Chapter 8

"You don't remember, do you," Courtney said more as a fact then a question.

"Not really," Carly said as she looked down, "I mean I remember pulling the trigger because at the time you couldn't. I remember that, but what was said that night, and everything else, is a complete blur."

"I see," Courtney said as she continued to look at her friend.

The two women remained in silence as the each eyed the room. Neither one was sure how to continue the conversation. It was a terrifying night for both, that had ended in both their lives being sparred, but they were never the same.

They had been so close since they got past those first few disagreements upon meeting each other. However, since that night all those years ago in the alley there was always a fear of getting too close. The events of that night had made an unspeakable bond of friendship, sisterhood, and secrecy between the two, bringing them closer together than ever, yet so far away.

"I don't want to know what happened, Court." Carly said looking up to meet her friends eyes, "It was a long time ago you telling me will only make things more difficult."

"Things are already difficult," Courtney responded.

"You now what I mean Court. It's easier to not know. I don't need my past wrecking my life now, god knows that what I did when I came here nearly did." Carly said, "This 'mission' won't destroy what I have?"

"Mmh, I'm not sure. I haven't really scoped things out too much, yet. I'm still getting integrated into the town," Courtney added.

"K," Carly said as she looked at her watch, "It's getting late. We should go to my place to get Cali for you."

"Yeah," Courtney said as the women made there way to the door.

-.-

Jason sat slouched on the couch eyes shut as the three kids sat around the coffee table coloring. It had been a long exhausting day watching the three kids, and he couldn't wait for their mothers to return. Sure he had enjoyed it, but after Cali took a nap on him she seemed to have a renewed energy, and she wouldn't stop moving, which got Morgan running around with her.

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Sonny had come home about thirty minutes ago and was in the kitchen cooking dinner. He had been quite shocked to see the bouncing blonde girl, and his sons running from Jason, but had to laugh upon entering the house. Jason looked exhausted on the outside, but the twinkle of joy in his eyes said otherwise.

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Carly and Courtney opened the door to the penthouse and entered. The door was shut with a gentle slam causing Cali to look up. At the site of her Mother the girl jumped up and rushed at her, giving her legs a big bear hug. Courtney bent down and picked up her daughter, she seemed to be extremely energetic.

"So, What did you do today," Courtney asked the child.

"Played in the park, colored, a nappy, and ate ice cream," Cali said happily.

At this Courtney's eyes widened.

"When did you eat the ice cream," Courtney questioned, as Cali looked down to the floor to hide her giggles.

The child didn't answer, as Courtney set her down and turned to Carly who had Michael by her side. The second Cali was down she returned to the table to color more.

"Do you know when she had ice cream," Courtney asked the boy.

"Right before Daddy got home," Michael said.As soon as Michael was done talking Sonny walked out of the kitchen.

"Hey sweetie," Sonny said as he placed a kiss on his check.

"Hi," Carly said, "Sonny, this is Courtney, Courtney this is my wonderful husband Sonny."

"It's nice to meet you," Courtney said as she extended her hand.

"You too," Sonny said as he shook her hand and turned to his wife, "Dinner's ready."

"Yum," Carly moaned, "Are you staying Court?"

"I don't want to impose, plus I need to get Cali to bed, it's late."

"Its no problem," Sonny said, "Michael can you take Cali and Morgan upstairs to get ready for bed. She can rest here until we are all done with dinner"

"Sure Dad," Michael said as he tried to coral the two screaming young ones only. In the end Carly ended up joining Michael in getting the children washed up.

"So, When did you get home," Courtney asked, remembering what Michael had told her, and finding herself cornered into eating dinner with them.

"About an hour ago," Sonny replied, "Why."

Sonny didn't receive an answer an answer from Courtney as she made her way to the still resting Jason on the couch. She stood in front of him and just glared, with her arms crossed in front of her.

Jason felt someone standing over him, he wasn't really sure he wanted to open his eye's to see who it was. He wasn't sure he could chase anyone again, just yet.

"What did you think you were doing," Courtney questioned Jason, causing him to crack an eye open and look up at the blonde.

"What," Jason asked groggily.

"You gave my daughter ice cream," Courtney nearly screamed.

"Yeah, so. What's the big deal?"

"She only gets that energetic when she has had too much sugar. How do you expect me to get her to sleep?" Courtney practically screamed.

This caused Jason to squish himself further into the couch, and Sonny to let out a small giggle. It wasn't everyday you could get this kind of reaction out of Jason, and Sonny was enjoying it. In all truth, he liked this woman. His wife liked her, which was always a plus, there kids got along, and she got Jason looking nervous. All good things in his book

No one had long to enjoy the moment as two small children came running down the stairs screaming, shortly followed by Carly and Michael, both equally flustered.

The two ran around the couch, and through Courtney's legs, causing her to loose her balance and fall. Carly and Michael stood at the bottom of the stairs, as Sonny scooped the boy and girl up into his arms, one under each.

Carly stood with Michael, trying to hold in their giggles, as Sonny looked at the two children. Deciding that bed was coming no time soon, Sonny set both children down next to Michael, and looked at his oldest son.

"Take them upstairs and play until we are done eating, ok," Sonny asked.

"Sure," Michael said as he led them upstairs.

"Well that was interesting," Sonny said as he turned around and looked at the sight before him.

-

It had come as quite a shock when the children ran past her, causing her to lose her balance. She had started to fall toward the coffee table, so she shut her eyes to in fear of falling. The hard landing she expected never came, as Jason's strong arms grabbed her waist and pulled her into his lap, as shock, that seemed so familiar to both, coursed through both of their bodies.

Courtney was shocked that she never hit the hard table, but rather something soft. As she opened her eyes she was met with Jason's ocean blue eyes. She couldn't keep from staring at him. Jason looked into her eyes, and couldn't look away. Her baby blues were beautiful just like her. She was lost in him, just as he was lost in her.

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Sonny stood watching the two on the couch. It had been a few minutes since the kids had gone to play, and Jase and Court still hadn't moved. Sonny couldn't help but let out a light laugh.

Carly was grinning from ear to ear. They couldn't keep their eyes off each other. She so happy as a plan started to formulate in her head.

-

As the two continued to stare into the others eyes, they slowly leaned into each other. They were so close, lips almost touching, as the door was slammed shut causing the two to break apart.

"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!"

Author's Notes: Hey all, thanks for the reviews, here another chap for you, hope you enjoy!