Author's Note

Title: Second Chances

Author: Dayna Galbraith

Characters: Sonny and Emily plus others.

Style: Alternate universe

Language: English/Spanish. There are subtitles for the Spanish. It's not my native tongue so take it with some slack.

Rating: M

Summary: What if Sonny and Emily met abroad instead of meeting in Port Charles. They are seperated because of things and fate brings them back together by chance in Port Charles. Would they have a second chance at love or not?

Disclaimer: I don't presume to own the characters on General Hospital. They are the property of ABC. I do presume to own the characters that I create. I'm not making a profit on this. I'm just borrowing the characters.

I will write warnings as needed. Nothing is as it seems on the show so please remember that. Enjoy reading as always Please Read and Review.

Now that the main stuff is done. Here's the story.

Second Chances

Chapter 1

Emily could see the airport terminal get closer and closer. The pilot had just come over the speaker system telling everyone that they would soon be arriving in Port Charles. Emily had dreaded coming back to Port Charles the whole plane ride from Madrid. She'd never wanted to see this town again. The memories hurt too much. She had no choice when she got a call out of the blue from her college roommate Liz. Liz was all excited. She'd met an incredible man whom she'd fallen in love with. He'd proposed and she'd accepted.

"So who is he ?"

"Max Giambatti. He's wonderful. He's such a sweet man. He came into the hospital because he was injured at work. I took care of him until the doctor came into the room."

Emily sat down stunned. She fashed back to another time in her life when she was very happy. It had all begun so innocently...

"Necesito una cierta ayuda aquí."
( I need some help here)

Emily heard as she came out of the clinic door. There was man standing there. He had dark curly brown hair. He was grimacing in pain with a dishtowel wrapped around his hand. He was groaning.

"Soy doctor. ¿Qué sucedió a su mano?"
( I'm a doctor. What happened to your hand ?)

" Un doctor muy hermoso..." The man said with a huge smile. ( A very beautiful doctor...)

Emily smiled remembering the dimples and trying not to laugh or smile.

Getting no response the man continued on, "Lo corté en el trabajo. Preparaba un pescado para la parrilla y el cuchillo se deslizó. Soy un cocinero en un restaurante."
( I cut it. I was preparing a fish for the grill and the knife slipped. I work as a chef at a restaurant.)

Emily pulled away the bandage and saw a badly cut hand.

"Necesito hechar una ojeada él. Usted puede desear alguna medicación del dolor."
( I need to take a look at it. You may want some pain medication.)

" Ningún seré fino.. "
(No, I'll be fine)

Emily started prodding the wound looking at the depth. She pulled out a suture kit and began to sew back together the wound. She then grabbed some gauze and wrapped it around the hand.

"Usted es muy afortunado esto habría podido ser más serio. Usted necesita mantenerlo seco y cambiar la preparación a menudo.Vuelto en un par de días así que del mí puede comprobar cómo es curativo."
(You are very lucky this could have been more serious. You need to keep it dry and change the dressing often. You need to come back in a couple of days so I can check on it.)

¿Usted no nació aquí en Madrid era usted? ¿Usted no es un natural de España?
( You were not born in Madrid were you? You are not from Spain?)

¿Por qué usted dice eso?
( Why do you say that ?)

"You speak English right? I could tell by your accent."

Emily turned to the man surprised when he spoke English. It seemed so natural to him.

"I'm from the United States but I live here in Spain now. I've lived her for six months. Spain is my home now."

"Sorry. My name is Michael what is yours?"

"Emily."

"It's very nice to meet you Emily. I run Placeras De Sinful. When you have a chance come over for dinner on the house."

"No that is fine."

"Sorry if you are married. I just wanted to say thank you."

"I was married but I'm not anymore."

"Emily are you still there? " Liz's voice brought Emily back to the present.

"Yes, Sorry. So tell me more about Max."

"Well he came back afterwards and asked me out to dinner and dancing. It was so romantic. Max is incredible out on the dance floor. He's so light on his feet. I was swept away. We loved being together. Cameron adores him ?"

"And how is my wonderful nephew?"

"Growing like a weed. Way too fast. He was over at his father's place last weekend. He can't stop talking about AJ doing this and doing that. I swear his father spoils him."

"So where is he this week? "

"Somewhere in London the last I heard. Edward is going to pitch a fit because there is a huge stock meeting at ELQ that he is supposed to be there for. So how is my nephew?"

" Carlos is doing wonderful. He's the light of my life."

"I can hear it in your voice. He must have gotten so big."

" He has. They grow up way too fast. So what do you need ? "

"I need a matron of honour and I was kind of hoping you were up for the job."

" The clinic is really busy right now...but I guess they can let me get away for a couple of days. Carlos will love coming to Port Charles and seeing my family. It will be interesting to say the least."

"That is wonderful."

"Mama estamos aquí. Deseo ver a tiíta Liz." ( Mama we are here. I want to see Auntie Liz)

Emily looked over at her two year old son and laughed. He was saying a bundle of words now well ahead of his age group.

"Pronto mi ángel. Ahora usted prometió intentar y hablar un cierto inglés con tiíta Liz."
(Soon my angel. You promised that you would try and speak some english with Auntie Liz.)

Emily kissed her young son's head. She brushed a finger through his dark curls. He looked at her with big brown eyes and smiled.

"O.k. I promise."

Emily got up and grabbed her bag from the overhead bag storage. For better or worse she was in Port Charles. She held out her hand and her son grabbed her hand. They walked together off the plane. Carlos saw Liz and rushed over to her hugging her. Liz laughed. Emily walked over.

"Em...it's so incredible to see you. I missed you so much. Emily Quartermaine this is Max Giambatti."

"Wonderful to meet you Miss Quartermaine."

Emily shook Max's hand. He was about her height with dark hair trimmed at the sides and bright brown eyes. He had a warm personality that anyone could agree with.

"Let's get you back to the apartment."

"I should check my bags into the Port Charles Hotel."

"No that is fine. We have a room all made up for you at our place Em. I want to talk to you about everything. Carlos and Cameron can spend time together in their room. Will you?"

"Sure."

Emily and Carlos got into Liz and Max's car and headed away from the airport.