January 21, 2002
WARDROBE: Caribbean blue dress. Kristina wants to tell Sonny about the date. Kristina says she'll call halfway through it to give Alexis an out. Alexis fantasizes that it's Sonny picking her up for the date. At the PC Grille, Alexis watches as Mike, Courtney and Sonny have an unsuccessful meal together. Alexis watches Sonny as Scott tells her not to.

January 22, 2002
Alexis and Scott both decide this dinner was a huge mistake. Instead of Scott, she calls him Scum, and says they should agree never to do this again. Alexis tells Skye not to mess with her. Alexis makes excuses for Sonny. She stays with him after Courtney storms out. When they too get into a fight they each slam a door. She says they are going to talk about this. She tells him that it's OK to need someone. He smiles. She tells him he makes her work so hard to get that smile. Sonny says that he doesn't need anybody but he's glad she's his friend.

January 23, 2002
WARDROBE: black jogging pants w/ 2 white stripes; white 2-shirt, gray micro fleece zippered shirt. Alexis thinks that Kristina spent the night with Ned because she didn't come home. Alexis tells Courtney about Sonny's childhood abuse. Courtney feels a little more sympathy towards Sonny.

January 24, 2002
Sonny shows up at Alexis' and asks what the hell she thinks she's doing. He wants to know how she calls this help.

January 25, 2002
He exits and she chases him, telling him he doesn't get to walk out on her. She tells him that now that Courtney knows where he came from, she'll understand. Sonny says that now, in his sister's eyes, he's deeply disturbed, thanks to her.

January 28, 2002
Alexis is about to share her true feelings with Sonny. Sonny fires Zander upon learning he seemingly betrayed him. Alexis is not impressed with how he handled the situation.

January 29, 2002
Alexis goes to the health club where she sees Ned. When she returns to the penthouse Sonny says he wants to speak to her. Sonny apologizes for losing his temper earlier with her.

January 30, 2002
Sonny apologizes to Alexis. "I was wrong". Kristina tries to tell Alexis about her slip-up with Sonny but can't. Alexis says she'll hold this in until the worst possible moment and begs for her to just tell her.

February 4, 2002
WARDROBE: black long leather jacket w/ blue embroidered sleeves; navy blouse; charcoal suit w/ 1 button. Alexis learns that Courtney has been involved in a car accident. She announces that a blood alcohol test is out of the question. Alexis advises her not to take the test. Alexis won't let Taggert take her to the PCPD. Alexis tells Courtney that she can't help her if she doesn't co-operate. Alexis tells Taggert it will take a hell of a lot to get her.

February 6, 2002
They realize Mike has allowed his car insurance to lapse. Alexis tries to get Courtney to calm down. Courtney can't believe Sonny thinks she's lying. A witness identifies Courtney. Capelli tells them they can take Courtney home.

February 7, 2002
At the penthouse Alexis pulls the plug on the phone cord and tells Sonny he needs to learn about waiting. Sonny makes paper dolls and they begin to try to define their relationship. Kristina shows up and tries to convince Sonny that Alexis doesn't love him.

February 8, 2002
Sonny tells Alexis he and Kristina were discussing whether or not she is safe with him. Alexis narrows her eye at him as they discuss emotional risks. Mike shows up and accuses Sonny of being indifferent as Alexis looks on. Mike and Sonny yell at one another. They receive a note from Courtney. Sonny sends Max out to look for Courtney. They drag AJ in. Janine says she'll find her own kid. Alexis tells Sonny she thinks maybe he's stuck with her.

February 13, 2002
Sonny tells Alexis that Jax is determined to shut him down. Alexis calls in a favor with Judge Griffin in order to stop that from happening. Sonny teases her. Later, he asks her to go back to Puerto Rico. She admits she was a little tipsy but doesn't know why. Alexis and Sonny continue to dance around their feelings and remember the good times that they had on their first trip to Puerto Rico. Once home, Alexis receives white gardenias from Sonny, and romance threatens to blossom when Sonny appears at the door.

February 14, 2002
Valentine's Day Fantasy Episode. In the first interlude, Alexis, wearing a navy blue Jones NY suit, glasses, and her hair up, tries to conduct business. Sonny will have none of it, and instead, pulls her into a passionate embrace. In the second interlude, Alexis, wearing a plum suit and maroon blouse, is nothing more than Sonny's lawyer; she leaves when he wishes to speak to Carly instead of her. In the third interlude, AJ dreams of beating Sonny in the boxing ring. Alexis, in light jeans, and Carly are working together on Team Sonny. In Kristina's interlude, she and Ned are singing when Alexis pops in to interrupt. In the fifth interlude, Sonny goes to bed with Carly but wakes up with Alexis telling him he can trust her.

February 15, 2002
Alexis is flattered by the gardenias from Sonny. Carly reads the card and immediately tells Sonny he doesn't own her. Alexis senses they're about to reunite. She trashes the flowers. Montage: "Misery" by Pink. Alexis tells Kristina she's had enough of a lot of things and the girls consider leaving Port Charles permanently.

February 18, 2002
Jax tells Alexis it would be a good idea to sever all ties with Sonny. She thinks he's overreacting. Jax tells her he's got a Madonna/whore complex. She wonders what is with everyone today. Alexis tells him if anyone is threatening Skye, which she highly doubts, it is not Sonny. Alexis informs Jax that Skye's setting him up.

February 19, 2002
Skye calls Jax to come rescue her. Alexis tells Jax that Sonny didn't do this. Alexis, not happy that Sonny is exhibiting jealousy over who's kissing Carly, sarcastically asks him if he found the bad man that kissed his wife. She tells him, "I want to be alone." Sonny smirks. "I think you already are."