Thanks for the reviews. I am a teacher, so recent days off (and your reviews) have motivated me to update faster than usual. I am getting ready to go on a few trips, so I may not be updating for a while. I'll try. Thanks for reading. Please let me know what you think. (BTW a lot of this is unedited, so forgive the typos).
The next day, the tests showed that Bree's heart and lungs were developing a lot quicker than they had anticipated. The neonatologist told Jason and Sam that they expected her to be breathing on her own within 2 weeks. They said she could potentially leave the hospital within 4 weeks.
"We strongly advise that you stay close to the hospital for at least 4 weeks after Breanna is released," he informed them.
"That's what I did with Danni when she was released," Sam said.
"We actually recommend a little bit longer, but Dr. Drake and Dr. Scorpio-Drake have already contacted us to see what equipment they may need in Port Charles. Remember, just because they have the equipment doesn't mean they have the staff with the training. Dr. Lee is very experienced, but that doesn't mean there are nurses available to assist should there be an emergency," the doctor explained.
"We understand that. And we're not willing to compromise on making sure Bree gets the care she needs. We are actually considering with the hospital to open a NICU in Port Charles," Jason said.
"Mr. Morgan, that is a rather large and expensive undertaking," the neonatologist explained.
"We know. This hospital is excellent, but it's put a lot of stress on our family to travel. It's just that we want to do something to help others," Sam explained.
"The Drakes will be arriving on Friday, so we can introduce you," Jason said hoping to end the debate with the doctor.
"Very well, I believe Breanna is back in her room. Do you have any other questions?" the doctor asked.
Sam hesitated, "When will we be able to hold our baby?"
"It shouldn't be too long. I think we are almost ready to remove the feeding tube. The nutritionist is coming in today. Hopefully by next week, you can hold her for a short time with the IV and the ventilator. I know that you've been pumping lots of breast milk, which we have labeled in the freezer."
Sam smiled. She couldn't wait to hold her baby. She knew that premature babies shouldn't have much tactile stimulation, so they were limiting it, but she was getting stronger every day. "Thank you," she said.
"I'll let you two visit with her. Let me know if you need anything," he said.
"Thank you," Jason said as he nodded at the doctor.
"Jason, that sounds very good," Sam said as they walked down the hall.
"It does," he said.
"I just wish we didn't have to leave her," Sam said.
"Sam, if it makes you feel better, I will stay and you go be with Danni," Jason offered.
"No way, Jason. Danni would be crushed if we both weren't there. Breanna is doing fine and Robin and Patrick can stop in daily. If we were staying here, we'd feel the same about not being with Danni on her special day. Look Jase, she's awake," Sam said as she walked over to her daughter. "Hi Bree, Mommy and Daddy are here to visit you. We love you and your doctors are telling us how great you're doing."
"Look at her," Jason said as he leaned down to whisper to his daughter. "You're really growing."
Bree made a slight noise. "What's that?" Sam asked pretending to talk to the baby. "Oh, you want your Daddy to sing Sunshine," she added.
"Not now," Jason protested.
"Come on Jason, are you going to deny your daughter her favorite song from her Dad?" Sam asked.
"No, I'm not going to sing, not here with all these people outside,"
"Of course you are," Sam said sarcastically. "Come on Jase," she pleaded with the look in her eyes that Jason couldn't deny.
"Ok." He walked over closer to Bree and pulled a stool up close to her. He began singing very softly. "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine…."
Jason and Sam visited with Bree for a while that day, but knew that they needed to give her ample time to rest. They left after a few hours. That week, they met with the team of specialists working with her and received very good news from everyone. Despite needing time, their baby was thriving. While at the meeting, they informed them that over the weekend, The Drakes would be available close by. However, Jason informed the staff that he and Sam wanted to be contacted in case of an emergency and that they would be calling to check on her frequently.
On Friday, Patrick and Robin arrived with Emma. They took turns visiting the NICU, so Sam and Jason could introduce them to the staff and they could see Bree. When they left the hospital, Robin and Sam were walking together and Jason and Patrick were walking with Emma.
"She's an amazing little girl," Robin said.
"Yes, she is. She was born so early, but she is growing more each day," Sam explained.
"I can't imagine what it's like trying to juggle both girls in two different cities," Robin said.
"We wanted Danni to finish school, so this is how it has to be. But after this weekend, she can stay here with us all the time until we go back home," Sam said.
"I'm sure that will be a relief. Jason is so attentive to your kids. It reminds me of the way he was with Michael," Robin said.
"I always knew Jason would be an amazing father. How is Michael anyway?"
"I'm not really sure about Michael. The last I heard he was trying to run the business, but we haven't seen him in the hospital, so I guess that's a good sign. Do you think you and Jason will have any more children?" Robin asked.
"It's hard to say. We love our girls and I wouldn't trade anything that we've been through with either of them, but honestly another high risk pregnancy is not something I want to jump into right away," Sam answered honestly.
"I don't blame you," Robin said.
"I just want to enjoy what I have right now, that's enough," Sam answered honestly.
When they got back to the condo, Jason and Sam showed Patrick and Robin around and thanked them again for everything.
"Thanks so much for helping us out. We'd better get going if we're going to make our flight. We'll be back on Monday morning, but we'll be calling you," Jason said.
When Jason and Sam got out of the building, Sam looked strangely at him. "Jason we have plenty of time before our flight."
"I know, but I wanted to go by the hospital one more time," he said.
"And I thought I was being overprotective," Sam joked.
After a brief visit with Bree and one last time talking to the nurses, they were walking out of the hospital, with tears filling both of their eyes.
"It'll be ok," Jason said as he pulled Sam into a hug while they waited on the taxi.
"I know, I just didn't expect it to be this hard," she said through the tears.
"We're doing this together," Jason reminded her.
"I wouldn't have it any other way," she said.
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Maxie was exhausted. Danni had been a pleasure to take care of, but she had lots of energy and lots of questions. Maxie had also learned that the little girl could be stubborn when she wanted something. All week she had been taking her to school, but on Fridays there was no preschool, so Maxie had taken her to a spa for manicures and pedicures and then they were going to get her graduation dress.
"Can I get this color?" Danni asked innocently as she picked up the hot pink nail polish.
"Sure, you can pink any color you want for your special day," Maxie said wondering what Jason and Sam would think of the color choice. She was not in the mood to reason with a stubborn four year old.
"Did you know we're having my birthday party after graduation at our house?" the little girl asked.
"I do know silly, I've been running around getting decorations this week," Maxie explained.
"Thanks, Aunt Maxie," Danni said.
"You're welcome Danni, it's going to be a fun day. Your Aunt Krissy is home, so she'll be there."
Monica looked up from her magazine, as she recognized the little girl's voice. It broke her heart that Jason had only brought Danni to visit a few times. "Hi Danni," she said.
Maxie looked shocked. She knew that Jason and Sam had visited the Quartermaines, but didn't really know if they were close. She had no idea if Monica knew about Bree or the graduation and she was pretty sure they had forgotten to invite her to Danni's birthday party. Maxie hated getting herself stuck in situations like this.
"Hi Dr. Monica," the little girl said.
"So you're getting ready for a special day?"
"On Sunday I graduate from preschool into Junior Kindergarten. After that, we're having my birthday party," she explained innocently.
"Wow, that's exciting. But wasn't your birthday last month?" Monica asked.
"It was, Mommy and Daddy have been with my baby sister, but this weekend they're coming here!"
"Sam and Jason celebrated with Danni in the hospital, but didn't get a chance to have a party. So I threw together a combination birthday and graduation party. It's on Sunday at 3pm. Forgive me, I didn't know who to invite and I know I missed some people, but you are more than welcome to come and bring Edward, but not Tracy," Maxie said. She figured that since Danni had spilled the beans about the party she had to do something.
Monica laughed, "Thank you Maxie, but the truth is I don't know how my son would feel about us being there."
"Daddy would be happy, just come," Danni interjected.
"I'll see what I can do Danni," she said. "Maxie, how is the baby doing? I've heard reports around the hospital."
"You know, she's doing fine. She's still in the NICU and Jason and Sam have been very busy and stressed," Maxie tried to explain.
"Maxie, I know my son and I are not close. I just want to get to know my granddaughters."
Maxie was thankful that Monica was called for her appointment. She felt really awkward about the conversation. She decided she needed to let Jason and Sam know. Later, as they sat in the pedicure chairs, Maxie snapped a picture of Danni and sent it to Sam. She also put, call me (not emergency), in the message.
"This is fun!" Danni said.
"I'm glad you like it. I practically have to drag your mom to the spa," Maxie said.
"Well I'll come anytime," the little girl said as Maxie's phone rang. Maxie was surprised Sam called back so quickly. They must not have been at the hospital.
"Hey Sam," she answered.
"Maxie, cute pic of Danni. What's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong- didn't you get the not emergency part?"
"Yeah, but you've got my daughter with you, I didn't know what was up, so what's going on?"
"Well, we sort of ran into Monica at the Spa. Danni told her all about graduation and her birthday party on Sunday," Maxie explained.
"Oh no," Sam said, "We probably should have invited her and Edward."
"Well, I sort of did after Danni told her all about it. I hope you're not mad," Maxie said.
"I think it's great, but you're going to have to deal with Jason," she said as she looked over to him and smiled.
"Well he'll get over it," Maxie said, "Besides Jason likes me."
"I'll tell him, it will be fine. Can I talk to my girl?"
"Sure. Here Danni, it's for you."
"Hello," she said.
"Hey sweetheart," Sam said.
"Mommy no more darks, you and Daddy are coming tonight!" she exclaimed.
"We can't wait to see you. Are you having fun with Aunt Maxie?" Sam asked.
"Yes, I'm getting pink nail polish and then we're going to find a dress,"
"That sounds exciting. I miss you. Make sure you use your manners and thank Aunt Maxie," Sam reminded her 4 year old.
"I will," Danni said. "Guess who we were talking to?"
"I don't know, who?" Sam asked knowing the answer already.
"We saw Dr. Monica and I told her Daddy would be happy if she came to the party." Danni explained.
"Good. Maybe she can come. We're going to have a fun weekend," Sam said.
"I love you Mommy," Danni said.
"I love you too and we will see you VERY soon," Sam said as she hung up the phone.
Jason looked oddly at Sam because he had only heard part of the conversation. He and Sam were grabbing some lunch at the airport before their flight. "What was that all about?" he asked.
"Well apparently Maxie and Danni ran into Monica at the spa," Sam started to explain.
"Maxie took her to the spa?," Jason asked rolling his eyes.
"She decided to make it fun for her. They're getting their nails and toes done,"
"And they couldn't do that at home?" he asked.
"Well you know Maxie and Danni is having a blast. Look at this picture she sent while you were getting our food," Sam said showing him the picture of Danni in the pedicure chair smiling from ear to ear.
"She looks like she's having a blast Jase. But Maxie was worried because they ran into Monica,"
"Danni knows Monica," Jason said not recognizing why Maxie or Sam were concerned.
"Danni was telling Monica about her graduation and her birthday party on Sunday. Maxie really had no choice but to invite Monica and Edward to the party," Sam explained as she looked waiting for a reaction from Jason.
"Well Danni's been to see Monica and the Quartermaines are family," Jason reasoned.
"So Monica said they may come," Sam finished. "Jason I think it would be really good for Danni and Bree to get to know Monica and Edward as family. Being down here with Bree has really helped me to realize how precious life really is."
"No Sam, it's fine, I agree, as long as our girls aren't forced into ELQ or something like that, " Jason said adamantly.
"You do. Because Danni is calling her grandmother Dr. Monica and I just think we need to give them the chance," Sam explained.
"I know. It's really hard for me to go back to the Quartermaine's and I don't want Edward to think of Danni and Bree as his heirs, but we can try it. Tracy is another story," Jason said.
"Jason I know you were hurt, so I totally understand baby steps. I think this could work out. And I agree I don't want Tracy around our girls."
"I think it will be fine if they come on Sunday. And if it doesn't work, it'll be our house, so it's on MY terms," he said.
Sam laughed. "I like the way you think. We'd better get going if we're going to catch our flight."
Jason cleared the table where they had been eating and stood with his hand out waiting to walk hand in hand with Sam to wait for their flight.
As they waited at the gate, Jason insisted on calling the hospital to check on Bree. He found that she was fine. Sam realized that it was going to be a long weekend, because they were both very nervous about their baby. They were looking forward to enjoying the time they had with Danni, family, and friends.
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After their manicures and pedicures, Maxie took Danni for a late lunch. She could tell Danni was getting tired and hoped they would be able to find a dress quickly. Maxie didn't really have contacts with children's designers, so she took her to the mall. Maxie knew it would be difficult to match her hot pink nail polish, but she knew Danni loved the color she had chosen. After looking in a few stores, Maxie found a lacy white dress with flowers on the bottom.
"How about this one?" she asked.
"It's ok," Danni said.
Maxie knew that the young girl had a stubborn streak to her and that the white dress was not one she would be happy with. She continued to look. She found another floral dress. It was white, but not as frilly as the last dress and it had hot pink and other colored flowers on it.
"I found the perfect one," Maxie said as excited as she could.
"Yes! I love it!" Danni said as Maxie breathed a sigh of relief.
Danni tried on the dress and it fit perfectly. "Do you need shoes for your dress?" Maxie asked.
"Aunt Maxie, I have shoes," she said.
"Are you sure?" she asked one last time.
"Yes, I have white dress shoes," she said.
"Ok good. So we just need to pay for this dress and then go and pick up one last thing for Mommy and Daddy's surprise."
"They are going to be so excited. Thanks Aunt Maxie."
"You're welcome," Maxie said as she looked back to make sure the guard was still with them. She didn't want to take anything for granted, especially with Jason Morgan's child with her.
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"Jason, are we there yet?" an impatient Sam asked just 20 minutes into the flight.
"No and we won't be for at least an hour," he said.
"I'm sorry. I know I'm driving you crazy, I just want to be there with her," she said.
"You do drive me crazy, but in a very good way," he said.
"Good, cause I'd be concerned if I mean, you didn't notice me," she said.
"Oh trust me, I notice," he said grinning.
"Jason, when we land, I want to go home and see Danni and I know it's getting late, but I think you should go make peace with Carly," Sam suggested.
"She's coming on Sunday. I think she understands where I was coming from, but she felt alone and in the moment, her loneliness turned into Carly anger," he said.
"Yeah, but just imagine what she's going through. Jax left and wants Josslyn, Sonny's falling apart, Morgan is growing up, and Michael. Jason you have to try and talk to Michael."
"I will. I'm going to try and find him on Saturday and see what we can do. I don't want to force him into any decisions, but I want to try and make him understand that when you get into this business, it's hard to get out."
"Do you really regret it?" Sam asked.
"I regret that I ended up in prison. I regret that Franco and Ronnie targeted you and Danni to get to me, and I regret that Danni was kidnapped, but it's too late for that now. I'm just trying to stay out as much as possible and protect my family at the same time. One thing I've realized is that this business is something you can't completely turn your back on. That's when you're vulnerable," he said.
"You've been a big help to McCall and Jackal PI, which may or may not be in business when Bree is better."
"Don't worry. Spinelli's been keeping things going," Jason said.
"Yeah Jason that's what I'm worried about, but none of that matters without you and our girls,"
"Are you going to go see Kristina?" Jason asked.
"No I'm not. I told her what I thought she should do and she has clearly done the opposite. She can come to me. I'm not going to be like my mother and kiss her ass,"
"Sam, she looks up to you,"
"I know Jason, which is why I think she needs me to back off, she'll come when she's ready,"
"True. Besides, it's not like you won't see her over the weekend," Jason reasoned.
"True, I just want to know if someone is threatening her or my mom,"
"We'll have to see. Fasten your seatbelt, we're almost there," he said.
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After their full day at the spa and shopping, Danni was exhausted. She was starting to get really grouchy. When they got back to Jason and Sam's, Maxie encouraged her to take a nap.
"Come on Danni, you need to rest before your Mom and Dad get here," she said.
"No. If I go to sleep then I'll miss them coming home, it's almost dark," Danni said. She had convinced herself that Jason and Sam would be arriving when it was dark.
"Let's watch a movie or something," Maxie suggested.
"No, movies make me sleepy and I'm not going to sleep," she protested.
Maxie was running out of energy and patience, "All right then, I'm going to go and add the finishing touch to our surprise. You stay here on the couch so that you're awake when your Mom and Dad get home."
"Where's Spinelli?" the little girl wondered.
"He's at the office working on a case. I think," Maxie said realizing that she hadn't really talked with Spinelli all day.
Maxie walked upstairs to finish her little surprise for Jason and Sam. She was tickled with how it turned out. She hoped that Danni would be so exhausted that she would fall asleep anyway.
"Jason it feels like forever since I've been here. I went on bedrest so soon after we found out I was pregnant, we were barely settled in the house," Sam admitted.
"I think you'll like what I've done with the place," he joked.
"Oh stop. It doesn't matter to me about the things in the house, it's the family that matters and we have ourselves a great family," she said.
When Jason parked the SUV outside the house, he had barely turned off the ignition before Sam was out of it and heading inside. He knew she had missed Danni in the time since she had left. Jason decided to leave their bags for later and he followed Sam inside. When Sam walked in, she noticed everything was very quiet. She also saw that Danni was passed out on the couch and decided not to wake her. Jason walked in behind her.
"Where is everyone?" he asked.
"Look," she said pointing to the couch.
"She looks wiped out," Jason said.
Maxie came down the stairs. "Welcome home you two," she said, "I know a little girl who is going to be very upset she wasn't awake."
"She must have had a big day. We can't thank you enough," Sam said.
"She's great, but a little stubborn. She refused to take a nap, but I guess she couldn't fight it anymore," Maxie explained.
"I'm going to wake her or else she won't sleep tonight," Sam suggested as she walked over and sat down on the coffee table. She gently tapped Danni on the shoulder. "Hey sweetheart, we're here," she whispered.
Jason stood and watched Sam with their daughter. He asked Maxie about the guards and Spinelli and was pleased to find that everything seemed safe.
Danni opened her eyes when she heard Sam's voice, although she still seemed out of it. "Mommy?" she said questionably.
"I'm right here," Sam said as she lifted Danni onto her lap and Danni's head fell on Sam's shoulder only to rise up quickly.
"Wait Mommy, did that hurt your belly to pick me up?" Danni asked.
Sam shook her head as she spoke. "No sweetie. The doctor said that everything is healed and I can hold you again and do some of the other things I couldn't do," she looked at Jason as she said the last part and both exchanged a smile and a glance.
"Those two can have sex with their eyes," Maxie thought to herself as she noticed the eye sex between Jason and Sam.
"Yay!" Danni said obviously still exhausted from her day.
"I think we should probably give you a bath and get ready for bed," Sam said.
"Wait Mommy," Danni said.
"What's wrong?" Sam asked.
Danni looked at Maxie, "Can we tell?" she asked. Maxie nodded.
"We have a surprise for you. It's upstairs," Danni said.
Jason looked at Maxie, "Oh goodie another surprise."
"You know you love me Jason," she said.
"Actually I am very grateful that you helped us out with Danni and if that means a surprise, I'll take it,"
"Aww, is Jason Morgan saying thank you," Maxie said.
"We mean it, thanks for everything," Sam said as she stood up and lifted Danni, "My goodness you've gotten heavy, my big girl."
Jason knew that Sam had seen the doctor, but he also knew her incision was still bruised. "I can take her," he offered as he reached down and touched Danni's chin,, causing her to giggle.
"No. I'm carrying her upstairs," Sam insisted.
They walked up the stairs and down the hall past Jason and Sam's master bedroom to the room they intended to be the nursery. As they walked in, Danni said, "Surprise! Mommy we worked on Bree's nursery."
"Well this certainly is a surprise," Sam said as tears filled her eyes. She imagined the day when they would finally bring Breanna home.
"We weren't really sure on a theme, but Danni helped me with the purple and green colors. I hope it works,"
"Maxie, it's perfect. Thank you," she said as she handed Danni to Jason and pulled her friend into a hug.
"You have been a busy little girl this week," Jason said.
"And I didn't tell the surprise," she said as everyone laughed.
Jason and Sam both thanked Maxie again and asked her to let Spinelli know. Maxie told them she'd see them over the weekend and left to look for Spinelli.
"Let's get you ready for bed. We have 2 big days," Sam said to Danni. Jason put Danni down she went to get her pajamas.
"I'm going to check on the guards and the warehouses. I want to make sure everything is still safe," Jason said to her.
"OK Jase, just be careful. I love you," she said as she kissed him on the cheek.
"I love you too. I won't be long," he said.
Sam gave Danni a bath as the little girl told her all about graduation and asked many questions about Bree. Sam was very exhausted from traveling and having a hard time keeping her eyes open.
"Mommy, are you tired?" she asked.
"I am," Sam confessed, "Let's dry you off and get you to bed."
"Will you lay down with me?" Danni asked.
"Of course I will," Sam said.
After Danni was in her pajamas and they were heading to her bedroom, the phone rang. Sam thought it was odd because it was a little late. She encouraged Danni to go pick a story and answered her phone.
"Hello,"
"Hey honey, where are you?" Alexis asked.
"We're at home. We just got in a little while ago. I was going to call you after I put Danni to bed," Sam explained.
"That's ok, I knew you were busy, just wanted to check on things," Alexis said.
"We're fine. I think Jason's worried. He's checking some things out now, how's Krissy?"
"She's mad at me, but deep down I know she's scared. Dr. Lee confirmed her pregnancy and I think she's worried about Anothony Zaccara threatening her,"
"Wait, Anthony threatened her?" Sam questioned.
"Yes, she was afraid for the baby, so that's why she left," Alexis explained.
"That's the bad man," Sam mumbled.
"What?" Alexis asked.
"Oh nothing, just trying to put it all together," Sam said.
"Look, don't you worry. Enjoy your weekend with Danni,"
"We will Mom, I'll talk to you tomorrow,"
"All right honey. Love you,"
"Love you too," Sam said as she pondered Kristina and Anthony's threat. She had a feeling there was a little more going on and she was going to try and figure it out.
She hung up her phone and walked in to find Danni with 4 books spread on her bed. She wanted Sam to read all of them. "Why don't you pick 2?" Sam suggested.
"But I already picked 4. Mommy you didn't read to me for 4 darks," Danni said.
Maybe she was going to be a persuasive lawyer like Alexis, Sam chuckled. "Well let's climb under your covers," Sam said as she took her shoes off and crawled in bed with her daughter. Danni snuggled close to Sam. "I'll read to you, but you have to turn the pages."
"Ok Mommy," Danni said.
Within minutes of reading, Sam was exhausted. Danni decided to continue telling the story to her sleeping mother. She turned the pages and explained what she thought was happening from the pictures. When she had finished 3 of the books, she kissed her mother's cheek softly. "Good Night Mommy," she said.
Jason came home to find the light on in Danni's room and Sam sound asleep. He noticed Danni was lying there with her eyes open. He walked in and sat down on the floor beside the bed. "Hey princess," he said.
"Mommy was tired," she explained.
"I see that. You have a big weekend, so you should probably sleep too," he suggested.
"I'll try," she said as she climbed out of bed and into Jason's lap.
"You should probably sleep in your bed," Jason suggested.
"And Mommy should sleep in hers," Danni retorted.
Jason smiled. He didn't have a comeback for that one. "Ok, what's on your mind?" he asked not thinking anything was bothering his daughter.
"I do have a question. Daddy, we saw Dr. Monica today. I invited her to my Birthday party and she said she didn't think you would like that. Why?"
Jason took in a deep breath. Danni certainly knew how to ask questions. He tried to explain as much as he could. "You're probably too young to understand this, but Dr. Monica is part of your family. Her husband was my Dad and she was like my Mom," Danni looked confused, but Jason continued. "I was in an accident a long time ago before you were born and I can't remember being a kid. It was hard for me to be with people who wanted me to remember, so I decided to leave them and live on my own."
"I bet they missed you Daddy," Danni said.
"There were other things that made it hard for me to be around my family. They wanted me to be different, and I couldn't. There were two people in my family who loved me and liked me the new way I was, your Great-Grandma Lila and your Aunt Emily," he explained.
"Emily, I have her name," she said.
"You do. So Danni, I want you to know that Dr. Monica and Edward are your family and we're going to try and see them more."
Danni seemed content with the conversation. Jason wasn't sure if she understood everything, but he liked that he was being honest with his daughter. It made him think of Jake. Before Sam found out she was pregnant, Elizabeth has agreed to let Jake play with Danni and to see Jason and Sam. He wanted that to work out. Once Bree was home, he knew he had to make that happen.
"Daddy, what are you thinking about?" Danni asked.
"How much I love you and your sister," he said as he started tickling her, causing her to giggle.
The giggling woke Sam up. "Are you still awake?" she asked.
"Not for long," Jason said as he stood up and put Danni into her bed. Sam climbed out of the bed as the both tucked Danni in and said good night. They turned the light out and walked into the hall. Sam started walking to the bedroom, but noticed Jason had stopped. He had tears in his eyes. She walked back to him and pulled him into a hug. "Baby, what's wrong?"
"I was telling Danni about Monica being my mom. It made me think of Jake. I know Lucky is his father now, but he's still Danni and Bree's half-brother,"
Sam stood there consoling Jason. She knew that talking about family was hard and she also knew from experience that it was hard to be happy with their family, when there were unresolved pieces of the bigger family. "We're going to get through this Jason. We can talk to Elizabeth. It'll work out," she reassured him.
Jason felt comforted standing in Sam's arms and somehow telling Danni the truth about Monica gave him a sense of peace. As he and Sam lay in one another's arms that night, they each thought about how much they had changed one another's lives. They were family and they were going to do everything they could for their little girls, no matter what.
Please review. What do you think about the Quartermaines? What's going to happen with Jake? What's going on with the mob and Michael/Carly/Sonny? Thanks for reading!