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Sam sat in the NICU unable to take her eyes off of her beautiful baby girl whom she had been able to hold a few times throughout the day and evening. Bree was starting to thrive and the doctors and nurses expected she would be released in a few short weeks. Sam felt a sense of relief that their baby was making so much progress, then her mind drifted to her big girl and how much she knew Danni had been through. She felt more relief because she knew that Bree being released meant it would be easier for Danni. Then her thoughts wandered to Jason. He had gone with Johnny to a mob meeting, something she thought Jason would never have to do again.

Sam had always loved Jason for who he was and to her it didn't matter what he did, but when Jason vowed to leave the mob, Sam felt a sense of peace. Even if for only a while, she felt as if they were safe from threats. She knew Jason would always protect her and their daughters, but having them and having Jason away from mob-life gave her a taste she loved. Sam thought about Jason's words carefully. She knew that Jason trying to save Michael was what made the other families think he was associated with the mob. That made her sick to her stomach. Anthony had twisted Jason's care and concern for Michael with mob association. Then Sam thought to herself, who was she kidding. Jason's lifestyle was something that he could never truly be completely free from. She knew one thing for sure, Jason loved her and he loved Danni and Bree. Mob or no mob, she loved him and that would never change. She smiled as she silently prayed for Jason's safety.

Sam focused her full attention back on Bree. "Hey sweetie, your Daddy and I love you so much. We'd do anything for you and your big sister. That's why Daddy's not here, he's out protecting us. I can't wait until we can take you home and love you and your big sister together," she said. She looked at her watch and noted the time. Sam gave her baby a kiss on the cheek, something she had only recently been able to do. It was a simple gesture, but one of the many things she treasured after weeks of limited contact with Bree. "I'm going to check on your big sister before her bedtime, but I'll be back soon," she said softly as she stood up and walked out of the NICU and into the hall where she could use her cell phone.

She dialed her mother's number and listened as the phone rang.

"Hey Sam," Molly answered.

"Hey Molly," Sam said.

"How's Bree doing?" Molly asked.

"She's great- actually better than great, she's fabulous. We've been able to hold her," Sam explained.

"I bet Jason is like a marshmallow with her in his arms," Molly said enthusiastically.

"Ha, yeah he's great with her," Sam said. "How's Danni doing?"

"Well she was actually talking some when I got home. We got her busy on a project. Mom finally got her to eat something. Now she's getting ready for bed," Molly explained.

Sam didn't realize her daughter hadn't been eating or talking. She knew Danni wasn't herself and that she was really hurting, but had no idea just how much. "Can you put her on, Molly?" Sam asked.

"Sure. I'll get her,"

Sam stood there for what seemed like an eternity. She could hear Molly call for Danni and tell her it was Sam.

"Hello," Danni said as Sam smiled when she heard her voice despite the fact that she could tell her little one had run for the phone. She chuckled slightly as she spoke to her.

"Hey baby girl, how was your day?"

"Ok,"

"Daddy and I have been missing you and I'm pretty sure Bree is wondering when she may see you again,"

"Really?" Danni asked.

"Really sweetheart. Now I want to tuck you in," Sam explained.

"But Mommy, you can't do that. You're not here," the four year old said literally.

"Well, that's what you think. Where are you sleeping tonight?"

"In the bed in your room,"

"Well, take the phone and go climb into bed. Let me know when you get there, ok?"

Sam waited as she listened to her daughter move through the lake house and she pictured her doing so. She heard the phone drop, but heard Alexis come in and help Danni get situated in the bed.

"Mommy, I'm ready," she said.

"All right sweetie, close your eyes and pretend I'm lying next to you. I have a story to share, but you'll have to imagine the pictures in your head,"

"Really Mommy, you're going to read my bedtime story?" Danni asked. She was shocked. Sam had told Danni stories over the phone, but never read a real book.

Sam opened the book she had pulled from the condo that was one of Danni's favorites and proceeded to read Guess How Much I Love You to her daughter over the phone. When Sam was finished reading the story, she said, "And that's just how Daddy and I feel about you. We love you forever, always and no matter what- even when we can't be right there with you."

Sam waited for a response and could hear heavy breathing on the other end of the phone. Finally Alexis picked up, "Honey, she's out."

"Mom, I'm really worried about her. I miss her so much," Sam confessed.

"That was such a great idea to read her favorite story. She was really surprised. You always know what she needs,"

"Yeah, she needs Jason and I Mom, but right now that can't happen, not yet anyway."

"Honey I know that you and Jason are doing everything you can for both of your girls and that's what parenting is all about. Danni is going to be fine,"

"Thanks for taking care of her Mom. Remember, she can call us anytime,"

"All right, Sam. I love you,"

"Love you too Mom, talk later," Sam said as she hung up the phone and clutched the book she read to her daughter close to her chest. She missed her little girl more than anything and the truth was, the less she had to tell Alexis about what was going on the better. She looked at her watch again. She knew that Jason should have been at the meeting. She prayed he'd be safe and that Johnny would be trustworthy. Then she walked back into the NICU and read Guess How Much I Love You to Bree for the first time.

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Meanwhile, Johnny had escorted Jason to the meeting, in hopes of asking for a truce. On the way there, Jason made it clear to Johnny that he would regret it if this was a trap. Jason had good instincts and he sensed Johnny's vulnerability like he did before. As they rode in the back of the limo, they talked.

"Jason, my father is a bastard. He hurt me and he hurt my sister for years. Now, he's trying to hurt you and your family,"

Jason glared at Johnny with his deep blue eyes. "Johnny nobody messes with my family, got it?"

"Jason, buddy I'm laying it all on the line for you, Sam and especially those little girls,"

"You better not be crossing me; because you won't like what happens," Jason threatened.

As they arrived and walked into the meeting, Jason was aware of all of the surroundings. He noted the exits, guards, and stairs. The warehouse was dark and cold. There were representatives from five families sitting around a table. Jason briefly made eye contact with each of the men. He also watched Johnny and his body language as they greeted the representatives from the other families. He and Johnny took seats at the table.

"Gentlemen, we're here to discuss an important matter with Mr. Morgan," Johnny began.

Jason sat quietly and with his blood boiling as Johnny explained to the men that a gunman had gotten close to the hospital where Bree was. It took everything Jason had to just sit there. He really wanted to take out his gun and shoot the men, but he had to leave his gun with the guard. He was angry, very angry. Jason was so angry he was unable to hear the dialogue at the table. He remembered hearing family members object because they knew Jason was in contact with Michael who started the war.

"I fully support Mr. Morgan. He was close to Michael Corinthos and attempted to stop the war," Johnny explained. Jason couldn't believe his ears; Johnny had put his life on the line, for him. Now, they had to wait for the reaction of the other families seated around the table.

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Alexis sat outside the lake house and stared up at the stars. She was concerned Kristina hadn't returned from her morning class and it was late at night. Danni and Molly were tucked safely in bed and all of the guards were in place. Max was looking for Kristina. Alexis prayed her daughter and unborn grandchild were safe.

"Miss Davis," Max interrupted her thoughts.

"Yes Max,"

"It appears our guards lost Kristina after she left the Haunted Star this evening. They were behind her all day, but your daughter apparently didn't like being followed,"

"So you're telling me she's missing,"

"Yes Ma'am, but I think it's her choice. No foul play appears to be involved. We're looking for her,"

"Keep an eye here too, just know this could be a diversion to get to someone in this house," she said.

"We realize that and we're doing everything we can. I tried Jason, but couldn't get him,"

"It's possible that Jason and Sam are at the hosp—" She thought to herself. It was late, they shouldn't be at the hospital. When Sam called, only Sam talked to Danni. Alexis knew that meant Sam and Jason were not together. Alexis knew something was going on, which is why her daughter was in such a hurry to hang up the phone.

"What's the matter?" Max questioned when he saw the look on Alexis' face.

"Max, Jason's gone off to do something without Sam. I don't know what's going on, but we need to keep this family safe. Keep looking for Kristina and when we find her, I don't care if we have to drag her. She's coming home and she'll be staying here,"

"Yes Ma'am," he said as he walked to speak to the other guards about Kristina.

Alexis couldn't decide whether to call Sam. Sam was preoccupied when she called to say good night to Danni, which Alexis now realized was because of where ever Jason had gone. Alexis knew Sam cared about Kristina, but didn't need anything else on her plate. Since Danni was safe, Alexis chose to work with the guards and pray that Kristina would be found and soon.

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As Sam sat and watched Bree sleeping, she prayed for Jason. It was nearly 11:00 and the nurses were probably wondering why she was still at the hospital, but Jason insisted that no matter what- she stay there. He didn't want Bree or Sam alone with whatever may happen during or after the meeting. Sam was so nervous. She pulled out her phone and began looking at pictures from the past few weeks. There were pictures of her and Jason with Bree in the hospital, pictures of Danni's graduation, and pictures of Danni on the boat. She took a deep breath and imagined what it would be like to finally bring their baby home. As she was imagining, sleep took over her.

~Sam's Dream~

"Mommy, hurry up we're going to be late!" Danni called from the bottom of the steps.

As she hurried to get Bree dressed, Sam smiled listening to the nervousness in Danni's voice. "Honey we have plenty of time, we'll make it," she called. She took Bree in her arms. "She's just like Daddy, always worried we'll be late. What are we going to do about them?" Bree laughed, almost as if she understood what her mother was talking about. She kissed her baby on the cheek as she hurried down the stairs to find Danni sitting near a pile of luggage.

"What are you doing Danielle Emily?" Sam asked.

"Well, I didn't think you'd leave for Hawaii without our stuff, so I thought it was a good place to wait for you," Danni answered forcing Sam to smile.

"Danni, we would never go to Hawaii without you. Now, we need to put these bags in the car so we can pick up Daddy and then go meet our plane,"

"Daddy might leave, we're late," the child said.

"Daddy won't leave without us; he had to finish up some things at work first,"

"Why's Daddy working?"

"Well you know he has to work at the office a lot, but he finally got some time off. Since your sister is finally strong enough to travel, we're going to our favorite place," Sam said as she bounced her baby on her hip.

"Do we get to see Grandfather Edward when we pick up Daddy?" Danni asked.

"We sure do. Now, can you do me a favor and play with your little sister while I take our stuff to the car?"

Sam loaded her SUV and drove with her girls to ELQ where everyone was thrilled to see Danni and Bree. Edward scooped the children right out of Sam's arms and took them around the office. Sam walked to find Jason. When she opened the door, she could see him sitting at the desk with a frustrated look on his face.

"Hey handsome," she said.

"Hey yourself, aren't you missing something?" he asked.

"I'm missing two someones. One word-"

"Edward," they said in unison.

"Jason, it really does make him happy to see Danni and Bree,"

"I know he's proud of them, but this is not what I pictured," he admitted.

"Well, it's not how I pictured our lives either, but it doesn't really matter as long as we're together," she said.

"I know, but this is so different than what I ever expected I'd be doing," Jason confessed. Sam walked over and sat on his lap in the desk chair. She took his head into her hands and looked him in the eyes.

"Jason, I know you and I can tell you're frustrated. Are you happy?"

"Being happy comes from us. This is just a job. I'd be happy doing anything as long as I'm with you and the girls."

"Then I say we go to Hawaii and never come back. We could teach our girls to be hula dancers," Sam chuckled at her idea.

"I'm ready for our first vacation with both of them, but you know we have to come back. Our family is here."

"I know and you're finally getting to see your son, so it would really suck if we stayed in Hawaii forever, but a girl can dream, huh?"

Suddenly Sam was awoken from her dream, as Jason softly tapped her on the shoulder. "Hey Sam," he said.

"Jason, you're here," she said as she stood up and pulled him into a hug.

"It's over for us. It's all over. You, Danni, Bree, me, we're safe."

"I'm out of all the businesses. No associations anymore. Now I have to find a new job,"

"You mean no more legit coffee importer?" she questioned.

"I can't. It's too risky. I need something brand new," he said.

Sam laughed for a moment.

"What's that for?" he asked, confused by her laughter.

"Well you're not going to believe the wild fantasy I just had,"

"You were having fantasies in Bree's NICU room?"

"No silly," Sam said as she slapped him playfully. "Not that kind of fantasy. I dreamt we were taking the girls to Hawaii for the first time,"

"That's not a fantasy, it'll be our reality, just as soon as our baby is strong," Jason said.

"Wait until you hear the rest," Sam said as she hesitated. "You were working at ELQ," she waited for a response.

"Sam, I'll do anything for you and our girls and if I have to work at ELQ I'd do that too,"

"Well I don't think you'll have to," she said. "I was thinking we could expand the PI agency, what do you think?"

"I think we should think about it, but that sounds like it would work. I don't care what happens as long as I'm with you," Jason admitted.

"I love you," Sam said as she kissed him.

"I love you too," Jason said as he pulled her closer in his arms.

Jason and Sam spent a few moments staring at Bree before they left for the night. They hoped they'd soon be able to take her home.

"Now, Johnny's waiting outside. He's going to stay with us tonight. He's really turned out to be a huge help in all of this. I think he knows what the mob did to he and Claudia and now Michael and he doesn't want to see that happen to other kids,"

"Thanks for the heads up," Sam said as they walked out.

When they got to the street, they found Johnny waiting outside.

"Johnny," Sam greeted him first.

"Hey Sam," he said.

"I'm sorry about my father-"

Sam interrupted, "Look you aren't responsible for what Anthony does. We know that, we're just grateful you helped us out," she said.

"Well now he's really going to be angry," Johnny admitted.

"Look Johnny if you need anything, you let us know, ok?" Jason offered.

"Thanks," Johnny said.

They walked quietly back to the condo. The trio was definitely an unlikely group to be working together. As they were walking back, Jason's phone rang.

"Who could that be in the middle of the night?" Sam asked praying it wasn't the hospital.

"Morgan," Jason answered.

"Boss, we have a slight problem,"

"What exactly is a slight problem, Max?" Jason asked.

"Oh Jason, don't let it be Danni," Sam asked as Jason shook his head indicating their daughter was fine.

"All right, Max. Keep me posted," Jason said as he hung up the phone aware that Johnny had heard the entire conversation.

"Baby, what's wrong?" Sam asked.

Jason hesitated because Johnny was with them. "Max has just misplaced someone," he said casually.

"SomeONE? " Sam said forgetting Johnny was with them.

"Kristina," Jason said.

"Ugh! That girl," Sam said frustrated as hell.

Johnny was very quiet. He felt he was intruding on the couple's intimate conversation. He thought back to his father's comment and wondered if Anthony had anything to do with it. "Jason, I'm not eavesdropping, but—"

"It's ok," Jason said wondering how to approach this. "You're bound to find out. Our guards were following Kristina and they lost her earlier tonight. We don't know where she is,"

"That son of a bitch," Johnny yelled causing Jason and Sam to gasp wondering what Johnny knew.

"Johnny is there something going on? We think Kristina ran away," Jason said.

"Well with that girl, you never know, but my father is determined to be out for blood," he said.

"You think Anthony took Kristina?" Sam questioned.

"I think my father is crazy and capable of anything," Johnny said.

As they arrived back to the condo, Jason asked for Johnny's help once more that evening. He asked him to play along with Anthony to try and see if Anthony had anything to do with Kristina's disappearance. Once again, Johnny came through.

"He says he has no idea what happened to Kristina, but thinks it could work to our advantage," Johnny said as he hung up the phone.

"Do you think he knows something's up?" Sam asked.

"It's hard to say. My father will never tell the truth," Johnny answered.

"You know Anthony better than any of us, Johnny. I trust your instincts. Do you think he has her?" Jason asked.

"He was pretty shocked when I told him. I said I found out from one of the guards. I don't think so," he confessed honestly.

Sam sighed deeply. If it wasn't one thing, it was another. "Kristina needs some serious intervention here; she's putting her baby at risk. I swear, when this is over and we're home, she's definitely getting a word from her big sister," Sam said infuriated with her little sister. If she wanted to make stupid choices, that was on her. But as a mother, Sam thought about Kristina's innocent baby.

Just then, Jason's phone rang.

"Morgan," he answered.

"Jason, we found her," Max informed him.

"Where?"

"You don't want to know, but she's in the lake house now,"

"Good. Keep her there," Jason informed him.

"We don't have to worry about that. Miss Davis has tightened the reins. She's not going anywhere unless Alexis is with her,"

"Ha," Jason chuckled. "Good work Max. How's Danni?"

"She's asleep, despite all the drama around her,"

"Good Max, give her a hug for me,"

"Yes boss," Max said.

Jason hung up, relived that didn't turn into a bigger fiasco. He updated Johnny and then as they got ready for bed, he talked with Sam. Both were still a little concerned about whether they could trust Johnny, but vowed to stick together for whatever was to come.

What do you think? Can Johnny be trusted? What will Jason do now that he is not to associate with the mob? How can this possibly work? Don't worry, Bree will be out of the hospital soon and the Morgan Family will all be together. Please review.