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            Jason awoke the next morning to the sunlight shining down upon his face, stating that it was morning. He kept his eyes shut savoring the last moments until he had to start a new day.

            'It should be a good day,' Jason thought, 'better than the rest.'

             Images of last night's sexcapade filled his mind. He smiled at the thought finally turning to his side to face the women he loved. He opened his eyes expecting her to be staring back at him but she wasn't, no one was there except him.

            "What the hell," Jason said frustrated as he sat up wondering what happened to Courtney. He threw his pants over his black briefs and grabbed his shirt as he began to walk into another room. He scanned it, looking for any sign of anybody's presence until his eyes fell upon a small piece of paper with his name written across it. After throwing his shirt onto his body he leaned down to grab the paper. He quickly flipped it over and read the writing. It was from Courtney explaining that she wasn't there.

            "Okay… she left cause she needed to think, I guess that's understandable. But she could of at least kicked me out… it feels odd being here knowing she left her own house," Jason explained to nobody in particular except himself. He picked up the leather jacket he knew that was lying nearby and slid it on his body. He then exited the loft and headed back towards his penthouse.

PENTHOUSE…

            Jason arrived at his penthouse and threw open the door quickly closing it after he entered his home. He through his jacket off his body and tossed it to the side. He sat against his pool table letting thoughts of Courtney fill his mind. He loved her so much, more then he could explain. He knew she loved him too but he didn't understand why she was running from him. He ran his hands through his hair before walking upstairs to take a shower.


30 MINUTES LATER…

            Jason ran a towel through his still wet hair hoping it would suck up some of the moisture. He grabbed a fresh T-Shirt and pulled it over his head. He decided to go for a walk, maybe it would help clear his mind, and then he would go search for Courtney. He walked down the stairs and headed out the door, but not before grabbing that sexy leather jacket of his and slipping it onto his body once again.

DOWN BY THE DOCKS (BECAUSE THAT DAMN GAZEBO GETS TO MUCH AIRTIME)…

            Jason finally arrived at the docks where his feet had been leading him. He stared down at the water as he walked towards the edge, letting the cool breeze sweep over him. Memories of the past once again filled his mind, making him slightly irritated. He heard the sound of footsteps behind him and quickly turned around facing the person with his cold stare. His features softened as he noticed his sister staring back at him.

            "Hey Jase," Emily said as she walked towards him.

            "Hey," he said smiling back at her.

SOME BUILDING BEHIND THE DOCKS THAT ALLOWS YOU TO LISTEN TO PEOPLE TALKING ON THE DOCKS…

            Courtney wandered behind some building which was conveniently very close to the docks. Thoughts of Jason ran through her mind, especially last night. She smiled slightly, ever so slightly, as she remembered the previous night. He was good, so damn good, but she wouldn't allow herself to think about that. She didn't know why she left early this morning, just felt she had too, it would be too awkward. Sure, she loved him with everything she had but it was even more complicated now. She wandered on a little longer until she heard voices near her. She abruptly stopped walking as she heard Jason's voice, he was close to her, and of course she stopped to listen.

BACK TO JASON AND EMILY…

            "How are you feeling?" she asked with concern.

            "I'm doing a lot better… it's still sore," he responded as he glanced down towards his bullet wound, "How's everything with you?"

            "It's alright… but this whole Nikolas thing is so shocking, to know he's actually alive," Emily explained.

BACK TO COURTNEY…

           
            "Nikolas… Alive?" Courtney thought to herself," The things that go on in Port Charles… damn,"


BACK TO JASON AND EMILY…

            "Yeah… it's surprising all right. I knew that Mary women couldn't be trusted, I mean she could at least come up with a better lie… carried you back all those miles… I mean seriously," Jason said as he began to trail off."

            "Yeah, but I'm making progress, I think he's starting to remember certain things about his life as Nikolas," Emily explained excitedly. (THIS IS BEFORE THEY HAD THEIR CRAZY SEX)

            "That's good Emily, I know everything will work out for you," Jason responded as he pulled her into a hug.

            "Are you sure everything is okay Jase, you're acting kinda odd," Emily questioned as she pulled away from him.

            "Yeah, I'm fine," Jason said as he glanced away from her gaze.

            "You know you can tell me what's wrong, I'm always here for you," Emily said hoping he would tell her what's wrong.
            "It's Courtney," he sighed.

            "What happened?" Emily asked as she led him to the nearest bench and sat him down.

            "Well… last night I went to see her, to see how she was doing. So I was over there and we were kinda talking and then I just kissed her… I don't know why I can't control myself around her. I just get so caught up in the moment, just being with her, so then things kind got more… intense until she stopped it," Jason began to explain, "and then she told me how we can't be together and then I told her how much I love her, cause I do, and she told me she loved me too. Then we ended up sleeping together."

            "Wow… a lot happened last night…" Emily began.

            "Yeah, but then this morning I wake up… and I'm the only one there. She left and I don't know where she went," Jason added.

            "Then why don't you go and look for her?" Emily questioned.

            "Because she left for a reason and obviously she doesn't wanna see me right now, so I'll respect her decision," Jason replied.

            "Jason…" Emily began until her phone rang.

            "You gotta go?" Jason asked after she finished her call.

            "Yeah… Jase I'm really sorry, you know I'd stay if I could but I can't…" Emily explained.

            "No… it's okay, You can go," Jason assured her.

            "I'm sorry, I hope everything works out for you. Love you," she called out as she hurried away.

            "Love you too," he responded even though she wasn't there. He took out his cell phone and stared at it, debating whether or not he should call Courtney. But he didn't have to because she appeared in front of him. He heard the footsteps and glanced up to see Courtney staring down at him.

            "Hey," she said quietly without connecting with his eyes. They scared her at moments like this.

            "Hey," Jason said as he stood up to face her.

            "I'm sorry I left…" she began.

            "Why did you leave?" he quickly asked. He wanted to know, needed to know.

            "I don't know… I was confused about what's going on Jason. I mean we just got a divorce and now we're sleeping together," Courtney began to explain.
            "But I love you," Jason said quietly.

            "I know you do… and I love you too, but it still confuses me," Courtney replied as she finally connected her eyes with his.

            "Why… I don't understand why you're running from me," Jason questioned.

            "Jason, what if we get back together and then everything just happens all over again. I don't wanna loose you but I don't wanna break my heart all over again," Courtney explained.

            "Look, I can't promise that everything will be perfect… I mean with my job and all the sacrifices we have to make. I can't promise you that we won't disagree. I can't promise you that I won't die when I turn the corner. But I can promise you that I will always love more than anything and give you the best life possible. I will protect you with my life and make sure that you get everything you deserve. I love you Courtney and I'm asking you to let me love you and to stop running from me," Jason explained. He finally expressed everything he needed to tell her.

            "God Jason, I love you too. I love you so much, more than anything. That's all I needed to hear. I'm ready Jason. I won't run from you anymore," Courtney replied as she brought his head to hers, connecting their lips. He pulled apart from her, resting his forehead against hers. He was finally complete again; he finally had the women he loved more than his own life. He sat down on the bench and pulled her next to me. She rested his head against his chest listening to the beating of his heart. He kissed her hair softly and held her close as the morning calmness surrounded both of them.

END OF CHAPTER 12

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