Author Note: Sorry for the delay. My grandaddy died and its had me reeling.

CHAPTER SEVEN

"I should've just taken a taxi." I stop for a moment to adjust my shoe as I journey towards GH. Jason called and told me he'd be late and he'd just meet me there. I figured I'd stroll and clear my head instead of taking a car over there.

The earlier encounter with Sonny and Kate got to me. I wish it hadn't but it did. Sonny just seems so…unaffected by what happened to Michael. I know that's not fair to say but who cares? It's true. He seemed to just move on so effortlessly and with Kate who is largely to blame for what happened to my son. I hate to admit it but he seems happy and try as I might and as much as I love Jason…there's just a part of me that will never reach that level; not while my son lies trapped in his own body.

I should be happy I'm finally having Jason's baby and believe me I am but I'm scared. So many things could go wrong and with my luck…they probably will. I cannot lose another child. I just can't. I know I'm supposed to be so strong…a survivor…but really how much can one person take?

"What do you want Sonny?"

I stop midstride. I know that voice. It's Jason. What are they doing down here? I can't help who I am and I wouldn't want too. I hang back a little to hear what's going on.

"This thing with Carly…I want you to end it." Sonny says flatly.

Jason blows out a breath. "Sonny…"

"You can't have Carly and the business." Sonny's voice takes on an authoritative quality. "I handed over the business so my kids would be safe…"

Jason cuts him off. "You handed over the business so you could have a happy life with Kate. Morgan had nothing to do with it and we both know it. It was about proving to Kate you're the man she thinks you are."

"I am the man she thinks I am." Sonny refutes. "Carly needed to punish me for what happened to Michael and my relationship with Kate. She used you to do it and now she believes you, her and my son will live happily ever after but I don't think so."

Jason starts to get angry. "Carly and I have never should have ended and we're finally back on track. Nobody is getting in the way this time Sonny."

I smile to myself. I know Jason won't let Sonny come between us but it's nice to be reassured. I'm about to present a united front when I hear Sonny say…

"I don't have to get in the way." Sonny smiles. "You've already done that."

Jason frowns. "If you have something to say to me just say it."

"Does Carly know about Kate paying off the man who shot Michael?" Sonny says slyly. "Did you ever tell her that she took the money out of Crimson's account and you discovered it, confronted her, helped put the money back and basically covered for her all this time?"

I didn't know it was possible to forget how to breathe. Jason wouldn't…he'd never… I wait to hear his claims of innocence. Sonny is lying. He has to be lying. Jason would not cover for that bitch. He wouldn't do that to me. She took Michael to the warehouse. She paid off the man who shot him? She might as well have pulled the trigger herself. Jason would never cover for her. He'd kill her.

Jason steps closer to Sonny. "I left Kate's fate in your hands. You decided to marry her."

"Because I know she paid him off because she was afraid for my life. Carly won't see it that way." Sonny doesn't back down though the look in Jason's eyes is starting to make him lose some steam. "For months, you and Jax have kept Carly in the dark. You really think she'll be with you after she finds out. She'll hate you and Candy boy."

"And you." Jason counters.

Sonny shrugs. "Carly and I have a love hate relationship anyway."

"Jason no, please no." I whisper. Something wet hits my chest and I realize tears are falling down my face and dripping from my chin.

Jason steps away from Sonny. "I will tell Carly myself. I'll explain to her my reasoning and deal with whatever fallout comes from it. In the end? Carly and I will still be standing because our bond is that unbreakable. If I were you I'd be more concerned with what she's going to do to Kate because I'm stepping to the side and letting her have free reign." Sonny visibly shrinks as Jason walks away.

"It's too late Jason." I swipe at the tears. "I warned you to never lie to me again."

Jason stops at the reception desk where Elizabeth is on duty. "Has Carly checked in yet?"

"I haven't seen Carly." She says shortly.

Jason stops her from walking away. "Elizabeth…I'm sorry for the way things turned out."

"Well I hope you finally got what you wanted." She says pitifully. "I hope you and Carly are very happy together. I just don't understand how you can choose her over your son after everything that she's done to you."

Jason drops his hand. "You chose to take Jake away from me before I knew he was mine. I agreed to stay away to keep him safe. Don't make this about choosing Carly."

Dr. Lee spots them. "Hello Jason."

"Dr. Lee." Jason acknowledges.

She looks around. "Is Carly running late?"

"Probably." He has to smile slightly. He takes out his cell to call her but frowns when it goes straight to voicemail. He calls the guard he has on her. He's told that she's at home so he calls there.

Mercedes answers on the second ring. "Spencer residence."

"Hey its Jason. Let me speak to Carly."

Mercedes hesitates. "Mr. Morgan…"

He starts to get a sinking feeling. "Mercedes where is Carly?"

"I don't know sir." She swallows nervously. "She came earlier to pick up Morgan and she said I was to wait until you came or called and tell you that…"

"Tell me what?" He starts to pace. Sonny couldn't have possibly gotten to her already, could he? If she finds out before… "What'd she say?"

"She said she warned you."