Chapter 2.
Carlos had been home for almost a month and a half an in that time period he had almost killed Ric Lansing, took orders from a man impersonating Luke Spencer and had made no progress on the Sabrina front.
He sat on the couch in his new Apartment and ran a hand through his newly trimmed beard as he looked at the newspaper headline.
A.J Quartermaine Clinic Grand Opening Tonight
His thoughts drifted to Sabrina who eventually turned down the job she got at Mercy Hospital after Michael had offered her the job of head nurse at the clinic which she happily accepted thankful for the opportunity to write the wrongs of the past she had made.
There was a knock on his door and he groaned thinking it was his new boss but was surprised when he opened the door revealing Sabrina.
"Sabrina." He said with a smile.
"Hi, may I come in?"
"Sure, Of Course." He said moving to the side so Sabrina could walk in before shutting the door "How are you?"
"Oh I'm fine been busy you know with the Grand Opening Party tonight at the Haunted Star." Sabrina said smiling.
"Yeah I've been reading about that." Carlos said gesturing to the newspaper on the couch "You must be very excited."
"I am actually that is why I'm here."
"Oh." Carlos said crossing his arms over his chest "Why is that?"
"Well as you know tonight is the Grand Opening and we are allowed to bring a plus one and since Felix is out of town I was wondering if you would join me?"
Carlos looked at her with a funny expression "I don't think that would be a good idea." He said walking past her.
Sabrina turned and looked at him "Why not?"
"You want me to go to a party which is honoring the opening of a clinic named after the man that everyone thinks I killed."
"Okay first of all everyone knows now that Sonny Corinthos killed A.J and second you seriously need to get out more."
Carlos chuckled as he looked at her.
"Querida we both know that if Felix wasn't out of town you wouldn't be here."
"That's not true because Felix was already invited because he is going to work at the clinic as well I am here asking one of the most important people in my life to accompany me to a party."
Carlos looked at her "I wouldn't have to wear a tuxedo would I ?"
"Well It is black tie so I'm guessing you would have."
Carlos shuddered causing Sabrina to laugh "It won't be that bad Carlos you wore a tux the night we went to prom and as I recall that night didn't end badly at all."
Carlos walked up to her and said "So are you saying tonight will end like prom night ended." And winked at her.
Sabrina chuckled "You are the most incorrigible man I have ever met."
"That is just part of my charm."
"If you think so."
"Oh come on you used to think I was very charming."
"That was a long time ago Carlos a lot has changed."
"Or it hasn't and you are just trying to pretend it has."
Sabrina chuckled "So are you going to join me or not?"
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Carlos looked in the mirror and groaned as he fiddled with his tie.
"I cannot believe she talked me into this."
There was a knock on the door and Carlos walked to it opening the door to Sabrina and his breath was taken away at the sight of her in a strapless purple dress and her hair in it's natural curly state.
"Wow." He said.
"Thanks I guess you don't look half bad yourself, you ready to go?"
"Yeah." Carlos said grabbing his leather jacket and following Sabrina out.
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Sabrina and Carlos walked into the Haunted Star and was immediately greeted by Michael.
"Sabrina." He said walking up to them causing Carlos to panic inside.
"Hi Michael the place looks great."
"Thank you." Michael looked at Carlos "May I speak to Carlos alone."
"I'm not sure that's a good idea." Sabrina said noticing how uncomfortable Carlos was.
"It is fine I would just like to speak with him."
Sabrina looked at Carlos who looked back at her.
"I'll be fine Querida."
"Okay well I'll just be at the bar." Sabrina said walking off.
Carlos watched Sabrina walk to another femal and hug her before talking when his attention was diverted back to Michael.
"Listen Carlos I owe you an apology."
"You don't owe me anything."
"No I do I understand that you confessed to killing my father because Ava made you and you spent time behind bars when Ava and Sonny were able to walk free and that wasn't right."
"It's all good man, water under the bridge."
"Yeah but I just wanted to apologize in person and hope you can accept my apology.."
"Michael you have nothing to be sorry for the only people who have something to be sorry for are in jail where they belong."
"Indeed and also you should thank your friend Sabrina too."
"Why's that?"
"Because if she hadn't defended you and stood by you I wouldn't have looked into AJ's death, you're lucky to have someone like that in your life."
Carlos looked at Sabrina who was laughing and said "Yeah I am."
"Well enjoy the party and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask."
"Before you go I wanted to thank you."
"Thank me for what?" Michael asked looking at Carlos with a confused look.
"Thank you for giving Sabrina another chance she really is an incredible woman who made one mistake due to her grief and it's nice to know that you still brought her on board considering that."
"Well everyone needs a break to rewrite a wrong now and then, it was my pleasure."
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Across the room Fake Luke pulled out his phone and dialed a number.
"Are we all set..Great this party should be a Blast."