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It was early evening before Sam decided to leave her boat, maybe take Catalina out for a walk. She couldn't help but think of last night over and over, getting no sleep. It was a huge shock looking up to see Jason. Then to lie straight to his face.

At the moment everything told her to lie the way she had when they spoke on the phone a couple of times while he was gone. It was one night, Jason didn't want a child out of that right? He wouldn't want the mother of his child to be Sonny's ex-mistress right? He didn't care about her more then a slight friendship right?

All these questions haunted Sam because she needed the answer. What if she was wrong? Maybe she should tell Jason the truth but by now he would end up hating her. So many times she could've told him and she lied.

Everything was such a mess, a mess she couldn't fix no matter how hard she tried. At the time everything she decided seemed to be the right choice. Until last night.

Sam dressed Catalina for the breezy day and left home.

The fresh air felt good as she walked through the park, pushing Catalina in her stroller as she slept. The park was empty and she was glad, the last thing Sam wanted was to run into someone she knew. Lately being alone with her child was the best thing for her because everything just seemed to hurt. Remind her of what wasn't.

There wasn't a soul on earth who knew what she truly wanted, no one. Everyone believed she loved Sonny and he was the love of her life, wrong. She spent time with Sonny and would always care for him but, she did not want to be his lover, or his wife.

What Sam wanted was to be happy, truly happy. She was, here and there, with Jason. At the time it scared her, still does because the last person she expected to become such a huge part of her life was Jason.

She hated this feeling, as if any second she might cry. Some nights she wished she never stepped foot in Port Charles but at the same time she was glad. So many emotions, driving her slowly crazy.

She needed to get a hold of her self because she wasn't alone anymore, she had a child to rise and be there for. Looking at Catalina's sweet face, watching her sleep, it always made Sam feel better as it did now.

They left the park and headed for Kelly's. Catalina had her morning bottle but Sam was running on empty.

Just as Sam neared the front door of the coffee shop someone came out. " Oh I'm sorry."

" It's alright Courtney." Sam said with a friendly smile.

" Oh Sam. I didn't realize that was you." Courtney said since she had her head down and now she was looking at the stroller she almost ran into. " How are you?" she asked.

" I'm great, thanks." Sam said.

" So this is your little girl huh?"

" Yeah, Catalina. So how are things with you?"

" Good, really good."

Sam saw her huge smile. " So it seems. It's good you moved on and found happiness again." she said, meaning it. The last thing Sam could handle would be seeing Jason and Courtney together again. So it was a huge relief to hear Courtney and Jax were an item.

" Thanks. Well I'll let you two get back to your day. Bye." Courtney said before she walked away.

" Yeah bye." Sam said. Courtney wasn't her favorite person but she wouldn't go out of her way to be mean either. She headed inside Kelly's and sat at a table near the middle. The waitress came and took her order, once she left, Sam checked on Catalina. " If you sleep all day, you'll be awake all night. But little one, you're not to blame for my sleepless nights."

" What is?" Jason asked from behind her, causing her to jump.

" Damn." Sam said as she placed her hand over her racing heart. " Walk harder or something, you scared the hell out of me." she explained as she sat back down.

" Sorry." Jason said as he joined her. " Why don't you sleep at night?" he asked.

" For someone who hates eavesdropping, you sure do it a lot." Sam pointed out, dodging his question. " What are you doing here?"

Jason decided not to push her for an answer because all she would do is lie, like she has been doing. Fine, he thought, but soon he would get some answers. He just hoped he wouldn't regret finding them out. " I'm meeting Sonny and Carly." he answered, watching as her face change.

" Great. About a month since I've last been here and I pick the day where I'll run into everyone." Sam said. The day had barely started and already it was a bad day.

" That's bound to happen since you live in the same town." Jason pointed out.

Sam looked at him with a mixed expression. " Is that suppose to be funny?"

" Maybe. Why did you decided to stay in Port Charles?" Jason asked.

Sam heard the door open, she knew it was Sonny and Carly but she kept her eyes on Jason. " Maybe I stayed because I wanted to see you again." she said before Carly and Sonny neared the table.

" Jason, hey." Carly said. Not bothering to look Sam's way as she asked. " What are you doing with her?"

Sam kept her eyes locked with Jason's as she said. " Yeah hanging out with me, I might taint you." she looked up at Carly. " But I was here first so if I bother you that much, you should leave." she explained. Sam was at the edge of many of her limits, listening to Carly was one of them. Not today, today she wouldn't let Carly walk all over her and get away with it.

" Why are you still in a town where everyone hates you?" Carly asked. " You should just pack up your things and your kid's things and leave."

" Don't--don't mention my child in any of your crap. Now, I get you don't like me, I don't like you. You want to control Jason's life, fine, call your self his friend but stay away from me Carly. Because it's over, I'm done with this game." Sam explained in a low calm threatening voice as she looked into Carly's eyes. Letting her know how serious her words were.

Jason looked at Carly, knowing she was thinking of something to say. " Leave it alone Carly. Just leave it alone." he said as he stood from his seat, looking at Sam again. " I'll see you later." he said before he walked away, taking Carly with him. Sonny didn't say a word, he nodded at Sam and followed his wife.

" Well wasn't that fun." Sam said, sighing as she looked at Catalina, who was still asleep. " Later?" Sam questioned, realizing what Jason had said. She turned around and saw him setting outside with Sonny and Carly.

What happened Later?

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Isabelle