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SUN N.Y. – Epilogue

One year later

Alexis hoisted her daughter, Alison, in the air. She was the spitting image of her father, with her dark hair, long dark lashes and dimpled smile. Still, Sonny swore Alison had her eyes and thankfully for both of them, they were relieved to find the baby had her demeanor. She kissed the baby's belly, which made Alison giggle uncontrollably. Moments later, she heard a knock on the door. Johnny, Sonny's faithful guard, announced the arrival of her sister.

In her usual fashion, Kristina swooped in and grabbed Alison with one arm and shoved something at Alexis with the other. It was then that she noticed Kristina brought her a copy of SUN N.Y., which was folded in half.

Alexis opened the paper to find a headline that took up a quarter of the page and read: Mr. and Mrs. Todd Manning. Below was a picture of Todd and a gorgeous brunette named Tea. She smiled as she realized that this woman must be Tea Delgado whom Todd had mentioned once or twice before.

"Alexis, are you okay?" Kristina stroked her hair as she watched her face for a betrayal of any emotion.

"I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be? I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful baby girl, both of whom I love very much." And she did. Sure they had their arguments, which either ended very loudly or very passionately…or sometimes when they were lucky their arguments ended both loudly and passionately. But, if Alexis were honest with herself, she'd have to admit she liked the idea that there was someone for whom she cared deeply waiting to love her if things didn't work out with Sonny.

"I know how much you cared for Todd…and Starr."

"I do care about them very much, but I'm fine."

"Where's Sonny?"

"At the warehouse." The warehouse was where Sonny went to conduct business. Early on she decided Sonny would not conduct mob business in their home or in front of their daughter. She'd made it a condition of their marriage and after two threatened separations Sonny finally got the message that she was serious. "He should be home soon."

The business was one of the only things that caused her concern about their marriage. And yet, somehow she'd been comforted by the knowledge that Sonny had the force of the business behind him, particularly after Helena arrived in town and began making threats when she learned Alexis was pregnant. Helena disappeared shortly after learning their baby was a girl.

Alexis's cell phone rang. "Alexis Davis," she answered. The voice on the other end made her smile. "Hey Alex…did you get the paper?"

"Yes, Todd…and it seems congratulations are in order."

"I didn't even have to blackmail Delgado to get her to say, "yes.""

Alexis chuckled to herself. "Now, there's a step in the right direction." She watched as Kristina took the baby and disappeared next door. "I guess this means I better make things work with Sonny, huh?"

"What are you kidding me, Alex? Mob boy will shoot any man that tries to get near you. Besides, even if it doesn't work out, I'll probably screw things up with Delgado before Christmas. "

"Ever the optimist." She smiled widely. Never in a million years would she have guessed that Todd Manning would occupy a small part of her heart. "How is Starr liking her new stepmother?"

"New stepmother? Delagado's her old stepmother. You were supposed to be her new stepmother until you fell for the godfather. Besides, she's known Delgado since she was a baby. " He paused, then added softly, "She is kinda bummed that she won't be a part of the royal Cassadine family with you, Moonbeam and Count Drabula."

Alexis laughed until her stomach hurt. "Tell Starr that Kristina and I miss her, too."

A comfortable silence washed over their conversation. Todd was the first to speak.

"You happy, Alex?"

Alexis thought about her life. Stefan and Sonny were coexisting, thanks in large part to Alison and to Kristina's amazing peacemaking skills. Sonny, Stefan and Nikolas were engaged in a daily competition to see who could spoil Alison the most…and they all lost out to Kristina. And for the first time in her life, she was crazy in love. "Yeah Todd, I'm happy."

"Great. Hey, do me a favor. If the Don get's arrested or ever decides to talk about the art of cement shoe making, promise he'll give me an exclusive."

"Very funny, Manning. If you're done disparaging my husband, I'll be going."

"Husband? Ack, I hate that word."

"You'd better get used to it, since you are one now."

"Whatever…Take care of yourself, Alexis."

Her emotions rose from her heart and got caught in her throat. "You too, Todd." As she ended the call, an errant tear skated down her cheek. When she noticed the doorknob turning, she quickly wiped it away and discretely slipped the newspaper into her briefcase, which was always near the door in case of emergency.

"'Lexis, you home?" Sonny strolled through the door.

"Hi," she turned to face him.

He ran his eyes over her. "You okay?"

"Of course I am now that you're home."

"Good answer." He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her on the mouth. "Where's my daughter?"

"Our daughter is with her aunt." She ran her hands through his hair freeing a few curls in the process. "Which means…"

"We're alone." He placed a kiss near her earlobe.

"Have I told you how much I enjoy being married to you?" She locked eyes with her husband.

"In about five minutes, I can help you enjoy it more." He chuckled.

"Sonny!!!" She socked him in the arm.

"Thanks…you know…for being with me after I almost blew it." It was then that she realized that he'd probably seen the cover of SUN N.Y. and knew that she could be on the cover with Todd instead of Tea.

"Sonny Corinthos, I wouldn't change a thing." When she thought about Todd and Starr, Alison, and the nightclub Sonny built which now forced him and Jax to work together and coexist, she meant it.