Chapter 11 Robin comes slowly down the aisle carrying flowers. Lois is next. Finally, Mike escorts Brenda down the aisle. Sonny can't keep his eyes off her. Mike hands her over to Sonny, and the ceremony starts. Sonny and Brenda are so focused on each other that they can't hear the priest anymore. P (priest): Do you, Michael, take Brenda to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold from this day forward? For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health till death do you part? S: I do. P: Do you, Brenda, take Michael to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold from this day forward? For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health till death do you part? B: (smiles) I do. P: By the power vested in me, by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Michael, you may kiss your bride. Sonny didn't need to hear anything else. He took his wife in his arms and kissed her passionately. Everyone begins to clap. Brenda takes Sarah from Laura and kisses her little girl. Sonny kisses her too. Luke was happy to close the clud down for the reception, even if it was on short notice. The guests begin to head over, except for Karen and Jagger. Brenda notices Jagger. B: Jagger! She runs over and hugs him, but not too hard because she's holding Sarah. J: (looks at Sarah) Robin told me about this little angel. I can't believe it, Bren. B: Neither could I. (everyone laughs) But now I can't imagine my life without her, or you (looks at Sonny). Karen and Jagger leave so that Sonny and Brenda can get changed for tha reception. They arrive at Luke's a half hour later. They have fun with their friends for a little, never leaving each other's (or Sarah's) side. Mike and Mary come over to them. M (Mike): Congratulations, Michael. (looks at Brenda) You did good. Mike and Brenda hug. M: Sonny, Brenda I'd like you both to meet Mary Scanlon. S: Nice to meet you. Ma (Mary): I've heard a lot about the both of you. M: Don't worry, all good. S: Thanks, Pop. Mike nod. M: If her Mommy will part with her, I'd like to introduce Mary to my granddaughter. B: (teasing) I guess so. Mike takes Sarah from Brenda's arms. M: Mary, I'd like you to meet Sarah, your future granddaughter. B: What? Oh my g*d. Congratulations, Mike. M: Thanks sweetie. You know you can call me Dad now, or in my son's words, Pop. B: I think I'll go with Dad. Mike smiles. M: Michael? What do you think? S: About Bren calling you Dad? I don't mind. I like it actually. About your engagement? Congratulations! M: Thanks. Mike and Sonny shake hands. Mary motions Frank, Julie, Joe, and Grace over to them. Ma: Sonny, I'd like you to meet my sons, Frank and Joe Scanlon. M: Your future step-brothers! They all shake hands. F: Congratulations to the bride and groom. S&B: Thanks. F: This is my girlfriend, Julie. Joe: And this is Grace. B: It's nice to meet you all. Julie: You too. G: (looks at Sarah) You have a beautiful daughter. B: Thank you. S: Thanks. Joe: Must make you feel old, Mike. S: That's what I told him. M: Listen you guys, it makes me feel good. And maybe a little old. They all laugh. S: Well, It has been great meeting you all, but my beautiful wife and daughter have a plane to catch, with me on it. B: You still haven't told me where we're going? S: (smiles) Where do you think? B: Puerto Rico? S: You guessed it. B: Really?!? Sonny just smiles at her, dimples and all. Chapter 12 ~~In Puerto Rico~~ Sonny and Brenda's flight arrived in the evening. They go to the hotel, (the same one as the first time) and get settled. They had dinner sent to the room, and put Sarah to bed. They decided to rest in the hot tub on the terrace. Sonny is in the hot tub already when Brenda walks out. She walks over to the hot tub. B: Want some company? S: I'm a married man. He shows her his wedding ring. B: What a coincidence. I'm married too. They smile at each other, and Sonny pulls her into the hot tub. She doesn't resist. She pretends to go in for a kiss, but dunks him instead. They start splashing each other. Sonny grabs her, and they start kissing. The camera pans to the floor next to the tub, and you see their bathing suits being thrown from the tub. It's about an hour later. S&B are out of the tub siiting on the terrace. They hear Sarah crying. B: Stay here. I'll get her. Brenda gets up and gets Sarah. B: I think someone wants to see her Daddy. Brenda sits on Sonny's lap with Sarah in her arms. S: (to Sarah) Hey sweetie. Sarah smiles. B: Ahh. She's definitely Daddy's little girl. Sonny kisses Brenda's forehead. She leans back on Sonny, and Sarah falls asleep. B: You think Stone knows? S: What? B: Do you think Stone knows that we're married with a daughter? Sonny looks up at the stars. S: Yeah, he knows. B: I think so too. Brenda cuddles tighter with Sonny and Sarah. A while later, they get up and lay Sarah in her crib. Brenda starts to change out of her bathing suit. S: You need help with that? B: Maybe! But, who would I ask? S: Who do you think? Sonny kindly helps her out of her bathing suit. She pushes him onto the bed and falls on top of him. They make love all night long. The next day, they actually go out of the room. they go to the beach, and rent a boat to go sailing. They take Sarah swimming too. (I'm aging Sarah - 2 yrs. Old) They do things together for the rest of the week, then return home to Port Charles. Chapter 13 Sonny and Brenda are on a plane back to Port Charles. Sarah is asleep in Sonny's arms. Brenda is asleep with her head on Sonny's shoulder. She's dreaming of the fun they had in Puerto Rico. Sonny puts his hand next to Brenda's and looks at their wedding rings, side by side. He smiles. The plane hits a little turbulance. Brenda starts to wake up. Sarah remains sleeping. B: (groggy) Sonny? S: Hey, Bren. We still have an hour till we get back to Port Charles, sweetie. Go back to sleep. B: No. Now that I'm awake, I can't fall asleep again. S: Oh. You looked so happy before. What were you thinking about? B: Our wonderful honeymoon! S: I'm glad you had a good time. B: I did. I think Sarah did too! S: Yeah. We'll have to take her back here when she's older, so she'll remember. B: Definitely. Sarah wakes up. Sa (Sarah): Mommy? B: Hey sweetheart. You want Mommy? Sarah reaches for Brenda. B: Come here, Sarah. Brenda takes Sarah from Sonny and puts her on her lap. Sonny adoringly watches. B: What's wrong, baby? Sa: I had a bda dream. B: It's okay now. Mommy's here. After a while, sarah falls asleep in Brenda's arms. S: You're great ith her. You know that? Brenda amiles at him. B: So are you. S: You know what? For the first time in my life, I feel like I have everything I need. A beautiful wife. A terrific daughter. What else could I ask for? B: I don't know. A son, maybe? S: A son? You're not? B: No, no. I'm not pregnant, at least I don't hink so. S: Oh. B: I was just thinking about all that time Jax took away from us. I know you would have loved to be there during my pregnancy. S: Yes, I would have. B: So what do you think of the idea? Do you want another child? S: Of course I do. You really don't want to wait a while? B: No, I don't want to wait. I want to bring up my kids together, but if you want to awit, we can. S: I think it's a good idea. In fact, as soon as we are alone together, we should work on making us a baby. B: Oh yeah. You think it's work, huh? S: The best job I've ever had. ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ Chapter 14 The plane has landed, and S&B have gone home to the PH. Since Sarah slept through most of the flight, she is now very hyper. She's running around the PH playing with her toys. Sonny and Brenda comein from the kitchen. Sonny catches Sarah and picks her up. S: What are you doing? Sa: (innocently) Nothing, Daddy. S: What do you mean nothing? Sonny starts tickling her. Brenda giggles at the site of her husband and daughter. The doorbell rings. B: I'll get it. Brenda goes to the door. Sonny comes over with Sarah in his arms. It's Lois, Ned, and Brooke. B: Lo! L: Hey girlfriend! How was the honeymoon? I want details. S: Not all the detais, Bren. L: Corinthos! Sonny and Brenda exchange a very sexy look. They come inside, and Sarah and Brooke go off to play in Sarah's room. Sonny, Brenda, Lois, and Ned sit in the living room. L: So? Did you have fun in Puerto Rico or what? B: Of course we did. I missed you guys though. N: We missed you too. L: Did Sarah like Puerto Rico? S: She loved it. I can't wait to take her back there someday. N: I'd love to take Brooke there one day. L: So would I. They hear the girls giggling upstairs. B: I think I'm gonna go check on them. Brenda goes upstairs. S: So, Ned, what's going on at ELQ? N: The usual. Grandfather is up to his old tricks again, but don't worry. Justus and I stopped him. Brenda comes back down the stairs with Sarah and Brooke. Brooke runs over to Ned, and Sarah sits on Sonny's lap. BR (Brooke): Daddy! N: Hey Brooke baby. L: You know, we got so distracted that I forgot to tell you the reason we came here. S: It's not my wonderful company. Brenda and Ned laugh. L: No. Nedly and I are getting married again. B: Wow. That's great guys. Lois and Brenda hug. N: And we were wondering if you'd be our "best person" again? B: I'd love to when's the wedding? L: We hadn't really set a date yet. Why? You plannin' on going away again? B: No. Sonny and Brenda look at each other and think back to the plane conversation. N: What's wrong guys? S: Oh nothing's wrong. Um ... it's just that ... um ... L: Spit it out Corinthos. B: Well I just want to make sure that I can walk down the aisle. N: Bren, are you okay? L: You're not sick, are you? B: No, no. S: We've decided to have another baby. L: Really? B: We want our kids to be close in age. S: We're not pregnant yet, but we're woking on it! Brenda blushes and playfully hit Sonny. L: A little more information than I needed. (Sonny smiles) We were think about maybe five months from now. B: That sounds great. Even if I am pregnant by then, I'll be able to walk down the aisle. L: Yeah. Well, we should be going. B: Okay. Lo, can I talk to you for a second first? L: Sure. They go into the kitchen. B: Can you do me huge favor? L: Anything Bren. B: Would you mind taking Sarah for the night? Sonny and I need some time alone tonight. L: Mind? Of course not. Nedly and I will rent a movie to watch with the girls. B: Thank you, Lois. And whenever you us to watch Brooke, Sonny and I would be happy to do it. They go back into the living room. Lois picks up Sarah and walks to the door. S: What was that all about? (to Lois) And where are you taking my daughter? L: She's spending the night with her godparents tonight. S: What? B: We need some Mommy and Daddy time, just the two of us. S: Oh really? Brenda just smiles st him. They kiss their daughter goodbye. Lois and Ned leave with the girls. Brenda leads Sonny over to the couch. S: So, what did youhave in mind, baby? B: I don't know. Maybe a little of this. (she kisses his forehead) Or maybe this. (she kisses his nose) Or maybe ... She passionately kisses him on the lips. Celine Dion's "Seduces Me" plays in the background. **"Seduces Me" by Celine Dion** Everything you are Everything you'll be Touches the current of love So deep in me Every sigh in the night Every tear that you cry Seduces Me And all that I am And all that I'll be Means nothing at all If you can't be with me Your most innocent kiss Or your sweetest caress Seduces Me I don't care about tomorrow I've given up on yesterday Here and now is all that matters Right here with you is where I'll stay Everything in this world Every voice in the night Every little thing of beauty Comes shining through in your eyes And all that is you becomes part of me too 'Cause all that you do seduces me And if I should die tomorow I'll go down with a smile on my face I thank God I've ever known you I fall down on my knees for all the love we've made Every sigh in the night Every tear that you cry Seduces me Seduces me And all that you do.....Seduces me **** They go on kissing, more intensely. They pull away breathless. B: Take me upstairs, Sonny. Sonny picks up his wife and carries her upstairs. They make love for hours and hours, with as much fire and passion as their first time. ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ Chapter 15 It's three months later. Sonny and Brenda have been spending every available minute with each other and with Sarah. They are at the park with Sarah and Brooke. They're sitting on the bench. Brenda has her head on Sonny's shoulder, and they're holding hands. Lois and Ned arrive to pick up Brooke. Sonny and Brenda stand to greet them. L: Hey guys! Thanks for watching Brooke for us. B: H..... Before she can speak, she faints in her husbands arms. Sonny drops to the floor, still holding Brenda in his arms. S: Bren? Sweetheart? L: Bren! N: Oh my god! Brenda! L: Sonny what's wrong? S: I don't know. Brenda? Sweetheart wake up. Brenda starts to move a little bit. B: So ... Sonny? S: Are you okay, sweetheart? Sarah and Brooke run over. Br: Aunt Brenda! Sa: Mommy! Mommy! B: I'm okay, sweetheart. Sarah sits in Brenda's lap, and Brenda holds her. Lois takes Sarah from Brenda, and Sonny helps her get up. S: Are you sure you're okay, baby? B: I'll be fine. N: Has this happened before? B: I felt a little dizzy this morning, but I'm sure it's nothing. S: What? You didn't tell me this. B: I didn't want to worry you. S: I'm your husband. I have a right to worry. Sonny gives her a soft kiss and hugs her. L: Brenda, maybe you should be checked out by a doctor. S: Good idea. Let's go. B: Sonny, I'm fine. Brenda gets dizzy and stumbles a little bit. S: That's it. It's settled. We're going to the hospital. Sonny picks Brenda up and carries her to the car. Lois carries Sarah, and Ned takes Brooke. It's two hours later. Brenda has seen a doctor, and is waiting for her test results. Ned had to leave (an "Edward created crisis"), but Sonny, Brenda, Lois and the girls are still there. The doctor walks over to them. D (doctor): Mr. & Mrs. Corinthos, I have the test results. B: Good or bad? D: Very good, Mrs. Corinthos. Congratulations are in order. You're pregnant. S: Really? D: Yes. You're two months along. Sonny and Brenda hug. He kisses her forehead. Lois gives Sonny and Brenda a hug. The doctor's pager goes off. D: I'm sorry. I have to go. Mrs. Corinthos, you should make an appointment with your obstetrician. She'll get you started on pre-natal vitamins. B: Thank you doctor. D: Your welcome. The doctor leaves. Sa: Mommy. Daddy. What does pregnant mean? Br: It sounds like some kind of bug. Sonny, Brenda, and Lois laugh. L: It's not a bug,sweetheart. Brenda picks Sarah up. B: It means that Mommy and Daddy are gonna have a baby. Sa: (excited) I'm gonna be a sister! S: Would you like that? Sa: Yes! Sonny hugs his daughter. Br: I want a brother or sister too, Mommy! L: You tell your Daddy about that, Brooke baby! Sonny and Brenda laugh. L: Speaking of Ned, he's probably still worried about you. I think I'll go rescue him from Mr. Q, and tell him the news. B: Okay. We'll see you later,Lo. They all hug. Lois and Brooke leave. S: What do you say we go to the Recovery Room and get some dinner? We can tell Pop and Mary the news. You're eating for two now, you know? B: Don't reming me. I'm gonna gain all that wait again. S: Ahh. My poor baby. You'll look beautiful no matter how much weight you gain. Brenda gives him a little kiss on the lips. B: Thank you for that. S: Any time. Now let's hit the road. Sarah hops on Sonny's back, and he gives her a piggy back ride out of the hospital. ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ ~~ At the Recovery Room ~~ Sonny, Brenda, and Sarah walk in. Sarah runs over to Mike at the bar. Mike catches her and picks her up. M: Hey cutie. how's my granddaughter doing today? Sa: Good Grandpa. Guess what? M: What? Sa: Mommy's gonna have another baby! M: Wow! Congraulations guys. B: Thanks Dad. Mary walks over. Sa: Grandma! Ma: Hey Sarah. Sarah reaches for Mary. M: (teasing) Sure. She loves me until Grandma gets here. Sonny and Brenda laugh. Sarah gives Mike a kiss on the cheek. M: Thank you. Mike hands her to Mary. Ma: Hey kids. What's up? S: We've got news. B: Yep. We're gonna have another baby. Ma: Oh, congratulations sweetie. Two pregnancy announcements in one day. S: (confused) What? Ma: Your father didn't tell you. M: Not yet. B: Tell us what? Ma: Julie's pregnant too. She told us this morning. Just then Frank and Julie walk in. B: Congratulations. Your Mom just told us. F&J: Thanks. M: I came to this town all alone, and now my family is expanding by the minute. F: By the minute? J: You too? B: Two months along. J: Congratulations. Brenda and Julie hug. Frank and Sonny shake hands. F: So what's everyone doing in two weeks? Ma: Why? F: Anyone up for a wedding? Ma: Congratulations, son. I couldn't have picked a better bride for you. J: Thanks for your blessing, Ma. Ma: Of course you have my blessing. S: I'm no medical expert, but I think that these lovely pregnant ladies should have something to eat. F: I'm gonna have to agree with you on that one. M: I'll go get us some food. Have a seat guys. They all sit together. After a while Joe and Grace come in and join them. Sorry Joe and Karen fans, but Jagger and Karen are still married in this one. Sonny and Brenda enjoy giving Sarah the family they never had as kids. ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ Chapter 16 (last one) It is now five months later. Brenda is seven months pregnant. The last couple of days, she's been having stomach pains. They aren't too bad, so she didn't say anything t Sonny. She is layingon the couch when Sonny and Sarah walk in. Sonny has a bag in his hands. Sa: Mommy! B: Hey sweetheart. Did you have a good time with Aunt Lois and Brooke? Sa: Yeah. She let us eat popcorn at the movie theater. B: Not too much, I hope. Sa: Of course not, Mommy. Sarah goes upstairs to her room. Sonny walks over to the couch and sits next to Brenda. B: Did you get it? S: Yes. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, right? B: Right! Sonny takes a gallon of ice cream out of the bag. Brenda grabs it from him. S: Would you like me to get you a spoon? B: Oh. Could you? S: Of course. For a price. Brenda smiles at her husband. She gives him a passionate kiss. B: Is that what you were looking for? Sonny just smiles at her. He goes to get her a spoon. When he walks back into the living room, Brenda is holding her stomach trying not to scream from the pain. Sonny drops the spoon and runs over to Brenda. S: Brenda? What's wrong? Is it the baby? B: Hospital ... it's time. S: Okay. Stay calm baby. (Sonny runs to the phone.) Lois, it's Sonny ... meet me at the hospital ... Bren's having the baby ... I know it's early ... I will. Bye. (Sonny hangs up the phone and yells upstairs.) Sarah, sweetheart. Could you come down here? Sarah walks down the stairs. Sonny is helping Brenda to the door. Sa: What is it, Daddy? S: Mommy's gonna have the baby now. We have to go to the hospital. Joseph (who is still alive) is waiting to help them to the car. He goes to help Brenda. S: I've got her. Take Sarah and get the door. Joseph picks up Sarah, locks the door, and goes to the car. ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ ~~ At GH ~~ Sonny and Brenda arrive at the hospital to find Lois and Ned already there. S: I have to go with Brenda. Please take care of Sarah. L: Sure. Good luck, Bren. Brenda is wheeled into the ER. Her doctor arrives. D: Mrs. Corinthos. How are we doing today? B: Not good. Brenda screams in pain from a contraction. Sonny holds her hand and kisses her forehead. The doctor checks her out. D: You're definitely in labor. I'm sorry to say this, but you have a little while before you go into the delivery room. You're still in the early stages. B: I can't do this. Make it be over now. S: Can't you help her? The doctor's beeper goes off. D: I'm sorry Brenda. I'll be right back. I have to go check on another patient. The doctor leaves the room. Brenda has another contraction. S: It's okay, baby. I'm here. B: I love you, Sonny. Please don't leave. S: I promise you. I'm not going anywhere. (he kisses her) I love you too. About four hours later, the hospital waiting room is filled with family and friends. Mike is pacing the floors with Mary at his side. Lois and Ned are there with Sarah and Brooke. Sarah fell asleep in Lois's arms. Newlyweds, Frank and Julie are there. Julie is very tired, because she's still pregnant. Joe and Grace are on duty. They come by every ten minutes with another update on Brenda. Robin and Jason are there pacing next to Mike. Luke and Laura are there too. Luke is happily waiting for a reason to break out the Cuban cigars. Lucy runs into the hospital with Kevin following close behind. *From now on, Lo=Lois, Lc=Lucy, Lu=Luke, and La=Laura.* Lc: I came as soon as I heard. Is there any news yet? R: Nothing yet, Lucy. They all continue to wait for a couple more hours. Finally, Sonny walks out of the delivery room. R: Well? Lo:Is it a boy or a girl, Corinthos? S: (smiles) I have a son! Everyone claps and congratulates him. Luke breaks out the cigars. Lu: Cigar? S: I'd love to stay and party with you, but I've got to get back to my wife. I promised her that I wouldn't be too long. La:Tell her congratulations. S: I will. ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ Sonny walks into Brenda's room. She's asleep. He goes over to the bed and lays next to her, carefully so he doesn't wake her. Grace comes in with the baby, who starts to cry. Brenda slowly wakes up. B: (to Grace) Can I hold him? G: Sure you can. Grace hands him to Brenda. Sonny puts his arm around Brenda and strokes the baby with the other. S: Hey there. I'm your Daddy, and this is your Mommy. B: Hi sweetheart. (to Sonny) We can't keep calling him "the baby" or "sweetheat". He needs a name. S: Yes he does. What do you suggest? B: How about Michael, after his Daddy, his Grandpa, and Stone? S: I don't know. I think he should have his own name. B: (understands) Okay. You're right. S: And don;t you forget it. Brenda gives him a look. S: Just kidding. B: You better be. The are still considering names when Lois, Ned, and Sarah walk in. L: Someone woke up and wanted to meet her brother. S: Well, come here sweetheart. Sarah runs over to Sonny, who picks her up. He sits her on the bed next to Brenda and the baby. N: How are you feeling, Bren? B: Good. (looks at her family) Very good. Sa: What's his name Mommy? B: Daddy and I haven't decided yet. S: Do you have any ideas, Lois? L: You can name him Nedly. S: I think we'll pass. L: All right. There are somw people waiting to see you out there, so Nedly and I are gonna go. N: Call us as soon as you get out of here, okay? B: I promise. L: Do you want us to take Sarah home with us? S: No, she'll stay with us. Lois and Ned leave. Mike and Mary come in. They're followed by Robin and Jason. Next are Frank an Julie. Kevin and Lucy along with Luke and Laura had already left. Everyone has now gone home leaving Sonny, Brenda, and their children alone. Sa: I thought of a name, Mommy? B: What is it sweetheart? S: What did you come up with? Sa: How about Eric? S: Eric, huh? B: I like it. Sonny? S: Eric Corinthos. B: Eric John Corinthos. S: Okay. Eric John Corinthos. (to Eric) Do you like it? He smiles up at his father. B: I think he likes it. S: Good job, Sarah. Sa: Thank you, Daddy. Sarah smiles triumphantly. It starts to get late. Grace comes in and takes Eric to the nursery. Sarah is asleep next to Brenda in the bed. B: You should probably go home and get some sleep. S: What are you talking about? Sarah's already asleep, and I'll be fien here in the chair. Even though I'd rather sleep next to you. B: Sonny, you need your rest. So does Sarah. S: Brenda. Look at her. She's as peaceful as an angel. And there's no way I'm gonna leave your side. B: I guess I can't win this one, can I? S: Nope. Sonny kisses Sarah on her forehead. He leans over and passionately kisses Brenda. S: Thank you. B: For what? S: For giving me two beautiful children. B: I was glad to do it. S: Goonight sweetheart. B: Goodnight. A couple days later, Brenda and Eric were released from the hospital. They had a big party with all their friends and family. The PH seemed too small, so they bought a new house and lived happily ever after. THE END