"What?" Sonny said. "They figured out who really killed AJ. We are safe and free to go home"
"Funny, this place fells like home." Sonny said. "It will always, but the kids need school, plus there is a new mob family coming in and I think Jason could use you." "You mean us Mrs. Smith." "Well, I do know how to use a weapon better then you, but I think as much as we love being here, the dream is ending and a new one is beginning." "I suppose you are right." Sonny said watching the kids run and play. They have added three kids to the family. Reese's Goddaughter Jody, and three year old twins Madeline and Cate. "I have to wonder if leaving here will destroy their worlds?" Sonny said. "Sonny, our kids will be fine. But they need to be part of the rest of the world." "I know, but I am sure a lot of people will be angry." "I am sure we will, but Sonny you did what you thought was best at the time. We are a family. All eight of us and nothing is going to change that." "We are a family"
Sonny wrapped his arms around Reese.
"When do we go back"
"Tomorrow." Reese said.
"So soon?" "Yes, with school starting in a month we want time to settle"
"I suppose we are right. Come on let's go tell our kids." They walked down to the yard where they were playing. "Hey guys we need to talk. So all of you come over here please." Sonny said.
All the kids ran over and Sonny sat them down. "Ok, we got some news for you all." Sonny said.
"You're having another baby." Michael said.
"No we are not. But all of us are going home to Port Charles." Reese said. "Wow." Michael said.
"We know some of you don't know PC, but Michael you remember"
"What about AJ"
"They found the real person. You are safe." Reese said. "When are we leaving?" Jody asked.
"Tomorrow afternoon." Sonny said. "School starts in one month and we want to give you time to settle." "Will we still be a family Mommy?" Morgan asked.
"Oh yes baby, we will be." Reese said. "And we can come here for vacations"
"So we need all of you to go up and pack your things. Kale and Kyle have boxes if you need them." Sonny said.
"Ok, we will pack." Michael said. "Look, I know all of you are home here on this island, but I know everyone in Port Charles will be so happy to see you." Reese said.
That night five years of memories and belongings were packed. As the kids packed their things away they found things they have been looking for, for ages. As the hour grew late they fell asleep here and there. Sonny and Reese left them be and settled into their bed for their last night on the lamb.
"Sonny do you ever wonder about what if"
"You mean what if things went different?"
"Yeah"
"Sometimes, but I think about the life I have now and I wouldn't change a thing. You and I are together, we have six amazing kids and life is good."
"Sometimes late at night when I can't sleep I go out on the terrace and wonder. I see all the stars and wonder what if my stars led me down another path."
"Well, I think out stars are intertwined"
"Really?"
"Yes, we have these lives where in what world would we work, but the stories about lives like ours live forever. So when we were placed on Earth we were given paths that connected"
"So the universe is making up for all the couples that have gone wrong"
"Yep, and we are going to get it right"
"I live you Sonny Corinthos"
"I love you too Reese Marshall Corinthos."
They snuggled close and fell asleep wondering if it would work out or if they would end like all the others.
The next day the family loaded on the plane heading back to Port Charles, New York.
"Mom where are we going to live?" Michael asked.
"At Grey Stone Manner." Reese said.
"Really?" Sonny said.
"Yes, Sam and Jason hung on to it all these years, it has been empty for a while and well I offered them a price. Feeling it was time to let the go they sold."
"I miss them." Michael said.
"I know you do." Sonny said.
"The house is still furnished so it wont be that hard to adjust." Reese said.
The flight went on and they landed in Port Charles and loaded in the cars to head home.