Chapter 20:

After Justus left Jason called Stan and told him to track down a Sheryl O'Connor within minutes he found out she was staying at the Metro Court in room 1012.

"I'm going to call Robbie and have him keep an eye on Olivia and I'll have Marco follow Sheryl so why don't you go back to your house and be with Michael and Morgan"

"Okay but Jason if anything comes up come get me right away" he nodded in response and Carly gave him a hug before they left to be with their kids.

"Jason maybe I should call Jax and see if he could have someone keep a close eye on her room" Courtney knew Jason normally would say no but this wasn't business related so she figured he would at least consider it but before he could even answer it the phone rang.

"Morgan…Max are you serious…no I'll call Sonny just get there quick…I'll be there in 10 minutes" as soon as he hung up he grabbed his coat off the chair.

"Jason what's going on?"

"Some one blew up the warehouse on Pier 17 I gotta go" he gave her a quick kiss and ran across the hall.

Courtney didn't move for a few moments until her eyes came to the gift she had gotten for Jason.

"I guess we won't be going to the Cayman's any time soon" she spoke out loud as she picked up the huge box that only just contained 2 plane tickets and a hotel brochure, she wanted to surprise Jason. Carly and Sonny had already volunteered to keep an eye on Olivia and they were supposed to leave tomorrow morning for 7 days at a private resort in the Cayman's.

Everything was finally falling back into place for Jason and Courtney along with the new addition of Olivia. She knew how hard this was for Jason especially after he was seconds from making her a real part of the family. She just prayed he wouldn't push her away or get carried away in work.

"Jason I thought we took care of this weeks ago" both men sat in the back of a limo on their way to Pier 17.

"So did I but obviously he's back" they hadn't been able to get much information on the man who was intercepting their shipments just that he was from Miami.

"I want as many men on this as possible and I'm going to call the 5 families and see if they know anything" the car slowed down in front of the pier and both men stepped out of the car and were immediately surrounded by cops and cameras.

"Right this way Mr. Corinthos and Mr. Morgan" a young officer said as he led them to Mac and the Port Charles fire chief.

Mac and the fire chief explained that is was definitely a bomb and witnesses to the crime had seen a man run from the building only moments before and thankfully no one was hurt. Mac pleaded with them to let the police handle it but he knew his requests would be disregarded.

"I'll give you a call if we get any further information" Sonny and Jason nodded and said their goodbyes. Once they were back in the car Sonny spoke.

"Okay Jase I need you to pay Sammy Tagolitti a visit he must know something about this guy and then.." Jason cut him off before he could even finish.

"No Sonny, in case you don't remember its Christmas and the closest thing I've had to my own child just got taken away and I ran out on Courtney again. Whatever needs to get settled can wait until tomorrow, I have more important things to worry about." for the first time Jason was doing what he wanted and needed to do, he forgot about the business and the Corintho's family and just focused on his own life.

"You're right"

Olivia laid on the bed with her head in the pillow. Her 'mother' wasanything but nicesince the officers and her lawyerhadleft. She turned over when the door opened.

"Listen brat I'm going out, don't even think about leaving I asked the doorman to make sure you didn't leave because of your 'mental illness' and he was more then happy to comply." She didn't even let Olivia answer she just walked out.

"I hate you" she screamed to absolutely no one. Once she got comfortable she put the television on and watched It's A Wonderful Life, suddenly someone started pounding on the door. She ran praying it was Jason with Justus saying she could come home. She swung open the door and Robbie pushed her inside.

"Ohh my God, what are you doing here?"

"I've been watching room and your mother finally left and I heard her on her cell say she would be at the docks in a few minutes so I knew it was safe to come in"

"You have know idea how happy I am to see you" she pulled him into a tight hug; they had been walking on eggshells since the day outside of Kelly's.

"I can't stay long I just wanted you to know I'm here and if you need anything I'll definitely be around the hotel just give me a call on my cell"

"Okay but can you just stay for a few more minutes, you can watch It's A Wonderful Life with me!"

"I don't know about that but I can stay"

"Perfect and by the way Merry Christmas"

"You too and I got you a gift but I can't give it to you yet"

"Really well what is it?"

"I can't tell but I promise once you're home I'll give it too you or should I say them"

"I think we've had this conversation before, are you trying to send me over the deep end?"

"No I'm just trying to give you something to look forward too" it was silent for a few minutes before Olivia spoke.

"Why did you get me a gift?"

"Because you're my friend and I wanted to get you a gift" her face lit up when he said friend and she knew he wasn't just saying it. "I gotta go but don't hesitate to call if you need anything"

"I won't and can you tell Jason I love him cause my mom had the hotel block his number from being dialed." he shook his head and gave her a tight hug and then left. She flopped down on the couch and tried to watch the movie but she could only think about Robbie and her gift.

Jason walked back into the penthouse and saw Courtney cleaning up the wrapping paper from this morning.

"Hey" she said barely above a whisper as she wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Hey..I'm sorry I ran out of here before"

"Don't even worry about it, your back now that's all that matters" she gave him a quick peck and then snuggled into his chest with his chin resting on her head.

"How about we have that dinner we planned on?" she knew he would talk about everything that happened today when he was ready and not a minute earlier.

"Okay and then we can go across the hall and we can give the boys their gifts.

"Sure and by the way Courtney I love you"

"I love you too"

"What took you so long?" Jax shouted as he saw Sheryl walking down the stairs.

"Calm down I'm here now, so what do you want anyway?"

"How did it go today, was Jason heartbroken? No wait he doesn't have a heart" a cold laugh escaped his mouth which kind of scared Sheryl.

"It went just as planned, he flipped out and was definitely devastated now when are you gonna take that monster off of my hands?"

"As soon as I get the papers that give me full custody, which shouldn't take to long, I've got Judge McLean eating out of the palm of my hand"

"Well whatever just make it quick" with that she turned on her heel and stormed up the steps. With Jax leaving a few minutes later.

Marco stepped out from behind the wall and called Jason, he was not going to believe what he had just heard.