A/N - Hi all this is the second to last chapter. I hope you don't mind, but I've decided to do a three part series. So after next chapter, I'll be starting a new JasLexis story. Thanks for reading - K

Accidentally In Love - Chapter 13

Alexis changed for the third time. She settled on a short-sleeved, fitted, black calf-length dress that was practically backless. She wanted desperately to impress the mystery woman Sonny was bringing to dinner. She wanted Sonny to be as happy as she was. Well, she wanted him to be almost as happy as she was. That would be no small feat considering Sonny's former occupation and their familial relationships. After all, their "family" was enough to frighten anyone. Their relationships had practically been incestuous, which was highlighted by the fact that she was now married to the man that was almost her son-in-law. She made a mental note to steer the conversation away from the subject of family.

"Changed again?" She heard the soft rasp that was his voice.

As she turned, her eye caught a glimpse of him. Once again he wore only a towel. "You really have to stop walking around like that." She kissed him gently on the mouth before she pulled from his tightening embrace. She moved toward the mirror and smoothed her dress. "How do I look?"

"You look incredible, but you'd look better underneath those sheets." She felt him move behind her and slip his arms around her waist. The scent of his after shave wafted to her nose. He always smelled incredible after a shower. She felt his lips on her neck. "You are so beautiful."

"Oh no, you don't, Tiger." She turned to face him. "I'm not doing my hair and makeup again."

"You won't have to." He kissed her mouth. "You look great when you get out of bed."

She kissed him back. "And you look great in a towel, which is why I'm going to get out of here." Her mind flashed to their first night together. Jason was both strong and tender. Most of all, he was completely attentive to her needs; so much so, she felt almost selfish. Typically, she couldn't get enough of him, but not tonight. She'd spent too much time getting ready. She slipped from his arms toward the door.

"Lex?"

She liked that he had a nickname for her.

"Is tonight so important to you because you're still hung up on Sonny?"

Ouch. His question hit her in the gut. She wasn't hung up on Sonny she just wanted him to be happy. Within a minute she was by Jason's side. Her fingers traced his jawline. "No baby, I just want him to be happy; especially now that I know what happy feels like."

"You're happy?" An eyebrow lifted punctuated the question in his voice.

"Very." She'd never expected Jason Morgan would be the one to make her happy, but he had, especially on those days she could pretend he wasn't running the business. She kissed his cheek.

"I wasn't sure and I didn't know what to think..." His brow wrinkled a bit. He laced his fingers through her hair. She worried something was wrong. He continued on, "I mean...I know this probably isn't the right time to tell you this, but..."

"Is something wrong?" She traced her fingers down his checks

"No, it's just I never expected this to work out this way." He

Her heart began to thump. Was he about to tell her he wanted out? But why? The four of them had a great time living together. He was made to be a stepdad to her daughters. She should have known things were just too good. Sonny was across the hall. Kristina was in Seventh Heaven with her papa and her "papo," as she nicknamed Jason. Of course, it was going to come crashing to an end. Jason was probably going to tell her they should part.

She sighed. "Are the girls and I getting in too much of your space. I mean I know you are used to having your space."

It's not that." his voice scratched. "I love you, Alexis."

"You what?" She felt the heat rise to her face. Her heart began to race. This was not part of the plan. Of course, neither was their physical attraction, but that was different. She'd fallen for Ric while they were married and it nearly broke her. She would not make the same mistake twice.

"Did you hear me?"

Hearing Jason's voice, she nodded. Everything was a blur. She kissed him on the cheek. "I'm going to go get the girls ready." Without another word, she left the room.

Silence filled the limo ride to the Metro Court. Occasionally, it was interrupted by Kristina and Molly's chattering. She tried to keep her eyes from Jason. It was hard to do. He wore a dark suit with a light blue shirt that brought out his eyes. All she wanted to do was to kiss him and forget about this potential complication.

When they arrived, they were led to a table. Soon after, Sonny entered. He looked amazing. He wore a black suit with a slightly unbuttoned black shirt. Then Alexis saw her: Sonny's date. Something unnerved her. This woman was beautiful, age appropriate and when she spoke, she had an English accent. And worst of all, she was Robin's mother. Robin, who had been Jason's girlfriend and his first love. What must she think about Alexis being with her daughter's ex?

"Alexis, you look incredible." Sonny flashed his dimples at her.

"Th..Th..thanks," she managed, still unnerved by Jason's earlier outburst and Sonny's choice of companion. Before she realized it her evening bag fell from her hands. Instinctively, she and Sonny both kneeled to grab it, bumping their heads in the process.

Dinner didn't go any better. Alexis felt scattered. Every time she tried to participate in the conversation, she'd get distracted. She'd hear Jason's voice in her head, "I love you, Alexis."

To make matters worse, Ric just happened to be at the Metro Court. Of course, he couldn't resist stopping by the table. He moved toward Anna, "We haven't met. I'm Sonny's brother, Ric. I'm also Molly's dad."

As he moved toward Molly, Jason pulled her onto his lap protectively. So, he stopped by Alexis, gently patting her shoulders. She could smell the liquor emanating from his pores. "You see, Alexis and I couldn't make it work. She wanted to be with my brother and when she couldn't she settled for me. I guess when she realized he thought of Jason as more of his brother, she went after him."

"Enough Ric." Sonny and Jason said nearly simultaneously. Their tone seemed to convince him to depart.

Seeing that Kristina was upset, Uncle Jax stopped by. Soon it was revealed that Alexis had been married to him...and involved with his brother as well. It was also disclosed that her ex-husband was now married to Sonny's ex-wife, even though they were currently separated.

Eventually, the excitement died down and they had a generally enjoyable meal. As she and Sonny talked about the possibility of working together, Jason became stoic. Sonny recounted how he first got Alexis to work for Jason, then for him. Sonny teased that he would be relentless in having her as his attorney. He then wondered aloud whether Jason minded the two working together. Jason simply replied that Alexis was a grown woman and she could do what she wanted.

Then there was Anna. She was intelligent, charming and quite funny. And Anna talked to her girls like they were the smartest young women in the world. A pang hit her in the gut as she thought that Anna might be "the one" for Sonny. If she was honest, she hated the idea. How could she be so selfish? She was happy with Jason. He loved her, arrgghh. Why couldn't she want Sonny to be happy?

Soon, she heard a loud cheer from the back of the dining room. A young couple had just become engaged. The young man was on one knee. The young woman held his face in her hands. The nearest tables clapped. It wasn't until the young woman moved back that she realized it was her own daughter, Samantha. As soon as she caught Sam's glance; Sam turned her head and looked away. It was more than Alexis could handle. She headed toward the ladies' room.

When she heard the door open, she hoped it was Sam, but instead it was Anna. She quickly wiped the tears from her eyes. However, she assumed the disappointment was written on her face because Anna patted her on the shoulder. "I'm sorry. Sonny told me about Jason and Samantha." She paused, "and Ric and Samantha."

Sonny. He wanted her to seem less culpable for marrying her daughter's ex fiancé; so, he revealed what had been their family shame. He must really be interested in this woman.

As Alexis wiped the tears from her eyes, she turned toward Anna. "I can't imagine what you must think of me. You must think I'm a terrible mother. And a freak with some brother fetish."

"Actually, I think you're a very human woman...with a very hot husband. You go girl"

Anna's comment made her laugh. This woman was definitely a keeper. And though she made a mental note to let Sonny know it, part of her still hated it.

After a long evening, Jason and Alexis arrived back at the Penthouse. They tucked the girls in, changed clothes and returned downstairs. You could cut the tension in the air with a machete. Anything smaller wouldn't have made a dent.

"Jason, we need to talk." She'd never be able to sleep with this "I love you" thing hanging in the air. "We need to talk about what you said before dinner."

"What's to talk about, Alexis? It's clear. You love Sonny, not me. We were an arrangement and I got too close." He reached into the closet for his jacket. "I just need some of that space you were talking about."

"What?" Where had he gotten this? "I don't know what you thought you saw tonight, but..."

"Alexis, you were so nervous around him you couldn't even hold your purse. The reminiscing, the inside jokes: I'm not stupid." He placed his hand on the door. "I need to get out of here for awhile."

An hour later, Alexis paced as her stomach knotted itself. Two hours came and left, then three, then four. She became convinced Jason intended to spend the night elsewhere. She prayed it wasn't with Elizabeth. Finally, about 4 a.m. the phone rang. Her heart sank as she heard the voice on the other end. "Mrs. Morgan?"

"It's Davis- Mor..." She sighed. "Yes, I'm Jason's wife."

"I need you to come to the hospital. Your husband's been in an accident."