A/N: Sorry I'm late with this one again. It's also a little short. :( But since we are getting towards the end I just wanted to see again if anyone has any more requests for a new story. I'm still not sure what I want to write next, so you have to help me out! :)

Brazen

Brenda stared out at the falling snow and furrowed her brow. Her feelings were becoming clearer, but she still felt unsure. She no longer trusted her instincts, especially when it came to men. After all, she couldn't name one relationship that had ended well. She seemed cursed, and she didn't want to drag Jason into all of that.

"It's really coming down out there" Jason stood in the doorway to the kitchen and smiled at Brenda as she turned to face him.

"Yeah…I'm starving. You hungry?"

"Definetly. Wanna order out?"

"I don't think anyone is delivering in this weather. I do have some stuff to make sandwiches" Brenda stared into the fridge. When she stood up Jason was standing just behind her and she caught her breath in surprise. "You scared me" she looked into his deep blue eyes.

"Sorry" Jason could barely whisper.

"Mommy! I wanna go play in the snow!" Isabella interrupted before Brenda could do what her body and heart were telling her to do.

"Not now sweetie. I think its coming down way too hard. Maybe in a few hours" Brenda looked at her pouting four year old. "Why don't you help us make sandwiches?"

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Hours later the snow was still coming down hard and Brenda was trying to find ways to entertain her energetic child. Flipping through the channels while Jason put a puzzle together with Isabella, Brenda found nothing but news. Frowning she called Jason who came over to sit down beside her.

"A foot and a half of snow…I haven't seen that in PC in years. I guess I should get going before it gets worse." Jason thought of the torture of spending another night in Brenda's house without her in his arms.

"Are you crazy?!? You're not going anywhere tonight. I'm not about to let you get on your bike and try to drive home in this"

"Are you sure? Because it's really not a big deal…"

"JASON! You're not leaving!" Brenda yelled in frustration. As difficult as this night may turn out she wasn't about to let him put himself in danger.

Jason sighed and rubbed his temples. "Thanks Bren"

Brenda just nodded before heading upstairs to get his room ready. As she pulled blankets out of the closet she thought about how she would rather have him staying in her bedroom.

S&B

Two days after Jason's visit, Brenda found herself outside his penthouse, searching for reassurance and avoiding Sonny. She hadn't seen Sonny since his declaration of love and she was grateful for the time. She was also pretty sure she had Jason to thank for that. Unfortunately for her, Johnny had assured her that Jason was not at home. Even worse, he had no idea where he could be found. After asking twenty questions Brenda realized it was time to head home-the conversation would have to wait for another day. Besides, the roads were already becoming slick with snow and ice and she had to pick up Isabella at Ned's before she could head home. Brenda had just turned to head to the elevator when she heard the door open. Realizing it wasn't Jason's door Brenda took a deep breath and tried to work up the courage to speak to Sonny.

"Brenda? I thought I heard you. Did you want to talk?" Sonny asked a little meekly.

"Um…actually I came to see Jason" Brenda responded turning around.

Johnny started to wish he could just blend into the wall. He knew that day at Brenda's house that Sonny had caught him staring at her ass. It was the only explanation for why he had gotten so angry at him and stayed that way for several days. He kept his head down even as Sonny glanced in his direction.

"Sure you don't want to come inside for a drink?" Sonny's eyes pleaded with Brenda.

Brenda sighed and nodded a little before following Sonny inside. As Sonny turned to face Brenda he ran his hands over his face. These last few days had been difficult for him. He wanted Brenda-he needed her, but he also wanted to respect her. When Jason had recommended that he stay away and let her take her own time to make the decision he thought he would never be able to handle it. He had managed to keep himself busy, but seeing her made his longing for her grow. Although he knew it was pushing it, he just needed to try to change her mind.

"What can I get for you?"

"Nothing. I just need you to know that I need a little time. I still don't know what to say to you…"

"I understand Brenda, it's not the way I want it, but I do understand"

Brenda nodded. "I guess I'll talk to you later then." Brenda smiled softly at him before walking over to the door. As she opened it Marco walked in.

"Boss I tried to drop off the packages but there was a huge wreck just outside the building. The roads' been blocked off and they're not allowing any cars out of the garage"

"Looks like you're stuck here Brenda" Sonny started to feel a little giddy.

"But I have to go get Isabella. That huge storm is headed this way"

"Sorry Ms. Barrett, but I don't think you'll be able to leave for the next few hours"

Brenda's jaw dropped slightly as she looked between Marco and Sonny incredulously.

 "You might have to stay the night Brenda. With that storm there's no way its safe for you to be on the road" Sonny turned to pour himself a drink so that Brenda wouldn't see just how excited he was about the prospect.