Nicole- Thanks for your review! I always enjoy reading them so much! I'm glad Sonny made you giggle. Because Sonny is so not funny on the show. ) Don't worry, I've got lots of things cooked up for you guys. I'm hoping that by the time I hit Chapter 40, the story will be wrapping up. But we'll see.

ImJustKidding89- I know, it's such a dilemma isn't it! If he dies, Courtney's facing a murder charge. If he doesn't die, he's a threat. Hmm. I'm glad your torn though. That was the whole point! It makes me feel wonderful that I accomplished my goal for that chapter! Thanks for your review!

Bre- I'm loving your concern over Courtney and the baby. I'm the same way when I'm reading pregnant Courtney fics. Thanks for taking the time to review, as always! It means so much that you still like the story after 31 chapters!

Starlet- I love the name you chose, by the way. Starlet is very pretty. Anywho, anything that's pro-journey is kick ass in my book too! I know, Jason not remembering Courtney sucks pretty big doesn't it? But, look on the bright side, he doesn't remember Sam either! Thanks for your review!

Emmalee05- Shocked that Courtney was arrested? I had to do it though, even though I didn't want to. Thanks for your review!

Pureevil320- I think Sandoval deserved it too, I mean, he's a gangster. He kills people. But, then I think of Jason. And I realize, there's more to the hit man than meets the eye isn't there? I'm glad you're still reading! It means so much to know that you're still enjoying it!

Sexyt- So glad you caught up! Interesting how you said that Courtney and Jason are so much alike, because I think they are too. I wish they could have seen that on the show. Ah, Ric IS an idiot. But don't judge him too quickly. Remember, he did let Sonny and Jason bring a suspect to the hospital. He didn't have to do that. ;) I'm glad this is one of your favorites. You have no idea how high of a compliment that is to me.Thank you very much. It means a lot to me that you think I'm a great writer. Thanks for your review!

Leanna- Well, I wouldn't want to be predictable now would I? Hehe. You know how I love your reviews darling, they mean so much to me! Thanks for still reading! I hope to have this story finished soon, chapter forty I'm thinking… anyways! I've had a new idea for a story rolling around in my head and I really want to get it started. But I gotta finish this one first! Thanks again!

Disclaimer- For the millionth time. I own nothing except the characters who you do not recognize. GH can have the rest of them. They're damn idiots on the show right now anyways. Except for NiCo, Nik and Courtney are making me want to watch. But ugh, you're all Journey fans! You don't want to hear me go on about how hot Nikolas and Courtney are! I'll shut up. I hope you enjoy Chapter 32! We're getting close to the finish line!

Courtney didn't know where she was, and didn't know why she couldn't open her eyes. She felt an odd sense of weightlessness. But all she could see was black, and her head was beginning to hurt just enough to make it uncomfortable.

Suddenly she felt a light stroking on her hand, and someone was talking to her. Why couldn't she make out the words? Couldn't the person speak louder? Didn't they know they were whispering?

She tried to move the hand that was being held onto her baby, but couldn't summon the strength to do it. Angered by this, Courtney was determined to open her eyes. She knew her son was still inside her, for he was kicking up a storm like he usually did. But damn, that whispering was starting to tick her off.

She couldn't wait to wake up to tell whoever it was to just talk louder, or not to talk at all.

So why couldn't she wake up?

Jason sat next to Courtney in a chair beside her bed. It had been an hour since they'd brought her in from the PCPD, and there were already two policemen outside, only letting those with clearance into her room. At least the media weren't allowed, Jason thought gratefully.

Dr. Meadows had told him that it had been stress that caused Courtney to black out. She had said that anxiety sometimes made women who were pregnant fall unconscious. When Jason had asked if the baby was okay, Dr. Meadows had assured him that his son would be fine.

They had stuck an IV into Courtney's arm, giving her fluids. She wasn't dehydrated, just exhausted, Dr. Meadows had said. They put the IV in for caution anyways.

Deciding that maybe, since she was going to be okay, that he could get some sleep. It was 11 at night now, and Dr. Meadows said that Courtney would most likely sleep through the rest of the night.

So Jason placed his head next to Courtney's stomach, and continued holding her hand and whispering things to her until he fell asleep.

Sonny had looked in on his sister and his best friend several times. He was annoyed that there were cops outside her door, but there was nothing much that he could do about it.

Once he'd assured Carly that Courtney and the baby were fine, he'd convinced her to head home to be with the boys. Once they found out that their Aunt Courtney was in the police station and would have to go to court, they'd be upset and afraid.

Swirling the coffee around in the cup, Sonny sighed. He and his sister liked their coffee the same way, extra cream, extra sugar. He wished that they could share a cup right now, and talk about their lives.

But they couldn't, because Courtney was going to go to court for the attempted murder of Juan Sandoval. The bastard lived to tell the tale. And Courtney wasn't aiming anywhere in particular when she shot him. She wound up getting him in the leg. Nothing major, he just lost a lot of blood. Sonny decided to wait until he talked to Jason before he went to Sandoval.

Taking a sip of coffee, Sonny popped four Advil into his mouth and set off to find his brother. He was sure to be lurking around the hospital somewhere.

Jason awoke to see Courtney writhing around in her sheets, entangling herself in an effort to try and escape whoever was haunting her dreams. Or rather, nightmare.

"Courtney, hey. It's okay, I'm here." Jason was up and standing over her, she pushed him away, much to his surprise.

"No, no! You'll take my little boy! I won't let you take him from me!" Courtney screamed like he'd never heard her scream before. Jason pressed the call button repeatedly as he yelled at one of the cops to get a nurse.

"I'm not going to take him from you. I'm not, Courtney. It's only me, okay? Wake up." Jason framed her face with his hands and was saddened to feel a warm tear hit one of his fingers. She was crying in her sleep.

"No, please! Oww! It hurts! I need my husband! You can't keep me here forever! He'll find me, and kill you! No, don't! You're hurting me!" Jason sat down in the bed next to his wife and took her in his arms, being careful not to hit the IV. He stroked her hair and kissed her sweaty forehead, when a monitor started beeping furiously.

Two frazzled nurses ran in, yelling at him to wait outside. Jason felt frozen in his spot, but the nurse pried Courtney away from him and pushed him to the side. But as soon as the beeping started, it stopped. And Jason felt his heart start beating again.

"What happened?" Jason asked, taking his previous spot on the bed and looking at Courtney.

"Her blood pressure spiked." The nurse replied grimly, as if she'd rather be anywhere else other than in the same room as a hit man and his criminal wife.

Jason wanted to kick her.

"Do you know why?" Jason asked, rather rudely. The other nurse sent him a look before replying.

"Mr. Morgan," Jason nodded, her tone was nicer. "Your wife's blood pressure could have gone up for a number of reasons. She was clearly having a nightmare. Therefore, stress would be my best guess. But I'm going to have Dr. Meadows check in on her soon anyways, just in case."

"I appreciate it. Thank you," Jason said as he watched the two nurses leave the room, shutting the door behind them.

Jason sighed deeply after he heard the door click shut. He placed his hand on Courtney's forehead, checking to see if it was still warm. It was, but not as bad as it had been before.

"Could you not do that again?" Jason asked as he pulled Courtney into his arms and pushed the hair out of her face.

"You really scared me, probably the baby too. And I know you don't want to do that." Placing one of his hands on her stomach, Jason felt his son kick and pride surged through him. "I don't know how you sleep while he's doing that."

Jason kissed her forehead and decided that maybe Dr. Meadows was right, maybe Courtney was going to sleep through the night after all. Jason could only hope that there would be no more nightmares.

He fell asleep holding her.

When Dr. Meadows walked in to check Courtney, she did it quietly, not wanting to wake her patient's husband, because he'd been through more than enough for one night.

She dimmed the lights on the sleeping couple as she walked out.

"Ric," Sonny said as he watched his brother turn around. The Styrofoam cup of coffee that Sonny had previously been drinking, was down to just the sugar in the bottom now as he tossed the cup into the wastebasket.

"What can I do for you, Sonny?" Ric asked, straightening out his tie so he had something to do with his hands.

"You know damn well what you can do for me," Sonny said as he got closer to his brother, just to make sure that Ric got the point. "Courtney's my little sister and you know that I'll do whatever it takes to get her out of this."

"What are you trying to say, Sonny?"

"Do yourself a favor, Ric. Drop the charges." Sonny's dark eyes glared into Ric's nervous ones.

"You know I can't do that, Sonny. I saw her fire that gun at Sandoval. He's the only one who can drop the charges. And after talking to him tonight, that doesn't seem likely."

"There's bad things in your past, Ric. Things that the good citizens of Port Charles might not feel too good about if you don't fix this." Sonny threatened Ric the only way he knew how, with the past.

"Are you talking about all those years ago?" Ric questioned, knowing that Sonny wasn't going to put Carly, or Courtney, for that matter, through that again.

"I am. I'm positive that Justus could nail you on two accounts of kidnapping, having an unregistered weapon, and who knows, maybe even attempted murder. For that time you left my sister in a mine named after our mother to die."

"That was more than five years ago. And I don't care for your threats, Sonny. I understand your situation. You want to protect your sister and unborn nephew. The trial can wait until after the baby is born, at least, I think I can persuade Sandoval's lawyers to put it off."

"That would be the least you can do, Ric." Sonny said before he stormed off.

Lucky for Sonny, Juan Sandoval was awake, watching a late night news program, when he walked in.

"Mr. Corinthos, I've been expecting you." Sandoval motioned to a chair, but Sonny ignored him.

"You're not going to press charges."

"Oh? I was under the impression that I was."

"Let me make myself clearer, you're not going to press charges against my sister."

"You may want to watch what you say, Mr. Corinthos. There are guards outside my door." Sandoval looked pleased with himself, and anger flashed in Sonny's eyes.

"You won't win this battle. I have damn good lawyers."

"As do I."

"No one at the scene will testify against Courtney."

"Not even your brother, District Attorney Lansing?"

"No, he won't. It'll be your word against everyone else's. How do you feel about your odds now?" Sonny questioned as he made his way toward the door.

"I feel damn good about them, considering that the bullet was fired from Jason Morgan's gun. Considering that Courtney's fingerprints are all over the gun, and considering the fact that no one else could have shot me."

Sonny stared at the man with a look that could have rivaled Jason's.

"So yeah, I guess you could say I feel pretty good about my odds in court. Now if you'll excuse me, Mr. Corinthos, my leg is throbbing quite badly and I need to get some rest."

Sonny pointed a finger at him, and looked him dead in the eye before he left the room.

Author's Note: I know this was sort of a boring chapter, and I apologize for that. But I felt that it was a necessary one to put into the story mainly because of what's ahead. All the drama will be back in full force next chapter! Thanks for reading! Review if you want to! I love reviews!