Chapter 25

Location- 555 Lilac Lane

That same night

Carly lay in bed, her door open, she could hear Jason and the boys in the room down the hall. Jason had asked earlier almost shyly, which thrilled Carly, "Can I crash at your place tonight?"

She had wanted to give him her sexiest look and say " Anytime, baby." But the look on his face let her know it was more about keeping his promise to not let the boys or her out of her sight if he could help it than about sex.

He was back and still determined to be their protector.

Her whole body hummed with remembered heat from the kisses they shared before the kids came out of the kitchen. But she knew Jason wouldn't be in her bed tonight. He had already said, " Go ahead and get some rest. I'll put the kids down and then sleep on the couch."

She could have pushed the issue. But tonight she got Jason back, 100 percent. His kisses, his eyes, his hands on her body, his words all told her so. And her heart believed him. This is really happening, she thought. I knew this was going to my year but this... Jason wanting to spend his life with me...because he wouldn't go this far if he didn't want that... this is everything.

She drifted off to sleep with a huge smile on her face and the sound of her guys laughing down the hall.

And all I ever needed was the one
Like freedom fields where wild horses run


When stars collide like you and I


No shadows block the sun


You're all I've ever needed
Baby you're the one

Elton John lyrics

Jason loved spending time with this boys, their little faces looking at him with pure trust and eyes that reminded him of Carly. Years ago, he thought their lives would end up so different. But this was right- this moment with all of them here in this place where Carly claimed her independence, her own home, her own life on her own terms. After she proved she could live without Sonny or any man, she still wanted Jason, wanted to risk her heart and her future. But to him it didn't feel like a risk at all, and he hoped she felt the same. Their new life started tomorrow.

Morgan giggled as Jason tickled him. Michael jumped on his back and they all wrestled playfully.

Jason felt like he could get used to nights like these. Coming home to Carly, there willing to give her whole heart without reservation, and her boys with them filling their world with joy, laughter and smiles.

Yes, Jason thought, this is what I call the good life.

For each man in his time is Cain


Until he walks along the beach
And sees his future in the water
A long lost heart within his reach


And all I ever needed was the one
Like freedom fields where wild horses run


When stars collide like you and I
No shadows block the sun


You're all I've ever needed
Baby you're the one

Elton John lyrics

That's the end of Rain Drenched Promises. If you would like to read more about my take on Jason and Carly check out the sequel, Risk It All.

Now that Jason has decided to take Carly and the boys and leave town how will the people in Port Charles react? Sonny and Sam don't like the idea one bit in my new story. Hope you decide to keep following my version of Jason and Carly's romantic reunion.