Author's Note: Something small towards the end in the way of food choice; just give me the leeway about this please.

For Sam's and Jason's outfit go to: neoladybianca dot polyvore dot com

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At first Sam thought she was still dreaming as she felt a strong arm wrapped around her waist like she had felt before. Not wanting to give up the moment Sam just kept her eyes closed; as she snuggled into the frame as close as she could. Then it hit Sam that it felt too real to be a dream. Slowly opening her eyes Sam looked up to see Jason laying next to her, and looking down she found his arm around her waist.

"Jason," Sam said softly; not sure she wanted to wake him up.

"Daddy is sleeping, Mommy," Danny popped up behind Jason's side of the pullout.

"Your daddy needs to wake up," Sam blushed at being caught by her four year old.

"Sam," Jason mumbled as he opened his eyes; coming face to face with Sam.

"I need to get up," Sam stated softly as she looked down at his arm around her.

"Sorry," Jason apologized as he let her go reluctantly.

Freed Sam got up off the pullout; realizing she had the best sleep in a long time.

"Go get JJ to help you to get dress," Sam shooed Danny up the stairs.

"I guess we fell asleep," Jason said as he started folding the covers up.

"We did a lot of talking," Sam agreed as she jumped into help him.

Within minutes Jason and Sam had the living room back in order for the day.

"Sam," Jason spoke up first.

"Yeah," Sam whispered almost.

"I know that things are weird because of everything going on... The thing is I was wondering if you'd like to go on a date with me? My brain might not remember what we had, but I feel a connection to you and the boys. I can't deny that," Jason asked as he went over taking Sam by the hands.

"If I'm honest I feel it too... Although it was embarrassing to be caught by our son; I haven't slept like that since before I thought you were gone. Everything is different around us, but I want to see where this goes. My answer is: yes, I'd love to go on a date," Sam smiled as Jason went in kissing her cheek softly.

"I'll talk with Carly about watching the boys for us. What about tonight?" Jason asked wanting to have an evening just the two of them.

"You asking me out, Morgan" Sam questioned a little surprised.

"I don't want to waste another minute," Jason smiled as he went to wrap his arms around her waist.

"I'd like that a lot," Sam nodded as she felt excited and happy.

"I got to get to work because I'm a working man now... Surprising, I know... Just be ready to go at seven, and I'll take care of the rest," Jason promised as he went to the door and opened it just to look back at Sam.

"What do I need to wear," Sam hollered as Jason left closing the door behind him.

"Mommy, what is a date?" Danny asked from his hiding place on the stairs.

"Danny, I'm going to get you," Sam laughed as she ran after her son; as he realized he had outed himself.

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With his work schedule Jason knew he would need some help with planning his first date with Sam. He might not have much to work with, but he knew one person who could help him pull it off. As he entered the Metro Court Jason spotted Carly at the front desk talking with the receptionist, so he waited a bit not wanting to interrupt her while she was working.

"Jason, what's up?" Carly said as she saw him finally.

"I need some help," Jason replied leading her to somewhere more private.

"Anything for my best friend," Carly smiled ear to ear.

"Sam and I are going on a date, and I wanted to know if you could watch the boys?" Jason asked her softly.

"You don't have to ask because anything for you or Sam both. What else," Carly pushed knowing him too well.

"I don't have a lot," Jason started to say.

"What are you talking about? Diane will have your funds freed up by lunch time," Carly laughed lightly at him.

"Could you set something up for me and Sam?" Jason asked her, wanting things perfect for Sam.

"One condition though," Carly countered wanting something.

"What?" Jason asked eyeing her.

"I want you to take Sonny's old place next door to Sam. That hole in the wall you are staying at; is no place for you or the kids to stay at. You might not remember, but I can argue for as long as I need. You're better off to just give in now," Carly smirked as she laid it out for Jason.

"Okay, I will," Jason agreed having a gut feeling that Carly was being honest.

"Good, I'll set the date in your new/old place! This is going to be perfect for you two! Leave it all up to me! I'll even get you both the perfect thing to wear, and don't worry it won't be dressy or fancy either I promise," Carly squealed in excitement.

"Don't tell Sam anything because she asked about what to wear," Jason replied because he wanted to knock Sam off her feet.

"You left her with no direction for what to wear! That's," Carly shook her head a little surprised.

"Well I wasn't sure what I could do for the date," Jason said as he had planned to call once he knew something.

"You look really happy... What happened last night after I left," Carly questioned eyeing Jason.

"I don't know what you mean," Jason tried to play it off as nothing.

"You will tell me or Sam will because I know you both too well," Carly warned Jason; as she could tell something was up.

"We had a nice talk... That's it," Jason shrugged a little bit.

"No! You fell asleep together! You did!" Carly shouted almost.

"Carly, tell everyone why don't you," Jason grabbed her by the hand.

"I'm right? Aren't I?" Carly questioned him with a knowing look.

"Yes, we fell asleep on the pullout couch," Jason reluctantly told her.

"Oh my! I'm so happy for you two... I love you both so much," Carly gushed as she kissed Jason's cheek.

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After Sam got Danny off to Pre-K that morning; she dropped JJ off with Alexis and Krissy. There was something she needed to do because maybe just once she would come in handing for Sam. Jason hadn't told her anything about his plans before leaving, and she needed to know at least what to wear tonight. Walking into the Metro Court Sam instantly found who she was looking for.

"Carly," Sam smiled as she went up to her friend.

"I'm not saying a word," Carly shook her head.

"You've already said five words," Sam countered as she needed info.

"Not going to happen," Carly refused her friend even though she was dying to spill.

"I need to know what to wear," Sam pleaded with her.

"It's taken care of, and that's all I'll say. Want to go up to the restaurant for lunch? I want to know about last night," Carly smiled ear to ear.

"Tell me," Sam pouted as Carly took her by the arm, and led her into the awaiting elevator.

The ride didn't take long before Carly was leading her into the dining room to an empty table.

"Hi, I'm Bay, your waitress. Can I get you something to drink?" Bay asked as she handed a menu to Carly and Sam both.

"Extra thick strawberry milkshake with dark chocolate chips," Sam said as Carly motioned for her to go first.

"Extra thick salted caramel milkshake," Carly went along with the theme.

"I'll be back shortly to take your order," Bay smiled as she left to put in the drink orders.

Although Carly wanted to question Sam; she waited until the waitress was out of ear shot.

"Tell me!" Carly pleaded wanting to know.

"Maybe I shouldn't," Sam teased wanting some give and take.

"Come on, Jason made me promise not to tell," Carly whimpered unable to tell Sam.

"Fine! I woke up this morning with his arm around my waist holding us close. We were also face to face practically," Sam started off.

"How was that," Carly sighed as she just was happy for Sam and Jason both.

"It was heaven waking up to him like that because for a moment he was just my Jason. When we were sleeping it was like our bodies fell into this familiar spot. I didn't realize how much I wasn't really sleeping after Jason... You know... Until I woke up to him holding me like old times again," Sam tried to explain it to Carly.

"Wow, that sounds magical! This just proves that you two will overcome anything that gets in your way," Carly smiled as she took Sam by the hand.

"I believe it," Sam agreed with Carly.

"Don't worry, tonight is going to be perfect," Carly promised her friend.

"Not even a hint," Sam pleaded one last time, as the waitress came back with their drinks.

"I'll tell you that you'll be close to home," Carly smirked with a gleam in her eyes.

"What can I get you?" Bay asked as she wondered if she had interrupted something.

"Bbq Bacon burger, and Fries," Sam frowned as she ordered.

"I'll take the same," Carly said as she knew Sam had given in.

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An hour before Jason's and Sam's date Carly showed up with a gift box with Sam's outfit. Then Carly pulled a few finishing touches from Sam's own things to put the finishing touches. By the time Carly walked Sam downstairs to go across the hall; she looked like the beauty that she was. It was hard for Carly knowing that she had wasted a lot of time hating Sam who turned out to be a great friend.

"Mommy, you look pretty," Danny mused aloud as he looked at his mom.

"You're beautiful," JJ agreed with his brother.

"So where is my date?" Sam asked just as there came a knock at the door.

"Right on time," Carly smiled opening the door to reveal Jason standing on the other side.

"Ready," Jason offered his hand to her.

"Where are we going," Sam asked Jason taking his hand; letting him lead her into the hall.

"Not far," Jason promised as he walked her across the hall to the other door.

"What's," Sam started to say.

With key Carly gave him, Jason opened the door to the penthouse; inside was dozens of candles all over the place that was empty except for the table. The table was beautifully set with to plates of food, and in the middle was a beautiful bouquet of white rose in a vase.

"I wanted to give you a special night, and with a lot of help from Carly to pull it off," Jason said as he led her over to the table, and pulled out her chair helping her get seated.

"This is amazing," Sam smiled ear to ear at Jason.

"Let's see what Carly got us," Jason smiled as he removed the domes.

"She remembered! I'm shocked that she would... It's Carly, of course she would," Sam shook her head at the sight before her.

"Mac and cheese," Jason questioned confused by the two bowls of it.

"The first time I tried to cook for you; this was what I tried to make for you. Let's say it turned out really bad, but you ate every last bite of it. I told you not to eat it..." Sam laughed at the memory; as Jason took a seat across from her.

"Sounds like I loved you," Jason mused as he looked at her.

"We were just dating then and this should be a lot better. I had no hand in preparing it," Sam replied softly.

"Maybe next time you and I can cook together cause I think the two of us can do it together," Jason stated as they started to eating their mac and cheese.

"I'll set something of fire," Sam laughed lightly at the fact.

"What about for the boys?" Jason asked eyeing her.

"Danny won't eat anything I fix because he learned quickly that I'm no good in the kitchen. By now Danny has warned JJ that I'm terrible at cooking. Danny gets home cooked food at the Quatermaines, and JJ will get that too once he goes over there," Sam answered honestly.

"Well I guess I'll have to cook for you all," Jason offered smiling ear to ear.

"That sounds like a plan, Morgan," Sam agreed liking that ideal.