Rated PG 13

Chapter 2: Everything Old Is New Again

Alison looked over to the other side of her bed. She watches Jamal sleeping soundly. She use to love doing that, watch him sleep. He was so calm and peaceful in his sleep. It made her feel as though the world was a safe place. She gently stroked his face with her index finger.

"Hey there sleepy head" Alison said as she saw Jamal's eyes open.

"Spunky" Jamal responded. "Where were you last night?"

"Yeah. I guess I came home pretty late. I went for a walk and ran into Rafe. I guess I lost track of time when we were talking and watched the fireworks."

"I'm glad you had a good time"

"Yeah" Ali responded and moved over and kissed Jamal. Jamal kissed her back as the kisses got more intense.

"Wait, stop" Jamal announced. He couldn't do it. He couldn't make love to her. She was no longer his girlfriend. He couldn't take advantage of her like that. Jamal was reminded of all the times he had offered to reunite with Alison but she refused because of her love for Rafe. He couldn't take advantage of her and disrespect her like that. No matter how much he wanted and loved her, he couldn't do it.

"Jamal. What's wrong? We haven't been together since I left the hospital. Don't you want to be with me?"

"I just- I can't."

"Why not? Make love to me Jamal, please" Alison said and leaned in to kiss Jamal but he pushed her away.

"Jamal? Why are you pushing me away?"

"I" he started but was interrupted with a knock on the door.

"I'll get that" Jamal said so he could get out of bed with Alison. "Kate" Jamal said when he answered the door.

"Good morning Jamal. I hope I didn't wake you up"

"No" Jamal responded

"Is Alison here?" Kate asked

"Right here" Alison responded. "Good morning Kate" Ali greeted her former lawyer.

"How are you feeling?" Kate asked

Alison looked at Jamal. "Fine" Ali lied.

"I just wanted to come by and say good bye and too give you some paperwork"

"Good-bye? You're leaving?"

"I'm afraid so. I have a life in New York that can't be put on hold"

"Kate, Thank you for all your help. I know that I don't remember anything but I know you were the best lawyer I could've had."

"I'm going to miss you" Kate said and hugged Ali. "You're a wonderful girl and have a bright future ahead of you. Just follow your heart and everything will come back to you"

"Thanks" Ali said

After Kate left, Jamal and Alison continued with their conversation from earlier.

"Ali, let me explain" Jamal said

"Explain what? You don't want me" Alison argued.

"That's not true. I've always wanted you and always will. You know that. The question isn't whether I want you it's whether you want me or not?"

Alison was startled by that comment. "What's that suppose to mean? Why would you even think that?"

"Because it's true. Think about it. Ever since you got out of the hospital, everything's changed. Haven't you noticed. Nothings been the same for a very long time." Jamal blurted out.

"How am I suppose to know anything when you don't tell me what's going on."

"I wish that I can tell you but I can't. I can't be the one to save you this time."

Alison in tears couldn't believe what she was hearing and ran out the door.

To Be Continued...

Disclaimer: I'm in no way affiliated with Brian Gaskill and Erin Hershey and Port Charles nor do I own the character of Rafe Kovich and Alison Barrington and any other characters of Port Charles.