Ch. 10

Disclaimer: I don't own anything that is GH. If I did, a lot of things would be different. Like Courtney being alive and her being with Jason. But unfortunately, General Hospital is not owned by me. This is just my story.

A/N: Thanks so much for the reviews  I really really appreciate them. This chapter is about the family and PC community after Matthew has died. It also introduces a few "new" characters, or how characters are in my world, like age and character wise. If you have any questions, just message or e-mail me. And please, keep the reviews coming. It really means a lot to me and motivates me to update lol.

Logan finished her song, and walked towards the seat. She rested her head on Caroline's shoulder, while Caroline put a comforting arm around her little sister.

"That was beautiful Logan, thank you for speaking and singing. The final speaker for today will be Matthew's mother, Courtney Morgan"

"Matthew was… special. He was an incredible young man with a heart of gold and the best intentions. Matthew, I am as proud of you today as I ever was. So many people have come up to me and your dad and told us how great you were and how everyone loved and respected you. That's an accomplishment Matthew that I am so proud of. I love everything about you Matth and you will always be in my heart. I will always have 5 children. I will always have two boys and three girls because that's the way it should be. "

"Matt was always his own person, never giving into conformity. He would stay out of fights with siblings, friends, and Jason and me. Heck, he even managed to stay out of fights with Sonny, something I have yet to accomplish. Matthew would just explain his point of view and move forward. He didn't believe in regrets. After saying all of this I realize he's a lot like his father" Courtney stated, with a little laugh. "I hate that you had to leave Matthew and no one has any idea how much I wish I could bring you back or tell you I love you one last time and thank you for being my son. But I'll say this anyways: Matthew please know that I love you and I am very grateful for having the opportunity to be your mother. It was a wonderful ride that ended too quickly."

Courtney looked at Matthew's picture like all the others, but instead of crying she smiled and whispered "I love you" before walking towards her seat next to her loving husband near her loving children with her loving son looking down from above. And he was watching. Courtney knew it.

Matthew's casket was lowered into the ground as everyone watched. Monica and Alan walked over to the Morgan's to express their condolences. Jason and Courtney thanked them, and said "I'm sorry for your loss too". The Quartermaine's were confused and asked what she was referring to. Courtney said that Jason and she aren't the only people who lost someone when Matthew died because he was something to a lot of people, including their grandchild. Monica was very moved by this and Alan was equally as touched. Through the years, they had both learned that Courtney really wasn't so bad and even formed a relationship with her, Jason, and the kids.

Did you ever think Jason would ever allow his kids to spend time at the Quartermaine mansion? Well he did. Things had changed in their lives. Now more than ever.

It was now 9:00 in the evening, and the Corinthos Morgan family sat in silence in the Morgan living room. Nobody wanted to be alone, but at the same time, nobody knew what to say to one another. After awkward and sad moments, Logan thought she heard something outside. She slowly stood up from her seat next to Adella and walked to the window.

"Lo, what are you doing?" Courtney asked her daughter

"Oh My Goodness. You guys have to see this. Oh My… I can't believe this"

Soon, everyone ran over to the windows to see what Logan was talking about. Everybody was in awe at what was in front of them. Hundreds of people stood outside the door with candles. Most people were crying. And by this time, so were Courtney, Carly, Emme, Caroline, and Adella. Logan just smiled and looked above, knowing her big brother was giving her a sign that things would be ok.

At the front of the group of candle holders were Mike, Janine, Bobbie, Monica, Alan, Edward, Ned, Skye, even Tracey. Dillion, Georgie, and Maxie, also stood outside the door. The three of them were a few years older than Michael. Emily and Nikolas stood with their children, a boy the same age as Kristina named Stephen, a daughter Isabella, aka Belle, who is the same age as Logan and Adella and finally, a 6-year-old daughter named Paige. Luke Spencer even stood out in the crowd with his son Lucky, Lucky's wife Elizabeth, and their teenaged son Cameron, who was the same age as Caroline, and toddler daughter, Michelle. Luke also stood next to his wife Laura & their own teenaged daughter, Lulu. Lulu was the same age as Logan, Adella, and Belle, and all four of them were best friends.

Many of Matthew's close friends also stood with candles. Courtney recognized many of them, as they were frequent visitors to the Morgan house. Other kids looked slightly familiar while some kids Courtney had no idea about who they were. These kids had just simply known Matthew; most people in Port Charles did. They heard of his story, and came to give their support.

"Jason, this is for him. It's all for him." Courtney whispered, to which Jason just nodded his head and held on to his wife.

"Should we go outside?" Caroline asked

"Yeah, let's go and see everyone" Courtney responded as she reluctantly released herself from Jason to put a comforting arm over Caroline and lead the family outside.

It was late now, 1 in the morning actually. The candle-light vigil had ended at around 11, but Courtney invited some families to come inside her home for a while, as a thank you of sorts. Luke and Laura had stayed, but eventually left. With them, they took their grand-daughters Michelle and Paige, so the girls' parents could stay. Lulu had also stayed behind, and planned on staying the night at the Morgan house with Logan, Adella, and Belle. It was a Saturday night, so all the girls parents said it was alright.

But at around 2, everyone except Sonny and Carly had left the living room. Caroline, Emme, JJ, Morgan, and a reluctant Michael sat in Caroline's room, trying to eavesdrop on the unsuspecting 4 girls next door. Eventually, the boys had given up and called it a night while the girls decided to stay and listen.

"Ok, Logan, who is it that you like this week?" Lulu asked

"What is that supposed to mean?" Logan asked, mocking offense

"It means you change crushes as often as you change your nail polish" Belle answered.

"I do not. But… I do like someone new"

"And it's not what any of us would expect" Adella added

"You mean you told Adella and not Belle and I? I'm a little hurt by that Lo"

"I see Adella 24/7 and I just couldn't keep it to myself. But I'm telling you now, so take it or leave it Lu"

"I'm taking it Lo… so spill. Who do you like?"

"Well… he's an older guy"

"How much older?" Belle asked

"Not too much. A couple years; he's a junior"

"Would you just say it?" Lulu finally yelled. Patience was never a virtue of hers.

"Ethan Alcazar" Logan whispered, biting her lip, scared of her best friends' reaction."

"What? I couldn't hear you. Say it a little louder please"

"Ethan Alcazar" Logan said, louder than before, but still not loud enough

"We still can't hear you Lo"

"ETHAN ALCAZAR!" Logan finally yelled at the top of her lungs. Loud enough for Lulu and Belle to hear. Loud enough for Caroline and Emme to hear next door. Even loud enough for Jason, Courtney, Sonny, and Carly to hear downstairs.

"Oops" doesn't even begin to describe what Logan (and Adella) were thinking.