Courtney pushed the food on her plate around aimlessly as she stared blankly in front of her. She was trying to move on, really she was. She had tried to pick up the broken pieces of her heart and stuffed them somewhere far away so that she didn't have to think about it or remember the remnants of Jax on them. She got up that morning, even though she didn't want to. Her entire sleep last night was fitful and restless, and Jax made too many appearances in them that she didn't want. So she decided to throw herself into her work. She left for an early morning jog in the park with Rosie to try and clear her mind. A part of her hoped that she would bump into Jax, another part hoped that she didn't have to see him and be reminded of what had happened. In the end, it hadn't mattered anyway because she didn't see him. "Is something wrong, honey?" Mike asked, standing over her with a pot of coffee in his hand. Courtney shook her head and gave him a small forced smile. "I'll be fine," she replied. He nodded but his eyes was filled with concern when he left. She forked a piece of salad into her mouth and chewed, resuming her previous state. She missed Jax. She wasn't used to not having him around, not hearing his voice or seeing him. But after all the things that he said, she knew that they couldn't go back to the way things were. She didn't blame him, not after the way she took him for granted. She'd give it some time for everything to pass and then she would apologize. She doubt he would want any romantic relationship with her after the way she treated him but maybe they could still be friends. Because Jax truly was a good friend. As for more than that- he was even better. But she didn't think that was a possibility anymore. Her heart ached at the thought of only being Jax's friend but she knew it was better than not having Jax in her life at all.
Alexis stared at Jax, preparing for an angry tirade or at least a shocked outburst. However, when he remained silent and calm, she began to grow nervous. "Jax?" she asked, touching his sleeve tentatively. "I always thought..." he mused quietly to himself and then sighed. "I had my suspicions but I didn't want to ask you. I figured that if you wanted to tell me, you would," he finally said. "You- you're not upset?" she asked in surprise. Jax gave her a tired smile and said, "Alexis, it's your life. You get to live it however you choose. You know how I felt about you and Sonny and I was happy to see it end but it doesn't change the fact that you are the one who makes your own decisions. We all just have to learn how to deal." Alexis gave him a small smile for being understanding and stood up. Jax held out his arms to her and she walked into them, resting her head against his broad chest. "I don't know what I'm going to do, Jax. Kristina needs a donor or... or she's going to die. I- I don't want to ask Sonny, not until I know for sure I have no choice. If he finds out she is his daughter, he is going to be very upset and he's going to try to fight me for custody and I don't want to deal with that, not right now... not ever, if I have a choice," she said fiercely. Jax took in her words and felt tensed. He knew exactly what Sonny Corinthos was all about and he was certain that he would drag this entire thing out in a huge, ugly battle if he ever found out Kristina was his daughter. There was no way in hell Jax would let him hurt Alexis or Kristina in any way. He would use all the resources he had to prevent that from ever happening. If he had a choice, Sonny would never be allowed to come within ten feet of Kristina and Alexis. But he also knew that this was no time to let his own personal feelings get in the way. Kristina was sick and she needed help- help that Sonny might be able to give her. A family member would be a more likely match and if Sonny was tested, Morgan would also become a potential donor. Perhaps even his child with Sam, if she was born any time soon. He fought with himself to restrain from saying anything damning about Alexis' prior relationship with Sonny because he knew it would only hurt and aggravate her. "Look, okay, I promise you that I will do anything in my power to help you and Kristina get through this. You can trust me. I can't stop you if you really want to bring Kristina out of the country but listen to me- I think it's safer if you two stay here. If there are no possible donors, Sonny is an option. Not only him, but Morgan as well. I just don't want you to do anything you're going to regret, Alexis, and I know you will if you don't do everything you can to help her. It kills me to say this because you know I hate Corinthos but we've got to do what is best for Kristina," Jax said seriously. Alexis heard his words, knew he was right. She sighed resignedly and said, "I just don't want..." Her eyes blurred as she watched her daughter. Jax wrapped an arm around her shoulder comfortingly and whispered, "I know."