A/N: I love reviews because it helps me when I make a mistake. I did call Brando by his real name of Johnny. I did mean Brando.
Brando helped Sasha and Liam into his place. He knew that they needed to get a bigger place but was not sure on where he should even go to find one. They had settled down for the night and Liam was resting peacefully along with his parents.
The next two days, the three of them snuggled together and kept the world out until Grandma wanted to come in and check on her son and grandson.
"Your cousin, Sonny has a place that he would like to show you and Sasha. It is one of the safe houses that was bought about ten years ago. It has not been used in over five years and the caretaker is retiring to Florida. He would love for you and your family to have the place as your own. Sonny took me by it to see if you might be interested. I know that the three of you would be happy there and it has a guest house on the back part of the property. I can be close by if you need me, or I can have Liam over while the two of you go on a date night. I heard that they are important for a couple. The place could be updated, but I think it would be just what you both need."
"That is funny how you mentioned that. I just realized how small this place is if you have a child. Sasha, would you like to go check out the house. Did Sonny leave you a key or do I need to get it from him? I cannot wait to see it. Liam is sleeping and he had just been fed before you got here. Do you mind watching him while we go over?"
Sasha did not have much to say. She was in shock, but it had been crazy for the past week or so. She was incredibly happy about everything and now that Christmas was a week away, it would be even better. "I think that we should all go. We can go to see Sonny and have him bring us there. I know that he has been having a rough time between what happened to Jason and everything else going on."
Gladys called Sonny and he went to pick the four of them up at Brando's place. They had Liam in the car seat, and he looked like he was being swallowed up with blankets. Sonny was happy to help his cousin out and his family. He wanted to do more but would not push. "I believe that you will really like it. I should have showed this earlier, but things kept getting in the way. The lights have been paid for the year. The house is stocked up with plenty of food, cleaning supplies and diapers. I know that a baby can go through a lot of diapers. There is a cleaning service that will come twice a week unless you need them to come more often. I hope you did not thing that I am pushing too much, but I can do that sometimes. I just want to thank you both for doing all that you have done for our family. Liam is a treasure and I know that he will keep you busy for a long time."
Sasha and Brando tried to keep it together, but it was a bit overwhelming for the young couple. They all got out of the vehicle and Sonny opened the door and Sasha was in love. The place looked and smelled like a Christmas card come to life. The house was decorated and the smell of the Christmas tree, made it seem like a dream. Sonny showed the young couple around and took them upstairs to show the master bedroom and Liam's room. The master bedroom was incredible and there was a balcony that overlooked the property. Sasha saw the guest house and knew that was where Gladys was going to live.
The master bathroom had everything that she wanted and some things she did not even knew she would want. Liam's bedroom was across from them, and it was ready for all of Liam's things to be brought over. Sonny knew that he did not need to buy all new things for the couple, especially since Liam's things were new. "If you want to stay right now, I can have some of my men pack your things and have them over here in a few hours. I have everything ready for you to take this place over. Just have the best life that you can. That is all I want for you."
Brando and Sasha thanked Sonny and told him, "Yes." "I do not know how to repay you but thank you so very much. I think that I will help move our things with your men, but I think that Sasha, Liam, and mom should stay here. I might want to keep a few things there and get rid of later."
Gladys knew that the guest house was already for her. Her things were already moved over including decorating her place for Christmas. "When you need my help, I will be just down here. Do you want to walk down to see my place?"
Sasha smiled and went to get Liam ready for a walk to Grandma's. The three of them got all bundled up and went down the hill to guest house. Gladys opened the door and Sasha fell in love with the guest house. It was perfect for Gladys. It had privacy and yet they were close by in case they all wanted to hang out. There was even a second bedroom for Liam when he spent the night. "I have somethings that we can make for our lunch. I will put on some tea, and we can sit down and relax."
Liam was sound asleep. Looking at all the new things had tired him out. Sasha and Gladys just sat back and relaxed. Brando had called Sasha to tell her that they were on the way. She told him that she was hanging down the hill at his mother's place. "We need to get a golf cart so we can ride up and down the hill on it. I guess right now it will be a sled to bring Liam around or a snowmobile. There is plenty of snow for a lot of fun."
Brando loved how excited she was about everything. He helped the men move everything into the new place. He brought his SUV and parked it before heading down to his mother's place. It was so peaceful and quiet there. He just wished that he could stay there forever.
Hayden, Violet, and Finn had finished moving from the hotel to the new house. Hayden and Elizabeth had found some cute things to put in Violet's room. There were going to be more surprises, but Santa would bring them. Finn felt so blessed that Hayden wanted to be back in his life. She and Violet meant everything to him. Elizabeth was a surprise, and he believes that she was there to help him when her sister had disappeared. He was happy that she was back with Jason. There were no hurt feelings for anyone. Well except for Carly. Jason was glad that she was gone, but who knows where or for how long.
Jason was getting stronger every day. He saw his boys every day. Danny came over when he had the chance. Sometimes he would bring Scout with him. Most of the time, he went over alone. Drew was also a big part of his life. Plans were being made about moving to a new place too. Everyone just wanted to change what had been happening in their lives and start fresh.
"It seems like everyone is moving to new places. I saw a place that would be perfect for your family. It is outside of the city limits, and you always want to go there on your bike rides. The property at the bridge is for sale right now. It may take a little time to build your dream house, but you still have this one here."
"That sounds perfect. You need to figure out what you want to do now that you are back. Are you going to go back to work for Sonny or do you have something else in mind? I was thinking about homeschooling the boys and going back to painting. I have been wanting a change, but not sure exactly what it was until you came back to us. I can see you having your own motorcycle shop. Unless that would be too close to what Brando is doing. You can see what else is going on and do what you need to do. I will back you no matter what."
Drew felt as if they were being watched. Jason looked at Drew and realized that he felt it too. Jason knew it was Carly. Either she hired someone, or she was watching them. "Drew and I will be right back. Someone is out there, and we want to check it out. Just stay out of sight for right now. I am sure the boys are doing something fun upstairs, and they might need a referee." Elizabeth kissed Jason, gave Drew a hug, and went upstairs.
Drew went out front while Jason went around the back. Jason saw Carly and knew she was up to trouble. Carly did not know that Drew was outside too. Carly had a needle in her hand and jabbed Jason in the neck. It took a couple of seconds before Jason realized what she had done. Jason was passed out in the snow. Then Carly went into the house thru the back door. She was about to get rid of her competition and she knew that all her problems were going to go away.
Elizabeth had called the police officers when she saw what was going on. The boys hid and so did she. Carly started yelling for them to step out because she needed to see their mother. Jake heard his mother on the phone. He kept Aiden hidden and then texted his father and uncle. Drew went around back and saw Jason passed out. He got his brother up and helped him into the house. Carly was shocked to see Drew and Jason together. Jake ran downstairs and told them that his mother called the police.
"Where did that bitch go? I need to get her away from here. She needs to leave so I can be with Jason. Sonny does not love me, but I know that you do. You told me right before we got married. We were going to have sex, but Sonny had to show up. Tell your princess goodbye and let us go. I know you love me more than her. She is just someone to warm your bed up because Sonny is alive."
"Carly. I do not love you. I thought I did, but when I saw Sonny, I remembered why we never got back together. You are toxic to me. You are my past; Elizabeth is my present and future. You need to go back to Sonny. I have right now what I always wanted but was afraid I was not good enough. You Carly are perfect for Sonny. You love money and he loves money. Elizabeth has never been after me for that. She absolutely loves me for me. You need to understand that."
Mac showed up with Dante a few minutes after Elizabeth called. Drew told them what had happened. Carly drugged Jason and then was going to hurt Elizabeth and her sons. Dante then arrested his stepmother for attempted murder of Elizabeth, Jake, Aiden, and Jason. Carly looked at Jason like he was going to save her, but she was wrong about that.
Carly was put in jail. Sonny went to bail her out, but she did not want to go with him. She thought that Jason would come for her. Sonny was about to leave and then Carly knew that he was her only chance of being home with her children. Sonny called Jason up to tell him about Carly being out on bail, but she had to stay at the house. He would make sure that she did not leave and try to go after Elizabeth again.
Jason and Sonny spoke a couple of minutes more about Jason leaving the business. He had talked to Maximus and the five families gave their permission for him to be out. It was a week until Christmas and the four families were about to get a few more surprises.
