Studio Love

by silverbellbaby

What if back in 2002 when Elizabeth saw her sister Sarah and ex Lucky sleeping together, and when she and Jason went to her studio and made out, she didn't push him away? What would have happened between Jason and Elizabeth? What would their family and friends think? My take on what they should have done with these two back then. Continued with permission by demonseed14. Rated M.

20. Chapter 20

A/N: Chapter 20 and 21 were both short when typed out. I'm combining the two chapters together so it's a bit longer. So instead of it being Chapter 20 and 21, it'll just be Chapter 20. I know a few people asked about the Carly/Alexis/Sonny situation earlier in the story. Why Carly faked her death/kept the truth from Sonny and why Jason kept mum. To be honest, I wasn't planning on adding it in as I wasn't sure if it was necessary. However, due to the fans who were wondering, I added it in in this chapter so you have closure. I hope I ended that storyline justice. I always tell my readers to let me know when they're confused about something, which they did. So, I wanted to make sure it was explained. hehe. Also, another secret is revealed in this chapter regarding Elizabeth's rape. More secrets will be revealed as we get to the end of this story. Thanks as always for the reviews, follows, and favorites.

Title: Studio Love

Chapter 20

***Next Day in Sonny & Carly's Penthouse***

Sonny: "So, how are things going with Elizabeth?"

Carly: (smiles) "Great. We mended fences." (chuckles) "Or should I say. I got over myself and she was nice to accept my apology and bad habits. She called me out on my shit, which I'm not sure if that surprised me or not."

Sonny: (shrugs) "Why should that surprise you? Jason and I call you out on your shit all the time."

(smirks) "You do have a tendency to think you're right all the time."

Carly: (pouts) "No, I don't."

Sonny: (raises his eyebrows) "Are you sure about that?"

(Carly opens her mouth like she's going to say something and points at him. She refrains and crosses her arms over her chest, sitting back against the couch)

Sonny: "You know I love you, Carly." (chuckles) "Even when you're high maintenance."

Carly: (clears her throat) "Anyway, changing the subject…I'm glad that Elizabeth and I are on better terms."

Sonny: (nods) "I'm happy for you, honey. It was time, as well."

Carly: (guiltily) "I was a bitch to her over the years, wasn't I?"

Sonny: "Let me put it this way. You didn't help matters, especially when she was having an off day."

Carly: (serious tone) "Now that I've 'matured', I'll tell you one thing. Elizabeth's bitch of a sister better lay off."

Sonny: "Sarah, I take it? Yeah, from what I hear, she's a Miss-Know-It-All who thinks she's God's gift to men."

Carly: (points to Sonny) "She's a tramp who needs to get off her high horse. Ugh! Can't stand her!"

Sonny: (dryly) "Imagine being her sister and having no choice but to put up with her. That's what Elizabeth goes through when they cross paths."

Carly: "I told Elizabeth to call or text me if Sarah gives her a hard time. So, she doesn't have to put up with the crazy bitches' attitude."

Sonny: (smiles) "You've definitely turned over a new leaf." (nods) "I like it."

Carly: (chuckles) "Me, too. I did good, didn't I, baby?"

Sonny: (grins) "You did very good."

(Carly had a good day and knew it was time to admit her faults regarding what happened during the events after Alexis and Sonny slept together. When she was hiding out in Sycamore Bend and everyone thought she was dead. She sighs deeply as she knew without a doubt that Sonny would be pissed off with her. However, she was turning over a new leaf, so she needed to change the error of her ways. Sonny could tell something was on her mind and it wasn't good)

Sonny: "Okay, spill it."

Carly: (guiltily) "Spill what?"

Sonny: (slowly enunciates her name) "Carly…"

Carly: (sighs nervously) "Okay, please don't hate me. I did something bad and I need to tell you. I need for you to forgive me because this was when I was mad as hell at you."

Sonny: (sighs) "What's it about?"

Carly: "Sycamore Bend. Jason knows about it and I made him promise not to tell you even though he wanted to. To say he wasn't happy with me on my choices would be an understatement."

Sonny: "Just tell me what it is, Carly."

Carly: (nods quickly) "Okay, just wait until I'm completely finished and then you can yell at me." (winces) "Like I said, you won't like it."

(Sonny waves his hand as he gives her the floor to tell her story)

Carly: (sighs deeply) "Okay, here goes. I was angry as hell when I caught you in bed with Alexis. You didn't see me, but I saw you. So, to get a little payback, I ran off and wound up in an accident. I almost died when I was found in Sycamore Bend. I don't remember how I got there, but I woke up in a cabin when I was reported missing and a nice couple took care of me. I didn't know them, but they had a kind heart. I was weak and afraid I was going to die, but thankfully, I didn't. The couple had a radio going on to hear the news, so that's how I knew you, Jason, and the PCPD were trying to find me. To be honest, though, Sonny? I didn't give a fuck because I felt like you betrayed me when you slept with Alexis. Should I have left Port Charles and I guess faked my death or whatever you want to call it?" (shakes her head) "No. But I wanted you to hurt like I was hurting. In the end, I knew I needed to come back and face the music. Jason knows all of this and he was mad as he wanted me to tell you the truth. I told him I would, but I kept on procrastinating. He almost told you a few times, but I did my usual round of pouting and it convinced him to stay silent." (sadly) "I'm so sorry, Sonny, for doing that. I know it was wrong, but you know me. I told myself I was doing the right thing even though I wasn't." (chuckles dryly) "Okay, now you can yell at me or worse. You can leave me being I betrayed you."

(Carly looks down in shame and waits for Sonny's wrath over her confession. She looks up to see Sonny's face, which is a mixture of anger, disappointment, and sadness)

Carly: (shrugs) "Go ahead. Yell at me. Leave me. Walk out on me. I probably deserve it."

(Sonny shakes his head and looks away for a bit before facing his wife)

Sonny: "For one thing, I wish you would have told me all of this when it first happened. I know I never should have slept with Alexis, but that's over and done with. Obviously, I didn't see you, otherwise, I would have tried to explain my actions." (sighs deeply) "Carly, why….why did you feel the need to lie to me and let me believe….let everyone believe….that you died when you didn't? I know you wanted me to hurt like I hurt you, but…"

(He sighs deeply as he rests his face in his hands and gently rubs his face afterwards. He then readjusts himself on the couch before speaking)

Sonny: "Am I mad that you lied to me about all of this?" (nods) "Yes." (scoffs) "Carly, you should know me by now that, yes, I get mad and probably yell, but I know your faults. You know my faults and I know yours. We accept each other because you know damn well neither one of us are perfect."

Carly: (tearfully cries) "I know that. And yes, I know you too well. You may yell and lecture, but we're still here….together. So, tell me, is my betrayal too much for you or do you think you can forgive me?"

Sonny: "In all honesty, Carly, I probably can't fault you for betraying me because you felt betrayed regarding my night with Alexis. Do I wish we could change what happened that night?" (nods) "Yes." (tilts his head) "I'm mad because you didn't feel like you could come to me and be honest about it. But I understand why you felt the need to do it. Let's just say it's over and done with and move on."

(Carly sniffles as she nods her head and smiles)

Carly: "Thanks, baby."

Sonny: "I love you, always and forever."

Carly: "I love you, too."

(They share a kiss and embrace)

***A Few Hours Later***

(Carly decided to help out at Kelly's as Elizabeth had the day off, even though another waitress was currently there. She was at the counter when she heard some yelling coming from upstairs in the apartments. She looked confused as she didn't know why someone would be shouting that loud. She walks upstairs to ask them to lower their voice so they didn't disrupt business downstairs. She stops in her tracks when she hears the voices coming from Lucky's apartment. She didn't want to eavesdrop, but she couldn't help as the shouting grew more intense)

***Inside Lucky's Apartment***

Lucky: (shouting) "You're a bitch! No wonder your own sister won't speak to you! You need to get off your fucking high horse!"

Sarah: (scoffs) "It's not my fault that she refuses to speak to me! Maybe if she were a little more mature! She's a self-righteous know-it-all who thinks she can have anything she wants! She needs to be brought down back to reality!"

Lucky: "Maybe if you were nicer to her…!"

(Sarah shakes her head in anger and points at him)

Sarah: "You need to get over yourself! Forget Saint Lizzie and the fact that you feel 'so bad'! She doesn't deserve your so-called apologies!"

(Lucky rushes to Sarah and speaks in fury as he points at himself)

Lucky: "I do feel bad! I feel horrible!"

Sarah: (shakes her head) "You don't deserve Lizzie!"

***Outside Lucky's Apartment***

(Carly was about to knock on the door when she hears Elizabeth's name used again so she stops in her

tracks and listens)

***Inside Lucky's Apartment***

Sarah: (yells) "You may be the one who raped Lizzie so you two could be together in the end like your parents were, but you don't deserve her!" (laughs incredulously) "Maybe I should tell the whole world what you did to Lizzie! That YOU are the one who raped her when she was fifteen years old!"

***Outside Lucky's Apartment***

(Carly looks wide-eyed and mouth open when she heard what Sarah yelled at Lucky! What the fuck?!, Carly thought to herself. She-She couldn't have heard right. LUCKY was the one who raped Elizabeth years ago?! He took her virginity in the harshest way possible?! Holy shit! Carly continued to be shocked as hell. She didn't know what to do. Carly knew Elizabeth had a right to know what she just heard. However, she didn't want to bring up painful memories. Carly stood there in amazement when all of a sudden, the door opens. Carly takes a step back so she's not in the person's way. Sarah rushes out and goes down the hallway when Carly's voice stops her)

Carly: "Hey, Sarah!"

(Sarah immediately stops and turns around, surprised to see her rival)

Sarah: "What the hell are you doing here?"

Carly: "Bobbie owns the place, remember?"

Sarah: "That doesn't explain why you're up here versus downstairs in the café."

Carly: (shrugs) "I heard some loud shouting up here. I was going to tell whoever it was to lower their voices." (raises her eyebrows) "Lo and behold, I find the shouting coming from Lucky's room."

(As Carly continues to speak, she walks to Sarah)

Carly: "I overheard some very interesting information. Is it true that you accused Lucky of raping Elizabeth when she was 15?"

(Sarah attempts to play dumb)

Sarah: (odd look) "No. Why the hell would he do that?"

Carly: (tilts her head) "I don't know. That's why I'm asking."

Sarah: (scoffs) "Maybe you should stop eavesdropping on other people's conversation. Then again, you always did like to meddle in people's lives. You liked to go where you're not wanted."

Carly: "Maybe you and Lucky shouldn't raise your voices if you didn't want to be heard."

(Sarah walks to Carly and attempts to stop shivering, but it wasn't working. Sarah needed to know Carly's next move)

Sarah: "What are you planning on doing?"

(Carly raises her eyebrows and looks straight into Sarah's eyes)

Carly: "You mean what Lucky needs to do."

Chapter 20 Done