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Chapter 5: Unveiling

Courtney looked over the jurors, wishing her power extended to mind reading. They all had lives, when the day was done they could go home to families, lovers, Jason couldn't his life had a time limit something Courtney couldn't forget. The judge began speaking her words, slowing while Courtney squinted to try to understand but everything began to spin out of control.

"Oh my god Courtney" It was too late by the time Carly noticed the other girl had already slipped to the ground screaming in agony.

"I told you already, don't look at me"

"Leave Courtney alone"

"Make me" The jail shifted changing into the docks, the attacker was the same, his weapon had changed though but the images were ripping through her skull, barely leaving her time to see anything. It ended the same as all the others, Jason on the ground in a pool of blood.

"No Jason" Courtney kept screaming, unaware of the rumblings in the courtroom, just the images slowly solidifying in her mind. Curling into a ball on the floor, she did not even try to stop sobbing the pain growing so intense it forced her eyes shut. People shouted, some aghast at the display others scurrying to get a better view, Jason was the only one who sprinted to her side. He didn't think twice before scooping her into his arms, shielding the cameras and flashing lights, from her eyes. The judge banged her gavel a few times, trying to ease the disgruntled crowd but nothing seemed to help and Courtney's screaming grew audibly louder.

"Courtney, come on, it's okay"

Forcing her eyes open she glanced down at his abdomen, covered in blood. Placing her hands over the gaping wound, she saw them dripping in the crimson substance.

"Jason You're bleeding"

He glanced down not understanding the statement, he didn't feel any pain there wasn't a drop of blood anywhere on his clothes.

"Courtney I am fine, just look, I promise I am fine" That is when she finally opened her eyes fully, swallowing her tears to get a better look. He was right, there was no blood, and glancing at her hands, she realized there was nothing on them, nothing at all.

It was enough to cause fresh tears to slide down her cheeks, the nagging in the back of her skull forgotten as she pulled Jason into a tight hug. A few people began clapping, admiring the show while others groaned returning to their seats unsatisfied with the climatic events ending.

"Times up you too the judge is back, on your feet Morgan" The guard stood back resisting dragging the man off the floor, somewhere deep inside he knew this blonde girl needed Jason.

Courtney refused to let go at first, it wasn't in her, she wished that for a second Jason's safety was as easier to ensure just because he was in her arms.

"Courtney, you gotta trust me, I am gonna come back to you" Something in his voice eased the pain of having her arms pried from around his neck. Their eyes connecting he flashed a smile smiling, hoping the uneasiness in Courtney's eyes would dim, that he could help, like she had helped him. Nothing changed though, as he helped her rather shakily to her feet, she almost refused to let his hand go, the connection was too strong.

"I promise" Jason mouthed pulling her close one last time, his head dipping to capture her lips. Something in Courtney's brain awoke, shocked into awareness of her surroundings. Instead of ending the kiss, she let her fingers entangle in the hair at the nape of his neck in essence trying to pull him an inch closer.

Carly coughed blushing a shade very close to scarlet at all the people staring including the judge, as happy as she was for the two, this was neither the time nor the place. Reluctantly pulling apart Courtney finally realized the patient observers clapping slow and steady, some smiling some not. Did we really just shared our first kiss in a courtroom filled with strangers? Her head began to hurt again, but an odd sense of comfort lulled her into a rather dreamlike state.

"You shouldn't keep the judge waiting" Regret tinged her voice, she knew he would have to let go, even as he turned away the feel of his touch warmed her skin.

"Courtney" Raising her head she looked at him, they did not need to speak, with one smile everything they needed to say was.

"Well Courtney, welcome to the family" Carly, smiled the arrogant smile of a woman who obviously saw this coming, but with a second look Courtney could tell it was all just a cover for the shock.

Jason tried to listen while Alexis made her argument against him, he tried to feel bitterness towards Sonny's ex lawyer, but he couldn't kid himself Alexis was the furthest thing from his mind. Courtney tasted like strawberries; licking his lips, he could still taste her lip-gloss. It took all his self-control not to turn around and look at her; maybe she was the closest thing to an angel.

Courtney contained her smile even for all the lovey-dovey feelings fluttering about in her heart there was still pain. Carly didn't seem to notice, something that Courtney thanked god for, all she had to do was hide the visions and keep Jason safe, if only it were that easy.

"Court is adjourned for the day" With one slam of the oversized gavel people began clearing out in a frenzy of discussion, all annoyingly upbeat. For the first time Courtney found herself looking around for Jason's family, they should be easy to spot, she thought automatically searching for solemnest of the crowd.

"Sweetie its not worth looking around, Jason's family is me and Sonny the rest, well except Emily, barely have contact with him" Courtney couldn't help but whip around to face Carly "How did you know I was looking for them?"

"Woman's intuition, I would have done the same thing, I mean you care about Jason for obvious reasons, but some people have it out for him, including her" With the coldest look an exhausted Carly could muster she pointed towards the district attorney. Who had begun pulling her files together and watching out of the corner of her eyes as the guards slowly cuffed Jason's hands. She looked distrusting, but other then that her perfectly primped hair and unwrinkled suit achieved the image of perfection, something that made Courtney wary.

"Who is she?"

"Look why don't you go say goodbye to Jason I will catch up with you in a minute" Before Courtney could even voice a protest Carly had disappeared.

"Hey Bill think I could have a minute" The guard looked about the empty courtroom, eying the doors for a moment longer then necessary.

"Okay but just a minute I'll be right outside that door so don't you try anything funny" He wagged a finger in Jason's face, appearing more comical then scary.

"You okay" Jason took a step forward brushing a thumb along Courtney's jaw, she shut her eyes enjoying the feeling, sparks literally lighting from his finger tips to send shivers down her spine.

"I'm fine, really bad migraine, are you okay, I mean in jail and stuff" He observed how fast she changed the subject and he felt the urge to press for more details of her little break down, but she had made it very clear she wanted to move on.

"I'm okay, jails not as bad as they make it seem on T.V" Somehow Courtney doubted that very much but she managed a small smile. They fell into an awkward silence both unsure of what to say, had they really kissed in a courtroom of all places?

"So…" Jason couldn't finish his sentence; Courtney's lips were stopping any further talking, not that he was complaining. It was slower no less passionate then the first, but they both began to savor the taste of each other, moving close enough to blend as one.

"I want you to leave her alone" "Jason, don't, leave him alone please, just leave it alone"

"No he shouldn't have touched you" Fists, grunts, it was the animated fight she had seen even compared to the boxing matches on television. Jason never saw the blade though, he did not see the menacing glint beneath the moonlight, and she did though. Before the scream could even pass her lips Jason was on the ground, bleeding.


Courtney broke away from Jason violently grabbing at her head, nails digging into the soft skin of her scalp, It took all she had not to scream until her voice went ragged, the pain becoming so intense it blurred objects right in front of her. Jason didn't move from his spot though, he looked so much paler then before even after spending weeks away from even the tiniest ray of sunshine, his complexion was off.

"Jason what's wrong?" Courtney looked in his eyes worried and weak all at the same time, he moved back from her touch and she knew without having to ask more. Shoulders slumped he slipped into a sitting position against the wall rubbing his tired eyes.

"You saw it didn't you." Tears had come into her eyes, her soft melodic like voice, growing ragged. He stayed silent listening to his own breathing, hoping to calm the violent twisting in his stomach. Why did his death surprise him, I mean it's not like he was some innocent by stander, no he was a killer, cold blooded and deserving of what was coming towards him.

Then why did he feel so sick? Why did he want to just grab onto to something and never let go, he did not want to leave his family. He wanted to live, to have a child and a wife, a life, not as a Quartermaine or an enforcer as someone she could love. He wanted her and it ripped him apart even more to know there was no chance at having any of that, there was going to be no more life to live.

"Jason, we can fight this" The way Courtney said 'we' almost made his heart pump a little faster, but how could he drag her further into his life, with a murder conviction hanging over his head and a premonition death.

"No you're going back to Atlantic City, you're going to forget you ever met me"

"No, Jason I want to help you, please let me" Courtney walked a little closer to him, only to watch him stand and move away.

"No"

"Why?"

"Because, because I want you to live, I'm dying not you" Jason said it without letting his voice crack an admiring feat for a man yearning to just reach out and pull Courtney to him.

"Jason…"

"Go" She showed no sign of moving, defiance shining in her eyes but he acted as though he could care less "Go, please"

Courtney reached a hand out to touch his face, surprised when he did not move away; instead he leaned into her touch.

"I am not going anywhere, this is the first vision I have gotten that I can stop I am not going to let you die" Courtney didn't expect an answer so when none came all she could manage was a small smile.

"I'll see you soon" Planting a kiss on his smooth cheek she couldn't resist running a finger along his strong jaw, forgetting for a moment that he had just almost forced her back to Atlantic city.

"Stay safe" Jason managed keeping his voice neutral as she walked away, how did he know that wouldn't be the last chance he would get to see her?

"Time to go Morgan" He did not have time to finish the thought before he was pushed roughly back into the transport bus.

Carly followed her senses, she knew the office couldn't be very far away, not with the way cheap perfume hung in the air thickly, like cigarette smoke at a cheesy bar.

Pausing she almost turned back to meet Courtney but something kept her in place in front of the door.

"Come in"

"What do you want Carly?"

"Nice way to greet an old friend"

"We were never friends"

"On the contrary Alexis I believe at one time I was actually under your spell, I almost bought into the whole you're just the prim and proper little lawyer, then you slept with my husband"

The lawyer tensed visibly, her hands reaching for the file folder scattered across her desk. She shut it before Carly could get a glimpse.

"That Jason's case file"

"It's none of your business" Alexis spat curtly, pushing the file further from prying eyes, Carly ignored the movement her eyes darting around the office.

"Typical Alexis not a pretty thing in this place, except for her of course" Carly stroked the picture frame sitting lonesome near the edge of the desk.

Alexis glanced at the picture it was in fact the only thing of value in the entire building, to her anyway. Her baby, Kristina, in her arms where she belonged, Alexis slammed the picture down, the distinct cracking of glass echoing throughout the room.

"Temper, temper Natasha you ought to watch that"

"Why are you here?"

"I want to know why you're so hell bent on destroying my family, you know Jason didn't do this" Something in Carlys' tone softened and when she glanced back at Alexis, she looked almost pleading.

"You stole my family, have you forgotten that not only a few months ago you ripped my daughter from my arms and claimed her as your own"

"Oh please don't be so dramatic, Sonny gained full custody after you got off of all charges from Alkazars' murder, you're lucky Sonny didn't have you moved out of here"

"No he'd rather have me watch as my daughter is raised by a whore" Alexis stood up circling her desk until she was only a few feet from Carly.

"I promise you Jason will be convicted and Sonny will be next and then I will get Kristina back"

"She's already calling me mommy, smart kid I wouldn't want you as my mother either" Alexis attempted to smack the blonde only to have her wrist caught in mid- air. Carly tightened her grip wanting so desperately to hear the bones crack beneath the pressure but instead she let go.

"Never try to hit me Alexis or next time you will be in the hospital" Gripping her bag tightly Carly made her way to the door stopping for a second in the doorjamb.

"Kristina's going to be learning how to walk soon and I'm going to help her, that's what mothers do for their children"

Carly was gone leaving an infuriated Alexis in her wake. The lawyer tried to remember everything she had been told to do how the plan was supposed to work but the blood coursing through her veins began to boil, every inch of her begging to lash out. With a resounding crash, she swept the contents of her desk to the ground including her precious picture.

Tears feverishly flew down her cheeks but she chose to ignore them, bending down she picked up the fallen frame, shaking away the stray bits of broken glass.

"My little girl, don't worry mommy's going to get you back"