The Miracle
by Susanne

Chapter 3 - The News About Alexis & Kristina

Back at PH4 Sonny was sitting on the couch in the livingroom thinking about everything that had happened in his life lately. First of all Brenda Barrett had returned from the dead, and then to have Carly explain how he was the father of Alexis' baby, and then to find out that he wasn't. He knew deep inside that when Edward had read out loud that Alexis' baby wasn't his it had created a great hole inside of him. He didn't know why because he was married to Carly, and together they had Michael, but still he didn't know what it was like to watch one's first born grow up. Lily had died in a car explosion before giving birth to their unborn child, and Carly had lost their child. He envied Ned Ashton for being as lucky as to have a woman like Alexis, and then to have a child with her too - a little baby girl nonetheless. Suddenly there was a knock at the door, and Sonny went to answer it, and found Jason Morgan; his right hand man on the other side.

Sonny: "Jason…What's up?" He asked, inviting Jason inside.

Jason: "I've got some news regarding Benny, and then also something else you'd want to know about." He replied, as they were standing in front of the bar.

Sonny: "Well…Go on!" He urged Jason.

Jason: "Benny is at 'General Hospital' - he suffered a heart attack. He's OK - I just thought that you'd want to know."

Sonny: "Thanks! What was the other thing you'd like to talk to me about?"

Jason: "Alexis!" He exclaimed, drawing a concerned look from Sonny.

Sonny: "What about Alexis? Did something happen to her?" he asked, worried.

Jason: "Sonny…Alexis went into labor a few days ago after her and Alcazar had words in the park."

Sonny: "Oh my God! What about the baby?"

Jason: "The baby's hanging in there as is Alexis. As far as I know Ned has been by her side constantly. Thank God for Cameron Lewis though…"

Sonny: "Who?"

Jason: "That's the man, who got Alexis to 'General Hospital'. He found her in the park after Alcazar had just left her in the snow while she had severe contractions. Lewis is a psychiatrist."

Sonny: "Ah…Do you know anything else about the baby?"

Jason: "Not at this time…" He replied, making Sonny sense that there was something Jason was holding back.

Sonny: "What aren't you telling me Jason?"

Jason: "It's just that when I was on my way to visit Benny at 'General Hospital' I walked by the NICU, and I saw Alexis talking with someone I've never seen before."

Sonny: "What did she look like?"

Jason: "She was pretty young, a brunette, petite and it looked like her and Alexis got along great."

Sonny: "Maybe it was one of the volunteers?"

Jason: "I don't think so!"

Sonny: "Why? What do you know?"

Jason: "She just didn't look like a volunteer, but she did look like someone Alexis confided in. They looked to be talking about something important."

Sonny: "What makes you say that?"

Jason: "Like I said it just looked to be an intense conversation, not one Alexis would have with a complete stranger. Do you want me to look into it?"

Sonny: "Yeah…I'm sure intrigued by this woman's identity, and what importance she has in Alexis' life."

Jason: "You're still looking out for her aren't you?"

Sonny: "Who?"

Jason: "Alexis! Sonny…Alexis was once one of your best friends. You still care about her, and I seriously doubt that you'll ever stop caring about her. She helped you out of some tough spots just like you did the same for her."

Sonny: "What are you trying to say Jason?"

Jason: "Nothing! But if you're thinking about going to the hospital to see Alexis and possibly the baby it's necessary that you understand that even though you and Alexis once were friends you guys aren't on the best terms. Especially not now when Kristina's namesake is fighting for her life. Alexis could blow up when she sees you."

Sonny: "What makes you think that I'm going to the hospital?"

Jason: "Well…Aren't you?"

Sonny: "Look Jason…I'm glad that you told me about Benny and Alexis but if I'm going to the hospital it would be to check up on Benny not Alexis!" He explained, while showing Jason out. When Jason had left Sonny felt that he had to get to the hospital and to Alexis and Kristina. He didn't know why he had this urge he just did.

Back at 'General Hospital' Alexis was watching over Kristina as she noticed Carly peeping into the NICU, and made her way outside to see what the dear Mrs. Corinthos wanted this time around.

Alexis: "What is it Carly?" She asked tiredly.

Carly: "I…I had no idea Alexis! How is she doing?" She asked, actually showing a deal of compassion towards Alexis and Kristina.

Alexis: "She's hanging in, the best she can. What are you doing here Carly?" She asked once again.

Carly: "Benny has suffered a heart attack, and I wanted to see him."

Alexis: "Then why are you here?" She asked suspiciously knowing that whatever Carly was doing here had to do with her; Carly, and not Alexis or Kristina.

Carly: "I just told you - I was worried about you and Kristina!"

Alexis: "Save that speech for Jason, Michael or Sonny - I know you Carly. And I know that whatever made you come here has to be important, and not related to Kristina and me."

Carly: "Alexis…I know that we've never really gotten along that great. But as a mother to another mother I do know what you're going through."

Alexis: "How can that even be possible? You know what? I don't even want to know I just want you to leave."

Carly: "Where's Ned?" She suddenly asked.

Alexis: "Why are you so interested in Ned all of the sudden?"

Carly: "No reason, but the last time I checked he was the father of your baby. The baby he created by cheating on Kristina with her own sister!"

Alexis: "'Let her, who is without sin throw the first stone'. You don't know anything about Kristina and me - so don't act like you do. Why don't you just say it Carly, and get it over with?" She challenged her.

Carly: "Say what?"

Alexis: "I know that you've come to do something, and since you haven't uttered a true word in your entire life the reason that you're here must be to gloat!"

Carly: "Gloat? Alexis…I know that we've had our differences but I would never wish any mother to go through what you're going through."

Alexis: "…Or just counting your blessings that Sonny isn't the father, because then he'd be forced to spend a whole lot of time with me!" Carly suddenly stood frozen to the spot, not talking, and therefore Alexis knew that not only had she hit a nerve, but also the truth.

Carly: "BUT he isn't the father of your baby - Ned is! Why do you insist on bringing up these things Alexis? Are you blaming Sonny for this too - like Kristina's death?"

Alexis: "Sonny is partly responsible for my sister's death, he knows it, and I know it."

Carly: "Why are you referring to my husband as some kind of soul mate?" She asked miffed.

Alexis: "Because your dear husband said that to me once!" She exclaimed, going back in time from when Sonny had appointed himself her private bodyguard after Helena and Stavros had been dealt with.

*** FLASHBACK ***

Sonny: "Alexis, would you come here? It's me you're talking to…"

Alexis: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Sonny: "Like what?"

Alexis: "Like you think I'm going to have a nervous breakdown or something."

Sonny: "Because you…You've been through a lot and you're still carrying it."

Alexis: "I told you eight times…I'm fine."

Sonny: "I can read you better than that, Alexis. You and me, we got a connection."

*** FLASHBACK ***

Carly: "What are you talking about? If Sonny had felt that way about you he would have said so when we reunited on the island!"

Alexis: "Why don't you ask him yourself?" She asked, as she made her way into the NICU again and Sonny approached her and Carly.

Sonny: "What are you doing here?"

Carly: "I heard about Benny, and thought I'd pay him a visit!"

Sonny: "Then what are you doing here in NICU? Are you trying to get to Alexis? She's dealing with enough as it is!" He accused her, as Carly rolled her eyes, and went into the elevator leaving Sonny, Alexis and Kristina only a couple of feet away from each other.

chapter 4