Author's Note: Sorry that I haven't updated this story in such a long time. But I just got back the inspiration to keep writing it. This story picks up around the time that Carly still did not have her old feelings for Sonny. The whole Azure Key Sonny/Sam thing did happen, but when they returned Sam and Jax got back together and Sonny didn't catch Carly with Alcazar. Sorry its so short, more updates to come soon!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters.

On with the Story!

Brenda walked along the docks enjoying the late afternoon air. She had just finished a meeting regarding the transfer of her cosmetics company, Enigma, from London to Port Charles. But her mind was really on Sonny and their conversation from last night. She knew she had made the right decision in letting him go back to Carly. Sonny had finally gotten the family that he had always wanted and deserved. He was happy and that was all Brenda really cared about. She was so lost in her thoughts of Sonny that she walked straight into Samantha McCall, the contents of her purse spilling out in the process.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't even see you there." Brenda apologized as she bent down to collect her things.

Sam reached out to help Brenda. "No problem. I tend to get lost in my thoughts when I come here too."

Brenda smiled as both women stood up. "The docks have always held a special place in my heart. A lot of good memories took place here."

"If you're talking about gunfire and ships blowing up, then yeah." Sam said with a small laugh. "I've never seen you around here before. I'm Sam McCall."

"I just came back to town. I'm Brenda. Brenda Barrett."

Sam's eyes widened in recognition. "You're Brenda?"

"Yeah, how do you know—"Before Brenda could finish a voice came booming from the stairs.

"Sam, I got us reservations for 7." Jax looked up and stopped dead in his tracks. "What the hell are you doing here?"

Brenda rolled her eyes. "Last time I checked this was my home."

"What, Corinthos called and you came running?"

"I don't need to explain myself to you, Jax. You lost those rights when you left me at the altar."

Sam stood there in silence. She didn't dare say a word.

"Sonny will destroy you again, Brenda."

"Yeah, well it's not your job to save me anymore." She turned to Sam. "It was nice to meet you, Samantha."

Sam nodded. "Yeah, you too."

Brenda walked away quickly, leaving Sam to calm down an aggravated Jax.