Without Hate - Chapter 15

Sonny smiled as he trailed kisses down the length of Alexis's bare back. He inhaled her scent: vanilla and lavender. As he reached the curve of her lower back, he heard her giggle. He returned to her shoulder, nipping at it in the process.

"Sonny," she practically purred. "You have to get some sleep."

"Why?" He began to kiss her neck, then her jawline. "Sleep is overrated."

"Because you know this isn't real."

With a sigh, he moved from his side and lay flat on his back. "What do you mean this isn't real?"

He became alarmed when she didn't speak. "Alexis?" He turned to his side only to find she'd disappeared.

Sonny opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling. Once again, he had been dreaming. He wondered if he dare look at his alarm clock. At last glance, an illuminated, blue "5:30" stared back at him. What was it about Alexis? One kiss and she'd already taken over his brain. Sonny looked at his clock, which surprised him with an 8:00 a.m. reading. Deciding that sleep was too elusive to obtain, he grabbed a t-shirt and headed down the stairs.

In the living room of Penthouse four, Alexis was meeting with Jason about the details of the next day's hearing. Jason told her he had reason to believe the charges would be dropped.

"As long as it doesn't involve cement shoes or AJ's body in the trunk of a Crown Victoria, I'm all for a dismissal."

Jason chuckled. "Actually, we can thank Grandmother, Lila and Emily." He paused. "What do you know about Crown Victorias? Have you been watching The Sopranos again?"

Alexis laughed. "I don't watch the Sopranos or Goodfellas or The Godfather. I've got this crazy idea that ignorance is bliss." She immediately re-thought her previous statement when she glanced over her shoulder and saw Sonny coming down the stairs clad in his silk boxers. In his hand, he held a t-shirt. And for a moment, she wasn't sure whether she wanted to throw it into the fireplace or order him to put it on. With every step, she watched the movement of his muscular torso.

It was Jason's voice that brought her back to reality. "Earth to Alexis."

"Wh...What? Did you say something?"

Sonny looked across the room and noticed Alexis sitting on the sofa with Jason. At least he thought it was Alexis, after his dreams the night before he couldn't be sure. He pulled his shirt over his head and walked until he stood before her. "Hey."

"Hey yourself." She watched as he rubbed his eyes willing them to a more alert state. In his t-shirt with his curls falling free, he possessed the vulnerability of a young boy.

He eyed her in her ultra-professional, black business suit. His eyes followed the lines of the fitted skirt to her knees where it stopped. A smile formed as he saw the slender heels of the stilettos that always punctuated her legs. "Uh, I'm going to take a shower and make breakfast. You got a taste for something special?"

"Oh, I can't stay. I have a meeting with a client."

"You cheating on us, Miss Davis?"

"Hey, I never said we were exclusive. Besides, even if I have other clients, you know you're my favorite." She gave him a shy smile. "By the way, I have a favor to ask."

"Anything."

"I have an appointment with Dr. Meadows. It's for an ultrasound. I don't need you to go in with me or anything, I just need you to make an appearance at the hospital. You know, in case Stefan, or heaven-forbid Helena is around."

"I'll be there."

"But you don't know what time."

"Doesn't matter, I'll be there. Today, Ms. Davis, you are my priority."

"Thanks, I guess I'll see you at 3:30." Alexis felt giddy as she turned to leave. "See you later, Jason." She called as she exited.

After she left, Jason looked at Sonny who was still watching the door. "Wow, smooth even without hair gel." Jason laughed.

"Shut up." Sonny chuckled before he headed upstairs.

Alexis paused for a moment before she entered the Penthouse after her visit with her client. She was terrified about what awaited her on the other side of the door or rather whom: Carly. She took a deep breath. Last night, she'd managed to dodge Carly's questions about kissing Sonny.

So friend, when were you going to tell me you kissed Sonny?"

"How did you know Sonny and I kissed? Do you have closed circuit cameras hidden in here?"

"Nope. I was just guessing. You are so busted."

"Dang it," Alexis thought. Carly tricked her. She was sneakier than most of her courtroom opponents. She'd have suggested law school, if Carly weren't more likely to break the law than to read it. Alexis clinched her teeth.

"So, how was it?"

"How was what?

"Kissing Sonny."

Soon the angelic sounds of Michael's screams rang out. Alexis looked toward the stairs, "Sounds like he needs to be changed. I'll take care of it. I need the practice." Alexis flew up the stairs, changed Michael for the fourth time in six weeks and then locked herself in her bedroom.

Now, all she needed to do was get inside, change her clothes and head to the hospital for her ultrasound. Alexis opened the door to the Penthouse and tip-toed toward the stairs.

"I'm still waiting to hear about last night with Sonny." Carly stifled a laugh as she watched Alexis jump sky-high at the sound her voice.

Alexis feigned innocence. "What are you talking about?"

"The kiss. The one you're holding out on telling me about."

"Are you going to stalk me until I do?"

"Duh."

"Fine. Sonny kissed me and I liked it."

"How much?"

"Enough."

"Enough how? Like, you liked it because you haven't seen any action since Jax left? Or was it one of those kisses that you know is going to change your life."

"Carly, you can't actually believe one kiss can change your life." Alexis leaned against the desk. She would have never pegged Carly for a romantic. A slight smile crossed her lips as she wondered who would have guessed.

"I knew from the second Jason kissed me, he was the one. Do you know we used to have sex without even knowing each other's names?"

"There's a romance novel in the making."

Carly rolled her eyes at Alexis's sarcasm. "Make fun all you want, but look at all the things Jase has done for me since then. Now, me and Jase and Michael are a family."

Alexis sighed. "Carly, no one could be happier for you than I am, but do you know how lucky you were? Jason could have been HIV positive or had an STD. He could have been married or some kind of psycho. I don't do reckless."

"You don't have to; you know Sonny is none of those things. So, spill, do you want to kiss him again?"

"Carly."

"I'm not going to let you off the hook until you tell me."

"I plead the fifth."

"Yeah, like I know what that means."

"Considering your choice of soulmates, I'd suggest you learn."

"Spill."

"Fine, I'd like to kiss Sonny again and again. In fact, it's all I've thought about for the last eight hours. Are you happy?"

"I know I am." Sonny's voice hit her ears.

Alexis didn't even turn to acknowledge Sonny's presence. She was completely afraid she would simply die from humiliation the second she made eye contact with him. "Carly, will you please make Sonny comfortable while I get changed?"

Alexis's facial expression told Carly that if she did any more than nod, it would be the end of her. Alexis's words as she passed her roommate by, confirmed it. "You are toast."

On the limo ride to the hospital, Alexis couldn't bear to look at Sonny. She was still mortified.

"Alexis," his voice was calm. "You don't have to be embarrassed. I enjoyed our kiss, too."

She continued to look out of the window.

"I enjoyed our kiss so much that it threw me a little." Truth was, it had thrown him a lot.

This revelation caused her to turn toward him. "It did?"

"Yeah." He smiled as he thought she might have been the only woman with whom he would be so forthcoming.

"So, what do you think we should do about it?"

He thought about her, "I don't think we should overanalyze it."

"Easy for you to say." She smiled faintly. "What else?"

He flashed a dimpled smile. "Well, you know what they say, 'The only way to conquer fear is to face it head on.'" And with that, he brought his mouth crashing to hers.

They kissed until they heard Johnny knock on the window.

Once inside, Sonny took Alexis by the hand and led her toward Dr. Meadows office. He continued to hold her hand until a receptionist called her name. She walked to the door slowly then suddnly turned to face him. "Sonny, you can come with me...if you want."

Sonny felt his heart move to his throat. With a nod, he was at her side within seconds.

Once inside the exam room, a nurse deposited a pair of cloth hospital pajamas for Alexis to wear. She held them in her hands for a moment while she stared at Sonny. "Well..."

"Yeah."

"Will you please turn around?"

He eyed her from head to toe. "And what's in that for me?" He teased her with his dimples.

"Sonny."

"Fine."

He turned around, but momentarily thought to sneak a glance at her reflection on the metal of the scale. When he thought of the torture from one kiss, he decided against it.

A nurse returned and took Alexis's vitals. And soon Dr. Meadows appeared. Alexis introduced her to Sonny. And she thought she noticed Dr. Meadows's eyebrows rise. Sonny was a big name in a small town, so Dr. Meadows reaction didn't surprise her.

Dr. Meadows reviewed her chart. "Alexis, you've lost five pounds since your last visit. You just ended your twelfth week, you shouldn't be losing weight. Are you still experiencing nausea?"

"No, I'm fine. I just forget to eat sometimes."

"Don't worry, Doc. She will never forget to eat again."

"Wonderful." Dr. Meadows motioned for Alexis to lay on the table. Alexis jumped as Dr. Meadows spread the cool goo across her belly. And minutes later, they both heard a sound more precious than a symphony: the baby's heartbeat.

"Wow." Sonny couldn't help but grin even as he watched the tears form in Alexis's eyes. "That's amazing."

Alexis previously informed Dr. Meadows that she didn't want to know the baby's sex. She didn't want to rob Jax of every experience that came with the new baby. Dr. Meadows pointed to a nearby screen. "And here is the star of the show. This is your baby."

Alexis began to cry as Sonny squeezed her hand tightly. Her eyes closed as he kissed her forehead.

Sonny began to swell with emotion. He thought of the child he lost with Lily. Silently, he vowed that he'd die before he let any harm come to Alexis's baby.

Later, as they walked through the hospital, they continued to hold hands. They stopped at the sofa near the elevators in order to sneak another peek at the picture from the ultrasound.

"You're having a baby." Sonny's voice scratched before he kissed Alexis's forehead.

Their tender moment was interrupted by Ned. "Alexis, did Sonny just say you're pregnant?"