The Miracle
by Susanne

Chapter 6 - 2 Months Later

Sonny hadn't seen or spoken to Alexis in the past 2 months because his life had been pretty busy with all of Carly's complaints concerning Brenda being back in town. Jason had gone to Luis Alcazar 2 months ago, and threatened him into leaving town. The reason that Sonny had done this hadn't been connected to Brenda or Carly in any way. It had all to do with Alexis and her newborn baby; Kristina.

Carly: "Are you going to keep on doing that until the end of time?" She asked, coming into the livingroom where Sonny was staring out into the night.

Sonny: "Doing what?" He asked, going to the couch to sit down and relax.

Carly: "Alcazar is out of our lives, Brenda is trying to go back with Jax, and Alexis and Kristina are doing OK! What's wrong?"

Sonny: "LOOK! I said that I was fine, and I meant it OK? Just leave me the hell alone!" He snapped at her.

Carly: "Or is that the problem? Do you want to be with Brenda instead of Jax? Because if that's how you feel then…"

Sonny: "This has nothing to do with Jax or with Brenda."

Carly: "Then it's about Alexis isn't it? Sonny…Alexis doesn't want to have anything to do with you anymore. Kristina is all she cares about, and since she still blames you for her sister's death she's sure as hell not letting you near Kristina's namesake!"

Sonny: "I KNOW!" He exclaimed, becoming more and upset at Carly for pointing out the obvious.

Carly: "So what are you saying? You'd rather be with Alexis and her baby than here with Michael and me?"

Sonny: "Of course not! All I'm saying is that a lot of stuff has been going on, and I just need a break from all of it!"

Carly: "Look…You stopped Jason from marrying Brenda so if that's your way of saying that you want to marry her then…"

Sonny: "God! Would you listen to yourself? My being tired here has nothing to do with Jason, Brenda or Jax, alright?"

Carly: "How about Alexis? Does it have to do with Alexis?"

Sonny: "You know what? I think we need a break! Just go with Michael to Bobbie's for a few days, OK?"

Carly: "Why? And what am I supposed to tell Michael?"

Sonny: "Either tell him the truth about this; that it's a nice, long break or lie to him, as only you can and tell him that I'm down with the flu or something like that, and I don't want you to catch it!"

Carly: "Sonny…"

Sonny: "Goodbye Carly!" He exclaimed, before grabbing his coat, and storming out of the penthouse.

Carly: "I will not let you do this to my family Alexis - newborn mother or not!" She swore, as she could hear the opening of the elevator doors.

An hour later Sonny had arrived at 'General Hospital' where Benny was getting checked out after his recent heart attack.

Sonny: "So…How are you Benny?" He asked, as the two friends were sitting opposite each other in the examination room.

Benny: "I'm doing OK! I heard that Jason took care of that Alcazar guy. How is he?"

Sonny: "Jason? He's fine! He's dating my sister Courtney!"

Benny: "Really? And how are you dealing with that?"

Sonny: "OK! It had to come one day I guess, and besides I know that I can trust Jason with my sister."

Benny: "I heard about what happened to Alexis and her little girl. It must be a joy for her to have a little family of her own now, even though Ned isn't in the picture anymore."

Sonny: "What are you talking about? Ned is the father, why isn't he with Alexis?"

Benny: "All I know is that they had a fight, and then he just walked away. Why are you so interested anyways? It's not like you're involved with Alexis or the baby, or are you?"

Sonny: "What are you talking about Benny? My interest in Alexis and her child is purely due to the fact that Alexis and I were once great friends, and I care about her a lot."

Benny: "That affidavit Carly signed saying that you and Alexis slept together wasn't untrue, hm?

Sonny: "What happened between Alexis and me concerns just the two of us Benny!"

Benny: "All right; I'm just saying this because as you know Alexis does have a baby in the nursery at this time, who I'd guess is yours if one was to think that, that affidavit had been true!"

Sonny: "Well…It wasn't - now was it?" He replied, wondering if his nose had grown from his lying through his teeth.

Alexis and Grace were standing in front of the nursery looking at Kristina sleep when Bobbie and Dr. Meadows joined them.

Dr. Meadows: "Alexis? Hi, I'm guessing you can't believe your own eyes, huh?"

Alexis: "That's for sure. Just to think that a few months ago it wasn't even certain that she'd survive."

Bobbie: "I'm so happy for you Alexis. Hi, I don't think I've met you before - I'm Bobbie Spencer!" She replied, as she noticed Grace.

Grace: "I'm Grace Robertson; an old friend of Alexis'. I'm staying in town as long as she'd might need me. It's quite a handful being a single mother.

Bobbie: "A single mother? What happened with Ned?"

Alexis: "Let's just say that we had an argument, and that he's waved all his parental duties."

Dr. Meadows: "Well…The reason Nurse Spencer and I came was because as you know Kristina was supposed to go home in 3 days?"

Alexis: "Please don't tell me that there's something wrong with my daughter. Please tell me that I'll be able to take her home soon."

Dr. Meadows: "Actually Kristina is ready to be taken home today!"

Alexis: "Today? Are you kidding me? I can really take her home with me now today?"

Bobbie: "Absolutely! She's gathered enough strength for us to be confident that she can come home today. Do you have any clothes with you?"

Alexis: "Yeah…Grace just came with something today she'd bought as a welcome home present. Thank you so very much both of you; Bobbie and Dr. Meadows."

Bobbie: "You're very welcome! Let's get in, and take her to a room so that she can get changed, and go home with her mother?"

Alexis: "Absolutely! Would you mind waiting here?"

Grace: "Not at all - I'll walk with Dr. Meadows to the reception area to sign the release papers'!"

Alexis: "OK - thanks!" She replied, before following Bobbie into the nursery.

Grace: "I've never seen Alexis so happy about something before. I know that she'll make a terrific mother." She smiled at the doctor.

Dr. Meadows: "I'm sure you're right!" She smiled back, as they made their way to the reception area to release Kristina from 'General Hospital'.

As Bobbie and Alexis had finished getting Kristina dressed, and they made their way to the reception area Johnny; one of Sonny's many bodyguards approached her.

Johnny: "Ms. Davis?" He asked, making both Alexis and Bobbie turn around.

Bobbie: "I'll be at the reception area if you need me!"

Alexis: "OK and thanks Bobbie! Johnny…It's been some time since I've seen or heard of you. How have you been?" Johnny and Alexis had also had a very relaxed relationship, even though he was the protector of Sonny.

Johnny: "Good! Sonny sent me on a vacation to Hawaii to relax because of my dad dying and all. I see that you're doing good too?" He asked, referring to the bundle in her arms.

Alexis: "Yeah, it was touch and go for some time but now it looks like she's out of the woods."

Johnny: "I'm happy for you Ms. Davis. Well…I'm really here to check up on Benny so take care of yourself, and your daughter."

Alexis: "You too, Johnny!" She replied, as Johnny made his way to the elevator.

Grace: "OK! I've released the tiny Ms. Davis now, so we should be ready to go. I brought my car, since we probably won't all fit into that sport car of yours. Who was the mystery man?"

Alexis: "Johnny; a bodyguard of Sonny's. He's always been nice, and easy to deal with. So…Since I haven't been allowed entrance into the nursery am I supposed to expect somewhat of a make over?"

Grace: "Let's just say that it's looking like a little girl's room now. Let's go!" She replied, as they made their way to Grace's car. When they arrived home at Alexis' apartment, the first thing Alexis said was

Alexis: "You can't tell that I haven't been here that much? Do you have some sort of cleaning syndrome?"

Grace: "I just like things to be neatly, and clean. And since I'm betting that your abilities as to cooking in that kitchen of yours are as progressed as they were back in Greece then I've taken the initiative to buy groceries so that we can have a nice dinner here tonight."

Alexis: "That sounds perfect!" She replied, as she, Grace and Kristina made their way to the nursery, which amazed Alexis. The wallpaper was filled with images of 'Winnie the Pooh', the carpet was filled with images of 'Donald Duck', and there were stuffed animals in every available corner of the room, there was a changing table with all the necessities, 2 pair of bookshelves where numerous toys were placed along with some photos of Aunt Kristina, Nikolas and Stefan.

chapter 7