It was nearing midnight, when Alexis finally found way back at General Hospital, standing outside Sonny's room she contemplated going inside,glancing her shoulderat Johnny who stood a few feet away, she smiled appreciatively if it hadn't of been forfor his fancy foot work,she would've never gotten past the nursesstationand now there hestood onwatch for any unwanted visitors.

It had taken a lot of ranting and rambling on her part to get here, everyone had been adamant she needed rest after they'd left the PCPD, she'd gone home and changed out her dress and promptly thrown it in the trash. The one thing she felt good about, was inviting Brenda to stay with her, she would've never imagined having another roomate in her life after Kristina died, but there was something special about Brenda and it would be nice to have a friendly face around the house, unfortunately with all good things, came Jason's pleading to put guards around the apartment, and Jax glueing himself to her couch, so much so she'd found her self increasingly determined to check on Sonny.

So now here she was to anxious to enter. Alexis knew in her heart of hearts that nothing had changed between them, it had become apparent when Sonny had asked to see Carly, even after his declaration and everyone's reassurance she knew it couldn't be real. Sonny would always love Carly and once she accepted that the better off she'd be.

Stepping inside, she gently shut the door behind her as not to wake him, her eyes slowly adjustingto the dim light,she bit her lip and fought the urge to climb in next to him,imagining it would be the only wayshe'd get any sleep tonight, but she also knew it was out of the question.

There was a part of her that wanted to knock him in the head for the hell he'd put her through, but even with that she still found her love for him winning out and that scared her even more.

Nudging his foot to make sure he was asleep, Alexis sighed and sat down beside him, her eyes focusing on his hands, the same hands that had held hers, strong and reassuring, the same hands that had traveled the length of her body, reaching up, she placed her hand through the railing and over his, so warm, so strong… so Sonny.

"You know you had me worried there for a minute Corinthos." Alexis whispered, "I'm glad you decided to live."

"Me too."

Alexis eyes traveled up and met his, he looked sleepy but content, "I'm sorry for waking you up…I'll come back tomorrow."

"Wait, wait, wait, " he chanted, tugging on her hand, " you can't leave… I need you here with me."

She eyed him warily, looking down as he intertwined his fingers with hers, " Please will you stay?"

"I will… but don't think for one moment, that I'm not on to your game mister." Alexis replied, she felt herself softening to his touch, she needed to remain grounded, and banter had always been the best medicine.

"Games?" Sonny asked mocking innocence, " I have no idea what you're talking about Alexis… I don't need to play games in order to get what I want."

"Okay, see… now you've done it, " Alexis retorted glaring at him, " you've gone and made me mad."

"What did I say?" Sonny asked, his best little boy lost expression firmly in place.

"You are impossible."

Sonny flashed his dimples and chuckled, then grew serious, " Hey…have you gotten any rest… you should be getting plenty of sleep."

"I don't think I could sleep if I tried Sonny… to much has gone on."

"Which leads me to... I know what happened down at the PCPD with Zander."

"And I know you know, " Alexis said rolling her eyes, " Johnny came down to the precinct saying he was doing it all on his own… but I have a sneaking suspicion my bodyguard was moonlighting for his ex employer."

Sonny ignored her remark, " I'm glad Zander admitted to the shooting… you risked to much for him."

"And I'd do it again in a heartbeat, "Alexis replied defiantly, " he's been through to much to have another thing added to his record."

"He was trying to protect you and be baby, we both know he wouldn't have been charged with anything."

"Even so… you know what it costs to have criminal record."

"I understand that and I'm indebted to Zander for protecting you… but, Alexis I don't like you risking your career in order to protect someone."

"Why do you care? Since, I'm not your attorney anymore."

Sonny didn't hide the hurt in his eyes, " I know I haven't been very good to you the last five months, but I know what your career means to you Alexis… I wouldn't want you to lose it."

Alexis smiled softly, "Well, there's no need to worry, my career is not in jeopardy, Zander gave his statement and in what appears to be a rare turn of events, my earlier admission has disappeared."

"How's that?"

"Taggert appears to have taken a liking to me… he seems to have forgotten what I said at the church."

"I don't like it." Sonny said, gravely.

"What's not to like, everything worked out." Alexis shrugged.

"I'm not liking the idea of Taggert taking a liking to you."

Alexis rolled her eyes again, " what are you afraid of, that he's going to blackmail me later in order to get me to work against you… hey, now that you mention it…"

"I don't like him Alexis, he's always had a thing for you." Sonny growled."

"You're kidding me right?" Alexis laughed, " he relishes in bickering with me at the drop of a hat."

"Exactly!"

"Exactly what?"

"Don't you know arguing is the best form of foreplay Alexis?" Sonny smiled seductively.

"No, I wasn't aware of that." Alexis replied, suddenly feeling warm.

"We used to argue all the time." Sonny spoke in a whisper.

"Yeah, what's your point?" Alexis asked.

"Many a night, my only solace was a cold shower." He flashed his dimples and chuckled as her cheeks reddened.

"You are such a liar, " Alexis shook her head, " your embarrassing me."

"We love each other why can't we be honest about the way we feel?"

"Jumping the gun aren't we there slick, those words never came out of my mouth regarding you."

"Really?" Sonny asked surprised, " that's interesting because I vaguely recall this voice demanding me to come back to her, telling me what a jerk I was and that she loved me."

"I can't be responsible for the voices in your head." Alexis argued.

"Okay, okay Alexis I won't push it, "Sonny said in defeat, but then added, " but I will say this…that was some kiss."

"Kiss?" Alexis squeaked out.

"Yeah… I felt it right down to my toes."

"How could you possibly feel it, when you were unconscious, " Alexis asked, instantly realizing she'd been caught.

"Ahhh, hah," Sonny chuckled, wincing in pain, but dimples exposed," caught ya!"

"You stink!"

"If you'd like, I'd be more than willing to let ya give me a sponge bath."

"I meant that you literally stink, you are the most blatantly sexist man I've ever known, don't flash those dimples at me Corinthos, I tolerate you okay, don't go getting any ideas that I'm going to accept Carly as my daughter's stepmother…she's off limits to your wife!"

"She?" Sonny's eyes brightened, " We're having a girl?"

Alexis paused, " It's just a feeling I have."

"I hope she has your eyes," Sonny said looking intently at her, " those brown eyes suck that suck me in like quicksand."

Alexis leaned back in surprise, " where did you come up with that little gem… were you eavesdropping?" her mind traveled back to a time in the past with Kristina.

Kristina: Alexis, Sonny is a very attractive man. (Alexis sighs) Oh, what,
like you haven't noticed?

Alexis: Of course I have noticed. Who wouldn't notice?

Kristina: So that's why I'm concerned. Attractive man, hot, balmy island
winds, The Look.

Alexis: What look?

Kristina: You know, that look that Sonny gives every time he gets intense.
His eyes get really big and they suck you in like quicksand.

Alexis: Well, don't you think he knows that? He uses it to get his way.

Kristina: Okay, you know what? You're right. Maybe levelheaded, responsible
Alexis would never let anything like that happen. You're right.

"What would I have been eavesdropping on?" Sonny asked.

"Kristina said almost the same thing to me, regarding you once."

"Yeah?" Sonny grinned, "When?"

"The day we left for Puerto Rico."
"Oh, right, right, right when she thought there was something going on between us."

"Kristina was always jumping to silly conclusions."

"Oh, I don't know if I'd been smarter, I would've seen just how wise she was."