Chapter Nine: Pain Relived

The next morning Sonny was on his way home. He was anxious the whole plan ride, it would be the first time he had seen Carly since the hospital. Once the plane the landed he told Mike to drive him directly to Carly's house. He checked with checked in with the guards on the corner and then made his way to the door. As soon as he knocked on the door he heard the voice of the woman he loved.

Carly: Coming. (She opened the door) Oh, Hello

Sonny: Hi, Could I come in?

Carly: Sure, I've actually been looking for you.

Sonny: You have?

Carly: I wanted to talk to you about…us...I need to know about the past I am missing.

Sonny: I'll tell you whatever you want to know but first I need to know what Tagliotti said to you.

(Carly took Sonny to the couch to sit down.)

Carly: He said that I needed protection from you.

Sonny: Anything else?

Carly: That it would be a shame if something happened to Michael or me.

Sonny: He threatened you?

Carly: I think he was just trying to scare me. When Jason was here he said he would get a couple guys to watch the house just in case.

Sonny: I just checked in with them.

Carly: Is everything ok?

Sonny: Yeah, no one has been around.

Carly: Enough about that. I need to know about the memories I've lost.

Sonny: What do you want to know?

Carly: When I was in the hospital after I woke up. I had dreams about you and me, maybe not dreams more like flashes that I couldn't hold on too.

Sonny: Tell me about them.

Carly: We were in an apartment. I think it was your bedroom and you had your hand on my stomach. Then it shifted and you were yelling at me about betraying you. I just don't understand. I remember everyone and almost everything from my life except you. It's like my mind just threw you in the garbage and I can't get it back.

(Sonny puts his hand on her shoulder.)

Sonny: You'll remember just give it time.

Carly: I guess. Jason was here yesterday and told me some things about us. What happened to our child?

(This was a question Sonny wasn't expecting. Jason could have told her so many other things, why did he have to tell her she was pregnant. He gritted his teeth and began to explain.)

Sonny: We did share a child, we slept together one night and you got pregnant. Later in your pregnancy...we went to the Quartermaine house. I had business to discuss with Edward and you wanted to see Lila. While we were there you and A.J. argued, about Michael. He was drunk, He grabbed your wrist you pulled back, lost your balance and fell down the stairs. They tried to save the baby but in the end to save you they had to take him. He...died Carly.

(Carly looked mortified, she couldn't believe it. She wanted to say he was lying but something about his eyes told her it was true. Sonny hated the look in her eyes, hated that she had to relive that nightmare over again.)

Carly: My god. How could I not remember that?

(She started to cry and Sonny put his arms around her and held her until she calmed down. Once she was calm she decided she wanted to know more.)

Carly: Why were you yelling at me?

Sonny: What?

Carly: In my dream you were yelling at me, you threw me out. What could I have done that was so awful?

Sonny: That was a long time ago. A rival boss named Joseph Sorel was trying to kill me... You were scared and you tried to get me to go into the witness protection program. When I refused you turned me over to the FED's to try and keep me safe. I was so angry with you. I never imagined you could betray me like that. I was hurt and to proud to forgive so I stupidly threw you out of my life.

Carly: I sound so awful. I turn the father of my baby over to the cops. I know I do things without thinking but this is crazy.

Sonny: You are far from awful. Don't dwell on the past. I've done enough of that for the both of us. (He takes her face in his hands.) When you disappeared I was so scared I would never see you again. I learned just to put the past behind me and forgive. All I want in my life is you and Michael. If you'll have me.

(Carly could feel something stirring in her. She wasn't quite sure why but she wanted to be with him. It felt right. It made her begin to feel whole.)

Carly: Even if I never remember?

Sonny: Even if. We can make new memories.

Carly: It's worth a shot.

Sonny: Would you like to go out to dinner tomorrow night?

Carly: That would be great.

(Just then Michael comes through the door. As soon as he sees Sonny he runs over to give him a huge hug.)

Michael: UNCLE SONNY!

Sonny: Hey Michael. How are you?

Michael: Good. I missed you.

Sonny: I missed you to buddy.

Michael: Want to go play?

Sonny: I wish I could Michael but I have to go. I promise I will see you again soon.

Michael: Ok.

Carly: Hey Mr. Man, why don't you go change out of your school clothes and put on some play clothes and we'll go to the park.

Michael: YAY!

(He runs upstairs.)

Carly: He really does love you.

Sonny: I love him too. I do have to go. I will see you tomorrow night at eight.

Carly: See you then.

(Sonny left and was happy he was going to get his family back. Carly and Michael went to the park. While they were there she found herself distracted by Sonny. She hoped her appointment with Dr. McIver would go well tomorrow. So she could surprise Sonny with her memory. Sonny was also distracted by Carly but he had to stop because he was about to meet with Sammy Tagliotti. Jason was at No Name when he got there. Tagliotti and his guards were waiting in the back.)

Tagliotti: Mr. Corinthos.

Sonny: Tagliotti.

(They shake hands and sit down.)

Tagliotti: I was surprised when Benny called saying you wanted to meet.

Sonny: Cut the act. Why are you going after Carly and my son?

Tagliotti: I think you have misinterpreted my visits. I was merely showing my respect for Mrs. Corinthos.

Sonny: Offering her protection from me, was what?

Tagliotti: Another misunderstanding.

Sonny: There have been a lot of those lately, like you using my piers for your business.

Tagliotti: The use of your pier was a one time thing that I will gladly compensate you for.

Sonny: Save it, make sure it doesn't happen again. Don't let me or my men catch you near Michael or Carly. If they do I will wipe you off the face of the earth. No one touches what's mine.

Tagliotti: Yes, Mr. Corinthos.

(Tagliotti and his guards leave. Sonny and Jason sit to have a drink.)

Jason: How was Carly?

Sonny: Seemed to be ok. We're going out tomorrow night. What do you think Tagliotti is up to?

Jason: Not sure.

Sonny: If he makes anymore moves in my territory or Carly you'll have to deal with him.

Jason: He has been a problem for years. Why not just take care of him now?

Sonny: The PCPD is still watching us. If he disappeared now it would too convenient. If he stays n his place there will be no need.

Jason: Ok.

(They finish their drink and Sonny heads back to the penthouse. He begins to look over paperwork and make some calls his cleaning service and sets up for them to come by tomorrow to clean up the penthouse. He continues on work but finds it hard to concentrate because his mind continued to drift to Carly. Eventually he gives up and goes to the balcony to let memories of Carly float through his mind. Carly did the same as she tried to read to go to sleep. Eventually she was able to drift off to sleep with a smile on her face.)