Alkazar and his twisted mind had come up with the brilliant idea that Sonny should do the honors of escorting the bride down the idea, Brenda stood at the altar staring down at them with apprehension, Alkazar looked smug in his wickedness.

Alexis and Sonny looked down the aisle grimly, neither believed this was happening, Sonny was dressed in a black dress jacket, with a silver lay down front vest, complimented by a silver tie and black dress pants, he looked handsome even without a shower and bound together by duct tape.

Sonny found himself mesmerized with how exquisite Alexis looked in her wedding gown, the empire waist gown, made of Lamoure satin was set off with an organza coat, he hair pulled back with a diamond encrusted head band, he wished he could stand still in time and remember all the reasons he'd fallen in love with her. Glancing up the aisle, his brow quirked he recognized the priest… it was the same priest that he'd given confession to the night Carly locked Skye in the pool house… the same priest he'd had his vows renewed with Carly.

Daniel nudged them, Sonny propped his elbow out so Alexis could hook her arm in his, placing her arm in his, they began to make their decent down the aisle."

"Wrong time to be telling you this, but you look beautiful Alexis." Sonny said, leaning over to whisper in her ear.

"Your right, this is the wrong time to be telling me, "Alexis replied through clenched teeth, feeling Daniel's gun at the small of her back, "but thank you."

"I hate this."

"And you think I like it?" Alexis asked, " Like I want to marry some Armani clad mobster."

"Hey, you could be talking about me."

"Exactly!"

"Oh."

"I always thought you wore Valentino?"

"Does it make a difference?"

A few seconds passed

"It might."

"What?"

"It might make a difference."

"Consider me a Valentino fan from now on."

a few more seconds passed, they were almost there.

"Alexis"

"Yes, Sonny?"

"I love you."

"I tolerate you, Corinthos."

"Music to my ears, Counselor."

Daniel nudged Sonny, " Keep it quiet."

Once they reached the altar, Alexis took her place beside Alkazar, they turned to face each other and Alexis found her eyes transfixed on those of her sisters killer, hatred coursing through her veins for this man she was about to marry in order to save the lives of those she loved, she didn't put it past Alkazar to commit murder after murder until finally there would be no one left that Alexis loved and she couldn't have that ... she also had to will herself not to look Sonny's way who stood deathly still beside Alkazar and Daniel behind him, if Alexis looked into his eyes she would surely lose control, the tears would come upon seeing the sorrow, the regret, and the guilt ... no matter what she'd said in the past, the angry words, the need for her own vengeance, she knew he was eating away within himself, the knowledge that she was willing to do this for him and it fit Alkazar's plan perfectly, watching the mighty Sonny Corinthos fall to his knees in defeat, her mind traveled through a time warp... dancing in Puerto Rico, dinners at the no name, late night talks, cappuccino, and poker, divorce, abandoned weddings, breakups, siblings, and ex's, laughter, tears, arguments, and dreams, a friendship so full of comfort and love she felt and overwhelming sense of joy and loss in the same moment...

This is the life you saved laid out before you
Everything that I think I have been and what I am now
Nothing can change the way I feel about you
Better we go on our separate ways
Nothing is left but the endless days
Nothing to cry but your name

Don't you look back, don't say a word
I will be lonely for you, I will be standing for you
Don't you despair
I will be there for you
I will be there

Maybe this time next year we'll be together
You can wipe away all of the tears, bring truth to the lies
There was a silent dream, we made a promise
We'd be there for each other forever
Aboard like a ship on an ocean's roar
Beating a path to your open door
Nothing will keep me away

Don't you look back, don't say a word
I will be lonely for ya, I will be standing for you
Don't you despair
I will be there for you
Each night I pray to God above
You will be waiting for me, you will be lonely for me
Don't you despair
I will be there for you
I will be there

Don't you look back, don't say a word
I will be lonely for ya, I will be standing for you
Don't you despair
I will be there for you
Farewell to you, good-bye for me
I will be waiting for you
I will be lonely for you
Don't you despair
'Cause I will be there for you
I will be there

Her breathing became erratic, and suddenly she was gasping for air, her hand came up to clutch her throat and her bouquet fell to the floor, her eyes traveled from Alkazar to Sonny's worried eyes.

"Breathe, Alexis, Breathe." Sonny urged, starting to move toward her, only to have Daniel pull his roughly back, " She hyperventilates when she's nervous!"

"Don't play me for a fool." Alkazar bellowed, "Quit your games Ms. Davis, or say good bye to Sonny days."

Alexis eyes widened and the more she tried to get it under control the worse it got.

"She needs a paper bag, " Sonny shouted, "let her sit down and put her head between her legs."

"Fine!" Alkazar approached Brenda and motioned Daniel to take care of it.

Just as Daniel began to pull Alexis in the direction of the front pew the doors crashed open and Zander appeared before then, Alkazar turned abruptly his face turning a deep red, " Don't just stand there you fools get him!"

The group of thugs that had been lurking in the shadows of the church rushed after Zander Smith who taunted them, " you'll never win Alkazar, I'll see that you pay for what you've done." He ran out the doors and the men ran after him.

With all the commotion they didn't hear either side doors opening, Johnny and Sonny's men stood on one side, Jax and the PCPD on the other ... suddenly the room abrupted in chaos, Sonny took Daniel's distraction and used it to his advantage using both his hands he formed one large fist and knocked the man clean off his feet and into unconsciousness, Alkazar began to lunge for Alexis, but Sonny quickly nabbed her and ducked behind a pew, his body over hers for any gunfire that might ensue, which it did... Priest Coate's revealed a revolver and aimed for Jax who was trying to get to Brenda who was being whisked away by Alkazar...

"Brenda"

Just as Brenda turned in Alkazar's hold to see her lost love, all eyes were cast to the stained glass roof of the chapel as Jason Morgan came crashing through, his gun cocked, he was harnessed in and was dropping down to the floor from the roof, with this move Alkazar was taken aback giving Brenda the opportunity to run from his clutches and straight into Jax's arms, Jason aimed his revolver toward Alkazar, who looked at him momentarily before running out the church doors... Taggert apprehended priest Coate's before he had a chance to shoot the gun, and Taggert looked at Morgan and shook his head, "Way to make an entrance."

Jason ran out the doors after Alkazar and people began to dispel... Sonny and Alexis were still lying down on the ground, remnants of glass on Sonny's back from his shielding Alexis; he pulled up and looked down at her.

"Alexis, Alexis are you all right?" Sonny's voice was full of angst, he scanned her face, her arms her legs then his hands that were still tied tightly together shifted to her stomach.

"We're fine Sonny, "Alexis reassured, her voice still shaky but full of relief, " what about you."

"I'm good just knowing you and little one are," he smiled softly and then noticed, " Hey, you're not hyperventilating." He lifted her to her feet and they began to walk toward one of the side exits, they stopped at the altar and he looked at her suspiciously.

"No, I'm not."

"You didn't stage that did you?" Sonny was impressed.

"Maybe I did, maybe I didn't"

"You did ... your faked Alkazar and me out," Sonny said, " this was staged, all of this."

"Of course, " Alexis said nonchalantly, " you didn't really think I was going to marry that man do you? Oh, brother, you do have problems."

"You took to many risks, "Sonny scolded, " don't do that again."

"I seem to remember telling you, I don't like being ordered around ... so don't start." Alexis replied.

"Okay, Okay, " Sonny feigned defeat, "but, I'm going to ask you one thing, please stay here while I go see if it's okay to get out of here."

"Fine ... but you know Taggert's going to call you into the station."

"Just what I need."

"Just go ... but hurry." Alexis said, " And that is an order."

He winked and began to walk away from her when he saw the sudden movement from the corner of his eye.

"Couldn't leave things alone could you Ms. Davis, well you made a grave mistake when you decided to renege on our agreement and I think I've found an appropriate punishment for both you and Corinthos."

Alexis felt the tears stinging at her eyes, " Please don't hurt him."

"Oh, I'm going to let Corinthos live, it will be you that dies along with your child, yet another tragedy in the life of a crime boss, he will suffer and you will be reunited with your dead sister."

"You bastard!" Alexis spat out.

Alkazar removed his gun from his holder and cocked it, aiming it toward her, " Say hello to Kristina for me."

Just as Sonny lunged toward Alexis the shot rang out in the air and Alexis and Sonny both fell to the floor, Alkazar laughed mercilessly filling the entire chapel with his evil, Alexis moved slowly, and glanced toward Sonny who lay beside her...bleeding.

"You killed him... You killed Sonny!" Alexis screamed, " I will see you pay in hell for his, you deserve to die!"

Hey now
All you sinners
Put your lights on
Put your lights on
Hey now
All you lovers
Put your lights on
Put your lights on
Hey now
All you killers
Put your lights on
Put your lights on
Hey now
All you children
Leave your lights on
Better leave your lights on

Cause there's a monster
Livin' under my bed
Whisperin' in my ear
There's an angel
With a hand on my hair
She's sayin' I got nothing to fear
There's a darkness
Livin' deep in my soul
Still got a purpose to serve
So let your light shine
Deep into my hole
And God don't let me lose my nerve
Let me lose my nerve

Hey now (hey now)
Hey now (hey now)

Whoo, hey now
Hey now (hey now)
Hey now (hey now)
Hey now
All you sinners
Put your lights on
Put your lights on
Hey now
All you children
Leave your lights on
You better leave you lights on

Cause there's a monster
Livin' under my bed
Whisperin in my ear
There's an angel
With a hand on my hair
She sayin I got nothing to fear
She's sayin
Laaaa la-ha
La la la
You shine like a star
Laaaa La-ha
La la la
Y'all shine like stars
And fade away

Taggert, Jason, and Johnny had heard the commotion and came forward, Taggert reached for his gun, just as another shot rang out and Alkazar fell to his knees and then to the floor dead.

All eyes were cast up and toward the shooter... Alexis Davis.