I'm on a roll here! 3 updates in 3 days! Woo! Anyways, you guys didn't open this thread to listen to me ramble on and on… so here's the next chapter!

He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. 7 months pregnant, and absolutely stunning, Courtney walked down the stairs in a black, low-cut dress that went to her knees, revealing just enough leg for Jason's liking. Her blonde hair was curled and fell around her shoulders, to Jason, she looked like an angel.

"You look, you look beautiful," Jason said as he couldn't resist pulling his wife into his arms and kissing her.

"Thank you. I actually didn't think I was going to be able to get the dress on," Courtney giggled as she let herself out of her husband's grasp.

"You look perfect," Jason reassured as Courtney made her way over to the couch to put her black heels on. Jason looked at her in confusion, "You're wearing those?"

"Yeah, why not?" Courtney questioned, looking curiously up at Jason.

"They're-- high. You have those little sandals in your closet, want me to get you those?" Jason asked, he really didn't want her walking around and dancing in shoes like that…

"I'll be fine. You'll be there to catch me if I trip or something right?" Courtney said playfully, buckling the shoe while Jason came over and began to nuzzle at her neck.

"We better get going before I decide that I don't want to go anymore," Jason mumbled into his wife's ear and felt her shudder.

"Then let's get going then!" Courtney said, springing up before Jason could convince her to stay home, which he would eventually have ended up doing.

"Off to the Loft," he said as he offered his wife his arm. Graciously, she accepted it and together they strode out the door.

Time seemed to go by so quickly lately. Jason had loved every minute, every moment, of Courtney's pregnancy. It all was so new to him, and it was simply amazing. Two more months and they would have their son. Because of course, the ultrasound had shown that, indeed, the baby was a boy. Jason smiled to himself as he remembered the event. He couldn't wait to meet his son.

Jason opened the door of the car for Courtney and waited until she got in before walking around to the driver's side. Courtney didn't end up going to the island. She refused. Not that Jason minded, because like he had said to Sonny, he would protect her no matter what. It had worked for the last five months. It would work for the rest.

And I'd give up forever to touch you.
Cause I know that you feel me somehow.
You're the closest to heaven, that I'll ever be.
And I don't wanna go home right now.

Dancing was always something that Courtney had loved to do, but rarely did. Jason figured that one night out with his wife every once in a while wouldn't be so bad.

The Loft wasn't particularly crowded, for a Saturday night anyways. Courtney spotted Sonny and Carly and waved before turning her attention to her husband.

"Glad you came yet?" She asked as she ran her nails up and down the jacket, fingering the collar.

"I'm always glad when I'm with you," Jason answered as he held her face in his hands and kissed her. "Are you hungry?" Jason asked after their intimate moment.

Courtney rolled her eyes. "No."

"Baby, are you hungry?" Jason asked Courtney's stomach as it rumbled. He looked up at her and smiled. "That'd be a yes."

"Fine, have it your way. We'll sit down and eat something before we dance," Courtney relented as she swiftly made her way toward the bar, her obvious stomach bumping several dancing couples. They didn't seem to notice though.

"Hey Robbie," Courtney said to her bartender as she approached the long, polished wooden bar.

"Courtney, hey. How are you?" Robbie asked, glancing down at her protruding stomach, as most people did. She didn't mind though, she felt admired.

"I'm great. Baby's great," Courtney said to satisfy his wandering eyes, "Look, could you possibly whip up two salads? Jason wants me to eat something," Courtney said with a glance toward her husband, who was seated at a table already, anxiously awaiting her return, she knew. His back was turned away from her, so she couldn't ask specifically what he wanted without waddling her way back through the crowd, something she didn't feel like doing at the moment. He'd settle for a salad.

"Of course. What kind of dressing?" Robbie said as a man came up next to Courtney and took a chair next to where she was standing. He looked sort of familiar to her, but she ignored it.

"Reduced fat Ranch for me, balsamic vinaigrette for Jason. Thank you so much Robbie," Courtney said as he lifted her hand and kissed it.

"Anything for you boss," Robbie said as he smiled and turned toward the back room.

Just as she had been preparing to walk away, an all too familiar voice floated unwittingly through her ears.

"Ah, Mrs. Morgan, how lovely to see you again," the voice said.

Courtney turned sharply toward the man who she had thought looked familiar. She had been right.

"If my husband sees you, you know what he'll do," Courtney warned Armando Sandoval as he removed his hat and jacket.

"Your husband won't have the opportunity to do anything," Sandoval stated as he moved closer to her ear. Instinctively, she backed away. "I don't think you want to do that Mrs. Morgan. You see, I have men, all around this building, in this room, awaiting my signal to open fire. You want to hear what I have to say before you go running to your husband don't you?"

"You sick bastard," Courtney muttered under her breath as she figured that she was left with no other option but to hear the man out.

"Your brother and your husband have left me no other options Mrs. Morgan. They're not cooperating. I now need leverage, and you, my dear, would work quite well," Sandoval said as he reached for her hand, but she yanked it back.

"Trust me, I'll be the worst leverage you've ever had," Courtney whispered.

And all I can taste is this moment.
And all I can breathe is your life.
But sooner or later it's over.
I just don't wanna miss you tonight.

It had been ten minutes now, and Jason was starting to get worried. He couldn't see a blonde head at the bar, he didn't see Robbie. Maybe she was out back? Helping out? No. Something was going on. Jason got up quickly and made his way through the crowd of people, and as he reached his destination, his fears were confirmed.

"See what you did Mrs. Morgan? Now you leave me no choice," Sandoval said as he raised his hand and the sound of gunshots could be heard everywhere. The piercing screams of the couples who were throwing themselves on the ground were torturing Courtney as she felt herself being lifted up and then put back down. Jason had shot Armando in the leg, but in return, had been shot himself.

"Jason!" Courtney screamed as she tried to fight to get to him, before a cloth went over her mouth and everything faded to black.

"Courtney…" Jason murmured as he tried to fight to stay awake, petrified that he wouldn't be able to get to her, he wouldn't be able to save her this time…

And I don't want the world to see me.
Cause I don't think that they'd understand.
When everything's made to be broken,
I just want you to know who I am.

Song Credit goes to the Goo Goo Dolls, Iris.