A/N: For the Purpose of this fic Sonnya nd Emily are together and Jason has learned to accept it. However Sam and Jason are not together. Thanks.

Helen came downstairs as Carly was setting out the food. "Hey" Helen said softly. Carly looked up and smiled. Helen was wearing a pair of pink pajamas-they were very cute but the pants looked about two inches to short for her.

"Hey" Carly replied. She made a mental note to take her daughter shopping the very next. "Are you hungry?" Carly asked. She held out a bowl of popcorn. Helen reached in and took a handful. Carly threw herself onto the couch and Helen sat down beside her.

"So, Helen tell me about yourself" Carly said, "I want to know everything"

"Not much to tell" Helen sighed. "I will be a junior this year. I was a straight A student at my old school."

"What do you like to do?" Carly asked, "Any hobbies?"

"I like dancing" Helen answered. "I have been dancing since I was about two years old. I was a cheerleader and I rode horses pretty well"

"Cheerleader" Carly echoed with a smile. "I was a cheerleader"

"I know-Daddy told me" Helen said.

"Monday I will enroll you in school" Carly said, "I really want you to go to Private school."

"Private school? Wow" Helen said, "I like that idea. I will get a much better education"

Carly smiled, "You will have to wear a uniform"

"That is ok" Helen assured her, "I don't really have any nice clothes anyway"

"Yeah, we will be rectifying that situation" Carly told her. "We are going shopping tomorrow"

"Ok- but you don't have to" Helen said.

"I want to" Carly replied.

Helen adjusted herself on the couch. "Tell me about you mom?" Helen said, "I want ton know everything"

"Not much to tell" Carly laughed, "I left Florida and came to Port Charles-I was looking for my biological mom. I found her and I was angry with her. I did some bad things. I wont go in to detail but I was trouble back then. My mom and I made peace and we have a great relationship now. Her name is Bobbie-she is your grandmother"

"Do I have a grandpa?" Helen asked

"You did" Carly sighed sadly, "He died a few weeks ago. He was a lawyer. His name was John Durant"

"Oh, I am sorry mom" Helen said trying to console her mother.

"It's ok" Carly replied, "But where was I?" Carly paused trying to find the words to sum up her life until this point. "You have brothers. Michael is 10 and Morgan is 2"

"Really?" Helen squealed.

"Really." Carly confirmed.

"You got married?" Helen asked.

"Yes" Carly answered. "I have been married more than once. But Michael and Morgan's father is Sonny Corinthos"

"The gangster" Helen cried. "You married a mobster"

Carly paled, she forgot how notorious Sonny was, "He imports coffee," Carly advised her. She looked at Helen. "Sonny is a good man and a good father. I think you will like him. He is a big part of Michael and Morgan's lives and so he is a part of my life too"

Helen nodded, "I will be glad to give him a chance." Helen paused, "Why did you get divorced?"

"Things happen" Carly answered.

"I understand" Helen nodded.

"Did have a boyfriend?" Carly asked with a grin.

"I have had one boyfriend" Helen answered, "His name was Tony Rollins. We dated for a year. When my father was arrested his mom made us stop seeing each other" Carly put a reassuring hand on her daughters shoulder, "No-mom it is ok. I think it is for the best."

"You will meet lots of guys here" Carly assured her.

Helen smiled at her mother, "Thanks"

Helen and Carly talked into the night. Helen finally fell asleep around 2:00 AM. Carly covered her daughter up and curled up beside her on the couch.

The sun shinning through the windows woke Carly up the next morning. She sat up quickly but didn't see Helen.

"Helen" Carly called.

Helen came out of the kitchen. She was dressed in ratty jeans and a Florida gators shirt and faded tennis shoes. Her long blonde hair was pulled in two long pigtails. "Morning mom" Helen greeted her. Helen walked over and handed her mother a cup of coffee. Carly smiled and took the coffee.

"How long have you been up little lady?" she asked.

"I don't know. I took a shower and got dressed" Helen replied. "Then I made coffee. I was just about to make breakfast but you don't really have an groceries."

Carly snorted, "Yeah-I don't cook a lot" Carly sat up and placed the cup on the table. "Give me a few minutes to get dressed and shower-then we will go out to breakfast and then shopping."

"When are Michael and Morgan going to be back?" Helen asked.

"Some time this evening" Carly replied. She stood up, "I am going to get ready. Give me about 20 minutes. Can you handle that?"

"Sure" Helen replied.

Twenty minutes later Carly and Helen were on their way to Kelley's. The two chatting all the way there and Carly was showing Helen the sights.

"Hello Mike" Carly sang out when they went inside.

"Hi Carly" Mike replied. He smiled at Helen. "And who is this beautiful young lady?"

"Mike-this is my daughter Helen" Carly said. "Helen this is Mike. He owns this lovely establishment and he is also Michael and Morgan's grandfather"

"Nice to meet you sir" Helen greeted him.

"Daughter?" Mike echoed, "I didn't know you had a daughter"

"Long story" Carly replied. "I will tell you later. Let's just say I didn't know either but now I do"

"Ok" Mike replied. He turned back to Helen. "Well in honor of you coming to town- Breakfast is on the house-whatever you would like"

"Thank you" Helen replied. Carly and Helen took a seat near the counter and Helen looked at the menu. Once she ordered the two women started talking again. The door opened and Dillon and Lulu walked in together.

"Dillon" Carly called, "Lulu-come here for a second"

Dillon and Lulu walked over to Carly cautiously. "Yeah" Lulu said.

"Dillon Quartermaine and Lulu Spencer this is Helen Lowery" Carly said, "She is my daughter"

"Daughter" they repeated looking incredulous.

"Long story" Helen told them. She smiled, 'it's nice to meet you."

"Actually Helen-Lulu is your cousin" Carly explained and Helen smiled.

"It is really nice to meet both of you" Helen said. At that moment Mike brought their food over.

"Nice meeting you to Helen" Dillon said.

"Yeah, see you around" Lulu told her. Dillon and Lulu walked away.

"Daughter?" Dillon asked. Lulu just shook her head.

"I don't know what is going on" Lulu told him. 'I never really do"

A few hours later Carly and Helen were finished shopping. Helen was amazed by how much Carly bought for her. "Really mom, I think you over did it"

"Never" Carly said with a smile.

They took the spoils of the day home. Both of the girls showered and changed clothes. Helen looked like a different girl in the clothes Carly bought for her.

That night Carly was taking Helen to Sonny's to pick up the boys. Helen chose to wear a pair of blue jeans-new jeans. She paired the GAP jeans with a black off the shoulder shirt. She wore her long hair down and even put on a touch of makeup.

"Wow- this is a nice house" Helen commented as they came up the walkway. Carly nodded.

"Sonny has good taste" Carly replied.

Helen giggled as Carly knocked on the door. Max opened it and smiled at them.

"Mrs. C" he greeted her. Carly smiled.

"Helen-this is Max" Carly explained, "One of Sonny's most trusted guards. Max this is my daughter Helen" Carly paused, "Yes Daughter-long story"

Max didn't say a word he just ushered them inside. "Mr. C is in the living room"

"Thanks" Carly said and guided Helen to the living room. Carly opened the door. Sonny was standing by the back door with Jason. "Good you are both here"

Jason and Sonny turned to greet Carly. Both stared quizzically at Helen. "I promise I will explain this better later but boys this is my daughter Helen" Carly told them, "Suffice to say I had a baby when I was 14-I thought she was dead but she is alive and she is moving in with me"

Sonny and Jason exchanged a look. Jason stepped forward, "Hi, I am Jason" he said.

"Hi" she replied.

"Jase is my best friend" Carly explained.

Sonny stepped up from behind Jason. "I am Sonny"

"Nice to meet you" Helen said.

"Where the boys?" Carly asked.

"Right here mom" Michael called as he ran down stairs. He stopped when he saw Helen. "Who is that?"

Carly stepped forward, "Michael this is Helen" Carly told him. "Helen is your sister"

Michael looked at Carly with a puzzled expression then turned to Sonny, "I don't understand"

"Your mom had a daughter when she was younger, before she met me" Sonny told him, "She thought her daughter was dead but she wasn't. Helen is alive and she is your sister ok?"

Michael was quiet-he seemed to processing this information. "Ok" Michael said finally. "Are we going home now?"

Carly grinned and ruffled his hair, "Yes Mr. Man" Carly replied, "Go upstairs and get Morgan and Leticia"

Michael turned around and ran upstairs, "That went well," Helen said quietly.

"He is a good kid," Sonny told her. "Helen, I want you to know you are always welcome in my home. I am here for you-anything you need"

"Thank you, Helen replied.

"Call me Sonny," He told her.

"Oh-By the way, I am having a party tomorrow night at the metro court. Party is at 7:00 PM" Carly said, "A get together for Helen. I would love it if the two of you would come" Carly paused, "Bring Emily-if you want."

"Sounds good" Jason replied

"I will be there" Sonny said, "Between now and then we can get together and you can explain the whole thing to me"

"Sure" Carly sighed.

"We are ready" Michael called as he ran down the stairs. Morgan and Leticia were behind him.

"Let's go" Carly said.