Chapter 1: An Unspoken Friendship

As he came bounding down the stairs of Pier 52, he heard a girl crying. Landing, he saw that she was sitting on the bench, holding her head in her hands. It wasn't often that he would comfort someone besides his wife, but this time it seemed necessary.

She was his friend, they didn't tlak much, but there was an unspoken agreement of friendship between them. It had never been more, though his wife mistakenly accused him one time. Now, and well, always, the thought of it was insane.

As he walked closer, the wood beneath him creaked, starteling the crying girl. She sat straight up causing her brown hair to fly back behind her, exposing her delicate face. Tears were streaked down her face. "Sonny, you scared me," she spoke with a shaking voice.

"I'm sorry, Elizabeth," he replied. After a long pause, he contenued. "What's wrong?"

"I shouldn't be burdening you with my troubles. You have enough worries as it is. Plus, you probably wouldn't even understand."

"Try me." A grin crossed his face, revealing his deep dimples.

"Ever since your 'resurection' things have been a little off with me a Jason. Well, not a little. A lot. He tried to talk to me for a while after I left, but I just kept rejecting him. Finally, he gave up. Then the whole Courtney thing has happened. I don't know what to think. I just ran into him and he just walked right past me. Ignoring me. Pretending I didn't exist."

She paused for a minute and Sonny sat down beside her. "Contenue," he said softly.

"All I want is out friendship back. I don't care if he wants anything more or not anymore. He used to know me better than anyone, and I thought that I knew him better than anyone. He could tell if I was hiding my true feelings and opinions. I miss having someone to talk to. I guess I realized that I missed him just a little too late."

Sonny wasn't sure what to say, but he knew he had to say something. "All I know is that when you were kidnapped this past summer, Jason went mad. He killed two guys trying jto find you. When he did, he used his own body to shield you when the crypt exploded. Call me crazy, but I think he has, and always will, carry feelings for you, whether they just be feelings of friendship."

"I knew it before. I could see it in his eyes. We even talked one about it one night. We both wanted to be togehter. When he lied to me about you, or a least kept the truth from me, I felt betrayed. He had never done that to me before. I know that there are things about his work that he can't discuss, but somehow that one was diferent."

"I'm sorry Elizabeth. I didn't know that my quote 'death' would cause you that much grief," Sonny replied with sympathy.

"Of course it did. You always protected me when I needed it. You've listened to me a dew times and now you're doing it again."

He smiled back at her. "I've always considered you as one of my friends, Elizabeth. And as for Jason, don't give up completely. I know that deep down, Jason wants to be your friend again too. Just give it time."

This made Elizabeth smile too. "Thank you. I needed to hear that." She brushed the tears from her eyes. "I feel better now."

"I'm glad I could help. As he got up, she followed and huged him. "If you ever need me again, I'm here. Hopefully I won't be too busy," he added with a chuckle.

"Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. It's been great talking to you."

"And you. Now I have some business to tend to. I've..."

"...got to go." she finished for him. "Yeah I know. I got used to it after a while. Goodbye, and be safe."

"Thank you, and you too," and with that, he left in the opposite direction he came in.

Elizabeth sat back down and sighed. As soon as she sat down, she heard more footsteps on the docks. She turned her head and saw who it was. It was Courtney.