*Everyone:

I am SO sorry that this update is RIDICULOUSLY late! I definitely HAVE NOT quit writing this story, but I had just come upon some major writer's block, my aunt died of cancer, and I went to Spain for a while to visit my sister who is living there for a year.  She ended up being sick and wasn't familiar with the hospitals and doctors there, so I ended up staying there a few extra days with her for support.  I'm also involved in many things with my school, so that's sucked up a lot of time as well.  I am truly sorry, and I hope I can make up for it!

Please enjoy!  Once again, I apologize!!

-Jules

A Christmas Memory

by Jules

Chapter 12

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After Caroline was tucked in on Christmas night, Jason and Courtney stood on the balcony watching the snow fall and continue to coat the city as Christmas came to a close.  Jason stood behind Courtney, his arms wrapped around her. 

She held his hands and looked up at the sky.  "It's so beautiful, Jason." 

Jason leaned down and kissed her head, breathing in the familiar scent of her hair.  "So are you, Mrs. Morgan."

Courtney smiled, she loved hearing that.  It made her feel so loved and protected and - lucky.  She turned around and wrapped her arms around Jason's neck as his hands slid around her waist.  Their foreheads touched as snow fell upon them.  "Jason Morgan," Courtney began, "I love you.  I have since the day I met you.  The first time I looked into your eyes, I knew that somehow, you'd change my life.  And you have.  My God, I can't even tell you how much I love you."

Jason closed the tiniest of gaps remaining between them, and their bodies were pressed against each other.  Courtney continued.

"I guess I'll just have to show you."  She brought her lips to his and passionately began kissing him.  Her mouth opened as his tongue found hers.  She ran her hands through his hair as his hands ran up and down her back, giving her chills.  She always loved the feel of his hands on her, and immediately wanted more.  They moved inside to the couch, pulling at each other's clothes.

"I want you, Jason," Courtney moaned between breathtaking kisses.  He replied by covering her mouth with his, pulling her into a kiss that made her knees go weak as he finally was able to pull off her sweater.  She moaned his name over and over again as he made a trail of kisses down her neck - that's what always drove her crazy, and he knew it.  They fell onto the couch, never coming up for air and neither wanting to.

After they found what they wanted, they fell asleep in each other's arms.

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"Courtney!  COURTNEY!"

What the hell??

"Courtney, we have to be at that new store FIRST!"

Carly.

Courtney sat up in bed groggily and rubbed her eyes.  "First off, since when are you up this early?  And second, how did you get in here?"

Carly rolled her eyes.  "When it comes to shopping, I'm always there first, and tend to wake up unnaturally early.  And Jason let me in."  She looked sideways at Courtney slyly.  "He couldn't pick up that living room fast enough - looked like you two had some right."  She winked as Courtney rolled her eyes and playfully shoved her off the bed.

"Give me 10 minutes, you moron!" 

Carly stumbled out of the room laughing.  "I'll get Caroline ready.  Morgan's all ready downstairs."

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Before they started their big shopping excursion, the Morgan/Corinthos ladies stopped for breakfast at Kelly's. 

"Damn it!  I can never decide what the hell to get at this place."  Carly stared at the menu and sighed, as if choosing a meal was the hardest decision she'd ever had to make.

"What can I get you guys this morning?"

Carly glared at Elizabeth.  "What are you so freakin' happy about?  Last time I checked, Jason was married and Ric was thrown into jail forever."

Elizabeth turned to Courtney.  "What can I get for YOU, Courtney?"

"Um, I'm still looking -- thanks, Elizabeth."  She smiled, which turned out to be the wrong thing to do.

"Why are you being so nice to her?"  Carly asked after Elizabeth had walked away.  "She tried to come on to Jason!  Remember, after you lost the baby?"

"Well, Carly, I'm trying to forget about that.  And I don't even think she was coming on to him.  She was just sad about Emily's situation at that time - she was so close to losing her best friend.  Plus, she's really nice if you get to know her."  Courtney took a sip of her coffee while Carly looked at her as if she had just grown another head.

"Oh, I'm sorry.  I guess I was just so wrong."  Carly folded her arms and bore her eyes into Courtney's, who just stared right back.

"Carly, don't get all pissed off about it.  I just thought you were too harsh.  You don't even know her too well."

"Excuse me, but I knew that little bitch long before you, and I had an unpleasant experience with her long before you came into town.  So don't act as if you know everything."  Carly got up and walked out of Kelly's pushing Morgan's stroller in front of her and slamming the door behind her.

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You know what, don't even worry about the feedback!! I don't deserve it!! LOL ~ I promise to get the next chapter out much sooner!  *Jules