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== 1 year later S/B/J all went their separate ways. Brenda was the only one that stayed in P.C. 1 year after that Sonny comes back to P.C. because he needs to cover for Luke at the club because Luke and his family are going on a 6 month vacation. Brenda is happily married (that is until Sonny comes back), eventhough she knows he’s not the true love of her life. Lois and Ned are together and so are Robin and Jason. Sonny has just ended a relationship two months before he comes back to P.C.== CAN WE START AGAIN?
~The day before Sonny is coming back he calls Lois~ L=Hello! S=Lois, it’s me, Sonny. L=Sonny. It’s so good to hear from you. S=Yeah. Say, what are you doing tomorrow for lunch? L=Why? Are you coming for a visit? S=Uh...a long visit. Luke is going on a 6 month vacation with his family so I need to step in at the club. L=That’s great. Yeah, we’ll do lunch tomorrow. Do you want me to meet you somewhere or do you want to come here? S=Meet me at the Outback at noon. L=Ok. See you then. S=All right. L=Um....Sonny, I think there is something you should know. S=What? L=Brenda never left P.C. S=But I thought her and Jax.... L=No. She tried to be with him but she just couldn’t. S=Oh. L=Look, we’ll talk more about it tomorrow, but I thought that you should know that....well, she’s married. -Sonny doesn’t say anything- L=Sonny? S=Yeah. I’m fine. I’ll see you tomorrow, k? L=Yeah. -They hang up- ************************************************************************ ~Lois calls Brenda~ -Brenda is at home with her husband Matt- M=Hello. L=Matt, it’s Lois. Is Bren there? M=Yeah, sure. Hold on. -Puts the phone down- M=Brenda, Lois is on the phone. B=Thanks. -Matt hangs up and Brenda picks up the phone- B=Lois, what’s up? L=Can you come over for a few minutes. We need to talk. B=Can it wait? Me and Matt are... L=Sorry, but not really. 20 minutes, ok? B=Sure. -They hang up- -Brenda walks over to Matt- B=Honey, I need to go see Lois. I’ll be back soon. M=Ok. I am going to run to the office for a few hours, ok? B=Ok. See you later. -She gives him a kiss and leaves- -A few minutes later Matt leaves for the office- ************************************************************************ ~At the gatehouse~ -Brenda walks in the door- B=What’s up, Lois?
L=Hi. Come and sit down on the couch with me, ok? B=Ok. Is something wrong? Are you ok? L=I’m fine. Come on. -They sit. Lois looks at Brenda- B=What? Lois, will you please just tell me. L=Sonny is coming back to Port Charles. B=What? When did you hear that? L=He called earlier. Luke is taking his family on a six month vacation. So Sonny needs to come back to run the club. B=(she gets up) Wow. He’s coming back. Is he bringing his girlfriend that he’s been seeing for over a year? L=I don’t know. I don’t even know if they’re still together. B=Oh. L=Bren? B=(smiles)Lois, I’m just fine. I have Matt and I love him. Everything will be ok. L=Are you over Sonny? B=(silent for a moment) I have to go. I have to do some things before Matt gets home. L=Bren? B=(smiles) Lois, I’m just fine. I have Matt and I love him. Everything will be ok. L=Are you over Sonny? B=(silent for a moment) I have to go. I have to do some things before Matt gets home. L=Bren.... B=(walks out the door) I’m fine. L=(outloud) You’re not over him. I knew it. Here we go again. ************************************************************************ ~At the docks~ -Brenda needs to think so she needs to the docks. She sits on the bench- B=(outloud) I can’t believe he’s coming back. I wonder..... No, Brenda you can’t. You’re happily married. He probably doesn’t even still love you. (she pauses) Stop!! I better get home to Matt. ************************************************************************ ~Later that night at Luke’s~ -Sonny walks in- S=Luke! L=Sonny! ( Luke goes over to Sonny) Thank you for doing this. S=Don’t worry. Now go! I’ll talk to you when you get back. L=Ok. -Luke leaves and Sonny walks over to the bar. Mike is there but has his back facing Sonny- S=Hey, old man. M=(turns around) Michael. Luke told me you would be back. It’s good to see you. How have you been? S=I’m fine. M=Are you here for good? S=I don’t think so. M=I see. You heard, didn’t you? S=About? M=Don’t do that. About Brenda. S=Yeah, but let’s not talk about it tonight. M=Ok. I’ll let it go for tonight. S=(laughs) Glad to be back. -Sonny goes to the back office- ************************************************************************ ~Brenda’s house~ -the phone rings- B=Hello. M=Sweetheart, it’s me. I need to go away on a business trip. Chapter 3: B=Matt, no. M=I’m sorry. You know I hate this. B=Yeah, I’m sorry. How long will you be gone? M=Two days, I think. B=Ok. I love you. Call me when you get there, ok? M=I will. I love you, too. -they hang up- ************************************************************************ ~the next morning~ -Brenda picks up the phone and calls Robin- R=Hello. B=Robin, hi. R=Hi. What’s up? B=Not mch. Matt had to go on a business trip for two days. R=Oh. B=So would you like to have lunch with me? R=Sure. I h ave to go see my uncle Macm so why don’t you meet me there. B=Sure. -they hang up- ************************************************************************ ~Later that afternoon~ -Sonny walks into the outback and sees Robin- -Robin walks over to him and gives him a hug- R=What are you doing here? (he tells her) Oh, I see. It’s so great to see you. I’ve missed you. How are you? S=I’m fine. Me and Katie broke up a few months ago. R=I’m sorry. S=Don’t be. It was for the best. -In walks Lois. Sonny and her hug- L=Do you want to join us, Robin? R=No, I can’t. I am meeting someone. S=Ok. Stop by the club soon. We can catch up. R=I would love that. S=See you then. -Lois and Sonny go sit down. Robin walks back over to Mac- M=He’s back, huh? R=Yeah, I guess. I’ve missed him a lot. M=Does Brenda know? R=I don’t know. But if she doesn’t, all I have to say is watch out. What am I saying? Even if she does know we will have trouble. Watch for people to get hurt. M=Are you sure about that? Maybe they don’t love each other anymore. R=I doubt that. -They both look over at Sonny and Lois’ table- ************************************************************************ ~Lois and Sonny at a table~ S=I’m glad you could come. L=I wouldn’t miss it. S=Are you still with Ned? L=Yeah. Are you still with.... S=No, we ended it a few months ago. L=I’m sorry. I know how much you wanted to try to move on. S=Yeah, well..... L=She knows that you’re back. I told her yesterday. S=What did she say?
Chapter 4: L=Not much. S=Oh. L=I know that she still loves you. S=She doesn’t. Not if she got married again and didn’t respond when you told her I was back. L=She’s surprised and in shock right now. You know I want you two to be happy. And I think the only for that to happen is “together” S=No. I mean, Lois, she’s married. L=Yeah and she does love him. But it’s not the same. It never is and you know that. S=I don’t know. L=I do. Are you going to tell me that you don’t lover her anymore? S=I’m not sure. It’s been so long. But she’s always been in my thoughts and heart I guess. L=I knew it. You still love her. S=(smiles) Ok, Ms. Matchmaker. L=That’s me. -Brenda walksin and freezes at the sight of Sonny. She feels like she can’t breath and just stares intensely at Sonny- -Robin notices and walks over to her- R=Brenda, I’m sorry. I didn’t know he was coming back. B=I know. R=Should we leave? B=Do you mind? I’m just not ready to see him yet. Can we go to the park? R=Yeah, I understand. Let’s go. -Robin start to head to the door but Brenda looks at sonny, who is also looking at her. Robin walks over to Brenda- R=Come on. -Robin and Brenda leave- ************************************************************************ ~Lois and Sonny~ L=What did I tell you? S=Well....maybe she just doesn’t want me anymore. L=(laughs) Oh, come on. Was that what you got from that look? S=(smiles) Well..... L=Look, don’t get me wrong. Matt’s a nice guy but I know she’s been happier. I mean, with you, she has. S=Really? L=Yeah. And if you say one word to her about me pushing you to go after her again.....I’ll have to hurt you. S=I wouldn’t want that. No, I won’t say anything. -Lois and Sonny eat lunch. They catch up- ************************************************************************ ~At the park~ -Robin and Brenda are walking in the park- B=Thanks. R=Anytime. B=I thought I would be ok with seeing him, but I guess not. Robin....it was like I just....like I just froze and couldn’t breath. R=(smiles) You still love him. B=I DON’T KNOW! Everything is just spinning out of control. R=Let’s sit on that bench over there. B=Yeah. -They go and sit down- B=Robin....what am I going to do? Chapter 5: R=Brenda...I probably shouldn’t say this but I’m going to anyway. B=Go ahead. R=I know that you love Matt. But it’s just not the same. B=What do you mean? R=Ok. Um...The way you loved Sonny....it was the best thing in your life. When you were with him there was nobody else for you. Can you honestly tell me that that’s how it is with Matt? B=I guess not. But Robin we don’t even know Sonny still loves me. R=Oh, he does. I can tell by the way he looked at you. B=You think? R=Yeah, I do. B=What am I saying? I don’t deserve to be with Sonny. R=What do you mean by that? B=I hurt Jax because of Sonny. And now I might hurt Matt because of Sonny. What kind of person am I? R=Hey, don’t do that to yourself. Sonny left and you tried to do the right thing. You didn’t know he would come back. All you did was try to move on. B=But can I? How an I going to be in the same town with Sonny and not “be with him”? R=It doesn’t have to be that way. B=I don’t know if I can leave Matt. I love him. R=I know, but I think Sonny is the only one that can make you *truly* happy. B=Maybe. R=Why don’t you go home and think about things. B=Thanks. -they both go their separate ways- ************************************************************************ ~Brenda heads to the docks~ -She sits on the bench- B=(outloud) What am I going to do? Does he really still love me? Why does this keep happening to me? Why can’t I get him out of my heart. -she sits there in silence for a few minutes- -Sonny walks by the docks and sees Brenda. He walks down the steps and over to her- S=Brenda? B=(gets up) Oh, hi. How long have you been standing there? S=I just got here. It’s nice to see you. B=Yeah, you too. S=(he touches her hand) I’ve missed you. B=(removes his hand) Don’t. S=I’m sorry. B=I can’t.....this can’t happen again. S=I know I left when I shouldn’t have and I’m sorry. B=Left? You left before I could even make my choice. S=Don’t you see, you weren’t making it. I wanted to be with you and I guess you didn’t want to be with me as bad as I did with you. B=How can you say that? I loved you and wanted you, but I felt like I owed it to Jax to.... S=Brenda, you don’t owe anybody anything. B=I guess not, but I needed to wait. But you couldn’t so handle that so you just left. I loved you! (a tear falls) S=Loved? Is it in the past? B=I can’t do this with you. This is how it has to be now. -She looks at him one last time and leaves- S=Brenda! -sits on the bench- S=Damn it! Did I have to push it? Chapter 6: -Sonny heads back to his hotel room- -he walks over and looks at the window- S=(outloud) I *do* still love you, Brenda. I just can’t seem to get you out of my heart or soul. The only way for me to be happy is to get you back. I just have to. I can’t move on without you. -later he goes to bed- ************************************************************************ ~Brenda’s house~ -She walks in with tears running down her cheeks. She goes upstairs and lays on her bed- -half hour later she sits up- B=(outloud) Oh, Sonny. I’ve missed you, too. What the *hell* am I going to do? There is just no way I’m going to get over Sonny. But....no, I can’t leave Matt. -she takes a shower and goes to bed later- ************************************************************************ ~knock at Robin’s door~ -It’s Jason. they go sit on her couch- R=Guess who’s back? J=Sonny. I know, I talked to him last week. I have to go see him in the morning. R=Why didn’t you tell me? J=He wanted me to wait. R=Well, I wish you would have said something. Me and Brenda met at the outback for lunch and Lois and Sonny were there. J=I’m sorry. How did Brenda take it? R=Not good. Jason, they still love each other. J=Well, I know he still loves her, but what about her? R=She does, but isn’t ready to admit it yet. J=What about Matt? R=I’m not sure yet. She loves him. I’m sure of that, but I’m also sure that she loves Sonny. I don’t think she will love anyone the way she loves him. J=And the same goes for him, huh? R=Yeah. Enough about them. I missed you all day. J=I missed you, too. I was so busy today. -they kiss- ************************************************************************ -Matt and Brenda walk into Luke’s. Sonny is there - -Mike seats them. She walks by Sonny and they just look at each other- M=(they sit) Who was that? No, wait.....that was him wasn’t it? B=Him? M=Come on. That was Sonny. B=Oh. (she looks down) Yeah, it is. M=I didn’t know he was back. B=He came back a few weeks ago. M=Why didn’t you tell me? B=No point. Come on let’s order. -they order. The food comes and they eat- ************************************************************************ ~Sonny at the bar with Mike~ M=She’s not over you. S=(looks at her) Yeah, she is. M=Are you going dillusional on me? S=What does that mean? M=Do you see those looks that she’s giving you? S=You’re seeing things. M=No, I’m not and you know it. Go after her before it’s too late. S=In case you haven’t noticed....she’s married. M=Like that’s stopped you before. S=Very funny. She deserves to be happy. M=Yeah, with you. S=No, without my interference. M=She won’t be. She may *look* happy but she’s not as happy as she could be. S=I don’t know. M=Yes, you do. -Mike walks away. Sonny just looks over at Brenda with Matt- S=(to himself) Should I get her back? Would she be happier with me? Look at her, she looks as beautiful as ever. I have to do it. I have to get her back, no matter what it takes. -Mike walks back up to the counter by Sonny- M=Have you decided what to do? S=(thinking yes but answers) No. M=Don’t waste time.......not again. S=I can’t force her. M=Like you would have to. S=I’ll be in the office. -Sonny looks at Brenda with Matt, she looks at him and he leaves- ************************************************************************ ~Matt and Brenda’s table~ M=Are you ready to go home? B=Yeah. -they leave and head home- ************************************************************************ ~Back at Sonny’s office~ -Sonny tries to do some work but he just can’t concentrate- *FLASHBACK* -Sonny flashes back to the day he left Port Charles: *BACK TO REALITY* S=(thinks to himself) Why did I leave? Why didn’t I give her time like she asked me to? Maybe if I would’ve done that we would be together right now instead of being apart. Will we ever be able to start again? -He leans back in his chair- Chapter 7: ~Matt and Brenda’s house~ -they walk inside- M=Come and join me on the couch, ok? B=Sure. M=Brenda, you know I love you and want you to be happy, right? B=(smiles and touches his hand) Yeah. M=Ok. You have been different these past few weeks and now I know why. It’s because Sonny’s been back. Is there something you want to tell me? B=No. Everything is fine. I love you, Matt. M=I know you do but I also know how much you loved him....or still love him. B=Matt, it doesn’t matter. I’m with you now. I’m married to *you*. You have made me so happy. M=I feel the same. Brenda, it does matter if you still love him. Do you think we should go our separate ways? -Brenda doesn’t want to hurt Matt and she doesn’t want to admit her feelings for Sonny that she’s buried for over a year- B=(starts to cry) No! Matt, please don’t leave me. Please. M=(holds her) Shh-hh. Ok, let’s go to bed. -they go upstairs to bed- ************************************************************************ ~Sonny’s PH~ -Sonny walks in the PH and walks over to the window. He just looks out the window for a few minutes- -he sits at the table and slaps his fist on the table- S=(outloud) I can’t do it, Brenda. I can’t stay and let you be with Matt. I can tell that you still love me. (he takes a breath and just sits there) ************************************************************************ ~1 month later~ -It’s getting harder and harder for Brenda to keep saying that she is over Sonny and she only wants to be with Matt. Everytime she sees Sonny she wants to run back to him deep down inside herself, but she can’t get herself to go to him- -Brenda walks down to the docks and paces around- B=Can I do it? Can I stay with Matt when I know I wish I was with Sonny. I know thi isn’t fair to anyone. I thought I could do it but I don’t know if I can anymore. B=(looks up) Stone, I wish you were here to help me. I know I have to do this on my own, but I miss him. (starts to cry) I miss Sonny *so* much. -Brenda buries her face in her hands- -Sonny is walking by the docks. He notices that she is crying. He walks down to her- B=(she looks at him and wipes her tears) Sonny. S=Brenda, what’s wrong? B=Nothing. I have to go. -she walks away- -Brenda heads up the steps- S=Brenda! -she stops and a few tears fall- S=I still love you. Please don’t leave! B=(she turns around and goes to Sonny) What did you say? S=Don’t leave. Don’t tell me you’re surprised by that? B=That’s not even the point. We stood here over a year ago and I asked you not to leave. That didn’t matter to you. “Us” didn’t matter. If it did you would have never left. How dare you ask me not to leave. S=No, it *did* matter. God, do you know how many times I wanted to come back? Do you know how many times I thought about you, about being with you? B=Come on. Do you really expect me to believe that? S=Well, it’s the truth. I was with someone but so were you. You still are. But it doesn’t matter. I know you still love me. B=Don’t do this. -Sonny kisses her passionately. After a few minutes Brenda tears herself away- B=Who do you think you are? S=I’m sorry. (she shakes her head at him) -She turns to leave but Sonny gabs her arm lightly- S=I love you! B=(crying) WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?? S=You. Brenda, I......I want you back! Can’t you see that? B=Well, that’s too damn bad. I’m with Matt now. You are the one who *chose* to end it. There can’t be anything between us ever again. This is the way it has to be. S=No. It doesn’t have to be this way. We can still have that chance to be together again. B=Sonny, I can’t leave Matt. I love him and I don’t want to hurt him. S=(cringes) As much as I hate to hear that you love another man.....I know that you lo...that you love him. I know you tried to move on. I know that because I tried too....with Katie. Brenda, I tried so damn hard. (whispers) I just couldn’t get you out of my heart or soul. -Brenda, who is still crying, covers her mouth after Sonny’s last statement- B=Sonny, I...... S=Do you still love me? B=Please, don’t. S=Don’t what? Well, do you? Please just answer me. B=Yes, I do! -After noticing what she just said she covers her mouth. Sonny takes a step towards her and she runs away- -Sonny is left there by himself- S=(outloud) She still loves me! (laughs) She loves me! I will get you back, Brenda. I will wait for you this time. I promise. -Sonny goes back to his PH- Chapter 8: ~Jason’s apartment~ R=Jason, are we still going to spend the day together? J=Of course. You know that I love spending time with you. R=Yeah? Let’s go play mini golf. J=(laughs) Your kidding? R=(taps him) No. So, what movie did you bring? J=Um... -Knock at the door. Robin goes to answer it and Brenda is standing at the door in tears- R=(hugs Brenda) Hey, what is it? It will ok. Come in. -Jason stands up when he sees Brenda- J=Are you ok? B=(wipes her eyes) Yeah. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt you guys. J=Hey, it’s all right. You guys talk. I’ll be back later, ok? R=Yeah. (Robin and Jason hug) B=Jason....thanks. I owe you one. J=No, it’s ok. Take care. -Jason leaves- R=Ok. What’s going on? B=(starts to cry) I still love him. I really do. R=Come here. (she hugs brenda) R=Let’s go sit down. (they sit on the couch) What happened? B=I saw Sonny on the docks. He told me that he still loves me and that he wants me back. Oh, Robin, he told me what it was like for him being away from me. How hard he tried to move on but couldn’t. R=I’m sorry. I know how hard you tried to move on, too. I know how you don’t want to hurt Matt the way....the way you had to hurt Jax. B=Yeah, I don’t. R=But, Brenda, you won’t ever be over Sonny. The longer you keep Matt thinking that Sonny has no chance with you the more he’ll be hurt. B=I tried. I really did try to let go of Sonny. I just can’t. I think about him more and more everyday. It may not be right, but...it just is. R=Sounds like you made a decision. B=I wish that were true, but I just can’t get myself to tell Matt about this. R=It’s hard for me to say anything because I love Sonny, too. I want to see him happy. B=I know. Listen, I know you’re right. I need time to think though. Matt is probably at home wondering where I am. I better go. R=Ok. Remember what I said. B=(smiles) I will. -Brenda leaves- ************************************************************************ -Ned and Lois are sitting on the couch- N=So, have you heard from Brenda lately? L=No. I’m worried though. N=I see that. It’s about Sonny, isn’t it? L=Yeah. She still loves him and he loves her. N=Oh. Welll, I guess he may not be my favorite person, but she’s been her happies with him. They need to get it right. Like we did. L=(smiles) Yeah, but it took a lot of work for us. I still believe they’ll get it right. They need each other. She doesn’t want to hurt Matt though. N=I know she doesn’t. Lois, I’m so glad I have you in my life. I love you. L=I love you, too. (they kiss) ************************************************************************ ~Sonny’s PH~ -Jason knocks on the door- S=Hi. Come in. (Sonny shuts the door) What are you doing here? I thought you were going to spend some time with Robin? J=Yeah, we were but.... S=But? J=Brenda stopped by. She was so upset. Sonny.....did you see her tonight? S=You think I made her that way? J=Look, for as long as I’ve known her, as Jason Morgan, you’re the only one who’s affected her that much. S=Ok. You know, the last think I want to do is hurt her. I told her I still love her and want her back. I also told her what it was like for me...you know, being apart from her. J=Yeah, I understand. I couldn’t imagine being apart from Robin that long. S=(whispers) Yeah. J=Well, maybe I should get back to Robin. Brenda, should be gone soon. S=Yeah, you better. -Jason leaves and Sonny heads to bed- ************************************************************************ ~Brenda’s house~ -Matt is sitting in the dark waiting for Brend to come home- -Brenda opens the door and turns on the light. She sees Matt sitting there- B=Hi, sweetie. What are you doing sitting in the dark? M=We need to talk. We can’t avoid this any longer. We just can’t. I want you to be happy. But....it’s just not me anymore. Chapter 9: B=What? Matt, I don’t understand. M=Come and sit next to me. (she does) B=Matt, did I do something? M=(holds her hand) Of course not. But...things just won’t work out between us. B=Did you find someone else? M=No, but you did. Well, you just never let go. B=I’m not going to leave you for Sonny. M=Maybe not now, but you will. B=(starts to cry) No, I won’t. M=Brenda, don’t do this. I need to do this. We have to let go. B=What are you trying to say? M=We...we need to go our separate ways. We can’t hold on anymore. Hey, (he wipes away her tears) it’s nobody’s fault. When you love someone as much as you love Sonny it’s hard to let go. All I want is for you to be happy. Whether it’s with him.....well, time will tell. You might not go back to him for awhile but eventually you will. I do believe that we can’t go on anymore pretending that everything is fine and that you don’t love Sonny. Someone has to do it....someone has to say goodbye first. I have to be the one. You will be in my heart forever. B=I do love you. M=I know. Look, I got a job offer in California so I’m leaving tonight. Brenda, this is for the best. Promise me you’ll be happy. B=I promise. You too. (he nods) Matt, I will never, ever forget what we had. I will cherish it forever. -They share a goodbye kiss and Matt leaves- -Brenda sits there for a few moments. She then gets up and heads to the docks- ************************************************************************ -Jason knocks and she lets him in- R=Where did you go? J=To see Sonny. What was with Brenda? I know she saw Sonny but... R=She still loves him. J=And? R=Well, she is confused about what to do now that Sonny’s back. She loves them both. J=Oh. R=Just not in the same way. I believe someday they will find their way back to each other. See, she hurt Jax because of her love for Sonny and now with Matt....she doesn’t want to hurt him. J=I understand. Sonny talked to me a little. He misses her so much. R=I think I’ll go talk to him in the morning before we go out, k? J=Sure. That’s ok. R=Ok. Let’s go watch the movie. J=Yeah. -They go to watch the movie- ************************************************************************ ~Gatehouse~ -Ned and Lois are sitting on the couch talking- N=What would you thing of us getting away for about one week? L=Really? N=Sure. I think we could use it. L=(squeals) I would love that. When? N=In a few weeks. L=I can’t wait! -she kisses him- ************************************************************************ ~The docks~ -Brenda walks down the steps and her tears are overflowing. She walks over to the bench and sits. She crosses her legs and holds her body tight. Her tears keep on flowing over- *FLASHBACK* -that night with Sonny on the dock.- *FLASHBACK* -With Matt a few hours ago- *BACK TO REALITY* B=(outloud) Mattt, I’m sorry. I never thought it would happen like this. I never thought he would come back and want me back. I don’t know if I can go back to him since I hurt you so much. I mean, I miss him and I love him but I don’t know if I can. -Brenda takes a breath and wipes her tears. She lays down on the bench and falls asleep- ************************************************************************ ~The next morning at Sonny’s PH~ -Robin is at the door- S=Hi, sweetie. (he hugs her) Come in. (he shuts the door after she comes inside) R=(they sit on the couch) I am so glad your back. I hop you stay. Sonny, there is something I need to say about you and Brenda. S=I figured you would. Robin, before you say anything, I need to ask you something. R=Sure. S=Am I making a mistake? I want her back. I can’t help it....I just can’t get her out of my heart, you know? R=(smiles) I know. No, I don’t think you’re making a mistake. I’ve always believed and I still believe that you guys belong together. I want both of you to be happy. Sonny, I do want you two to be together, but you have to know that I have to support Brenda in whatever she decides to do. I can’t pressure her. S=I know. I wouldn’t even want you to. Be there for her always. R=I will. But I do want to say...um, don’t give up on her. I think she will come around eventually. It just may take some time. S=I won’t give up. I can’t.....not this time. I tried to move on, but I never can. R=I do understand. I don’t know what I would do without Jason. S=Yeah. R=Me and Jason have plans but I wanted to come and tell you a few things first. S=I’m glad you did. I’ll see you soon. R=Yeah. -Sonny walks her to the door and she leaves- -After Robin leaves Sonny walks over to the window- S=(outloud) I’m not giving up this time. But how long will it be before I can hold you again? Kiss you again? How much longer before....(covers his face and whispers) before I can be with you forever? -He looks out the window again- Chapter 10: -Brenda is sleeping on the docks. Jason walks by and sees her and then walks down to her- -He kneels next to the bench by Brenda- J=(whispers) Brenda? -Brenda opens her eyes and sees Jason. Brenda’s eyes are all puffy- B=Jason? J=Yeah. What are you doing down here alone? B=I guess I fell asleep. J=Brenda, what’s wrong? B=(she sits up) I’m fine. I just fell asleep, that’s all. J=Brenda. -She hugs him and starts to cry. She finally pulls away- B=He left. J=Who left? B=Matt. He knows that I won’t be over Sonny. J=I’m sorry. B=Yeah, me too. Why Jason? Why did he have to come back and want me back? J=Because he loves you. B=Why? All I do is hurt the people that I love when he wants me and then Jason he leaves me again....so then I try and move on and he does it to me all over again. How many times do I have to go through this? J=I don’t know. You’ll have to ask Sonny that. Why don’t you come back to my apartment, you can take a shower and get some rest. B=Ok. -They leave for Jason’s apartment- ************************************************************************ ~Jason’s apartment~ -Robin comes over- R=Hi! J=(whispers) Hi. Brenda’s upstairs sleeping in my bed. R=Why? What happened? J=I think you need to spend some time with her today. We will do something some other day. R=You’re scaring me. Please tell me what’s wrong. J=Matt left her last night. R=What? Why? J=I guess he knows that she will always love Sonny. So, I guess he let her go and left town. I found her on the bench on the docks. She spent the night there. R=Oh, my god. I think I better call Lois, too. Thank you. J=I’m going to go see Sonny then. I will give you guys the day and I’ll be back later tonight. I have a meeting tomorrow, so I need to talk to him anyway. R=Ok. Thanks. J=Yeah. I’ll see you later. -He leaves and Robin picks up the phone to call Lois- ************************************************************************ ~Lois’ phone rings~ L=Hello. R=Lois, it’s me. L=Hi. What’s up? R=I’m at Jason’s apartment. Can you come over here right away? L=Robin.....what’s wrong? R=Matt left Brenda last night. L=Why? Never mind. It’s because of Sonny, isn’t it? R=Yeah. He knows she still loves Sonny and always will. She spent the night on the docks. L=But if she loves Sonny, why won’t she go to him? R=I think she is feeling guilty right now. It will take her some time. L=Of course. I’ll be right over. -They hang up. Lois tells Ned what’s goin on. She leaves- ************************************************************************ ~Sonny’s PH~ -Jason is at the door- S=Hey, what are you doing here? J=Sonny, I found Brenda sleeping on the bench on the docks this morning. She slept there. S=(worried) What? What happened? Where is she? J=She’s at my apartment. Lois and Robin are with her right now. S=Jason, what happened? J=I don’t know if it’s really my place to say. S=Just tell me! Please! Jason I love her. J=I know you do. Sonny, Matt left her last night. S=What? J=He said they had to let go and he had to be the one to do it. He said he knew she still loved you. S=I see. How is she? J=Not good. When I found her....her eyes were all puffy. Like she had been crying all night. S=Oh, man. What did I do to her? She’s in pain. That’s the *last* think I wanted to do to her. I swear! J=I know. Robin thinks that Brenda feels guilty for hurting someone else she loves. Sonny.....if you’re going to fight for her, you can’t let her go anymore. S=I wouldn’t. Why would you say that? J=Well, she kind of sees it as you wanting her and then not wanting her. And when she moves on, it starts all over again. She just can’t take anymore of that kind of pain. She can’t. S=I know. That’s not how it is or even was. I’ve always wanted her. I always will.
S=Do you realize that something could have happened to her when she was on the docks alone? J=Yeah. That’s why I brought her back to my apartment. S=Thank you. J=Yeah. I’ve gotten to know her over the last year. She’s important to me, too. S=I know. J=Well, the reason I came by is because the meeting is tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. S=Can you handle it by yourself? J=Yeah. S=Come to the club and tell me how it went. J=I will. I wanted to come by and let you know about Brenda and the meeting. S=Thank you. J=Anytime. I’ll see you tomorrow then? S=Yeah. -Jason leaves- ************************************************************************ ~Jason’s apartment~ -Lois knocks on the door. Robin lets her in- L=How is she? R=Better, I guess. -They go in the bedroom. Brenda looks at Lois- B=Lois, what are you doing here? L=I came here for you, sweetie. B=Thank you. -Lois and Robin sit next to Brenda on the bed. All three hug each other- L=Bren, I know you feel like you hurt him, but sweetie, I think him leeting you go was the best thing for both of you. B=I know you want me with sonny. R=We want you to be happy. We just think Sonny can be the one to do that. B=Do I deserve to be happy? L=Of course you do. R=Go to him, Brenda. B=(cries) I don’t know. I can’t handle getting hurt again. R=You won’t. L=Sonny loves you and he doesn’t ever want to let go again. Both of you have tried to move on but....it just never stays. Brenda, the love you two share is just too strong. B=I know it is. Maybe you guys are right. Maybe he is the only one that can make me truly happy. Maybe I am just fighting something that is meant to be. I guess I’m just afraid. I have missed him, though. I don’t know if I can really be without him. R=Then don’t. Go see him. B=So soon? Don’t you think I should give it time since Matt just left? I mean, he just left last night. L=No. Matt knew and I think you know what to do, too. Follow your heart, Bren. B=You think? R=I do. L=He misses you as much as you’ve missed him.
Chapter 11: R=(smiles) Good. -Brenda comes out of the bedroom and goes into the living room. Lois and Robin L=Are you ready to go see him? B=I think so. I’m nervous though. R=Don’t be. Everything will work out. Just don’t rush it. B=All right. I hope he still wants me. I can’t believe after everything I want to work L=I know. But you know he still wants you. B=I’m leaving now. R=Good luck. B=(takes a deep breath) Thanks. -Brenda leaves for Sonny’s PH- ************************************************************************ ~Robin and Lois still there~ R=I’m glad you came over. L=Me too. She must have done some REAL thinking before I got here though. She R=Yeah. I’m glad we get through to her a little. L=Me, too. -Jason walks in- J=Hi. R=Hi. J=Is she sleeping? L=No, she went to see Sonny. J=(surprised) Really? I didn’t think she would so soon. R=Me either. But I’m glad she went. -Lois and Jason nod- L=Well, I’m going to get home. Call me when you hear something. I’ll call if I hear R=I will. -They hug. Lois leaves- ************************************************************************ -Brenda gets off the elevator and walks up to Sonny’s door. She takes a deep -Sonny comes to the door and opens it. He is surprised and happy that Brenda is -They just stand there starting into each other’s eyes- ************************************************************************ ~still at Sonny’s PH~ S=Brenda. B=(nervous) Hi. S=Come in. (he shuts the door) I’m sorry about Matt. Jason told me.....well, I kind B=That’s ok. You would have found out sonner or later. S=I’m sorry. I never wanted to make you cry or to have you go through anymore B=I know. Can we sit? S=Sure. -they sit next to each other on the couch- B=Sonny, can I ask you a question and can you answer me honestly? S=Yeah. I will try to answer it as best as I can. B=Do you still love me? S=How can you ask that? Of course I still love you. Always have, always will. B=Ok. I guess I just needed to hear you say it. Sonny, Matt.....this is so hard. S=It’s ok. (holds her hands) You can tell me anything. I hope you know that. B=I do. All right...Matt left because he knew that I still love you. He felt like if he S=I guess he’s smart, huh? B=Yeah, he is. S=And he really cares about you. B=(smiles a bit) Yeah, that’s why he left. I denied my feelings for you for *so* long -Sonny can’t believe what he is hearing coming from Brenda. After all this time he’s B=Sonny? S=I’m sorry. Do you know how long I’ve waited to hear you say that? Katie was B=(a few tears fall) Oh, Sonny, I .....I love you. S=Does this mean.... B=(smiles) Well, that depends. I mean, if it’s still what you want. S=Oh, baby, you know it is. Come here. -Brenda smiles and Sonny moves closer to her and gives her a long hug- -They pull away and she touches his face- S=Being with you is what I’ve always wanted. I want us to be together forever. (he B=I love you, too. I never thought I would be able to say that to you again. I want S=Me, too. When I left I thought I could move on because I wasn’t living in the B=I know. I guess Matt could see what we were about more thatn I could...or S=I’m glad. -Brenda moves in closer and they share one *LONG* soft kiss. When they finally B=I can’t believe this is happening. (she touches his face) I can’t be without you -They pull away. Sonny takes her hands and kisses them. He rests his head on B=Sonny, it’s getting late. Can you take me home? S=Now? B=Yeah. I know...but we can see each other tomorrow (kisses him) and the day B=Absolutely! -Sonny takes Brenda home( the hotel room)- ************************************************************************ ~At the gatehouse~ -Ned walks in the door and Lois is sitting on the couch (her and Ned don’t have a L=Hi. Where have you been? N=Oh, up at the main house talking to grandfather. L=Oh. N=Honey? Are you ok? L=I’m fine. N=How’s Brenda? L=Better I think. I think she went to Sonny’s to get back together with him. N=Really? Did you guys work a miracle on her or something? L=No, but I think she did some MAJOR thinking about what Matt said to her N=You think she made her decision before you talked to her? L=I think we just gave her a little nudge. I seriously believe she wanted to be with N=But she just didn’t want to hurt Matt. So, she was just feeling guilty about Matt L=Yeah, I think so. I do hope that her and Sonny worked things out. N=Me, too. I want her to be happy. You know, like us. L=(smiles) I know you do. And I am so glad that we are together and happy. That N=We never will lose that. -They hug and kiss- ************************************************************************ -They stand at the door just staring deep into each other’s eyes- S=Here we are. I am going to have a hard time when you walk in that door. I feel B=(moves closer to him and their only inches apart) It’s no dream. (whispers) It’s -They kiss for what seems like hours- S=Will you call me tomorrow? B=Yeah. -Sonny turns to leave- B=Sonny? S=(turns back towards her) Yeah? B=Will you stay here with me tonight? I mean, wiill you lay here with me and just S=(smiles big) You know I will. Holding you is something I’ve missed. B=Me, too. I feel like if I let you leave here tonight....I’ll lose you. S=(touches her face) No. Don’t you know by now that you will NEVER lose me? B=I hope not. -She kisses him. She takes his hand and leads him into her hotel room- B=Thank you. S=No, thank you. Thank you for forgiving me and taking me back. I promise I will B=We forgave each other. I want to forget about our past mistakes and just S=I want that too. -Sonny and Brenda both get into bed. Sonny wraps his arms around her- S=I love the way this feels. B=(kisses his hand) I know. -They fall asleep in each other’s arms- ************************************************************************ -Robin and Jaosn walk in- R=I had a good time tonight. When is your meeting tomorrow? J=It’s at 2:00 p.m. and I promise to come and see you after. I know that you R=Thanks. J=I wonder what happened with Sonny and Brenda? R=I hope they worked it out and are back together. J=Me, too. I want to see them finally happy. R=Me, too. I better get going. (he nods) -Robin kisses Jason and then she leaves- ************************************************************************ -Sonny lays there just holding Brenda. Brenda opens her eyes slowly and feels -Brenda turns around and they’re only inches apart. She touches his face and closes B=I wasn’t dreaming. It is real. S=(whispers) Yeah, it is. Brenda, please tell me that it will always be like this. That
Chapter 12: ***NEXT TIME: What happens when Sonny's buisness gets in the way of their Chapter 13: S=Brenda, stay here. -Sonny gets up and goes to the door- S=Jason, hi. -Brenda just leaves- J=Is she ok? -Jason leaves. Sonny goes to look for Brenda- ************************************************************************ -Brenda walks down the steps- B=(outloud) Why can’t you trust me? Why can’t you let me in with all aspects of -Sonny spots her on the docks and just watches her for a few minutes. He can see -Sonny walks down to where she is- S=(whispers) Brenda. -Brenda heads up the stairs- S=No, wait. -He walks over to her- S=The last thing I want is to hurt you. I need you, Brenda. I can’t let you walk out -Brenda walks down a few steps and gives him the biggest hug and smothers his B=OOOOH! -Brenda hugs him tightly.- B=I love you so much! -Brenda starts kissing him and tries to pull away but Sonny pulls her back in for B=(pulls away breathless) Sonny, come back to my hotel. I need you tonight. I -Sonny kisses her deeply and passionately- S=(whispers) Let’s go. -Brenda and Sonny leave for Brenda’s hotel room. Sonny has his arms around her ***NEXT TIME: will s&B finally make love?*** Chapter 14: -Sonny and Brenda make their way to Brenda’s front door. Sonny places his hands -Brenda breakes the glance and leads Sonny into the room. He closes the door- -Brenda starts to kiss him slowly at first but then the kisses become more intense. -Sonny lays her on the bed softly and then lays next to her and starts kissing her -S&B make love for hours that night- ************************************************************************ -Robin knocks on the door- R=Hi, you have your meeting today, right? -Robin kisses Jason intensely- J=(after they pull away) What was that for? -Jason and Robin go out for breakfast before his meeting at 2:00 p.m.- ************************************************************************ -S&B lay there. Sonny has his arms wrapped around her- -Brenda turns around- B=Sonny, last night was so perfect. -Brenda sits up too- B=What do you mean? About what? -They both get ready. Brenda goes to see Lucy and Sonny goes to see Lois and ************************************************************************ -Robin knocks on the door and Lois lets her in- R=Hi. -There is a knock at the door and Lois lets Sonny in- L=Ok, Corinthos, what’s going on? -Sonny just looks at the both of them- ************************************************************************ -Brenda knocks and then makes her way inside- B=Hi. -Brenda leaves- ************************************************************************ R=Sonny, what is it? -Brenda walks in- B=Hi. What’s going on? -Sonny walks over to her and gives her a hug. He puts his arms around her- L=oh, nothing. -Brenda kisses him on the cheek and Sonny pulls her in near to him- L=This makes me so happy. -Brenda goes over and gives each Lois and Robin a hug- -Sonny’s cell phone rings- S=Hello. -they hang up- B=What is it, sweetie? -sonny leaves- B=No.......I have a weird feeling in my gut. Something is wrong....dead wrong. -Head out the door- B=I can’t. -Lois and Robin look at each other- ************************************************************************ -Sonny walks in there and sees the guy holding a gun on Jason- -Brenda is following close behind him. She is be careful so he does not see her- S=Who, what is going on? -The man points the gun at Sonny- Man=You better rethink that or I will shoot. -The man pulls back the trigger. Brenda sees that he is aiming for Sonny and she B=Noooooooo!!! -Brenda is shot and she falls to the ground- -Sonny can’t believe what just happens. He drops next to Brenda- S=Baby? Can you hear me? Please answer me. (starts to cry ) Brenda, PLEASE!! -Sonny searches for a pulse, but has trouble locating one-.
Chapter 15: -Brenda lays on the ground bleeding with Sonny by her side- -The man runs off- S=Brenda! Brenda, open your eyes. I know you can do it, please do it. J=(is shocked by what happened) Sonny. S=(looks at Jason) What am I going to do? J=Do you have your phone? S=(he throws Jason the phone) Hurry!! -jason calls the ambulance to come and get Brenda fast- J=(kneels next to Sonny) Here take my shirt. We need to stop the bleeding. She is bleeding way too much. Sonny, what is she doing here? S=i don’t know. She must have followed me. J=She’ll be ok. S=She has to. -Sonny looks down at Brenda, who is turning paler and paler by the minute- S=Damn, when are they going to get here. J=They should be here any minute- ************************************************************************ ~10 minutes later at the warehouse~ -Ambulance arrives and puts Brenda on a stretcher.- S=I want to ride with her. Person=Ok, but only one of you. J=Sonny, I will meet you there. S=Thanks. ************************************************************************ ~At GH~ -Jason is waiting for Sonny and Brenda- -They wheel Brenda in with Sonny at her side- S=I need to tell her something. Person=There is no time. -They wheel Brenda off- S=(whispers) I love you, baby. -Sonny follows them to her operating room. sonny looks through the window at Brenda- -Jason comes up behind him- J=Let’s sit down. -They sit on the bench next to her room- J=She will make it. S=Damn it! I finally had her back in my life......I was finally happy again. J=You’ll still be together. S=This is what I was afraid of. That is why I didn’t want her knowing anything. I didn’t want anything to happen to her. J=I know, but you know she won’t accept that. S=I can’t live without her. (he buries his head in his hands) Can you call Robin, Lois, and Mike for me. I don’t think I could do it. J=Of course I will. -Jason leaves- -Tears stream down Sonny face as he walks over and looks at brenda in the operating room- ************************************************************************ ~Jason makes some calls~ -Lois and Robin are talking when the phone rings. Lois picks it up- L=hello. J=Lois, it’s Jason. Look, Sonny could really use you and Robin down here. L=What’s going on? Down where? J=GH. Brenda’s been shot and she is being operated on right now. L=(puts her hand over her face) What? What happened? -Jason tells Lois what happened to brenda. They hang up. Jason then calls Mike- R=Lois, what is it? L=(barely able to speak) Bren....she’s been shot? R=What do you mean she’s been shot? L=She followed Sonny.....went the guy pulled the trigger on Sonny Brenda ran out in front of him. R=Oh, my god. Let’s go. Sonny must be going crazy. -Lois and Brenda leave for GH- ************************************************************************ ~At GH~ -Sonny is still standing by Brenda’s room- -Lois and Robin come over to him- L=Sonny, come here. (they hug) It’s going to be ok. You hear me? S=What if I lose her? How can I go on? R=Sonny, you won’t lose her. Brenda’s strong. She’ll make it through this. S=This is all my fault. L=Don’t you even say that. Nothing is your fault. R=She’s right. (she hugs Sonny) -Alan comes out of Brenda’s room- S=How is she? A=Well, it’s very serious, Sonny. I’m sorry. She barely made it out of surgery, so it will be touch and go and we won’t know if she will make it for 48 hours. -Lois and Robin both hold on to Sonny- S=Thank you. Can I see her? A=Yeah, but only one of you. L=Go in and see her. -Sonny walks in the room and sees Brenda laying there all still. He goes over to her bed and pulls the chair up to her as close as he can get. He lifts up her hand and brings it up to his lips and kisses it- S=You just have to make it sweetheart, you have to. I need you. Please don’t leave me now. -Tears fall down his face as he watches Brenda- S=I won’t let you die on me. Do you hear me? You are not checking out on me like this. I won’t let you and that is all there is too it. S=(to himself) “Look what I’ve done to her. How could I do this to her. I’m sorry, Brenda. I wanted to protect you and I couldn’t. Why did you follow me? It should be me in this hospital bed fighting for my life not you.” -Sonny lays his head next to Brenda and closes his eyes- S=(whispers) We have to be together forever, Bren. Remember we belong together. Don’t you forget that. Please, wake up. ************************************************************************ ~Lois, Robin, Jason outside Brenda’s room~ L=Look at him, he’s a mess. J=Yeah. What do you expect? R=Jason, come on. Everyone’s worried. J=I’m sorry. I know how he is feeling. I mean, if you would have followed me that could have been you. R=But it wasn’t. -Jason hugs her tightly- R=She will make it through this. -Mike comes over to them- M=What’s going on? L=She is out of surgery. But they won’t know for 48 hours. Sonny is in there with her now. -Mike walks over and looks on at S&B- M=I can’t believe this. This is killing him. He doesn’t think he is going to lose her, does he? R=He’s trying to hold on to her living. J=He can’t handle losing her too like he did Lily. M=You can’t even compare the two. This is so different. L=He’s right. Lily was someone he cared for......but Brenda is the love of his life. I couldn’t handle losing her, I can’t even imagine what it would be like for him. R=Losing Brenda would be like Sonny losing a piece of himself. That is how deep they are connected. J=I think I finally understand now. Thank you. -Robin nods her head- ************************************************************************ ~2 hours later in Brenda’s room~ S=Don’t tell me you’re giving up on us already? I mean, we were suppose to have forever, remember? You’ve always wanted me to be honest about how I feel about you.....my *true* feelings for you, so here it goes. Brenda, you are the most important thing in my life. You always have been. I have always loved you and wanted to protect you. (whispers) I couldn’t go on if I lost you. I know what you’re going to say, you’re going to say “Sonny, you will find someone else. You moved on when you lost Lily.” But you know what? You’re wrong. When I lost lily I was feeling mostly guilt and I was mourning for my baby, but you are the love of my life and losing you would be like losing a piece of myself. So, you have no choice but to come back to me. Please come back to me soon. (he starts to cry) B=(slowly opens her eyes) Sonny. S=(smiles and laughs) You came back. I knew you would. B=Listen, ok. I don’t know if I have much time, but there are some things I need to tell you. S=What do you mean “much time”? You are going to make it. B=I feel like I am slipping. I want you to know that I will keep you with me in my heart forever. I will hold you close and I will cherish all the memories. I am so thankful for all the times we had with each other. Nobody could ever replace you in my heart. You will always be the greatest love of my life. I love you, Sonny. S=NO!!!!!!!!! Brenda, listen to me......I will do anything you want but pleaes don’t leave me. hey, you can throw your closes all over the floor. Anything, baby. Brenda, I can’t live without you! Don’t leave me, PLEASE!!! -The monitor beeps and Brenda is fading away- Chapter 16: -Sonny rushes to the door- L=Sonny, what is it? S=Where’s Alan? She needs him right away. J=I’ll go find him. -Jason leaves to go find Alan and Sonny goes back in to Brenda- S=Listen to me.....you need to hold on. You have to hold on. Do it for us. -Robin and Lois come up behind him and each put their arms around him- -Alan comes in- A=I need you all to clear the room. I have to see what we can do. -Lois and Robin slowly remove Sonny from the room- -Sonny watches Alan from outside the room.- ************************************************************************ ~ Half hour later~ -Alan comes out- A=Ok. She’s stable now. S=Is she going to be ok? A=We’ll just have to wait and see. I can’t promise you anything Sonny. Your presence is helping so please keep doing whatever you are doing. S=I won’t leave her side. -Sonny walks back into Brenda and sits on the bed with her. He touches her face- S=You are my life, Brenda. I am not sure what I can say to make you come back to me for good. All I know is that I can’t go on living without you. I am begging you to come back to me. ************************************************************************ ~2 days later~ -Things have been touch and go with Brenda. She has improved in the last six hours- S=Ok, baby. I think you are going to far. Don’t you think you’re stretching this too far? I mean, we only had a fight. We worked things out I thought. Was I wrong. -Sonny leans forward and gives her a kiss softly on the lips- -Brenda’s eyes open slowly and Sonny looks at her and smiles- S=Brenda. B=Hi. S=You’re back right? You are really back? B=I’m back. -Sonny lays his head next to her and holds her hands.- S=I was so afraid that I lost you. B=Shh....you would never lose me. I will always be with you in your heart. So I guess you have to put up with me. S=That is the best news I have heard in a long time. B=Good. S=I love you so much. B=I love you, too. S=I want Alan to check you over so I am going to have Jason go get him. B=Jason’s here? S=Yeah. So is Lois, Robin, and Mike. B=I can’t believe it. I can’t wait to see them. S=After Alan checks you out, ok? B=(a weak smile appears) Ok. -Sonny walks out of the room- L=What’s going on? I just got here and so did Robin and Mike. S=She’s awake. L=Oh, thank god. -Lois and Robin hug Sonny. Jason leaves- R=Where is Jason going? S=I am sure to get Dr. Quartamaine. M=Michael, I am so happy she is going to be ok. S=Yeah, me too. I was so afraid. M=Can we see her? S=Well, she really wants to see all of you, but I want Alan to look at her first. L=That’s fine. S=Lois, why don’t you go call Ned and keep him posted. L=Yeah, I will. He wanted to fly back from his trip but I told him I would let him know if he needed to. I am going to go call him. I will be right back. -Lois leaves- -Alan comes with jason- A=She’s awake? S=Yeah, just a few minutes ago. A=Let me go check her. -Sonny watches as Alan goes in- -Alan comes out 10 minutes later- A=she is doing remarkable. S=What a relief. Thank you Alan. A=Your welcome. S=When can I take her home? A=Tomorrow I think. S=Good. -Alan leaves- S=Mike why don’t you go in and see her. -Mike walks in- B=Mike, I am so glad you are here. M=(he sits by her) I am so happy that you are all right. B=Did you take care of Sonny. M=We all tried to. It was killing him to see you in here fighting for your life. B=Yeah. I could tell. M=I knew you wouldn’t check out on him....not now when you are back together. B=I am glad we still can be together. M=Yeah. I can’t stay long because they all want to see you, but I wanted to tell you that I was thinking of you. B=Thank you. (Mike gives her a hug) -Mike leaves and Robin enters- -Robin sits on Brenda’s bed- R=I am so glad that you are back with us. B=Me, too. B=Robin, I need a favor. R=Sure. Anything. B=Can you and Lois get Sonny out of here. Take him to go get something to eat and take a shower at least. I would like him to go home and get some rest but I know that is pushing it. R=We’ll try. Going home would be a stretch though. He loves you so much. B=I know and I love him too. -Robin hugs Brenda and Lois comes in- L=Hey, girlfriend! B=(smiles) Hey. L=Ned sends his best. I won’t stay in here for very long because I know Sonny wants to see you and spend some time with you. B=Well, I asked Robin if you and her can take Sonny to take a shower and have him eat. He needs it. L=Oh, ok. Why don’t you get some rest and I will come visit after they take you home. B=I would love that. -Lois leaves- ************************************************************************ ~outside Brenda’s door~ R=Why don’t we take you to get something to eat and to go home and take a shower? S=No thanks. I don’t want to leave Brenda. L=It’s what she wants. S=I don’t want to leave her. -Sonny walks in Brenda’s room. Lois and Robin follow- S=Sweetheart, how are you doing? B=Sonny, go with them. S=I can’t leave you. B=I’m fine. I will be ok. You need to get away for awhile. I will be here when you get back. I promise. S=but what if..... B=No, it will be ok. I know I can’t get you to go get some rest and stay home tonight but please do this for me. S=All right. But I will be back later. B=(smiles) I’m counting on it. L=Come on, Sonny. She will be just fine. -As Lois and Robin are leaving with Sonny, Brenda whispers “thank you” to them and they nod- ************************************************************************ ~3 hours later at Sonny’s PH~ -Robin and Lois are waiting for Sonny to come out of the shower- R=I am so glad she made it. Otherwise, I don’t know what would have happened with Sonny. L=I know. And we need her too. R=No kidding. L=I’m glad we got Sonny away for a little bit. R=Yeah, he needed it. -Sonny comes down the steps- S=I heard the phone ring. Was it about Brenda? -Lois looks at Robin- Chapter 17: L=No, it was just a salesperson. S=Oh, ok. I better get back to Brenda. R=Yeah. Sonny, are you ok? S=I just hate being away from her. I guess I am still a little scared. L=Hey, it will be ok. She can go home tomorrow. R=Let’s go. S=Yeah. -They drop Sonny off at GH- ************************************************************************ ~At GH in Brenda’s room~ -Sonny walks in and Brenda is sleeping- -Sonny smiles at her and walks over and sits on the chair by her bed. Sonny just watches her sleep- S=(to himself) Thank you for bringing her back to me. She is my life and I wouldn’t know what I would do if I ever lost her. -Brenda opens her eyes and smiles at Sonny- B=Hi. S=(sits next to her on the bed and touches her face) Hi. I missed being away from you. B=I missed you, too. You do look better though. S=Yeah. I guess you were right. B=Aren’t I always? S=(smiles) Don’t push it. B=Are you going to go this whole time without kissing me? S=I didn’t know if you wanted me to. B=You know I do. -Sonny leans in and gives her a long soft kiss- S=I wasn’t sure if I could do that again. B=I’m glad you can. Will you stay here tonight? S=I wouldn’t be anywhere else. ************************************************************************ ~The next morning~ -Alan comes in and tells Brenda she can go home but has to take it easy- -Alan leaves. Sonny and Brenda thank him- S=Do you want to stay with me at the PH? B=I don’t think that is a good idea. S=Why? I don’t understand. B=Sonny......that PH is where you shared your life with Lily. Um.....it is where you made love to her and I can’t stay there. I’m sorry but I can’t. S=I’m sorry, Brenda. I never meant to hurt you like that. We can go back to your hotel room. B=It’s ok. S=Should we go? B=Yeah. -They leave for Brenda’s room- ************************************************************************ ~Brenda’s hotel room~ -they walk in and sit on the couch side by side- B=(turns to Sonny and gives him a big hug) Thank you for bringing me home and staying with me last night. S=I would be no other place. Brenda, I need to ask you something. B=You want to know why I followed you, don’t you? S=Yeah I do. That was why I didn’t want to tell you anything because I can’t lose you like that. B=I’m sorry. I got this bad feeling in my stomach that you were in trouble. I had to go to you. I wanted to protect you. S=oh, baby. That is what I want to do for you, I want to protect YOU! B=You can’t all the time, but I love you for wanting to try. I still want you to tell me things about your business. I mean, not details but don’t lie to me about what’s going on. Nothing’s changed in that area. S=You are so stubborn. B=I know but so are you. S=Ok. But you have to be more careful and you can never follow me, ok? B=I promise. -Sonny holds her for a few minutes- B=Sonny, you’re shaking. Are you ok? S=I’m fine. As long as you are with me I’m great. Brenda, I don’t want to be apart from you anymore. B=I feel the same. S=Brenda, if I found another place to live will you move in with me? B=I don’t want you to move out on my account. It’s your place. S=No, I would move out for us. We are going to be together forever and we can’t live apart forever. so what do you say? B=This is so quick. S=I guess. I’m sorry. If your not ready I understand. B=No, it’s not that. I know that kind of thing makes you nervous and I am just a little surprised you would suggest it. S=I guess I’ve changed. Waking up with you and coming home and seeing your face is exactly what I need and want everyday of my life. -Brenda hugs Sonny and starts kissing him- -Sonny pulls away breathless- B=Yes, I will move in with you. S=I love that. But for now you need your rest. B=Yeah, I guess I do. S=I’ll be back soon. (he gets up) B=Ok. Come here first. S=(sits back down) What? -Brenda gives him a long kiss- S=Maybe I shouldn’t leave. No, I have to. I will see you soon.........very soon. B=Yeah, very soon. -Sonny leaves- -Brenda gets in bed and dreams about Sonny- ************************************************************************ ~Back at Sonny’s PH~ -Sonny picks up the phone to call Lois- L=Hello. S=Hi. I just wanted to let you know that Brenda is home. L=Oh, that’s great! Is she staying at your PH? S=No, she is uncomfortable there because of Lily. L=Yeah, I understand that. S=i am going to stay at her hotel until we find a place. L=Wait a minute. “WE”? S=Oh, yeah. We are moving in together. L=That is so great! Are you guys ready for that so soon? S=Yeah, I think we are. L=Then I am so happy for the both of you. See, we told you guys that you were meant to be together. S=Well, I have to call Robin too. Why don’t you go see Brenda soon? L=I will. -They hang up- -Sonny calls Robin - R=Hello. S=Hi, sweetie, how are you? R=Good. How’s Brenda? S=So much better. She is back home. R=That is so great. I bet you feel so good to have her back? S=Do I ever. R=You both need each other. S=I know we do. That is why we are moving in together. R=You are! S=Yeah. We decided this morning. R=Not to the PH right? S=No. She says she can’t. R=You have to understand that. Sonny, it’s where you lived with Lily. Her watching that whole relationship killed her just like you watching her with Jax killed you. S=I do understand. We are both moving on together. R=I am so happy for both of you. Tell Brenda I will come and see her soon. S=I will. -They hang up- ************************************************************************ ~Sonny’s phone rings~ S=Hello. J=Sonny. S=Hey, Jason. What’s going on? J=Well, that guy disappeared. So I guess for now there is no more trouble but I want you to watch your back because I have a feeling it’s not over. S=I will. J=How’s Brenda? S=Great. We are going to look for a place to live together soon. J=Really? That’s great news. S=Yeah. I better get back to Brenda so I will talk to you later. J=Yeah. -Sonny leaves for Brenda’s hotel room- Chapter 18: ************************************************************************ ~On the way to Brenda’ hotel room he decides that he is going to ask Brenda to marry him tonight. He decides that living together isn’t enough for him anymore. He wants to give her what she’s always wanted and what he’s always wanted. ~ ~Sonny stops by the jewler and picks out the most exquisite diamond ring that anyone’s ever saw. From the moment the jewler showed him it he knew it was the perfect ring for the perfect woman.~ ************************************************************************ ~Sonny calls Mike~ M=Luke’s. S=Mike, it’s Sonny. M=Hi. How’s Brenda. S=Good. Look, can you close the place down for the night? M=Sure. Why? S=I am going to ask Brenda to marry me. M=Oh, Michael. That is the best. S=Well, save the congratulations. She hasn’t said yes yet. M=She will. It’s what she has always wanted. S=It’s what I want and need. Anyways just have everything cleared. ~Sonny has Mike put the cook on the phone and he tells him exactly what he would like prepared for him and Brenda that night~ ~Sonny heads over to Brenda’s hotel room~ ************************************************************************ ~Brenda is laying in bed when Sonny knocks on the door~ ~Brenda jumps a little at the sound of the knock on the door. She slowly gets up and answers the door~ ~Sonny kisses her and makes his way inside. He has a huge smile on his face.~ B=(smiles) Sonny, what’s going on? S=Sweetheart, you are coming with me tonight. B=Where are we going? S=We are going to Luke’s. B=Oh, honey, I am really not in the mood for that yet. S=No, it’s a special and relaxing night for just the two of us. I closed down Luke’s for the night. B=You did? S=Yeah. I want to take care of you tonight. B=All right. When should we leave? S=I will pick you up in 3 hours. B=Sounds good. S=Don’t worry about dressing up. I want you to be comfortable. B=Ok. I love the idea. ~Sonny leaves Brenda’s hotel room and goes over to Luke’s to check on how things are. Sonny notices that there aren’t any candles anywhere, so he puts candles on all the tables and around the bar.~ ************************************************************************ ~Back at Brenda’s hotel room~ ~Sonny arrives and is taken aback at the sight of Brenda~ S=Oh, baby.......you take my breath away. B=Stop it. I am hardly dressed for the special occassion. S=No you look beautiful. ~Sonny and Brenda head to Luke’s.~ ~They walk into Luke’s and Brenda gasps at the sight of all the candles.~ B=Oh, Sonny, everything looks so beautiful. All the candles. S=I want tonight to be a night we will never forget. B=What do you mean? S=Come over and sit with me. -The sit at a table.- ~Sonny takes Brenda’s hand and looks deep into her eyes.~ S=Brenda, when I almost lost you to that bullet wound......I started to realize what the most important things to me were in my life. You are the most important thing in my life. I don’t know what I would do if I ever lost you. B=(she places her hand on Sonny’s face) You will never lose me. S=I love you more than anything. I want to be with you always. I want to wake up next to you every morning and come home to you every night. Brenda.......will you.......will you marry me? ~Brenda is speechless. This is what she has waited for. Her dream has always been to be with Sonny forever and to marry him. She couldn’t believe that this was the moment that she was waiting for.~ S=Brenda? B=(tear flow down her cheeks at a steady pace) Yes, I’ll marry you!! YES! YES! ~Brenda gets up off her chair and goes over and sits on Sonny’s lap and throws her arms around him and covers his face with kisses~ S=You have made me the happiest man in the world. B=Sonny, you have made me happier than I ever thought possible. Do you know that marrying you is what I have always dreamed about? I have wanted this more than anything. ~Sonny tells her he loves her and they kiss~ Chapter 19: ~It has been 3 months and Brenda and Sonny have been really busy getting everything ready for their wedding. Brenda has asked Lois to be her Robin to be her maid of honor and Lois and Emily to be bridesmaides, Brenda has also asked Mike to walk her down the aisle. Sonny has asked Luke to be his best man and Lucky and Jason to be a groomsman. Everything was going smoothly for their wedding. All the tuxes and dresses have all been picked out. Their wedding is tomorrow and now all is left are the bachelor and showers for Brenda and Sonny.~ ~Lois and Robin are about to come over and take Brenda away from Sonny for the night~ ~Sonny and Brenda are sitting on his couch in the PH and are kissing. There is a knock at the door. Sonny moans and then answers it.~ S=Lois. Robin. What’s going on? R=Sorry, but you know we are taking Brenda tonight. ~Brenda walks over to Sonny and wraps her arms around him~ B=Are you going to tell me I have to spend tonight apart from him? L=Yeah! Oh, come on. It will be fun. Tomorrow’s the big day! ~Lois and Robin have to tear Brenda away from Sonny’s arms. Brenda kisses Sonny passionately.~ B=Don’t be late tomorrow. S=(smiles) This is one event I plan on being right on time. ~Brenda smiles as she is pulled out the door~ ~As Brenda is leaving Luke and Jason arrive~ L=Corinthos, are you ready for tonight? S=Sure, why not. L=Your last chance to back out. S=No way! That woman that just left is who I want to spend the rest of my life with and I would never turn back now. J=Ok, then. Let’s go. ************************************************************************ ~That night Brenda and Sonny spend the night apart and celebrate with their friends.~ ************************************************************************ -The next day at the church in Brenda’s room- ~Brenda is doing the final touches on her dress, hair and makeup. Robin, Lois, and Emily walk in the room~ R=Oh, Brenda, you look gorgeous. L=She’s right, Bren. I don’t think I have ever seen you more happy. B=Thanks. I don’t think I have ever been this happy. Thank you guys for helping me and Sonny find our way back to one another. ~in walks Mike~ M=Brenda, you look....... B=(looks down at her dress in fear) What? What is it? M=You look absolutely stunning. I am so happy that you are going to be my daughter inlaw. You have always been like a daughter to me. B=(gets all teary eyed) Don’t do this. I promised myself I wouldn’t cry....well, at least not until after the wedding. M=i am going to go check on Sonny. I will be right back to walk you down the aisle. B=Ok. Mike, tell Sonny I love him. M=Will do. ~Mike leaves to check on Sonny~ -In Sonny’s room at the church- ~Sonny has his tux on. Luke walks in the room.~ L=Are you ready man? S=Yeah. Let’s do this! ~Mike walks in~ M=Whoa.......i just saw Brenda. S=What is it? M=You are one lucky man. S=(smiles) Yeah I know. M=She looks radiant. S=That’s no surprise. She always does. M=She is ready. How about you? S=Yeah. ~Sonny heads down to the church and Mike goes to get Brenda~ ************************************************************************ ~Sonny is anxiously awaiting Brenda to come walking down the aisle. The music starts to play and in walks Robin and Jason, Lois and Luke, Emily and Lucky. And finally in walks Brenda on Mike’s arm~ ~Sonny is amazed at how beautiful she looks. He isn’t sure how he could love her anymore than he has but seeing her today makes him feel like he loves her even more. He is looking forward to their future together~ ~Mike hands Brenda off to Sonny~ S=(to brenda) “Brenda, we have been through so much. I always knew from the moment that I saw you that you were the one for me. I knew somehow we would be together forever. I want to spend every breath I take to be with you. I want you by my side forever. I have always loved you and I always will.” B=(to Sonny) “Sonny, you have always been my one true love. I have loved you more than I ever thought it was possible to love somebody. You have made so happy and I know as long as I’m with you I will always be happy. You are my heart and my soul. I love you.” ~The priest tells Sonny he can kiss the bride~ ~Brenda and Sonny kiss. They seem to kiss forever and Robin taps Brenda’s shoulders.~ ~Everyone heads for Luke’s for a reception and Sonny and Brenda follow~ ************************************************************************ -At Luke’s- ~Brenda and Sonny walk in and they spend a hour talking with everyone and thanking them for coming to their wedding.~ ~Luke announces the first song (Till the end of time) and Sonny and Brenda make their way to the dance floor. Sonny holds her close. Their faces are inches apart from one another and they are looking deep into each other’s eyes. They tune everyone out and feel like they are the only ones in the room~ ~Luke toasts Sonny and Brenda to a lifetime of happiness~ ************************************************************************ - 3 hours later- ~Brenda and Sonny thank everyone for coming and head to Puerto Rico for their honeymoon~
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