A/N: Jeezy Creezy! Thanks you guys for the awesome reviews…Don't want to make it seem like I don't love them all equally but I have to say a whopping thanks to Rheanne. You're review was soooo great, thank you so much for the things you said. I love your stories you're an awesome writer. P.S. I'm glad you like the ch. title. But like I said I love any and all reviews that I get. Even if it's just "update" at least it lets me know that you're reading….anyway.

Ch. 4 This Bitter Pill

"What are you doing here?"

"What am I…Why do you think I'm here?"

"Sonny send you? To make sure I don't make some sort of deal; him for me?"

"No, Sonny didn't send me." he answered, shocked that she thought that was the only reason he'd come. "I'm here to make sure you get out of here."

"Why? It's not like we're married." she responded dryly.

"Don't do this. Let me help you."

"Jason, the papers are signed and I'm out of your life like you wanted. So my problems are just that; mine."

"Courtney-" he was cut off when the door opened and Baldwin arrogantly crossed the threshold, Carly in tow.

"Just the perp I wanted to see." he stated happily. "I guess you two would probably like to hear this too."

"Just spit it out, Scott." Carly demanded.

"Fine, since I'm feeling generous-"

"Sonny!" the woman who'd been screaming at him now screamed across the room. Sure enough when he turned around, the D.A. saw the cities top mob boss coming towards them.

"And the gifts keep on coming!" he announced, joyously.

"What's going on? Why did Justus tell me to get down here?" the confused man asked wanting to catch up on the situation.

"Well Corinthos, I was just about to say that according to the forensics report your sister's prints are all over the gun that killed your brother." he said, enjoying the look that came over the mans' face. "I can picture the family Christmas card, now."

"Ric's dead?" Sonny asked.

"The slowest runner crosses the finish line. Don't you watch television? It's been all over the place. You may not think so, but apparently it's a big deal when someone murders a member of the police force." he paused for a second as a new thought popped into his head. "You know what I think? I think you should stick to having Angerboy here take care of you enemies. He's not nearly as sloppy."

"You think I ordered this?"

"Whether you did or not, she…" he pointed a finger at Courtney, who hadn't even flinched at the news. "is going up river. Spencer!"

"Yeah?" Lucky asked approaching.

"Take our newest patron to her cell. I know it may not be as lavish as the places you're used to staying in, but the view brings a smile to your face. Well, to mine anyway." he laughed at his own joke and walked away, leaving the young officer to do his duties.

"I'll try and get you a bail hearing as soon as possible." Justus said, which told Courtney that he'd been there also. She was hardly paying attention to anything going on.

"Lucky wait." Carly spoke. "I know we're not that close, but technically we are family. You think you could give us a minute?"

"Sure, five minutes." he offered his cousin, leaving them to their privacy.

"Justus is good, he'll get a hearing and you'll be out of here before the nights over." Carly said trying to sound optimistic. "An actual trial shouldn't be for a while, that's good. Self-defense. It was self-defense right? They can't put you in prison for protecting yourself."

"Jason, could you and Carly give me a minute alone with my sister?" Sonny asked, and he heard Courtney mumble something. "What?"

"I said, 'What sister?' You don't have one, remember?"

"You forced me to do that, damn it!" he shouted.

"That's right. The awful crime of not wanting to see either of you arrested. You must be loving the irony here."

"You think I like this? If you recall, I didn't want you anywhere near this life. I did everything I could to keep you away from it. You didn't listen and look what happened!"

"Yep, that's you. Sonny the wise, knows what's best for everybody, right? Who were you helping when you slept with Sam? Who was that for?"

"Don't bring that up! You have no right!" Sonny cast a quick glance at Carly. He'd hoped they had started to forgive each other for their mutual infidelities. He looked back to Courtney to see her stand up and stare him straight in the eyes.

"You know who I was thinking about? The night of my 'great betrayal'?" Your boys. Having to grow up with a father in prison. Having to see how much they'd miss you everyday. Your wife. Even me. So that's my horrible treason. Trying to prevent that whole situation from being experienced."

"I knew what I was doing! I knew how to handle it! What about you? What the hell are you doing? Tell me what in God's name happened!" he screamed in her face.

Carly looked back and forth between the two. Neither backing down. They were more alike than they knew, or would ever admit. Both cared deeply and would do anything necessary when it came to family, and both had quite the fiery temper when it was pushed to the breaking point.

"Do you think I did it?" Courtney asked, breaking the silence between the siblings.

"What?" he asked.

"I want to know. Do you, Sonny Corinthos, all knowing and all powerful, do you think I killed Ric?"

Carly waited for him to deny it, but he didn't. Now it was he who was staying silent.

"Sonny, tell her. Tell her you know it's not true." Carly practically begged.

"It's not like you've never shot someone before."

"Sonny!" Carly hissed at him. She was in disbelief. Had he actually said that? Yes, he did.

"Well, now I know how you feel." she said like all he'd done was comment on her clothing instead of openly doubt her innocence. "We're not family. I'm not your sister. I'm not the boys' aunt. Isn't that what you wanted?"

He opened his mouth to answer, but couldn't think of anything to say. The door opened and Officer Spencer returned.

"It's time to go." he said regretfully.

Without hesitation, she allowed the him to lead her out of the room, not looking back once.

A/N: that was kinda long, wasn't it? Sorry, I just didn't see a point in this that I wanted to break it off.