Chapter 5

Alan and Monica sat by Jason's bed, hovering over him. Monica looked pale and stricken, she couldn't believe this was happening again. Jason, he had been so gifted so special and now he lay lifeless in this bed, again. She remembered the last time this happened, when he had woken up and rejected everyone it had nearly destroyed her. He'd moved out, was working in a garage and dating Carly Spencer! Just the thought of Carly made Monica's blood boil, the hell that girl had put Bobbie through. Bobbie had been so happy when she found Carly; Carly however never seemed to think Bobbie did enough. Bobbie was Monica's closest friend and Monica saw what their fights did to Bobbie. Of course Monica had her own reasons for not liking Carly. A.J. her eldest son had fallen under Carly's spell a few years ago. They were only a year apart but boy was Carly a pro. She broke A.J.'s heart; she would date him periodically and then for no reason at all just shut him out. It had torn A.J. up; he had always felt second best to Jason and the fact that the one girl he thought he loved jerked him around pushed A.J. over the edge causing him to drink. Carly had broken up with A.J. the night he was in the car accident with Jason. Then Carly had topped even Monica's expectations of her when she started dating Jason. Carly had caused the Quartermaines to lose Jason once, Monica would never forgive her if she did it again. Jason could die simply because he had been on his way to see her!

Monica hand flew to her mouth when she saw Jason move.

Jason opened his eyes, he felt like he been hit by a truck. His eyes began to focus and he saw Alan and Monica. What were they doing here?

Monica saw Jason's eyes open and she sighed with relief, at least he was awake. "Jason, you're awake!"

Alan felt tears in his eyes; he smiled at his son. "Thank God, are you in any pain? I'll get the doctor."

Jason looked at both of them. "What happened?"

Monica smiled at the fact that he was coherent. "You were in an accident with your bike, but you're going to be fine."

Alan got up and went to tell one of the nurses that Jason was awake.

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Sonny jumped a foot in the air when he heard the phone ring bringing him out of his sleep. He quickly grabbed the phone and sat up. "Hello?"

Alan could here the worry in Sonny's voice. "Sonny, Jason just woke up. He's talking but we won't know everything until the doctor checks him out."

Sonny sighed with relief; "Do you think he'll be all right?"

Alan was silent for a minute and then he answered. "I don't know for sure but I think he might be."

Sonny felt his heart begin to beat normally again, for the first time that night. "Thanks for calling Alan."

"Your welcome," Alan hung up the phone and hurried back to Jason's room.

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Carly felt someone nudge her awake, she opened her eyes and upon seeing Sonny bolted up right in bed. The entire night coming back to her in an instant. "Is he okay? What happened?"

Sonny looked at Carly's worried face; she looked like a lost child. Her chameleon like personalities again mystified him. " Alan just called, they still have to run tests but they think he'll be fine."

Carly felt tears spilling over and running down her face. "He's okay. He's actually going to be okay."

Carly looked towards Sonny, not really knowing what to say. He'd seen far too much of the real Carly Spencer. The loud pounding on the front door saved her from having to think of something.

Sonny, also feeling awkward got up and went to the door. He opened it finding a very irate looking Bobbie Spencer. "Hey Bobbie, what are you doing here?"

Bobbie smiled briefly at seeing Sonny, but then her face returned to her original expression. "Carly's here, isn't she?

Bobbie paused for only a second, not giving Sonny a chance to respond. "CARLY! Get out here, now!"

Bobbie walked into the apartment and looked around. She glared at her daughter when she saw her coming out of Jason's bedroom looking like she'd just woken up. "Well, at least you have your clothes on. Why aren't you at home watching your brother?"

Carly looked confused, then glancing at Sonny she became embarrassed, not many people had witnessed Carly's fights with Bobbie. "Didn't you talk to Lucky, isn't he still there?"

Bobbie became even angrier. "Yes Lucky is there, asleep on the couch. The question is why aren't you there? I knew you'd be here, I hope you had a fun evening with Jason Carly because you are so grounded. I told you to baby sit your brother, but can you do even that? No!"

Sonny stared mystified at Bobbie. He had never seen her go on so, she wasn't even giving Carly a chance to explain and Carly... Sonny had never seen Carly like this, she was staring at Bobbie, but her eyes were blank like she was tuning everything out. Carly looked beat. Sonny knew he had to step in especially after the night Carly had had. "Bobbie... Bobbie.

Bobbie was still going off on her tirade to Carly. Sonny spoke louder. "BOBBIE"

Bobbie finally turned and looked at Sonny. "God Sonny, I'm sorry."

Bobbie turned back to Carly. "Let's finish this at home."

Sonny stepped in front of Carly and looked at Bobbie. "Bobbie, Jason was in a car accident tonight. I came and got Carly from your house, we've been waiting for Alan to call."

Bobbie's expression immediately became one of concern. " Oh Sonny, is he going to be all right?"

Bobbie was genuinely worried; she had come to really like Jason.

Sonny's eyes went wide. Bobbie was worried about Jason, fine he could understand that but she didn't even glance in Carly's direction. Let alone make a move to comfort her. "Yes Alan just called, they think he'll be okay. "

Sonny looked pointedly at Carly. "Carly has been worried sick, you should take her home, maybe talk to her."

Bobbie looked at Carly and saw the dark circles under her daughter's eyes; she took in the rest of her appearance and nodded at Sonny. " You're right, thank you."

Bobbie went over to Carly and tried to touch her. Carly recoiled at her mother's touch and simply headed for the door. Not looking back at her mother or Sonny.

Bobbie turned to Sonny. " Call me if there's anything I can do."

Sonny nodded, still amazed by what had happened and watched as Bobbie followed her daughter out of the apartment.

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Jason sighed, thankful that Alan and Monica had finally left. It felt like they had been there forever. Even after the doctors had finished with their tests, at least the ones they could do this early in the morning,. Alan and Monica had stayed. Jason turned over and sighed he was so tired that he was almost immediately immersed in sleep.

Jason awoke filled with terror; he looked around frantically not remembering exactly where he was or how long he'd been asleep. He thought back to his dream he had been walking through the Quartermaine mansion. Only no one was there, it had had a very ere feeling to it. Jason now found himself realizing he was sweating and breathing heavy. He put his hands over his eyes in an effort to relax. Finally after what seemed like forever he felt himself drift off again.

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The next morning Carly awoke to the all too familiar feeling of dread. Corinthos had seen everything last night. He heard her dreaming about Lisa, he'd seen her freak out, he'd even seen Bobbie go postal on her. The only good thing that had happened was that Jason was going to be okay. Carly wanted more than anything to go visit Jason in the hospital, but she knew better than to do so. For one Monica was guaranteed to be there. Carly knew how much Monica hated her, but last night her only thoughts had been about Jason. Monica's hatred was not without reason. Carly had jerked A.J. around quite a bit. She had been so shocked when A.J. had wanted to date her, she'd said yes without thinking, he was so normal and he had this important family who obviously loved him. But anytime A.J. had gotten to close she always pulled away, she knew she had hurt him and she felt horrible about it. So she tried to date him again determined to have a normal healthy relationship. Of course it had the same results and Carly realized she had hurt him again. She finally broke up with him for good not wanting to put him through anything else. A.J. hadn't taken it to well and had gotten completely bombed. Jason found him and of course tried to stop him and well the rest was obvious. When she had first started Jason she had felt responsible, she still did in a way but she also had real feelings for Jason and even though it hurt that Jason was not big on emotional intimacy it was safe and safe was good.

Carly thought back to Sonny, God now she'd have to go see him. Carly groaned and got out of bed.

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Sonny had just finished his morning coffee and was debating whether or not to go visit Jason. Sonny knew how much Jason hated hospitals and he also knew that he would not be welcome there. Knowing Jason though as soon as he was able to walk he'd leave the hospital and the Quartermaines that were undoubtedly hovering. Sonny heard a knock, he looked towards the door in surprise and then groaned. The only person it could be was Hannah, Sonny really liked Hannah, and he had a great time with her. But she was so perfect, it was wearing thin and right now it was the last thing he wanted to deal with. Sonny sighed, plastered a fake smile on his face and opened the door.

When the door opened Carly saw Sonny standing in front of her with this pathetic version of a happy smile. "You don't have to fake smiles for me Corinthos; I'm used to your scowl."

Sonny's face immediately went back to normal at seeing Carly. " I thought you were someone else."

Carly didn't ask who, she didn't care. She just wanted to do what she came to do and get out of here. "Look Corinthos, I was really out of it last night. I..."

Carly stopped and walked into the apartment, she sat down on the couch and looked at the floor. "Look nobody knows about Lisa, well Bobbie knows a bit cause they told her when she took me back but Jason doesn't know anything about it. I'd like to keep it that way. I know it's pretty incredible that I'm asking you for a favour, I just don't want people knowing. Your knowing is bad enough."

Sonny sat down next to Carly. "I won't tell anyone, but you do know that Jason would understand, don't you?"

Carly groaned and looked at Sonny. "That's just it, he'd understand, he'd feel bad for me. It'd be poor Carly and I can't do that. I need to know that everything you saw and heard last night will not leave this room."

Sonny looked at Carly. "Okay."

Carly glared at Sonny. "Everything!"

Sonny got up once again remembering why he didn't like Carly. She never knew when to quit. He looked at her and raised his voice a little. " Nothing that went on last night leaves this room. I won't tell anyone."

Carly nodded finally satisfied that he wouldn't tell anyone. She still didn't trust him but what choice did she have. Carly got up and was about to leave when there was a knock on the door.

Sonny sighed and went and answered it. In front of him stood Hannah.

Sonny smiled and opened the door wider. "Hey, how was camping with Roy?"

Hannah came in, she had been about to knock on Sonny's apartment door when she heard him promise someone that everything that went on last night wouldn't leave this room. She'd half expected him to have some girl in here with him and was shocked when she saw Carly. Carly had to be here to see Jason, but then who had Sonny been talking to? "It was good LuLu is adorable. How were things here?"

Carly glanced nervously at Sonny. " Jason was in a car accident last night."

Hannah sat down across from Carly. "Oh my God, is he okay?"

Sonny nodded. " It was touch and go for a while, but they think he'll be all right."

Hannah sighed with relief. "Thank God, that must have been so scary for you guys."

Carly didn't say anything she just stared past Hannah then she made her excuses and left.

Hannah felt even more confused. If Carly wasn't here to see Jason what was she doing here and just exactly what had gone on last night?

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