Nikolas was waiting for Carly on the Docks. She climbed off the Ferry and nodded to him somberly.

"Hello Nikolas" Carly greeted formally, she stuck out his hand and wearily he shook it.

"Carly" He said, "What is this about?"

"Could we go inside, it's a little chilly" Carly said. Nikolas nodded and led the way into Wyndemere. Once in the sitting room Carly took a deep breath. It's now or never, she thought.

"Nikolas, I stumbled across something interesting today" Carly started. Her hand was shaking as she pulled out the paternity test. "I agonized over whether or not to show you this but it's the right thing to do"

Nikolas took the paper and read it. Carly could see tears streaming down his cheeks.

"That son of a bitch" Nikolas mumbled his face turning red with what Carly assumed was rage.

"I guess I'll go" Carly said, "I just thought you should know"

"I loved her" Nikolas called to her back. Carly stopped and replied.

"I know"

"The baby" Nikolas continued. "John, he's all i have left of her. he was so important. Important enough that she gave her life for his. I owe it to Courtney to fight for him"

Carly turned around and stared at him, studying his face for a moment. "Then I'll help you".

Nikolas made coffee and Carly curled up in front of the fire.

"You will need a lawyer" Carly told him, she made a face and sighed, "Alexis, I guess"

"Normally, I would call Alexis but this is sensitive matter. She was married to Jax and they are good friends. It's a conflict of interest." Nikolas told her.

"Then let me call Justus" Carly offered.

"Why are you helping me?" Nikolas asked. "Were not exactly friends"

"But Courtney was my friend" Carly replied, "and when you were talking about he and John I could feel it, Courtney would want you to have John. I am doing this for her"

"So am I" Nikolas whispered.

Carly took out her cell phone and called Justus. He agreed to meet Carly and Nikolas the next day at Carly's house.

"You can't talk to anyone about this" Carly warned Nikolas. "If Jax finds out, he could do something crazy. You have to think about the baby."

"I agree" Nikolas replied. He walked Carly to the docks. "Thank you, for everything"

Carly smiled and disappeared into the mist. Nikolas watched her go and thought, she was full of surprises. Who knew Cary could be so pleasant.

The next day Nikolas and Justus showed up around the same time. Justus looked over the paper work and offered Nikolas several suggestions.

"I would normally suggest talking to him before taking legal action, but with his resources and connections, you take a risk of him running" Justus advised. "I will file charges this afternoon."

"When will I get my baby" Nikolas asked.

"I don't know" Justus answered him truthfully. "The legal system can take time but I believe it to be the best option right now"

"Just keep me updated." Nikolas requested and Justus smiled.

"Of course" he replied before heading out to see the judge.

Carly looked at Nikolas and it broke her heart, he looked sad and lonely.

"Let's go shopping" Carly suggested.

Nikolas looked up at her as she were crazy.

"The boys are in Puerto Rico with Sonny right now, I have no pans today" Carly told him. "Plus, you need baby supplies"

Nikolas smiled at her, a genuine smile and Carly felt he heart flutter. He is really handsome, Carly thought.

"Ok" Nikolas said finally. "Let's go shopping and I will buy you lunch. To thank you for all you have done for me"

Carly grabbed her coat and they headed out for a day of leisurely fun.