A/N: Sorry it's taken forever to start uploading this thing. I started it after my last story and then my sister had an idea and me and her are working on another one together also. I know that I said i won't start one until I'm done with another but technically I'm not . Not by myself anyway. Alright, i hope you like it . REVIEW!

Breakdown: After A.J., let's just say he left after the divorce so i don' t have to deal with him

Early stages of Journey. Carly and Sonny not pregnant. Never any Brenda/Jason (sorry Brazen fans!) because no one killed Alcazar.

SIDE NOTE: NOT A JOURNEY STORY. A STORY WITH JOURNEY IN IT

Disclaimer: I don't own GH or its characters seeing as I haven't completed my time machine that will take me back so i get credit for it.....Oh no. You've heard my plan! It's mine don't take it! I won't let you.......What was i saying?

Ch. 1 Blood Ties

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" she asked nervously. "I mean we're not that close and it's a family thing."

"You are family." he tried to explain

"By blood. Just because we meet one day and both get a 'Surprise you share a father!' doesn't make me family. You're more family to him then I ever will be."

"Don't say that." he said softly. "It'll be fine. Besides I'll be there the whole time."

Her hands fell to her hips and he watched the look of concern that fell over her features.

"That's another thing. How am I going to manage to keep my hands off you in such a romantic place?"

He didn't want to admit It but the thought had come to him as well and it made him nervous. Which was odd, it usually took extreme conditions to even give him the hint of nervousness.

"Don't worry about it. We'll manage. It won't be easy" he paused and pulled her into a kiss before continuing. "..but we'll be ok. Do you believe me?"

"Of course."

"Good. Now, make sure you're ready. Sonny's going to pick you up at your place in about an hour. I'll meet you at the airport. Ok?"

She nodded and after a soft kiss goodbye, headed out the door.

"Don't worry. Everything will be fine " he called to her once more. She nodded, but he could tell that she was as sure of that as he was.

"Are you ready?" he asked his elated wife.

"Yeah. I'm so excited. This is going to be great."

"I agree. A getaway is just what we need." he said opening the car door for her.

"It's going to be so much fun. Rome. I bet the shopping is to die for!"

"Just don't bankrupt me. Alright?" he laughed.

"No promises. I'm going to make sure Courtney and I hit every store possible."

The man shuffled in his seat in the car and cleared his throat. She noticed how uncomfortable he at the mention of his sister's name. She put her hand on his knee and rubbed reassuringly.

"Sonny. It's going to be fine. This trip will be a great. Who knows it could be one of those 'after-school-special' bonding experiences."

He covered her hand and laced his fingers with hers, and giving her a small smile. He tried to appear calm but the truth was he was a nervous wreck. This would be the first family vacation where he would actually have a blood relative with him. Having a sister was definitely a new concept to him. One he hoped he could get used to. But it wouldn't be easy.

They had fought a lot during the mess with A.J. Now that was over as she, thank-god, finally saw him for what he was. They were able to be in the same room for more then three minutes now. But when they talked it all seemed routine. Mostly a few words about how Michael or Carly were doing. Always avoiding asking questions about each other. It was like they spoke but had never really talked.

"Mr. Corinthos we're here." The driver announced.

Sonny looked out the window at the apartment building, while Carly called to let her know they had arrived. A few minutes later the blonde was in the car and the three were on their way to the airport. After the mumbled greetings between the siblings Carly made attempts at casual conversation. They failed and the rest of the ride was in silence.