Author's Note: hey everybody. Thanks for the feedback, and if you get confused ask questions, or E-mail me. I am happy to answer any and all that you have.

On another note, who was thinking the first call was Court last chap. Anyone? When I first wrote it I was going to have it be Courtney, then I was like it's more fun this way so I switched it.

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Chapter 20

It had been a strange morning once Jason returned from taking that call. He had seemed detached, and didn't really say anything until Emma had gotten up to leave, in fact he never said anything at all, Sonny did.

FLASHBACK

Emma returned from the kitchen after disposing of her plate. Jason continued to stay silent at the table. Sonny wanted to know what was up but needed to talk to the man alone.

"Well, Breakfast was great Emma," Sonny complimented, "So since you made breakfast why don't you come by for dinner, well get Michael and everyone over for it and we can all get to know each other better."

"Sounds like a plan,"

"Alright then. So Jason's guest rooms are pretty empty why don't you go with Morgan, Riley, and Lila, and get some stuff for it," Sonny suggested.

"I'm not going anywhere with her," Lila snapped

"I don't really need much."

"I insist, go spend mine and Jason's money they can show you around town. Introduce you to people."

"I'm not sure," Emma replied.

"The room needs work. Just go make it into a place where you won't mind staying a few days," Sonny continued.

"Fine."

END FLASHBACK

So at Sonny's request the four of them left, Lila mopping the entire time, and went shopping. Morgan and Riley were none too pleased to have to shop, and after seeing the way Emma shopped they were less pleased.

Emma didn't really like to shop, but once she got started it was hard to stop. She shopped like Carly, and when Cassie was with them they went crazy, and would bring home more bags than there was closet space. Even Lila seemed to be having fun in the store's they went too.

Currently the four of them sat outside Kelly's, Emma and Lila glaring at each other. They had forgotten there feud for the time they had been shopping, but that hadn't changed a thing.

"So, What happened to the whole 'I don't really need much' or did you just forget about that," Morgan commented thinking about all the bags in the car.

"Your Mom taught me to shop," Emma said trying to contain her giggle, "And besides it's not all mine, some of it's Lila's, and I found these really cute shoes for Aunt Carly, and I got Cassie this…"

"We get it," Morgan broke in, with look on his face that said 'why'd I ask', similar to the one on Riley's face.

"You asked," Emma shrugged as she stood, "I'm thirsty any one want any thing?"

"Some sodas would be good," Riley responded as he began to stand, "I'll come with."

"No. I'll be fine. Stay. I'm just getting some drinks," Emma said as she puts her hand up to stop Riley.

"If you say so," Riley said as he sat back down and watched Emma walk into the building.

-.-

Emma walked inside and up too the counter. She had only been inside Kelly's a few times, because most of the time Carly would get take out for the two of them. She had met Bobbie and really liked the woman, she seemed nice, Carly had wanted Emma to meet her sooner but there was always something coming up.

"What can I get you," the boy behind the counter asked.

"Four cokes and an order of fries. If you could."

"Sure I'll be right back," he responded as he went to place the order.

Emma scanned the building. Not many people there, Sam was sitting at a table talking with a brunette, Bobbie was on the phone, there was a couple sitting at a table with a little boy, and two men at another.

"What ya lookin at," the boy responded as he walked up behind Emma.

"Just lookin,"

"You must be new in town, I'm Cameron, but everyone calls me Ron."

"Emma, It's nice to meet you," She says as she holds out her hand.

"So, where ya from," Ron questioned.

"California," she said not wanting to give too much information away, she didn't know the guy, why tell him too much.

"Well that's vague," Ron responded as Emma continued to scan the building.

"Over at the phone is Bobbie The couple with the little boy are Nik, and Em, and their little boys name is Zach. The two men over there are Alan and Ned. Over there," he said pointing at Sam, "That's Sam, and my Mom, Elizabeth."

Suddenly Emma knew who this boy was. Carly always had stories to tell when she came, and he was one of them. He was the boy who would sneak out at night to the docks with Morgan and Riley, and Elizabeth, his Mother. She was a whole other story in Carly's book.

Elizabeth had apparently yelled at Carly every time the boys got in any trouble. That and she supposedly wanted Jason. Emma wasn't sure what to think of her, but she was a friend of Sam. What was she supposed to think about the friend of the woman who…

"Earth to Emma," Ron said.

"Oh, sorry."

"Here are your sodas and fries."

"Thanks, how much do I owe you," she said as she went to pull out some money.

"They're on me," Ron said.

"Thanks, I guess I'll see you around," Emma replied as she walked away.

She was a sweet girl. Ron had enjoyed her company, and wouldn't mind getting to know her, as friends. He had a girl in mind, but she didn't see him that way, she saw one of his best friends that way.

He was a nice guy. Emma felt reasonably comfortable around him. She could really see being friends with him.

As Emma approached the door a woman grabbed her arm. Emma spun around and was met with the eyes of the brunette she couldn't stand. Sam.

-.-

Morgan, Riley, and Lila sat outside in silence. They really didn't feel like listening to each other talk. Riley looked inside and caught sight of Emma. She was standing against the counter taking his breath away. His stares caused Lila and Morgan to look.

"Oh would you stop," Lila snapped in irritation. First she has Riley's going all goo-goo eye on her and now she was working Ron.

"Yeah, We don't need your slobber all over the table," Morgan added.

"What the hell are you talking about," Riley asked.

"Why the hell can't you keep your eyes off of her," Lila yelled as she stood.

That was only the beginning. Lila continued to yell at the two men at the table, as they tried to ignore her.

-.-

Sam and Elizabeth were enjoying a nice peaceful lunch when Emma walked in. She strode up to the counter like she owned the place, if you asked Sam that is. She stood there talking to Ron like she didn't have a care in the world.

Elizabeth had a view of the scene out side. She wanted to know what was going on, and if it had anything to do with the girl that had just walked in.

"Who was that?"

"Who was what," Sam asked she had been too caught up in looking at Emma, "Oh, you mean Emma."

"If that's her name," Liz replied.

"She's Carly's friends daughter from California," Sam replied knowing that there was more to it, "Why'd you ask?"

"I wanted to know if she had anything to do with the fight outside. And doesn't Courtney live in California?"

Sam never heard the rest of Liz's comment as she whipped around to look outside. Sure Lila was standing and yelling at Morgan and Riley. Sam was angry as she turned back around she found Emma preparing to exit Kelly's.

"That tramp," Sam said as she stood up.

Liz didn't have time to respond before Sam was standing and grabbing Emma's arm right by the door. Emma turned to look at Sam. They stood there staring at each other for a second before Emma ripped her arm from Sam's grasp.

"What did you do," Sam yelled getting the attention of the entire dinner.

Emma just stared at her, as she thought of all the ways to destroy Sam. Currently however none of them were options, all of them would end in people knowing who she was and Sam having a very bloody face. Which might not be so bad, but Emma wasn't ready for that.

"Well are you going to answer me?"

"I haven't done anything, but if you would like I can mess up that face of yours some more," Emma said with a smirk.

"There's that mouth again. Did you get that from Carly, or did your Mom just not teach you…" Sam had started to say only loud enough for Emma too hear

BAM

Emma's hand connected with Sam's face sending her crashing to the ground along with the food and drink Emma held.

The dinner was a mess; Emily was covering Zach's eyes. Liz was at Sam's side along with Alan. Ned, and Bobbie stood back and watched as Nik and Ron stood in front of Emma to make sure she didn't try to hit Sam again.

Morgan, Riley, and Lila all ran inside upon seeing the commotion. Lila ran to her mother's side as Morgan and Riley tried to figure out what happened, it didn't take long.

"You never learn do you," Emma directed to Sam who still sat on the floor, "You can't sit there and say that the people I love are no good. I won't stand for it."

"So you hit a grown woman," Sam snapped.

"No, I hit a person who doesn't or hasn't learned how to shut their mouth," Emma said coolly, "If you could excuse me, I have things that need to be done."

Emma walked out causing everyone to turn and look at Sam.

"What did you say?"

-.-

Jason sat in Sonny's office at one of the warehouses waiting for Marco to show up. Sonny was at his computer checking the books, he liked to make sure things were in order once and a while. Sonny and Jason looked up at the door to Marco enter.

"Hey," Marco replied.

"What's up," Jason questioned.

"Faith," Marco responded.

"She's in jail, what about her," Sonny asked.

"She's threatening us," Marco added.

"I guessed as much, but she's in jail. She can't do much from there," Sonny commented.

"Yeah, but how did she get there is the question," Jason said.

"What do you mean," Marco asked.

"Well. She got out once about seven years ago, didn't make a move on us, and then a year after she got out she was back in."

"Jase what does this have to do with the current situation," Sonny questioned.

"I'm not sure."