Chapter 55

A few days later Jason was sitting in the office going through invoices with Sonny. Business was finally returning to normal after the incidents.

"Have Milo cover the next shipment, when is it, tonight?" Sonny asked.

Jason nodded.

"Good, I want him to start moving up and taking on more responsibility. We need more dependable men for when you are not available… not to mention you will be away for a while for your honeymoon."

Jason leaned back in his chair, "That would be good, I'd like to step back a little and have some of the younger guys handle more of the everyday tasks."

Sonny's eyes widened, "Are you saying that you want to separate yourself from the business or just trying to have more time for your family."

"Sonny, I know that there is no separation for me. It can never happen. I am stuck for life. The minute I try to withdraw, I have shown my weakness and I would have a bulls-eye on my back. I made my decision years ago to be a part of this business. Whether it is still the right decision for me… I cannot change it. I may be a different person now but I still have the same enemies and they will always be there." Jason said with a sigh.

"Are you saying that you regret getting into the business?" Sonny asked.

Jason shook his head. "Not at all. At the time it was the right decision for me, it felt right. I don't know where I would be if it weren't for you, but I can tell you that I would most likely still be lost like I was after the accident. I owe you a lot Sonny. However, my life has changed so much in the last year… my priorities."

"I know that and I am glad that you have done all that you have for me and my family. You have protected us with your life and now you have your own to protect. We just need to find someone as dependable and hopefully close to as good as you to fill in your shoes in some areas."

Jason nodded, "Thank you for understanding."

"Hey, I have never seen you as happy as you are now… it makes me happy to see you this way. I am glad that you have finally gotten what you deserved."

Jason was about to speak again when there was a knock on the door. Max opened it and peeked his head in. "Boss, Luke Spencer is here to see you."

"Good, send him in." Sonny said.

Jason stood from his seat and moved to the side of the room as Luke entered the office. Sonny motioned for Luke to sit in the chair Jason had just been sitting in.

"Looking for me Corinthos?" Luke asked without looking at or acknowledging Jason.

Sonny nodded, "What are you doing going down to Miami Luke. Do you want to get yourself killed? You should have come to me."

"Look Sonny, I need to find out what was going on with my boy. What would you do if your son was gone and you had questions as to why… would you take the word of the cops or would you turn over every stone to find out what happened and what led to it."

Sonny just nodded and waited for Luke to continue.

"I had to at least try to get information. They, of course, gave me none. They pretty much threatened me to stop digging into it. I just want to know what happened with my boy."

"Look Luke, we have been friends for a long time. I need to tell you that these people are violent, they put Anthony Zacharra to shame. I run my business with a conscience. In doing that I do not go after families or innocent lives. They do not share the same beliefs as me. Their first impulse is to kill, I wouldn't be surprised if they set Lucky up. I don't know the ins and out of the investigation of Lucky's involvement with them but from what I hear he was in deep."

Sonny sighed and continued, "We are friends Luke, I trust you and your judgment. I just wish you would have come to me first… and you took Alexis with you. I talked to her this morning when you got back. I don't want Kristina put in anymore danger then she is already in, as I am sure you feel the same about Lulu."

Luke began to feel like a child being punished. His voice got stiff, "Well Sonny, I am aware of my actions." He stood from his chair. "If you have or get any information all I ask is that you relay it to me." Luke looked at Jason who was listening to the conversation closely. "How about you Morgan, got anything for me?"

Jason shook his head, "Nope."

Luke half smiled, "Didn't think so. I'll be seeing you around." He said to them both as he walked out of the office.

"That was… strange." Sonny said.

"There is more there then he is saying. The way he looked at me." Jason said.

Sonny nodded his head, "Yea, we need to keep an eye on him. I don't know if he found out more down there or if he just is bitter about you and Elizabeth."

"My hunch is both." Jason shrugged.

"So Max tried to get a meeting with Skye… it turns out that she has left town… indefinitely."

"Is that so? Where did she go?" Jason asked.

"Not sure but we need to find out who is managing the properties while she is gone, or if ownership has changed hands." Sonny said.

"I think we would know if she sold it. I'll look into it." Jason said looking at his watch. "I have to run, Elizabeth needs me to pick up the boys, she has dress stuff or something for the wedding after work."

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Thirty minutes later Jason was at Audrey's house picking up the boys.

"Spinelli will be contacting you with the information for the trip." Jason said. "He has been setting everything up for me, so if you have further questions about the itinerary he would be able to answer them."

Audrey smiled, "Wonderful. I must say, I can't wait."

"I'm glad. Can I ask who you are planning on taking with you?"

She smiled, "Actually, yea. I wanted to run it by you before I asked her to come. I wanted to ask Monica. I figured that it would be a nice chance to bond with Jake and Cameron."

Jason smiled, "That sounds nice. I am sure she would like that. It took Elizabeth some convincing to go away for so long without the boys. I had to fib a little to talk her into taking the time off work."

"Jason, she is going to be so happy."

"Daddy!" Cameron yelled as he ran into the room. He jumped into Jason's arms. "Daddy, can I have a dog?"

Jason laughed, "A dog?"

Cameron nodded his head. "Yea, Billy next door just got a little puppy. He is so much fun."

"I think that is something that you need to ask mommy. A puppy is a big responsibility buddy." Jason said.

"But I really, really want one." He begged.

Jason put him on the ground, "Well, let's get your jacket on and get you home. How about you, me and mommy talk about it tonight, ok?"

Cameron sighed, "Ok."