Carly looked up at Jax, she had tears in her eyes.

"Your not going to run away?"

"No...I'm not leaving. Why would I leave? You freaked out, it happens"

"Um... I think I wanna gomlay down for a while Jax. Why dont I call you later."

"Alright come here. I will carry you up to your bed."

"Your so sweet you know that. But I can walk for myself"

"No I insist. I made you cry and I am so so sorry Carly"

Carly smiled at Jax as he picked her up. Sam stood there and watched them. And for the first time in a long time Carly looked happy. Jax walked into her room and laid her on the bed.

"You get your rest and I will see you later."

Jax kissed her forehead and walked out the door. Carly fell asleep almost instantly.

Jax made it back downstairs, Sam was there waiting for him.

"Is she okay?"

"Well physically yes, but emotionally no. But thats not my story to tell. She will tell you if you make it that long. Just know you cant grab her like that she freaks out. I am surprised you didnt run. Every guy always runs."

"Well I am not your typical guy"

"I can tell"

"I am going to go but I will be back later with roses and chocolates for her. So let her sleep"

Sam chuckled as Jax walked out the door. He didnt even know the half of it.

Carly was upstairs in her bed asleep.

flashback dream...

Jason was sitting on the couch tracing his gun over and over, debating on what to do. Carly walked into the door and saw him sitting there.

"Jason what's wrong?"

"What did I tell you about listening in on my conversations. You have heard too much. You didnt have a right to follow me to that hotel."

"You were cheating on me. I only wanted proof"

"Proof for what? What are you going to do about it?" Jason said as he got up, he had left the gun on the table.

"I am leaving you"

"No your not. "

"WATCH ME"

Carly turned to walk out the door and Jason yanked her wrist. Jason shoved her into the wall. He had her by the throat. He squeezed really hard.

"You listen well. Your not leaving me"

Jason let go of her. He kissed her lips. Jason reaked of foul alcohol. Carly yanked away.

"Jason I am leaving you. There is nothing you can do. I cant stand to be in this relationship any longer."

Carly took her ring off and dropped it on the floor and she turned to leave.

Jason grabbed her hand.

"Please dont go Carly. I love you so much. I am sorry." Jason now had tears in his eyes.

Carly looked at him as the tears fell," not this time Jason. Your sorrys dont work anymore "

Carly took off out of the door, Jason caught her by the ankle and yanked her to the ground. She hit her face on the patio. It was now cut open and blood was coming out. Carly looked to her left and saw the gnome on the patio she grabbed it and hit Jason on the head. He fell to the ground. Carly didnt waster anytime she took off running.

...end of dream

Carly woke up screaming bloody murder as she cried out for help.Sam came running up stairs," oh god not again"

She opened the door and found Carly clutching her face, her hand covered in blood. Sam grabbed a towel and put it on Carly's face.

"We need to find a way to make these nightmares stop."

"I know. Sam, what if Jax sees me like this?"

"Carly dont worry about it. He wont see you tonight I promise"

"Thank you Sam."

Sam held Carly in her arms after she cleaned her up. Carly's head was on Sam's lap and Sam was running her fingers through Carly's hair.

"Sam..."

"Yea Carly?"

"Why are you so good to me?"

"Because your my best friend. And you need me"

"What about you? Dont you need someone?"

"I have you thats enough for me"

" Always worrying about me"

"Yep.. Until I know I can trust Jax with you and your heart I will worry"

"he wont hurt me"

"how do you know?"

"I just do"

"Carly you dont know that. No one knew that Jason would do that"

"Jason isnt Jax. Jason was NEVER romantic. Jax has been all romance since he laid eyes on me"

"I know. and to think I almost stole him from you"

"HaHa"

Just then the doorbell rang.

"I better go get it. Thats probably your lover boy"

"What about my face?"

"Your choice? Tell him your sleeping or what?"

"I am asleep"

"Okay" Sam kissed Carly on her forehead and went downstairs. Sure enough it was Jax with roses in his hands.

"Hey Jax" Sam said opening the door.

"Hows Carly?"

"Asleep"

"Okay well I brought her these flowers and this card."

" i will make sure she gets it and calls you later"

Jax said his goodbyes and left.

Sam took the roses and card upstairs to Carly. She walked into the bedroom and found Carly getting dressed.

"Feeling better are we?"

"Yeah..."

"Well this will really brighten up your day" Sam said handing her the card and roses.

Carly opened the card.

"My dearest Carly,

I know we havent known each other very long. But I feel this connection with you. And I dont want to let go, I wanna see where it takes us. So I guess I am telling you that I am staying in town. I want to get to know you for who you are. Every flaw, every perfection. I know today was bad for us. But I want to make it right more than anything. What happened today will NEVER happen again. I shouldnt have touched your wrist like that. I just didnt want you to leave me. Well I will see you soon I hope...

Jax"

Carly smiled as she put the card down. She picked up the roses and smelled them. They smelled soft and sweet.

"So when are you going to call him?"

"Tonight"

"Alright well. Are you okay now? Do you want me to put make up on your face?"

"Yes please"

Carly went over to the sink and leaned against it. Sam got the makeup out and began covering up Carly's face.

"So are you going to ask Jax to hang out tonight?"

"Yeah I wanna go to the beach"

"Sounds good. try not to freak again"

"I will"

Once they finished with Carly's makeup. Carly went and got her cell phone. She dialed Jax's number.

"Hello?"

"Hey Jax"

'Hello Carly"

"What are you doing tonight?"

"Nothing you?"

" Well I was thinking we could go to the beach"

"Sure I will pick you up in an hour"

"Alright. Make your you have your suit Jax"

"You too. see you soon"

They hung up.

"When will he be here?"

"One hour"

"Alright so we have got one hour to make you even more irresistable"

Sam and Carly got Carly ready for her hot date. And exactly one hour later, Jax showed up.

He was wearing a wife beater and his swim trunks. He walked inside just as Carly walked into the living room. She had on a black bikini that fit her curves perfectly.

"Wow"

"See something you like Mr. Jacks?"

"You look beautiful"

"Thank you"

"Are you ready to go?"

"Yep"

Jax took Carly's hand and led her out the door and to his car. He opened her door and helped her in. They left Carly's and headed for the beach.