Author's note: Danny's Pre-K school is year around or started early just because... I didn't think about the timeline til now. However the elementary school is not starting right away. Also please don't tell me if you can't get the Cape Hare; I wanted a reason for the name. Plus it's the most common which as far as I know isn't endangered or anything.

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Although Sam wished Kevin hadn't recommended it; She enrolled JJ into school the following day at PC elementary. They took him back for testing to see what grade level he was at since there were no records for him. Sam was glad that Carly was able to take Danny to Pre-K for her because the school wanted them there early for all the testing. As Sam watched the clock; it seemed like longer than it was. About an hour later the teacher Mrs. Wheatly came out and asked her to come back with her.

"Please take a seat," Mrs. Wheatly smiled as she motioned to the chair next to JJ.

"Thank you," Sam replied as she sat next to her son.

"You have a very bright son, Mrs. Morgan. According to his age JJ would have been in third grade; since of his birthday being so close to August. Yet his test scores indicate that he is at a almost fifth grade level. We will be starting him in fourth grade, and if we need to consider moving into fifth grade we will talk again. Miss Moore will be his teacher when school starts August 9th," Mrs. Wheatly pulled out a folder full of papers handing them to Sam.

"Thank you for everything," Sam smiled glad everything had went so well.

"Before you go... I know Miss Moore is in her room, and we could pop in to say hi for a minute," Mrs. Wheatly suggested as they all got up.

"What do you think?" Sam asked JJ who had been quiet.

"Sure," JJ agreed wanting to take a look.

With that Mrs. Wheatly took them over to where the classrooms were, and showed them how to get to the classroom. Gently Mrs. Wheatly knocked on the door before opening the door and they all went into the classroom to see a young red headed woman sitting behind the desk.

"Hi I'm Miss Moore and this is my classroom," Mrs. Moore smiled warmly as she introduced herself.

"This is Jason Morgan Jr, and he is going to be in your class this year. He likes to be call JJ. This is his mother Sam Morgan," Mrs. Wheatly made the introductions.

"JJ, why don't you have a look around, and how about we'll talk among ourselves here while you look," Miss Moore suggested with a smile.

"Sure," JJ nodded slightly as he left his mom to talk.

"We're going to do everything we can to make this easy for you and JJ both. I understand this is JJ's first school experience, and it will be hard having him gone for eight hours a day," Miss Moore tried to reassure Sam the best she could.

"Mom look at the bunny," JJ called his mom over who was followed by Miss Moore.

"This is Tali who has family that traces back to Israel. She is a Cape Hare," Miss Moore explained to JJ.

"I came home from a very far away place. We had to take a few planes," JJ said as Miss Moore got Tali out of her cage.

"Why don't you pet her," Miss Moore suggested gently.

Taking great care JJ reached out petting Tali softly.

Now that JJ was set to start school Sam took him to Walmart for school clothes and supplies. It didn't surprise her as JJ picked out plain solid color t-shirts and jeans for school. Eventually Sam would work some other things into his wardrobe, but for now it was good enough for the start of school. Then they got him a few sneakers as well... When he got bored Sam called Carly, and had her pick him up as she was going to get Danny. Sam then finished up getting everything on the school supplies list.

"School shopping," came a voice making Sam looking up to see Jakeson standing before her.

"JJ's supplies," Sam blushed as her mind went to the dream in an instant.

"He'll be fine you know," Jakeson ignored the blush knowing she'd tell him if she wanted to.

"My head knows this, but my heart isn't so sure," Sam frowned as she spoke.

"You're heart is a good one," Jakeson replied with a smile.

"Elizabeth was picked up and is back in jail until her trial," Sam informed him.

"Lucky told me about it. He's been really great about letting me see the boys, and I've surprisingly found a good friend in Lucky as well. Ever since that day at the PCPD I've just made a clean break from Elizabeth," Jakeson explained as he ignored Elizabeth's calls, and refused to go see her.

"You should come over sometime to see the boys," Sam suggested knowing Danny missed Jakeson.

"I wouldn't want to lose you or the boys," Jakeson started to say.

"Um," Sam blushed deep red at hearing those words.

"Sam that's twice you blushed," Jakeson eyed her knowing something was up.

"It's stupid," Sam shook her head slightly.

"Then care to share," Jakeson asked curious about the blushing.

"I had a dream... We were at the penthouse with the boys. It was like we were a family. JJ was at the table with you doing his homework. I came down the stairs, and you came over to me. Those words were almost exactly the same, and then I went over to the couch to hang out with Danny," Sam blushed even as she stopped short.

"It was just a dream. Plus I had some kind of vision of us getting it on," Jakeson reassured her softly.

"I guess you're right," Sam replied as she felt a little silly.

"So I actually wanted to ask you something," Jakeson said changing the subject.

"Sure," Sam encouraged him.

"Do you think Spinelli could help me find out who I am?" Jakeson asked wanting to know more than ever.

"I'm sure he'd be more than happy to help. Plus it's the perfect excuse to come to Port Charles. Later tonight I'll call him," Sam said as she realized she hadn't told her dear friend.

"I want to know if I have a family like JJ. Maybe they think that I died and that's why no one is looking. The need for answers is keeping me up at night," Jakeson tried to explain.

"No matter what you have a family here with Carly, Michael, Danny, JJ and me," Sam stated as it were fact and it was a fact.

With Jakeson in tow Sam brought him home; where Carly was already there with both Danny and JJ. Over by the couch Carly was helping Danny with an art project, and JJ had a few books which looked like they were from the library. Sam could see that JJ had gotten all the books from the reading list that Miss Moore had sent home with him to get started on.

"What you got there," Jakeson asked as he went over to JJ.

"Shiloh," JJ showed him the book cover.

"Looks like you're halfway through already," Jakeson said amazed.

"I've always read fast. The nanny would take the books from me; if she saw me with one," JJ told him softly.

"Well no one will take these from you, so you don't have to read fast if you don't want to," Jakeson said as he caught sight of the look on Sam's face.

"Okay," JJ nodded slightly.

Leaving JJ to read Jakeson went over to Sam giving her a hug, so the boys wouldn't see the tears in her eyes.

"You have him now," Jakeson whispered in her ear.

Gently Jakeson wiped away at the tears on Sam's face before the boys saw.

"Danny and I are going to go get supper from Kelly's. JJ, do you want to come with us," Carly asked him.

"Can I take my book?" JJ asked not wanting to put it down.

"Why not... We'll be back in fifteen minutes," Carly shrugged as she gathered up the boys and then she looked over at Sam and Jakeson.

"Be good," Sam said as they left her alone with Jakeson.

"It had to be hard to hear," Jakeson stated more than questioned.

"It was like a knife to the heart. That witch left my son with a woman who denied him books to read. I know that Helena did horrible, twisted and evil things to you. She just is sick and twisted," Sam tried to push the anger down.

"Let's think about some good things. I list one and then you. JJ is home safe with you," Jakeson encouraged her.

"He's smart and beautiful," Sam stated as she tried.

"He likes books," Jakeson replied as he didn't know JJ well.

"He's a good big brother who has a great heart," Sam smiled as she felt a little better.

"He' strong and resilient," Jakeson said as he could see Sam demeanor chanhe before his eyes.

"I have a life time now to be his mom and get to know all about him," Sam replied feeling happy.

"There you are. Just remember that the good always out weighs the bad. Sometimes it's hard to see it at time, but you just got to keep looking for the good," Jakeson mused as he swept some hair from her face.

In that moment Jakeson's touch felt so familiar; as he did something that only one other man had did. Suddenly the moment was disturbed as a knocking came from the door making Sam leave Jakeson to go answer it. Opening the door Sam looked to see her cousin standing there.

"Nikolas," Sam questioned surprised to see him.

Standing in the doorway between Nikolas and Jakeson; Sam wondered if her mother had called him to tell him. Sam knew here mother wouldn't break her word to her, and wouldn't have told even Nikolas about JJ's return from the dead with saying anything. As Sam realized how weird she must seem to Nikolas; she ushered him into the penthouse closing the door behind her.

"Lucky called me the day he came back with Jake, but it took me a few days to return from where I was. The news was utterly shocking for me to hear on the phone. How anyone could do that I don't understand," Nikolas said as he pulled Sam into a hug.

"It's Jason Morgan Jr, or JJ for short that is," Sam corrected him as he let go.

"It's a good name. No one would expect you to keep the name she chose after everything. Is there anything I can do," Nikolas asked Sam taking her by the hand.

"Showing up is enough right now," Sam shrugged slightly; as she tried to keep it together.

"Thank you for being here for my cousin," Nikolas looked to Jakeson.

"We were all blind to who Elizabeth was. I lived with her and trusted her completely. To keep a that secret that big is just sick and wrong," Jakeson replied keeping it civil for Sam's sake.

He couldn't shake the slimy vibe Nikolas gave off, but right now Sam needed all the friends and family she could get around her.

"Spencer should meet JJ when things calm down a bit," Sam tried to smile a little.

Jakeson noticed that Nikolas slightly cringed ever so slightly at the mention of Spencer.

"It might be a while yet with the mountain of summer reading he has. Spencer put it off way too long. Mother is fit to be tied that he's put if off this long," Nikolas played it off, but Jakeson knew something was off.

"Laura isn't with Luke?" Sam questioned him confused.

"No, the Luke and Laura reunion was a tactical maneuver to rescue Lucky. However Luke has went off on his own for the time being," Nikolas explained softly.

"That must be hard for Lulu," Sam knew Lulu liked having her dad around.

"My sister is doing as well as can be expected, but who is to say that Luke might appear when least expected," Nikolas shrugged just a little bit.

"It's easier knowing the person you love is out there somewhere. Knowing that they will never walk back into your life is much harder. Even if your heart can't except that they are really gone," Sam teared up as she thought of Jason.

"Sam," Nikolas started to say.

"Don't try to make this better because you can't give me the one thing I want," Sam shook her head as she wiped the tears away.

"Maybe you should go. Danny and Jake will be back soon with Carly," Jakeson suggested not liking to see Sam upset like this.

"What if I could give you that one thing you want back right now?" Nikolas asked as he felt like he was standing on a cliff.

"What," Sam demanded looking at her cousin in the eyes.