Author's Note: I'm sorry this is late... Things got a little crazy Monday.. Although I wanted everything done yesterday; it just wasn't going to happen like I wanted. Work and the weather got in my way...

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For her family Carly needed to know if Elizabeth was playing games or was she really as crazy as Jason thought she was. Both Carly and Sonny agreed that they wouldn't allow Elizabeth to come between Jason and Sam. Unlike Jason, Carly was armed with all the knowledge that he lacked from that time.

"Carly, it's wonderful to see you!" Elizabeth came up to her and gave her a big hug.

"Jason asked me to check on you and the baby," Carly smiled as she studied Elizabeth like a hawk.

"This is the best news ever! Now the baby will forever bind us," Elizabeth cooed as she rubbed her flat belly.

"How's Cameron," Carly asked softly.

"Who?" Elizabeth blink with no recognition of the name.

"For a baby name," Carly played it off; as she eyed Elizabeth.

"I don't think so," Elizabeth shook her head.

"Aiden, maybe?" Carly asked being careful.

"If I had it my way I'd like Jason Jr, but I'm sure Jason will help me pick something," Elizabeth mused as she motioned for Carly to join her on the couch.

As much as Carly hated what Elizabeth was doing; it looked surprisingly like she was crazy for real. Carly felt bad for Cameron and Aiden both for having Elizabeth for a mother.

"Sonny is trying to get Jason back as soon as he can," Carly told Elizabeth as she looked agitated.

"I wish he was home now that we know that this is our baby. Still I know that what he's doing is very important," Elizabeth shook her head and smiled at Carly again.

"Is there anything I can do for you?" Carly offered not meaning it at all, but she still had a role to play for the baby's sake.

"Just being here while Jason is gone is enough," Elizabeth tried to reassure Carly.

"I better get going because Michael will be out of school soon," Carly excused herself as she got up to leave.

"Thank you, for coming by," Elizabeth smiled wide as Carly left.

When Carly got out of the room she came face to face with Jason.

"Jas," Carly said as she wrapped her arms around him tightly.

"It's bad," Jason whispered as he hugged Carly back.

"She has yours and Sam's baby," Carly stammered as she wouldn't let Jason go.

"I know she does... JJ made me promise to protect Sam and the baby," Jason hated that his son was worrying.

Sam had been right about not being able to hide this from JJ. It didn't mean that Jason didn't want to shield his son from what Elizabeth did.

"Danny is too young... At least he doesn't have to know anything yet," Carly sighed thankful for small mercies.

"Yeah, at least one of my boys won't be touch by this right now," Jason agreed with Carly.

"Right now we need to get out of here, and I know where we're going," Carly pulled herself together before letting Jason go.

"Where would that be?" Jason asked as Carly latched onto him and began leading him out of the hospital.

"A step back in time at least for me that is," Carly smirked as she had a plan up her sleeves.

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When they arrived at the Floating Rib Jason wasn't sure what Carly had in mind for them. Yet he was surprised when she wanted to play pool and drink. Pool was fine by Jason to release some of the thoughts swirling, but he didn't take up the beer that Carly got him though. For some reason Jason felt like he needed to be clearheaded with everything going on.

"Come," Carly led Jason over to a booth to sit down.

"Thanks," Jason smiled at his friend.

"This is nothing... We've done this a lot," Carly shook her head; as she waived the waitress over.

"Wendy... What can I get you?" Wendy asked eyeing the pair.

"Two burgers, and Fries. Plus a coke for my friend," Carly put in the order for them both.

"Alright, I'll be back," Wendy jotted the order down and then left them on their own.

"Can I tell you something? It's about us and Michael..." Carly asked wanting to talk.

"Sure, I guess," Jason shrugged unsure he could stop her.

"I remember this one time I was so pregnant with Michael. Crazy was the tip of the iceberg with what was going on, and you brought me here to play pool for a little while. For just a little bit you took my mind off of everything. I know that you are trying to do that for Sam right now. Believe me, when I say I loved you for that, but at the same time don't forget you're in this too. No matter what I'm in your guys corner along with Sonny. You might not remember, but me and Sonny owe you. We got to where we are because of you," Carly reached across the table taking Jason by the hand.

"My life has been this roller coaster, and I wish I could remembered things from before. You're not pressuring me tonight... It's that I want to know what I need to be doing for Sam," Jason said as he looked down at his hands.

"Look," Carly asked Jason softly.

"Carly," Jason replied looking up.

"After you leave here... When you go home to Sam, JJ, and Danny; you are going to hold them close. There isn't much more than that to do right now. I know you better than anyone other than Sam. Although I won't admit that to her. Jason, you are doing what you can. Your instincts are always on point when it comes to your family. Trust me, when I say trust yourself," Carly grabbed his other hand with her free hand.

"Thanks for having my family's back," Jason said as he was glad Carly was on his side.

"You're family! That means you're stuck with me. Plus I won't let anyone mess with what is mine," Carly replied meaning what she was saying.

"Carly, you are a force of nature to be reckoned with," Jason stated more than questioned it.

"You know it!" Carly smirked as she let go of Jason; when she spotted the waitress coming.

"Here you guys go," Wendy smiled as she put the food in front of Jason and Carly both.

"Thank you," Carly told the waitress as she put a coke in front of Jason.

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Jason walked into Sam's home using the key that she had given him. She wanted him to be able to get in if she wasn't home, but when he opened the door Sam was helping JJ with homework. They were at the dinning room table working, but Danny wasn't anywhere in sight as Jason shut the door. Slowly walking over to Sam and JJ; Jason gave Sam a kiss on the lips.

"Danny?" Jason asked Sam softly.

"Upstairs playing," Sam answered as she looked up at Jason.

"Is dad going to stay with us," JJ asked not wanting his mom to be alone.

"We're dating... I'm not sure if tonight I'll be here, or just across the hall at my place," Jason offered as he looked to Sam.

"Fine with me... Either way," Sam agreed wanting him there too.

Then Sam's mind was pulled into what she had talk with Dr. Lee about earlier in the day. She couldn't shake the ideal completely; yet she wasn't sure that she could do it either.

"JJ, why don't you take your reading upstairs, and I'll call for you when it's time to eat," Jason said as he caught sight of Sam lost in thought.

"Okay," JJ agreed as he left his parents on their own.

Slowly going over to Sam's side he wrapped his arms around her.

"Want to talk about it," Jason asked her softly.

"Dr. Lee talked to me earlier, and it's given me a lot to think about. Still it's both of our choices... Everyday they are making advancements in medicine. There's a procedure that would allow me to carry our baby not Elizabeth. However it isn't without risk, but it would cut the hold Elizabeth has over us," Sam explained as she turned in Jason's arms to face him.

"You're scared," Jason stated not questioning it.

"This baby is part of me and my Jason. He or she is a product of the love we shared... I hope to share it with you one day," Sam whispered almost trying not to pressure him.

"I look at you right now, and want to give him back to you. He's the one who knows what you need," Jason frowned as he spoke.

"You don't give yourself enough credit because even without the memories you still know what I need," Sam disagreed with him.

"I'm with you whatever you decided no matter what. Even Carly went to today to try to take some of the wait off of us," Jason said as he went in for a kiss.

Just then they heard a knock at the door; making Sam wonder who it could be at this hour.

"I better get that," Sam shrugged a little.

"It's Carly... To watch the boys for the night... We can just get out of here for the night, or we can go do whatever you need," Jason told her as he held on to her as they walked over to the door opening it.

"Sam," Carly smiled warmly as she shooed Jason off Sam, and went in giving her friend a big hug that was overdue.

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Jason and Sam had a time getting out the door once the boys knew they were leaving. Although Danny didn't know what was going on; he still knew something was up with his family. Then there was JJ who didn't like it at all, but he took care of his little brother all the same. Once on the road Sam could only think of what all of this was doing to her little boys. They were all going to be paying the price for what Elizabeth did. One day another child of hers would be touched by Elizabeth. As Jason's bike came to a stop; Sam looked to see where they were. Seeing they were at the docks of all places Sam got off; as Jason kicked the kickstand down before getting off himself.

"This is where I went that night changing everything in our world. Other people played a part in taking me from you and Danny," Jason wrapped his arms around Sam.

"Jason," Sam stammered as she looked into his eyes.

"I want to make you a promise. The two of us are starting over in a way, but that doesn't erase what I don't remember anymore either. We are in this together: me, you, JJ, Danny, and baby. No matter what comes our way I'm going to be right here. Together we can do anything," Jason promised Sam as he looked her in the eyes.

"I know that," Sam whispered softly.

"I'm not going to hide, and I want the same from you. Me first, I hate the pain you're going through. The fact that JJ is being touched by it makes me sick... You both have been through more than enough without this," Jason told her as he pulled out a box.

"Jason?" Sam questioned eyeing him.

"This is just a promise ring because we're just dating right now," Jason replied as he opened the box to reveal a pearl with an emerald on each side on a gold band.

"It's beautiful," Sam mused as Jason took it out.

"The pearl represents Danny's birthday and the emeralds are for you and JJ," Jason explained as he took the ring placing it on her finger.

In that moment Jason saw himself in a garden making vows to Sam, and then placed a small delicate ring that belong to his grandmother on her hand.

"Jason, where you did go?" Sam asked as he held onto her hand.

"We were in a garden and I placed a ring on your finger. This wasn't just a flash, but I felt those feelings. Love like that is worth fighting for, and I want to remember more than ever now," Jason teared up as that moment was so clear.

"That was our wedding... We were suppose to have a church wedding, but my sisters and Maxie went overboard on the whole thing," Sam stammered as tears rolled down her face.

With those feelings coursing through him; Jason went in for a long deep tender kiss.

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Although this isn't Days, I do believe Sam's doctor would do her homework... Because of this, I went on to put this into the story. Jason is starting to remember; he doesn't remember everything yet. No changes are planned as of yet...