Title: Scars
Author: Mic
Pairings: Jason/Courtney
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1,486

Disclaimer: I don't own General Hospital or anything to do with it.

Summary: She is the new girl running from her past. He is there to help her fight. Jason/Courtney. AU.

Background: Jason and Courtney have never met. Courtney is new in town. So she was never married to A.J. Jason was married to Sam but they are getting a divorce.

Chapter 6

Jason: What about Courtney?

Sonny: How do you know her?

Jason: She sang at the Cellar.

Sonny: That's it. You were only her boss.

Jason: No. I wasn't just her boss. We dated for a little while.

Sonny: Why aren't you anymore?

Jason: What's with the twenty questions Sonny?

Sonny: I just need to know so I can protect her.

Jason: Why would she need protecting?

Sonny: She didn't tell you about her past. Did she?

Jason: No, but I know something is happening.

Sonny: How do you know?

Jason: She gets these phone calls, but she never told me who it was or what they wanted. I knew that if I pushed her to tell me she would breakdown.

Sonny: Damn. I should have known.

Jason: Why? What's going on?

Sonny: She is the one that needs to tell you.

Jason: Sonny how do you know her?

Sonny: We both used to live in L.A. We lived across the hall from each other in the same apartment complex and we became friends.

Jason: So Courtney trusts you?

Sonny: She used to.

Jason: Listen there is something else you need to know.

Sonny: What is it?

Jason: The reason Courtney and I broke up was because Sam is pregnant and she says it is mine.

Sonny: What?

Carly: What?

Jason: Carly eavesdropping as usual.

Carly: Well Jase it's nice to see you too.

Jason: Yeah. Carly nice to see you.

Carly: So the little ho got herself knocked up. Jason you realize it might not be yours. I mean you finally came to your senses and divorced the slut.

Jason: Yeah, Carly I finally realized that.

Carly: You mean you actually believed her at first? God how did you live without me for a year?

Jason: Is that a question?

Carly: Never mind. So who is this Courtney you guys were talking about?

Jason: No one.

Carly: I know it wasn't about business because you would have been more careful on who walked in. So who is she?

Jason: Just a friend.

Sonny: Carly, we just got home. Why don't you wait to interrogate Jason until tomorrow?

Carly: Fine. I'll just go upstairs to make sure everything is set up for when my mom brings the boys back.

They waited to make sure Carly was upstairs to continue their conversation.

Sonny: You believed Sam that's why you broke up with Courtney.

Jason: Yeah but last night she agreed to a paternity test.

Sonny: Well she is either really confident that this baby is yours or she is working with someone who can change the results.

Jason: I think she's working with someone.

Sonny: What makes you think that?

Jason: This morning I heard her on the phone.

Flashback

I was walking down the stairs when I heard Sam's voice. It made me wonder because Sam hates waking up in the morning. I looked around the corner and realized she was on the phone with someone. I walked down a few more steps making sure she didn't hear or see me.

Sam: What am I going to do?

Man: Sam, why couldn't you just be patient like I asked?

Sam: I don't know. I was just so nervous someone would figure it out.

Man: Well thanks to you they might.

Sam: But you have the resources to fix this.

Man: I'm not sure I am willing to use them on a piece of trash like you.

Sam: Please you have to help me.

Man: This is your last chance if you mess this up, I can't guarantee nothing will happen to you or your baby.

Sam: Ok just tell me were to meet you.

Man: The warehouse like usually.

Sam: Ok I'll see you soon.

I heard the front door shut and I knew she had left to go meet this person.

End Flashback

Jason: I went to follow her, but I ran into you and Courtney.

Sonny: Ok well go talk to Stan and see if he can find anything on the phone call. Also have him tap your phone and her cell phone.

Jason: Ok I'll see you later. It's good that you guys are back.

Sonny: It's good to finally be home.

The Hospital

Sonny: Are you ready to do this?

Jason: Yeah. I need to know the truth.

Sonny: Where is Sam?

Jason: She should be here soon.

They sat their waiting for Sam to show up. She was already five minutes late.

Sam: Jason, I am so sorry I am late. I had bad morning sickness today. Sonny, your back.

Sonny: Yeah.

Jason: Let's just get this over with.

Sam: Ok

Sonny: Listen, I need to go see Bobbie.

Jason: I will let you know the results.

Jason and Sam walked off to get the test done. Sonny stood there waiting for a minute before he turned around to go find Bobbie. When he turned he bumped into someone, he looked up and immediately became concerned.

Sonny: Courtney, are you ok?

Courtney: Yeah Sonny. I was just here for a checkup.

Sonny: Did everything come back ok?

Courtney: Yeah, I'm just waiting for some test results.

Sonny: You sure you're ok.

Courtney: God Sonny! How many times do I have to tell you I am fine!

Sonny: Court, I didn't mean to make you so upset.

Courtney: I shouldn't have blown up at you. What are you doing here anyway?

Sonny: I came to talk to Bobbie, Carly's mom.

Courtney: Well I don't want to keep you.

Sonny: If you need someone to be with you when you get the results back….

Courtney: I don't. Sonny the always come back the same.

Sonny: I know they have every other time but what if this time is different.

Courtney: It can't be. It will be the same.

Sonny: Courtney…

Courtney: Sonny, please I can't do this.

Sonny: I understand but I will be here a little while longer. If you need anything call me.

Courtney: I will.

Sonny turned to walk away when he heard her call out for him.

Courtney: Sonny, wait.

Sonny: Yeah.

Courtney: I love you.

Sonny: I love you too.

They hugged and she kissed him on his cheek. He then left her all by herself.

Meanwhile Jason was in a little office sitting in an uncomfortable chair next to Sam waiting for the test results to come back.

Dr. Meadows: Thank you for your patience.

Jason: Do you have the results?

Dr. Meadows: Yes, I do Mr. Morgan.

Jason noticed how Sam hadn't said a word since they doctor came in. He could tell she was really nervous. She was biting the inside of her cheek and playing with her sleeves. He now knew for sure that he never should have trusted her.

Sam: Could you please just tell us the results?

Dr. Meadows: Well Ms. McCall, Mr. Morgan the results of the paternity test show that Mr. Morgan is not the father.

Sam: Are you sure?

Dr. Meadows: Yes, Ms. McCall.

Sam: There must be some mistake. I know Jason is the father.

Jason: Sam, stop lying.

Sam: Jason you have to believe me. I have only been with you there wasn't anyone else.

Jason: Sam can you say one honest thing. I am not this baby's father and I want nothing to do with you or your child.

Sam: Jason, please wait.

Jason walked off not wanting to hear any more of Sam's lies. He wanted to go find Courtney and tell her the good news. He was walking to the elevators when he saw her sitting there. She looked shock. He could tell something was wrong with her by the expression on her face. He cautiously walked over to her not wanting to scare her.

Jason: Courtney, are you ok?

Courtney: Jason, what are you doing here?

Jason: Sam had a paternity test.

Courtney: Oh.

Jason: It showed I wasn't the father. She lied about it.

Courtney: You must be happy.

Jason: Courtney, it means we can be together again.

Courtney: No, Jason we can't.

Jason: Why not?

Courtney: Jason there is just too much going on. I can't do this.

She got up to leave but Jason grabbed her arm and pulled her back down.

Jason: I am not giving up on us.

Courtney: You have to.

Jason: I love you Court. I can't live without you.

Courtney: You were going to before you found out Sam wasn't carrying your child.

Jason: Come on we both know that we didn't want that.

Courtney: I'm sorry Jason. I can't.

Courtney got up and ran off before Jason could stop her. He got up to leave and give her some space when he noticed she dropped a folder. He knew he should leave it but curiosity got the better of him. He opened the folder and couldn't believe what he was reading.

Jason: Oh my god!