The party is in full swing and so far, no problem. Liz tried to get to Jake but Sam cut her off and told her that if she didn't want to embarrass her in front of her boys then she needed to stay away from Jake. The kids were busy playing the treasure hunt game that Carly had set up for them. Sam made her way over to Sonny and says "Hey. Carly told me about what you said to Liz and I just wanted to say thank you for sticking up for me." she smiles at him.
"I know that I have not always treated you with the respect that you deserve Sam, but you are the mother of my child. And I am very sorry for the way that I have treated you in the past." He tells her.
"I don't mean to be offensive but what has brought ton this new attitude of yours?" Sam asks him.
"Losing Avery. It feels like this is the second time I have lost a daughter and I just can't go on the way I have been. I need to start proving that I love my children more than I love my power. And I am." He signs. "I haven't told anyone else this yet but I sold my business to the Asian players. I'm done. I make really good money with the coffee business and it will be more than enough to live off."
Sam is blown away. "Are you sure you will be happy without the business?" she asks.
"I was never happy with it. Look at everything it has taken from me. I know that I will be blissfully happy without it." He smiles.
Sam gives him a hug and tells him "I'm happy for you Sonny."
Across the room Jake is watching Danny and the other kids have fun with the treasure hunt. "Hey Jake," Patrick walks up to him and says. "Can I talk to you for a second?" Jake looks at him strangely but says "Sure." He is not sure what to expect because the last time him and Dr. Drake talked it was not very pleasant.
"I wanted to apologize to you for the way that I have been treating you." Patrick says, shocking Jake. "What?"
"Yea, I know but Sam told me everything and made me realize that it is not your fault that Hayden was shot. Hell, I don't even blame Sonny. Shawn is a grown ass man and made that decision on his own."
"Um…wow I don't really know what to say." Jake starts "But thank you. I know that if I were in your shoes I would have thought the same this so not hard feelings." Jake sticks his hand out for Patrick to shake and he does.
"Now why don't we go find our women and enjoy the rest of the party?"
"Um… actually, Liz and I are not together anymore. "What?" Patrick asks shocked. "Turns out that Liz is not the person I thought she was. I'm just glad I found that out sooner rather than later."
Dante and Lulu are sitting down watching Rocco play with the other kids as Sam comes over and asks "Hey Dante? Can I talk to you for a minute?" she gives Lulu a reassuring smile and says "I promise not to keep him too long."
Lulu laughs and says "Keep him as long as you like." Lulu teases. "Ha ha very funny." Dante gives her a kiss before following Sam out on the balcony.
"What's up?" he asks.
"I just wanted to apologize to you about my part in our little brother's death." Sam says sadly.
"What?" Dante asks shocked. "I'm the reason your mom went into premature labor. She asked me not to tell my dad the truth but I couldn't do it. After I did she got really upset and that is what set her into labor. I'm so sorry." Dante was completely caught off guard. He can't believe that Sam thinks she is responsible for the baby's death. A baby that is not ever dead.
When he told his mom that he would help cover up the fact the baby was really alive he had had no idea who he was keeping him from. Not just Julian but also Sam and Lucas who were his siblings too. "Sam this is not your fault. It was an accident that happened. This isn't on anyone least of all you." he tells her.
"But if I had just…"
"No, Sam. It's not your fault." He says firmly.
"I'm still sorry that you lost him too." Sam says with tears in her eyes.
"I'm sorry, too." Dante says as he pulls her into a hug. But what he is sorry for is much worse.
After the cake is cut and the presents have been opened, San and Patrick are watching Danny and Emma play with the mote controlled motorcycle that Jake had gotten Danny. It was by far his favorite gift. Sam notices that Liz and Nikolas are having a pretty tense conversation while stealing glances at Jake. Before she can speculate as to what they are up to the elevator doors open with a ding. Who walks out is a complete to surprise to everyone. "Hi everybody. Did you miss me?" Hayden asks with a bright smile.