A/N: I'm so glad I finally started to put this up. I like this one but I really like the one me and my sister who thinks this site is a guilty pleasure and doesn't want me to say her actual name is going to be good when she decides Its ready to put up.

Disclaimer: Still got nothing.

Ch. 2 Light Bulbs

At the airport they met up with Jason as planned. Courtney felt herself relax a bit in his presence. But the air still carried the awkward feeling that surrounded the situation.

"Everybody ready?" Jason asked breaking into the silence. Getting nods from all they made their way to the plane when Carly's phone rang. She walked away from them to take it.

"Hello?" she answered.

"Carly, It's Bobbie."

"Oh hey Mama. What's going on?"

"Nothing, Michael just wanted to call and say goodbye one more time."

"Ok. Put him on."

"Bye mommy. Will you bring me a present?" She laughed at the excited sound of her sons' voice.

"Yes. I'll see you real soon ok? I love you."

"I love you too, bye."

After she hung up she made her way back to the group. Carly noticed Jason was standing in between the two like they needed him to be mediator. It bothered her to see how uncomfortable they were around each other.

"Who was it?" her husband asked.

"My mom."

"Is everything alright?"

"It's nothing. Just Michael-" she paused momentarily when a light bulb went off in her head. "Michael's not feel too well and he doesn't want me to go."

"That's fine. We'll go a different time." he offered

"No. You go. I'll call you and let you know what's up." he was shaking his head before she finished her sentence and began to explain.

"I don't want to leave you alone. Especially with the rumor that Alcazar's planning a move."

"I won't be alone." She grabbed the spiky blonde's arm and pulled him to stand next to her. "Jason will be with me."

She smiled at the young man at her side and saw the look he was giving her. Warning her not to do whatever she was planning. She also noticed the duo standing in front of them grow wide eyed and flustered. Obviously uneasy at the thought of being alone together without a go-between. Courtney was the first to speak.

"Umm...You know Sonny's right we can just do this another time."

"Don't be silly. I'm sure it'll just be a few days, then we'll catch up with you guys."

"Carly. You wanted to have a nice family vacation and that means all of us. So we'll just wait until Michael feels better." She put her hand over his mouth ceasing any further excuse from coming out.

"I'm not going to tell you again. Ok? So you and Courtney go ahead. You're plane is ready so you better hurry." she said giving him a kiss. "We'll see you soon. Have fun guys."

Defeated he cleared his throat and grabbed his sisters bag.

"Alright, take care of her." he ordered to Jason who nodded then turned to the speechless blonde at his side. "We better go."

He began in the direction of their ride while Courtney stayed in her spot for a few seconds more. Looking at Jason with pleading eyes he could only shrug his shoulders in uselessness. She managed a thin smile at Carly and a tiny wave before following the dark haired mans footsteps.

Jason sighed and hand through his hair. He wasn't stupid. There was something going on and it had nothing to do with a sick kid. It was one of Carly's plans. Before he could say anything she spoke up.

"Well, I guess I should head over to Bobbie's and check on-" he cut her off by beginning to speak.

"Carly stop. We both know Michael is fine. Now tell me, why did you lie?" he asked upset.

"Come on. You saw as well as I did how uncomfortable they are around each other."

"Yes but-"

"They just need sometime to get to know each other. They're brother and sister for crying out loud and they hardly speak."

"Carly, number one: You can't force these things. Number two: I don't talk to my brother or hardly anyone in my family, and number three your plans never work!"

"First of all, I'm not forcing it just giving it a chance. Second of all, good God your brother is A.J! Last, my plans do too work." She stated offended. "Give them a chance. Please just two days. Please."

"Fine! Two days that's it." he agreed and she nodded in satisfaction as the two watched the plane take off from the viewing area.

"So..." she began a wide smile creeping across her face, she raise her eyebrow and he looked at her. "Courtney looked cute today. Don't you think?"