Chapter 1

Brenda looked around the kitchen and her eyes landed on the calendar. It was September 14th. Ten years to the day her life changed forever. She was so sure that it was going to change for the better. It was her wedding day. Sonny and her were supposed to live happily together forever. That was her dream. So much for dreams. Hers had lasted only an hour. The happiest day of her life was also the day the nightmare had started. They had been dancing their first dance as husband and wife when it all started. Sonny was holding her tight as they swayed around the room. He looked into her eyes, smiled his dimpled smile and whispered the words, ''I love you Mrs. Corinthos.''

She remebered smiling back at him and replying , ''I Love you too, Mr. Corinthos.'' Then a shot rang out in the room. Brenda started to cry as she started to remember what happened next. Why was she even doing this? It was ten years ago. Sonny was dead and there was nothing she could do about it.

The door to the kitchen slamming interrupted her thoughts. She looked up and saw her daughter Jessica. J: ''Mom, why are you crying?'' Jessica then noticed the calendar and wished she hadn't said anything. ''I'm sorry, Mom. You miss Daddy don't you?''
B: ''Yeah, Jessi I do. I don't know what came over me. I'm crying over something that happened ten years ago. I should be over it by now.'' Trying to change the subject, she asked, ''Hey Jessi what do you want for breakfast?''
J: ''Don't worry about it, Mom. I'm just going to get some cold cereal. The Spencers are going to be here pretty soon to get me. LuLu, Brooke and I are going to go to the Spencers after school, okay?''
B: ''Okay. Don't get into too much trouble. I'll come and get you before dinner okay.''
J: ''But Mom, you promised I could go to Luke's tonight to hear Uncle Ned sing. Brooke says he is singing his new song tonight.''
B: ''I'm sorry, Jessi. I forgot. I'll see if the Spencers can take you there and Aunt Julia and I will meet you there.''
J: ''Mom, are you going to be okay today?''
B: ''Honey, of course I will be. Don't be silly. Finish your breakfast. I have to get ready for work.''
J: ''Mom, you take care of yourself, okay.''
B: ''Jessi, you don't have to worry about me. I'll be fine.'' A honk is heard outside.
J: She puts her cereal bowl in the sink, grabs her bag and heads for the door. ''Bye mom, see you tonight.''
B: ''Bye sweetie''

Brenda decides she has to pull herself together or she will never get through the day. She goes upstairs gets ready for work, and leaves.

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Meanwhile somewhere in the midwest, we see a dark haired man, face not shown talking on the phone.
M: I've held up my end of the bargain, when will I be able to get out?
Man on Phone (MP): Soon, soon. We have to make sure that everything will be safe for you and everyone you have ever been involved in.
M: Hurry up, it's been damn too long as it is anyways.
MP: We know, but you don't want anyone to get hurt do you?
M: No.
MP: Then just stay put for now.
M: Fine, just call me when I can go home. I'm sick of this business.
MP: It will be over soon. Bye.
M: Bye.

With that the man hung up his phone. He went into his bedroom and took out an old box from his dresser. He took out a gold wedding ring, and an old gold pocket watch. He looked at them and fingered them tenderly. ''I'll be home soon. Don't worry baby, I'll be home soon.''