest son knowing that Sonny had told him to keep an eye on her.
"I'm fine sweetie" she said touching his cheek.
He nodded, but she could see the tears in his eyes, "how are you"
"Pulling through"
She saw his wife Melissa standing talking to Sam and she thought of when he brought her home. He was a third year resident at Harvard Medical school when he called and said he found "the one" She was to meet them at a dinner party. When she walked in Carly gasped and Jason laughed. Later that night she marched right over to Sonny to tell him, "our son wants to marry his step mom" to which Sonny replied, "he must have great taste." Carly was more than slightly annoyed, but managed to keep it to herself. They had a small ceremony at the Metro Court and ten months later little Caroline Barbara Corinthos was born. It was a touch and go birth, but that night a little baby did more to bond a family together than ever before.
Michael was pushed out of the way by Morgan, "Lexi" he said practically picking her off the ground when he grabbed her. Morgan was what one would call a free spirit...Sonny joked that he may look like him, but he had Jason's brain...he would take off on his bike for days at a time...skipped from girl to girl...until a certain red head put him in his place. Lila Rae Alcazar was equal parts her mom and dad...what one would call a spitfire...and Morgan was head over heels. It was Alexis who he first told...and she helped break the news to his father who was none to happy to hear that his son was marrying into the Alcazar family. The father's fought about it, of course, and then one weekend neither side of the family heard from them...until a late night call from Vegas...from then on out the Corinthos/Alcazar families were forever blended.
Everything ended up being a blur...people offering their condolences...to see how many people truly loved Sonny in life...she watched his grandkids play...this was his legacy that he had left behind.
When the guests had finally departed she found herself alone on the couch. She felt someone come in and sit down.
"Always good in a crisis, right" Carly whispered the sadness evident in her voice.
Alexis bit back the tears, "that's us"
"I can't believe he is gone...he wasn't..." Carly choked back.
Alexis felt the first of many tears hit her cheeks, "I know"
Carly put her hand in Alexis and squeezed, "you made him a better man, a better father...thank you for that" she said before she got up and walked out the door.
She sat there for a long time...just staring at the wall...how was she supposed to do this without him.
One Month Later...
She walked towards the grave marker...she knew exactly how many steps it took from the gate to get there...she saw the familiar pink baby roses from Kristina, and the orchids from Michael. She brought the same thing every time...gardenias...their flower. As she knelt down by the stone, she felt a warm breeze pass along her neck...and familiar tingles went down her spine...and she remembered...
You
touched my heart you touched my soul. I've kissed your lips and held your
head. I am a
dreamer and when I wake, Goodbye my lover.
You changed my life and all
my goals.
And love is blind but then I knew it,
My heart was
blinded by you.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well,
I know your smell.
I've been addicted to you.
You can't break my spirit - it's my
dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me,
Remember us
and all we used to be
Goodbye my
friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
-Goodbye
My Lover – James Blunt
Michael Corinthos Jr.
Husband, Father, Best Friend
Watching Over Us from His Ocean In the Sky
