Rhode Island

The kids got off the school bus they came running as Sam waited outside for them while everyone hid.' Mama' both twins said as they ran and gave her a hug, mama they made us special birthday hats and we had cupcakes.

Well how awesome is that she said waving to the bus driver, as they entered the house. So, did Nicky come C.J asked Sam shrugs I guess not buddy, but he always comes Bailey says as they were both were disappointed.

Nikolas felt foolish hiding, but he wanted them to be surprised, Sam noticed Bailey scanning the room. But before she had time to inquire everyone jumped out yelling 'SURPRISE'. As both kids squealed in excitement as C.J launched himself at Nikolas.

Grandma both kids shouted when they seen Alexis she hugged the flooding them with kisses. Hello, my darlings 'we didn't know you were coming as the hugged Molly and Kristina.

Well I wanted you to be fully surprised are you she said tickling them, 'yeah' as they both shook their head. Grandma are staying for Christmas Bailey asked, I can't stay long but you have me today and tomorrow she said.

I must work, and Molly's dad is coming to see her, so we can't stay but we will be back to see your more often alright Alexis said holding them on her lap.

She was so grateful but so sad she wasted so much time that she can't take back. They all sat getting better acquainted with the twins giving them there presents just having family time until dinner.

Sam fired up the grill as everyone else was inside the house playing with the kids. She thought about Monica she felt bad but what could she do she was afraid for herself.

When she heard the door rang she knew it was probably their friends she smiled she loved this small this community. She was doing what she loved her kids loved the water just as much as she did. They loved going out when they went sailing out in open water off the coast of New Zealand.

Her little water babies, bright and inquisitive caring and protective, she was finish grilling the fish right now. Nikolas stepped outside, she new he was there, you think I'm making a mistake don't you.

I think you did what was best for you and them at the time Sam, and you were afraid after he threaten your life. And afraid of losing them afraid he would try to take them from you because of what did.

I don't blame you for protecting them but maybe you should tell him and soon. You know with him digging into what I'm doing will only make it worse. We may have been very careful about covering our tracks, but you know Jason better than I do. You know he isn't going to just give it up Sam he will keep looking.

Sam sighed I know Nikolas just give me a little more time okay I will figure it out. There was a long pause C.J looks up to you Sam said with a smile I love him to Sam Nikolas says. He reminds me a lot of you he does doesn't he she replied laughing.

Inside

'Grandma can I ask you something' Bailey asked sure sweet pea she replied while C.J showed his friends his new toys. Do you know my daddy the girl asked, As Molly and Kristina looked on shocked? Umm not knowing what to say but yelled yay dinner is ready. When she saw Sam and Nikolas come inside the house. She was happy for the distraction she didn't know how much or how little they knew of there father. But just looking at them she knew whose kids they were she wonder how long could they keep this charade going.

Dinner and the cutting of the cake was pretty much uneventful as their friends came and went. Till the time Nikolas took off, Alexis and Molly took turns reading them bedtime stories.

Kristina stayed back to talk to, so how are you really Kristina asked her big sister. Sam smiled I'm good she said I mean obviously I wasn't but I'm doing and feeling better then I have in a longtime.

She shook her head "just a heads-up Bailey asked Mom if she knew her daddy", Sam sighed as she sunk into the chair. "I figured she would" why wont you tell them about Jason Kristina asked. He is there father right she looked her sister in the eyes, a lot happened between me an Jason Krissy and not all of it is good.

We did and said a lot of horrible and hurtful things to each other that can't be undone or token back. I do get that he hurt but you still love him Kristina said bluntly, Sam was getting ready to answer? When Kristina cut her off you can fight me on it Sam, but I can see it in your eyes.

Him too when ever he hears your name Sam, I may have been younger, but I still can see when too people are in love with each other. But your both too stubborn to admit it, when are you going to get out of your own way and allow yourself to be happy Krissy says.

When did you get so wise Sam said with a smile, well you know I do have my own relationship woes, but I witnessed you and Jason Sam. Krissy like I said its not that simple when you get hurt badly something in you breaks makes you afraid to try again. Kris part of me will always love him but I'm not in love with him and I can't go there again.

Maybe but my big sister isn't afraid of anything, she is a total badass Kristina said with a smile. As Sam pulled her in for a hug" I love you do you know that' Sam says, I'm going to bed just think about what I said as she ascends the stairs.

Sam sat there for a little longer before she made her way up stairs as well.

Port Charles

Jason hated to do this to his sister he took whatever Spinelli had to show her. He knew this would devastate her and he would kill Nikolas for putting her in this situation again. Nikolas was giving money to a Nadia Kalseros, but what didn't make sense was who was he going to see.

When he got there Emily had just put the kids to bed as she let him in, Emily sighed did you find anything. Hoping and praying that her gut was wrong, Jason seeing it in her eyes it hurt to see her like this.

He handed her the file with everything they had so far now this is just for now a lot of things we couldn't find yet. She opened it up and her heart sank page after page when she started to cry.

'Everything was a lie; the last 5 years were a lie' she yelled as she held on to her brother it broke his heart to see her like this. Why marry me then it doesn't make sense she said why not go and be with her.

As Nikolas entered the house he heard her cries, "EMILY' he said running inside finding her crying on Jason's shoulder. That is when he cursed to himself' what is going on Em 'he said treading lightly.

You tell me Nikolas how was Nadia he closed his eyes and sighed, Em would you just let me explain. 'WHO IS SHE NIKOLAS, IS SHE ANOTHER WOMAN YOU HAD A CHILD WITH WHAT YOU GAVE HER 6 MILLION TO GO AWAY SO I WOULDN'T KNOW. WHILE YOU WERE PROFESSING YOUR UNDYING LOVE FOR ME WHILE YOU RUN OF TO GO SEE HER Emily shouted.

"Em" just let me explain its not like that at I all I promise you Nikolas Pleaded. You said the same thing about Courtney when you had that affair and I believed you. Damn it Emily would you let me explain I am not having an affair she did not carry my child.

Its right here in black and white Nikolas she was in a clinic in Philadelphia a woman that are at risk she said showing him the papers. Emily, he isn't worth it Jason said as he pulled her back lets just get the kids and go.

You aren't taking my family anywhere Nikolas said Em I am trying to tell you that there is No Nadia. What are you kidding me Nadia Kalseros is Sam, she jerked her had looking at him strangely? And there it was Sam had a child Emily looked Flabbergasted. Let me explain please Sam left without I single word to anyone.

But I ran into her after we got engaged she started to tell me about how she helped a young lady who had just lost her child. And the young woman told her about the clinic, so Sam wanted to know more but there funding was running low.

Sam volunteered at the clinic, but she just wanted to start over some where fresh were she wouldn't have to watch her back he said watching Jason. So, she took her pregnancy lost and shared it to help another woman.

Then she got wind of some people looking for her then she left that job Nikolas said trying to get around the baby question. So, what about the money Emily asked, I only gave Sam what was rightfully hers it was her as she is a Cassadine.

"Why "Emily asked after what she did to Jason, Elizabeth and Lucky he is your brother for god sake. And Sam is my family my flesh and my blood Emily therefore I didn't say anything. Sam was wrong, but she wasn't the only guilty one Emily.

So was your brother and Elizabeth, Jason lied to her for months and when she implored him to tell her the truth he lied some more. She trusted him, and he ruined her with not a care in the world. Then he had the audacity to run her out of town scared for her life.

That's not true she is lying she is playing you Nikolas that is what she does Emily said, no she isn't right Jason Nikolas said looking him in the face.

Why don't you tell your sister why Sam left Jason, if you don't tell her I will because I am tired of not seeing her. Jason was stunned, Emily seeing the pain in Jason's eyes, tell her Jason seeing as how you want to make me look like the bad guy.

God forbid someone acts out of hurt and frustration, you and everyone else in this town feel its ok to walk on your moral high ground. He threatens to kill her if she ever went near Elizabeth and her children.

Emily gasped no that can't be, but she knew it was true by the pained looked in Jason's eyes. I know the pain she caused Jace but to threaten her life my big brother would never do that.

Jason said in a low voice I thought I was protecting my son, Nikolas scoffs and that gave you the right to threaten her. My god Jason she loved you more then anything you were the one person she thought she could trust what did you think that would do to her.

I mean did your care at all what I did to her Nikolas said passionately, it rocked her to her very foundation do you get that. 'Yes" and I regretted it once I said it, but it was already out there Jason said.

You know if I didn't know any better I would have thought you made good on that promise Nikolas said as he left the room. He knew he had to get out of there or they would start thinking.

Emily stood frozen in her place Jason moved to explain but she put her hand up to stop him. Not tonight Jace just give me a little time to come to terms with all of this she said leaving the room as well.

Jason closed his eyes and sighed as he looked at the file a picked up and left.