The day when Alexis, Kristina and Nurse Larson were to move into PH2 had arrived. Cameron and Jax were helping Alexis and Kristina get settled in, while Sonny was having a heated discussion with Carly in PH4

Sonny: "How many times do we have to go through this Carly? Alexis is the mother of Kristina, and I need to make sure that they're both OK!"

Carly: "WHY?! I don't see why you have to take care of a woman, who betrayed you, and a child she claimed was Ned's!"

Sonny: "A: You've betrayed me in the past too, and B: you tried to do the very same thing to Jason, and also me both with A.J. but also with Ric! So don't come here and lecture me about Alexis' mistakes - you've made some very similar ones yourself."

Carly: "I know I'm not perfect, OK? But how can you even expect Alexis and I to live opposite each other after everything that's gone down?"

Sonny: "Carly…Alexis is here because the judge ordered her to be! She doesn't even want to be here but she has to! Do you understand?"

Carly: "NO! I don't understand why you've let that spiteful woman into your life once more. I really don't get that Sonny!"

Sonny: "This really isn't the time for this Carly! Alexis and Kristina are already here moving in! You've got two choices: either you start behaving yourself or you leave at least while they're moving in!"

Carly: "FINE! You don't have to ask me twice!" She exploded exiting the penthouse angrily passing Jason outside in the hallway.

Jason: "What was up with Carly?" He asked closing the door.

Sonny: "Alexis and Kristina are moving in, and as you could tell Carly isn't for that!"

Jason: "The judge ordered it. It isn't like Alexis wanted to move in or anything! Did you?"

Sonny: "Did I what?" He asked with a sigh.

Jason: "Did you want Alexis to move back into PH2?"

Sonny: "I want my daughter close to me Jason - how can you even question me about this?"

Jason: "I'm just saying that if you're starting to feel anything more towards Alexis than her being the mother of your mutual child you have to be up front with Carly about it!"

Sonny: "What happened between Alexis and I was a one night stand, which resulted in a beautiful little girl. I will never regret being with Alexis because that night resulted in Kristina - I only regret how things ended up!"

Jason: "I hear you! I checked out Ned and Faith for you! Faith has been quiet lately but that only tells me that you've got to be careful. Especially since one visit to the PCPD could mean that Alexis get's full custody over Kristina."

Sonny: "Ashton has had it in for me ever since I made love to Alexis. I succeeded in getting something from Alexis he never did: her complete and undivided trust! Not saying that she didn't trust him but something must have been wrong for her to leave him standing at the altar."

Jason: "I agree with you that Ned is dangerous but he also loves Kristina. I don't think that he'd ever put her in danger."

Sonny: "Wasn't that what created this whole situation? Ned got into too deep water, which endangered Kristina enough for Alexis to come forward with the truth about the paternity. Keep a close eye on Ashton, OK?"

Jason: "Absolutely! Sonny? Are we OK?"

Sonny: "I just need some time Jason to come to terms with you being with my little sister, OK? I'm better now than I was months ago!"

Jason: "I'm glad to hear it! Listen…Courtney is over at Alexis' offering her support, and I think I'm going to pop in too! Are you coming?"

Sonny: "You go right ahead. I've got something I have to take care of first!"

Jason: "Alright!" He exclaimed exiting PH4.

Sonny: "We can make this work Alexis. We have to because of Kristina. I'm not going to be separated from the life we created that magical night!" He thought to himself silently because somewhere in his heart he wished that Alexis and Kristina were moving into PH4 instead of PH2.

*** FLASHBACK ***

Alexis: "Do you remember when you saved my life?"

Sonny: "Yeah."

Alexis: "I remember kneeling beside you in the snow, thinking how furious I would be if you died."

Sonny: "I'm glad I didn't. Think of all I would've missed."

*** FLASHBACK ***

Across the hall from PH4 Cameron and Jax were assembling Kristina playpen, while Alexis and Courtney were talking, while Kristina was asleep upstairs in the nursery.

Courtney: "How are you really doing? I know this must be really hard on you!"

Alexis: "How so?" She asked being a little cynical due to the fact that Courtney was friends with Carly.

Courtney: "After the custody case was finished I came into the restroom, and I heard you crying. I just want you to know that I'm here if you need someone to talk to!"

Alexis: "Courtney… I really appreciate what you're trying to do but why are you even offering me your help? Isn't that something Carly would call consorting with the enemy?"

Courtney: "Carly and I haven't been that close ever since the truth about the baby's paternity came out. Even though Ric tricked her into sleeping with him, I still feel that she should have told him. Carly even had the mordacity to claim that because you didn't tell Sonny about Kristina true paternity that you weren't any better. But you did that because of the father's occupation, and Carly only did it because she wanted to hang onto any hope that this child could change her and Sonny's relationship to the better. I guess she didn't feel that their connection was that strong!"

Alexis: "Why are you telling me this Courtney?" She asked not understanding why Courtney felt the need to tell her anything, which was related to Carly in some way.

Courtney: "If you're still in love with my brother I don't think that Carly's a threat any longer."

Alexis: "I'm not interested in Sonny anymore Courtney! I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for that court order especially not since I still hold him at least partly accountable for what happened to my sister!"

Courtney: "It's as clear as day that you and Sonny still feel something for each other Alexis! And with Kristina there's that much more to fight for!"

Alexis: "With Kristina there's that much more to lose!" She replied, as Jason knocked on the door, and entered.

Jason: "Hey Alexis, Jax, Cameron, Courtney! Are you beginning to feel at home again?" He asked closing the door behind him.

Alexis: "Yeah…"

Jax: "All done Alexis!" He exclaimed with satisfaction in his voice, as Kristina began crying upstairs in the nursery

Alexis: "Excuse me!" She exclaimed running upstairs to check and see if Kristina was all right.

A few minutes later Alexis descended the stairs carrying Kristina in her arms, while the little girl rubbed her eyes with her small, chubby hands.

Jax: "Hi precious! Did you have a good sleep?" He cooingly asked his goddaughter.

Alexis: "As soon as Mr. Corporate Raider spots this little one he turns into putty!" She laughed alongside Courtney.

Jax: "Who can resist this little lady, huh? Certainly not me!" He replied taking her from Alexis' arms before sitting down on the couch with Kristina in his arms.

Alexis: "I just remembered that I forget a box with her toys in the car - I'll be right back, OK?" She asked picking up her car keys.

Jax: "We'll be just fine!" He exclaimed, as Alexis exited the penthouse.

Courtney: "God! She's so adorable! Isn't Sonny coming?" She asked turning to Jason for answers as to what was taking her brother so long.

Jason: "He had to take care of something - I'm sure he'll be here soon."

10 minutes later Alexis stepped off of the elevator with a box of toys in her arms, which a waiting Benny helped her with.

Alexis: "Benny? It's great to see you! Are you OK? I heard about your heart attack!" She asked worried.

Benny: "I'm fine Ms. Davis, and thanks for asking. I was told to do some exercising and not overdo it! I heard that you and your little girl moved into PH2 a matter of hours ago!"

Alexis: "Yeah we did!"

Benny: "Has Sonny been by yet?"

Alexis: "Actually he hasn't!"

Benny: "Don't worry he will! Nothing's more important to him now than your safety, and your little girl's too off course!" He exclaimed helping Alexis inside with the box where she found Sonny sitting on the couch holding his daughter almost as if he'd been with her since the day she'd been born.

Courtney: "Look at him; he looks so natural holding her - almost as if they'd never been apart!"

Jason: "It's been his lifelong dream to have a child to take care of and protect from the depressing childhood he experienced first hand." He explained, as Alexis mesmerized watched father and daughter enjoying some quality time together.

chapter 3