Here's another chap. for ya...thanks for the reviews

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Chapter 6

Carly's House

They had just arrived at Carly's, and were getting their bags out of the car. As they entered the house Emma looked around. It was a beautiful. The front room was beautifully decorated with a Cream-colored couch love seat, and 2 big fluffy chairs. There was a coffee table and a few end tables. She had pictures of her family. There were pictures of Michael, and Morgan, a boy she never met, her mother, Jason, and her parents wedding picture. Emma picked the picture up, they looked so happy, she hadn't seen her mom that happy in a long time. There were no pictures of Emma out, that wouldn't be too smart, she knew Carly probably had them in her room.

Carly slowly approached Emma and tapped her on the shoulder.

"I've never seen this picture before."

"If you want I have an extra copy of it."

"No, That's ok," Emma, said quickly putting the picture frame down, "Where's the room I'm in?"

"This way," Carly directed Emma up the stairs and to the second door on the left, "This is the guest room, the bathrooms there. You have cable. I'll let you get settled." Turning around Carly started to walk out.

"Thanks Aunt Carly. I appreciate it. Even you getting me to come."

Carly turned around smiling, "Not a problem," with that said Carly walked out the door and down the hall.

-.-

Outside Kelly's

They stared at each other, Jason's hand still outstretched, shock evident on both their faces. Slowly Jason dropped his hand as Courtney helped herself up. As Courtney dusted herself off, Jason couldn't help but stare.

She was beautiful. Her long blonde hair, slightly falling in her face due to the breeze, looked as soft as ever. Her soft blue eyes still penetrated his tough guy exterior.

"Sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going. How are you?" Courtney commented casually, not wanting Jason to know that the second she laid eyes on him her heart rate spiked and voice got caught in her throat. She was surprised that he still had that effect on her, or any effect at all.

Gathering his composure and attempting to find his voice, Jason spoke in a husky desire filled voice.

"It wasn't your fault Court...ney," He quickly added not sure if she was ok with him calling her Court. "I'm fine. What are doing here?"

Before Courtney could respond, Sam walked up.

"JASON" Sam yelled as she approached causing Jason to turn and giving Courtney time to walk into Kelly's.

"Hey Sam," Jason stated disappointed that he was interrupted. He quickly turned looking for Courtney and not finding her. Jason scanned the area looking for her and finally spotting her inside Kelly's.

Sam watched him questioningly as he scanned the area like he was in a trance. Which he was, he had fallen under her spell again and he didn't even seem to want to get out from under it. As his eyes fell on Courtney, Sam followed his gaze and what she saw made her gag. She was there the one person who could wreck her perfect little world.

She thought she had dealt with this long ago. She thought Courtney would never come back. After having seen Jason with Lila, and after what she did last time Courtney was here with that daughter of hers, she never thought either one of them would have the nerve to show up here of all places. She just hoped the little blonde hadn't come with.

"Jas..."

"Look, Sam, I'll talk to you later I have some things I have to deal with," Jason stated as he walked into Kelly's.

As Jason approached the counter, Courtney shifted uncomfortably. She could feel him coming up behind her. As Jason leaned up against the counter by Courtney he spoke.

"Why'd you walk away?" Meaning it on more than one level.

"You looked busy, and I had to get some food for Carly."

"Oh, What are you doing here?"

"I came for a visit with Carly," Courtney stated hoping not to give too much away.

"How long are you on town for?" Jason questioned just as the waitress approached with her food.

"Look I've got to get this to Carly. So I'll see you around." Courtney stated as she walked out leaving Jason at the counter.

Jason slumps into a seat at the counter. God did he want her to stay, but he wasn't sure what to say, or do. He had hurt her many times before, so why would she want to talk to him.

He sat at the counter drinking his coffee as Sonny walked in and took a seat next to him.

"Hey man, what's wrong? You look like a bus hit ya." Sonny stated with a laugh.

"She's in town," was all he could say before dropping his head to the counter.

Sonny looked to his friend with a confused look on his face.

"Who's in town?"

"Courtney" replied Jason with his head still against the counter.

"Oh," Sonny said as his face fell and uncertainty entered his voice, "I thought she lived in California."

"She does. She's visiting Carly. I'm not sure for how long." He continued to speak into the counter wondering if he should go find her. They never did talk. He wouldn't let her say a word to him, and then she just left. "What am I supposed to do?"

"I don't know." Sonny replied truthfully.

-.-

The entire way to Carly's the only thing Courtney could think of was him. Why did he always have that effect on her? She sat there wondering why she didn't continue the conversation, why she didn't stay. She said it was for the food, but that was a lie. She didn't want to slip, say something she would regret or tell him about Emma. Emma wasn't ready for that, but then again neither was she.

Courtney walked into Carly's set the bag one the table, and plopped down into a chair to just stare off into space. A few minutes later Carly entered the room and saw her friend in a daze. Bringing Courtney out of her thoughts Carly asked, "What happened?"

"Courtney, Courtney," Finally receiving a response she asked again, "What happened?"

"Jason," was all she could say.

Carly smirked. Jason had her dazed, put her into another reality, like he used to. She'd take that as good sign. He could still get under her skin. Now she just had to know if it was the same for him. As Carly stared at her friend Emma walked in.

"Mom, Are you alright?"

"Yeah sweetie, I just ran into an old friend and started thinking. No big deal."

"Yeah right," Carly mumbled under her breath.

"What was that Aunt Carly?" Emma questioned as Courtney glared at Carly. She knew what it was about. It wasn't that hard to figure out why. Emma just wasn't sure what to think about it.

"I said alright, and I was going to add lets eat."

When they were done eating, Carly gave them both a tour of her house. They sat around for a few hours after that talking before Courtney had to catch her plane to Italy. Courtney had left, after insisting Emma didn't have to go to the airport to see her off, she had told her daughter she would be back in a few weeks and to enjoy her vacation. Carly and Emma sat talked for a while until Carlys phone went off.

Slowly Carly stood up to answer the phone.

"Hey this is Carly, What can I do for you... yup...ok...no don't do anything. I'll be right there. Ok...Yeah...Bye." And with that Carly hung up the phone.

"Emma, Sweetie I have to go to The Cellar, I might be a while so you could just stay here."

Looking up from her book, "Do you mind if I go for a walk?"

"As long as you're not out too long by yourself. Port Charles isn't the safest place, and you don't really know your way around."

"Ok."

With that said the two grabbed their bags, and coats and left.