"Sonny, I think we should go." breathed Brenda. She was breathing heavily and her heart was pounding. She could feel Sonny's heart racing. "In fact Sonny, I know we should go."

Sonny with his lips inches from hers pleaded, "Brenda, please." He put his hands on both sides of her face, framing it. He looked deeply into her eyes and held her stare. He leaned in closer and she responded. Her lips touched his and they began passionately kissing. Sonny couldn't get enough of her. He was exactly where he wanted to be, kissing Brenda. Her soft lips molded perfectly to his like they always had. Her tongue tasted like the fine wine that she drank at dinner. His breathing was ragged when she manuevered her hand up his chest and pushed him gently away.

"Sonny," she said softly, "Please stop."

Reluctantly Sonny pulled himself together and put the car in gear. Brenda was staring out the window. A heavy silence fell between them which turned the mood awkward. "Sonny, I am sorry."

"Brenda, it's ok. I understand." Sonny reassured.

"Thank you." She said simply and continued watching the snow fall.

Lucy walked into Metro Court dressed in a tight velour red dress. Her confidence was low since Scott rejected her. She was suppossed to reject him and he go after her. Not him agreeing with her that their relationship should end. There was a Christmas party/benefit being held at Metro Court to help raise money for the hospital. She got a drink and glanced around the room. She couldn't believe what she saw, Scott and Alexis! Lucy put her drink down and went over to say hello. "Hi Scott, hi Alexis, are you two having a good time? I wasn't aware that either one of you liked classical music." A local string quartet was playing that night.

Alexis smiled at her and responded, "Actually I do. I love classical music. I didn't realize that you did too Scott."

Scott smiled lazily at her, "Of course I do. I have been listening to it all my life."

"You have?" Lucy asked incrediously. "How come you never told me that?"

"You never asked Lucy. Now if you don't mind, Alexis and I were going to go sit down and talk some more. I'm sure we will see you later Lucy." Scott grinned and cockily guided Alexis away.

"Ta ta!" Lucy waved them off, although furious. She watched the two of them and didn't notice Ned come up to her.

"Hi Lucy." Ned said, picking up a glass of wine from a nearby waiter. "You are looking lovely tonight. Of course, you always do."

Lucy appraised him and cocked an eyebrow. She looked over at Scott and looked back at Ned, "Thank you Ned. You like classical music? I suppose you do, you being a Quartermaine and all."

Ned shrugged, "It's ok. I just needed to get out of the house." He looked around the room and saw Scott and Alexis. He chuckled, "I can't believe it."

"What?"

"Scott and Alexis. Look at him." Ned used his glass to point to the two of them, "You can tell that Scott has one thing on his mind by how he is leaning into her and talking with his hands. Classic Scott Baldwin moves. You should know."

Lucy sighed, "Tell me about it." Lucy looked around, "Ned, want to get out of here? This really isn't my sort of thing and I have put in my apperance. Let's go upstairs."

Halfway home, Sonny's car slipped on black ice and went into a snowbank. Neither Sonny nor Brenda were hurt, but Sonny couldn't get the car in gear. He called AAA and Max to come pick them up. Max had the Range Rover and would be there in no time. Although Sonny didn't mind if he took all night. He looked over at Brenda, who was shivering. "Cold?" When she nodded, he gave her his coat and wrapped it around her.

"Thanks Sonny." She sat and contemplated him, "You are not mad are you?"

He smiled indulgently at her, "Brenda no. I know you need time. I am willing to give you that time. From the moment I saw you at the Nurse's Ball, it was like the first time I saw you at the pier. Remember that? You took my breath away then too. You still do. I know you are thinking of the bad times, but we also had good times too. I remember dancing together on our second date and how wonderful it felt to hold you in my arms. The trips to Puerto Rico."

Brenda interrupted him, "I remember getting shot at in the shower and you throwing me out on my hands and knees. I remember watching you get shot in front of me. I will not subject my child to that. I love James far too much for that kind of life."

"Brenda I have three children. I am out of the mob." Sonny explained.

"I don't believe you."

"Believe this." He leaned over and kissed her again and again. She gave in to the moment and wrapped her arms around him pulling him closer. He pulled her against his chest and started rubbing his hands all over her. She contemplated making love to him when a car pulled up. Max was behind them. Sonny swore under his breath.

"Were just getting started Brenda" Sonny said.

Lucy walked into her penthouse and faced Ned. Not having a care in the world, she closed the door and walked to Ned. He cocked an eyebrow at her as she raised her mouth for a kiss. Ned kissed her thouroughly and hungrily. He pressed her close so she could feel his growing arousal. Without a word, she led him to the bedroom and flipped on the light. She stripped and got into bed. Ned followed her quickly, kissing her passionately. He entered her quickly as she wrapped her legs around his. They moved in time together. She gasped for breath as she scratched her nails down his back, drawing blood. The came together and both screamed. Ned rolled off her and they faced the ceiling.

"Next time, you are on top. I will be ready when you are." Ned said.

Lucy grabbed him and said, "I'm ready."