I meant to post this chapter over the weekend but I was unsure about some parts. Comments are appreciated!
Chapter 9
Jason walked down his stairs to an annoying knocking
"Oh good, Jason you are here. How are you doing?"
"Carly, why are you here?"
"Is Sam here?"
"No, is there something I should know?"
"No. But I do not think she should be around for this"
"Okay, come in. What happened"
"Well after Sonny's trial I got the package of pictures from Josslyn's Christening. They were so beautiful"
"So, what is the problem"
"There was this picture among them" Carly said handing the photo to Jason. "I am pretty sure, it is from Franco"
Jason stared at the picture, ran his fingers through his hair "he is still watching me and does not want me to forget it."
"How did he even get a photo of her like that?"
Jason looked at the pictures of Sam laying in a chalk outline. "When he took Sam, he locked her in this plexi-glass box with a bed, desk, random glass objects and a chalk outline. He told Sam it was for her, when she woke up to him taking pictures of her."
"So, he took it when she was unconscious or he made her take it and she blocked it out?"
"She told me everything that happened. She must have been unconscious. Sam would have fought him tooth and nail if he made her do that"
"That makes sense. Are you going to show her?"
"I should, I just do not want to creep her out anymore. She locks doors behind her as if she is being followed."
"Jason I hate to say this, but she probably is."
Jason stood up and looked out the balcony window "I brought him into her life. I just wish I could have stopped it before it began"
"You just need to remember that you love each other. Speaking of love…I am afraid for Michael."
"What now?"
"Well, I do not want to burden you after this picture information but I am afraid for him telling the truth. Sonny is too and we were thinking of planning a trip to the Island. Sonny should not go and I need to stay here in case Jax tries something else. Could you take him…maybe bring Sam? You both could enjoy time away from Port Charles. Recharge!"
"If this is what Sonny wants, I will take him"
"What about Sam?" Carly smiled "You guys will have the master suite"
"Carly, I am not talking about that aspect of Sam and I with you"
"Jason, do you want to leave her here with Franco probably running around"
"Thanks for telling me about the pictures it looks like I have some packing to do" He half smiled
Spinelli/Jason
"Stonecold, are you aware of this picture on the desk?"
"Yeah. Carly found it among Josslyn's Christening pictures"
"Have you shown Fair Samantha?"
"Not yet. Do you have the travel plans ready for tomorrow night?"
"Yep. The jet will be fueled and ready. Is Fair Samantha excited to spend and unknown period with you?"
"I hope so, I am going over to the office to ask now"
"You have not…Stonecold you should get going before she goes to her mother's for dinner"
"Alright. If Carly calls tell her I am going to tell her"
"Okay."
The Office
"Hey, Sam. Are you finishing up?"
"Almost, I am here for another half hour. What brings you by?" Sam asked
"Carly gave something to me today that involves you"
"Bad news or good news?"
"Both, I guess"
"Okay, bad first"
"Franco sent me another message. He inserted a picture into Josslyn's christening photos"
"Oooo, How creepy was this one" Sam asked and Jason took the picture out handing it to her
"I think you were unconscious"
"Safe guess. Well I changed my locks since he left. The office has camera's installed and I have you. So what is the good news"
"Are you okay? Because I understand if you are not, I mean this picture brings up a bad memory."
"I'll be fine. I always bounce back" She smiled "Other news?"
"Michael needs to go to the Island and I would like it if you came along. It is a chance to get away from Port Charles and be alone. And I am worried about Franco to be honest"
"I would love to come. Michael is going to be a handful. Maybe I can bring reinforcements again"
"I am glad you said yes."
"Me too" She kissed him and went back to work
"Is your car here?"
"No, Diane was going to pick me up."
"Why don't I wait here with you and I can drop you off"
"Maybe you could stay too"
"Yeah, too much bonding" Jason said making Sam laugh
"Alright, you can drive me. Will you call Diane for me, so I can finish this before we leave?"
Jason called Diane and when Sam was done working he dropped her off at her mom's. Sam was spending the night and then Michael would pick her up to say goodbye to his sister and cousin and then take her to her place to pack and then both would meet Jason at the tarmac.
"Are you ready" Jason asked Sam and Michael
"Whatever." Michael said and Sam just laughed.
They boarded the jet and flew off for their 5 hour flight. "So we need to discuss rules" Jason said taking a seat next to a lounging Sam. He lifted her legs so they could lay on his lap. She smiled and went back to half-listening Michael rant
"I am not 5"
"I am sure 5 year olds behave better than you" Jason argued
"Come on. This is supposed to be relaxing and fun" Sam piped in
"Easy for you to say your dad is not on trial for something you did."
"You are lucky, to have a dad like Sonny. My dad pinned all his mistakes and mine on me. Growing up was hell, you think you had it bad, please let me give my laundry list to you."
"Sorry"
"It's nothing." Sam said and fell asleep a few minutes later, when she was asleep he apologized for acting childish and how he would do his best to follow rules.
After their talk Sam and Michael were playing an intense game of cards. Meanwhile Jason was sleeping, much to his own distain.
"I won, again." Sam said
"Of course you did. What happened to letting children win?"
"Since, when are you a child?"
"Since you are a lot older than me"
"I am not old" Sam yelled making Jason wake up "Sorry" she mouthed to Jason. Jason nodded and smiled
"Way to go Sam, wake up the boss" Michael joked
"Stop it." She went to punch him
"Oh, so first you do not let a child win and then you go and beat one"
"You are just a sore loser" Sam said getting up from the floor and laying on the couch
"If you want to sleep, there is a bed back there. You are taking up the whole couch"
"Whatever. I'll go sit in a chair" Sam gently hitting his head and sitting in the chair across from Jason.
"All right kids, we will be in landing a little over an hour" the pilot said
Sam and Michael burst out laughing. Jason sat not so amused
"You should always let the kid win" the pilot continued
"I give up" Sam said and walked back to the beds on board. Michael fell asleep on the couch and once Jason could sneak by he went to where Sam was.
"Hey, how you doing?"
"Fine, why?"
"I know you are putting up a front for Michael but it does bother you that Franco took a picture of you in a chalk outline."
"I am fine. Can we just leave it at that? I will let you know if I am hurting inside" Sam laughed
"Okay. So I have a feeling Michael is going to be trouble."
"Well Spinelli gave me every video game that needs a test run, he said he would pay him. Well"
"I pay him?"
"Probably" Sam smiled
"Whatever keeps him on the Island"
Jason lent down and kissed Sam. "How much time before we land?"
"Half hour. We should get our things together"
"Okay." Sam said and gathered all her belongings, and did the un-godly task of waking Michael up
"Alright, well I am here" Michael said
"Well, unpack and then we will do dinner." Jason said and then followed Michael upstairs
Sam walked out on the balcony, admiring the ocean and sand. She made a call Kristina
"Hey, how is everything at home" Sam started
"Not too bad. They are trying all the tricks in the book. So how is the island?"
"Just got here, your brother is going to be trouble"
"Uh-yeah. I can imagine. Good luck. Tell Michael I said hi. Oh and you and Jason should do some alone time activities"
"KRISSY" Sam yelled
"Bye, Sam" and then hung up. Sam went back inside, locked the doors and headed upstairs
"Hey, Jase where is my stuff?"
"In here. I took it up."
"Thank you." Sam said and then kissed him.
"Michael's room in the other hall way" Jason said as Sam fluttered her eyelashes
Jason brought Sam close to him and kissed her passionately. Sam then changed into skinny dark blue jeans, and a low v-neck dark purple shirt with an open back paired with black heels. Jason looked the same and Michael dressed it up a bit. Jason and Michael were in the family room waiting for Sam talking about the activities they could do.
"You had to of have grabbed the hottest girl in PC…older"
"Micheal, don't talk about Sam like that…especially around me"
"Jason, come on. Sam is a danger junkie has a pretty awesome job, is not afraid of what you do, is hot in everything she wears, is funny and caring. What guy wouldn't want her?"
Jason stared at Michael so he just continued "but you were the lucky one who she chose. I wish I had someone like that"
"can we just drop this. I love Sam and always will, so if that is the point of this conversation, can we talk about something else"
"Hey, boys. We ready?" Sam asked
"See" Michael said referring to Sam to make sure Jason appreciates her
"Yeah. Let us get moving" Jason said as Michael left first and Sam followed behind locking up. Sam caught up with Jason "You look beautiful tonight" he said placing his hand on the small of her back
"Thanks. So where are we heading?"
"Dinner with Michael then Michael was asked to go out with a family friend of Sonny's."
"What about us?" Sam bit on her lower lip.
"Whatever you want to do."
"Where is Michael going?"
"I am going to some club. You should come too" Michael said
Sam smiled "Whatever I want to do?"
"I am going to regret saying that"
"Uncle Jason, there is live band, a bar, sitting area. It is not like some U.S club"
Jason scratched his neck and then sat down to dinner. They ate and Michael went with his friends, while Jason and Sam went for a walk around the town.
"Are you happy" Sam asked Jason
"What do you mean?"
"Like the way your life is now, are you happy"
"Well Sonny's trial does not make me "happy""
"Your life…" she dragged on
"You make me happy"
"I am glad. I just hope I am helping through all this mess"
"You are doing more than helping" Jason said and then pulled Sam into a storybook kiss. "So what are we doing?"
"You decide!" Sam smiled
"This trip is for you and Michael. And I should probably keep an eye on Michael, so we should check out this club."
"Sounds cool" Sam said trying to hide her excitement.
Sam and Michael met Jason outside, the ride home was quiet and Michael fell asleep almost instantaneously.
Sam and Jason got ready for bed. "Thanks for inviting me. This is nice"
Sam woke up to no Jason so she decided to shower and get dressed for some fun in the sun. Wearing her black and white bikini and a white tunic she came down the stairs to find Jason.
"No black?" She questioned
Jason laughed and pulled her into an embrace. "Changing it up a bit"
"Sam, who are you hugging" Michael came in concerned to why Sam would be hugging someone else
"Michael. Meet your Uncle Jason" She said turning Jason around
"No way. I have not seen you where another color other than black since I was a kid."
"We are on an Island and I prefer not to get burnt"
"Or you are just trying to impress Sam" Michael said and Jason's face turned red. Sam tried to hide her grin. "Well, I am going to get dressed for the beach. Sam you want to do something in the water?"
"Yeah, what do you have in mind?"
"Wind surfing, surfing, swimming, jet-ski and maybe if Jason would come we could go on a boat ride later? Speed boat" he said
"Either one of those sounds good" Sam said excited "Jason, you want to join"
"Nah, I will just hang around. Get some stuff done. But, I will take you up on that boat ride later"
"Okay" she said sadly curling her lower lip under.
"You need to stop that?"
"Stop what" She said wrapping her arms around his neck. Jason then leaned in for a passionate kiss.
"Now you need to stop that, or I will never get out of this house"
Jason proceeded to kiss her again, longer than the last
"Are you two done?" Michael asked
"Uh, yeah. Jason is going to wait around here. What are we doing?"
"How about, wind surfing?"
"Never done it, but I am willing to try" Sam smiled turned around kissed Jason and left
"That was tons of fun. So do you think Jason will want to go on a speed boat?"
"yeah." Sam said opening the door "But we have time, wanna swim?"
"Sure, maybe you could Jason in the ocean, or at least on the sand"
"We will see"
"Uncle Jason, you here?"
"Yeah, How was windsurfing?"
"Awesome. Sam was…"
"Shut up, so I fell a few times"
"You spent a lot of time in the water"
"I do not weigh a lot, so there was not much to keep me going or start" she said, Jason grinned
"That's okay, how about we call it even. You beat me at cards, I beat you at windsurfing?"
"No way"
"What do you propose?"
"Jason calls the game" Sam said hoping he would pick something on her side
"Swimming. From one end of the rocks to the other"
"Easy" Michael said
"Tough guy, huh?" Sam said trying to psych him up. Michael left to the beach and Sam and Jason talked
"So, you lose on purpose?" Jason asked sitting down on the bed
"I am sad to say, that I spent a good amount of time in the water" Sam laid down next to Jason
"Well, I am pretty sure you will beat Michael." He leaned over and kissed her
"How about you partake. Whoever wins will go against you?" Their kiss became passionate, he picked her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. The proceeded up the stairs to the bedroom
"Alright."
"really, wow Jason Morgan. First you wear white, then you let me dance with a stranger and not snap his neck, and now you are going to swim" Sam said as Jason was removing her bathing suit. They ended up making love in the daytime, wanting to do more, but realized Michael was waiting.
"Yeah." He said referring to her comment earlier, lent down to kiss Sam again, but instead picking her up and walking out to the beach.
"You better not" Sam said referring to Jason ready to throw her into the ocean
"You deserve it"
"Well if I am going in now, so are you" She said playfully and pulled him into the water.
"Your mom and dad are in love" A girl said walking up to Michael who was laughing at Jason.
"Oh, they are not my parents. He is my uncle and that is his girlfriend"
"They look more like soul mates. I am Adrianne, nice to meet you"
"Michael. You live around here" and shook her hand
"No, my dad works at the resort."
"Oh, my dad owns the resort"
"So I guess I should not be talking to you"
"Why?"
"Your dad is my dad's boss. It is a little weird"
"Nah. So I am having a competition with my uncle's girlfriend and winner gets to race my uncle. You want to help me win"
"Cheat?"
"Well, how about lie"
"I am passing. You are the bosses son and your uncle is his enforcer. I chose not to get involved"
"Wait a minute—are you related to Edwardo?"
"Yep, I am his youngest daughter."
"So I guess you know that I have known him since I was a baby"
"Pretty much, I have heard a lot about you, you are like family to him. I am sorry to hear about your dad"
"You know?"
"Just that he is on trial and you are here to get away from it all. That is nice of your Uncle to take you away from the mess."
"yeah. It is."
"Well, I have to get going. Maybe I will see you later, you can see my dad again"
"I would like that" Michael said and then looked out at the water
"I cannot believe you did that?"
"It was your idea" Sam said swimming close to him
"Come here" Jason said taking her hand. He picked her up and kissed her.
"Alright, I think Michael is around, maybe we should keep it PG" Sam said unwrapping her legs from Jason's waist.
"yeah, you are right." Then he yelled to Michael "You ready"
"Yeah, I was born ready" He said taking a spot next to Sam
"Remember back and forth and no knocking into each other. On your mark, get set, go"
"Who knew Jason was so…capable of letting loose." Michael said making Sam smile and then they were off.
"And the winner is Sam, by a long shot. Sorry Michael, I bet you could beat her at video games"
"We said three games" Sam interjected
"Alright, now you and Jason race"
"You ready for me to beat you again" Sam said preparing and then winking at Michael.
Jason and Sam were off and once again Sam won. "Just because you have long limbs does not mean that I would be slower" Sam said coming up to the shore arguing
"So I am going to go play some video games. I will see you two later" and then Michael left
Sam and Jason took a seat on the sand looking out on the ocean, with Sam's head on Jason's shoulder. The sun had already set and it was getting dark out. Sam took her head off of Jason's shoulder and laid down to look at the stars. "It is so clear here"
"Yeah." Jason said looking up and then turning to look at Sam "I am lucky"
"There was a shooting star and I missed it?" Sam said looking at Jason confused
"No, I am lucky that you are back in my life and that there is no drama or expectations. It is just you and me and the stars"
"I love you. But, we should go to the house" Sam said adjusting her bikini.
And then they walked hand in hand to the house. Sam went upstairs to change and saw no Michael "JASON, JASON. Is Michael here?"
"Not down here"
"He is not upstairs and his stuff is gone"
"He cannot have gone too far, the staff knows to make him stay here."
"Okay, I will go out and see if I can catch up to him. You make some phone calls" Sam said grabbing her phone. "keep in touch"
"Wait, Sam"
"Yeah"
"Thanks for doing this" Jason said and Sam just smiled and left
Sam found Michael, ready to take a bus to the airport. "Michael?"
"Sam" he said disappointed
"What's going on, I thought you were having a good time?"
"I was, I am. There is just a part of me that cannot stay here. And I mean I am legal so I do not have to stay."
"Why don't we talk to Jason, see what we can do."
"So you are on my side"
"I am on no one's side. I am just looking out for you and how this will affect you dad"
"Fine, I'll talk to Jason"
"Look who I found" Sam said as Jason hung up the phone on Bernie
"Michael, why are you running again"
"I do not feel comfortable here, I need to be there to support my dad. I promise to keep my mouth shut, avoid Dante, hell I will live with you and Spinelli, follow Sam around when you cannot watch me, you can put an ankle monitor on me. All I know is that I cannot be here, not now"
"If we go back, you have to promise to stay away from the court house, go to school and if you have the urge to say something; call me, your mom or Sam."
"Okay, that sounds fair. So can we leave?"
"I will have the jet ready first thing in the morning"
"How about I go get dinner and you two play Spinelli's game?"
"Thanks Sam" Michael stood up
"Yeah" she smiled and left
Sam came back with food and they all ate and talked about Spinelli and his video game world
"Oh come on. Spinelli is great" Sam argued
"Maybe to you. He is weird with everyone else" Michael said
"You just don't know him" Sam said
"Why, don't we change the subject." Jason interjected
"No business talk, or I am out of here" Michael said
"I agree" Sam piped up
"How about, I have no idea. I have to make a few calls."
Sam gave him a look and Michael went upstairs to call Morgan. Jason was on the phone for a while, so Sam went for a walk on the beach. When Jason was done, he looked but could not find Sam.
"Michael, where did Sam go?"
"Not sure, she was cleaning up, when I went upstairs"
"Okay, you stay put or that ankle monitor will look great on you"
"You got it boss"
Jason left to go find Sam sitting out on the rocks with waves crashing against them. He called her name quietly not to startle her
"Sam, are you okay?"
"Hey, yeah. One second" Sam said standing up and walking back toward the sand "I was going to come back, I just needed to clear my head"
"About?"
"I was just thinking about this trial and how thankful I am that you are not being charged. And I know Sonny has a family and all, but I am just glad that you are free…for now at least" she smiled
"I know" He said and pulled her into a hug "Well according to the prosecutor I am next"
"Hmmmm, she will have to get through me first"
"Is that so?"
"Yeah, well by the way she was looking at you, maybe if you flirt back she will let Sonny off the hook"
"What are you talking about, flirting"
"Yeah, she was totally checking you out."
"The only woman I want to be hit on is by you"
"Wow, you are quite the charmer" Sam said resting back into his hold around her
"Enjoy it while it lasts"
"I plan on that, how about we go in. Last night on the Island"
"Looks that way"
"What are we going to do?"
Jason leaned down and kissed her, then took her hand and proceeded to go up the stairs "You go in, I want to make sure Michael is still here"
Sam slowly let go of his hand and walked backwards to the bedroom door. "okay" whispered
"Michael is asleep…Sam?"
"I am here" Jason found her looking under the bed
"What are you doing, exactly"
"I lost my earring back"
"Want some help?"
"Sure, wait, maybe, no. Ah-Ha I found it" Sam said and Jason just smiled at her squirming under the bed
"You okay?" he smiled
"Yeah. I am good. So you said Michael is still here?"
"Yeah. Asleep"
"So when will we be leaving tomorrow"
"6:30"
"The butt-crack of dawn. Nice"
"Poor you"
"I know" she curled her lower lip
Jason pulled Sam into him and kissed her passionately. They ended up making love for a good part of the night and woke up in each other's arms.
"We should get going" Jason said untangling himself from Sam
"What happened, to mornings? Don't answer that, I need a shower…want to join?"
"I want to, but if we shower together, there is no way we will get to the landing strip on time"
"Exactly" She smiled
"I'll be in the other shower"
Sam threw a pillow at him "Fine, you owe me for waking up this early"
Jason smiled and left the room. Sam and Michael were packed and ready, while Jason tied up a few things. The plane ride was uneventful; Jason dropped off Michael at Carly's and then dropped Sam off at work.
"Hey, Spinelli" Sam said coming in with her bags
"Back so soon?"
"Michael was a little difficult" Sam laughed
"I see, did Fair Samantha enjoy private time with Stonecold?"
"We had fun" Sam smiled not wanting to divulge details
"Time away does wonders for the mind and soul"
"Perfectly put. So any cases?"
"Just surveillance stuff, nothing the Jackal cannot handle. However, you still have to give your results to the cheating husband case. I can set up an appointment at the metro-court?"
"Okay, I am going to run home and change. And I do not have a car…"
"Use mine, Maximista will pick me up"
"You sure?"
"Yes, I will email you the time"
With that said Sam left to get changed and then head to the metro-court.
Sam met with her client and then walked to her car past the Haunted Star, where she saw Ethan getting rough with Kristina. She told Kristina to go home and then she had a little chat with Ethan. After being angry she went home to relax in her Jacuzzi.
Sam woke up early the next morning to her cell phone and home phone going off like crazy
Phone Call
"Sam it is Alexis, Kristina is in the hospital. She said Ethan beat her"
"I will be right there"
Hospital
Sam got to the hospital and saw a beaten and bruised Kristina, then had a flashback of Bill Monroe beating her; one of the many times. Alexis was answering questions about Kristina when Sam came by.
"Is your daughter sexually active" Robin asked
"What kind of question is that, of course not"
"Hospital Protocol" Robin defended
"Actually, she is on birth control and may be having sex" Sam piped in
"Thank you, that is all I need to know for now, I will keep you updated" Robin said closing Kristina's chart
"Sam, how do you know this?"
"She asked me about sex, and I gave her my opinion on not to, but she insisted she was ready, so I took her to a family planning clinic to get birth control. I wanted her to be safe, if she decided to"
"You have no right, you are not her mother. If she was talking about this, you should have told me."
"She was afraid to come to you. I thought I was doing the right thing"
"No, you were wrong"
Jason came to the hospital after Sonny called about Kristina and how he needed Jason to figure out who did this. As Alexis was berating Sam he walked off the elevator. He watched as Sam took it and defended herself without making things worse. Alexis saw Jason and continued
"You and your sex life it none of my business, my daughter and hers is mine, you should have not got involved. You should leave, go home and have sex with the mobster" Alexis yelled turning heads
"If that is what you want, I will leave. But don't let Kristina think, I do not care about her" she turned around, and saw Jason standing there. She nodded and walked toward him. "Hey, I am going to go"
Jason pulled her into a hug and walked onto the elevator "Are you going to be okay" he asked pushing strands of hair behind her ear.
"Yeah, she is just angry at the situation, she needed to let her frustrations out, and I happened to be that person."
"Do you want a ride?"
"No, my car is here. Will you let me know if Spinelli finds anything" she said solemn.
"Sam, you do not look okay. And I do not think it was about Alexis."
"Alexis said that Kristina identified her attacker as Ethan. I was just thinking maybe it was a way to get back at Sonny"
"I'll look into it. I promise. Are you sure you do not want to come home with me tonight. I am not sure you should be alone"
"I'll be fine. Maybe, I will come by in the morning."
"Sounds good." Jason said and then gave her a gentle kiss and closed her car door.
Sam went home, got ready for bed and turned on the T.V to watch the news. The story tonight was about Kristina "Attorney Alexis Davis and Mob King Ping's daughter was beaten tonight and has identified her attacker. Information is not being released, but this may be an indirect hit on her father, who is currently facing murder charges of his late wife Claudia Corinthos"
Sam turned off the T.V and went to bed, about an hour later she awoke from a dream about her attacker and all the abuse she went through. She could not call Jason, because it would bring up the past and she and her mother were not speaking. Spinelli would tell Jason and Maxie would somehow tell Spinelli and then Jason would eventually find out. Sam decided to let it go and went back to sleep. She woke up at 7:00 the next morning and headed over to the Penthouse for news. She opened the door to see Spinelli on an orange soda high and staring at his computer
"Spienlli, you okay?"
"I have been up all night, running into firewalls, I am sleep deprived. Jason went to bed a while ago, he is upstairs"
"Okay, you go to sleep, I can take over now."
"Thank you Fair Samantha, I will see you when I am more chipper" Spinelli said, slowly walking up the stairs, Sam followed to see Jason
"Morning" She whispered into his here, sitting next to him on his bed
"Mmm, Please tell me it is Sam and not a crude joke"
"It is me, sorry for waking you"
"It is fine. I have some information"
"You sleep, I will figure it out" Sam said as Jason grabbed her arm and pulled her to him
"I missed you last night"
"You did?"
"Yeah"
"Could I make it up to you, if I stayed here until you are fully rested" Jason pushed down the covers and Sam crawled under, schooching into Jason's hard abs.
"You okay, after yesterday?"
"Yeah, just a small hiccup in my day."
"Well Johnny came over last night, to plead Ethan's case, saying he has an alibi, but cannot say it."
"He was helping burn Bernie's office"
"Yeah."
"But, it could have happened before or after"
"Sam, Johnny made a compelling argument and Lucky agreed after talking to Ethan"
Sam sat up in bed and looked at Jason and then went downstairs. He quickly threw on some clothes and followed her. He came down as she was putting her coat on. "Sam"
"I should go"
"No, tell me what you are thinking"
"You are just going to leave it like that. My sister identified him. People who are abused never blame someone else. They blame themselves and can usually identify their attacker, after they build enough strength. I know, I went through it" She stopped not wanting to bring the past up
Jason came toward her "I forgot. Sam…"
"I need to go, before I say something I regret." Sam left in a hurry and drove to the docks
Phone Call
"Hey, I heard you are coming into Port Charles today"
"McCall is everything okay"
"Not really"
"I should be docking in 5 minutes, where can I meet you?"
"I am at the docks"
"Stay put"
10 minutes later Mark met up with Sam and pulled her into a hug "What happened, what did Jason do"
"My sister, Kristina, was attacked—she is severely beaten"
"And it brought all the memories back"
"Pretty much, Kristina identified her attacker, as this boy she has a major crush on. And I am not sure if he did it, but usually victims to not falsely accuse"
"They usually blame themselves" Mark said stroking her hair
"I was talking about her accident with Jason and I just had to walk out before I regretted something. I just cannot explain without feeling the need to cry or have a flashback"
"I thought you got over the Bill thing."
"I was. But then I heard my sister was going through the same thing. How could memories not come back up."
"I understand."
"Jason is probably going to be looking for me. Can I stay on your boat, until I am ready to talk to him"
"Of course."
Jason/Carly
"Hey, Jason. Are you okay?" Carly said coming into the restaurant
"Sam" He said tiredly
"What happened?"
"I do not believe Kristina's story. And she got angry and left."
"What did she say"
"She wanted to leave before she said something she regretted"
"I am not sure I believe Kristina's story either and maybe Sam knows it too. But she wants you on her side. You would not go after Ethan and she may feel like she did something wrong to perpetuate the attack. She blames herself a lot"
"Her tragic flaw" Jason said with his head in his head
"Do you feel sorry"
"I feel sorry for not being more sympathetic but I still believe he did not do this. I cannot change that"
"Sympathetic?" Carly questioned
"Sam had an abusive relationship. She ended up killing him in self defense."
"I think I remember that"
"Yeah, I should have handled it differently. And now I cannot find her to talk."
"Spinelli can't find her?"
"He is looking, but they are friends…he may keep it to himself if she calls."
"IF something is hurting Sam, he would tell you"
"I guess. I just need to solve this before Sonny flips. He has a code with Luke, he cannot go after Ethan. And if he finds out who really did, he will snap."
"So. What are you waiting for. Talk to Kristina"
"I need Sam's help"
"I see. You want me to talk to her"
"No, you will make things worse" Jason said bluntly
"Fine. I came here to find Sonny?"
"He is probably at the hospital or avoiding the federal prosecutor"
"Thanks Jason. And give Sam time, this is hurting her" Carly hugged him and left
Spinelli/Maxie
"How is my Maximista?"
"Better, why did you leave?"
"Well you know about Kristina?"
"Yeah"
"Jason and Sonny want me to find the real culprit"
"Robin said she identified LuLu's brother."
"Jason believes he is innocent."
"How does Sam feel? I heard Alexis yelling at her yesterday"
"Well, it seems she believes Kristina and Jason's loss of faith in the story, caused Fair Samantha to flee"
"Because of her past"
"What past?"
"Sam did not tell you?"
"About what?"
"She scammed men into marrying her to get their money"
"Yes, and there was an accident, she shot one of the men"
"In self-defense. Spinelli…the guy beat her" Maxie said as Jason was passing by. Jason stopped, but hid
"Oh my, I had no idea"
"There is more. He took his anger out on her almost every day. Sometimes the beatings were so bad, she went to the hospital and then he would verbally abuse her for going to the hospital even though she told doctors that she fell down the stairs, ran into doors, excuses like that. One day he was brutal, and was ready to force himself on her, she grabbed the shot-gun and killed him"
"This is very unsettling news. No wonder this is hard for her"
"She always blames herself. She probably is mad that she did not act quick enough or she could have stopped it before it started."
"Ah. She refers to her blaming herself as a tragic flaw"
"Yeah, it is sad. I cannot believe Jason would be so insensitive" Maxie said being her self
Jason leaned his back to the wall and rubbed his face after hearing what Maxie said. He never knew, because he was mad at her then.
"I am sure Jason meant nothing"
"Whatever you do— if you find Sam…do not tell him. She needs to figure this out."
"Are you sure?"
"I know Sam, she told me all of this didn't she"
"I will do my best" Spinelli said
Jason missed Maxie's message to Spinelli. He came in her room "Spinelli I need you help ASAP"
"Nice to see you too Jason. A 'hey Maxie how are you feeling' would have been nice"
"Stonecold is distraught"
"I am sorry Maxie. I hope you are feeling better. Spinelli, I need help finding Sam"
Spinelli looked at Maxie and she gave him a nod and a scary look. "I will get right on that" he smiled and left with Jason
Sam/Mark
When Sam and Mark left the docks it began to pour, by time they made it to the boat they were drenched.
"I will get you some sweats and a hoodie"
"Thanks. And thanks for letting me hide here"
"It is what friends are for" he smiled and went to his cabin "Here you go, they are clean"
She laughed "Thanks. So are you done with the salvage operation"
"Yeah, there was less out there than I thought. So I am back to doing shipping jobs out of Port Charles. I leave in two weeks for another two week stint"
"Fun."
"Yeah, do you want to talk" Mark asked as they sat in the den like area
"Not really, at least for now. I just want to get away from this mess"
"Don't you want to be with your sister?"
"Alexis kicked me out, after I kept information from her"
"She is distraught and saddened. Just as I was when I found out about you. I will never forgive myself for not getting you out sooner"
"I am fine. And Bill is gone"
"I know, but you got hurt, you still have that dent on your forehead"
"yeah, I do not even realize anymore. I have gotten other wounds that are more memorable" She smiled
"Do not remind me. I hate when you get hurt"
"Just because I can take a bullet and you have not" She joked
"You are going to go there?"
"Yeah" She said finally looking like herself
"That is better" he pointed at her smile, she smiled back and went back to drinking her coffee
Spinelli/Jason
"Anything, yet?"
"No. You do realize Fair Samantha's job description is not to be seen. She is very good at hiding"
"I know. But you are the Jackal" he said trying to get him to work harder
"I am working as fast as I can. Do you think that she may not want to be found" Spinelli said thinking back to his conversation with Maxie
"I just want to make sure she is safe"
"We both know that you want to talk to her. And we both know, she is safe, she would not endanger herself at a moment like this"
"I want to apologize and I need her help to figure out the truth, even if one of us is wrong"
"Maybe she knows you are right"
"Perhaps." Jason sat on the couch running his fingers through his hair
"May I ask why this eating you up so much"
"I walked by Maxie's room…when she was talking about Sam's abuse. I had no idea"
"It is most upsetting, even for the Jackal. I just wish I could help her"
"Just find her" Jason said
Morning came and Sam got a call from Alexis saying that she needs her and she was sorry
"Hey" She said coming up to see Mark doing on deck chores
"How did you sleep"
"Let's just say that waves do a world of good. And being away from the craziness"
"I am glad"
"My mom called" Mark walked over to her "She apologized and wants me to come to the hospital"
"Are you going?"
"yeah, but do you think you could come with. I am not sure my backbone is strong enough"
"Of course. Do you want to go home and change"
Sam laughed "That would be great. Let me call Spinelli first"
"Spinelli, it is Sam. I know you are looking for me. I am okay. But would appreciate you not telling Jason where I am if you happen to spot me at my apartment or say the hospital"
"For a friend. Yes. But I would like to advise you, that talking will help"
"Thanks"
Spinelli/Jason
Spinelli hung up as Jason was walking toward him "Who was that"
"LuLu, she is concerned about things with Dante and Sonny and wanting to be left out."
"Oh. Did you find Sam."
"No such luck. I think she wants to remain hidden and will come out when she is ready"
"Alright, well I have some business to take care of. Call me if you find anything about Kristina and Ethan or Sam."
As he left Spinelli was wary about where his business would take him and if he may come across Sam
The Hospital
"Alexis" Sam called coming toward Kristina's room with Mark
"Sam, I am sorry." And pulled her into a hug
"No need to explain. How is Kristina?"
"Weak, she is only allowed to have family visit, I think she may want to see you."
"Alright. I will, I just need a little time—I do not want to hear the you were right about Ethan speech"
"Okay."
"Oh, This is Mark, by the way. Mark, my mother Alexis Davis"
"Nice to meet you Ms. Davis"
"I have heard a lot about you from Molly and Kristina. Sam told me about your childhood together. I guess I should thank you"
"No need. It is just nice to finally put a name to the face" he smiled
"Same here." She smiled and winked at Sam
"Do you want me to get you two, anything? Food? Drink?"
"If you could get me a coffee that would be great." Alexis said
"I think I know how you take it, if you are anything like Sam"
"You got that right" Alexis turned toward Sam "I like him. Any hope for you two"
"Mom, we are really good friends."
"He looks at you differently"
"I know. Do not worry I do not lead him on. He knows I am with…" Sam stopped
"Is everything okay with you and Jason"
"Not sure. We had a fight, just a little rocky right now"
"I am sorry, and I really mean that" Alexis said taking Sam's hand in hers. They talked about Kristina and the Jason's theory. Sam said she is unsure herself but, she was once a victim and wants to see how Kristina reacts. Alexis understood and they talked about how she had to tell Molly, Sam offered but Alexis declined.
Mark came back with the coffee and they were acting happy for the dismal situation. Jason happened to walk down the hall as they were smiling. He saw Mark put his hands on Sam's shoulder and tensed up in anger he could comfort her, when I was the reason for needing it.
"Sam, do you mind staying with Kristina. Mark you can go inside if you want to too. I am going to go tell Molly the news"
"Okay, good luck" Sam said and took Mark's hand leading her into Kristina's room" Jason looked infuriated and walked toward the room. He looked inside to a teary eyed Sam and an inconsolable Kristina. Mark was holding Sam's hand that was not attached to Kristina. Sam looked toward the window and saw Jason, she tensed up. Mark took notice and looked out the window; he said a few words to Sam and walked out to talk with Jason
"I do not think now is the best time" Mark started
"You speak for Sam now"
"I am speaking on behalf of the two girls in there, the one who feels guilty and the other one who blames herself for being beaten. I know, what I am talking about, I was there when Sam was abused."
"Why didn't you do anything"
"I found out a two weeks before Bill was shot, we planned an escape plan, but Sam was at her last straw. You have no idea, what she is going through. You need to give her space, Sam will talk when she is ready, in the mean time…you should stay away from the hospital" Mark said visibly getting upset
"I love Sam, I am not going to back off. She needs me, not matter what defense she is putting up. I know her"
"I think I know her a little better. You should leave before Alexis comes back"
"Tell Sam we need to talk"
"Sure thing" Mark said sarcastically and then went back in the room
Sam did not want to hear the conversation, but by the look on Mark's face he brought up her abuse.
"Thanks" Sam whispered
"As much as I dislike Jason for his behavior; you two should talk. You love each other"
"That is what makes it hard" Sam said "She is asleep, we should wait outside" Sam and Mark left the room and sat on the floor across from her room
"Did you two talk?"
"Yeah, she may be lying"
"What do you mean?"
"Well Ethan did get rough with her, she was semi-conscious when she named him. I think I know who did it. But I need to wait for Kristina to come around."
Alexis came back with Molly and told Sam to go clear her head, knowing that Kristina's story was all too similar. Mark left with Sam and Alexis talked to the doctors while Molly waited with Kristina.
"So, you want some lunch?" Mark asked Sam
"Uh, I am not that hungry, this whole thing makes me sick to my stomach"
"Sam, you need to eat, I know you have not since you found out, that was two days ago. I do not want Alexis to have two daughters in the hospital"
"Fine, you want to go to Kelly's?"
"Sounds good" Mark said and then he pulled Sam into a much needed hug. They went to Kelly's and enjoyed a quiet lunch
"Sam, I heard about Kristina, is everything okay?" Mike asked
"Not yet."
"Will you tell Alexis and Kristina I am thinking about them."
"Of course"
"You know everyone around town is on edge"
"Me too" Sam said and looked down at her meal. Mike took the hint and walked away. Then Morgan and Michael walked in to pick up food for their dad.
"Mark, I need to get away from here"
"I think it is too late"
"Sam, Mark."
"Hey Michael and Morgan" Mark said
"Did you get to see Kristina, we were planning on going after lunch with my dad" Morgan said
"Just came from the hospital. Ms. Davis and Molly are with her" Mark said as Sam sat blankly
Michael left to pick up the food, while Morgan asked about his sister. Mark answered all the questions as best as he could. When they left, Mark took Sam to her apartment to get away from everything
Sonny/Jason/The Boys
"Hey Jason, we saw Sam at Kelly's with Mark when we picked up the food."
Jason stood up at Michaels comment "I think they left by now" Morgan added
"Oh"
"So Mark told us about Kristina and her condition"
"How did he know" Sonny asked, wondering why he found out before him
"He was with Sam and Alexis at the hospital when the doctors were there. Sam did not say much to us. She looked blank of all emotions" Morgan said
"Jason, what happened to Sam?" Sonny whispered
"We got in a fight and she is reliving the past"
"Excuse me?"
"Remember Sam killed that guy in self defense"
"Yeah, back when you were on trial"
"He beat her regularly. I never knew because I was so mad at her back then."
"So what happened?"
"I said some things and she lost her faith in me most likely. All I know is that Mark is there and he knows how to comfort her"
"Well how about you figure out the truth and go to Sam with the facts this time. Talk to Kristina"
"I do not think I should run into Sam"
Michael told Jason she was going back to the hospital later
Jason left for the hospital and was able to walk right into Kristina's room. He started asking her questions about how she was lying and telling the truth was the only way out
"You have no idea, that is why Sam won't talk to you…because you have no idea" she screamed, making Alexis run into her room.
"Jason you get out of my daughters room or I will call security and have you arrested" Alexis said angrily, while Kristina covered her ears and whimpered
Lucky for Jason, Sam heard the whole thing. Alexis saw Sam and went back into Kristina's room to calm her down. Knowing that Sam would handle Jason! Jason heard Sam's heels and turned around.
"Jason, what are you doing?" She said quietly
"Sam, I just want to learn the truth."
"By telling my little sister what she should be thinking" her tone becoming bitter and her decibel rising
"No. I just want for her to be able to tell the truth"
"You have no idea, how to deal with this." She screamed, causing people to look
"Sam, you are being irrational"
"Don't tell me how I feel. You have no idea. You need to leave and do not come back here."
Jason stepped toward her and grabbed her arm. "Jason, don't touch me" taking her arm back
"Sam, I want to talk with you."
"Not now. I need to get out of here" She ran her finger through her hair as tears fell
"Let me take you somewhere"
"I do not think that is a good idea." Sam said backing up against the wall. Jason got up close to her, he could see her body tense and her breathing get ragged. Jason left her no way to get out. "Don't do this"
Jason proceeded to kiss her near the collar bone. She melted and he took her hand "I love you"
"I know." And then Jason pulled her into a hug
"I cannot do this right now. You should go"
"Sam, can't we just talk this out."
"I should make sure Kristina is okay" And she left him standing to the hallway.
I know I stopped at an awkward place, but I am still developing how to get Sam and Jason back on the same team. I hope I did not make you think they are breaking up—that will not happen in this story. Jason and Sam are meant for each other!
I am not sure when I will post again, since I am kind of stuck, if you have any ideas, please let me know.
And make sure to check out my finished story Dizzy. I am working on two more shorter stories, I will post them when they are finished. Thank you for reading!