Carly,Jason,and Michael settled their stuff in their hotel rooms.They had two
rooms next to each other.They were now heading for the cemetery.Carly
was feeling horrible.If her mother could hear her that would mean that she
hadn't heard from Carly in over a year.Carly had been so much since the last
time her last visit with Virginia.She had shot Tony,went to Ferncliff,lost Jason
to Robin,almost lost Michael too,gotten closer with Bobbie,and began her
new life.No matter what she did wanted her mother included.The car
stopped.Jason was holding Michael and saw Carly look out but not
move,"You ready?"

Carly took a deep breath,"I think so."Carly opened the door.

Carly was carrying Michael as they walked to Virginia's grave.When Carly
saw Virginia's headstone she wanted to bust into tears but kept them held
back.She still didn't want to believe her mother,the only person that had
loved her all her life no matter what she did or said,was dead.She took the
bouquet of flowers from Jason's hand and handed him Michael.Jason saw
how she had been tensing up ever since they started walking towards the
grave.Carly loved the way Jason had changed the headstone.She knelt next
to the headstone and it read:

      Virginia Besen Beloved Mother and Grandmother of Carly
                 Bensen and Michael Morgan.'

She stroked the letters and looked up at Jason,"It's beautiful,Jason.That's my
mom."She slightly laughed as she smiled,"She would have loved
it.It's--perfect."

Jason sat Michael in his stroller,"I wasn't sure if that's what you wanted."

Carly giggled,"No,it's exactly what I wanted."Her smile slowly faded,"It's
weird I thought it was suppose to get easier as time pasted."The warm tears
began to fall down her chilled cheeks,"It's not any easier."

"That only works for some people,Carly.I mean it's only been about a year
or so.It depends on the person it might take more time for you."Jason's word
comforted her.

She still had tears falling though,"I sometimes think she isn't dead.I pretend
she's just on some long vacation and forgot to write me or maybe she's mad
because of something I did.But then I have to tell myself she's not angry and
I'll never get those letters."She wiped her tears but they didn't stop.

"I'll leave you with her,ok?"Jason said.

Carly nodded,"Ok,yeah,thanks."Jason and Michael left Carly with
Virginia.She laid down the flowers,"Hi,Momma.Sorry I haven't be by in so
long.Um...I have been doing ok I guess.Considering everything.I moved in
with Bobbie for< awhile which was nice and you'd be happy to know that
she forgives me for everything and we're getting along great."Carly took a
mintue from her rambling to gain her composure and continued,"I moved into
this beautiful house and you would love it.I put up some of our favorite
colors blue and green.I am doing these books that I'm sure you'd love.I am
doing something you said I 'd be good at.It's part of why I wanted to do
it,you know?I loved my new place and my family.It's just not the same
without you.Your probaly wondering why I'm doing so much moving."Carly
laughed and began to explain,"I had to move out of the penthouse because I
couldn't take him and Robin.I--it's really different to be living on my own
again but I like it.I have everything I need.So please if your listening don't
worry,ok?"

"But how can I not."A sweet familiar voice called out.

Carly turned and saw a beautiful woman.It was Virginia.Carly rubbed her
eyes,"Momma?"She felt herself choke as she said it.

"What?"Virginia smiled.

Carly struggled,"But you're--you're dead,Momma.You shouldn't be talking
to me."

"Oh,Carly,I had to come back and talk to you.You are going to make a big
mistake if I don't."Virginia sat Carly down on a stone bench near.

Carly's mouth was open a little and she looked at Virginia in disbelief.

"Carly,it's about Jason."Virginia stroked her daughter's cheek.

"Jason?"Carly's eyebrows rose,"Is something wrong with Jason?"

"He is trying,Carly.Believe it or not.And I know you want to believe
it."Virginia tucked her daughter's hair behind her ears.

Carly shook her head,"How do you know I want to believe it?"

"Because I have been watching you ever since you ran out on Jason the night
of the kiss.And trust me when I say that was a very odd move on your
part.Also I saw how you have behaved the night you decided to come and
see me."

"I'm sorry I threw your picture I was just confused."Carly apologized.

"I know,sweetheart.It was just a horrible incident."Virginia excused her.Carly
turned away and Virginia had to finish up quickly,"Listen,I know you think
your doing the right thing by trying to ignore everything with Jason but your
not."

Carly shrugged,"So what do I do?"

Virginia grinned,"Stop that!"Virginia and Carly laughed,"But then let
whatever happens--happen."

"Ok,Momma."Carly agreed.

"Ok,I got to go.Take care of yourself,sweety."

After that Virginia was gone before Carly could say anything more.Carly
stood and spun around.

"Carly,you ok?"Jason inquired looking around with her.Michael was in his
stroller.

Carly ran to him and wrapped her arms around him.

"Ok."Jason said and embraced her,"I can handle that answer."

Carly laughed and closed her eyes.She was glad she saw her mom now she
knew she couldn't hide her feelings for Jason anymore and she didn't have
to.If Virginia said it would be ok it would.
 

That night Jason,Michael,and Carly returned to the hotel.Jason settled
Michael into Carly's room.There was an arkward moment between Jason
and Carly.Carly swung her arms around her sighed,"So?"

Jason nodded,"So?"

Carly smiled,"It's getting late."

"Yeah it is.We'll probaly leave early tommorrow."Jason brought up and went
to the door.

Jason was about to open the door when Carly called after him,"Jason."

Jason stayed by the door and turned to her,"Yeah."

Carly walked to him and slid her hand slowly across his cheek,"Thanks."

Jason grinned,"It's no problem,Carly.I--"

Jason was cut off by Carly.She had got up enough courage to kiss him
again.Jason didn't pull away he just accepted her suggestion.Carly finally
pulled away and laughed,"Goodnight,Jason."She was slightly amused by his

surpsied face.

He slowly opened his eyes,"Goodnight,Carly."

Carly opened her door,"See you,tommorrow."Carly playfully pushed him
out.

Jason still stood outside for a mintue.Carly smiled at him one last time and
waved as she closed the door.She pressed her head against the door and
Jason was on the other side with his back to the door.What was that all
about?

They did wake up pretty early to leave for Port Charles.Carly for the first
time had fell asleep on the plane although Jason being with her and Michael
did help her fall sleep a little easier.Bobbie was waiting at Jason's penthouse
for them.Jason and Carly spent time with her.Carly kissed Michael goodbye
and Jason took her home.They drove up the pathway to Carly's house.Jason
carried Carly's suitcase into her house.Carly unlocked the door and they
both walked in.She threw her keys on one of her intabels in the front
room.She pressed the message button on her answering machine.She hung
up her light black coat she had on over her black jeans and white shirt.Jason
sat on the couch and listened to the message too.

     Carly,it's me,John.The whole office loved your newest
     story.We can't wait to she what you have planned next for
     Destiny.But there were a few things we'd like to talk about
     so please call us back when you get this message.Goodbye.

Jason cleard his throat,"Sounds like they liked your latest creation."Jason
comfirmed.

Carly walked in shaking her head,"Yeah right.They want to change
something.I can tell by his tone and when they want to talk about something
they want to change it."

"So you don't like writing anymore?"Jason asked.

"No,I love writing.Plus I usually can convince them my version was
better."Carly handed him a coke she had grabbed from the kitchen.

"Thanks."

"Thanks so much for the trip it was beyond perfect."Carly took a sip of her
soda then frowned,"Can you talk?"

Jason smiled,"Yeah.Lucas is gone tonight Bobbie wanted to make sure she
could watch Michael.So I'm in no hurry."

"Ok."Carly nodded.

"Ok,how was it talking to Virginia?"Jason sat back in the couch.

"It helped especially with everything that's happening lately.With this
job,house,and everything else."Carly sat back too.

"You looked better when you left though."Jason said.

"I was.It helped a lot."Carly responed.

They made small talk for hours both dancing around the subject of 'them','the
kiss',and the future.Finally looked at how late it was.He didn't want to leave
though.He was really talking with her about any and everything.She was
laughing and smiling.It was like the way things use to be.But he knew it
wasn't true.He looked away from Carly and saw that this was her house and
they weren't like they use to be.He wasn't to say anything the kiss in Florida
was probaly just to thank him.When the next pause came around he stood
up,"It's late."

Carly nodded,"Your probaly right."

Jason was about to leave Carly stopped him.

Carly felt an ache in her stomach she couldn't let him leave.She stepped in
front of the door.Jason wasn't sure what she was doing,"What?"He laughed.

"Do you have to leave?"Carly questioned sounding sadden by the thought.

"Why did you need something?"

Carly scratched the back of her neck,"Um--I just don't want you to leave."

"Why?"Jason was hurt and confused if she wanted him she would say so
right?

Carly locked her door and walked to him.They were just inches apart when
she whispered,"I just don't want to be alone tonight.Not anymore."Carly
placed her hands on his chest,"I really don't want you to leave."She laid her
head against his chest also listening to the beat of his heart.

Jason spoke softly into her ear,"What are you saying,Carly?"

Carly pulled back and looked into his eyes,"I don't want to be without you
anymore."She shrugged with a tear falling down,"I miss you.I've missed you."

Jason was so happy to hear her say that,"I missed you too,Carly."

Carly and Jason closed there eyes and let what was going to
happen...happen.Jason picked her up and walked to her room.He laid her
on the silk sheets of her bed.He gently kissed her lips and started to stray to
her neck.Carly then had a sudden thought,"Wait."Carly sat up.

Jason started to panic,"What?"

"If this is happening...I mean really happening other things will happen
right?"Carly looked a little confused.

"Hopefully."Jason joked,grinned deviantly,and started to kiss her neck again.

Carly loved it but moved back again,"I don't want to lose what I have
now.My job,my house,my life I don't want to lose everything I've worked so
hard for."

Jason put his hand on the side of her face,"We'll work something out."Jason
promised.

"Ok."Carly giggled and started to kiss him again.They were going to move
on...together.

The End