Chapter 8

PH 2

Courtney was sitting on the couch when Carly walked in.

Carly: Hey, I heard that you have to go to the island.

Courtney: Yeah, Jason and Sonny are making me go.

Carly: Well that should be fun, you and Jason, going to the casinos, walking on the beach.

Courtney: Yeah that would be fun.

Carly: What, isn't Jason going?

Courtney: No, he has to stay here and help Sonny.

Carly: Well I think I'm going to have a little talk with Jason.

Before Courtney could say anything, Carly was already out the door.

PH 4

Carly: Jason! I need to talk to you. JASON!

Jason came running out of the kitchen.

Jason: What's wrong Carly? Are you ok? Is it Courtney?

Carly: What? Oh no we're fine.

Jason: Then what is it?

Carly: Why aren't you going to the island with Courtney?

Jason: Carly, don't start. This has nothing to do with you.

Carly: Yes it does. Courtney needs you right now. I mean it's kind of heard knowing that someone is trying to kill you or whatever.

Jason: Look it's just safer that she go by herself. End of discussion.

Carly: Fine, have it your way.

Carly turned around and headed upstairs while Jason went across the hall.

Courtney: Hey

Jason: Hey. So are you done packing?

Courtney: uh no, I actually haven't started.

Jason: Oh. I think you should go and pack right away because the sooner we get you to the island, the better.

Courtney: Fine. I'll just go and pack right now.

Jason: Do you need any help?

Courtney: No! I can pack my own stuff!

Jason: Courtney, are you ok? You've been really irritated lately.

Courtney: No I'm not ok. It really bothers me that you would rather help Sonny than come to the island with me. Why can't Max help him?

Jason: Courtney, look, we've already talked about this. I'm staying here so I can help Sonny and the sooner we get rid of this problem, the sooner you can come home.

Courtney: Alright you know what? Fine I'll just go upstairs and pack and then we can leave.

Courtney stormed upstairs to go pack and Jason stood at the bottom of the stairs wondering why she didn't understand that this was for the best.

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Pier

Ric: Ok so everything is in place. Courtney's plane leaves in 3 hours. All you have to do is make sure it goes off after she is on board.

Man: Yes sir. Everything will go as planned.

Ric: Good. And if you mess up, you're a dead man.

Man: Got it.

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PH 2

Courtney: Ok I'm ready to go.

Jason: Ok, I'll put your stuff in the car and then you will go out the back way so that no one will see you. Max will drive you to the airport and then you'll get on the plane. Hopefully no one will see you at the airport. And I'll be down there as soon as Ric is taken care of.

Courtney: You're not going to take me? Look, I know I got mad at you earlier and I'm sorry. This is just really hard on me.

Jason: I know.  

Courtney moved towards Jason and he pulled her into a kiss.

Jason: You know i love you.

Courtney: I love you more.

Jason: You should get going.

Courtney: Ok. I'll call you when I get there. Bye.

Courtney walked out of the penthouse and went with Max to the airport. Jason went and did some paperwork.

About 15 minutes later Carly walked in.

Carly: So did Courtney leave yet?

Jason: Yeah she left about fifteen minutes ago.

Carly: Why didn't you take her to the airport?

Jason: Carly, please.

Carly: Don't you see that you are both better off if you are with her at the island.

Jason: Look, she doesn't need me there. She'll be fine.

Carly: No, she won't. Jason she needs you to be there for her. She's having a hard time.

Jason: Look, I already know all this. You told me earlier.

Carly: Fine. I'm gonna go. But think about what I said. Really think about it.

Carly left and Jason sat down on the couch when he suddenly realized that Carly was right. He put his jacket on and left to go to the airport.

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Kate: Ok Courtney just got to the airport. So let me get this right. When she gets on the plane, he'll push the button and it will explode.

Ric: Right.

Kate: Ok just making sure. Then after Courtney is gone, I'll be there to comfort Jason. Now you're positive that he's not going with her?

Ric: I'm positive. He has to stay here and help Sonny with something.

Kate: Ok great. You'll receive your last payment after Courtney is dead and buried.

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Have you ever been in love
You could touch the moonlight
When your heart is shooting stars
You're holding heaven in your arms
Have you ever been in love?
 
Have you ever walked on air, ever
Felt like you were dreamin'
When you never thought it could
But it really feels that good
Have you ever been in love?

Jason raced on his motorcycle to get to the airport before the plane left. He rounded the corner and came to the airport. He took off his helmet and ran inside.

Have you ever been in love
You could touch the moonlight
When your heart is shooting stars
You're holding heaven in your arms
Have you ever been in love?
 
The time I spent waiting for something
That was heaven sent
When you find it don't let go
I know...
 
Have you ever said a prayer
And found that it was answered
All my hope has been restored
I ain't looking anymore

Have you ever been...

Courtney was standing by the window looking out. The sun was about to set and all she could think about was Jason and how much she was going to miss him even if it were only for a few weeks. She was about to board the plane when she heard something.

Jason: Courtney! Courtney!

Courtney: Jason?

Jason finally caught up with her. He was breathing rapidly and she could tell that he had been running.

Courtney: Jason, what are you doing here?

Jason: I'm coming with you.

Courtney: Really? Sonny won't mind?

Jason: Really. I realized that where I belonged was with you. Wherever that might be. That it was more important than helping Sonny because he doesn't need me to do it. Max or Marco or someone else can.

Courtney: This is wonderful! Now we can have some alone time and reconnect again.

Jason: Ok. But I think we should hurry up and get on board. The plane is about to leave.

Courtney: Ok, let's go.

Courtney and Jason turned around and got on the plane.

Some place that you ain't leavin'
Somewhere you gonna stay
When you finally found the meanin'
Have you ever felt this way?
 
The time I spent waiting for something
That was heaven sent
When you find it don't let go
I know...
 
Have you ever been in love
You could touch the moonlight
You can even reach the stars
Doesn't matter near or far
Have you ever been in love?
Have you ever been in love?
So in love

Suddenly an explosion rocked the PC airport and the plane erupted into a ball of fire.

A/N: The song is Have you ever been in love by Celine Dion.