A/N: I didn't really like the last chapter, so I decided to update quickly, but whether or not that happens is a different story. So, I hope you guys like this chapter.

Disclaimer: I own none of these characters, except Marissa.

Sonny turned his head toward Kristina. "Kristina? What are you talking about?"

"I hate you! Why do you want her and not me?" Kristina asked, tears streaming down her face.

He sat her down on the couch. "Where did you ever get the idea that I don't want you? Kristina, you are my daughter, and I love you more than anything else in this world, and I always will, no matter who comes along. Carly is my friend, and yes, she is living here for now, but that doesn't mean I don't want you. I would love it if you were to live here, but your mom and I have both agreed that it's better for you to live with her. I hope you understand that."

"But you live with Michael's mom, so why don't you live with my mom? And why don't you and mom love each other any more?" Kristina questioned, still upset.

"Your mom and I will always love each other, because without one another we wouldn't have you. We're just not in love anymore. That's why we don't live together anymore," Sonny explained.

"Do you love Carly now?"

Alexis looked at Sonny and waited for his answer. She was sure he would never lie to his daughter.

"I love Carly as a friend, but that's all we are right now. And no matter how I feel about Carly, I will always love you just the same as always. Okay?"

Kristina nodded. "Thanks, daddy. I love you, too. And I'm sorry about what I said before."

He hugged her. "How about you stay overnight tonight?"

"Can I, mom?" Kristina asked excitedly, wiping her eyes.

"Sure. You'll have her to school on time tomorrow morning?" Alexis asked.

"Of course."

"Well, I guess so," said Alexis, who was actually very unhappy with the situation.

"Yea!" Kristina yelled.

Sonny smiled. "Well, I guess we'll see you tomorrow, Alexis."

"Bye, mom."

Alexis left and Carly walked in at the same time.

"Hey, Sonny. Hi, Kristina. Um, Sonny, I went shopping, so you don't have to worry about taking me to the Quartermaine's for at least a few days. I'll just need to wear your pajamas again. And Kristina, I must say, you look a whole lot happier than when I saw you last night. Did you and your dad have a talk?"

Kristina nodded. "Yeah, and I'm going to sleep over tonight," she replied.

"I'm sorry if I was rude yesterday. I was just upset, and maybe a little bit jealous. I really do like you," she added.

"It's fine. I've already forgotten all about it," Carly said.

Michael began to cry from upstairs and Carly said, "I have to go get him. Do you want to come help me?"

"I can help?"

"Yeah, come on."

They walked up the stairs, and Sonny called after them, "Have fun ladies. I'm going over to Jason's. I'll be back in a few minutes."

He walked across the hall and let himself into Jason's house.

"Jason, I need your advice," he called.

Jason stepped out of the kitchen and asked, "What is it?"

"It's Carly."

"What has she gotten herself into now?" Jason inquired.

"Nothing. It's not that, it's just, well what does she think of...of me?" Sonny asked nervously.

"Why are you asking me this?"

"Alexis was over today. She found out that Carly was living with me and suggested that I was in love with her, and I had trouble denying it. She's all I think of all day. And I walked in on her changing today, and all I could think of is how beautiful she was. I know it's crazy, I mean she's only seventeen years old, but when I'm with her it doesn't seem to matter. And I was just wondering she'd said anything to you, about me."

"She hasn't, but either way I think telling her would be a bad idea. Carly's going through way too much right now, what with Michael and AJ. And the whole thing would just look bad. Alexis would be pissed and take you to court for custody of Kristina again. It's just way too much trouble right now," Jason replied.

Sonny thought about what Jason had said. He knew Jason was right, but he was still disappointed. He'd wanted someone to agree with him, so he could truly end up agreeing with it himself.

"Yeah, I guess you're right," Sonny said, trying to hide his true feelings. "I'll see you later. I have Kristina over tonight."

He left Jason's unsure of what to do. He knew Jason was right, but Sonny didn't want him to be.

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(The next morning.)

"Bye, Sonny," Carly said as got out of his car and headed for school.

"Bye, Carly," Sonny said quietly.

"He's being so weird since last night," Carly thought. She wondered what was going on, but dismissed it as she Marissa and Ric coming toward her.

"Hey, guys. What's up?" she called to them.

"Everything. Carly, I have something huge to tell you. You are never going to believe this," Marissa said delightedly.

"And this is where I take the cue to leave," Ric said.

Both girls laughed and thanked him.

"Okay," Marissa started, "you know how my mom is using Alexis as her lawyer in that whole thing with her car accident?"

"Yeah?"

"Well, Alexis came over early yesterday– she had an appointment with my mom– and my mom wasn't home yet. I told her to just wait in the foyer, and of course she did. A few minutes later, someone called her on her cell phone. She picked up and started talking about Sonny, so of course I listened. Carly, he loves you, girl," Marissa said excitedly.

Carly looked at her with doubt. "Are you sure that's what she said?"

"Yes! She was talking like she was all mad, and she was like, 'I can't believe Sonny is so in love with that girl. She's only seventeen years old.' Who else could she have been talking about?"

Carly finally decided to believe her. She jumped up and yelled, "Yes!"

"Well, what are you gonna do about it?"

"I'm going to do something. If I can figure it out, I'll make my move tonight. You have no idea how happy I am right now. This is perfect."

All through the school day, Carly planned on what she would do with Sonny. Now that she knew her feelings were mutual, she could do something about them instead of just fantasizing. She couldn't wait to get home.

Home. She loved knowing that it was hers and Sonny's.