"You know, under that beautiful, truly remarkable façade lies a generous and caring woman."
"Let's not get carried away."
They sat silently in the Quartermaine rose garden, neither having the courage to look one another in the eye after what had just occurred.
For Jax it was the realization he could not forget what Skye had done, that she'd so easily submitted to Edward's tricks and that she'd been willing to destroy him out of her insecurity. His feelings were mixed, he'd loved Brenda for a long time and wished with her heart that she was alive, and now here she was, and he yearned for a second chance with her.
"Ok. Listen, I really, I… I don't think there is a chance that you will ever lose your edge."
"Then what am I doing here, huh? Sitting here, looking into your eyes, pouring my heart out? I am in serious trouble… I am. I have gone all mushy and gushy and soft."
Skye was hurt more than anything, the devastation had worn off after that first confrontation in the hospital, when he'd announced they were over and there was no going back for them, and she'd proceeded to get drunk, trying to erase the pain of screwing up again. It really came to no surprise to her, this was no different than any other relationship she's failed in her life, and it was time for her to face the facts, she was unlucky in love.
Still Jax had taught her to be a better person, and it scared her to think what would happen now. Would she backslide into the vindictive hellion she so often identified with… and then she wondered why she always chose to revert to old personality traits, instead of what people expected of her. Jax wanted her to continue on at the club, he'd asked Alexis to sign over the title, and she was grateful that he cared enough to do that for her, yet her insecurities had gotten the best of her and she'd lashed out, throwing accusations at him, in her heart she knew Jax would never do anything to hurt her, so why she accused him of buying her away from him.
"I didn't mean what I said," Skye's bottom lip trembled a single tear sliding down her porcelain cheek.
He smiled fondly at her, "Yes, you did."
Why wasn't she more upset? Why wasn't she ranting and raving like so many times before, in one respect Jax was relieved, on the other he wondered what it foreshadowed.
"Maybe, I did just a little… getting over you hasn't been easy." She replied glancing his way and then looking back down at her hands.
His blue eyes shimmered," I do love you, it's just not in the way you deserve to be." "I ruined it with my schemes, because I let Grandfather get to me."
"I was hurt that you had so little trust in me, so little faith in us."
"You know, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me Jax, no one ever treated me the way you have… I think that's the hardest part of letting go."
"There's someone out there for you Skye."
"I thought that someone was you…show's how little I know."
"I hope somewhere in the future, we can be friends… I realize that's a lot to ask now, but I would like to be your friend Skye, you are important to me."
"You know Jax, I think I'd like that too… I don't have many friends in Port Charles, you've been the best."
Jax hugged her, they talked a little longer, before he made his exit, only to be approached by Ned at the French doors leaving into the Quartermaine sitting room, "We need to talk," Ned announced looking past Jax to see Skye sitting on the stone bench and then back to Jax.
Smiling Jax patted his friends shoulder,"Sure, we have to celebrate."
Ned followed Jax in, "Celebrate, What exactly is there to celebrate?"
Jax was surprised by Ned's coldness, "for starters Brenda's alive, Luis Alkazar is dead, and Alexis is…"
"Making the biggest mistake of her life… Again!" Ned spouted out, extending his arms out in emphasis.
Jax nodded, I see where you coming from, you worried for her safety…we all are, including Sonny." Jax said evenly, he was surprised for taking up for Corinthos that was one habit he was going to have to break.
"Worried for her safety… I'm not just worried for her safety… I'm worried for her sanity, how can she do this, knowing it's only going to lead to disaster and heartbreak."
"Because it's her life and if you keep pushing her, she'll be out of yours forever is that something you want?" Jax asked.
"Where's this sudden wisdom coming from oh, wise one? A few weeks ago you wanted Sonny Corinthos penniless and slithering out of Port Charles on his belly."
"Sonny still isn't at the top of my list, and I'll always question his motives for anything he does, "Jax began, "but if I want Alexis in my life… and I do. Then I'm choosing to accept her decision."
"Now I've heard everything, next thing I know you'll be joining the mob too… I can see it now Corinthos, Jax, and Morgan Port Charles deadliest trio." Ned was living, pacing about the room.
"Hardly… now do you want to tell me what this is really about Ned, is this about Alexis' safety or is it the fact you've never quite gotten over her?"
Ned turned in surprise," up until a few weeks ago I was in love with Alexis' sister, do you honestly think I would've been with her if I was still hung up on Alexis?"
"I know you loved Kristina, but even she saw the trouble you had of letting go of your past with Alexis… she loved you in spite of it."
Ned felt shame for the lie they'd told… that he'd told and pushed Alexis into, " we hurt her in the worst way… we led her to believe something that wasn't true."
"But she knew the truth in the end…I know that's little comfort, but I believe she's forgiven you for that, I do think though she'd be upset that your so angry at Alexis."
"I'm sick to death of her always choosing that slick backed mobster over me…she's continually done it since she went back to work for him…I saw it, you saw it, for cripes sake even Carly saw it… it's always been about what Sonny wants, Sonny gets…"
"I know." Jax nodded in agreement, recalling a time when he'd had the same arguments with Alexis regarding her client and as he'd suspected love interest.
"Then you'll help me, take him down."
"I'm afraid not Ned, you're my friend and I care about you, but I care about Alexis too and she happens to love him and I have to respect that… if it makes any difference at all, he does appear to love her."
"A man like Sonny Corinthos only knows how to love himself!" Ned shouted," so you dumped Skye to trot back to Brenda, all neat and tidy, Sonny's got Alexis, you've got Brenda… leaves the rest of us in the dust, eh?"
"That's some chip on your shoulder, Ned, " Jax replied, temper in check, " your cousin is stronger than you give her credit for, she'll get through this…I might add better than you."
"Skye's an idiot, her talons will be out soon enough, and she'll be chomping at the bit to eat you alive."
"Are you talking about Skye, or yourself?"
"I'd like the answer to that myself," Skye said entering the French doors her gaze directly at Ned, "Who the hell do you, think you are talking about me like that?"
(Meanwhile at Port Charles Airport)
Alexis and Sonny stood in front of the terminal, glancing back through the large paned window, he spotted his jet, still being prepped for take off, Alexis attention refocused on the man who stood before her, his skin the color of honey, she wondered if their little girl would have his skin tone, she hoped so, it was beautiful on him, she could only imagine what their child would look like with his dark hair, her eyes, and his complexion… yes, little Kristina Adela Davis-Corinthos would be a heartbreaker from the day she arrived and Alexis for one was excited at the prospect of holding their child for the first time, with Sonny at her side. She turned and noticed Sonny gazing intently at her, she smiled softly… he had away of making her feel so young and unprepared for what was about to come.
"So here we are." Alexis said breaking the silence.
"Yeah, here we are." Sonny repeated, "I'll call you as soon as we land."
"You'd better," she warned, wagging her finger in his direction, he caught it and brought her hand to rest against his chest,' so how do we do this exactly?"
"No good-byes," Sonny smiled at her confusion, "I'll be home before you can even miss me."
"I already do." Alexis sighed and leaned in to him.
"I'm going to ask you to do something, and I'm asking not demanding… but would you please watch your back around Baldwin, I wouldn't put it past him to try and go after you."
"Scottie, doesn't know how to tire a shoe, let alone win a case… I've got things covered." Alexis reassured.
"He's a slime-ball Alexis, and I don't like giving the guy any credit for brains… but he knows your a threat, you're the best damn attorney in the state, he won't be out for just Luke's blood… he'll go after you as well."
"I won't let Luke go to prison for a crime he didn't commit Sonny."
"Even if it's his choice, that he wants to take the fall?"
"Yes, even if that over inflated male ego of his is hurting so badly that he wants to plead guilty for something I know good and well he didn't commit."
"I never knew you were so passionate when it came to Spencer."
"I loathe the man."
"Just as long as you don't loathe him more than me." Sonny grinned at her irritated frown.
"Don't make fun of me, I'm serious the man irritates me to no end, with all his schemes and shenanigans… Ugh, I could wring his neck." Alexis ranted, being pulled into Sonny's arms.
"Come on Alexis admit it, you've got a soft spot for Luke."
"I will do no such thing, I'd be like this if I was defending any of my clients."
"Okay, Okay I'll back off." Sonny surrendered, kissing her softly.
"You know it's kind of unnerving."
"What's that Alexis?"
"You… being so compliant… so calm, that usually means your in the thick of things."
"Counselor, the only thing I'm in the thick of is being in love with you."
"See there it is… you don't say those worlds easily… you had to get shot the first time you said it to Carly… what exactly are you going to do on this trip, Corinthos?"
"Uh oh, she's calling me Corinthos that's always a bad sign."
"Fine, Fine… I don't' want to know anyway, because you can be sure it's regarding illegal activities."
"Alexis… breathe." Sonny instructed.
"Mr. Corinthos, the pilot would like to have a word with you."
Sonny grimaced at the interruption, he gave Alexis an apologetic look and pulled away hesitantly, she waved him on and turned toward the windows, this jet was different from the one they'd taken on their trip to Puerto Rico, she's have to ask him about it later, it was larger…her mind shifted to the idea of being without him, the anger she'd felt toward him was not forgotten, but fading into the distant past, she'd chosen to hate him in order to stop loving him, the problem was it had never worked. She was strong and independent and she willed herself to buck up, Sonny wouldn't be gone forever, he'd be home soon enough and the could begin the dance again, you can survive without him, she chanted silently inside her head, and just as she was about to buy that, Alexis felt his presence behind her, his strong arms encircling her, his head resting on her shoulder.
"It's time to go." Sonny whispered in her ear.
"I know," Alexis replied, imprinting her memory with this moment, the way he felt, the way he smelled," well be waiting for you to come home."
Sonny turned her to face him," Loving you is being home Alexis."
She embraced him tightly, kissing his cheek until she finally met his lips," you keep saying things like that and you just might be stuck with me for good."
"I could live with that, "Sonny smiled, dimples flashing briefly, " remember what I saw about Baldwin… be careful Alexis."
"You too." Alexis said, as he pulled out of her embrace and began his journey through the door.
When you hold me like this
So many memories fill my eyes
The first time we kissed
The times we nearly said good-bye
But still here we are
Tested and tried and still true
And stronger than we ever knew
Love is all
The laughter and the tears that fall
The mundane and the magical
Love is all
All is love
The careless word, the healing touch
The getting and the giving of
All is love
There's a me you've always known
The me that's a stranger still
The you that feels like home
And the you that never will
But still here we lie
Tender and trusting and true
With everything that we've been through
Love is all
The laughter and the tears that fall
The mundane and the magical
Love is all
All is love
The careless word, the healing touch
The getting and the giving of
All is love
All the glory
All the pain
All the passion
That turns to ashes
Only to rise again
Love is all
The laughter and the tears that fall
The mundane and the magical
Love is all
All is love
The careless word, the healing touch
The getting and the giving of
All is love
Alexis had been strong, as she watched him disappear through the doors, she turned back toward the windows, and watched as he boarded the small jet, he stopped and looked back her way, though he was far enough away he couldn't see her, he raised his hand to wave, she too lifted her hand, resting it against the cool glass and said the words she'd yet to share with him.
"I love you too."
(the song is Love is All, by Marc Anthony) (Some of the dialog used for Jax/Skye were compliments of GH transcripts)