"Are you enjoying yourselves?" Alexis asked.

"Yes mommy" Kristina said.

"Well finish up because it is bed time" Alexis told them. They grimaced but no one argued. "Thank you Sonny" Alexis said to him quietly. "You made me forget all about …my problems"

Sonny smiled and shook his head, "My pleasure. You're the mother of my daughter and…"Sonny trailed off "I am always here for you"

Alexis smiled at Sonny. She tried to think of a way to respond but she couldn't.

"Mommy" Lila squealed. Alexis turned around saw Sam approaching them.

Alexis kept telling herself to keep her cool but her blood was boiling. "Hello" Alexis said coolly.

"Hello" Sam greeted them. She came around the table and looked at Lila with a smile. "Your face is a mess little one" She looked over at Alexis, "I hope she was no bother."

"No- she was a joy as usual" Alexis replied. 'The bother was you"

Sam froze, "What?"

"You heard me," Alexis hissed.

Sam didn't respond for a moment then she went pale, "If this about Ric you don't understand-"

"This isn't the place Sam- but I understand perfectly" Alexis told her. "I know what is saw"

Sam crossed her arms, "Will you let me explain?" Sam yelled.

"Explain what?" Alexis countered. She grew quiet for a moment trying to control her temper. The kids didn't need to pick up on this anger and scenes like this were embarrassing. This was more Carly's style than hers. "Sam- let's take this outside, please? There are children here"

Sam hitched Lila up on her hip, "No-never mind. I didn't sleep with Ric but I will never be able to convince you of that so goodnight mom" Sam turned and stomped towards the elevator.

Alexis sighed heavily. "That didn't turn out the way I wanted"

Sonny reached over and rubbed Alexis's shoulder. "I am sorry," he whispered.

Alexis shook her head, "No need to be sorry. I just wish the girls hadn't heard that but I started it so…"

Sonny looked over at Kristina, "Ok- so are you ready for bed?"

"Alexis" Nikolas said, "Everything ok?"

Alexis looked at her nephew and smiled, "Yes- sorry. I know that little scene was trashy but…" Alexis trailed off, "I think I believe her. I really shouldn't have jumped to conclusions"

Nikolas gave Alexis a hug. "I am going to get back to Courtney and John" Nikolas said, "Call me if you need me"

"I will thank you Nikolas" Alexis replied.

Sonny picked up Kristina, "Come on girls" he said. "Bed time"

But before they could get to the elevator the lights went out. Sonny reached for Alexis with one hand. "You and Molly ok?"

"I am" Alexis said, "But let's get back to the table. Just to be safe."

They walked very carefully back to the table and made sure Kristina and Molly were safe. Sonny helped Alexis find her seat. "You ok?"

"Fine" Alexis said. "How long until generator kicks on?"

Sonny was about to answer when Carly stood up and announced the generator would be on soon. Alexis had to admit she admired Carly's cool head.

"We will just wait it out," Alexis said. "I am glad you are here"

There was a long silence between the two. Alexis couldn't really see Sonny in the dark but she could tell he was moving. Before she knew what was happening Sonny had pressed his lips to hers and she found herself returning the gesture.

"I love you" Sonny said.

And with that the generator came on.