Broken Promises

by Susan

Broken  Promises

Introduction

This story takes place about four years after Sonny Corinthos left the love of
his life that fateful September day. He recently returned to Port Charles to
find things not that much different except that Brenda didn't live there
anymore. Lois moved back to Port Charles to run L&B better. It was hard for
her since Ned was dating Alexis Davis but they broke up. Lois and Ned remained
cordial for Brooke's sake. One stormy night they were stuck at the Gatehouse
because of a storm and they rekindled their romance. Sonny explained why he
left Brenda, Lois didn't agree with what he did but accepted it. Sonny also
made his peace with Mike who owned his own bar. Jason still lived in Port
Charles with Carly and baby Michael who was no longer a baby. Sonny was
touched that Jason named the baby after him but was angry that he had moved on
with his life without Robin and had hurt her like that. Since Brenda left town
shortly after the non-wedding, Robin never came back and remained in Paris to
finish her studies. She met someone else, a pre-med student and they fell in
love. Sean Donnelly had moved back to town and was appointed police
commissioner again. He had had a son with his wife Tiffany. Jason ran the
business well and acquired more power after defeating Moreno at his own game.
He offered Sonny a partnership when he returned and he accepted, thinking that
he had already lost Brenda and didn't have anything to live for. Besides, it
gave Jason time to spend with his family and someone he could trust. Lois told
Sonny that Brenda had moved on with her life and married someone else. Sonny
felt his heart break all over again when he heard the news but found comfort
in the fact that Brenda was happy and had the family she always wanted.
Complete with a daughter. 

^^^^~~~~~Chapter  1

November 21, 2001

Sonny Corinthos left the farm he had bought for Brenda that morning. He had
kept the land and built the house like he promised. Brenda's dream house. It
made him feel closer to her to live there. The penthouse was Jason's. He drove
into town, not knowing his life was about to change forever.
He arrived at the penthouse at Harbor View Towers to see Jason about some
business and see his namesake. He nodded at the guard at the door and greeted
Carly who was trying to get Michael to sit still long enough to eat his
breakfast. 
"Hi Carly. Hey Michael."
The little boy smiled, freckles covered his face and curly red head stuck out
from underneath his cap.
"Hi Uncle Sonny. Did you bring me a present ?"
Carly looked at him shocked.
"Michael, what did I tell you about that ?"
"Carly, it's okay. It's my fault, I told Michael here that I would have
something for him next time I saw him. Here you go."
Sonny reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a chocolate candy bar.
"Now you might want to save that for later or else you'll get a tummy ache."
The little boy smiled, revealing a missing tooth.
"Now what do you say to Sonny." Carly prodded.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. Is Jason around ?" Sonny asked Carly.
"He's in his office. He said to go right in when you got here. I think it's
important. Can I get you some coffee or something ?"
"No, I'm fine. I'll see you later Michael."
"Bye."
Sonny walked to the back of the penthouse, leaving mother and son alone.
He knew that A.J was biologically the father of Michael but after he found out
how the Quartermaines tried to take him, he agreed not to say anything. Jason
was a wonderful father to that boy and he wasn't going to let his best friend
lose his son. Jason was happy and so was Michael, that was what was important.
"Hey Jason, what's up ?" Sonny said as he walked into the office.
Jason was sitting behind the desk, staring off into space.
"Jason ?"
Jason's head turned at the sound of his voice. He blinked for a minute, as if
not recognizing him.
"Something wrong ?"
Jason got up and walked over to Sonny. He shut the door before speaking.
"We have some problems in Albany. I'm going to have to go there and take a
meeting."
Sonny nodded.
"Benny still in Hong Kong ?"
"Yeah."
"You want me to go ? You should stay here and be with Carly."
"No, I should probably go. They know me and I can tell if they're lying."
"Okay, when are you leaving ?"
"Tomorrow."
"I'll handle things here. Did you book the flight ?"
"I was going to borrow the ELQ jet. Ned's not using it."
"Things okay over there ?"
"Pretty much. The old man isn't so bad now that he gets to see Michael every
once in awhile. Being a board member doesn't help much. You know the drill."
"Yeah, I guess I do. Listen, if there isn't anything else, I'm going to head
over and see Lois."
"I'll walk you out."
Jason followed Sonny out of the office. Carly was sitting on the couch with
Michael.
"Hey Daddy. Want to come with us to the park  Mommy said we could play on the
swings."
Jason smiled.
"I'd love to but I can't. Next time, I promise."
"You sure ? " Carly asked.
"I've got some things to take care of. You just going to the park ?" Jason
asked Carly.
"No, remember, I was going to have lunch at the brownstone with Bobbie. She
wanted to spend time with us."
"Okay, Renaldo will drive you."
"Okay. Bye."
Carly kissed Jason goodbye and helped Michael on with his coat. They left and
Sonny turned to Jason.
"You know you're a lucky man. You have a great kid and a woman that loves you.
You both get along good. She accepts you for who you are and everything."
Jason looked at his best friend. It was times like this where Sonny would
think about the past and Brenda.
"You thinking about her again ?"
"When am I not ? " Sonny retorted. He sighed. "I'm sorry buddy. I can't help
it. Sometimes I find myself wondering what could have been if...."
"Sonny, I know that you still love her, in a way I still love Robin but life
goes on. It's not to late for you."
"Yes it is. Brenda was my life. We went through a lot together. That's enough
for me.
I had one of the greatest woman on this Earth. No one can hold a candle to her
and I don't even want to try. Listen, I've got to head over to the Gatehouse.
I'll talk to you later."


^~~`^~~`Chapter  2~^`~^``~~~~~^`

Sonny walked around the Quartermaine property for a short time before heading
to the Gatehouse. His mind drifted back to the times when he and Brenda
started dating. She lived at the Quartermaines mansion. Nobody approved of
their relationship but that didn't stop Brenda. It made her even more
determined. He smiled at the thought. She was determined not to mention
stubborn, wild and reckless. That was why he fell for her. He felt blessed for
having the chance to watch her grow from that young girl to the strong headed
woman he had almost married. He ended up at the boathouse where he and Brenda
had made love. 

How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweigh the bad.
I thought we'd get to see forever
But forever's gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
I don't know were this road
Is going to lead.
All I know is where we've been
And what we've been through.
If we get to see tomorrow
I hope it's worth all the wait
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

He wiped the tears from his eyes and walked back to the Gatehouse. 
He knocked on the door. He heard voices inside and the door was ajar. He went
in.
Ned was standing in the middle of the room holding Lois who was sobbing.
"Ned, Lois, what happened ?"
Ned looked up at Sonny, there were tears in his eyes too.
Sonny felt his heart leap out of his chest.
"Brenda..." Sonny's mouth formed her name.
Ned helped Lois over to the couch and sat her down."
"You heard ?"
"Heard what ?" Sonny was going crazy not knowing what was wrong.
Ned saw that Lois was in no position to talk so he managed to get a few
sentences out.
"She and her husband were in an accident. Their plane crashed."
"Is she..." Sonny couldn't even get the word out. He couldn't believe that
Brenda was gone. She was so young and full of life. He couldn't believe that
he would never get a chance to see her again, to tell her he loved her, to
say...anything. Just to see her.
"They both died." Ned said hoarsely while still holding Lois who was only
crying harder.
"No, not Brenda. Not her..."
Tears fell from his eyes. His heart felt like it was ripped out of his chest
and torn apart.
Ned noticed and his heart went out to him but concerned with his wife and his
own sorrow.

A few hours later,

Sonny was still at the Gatehouse, feeling completely numb. Ned had managed to
calm Lois down and she was now resting in bed. Emily had picked Brooke up at
pre-school and they were at the main house. Everyone was devastated at the
news. Lila was extremely upset.
Ned walked downstairs, equally upset at the loss of his good friend and
'little sister'.
"Sonny." He had no desire to be rude to Sonny at a time like this. He barely
noticed he was there.
"Ned, what happened ?" Sonny asked, his throat dry and his face pale.
"Brenda was flying to London with Matthew, her husband to pick up their
daughter. It was a private plane. The airport lost track other plane and
started a search. The wreckage-" Ned ran a hand through his hair and forced
himself to go on.
"It was apparent to the search team that there were no survivors-"
"Are they sure ?" Sonny asked hopefully. "They could be wrong."
"I wish they were but no. Even the pilot didn't survive."
"Her daughter wasn't with her ?"
Ned sighed.
"That is one thing we have to be thankful for. Allysa wasn't on the flight but
she is still an orphan."
"What next ?"
"Julia went to...to...The funeral will be held in Port Charles. Julia will be
here tomorrow with Allysa. Brenda would have wanted to be laid to rest here.
It was her home."
Sonny's face crumpled up in pain.
"Why her ? She was so young. She had a kid to take care of. It's not right."
Sonny wanted to throw something. To release his pain and anger. To do
something.
Ned hung his head in anguish.
"I know. Listen, I'm going to stay with Lois. I'll let you know when Julia
gets here."
"Thanks Ned."
For what was the first time the two men comforted each other in a hug to let
the other know they shared their grief.
Sonny silently closed the door behind him. The tears streaming down his face.

````````````````````````````Chapter 3```````````

A few days later,

The funeral was a large gathering of everyone who had known Brenda and loved
her. 
The Quartermaines, the Spencers, Jason and his family, Ruby, Mike and
practically everyone in town. Sonny nodded to Lucy who was being comforted by
Kevin.
Robin had flown in with her new husband, Jake. Julia had arrived earlier with
Brenda's daughter. Sonny saw her at the church. She looked just like Brenda.
She was so beautiful and very sad. She sat next to Julia in the pew with
Brooke.
Sonny saw the casket. It looked too big for her. He saw Mike and sat next to
him.
"Michael."
"Pop. I can't believe-" His voice started to crack and Mike pulled him to him.
"I know son. I know."
It was a beautiful ceremony. The priest spoke and gave a touching sermon.

The cemetery

Awhile later,

Sonny waited until everyone left so he could get some time alone with Brenda.
He needed
to make his peace with her if that was possible.
He let the tears fall down his face. He put the roses he had brought on her
grave.
"Hey Brenda. I brought you your favorite flowers."
He brushed the tears from his eyes but they only fell faster.
"I'm so sorry baby. I always thought that you would live forever. Maybe I was
just being selfish. It's hard when it comes to you. You were so full of life.
Nothing could destroy you. Until me. I'm not asking for forgiveness or
anything like that. I just wanted the chance to say that I loved you. I always
did. I never stopped. I'll never get the chance to show you-"
He couldn't get the words out but kept going, knowing what he had to say. It
was getting real dark and cold but he didn't care.
"I probably never would have gotten the chance anyway. I heard you got
married. I never met him but I hope he made you happy and gave you the life
you deserved, the one I wanted to give you. So much...You know I saw your
little girl today. She looks just like you. She just lost her parents so I
know she must be going through a rough time but I hear that she is going to be
living with Ned and Lois since she needs a family and they are her Godparents.
I know they'll take good care of her. I'll make sure of it. I never got a
chance to take care of you or give you half the things I wanted but I'll make
sure your daughter will always have someone. I'll make sure she's okay. That's
one thing I can do for you.
I love you Brenda. With my heart and soul and every fiber of my being."
Sonny wiped his tears away again and slowly walked away, he couldn't bear to
see her grave anymore. He still could not comprehend that she was gone. That
he would never see her beautiful face smiling back at him. He got into the
back of the limo that Jason sent for him and memories flooded back.

"...How old are you Brenda?...Old enough to make up my own mind...No
doubt...I’m 18, you have a problem with that?...the way two people look into
each others' eyes, or feel when they're 
touching each other... There's a sense, an awareness...It's called
chemistry....And tomorrow, when the sun comes up, we'll still be who we are -
except without the loneliness...You know, of everything that's ever happened
in my life, your love was the best. I couldn't let go of it even when I wanted
to. It's the 
strongest thing in my life...about five seconds. That's all it took me to know
that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you... I wanted to be the one
person that never did anything to hurt you and I did... Remember when I told
you that I didn't love you? I lied....I know…I love you and it's the only
thing in my life I've ever really known…I don't even know whether it's right
or it's wrong but it's real…I 
do love you. "

Sonny covered his face with his hands and cried out in anguish and pain.
"G*d Brenda, it was so right. We were so right and now I'll never get the
chance to prove it to you."
He said to himself.

~~*~**~~~**~~*~*~*~~*~*~~*~Chapter  4

Sonny stayed in the guest room at Jason's penthouse. He couldn't bear going
back to the farm and the long drive would give him time to think which was the
last thing he needed.
Jason canceled his trip to stay in Port Charles to make sure Sonny was okay.
He was grateful for his support but he couldn't be around Jason and his
family. It made him think of the family he could have had with Brenda. He left
early that morning to avoid an awkward breakfast. He went back to visit
Brenda. It was early so he thought he would be alone. He'd go to the Gatehouse
later and see how everything was going. Brenda had it stated in her will that
Allysa would live with Ned and Lois if something happened to her.
He wanted to meet her, he only got a glimpse at the funeral.
He heard a soft voice at the cemetery and looked ahead. Brenda's daughter was
at her grave. He glanced around and saw that she was alone. He stood there
watching.
"...I really miss you mommy but Aunt Julia said that you were in heaven
watching over me. I hope so but I don't really believe it. Aunt Lois said that
you were an angel and that you could hear me anytime. I wanted to make sure so
I came here. It's not so bad at the Quartermaines. I have Brooke to play with
but it's not the same. You wanted me to live there so I guess I'll stay..."
Sonny smiled for the first time in what seemed like ages. She was so smart and
cute.
She starting crying and the smile on his face disappeared fell.
He walked over to her.
"Hey, it's okay." He kneeled to her height and held her. He let her cry on his
shoulder for a long time before she pulled away.
Sonny pulled out a handkerchief and the little girl took it and blew her nose.
She studied him for a few minutes.
"I know you."
Sonny was caught off guard then remembered they saw each other at the funeral.
"I was at the church yesterday. I knew your mom. She was a very special
person. I know you must miss her." Sonny said softly.
The little girl nodded.
"I do...Am I gonna get in trouble ?"
Sonny glanced around quickly.
"Did you come here alone ?"
"Yes."
"Only if you promise not to sneak out like this again."
The little girl agreed.
"I'm Allison Michelle Barrett-Weiss. Everyone calls me Allysa" The little girl
held out her hand.
Sonny grinned.
"That's a long name."
"I know. Mommy had a line in her name so I wanted one too."
"You going to be just like your mom ?"
Allysa's face lighted up.
"Uh-huh."
"Well, sneaking out like this will get you on the way. She told me that she
used to sneak out when she went to boarding school in Switzerland and she did
it a couple of times when she lived at the Quartermaines."
"Really ?"
"Yes but don't go getting any ideas."
"I won't. I meant that I wanted to be a famous model and run a music company."
Sonny looked at her carefully.
"You know you look just like Brenda. She was really beautiful. So are you."
Allysa blushed.
"Thanks, do we have to go back to the Gatehouse now ?"
"They are probably up by now and worried but if you want to stay and talk to
your mom, I can call them and let them know that you're okay."
Allysa looked at him thoughtfully.
"Can she really hear me anywhere ?"
He nodded.
"I'm sure she can. She's probably watching you right now."
"Then let's go...um..."
Sonny stood up.
"I'm sorry. Where are my manners." He held out his hand.
"I'm Michael Corinthos jr. Everyone calls me Sonny."
Allysa put her cold little hand in his.
"Nice to meet you. Did you know my mom very well ?"
"I'd like to think so. Why ?"
"Maybe you could tell me about her."
Sonny smiled.
"I'd like that but for now, let's get you home."
Allysa kneeled back down and said goodbye to Brenda.
"Bye mommy. I'll be back soon. I love you."
Together Sonny and Allysa left. He took her back to the Gatehouse where Ned
was on the phone with the police.
Lois was running around frantic. She opened the door and saw Sonny standing
there with Allysa.
"Ned, hang up the phone. She's back."
Ned looked over at the front door and saw them then hung up.
"Allysa honey, are you okay ? Where did you go ? Why did you sneak out ?
What-"
"Lois, you're confusing her." Sonny led Allysa into the house. "Why don't you
upstairs to your room and wash your hands and face ?"
Allysa started to leave but then stopped.
"Will you come back tomorrow Sonny ?"
"If you want me to."
"I'd like that." She grinned and ran upstairs.
Lois watched her leave and turned to Sonny.
"Where did you find her ? Was-"
"Whoa Cerullo, don't start 20 questions with me. I went to visit Brenda at her
grave and I saw her there. We talked and I brought her back here. She promised
she wouldn't sneak out again so don't be mad at her."
"Why didn't you call ? We were worried sick." Ned asked.
"I tried calling. The line was busy."
"I saw her grin. That was the closest thing to a smile I have seen since she
got here. What did you two talk about ?" Lois asked.
"Things Lois. Mostly Brenda. She really misses her you know."
"We all do. We all do Sonny."


 `` `` `` `` `` `` `` `Chapter ` 5` ` ` ` ` ` ` `

The next few weeks went by rather slow but the days got easier for Sonny the
more time he spent with Allysa. She was a great kid and she reminded Sonny of
Brenda. It made things easier for him but it was still hard. Lois and Ned were
taking good care of Allysa. The Quartermaines were being really nice to her.
Ned didn't approve of Sonny always being over at the Gatehouse and spending so
much time with Allysa and Brooke but he kept silent since it was a difficult
time for Allysa. Lois was still in mourning and Ned did his best to comfort
her. So did Sonny. Jason and Carly tried to help but they didn't know Brenda
that well and couldn't. Robin left the week after the memorial and returned to
Paris. It was hard for her to lose another person that she loved. Seeing Jason
with Carly and their son didn't help but she had Jake for comfort.

One Saturday morning,

Sonny had taken Allysa out for the morning to meet some people that her mother
knew. He promised that he would tell her about Brenda. Sonny took her to the
club before it opened, Mike and Luke were there.
"Corinthos, long time no see." Luke was standing behind the bar puffing one of
his trademark cigars. Luke hadn't seen Sonny since Brenda's funeral. He was
worried about him. He had taken the news pretty hard.
"I've been busy Luke, Mike."
"So I see Sonny. Who's the beautiful young lady ?" Luke asked putting out his
cigar.
"This is Allysa."
"Hi." The little girl said shyly.
"This is one of my good friends Luke Spencer and this is my father, Mike."
Allysa looked at Mike. He looked exactly like her mom had described.
"Hi."
"Hi sweetheart. Would you like something to eat ?" Mike asked.
"No, we're meeting Lois for lunch. As a matter of fact we'd better leave now
or we'll be late." Sonny says.
"Um Sonny, can you hold up for a minute ? I want to talk to you." Mike said.
"Fine. What is it ?"
Mike glanced at Allysa. Sonny sighed.
"I'll be right back. I have to talk to my father for a minute. Can you stay
with Luke ?"
Sonny walked to the other side of the club.
"What is it Mike ?"
"I've tried calling you over and over but you aren't returning my messages."
"I told you i've been busy. "
"So I see." Mike says looking at Allysa.
"Where is this going ?"
"You sure are spending a lot of time with Brenda's daughter."
"What's your point Mike ?" Sonny asks annoyed.
"I just don't think that-"
"That what ? Brenda is gone. I don't have a chance to make things right with
her. She left behind a beautiful little girl who I'm going to take care of-"
"Sonny, there's nothing wrong with that but she's not yours. You don't have to
make anything up. Brenda is gone. Her daughter has a home. With Ned and Lois."
"You know, you are a hypocrite. You abandon me and mom, you walked out on us.
I am just trying to make sure that that little girl has someone. At least I
had a mother and that little girl doesn't. Yeah, I had the Cerullos and she
has Lois but its not enough. I can at least make it up to Brenda through her
daughter."
Sonny walked back over to Allysa.
"Come on, we're leaving. Lois is waiting. I'll talk to you later Luke."
Luke nodded his farewell then glanced over at Mike.
"What did you say to him ?"
"Nothing that didn't need to be said."
"Mike, I know you're trying to help but Sonny needs to grieve in his own way.
Let him be."
Mike thought for a minute, trying to remember Allysa and what she looked like.
"It's not that Luke, it's Brenda's daughter. She looks familiar."
Luke looked at him strangely.
"Of course, she looks like Brenda."
"No, its more than that. It's like I know her but we've never met. There's
something about her."

Outside the club,

Sonny settled Allysa in the passenger seat and buckled her up. He glanced in
the rearview mirror but didn't see the dark sedan parked nearby, watching him.
The man in the front seat took out his cell phone and dialed.
"Boss, he just left....yeah, I'm still following the kid...No, she's not with
them but guess what, the brat is with Sonny Corinthos...I'm not sure, he's
still pretty tight with Jason Morgan but I don't think he'll be any trouble.
He probably doesn't know anything."
"That's not good enough." A deep voice on the other end says. "I'll contact
you again. I don't think Ms. Barrett will be showing up to get her daughter
soon but keep watching the house, stay there tonight. Make sure no one sees
you."
Click.













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