Chapter 12

If Jason wanted to ask any questions it would have to be later. Sam came in with Robin and all their attention was focused elsewhere. They all stood by anxiously waiting to hear what she had to say. Jason's voice was steady showing his strength in the face of whatever lay before him.

"Robin?"

The young doctor squeezed the chart she was holding to her chest. She looked around at all the people waiting for her to tell them that he would be ok until finally her eyes rested on Jason himself, she wouldn't hold any of them in suspense any longer. "It looks like everything went as planned. The treatment worked." Robin smiled as she watched him relax not missing the way he clung to Sam's hand. "Congratulations Jason you have your life back."

Sam broke into tears of joy as Jason pulled her close. Sonny had placed his hands on Emily's shoulders while Robin had been talking and she fell back against him with relief as the final words were spoken. Neither one moved as they watched two of the most important people in their lives celebrate the moment.

Now Jason had only one other thing on his mind as he looked at Robin over the top of Sam's head, "When can I get out of here?" drawing laughter from all those around him including Robin.

"Let me get the necessary paperwork ready for you to sign and you can leave after that. How's that sound?"

"Can't wait."

"Ok well I guess that's my cue to get things started. I'll let you know as soon as the forms are ready." She turned and left but not before accepting a heartfelt thank you hug from Jason.

Emily and Sonny waited for the other to make the first move away from the other, it was almost by silent agreement when they did, with Sonny reaching out to shake Jason's hand and Emily to hug Sam.

Sonny put his arms around them both. "So you guys are going to come back to the house right? The boys would be glad to see you."

Jason sounded unsure. "I don't know man," he said looking at his fiancé, "I was kinda hoping to have some time alone with my girl."

Emily spoke up before Sonny could respond. "How about you two stay at the guesthouse tonight. I can find somewhere else to stay and tomorrow you and Sam get a good nights rest and then you can go home and do whatever the two of you need to do to get settled back in." She looked to the man standing behind them. "And Sonny's right Michael and Morgan would be so happy to see you."

Sam smiled. "Thanks Emily but we don't want to put you out."

"You won't," Sonny answered her back, "she can stay in one of the spare rooms at the house."

Jason still wasn't sure. He looked back from his sister to his best friend remembering how strange they had both been acting earlier. Sam interrupted his thoughts.

"Jase? How about it?"

He gave in and looked back at the other two. "Ok, but only for tonight. Tomorrow we're going home."

" That's great you two," Emily hugged them both, " I'll head there now and get things ready for you." She started for the door and stopped.

Sonny was watching her leave. "What's wrong?"

"Oh nothing. I left my car over at Kelly's this morning when I stopped for a cup of coffee." She shook her head. "I wanted to have a clear head for my meeting this morning so I chose to walk over here. That reminds me. I was so caught up joking with Liz and Lucky that I totally forgot about my run in with LuLu down on the docks."

Jason looked at her. "What was she doing down there? Isn't she supposed to be in school?"

Emily sighed. "Probably, but I'll let someone else broach that subject with her. She took my head off just for suggesting that she be careful down there. Anyway, I just feel like Lucky should have and idea of what's going on."

"I wouldn't worry so much about it now. You can tell him later." Sonny told her. "Come on I'll give you a ride back to your car. I'm supposed to meet with Carly at Roselawn." He looked at Jason. "She'll be happy to hear the good news.

Jason smiled. "Tell her I said hey."

"I will and when I get home we'll see what the cook can come up with to celebrate your getting out of here." Sonny said.

"Sounds good man. See you soon."

Emily waved goodbye as they made their way out.