A/N: Last time I posted this I had a few problems, so I thought I'd let everyone know about my new plan again: Ok! New idea! When I first started writing this I thought that I would get a lot of one sided answers as to who Brenda should end up with. I wasn't sure who people would pick, but I thought it would be very clear cut. That really hasn't been the case. Granted the Brazen fans have been a lot more persistent, but the S&B fans have actually personally written me with their wishes. This leaves me torn. So I decided I would write this story both ways. Starting soon, in the next few chapters, there will be two sections for every post. It may not be obvious with section is for which couple at first, but eventually they will become clear. So, take your pick! Just remember that one section has nothing to do with the other, they are like parallel universes. And I'm sorry I haven't updated in awhile, but I'll make it a point to do at least one chapter a week. Thanks for sticking with this!

PART A

Sonny had been concerned about Brenda living alone in that house. He had decided a little visit wouldn't do any harm, and that's how he found himself on her porch that afternoon. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Stay calm. And remember that this isn't a good time to be planning a new relationship with her.

The door swung open and Sonny was surprised to find no one there. His eyes traveled towards the floor where he finally found Isabella. "Hey" he grinned at the little girl. She smiled back immediately, but the two were soon interrupted.

"Isabella, what have I told you about opening the door when I'm not in the room?" Brenda came running in from the kitchen.

"You really have this Mom thing down, don't you?" Sonny smiled at her from the other side of the door.

"But it was just Sonny! Don't you want to let him in Mommy?" Isabella questioned her mother.

"Sweetheart, it could have been anyone. No more opening the door, ok?" Brenda knelt down and fixed Isabella shirt.

"I guess. Sonny, will you play with me now?" Isabella pleaded.

"Sure kiddo, go get your dolls and we can play for awhile" As Isabella scrambled upstairs Sonny looked over at Brenda again.

"She's getting really stubborn" Brenda sighed.

"Wonder where she got that from" They both laughed and Sonny again felt that urge to kiss her.

Brenda sat on the couch and Sonny followed her. "Are you doing alright living by yourself like this?"

"Sonny, I promise I won't burn down the house or lock myself out or anything." Brenda mocked.

"All I'm saying is that it's been awhile since you've lived on your own and you're a little far from town, maybe I should bring some guards down here"

Brenda sighed "Sonny, I'm not in your world anymore. That means I am perfectly safe without your bodyguards"

"That doesn't matter. Anything can happen and I worry about you" Sonny tried to explain.

"Where do you get off?!?!" Brenda jumped up "You're so damn cocky! You act like I can't even take care of myself and you strut in here and talk about how you're going to protect me?! Damn it Sonny!" Brenda's tirade was cut short as Sonny stood up and pulled her into a kiss.

Brenda was too shocked to react at first but within seconds she was pulling back. "No, no"

"I'm sorry I couldn't help myself" Sonny said quietly.

"That's always your excuse" Brenda looked at him wearily. "Look Sonny, it's only been a few months. I'm not sure when or if I'll be ready to date again, and I don't even know if I'm willing to see you"

Sonny could only nod. He wanted to say something when Isabella came back downstairs. "I don't really want to play dolls anymore. I think I'm going to watch Sleeping Beauty instead. You wanna watch too?"

"You know what, I think I'm gonna let you and your Mom enjoy that together. But next time you want to play, just let me know" Sonny patted Isabella on the head and walked to the door. "I'll see you both later" and with that he quickly left.

"Was Sonny upset Mommy?"

"He's just having a rough day sweetie. Why don't we watch that movie now?"

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PART B

Jason knocked on Brenda's door the next afternoon. He wasn't quite sure why he was there, but at least Sonny wasn't. So maybe the torture would be less.

"Do you not have a life or something?" Brenda asked as she opened the door.

"Why would you ask that?" Jason looked a little bewildered.

"Well last time I was here you kept telling me to leave you alone and you kept talking about your life. This time you actually let me life in your penthouse, you act sad to see me move out and you keep dropping by to visit. So my only conclusion is that you have no life" Brenda looked over at Jason for confirmation. What she found was him smiling at her with a goofy look on his face. "Aren't you even gonna tell me to shut up? Seriously Jason, you're starting to creep me out" Brenda walked into the living room and started cleaning up.

Jason finally snapped out of it. "Well you invade my house and everything is all loud and then you leave and it's strange for it to be quiet again. So I came looking for some noise"

"Jason are you saying you miss me?" Brenda teased as she walked back over to him.

"God, no! I miss Isabella, but I would never miss you Brenda" Jason teased back. He laughed as she pouted at him.

"Well I'm glad you're in such a good mood, cause then you can help me move my bed"

"Again?! We moved that stupid bed five times when we moved you in!"

"I know. But it's still not right. So you can help me do that, and then Isabella will be home from her day out with Ned and Kristina and then you can play with her. She'll be really excited about that"

"How was your first night here?" Jason asked concerned.

"Pretty nice actually. Now come help me with my bed!"

"Why Brenda, are you trying to seduce me?" Jason smiled at the thought. It brought to mind some very specific images.

"Jason if I ever wanted to seduce you, you wouldn't see it coming to get out of the way. Now come help me!" Brenda headed upstairs and Jason stood for a minute questioning again why he was acting so strangely with Brenda.