DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters (damn it!), they belong to ABC, the producers of GH and Goddess knows whoever else.
Prevailing Over All
By Clover
Chapter 11
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Carly rushed over to the other Penthouse after throwing on her pants and a shirt she'd left in the bathroom last time she was there and had spilled water on. She walked in to find Jason and Jarred, who was in his p.j.'s, at the table having a stare-off.
She closed the door loudly making Jason and Jarred jump, "Oh, I'm sorry. Did I interrupt something?"
"Mummy!" Jarred jumped up and ran to her.
She barely had enough time to open her arms before he ran into them giving her a big hug and a kiss. "Hey sweetie! Are you ready to get dressed? Mommy has work and she's going to take you to visit her cousin Lucky."
"Cool!" Jarred exclaimed as they went upstairs, both to change their clothes.
b** 45 minutes later **/b
Carly knocked on her cousin Lucky's door. Emily opened it.
"Carly! Please come in." Emily greeted cheerfully.
"Thanks. Is Lucky here."
A voice from the kitchen called out, "Depends, what do you want?"
"I was hoping you'd watch Jarred for me today." Carly yelled back.
Lucky came out of the kitchen.
"I suppose since you already know each other I don't need to do this. But here's the formal introduction. Jay, this is your second cousin Lucas Lorenzo Spencer Jr. or Lucky for short. Lucky this is my some Jarred Asher Jacks."
"That's it!" Emily exclaimed, "That's who he looks like. He's reminded me of someone since I first saw him. I was right, it's Jasper Jacks."
Carly smiled, "I know, it's kind of eerie. The Australian accent really makes him his father's son."
"Yes it does. Fork over the money honey." Emily held out her hand and looked at Lucky expectantly.
Lucky grudgingly pulled out his wallet and gave Emily $20.
"You had a bet on who my son's father was?!"
"No, just a friendly little wager." Emily justified.
Carly eyed them both then continued, "I need some one to watch Jarred. I have to work both on the Nurses Ball and at your dad's. I skipped work yesterday. I need you to watch him, please. Then meet everyone at Lukes, were' going to introduce Jarred to his family. Please Lucky?"
Lucky looked his cousin's pleading eyes and agreed. He'd never been able to say no to Carly. "Oh alright, but you owe me."
Just after Lucky agreed, Carly's cell phone rang, "Hello? . . . Yes, this is she . . . Yes it benefits AIDS research . . . He will?! . . . Yes great . . . Thank you . . . Uh huh, Thank you. Goodbye."
She hung up then lost the calm she'd barely been able to control during the phone conversation. "Yes! I got him!"
"Who'd you get?" Lucky asked.
Carly ignores him and gives the amazing news to Emily. "Emily you'll never going to guess who I got to perform at the Nurses Ball as a surprise guest, so you can't tell anyone."
"Who?!"
"Ricky Martin! I got Ricky Martin to sing at the Nurses Ball! He even agreed to dance with someone while he sang."
"Oh-My-God. Is he going to sing what I think he is?"
"Yeah, I think that there are going to be a lot more female contributes this year."
"You can definitely count on me for several grand. As long as I can be in part of the skit with him, other wise you can only count on me for a few."
"You can definitely be one of the background dancers. But the head dancer needs to know the Latin dances, so I'm going to dance with him. Ok, I'll admit it, I'm going to do it because I want to, and because I can."
Lucky rolled his eyes.
"He is sooo cute. And the way her moves his hips . . . " Emily sighed and 'fainted' onto the couch.
Lucky grumbled something about being a better singer than Ricky Martin then picked Jarred up and stalked into the kitchen.
Emily and Carly gossiped on the couch until Carly had to go to work.
b** 20 minutes later **/b
Carly and Lucy meet at Lukes.
"So did you get him?" Was the first thing out of Lucy's mouth as Carly sat down.
"Yeah! They 'just' confirmed it." Carly squealed.
"Great! Now didn't you say you had an idea?"
"Oh yeah. Well, I was thinking of having a strip act."
"Well, we already got the hostess in her underwear every year. And this year they've got a fresh young body."
"Well maybe but I don't mean that kind. I mean a male and female type of thing, minus the nudity."
"Ooh, I like it. I think we have a fine collection of male specimens to do it with too! What will it entail, the major details."
"Well, the everyone will be in their work clothes, and strip to their undies to none else but 'Hot Stuff'."
"Perfect! I have to say it but I think you've planned a better Nurses Ball then I ever have. The strip act and getting Ricky Martin was pure genius. I don't know why I never thought of it!"
"Easy, you're not a Spencer." Luke answered for her, making Carly and Lucy jump.
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Ana was waiting nervously in front of L&B's new office. Lois asked her to come in, but for the life of her she couldn't remember why she agreed to even discuss recording a CD.
She was about to leave when Ned Ashton opened his door.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Please, come in."
Ana was ushered into an office that also contained Lois.
Ned spoke first, "Well, Cara as you know . . . "
Ana interrupted him, "Excuse me, please allow me to make a correction."
Ned hadn't heard the news about her true identity so he was shocked when she spoke with a Russian accent.
"My name isn't really Cara. It's Anastasia Katrina Victrovich or Anastasia Katrina Corinthos, depends on whom you ask. But please everyone calls me Ana."
"Have I missed something?" Ned asked confused.
"Oh honey don't you ever keep up on the latest news? I'll explain it to you later." Lois promised, "As he was saying. We want to sign you for L&B."
"I am not sure that's a good idea. There's a major security risk . . . "
"I know, with your father being the head of the mob of more than the eastern seaboard and your grandfather being head of the Russian mob. But you can use an alias. Something like Ana Corbin, using your other grandfather's last name. Or something like that."
"I still am not sure if this is a wise decision."
Ned finally spoke up, overcoming his shock, "Tell you what, why don't you go home and think about it. If you decide you'll consider signing with us, give L&B a call."
Ana stood up, "I'll think that is a wise idea. Good day."
She nodded her head at the couple, then left.
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b** Six pm **
** Lukes **/b
Everyone was there except for Lucky, Emily, and Jarred.
Jerry and Bobbie were at the bar. Luke, Alexis, Lucas, Lulu, and Michael were all sitting at a table. Carly was sitting with Sonny, tearing up a napkin during her break, worried about how they were going to react.
The Spencer clan had no idea what was about to hit them. They only knew that Carly had called them together to make an announcement.
Two minutes later Lucky and Emily came in. Lucky was carrying a freshly woken-up Jarred, his head on Lucky shoulder and his eyes barely open.
Everyone turned and watched, surprised that they brought a child. When they got to Carly and Sonny, Jarred reached for Carly, and she took him from Lucky.
Jarred looked around from his mother's lap and saw everyone starring. He looked around some more and he finally found a face he recognized when his eyes landed on Jerry.
"Mummy, can I go see Uncle Jerry?" Jarred asked in his cute Australian accent, now oblivious to the stares.
"Of course you can Jay." Carly put Jarred down and he ran to Jerry, who picked him right up.
"Mommy?" Bobbie croaked out.
Before anything else can be said, Jax walked in. Jarred spotted him immediately and his eyes lit up. He squirmed out of Jerry's arms and rushed over to Jax.
Jax sew him just in time and managed to pick Jarred up before he knocked him over.
"Hi Dad." Jarred exclaimed, though not loud enough so that the Spencers could hear.
"Jay, you shouldn't run like that. Now where's your mum?" Jax looked around and noticed the Spencer clan starring at him. He calmly walked over to Carly, carrying Jarred.
Sonny sensed Carly tensing up next to then giver her hand a reassuring squeeze and some of her tension dissipated, but not much.
"Caroline, it seems as though you lost something." Jax greeted.
"Hello Jax. Jay, what has Mommy told you about running off like that?" Carly asked Jarred.
"I'm sorry Mummy. I just wanted to say hi." Jarred pointed out.
"I can see that." Carly told in an exasperated tone.
Luke strolled over, "Caroline, so who's this little tyke?"
Jarred looked Luke up and down, "You're Uncle Luke. I'm Jarred."
Luke looked surprised, then smirked at Carly, "So you and you're uncle have met eh Caroline? Why did Uncle Jax meet the kid before us?"
Jarred got a confused look on his face, "He's not Uncle, he's Dad."
For the first time, Luke Spencer has been dumbstruck by a six-year-old child. His mouth dropped open and the cigar clenched between his teeth fell to the ground.
Bobbie finally walked up still in shock. She opened her mouth but nothing came out. Carly stared back.
"Hullo Grandma Bubbie." Jarred greeted her with a smile, then turned to Carly, "Mummy, I'm hungry. When do we eat? Lucky promised we were going to eat as soon as we got here."
Carly didn't answer. Sonny knew the Spencer family and the Jacks had a lot to talk about. He took Jarred from Carly and they went to the counter to get a cheeseburger.
"Caroline, should I stick around, or do you want me to leave?" Jax questioned, uncomfortable with the silence.
"Sit. Everyone sit. Bobbie, Jerry, Luke, Alexis, Lucky, Emily, and Jax sit." Carly commanded, but saying Jax's name in a softer tone that only he was able to pick up on.
Once they'd all been seated Carly sat between Jax and Lucky. "Alright. Jax and I will explain, but we're only going to do this once so stay quiet."
Carly took a deep breath, then started the epic tale, "The entire thing started seven years ago in Florida. I was just 16 and out of High School. I'd graduated the year before. My best friend, who was three years older than me talked me into go to Spring Break.
We went to the Key's. We'd been there for three days when some guy we met on the boardwalk invited us to this beach party. It was a luau." Carly got a far off look in her eye, as did Jax. Everyone at the table can practically see the scene play out in her eyes.
bI~*~ Flashback ~*~/b
Brad the guy who had invited them came up to the scantily clad girls with two wine coolers and gave them to Caroline and Charity. "Like I'm glad you came."
"Well thank you so very much for inviting us." Charity flirted.
Caroline rolled her eyes and walked away.
There was a giant bonfire on the beach, and torches that gave somewhat extra light to the moonlit beach. She was looking around when her eyes got caught in the control of the most intense pair of blue eyes. She stood there, starring back at a mad how could have been a god, until Charity came back and tapped her on the shoulder making her jump. When she looked back, he was gone.
"Caroline, Caroline come on. Brad wants you to meet his friend."
This 'friend' was a guy who was completely drunk and couldn't keep his hands to himself. Caroline had him flat on his back, unconscious via roundhouse 30 seconds after his hands tried to go where they REALLY didn't belong.
Caroline spent the rest of the night sitting off on a far corner on the beach, alone, thinking about the tall blond muscular god with intense blue eyes.
Later that night Charity had gone home with Brad leaving Caroline, alone, to drive the Wrangler home.
About halfway there, in front of a really nice expensive bungalow, something went 'clunk' in the engine and it died.
Caroline banged her head against the steering wheel in frustration then got out of the car after popping the hood. She was looking for the problem when a deep voice with an Australian accent startled her.
"Need help?"
Caroline looked up and was caught in the same eyes from the party.
"You . . . " They both utter breathlessly.
"I looked for you all night." The 'man' stated. "I had to meet you."
"Well I guess it's our lucky day. I looked for you too." Caroline revealed.
"I'm Jasper Jacks, but you can call me Jax." He told her, his eyes never deviating from hers.
"I'm Caroline, Caroline Benson." She responded getting lost in his eyes again.
"Well Caroline. Would you like to stay until we can call a tow truck in the morning?"
Caroline blushed, "I don't know, I don't want to impose . . . "
"You wouldn't be imposing. It gets a bit lonely living all alone . . . " He hinted.
"Oh, so you live alone. I bet you have lots more fun without a roommate in the way." Caroline flirted, warming up to him.
"Why don't you find out?" Jax enticed, then he offered her his hand. She accepted it and jolts of electricity coursed through her body. She looked up in surprise to see the same expression on his face. They walk hand in hand, starring into each other's eyes, into the bungalow.
b~*~ End of Flashback ~*~/b/I
Carly stopped. It was too invasive. Jax felt exactly the same way.
Carly gave them the short version, "Well, we lived together for five months. One day, he disappeared . . . "
Jax interrupted, "It was Jerry's fault, he told me there was a big emergency concerning one of the company's we were taking over."
Carly glares at both of the Jacks then went on, "Anyway, I found out I was pregnant, so I stuck around for a month, it didn't look like he was coming back, so I left. I went home, but my mother . . . well its part of the reason Virginia and I had a falling out. I moved into my Australian Uncle and Aunts place with them. They helped pay for the medical bills them when Jarred was born they helped me raise him. When I found out Bobbie was looking for me, I left Jarred there with them, and went to find her. Two day's ago I get a call from my Uncle and Aunt telling me Jarred has disappeared, Lucky and Emily find him wandering on the docks looking for me. Apparently Charity decided that he was old enough to travel on his own and sent him up here because he wanted to see me. And that's all folks."
No one spoke; they're all stunned at what they've just heard. Carly can't stand their stares so she got up, went to the bar to get Jarred, then went home with Sonny and Jarred.
b** 8 pm **/b
Carly helped Jarred into his pajamas then put him into bed in his newly decorated room. It was filled with stuff that has to do with the ocean and Australia. He absolutely loved it. Like his brother, and his mother, he loved the ocean. Carly turned on his white-shelled turtle nightlight and kissed his forehead "Goodnight Jay. Sweet dreams."
"'Night Mummy. I luv you too." Then he drifts off to sleep.
Carly then went to Michael's room. He was sitting up awake in his crib, he had refused to go to sleep until Mommy sang to him, he kept saying, "Mommy sing. Mommy sing." to Jason.
"Hey baby. Daddy told me you want a song." Carly coos as she picks him up, "Whoa, you're getting heavy." Then she started to sing.
She rocked him back and forth soothingly. Soon she looked down and Michael was asleep. She gently laid him down and turned on his beige-shelled turtle nightlight, more so that she and Jason could check on Michael during the night and not trip.
She went to her room and changed out of her waitress uniform. She put on pair of black pants and a white shirt. She brushed her long hair and put in a headband. Then headed over to Sonny's, after tonight, she needed some comfort.
Sonny was sitting on the couch, thinking about Carly, again. There was something about her that occupied his every thought.
Carly came into the room silently. She watched Sonny sit there in his black pants and a blue shirt, and couldn't help but be turned on. She cleared her throat to make her presence known. Sonny turned around and grinned when he saw it was Carly.
"Hey Sonny. You don't mind that I came over do you? I need someone . . . " She confessed.
Sonny's face got serious when he saw that tonight put a lot of emotional stress on her. "Of course not." He got up and gathers her in a hug. They sit down on the couch. Carly curled up and rested her head on Sonny's shoulder while he held her. Soon they started kissing, and the kissing led to caresses, and the caresses, to other pleasurable activities.
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Chapter 12 Spoilers:
Ana moves in with Nikolas, then they talk about the L&B deal.
Prevailing Over All
By Clover
Chapter 11
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Carly rushed over to the other Penthouse after throwing on her pants and a shirt she'd left in the bathroom last time she was there and had spilled water on. She walked in to find Jason and Jarred, who was in his p.j.'s, at the table having a stare-off.
She closed the door loudly making Jason and Jarred jump, "Oh, I'm sorry. Did I interrupt something?"
"Mummy!" Jarred jumped up and ran to her.
She barely had enough time to open her arms before he ran into them giving her a big hug and a kiss. "Hey sweetie! Are you ready to get dressed? Mommy has work and she's going to take you to visit her cousin Lucky."
"Cool!" Jarred exclaimed as they went upstairs, both to change their clothes.
b** 45 minutes later **/b
Carly knocked on her cousin Lucky's door. Emily opened it.
"Carly! Please come in." Emily greeted cheerfully.
"Thanks. Is Lucky here."
A voice from the kitchen called out, "Depends, what do you want?"
"I was hoping you'd watch Jarred for me today." Carly yelled back.
Lucky came out of the kitchen.
"I suppose since you already know each other I don't need to do this. But here's the formal introduction. Jay, this is your second cousin Lucas Lorenzo Spencer Jr. or Lucky for short. Lucky this is my some Jarred Asher Jacks."
"That's it!" Emily exclaimed, "That's who he looks like. He's reminded me of someone since I first saw him. I was right, it's Jasper Jacks."
Carly smiled, "I know, it's kind of eerie. The Australian accent really makes him his father's son."
"Yes it does. Fork over the money honey." Emily held out her hand and looked at Lucky expectantly.
Lucky grudgingly pulled out his wallet and gave Emily $20.
"You had a bet on who my son's father was?!"
"No, just a friendly little wager." Emily justified.
Carly eyed them both then continued, "I need some one to watch Jarred. I have to work both on the Nurses Ball and at your dad's. I skipped work yesterday. I need you to watch him, please. Then meet everyone at Lukes, were' going to introduce Jarred to his family. Please Lucky?"
Lucky looked his cousin's pleading eyes and agreed. He'd never been able to say no to Carly. "Oh alright, but you owe me."
Just after Lucky agreed, Carly's cell phone rang, "Hello? . . . Yes, this is she . . . Yes it benefits AIDS research . . . He will?! . . . Yes great . . . Thank you . . . Uh huh, Thank you. Goodbye."
She hung up then lost the calm she'd barely been able to control during the phone conversation. "Yes! I got him!"
"Who'd you get?" Lucky asked.
Carly ignores him and gives the amazing news to Emily. "Emily you'll never going to guess who I got to perform at the Nurses Ball as a surprise guest, so you can't tell anyone."
"Who?!"
"Ricky Martin! I got Ricky Martin to sing at the Nurses Ball! He even agreed to dance with someone while he sang."
"Oh-My-God. Is he going to sing what I think he is?"
"Yeah, I think that there are going to be a lot more female contributes this year."
"You can definitely count on me for several grand. As long as I can be in part of the skit with him, other wise you can only count on me for a few."
"You can definitely be one of the background dancers. But the head dancer needs to know the Latin dances, so I'm going to dance with him. Ok, I'll admit it, I'm going to do it because I want to, and because I can."
Lucky rolled his eyes.
"He is sooo cute. And the way her moves his hips . . . " Emily sighed and 'fainted' onto the couch.
Lucky grumbled something about being a better singer than Ricky Martin then picked Jarred up and stalked into the kitchen.
Emily and Carly gossiped on the couch until Carly had to go to work.
b** 20 minutes later **/b
Carly and Lucy meet at Lukes.
"So did you get him?" Was the first thing out of Lucy's mouth as Carly sat down.
"Yeah! They 'just' confirmed it." Carly squealed.
"Great! Now didn't you say you had an idea?"
"Oh yeah. Well, I was thinking of having a strip act."
"Well, we already got the hostess in her underwear every year. And this year they've got a fresh young body."
"Well maybe but I don't mean that kind. I mean a male and female type of thing, minus the nudity."
"Ooh, I like it. I think we have a fine collection of male specimens to do it with too! What will it entail, the major details."
"Well, the everyone will be in their work clothes, and strip to their undies to none else but 'Hot Stuff'."
"Perfect! I have to say it but I think you've planned a better Nurses Ball then I ever have. The strip act and getting Ricky Martin was pure genius. I don't know why I never thought of it!"
"Easy, you're not a Spencer." Luke answered for her, making Carly and Lucy jump.
~*~
Ana was waiting nervously in front of L&B's new office. Lois asked her to come in, but for the life of her she couldn't remember why she agreed to even discuss recording a CD.
She was about to leave when Ned Ashton opened his door.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Please, come in."
Ana was ushered into an office that also contained Lois.
Ned spoke first, "Well, Cara as you know . . . "
Ana interrupted him, "Excuse me, please allow me to make a correction."
Ned hadn't heard the news about her true identity so he was shocked when she spoke with a Russian accent.
"My name isn't really Cara. It's Anastasia Katrina Victrovich or Anastasia Katrina Corinthos, depends on whom you ask. But please everyone calls me Ana."
"Have I missed something?" Ned asked confused.
"Oh honey don't you ever keep up on the latest news? I'll explain it to you later." Lois promised, "As he was saying. We want to sign you for L&B."
"I am not sure that's a good idea. There's a major security risk . . . "
"I know, with your father being the head of the mob of more than the eastern seaboard and your grandfather being head of the Russian mob. But you can use an alias. Something like Ana Corbin, using your other grandfather's last name. Or something like that."
"I still am not sure if this is a wise decision."
Ned finally spoke up, overcoming his shock, "Tell you what, why don't you go home and think about it. If you decide you'll consider signing with us, give L&B a call."
Ana stood up, "I'll think that is a wise idea. Good day."
She nodded her head at the couple, then left.
~*~
b** Six pm **
** Lukes **/b
Everyone was there except for Lucky, Emily, and Jarred.
Jerry and Bobbie were at the bar. Luke, Alexis, Lucas, Lulu, and Michael were all sitting at a table. Carly was sitting with Sonny, tearing up a napkin during her break, worried about how they were going to react.
The Spencer clan had no idea what was about to hit them. They only knew that Carly had called them together to make an announcement.
Two minutes later Lucky and Emily came in. Lucky was carrying a freshly woken-up Jarred, his head on Lucky shoulder and his eyes barely open.
Everyone turned and watched, surprised that they brought a child. When they got to Carly and Sonny, Jarred reached for Carly, and she took him from Lucky.
Jarred looked around from his mother's lap and saw everyone starring. He looked around some more and he finally found a face he recognized when his eyes landed on Jerry.
"Mummy, can I go see Uncle Jerry?" Jarred asked in his cute Australian accent, now oblivious to the stares.
"Of course you can Jay." Carly put Jarred down and he ran to Jerry, who picked him right up.
"Mommy?" Bobbie croaked out.
Before anything else can be said, Jax walked in. Jarred spotted him immediately and his eyes lit up. He squirmed out of Jerry's arms and rushed over to Jax.
Jax sew him just in time and managed to pick Jarred up before he knocked him over.
"Hi Dad." Jarred exclaimed, though not loud enough so that the Spencers could hear.
"Jay, you shouldn't run like that. Now where's your mum?" Jax looked around and noticed the Spencer clan starring at him. He calmly walked over to Carly, carrying Jarred.
Sonny sensed Carly tensing up next to then giver her hand a reassuring squeeze and some of her tension dissipated, but not much.
"Caroline, it seems as though you lost something." Jax greeted.
"Hello Jax. Jay, what has Mommy told you about running off like that?" Carly asked Jarred.
"I'm sorry Mummy. I just wanted to say hi." Jarred pointed out.
"I can see that." Carly told in an exasperated tone.
Luke strolled over, "Caroline, so who's this little tyke?"
Jarred looked Luke up and down, "You're Uncle Luke. I'm Jarred."
Luke looked surprised, then smirked at Carly, "So you and you're uncle have met eh Caroline? Why did Uncle Jax meet the kid before us?"
Jarred got a confused look on his face, "He's not Uncle, he's Dad."
For the first time, Luke Spencer has been dumbstruck by a six-year-old child. His mouth dropped open and the cigar clenched between his teeth fell to the ground.
Bobbie finally walked up still in shock. She opened her mouth but nothing came out. Carly stared back.
"Hullo Grandma Bubbie." Jarred greeted her with a smile, then turned to Carly, "Mummy, I'm hungry. When do we eat? Lucky promised we were going to eat as soon as we got here."
Carly didn't answer. Sonny knew the Spencer family and the Jacks had a lot to talk about. He took Jarred from Carly and they went to the counter to get a cheeseburger.
"Caroline, should I stick around, or do you want me to leave?" Jax questioned, uncomfortable with the silence.
"Sit. Everyone sit. Bobbie, Jerry, Luke, Alexis, Lucky, Emily, and Jax sit." Carly commanded, but saying Jax's name in a softer tone that only he was able to pick up on.
Once they'd all been seated Carly sat between Jax and Lucky. "Alright. Jax and I will explain, but we're only going to do this once so stay quiet."
Carly took a deep breath, then started the epic tale, "The entire thing started seven years ago in Florida. I was just 16 and out of High School. I'd graduated the year before. My best friend, who was three years older than me talked me into go to Spring Break.
We went to the Key's. We'd been there for three days when some guy we met on the boardwalk invited us to this beach party. It was a luau." Carly got a far off look in her eye, as did Jax. Everyone at the table can practically see the scene play out in her eyes.
bI~*~ Flashback ~*~/b
Brad the guy who had invited them came up to the scantily clad girls with two wine coolers and gave them to Caroline and Charity. "Like I'm glad you came."
"Well thank you so very much for inviting us." Charity flirted.
Caroline rolled her eyes and walked away.
There was a giant bonfire on the beach, and torches that gave somewhat extra light to the moonlit beach. She was looking around when her eyes got caught in the control of the most intense pair of blue eyes. She stood there, starring back at a mad how could have been a god, until Charity came back and tapped her on the shoulder making her jump. When she looked back, he was gone.
"Caroline, Caroline come on. Brad wants you to meet his friend."
This 'friend' was a guy who was completely drunk and couldn't keep his hands to himself. Caroline had him flat on his back, unconscious via roundhouse 30 seconds after his hands tried to go where they REALLY didn't belong.
Caroline spent the rest of the night sitting off on a far corner on the beach, alone, thinking about the tall blond muscular god with intense blue eyes.
Later that night Charity had gone home with Brad leaving Caroline, alone, to drive the Wrangler home.
About halfway there, in front of a really nice expensive bungalow, something went 'clunk' in the engine and it died.
Caroline banged her head against the steering wheel in frustration then got out of the car after popping the hood. She was looking for the problem when a deep voice with an Australian accent startled her.
"Need help?"
Caroline looked up and was caught in the same eyes from the party.
"You . . . " They both utter breathlessly.
"I looked for you all night." The 'man' stated. "I had to meet you."
"Well I guess it's our lucky day. I looked for you too." Caroline revealed.
"I'm Jasper Jacks, but you can call me Jax." He told her, his eyes never deviating from hers.
"I'm Caroline, Caroline Benson." She responded getting lost in his eyes again.
"Well Caroline. Would you like to stay until we can call a tow truck in the morning?"
Caroline blushed, "I don't know, I don't want to impose . . . "
"You wouldn't be imposing. It gets a bit lonely living all alone . . . " He hinted.
"Oh, so you live alone. I bet you have lots more fun without a roommate in the way." Caroline flirted, warming up to him.
"Why don't you find out?" Jax enticed, then he offered her his hand. She accepted it and jolts of electricity coursed through her body. She looked up in surprise to see the same expression on his face. They walk hand in hand, starring into each other's eyes, into the bungalow.
b~*~ End of Flashback ~*~/b/I
Carly stopped. It was too invasive. Jax felt exactly the same way.
Carly gave them the short version, "Well, we lived together for five months. One day, he disappeared . . . "
Jax interrupted, "It was Jerry's fault, he told me there was a big emergency concerning one of the company's we were taking over."
Carly glares at both of the Jacks then went on, "Anyway, I found out I was pregnant, so I stuck around for a month, it didn't look like he was coming back, so I left. I went home, but my mother . . . well its part of the reason Virginia and I had a falling out. I moved into my Australian Uncle and Aunts place with them. They helped pay for the medical bills them when Jarred was born they helped me raise him. When I found out Bobbie was looking for me, I left Jarred there with them, and went to find her. Two day's ago I get a call from my Uncle and Aunt telling me Jarred has disappeared, Lucky and Emily find him wandering on the docks looking for me. Apparently Charity decided that he was old enough to travel on his own and sent him up here because he wanted to see me. And that's all folks."
No one spoke; they're all stunned at what they've just heard. Carly can't stand their stares so she got up, went to the bar to get Jarred, then went home with Sonny and Jarred.
b** 8 pm **/b
Carly helped Jarred into his pajamas then put him into bed in his newly decorated room. It was filled with stuff that has to do with the ocean and Australia. He absolutely loved it. Like his brother, and his mother, he loved the ocean. Carly turned on his white-shelled turtle nightlight and kissed his forehead "Goodnight Jay. Sweet dreams."
"'Night Mummy. I luv you too." Then he drifts off to sleep.
Carly then went to Michael's room. He was sitting up awake in his crib, he had refused to go to sleep until Mommy sang to him, he kept saying, "Mommy sing. Mommy sing." to Jason.
"Hey baby. Daddy told me you want a song." Carly coos as she picks him up, "Whoa, you're getting heavy." Then she started to sing.
She rocked him back and forth soothingly. Soon she looked down and Michael was asleep. She gently laid him down and turned on his beige-shelled turtle nightlight, more so that she and Jason could check on Michael during the night and not trip.
She went to her room and changed out of her waitress uniform. She put on pair of black pants and a white shirt. She brushed her long hair and put in a headband. Then headed over to Sonny's, after tonight, she needed some comfort.
Sonny was sitting on the couch, thinking about Carly, again. There was something about her that occupied his every thought.
Carly came into the room silently. She watched Sonny sit there in his black pants and a blue shirt, and couldn't help but be turned on. She cleared her throat to make her presence known. Sonny turned around and grinned when he saw it was Carly.
"Hey Sonny. You don't mind that I came over do you? I need someone . . . " She confessed.
Sonny's face got serious when he saw that tonight put a lot of emotional stress on her. "Of course not." He got up and gathers her in a hug. They sit down on the couch. Carly curled up and rested her head on Sonny's shoulder while he held her. Soon they started kissing, and the kissing led to caresses, and the caresses, to other pleasurable activities.
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Chapter 12 Spoilers:
Ana moves in with Nikolas, then they talk about the L&B deal.