How It Is (Chapter 4)

Carly knew very well what Sonny was thinking and he just didn”t want to “add to it”. He was worrying about herself, Sam and how did “HE” cause this. It always ended up being about Sonny in the end. That man could aggravate her to no end, the worst part is she had become really fond on Max these past few months and hadn”t been able to share with everyone. What angered her about Sonny most is how he waltzed so easily in and out of her life and thinks it’’s ok.

Outside of the room

“Jason, what the hell is going on?!”

Jason filled him in to everything that led up to Carly’s collapse and Monica’s recommendations, Jason freely added how he agreed with that decision and Carly needed to talk with a professional.

“Carly is carrying that much stress? What have I done to her?”

“Sonny, it’s not just about you, it’s Sam and the baby and the kids, the Cellar, she’’s got so much on the go and keeps neglecting herself.”

Sonny went silent. Jason knew what was coming, the blame, and finally the darkness.

“Sonny you need to snap out of it, if you can”t be strong for your family then why did you come back?”

Jason hated being blunt but someone needed too. “You”ve been gone for so long, people have gone on with life. Michael hangs out with your sister’’s adopted kids, Sam though depressed has lived comfortably with Carly, Liz and myself are living together, business is running fine. You either need to be strong or…be gone. It isn”t helping anyone.”

Sonny could believe Jason had turned his back on him like this. Aside from long time associates, they were suppose to be like brothers, he couldn”t believe he was telling him to leave his family.

“Look Sonny, I’m not telling you to leave your family completely, I’m just saying you have to be strong and give it time. You and Carly have been separated for so long, I don’t think she ever thought you would forgive her. It’s time to decide, if you are forgiving her because you love her or forgiving her because of the kids.”

Sonny knew he needed to decide, there was no point at staying for the kids. They had tried that before and yes, they did get back together but then more complications happened, this time had to be the final time that they ran back and forth between each other. Sonny knew he needed to decide whether he could live without her completely.

“Sonny I’m going to check on Sam and the baby, then I’ll come back. I think you really need to consider all the options and decide.”

Jason left Sonny alone. Sonny knew he need to figure things out, but first he needed to make sure Carly, Sam and the baby were ok.

Sonny entered into the room, Carly was sleeping, he sat down next to her and just held her hand. Sonny also prayed over Carly, “God please help me make the most important decision of my life. Let my family be ok and help lead me to make the right decisions.”

Carly heard Sonny but said nothing.