A/N: I love you all for all the feedback, it makes me want to write more and more! I'm going to warn you now, I may drag this out a bit. I think I know who Brenda will be with, but I'm still not 100% sure. Although, I promise that I will write a second fanfic for whoever she doesn't end up with. Please keep reading, even if you may not like where I'm going with it I promise that all three of my main characters will be in this story until the end! Hope you like this…

Brenda smiled as she looked around her new home. She took in every aspect, from the hardwood floors, to the elegant fireplace. It made the cottage look dull, not half as homey as this was. Her peaceful state of mind was interrupted by her rambunctious three year old who was knocking into her leg.

"What do you think sweetheart?"

"It's pretty!"

"Well I'm glad you approve" Brenda responded while she picked up Isabella and sat down on the overstuffed couch.

Finally Brenda was in her own place again. Maybe now life can get back to normal.

Jason and Sonny came in the front each with a box, followed by Johnny and Marco.

"Thanks again guys. I really owe you all."

"No problem Ms. Barrett" Johnny quickly responded, he checked her out for the tenth time that day, but Brenda didn't notice. Unfortunately, Sonny did.

"Johnny!" he practically screamed.

"Huh?" Johnny was pulled quickly out of his x-rated thoughts and all the other heads swirled in that direction too.

Sonny quickly got a hold of his temper. "There are more boxes outside, why don't you and Marco bring them in?"

Both men were out in a flash, leaving Brenda and Jason staring at Sonny.

"So, what's next?" Sonny quickly tried to make them forget the incident.

"Um….I guess we could start unpacking down here, especially the kitchen" Brenda suggested, still a little taken aback by Sonny's outburst.

"Wait, you're going to cook?" Sonny almost laughed aloud.

"I never said that, I just said I have things that are going to go in there. And for your information I can cook some things now! Eric taught me…." Brenda didn't finish the sentence.

The room was silent for a few minutes.

"Come on Sonny. If you're such the expert in the kitchen you can help me figure out where to put things" Brenda finally broke the silence.

Once they were alone in the kitchen, with Jason keeping Isabella company, Sonny couldn't help checking on her. "You okay?"

"What do you mean?" Brenda tried to avoid the subject.

"I'm not blind Brenda. I always know what you're feeling. Besides, anyone could have seen what you were feeling in there"

"It's going to take some time Sonny. I'm not going to get over it immediately. It's only been a few months"

"I know, but I'm worried about you"

"When are you not worried about something? Besides, what was that out there? Is something wrong? Because you were definitely pissed off" Brenda watched him concerned.

"No trying to change the subject" Sonny quickly turned his back to her to put some pots away.

"Right….Anyways, how are the kids?"

"Seriously, are you sure you're ok?" He finally turned back to look at her.

"Now you're really worrying too much. I'll survive. I've survived worse" Brenda answered confidently.

"You've changed so much. I don't know when, but at some point you really grew up. You became a mature, self-assured woman" Sonny said full of wonder.

"Well thank you for your psychoanalysis doctor" Brenda said sarcastically.

"No, no, I'm really happy that you've come through all of this. I really admire you for it"

Brenda looked at him seriously. She was so touched by his admission that she was speechless. "Thank you, that means a lot to me"

They both continued to stare at each other, reminding them both of the old days. When Jason walked in he found them inches apart, with their thoughts apparent to him. He cleared his throat and waited for them to realize he was in the room. The three looked between themselves, not quite sure what to say. Finally Jason said something. "I have to go run some errands. Isabella's in there, I'll be back in an hour or two." With that he turned and left. And Brenda and Sonny were left feeling like something big had just happened.

"Hey Jason. How are you?" Elizabeth asked from behind the counter at Kelly's. (By the way, I'm having her be an owner at Kelly's, not just a waitress.)

"Hey, Elizabeth. Can I get a black coffee?" Jason asked wearily.

"Yeah…You okay? You look a little…"

"Yeah, I'm fine. How are you doing?"

"Pretty good. My gallery showing last night went pretty well, so I'm in a good mood today. Hey, I heard Brenda was back in town. Emily was really excited about it"

Just he last thing I want to think about. "Yeah, she's back. She has a daughter, can you believe that?" Jason replied.

"Funny, Emily said the same thing. Is she still staying with you?" She couldn't help but ask. Now that Courtney and Jason were over and her relationship with Rick had ended, she was hoping that she and Jason could try again. Of course, Emily had made Brenda and Jason sound quite cozy together, and Elizabeth was having her doubts.

"Actually I'm just helping her today to move into her own place" Jason recalled the events of the past hour.

"Well, I'm glad that she's doing well then"

"Yeah. I should be going, but it was nice seeing you. By the way, you keeping Rick in line?"

"Not anymore. He's someone else's problem now" Elizabeth said a bit sadly.

"Sorry. I know how that feels. I guess I really haven't talked to you in awhile." Jason replied quietly.

"It's ok. I was sorry to hear about you and Courtney too. At least it should have worked out for one of us"

"I guess it wasn't meant to be. I hope I haven't ruined your day with all of this. Good luck with your next gallery showing" Jason said as he headed out.

"Don't worry about it. And thanks"

Jason smiled at Elizabeth as he left. She still found Jason to be one of the most alluring men she had ever met.